AnimeFan: Ok...as traditional, when I feel like some answers to some readers is needed, I answer them with my next chapter! So, here it goes...
To Kaya: Damnit! Are you serious! I really have to beat the Dragon Maleficant to get Mu-shu! Wahhhhh!!!!!!!! She's to hard! I was hoping to stand on the vine and use Mu-shu to beat her! Damnit, damnit, damnit!! Wahh!!! Um...Can you give me any hints or advice for beating her or am I going to have to beat her like I did Cerebus...just stand by for four hours and let Donald and Goofy deal with it since they can recover from KO's. -___-'
To Snowy: Actually, Snowy. If you go to the Yugioh section, you'll find that almost every R-rated story has lemon in it. ^-^ lol. And FF.net hasn't done anything to them yet! I'm not afraid to but this fic is rated PG-13.
To everyone else: I meant for the thing with Riku and Sora to end right there at the end of that chapter and you all could just imagine what they did to yourselves. It's not that I'm afraid, it's just that I once tried writing a lemon and it well...really, really, really, really, REALLY SUCKED!! It stunk worse then a skunk!! I just can't seem to write lemons! I'm pretty good at limes but lemons I just can't! I try, I swear...but I've only been an authoress for a year now and I haven't yet succeeded in that.
AND FINALLY I'D LIKE EVERYONE TO CHECK OUT THIS FLAME I GOT THAT MAKES ME SO PROUD TO BE A YAOI AUTHORESS!!
From Agumon the Avenger to me: This fic is so OOC it makes me want to wretch. You take a perfectly nice, sweet girl like Kairi who you don't even KNOW, and turn her into a villain simply because it suits your purposes? Well, stories like this can just suck my ass. I'm sick to death of yaoi slandering perfectly nice female characters.As far as I'm concerned this might as well be original fiction. You are so off on the characters that it is literally painful to read in the context of Kingdom Hearts. Not that I would expect anything else from a prepubescent yaoi fangirl that insists that a character is bad merely because she is female and in the way of your "precious" relationship.Grow the hell up and write something WORTH reading.
To Agumon the Avenger: Though I'm not sure you're reading this...I'd like to thank you! Your flame was enjoyable to read and I completely agree with you...GROW THE HELL UP! ^-^ Actually, Agumon, I stated in the very first chapter that the characters would be OOC because of the whole thing being an alternate universe ordeal. I'm sorry about Kairi, actually she sort of came out that way. I do not slander, as you put it, female characters for my own purposes... actually some I really like. It just came out like that. And, why did you read this story up to the fifth chapter if you apparently don't think it was worth even posting? Anywho, I would definitely like to thank you again because you've shown me how much I've grown up. In the beginning of my writing in this site, whenever I got a flame...even one...I would immediately quit that story, it made me feel so bad. But yet, here I am continuing writing and I'm even more inspired to continue now then I was before! ^-^ In fact, your flame has convinced me that I'm definitely writing a sequel to this story after I finish! I mean, out of 275 reviews for all my stories, not including the ones I deleted, only three of them were flames! ^-^ So thank you very much for inspiring me to continue!!!
Now...on to the story!!
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Chapter 10 -- Friendship is Better then Rivalry
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Everything starts out so weird...your childhood lasts a day...
Then comes life and love...but your friends will always be there...
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Riku sighed happily against Sora's chest, enjoying the warmth of his love. This was nice, but when everything should of finally felt right he couldn't help but feel like there was still something left to do. He wouldn't tell Sora of course, the brunette was fast asleep with a silly smile playing on his lips. Looking over at the window, he was able to see the beginnings of the sun as the new day came. Had he really been laying there like that for that long? That feeling that told him everything was still wrong was so haunting he hadn't slept at all...and you'd think that after this night he'd be so tired he'd fall to a sleep that put bears to shame.
Giggling, he pushed himself up into a sitting position, careful to not wake the lightly snoring brunette. He'd have to work out some more to raise his endurance because Sora's stamina out did his by ten times. His body protested as he slipped out of bed, wanted to lay down once again, and he winced as a sharp pain shot throughout his body. He paled and nearly collapsed as the sickening wave racked all over him, but he forced himself to remain standing and dressed, biting his lip with every movement. He should of expected this, after all, his mother had warned him that it always hurt the first couple of times.
