Title: Timeless
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Sora/Riku
Warnings: Yaoi or boyXboy love, little bit of OOC, and references to intense situations, rating may change later
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own anything from Kingdom Hearts. I don't own any characters or places or anything.
Summary: After the doors were closed, Riku has been in the shadows but in the shadows, there is no such thing as time because time is meaningless. So what happens when Sora opens the door five years later? SoraxRiku
Timeless
Riku stood in the small room, his small frame leaning against the wall and one foot crossed over the other. His arms were crossed over his chest and he had a firm scowl on his light pink lips. After Leon had left, their small conversation played in his mind over and over. He couldn't get it to stop and so he took a walk around the small room. He worked off his state of confusion and doubts but he still couldn't shake it. When he came to a stop, he took up his position on the wall and then sighed.
That conversation disturbed him greatly. There was something Leon wasn't telling him. He could sense it in the other man's voice. Leon was holding back and he thought he didn't know. It took all of Riku's power to stay in control and not out right ask. Unfortunately, Leon had to add that he was leaving.
Riku pushed off the wall and shook his head angrily. He didn't want to think about it now. He stomped to the other side of the room and slide down to the floor. He then let his body tip to the side and land safely on the stone floor. He curled his legs up the best he could and wrapped his arms around his waist. His aqua colored eyes were closed tightly together as the conversation flooded his mind once again.
"Riku, I need to talk to you." Leon's deep voice called out.
"What do you want?"
"I... Did Sora talk to you at all today?" He hesitated.
"Yes. Why?"
"What did he say? Anything... important?"
"No. Well, not really anyways. He gave me something to feel better. And I am." Riku shrugged, even thought he knew Leon couldn't see it.
"That's good."
Riku felt the tense atmosphere in the room. He shifted in his spot on the floor and he waited for Leon to talk. But Leon didn't. Almost three minutes passed before Riku was about to ask Leon a question. He opened his mouth but Leon beat him to it.
"I'm leaving today Riku."
His heart stopped. His chest constricted painfully. Leaving? For good? He wouldn't return? His breathing stopped and he choked back crystalline tears. He bent his head down to his knees and quickly erased any signs of his weakness. It wasn't his room to say whether or not someone stayed, he just wished Leon would have stayed longer.
"Riku?"
Riku sighed silently and 'hn'ed at Leon. He felt a hand on his shoulder and before he knew what he was doing, he flinched and tensed. Almost immediately the hand left his shoulder.
"Sorry." Riku mumbled.
"It's okay. But I have to go now. I'll see you around." Leon then left with a bang of the door.
In a period of a few seconds, Riku went from empty, to sad, to guilt, to alone.
Riku let a sob out of his half open mouth and thought of the conversation yet again. It hurt. He wasn't angry anymore, he just hurt. Another person left him, because of his stupid flinching. It was his fault. Tears escaped his eyes and were caught by the heavy blindfold. He forced himself then, to stop thinking about Leon, and began to scold himself. He was so stupid. He should have never expected anyone to stay with him. Even Sora would only stay a few minutes. He mentally berated himself more for being a fool and an emotional wreck.
Throughout it all, tears still were falling from his eyes.
**--**--**
Leon came out from the other side of the wormhole. His knees buckled under him and he fell forward. Before he could hit the ground, a pair of strong arms wrapped around his waist, keeping him steady. Leon gave a startled gasp and twisted in the strong arms to see who it was. Too his luck, it was the exact person he was hoping it would be.
Cloud Strife was smiling cheekily at the taller man. His normal spiky hair was standing up, more messy than usual, and the man worn his most favored blue baggy pants and a black, long sleeved sweater. His feet were clad in his worn creamish tan colored boots. If someone looked close enough, they would also see the legs of the pants rolled up to accommodate for the lack of height in the short blonde.
"Figures you'd fall for me." Cloud said smoothly and sarcastically.
"Shove it Strife." Leon pushed out of Cloud's embrace. He straightened his jacket and pants before readjusting the bag in his hand. His scowl was forced in a tiny grin and he rolled his stormy blue eyes.
"Right, and you think you can make me Leonhart?" Cloud challenged. He smiled at Leon and stuck out his hand. They were always throwing insults and jesters back and forth at each other. There usual silent selves weren't so silent when they got together.
Leon grabbed the blonde's hand and shook it. He narrowed his eyes at the shorter man. "Of course I could take you."
"Bring it on mop top."
"Don't even start spike boy."
"Oh would you two shut up?" A high pitched voice from the side butted in.
"No, I don't believe I will now." Cloud sneered at the short girl.
Yuffie stuck out her tongue at the sneering blonde. She laughed out loud afterwards and sneered back at Cloud. She swung her arms, clad with brown coverings, and held them behind her back. Her skimpy green shirt, or half shirt, with her blue buckle straps were still present and so were her skimpy, too short shorts. She rocked back on her dark brown hiking boots and Cloud had the urge to push her back.
"Be nice!"
"No thanks." Cloud shrugged his shoulders and reached out to the unsuspecting girl. He pushed her in the shoulders and that was all. Her precious balance was gone. Yuffie gave a mind numbing screech and fell to her but on the cement road. She pounded the ground with her fists and gave the best glare she could up at the taller blonde.
"I'll get you for that Cloud!"
"Okay."
Leon watched and chuckled to himself. He enjoyed Cloud's company very much, but he was forgetting his objectives. His expression on his usually emotionless face sobered up. He lost the hint of a smile on his mouth and stood erect. His stormy eyes were set in a mission and he stared at the two feuding people beside him.
It was Yuffie who caught sight of Leon's intense gaze first. She jumped to her feet and whirled Cloud around. The sparkle in his baby blue eyes diminished and he set his face in his mission like manner. He motioned for Leon to follow him.
They walked through the streets of Traverse Town and into a very familiar inn. They all took a seat at a table in the corner of the room and ducked closer together. They waited for Leon to place his bag on the ground and continue to speak, but Cloud and Yuffie saw the hesitance in the younger man.
Leon took a deep breath and then looked Cloud straight in the eye. Baby blue met stormy blue. Leon stared for what seemed like eternity before looking away and muffling his voice.
"I need your help, to find him. You know who I'm talking about Cloud. I need to find him."
**--**--**
Kairi was standing in front of the throne. Next to her was Sora and King Mickey, there arms to the side and faces of sadness etched on their faces. Kairi turned on the balls of her feet and clasped her hands behind her back. She smiled whole heartedly and closed her eyes.
