Waiting

Hmm my poll says people would be interested in seeing Riku and Xion. I haven't done it yet. Here it is, since I usually do Axel and Xion…

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Xion stalked around near the base of the skyscraper, what was it called?

Memory's Skyscraper or something.

She felt ridiculously nervous. She wanted, no, she needed to get slapped or something…

For real. She had no right to feel this way, Nobodies didn't feel anything.

And yet, she was nervous. Madly so. She walked up to the top of the Skyscraper, crossing her arms, and sitting down with a huff.

Where was he?

Normally, she'd be more patient. But her nightmares had intensified to freakish degrees, and she really wanted to just…leave. Leave this stifling world, a world that had no right to be.

Like her.

"What's the matter?" a warm voice asked behind her. She turned around hopefully, pleased to see Riku, his blindfold partially lifted so one icy blue eye showed.

"Riku!" She breathed a sigh of relief as he sat down beside her.

"That's right." He said, amusement tingeing his tone.

"Where have you been?"

Riku chuckled, leaning back on his hands. "Some Heartless got a little too close to Namine."

Xion crossed her arms. "She can't protect herself, can she?"

Riku glanced at her casually, with his one steadily darkening eye. "She works really hard, restoring Sora's memories."

"Not good enough, apparently. Why else would I end up dreaming his thoughts?"

"Not her fault, you're-"He paused, shaking his head. "You know what? Never mind. You're not jealous of her, are you? She's a Nobody too."

Xion sighed. "At least she's free, right? I'm stuck here."

"Not really. You could run."

"I tried that, Axel and Roxas caught me."

"Didn't you tell me earlier you wanted to be with your friends? Now what's the matter?"

"I don't know!" She said, exasperated. "These nightmares are driving me insane." She clenched her teeth, trying to gather her easily scattered thoughts.

Riku blinked one golden eye. "I had no idea." He pulled his blindfold back down, obscuring his eyes once more.

"Sympathy isn't your strong point, is it?" Xion said teasingly, a little disappointed that he had chosen to hide his beautiful eyes.

"Unfortunately, no. Xion…do you want to escape with me? This place isn't good for you. There's no sun, living in a place that shouldn't exist, with beings that are the same…No stars, either." He looked up, and she followed suit.

Blackness stretched on. Forever. The only light was cast by the halfway constructed Kingdom Hearts.

"Where's the light in the darkness?" Riku said more to himself. "That monstrosity doesn't count, that's not your heart, even if you wish it was."

Those words bothered her, so she ignored the last statement, instead answering his first.

"I can't, Riku." She replied unhappily.

"Really?" He sounded both annoyed and amused. "I can handle Roxas and Axel."

"It's not that. I have to find my own way. I have an idea…"

"Going to share it? You might need my help. You're a…ah…special Nobody, after all."

Xion had a feeling he was keeping something from her. She decided to just ignore it.

"Sorry, Riku."

"Hmm. Don't get yourself killed."

She turned to smile at him, and he nodded in return.

"How can you see me?" She asked after the silence had stretched.

"Long story."

"Is it interesting?"

"Very."

"And I bet you're the hero, right?" She was genuinely curious, moving closer to hear him.

He smiled slightly. "Not really. Not until the end."

"That's crazy!" Xion objected, and Riku laughed.

"What?" She was annoyed, her short temper was already about to disintegrate.

"You believe I'm a hero. That's laughable." Riku sighed, crossing his arms. His tone was sad, though.

Xion hesitated, and then placed her hand on his shoulder.

"I…I think you're a hero. Trying to save your friend, protecting damsels…" She giggled when Riku actually faintly blushed.

"You…think so?"

"I know so. You act all serious and mysterious, but I bet you're a nice guy, Riku!" She said warmly, smiling up at her stoic friend.

"Thanks, Kairi."

Xion put her head to the side, confused. "I'm sorry?"

"Er-um-nothing!" Riku stood up. "I've got to go, thanks a lot, Xion. I feel better. Anything I can do for you?"

"Come back later, please? I miss you when you're not here."

Riku completely removed his blindfold, his eyes once again icy blue.

"It's a promise. Watch for me in about a day or two."

Xion took his hand and swung it gently in the air. "Pinky promise?" She said playfully.

For some reason, Riku stared for a while, then shook his head and nodded, performing the simple but meaningful action.

"I promise. See you; try not to lose your mind while I'm gone."

When he left, Xion clasped her hands behind her back and stared at the starless sky.

"Kairi?" She said in confusion.

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If I do more Riku and Xion stories, they'll be happier than this. Review!