This is my first attempt of writing D. fic. This story need a lot of character, so maybe I'll add some OC, however, their appearance will not overshadowing the main character. Well, they're just extras, or maybe, I'll make a little crossover?

Please be nice to me, this is my first DarkxRiku fanfic. I've been in love with this couple ever since I watched the manga and I didn't really like Risa, but I promise, no character bashing here Well, I think that's enough for the introduction. Enjoy reading ^^

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Saving You
by
eL-ch4n

Prologue
09-08-2010

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The girl was hiding. She prayed to God, hoped that they could not find her, not now, not when she was so close to her destination. She looked around her. After founding there's no one around, she let out a sigh. Cautiously, she walked out from her hidden place, cleaning all the dirt she got on her shirt. When she caught a reflection of her, she looked once more for her disguise, a white blue stripped t-shirt covert with some dirt and blue knee-length jeans. A cap was grabbed in her hands. After taking another deep breath, she put her blue cap. Her hair was so short that she looked like a guy in her age and to her flat chest –she would like to thank for it later. Now, she looked really like a boy, the next thing to do was to change her accent and her way of speaking then everything's perfect.

Fortunately for her, the harbor was already crowded at that time, so, she could easily hide between them. She fastened her pace, afraid of having them behind. It was actually only her feeling, no one was following her, but, she thought it might better to be on guard. Who knows what'll happen next?

"Franchos! Franchos! Next stop is Franchos! Need one more crew!" A guy with brownish spike hair was shouting that many times. When he spotted her, suddenly he took an interest and asked her, "Hey lad! Do you want to join?"

She looked at him, careful examining his offer. Franchos was not her direct destination, but in order to get there, she needed to pass it. It was not really a bad offer, besides, she didn't have any money left. She only brought what she was wearing. Other than that, she left it all behind because of certain reasons.

"What'll I get if I apply for it?" She asked carefully. She was afraid that her voice could not disguise the guy, however, to her relief, the guy didn't notice that and still thought her as a guy.

"Well, let's see. You'll get food two times a day, a bed, and yeah, well you can get holiday in some occasions. For the salary, it will depend on how well you work. But sure you have to work hard, can you do that? You look so skinny as a guy. Are you sure you are okay?" That was not what she expected. Could this guy realize her true appearance? She had made sure that she acted like a lad. Maybe she should try more.

"Geez, I'm not a girl." She hissed slowly. "Sorry that I am so skinny. What can I say? I'm not from a wealthy family who could eat enough food like you." It was a lie, she knew and she was very glad she was a very good liar.

"Whoa, easy man. I'm just kidding, you know, come to think of it, you do remind me of my friend. He looks like a girl too especially his hobby, you know, cooking? Ah, what am I saying?" He scratched his brownish hair. "Well, I guess it can't be helped, we really need a crew asap, so-" Before he finished his sentence, he had already dragged her to somewhere else closed to the ship.

There, closed to the ship, was a desk with a cute guy with a very bright red hair color. She doubt if it was a natural color. The guy was writing something behind the desk and he looked very tired for certain reasons that she didn't care. "NIWA!" The guy, who dragged her shouted the cute guy's name.

'So his name is Niwa?'

The latter dropped his quill and his eyebrows were a bit twitching. "What is it, Saehara?" He asked, a little bit irritated maybe because his name was being shouted like that.

"Don'cha see?" The guy named Saehara raised his right hand, which was grabbing her hand tightly, high enough for the Niwa guy to notice it.

Suddenly, Niwa didn't feel irritated anymore. Finally, his job was finished. He didn't have to wait for God knows how long. He couldn't stand another minute to stand behind the chair. It was never his nature, no, never.

Saehara and she had walked closer to Niwa. Finally she could take a better look of him. He was kind a cute, his red eye was somehow captivating. She blushed upon thinking that.

"What's your name?" He asked softly. Now that struck her, could it be this guy who was being mentioned by the Saehara before? A guy who looked like a girl? Because, not only his appearance that deceive, but his voice too, it was much softer than hers. "Excuse me?" He asked in worry because she didn't reply.

"Aw come, don't say that you suddenly change your mind." Saehara pouted because of her long response.

No, she was just thinking how she should answer the question. Come to think about it, she hadn't thought any name yet. Oh, guess it wouldn't be any harm if she just said her name right? She couldn't think of anything. "Riku." She said it slowly, a little bit hesitated.

"I'm sorry?" Niwa asked once again, afraid that he might write it wrong.

Now, with a bright smile that could charm anyone, she said it clearly, "My name is Riku. Just Riku."

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To be continued

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