Burn It Down
Warnings: Sora thinking logically?
Info: Sora POV! Whooo. And- dare I say it in the vicinity of an AkuRoku fic- hints of SoraRiku. –squee- Also, this Interlude contains VERY important info for what's gonna happen later on. I really suggest you read all of it, cause I'm serious- you'll have trouble understanding why what happens later happens.
Interlude I: What Now?
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I walked down the hallway, everything unnaturally quite. I was used to this; it had been this way since about a year ago. When my cousin was kidnapped, it had left an even greater dent in everybody's spirits. It was taken as a defeat, and many have given up hope for our prevalence.
I've been thinking, lately; I, for one, certainly do not intend to let this go without second thought. I will do all in my power to get my cousin back. While our country is not in total strife, we are not too well off. I have decided that this is it- I've had it. I simply cannot stand sitting here, with all of my royal influence, and do nothing about trying to get this country back the way it was, and get my cousin back.
Because I will get him back.
Just then, I heard soft footsteps walking over towards me. I didn't have to look over my shoulder to see who it was-
"Hello, Riku."
"Sora."
Riku sat down next to me, his silver hair shining in the fall sun. I didn't look over to see him, but I could feel his gaze on me. He scooted a bit closer, and his hand went through my hair. I jumped, scared out of my life that he had touched me. He would do small gestures once in a while, such as brushing his hand against mine, or stroking my arm, but even those smaller touches made me flinch.
I could feel his frown.
"Did you need something, Riku?" I asked, my heart still trying to slow its rapid beating.
"I just wanted to see you. Is…that okay?"
"Yeah…I'm just thinking. I've been losing myself in all of my thoughts, lately. I don't know what's gotten into me." I tried at my usual goofy grin, but it was rather forced.
Riku's frown became deeper. "Sora…is something wrong?"
I closed my eyes, brow furrowing, trying not to start yelling at him for asking if 'something was wrong'. Of course something was wrong! My country, the one that I am heir to, is falling apart in front of my eyes! My parents are doing nothing about it! I have no authority over the military- though I would try to convince my parents of my plan when I am finished with it- but still I have no power of my own! My cousin was kidnapped nearly a year ago, and god knows what they've done to him, those filthy Hollow Bastians, and for all I know, Roxas could be dead! But I couldn't think that; I must go make a plan revolving around the idea that my dear cousin was still alive. I must. If I didn't…then what was the point?
"No, Riku. Nothing."
A/N: Yes, it's short- it's an interlude! Don't worry, though. The next real chapter is on the way! I know, you hate me for delaying what I know I must write eventually…xD Thanks so much for bearing with me. I promise that you'll have something interesting to read as of next chapter. Heehee. (But like I said, and as you have probably deduced for yourself, this little piece of info is pretty significant.)
The end is near…-Revalations