Chapter 1: His Arrival

Rated: M

Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts!

Riku POV

Oh man, what am I going to do with you? I never order one of you. So how did you get here and why? I continued to question the bot that rested in a large crate I just opened. It was a male robot just resting there. I scratched my head as I tried to figure out how to send him back. There was no letter, no return address, no nothing. Sure I may have a medium size house, but I'm in no need for a robot housekeeper like most people now days. I can do everything on my own. I'm a mechanic. I own my own business repairing cars and other electronics. It's what I love doing. And being in the year 2089, I'm pretty sure there are a lot of people that need repairs done on technology based items. I've had robots like him brought in for repairs, but he looks good as new to me. He gave off a sense that he was different to me. I brush my hand against his face and felt how soft the skin was. Yep, he was definitely different. His eyes suddenly fluttered open and I backed away. He rose from the crate slowly and stood sternly. His eyes glow a nice blue as patterns began visibly rising in his irises.

"Hello Mr. Riku, my name is Sora how may I assist you?" He bowed and looked back up to me. I was stunned. Was he like a new edition or something? Did I win the sweepstakes? I don't remember taking any survey of the sort.

"Do you remember where you came from?" I asked, but he shook his head. Usually the robots would answer with the identity of their manufacturer and the region, but he didn't know. Strange.

"You don't remember anything at all?" I crossed my arms.

"All I know is that I was sent here to serve you as your housekeeper, Mr. Riku." He answered. I swept some of my hair behind my ear and began thinking. Maybe this wasn't a bad idea. Maybe I should keep him. I mean there are a lot of purposes these robots exist for, but I guess putting him to use wouldn't hurt. Besides, they don't come all that cheap and I just got lucky with a free one.

"I guess you can help around the house, but I need you to stay away from the auto shop area unless I give you permission to enter, okay?" I spoke and he nodded once more. I figured he should stay away since the bots get a bit trippy around magnetic material. Maybe it won't affect him.

"Yes, Mr. Riku." He replied.

"I'll show you to your room." It would be wrong to just cram him in some enclosed space. I'll give him a large space of his own since I have enough room staying here.

"You'll be staying in here. It was the guest room but it's yours now. The bed and everything else is still clean." He walked into the room, sliding a finger across the dresser. I guess he was making sure I was right.

"Thank you." I could have sworn he gave me a small smile of appreciation. He's a robot that can express emotions? There must be more to him than expected. I have a lot of exploring to do.

"So um, can you cook?" I had to know. I was curious about his capabilities.

"I can cook any meal you like, Mr. Riku."

"That sounds great. I haven't eaten a proper meal in ages." I laughed at myself.

"Mr. Riku, that's quite an unhealthy habit. I will be sure to help you." Wow, he's even really nice to talk to. It's always quiet in here unless some friends or my girlfriend comes over, but this is great. Now I'm starting to think this is great?

"Well, I'm going to go back to work on the car that came in. If you need anything just knock. I'll listen out for you." He nodded and went back into my auto shop. I've been getting a lot of cars lately. Too many people don't take good care of these cars. It's not that hard. I hate being covered in oil as well, but hey it's the kind of job where you will constantly get your hands dirty. I was just under the raised car when it didn't take that long to smell the aroma of food being cooked throughout the house. It smelt wonderful. I was stunned to even smell it in my own house. I mean I can cook, but I never have time to do so. So I would eat out instead. I got up from where I worked and walked out the room to the kitchen.

"It smells great." I spoke, but I believe I accidently startled my housekeeper.

"Mr. Riku, I didn't expect you to come out so soon." He continued cooking.

"I just thought I would check up on you, since it is your first day." I leaned against my kitchen wall. He didn't say anything and I scratched my head.

"So, what are you cooking?"

"From what I found in your kitchen, I can prepare some Alfredo pasta if you like." He said.

"That would be great. Thanks." This isn't bad, but I still want to check him out. He's an unusual bot.

"Is there something wrong Mr. Riku?" Sora looked over to me and snapped me out of my daze.

"It's nothing." I shook my head. As awkward as this felt I had to get use to this from now on.