Although some thoughts race through one's mind before they perform an action that could possibly result in a drastic change in one's life... they think. Not the case with me though. I basically do what Riku tells me to do. I love him... he has this sort of... unrealistic way of living. He serves the Heartless... but he doesn't exactly want to destroy others lives. He only wants to get Sora out of the way... so Kairi will finally notice him. Riku loves Kairi... not me. I don't know how anyone could love me. I am the Great Ninja Yuffie, not Kairi. I only just met Riku 10 years ago... when I came to the Destiny Islands with Kairi. From the moment I saw Riku I knew I loved him. Only... he always thought of me as a good friend... but nothing more. I never did mind... but I always did hope he would come around. He is now 15, and I am 14... and tired of waiting. Why even bother? He will never notice me. My shoulder-length black hair, greenish-blue eyes, and petite frame would never impress Riku. As we walked down the empty hall of Hollow Bastion together, I noticed him looking at me. I was unsure as to why he was staring at me... and I wanted to know. I felt insecure... but my insecurities quickly disapeared when Riku attempted to strike up a conversation; "Uhhhhh..... Yuffie.... sorry about..... ignoring you..... for the past 10 years..." Riku stammered over his words," I have finally noticed.... how.... when I practically obsess about Kairi.... you act hurt... why is that?" "I have worked hard to get you to notice me..." I spoke steadily, "I want you to pay attention to me for once. All you ever do is---" I was cut off when I tripped over a crack in the path. Riku caught me... and pulled me in close. I was really nervous at first... but it felt natural. Riku held me even after I had regained my balance. My heart began to race... I was unsure as to what he was doing. He then pulled me in close... for a kiss. It was a small kiss, but nonetheless, a kiss. "Why now?" I asked. "I finally got it through my head, that Kairi and Sora were meant to be." He replied,"I knew my true love would come for me someday... you came." My eyes began to water. I looked up at his face... he seemed calm... I had to regain my composure! I was crying... while RIku was just so.... calm. "Why are you crying?" he asked... a bit perplexed. "I am just so happy." I replied. Riku and I shared a small giggle, and he then pulled me in once again for a kiss. This time... more passionate, more loving. I was so happy, at last one of my unsaid wishes was being granted. My knees were giving out, and instead of interupting the kiss he lowered me down to the ground. His kisses moved down my body, and he then stopped at my stomach and raised his head up and nuzzled my neck. A small moan escaped from his lips and he held me tighter than ever. My head was rushing with thoughts about the future, and I was so happy. After what seemed to be an eternity, he kiss ended. Riku looked hard into my eyes, and said something I had never heard him say to Kairi... "Yuffie.... I love you..." he sighed. "Riku.... I love you too..." I replied. We began to walk again, only to hear a scream coming from the Great Crest. The scream was obviously a boy's, but it made my spine tingle. It was bloodcurdling. Riku and I gave one look at each other, and ran to the Crest. When we arrived there, we saw Sora, Ansem, and Malificent. When we headed towards them, we saw Kairi, unconcious, on the floor next to Sora. We paused, and that gave Ansem his chance, he lunged at me, and shoved me into the Castle Chapel. Riku went after me. We fell for a bit, and I landed hard on the cold marble floor. Riku landed on his feet a moment later, and ran towards me... but Ansem got there first. Riku looked at me as Ansem placed his halbered on my neck and said... "The Seventh Princess of Heart is present..."