"Kairi." Sora breathed.
"Sora." Kairi opened her violet eyes and looked at Sora, her best friend. "I'll miss you a lot. I'll think of you everyday! I swear!"
"I'll think of you too." Sora stepped forward and wrapped her in a tight embrace.
The tall woman hugged back.
The embrace ended and Sora stepped back. Mickey took this time to address Kairi. He cleared his throat and gave half a smile. He would really miss the girl's company. She made things more interesting when she was around with Sora.
"Kairi, I do hope you intend to come back one time or another. My castle, and kingdom, will always welcome you here."
"You'd have to chain me up and put me at the bottom of the ocean if you didn't want me back. I can't leave Sora here all alone!" She winked at Sora. "Not alone anymore at least. His little cutie is here now."
"Kairi!" Sora stared at her with an open mouth.
"You know it's true." Kairi shrugged. "Besides, he'll find out soon enough." Kairi knew the double meaning to that sentence.
"Yeah, I suppose he will. I have to tell him." Sora replied softly. He was aware that he knew nothing of Riku's sexual preference. The whole time, which was only a few days, he had never gotten around to really talk to Riku. He had been in so much of a rush and in confusion that he never even thought of that. Until now that was.
"Listen Sora," Kairi started, "talk to him soon. Very soon. If you don't, you'll never know and neither will he."
Sora nodded and smiled.
"Good. But I have to go now. I'll come by in a few weeks. My mother intends to throw a "fabulously delicious party that I cannot miss" or so she thinks. I'm trying to talk her out of it but she just insists I help and attend." Kairi rolled her eyes. She loved her mother dearly, but her parties were always for older people with a sense for class, something Kairi didn't prefer much at all.
"Heh. Good luck surviving Kairi. Have as much fun as you can!" Sora laughed.
"Oh, loads." Kairi responded sarcastically and turned around.
As she did, the wormhole formed. In seconds, Kairi sent a look towards King Mickey and Sora before waving her hand over her shoulder and walking through. A mediocre inhaling sound rang in the room and then a faint 'pop' before the wormhole closed.
King Mickey turned to Sora.
"Talk to him Sora."
"I know, I know. I will, soon. Promise."
**--**--**
But Sora never was a man with the sharpest mind. Hours passed as he walked around the palace grounds, soon, the sun set and the dark followed. Sora went to bed without a second thought and didn't wake until late morning. He did his daily duty with the potion for Riku but he left just as fast. Never once did either subject cross his mind and before he knew it, days went by.
**--**--**
It finally came to the day when Riku would take off his blind fold and come into the light. Riku was currently thinking of how the medicine was making him better. He was thankful that his strength was returning. Everyday he could feel his muscles return to normal and his body ache less and less. Today was by far the best he had felt in ages. He had wanted to test a few of his magic skills, but the small room prevented him from doing so.
Before he got to deep in thought, a feeling of apprehension grew as he heard footsteps coming down the corridor. No voice was whispered or shouted to give away the person's identity and Riku panicked slightly.
He tried to calm his petty fears but it wouldn't stop. His only visitor today was Sora, and that was many hours ago, or it may have been minutes ago, he couldn't really tell. This felt different. He knew it wasn't Sora and he doubted it was Leon. Leon spoke before he came close. This was an entirely different person.
The footsteps echoed down the hall. The thumps of thick soled boots became louder and clearer as the person came toward the door. Then, more footsteps joined in. Soft clip clops came with fast strides and sometimes, the steps were louder then the others. Then, a loud banging step that made him cringe. There was also a squeaky step, almost as if the shoe itself was screaming for the wearer to stop walking. The last, was a heavy footfall but it was perfectly timed. Each step was coordinated to be the same distance and time apart.
The last two steps, Riku knew. The others, he didn't. He could always tell Sora's noisy shoes apart from anyone. Those shoes were annoying. Every time Sora came anymore, Riku just wanted to rip the shoes off the other boy's feet and tear them apart. And then there was Leon's. Leon's were always precise and direct. He never faltered and never walked faster than he had too. In all truth, Riku though Leon was just lazy.
Riku calmed himself down by breathing deeply and exhaling. He slid back up the wall and walked to where he knew the door was at. He pressed his back against the hard wood and stood firmly. He didn't want so many people here. He didn't want Sora in here. He didn't want Leon in here. No one should come in.
Setting his jaw firmly, he braced himself and pressed his weight into the door. So many emotions were running around in his heart that he couldn't comprehend most of them. Much was excitement that Leon had actually came back and not left forever, sadness because Sora would probably just shove the medicine in his mouth and leave again, emptiness when he was alone, fear from the other unknown trio standing outside, anticipation and curiosity and so much more. His brain was pounding in his head. He felt the onslaught of a headache coming his way but he refused to acknowledge its presence.
A knock on the door made Riku jump. He pressed harder into the door, hoping to just disappear into it but luck was against him. He didn't respond to the knock and he closed his mouth, setting his lips into a tight line. He wouldn't be the first to speak.
Another knock came.
And another.
Another.
"Riku, are you awake?"
That was Sora.
"Can we come in?"
Leon.
"Are you even in there?"
Sora again.
The door pushed against Riku's back. Riku dug his bare feet into the stone. He wouldn't budge. If they wanted in, they would all announce their presence. He listened for more words. There were hushed whispers on the opposite side of the door. Riku had to strain his ears to hear them.
"Do you think he fell asleep in front of the door?"
"Could be but I don't think so though. He's never done that before."
"Well, there's a first time for everything."
"Should we open in Leon?"
"Quiet Yuffie. We don't want to scare him."
"Shove it Cloud."
"Stop it you two."
"Sorry Leon."
"Sorry."
Riku leaned off the door a little and waited again. The fifth person had not said a word. If he was lucky, maybe it was that dog thing. Hesitating with much apprehension, Riku stood away from the door and swung it open. He didn't bother looking at the people in there, standing in shock, before going across the room and leaning against the wall. He heard the shuffle of feet enter the room and he tensed.
"Riku, we thought you were asleep."
That was Sora.
Riku snorted and rolled his eyes. Not that anyone could see this but they definitely heard him.
"What's wrong Riku?"
