Hey everyone I'm back and I apologize for the wait. I hope this chapter makes up for it. Enjoy
Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts.
"Namine, thank goodness, I have been looking everywhere for you," Roxas said while letting out a relieved sigh and began to approach the princess and her knight. As if it were second nature, Riku instantly stepped in between the two. His eyes giving Roxas a death glare which meant to back off. There was no way that he was going to let this guy touch Namine while he was around. Roxas seemed to be taken aback by Riku's sudden actions.
'He must have never had anyone stand up to him before.'
"Who do you think you are?" Roxas asked, glaring back at the silver-haired boy.
"I am a knight sent to protect the princess. Who do you think you are?" he said venomously. It took all of Riku's strength just to hold himself back from knocking Roxas out cold. After all it was against the law for anyone to physically assault someone of royalty.
"U-um it's okay Riku," Namine quickly interrupted as if sensing his inner struggle. Riku's aqua-blue eyes met hers for a brief second before he hesitantly stepped out of the way.
"Riku this is Roxas...my fiancé," Namine didn't turn to look at him, feeling a lump begin to rise up in her throat. Guilt began to rise up in her chest, as she felt his beautiful eyes stare into her back. She watched Roxas give a triumphant smirk, as if he had just won a sparring match against Riku.
"I can take her to her room from here if you don't mind," Roxas said while grabbing Namine's arm and pulling her down the hallway.
Namine looked back at Riku for a second, her sapphire orbs giving him an apologetic look. It almost killed her to be pulled away from him.
'I'm so sorry Riku,' she mouthed to him.
All Riku could do was stare at the couple walking away from him. His fists clenched so hard his knuckles were almost white, the rage beginning to build up in him once again. How could a king let his daughter marry someone like that? It was absolutely beyond him.
'How dare he take away what is mine,' Riku thought as he watched them leave. His eyes widened at his previous thought, after all Namine was never his to begun with.
'It's because you love her.'
'Who are you? How can you think such a thing?'
'I know because I am you...there is nothing that you can hide from me.'
Riku looked down at the carpet under his feet, now he really was crazy. He was having an argument with himself. If that didn't define crazy, he didn't know what did.
'I don't...I mean I don't even know her that well. How can I love her?'
'Stop denying it...why do you think you spent all those years looking for her?'
'I...don't know. I just...wanted to.'
He felt his inner self smirking back at him.
'Whatever...I'm not really in the mood to argue with you'
When he didn't hear a reply, he began to walk in direction to the training grounds. If he didn't blow off some steam soon, there was no telling what he would do.
With Namine
"Who did that guy think he was?" she heard Roxas say, anger filling his voice.
Namine just kept silent, she didn't feel up to saying anything to him. After a few minutes Roxas
unexpectedly halted to a stop, and turned to face her.
"What is it?" Namine asked, obviously confused.
"I want you to stay away from him," Roxas ordered, his cerulean eyes very serious. Anger began to flow through her veins, after hearing those words. There wasn't a chance in hell of that she was going to listen to him. How could he ask such a thing of her? She was not going to let Roxas get his way this time.
"I refuse to comply with your request...in case you don't remember Roxas, you and I are not even married yet. So what I do and who I am around is none of your concern," Namine was practically screaming at him. How dare Roxas think he was going to take Riku away from her? Roxas was shocked at her outburst to his request; no one had ever stood up to him like that before.
'How dare she talk back to me,' Roxas thought. Why did she need that peasant when she could have him? Unless there was something going on that he didn't know about.
'Unless she-' It finally dawned upon Roxas.
"What is he to you?" Namine's eyes widened, a blush creeping up on her cheeks. She quickly lowered her head so he wouldn't be able to see it.
"I see...so that's why," his voice dangerously low. Namine looked back up to him; the blush was still evident on her face. It was more than obvious that she had a romantic interest in that silver-haired knight.
"I won't let him have you Namine," Not waiting for a reaction, Roxas firmly pressed his lips against hers. Namine was too shocked to move, his last statement had completely froze her in place.
'Riku...please help me.'
After what seemed like hours Roxas finally pulled away, and opened the door to her bedroom. He slightly pushed her into her room, and remained at the doorway for a couple of seconds.
"Goodnight my princess," he said before shutting the door, and walking down the hallway.
"Like I will ever be yours," Namine muttered, practically glaring a hole through her door. She couldn't believe that she had to share her first kiss with Roxas.
Namine began to vigorously wipe her lips, making sure that there was no trace of him left anywhere. No matter how hard she tried, she still felt like his lips were pressed against her own. Sighing in defeat Namine flopped onto her bed, not even bothering to change into her nightclothes. She was just too tired to even get up. As soon as her eyes closed the words that Roxas had said began to ring in her ears.
"I won't let him have you Namine!"