With one last wince, Riku glanced back to Sora in the bed. The brunette was even more beautiful with the orange and red glows of the rising sun hitting his well-toned body. He allowed himself to admire the way the light danced on every curve of his lover before turning and leaving the room in a limp. He walked down the halls and grabbed a donut from the breakfast buffet before leaving the Inn and heading to the third district. He should check on Tidus, Selphie, Wakka, and the others...see if they've been ok while he was gone.
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The first thing Riku saw as he limped through the door was Kairi leaning against the rail. He was slightly surprised to see her up so early, not to mention conscious. She seemed to be staring down at the tents of Fate Isle's inhabitants, but as he approached she spoke to him without turning around, So...I guess you won. Sora is yours. Riku blushed and rubbed the back of his neck, Oh...so, you know? I'm still sort of shocked...I mean, everything is happening so fast...it's a little to much for me at the moment. Kairi let out a soft laugh and Riku shifted in his spot, that feeling of something not being right coming to him. He limped over to the railing and leaned against it, staring down at their friends and families just beginning to stir from sleep.
Kairi brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and reached into her pocket, taking out some sort of packet and a bottle of water. Riku watched her curiously and blushed deeper when she handed it to him and he noticed it was a packet of tylenol. Murmuring a slight thanks, he opened it and popped the two pills in before washing them down with the water. For another minute, they stood in awkward silence. So...Kairi, I'm really...sort of...sorry. About everything. I never wanted us to be rivals. I never wanted any of this to happen.
Kairi shrugged and straightened up, before surprising Riku with a bright smile. The first she had ever given to him willingly, I'm sorry to, Riku! I don't know what was with me. I didn't start realizing how I was acting until Mint told me. I guess I've been nothing but a jealous bitch. Riku stared at her, silently wondering who this was and what they had done to the real Kairi. She turned back to lean against the railing, her red-hair falling past her ear to hang loosely. It almost hid her face but he could still see the serious look come over her, I'm happy for you and Sora. You two, belong together...ya know! The best person won. Riku, just promise you won't hurt him.
Riku smiled as that feeling in his stomach started to fade away. So this was why he'd been feeling so bad, Kairi. Of course I won't hurt him. Kairi, this may sound corny and all...but can we be friends? No more of this secret rivalry stuff and hating each other! Just friends, the three of us. Kairi smiled then and nodded, Yeah, lets be friends. Besides, I sort of have a crush on someone else now. Riku's head snapped up and he cocked an eyebrow curiously, Oh really. And who may that be? Kairi blushed as red as her hair, giggling like a fan girl, Promise you won't tell anyone? Riku nodded and she leaned over to whisper into his ear. Riku listened and his eyes bugged out as the name came from her tongue. She pulled away expectantly and he stared at her, not knowing whether to be disgusted or amused. You have a crush on who!? Ewwwwwww!!!!! Him, ewwww!!! That's just, ewww!!!
Kairi frowned and crossed her arms frustrated as Riku stuck his tongue out and made a disgusted face before smiling evilly. She tipped her head to the side warily, not at all liking that smirk, What are you so amused about? Before she could stop him, he bolted past her and ran down the steps towards the tents laughing and yelling as loud as he could, wincing every now and then from the previous pain in his back, TIDUS!!!!!!!! GUESS WHO KAIRI'S GOT A CRUSH ON!!!! Kairi squealed and blushed before running down after him, RIKU!! YOU HAD BETTER NOT SAY ANYTHING....RIKUUUUU!!!!!!!!!!
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HE'S WHAT!? Maleficant screamed at the Heartless minions, swinging her staff towards them. HE'S RETURNED TO THE KEYBLADE MASTER'S SIDE!!!!!! WHO TOLD HIM!? WHO CHANGED HIS MIND!? The creatures cowered as she hissed and fired beams of green magic at them. Several burst into flames and the others scurried away, attempting to avoid her wrath. A slightly amused laugh drew her away from the Heartless and towards a shadowed corner of the room. There a cloaked figure stood, darkness radiating from all around it. Maleficant scowled as the creature spoke in it's rasping voice, Lost your little warrior, eh?
