Light. It penetrated the dark but just as easily could be snuffed out by the same force. A stalemate of opposing forces with neither one giving into the other. It was a hopeless battle to some, but to others it seemed it could be won.

"Yes! I win!" An over excited brunette threw his arms over his head in victory, having just beaten his silver haired best friend at a friendly game of cards.

"See that Riku?! I won!" The brunette punched a fist into the air, his sky blue eyes shining brightly with glee.

The silverette, Riku, sighed and shook his head in mock disappointment. "Yeah yeah Sora, you won. This time." He laughed.

Sora blinked at his friend and pouted childishly, "You don't wanna play Again do you? We've been playing for hours!" A small whine escaped the brunette as he stared into his friend's aquamarine coloured eyes.

Riku shook his head with a laugh, "Of course not!" He yawned and stretched his arms, taking note of the time. "It's late, we should go to bed."

Blue eyes blinked and moved to the clock, "You're right… Bed or floor?"

"Does it matter? You always end up next to me, even if we sleep in different spots." Riku laughed as he ruffled Sora's hair.

"Fine, bed. I don't want to sleep on the floor again." Sora huffed as he pushed himself to his feet. He then began searching for something.

Riku was quick to follow suit, pushing himself to his feet. "What are you looking for Sora?"

"P.J.s …" Sora grumbled, tossing around what clothes where on the floor.

Riku laughed at Sora and pointed to the clothing the boy wore. "You do know that you're wearing them right?"

Sora stopped for a moment and looked at his garments, a slight blush rising in his face. "Oh shut up Riku…"

"Love you." Riku said in a sing-song voice as he moved over to Sora and wrapped his arms securely around his smaller frame.

Sora sighed and relaxed in Riku's embrace. "I love you too..." He whirled around in the embrace to face Riku then returned the hug by wrapping his own arms around him.

Riku raised a hand and ran it through Sora's soft brown spikes. His fingers then gently brushed the smaller's cheek causing a deeper blush to rise in his face. "You're too cute Sora. You blush at everything!"

Sora pouted, puffing his cheeks out slightly. "Do not!"

"Yes you do." Riku patted the smaller's head then cupped his cheek, a smile on his face. "And it's adorable." Riku leaned in close to Sora and gently placed his lips upon Sora's.

Sora stiffened for a moment then relaxed returning the kiss before pulling away. "Geez Riku!" A slight giggle made its way out of Sora. "You always do that!"

"Well you love it." Riku's smile grew larger as he placed a smaller kiss on Sora's forehead. "Well now I think it's time for bed."

Blue eyes began to droop as Sora yawned. "Yeah… You're right." Sora let go of Riku only to throw his arms around his neck. "Carry me!"

This caused Riku to laugh. "I spoil you too much." With that he picked up the brunette and nuzzled his cheek, causing a giggle to escape the smaller. He then proceeded to carry him to his bed and laid him down gently before crawling onto it himself.

Sora pulled up the blankets to cover them both then snuggled up to Riku. "I'm so glad we don't have to fight Heartless or Nobodies anymore." He murmured his words into the other's chest.

"Yeah me too. We get to have times like this." Riku smiled as he nuzzled into Sora's brown locks and breathed deeply, letting out a content sigh afterwards. "Perfect times…"

Sora purred in agreement and snuggled closer to Riku as his mind slowly drifted off to sleep. Riku waited until he was sure Sora was fast sleep then allowed himself to drift off as well.

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"Quickly! Hide the princess!"

"They're coming!"
"This way Princess!" A silver clad knight grasped the wrist of a red haired princess, clothed in a simple pink dress. The knight led the princess to an open area where a black mouse in red waited.
"King Mickey!" The princess curtseyed then looked around in worry. "What's going on?"

"We have a new problem Princess Kairi; I need you to come with us." Mickey motioned to the orange ship behind him where a duck in a blue hat and vest and a dog in a brown hat, green vest and brown pants stood.

"Donald! Goofy!" Kairi dashed over to them and pulled them into a group hug. Quickly after, she turned back to Mickey who looked very nervous. "What's going on?"

"I'll explain on the way, we have to go now!" Mickey's face held a look of determination and worry. Kairi nodded and entered the ship.

"So you're saying there are more enemies Besides the Heartless and the Nobodies?" Kairi frowned at the new information given to her by her friend Mickey.

"Yes, that's right. They call themselves 'Forgotten'." Mickey nodded at Kairi's question. "Not much is known about them right now, but we're doing everything we can to find out." Mickey sighed and rubbed the side of his head.

"So why'd they attack Radiant Gardens?" Kairi tilted her head to the side as she asked her question.

Mickey shook his head. "They seem to be looking for something… or someone. Who or what I haven't the faintest idea. All I know is that we need the Keyblade master once again."