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Why would you think I own Kingdom Hearts, you sick moron? I don't!

Description: Don't you think the game was a little harsh on Riku? What if he had a sibling? No, I am not copying other fics. His sister plays a bigger role than you think...

Author's Note: There's nothing to really say. I guess I will give you a choice between a Rikku or Riku plushie if you manage to guess who Ping really is. Also, a choice between any Kingdom Hearts plushie if you can guess what the bloodline names are about.

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After an hour of talking and planning, Caim and Riku decided it would be best to somehow get off of the world they were at and find Sora. "But...one thing, Caim. You wanted me to get Sora before. He didn't exactly help." Riku stated. "Riku! I really thought it would help to have someone else with us. Besides, we woke up with Consequence and Nova. Maybe Sora got a weapon too. It's best that we find someone, anyone, who remembers us from the Island." she prompted. "Alright. Find Sora, and then search for Kairi."Riku intoned, rolling his eyes.

"I'll scout ahead." he said, drawing out his upward-curving sword, Consequence. "I'm right behind." she replied, and drew out Nova. She studied it more carefully than the night before, and noticed it was carved with designs of a fiery-looking bird and rays of light. The spearhead itself was shaped in a regular fashion, with two smaller looking "wing" attachments at the side.

Riku looked around the corner of the alley they were in, and noted a large, expansive courtyard. He turned and called, "Safe."

Caim and Riku stepped out of the alley and stared at the courtyard, looking in fascination at architecture they had never seen before. Roofs that curved upwards and stacked upon each other cut into the sky, serpentine gargoyles crouched at entrances and high places.

A well-muscled boy strode down the center of the courtyard, talking softly to a red dragon on his shoulder. Riku and Caim exchanged glances, then followed him. They moved stealthily, as their father had taught them to while very young. The siblings stood behind him while he conversed with his odd crimson friend. "You think you can just waltz up and talk to the emperor?" the dragon demanded. "I have to try, Mushu. If I don't convince him, we're no better than the Heartless." The boy retorted. Riku had to hide a smile as he realized he sounded just like Kairi.

"Convince him of what?" Riku interrupted. The boy turned, and gave the pair a chance to note his appearance while the serpent who they guessed was Mushu ducked into his collar. He wore green armor, strange slipper-like, but sturdy, shoes, and tan cotton. His short black hair was tied in a tight bun with a green hair bind. Riku couldn't help but notice a sword at his side. His face seemed baby-like for a boy's, with wide brown eyes and gentle round cheeks.

"Who are you?" he snapped. Caim blinked in surprise. There was something about his voice...

"Caim. This is Riku." she said, gesturing to her brother. The boy said cautiously, "Ping, imperial soldier, descendant of the Fahr line."

"Oh, lovely." Riku drawled, "We're of the Vangaurd line." Although Ping took it as a lie, it was true. Selphie was of the Trabia line, Wakka of the Besaid line, Sora of the Gemity line, and Kairi was of the Elicoor line.

Suddenly Ping's shoulders snapped tight. His eyes narrowed and he asked in a suspicious tone, "Where are you from?" Caim rarely ever made mistakes. She was careful with her words as can be, along with everything else in her life. However, this occasion was the exception. "Destiny Islands." she answered.

The brother and sister didn't even have time to react. Ping pounced on them in a flurry of catlike motion and knocked them unconcious before they realized his intent. They were strangers to the martial arts and were completely unprepared. Mushu scrambled onto Ping's shoulder and hissed into his ear, "What was that for?" "They might be in league with that liar Ansem."he muttered. "They even said they aren't from our world." "That doesn't mean you knock'em out!" Mushu quipped. "I think you enjoyed the army a little too much." Ping ignored this and began to drag the bodies away.

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Caim woke up and throughly checked her body for broken bones and other injuries. Other than a few light bruises, she was otherwise unharmed.

She observed her surroundings: another alleyway, another cot underneath her, and her platinum haired sibling similarly situated. "Riku." she uttered, trying to get his attention. "You're awake." was all he said. "What happened?"she asked. "Ping did this." he replied.

As if on cue, Ping marched into the alley. Riku and Caim searched wildly for their weapons, only to find both sword and spear in Ping's hands.

"Who do you think you are?" shouted Caim. "Silence!" Ping barked. "There are some things I need to explain, if you don't already know about them." His voice was tense, as if he was containing anger as he continued. "The shadows we call the Heartless showed up the same time as a man called Ansem did. We would have driven him off, but our country was on the brink of a war with the Huns. He offered spells to trade, so the emperor accepted the offer to gain the upper hand in battle with the invading force. This very night we are celebrating the coming of magic to our world. I believe Ansem is the cause of the Heartless, and will try to convince him tonight."

"That didn't answer the question we wanted to ask." Riku stated, his voice deadly. "You look similar to Ansem. Your skin is pale, and your hair, Riku, is light as Ansem's. I made the assumption that you were akin to him." "What!" Caim asked. "Our island was invaded by shadows and darkness, and we managed to escape. You harmed us just becaue the color of our skin?"

"I see my mistake now!" he snapped. "I'm sorry. If your island was taken, then will you help me confront the emperor?" Ping asked. Riku and Caim exchanged glances again. He raised his eyebrow and she shrugged. Caim sighed. "I don't see why not."

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Author's Note: Please review. Pleaaaaaase?