She frowned and turned to sit on the dark throne in the room, I should of known he would. It was obvious from the start. The figure took a few steps forward, remaining close enough to the shadows to hide it's face. Maleficant rubbed the temples of her head, glancing towards him annoyingly, What do you want from me? The figure let out another rasping laugh and gestured towards the orb on her staff, I want the heart you have inside that orb. She scowled and pulled the staff close to her, Why should I give you the heart of my most hated enemy's daughter? It took me years to find her and get it.
The cloaked man shrugged and let out another cruel, dry laugh, Because, the boy Riku will come for that heart, once he knows where it is and who it belongs to. I must take it with me, back to the other world where it's person's origins lay. After all, to obtain complete control of the other world, one needs the pure heart of it's princess. It was her turn to laugh at the man, wrapping her fingers tightly around the inanimate object, Why would that child want this heart? He cares only for the boy Sora and his friends.
The figure grunted irritably and took several more steps closer to her, You foolish women! Do you not remember the young, fifteen-year-old boy who rounded the bend and saw you take that heart!? It was Riku! And why, do you think, his heart is immune to the darkness!? He is her son, her most precious treasure. Around his neck is the key to the heart of the other world, the world his mother came from! He is the prince and he possesses powers so great that he could unlock the door to Kingdom Hearts on his own, unlike the Princesses of Heart who all seven need to be together to open it! You are a fool to have let him do things so freely and to not be wary of him! But, there is still a chance we could win, give me the heart!!!
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Sora stretched languorously and let out a yawn as he walked over to join Aerith at the railing outside the vacant house. As he leaned against it a loud racket below caught his attention. Riku!! Stay still so I can KILL you!!!! Riku was running around the tents and stuff, dodging as Kairi ran after him trying to whack him on the head with Wakka's stick. He seemed to ungracefully trip several times and nearly got whacked as he struggled to run and laugh hysterically at the same time. Tidus stood in the middle of the two, looking shocked and slightly flushed in the face.
Sora stared at them dumbly, those two were so strange at times! One minute they're glaring death looks at one another and saying they hate each other and now, the next minute, they were goofing off like kids again!! I'll never understand those two, never. Hey Aerith, why is Kairi trying to whack Riku to death? Aerith smiled up at him and burst into a fit of giggles. He waited for her to stop, still not understanding what was so funny about all of this. Aerith finally pulled herself back together and smiled lazily, Riku and Kairi made peace and Kairi told Riku who she now had a crush on, making him supposedly promise to not tell. But I take it Riku told, aha ha, actually he woke the whole town up with his yelling. Something about Tidus and Kairi's real crush and now they're down there with Kairi trying to strangle him.
Sora sighed and rolled his eyes, so that's what the commotion had been about. Turning he walked down the stairs to the plaza below. Riku rounded the corner and crashed into him, recovering and leaping into the brunette's arms. Kairi came over fuming and started whacking them both with the stick. Sora took most of the blows and burst into giggles along with Riku. Kairi finally stopped her assault and joined in on the laughter. It was like old times, the brunette thought, only...better some how. Finally they stopped as Leon, Aerith, Yuffie, Donald, and Goofy came down to join all of them. Well, I see Riku and Kairi are both ok now, Leon gestured to the two and gave them a look that clearly stated, typical.
Sora nodded and let go of Riku so the white-haired boy could stand on his own two feet. When Riku winced slightly he looked at him curiously, wondering what was wrong. Riku just leaned over and whispered something in his ear that made the brunette blush. He laughed out loud and grabbed the older boy, pulling him into a deep passionate kiss and slipping him some tongue. Everyone around them either cocked an eyebrow, blushed, or started laughing. Aerith smiled and clasped her hands together, Wow, how cute! This is so great, why didn't you say anything Sora!? Leon closed his eyes and shrugged, It was pretty obvious, if you ask me.
Tidus, who had seemed to recover from his shock with whatever Riku had been yelling to the world about him and Kairi a while ago, slapped the brunette on the back and laughed, Well! I'll tell you, Sora, when you come out of the closet you sure slam the door!! Many more comments were spoken from the others, all good to Sora's relief. Riku didn't seem surprised, but he had told Wakka, Selphie, Tidus, and others that were close to him about his feelings for Sora anyway, so he knew how they'd react.
