So, this might be the last chapter before Irma.

My word on letting people use Kirux still stands (and it will until I say otherwise. It's like medal deals in Union X, where it's only available for a certain amount of time), and here's hoping I don't get affected by the storm at all. If you live in Florida, please stay safe. We're all praying for you.

Anyways, here's chapter four. This is the final chapter of the build up.

Enjoy.


"I...I just don't know, you three. I feel like everyday, he's growing more and more distant."

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Xion was in "The Usual Spot," just underneath the train tracks. Hayner, Pence, and Olette were all there as they normally were.

It had been two days since she found Kirux in the mansion, unconscious. Ever since, she's been trying to get him to talk more about what he had seen.

Every time, Kirux would either not answer and change the subject, or just say "I don't want to talk about it."

Just yesterday, when she asked for what felt like the hundredth time, Kirux got angry at her.

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"For the last time, Xion! I don't want to talk about it! What don't you get about that?!"

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He stormed out of the room after that. Xion hasn't talked with him since. He didn't say anything to her the night before.

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"I think," she said, "I think I'm losing him."

Olette spoke up, "Do you think he's really going to leave town?"

"That's the thing. I don't know because he won't talk to me."

"Here's what I think," Hayner started, "I think that Kirux is planning to leave town without you."

"If he hasn't talked to you, then it's pretty obvious. He sees you as an obstacle, and...well. You get what I'm saying."

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"Hayner, don't be stupid." Olette responded, "You know how close they are. Kirux would never think like that."

"Xion," Pence started, "Do you know Kirux wants?"

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She shrugged, "He wants to leave, and find out what's going on with his memory."

"Okay. Now, what do you want?"

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"I..." she stuttered.

"I want to be with him. Kirux...he means the entire world to me. If I lost him, then...my world would be destroyed."

"Then what I think you should do," Pence said, "Is show him. Show Kirux how much he means to you, and maybe, he'll change his mind."

"How am I gonna do that?"

Pence shrugged, "I'll leave that to you."

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Xion thought for a second.

'How do I make him see how much he means to me?'

'I can't think of anything without having to ha-,'

She didn't finish that thought.

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Xion stood up, "I know what I've got to do."

"Really? What?"

She smiled, "It's a secret. But thanks you three."

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Xion left.

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"Wonder what she's going to do."

Hayner shrugged, "Who knows. Hope it works."


"Who are you?" Riku said, walking closer to the hooded man. Pinocchio and Jiminy were standing behind him.

The figure slowly removed his hood.

Riku couldn't believe who it was.

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It was...him.

The one that embodies the darkness in his heart.

His Nobody. Kirux.

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"Kirux?!" He said, stunned.

A dark portal formed behind Kirux, who turned and walked into it.

Riku ran towards him, but the portal closed just as he arrived.

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Jiminy stood beside him, "As I live and breath. He looked exactly liked you."


Play: Riku - KH2


"That...that's my dark side."

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"I gave in to the darkness once. And ever since it's chased me around in one way or another."

He clutched his hand over his heart, "The seeker of darkness who stole my body. A puppet replica built around the shadows of my heart."

"And now, a...Nobody that embodies all of the mistakes I made in the past."

"It's like...I'm facing me."

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Now, don't take what Riku said about Kirux the wrong way.

It wasn't that Kirux was making all of the wrong decisions.

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It was that Riku wanted to be more like Kirux. Following what his heart commands, being with the ones he cares about.

Not chasing the darkness.

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Okay, Kirux did do that a bit. That was another area they were similar.

But in a way, Riku was...envious of Kirux.

Because he embodied everything he should have done.


Kirux walked down the hallway towards their room.

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He hadn't seen Xion all day, except for when he woke up in the morning.

He knew he should apologize to her. He lashed out at her, even though she was just asking a normal question.

Sure, it annoyed him quite a bit that she constantly asked him about it, but still. His reaction was uncalled for.

He twisted the doorknob, finding Xion sitting on their bed.

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"Hey," he waved halfheartedly, "How...long have you been here?"

She shrugged, "A little while."

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"Look, Xion," he began, walking up to her "I'm sorry, for...what I said yesterday. I shouldn't have lashed out at you."

"I know you're just worried about me, and...I'm sorry."

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She said nothing.

She stood up, the two of them only being a few inches apart.

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"I'm sorry too, Kirux. I shouldn't have pushed you like that."

"I just...You mean the world to me, Kirux. I mean that. I wouldn't have anything if I didn't have you."

"And...and I..."

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She didn't finish her sentence.

She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him. It took Kirux a few seconds for him to actually kiss her back.

His arms went around her waist, pulling them closer together. Their bodies touched, which caused Xion to moan lightly.

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She finally pulled back after a few minutes.

"I...want you, Kirux."

"In that way?"

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She nodded.

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Kirux didn't know what to say or how to react.

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'Wow. I...didn't think she'd want this.'

'What am I supposed to do? What do I say?'

'Man, I have no idea.'

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"Kirux? Are you okay?"

"Yeah. I'm here, just..."

He looked down.

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She spoke again, "Don't worry. I...don't know what to do either."

"Well, that really helps."

She giggled lightly.

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'I guess I'll just...do this.' He thought to himself.

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Kirux kissed her again, running one of his hands into her hair.

Xion fell back onto the bed, letting Kirux land on top of her.

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'You better enjoy this while you can.' He thought to himself.


Aaaaaaand we're stopping that scene there, because we're keeping this story rated T.

Sorry for teasing you all. Or am I? :)

Anyways, let's keep going.


Stop: Riku - KH2


It had been a few hours. Kirux was walking up Market Street towards Station Plaza. The moonlight and street lamps were his only guide.

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He was wearing his Organization coat.

After him and Xion had done...whatever they had done, she fell asleep. Kirux took that opportunity to go.

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...

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He said there wasn't any time to wait.

Kirux had waited long enough.


Xion woke up, her hair a complete mess.

When she looked out the window, she could see the moon was still out.

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She felt the opposite side of the bed, not finding Kirux.

But instead, a sheet of paper.

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In the moonlight, she read it.

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Xion,

I'm really sorry. I know you wanted to wait and think it over.

But I've waited long enough. These memories don't belong to me, and I'm going to find out who they do belong to.

I'm going to save Roxas and Axel. Whatever it takes, I'll bring them back.

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I know you wanted to leave the past behind, and start over.

But that's not possible.

You can't ever escape your past. I've learned that now.

What we can do...is change the future.

And that starts with leaving Twilight Town.

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Again, I'm sorry for leaving. I love you, Xion. I always will.

Never forget. I'm always with you.

-Kirux

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She sighed.

She crumbled the letter up, throwing it at the wall.

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...

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It hit her coat, which was hanging on the wall alone.

Kirux had taken his.

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She looked down.

"Forget it. He's right."


Kirux was standing with the clock tower to his back.

He put his hand before him.

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His Keyblade appeared in his hand.

"Thank goodness." He said to himself.

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"Kirux!"

He looked over, Xion running over towards him.

She was wearing her Organization coat as well.

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"Wha-what are you doing here?"

She stopped before him, "Kirux, did you really think I wasn't going to come with you?"

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"I thought you wanted to stay."

"I do, but...you're right. We can't escape what happened in the past."

She smiled, "Besides, do you even know where to go?"

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...

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Kirux rubbed his hair, "Now that you mention it...no."

She laughed, "I figured."

"Oh, hush."

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Her own Keyblade appeared in her hands, "I know where we should go."

"Where?"

"We've got to go see Master Yen Sid. Maybe he'll have some answers."


There we go.

Let me know what you thought.

I'll see you next time!

-Broncozfan623