Riku bit his tongue. He didn't want to respond. Sora deserved this. He barely said a single word to him these past few times he came to visit, or shove medicine down his throat.
"Is something wrong Riku?"
Oh goody, Leon to the rescue. Riku glowered and refused to respond once again.
"What's his problem?"
"Shut up Yuffie!"
"Jeez, sorry Leon."
"What are all of you doing here?"
"Hey, he talked!"
"Shut up Yuffie!"
"Answer me." Riku's voice was cold.
"We came to take you to the throne room. You're time down here is over in about, well, now." Sora replied.
"Why so many? Why five people?" Riku responded bitterly.
"Err... they're my friends Riku. They wanted to see you. Leon came and everything!"
"So?"
Sora blinked. Had he heard right? Had Riku just brushed Leon off? He looked over at Leon's general direction, or where he thought the older man was at, and blinked again. Periwinkle blue eyes filled with confusion and surprise. What was wrong with his friend? He was acting so... heartless to all of them. Especially Leon and himself.
"What's going on Riku?" Leon asked.
Riku bit his tongue again. He hated doing this to Leon. He just wanted to hug the other but it had hurt him so much to hear the other was leaving. He never even said how long he would be gone. Riku only thought he should have to suffer as he had, just a small amount of revenge.
"Riku, talk to us." Leon stepped closer.
"Stop."
Leon did.
"Stay away from me."
"What?" Sora's voice echoed down the hall.
"You heard me. Why should I welcome you with open arms when you barely cared?" Riku spat with contempt.
"What are you talking about? I've always cared!" Sora defended.
"Then you have a funny way of showing it Sora. I was down here for gods know how long and you came once to give me the medicine and leave again!!" Riku shouted. His pale face flushed red with anger. "You said as little to me as you could! I was more of a damned burden to you than anything!"
Words rushed out of his mouth before he could stop them. He hurt and he wanted Sora to hurt just as much. Sora didn't have the right to come down here with so many people, pretending to care about him, when his actions proved different.
"Riku, please! I'm so sorry about that. I-" Sora tried to star another sentence but Riku would have no of it.
"Shut up, shut up, shut up!" Riku's voice raised higher and higher. "No more excuses! You were here in the palace the whole time! You were! You never came unless you had too!" Riku's face was apple red. "If I was so much of a burden to you, why didn't you let me stay in Kingdom Hearts??? At least I wouldn't have to impose on your life!"
Riku's harsh words echoed in Sora's mind. Sora's chest tightened and his heart clenched. He was such an idiot. Kairi told him to talk to Riku, King Mickey told him to talk, even Donald and Goofy told him, but he never listened. Sure he said okay, but he never let the thought register in his mind before leaving to do his own thing.
"Riku." Sora whispered. He walked towards Riku's booming voice and let his body connect with flesh. His arms encircled Riku's smaller frame. He felt Riku struggle and try to pull away but the small teen couldn't. "Stop, please. Don't hurt yourself."
"Get off of me!" Riku pounded his fists on the other's chest. This wasn't Sora. Sora was suppose to be shorter then him. He didn't know the person who was trying to hug him. But his mind couldn't stop telling him that it was Sora. That voice was so much like the boy he knew.
"No. You have to come to the throne room now. I'll make it up to you, I promise." Sora whispered into the silver hair teen's ear and picked him up off the floor. Sora pulled him over his shoulder and flinched. Feet connected with his thighs and fists pounded into his back. Loud screams filled his ears and he gasped when a knee was smashed into his stomach.
"Calm down Riku." Leon came to Sora's side and laid a hand on the boy's back. "Stop struggling."
"Don't touch me!" Riku roared. He only struggled harder.
"Shoot. We have to hurry Leon. I'm going to be bruised head to toe at this rate." Sora gasped again as Riku sunk his teeth into his back.
"Right. Everyone out!"
**--**--**
King Mickey was relaxing in his comfortable throne. He was waiting in the silence for Riku and the others to join him. It was to be a joyous occasion. Riku was to get his eye sight back for good and Sora and he would properly reunite. Riku would even be able to see Leon for the first time. Maybe, someone else too, if Leon had found him that is. Mickey was still unsure of that bit.
Resting his round head against his fist, Mickey sighed and gave a small yawn. He enjoyed the quiet time he got alone. He truly loved his wife Minnie but Minnie could talk up a storm on any issue she felt was a worthy subject to talk about. Daisy and Donald in the same room would speak quietly, with the exception of a few outburst from Donald, but Mickey still found the noise obtrusive. Goofy, for the oddest reason, was usually quiet in his presence unless there was a matter that he needed to speak with him about. Mickey could only think that Goofy knew of his love of the silence. He would have to remember to personally thank Goofy for that.
Snapping out of his thoughts, he heard screams and loud curses coming from the opposites side of the door. In a blink of an eye, the door was slammed open and five people came scurrying in, and a six slung over a shoulder. The screams were louder and the curses louder.
There went the silence.
Mickey watched with an amused sparkle in his eyes when Sora dropped Riku on the floor with a loud 'oomph'. Riku immediately stood up and brushed of his pants and wiped his mouth. Sora walked away, rubbing his back and his thighs.
"I suspect that you had... some trouble." Mickey hopped off his throne and walked over to Riku and the others.
"You could say that." Yuffie rolled her eyes and sneaked a look at Sora. She hid a giggle.
"I could." Mickey grinned.
"Knock it off mouse. Just get on with it." Sora glared.
"As you wish ape." Mickey chuckled. He stood in front of Riku and spoke. "Riku. I'm glad to finally see you in a well shape."
"Me too, except the seeing part I guess." Riku said bitterly. He wiped his mouth again. That man's clothing, Sora's really, didn't taste good. They needed to be washed.
"Yes, I suppose. Would you let me remove your bandages?"
Riku tilted his head to the side a bit. He shrugged his shoulders and fell to his knees. He knew the mouse king wouldn't be able to reach his eyes. When his knees hit the floor, he felt thickly cover hands reach behind his head and untie the cloth. Apprehension crossed his face. Last time he was exposed to the light, it was more pain than he could imagine. He braced himself and waited.
Mickey slowly pulled the blindfold away and let it fall to the floor. There was no noise as the lifeless cloth touched ground. All eyes were upon the silver headed teen and breaths were held. No one dared to move or say a word, afraid that Riku would do something irrational.
