Author's Note Ok this is my first attempt at a real story not one of the short ones that I have just been writing so please bear with me. This story has been in my head for the past few months now and I've only recently got time to write it down.
SummaryAfter five years of change Sora finally returns to Destiny's Island. Faced w/the girl who once broke his heart & his friend who betrayed him, Riku, he will show them just what it feels like to want something you can't have, loose what is most precious to you. & what it feels like to truly only live a Half-Life..
Sora/Kairi(One-sided), Riku/Kairi, Sora/OC, Roxas/OC it's a surprise... will be a Riku/Sora(Unreq) in later chaps. & Roxas(OC) Unreq. pairing. & if you haven't figured it out yet. YAOI
Disclaimer: I do not now nor will I ever own Kingdom Hearts or any of it's characters and I am way proud of that b'cuz like I stated in my other story the unknown is definitely more fun to play with.
Half Life
Rain falls slowly down onto the shores of this small island paradise. The soft splash of droplets hitting the rocks nearly covers the retreating footfalls of a small twelve year old. She always said the rain is meant to wash all your troubles away it did nothing to stem the steady flow of tears running down his cheeks.
Why? Is this happening. He knew, he knew all along and yet he still... He hastened his steps as if to try and outrun the pain.
Flashback
" Hey Kai, I umm..."
"Heh heh, whats with the serious face.. You said you really needed to tell me something." She smiled sweetly still giggling at his blushing face. They had been friends since diapers, you'd think he'd be alittle better with expressing him self by now.
"Oh, come-on now Silly. It's just me."
"Oh, Okay. umm, uh.. I.. I.. just.. had.. to.. say..," he took a shaky deep breath trying to steady his racing heart. Then finally just pushed it all out in one burst." I reallylikeyou." ahem " I mean as more then a friend." It seemed finally saying the words brought enough courage for the boy meet her eyes. The light of small hope in his expression was dashed by the rueful look she gave him.
"Oh, .Um I'm so sorry. I don't know what to say." This time it seemed she had trouble finding words. "It's just I wish I had known sooner. You see I'm kinda... already... going out with ...Riku..."
"...Riku..."
"Yes, you see he just asked me out yesterday.." " But I really am sorry.. I..really do.." The sentence wasn't finished because the source of there discussion just happened to walk in the door. Standing a whole head taller then the other two, the older teen gave a smile towards Kairi while shooting an evil smirk in the other boys direction.
"Well, look what we have here. Not trying to steal my girl now are you??.." huh "Not like you could" He gave a feral grin edging towards the smaller boy. In an even quieter voice so that only the two could hear it."See what happens when you wait too long... You know what they say losers wait winners take,... Well you get the picture."He then turned around, slung his arm around Kairi's shoulder and pulled the distraught girl flushed against side. He slowly leaned forward as if to kiss her, "Oh, now if you don't mind we'd like some time alone."
Kairi seemed like she wanted to say more but was to flustered to think straight. When she finally did to put two words together she turned to her old friend only to see his retreating back.
"No, wait.. It's not like that.. Don't be mad.."
But it was to late the heartbroken boy was far beyond earshot..
EndFlashback
His steps slowed to a wooden drag. He just couldn't understand what happened back there. After waiting two years he had finally gotten the courage to confess. They had been friends for so long that everyone on the island already believed that they would end up together. Even him and Riku used to be close friends. Aside from his recent anamosity he was one of the first ones who knew how he felt about Kairi. Why would he.. I just don't understand.
Without looking where he was going he ended up back at his own house. Only this time there was an unknown black car in the driveway. He didn't remember being told that they were having any visitors. He would have preferred to stay out in the rain. The skies seemed to want to join in his misery but he knew that he would get in deep trouble if he got sick. So with quick resolve he walked stiffly back into his house deciding that being drenched in water should cover the tears on his face. The one person who he would seek comfort from wasn't there to greet him. She would usually call him in from the kitchen or start scolding him right at the front door for being out in weather like this. He started to remember that things had been different lately. She wasn't at home as much as she used to and she still hadn't given him a reason. In fact the only person in the house was a blonde haired man sitting on his couch.
The man was dressed in a black business suit an tie which by the way he was constantly tugging at the thing proved that he wasn't at all comfortable in the attire. Tall of build with a slight hunch in his shoulders. He had a stern faced that would intimidate anyone if not for the kind yet sorrowful eyes expressed in greeting.
"Hello, My name is Cid, Well you can call me uncle Cid. You probably don't remember me I haven't been around since you were just baby. but,...Uh there's no easy way to say this." A deep frown creasd is brow.
"I'm sorry sir but I don't understand?"
"I guess I should just get straight to the point. You see, I also happen to be your family lawyer." The slight pause in his flow of words showed the hesitancy in wanting to reveal something and yet the need to just finish what had to be said. "Here goes, there is something that you need to know. Something that ..."
He only paid half attention to the words that were being said as a letter was taken from the man's pocket and placed on the table in front of him...
A small form looked walked slowly on the shore. Brown locks plastered to his forehead from all the pelting water. Sapphire eyes searched the heavens as if trying to find something, someone, an answer to a question...Why??..
As his mind race the memory of the last few lines in the letter he just read. Now crumbled with tearstains in his pocket.
My Sweet little boy, I will always love you.
Remember me and never forget that I never stopped loving you. Please don't cry for I know that change can be frightening but, you will always be my
...Dear Baby, Sora...
End Note: So tell me what you think so far. Should I continue?? Just keep in mind that it's my first try and I stated perfectly in my profile that I'm not that great at this. But yeah I made Riku a big jerk in this one but don't worry he'll get his. I know the beginning seems pretty cryptic and I didn't really explain much but all will be revealed in later chaps.
