So…I have this story called "Little Wind on Land" that features Riku/Roxas except the story ironically wasn't even focused on them. And then this was created! It doesn't have to go hand-in-hand with the story but I wrote it as if they're in the same universe.

The writing style is different and kinda new(unless I'm totally wrong and it's actually the same) so I have no idea how you guys will take it as I'm kinda breaking a lot of rules for writing!

It is a two-shot, and I hope you guys enjoy it!


"When Land Touches Light"

By ShadowYin-Yang

(You are NOT authorized to copy and paste a.k.a steal my work. You are NOT authorized to copy and paste with a few changes here and there either. If caught, you will get no mercy.)


Riku always felt that his life was pretty planned out for himself by the time he started thinking about his future in high school. Maybe not down to the last detail but still planned out regardless.

-Graduate high school

-Go to college

-Graduate college

-Get a job

-Hold job for at least 2 years

-Find a partner

-Date partner for 5 years

-Marry

-Smooth sailing for the rest of his life

Though not long after that plan was created, someone had to come by and ruin it.

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"What the fuck? Excuse me?"

Riku groaned before he turned around,

"I'm sorry, it was an accident," he apologized to the blonde that he just passed on school grounds but was now glaring him down.

"An 'accident' you say?! Do I look like a brunette to you?" the shorter one snapped and Riku only let out another sigh.

"Roxas, I swear it was unintentional."

It wasn't the best start the two had. Anyone would be able to tell that with how much Roxas glared at the other ever since Riku accidentally called the other 'Sora.' Still, with some reasoning from the blonde's brother, Roxas was able to slowly let it go…roughly half a year later.

Before long after Roxas let it go, the two ended up on better terms. Enough to surprise Riku the day Roxas called him up, asking to hang out together.


"Why not call Axel?" he questioned when they met up. Roxas handed him the sea salt ice cream and then gave the taller one a look. Not quite a glare, but almost a threatening look regardless.

"Why not spend time with Sora?" Riku asked instead. Again, Roxas sent him a look as they walked down the streets of Twilight Town but still Riku didn't want to let it go just yet.

"I don't appreciate being used as 3rd choice, Roxas. I'd understand if you genuinely wanted to spend time with me but your lack of response is telling me otherwise," he stated as he halted in his walk, causing the other to as well.

"…"

"Roxas?"

"…What am I supposed to do then?"

"Hmm?"

"What am I supposed to do?" the blonde asked though all Riku got was still the other's back. The body shook as a hand went up to the blonde's face, letting out a choke.

"They're the ones that hurt me most…"

Tears. Hesitation. Actions.

Sometimes, Riku wondered why someone with such emotional capabilities hold it all in.

Roxas always was the opposite of Sora in that sense. He always came off stronger than Sora because of it. Though here Riku stood, almost in enlightenment, wondering why it felt so good to be the one Roxas let his emotions run in front of.

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Within a year since then…he felt his heartstrings tugged as Roxas played with them, even when unaware. Every time Roxas called him, touched him, looked at him…

For a while, Riku felt angry. Not really at Roxas, just that Roxas doesn't seem to realize that his complaining about Axel and Sora dating isn't helping the situation at hand. Or how whining that Sora wasted his paopu fruit sharing by doing it so early won't change the fact that Sora shared it to begin with. Instead though, Riku stop being angry, and offered the comfort Roxas wanted while not holding back truths. Soon, even Roxas wondered why Axel and Sora being together didn't seem to bother him as much as before…


"I think I kinda like you…a lot."

"Kinda?"

"Ha…shut up."

"…I really kinda like you too…"

It was only high school though, Riku reminded himself. Not to mention even he wasn't sure how much 'I (kinda) like you a lot' is. So when college rolled around, he found Roxas calling him on the weekends, wanting the man to come back to Twilight Town and buy him dinner. Or Roxas would show up unannounced at his dorm and slept over. Then they'll fight about not spending enough time together or the lack of attention they're supposedly not giving each other.

Riku soon realized they suddenly had a more active sex life in college somehow despite their lack of time seeing each other…

Though as time went on, Riku felt his heart beat whenever he gets to hold the other in his arms and Roxas would rest into his hold, especially if it was spontaneous. Or whenever Roxas takes hold of the silverette's own arm while sending a glare to any passerby that even glanced at Riku. Or whenever they give each other kisses, whether it was short and sweet, or strong and hungry. By the time Riku spent 2 years in college, he realized he might have to change his plans a little bit at the rate this was going.

