The night was dark, darker than normal. I had to find someone. A storm seemed to be coming. I ran faster down the street. I turned a corner. I ran only a little more. I had to stop. I was surrounded by these black things. I felt the blades in my hands. It just felt right. I charge at the ones in front of me. Nothing was stopping me. I hacked & slashed away. I screamed her named. Goddess where was she!?!?! I started running again, but what seemed like earthquake though off my balance. I got up & looked around. Two pieces of land remain. There was a giant black vortex above my head. I looked to the other piece of land. I saw her. Thank goddess she was all right. I called her name. She turned & waved. But then I saw one of those things behind her. I screamed at her to turn abound. As she did the thing pounced on her. I felt myself being pulled upward. The last thing I saw was it slash into her & take what looked to be her heart?!?! I felt a tear fall into nothing.............

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A rain drop fell to the ground. It hasn't rained for awhile. It'll be good for the island. A crash of thunder. Kairi screamed. I turn & looked at her. There of course was the mighty Sora arm already protectively around her. She smiled. Their are so sickly cute sometimes when their together. We were in the secret place waiting for this storm to pass. It came on so suddenly. There were no clouds all morning it just sort of rushed in. Sort of weird.

"Riku are u ok?? Your staring out there pretty intensely" I heard Kairi asked.

"Yeah Riku, is the wind speaking to u" Sora sarcastically remarked.

I turned. "I'm fine just thinking, Kairi, & Sora the wind says bite me." That wiped the smile off his face.

"Hey be nice u two. We'll settle this after this awful storm passes" Kairi said. A another crash of thunder. She shrieked again. I couldn't help but chuckle a little. Sora looked at me like he was pissed off. I mouthed 'what' to him. Goddess, if he was more protective I think Kairi would die of suffocation.

Kairi......sigh. I still love her so much but, it will never happen. I shouldn't still be hung over her. I know I can't ever have her. She & Sora are perfect for each other. I'm just the caring best friend. No as she put it 'I'm like a brother'. Everytime I see her & Sora together it's like 2,000 knifes in my stomach. But she can't ever know this. She's so sensitive but, strong & she has the cutest giggle & I love her red hair I wish I could stoke it & make her feel good......... Ahh stop it!! I'm such a fool.

She came over & stood by me. I looked at her. " I thought u were afraid of this storm."

"No," she replied sort of defiantly, "the thunder just startles me."

"Ok Kairi whatever u say" I said sarcastically.

"Hey!! I really am not afraid." She said playfully hitting my arm.

"What?!?! I believe u."

"I'll show u fearless." She jump on my back. "Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrr, I'm queen of the island!!" she giggled.

I put her back on the ground. Sora walked toward us. "Sora keep your girlfriend under control," I said. I noticed Kairi blush.

"No problem," Sora replied. He swung Kairi around. Then they just stood there with their faces close smiling at each other. Geez, I'm standing right here. I looked up to the sky. A small ray a sunlight shown through the clouds. I smiled. Hope for me??...................

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My eyes fluttered open. What the hell just happened!?!?!??! Was that just a bad dream?? Oww my head. I sat up & looked around. This is a forest!! Holy shit that wasn't a dream. My heart started racing. I felt a piercing pain in my leg. I looked at my leg. I had a huge gash on my calf that was bleeding pretty bad. I tore off the bottom part of my shirt. It was half rip any way. I warped up the gash & applied pressure to it. I hope this bleeding will stop soon. I feel dizzy. I shook it off. I stood up using a tree for support.

I heard something coming. I stood behind the tree, blades ready. I felt them close. I went to strike, but stopped. A young man on horse stopped with his hands up. He was beautiful with longish black hair, violet eyes, a nice body, & riding a white stallion. I looked at him curiously. He was of no threat. I summoned the blades away. He took my hand & kissed it. "I've been waiting for u." I took back my hand.

"U were waiting for me??" I replied sarcastically.

He smiled. "Yes. I can explain if u will come with me to my palace where we can talk."

I looked around & thought 'what choice do I have??'. "Fine. Let's go." He gave me his hand & I climb upon the horse behind him.

He took the reins & said "Giddy up." The horse took off. I held on to him for support. I was still a little dizzy.

We reached a grand palace that looked like it was made of silver. I jumped off. He ushered me to the entrance. I entered into the most beautiful room I've ever seen. I stood there in awe. His voice bought me back, "It's a pretty nice hall way, but not the best." I looked at him like he was crazy. He laughed.

I followed him into what I think is a sitting room. He sat on this big comfy looking chair & beckoned me to sit on the couch across from it. I did. I shook off the awe & beauty, bigger things were going on. I said, "Why have u brought me here & u said u were waiting u me??"

"Oh so u want to get right to business, fine by me. Yes I was waiting for u. I know who u are & who u lost. Your fears, dreams."

"U know me" I laughed. "U know who I lost?? Well I don't even know that."

"Don't be ridiculous. Yes u do the girl, the princess u were to guard."

My eyes widen. "How do u know her & she's not lost she's dead"

"It's not important how I know. But she isn't dead & I know where she is" he said too matter of factly.

"Where is she!! I demand to know what the hell is going on." I jump off the couch.

He smirked. "Easy my dear. Let's not be rash. I will help u, if u help me."

I sat back down. Don't lose it. "Help u. How??"

"It will benefit u too. There is a king who is withholding valuable information. This info tells how to bring the people back to life who lost their hearts....."

I cut him off. "Lost their hearts?? Hold on. So that thing did take her heart."

"Yes, that thing is called a heartless & it steals people's hearts."

"Why??"

"That doesn't matter. But I know there is way to bring them back & he has it"

"Ok well how does this all benefit u??"

"The heartless took my little sister's heart. Now she is just a lifeless puppet." His eyes became very sad & lonely.

"Oh." I waited a minute. "Then tell where he is & what I need to do."

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