Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts or any of it's characters. However, if any of you take Rechel/Xerchel, I will hunt you down.

IMPORTANT!! So, Rechel's name is supposed to be spelled like that. Also, Xerchel is pronounced sair-kell.


Chapter 1: Mission Complete

(Riku's POV)

I usually don't pay attention in class, especially when they're being loud and annoying. But when everyone suddenly went silent, I was curious. I looked up to see a new girl walk in. She looked normal enough: black hair and the hint of a tan, until she turned around. Her hazel brown eyes bored into my blue ones with such alertness that I felt like she was looking right through me, and try as I might, I couldn't look away.

"Riku," Kairi hissed at me. "Riku!" The new girl averted her gaze and I barely heard the teacher introduce her as Rechel Ishida. I wanted to know who this girl was and why she'd been able to capture me like that. Somewhere in the back of my mind something was telling me to leave her alone, that she was bad news, but I couldn't listen to that voice. I was dazed and finally snapped out of it when Sora shook me roughly.

"Riku," he whispered. "What the hell is wrong with you?"

"It's nothing," I answered brusquely. "Just a headache."

Kairi was talking to me, but I ignored her. Rechel was walking towards me and asked, "Is anyone sitting here?" pointing to the seat behind me. Her eyes were the same as ever, but this time she didn't hold my gaze. I shook my head and she sat down between Kari and I.

"I'm Riku," I introduced. "And that's Sora and Kairi."

"Rechel," she returned with a grin.

"So, where're you from?" I asked.

"Far away," she answered vaguely. "I got dumped here."

"Aw, how sad," I said playfully.

"Riku, what're you doing?" Sora hissed, not caring that Rechel could hear him.

"I think he's flirting with me," Rechel answered, still grinning at me playfully. "So, Riku, are you? Or should find another boy to captivate?"

I laughed; I couldn't help it, she was … different and I couldn't not pay attention to her. "That depends," I answered as an idea struck me.

"On what?"

"On if you'll be my date to Hayner's party tonight."

"Hmm, I dunno, who's gonna be there?"

"Everyone."

She laughed again. "We-ell, I guess, but I have nothing to wear." She pouted and I could feel the entire class staring.

"If you have a bikini and shorts, you'll fit right in," I told her. She wasn't going to come up with a stupid excuse like that and miss the biggest party of the year. "It's a beach party." I knew over half the class was listening to us by now. I'd never shown any interest in any of the girls in our class before, and now I'd asked the new girl to the party. There would be rumors by the end of the day, but I didn't care. For once, I was going to enjoy the attention.

"Then I'll see you at eight," Rechel said.

(Rechel's POV)

Perfect: things were gong perfectly. Tonight I'd have the chance to meet everyone and find out who the keybearer was. I just had to be the charming new girl for a few more hours and I'd be heading home, my mission successful. I would get the keybearer and his companions back to my world whether they liked it or not. Riku was funny and hot, but I couldn't let myself be distracted by a simple boy. As much as my head was telling me to go after him, I had to do this.

Riku and I met on the beach at eight. He was wearing a blue t-shirt and black swim trunks. I was in my black bikini and denim shorts. "Nice to see you showed up," he said with a smile.

I smiled back and asked, "Were you doubting me?"

"A little," he answered. "He gestured towards his canoe and we headed towards the island. "So, having fun yet?"

"I dunno," I answered. "It's only my first day."

"Pretty exciting first day," he commented.

"Not really," I said, playing with him. "There's nothing special in getting invited to a party."

"Even if I'm the most popular guy in school?" he asked me.

I could sense the disappointment behind his words and almost laughed. "Especially if you're the most popular guy in school."

"Well, maybe we need to do something a little more special than a party," he told me.

Damn, not what I was going for. I needed to go to the party. "No," I said coyly. "A party's a fine first date." Crap, the d word, now I was in trouble.

"A date?" he asked, back to his cocky self. "Who said this was a date? This is a party and you just happen to be accompanying me."

"So, if this isn't a date, does that mean I can hook up with someone else?" I asked jokingly. I was surprised by his response.

