Disclaimer: Do I look like I own Kingdom Hearts? Would I really be writing fan fiction if I owned Kingdom Hearts? No.
Author's Notes: I've decided I'd like to try some Kingdom Hearts stuff.. So this is where all my romantic drabbles will end up, be they Leon/Yuffie (one of my favorites), Sora/Kairi (also a favorite), or Roxas/Namine. Or anything else I feel in the mood to write.
Notes on this Drabble: This features two characters who you should be able to figure out... but if you can't, it's Leon and Yuffie. It's like, 274 words in case anyone cares. Rated K, methinks, to be safe.
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Back to back, the rain pattering noisily against the roofs of the houses surrounding us. No moon tonight, no stars to give us their guidance. No light in the dark. We are alone, but for the shadows.
We know they are lurking. They are ever lurking. Their horrible yellow eyes are glaring at us, their black antennae waving. They know we are alone. The shadows are moving.
I trust the man beside me. We are a team, he and I. We have fought together before, many times. This is just one more. But every time I get the chance, I think of how lucky I am to have a partner like him.
I know he will protect me, even if I think I don't need it. I trust him with my life, and he trusts me with his. He's helped me out of endless tight spots, and I've done the same for him.
I know he'll always be there to watch my back, as I watch his, and it gives me comfort. I feel immeasurably safe, even in the face of great danger.
I grip my short sword tightly, and glance over at him. His grey eyes are expressionless, brown hair falling delicately in front of them. He always seems expressionless, but I can make him laugh. It's what I do best.
He glances at me.
"You ready Yuffie?"
I smile grimly. My fear is banished as I draw strength from him.
"Ready as I'll ever be."
I lash out with my blade at the Heartless leaping up behind me, and leap to fight the shadows in the dark, side by side with him.
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