First KH fanfic YAY! :):) This is dedicated to my wonderful friend who is 17 today! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy they are the property of Square Enix and... -snore-
Chapter 1
I took a deep breath and released a sigh... I took a step of the car.
"Hinata-chan..."
I glance at the woman who has been taking care of me for a while now. She and her husband hold the broken record of the longest to be my foster parents. Almost a year now. Though their name is Iwase, I try not to get attached to the name Iwase Hinata... as the series of names I have posessed for the majority of my life-time have all become cluttered in my mind. It's my seventeenth birthday next week... does anyone realise that?
"I'm sorry..." she bowed, "My husband also wa-"
"Iwase-san, it isn't your fault that he became ill and that you can no longer care for me... I understand."
Ten years now, I have been an orphan. My memory of my parents, it has become clouded. How can I forget them so simply?
"Back to square one..." I whispered looking at the orphanage I, unfortunately, knew so well.
"I'll walk you inside," Iwase-san said quietly.
I followed close behind and entered through the large, wooden doors.
***
Papers were signed and I was assigned to a new room... at least I got my own room this time. There's a knock on my door indicating dinner. The other orphans don't talk to me, probably because I'm living proof that not everyone gets away. I'm probably the oldest here, I don't want the younger childrens hope to be drained out... as mine has...
"Huh?" A bug? I thought I saw a black thing with-
Knock! Knock!
I go downstairs and see the young teens of the building sitting with Mori-san. Mori-san is in her late forties and her with her aunt and uncle have run this orphanage for, certainly, longer than my lifetime.
Mr. Mori smiles at me as I take a seat and Mori-san only snorts, "Back again Hinata? What on earth do you do to those who take you on as a burden?"
"Chira!" Mr. Mori gasps.
"Gomen," everyone looks at me shocked that I had been the one to apologise.
"Itadakimasu.." I snap my chopsticks apart and dig into the rice. Everyone resumed with their own meal.
It was then that I noticed, "Mr. Mori?"
He looked up at me, "N-nani?"
"Where is Mrs. Mori?" She had always reassured me. She was so kind, Mrs. Mori gave me alot of hope.
She always had...
The table was silent when Mori-san sighed, "She passed while you were gone."
I gasped, "Gomen..." I looked down sadly, "May I be excused?"
"Hai."
I climbed the stairs quickly gasping for air. Why? I wasn't there... She was like a grandmother to me. If that was the case... then I would make a terrible grand-daughter. Black caught my vision once again in my room.
"Tch. We need an exterminater in here..." I was angry. I don't want to have to deal with vermin now.
***
"Hinata! They're here! Try to make an impression!"
I brushed my dark green hair quickly, one more time and raced down the stairs.
My eyes widened at what I saw.
A butler was standing there... What in hell...
"He's here to take you now."
"Nani?! What about the interview?"
"Apparently there is no need for one. After hearing about your grades the Yoshida family wish to adopt you now..."
The tall figure now spoke, "Please, follow me, Hinata-sama."
'Eh?! S-sama? This guy is actually serious!'
I followed. Luckily I didn't unpack already though I didn't expect to leave so soon... I walked past Mr. Mori... he could see the fear in my eyes and I could see... guilt? I caught a glimpse of the man handing over a suitcase to Mori-san and she took it happily.
They weren't adopting me...
This family was buying me.
He led me out to a long, sleek, black limosene... Origional huh? He opened the door for me and placed my luggage in the trunk.
"My name is Patrick Smith, Hinata-sama. Pleased to meet you."
I stuttered over my greetings and then composed myself, "Please don't call me that. Hinata will be fine Patrick-san."
He looked at me via the mirror. I suppose he expected me to take full advantage of this new circumstance. To be already adapted to the spoiled brat treatment.
He then, unexpectedly, smiled kindly, "As you wish Hinata-chan."
***
I entered the huge, fancy house or should I say mansion? I, at least, expected the couple to be waiting to greet me. However, the only welcoming I recieved was eerie silence.
"Yoshida-sama and his wife are currently at a meeting. You see, they run a company-"
"Yoshida..." I whispered. I knew who they were now. Millionares, no... billionares. This was every orphans dream yet it made me feel sick.
'What do they want with me?'
"You shall meet them at dinner tonight, Hinata-chan... Until then you may explore..."