Riku, on the other hand, took a deep breath and opened his eye lids. When the light first hit his eyes, he hissed in tiny discomfort. He closed his eyes once again. With deliberate slowness and ease, he began the process again. His aqua colored eyes began to show more and more color as his eye lids lifted. A few times Riku had to squint again before he started again.
In minutes, Riku was looking straight into the eyes of King Mickey. A small smile spread on his thin pink lips. His aqua eyes sparkled in the natural sun light and he flung his arms around the mouse king. Mickey hugged him back joyously.
"I'm so glad it worked!"
"I can't believe it! I can see!"
Riku's smile widened and he stood up, still holding Mickey in a tight grip. He swung the mouse around with him and squeezed him hard. Riku laughed and laughed. His silky voice rang in the large room. The teen never noticed the spectators watching them, nor did he care at the moment, before he set the King down.
"It's great to finally be able to see all of you Riku." Mickey spoke gently.
"As is you."
Mickey took a small breath and motioned for Riku to turn around. Riku stiffened and turned on the balls of his feet. His aqua eyes came in contact with periwinkle blue. No recognition went through his mind, nothing was triggered. He gazed around and saw four others, the people that came to get him. A girl and four guys.
Eyes stopped on glowing green. He narrowed his eyes and took a step back.
"Riku, please, don't." Sora took a step forward.
"Who are you?" Riku growled.
"I- It's me. I'm Sora!"
Riku's breathing stopped. That wasn't Sora! It couldn't be! But, the same hair, that voice... and those eyes. Riku's body shook. Those eyes told the truth and underlying innocence. Those eyes were the windows to that man's soul and it screamed to him that it was the truth.
"No." Riku's word's were but a mere whisper. "No." He took more steps back.
"Riku, stop. Let us explain." Leon stepped forward. He crossed the room to where Mickey was at and stood still. He was only feet away from the teen, but he didn't dare go closer. "In Kingdom Hearts -"
"No!" Riku screamed. His aqua eyes darkened. "You never said anything like this before! I want to know why first! I want to know!"
"Stop it Riku, just let me explain." Leon said calmly.
"Shove it Leon." Riku narrowed his eyes into slits. He didn't have to know that Leon's voice belonged to this man. His steps alone told him that. "If you're Sora, tell me why."
Sora fidgeted in his spot. "I... I knew I should have, I knew, but I just made myself forget to tell you. I didn't want to hurt you more then you were. I- I was being selfish really."
Riku clenched his fists. "How." It was a demand, not a question.
"Kingdom Hearts as Leon said." Sora rubbed his arms. "That place didn't have time because time stops in the shadows. It doesn't matter to the shadows."
Mickey turned to face Riku. "That's why you did not age and everyone else did. I found that the hard way too, but I did not let it be known, not until we had found you." Mickey hesitated before his next sentence. "You've been gone for five years here."
Riku didn't speak. His shocked filled eyes moved over to the King's small body and then to his beady black eyes. He found purity and sadness held within them and he had to look away. He didn't want pity. He wasn't weak and he wasn't dead. His knees buckled under his weight.
"I'm sorry Riku. I should have told you." Sora's eyes filled with water. He fought the tears back though.
Riku collapsed to his knees. His strong facade faded from his face and he slumped to the ground. His anger faded into hurt and his hate into pain. His shoulders shook as strangled sobs broke through his throat. He hated it. He hated it all.
"Riku!" Sora ran to his fallen friend and wrapped his arms around the silver teens shoulders. He begged for forgiveness and let his tears fall. Sora felt arms wrap around him also and he held the other tighter. He could faintly hear the words 'Why? Why does it have to be like this? This is all my fault, all mine.' Sora just cried harder. He couldn't find anymore words to tell Riku. He just wanted to hold him.
Glowing green eyes watched the whole scene and softened. A pale face with unusually hard features were now tender and showed love and affection. Usual taunt lips were open, in the slightest, and curved in the barest hint of a smile. Hands wrapped around a slender waist next to him and pulled a small body into his. Baby blue met his green. Strong arms rested on top of his own.
"Wait just a little more Sephiroth." Cloud whispered to his lover.
"I will. But not much longer. I have left him for too long as is."
TBC...
**Author's Note** Argh! There's the stupid chapter. This one was so effin hard to write it hurt my brain! I rewrote the first part six times before I was even remotely satisfied. Ugh! **falls into a fluffy chair** I'm extremely sorry for the late update. Life is stressing, writer's block sucks, and overall bad plotting doesn't help either.
Anyways, I need to tell everyone a major bump in the road that I have. I'm currently helping to plan a wedding that will take place on July 20th and I'm in it. My mother is doing everything and I'm helping her along. ((Another reason for the far between update.)) Once that passes, I'll have about a week until I get the next chapter out, even if I can. The following Friday, I'm being force to go camping with my family for a whole WEEK! It's going to be hell. I don't want to go. But I HOPE to get the next chapter out soon. ((I'm sorry if I don't.)) If I do get one out, I doubt it will be very long. Once again, sorry. But now to my thank yous! ((I got a record making one this time! Woohaw!))
Yuki-chan: Yes, poor Leon. LoL. I know I didn't explain ANYTHING about that mission, but in the next chapter, I am. And yes, Riku is in a cell. Bah, and with no bed or anything. Heh, I'll need to make a note of that. **writes it down** Thanks for taking your time to write a review!
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Uzumaki: Awww... thank you so much! But this chapter was beyond hell. Really? Improving? That's great to hear! Thank you very much!
christie: CHRISTIE!! Hello again! Woohaw! Err... a mission... yes, a dangerous and err... good mission. Yes. **smiles and has to bite her tongue** I can't give away the details! I better shut up before I blurt it all out. Thanks a million!
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Much Love!
Rating: PG-13
Pairings: Sora/Riku
Warnings: Yaoi or boyXboy love, little bit of OOC, and references to intense situations, rating may change later
DISCLAIMER: I do NOT own anything from Kingdom Hearts. I don't own any characters or places or anything.
Summary: After the doors were closed, Riku has been in the shadows but in the shadows, there is no such thing as time because time is meaningless. So what happens when Sora opens the door five years later? SoraxRiku
Timeless
Riku stood in the small room, his small frame leaning against the wall and one foot crossed over the other. His arms were crossed over his chest and he had a firm scowl on his light pink lips. After Leon had left, their small conversation played in his mind over and over. He couldn't get it to stop and so he took a walk around the small room. He worked off his state of confusion and doubts but he still couldn't shake it. When he came to a stop, he took up his position on the wall and then sighed.