-Keep Roxas happy

-Graduate College

-Get a job

-Hold job for at least 2 years

-Make sure Roxas is holding a job

-Marry Roxas when both hold a steady job

-Smooth sailing for the rest of his life


By the time Riku graduated, Roxas was still in school. His heart told him to return to Roxas and find work near him. His head told him to move to Radiant Garden for better opportunities…and did just so.

Screams. Emotions. Pain.

The decision certainly didn't make Roxas happy in any sort of way. But why couldn't he understand that it was illogical to stay near Roxas?

Before long…Riku seemed to have needed to go back to his original plan…

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"Hi, Riku."

"…"

"Can I…come in?"

With a glance to the floor, almost in shame, Riku stepped aside to let his best friend since childhood (that he hasn't seen since that explosion regarding Roxas) into his apartment.

"How have you been?" Sora asked as he took his jacket off. The cool breeze of fall hit Riku and soon he swiftly shut the door and offered Sora a seat as well as refreshments.

"It's the usual, Sora," Riku responded as he made tea that was within eye view in this small apartment.

"I see…"

"…Was there something you needed from me?" Riku questioned as he poured the hot water into two cups. Sora didn't respond but merely stood up and met with Riku at the counter. He slid his hand to the other, showing off a shine that Riku couldn't miss.

"I'm engaged."

"Wh-What? Sora! You're still in college!" Riku immediately exclaimed, almost swinging that hot water if he didn't put it down before his hands went all the way up, "Sora! This-ugh!"

"I know, Riku, I know. I've heard it all, really," Sora lightly chuckled before holding his ring hand with his other, "Dad and Otosan aren't really happy about it either. Though they don't really like Axel anyway so I guess I shouldn't be surprised."

With that, Riku looked into those eyes and his heart did a lunge in attempt to get out when his mind became clouded with Roxas. He just wanted to ask Sora about his parents some more only to get caught up with those nearly identical eyes.

"But don't worry, Riku! We're not thinking of having a wedding anytime soon! I have to at least graduate!"

And Riku cursed to himself, wondering if it's out of torture or out of Sora's own kindness that the brunette is doing what he's doing.

"Sora…"

"I know, Riku, this is sudden. But I had to tell you in person at least. Plus, I-"

"Sora, is Roxas still mad at me?"

"…Eh…well…"

Riku took that as an easy yes.

"You know…you can ask him yourself," Sora suggested with a shrug.

It wasn't exactly easy. How do you tell someone how you feel? If humans knew how to do that, well, there may not be so many problems in the world. How do you tell someone how you feel when words just aren't enough to describe the love he bears?

Well, somehow Riku did. It involved him staking out Roxas's apartment, get the door slammed in his face more than once, hit in the head by whatever item Roxas felt like chucking at him that day, and finally, sharing their heart to heart with a door between them that involved Roxas apologizing for not being more understanding of the situation only for the other to apologize for not trying harder to keep their relationship working. The chain lock being the one thing that kept Riku from holding the other close…

But he spent that night resting against the door from the outside, but his arm inside, holding the other's hand while whispering how he felt, saying the deadly 4-letter word more often than he thought he did in his life up to this point, and offering comfort to dry the blonde's tears…


Riku's new plan:

-Love Roxas

-Hold job for a couple of years

-Love Roxas some more

-Help Roxas get a job

-Marry Roxas when both hold a steady job

-Buy a house and live with Roxas (interchangeable with the above)

-Will love the rest of his life

Riku never saw himself as the only one bringing home income…but he saw himself bringing in MORE income than his partner. He's not sure where the thought came from and only noticed when Roxas showed him his paycheck now that they live together in a slightly larger apartment. It was like his pride just got stabbed…

Though it was healed faster than he thought when Roxas snuggled up with the other in their loveseat that was donated by Axel and Sora…though Riku was pretty sure many things were done on this thing. Still, Roxas won the argument and it was kept.

"Riku…?"

"Hmm?"

"…Do you want to come to our Christmas family gathering?"

