Darkness granted me the power to do whatever was necessary to achieve my own ends, allowed me to do the right thing, allowed me to make a difference. If that is the case, why do I feel so empty inside? Why does it feel like my heart is being ripped to shreds, even though I'm doing the right thing? Why do all the negative emotions stare like ravens, waiting to smother and devour me in a flurry of sharp beaks and talons?
I did everything in my power to help her, and yet it wasn't enough. I need more of it, more of the thing that keeps me awake at night, more of what makes me clutch where my heart should be. I need more darkness. Don't worry Kairi, I'm getting stronger. It hurts, but don't worry, I'll take as the pain until I collapse and can do no more.
I will get your heart back.
Riku stared at the dark swirling portal in Hollow Bastion, garbed in his uniform, the heartless emblem displayed almost proudly on his chest. A cough, and a splash of crimson on his hand.
Not yet damn it! I must hold out……can't let him take control…..not yet….
"Riku!"
The struggling boy wipes his mouth nonchalantly, hiding the blood from his friends' sight. His best friend that chose the light over darkness, but no matter, he would be the one to save Kairi…and nothing would get in his way…
Why does he beat me every time? Why…… I need more strength…. Why was it him that gave her heart back to her… Damn… He is in full control now… The darkness won… heh… I guess it was all for nothing… Goodbye Sora…Kairi…I'm so sorry for what I've done…
