A/N: Arigato to everyone who have review so far! I wrote this chap to make
up for the short chapters that I've written so far! I aimed it for 2000
words total so I hope this is better!
At The End of the Stars
By: Witch Baby
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Chapter 2: Riku & Nikki: A Couple Of Dreamers
Riku ....
I woke up later in the evening by the sound of thunder outside my window. I quickly sat up in my bed and looked out my window. I gasped at what I saw. A comet-like object hung over the island giving it an eerie glow, just like it did two years ago. In the distance I could see Sora and Kairi paddling in their boats to the island. I rushed out of bed and ran downstairs.
"Riku, where are you going?" Mom asked as I rushed to the door. "I'm gonna meet Kairi and Sora at the Island" I replied. "Isn't it a little late?" she interrogated "Sorry Mom, gotta go! Talk later! Love ya bye!" I jumbled my words together as I kissed her on the cheek and ran out the door. As I ran down the beach to my boat, old memories of Maleficent and Ansem crept into my brain. I quickly shook them off and got in my boat.
The cold seawaters were trashing about, rocking my boat as I paddled hard to get to the island. I stopped and looked at the sky. Trees and various debris were flying up in to the air to the comet like it did long ago. I continued on. I tied my boat to the dock and ran across the beach to the door to the cove.
I pushed open the door and was greeted by a strong gust of wind pushing me back. "Kairi?! Sora?!"" I yelled out in to the darkness. An eerie silence swept across the island as I stood praying for an answer. " .... Ri-Riku ..." A strained voice came from the distance. I squinted in front of me. I petite body with pale skin and dark auburn hair lay in the sand. " Kairi!" I ran to her, fighting the strong winds. I gently picked her up in my arms, which momentarily sent a shiver down my spine and a red tint in my cheeks. " Kairi! Kairi, what happened? Where's Sora?" I asked as I raised her head a little higher. She gasped for breath as she murmured, "Sora .. gummi ship.. Traverse town..." And with a last gasp she collapsed in my arms. I gently shook her "Kairi. Kairi!" A loud crash came from above me. Still holding Kairi in my arms, I turned around to look. I bright light was hurdling towards us, coming closer and closer, and closer ....
(A/N: Sry the 1st part was so short! I'm not good with Riku's POV! Gomen!)
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Nikki ....
I sighed loudly. I wished this day would end. Being cooped up in such a small place with Aerith the angel of stupidiousity (A/N: my new fav word!) can get extremely hectic. " Why are you sighing?" She scolded "This is booooooring! Can I go home yet?" I whined, hoping to get her too aggravated and let me go. "Ayah, Nikki! What a stupid question! What if a customer comes in, huh? What then? Think before you speak Nikki" She yelled, then I heard he mutter under her breath, " .... Childish girl." I bit my lower lip to keep from screaming. Childish. That's how she saw me. As nothing more than a mere child getting in her way.
I ran my fingers through my long black hair, which had become messy after taking off my bucket hat. I turned around and rested my elbows against the back counter looking at the glass cupboard across from it and stared and my reflection. There I stood, A girl 17 years of age with raven black hair, red eyes and the strangest fashion sense in Traverse Town; a sleeveless back top with a red ribbon up the middle, baggy denim pants with thick black knee high boots and various bangles and bracelets on both arms. Aerith's shrill voice interrupted my thoughts. " Aigoo Nikki! Dreaming again? Get back to work, you, quote-unquote, brother is expecting us to do him this favor right!" I scoffed at her remark "Like my brother would even step foot in this place ..." "Hel-lo! He owns this place now!" she yelled, putting her hands on her hips. I started again, "I was talking about my-" I paused and thought and moment, then said, ".... nevermind.." She broke out into an evil little smile. "Good. Now get your head out of the sky and get back to work." She then turned back around and continued dusting the tables and furniture. I scowled. Like I would ever tell her about Shitori. Not on her life, ever. I turned around and headed for the door. "And just where are you going Nikki?" Aerith called from behind. "I'm going on my break." I murmured. Aerith glanced at the clock "That time already? Alright, go on. I'll finish up in here." She said, then returned to her work. I looked at her, quietly stuck my tongue out at her and went outside.