"…"

"You really don't have to come."

"No, it's okay…I'll go."

Roxas and Sora's family ironically might be the house he visited the most. He practically counted it as his 2nd home for a while. He knew the family pretty well, the exception being other relatives. For one, he's one of the few aware of a rare side effect from Mako due to Cloud Strife, a former member of SOLDIER, being exposed to it. Mako floats around in the Black Market after becoming illegal due to many deaths caused by it; Cloud being one of few lucky to have survived it. The only strange things to have come out of it were of course the birth of Roxas and Sora. Actual birth.

Riku wasn't sure who had it worse: the man that actually got pregnant and had to be cut up just so Roxas and Sora could actually get out of the body…or the man that impregnated the ex-SOLIDER in the first place.

Squall "Leon" Leonhart was the last person Riku wanted to cross in a bad way. Though both seemed equally intimidating, Squall just had the first impression. Riku can only imagine the dislike they have for him the day he and Roxas broke up. The silverette never paid a visit to the parents since they got back together mostly due to fear. Still, the future lingered in Riku's head and it was enough to tell him that he has to at least be accepted by the family before asking Roxas to be his.

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"So my cousins are here too, and close family friends as well. Um…what else…" Roxas was naming off guests though that translated as warnings to Riku. Riku only sighed when they parked and walked up the front steps of the Leonhart-Strife house. It felt like ages for the silverette since he's even been in it.

The door was opened by a young woman with dark hair, though Riku didn't recognize her, but she gave a warm welcoming smile.

"Hello! Oh Roxas! You've grown so much! You're so handsome!"

"Ah ha, thank you, Auntie Rinoa," Roxas lightly blushed from the compliment as they walked in to escape the light snow.

"Oi! Whose that?"

"Oh my! It's Roxas!"

"Roxas!"

Well Riku couldn't really blame them. He IS the son of the hosts. Soon Riku found himself seated at a long table in the dining room beside Roxas and thankfully Sora. He didn't even recognize half the people here but there seemed to be no one around his age save for Sora and Axel.

"Well designing can be a bit tough," Roxas confessed, "Some clients can be picky but I do enjoy what I'm doing."

"That's great, Roxas!" Aerith exclaimed. Aerith and Zack were the only family friends that Riku even knew in person as they often visited. It helped that Riku enjoyed the cookies Aerith made when she or Zack babysat them as kids. He did wonder why the pair never had kids though.

"You're all invited to my wedding though!"

Riku's thoughts were snapped back into reality when Aerith asked how Sora was doing now. That's right…Sora's engaged to Axel. How long have they been engaged again? An uncomfortable feeling fell in the pit of Riku's stomach as the thought of marriage came up again. He can't tell if he wants to marry Roxas out of impatience to tie the knot with the man he loved or out of pressure. Does Roxas feel bad or left out knowing his brother is getting married at a young age? Maybe it's a good time to actually talk about it soon…

"What do you do, Riku?"

"H-Huh? Oh, um…" The silverette was forced to glance away when he saw the indifferent face on Cloud Strife. He was hoping the man would have a nice smile on when surrounded by friends but apparently Riku wasn't an exception, "I'm in a company. I do business."

That suddenly sounded a lot more lame out loud. At least in comparison to Roxas being a graphic designer. Then again…last he checked Axel was also in business. Sales manager or something? So long as he's not the only one looking not-so-interesting…

When Riku cuddled with Roxas that night in the blonde's old bedroom, he thought out loud on whether Squall and Cloud liked him. Roxas only gave a raise brow as well as a smirk, before telling the man not to worry about it as he turned off their lamp light…Riku reached over and turned it back on.

"I'm serious, Roxas."

"Riku…we shouldn't care what others think about us."

"I want…I don't want your parents to worry about you. I…want them to be at ease knowing you're with me instead of the opposite that's probably close to what they think of when they worry about Sora."

"…"

And Roxas sat up, giving the other a peculiar look.

"That's sweet of you, Riku."

Roxas seemed to be nothing but touched at the heart that night as he promised to have a word with his parents the next day.


