Alia: For those of you who know who I actually am...See! I told you I wasn't dead! I'm still writing. I have a livejournal (will probably completely remove my website and post all my stuff there) and lately I've kept myself busy with new ideas like this one. So go check that out. For those of you who have never read my stuff before ever...Hi! I'm Alia! And I wanted to try out something in Kingdom Hearts!

Don't expect this to be updated on a regular basis. Not only am I bad with that but I'm still recovering from some issues. I need to work on my HP stories too. As much as I like KH, I love HP more. And I have way too many ideas unfinished.

Now being my first KH story, this is gonna suck, be generic, cause headaches when I get something wrong so please be nice. I tried okay.

Let me also state that this is YAOI (such a lovely word) which means boys kissing boys (all of whom are smexy) so if you don't like this don't whine at me. I'll give it to my best friend and she can be evil when she puts her mind to it. (shivers in fear)

So read and review. Seriously review. I don't know if I should continue this or not. This is a test drive so to speak.

Title: The Silver Heart
Author: Alia D
Fandom: Kingdom Hearts
Rating: PG for now
Warnings: bad humor, vague hints of child abuse
Summary: Years later, Riku's secret is revealed as something is learned about Sora. All actions have consequences. "Cause and effect, Riku," said the laughing voice. "Cause and effect."
Author's Notes: This is gonna suck so bad. I'll be sure to put up chapter too very soon! So you can laugh at that too.

The Silver Heart

"What did you do, Riku?"

The silver haired boy stared silently at the figure's shadow before him. His eyes remained on the ground. He didn't answer.

"What did you do?" The whisper seemed to echo despite their surroundings.

Laughter rang high through the air as the group of teenagers walked along the beach. Usually, it was because the group was having fun playing whatever they were in the mood for but this time... The group's amusement was pointed at a certain brunette keybearer.

Sora pouted as the laughter of his friends grew louder. Kiari was kind enough to giggle, but Selphie, Tidus and Wakka were nearly rolling on the floor. Sora didn't seem to think it was that funny, but he guessed that he kind of had it coming. He didn't think Riku would get so mad. All he said was that he could kick Riku's butt any day of the week.

He didn't think that Riku would kick his butt because of it!

Sora wiped the wet bangs from his face as he glared up at the smug older boy that was standing on the beach perfectly dry. "That's no fair, Riku!"

"All's fair in love and war, Sora." Riku raised an eyebrow. "Besides, I thought you could and I quote, "Kick Riku's butt all over the island with one hand tied behind my back!" End quote."

Sora gaped as Kiari's giggles turned into uproarious laughter. The girl had to turn away from Sora so that he wouldn't see her face. Tidus and Wakka holding on to each other for support. Wakka was sliding out of his friend's hold to the ground with tears in his eyes. Selphie was trying her absolute best to stop her laughter, but some unflattering snorts displayed her lack of success.

"RIKU!" Sora practically screamed at his friend. He threw up one arm up out of the blue water and wagged his fist at his best friend. Water sprayed slightly from his wet sleeves as he moved. "You big jerk! My voice doesn't sound like that at all!" Sora's face had turned beet red when Riku raised his voice to a high squeak to portray Sora.

"Yes it does. It's always sounded that way. Right Kiari?" Riku asked, pitching his voice high again as he asked the question. He smirked at Sora.

Kiari shook her head as she tried to ease her laughter. Sora frowned at her. He wasn't sure if she was saying 'No it doesn't sound that way' or 'Please stop making me laugh.' He was really hoping that it was the former. He turned his head back to Riku. "Riku! You big cheater! You wouldn't have won if you hadn't tricked me."

"Now, now, Sora. Don't get upset because you fell for it. Besides, you keep saying that you're so good. You should have known I would toss you in the water."

Sora opened his mouth when he realized that Riku was right. He should have seen the move coming. Especially since he and Riku still sparred often and Riku had used the move before. Muttering under his breath, Sora crossed his arms as he trudged out of the water. "I still say it's not fair."

"Oh grow up, Sora!" exclaimed Riku with complete exasperation. "Stop being a drama queen."

"I am not a drama queen!" Sora grumbled loudly, sticking his tongue out at the older boy.

Riku rolled his eyes. "Of course not." He tilted his head to the side and grinned. "Although, you might not look half bad in a dress." Sora's eyes widened and his jaw dropped in shock.

