Disclamier: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters. I only claim my character and some of the names.
Arthor Note: My first fan fic based on Kingdom Hearts 2. It's Riku's view on the event's that happen. This is the first of two stories. My other I'm still typing... Hope you enjoy!
Chapter 1 - A Simple Shadow Of The Past
m e m o r i e s . . .
a dream of a place I've never been...
your voice...
once with me in heart...
has now left me...
what is this place...
who are you...
what has happened...
are they safe...
why has this happened...
Kairi...
is she safe now...
Sora...
what happened to him...
is he still alive...
Sora, Kairi, where are you going...
wait...
please don't leave me here alone guys...
you guys are my friends...
I'm sorry for what I did...
the Darkness...
the Heartless...
Ansem...
N.E.O.'s...
the voice...
a mere shell...
a shadow of your former self...
a non-exeistent one...
you can never return...
I wake up staring at the ceiling, shaking with fear. I slowly sit up and look out the window. The sun hadn't rised yet and the neon light outside the window buzzed a low hum. I pulled off the deep blue blankets and sat on the edge of the bed. I wore black pants and the legs layed lightly over my feet as they hung. I rubbed my eyes and as I reopened them, a eerie yellow glow fell across the floor. A frown fell apon my face. I had always hoped that one morning I would awake to have everything back to normal, but that was foolish. As much as I had wished it to have all been a bad dream, I knew it was all true. My eyes were the only thing I needed inorder to know.
They were no longer the light sea blue of my innocent youth, but instead were a glowing golden yellow. Much to my dispise, they were like the Heartless's eyes. I was shamed by them because everytime their glow caught my attention, I was reminded of when I had thought darkness was my only comfort from the pain of life. When I choose it over the light, that man Ansem, ended up possesing me and nearly killed Kairi and Sora. I could never forgive myself for being so stupid, but then again, my eye's, my being, my entire exeistince was my punishment. I got up and walked over to a chair. A coat, two shirts, a pair of gloves, and a strip of cloth, all black, lay folded neatly. I reached down and picked up my undershirt. After I slipped it on, I put on my regular shirt and picked up my boot's, that were also black. I sat on the edge of the bed and slipped on the knee high boots, making sure to tuck the long legs of my pants inside.
Outside, I could hear the soft sound of rain starting to fall. The sounds of the old hotel begun to fade as the rain fell harder, gently hitting the window with a light tap. I got up and sat on the sill of the window. I listened to the soft song being played by the water. A rush of calm happieness fell over me. I couldn't remember anyother time during these long years that I had felt this way. It seemed all my anger, saddness, and grief just dissappeared. I watched the rain as it danced down the glass. I closed my eyes, took a deep breath, and let it out slowly. This feeling was comforting to my soul, which I thought would never be able to feel this way again. I opened my eyes, which seemed more at ease, and for the first time in years, I smiled...
Arthor Note: Like it so far? I'll have more up tommorow if you review! Thanks!