Sanity's Silhouette

By Chris

Hello, hello! This is Angeli Amori here, and this is my new story! Currently also writing "The Good Die Young." but got writer's block there, so I am going to make this story in hopes of helping me get some ideas out, and getting new ideas to come in. I AM NOT ABANDONING THE GOOD DIE YOUNG, simply postponing it for about 2 days.

Disclaimer: Me no own Kingdom Hearts. Me wanty owny Kingdom Hearts. But SquareEnix Kingdom Hearts doth own. Peace out fo sho fo sho! ;D

Chapter 1

Lament of Sanity

Darkness. Everywhere. No matter which way I turned, all I saw was an endless abyss of darkness, enveloping everything, and slowly devouring my heart.

"You are abandoned, no one loves you. Your friends have forgotten about you. They have forgotten about your sacrifices, your battles…your love…" a mysterious voice echoed throughout what seemed like eternity.

"NO! Kairi…." I pleaded.

"She has forgotten you, you pitiful fool! She loves another!" the voice shook the very foundations of the darkness.

"Riku!" I screamed.

"Yes…you understand now…your TWO best friends…or shall I say, your best friend and the woman you love! HAH! They have fallen for each other, they have forgotten you, they leave you here, shrouded in darkness, with no thoughts of you, or your pitiful heart. Give in.." the voice demanded.

"Giiiivvveee innnnnn….giiiivvveee innnnn…giiiiivvveee iiinnnnn.." the darkness seemed to whisper to me.

"Please…no! Stop it! I can't…I can't give in…I can't give up hope…" I pleaded.

"AND WHY NOT? THEY HAVE!?" the voice seemed to be all around me, covering me.

"Noooo…" I whimpered. I felt cool tears streak down my face. They gave up on me. They turned their backs to me. How could they? I risked everything…EVERYTHING…for them…especially her…

"Yes, especially her…" the darkness whispered.

"NO! Your lying…they can't have…they didn't…." I begged.

"No? See for yourself…key blade master…". As he said this, a small glimmer of light shown out from in front of me. Slowly growing, foggy at first, but then I began to see shapes…objects…people…them.

"Kairi…I've been wanting to tell you this for the longest time…I just don't know how to say it…" the silver haired boy whispered.

"Well just say it Riku…" the sanguis haired angel spoke.

"Kairi…I…I…I lo…I love you…" the silver haired knight said as he leaned towards her.

"Oh…I..I love you too Riku…" she leaned towards him and parted her lips preparing to….

"ENOUGH!!! PLEASE…please…pl…" I whimpered. I was crying openly now, barely able to contain my rage. They betrayed me. SHE betrayed me.

"Enough? Don't even want to see the encore?" the voice taunted.

"Screw you…screw you….you bastard….how the hell…what the…." I was just rambling now.

"Give in…Give into the darkness of your heart! You are alone! Darkness is your only companion! Feed off it! Return to the darkness from whence you came!" the voice echoed through my brain, nearly tearing my mind apart.

"No…I can't…." I whispered. I wasn't ready to give up yet. Not yet.

"Fine…that's all for today, I guess it's time for your late night festivities…" the voice chuckled. The presence of the voice disappeared and I could hear…no…I could feel movement around me…all of a sudden, I felt chains tie my wrists, feet, and neck , tight onto a wall of darkness. A fist came out of no where and smashed my nose.

"AH!" I screamed out in pain. I couldn't move. I couldn't even recoil from the punch. The chains were choking me. I couldn't breathe. couldn't see…my light was gone….the fist flew out again, this time connecting with my ribs. I spat out blood as I heard one of my ribs crack. A foot came from the other side, hitting me in the ribs as well. This time I heard at least two break in half, and blood began to seep from my mouth. Why couldn't I die?

"Why such a simple question? Hah, because I won't let you, the darkness won't let you."

The figure spoke. Bastard.

"Language, my dear boy. Punishment is easy to dish out key blade master…" A fist came out and connected with my jaw, nearly cracking it. A foot flew out and hit me in the neck, sending me waves of pain I could not comprehend. I was slipping from consciousness.

"Come now key blade master, I thought you would last at least a little longer."

"My name is Sora." I whispered to the darkness as I slipped from consciousness.

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"Yaaaawwwnnn…." I yawned as I slowly opened my eyes, adjusting to the light coming through the bedroom window. I had the weirdest dream last night. It was a memory of when Riku confessed his love for me…but I heard this boy's voice…scream out…oh well. I peered behind me and saw silver. Blush. Riku. How I loved him…I could never stop thinking about him…he was what kept me going from day to day…I loved him with everythin…no…not everything. Something stopped me from saying that. Something I couldn't remember. Someone I couldn't remember.

"Good morning sleepy head." I heard a muffled whisper behind me. I blushed as I felt his warm breath on my neck.

"Come on Riku we need to get up…it's nearly 10! We haven't even had breakfast!" I pleaded with a classic puppy dog eyes look.

"Fine. Hmpf." Riku rose from behind me and began to walk towards the bathroom, closing the door behind him. I really have to keep my mind off of him in the shower this morning. I heard the shower start up. Damn. I decided to go downstairs and make breakfast, hoping to keep my mind clean. I walked down the stairs and into the kitchen. Pulling out some eggs and bacon from the fridge. I took out a two pans and started up the stove pouring eggs into one and bacon onto the other. Breakfast would be ready in no time at all. As I hastily finished cooking breakfast, I heard Riku step out of the shower, and get dressed. As I heard him begin down the stairs I heard a loud knocking on the door.

"I got it Kai." Riku called. I heard him open the door and faint talking. I finished making breakfast and slipped it onto two plates. I heard heavy footsteps come down the hallway towards me. Riku then appeared at the door, with an excited look on his face.

"What is it?" I asked.

"Newcomer has arrived. Wanna go see?" he said. I smiled brightly.

"Of course!" I nearly yelled at him while grabbing my shoes and putting them on. His were already on, so we began to race out the door towards the beach where we saw a large crowd of people. I then saw what…or rather who they were staring at. It was a small hooded figure, wearing a long black robe, with the hood covering his face. He turned towards me immediately.

"I've come to warn you. You are in danger. No memory dies forever. The darkness ensures this. The sun is setting on this world. Be wary…" the figure spoke to me.

"Who are you!?" an angry Riku demanded.

"I was sent to protect you both, from the darkness. I shall stay here and protect you from…him."

"Who?"

The figure walked past us and entered our home. This was going to be one hell of a day.

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AND SO the first chapter ends. What do you think so far? I think I'm much better with Sora than I am with Kairi. Who knows. I'm going to be splitting time between this and my other fic, The Good Die Young. PLEASE OH PLEASE OH PLEASE READ AND REVIEW PEOPLE!!!! It fills me with joy after every review. ;D