~Memories~

He hasn't heard the voice again. He doesn't like that he hasn't. That voice was so nice, and so important to him for some reason. It was like a part of him that he lost, and he wanted it back.

Yet, the voice never responded to him, and he wondered if it was even real. It had to be, that voice was the thing that was driving him at this point, he couldn't afford it to be a figment of his imagination.

The days passed slowly and he spent them finding someway to talk to this 'voice'. He tried talking to Sora about it, but he just shook his head.

"Riku, maybe you need a break. Go to the beach and think for a while." He insisted; he probably thought that Riku was crazy. But, he did as he was asked and spent the afternoon on the seashore. It felt nice, more than nice: the breeze and smell just filled him with happiness. How long has it been since he came here to relax? It seemed like forever.

He walked along the shore, when something stopped him. On the hill of the Paopu Tree was a figure wearing an Organization coat. His eyes widened as he summoned his keyblade. What were they doing here?

He ran there, ready for a fight, when the figure turned he dropped his weapon. A girl with cobalt blue eyes, short hair as black as the wings of a raven, and the most beautiful face he's ever seen. His voice hitches, "Xion."

He gasps. That's it! That's her name! "Xion, is it really you?"

"Yeah, it is." She smiled, and Riku wasn't sure what he should do, but what he did was good enough. He embraced her, taking in her familiar scent. And when those brilliant blue eyes looked up to meet his, he dived in for a kiss. His lips captured hers, and he couldn't believe how good it felt. And holding her, he would never let her go, ever.

Xion broke the kiss and smiled, "Never thought you'd actually kiss me."

"Well, I did, and I plan on doing it a whole lot more," He smiled and held her even closer. "I've missed you so much, Xion."

"But you couldn't remember me. I was, I am, wiped of the face of existence."She said sadly.

"Here," the silverette pointed to his heart. "I could never forget you, our connection is too strong." He noticed something, "What do you mean... you are? I can see you right here."

"Riku... This isn't real. You're asleep."

"No. That can't be." He shook is head.

"Yes, it is. I'm still inside Sora, but I wanted to see you again. I love you." She gave him a peck on the lips, her body beginning to fade. "Just remember, I'll always be with you... Always."

Riku woke up in cold sweat. The tears streaming down his face seemed to burn his skin, the agony behind his tears.

Xion.

He wouldn't give up on her. There has to be someway to set her free from Sora's heart, a way for her to be with him.

The memories were slowly coming back to him. Every single one. Memories he felt so stupid for forgetting, so hopeless.

It's not your fault, A voice said.

It didn't matter. For now, he would hold those memories close, just like he held Xion. They were the thing keeping him together until he had her back. And he will have her back.

He just had to.

~0~

'Tis is over!

I really enjoyed writing the ending. I had to edit it a couple of times, since I passed the word limit. This one has 591 words XD. Did you enjoy reading it? Let me know!

Thanks for reading, I hope to see you around!

~OmegaStarShooter14~