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Conversation about what they were going to do to the Heartless broke out and Riku just stepped out of it, not wanting to think about that subject at the moment. He was just happy with the present, to hell with the past and future. He knew his future, it was with Sora. Everything was finally perfect...he had Sora's love, Kairi's friendship, what more could he have ever asked for? As the conversation deepened, he turned to walk to his tent. He needed to take a bath and get some new, clean clothes. Ducking inside his tent, he pulled out a black t-shirt and loose, black jean pants from his bags. Taking one last glance towards his friends, he went towards the Inn in the second district and to a nice hot shower.
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Stretching in his fresh clothes, Riku smiled and leaned on the railing of the balcony. There was nothing better then a good shower and the clean feeling after it. Everything that had seemed so confusing to him at first seemed all right now. Just like Sephiroth had said, listen to your heart and not your mind. The door opening behind him drew him from his thoughts and he smiled happily as strong, warm arms embraced him from behind. Riku, love. We've decided on a battle strategy that could get us the final victory we need to beat the Heartless.
Riku smirk and pretended he didn't hear that from Sora, It's such a nice day today. It's almost funny. Down when I was getting whacked by Kairi, we had both stopped at one time to rest and she told me something. She told me that she had kissed you that day and you had been trying to pull her away. Heh, to think I didn't see that. All that crying for nothing, cause in the end you loved me to. He felt as his love tensed behind him. So, that's what made you listen to Maleficant. You...saw that? Riku nodded and leaned back with a sigh, But it's ok now. Kairi apologized and so did I. We can all be friends now, for real this time.
Sora remained silent, snuggling him close and breathing in the fragrance of the shampoo Riku had used. After a while the brunette smiled and kissed his neck lovingly, Riku...you're changing the subject. Riku burst into giggles and cuddled up to Sora with a smile. I know! I just don't care about the Heartless right now. We're finally together, everyone is. Why can't we take a break for a few days and enjoy it. Sora giggled and flashed him his bright smile that he used to flash around so much when they were kids, We'll do that when the Heartless are Heart n' brainless. I came to give you kiss goodbye before the mission.
Riku frowned and pulled away, turning to glare at him, What do you mean, goodbye? I'm coming to! Sora sighed and shook his head, pulling Riku back into his arms, No you are not! You can't even walk without wincing. He pouted up at the brunette and kissed his nose. Sora smiled and dipped down, sealing their lips in another long kiss. When he finally pulled away, Riku smirked and shoved him away playfully, And WHO's fault is that, Sor-a. Sora scowled teasingly at him and kissed him once more before turning and going back inside the Inn.
After another moment or two, Riku let out a bored sigh and rested his elbows on the railing holding his face up lazily. Bored, bored, bored, bored, bored... Wonder what Sephiroth was doing? Was he ok...did Maleficant figure him out and did something to him? Riku pondered over the fate of his beloved friend back at Hollow Bastion, staring up at the cloudy sky. The sunsets and sunrises of Transverse Town were amazing but they never lasted long enough before the clouds covered them like they did every day. Still, the darkened sky was nice and Riku looked forward to the clear nights so he could stare up at the stars and find the one's his mother had always pointed out to him.
I wonder, were the stars my mother showed me worlds? Mom...I'll find a way to get you back. I've got so much to tell you. Riku closed his eyes, letting his hair blow around in a slight breeze that had started blowing. A sweet voice floated in the air and Riku opened his eyes to look towards the singer. A women stood down in the alley streets, her back to his. She was humming a tune out loud and she glanced blue eyes back at him before walking through a door to the second district. As Riku watched the last of the woman's golden hair slip through the door, he was overcome with shock and disbelief,
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AnimeFan: Ohhhh....suspense!! I know, Kairi suddenly turning nice was a really out there thing for my story. But like I said, she was a girl dueling for a boy's love. Now that she's lost she's realized she doesn't love Sora anymore and is now after...and yes...it's Tidus. Muahahaha!! I just thought that would be both cute and funny, Kairi has a crush on Tidus!! ^-^ He is cute when he's a teenager, hint, play Final Fantasy 10 and see. But that's just my opinion. lol. Long chapter and lots of cuddling. After all, Sora and Riku have four years to make up. Yes, I'm serious about the sequel. I already have the story set for the sequel and I think I may raise the rating to R in the sequel, so I can add some lime, maturer themes, and other stuff since it'll be darker then this story. Anywho, next chapter coming soon! ^-^ Also, the clothes Riku is now wearing are the clothes he wears in the secret ending of the game. Hmmm, I wonder what that could mean... ^-~