***
The house certainly was magnificent. My room was huge though not to my tastes. I don't exactly despise the colour of pink (though I am not fond of the particular shade of it used) but the room was far to... extravigent for me. I only needed and wanted the necessities. My favourite room has definetly been the library. It was filled with books, from fact to fiction, fantasy to action, romance to... well... you get the point. What excited me about this room was the huge window that overlooked a magnificent garden. No matter the weather it would be perfect to look out. In front of this window is comfortable, leather armchairs to relax on. The thought of it sent tingles down my spine. I loved to read books, fantasy and romance being my favourites though the odd horror or mystery would do me well also. I was certain that the majority of my time would be spent there.
I awkwardly walked down the huge staircase, half-expecting the old creaks of the orphanage's yet recieving none. Patrick-san lead me to the dining room. Sitting at the top of the table was a woman of her late-twenties stiffly. So this was my 'mother'?
"Konichiwa Yoshida-san," I bowed. The air around this woman made me think that I must pay her with the utmost respect or...
"You may sit Hinata," she said coldly.
Where was my 'father'?
She had her carmel-coloured hair in a tight bun, her skin had a perfectly light tan, espeicially compared to my pale skin. She stared at me with cold, honey eyes.
Dinner was brought in front of us, or rather the first course.
"Itadakimasu," I said. She said nothing but glared down at her soup.
Partrick-san was stiff, "Is something wrong, Yoshida-sama?"
"Not with the quality of the food... but with the quality of this girl."
I was definetly nervous now. My habit of threading my long hair with my fingers kicked in.
"Stop that!" she snapped.
I quickly slapped my hands to my knees. She grabbed one hands and inspected my nails. They weren't short and biten but not long like most girls my age. I thought them practical.
"You need to take care of your nails."
I scanned Patrick-san's grey eyes with my own light blue ones. He obviously wanted to say something like 'The orphanage are hardly going to pamper them with manicures, are they?' but kept his mouth clenched shut.
"Let me tell you the reason you are here."
She let go of my now slightly shaking hands.
"I am unable to have children. We need a son or a daughter to take on this business... My husband wanted you. You are an intelligent girl Hinata-chan, I will give you that... In fact that is the only reason you were choosen."
Choosen?
She continued, "You must act like a protige... Your lessons for the violin begin tomorrow. Also, you have been registered into Seiyo Highschool as a senior student."
'Seiyo?!' It only had rich teens attending that school, however it had the best facilities and would be a very good school to go to.
She glared at me, "Screw up or dishonour me and you will be back in that rotting orphanage within ten seconds! Do you understand?"
"H-hai..." I managed out.
Patrick stood there shell-shocked, paralyzed to silence.
She finally began eating her soup. My stomach churned but what would happen if I didn't? This woman already had me scared of her.
After dinner I returned to my room silently. Tomorrow... I go to highschool...
***
I looked at myself in the full-length mirror. The uniform was nice. I tied my hair in a braid and made my way downstairs.
After sorting some quick (slightly burnt) toast I looked for someone, anyone to tell me how I was getting to Seiyo.
Patrick-san waked down with a tray of breakfast. He spotted me.
I then realised that, that was for me.
I bowed politely, "Gomen Patrick-san I di-"
"It's alright," his eyes crinkled with his smile, "It is nice for a young lady to have her independecy... If you are ready, Hinata-chan, I'll take you to your destination via limo."
"Is that really necessary? I wouldn't want to stand out..."
He winked, "Trust me, if you didn't you would."
"O-oh!" I followed him to the car and we were off.
***
"Sayonara Hinata-chan and good luck!" he called driving off.
"Arigato!" I shouted back.
I turned to see all the rich teens walking around with such gracefulness and pride. Hopefully... I'll be okay.
***
I slumped down on the chair. It was lunch... and my day wasn't going so great... Intelligence didn't matter here, neither did being athletic either. The likibilty factor was all about how much money you had. I haven't met a single decent person yet. They seemed so proud of themselves for whatever their parents or grandparents had accomplished. Majority were spoiled runts while those who actually wanted to live up to high expectations were almost as bad (if not worse) with their arrogance. Maybe I should not judge them so quickly. It is only my first day after all... And yet... no matter how I look at it... there's a pain a darkness growing within me...
An antena catches my view.
'Another one of those things...?'
I stood to check it out. There shouldn't be any bugs in such a-
"Yoshida-saaaaaan!!"
