Author Note: YES!!!!!!!!!! I got like.... counts 4 reviews on this chapter alone!!!!!!!! I'm soooooooooo loved.... Sorry I haven't up dated in a while.... stupid homework... grumbles Anyways... thanx for waiting... hope you like this chapter... the really fun starts only two chapters away! Also, the talking font is going to change... I'll edit the other chapters as well... here's how it'll look from now on;

ABCD Normal person talking

ABCD Riku talking or dream/memory voice : Depends on place in story

ABCD Important characters or main person talking out of many

ABCD Haven't dissided yet --; May become dream/memory voice...

(ABCD) Thoughts in Riku's head

(ABCD) Riku's other voice

(ABCD) Voice in Riku's head

Well... It may change..... I won't change this chapter yet... but soon they will change to be like this... Okay.... I've wasted enough of you time now.... READ!!!!

Disclamier: I don't own Kingdom Hearts or any of the characters. I only claim my character and some of the names.

Chapter 5 - A Moment Of Peace

"It's time to get up, Riku..."

"Huh?" I woke up warry, looking for who had called me. It sounded like a girl, but though it seemed close it also seemed distant. It came to me that I was alone under the tree, but couldn't help to feel like someone was watching me. I had recovered my energy, but my stomach growled loudly. "What time is it?" Off in the distance, almost like it was answering me, I heard a clock chime that it was 10 o'clock. "It's getting late. Wait! I have to pick up my Soul Eater!" I put on my belt and rehooked my Oblivion to the side. I slipped on my coat, as I headed toward the weapon shop. The uneasy feeling of hidden eye's in the shadows, continued to follow me.

I soon arrived and walked in the shop. "I thought that was you. Your 30 minutes late, you know." "Sorry, I fell asleep and lost track of time." My stomach growled loudly as I stood there. "You haven't had anything to eat, have you?" Suddenly one of the young boy's I had seen earlier came down from the second story. "Mom! You won't believe what this guy was doing to day! He was pulling off some of Tidus's and Wakka's Pro Blitzball moves!" The boy turns to see me and points at me with amazment. "Hey! That's him mom! That's the blind man I was talking about!" (sweatdrop) Why me? His mom was shocked at him saying that right in front of me. "Josh!! I can't believe you just said that right in front of him!" I could see her eye's full of worry that I might try and harm the boy. (sigh) It never fail's. "I'm so sorry sir! Please forgive him!" "Hey, it's okay. I get this alot from kids. By the way, my name's Riku."

"Josh! Say your sorry to Mr. Riku." Mister... That's a new one. "I'm sorry, Mr. Riku." "Hey. You don't have to call me mister. Just call me Riku, Okay?" Josh noddes his head. "Please, won't you join us for dinner? As a way of saying sorry?" She just doesn't give up on saying your sorry, does she? I have to end this. "Yes, that would be nice." I followed her and Josh to the backroom, where her husband sat at a large table. "Well, and who might this be?" The man's face was weathered from working over the hot flames, but his eye's shone with compasion. "Hello sir. My name is Riku." I bowed in respect of the man. It was a common tradition here to bow to the person who was of higher standing. I happened to be the one this time, with the lowest standing. After all, it was his home, and he was a father too.

"Please, sit yourself down. It's been a while since someone's joined us for dinner." I could tell he was about to say it. "I know I maybe sounding rude, but are you really blind?" Bingo. He said it. "Huney!" The woman punch's her husband's arm. "What? I tried to say it without affending. I was just wondering, because that sword was used quite abit to get in that condision. It would be almost impossible for him to have used it if he's blind." At least he said it nicer that most who asked. I knew she was about to go into her 'sorry' state of talk, so I quickly responded. "I didn't mind him saying it." She looked at me in worry. "Are you sure?" I nodded. "In truth, I'm not blind." This time it was Josh who asked. "Your not? Then, why do you wear a blindfold?" This is going to be a long night.