I leaned up against the railing above the center of the First District and took a deep breath of fresh air. I looked up at the sky a bright light streaked across the sky. "Look, a shooting star" A voice came from behind me and I quickly turned around to see who it was. Leon walked slowly towards me, his hands deep in his pockets. " Leon, what are doing here? Aren't you supposed to be training?" I asked looking deep into his blue eyes. He chuckled, "What about you? What are you doing here? You're supposed to be working with Aerith." I diverted my eyes from his gaze and continued leaning on the railing. "I'm on my break .." He stood next to me and leaned against the railing too. "I guess you could say I am too." He said looking out on the center of the district. I studied his face quietly for a moment; his deep blue eyes stared off into the distance, his strong chin pointed outward and slightly raised, while his lips curled into a small smile. Once again I look away from him and stare off as well "Why are you always so happy around me Leon? Why not around Aerith?" I quietly asked. I saw him glance at me from the corner of his eye and look back "I guess it's because you're someone that's exactly like me, some one so alike that I can confide in unlike Aerith who is the complete opposite of me! It just makes me happy to just talk things over with you then it is to just keep it all in like before. Why do you ask? Don't I make you happy like that? You always talk to me." I looked at him and said defensively, "Of course talking to you makes me happy Leon th-" He cut me off "The why don't you ever smile?" His face got cold and stern. I looked away. "Its just ..." A thunderous boom came form the Third District and rumbled through out the town. Leon and I quickly exchanged glances and ran to the Third District.
When we got there, two bodies basically lay on the ground. A silver haired boy held on to a red haired girl as he tried to stand up. "Riku! Kairi!" Leon called as he ran towards them. I absentmindedly followed him as she looked at the two and picked up the girl "Kairi's unconscious, I'm gonna take her to the accessory shop and see if Aerith can keep and eye on her. In the meanwhile, you help Riku to the small house, ok?" I nodded my head in agreement as he turned and left. I ran up to the boy named Riku's side and began to help pick him up. I put his arm over my shoulder and put my arm around his waist and pulled him up. Man, was he heavy! It seemed as if he was refusing my help, groaning obscenities as I dragged him towards the stairs.
"C'mon Riku! Let me help you, geez!" I groaned, trying to help him on the stairs. After about ten minutes of practically dragging him up the stairs, we finally made it to the door of the house. I turned the doorknob and kicked in the door, not wanting to shift the boy's weight on my shoulders. I sat Riku down on the bed and ran to the closet. I grabbed a small towel and submerged it into the pail of cold water next to the door. I gently wrung it out and gave it to Riku to place on his head. The cold water against his sore body made him wince in pain. I bent down in front of him and asked, "You ok?" He looked at me as if to say, "Leave me the Hell alone." I changed the conversation. "So ...Your name is Riku, right?" He blankly looked at me as he continued wiping his face. "Yeah, so? Who are you?" he asked. "I'm Nikki. Nikki Nagashima." I replied, standing up in front of him. "And in case you're wondering, you're in Traverse Town right now." He looked up at me sharply, his sea green eyes narrowed in shock and anger. "Traverse Town?! What about the Destiny Islands?! What about my home?!" he yelled as he stood in front of me. I looked up at him now, he was about an inch or so taller. "So, you're from another world are you? But how'd you get here without a Gummi Ship?" I asked as I cocked my head and narrowed my eyes. "Well," he started "I-I don't know ..." The room fell silent as he looked down at the floor. I crossed my arms and said, "Well, you should rest up now. I'm gonna go back to the First District to work. Leon will be here soon to check up on you." I then turned around, opened the door and left.
I worked the rest of the night at the accessory shop, helping Aerith do nothing at all. I kept wondering about that guy. How did he get here? And where did he come from? I glanced at the young girl on the couch; she lay there peacefully sleeping. I blew a stray strand of hair out of my face and walked towards the door. "Aerith, I'm going now." I quietly said. She turned around and flashed me a strange smile. "Ok, well you tell Leon that you have the day off tomorrow but he doesn't, ok?" I nodded silently and walk out the door. I walked down the steps of the First District and just sat there for a while, searching the sky. "Hey" a deep voice came from behind me, it was kinda new to me but I knew whom it belonged to. I sighed, "Riku, what are you doing out of bed?" He sat down next to me. "I needed to walk of the soreness." I pulled my knees to my chin and sighed loudly. Another silence fell among us as we stared off into the sky. "Leon told me that you never smile," Riku said, breaking the silence "why is that?" I glanced at him and mumbled, "None of your business ..." He sighed this time and ran his fingers through his silver hair. "What do you dream about?" I looked at him quizzically "huh?" He looked at me, sternly gazing into my fire red eyes. ".... You tell me first." I said, returning the stern look. "This may sounds stupid and probably perverted but ..." He started "Well I dream of a special someone in my life to hold and kiss with true love and passion. Like Kairi and ..." He looked at the ground breaking our stare while I searched the sky again. " I dream of a world where everyone needs each other to do things, to rely on people more then their instincts, a world free of unwanted children .." He stood up and stared off into the distance as I glanced up at him. "I guess .. I guess we're just a couple of dreamers then, huh?"