Kiari shook her head as Riku winked at her. They were always like this. No one could ever say the group got very bored. "That's enough, Riku!" she said still giggling.

"RIKU!" Yelled Sora who suddenly looked murderous. He ran and launched himself at his friend determined to take him down. Wakka and Tidus started cheering the two on while Selphie ran over to Kiari.

She giggled. "Boys are always so silly! Riku and Sora are always teasing each other."

Kiari nodded. "But they've been doing it for years. They're just like that I guess."

Sora continued charging after Riku like a wild bull for a few more minutes before realizing that it was getting him no where. His silver haired friend would simply move smoothly to the side and let Sora rush past him. After that, Sora decided to use the fighting and experience he had learned over his past adventures.

Riku smirked when he realized that Sora was finally ready to play a bit more seriously. He barely flinched when Sora barreled into him, sending both tumbling into the sand. Not a second later were they both on their feet, punching and kicking and trying their best to win over the other boy.

Kiari and Selphie, giggling at their friends' rambunctious behavior, headed toward Wakka and Tidus. The two boys were talking about Sora.

"It's been years since he was this close to keeping up with Riku. He even wins half the time."

"Things sure have changed, ya?"

Tidus nodded. "They used to be this good when they were younger, but then Sora went all weird on us and changed."

Wakka rolled his eyes. "But that was years ago, ya? Besides, Sora wasn't all that nice back then either!"

Kiari frowned when she heard that. "What's that suppose to mean! Sora has always been nice!" She said defensively.

Selphie quickly interfered. She didn't want Wakka upsetting Kiari, especially since the girl had such a crush on Sora. "He doesn't mean it like that, Kiari!" Selphie said, jumping in front of the girl and waving her hands frantically.

"Then what does he mean?" asked the red head. She glanced at Riku and the object of their conversation.

The other girl dropped her eyes for a moment before glancing at the boys. Both ignored the look. Selphie stuck her tongue out at them before turning to Kiari. "Well, uh..." She fumbled with how to organize her words. "It was before you came, Kiari. Around the time that Sora's dad left."

Wakka and Tidus snapped to attention when she said that and Tidus glared at her. "Selphie! Did't we all promise not to mention that ever again?"

Kiari blinked in surprise. She had never really heard anything about Sora's father. She had asked one day while they were playing, but Sora hadn't heard a word. Riku, however... Kiari gasped silently. Riku had been furious when she'd mentioned it. He simply told her that something had happened to Sora's father and never to bring it up. It would only hurt the boy.

/So his father left him and his mother? That's why Riku didn't want me to say anything?/

Selphie cringed and rung her hands over the scolding looks from her friends. It was a good thing Riku and Sora were so into their wrestling. "Well, I had to give a good date!" She twirled on her heel to face Kiari again. "Anyway, Sora was the same then as he is now except he used to fight a lot more andthereweredayshewouldgetreallyreallyREALLYmeanbuthedoesn'tdothatanymoreandheusedtobe sadandmeanandthenhisdaddisappearedandhechangedandgotreallyreallynicesohe'sthewayheisnow! See!" Selphie grinned.

Kiari, Tidus and Wakka stared at her for a long moment before a frustrated yell caught the attention of the confused teenagers.

Riku had Sora pinned to the ground on his stomach, the brunette's face was buried in the warm sand. Every few seconds, Sora would lift his head up for air and a chance to yell at Riku. The older boy sat calmly on Sora's back with a smirk and he kept the boy's arms in a hold.

"RIKU! LET ME GO!"

"As soon as you calm down and call me Master Riku." He replied innocently. Wakka burst into laughter to Sora's chagrin.

"No way! I'm not calling you anything but a cheating jerk!"

"Why, Sora? I'm hurt that you would think such a thing. So I'll just have to sit here a bit longer for you until you're convinced."

"Riku!" whined Sora as he frantically kicked his legs trying to get some leverage.

Tidus tapped Kiari on the shoulder getting her attention. "It's nothing to worry about Kiari. It was years ago and long before you came to the Islands. Sora's dad was a jerk so Sora echoed him sometimes. It changed when he left. So don't worry about it."

She smiled and nodded. "Alright." /As long as Sora's happy./

"Help!"

Kiari started laughing as she watched Selphie, Wakka and Riku start burying Sora in the sand. Riku turned and smiled. "Hurry up, you two! You have to help plan the sand castle!"

Sora's eyes went wide. "Kiari! Help!!!"

TBC

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