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KEY:

Italic- thought

Bold- flashback and other

Bold/Italic- dreams

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CHAPTER TWELVE: SWEET TOOTH

"How are you feeling?" Tidus asked Selphie as he handed her a can of soda. The two were sitting on the slide at the park. The same park that Tidus and Wakka had their argument at. Selphie had always loved that park, and despite the strange pain Tidus felt whenever he saw it, he still went with Selphie. For Tidus, the park had become a place of emptiness, but that would soon change. The park would soon become a place of precious memories, for both Tidus and Selphie.

"Fine," Selphie giggled as she opened the can and took a sip. Selphie was sitting at the top of the slide with Tidus standing on the ground beside it. It was a beautiful day to be outside. The wind was blowing softly and the sun was covered by a few clouds, allowing a small amount of light to shine upon the town. "I'm glad you brought me here," Selphie said, breaking the silence.

Tidus blushed and rubbed the back of his head. "Hey...It's no problem. I know you like it here," he said slightly smiling.

Selphies cute smile soon faded and she slide down the slide, leaving Tidus puzzled. "Even though your sad," she mumbled and she approached him with her head down.

"Don't worry about it. It really doesn't bother me," Tidus grumbled as he looked away frowning, but he couldn't hide it. It was obvious something was bothering him. The darkness couldn't completely free him from Wakka, no matter how hard it tried. "You're more important than a friend who doesn't understand."

"Tidus..." Selphie was interrupted by a loud ringing sound.

"Is that Sora?" Tidus asked casually as he slipped his hands into his pocket.

"Yeah," Selphie pouted. "He probably found another job."

"Took you long enough," Sora barked as Tidus and Selphie entered their leaders chambers. "I've got another mission. This one is just for you two."

"What about the others?" Selphie inquired.

"They'll be busy with something else."

"Alright," Tidus cut in, not wanting Selphie to ask anymore questions and possibly upset Sora. "What's this job you've got?"

Sora smiled and tossed a bag of candy to Tidus. "Do you know where those are from?"

"A candy factory?" Tidus asked sarcastically.

"Exactly."

Riku was pacing around the cottage in dismay. Something's wrong...Something is definitely wrong, he thought to himself.

"Riku!" came Sephiroths voice from outside. Riku darted to the door to find Cloud dressed like an apple and Sephiroth chewing on his side. "I brought dinner!"

Riku rolled his eyes and slapped his forehead. "I told you something to eat! This isn't a game!"

Sephiroth ran to a corner to pout as Cloud waddled in with Wakka and Leon behind him. "We got the food ya," Wakka told the fuming Riku.

"Oh," Riku laughed, regaining his grace. "What's with the costume?"

Cloud frowned and sunk to the floor. "Sephiroth thought it was cute, so he stole it from the pie parade," the blond answered.

"Whatever works!" Leon interrupted. "We couldn't give it back. Not with that guy trying to kill us...Geez...We had hobo's on every corner attacking Cloud."

"Okay..." Riku wiggled over to the bag in Wakka's hands. "What'd you bring?"

Wakka smiled and pulled out a can of beans. "I can make a lot with this, ya?" he announced, hoping it would make Riku's reaction less violent. However, his hopes were in vain.

"HOW ARE WE SUPPOSED TO EAT ONE CAN OF BEANS?" Riku shouted in anger. Without warning, he began chasing the group around the small room with a chair.

"Hey! Hey! Hey! Those chairs are NEW!" Cloud screamed as he quickened his pace. "Put it back!"

"Get me something REAL to eat!" Riku ordered as he grabbed another chair. He ended up chasing the four guys outside into the forest. "Don't come back until you bring me something better!" Riku turned to head inside, but was startled by a loud explosion from inside the town. "Actually, forget the food! We've got a job to do!"

The group ran back inside the cabin to retrieve their weapons and then headed out towards to town on foot, completely forgetting the fact they had a car. Within a few minutes they found themselves standing in the town, all gasping for air. The people around them were all wailing and running away from a building further down the street. "Is it Sora?" Leon asked once he regain his breath.