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Did'ya like it? I spent all night working on this! It was hard and fun at the same time! I better get a big fat review from you all for this piece of art! Ja ne! Next chap coming soon!
At The End of the Stars
By: Witch Baby
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Chapter 2: Riku & Nikki: A Couple Of Dreamers
Riku ....
I woke up later in the evening by the sound of thunder outside my window. I quickly sat up in my bed and looked out my window. I gasped at what I saw. A comet-like object hung over the island giving it an eerie glow, just like it did two years ago. In the distance I could see Sora and Kairi paddling in their boats to the island. I rushed out of bed and ran downstairs.
"Riku, where are you going?" Mom asked as I rushed to the door. "I'm gonna meet Kairi and Sora at the Island" I replied. "Isn't it a little late?" she interrogated "Sorry Mom, gotta go! Talk later! Love ya bye!" I jumbled my words together as I kissed her on the cheek and ran out the door. As I ran down the beach to my boat, old memories of Maleficent and Ansem crept into my brain. I quickly shook them off and got in my boat.
The cold seawaters were trashing about, rocking my boat as I paddled hard to get to the island. I stopped and looked at the sky. Trees and various debris were flying up in to the air to the comet like it did long ago. I continued on. I tied my boat to the dock and ran across the beach to the door to the cove.
I pushed open the door and was greeted by a strong gust of wind pushing me back. "Kairi?! Sora?!"" I yelled out in to the darkness. An eerie silence swept across the island as I stood praying for an answer. " .... Ri-Riku ..." A strained voice came from the distance. I squinted in front of me. I petite body with pale skin and dark auburn hair lay in the sand. " Kairi!" I ran to her, fighting the strong winds. I gently picked her up in my arms, which momentarily sent a shiver down my spine and a red tint in my cheeks. " Kairi! Kairi, what happened? Where's Sora?" I asked as I raised her head a little higher. She gasped for breath as she murmured, "Sora .. gummi ship.. Traverse town..." And with a last gasp she collapsed in my arms. I gently shook her "Kairi. Kairi!" A loud crash came from above me. Still holding Kairi in my arms, I turned around to look. I bright light was hurdling towards us, coming closer and closer, and closer ....
(A/N: Sry the 1st part was so short! I'm not good with Riku's POV! Gomen!)
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Nikki ....
I sighed loudly. I wished this day would end. Being cooped up in such a small place with Aerith the angel of stupidiousity (A/N: my new fav word!) can get extremely hectic. " Why are you sighing?" She scolded "This is booooooring! Can I go home yet?" I whined, hoping to get her too aggravated and let me go. "Ayah, Nikki! What a stupid question! What if a customer comes in, huh? What then? Think before you speak Nikki" She yelled, then I heard he mutter under her breath, " .... Childish girl." I bit my lower lip to keep from screaming. Childish. That's how she saw me. As nothing more than a mere child getting in her way.
I ran my fingers through my long black hair, which had become messy after taking off my bucket hat. I turned around and rested my elbows against the back counter looking at the glass cupboard across from it and stared and my reflection. There I stood, A girl 17 years of age with raven black hair, red eyes and the strangest fashion sense in Traverse Town; a sleeveless back top with a red ribbon up the middle, baggy denim pants with thick black knee high boots and various bangles and bracelets on both arms. Aerith's shrill voice interrupted my thoughts. " Aigoo Nikki! Dreaming again? Get back to work, you, quote-unquote, brother is expecting us to do him this favor right!" I scoffed at her remark "Like my brother would even step foot in this place ..." "Hel-lo! He owns this place now!" she yelled, putting her hands on her hips. I started again, "I was talking about my-" I paused and thought and moment, then said, ".... nevermind.." She broke out into an evil little smile. "Good. Now get your head out of the sky and get back to work." She then turned back around and continued dusting the tables and furniture. I scowled. Like I would ever tell her about Shitori. Not on her life, ever. I turned around and headed for the door. "And just where are you going Nikki?" Aerith called from behind. "I'm going on my break." I murmured. Aerith glanced at the clock "That time already? Alright, go on. I'll finish up in here." She said, then returned to her work. I looked at her, quietly stuck my tongue out at her and went outside.
