Sora woke up the next morning to Akemi rustling around in Rikus room. Sora was still sleepy, so he didn't fully realise what was going on. He looked over to the space next to him and found that Riku wasn't there. He sat up and rubbed his eyes.

"I'm sorry, did I wake you?" She said plesantly as she held something behind her back and smiled. Sora sleepily nodded and layed back down.

"What time is it?"

"It's early. You can go back to sleep, I'm leaving,"

"Where's Riku?"

Sora heard Akemi pause at the question, so he opened his eyes to look at her. He repeated his question and she bit her bottom lip. "You shouldn't worry," She decided on saying after a moment. Then she made for the door. Sora hopped up and used his body as a sheild from the exit.

"Why not?" He asked. He hated being so assertive when he was a guest in her house, but he didn't play games when it came to Riku. Not anymore.

"Look, Sora. This is a private family matter, and it would be better if you stayed out of it. Everything is fine, go back to sleep. You have no reason to be up,"

"If Riku is up, that's all the reason I need,"

"Why? She suddenly exploded "Why did you have to fall in love with each other? It's made a mess of everything,"

"What are you talking about?"

"Riku was supposed to marry Namine. That was the deal,"

"She doesn't even belong in this world," Sora said as Akemis hands dropped to her sides. Sora noticed she had a piece of paper in one hand "What's that?" He asked, gesturing towards it.

"I like you Sora," She said as she took another look at the paper, "But this is the only way," She handed it to him and he started to read. It was a letter from Isaka.

Riku,

The deal was that you were to marry Namine. You threw that plan out of the window to suit your own needs. Sora was not a wise decision. He is a kind boy, but he is, infact, a boy. I will not tolerate this sort of behavior.

Now I will give you two options. The first being, you leave Sora and marry Namine. The second one I will not write on paper. I do like the boy, but it seems that he is the only way I can get to you.

I do not wish to be cruel to you, my son. I simply do not want to see you throwing your life away. Namine is a good match and she will bring you happiness.

Sora didn't fully understand the letter, but knew it was bad news. His eyes ran down to the bottom of the letter which was written in Rikus hand writing;

I am not your son. The option I choose is Sora. You can't take him away from me.

And again, Isakas handwriting appeard below Rikus;

Meet me in the tea room. We have much to discuss.

Sora crumpled the letter in his hand and left Akemi calling from Rikus room. He bolted down to the tea room, trying desperatly not to get lost. Somehow, his legs just knew where to carry him.

He froze as he saw Riku and Namine sitting on one side of the sofa, and Isaka on the other. All heads snapped up as Soras voice erupted from his throat.

"What the Hell is this?" He asked as he held the paper up for everyone to view it. His eyes were fixed on Isaka. "Do you honestly think you have the power to do this?"

Riku stood and made for Sora, who threw his hand up, telling Riku to stop.

"And you," He said turning his attention to Riku, "Why are you here? You should have woken me up, and we should have gotten the Hell out of here! The moment you saw it!"

"Sora, you don't-"

"Shut up!" Sora yelled "I don't know what the Hell is wrong with this family, but it's insane! It's like rich people just want to control everything! I am not an object!" Sora felt tears begin to fall.

This time, Namine stood up. She looked stern and Sora knew she was the only one who could probably yell louder than he could. So, he let her speak. "You have this whole situation blown out of proportion," She said calmly. Riku walked passed Namine and wrapped his arms around Sora.

"We can't keep running from him. I'm here to settle this," He said into Soras hair. Soras face grew red, but he pushed himself out of Rikus arms.

"No," He said "You need to stop allowing him to push you around!" Sora walked over to stand directly infront of Isaka. "You do not have to power to tell Riku what to do or who to love. We will be together dispite whatever idiotic plans you come up with. I have my own mind and my own free will. You can't control me.." Sora took Rikus hand and pulled him close "I love Riku. I love him more than anything and I will be with him,"

Isaka stood up leaned into Soras face "I won't allow it," He whispered mennicingly.

Sora was angry, "I don't care,"

"Ah but you will. You see, you are young. You are weak. You are much more alone than you seem to realize,"

"I'm not alone," Sora smiled "I have Riku. I have your son," He said as he pulled Riku down, and stood on his tippy toes to meet his lips. They shared a passionate kiss until Sora felt a hot bright pain on the side of his face. His hand drew up to ease the pain. He looked up to see a man hurling towards him.

"Sora!" Riku called. Sora was bent over the shoulder of a tall, musclar man.

"Put me down!" Sora yelled.

"No," The deep voice said "Orders from the boss," Sora grunted and started flaring his fists around, hitting his assulter as many times as he could. Sora then, reverted back to his past. He sized up his position and where the man was taking him. There was a hand on the back of his right thigh, so he pulled his left leg back and swung it into a soft spot he found earlier. The man dropped him and held the area Sora kicked.

Sora stood and bolted down towards the tea room again. He stopped outside the door and listened closely.

"Where did you take him?" He heard Namine ask.

"Riku is in his room. Sora is in a broom closet. You need not worry. Everything will be fine soon," Isaka said smoothly.

"Look, sir. I don't want to marry Riku. I want to go home,"

"That is not your parents wish. They say Riku will be good for you,"

"But I'm already in love with someone," She said quietly.

"But you can fall in love with Riku. Do you not see how this match works out for everyone? Your parents are happy, Akemi and I are happy, you stay out of the hands of a miscreant, and Riku may die with pride,"

"Riku may die with pride if he is with Sora. They found love...that's something to be proud of,"

Sora backed away. He had to go get to Riku. He ran up the stairs and saw more stong men standing outside of Rikus door. I wonder where that one I beat upwent..? Sora thought as he ran down the hall and towards the men. He made a high jump when one shouted,

"Hey! Get him!" Sora landed on ones shoulders, taking them both to the ground. Then he sung his leg around, taking down another. He stood and used the two bodies on the floor as stepping stones toward the last man, kicking him in the stomach. He tried Rikus door, before the men stood up. It was locked. He glanced around for a key. When he didn't find one, he called into the door.

"Riku?" He asked.

"Sora?" He heard from the other side. Sora smiled.

"I'm going to find a key, I'll be back," Then he ran off. This house is like...way over the top, He thought as he ran pass more gaurds. I mean, how much protection do you need?

Finally, as he turned a corner, he bumped into a strong body. He looked up and his eyes grew wide.

"I-I'm sorry..." Sora stumbled backwards.

"Come with me," The familiar voice said. Sora bowed his head and reluctantly followed him.

"Where are we going?" Sora asked after a while of silence.

"Here," Takona said as he opened a door and led Sora inside. Sora looked around the room. It was very plain and inexpensive-looking compared to the rest of the house. Sora sat on a chair in the corner as Takona instructed. Takona, then, opened his dresser and started rustling around in it. "Ah-ha," He said as he held up a key. "This is the key to Master Rikus room. Use it quickly, and return it if it is not too much trouble. If not, leave it under the rug outside the back door. You must act quickly," He said as he walked out the door.

Sora looked at the key that was sitting on the dresser. It didn't take long for him to decide to take it. At first, he thought it could be a trap. But He figured he could easily get out of Isaka's traps. He smiled confidently as he strolled back to Rikus room. He stuck the key in and turned. Riku was on the floor, leaning against the edge of his bed. He smiled as he saw Sora enter.

"How does it feel?" Sora asked happily.

"How does what feel?"

"To be the damsel in distress?" Soras smile grew even more wide as Riku sighed. When the reached the back door, Sora stuck the key under the mat and they ran off into the sunset.

"Wait," Riku said as he stopped running. "We need to go get Poxy,"