Sora's wedding was nothing spectacular…or at least that's what they said. Riku should've known better considering the two that are getting married have plenty of energy and passion. It was also…almost awkward. He was the best man of Sora, naturally. Roxas was Axel's. The silverette wondered if being paired up in this wedding would feel extra special when they get their own special day…

As he escorted Roxas, he wondered how much lighter he'd feel when they walk away together as a married couple. Or how much more surreal it would be when he dances with Roxas on his wedding night. The more he celebrated his best friend's wedding, the more he wanted his own.

When Sora threw the bouquet, Riku hoped Roxas would participate until the blonde reminded him that it's a toss for single people. Though Riku couldn't help but give a clap and cheer when his other best friend, Kairi, had the bouquet nearly land straight into her hands, making her as happy as she can be that day as she cried out in excitement with her friends.

Axel, being Axel, treated the garter like a rubber band and launched it, though almost the wrong way due to him not facing the audience. Pushing everyone out of way seemed to have not worked when Demyx landed flat on his face. Though what left everyone speechless was when Zexion walked by to return to his table and he merely reached up for the garter to hit his hand.

After some of those games were over, Sora left and returned in a more tux-like attire though he kept his white color. Riku will admit, Sora did looked good in a dress…almost enough to put many women to shame. Though the thought seemed awfully odd when he imagined Roxas in one. Well, Roxas would still look good in it. The face may not match well with it though. The blonde seemed to have read his mind when Riku felt a punch on his arm.

"I am NOT wearing a gown on our wedding day."

He resisted the urge to tease as Riku couldn't help but feel good when he heard 'our.'


As Riku checked the calendar again this week, he wondered if the time was drawing near.

Revised plan No. ##:

-Decide if he should keep working before making life-changing plans. If so:

-Marry Roxas

-Get a house with Roxas

-Live and die of old age together

It's been a little over two years since Riku started working at this company. Roxas instead worked as a freelancer for roughly over a year only. However, it doesn't even seem that likely for Roxas to suddenly lose clients. It does seem safe right now…right? Why the thought of it finally being safe suddenly made the next part of his list more intimidating than Squall Leonhart?

Throughout their time together, the two didn't talk much on marriage. They have, and both agreed it's the direction they want to go in…but still! How does one tell if they're ready? No matter what the plan says, why does the idea seem so BIG and life-changing?

And who else but Roxas to notice the jittery, but nervous as fuck, feeling that Riku was displaying? After all these years, Riku knew lying would only send what he had down the drain, especially when his brain is not logically connected right now. So he confessed. Confessed on how fucking scary the word 'marriage' is now to him. Afraid of the future is another way of putting it. And Roxas looked away in thought. The two didn't speak for a bit but stayed sitting beside each other in that same old used-loveseat. And finally, Roxas looked up at him with a soft smile on his face.

"You know, I really don't mind if we don't marry at all. I'm going to spend…possibly the rest of my life with you anyway."

After all these years, Roxas still knew how to pull on those heartstrings.


When Roxas was requested on a date one Saturday, who was he to deny? Riku said to have no plans the entire day as he wanted the whole day to spend time with him so Roxas ensured that Saturday was not booked with anybody but Riku. The days leading up to the Saturday had Roxas questioning what they were doing but Riku merely stated things like the movies and going to the bakery; then perhaps some shopping and maybe the museum. Knowing Riku, that was the probably the exact schedule. And of course, Roxas did know Riku when the first place they stopped at were the movies that Saturday. When the movie finished, they proceeded to a bakery when Roxas picked up a piece of cake and pushing for Riku to eat it too, at least a taste. Riku never was fond of sweets but some are okay. So unlike the proper plan Riku had in mind of simply eating their own choice, in which Riku planned to just get a muffin, but sharing something felt nice too. Without warning, Roxas lifted the cake and successfully planted some of the frosting onto the other's face. It took strength for the blonde to hold in a loud laugh and was ready to bolt if he had to. But he instead leaned a bit forward and helped wipe up the small mess.

"Hey, Roxas."

"Yeah?"

The napkin with some of the leftover cream was practically shoved into the blonde's face without warning. Roxas tried to look upset, oh he tried, but what came out was an urge to laugh at himself.

"You jerk…"

"I should say the same to you," Riku commented with a grin as he started wiping the mess off the other with a clean napkin as the other chuckled.