"Yeah right," he said with the hint of a growl. "You're mine tonight."

I felt a shiver run down my spine and instantly scolded myself. I was not going to let myself fall for this guy. Sure, he was charming, mysterious, and dangerous, but that was no reason to go falling head over heels. Besides, I already had a guy. And he was sweet and cute and funny and strong. Plus, their was the slight advantage of him not being human.

I sat up straighter as I sensed something. A portal? That could prove useful. After all, if I didn't have to create my own portal, I didn't have to leave footprints that could be followed. I wonder if the keybearer knew about it. Either way, it was time to find them. I knew they were here at the party; I just needed to draw them out. Hmm, would he recognize and Organization member after all these years? I let my disguise fade slightly; now only the keybearer would see me as I really was.

We finally landed on the island and walked down the beach. I relished the lingering heat, even if the sun was almost gone. The music could be heard before we actually saw the party. Someone had set up a stereo system that was blasting music. There was a structure with multiple levels built into the cliff and at least a hundred people were dancing. Riku and I made our way to the top, where the most popular were dancing. Riku placed his hands on my waist and I felt another chill; he noticed. He pulled me toward him, and we swayed to the hypnotic beat. He leaned forward and murmured in my ear, "You want more?"

I threw caution to the wind and decided to forget the mission for tonight. I hadn't felt like this, hadn't felt anything, in a long time and I was going to enjoy it. I turned and pressed myself against him. "I want everything."

He grinned and pushed me away slightly as he stripped off his shirt, following the example of all the other boys, and some of the girls. He pulled me back into a fierce kiss, our bodies still moving to the beat. I was in heaven, I was feeling, I didn't want it to end; but of course, it did. I was pushed away as someone cried, "Riku!" I fell to the ground and looked up, straight down a keyblade and into the face of Sora. My spirits fell. If Sora was the keybearer, the Riku was one of his companions. "Who are you?" Sora demanded.

The crowd was oblivious as Riku pushed Sora away. "What do you think you're doing?" He offered his hand to help me up, but I refused.

I stood calmly and stated, "My name is Xerchel, I have been sent by the King to retrieve the Keybearer and his companions." I let my disguise fade completely so they could see me. It was time to stop pretending and be who I actually was.

Riku stepped away, a look of horror on his face. "Who … what are you?"

I lowered my hood to show my waist-length silver hair and bright green eyes. I pulled a sealed envelope from a pocket and handed it to Sora. "I'm a Nobody and my name is Xerchel; I work for the King."

"She's telling the truth, Riku," Sora said in shock. "This letter is from him."

"So what was Rechel?" Riku demanded. "Just a way to use me to get to the Keybearer?"

"I got carried away," I said calmly. "I'm sorry if I hurt you."

"Whatever," he said shortly. "Let's just go."

I turned to Sora. "The girl, Kairi, she has to come too."

"Okay," Sora said. "I'll meet you guys in the cave."

Riku led the way silently as I fought the confusion within me. I could feel his anger and half of me was screaming to finish it, to forget about my mission and go back to the party. My rational side knew I couldn't abandon my family and that, figuratively, my heart belonged to another.

We waited there for what seemed like hours before Sora and Kairi showed up. The entire time there was only an awkward silence between Riku and I. When they finally got there I sighed in relief. "Let's go." I opened the door, not expecting what came next: singing. There were twelve of them, and I knew instinctively that there were two missing, a tenor, Roxas, and a soprano, me. Crap. I turned to the keybearer and told him, "You need to call Roxas."

He looked confused and I mentally swore when he said, "Um, I don't know what you're talking about."

Damn, the King had not prepared me for this. I was not ready to train this half-wit keybearer for his mission. I sighed in exasperation as I realized what I had to do. I grabbed Sora by the front of his shirt, pulled him close, and kissed him.

I hate being a review whore, but I really would like some feedback, and if I don't get it, positive or (constructive) negative, I might not continue the story. Chapter 2 is being written now, and should be up soon if I think people like the story.