Quick shout-out to VenusofHecate for being my very first beta! This was a very rough 'story', and she fixed it up right! Thanks, Moro.

From Ryou's POV. It's meant to make you think. Seriosly think. No pairings or anything, like most of my other stories; just a host and spirit relationship. Take it how you may.


Closed Doors

I know better than to open closed doors. Terrible things hide behind the wooden barricades of his mind. Like a never-ending tornado, emotions of hatred, regret, and sadness swirl endlessly inside. I find it constantly mocking me; drawing me into the deepest depths of the spirit's mind. Such terrible things. I can never feel at peace when standing in front of a door such as that. Emotions radiate, thoughts are heard, and sadness is dominant. If I were to open these doors and venture inside, who is to say if I would ever see light again.

I know better than to close these doors, too. Doors, like barriers, are meant to be broken down. In a rage, torn from their hinges. Battered down by a constant assault. These physical attacks are his way of life. They are how he lives, and how he interacts. How he thrives, even. Raw emotion transforms into power and power into destruction. Just like that, the door between him and myself is broken. He leans down and promises it won't happen again. Had I known less, I would forgive him. Should I learn more, maybe I'll walk away. It's a straight puncture to the heart. Instead, I listen, but I don't hear. Ponder, but don't believe.

His words mean less and less each time they are spoken.


I have this and another short one-shot I'll publish for Ryou. Then I have an idea for a new multichapter story from Ryou's pov. That will come out in a while since they will be one-shots turned into a story. Kind of.

Oh, I have a Valentine's Day story almost written. It should be up before Valentine's Day. Notice I said SHOULD. No guarantees. I'll try to have it up. R&R on my litttle whatever this is?

WA. Aren't my stories thought provoking? :3