That conversation disturbed him greatly. There was something Leon wasn't telling him. He could sense it in the other man's voice. Leon was holding back and he thought he didn't know. It took all of Riku's power to stay in control and not out right ask. Unfortunately, Leon had to add that he was leaving.
Riku pushed off the wall and shook his head angrily. He didn't want to think about it now. He stomped to the other side of the room and slide down to the floor. He then let his body tip to the side and land safely on the stone floor. He curled his legs up the best he could and wrapped his arms around his waist. His aqua colored eyes were closed tightly together as the conversation flooded his mind once again.
"Riku, I need to talk to you." Leon's deep voice called out.
"What do you want?"
"I... Did Sora talk to you at all today?" He hesitated.
"Yes. Why?"
"What did he say? Anything... important?"
"No. Well, not really anyways. He gave me something to feel better. And I am." Riku shrugged, even thought he knew Leon couldn't see it.
"That's good."
Riku felt the tense atmosphere in the room. He shifted in his spot on the floor and he waited for Leon to talk. But Leon didn't. Almost three minutes passed before Riku was about to ask Leon a question. He opened his mouth but Leon beat him to it.
"I'm leaving today Riku."
His heart stopped. His chest constricted painfully. Leaving? For good? He wouldn't return? His breathing stopped and he choked back crystalline tears. He bent his head down to his knees and quickly erased any signs of his weakness. It wasn't his room to say whether or not someone stayed, he just wished Leon would have stayed longer.
"Riku?"
Riku sighed silently and 'hn'ed at Leon. He felt a hand on his shoulder and before he knew what he was doing, he flinched and tensed. Almost immediately the hand left his shoulder.
"Sorry." Riku mumbled.
"It's okay. But I have to go now. I'll see you around." Leon then left with a bang of the door.
In a period of a few seconds, Riku went from empty, to sad, to guilt, to alone.
Riku let a sob out of his half open mouth and thought of the conversation yet again. It hurt. He wasn't angry anymore, he just hurt. Another person left him, because of his stupid flinching. It was his fault. Tears escaped his eyes and were caught by the heavy blindfold. He forced himself then, to stop thinking about Leon, and began to scold himself. He was so stupid. He should have never expected anyone to stay with him. Even Sora would only stay a few minutes. He mentally berated himself more for being a fool and an emotional wreck.
Throughout it all, tears still were falling from his eyes.
**--**--**
Leon came out from the other side of the wormhole. His knees buckled under him and he fell forward. Before he could hit the ground, a pair of strong arms wrapped around his waist, keeping him steady. Leon gave a startled gasp and twisted in the strong arms to see who it was. Too his luck, it was the exact person he was hoping it would be.
Cloud Strife was smiling cheekily at the taller man. His normal spiky hair was standing up, more messy than usual, and the man worn his most favored blue baggy pants and a black, long sleeved sweater. His feet were clad in his worn creamish tan colored boots. If someone looked close enough, they would also see the legs of the pants rolled up to accommodate for the lack of height in the short blonde.
"Figures you'd fall for me." Cloud said smoothly and sarcastically.
"Shove it Strife." Leon pushed out of Cloud's embrace. He straightened his jacket and pants before readjusting the bag in his hand. His scowl was forced in a tiny grin and he rolled his stormy blue eyes.
"Right, and you think you can make me Leonhart?" Cloud challenged. He smiled at Leon and stuck out his hand. They were always throwing insults and jesters back and forth at each other. There usual silent selves weren't so silent when they got together.
Leon grabbed the blonde's hand and shook it. He narrowed his eyes at the shorter man. "Of course I could take you."
"Bring it on mop top."
"Don't even start spike boy."
"Oh would you two shut up?" A high pitched voice from the side butted in.
"No, I don't believe I will now." Cloud sneered at the short girl.
Yuffie stuck out her tongue at the sneering blonde. She laughed out loud afterwards and sneered back at Cloud. She swung her arms, clad with brown coverings, and held them behind her back. Her skimpy green shirt, or half shirt, with her blue buckle straps were still present and so were her skimpy, too short shorts. She rocked back on her dark brown hiking boots and Cloud had the urge to push her back.
"Be nice!"
"No thanks." Cloud shrugged his shoulders and reached out to the unsuspecting girl. He pushed her in the shoulders and that was all. Her precious balance was gone. Yuffie gave a mind numbing screech and fell to her but on the cement road. She pounded the ground with her fists and gave the best glare she could up at the taller blonde.
"I'll get you for that Cloud!"
"Okay."
Leon watched and chuckled to himself. He enjoyed Cloud's company very much, but he was forgetting his objectives. His expression on his usually emotionless face sobered up. He lost the hint of a smile on his mouth and stood erect. His stormy eyes were set in a mission and he stared at the two feuding people beside him.
It was Yuffie who caught sight of Leon's intense gaze first. She jumped to her feet and whirled Cloud around. The sparkle in his baby blue eyes diminished and he set his face in his mission like manner. He motioned for Leon to follow him.
They walked through the streets of Traverse Town and into a very familiar inn. They all took a seat at a table in the corner of the room and ducked closer together. They waited for Leon to place his bag on the ground and continue to speak, but Cloud and Yuffie saw the hesitance in the younger man.
Leon took a deep breath and then looked Cloud straight in the eye. Baby blue met stormy blue. Leon stared for what seemed like eternity before looking away and muffling his voice.
"I need your help, to find him. You know who I'm talking about Cloud. I need to find him."
**--**--**
Kairi was standing in front of the throne. Next to her was Sora and King Mickey, there arms to the side and faces of sadness etched on their faces. Kairi turned on the balls of her feet and clasped her hands behind her back. She smiled whole heartedly and closed her eyes.
"Kairi." Sora breathed.
"Sora." Kairi opened her violet eyes and looked at Sora, her best friend. "I'll miss you a lot. I'll think of you everyday! I swear!"
"I'll think of you too." Sora stepped forward and wrapped her in a tight embrace.
The tall woman hugged back.
The embrace ended and Sora stepped back. Mickey took this time to address Kairi. He cleared his throat and gave half a smile. He would really miss the girl's company. She made things more interesting when she was around with Sora.