"Which would you think was weirder; A man who has glowing, golden yellow eye's, or a man who wears a blindfold, but can see perfectly?" Josh, and his mother stood dumbfounded. The man looked at me with understanding, he knew what I meant somehow. "If you want, you don't have to show. That's your own choice." His wife and son looked at him like they missed something. "Here, let me get supper." She turned to a pot on the stove and carried it to the table. As she lifted the lid, a heavy oder of a beef stew filled the air. The smell reminded me of my mom's stew she would make on Sundays. She turned back to the kitchen, and returned with four bowls and spoons. She served her husband first, and then turned to me. "How much would you like?" "Two scoops, please." I said as I took off my coat and belt, laying them on the back of the chair and sat down. She smiled and served my share, and then served Josh and herself.

She sat down and we began to eat the meal. To my surprise it tasted like my mom's. It gave my a comforting feeling inside. I soon finished and politly asked for a second helping. She gladly poured me more, she smiled seeing that I had a healthy appeitite. Then, after about 10 minutes of silence, Josh spoke up. "So, where are you from Riku?" I stared at the kid for a second before I answered. "Destiny Islands." I answered kindly. "Wow, you really did mean it when you said you grew up with Tidus and Wakka! How long have you known them?" "For about 14 years now. Though we haven't had contact in the last 6 years. I've been traveling alot these last 6 years." I took a spoon full of the wonderful stew. "By the way, I haven't gotten you and your wife's name's sir." He smiled kindly, and answered. "My name's Banard, and this here is my wife, Mary." "It was nice get to know you, but I better get going now." Josh looked down, sad that I was leaving. "Hey, Josh." He looked up at me in surprise. "If I see Tidus and Wakka, I'll have them sign a blitzball. Then I'll return for abit and give it to you, Okay?"

He looked at me in surprise and burst out with happiness. I smiled at him kindly, as he jumped aroung like a monkey. "How much for the repairs." "It's about 250 gil." I reached into my pocket and got 500 gil out and handed it to Mary. "Keep the change." "Thank you!" She left and soon returned with my sword. I knew she deserved it for not only beening so caring, but because she reminded me of my mother. "Here you are." I nodded and took the sword from her. I gathered my belt and Oblivion, and slipped on my coat. I said my good-bye's to them and left the shop. I walked a block or two and desided to check the quality of the repairs. I walked over to a street light and inspected the Soul Eater in the dim light. I was speechless at how sharp the blade was now. The blade appeared strong, but extremly light, lighter than it has ever been. I tested it's speed by slashing it in a few combo's I had learned over the years. The sword sang a light tune as it cut the cool night air. I was amazed, it had never been able to do this before. The tune was a sweet melodey, that almost seemed unearthly. He truely deserved all the gil I had given. I stopped my testing and placed my Soul Eater in it's holster on my belt. I then started to head back to the hotel.

After some time, I arrived apon a large town square. Had I taken a wrong turn somewhere? "Odd. I don't remember seeing this area before." I walked to the center of the square, and stared at a large church that was at the far east end. The candles inside gave the stained glass windows a trancing beautiy, but left a eerie chill afterwards. A small chill ran though me, mostly because of coolness of the night air, but something else was bothering me. I the distance a clock chimed twelve times. "Midnight..." I breathed out. I was sure it was only about 11 o'clock when I left the weapon shop. I was sure I had only been walking only about thirty minutes max. The hotel would most likely be closed up for the night. Maybe I could ask Mary, if I could spend what was left of the night at the shop. I turned to trace my way back to the weapon shop, when I heard footsteps.

At first, I thought it was a late night walker. A simple citizen of this small town, who took extra early morning walks. I started to walk away, when I suddenly heard the snicker...

Author Note: Hehehehehehe... I bet half of you know who the snikering man is... But the first voice was a different person... who you'll meet in chapter 8.... Hope you like this... I'll up date later and not make you guys wait so long. Anyways... REVIEW!!!!! Good things come to those who review and tell me what they like! Laterz!