Namine tried putting her pillows over her head, but she could still hear his voice echoing everywhere. Tears began to fall from her eyes, no matter what she did, all she could hear was his voice saying the same words over and over again.
Riku!' Namine practically shouted in her head. Suddenly the voice was no longer there, it was as if the mention of his name had driven the evil spirits away.
'I need you,' was the last thoughts she had before letting sleep take over.
With Riku
"Firaga!" Riku shouted, shooting a fireball at one of the sandbags in the training arena. His magic power was practically drained, and he was physically exhausted.
It was nighttime so Riku did not have to worry about anyone bothering him. Training was one of the only things that were able to actually relax him. He didn't have to worry about facing problems that were occurring in the outside world. All he had to do was focus on striking down the enemy as quickly as possible. Tonight though was a different story, no matter what he did, Riku could just not focus tonight. His attacks had become sloppy, and his magic attacks had barely managed hit their targets. Each time his mind would drift to what happened earlier with Roxas, and it would fuel his anger to the point he could no longer focus. Deciding it was time for a break Riku slowly made his way to one of the wooden benches nearby, and took a seat. He heard the huge wooden door open up behind him.
"Riku, what are you still doing up?" he instantly recognized Sora's voice.
His sea-blue orbs turned to see his best friend standing two feet behind him, crystal blue eyes full of concern. Riku chuckled slightly before focusing his eyes to the ground.
"Just trying to focus my anger on something."
He heard Sora's footsteps coming closer to him, and finally sitting down on the bench beside him.
"So, what's got you so riled up?" Sora knew better than anyone that it took a lot to make Riku angry.
"I...met Namine today."
"That's great Riku!" Sora practically shouted. "Wait...why is that such a bad thing? I thought you wanted to see Namine."
Riku looked back at his friend as if he were stupid. "That's not why I'm mad idiot," he said while hitting Sora in the head.
"OW! What was that for?" Sora whined rubbing the back of his head. When he looked back over to Riku, he noticed that his eyes seemed distant. Sora suddenly became very serious.
"You see she...has a fiancé," The pain in his heart began to resurface again.
Sora suddenly felt sympathetic toward his friend. He knew had hard Riku had worked just to get here, and when he finally sees her again she is about to be married.
"I'm...sorry Riku. I just don't know what to say," Sora lowered his head to the ground as if he were feeling the same pain that Riku was.
"I just don't understand it. She doesn't even love him. Why does she have to go through with this?"
"Kairi told me that it was the duty of a princess to do what is right for her kingdom. That's probably why Namine has to go through the marriage."
'Wow Sora actually sounded intelligent for once. Wait who is Kairi?'
"Who's Kairi?" Riku asked looking back to Sora.
A slight blush appeared on Sora's face at the mention of her name. Riku smirked at his friend, so that's what was going on.
"I-It's nothing like that okay?" Sora said trying to defend himself.
"Sure it is Sora," he said with a mischievous grin on his face. Riku never thought that he would find a girl.
'Good for him.'
Sora gave Riku a death glare, which meant to change the subject. He really did not want to go further into what was going on with his love life. Right now he was more concerned with helping Riku out with his problem. After all that is what friends are for, always there for one another. With that Sora put his hand up to his chin and began to think.
"Anyway...what should we do about your little predicament?"
"Beat Roxas to a bloody pulp?" Riku suggested, that didn't sound like a bad idea at all.
"Are you crazy? Do you really want to get sent to prison Riku?"
Riku shrugged "It was just a suggestion."
'A very good suggestion I might add,' Riku would have loved nothing more to show that spoiled brat what pain felt like.
"I got it!" Sora shouted jumping out of his seat after several minutes of silence. Riku's eyes looked over to Sora, confused by his sudden outburst.
"We could try to stop the marriage from happening. I could even ask Kairi to help...she is Namine's sister after all," he explained with a smile on his face.
Riku just grinned at the boy's enthusiasm, "That's a good idea Sora," he complemented as a yawn quickly escaped through his lips.
"Go get some shut eye Riku. We can discuss more on this tomorrow," Sora said putting a hand on Riku's shoulder.
"Okay I will," he said slowly getting up and began to make his way to the exit.
"By the way Sora," Riku said glancing over his shoulder, "Thanks for trying to cheering me up."
Sora just smiled back at him. "Anytime...that's what friends are for."
Riku nodded before completely exiting the arena. The silent walk was a short one since he was only about five doors away from the training area. When he entered his room, his eyes instantly fell on his Way To Dawn Keyblade. This was one battle where he could not depend on the strength of his weapon, but the strength of his heart.
'I'll find a way to prevent this from happening Namine...I promise.'
Whew! I hope that was a long enough chapter for you guys. Anyway I know there was a lot of dialogue in this chapter; therefore there might not be as much detail in this one. I have read this chapter over many times, and did the best I could. I hope this was well worth the wait.