I turned sharply to see a group of girls running towards me.
"U-um, hello?"
"Welcome to Seiyo High!"
"Arigato..." I was... shocked. From being ignored all day to being greeted by smiling faces. Though something about them seemed... faked.
"Would you like to join us in going to the mall after school?"
"I-I can't. I have violin lessons..."
"Oh okay! Tomorrow then?"
I smiled, for the first time today, "Sure," I answered with a nod.
***
The three girls introduced themselves and left, saying they would meet me tomorrow after school. I didn't see them for the rest of the day. Violin lessons went smoothly. I caught on quickly apparently. After doing my homework I was requested to go to the living room. A man the same age as my 'mother' sat comfortably on the couch.
"Ah!" he shook my hand, "I'm your new father."
My eyes widened, "Hello Yoshida-sama!"
"No no, call me 'Tou-chan'."
His wife's eyes narrowed at this.
"H-hai Tou-san."
"What a polite girl. You see, Rei-chan?"
"Quit the act, Tsuru! She knows she is being used like the rest of us!" she snapped.
"Tch," he looked at her with a completely different aura then the warm one I had recieved merely seconds ago.
She stiffened.
I could tell...
Oh yes, I could tell that 'Tou-san'...
Was much darker than he seemed...
His warm aura returned, "I have a present for you Hinata-chan!"
I was surprised at his sudden change of subject. He gave me a wrapped box and looked at me expectedly. I untied the ribbon carefully and lifted the lid...
To have the cutest two coal eyes looking up at me.
My eyes glistened.
"He's cute, isn't he?"
I lfted the silver pup into my hands. He was so small... he was barely the size of my hand. So soft...!
"I've never had a pet before..." I whispered.
"You can name him whatever you want!"
I concentrated, thinking of a name... "How about... Riku!"
I've always loved that name... It seemed to suit him so well. Riku licked me.
"He seems to like it," Patrick-san mused.
"You may return to your room," 'Kaa-san' stated.
I carried Riku with me however I headed to the library. I was so glad that my homework was completed now I could spend the rest of the day playing with him...
***
"Come on, Riku..." he began to whine again, he placed his tiny paw on my hand.
I poked his nose, "You are gonna make me late for school."
He flipped out his tounge, obviously proud of his work. I threw the rubber ball lightly and he immedietly began to attack it with his small teeth. I took this opportunity to leave for school. I would've loved to stay but if my grades dropped I would go back to the orphanage and who knows what would happen to Riku...
"Hinata-chan, you're going to be late..." Patrick-san said, opening my door.
"As cute as he is, Riku's going to be trouble..." I managed to muffle through the piece of toast hanging from my mouth.
While Patrick-san was driving, he looked back at me, "When should I collect you from the mall?"
"Mall?" I blinked.
Realising, I smacked my forehead.
"Tch. I'd much rather go back to Riku..."
"It's good you've made friends."
"They're not my friends. Those girls probably know now that I'm a Yoshida, adopted or not, that I'll have more 'power' than them within the school. They want me to drag them to the top. They're fakers," I concluded.
"I see."
"I hope that doesn't sound big-headed..." I added.
"No... You expect that to be their point-of-view?"
I sighed with relief, "Yes. They don't know me at all... I've always been able to read people... However, Yoshi- I mean 'Tou-chan' is very hard to read. I can't tell his intentions..."
Patrick-san chuckled, "Yoshida-sama is a very mysterious person. He has been from the beginning. Back to topic: when should I collect you?"
"I can just take a cab."
"No, no," he placed somethng in my hand before stopping. We were here, "You call me when you're ready to leave."
I glanced at the object in my hands... a phone?! I've never had one before and it looks sooo nice. I'll regret this, "I can't acce-"
"No, you'll need it for emergencies... bye."
With that he drove off.
'Patrick-san is a nice man...' I smiled before entering through the school doors.
***
So... how was it? I have a series of questions to ask (yes Sora, Roxas and Riku will be in it soon! Next chapter actually)
Q1. Should I stick to 1st person. This is a defferent style of my usual fanfics cause I always wrote in 3rd person but this suited it more.
Q2. Should it be SoraKairi & RoxasNamine or SoraOC & RoxasOC? I'm not sure...
Q3. Should Organisation XIII be in this?
Thank you for reading and and please review!! :):):):)