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It took a bus ride to save money on parking, but the two arrived at Radiant Garden's public museum. The only thing that went through both their minds was when they spent nearly two hours in a single exhibit.

"Hahaha…we talk too much huh?" Roxas commented as they exited Africa.

"Do we?"

"Well we did look at every single thing and talk about it."

Riku rolled his eyes a little, though can't deny the truth.

"Oh! Let's look at the live butterflies before we go to Egypt!"

"Sure."

"Oh wait…maybe we can look at the dinosaurs after…"


Closing the museum at 5 has to be a crime. There's no way you can look at everything in such short hours! Even less when you take in eating and break time!

"Riku, stop sulking," Roxas sighed as he followed the silverette's lead away from the museum, "It really wasn't bad planning. We just got caught up in the fun."

"Yeah…"

"Riku…" With another sigh, Roxas placed his hand in Riku's, "You're so silly sometimes."

"Wha-hey!" And Riku will admit when asked, but Roxas's laugh really did make everything better.

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With all that walking and standing at the museum the two found themselves sitting together for dinner…at a local pizza place.

"So romantic, Riku," Roxas teased before taking a bite from his piece.

"Very funny," the older one shook his head but not without Roxas catching that small grin on the other. As they ate, they chatted the night away and soon the moon has rose to the sky along with the countless stars.

"Now THIS is romantic," Roxas teased some more as Riku rowed a rented boat out in the waters.

"Yeah, I'd like to see you do this for me sometime," Riku responded with a smirk only for Roxas to give him a playful kick.

"I really don't mind taking over though," Roxas stated but Riku stubbornly shook his head and stated that he's perfectly fine.

And soon, they docked the boat and the silverette helped his lover up and out.

"Hey…we're on Destiny Islands…"

"And you call me silly? How could you forget?" with that, he ruffled with the blonde's hair before walking ahead and making the other restrain from pouting, as it would result to more teasing from Riku if he did, "Come on, the stars are bright out over here."

As Roxas plopped down in the sand, he spotted Riku going up one of the trees.

"You're a fast climber!" he called out but Riku didn't respond as he jumped down and swiftly joined the other's side in the sand.

"It's just practice over the years," he finally replied and broke the visible yellow fruit in half.

"Hey…that's a paopu fruit…"

"Yes, Silly, I'm glad you remember your childhood," Riku smirked only for the other to lightly shove him, "…Share one with me?"

"…I'd love to."

Riku handed a half to the other as Roxas's own heart thumped against his chest. Ever since he learned of Axel and Sora's sharing of it many years ago, the existence of the fruit fell to the very deep corners of his mind. But the meaning of it hasn't changed…and it made his heart flutter just knowing he and Riku are sharing one.

As Roxas accepted it, he brought it to his mouth only to stop when he realized there was something there that wasn't exactly edible. At the most top point of his half of the star-shaped fruit, a little glitter caught his eye. As the moment sank in, he let out a half gasp and half a sentence. Roxas started again but his words got caught in his throat at the realization that it was a silver ring with thin gold borders staring back at him.

As his brain tried to figure out how to react to this properly, his felt that hand holding the fruit and in turn holding the ring, grasped by Riku's larger but soft and warm hands.

"I know this is…a big favor to ask of you for someone like me but…I love you. Will you marry me?"

Tears. Joy. Love.

"…Yes…!"

Roxas found himself in the other's arms, feeling happiness he never thought could be felt. He let out strings of "I love you" and variations of "Yes" to the man whose destiny will be intertwined with his forever.


In reference to the title: Roxas represents/holds power of 'light' in OrgyXIII and it was the only thing I could think of to associate him with that wasn't out there and/or taken by someone else. And for those who don't know, Riku means 'land.'

The only difference, or at least the only error, is that Axel and Sora weren't married in the original story, which I plan to fix at some point…(wow I didn't give the red-head any lines did I?)

I really need to show Roxy's nicer side too…

I know he came off pretty demanding and such in this story, which was more for humor's sake, but don't worry! He's not really that bitchy 24/7! XD

Please read and review! And remember! There is a part 2 to this!

And for any readers reading my other stories, here's your treat: "He's the Gal!" will be my next updated story! After I make some minor grammar and spelling stuff which shouldn't take long since I technically did that but just didn't apply it to the chapters yet.