AUTHOR'S NOTE
Okay so this is a little different from Kingdom Hearts. Xaldin and Xigbar are brothers and they are both part of the royal family that rules over the kingdom of light. So I just thought you might like to know that just incase some people were a bit lost

Chapter One

It couldn't have been more than a little past midnight as Xaldin left for the Dark City which was located right outside of Castle Oblivions gate. Xaldin made these trips to the city as much as he possible could. It was the one time he could just be Xaldin instead of Prince Xaldin. As he began his usual walk he put his hood up after a few drops of rain fell from the sky. He sighed as he passed an ally way, but stopped when he heard a yelp. He turned his head to see a young girl about his age pinned up against a brick wall.

"Lemme go!" She screamed.

"Oh come baby just relax." A young boy stated.

"I swear to Kingdom Hearts if you don't let me go I'll…" She began but she was cut short when the boy forcefully kissed her lips.

She used this opportunity to get her arm free and when she had the chance she slapped him across the face and tried to run, but her attempt failed. As she ran he grabbed a handful of her long hair and slammed her head into the brick wall. She let out a moan as her body went limp.

Xaldin couldn't stand to watch anymore. He ran over to them and punched the boy in the face with all of his strength which knocked him out. He quickly scooped up the girl in his arms and ran.

He carried her to a place out of the rain where no one could find them to make sure she was still conscious.

"Are you alright?" He asked franticly.

"Wha…?" She asked as she slowly opened her eyes. "Do…do I know you?"

"No, I just saw you were in trouble and I wanted to help."

"Oh….um….uh…thanks."

"How's your head?"

"My wha….oh…um…yeah…it hurts….what happened?"

"I think you were knocked out. Do you remember your name?"

"Aerith, what's yours?"

"Um….it's….it's….Dilan." He lied.

"Oh…thanks for saving me Dilan."

"You're welcome Aerith."

Xaldin looked at the huge clock towards the castle and saw that it was almost one thirty. He knew he should be getting back before someone knew he was missing.

"Aerith do you remember where you live?" He asked.

"I…um…um…I…I can't …remember."

"Oh, um okay."

"Please don't leave me." She begged weakly.

"I really have to go…" He began but as he stood up she grabbed his hand.

"He might come back."

Xaldin sat back down next to her and moved a large strand of wet hair off her face.

"I remember where I live now." She stated. "Can you help me get there?"

"Sure." Xaldin said as he picked her up and placed her in his arms.

She rested her head on his shoulder and closed her eyes for a moment. Xaldin stepped into the light so Aerith could see the street signs. He looked down at her and was blown away by her beauty. She had long silky brown hair and beautiful dark red eyes.

"Take this street." She stated as she pointed right.

Xaldin followed her directions and ten minutes later they finally reached their destination. Xaldin slowly let her down and smiled.

"You think you'll be okay tonight?" He asked.

"Yeah I just need sleep." She informed. "Um…thanks…for…um helping me…um what was your name again?"

"Dilan."

"Right, right."

"Aerith, well you meet me back there tomorrow?" He asked.

"Um….what?"

"Do you have a pen?" He asked.

"Yeah, why?" She asked as she gave him one.

He gently took her left hand and wrote "Meet Dilan at midnight in ally near the castle."

"Thanks." She said.

Xaldin kissed her forehead and helped her up the concrete stairs.

"I have to leave you here now." He informed.

As he turned to leave Aerith kissed him on his lips. She pulled away and smiled.

"See you tomorrow." She said and she stumbled into the house.

After he shut the door he walked towards the castle awaiting his own personal hell. He made many trips to the Dark City and back, but this was by far the worst trip he made back home. He didn't want to leave. He wanted to run back and make sure she was alright, but he couldn't. He felt like his heart was breaking with every step he took, Xaldin had never in his life felt this before his life.

"I think I'm in love."