"Kairi, I do hope you intend to come back one time or another. My castle, and kingdom, will always welcome you here."
"You'd have to chain me up and put me at the bottom of the ocean if you didn't want me back. I can't leave Sora here all alone!" She winked at Sora. "Not alone anymore at least. His little cutie is here now."
"Kairi!" Sora stared at her with an open mouth.
"You know it's true." Kairi shrugged. "Besides, he'll find out soon enough." Kairi knew the double meaning to that sentence.
"Yeah, I suppose he will. I have to tell him." Sora replied softly. He was aware that he knew nothing of Riku's sexual preference. The whole time, which was only a few days, he had never gotten around to really talk to Riku. He had been in so much of a rush and in confusion that he never even thought of that. Until now that was.
"Listen Sora," Kairi started, "talk to him soon. Very soon. If you don't, you'll never know and neither will he."
Sora nodded and smiled.
"Good. But I have to go now. I'll come by in a few weeks. My mother intends to throw a "fabulously delicious party that I cannot miss" or so she thinks. I'm trying to talk her out of it but she just insists I help and attend." Kairi rolled her eyes. She loved her mother dearly, but her parties were always for older people with a sense for class, something Kairi didn't prefer much at all.
"Heh. Good luck surviving Kairi. Have as much fun as you can!" Sora laughed.
"Oh, loads." Kairi responded sarcastically and turned around.
As she did, the wormhole formed. In seconds, Kairi sent a look towards King Mickey and Sora before waving her hand over her shoulder and walking through. A mediocre inhaling sound rang in the room and then a faint 'pop' before the wormhole closed.
King Mickey turned to Sora.
"Talk to him Sora."
"I know, I know. I will, soon. Promise."
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But Sora never was a man with the sharpest mind. Hours passed as he walked around the palace grounds, soon, the sun set and the dark followed. Sora went to bed without a second thought and didn't wake until late morning. He did his daily duty with the potion for Riku but he left just as fast. Never once did either subject cross his mind and before he knew it, days went by.
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It finally came to the day when Riku would take off his blind fold and come into the light. Riku was currently thinking of how the medicine was making him better. He was thankful that his strength was returning. Everyday he could feel his muscles return to normal and his body ache less and less. Today was by far the best he had felt in ages. He had wanted to test a few of his magic skills, but the small room prevented him from doing so.
Before he got to deep in thought, a feeling of apprehension grew as he heard footsteps coming down the corridor. No voice was whispered or shouted to give away the person's identity and Riku panicked slightly.
He tried to calm his petty fears but it wouldn't stop. His only visitor today was Sora, and that was many hours ago, or it may have been minutes ago, he couldn't really tell. This felt different. He knew it wasn't Sora and he doubted it was Leon. Leon spoke before he came close. This was an entirely different person.
The footsteps echoed down the hall. The thumps of thick soled boots became louder and clearer as the person came toward the door. Then, more footsteps joined in. Soft clip clops came with fast strides and sometimes, the steps were louder then the others. Then, a loud banging step that made him cringe. There was also a squeaky step, almost as if the shoe itself was screaming for the wearer to stop walking. The last, was a heavy footfall but it was perfectly timed. Each step was coordinated to be the same distance and time apart.
The last two steps, Riku knew. The others, he didn't. He could always tell Sora's noisy shoes apart from anyone. Those shoes were annoying. Every time Sora came anymore, Riku just wanted to rip the shoes off the other boy's feet and tear them apart. And then there was Leon's. Leon's were always precise and direct. He never faltered and never walked faster than he had too. In all truth, Riku though Leon was just lazy.
Riku calmed himself down by breathing deeply and exhaling. He slid back up the wall and walked to where he knew the door was at. He pressed his back against the hard wood and stood firmly. He didn't want so many people here. He didn't want Sora in here. He didn't want Leon in here. No one should come in.
Setting his jaw firmly, he braced himself and pressed his weight into the door. So many emotions were running around in his heart that he couldn't comprehend most of them. Much was excitement that Leon had actually came back and not left forever, sadness because Sora would probably just shove the medicine in his mouth and leave again, emptiness when he was alone, fear from the other unknown trio standing outside, anticipation and curiosity and so much more. His brain was pounding in his head. He felt the onslaught of a headache coming his way but he refused to acknowledge its presence.
A knock on the door made Riku jump. He pressed harder into the door, hoping to just disappear into it but luck was against him. He didn't respond to the knock and he closed his mouth, setting his lips into a tight line. He wouldn't be the first to speak.
Another knock came.
And another.
Another.
"Riku, are you awake?"
That was Sora.
"Can we come in?"
Leon.
"Are you even in there?"
Sora again.
The door pushed against Riku's back. Riku dug his bare feet into the stone. He wouldn't budge. If they wanted in, they would all announce their presence. He listened for more words. There were hushed whispers on the opposite side of the door. Riku had to strain his ears to hear them.
"Do you think he fell asleep in front of the door?"
"Could be but I don't think so though. He's never done that before."
"Well, there's a first time for everything."
"Should we open in Leon?"
"Quiet Yuffie. We don't want to scare him."
"Shove it Cloud."
"Stop it you two."
"Sorry Leon."
"Sorry."
Riku leaned off the door a little and waited again. The fifth person had not said a word. If he was lucky, maybe it was that dog thing. Hesitating with much apprehension, Riku stood away from the door and swung it open. He didn't bother looking at the people in there, standing in shock, before going across the room and leaning against the wall. He heard the shuffle of feet enter the room and he tensed.
"Riku, we thought you were asleep."
That was Sora.
Riku snorted and rolled his eyes. Not that anyone could see this but they definitely heard him.
"What's wrong Riku?"
Riku bit his tongue. He didn't want to respond. Sora deserved this. He barely said a single word to him these past few times he came to visit, or shove medicine down his throat.
"Is something wrong Riku?"
Oh goody, Leon to the rescue. Riku glowered and refused to respond once again.
"What's his problem?"
"Shut up Yuffie!"
"Jeez, sorry Leon."
"What are all of you doing here?"
"Hey, he talked!"
"Shut up Yuffie!"
"Answer me." Riku's voice was cold.
"We came to take you to the throne room. You're time down here is over in about, well, now." Sora replied.
"Why so many? Why five people?" Riku responded bitterly.
"Err... they're my friends Riku. They wanted to see you. Leon came and everything!"
"So?"
