hey hey hey. i am not a new user, i am formerly known as advent shadow. for those of you following To Kiss The Stars, it will be continued under this pen name, but for now is on hiatus. I am going to be doing some work in the Kingdom Hearts area for a bit. So please enjoy.
disclaimer: i dont own anything. King's Gate is the name i have given to the world that never was. i just think that it is too long of a name, so i renamed it. it still belongs to square enix and disney and whoever else. DON'T SUE ME!!
Riot
Chapter One: For a Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optomistic
This place, this world. It was so different now. But it was still where it had all happened. The World That Never Was, or as he had come to learn, now called King's Gate. It was more lively, even at this hour of night. He couldn't exactly remeber how he had gotten there, but it was far away from the Island. Or at least he hoped it was. He didn't want Sora to come after him. Sora was happy now, at home in peace with Kairi. He'd feel terrible if his best friend left all that just because he wasn't happy there.
Upon arrival to the familiar world, Riku had checked himself into a hotel and decided to see what was around. He really didn't feel like sitting in a hotel room by himself all night with nothing to do. He'd seen no harm in looking around. After all, he WAS going to live here.
After walking for about fifteen minutes, he found himself in a little bar on the corner of a side street. There weren't many people there, but it was enough to keep the place going. He sat at the end of the bar and let his mind wander. He wondered if Sora had read his letter yet. For all the time he spent writing it, he hoped with all his might that his best friend would never open that envelope. He felt terrible for leaving so suddenly. He'd sure left his mark though. If he ever went back to the Island, he'd probably go to jail for arsen. After all, he'd set his house on fire. 'Well, might as well go out with a bang,' he thought.
"What can I get you?" the bartender asked. He looked up at her with saddened eyes. "Just water," he answered, focusing on the counter. She placed the glass down in front of him and looked him over. "Thought you looked a bit young. I haven't seen you around before. You knew here?" she asked, pouring a shot for the guy at the other end. "You could say that," he answered, "and I'm not that young. I'm eighteen."
"Well, younger, then. What brings you here?"
"Just needed to get away, I guess," he answered.
"I think I can understand that. That's how I ended up here," She looked up at him with her brown, almond shaped eyes and tucked back a strand of long black hair. "My name's Alyssa, by the way. I own this place. And you are?"
"My name's Riku," he answered.
"Hm...so, you're friends with him? They keyblade holder or whatever he is?"
Riku looked up at her, "You know about Sora? How?" he asked.
"I saw him around the area, fighting off heartless and nobodies, things like that," she said with a shrug, "Lots of people around here know who he is. Honestly, I was never too interested. In fact, I found the Organization much more interesting than him. I guess I don't like feeling threatened."
"Threatened?"
"Yes. My brother and I handle anything and anyone that attacks the city. Sora was a 'threat to our status.' At least, that's how Rose says it."
After a minute of silence, Riku voiced the question that had been bothering him since he told her his name.
"So...how did you know who I was?"
Alyssa looked at him, eyebrow raised. "What do you mean?"
"You knew I was Sora's friend, but I didn't tell you that. So, how did you know?"
Alyssa looked up as the bell on the door signaled an entry. A mischievious smile snaked it's way onto her face, and her brown eyes lit up.
"Hey, Rose."
Well, chapter one is complete. Once again, the lyrics are by Paramore. I am sorry this chapter was not more interesting. They will get better. Chapter two coming soon. I already have an idea for it. Reviews are greatly appreciated.
>Masami
