It was Sora, chuckling as he got Riku to turn around totally spooked.

"Hehe, sorry for interrupting your one-man karaoke party but I'm back from hanging out with my three bros, my sister, and my buddy Axel. You seem to be quite energetic today and a bit sweaty and jittery."

"Yup...I'm, uh, loose as a goose and ready to roll. I'm more fired up than a supernova in a large napalm factory and giddier than Oedipus on Mother's Day. Been hyped up thanks to the power of these chewable gummies. I feel like I could take on the Dallas Cowboys. I'm it, I'm like Superman and I could probably stand on the railroad tracks and stop a coal train right then and there!"

"They must be pretty good then. What are they, some B vitamins mixed with caffeine and funky herbal stuff. Lemme see that bag."

Looking down at the bag of Flintstones Chewable Amphetamines, Sora's eyes nearly hopping right out of their sockets when he saw the label on the front. But soon his attention drifted to the warning labels and the nutrition facts and suddenly he grew a lot more concerned...

WARNING: Do not take more than one per day. Side effects can include hypertension, paranoia, risk of heart attack or stroke. If accidental overdose occurs, immediately seek medical attention

"Uh...Riku? How many of those gummies did you have?"

"I dunno, about three or four I guess. I didn't know what they were until after I ate them. Why, is everything okay?"

"Yeah, fine. Everything's just fine. I'm gonna see if Sebastian can bring us up some breakfast..."

The brunette didn't want to spook his boyfriend and give him cause to freak out. If Riku got all worked up into a panic, it could possibly trigger a massive heart attack or even worse. Deciding to keep calm and get some help without being too conspicuous, Sora immediately walked over to a brass button by the doorway.

"Sebastian?"

"Yes, Master Sora?"

"Can you come up here? I'm here in the Game Room with Riku and we're wondering about this morning. I just got home a few minutes ago and Riku's found some gummies of some sort."

"Oh dear Lord, he found Master Vladimir's stash, didn't he? How many did he take?"

"Three or four."

"I'll be right there."

Riku looked up at his lover, his body twitching and his eyes wide open but seemingly unaware at the same time. Leaping up, he immediately hugged his spiky-haired boyfriend closely, kissing him on the cheek.

"Sora, you're awesome. I love you and Kairi both, because you two are the greatest! Kairi's still asleep last I checked. She felt very tired, so I figured she could sleep in."

"Thanks for the compliment, sweetie. But why don't we go meet Sebastian and figure out what to do next?"

"Sure, I guess we could do that. I like Sebastian, he's a good guy. Real prim and proper but also kind and generous. Plus, I ain't gonna lie, I think he's kinda hot. Not as hot as you or Kairi though. You two are the best around! Nothing's ever gonna beat the best!"

Sora smiled and nodded, realizing Riku was probably in a manic state that was very likely worsened by the chewable speed he unwittingly took. The young man couldn't take his meds today, that was for sure. Sora wasn't sure if Riku's regular mood medications would have some kind of adverse effect combined with the speed he was on. Keeping Riku calm was the priority for Sora as he led his lover down the hallways before encountering Sebastian.

"Master Riku, you look pretty terrible. Your eyes are all bloodshot."

"Yeah, I'm a little hyped up this morning. Had some of those chewable go pills I found in the pantry!"

"Sora already told me. I got worried and called an ambulance thinking you overdosed. Your eyes are all bloodshot and you're a little jittery but you seem to be fine. Still, you should probably get in there and go to the doctor. It's probably nothing but hey, might as well get this checked out anyway."

"Yeah, I'm happy. I feel so pretty. Oh so pretty, and witty, and gay!"

"Well, technically you're bi."

"Heh, that's true. Sora definitely has my number on that one. Well, probably because he's the same way. Me and him are bi but our wifey Kairi is straighter than an arrow. She loves the dudes. And I love her and I love you too, Sora. Alright, Sebastian! Let's roll!"

"Right this way, Master Riku."

Sebastian and Sora both did their best to keep on a happy face and a calm demeanor as not to stress out Riku and keep him as relaxed as possible as they helped walk him to the front hall of the mansion, Sora holding his lover's quivering hand closely the entire time. Greeting them at the front entrance was an ambulance and a small crew of medics.

"Where's the person in need of assistance?"

"Right here! It's me! I'm Riku Sephiroth, I took a bunch of special amphetamine gummies my uncle had left in the pantry, I didn't know they were speed though. I'm fine. Really hyped up as fuck but I'm fine."

"How many did you have, Mr. Sephiroth?"

"Three or four, I'm not sure. Sebastian says I should go to the hospital to make sure everything is fine. It's probably nothing but I've got insurance so we're good!"

As Riku helped himself onto the back of the ambulance and laid himself down on the gurney, his loyal butler quietly told the paramedic that they were trying to keep him calm and relaxed so it wouldn't exacerbate any issues that would occur. Nodding in confirmation, the medic hopped into the back and closed the doors of the ambulance as they drove off

Checking Riku's blood pressure, a short-haired female medic was shocked at the sight of his blood pressure. Trying to keep her composure, she said "Sir, you seem unusually relaxed and easy-going for someone all hopped on speed. Jittery and hyper as all get out, but not scared or nervous."

"Yeah, it'll probably save his life." whispered her coworker to inform her of what was going on.

"Oh, I got ya. Definitely. Well, we're going to take you to the ER over at Forbes Hospital. Don't worry, it's just a standard procedure. Everything's gonna be just fine."

"Yep yep yep! I'll be fine. We'll get there, I'm gonna wait for this stuff to wear off, the doctor's gonna check it out and I'll be okay and head home to my wife and partner. Everything's gonna be fine."

Riku sighed in contentment as he laid back on the gurney, still fidgeting and shaking but totally oblivious to the severity of the situation. He wouldn't die that night, but he would encounter an enigmatic figure at that hospital and a shocking revelation that would shake his soul to the very core...