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Riku headed into the Secret Place on the Destiny Islands, thinking he would be alone. He was taken by surprise when he saw a hooded man standing there.
"Who are you? What're you doing here?" Riku inquired.
The shadowy man replied in a menacing voice, "I've come to see the door to this world"
"What are you talking about?"
"Do you seek other worlds?"
"I can give you the power you want."
Riku stared at him in wonderment.
"What the heck are you talking about?"
A pleasant scent filled the room in which Riku lay. Instead of the unfriendly, cold earth he found himself upon yesterday, Riku rested in a welcoming, comfortable room, in the softest bed on which he ever slept.
The last thing he remembered was defending the unknown person from that horrible creature. Now he was here.
Forsaking the kind, sanctuary that was this bed, Riku exited the cozy room to enter a short hall leading to a delicious aroma.
A tall, heavy built man with blonde hair and blue eyes greeted him, but before words could be said, people surrounded Riku. All of them with blonde hair blue eyes and dark skin.
They swarmed him with questions until the tall one spoke out. "Give him some room, people." With his huge arms he moved the crowd away from Riku, saying, "Let me have a look at him."
The tall man stood before Riku, gazing upon him as though taking a mental photograph of what he saw.
Feeling awkward in the mans gaze, Riku asked, "Where am I? Who are they? Who are you?" The man chuckled. "My name's Khalon, this is my house, and they were just leaving."
Khalon glanced at the crowd that gathered around himself and Riku. Grudgingly, they dispersed.
"You must be starving. Follow me."
Khalon led Riku into the dining room, and sat down at the table. "Have a seat," he gestured to the empty seat at the table.
Riku sat down. "Umm... Why am I here?"
"Well I wouldn't just leave the man who saved my daughter's life in the middle of nowhere, could I?" Khalon smiled.
"No, I guess not. Have there been any people besides myself who've been here?"
"Huh? Oh, no. You're the only one. What's taking so long for breakfast? Ziya! Hurry up!"
"I'm coming!" The doors to the kitchen opened and Ziya entered the dining room carrying a tray containing breakfast.
She stumbled as she set the tray on the table. Riku took a mental picture of the young woman in front of him.
She sported a silky red tank top accompanied by a striped dark pink/light pink transparent shirt that draped the edges of her shoulders.
Her black, baggy pants drooped, and barely hung onto her hips. Zippers, pockets, and gold buttons covered them.
Her thick, braided, black hair came down to her calves, and her bangs seemed to rebel from the way they should have lain on her forehead, and stood wherever they pleased.
Still, her appearance complemented her smile, and flattered her figure. Youthful energy burned in her eyes.
"This is my daughter, Ziya," Khalon looked at his daughter, "And this is…"
"Riku," Riku finished for Khalon.
"Ah, yes. Riku. Ziya, this is Riku."
Ziya smiled at Riku and, out of duty held out her hand. "It's nice to meet you, Riku."
"Likewise" Riku extended his hand and shook hers. He turned to Khalon. "Are you sure you haven't seen anybody?"
"I assure you, the only people you'll find here are the ones who were born, and raised here."
"I need to find my friends."
"I have a gummi ship. You can use it to on your journey. And take Ziya with you."
Ziya and Riku looked at each other in disbelief. Ziya wanted to leave, but she hadn't expected her chance to be handed to her.
"Thanks, Khalon, but I think I should go alone."
"Don't be silly. She owes you her life. She belongs to you. If you didn't take her, she'd be a disgrace to all her people."
Angrily, Ziya stormed off.
"You've done enough to repay me. I need to find my friends."
Khalon frowned. "Fine, but you'll stay for one more day. In order to prepare for your voyage."
Darker Skittles: So, there's chapter two. I want to voice my opinion about all the RikuxSora fics. I think they are nasty and wrong. I also believe Kairi is undeserving of Riku, though she makes a great match with Sora.
the more you review, the happier I am. the happier I am, the more I write.
