A/N: I told you I would update VERY soon. Omfg I warn you…I haven't beaten KH: CoM. I just can't stand the battle system, I'm sorry! But yeah…so…this is going to go like, no where near the plot of the actual game.
Disclaimer: Yeah. Um. I still don't own Kingdom Hearts. XD

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( A/N: ) my thoughts

"Damn..." Riku slammed a heavy book in frustration, making a bit of dust fly from the pages. He slid it aside, adding it to the pile of old, worn books on the edge of the desk.

A blue hue was covering the library, except for the small, yellow glow of the candle sitting at the corner of the desk. It was late; the moonlight was pounding on everything in the room. Looming shadows were towering over the dark corners, the tall book shelves blocking the light from them. Riku leaned back, rubbing his temples a bit to relieve the strain in his eyes.

"If she appears as nothing special, how am I supposed to find her...?"

The disappointment was heavy on his mind, consuming most of his free time. ( A/N: Haha, that almost rhymed! Golly Gee. )

"You'd better get to bed soon, M'lord." A chipper voice was heard from behind him, a giggle soon following. Riku jokingly rolled his eyes, recognizing it. He pushed out his chair and stood, nobility cloak straightening behind his back. He turned, placing his strong hands on his hips.

"I told you not to call me that, Yuffie." He moved his hands from his sides to his chest. With his arms crossed, he leaned against the desk behind him.

"I know, I know. SIR Riku!" It bugged him when she acknowledged his position, and she knew it. So she did it every chance she had gotten.

He let out a sigh and shook his head, a light smile playing at the corner of his lips. "What time is it, anyways...?" He ran his hand over his face to try and keep himself from falling asleep right there.

"It's almost 1:00. I'm surprised you haven't collapsed!" She made her way over to him and bent down a bit to look him in the face. His head was hanging some, so it was difficult for her to make eye contact.

The movement made him look up at her. "That late, huh?" She nodded in response. "Well then, what are YOU doing up?"

She flashed him a confident smile. "I was helping Aerith organize papers. You're getting pretty far behind in your paperwork, y'know." Taking light footsteps, she circled around him, hands holding each other behind her back.

"I know, I know. Sorry...I've just been so busy--"

"--Busy reading myths and fairytales. Come on, Riku...This isn't like you." She let out a chuckle as she thwapped him over the head in a kidding manner. "You need to get your priorities straight, buck-o!"

He put on a fake smile for her, even though he disagreed. This was his top priority. Maybe it shouldn't be...but it was.

"Yuffie..." He looked down, eyes meeting the floor as he took a step away from her. She frowned at this. "Myths and Fairytales are what sparked the ideas of there being different worlds out there, remember? If it weren't for legends, we would still be blinded and close-minded."

Yuffie just shook her head. 'You're the close-minded one, Riku...' She held back from sharing her opinion. She knew that, with his stubborn nature, she wouldn't be able to change his mind.

And then there was silence. It couldseem so loud sometimes...

"Thanks, Yuffie." Finally, Riku's voice broke the tension between them. "You know...for caring."

Yuffie smiled. "It's what friends are for, right?" He looked up at her at this and smiled back.

"Well, what are you waiting for? I'm exhausted! Get to your quarters, immediately!" He ordered, grinning.

Yuffie just stuck out her tongue. "I'm not going until you go, too!" She leaned back on her heels proudly, putting a closed fist on her hip.

With that, Riku picked up his own candle, still smiling.

They made their way out of the library and through the long, dark halls of the castle. When it came time for them to part ways, they each said their goodnights and headed off to their distant rooms.

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Yay, first real chapter is over. I'll put up the second one, since I have nothing better to do. XD