Sora blinked. Had he heard right? Had Riku just brushed Leon off? He looked over at Leon's general direction, or where he thought the older man was at, and blinked again. Periwinkle blue eyes filled with confusion and surprise. What was wrong with his friend? He was acting so... heartless to all of them. Especially Leon and himself.
"What's going on Riku?" Leon asked.
Riku bit his tongue again. He hated doing this to Leon. He just wanted to hug the other but it had hurt him so much to hear the other was leaving. He never even said how long he would be gone. Riku only thought he should have to suffer as he had, just a small amount of revenge.
"Riku, talk to us." Leon stepped closer.
"Stop."
Leon did.
"Stay away from me."
"What?" Sora's voice echoed down the hall.
"You heard me. Why should I welcome you with open arms when you barely cared?" Riku spat with contempt.
"What are you talking about? I've always cared!" Sora defended.
"Then you have a funny way of showing it Sora. I was down here for gods know how long and you came once to give me the medicine and leave again!!" Riku shouted. His pale face flushed red with anger. "You said as little to me as you could! I was more of a damned burden to you than anything!"
Words rushed out of his mouth before he could stop them. He hurt and he wanted Sora to hurt just as much. Sora didn't have the right to come down here with so many people, pretending to care about him, when his actions proved different.
"Riku, please! I'm so sorry about that. I-" Sora tried to star another sentence but Riku would have no of it.
"Shut up, shut up, shut up!" Riku's voice raised higher and higher. "No more excuses! You were here in the palace the whole time! You were! You never came unless you had too!" Riku's face was apple red. "If I was so much of a burden to you, why didn't you let me stay in Kingdom Hearts??? At least I wouldn't have to impose on your life!"
Riku's harsh words echoed in Sora's mind. Sora's chest tightened and his heart clenched. He was such an idiot. Kairi told him to talk to Riku, King Mickey told him to talk, even Donald and Goofy told him, but he never listened. Sure he said okay, but he never let the thought register in his mind before leaving to do his own thing.
"Riku." Sora whispered. He walked towards Riku's booming voice and let his body connect with flesh. His arms encircled Riku's smaller frame. He felt Riku struggle and try to pull away but the small teen couldn't. "Stop, please. Don't hurt yourself."
"Get off of me!" Riku pounded his fists on the other's chest. This wasn't Sora. Sora was suppose to be shorter then him. He didn't know the person who was trying to hug him. But his mind couldn't stop telling him that it was Sora. That voice was so much like the boy he knew.
"No. You have to come to the throne room now. I'll make it up to you, I promise." Sora whispered into the silver hair teen's ear and picked him up off the floor. Sora pulled him over his shoulder and flinched. Feet connected with his thighs and fists pounded into his back. Loud screams filled his ears and he gasped when a knee was smashed into his stomach.
"Calm down Riku." Leon came to Sora's side and laid a hand on the boy's back. "Stop struggling."
"Don't touch me!" Riku roared. He only struggled harder.
"Shoot. We have to hurry Leon. I'm going to be bruised head to toe at this rate." Sora gasped again as Riku sunk his teeth into his back.
"Right. Everyone out!"
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King Mickey was relaxing in his comfortable throne. He was waiting in the silence for Riku and the others to join him. It was to be a joyous occasion. Riku was to get his eye sight back for good and Sora and he would properly reunite. Riku would even be able to see Leon for the first time. Maybe, someone else too, if Leon had found him that is. Mickey was still unsure of that bit.
Resting his round head against his fist, Mickey sighed and gave a small yawn. He enjoyed the quiet time he got alone. He truly loved his wife Minnie but Minnie could talk up a storm on any issue she felt was a worthy subject to talk about. Daisy and Donald in the same room would speak quietly, with the exception of a few outburst from Donald, but Mickey still found the noise obtrusive. Goofy, for the oddest reason, was usually quiet in his presence unless there was a matter that he needed to speak with him about. Mickey could only think that Goofy knew of his love of the silence. He would have to remember to personally thank Goofy for that.
Snapping out of his thoughts, he heard screams and loud curses coming from the opposites side of the door. In a blink of an eye, the door was slammed open and five people came scurrying in, and a six slung over a shoulder. The screams were louder and the curses louder.
There went the silence.
Mickey watched with an amused sparkle in his eyes when Sora dropped Riku on the floor with a loud 'oomph'. Riku immediately stood up and brushed of his pants and wiped his mouth. Sora walked away, rubbing his back and his thighs.
"I suspect that you had... some trouble." Mickey hopped off his throne and walked over to Riku and the others.
"You could say that." Yuffie rolled her eyes and sneaked a look at Sora. She hid a giggle.
"I could." Mickey grinned.
"Knock it off mouse. Just get on with it." Sora glared.
"As you wish ape." Mickey chuckled. He stood in front of Riku and spoke. "Riku. I'm glad to finally see you in a well shape."
"Me too, except the seeing part I guess." Riku said bitterly. He wiped his mouth again. That man's clothing, Sora's really, didn't taste good. They needed to be washed.
"Yes, I suppose. Would you let me remove your bandages?"
Riku tilted his head to the side a bit. He shrugged his shoulders and fell to his knees. He knew the mouse king wouldn't be able to reach his eyes. When his knees hit the floor, he felt thickly cover hands reach behind his head and untie the cloth. Apprehension crossed his face. Last time he was exposed to the light, it was more pain than he could imagine. He braced himself and waited.
Mickey slowly pulled the blindfold away and let it fall to the floor. There was no noise as the lifeless cloth touched ground. All eyes were upon the silver headed teen and breaths were held. No one dared to move or say a word, afraid that Riku would do something irrational.
Riku, on the other hand, took a deep breath and opened his eye lids. When the light first hit his eyes, he hissed in tiny discomfort. He closed his eyes once again. With deliberate slowness and ease, he began the process again. His aqua colored eyes began to show more and more color as his eye lids lifted. A few times Riku had to squint again before he started again.
In minutes, Riku was looking straight into the eyes of King Mickey. A small smile spread on his thin pink lips. His aqua eyes sparkled in the natural sun light and he flung his arms around the mouse king. Mickey hugged him back joyously.
"I'm so glad it worked!"
"I can't believe it! I can see!"
Riku's smile widened and he stood up, still holding Mickey in a tight grip. He swung the mouse around with him and squeezed him hard. Riku laughed and laughed. His silky voice rang in the large room. The teen never noticed the spectators watching them, nor did he care at the moment, before he set the King down.