"I don't know," answer Cloud.

"We'd better find out!"

The group of five raced down the street, appearing odd to all those running away from the danger. They were yelled at by the people passing by, many times, being told something about a fire. They finally stopped in front of the place that seemed to be the center of fear. A huge factory stood before them, and a large mob of heartless stood guarding it.

"Those monsters aren't real," Riku announced when he saw the fear on his comrades faces. "Let's get inside!" The group raced inside, ignoring the images of monsters scaring away the townspeople. Inside the factory was completely in flamed, and voices could be heard deep inside.

"Is this a candy factory?" Sephiroth asked sadly, when he noticed a bowl of jelly spilt on the ground.

"Yep," Leon answered with a grin to see Sephy's reaction. Naturally, tears pours from the tall sword mans eyes.

"So we have visitors?" came a familiar female voice. Selphie stood in the middle of the flames with Tidus at her side. "Sora told us that this factory was a target. I'd love to see you save this piece of burning rubble."

"The fire people will save it!" Sephiroth announced loudly.

"Bah! Those fools are trying to fight our dangerous monsters at the moment. Yes, right about now they should be materializing."

"Are you crazy!" screamed Wakka, once he realized what she meant. "People are going to die!"

"It's no big loss," answered Tidus smirking.

"Hey Wakka," Riku called, catching his friends attention. "Come with me. Cloud, you and the others protect the people outside!"

Cloud nodded in understandment, and ran outside with Sephiroth and Leon.

"What are you going to do?" Tidus asked in amusement. "Unlike us, you don't have fire protection. If you stay in here to long, you'll die."

"We won't have to be in the fire," Riku replied and then grabbed Wakka by the hand and led him through the flames.

"What's your plan, ya?" Wakka asked as the two reached a dead end.

"Every factory has an emergency switch. If you can find and release the lever, I can push the button and start the water," Riku explained. "This is all up to you."

Wakka nodded and ran off into the flames to find the switch. Within seconds, Riku heard a click and then quickly pounded the green button on the wall, activating the water.

"Good job Wakka," he muttered as he leaned against the wall. He was exhausted from the heat and wanted to pass out, but something caught his eye. Once the steam faded and the fire had died, he could see clearly. "What the..." Riku muttered as his eyes widened. Before him stood of large statue of himself. That wasn't all, Sora was also included in the strange sculpture. Riku forced himself to his feet and slowly moved towards to statue in awe. He placed his hand on the sculptures base and suddenly felt something flow into his mind.

Riku found himself standing in another field of flowers. But this time there was a tree, and under that tree sat two figures. Riku tried to call to them, but was unable to speak, so instead he walked towards the two figures. No matter how close he was, he was unable to make out their features, and could only listen to their troubling conversation.

"Why should we both die?" the taller figure asked the small one.

"We've been fighting forever, why not?" came the shorter figures reply.

"What's the point of us both losing? We already know that physically we are matched. Why not use our powers for once?"

"I feel you have an idea."

"That is correct. In the future, two very strong boys will be born. Why don't we both possess one and use them to fight our battle? That way, we have a better chance at winning."

"Use innocent lives? Foolish..."

"Oh..Don't tell me the light doesn't have a shadow."

"For if it hadn't one, you wouldn't be here."

"What you are saying...Is that we use the boys for our battle. Then, say yours kills mine...You can them team up with your boy and defeat me. Am I right?"

"That's the idea."

"Well then...I'm game."

"Let the earth become our playground."

Riku woke from the disturbing dream in dismay. "I can't believe it," Riku muttered to himself as he brushed his hand through his hair. "They talk like they own us...But they don't. You who are the light..."

"Riku!" Sephiroth yelled as he and the others ran towards their leader. Riku ignored their presence and started at the statue. "...I will find you, and destroy you."

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Well, here's a long awaited chapter...I hope I get some reviews this time! Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoyed the chap! ((happy face))