A/n I decided to do a holiday drabble in honour of Halloween!
Disclaimer: Because I'm totally not sarcastic, I do own Kingdom Hearts and Riku...note the sarcasm in voice. Jeez...but seriously, don't own Riku or Nevaeh and I never will...my life is pointless...—cries— I also don't own Halloween Town, for that great idea belongs to Tim Burton. Also don't own Gethsemane by Nightwish.
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Lesson Four: Don't Be Afraid.
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"How on earth did we end up on this world?"
"Honestly, I have no idea Heaven." Riku replied as he ran a hand through his silver hair which now sported several braids in the mercury strands.
For some unexplained reason, Riku and Nevaeh ended up in Halloween Town in middle of the great Halloween holiday itself. They also found themselves in costumes for another unexplainable reason, and it seemed like they were stuck.
"Anyway, nice outfit Mr. Riku." Nevaeh said teasingly as she brushed off her outfit in disdain. Riku grunted in response, which seemed to be his only response nowadays to her rare compliments.
Riku was dressed in his normal outfit, but looked as though someone made deliberate alterations in honour of All Hallow's Eve. His leather muscle shirt and jeans were the same, but his jeans were tucked into black boots that reached up to his knee. Over his black vest, a black and white vest in a spider-like pattern was in place, and the spiders looked as though they were actually moving. To top it all off, a plain black mask sat over his eyes, making them look an even brighter aquamarine, like a predator waiting to pounce in the dark.
Nevaeh...well...her outfit was another story.
She looked much like Little Red Riding Hood, the only difference being that she looked like a demented disturbed Little Red Riding Hood about to get revenge on the poor insolent wolf who attempted to consume her...
Either way, Nevaeh still looked threatening even she was supposed to look innocent. 'Nuff said.
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" A tree suddenly moaned frighteningly in the wind, causing Riku to jump in surprise, Nevaeh shaking with mirth. He glared angrily at her.
"What?" Riku spat suddenly, his pride bruised.
"Don't speak that tone with me, Mr. Riku!" Nevaeh shot back, tossing back her hood from shielding her equally glaring eyes. "It's just so amusing to see you so frightened!"
"I wasn't scared Heaven." Riku replied quickly, but even he had to admit that his childish behavior was far from his calm demeanor.
"I didn't say you were scared Mr. Riku." Nevaeh replied, still smirking with triumph. "I clearly said you were frightened."
"Ha ha."
"I'm ignoring your sarcasm Mr. Riku." Nevaeh said blissfully, humming slightly to herself as she stepped away from the celebrating square.
"Where are you going?" Riku yelled over the singing crowd, but Nevaeh disappeared from sight not speaking a word.
Better go make sure she doesn't kill anyone... Riku thought wearily as he weaved his way through the undead crowd, heading in the direction Nevaeh was headed.
Once outside the square, Riku started down the dusty path, entering an old and decrepit cemetery, the tombstones worn and weathered with age. He squinted his eyes through the mist, hoping to catch a glimpse of his...friend (the word was still new to his tongue).
Spirits swayed this way and that, and vampires chatted casually with decaying zombies, but no sign of Nevaeh was present.
Cursing to himself, Riku headed toward the next gate, a strange looking hill beyond it. It stretched against the shadowed horizon, highlighted by the moon behind it.
Riku clenched his fists in impatience. This girl would surely be the death of him.
"Heaven..."
Suddenly, a gust of wind slashed through the silent air, a wisp of a song riding it.
You wake up
Where is the tomb?
Will Easter come?
Enter my room?
The Lord weeps with me
My tears fall for you...
Riku immediately dashed towards the sound, nearly slipping on the moist ground and tripping over a pumpkin. Looking around the hill, he was surprised what he saw.
Heaven.
Literally, of course.
Nevaeh was seemingly waltzing on air, her feet light as she danced to an invisible audience among the pumpkin patch. Her eyes were closed in contentment, and she seemed completely unaware of Riku's presence, silently mouthing the words of some unknown song to herself.
Riku stared, but smirked in amusement.
He was going to hold this over her for a very, very, very, VERY long time.
Taking advantage of her obliviousness at the moment (he was surely going to get killed for this), he crept among the shadows with cat-like grace, taking care to stay as silent as possible. He glanced from a distance.
She was still unaware, still dancing.
He stepped lightly across the ground, inching closer and closer to her graceful form, until he was about two feet from her position.
Her hood was free from her face, and the moon reflected fully on the ivory strands of her hair. Nevaeh's skin was kissed in silver light, and her clothes swished through the air without making a sound.
Riku shook his head, clearing his thoughts before he prepared to...
"Don't even think about it, Mr. Riku."
The silver-haired boy froze; he had been caught.
Nevaeh faced him completely now, her golden eyes glowing with excitement and amusement. Right there and then, she looked truly frightening.
Riku gulped slightly.
"Awwww...poor Mr. Riku..." Nevaeh cooed, stepping delicately towards Riku, who slowly backed up, tripping over a pumpkin, a tiny sliver of horror searing through his aquamarine orbs. He was the prey now, and Heaven was the hunter.
"Don't be afraid."
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A/n And there is a huge moral here! Don't ever think that you can sneak up on someone who looks vulnerable. That will be your ultimate mistake. This was a little creepier than what I wanted, but hey, it's Halloween!
Hope you liked it, and please review!