"It's great to finally be able to see all of you Riku." Mickey spoke gently.
"As is you."
Mickey took a small breath and motioned for Riku to turn around. Riku stiffened and turned on the balls of his feet. His aqua eyes came in contact with periwinkle blue. No recognition went through his mind, nothing was triggered. He gazed around and saw four others, the people that came to get him. A girl and four guys.
Eyes stopped on glowing green. He narrowed his eyes and took a step back.
"Riku, please, don't." Sora took a step forward.
"Who are you?" Riku growled.
"I- It's me. I'm Sora!"
Riku's breathing stopped. That wasn't Sora! It couldn't be! But, the same hair, that voice... and those eyes. Riku's body shook. Those eyes told the truth and underlying innocence. Those eyes were the windows to that man's soul and it screamed to him that it was the truth.
"No." Riku's word's were but a mere whisper. "No." He took more steps back.
"Riku, stop. Let us explain." Leon stepped forward. He crossed the room to where Mickey was at and stood still. He was only feet away from the teen, but he didn't dare go closer. "In Kingdom Hearts -"
"No!" Riku screamed. His aqua eyes darkened. "You never said anything like this before! I want to know why first! I want to know!"
"Stop it Riku, just let me explain." Leon said calmly.
"Shove it Leon." Riku narrowed his eyes into slits. He didn't have to know that Leon's voice belonged to this man. His steps alone told him that. "If you're Sora, tell me why."
Sora fidgeted in his spot. "I... I knew I should have, I knew, but I just made myself forget to tell you. I didn't want to hurt you more then you were. I- I was being selfish really."
Riku clenched his fists. "How." It was a demand, not a question.
"Kingdom Hearts as Leon said." Sora rubbed his arms. "That place didn't have time because time stops in the shadows. It doesn't matter to the shadows."
Mickey turned to face Riku. "That's why you did not age and everyone else did. I found that the hard way too, but I did not let it be known, not until we had found you." Mickey hesitated before his next sentence. "You've been gone for five years here."
Riku didn't speak. His shocked filled eyes moved over to the King's small body and then to his beady black eyes. He found purity and sadness held within them and he had to look away. He didn't want pity. He wasn't weak and he wasn't dead. His knees buckled under his weight.
"I'm sorry Riku. I should have told you." Sora's eyes filled with water. He fought the tears back though.
Riku collapsed to his knees. His strong facade faded from his face and he slumped to the ground. His anger faded into hurt and his hate into pain. His shoulders shook as strangled sobs broke through his throat. He hated it. He hated it all.
"Riku!" Sora ran to his fallen friend and wrapped his arms around the silver teens shoulders. He begged for forgiveness and let his tears fall. Sora felt arms wrap around him also and he held the other tighter. He could faintly hear the words 'Why? Why does it have to be like this? This is all my fault, all mine.' Sora just cried harder. He couldn't find anymore words to tell Riku. He just wanted to hold him.
Glowing green eyes watched the whole scene and softened. A pale face with unusually hard features were now tender and showed love and affection. Usual taunt lips were open, in the slightest, and curved in the barest hint of a smile. Hands wrapped around a slender waist next to him and pulled a small body into his. Baby blue met his green. Strong arms rested on top of his own.
"Wait just a little more Sephiroth." Cloud whispered to his lover.
"I will. But not much longer. I have left him for too long as is."
TBC...
**Author's Note** Argh! There's the stupid chapter. This one was so effin hard to write it hurt my brain! I rewrote the first part six times before I was even remotely satisfied. Ugh! **falls into a fluffy chair** I'm extremely sorry for the late update. Life is stressing, writer's block sucks, and overall bad plotting doesn't help either.
Anyways, I need to tell everyone a major bump in the road that I have. I'm currently helping to plan a wedding that will take place on July 20th and I'm in it. My mother is doing everything and I'm helping her along. ((Another reason for the far between update.)) Once that passes, I'll have about a week until I get the next chapter out, even if I can. The following Friday, I'm being force to go camping with my family for a whole WEEK! It's going to be hell. I don't want to go. But I HOPE to get the next chapter out soon. ((I'm sorry if I don't.)) If I do get one out, I doubt it will be very long. Once again, sorry. But now to my thank yous! ((I got a record making one this time! Woohaw!))
Yuki-chan: Yes, poor Leon. LoL. I know I didn't explain ANYTHING about that mission, but in the next chapter, I am. And yes, Riku is in a cell. Bah, and with no bed or anything. Heh, I'll need to make a note of that. **writes it down** Thanks for taking your time to write a review!
Hiruka, Akira, and ChibiChiri: First of all, I'm sorry if I spelled any of your names wrong. I don't mean too! Thanks for the review and of course I'll continue! Hehe!
PureDarkness: Woohaw. Thanks! Err... I do a good job of waiting for ever to get out the next chapter. Sorry for the wait!
Sora Lover: Angel of Darkness: Wow, love the name! Very neat! Please don't die! I swear I'll be good and hurry! Thankies!
Uzumaki: Awww... thank you so much! But this chapter was beyond hell. Really? Improving? That's great to hear! Thank you very much!
christie: CHRISTIE!! Hello again! Woohaw! Err... a mission... yes, a dangerous and err... good mission. Yes. **smiles and has to bite her tongue** I can't give away the details! I better shut up before I blurt it all out. Thanks a million!
VampssAmby10210: I feel bad for Riku too, and I'm the one doing this to him. I'm too much of a sap. ^__^'' Thanks!
Legolas: Hehe, love the name that elf is hot. LoL. Off subject but anyways. Yeah, do you like my ASAP? LoL. I'm horrible. But Tankie tankie!
Trinity: ((For chapter 1)) Yes they found him. In the second chapter, if you chose to read it, it says that Sora and a few other people found him. Hehe... **puts hand behind head** Can't remember all of the people though. Woops. Much obliged for the review!
PennyLK: LoL. Paint thinner eh? That must be fun. Good idea though. That was funny, I laughed for a good while when I read that. I really appreciate the review!
Lisie: Yes, I do agree it's too sad. **smiles** But it'll get better, I promise. There's some good stuff to come in the next chapter. I'm glad you like the Leon and Riku relation too! I thought that it was a nice touch! Woohaw. Thanks for reviewing!
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