I leaned up against the railing above the center of the First District and took a deep breath of fresh air. I looked up at the sky a bright light streaked across the sky. "Look, a shooting star" A voice came from behind me and I quickly turned around to see who it was. Leon walked slowly towards me, his hands deep in his pockets. " Leon, what are doing here? Aren't you supposed to be training?" I asked looking deep into his blue eyes. He chuckled, "What about you? What are you doing here? You're supposed to be working with Aerith." I diverted my eyes from his gaze and continued leaning on the railing. "I'm on my break .." He stood next to me and leaned against the railing too. "I guess you could say I am too." He said looking out on the center of the district. I studied his face quietly for a moment; his deep blue eyes stared off into the distance, his strong chin pointed outward and slightly raised, while his lips curled into a small smile. Once again I look away from him and stare off as well "Why are you always so happy around me Leon? Why not around Aerith?" I quietly asked. I saw him glance at me from the corner of his eye and look back "I guess it's because you're someone that's exactly like me, some one so alike that I can confide in unlike Aerith who is the complete opposite of me! It just makes me happy to just talk things over with you then it is to just keep it all in like before. Why do you ask? Don't I make you happy like that? You always talk to me." I looked at him and said defensively, "Of course talking to you makes me happy Leon th-" He cut me off "The why don't you ever smile?" His face got cold and stern. I looked away. "Its just ..." A thunderous boom came form the Third District and rumbled through out the town. Leon and I quickly exchanged glances and ran to the Third District.
When we got there, two bodies basically lay on the ground. A silver haired boy held on to a red haired girl as he tried to stand up. "Riku! Kairi!" Leon called as he ran towards them. I absentmindedly followed him as she looked at the two and picked up the girl "Kairi's unconscious, I'm gonna take her to the accessory shop and see if Aerith can keep and eye on her. In the meanwhile, you help Riku to the small house, ok?" I nodded my head in agreement as he turned and left. I ran up to the boy named Riku's side and began to help pick him up. I put his arm over my shoulder and put my arm around his waist and pulled him up. Man, was he heavy! It seemed as if he was refusing my help, groaning obscenities as I dragged him towards the stairs.
"C'mon Riku! Let me help you, geez!" I groaned, trying to help him on the stairs. After about ten minutes of practically dragging him up the stairs, we finally made it to the door of the house. I turned the doorknob and kicked in the door, not wanting to shift the boy's weight on my shoulders. I sat Riku down on the bed and ran to the closet. I grabbed a small towel and submerged it into the pail of cold water next to the door. I gently wrung it out and gave it to Riku to place on his head. The cold water against his sore body made him wince in pain. I bent down in front of him and asked, "You ok?" He looked at me as if to say, "Leave me the Hell alone." I changed the conversation. "So ...Your name is Riku, right?" He blankly looked at me as he continued wiping his face. "Yeah, so? Who are you?" he asked. "I'm Nikki. Nikki Nagashima." I replied, standing up in front of him. "And in case you're wondering, you're in Traverse Town right now." He looked up at me sharply, his sea green eyes narrowed in shock and anger. "Traverse Town?! What about the Destiny Islands?! What about my home?!" he yelled as he stood in front of me. I looked up at him now, he was about an inch or so taller. "So, you're from another world are you? But how'd you get here without a Gummi Ship?" I asked as I cocked my head and narrowed my eyes. "Well," he started "I-I don't know ..." The room fell silent as he looked down at the floor. I crossed my arms and said, "Well, you should rest up now. I'm gonna go back to the First District to work. Leon will be here soon to check up on you." I then turned around, opened the door and left.
I worked the rest of the night at the accessory shop, helping Aerith do nothing at all. I kept wondering about that guy. How did he get here? And where did he come from? I glanced at the young girl on the couch; she lay there peacefully sleeping. I blew a stray strand of hair out of my face and walked towards the door. "Aerith, I'm going now." I quietly said. She turned around and flashed me a strange smile. "Ok, well you tell Leon that you have the day off tomorrow but he doesn't, ok?" I nodded silently and walk out the door. I walked down the steps of the First District and just sat there for a while, searching the sky. "Hey" a deep voice came from behind me, it was kinda new to me but I knew whom it belonged to. I sighed, "Riku, what are you doing out of bed?" He sat down next to me. "I needed to walk of the soreness." I pulled my knees to my chin and sighed loudly. Another silence fell among us as we stared off into the sky. "Leon told me that you never smile," Riku said, breaking the silence "why is that?" I glanced at him and mumbled, "None of your business ..." He sighed this time and ran his fingers through his silver hair. "What do you dream about?" I looked at him quizzically "huh?" He looked at me, sternly gazing into my fire red eyes. ".... You tell me first." I said, returning the stern look. "This may sounds stupid and probably perverted but ..." He started "Well I dream of a special someone in my life to hold and kiss with true love and passion. Like Kairi and ..." He looked at the ground breaking our stare while I searched the sky again. " I dream of a world where everyone needs each other to do things, to rely on people more then their instincts, a world free of unwanted children .." He stood up and stared off into the distance as I glanced up at him. "I guess .. I guess we're just a couple of dreamers then, huh?"
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Did'ya like it? I spent all night working on this! It was hard and fun at the same time! I better get a big fat review from you all for this piece of art! Ja ne! Next chap coming soon!