Title: No way out
Author: Tiger K
Subject: Kingdom Hearts
Rating PG-13 for angst.
Summary: Riku cannot forgive himself for the things he did while Ansem possessed him. Songfic. And it's not a Yaoi. (mutters under breath): Perverts...Baka hentais!
Disclaimer: I do not own KH or the song "No way out" by Phil Collins. But if I did...(Vision of world conquest.)
Gere: Angst
Riku sat on the ledge of Paopu Island and stared out into the dark blue ocean. Sora acted as if everything was back to normal. His frown intensified slightly as the silver-haired teen remembered.
Flashback
Riku smiled arrogantly as The Beast charged at him; his ice blue eyes cold and unfeeling. He raised the Soul Stealer and slashed the Beast just above his heart. He was about to finish the creature when he saw Sora, the duck, and the dog coming. 'Riku! What are you doing!' Sora yelled. 'Come on Sora, old friend lets see whose key blade is best' he challenged. Sora stared determinedly at him saying 'I won't fight you Riku' 'Heh' scoffed Riku 'Then you won't be needing that.' He held out his hand and the key blade jerked out of Sora's hand and into his. 'What-?' Sora yelped trying to grab back the blade from Riku's grasp. Riku smirked coldly 'Here.' he tossed a wooden sword at him ' Go play "hero" with that.'
End Flashback
Everywhere I turn, I hurt someone
But there's nothing I can say to change
the things I've done
Of all the things I hid from you
I cannot hide the shame
And I pray someone, something will come
to take away the pain
Riku shut his eyes tightly. Even after all the cruel and unkind things he did to him, Sora still had risked his life to save him. Hell, Riku had nearly killed Sora at one point. But that was Sora, he'd risk a cold to save someone from a fever. But the worst thing that bothered Riku was what Ansem said:
Flashback
'Why won't you leave me alone?' Riku asked Ansem angrly. 'Because your heart is the only thing that keeps me tethered to this world.' Ansem explained coolly. 'Whys that?' Riku questioned. 'Because your heart is nearly consumed with darkness.' Ansem replied 'Your wanting to get off that island and your jealousness of Sora.' Riku turned around quickly, facing the floating silver haired man. 'That is a lie!' 'Its the truth.' countered Ansem 'You were jealous of Sora's ability to make friends, you were jealous of Sora's freedom, you were jealous because everyone relied on you and not Sora. The time I possessed you is when you wished Sora were dead.' Ansem smirked then 'And you wonder why it was so easy for me to posses you.'
End Flashback
Riku wished this wasn't true, but it was. And Riku hated himself for it.
There's no way out of this dark place
No hope, no future
I know I can't be free
But I can't see another way
And I can't face another day
"He's my best friend for god sakes. How could I wish he were dead?" Riku said disgustedly. And since he got back, Selphie, Wakka, and even Tidus seemed so distant from him.
Tell me where, did I go wrong
Everyone I loved, they're all gone
I'd do everything so differently
but I can't turn back the time
There's no shelter from the storm
inside of me
There's no way out of this dark place
No hope, no future
I know I can't be free
But I can't see another way
Oh and I can't face another day
Riku heard footsteps approaching him and he turned his head slightly to see who it was and it was Sora. The brunette had a nonchalant look on his face as he stood behind his friend. "Riku I've been thinking." he began "Hope you didn't hurt yourself." Riku teased lightly. Sora grinned and shoved him gently with the toe of his shoe. "Quit it! I was thinking that you've been acting weird lately what's wrong?" Riku sensed the concern in Sora's voice. With a deep sigh Riku said "Ansem said that the reason he was able to posses my heart so easily was because. I was jealous of you. And.. and I wished you were dead." "I see, so that's what you're depressed about. Hmm." was all Sora said. He walked up beside Riku and leaned sideways, just enough for Riku to see him out of the corner of his eye. Giving him his trademark goofy grin Sora said "It's all right Riku. We're pals right? So it's okay for us to get jealous of each other." Riku was stunned.
I can't believe the words I hear
It's like an answer to a prayer
When I look around I see
This place, this time, this friend of mine
Sora held out his hand "So don't think about 'kay? Let's get back to the bon fire." Riku felt a weight lift from his shoulders. Smiling back Riku grasped Sora's out stretched hand "Sure!"
I know it's hard but you
found somehow
To look into your heart and
to forgive me now
You've given me the strength to see
just where my journey ends
You've given me the strength
to carry on
Sora pulled Riku on to his feet. As they walked back towards the others he felt happy. Kairi smiled and waved at the two friends. They both smiled and waved back.
I see the path from this dark place
I see my future
Your forgiveness has set me free
Oh and I can see another way
I can face another day!
I see the path; I can see the path
I see my future
I see the path from this dark place
I see my future
I see the path; I can see the path
I see my future.
THE END