Sorry about the late update I just started back in school, and have had tons of homework. But do not worry I am still going to try to update every two weeks. This chapter is going to be bit different, since Riku and Namine will be together both of their POV's will be told at the same time instead of separate. With that said, enjoy chapter 4.
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.
Her heart was beating at a rapid pace, and she felt her hands begin to perspire. Namine had to admit that he had grown so much since their last encounter. His silver hair was slightly longer, he was probably around 6'3, and his facial features had matured a great deal. The only thing that didn't seem to change were his eyes, they still gave off an intense gaze that she could get lost in. Namine watched as the boy walked towards her. Without warning he quickly pulled her into an embrace.
"I've been looking for ways to see you again. I struggled and failed so many times...but this was worth it. I finally found you," he said pulling her closer towards him.
'I'm not just dreaming...this is real!' She smiled inwardly as she hugged him back.
They stood there for several moments, but to Namine it felt like hours had gone by. When he let her go, she had finally found her voice.
"I guess that is twice you have saved me now," she laughed slightly. "Shouldn't I know the name of my savior?"
Riku just stared back at her with surprise, 'She didn't know my name?'
Then he realized he never had the chance to properly introduce himself. After he killed the heartless, the idea of telling her his name never crossed his mind.
"The name's Riku," he said. It felt kind of funny introducing yourself to someone you already know.
'Riku...that name fits him perfectly,' she thought as she looked him over for what seemed like the hundredth time.
"Well...Riku," a slight blush appeared on her face. "I was going to take a walk through the gardens...would you like to be my escort?" she looked up at him.
'Please say yes,' she thought to herself.
Riku couldn't help but smile at her, Namine's innocence made her even cuter than she already was. No matter how bad he felt, each time he thought of her all of his troubles seemed to go away. He pretended to be deep in thought about her offer, but he knew that he was going to say yes.
"I wouldn't have it any other way," he replied after several seconds, offering his arm out to her. A
smile had made it's way to her face as she gladly accepted his arm. Neither of them noticed the pair of cerulean blue eyes glaring daggers at them as the exited the castle.
"Here...let's sit here Riku," Namine said, letting go of his arm. She quickly went over to a patch of grass near the fountain, and took a seat. Riku shrugged, not really caring where they were at the moment and just enjoyed the time he had finally had to spend with her.
"This is my favorite place in the whole garden," she explained. They sat in a patch of grass, surrounded by flowers, and a huge marble fountain was in front of them. Riku looked over to her and noticed she was wearing the pendant that he had given her all those years ago.
"You know it really means a lot to me that you still have this Namine," he said while touching the glittery object.
She felt the blood pounding against her cheeks, which probably meant that her face was as red as a rose.
"O-Of course I still have it...I mean it was something you gave me after all. I've taken good care of it."
Riku was really pleased with her response. At least he knew that she had never forgotten that day, and that she had thought about him as much as he thought of her.
"So...how exactly did you get into the castle Riku?" Namine asked. She couldn't resist saying his name, the way it rolled off her tongue.
"I joined the Royal Guard," he started while looking up at the sky, "My friend Sora showed me a bulletin where they were looking for recruits in the Keyblade Division. After so many failed attempts it was worth a shot."
Namine laughed, "So it was out of desperation?"
"You could say that," Riku replied as he looked back towards her.
"You seemed really persistent about getting in here," Namine said closing her eyes, as the gentle wind played with her hair.
"Well...I had to keep my promise to you after all," she heard him say, and felt him place his hand on top of hers. Once Riku made a promise to somebody, he intended to see it through to the end.
She opened her eyes and stared back at him. In a way she felt kind of guilty, how was she going to tell him that she was...well engaged.
"I..." she began, not knowing what to say.
'He's so...perfect, why can't fate be kind to me just this once,' she thought.
Namine lowered her head, bangs covering her eyes. She just couldn't bring herself to say it, not after everything he went through just for the opportunity to see her again. The last person she would EVER want to hurt was Riku. Tears started to fall down her face; she just couldn't take it anymore. Namine felt Riku lift her chin up so she was staring straight at him.
"Namine what's wrong...why are you crying?" he asked with concern. He couldn't help but feel that he had said something wrong to her.
Riku already couldn't bear the sight of Namine crying, not while he didn't know what was wrong with her. Before he could even react she lunged her arms around his waist, and cried into his chest. Riku instantly wrapped his arms around her, and placed his head on top of hers. He started to rub small circles on her back, doing anything in his power to comfort her.
"Please Riku..." she finally said. "Save me from this cruel fate."
Riku eyes widened as the words came from her mouth. He remembered the voice he heard on his patrol.
'It was her...Namine was the one I heard last night,' Riku thought as he quickly pulled away from her, trying to understand what she was talking about.
"What cruel fate? Namine what are you trying to say?" he asked gripping onto her shoulders, so they stared into each others eyes.
Namine sighed knowing that she couldn't hide it any longer.
"Riku...this is so hard to say," she began.
"Tell me Namine...please," his gaze piercing through her. Namine knew she couldn't lie to him.
"I'm...I'm...Riku I'm engaged."
Chapter 4 is done soooo did you like it? I'll know if I get a lot of reviews. Again I apologize for the wait, school has been rough. But I really hope that the long wait was worth it. I promise that the next chapter will be up in two weeks...until then. See ya.
