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Rant: I'm planning on putting a poll in my comment section. That means you'll be able to voice your opinions on differend topic in my story. (Like which of my original male characters is cutest ) Only problem is, I don't want this story to get deleted. I'm trying to figure out if it's against any rules or not.

Don't look at me like that. I know I'm strange.

I put up a link to my cosplay picture in my profile. Go see it, comment it, love it. I also added my current projects and my future projects to my biography, so you can see what I have planned. Enjoy!

And just to tell you, a good portion of this chapter is a NIGHTMARE SEQUENCE. There's some extreme violence ahead. You have been warned. And no, I'm not a violent sicko. In fact, I get very queasy at the sight of real blood.

Once again, you've been warned. GET OUT WHILE THERE'S STILL TIME!!!

(And does anyone know where I can find an online script for the 'Lord of the Rings' movies?)


Blood…

He could sense it everywhere. Everything around him was covered with it. It covered his hands as he gripped his keyblade by the handle. The stench of death was so strong he could smell the blood that caked the walls. It made it want to vomit, but at the same time, it made him feel alive.

More death…more blood…

"HOLD IT!" A voice shouted, breaking through the darkness.

Riku spun around. Sora stood there. But his face was a mask of anger. He was holding his keyblade, and glaring at him with fury.

"This massacre ends here, Riku." Sora snarled. Riku just chuckled. He spread his arms.

"Come finish me then, my dear friend!"

Sora darted at him. Riku only continued to smile. There was blood everywhere, and Sora was too stupid to see it! He deserved death.

As Sora neared him, Riku easily stepped to the side. He brought the blade out and thrust it forward in a powerful stab. It went clean through Sora's stomach. Sora's body stopped, almost at the hilt of the sword. Blood poured from his mouth as he stared at Riku in horror. Riku only sneered triumphantly. Sora gave a groan and fell forward weakly. Riku pulled him off his blade. He wiped the blood off with his hand.

Riku then started down the hall. Pitiful. Nothing mattered to him but to kill. And he would kill all he needed.

Riku stopped. Cronos was waiting. He was caked in blood, just like everything else. But his eyes were off. It seemed the colors had swapped places. His pupils were red, and the iris looked black. He held his sword in his hand. He had been leaning against the blood-soaked wall. His mighty battle aura was sparking to life around him.

But instead of leaping forward to attack him, Cronos nodded. "Go on. You've finished off one pure-heart, get the last one. I'll deal with the kidnapping." With those words, Cronos straightened up and glared at him. "What are you waiting for? Go finish it!" With those words, he turned and zipped down the hall. He moved so fast he was invisible.

Riku was puzzled. Cronos's voice had seemed off, like someone else had been speaking for him. His aura had seemed almost demonic. Something was off about him.

But then he shook his head. Of course, how could he have forgotten the mission! He had taken out that brat, Katie easily. She had slung plenty of arcane spells at him as he approached. But he didn't need to worry about that. His dark powers easily shielded him from such attacks. Sam had tried to stop him, but it hadn't done much. He had slain both of them easily.

As he approached the door, he found someone else blocking his way. He was staring at Riku with a look of deep revulsion. He hated those cat-like eyes. He wanted to gouge them out, but he would do it later.

"Move." Riku barked.

Cedric shook his head. "Never."

"I SAID MOVE, DAMN YOU!" Riku roared.

"I can't allow you to continue this. If you wish to get to her, you will have to go through me Riku!" He drew his keyblade.

"Feh," Riku smirked, "Fine."

Cedric didn't waste any time. He lunged at him. His anger was almost animal-like. Their blades clashed, sending a shower of sparks scattering across the floor. Cedric started to push him back.

"How could you?!" Cedric roared. "How could you butcher your friends like that?!"

"Friends?" Riku snarled "What a joke!" He pushed Cedric back. He swung his keyblade. Cedric dodged it. He leapt forward and stabbed Riku in the chest, just above his heart. Riku howled with rage.

Cedric jumped up, ready to strike again. But this time, Riku was prepared. He jabbed his sword up and forward, right through Cedric's lower chest. The young prince froze. His whole body stiffened up. As blood oozed from his mouth, he tilted back and fell to the floor. Riku looked down on his former rival. He could feel no pity, only murderous rage.

"P-Please Riku…" Cedric grimaced through his pain, "For the love of God Riku, don't hurt her…"

Riku ignored his words. He brought his sword down in a powerful stab. This one went right through Cedric's heart. Cedric spat out a mouthful of blood, cursed Riku's name, and collapsed dead.

Riku calmly pushed Cedric's body out of his way with his foot. "I told you to move." He said coolly. With that, he pushed open the door and walked inside.

Mia was standing there, backed up against the wall. She had heard the sounds of a fight just outside her door. Tear of fear, and grief spilled down her face.

"Riku please," She whispered, "Don't do this…"

For moment, his resolve wavered. For the briefest sliver of time, he would've rather dropped his sword and pulled her into his arms, than harm her. For the smallest span of a second, Riku was himself again.

Then the darkness reentered. The glow of malice returned to his eyes. He smiled his twisted smile. He raised his sword, as something in the back of his mind screamed 'DON'T DO IT!' He ignored it. Mia screamed and shielded her face as Riku brought his sword down.

Blood splattered, covering him as she slumped to the ground; her eyes as blank as starless night.

Riku jolted awake. Sweat and tears poured down his face. "MIA!" He screamed in panic. He then glanced about his room, and realized no one was there. A nightmare; that was all.