Note: I do realize that this chapter's title contains the name of a fellow reviewer. This wasn't intentional; I love the 'twilight road to dawn' thing, much like him, and found it appropriate for my title.

All right. He's something special for those who wanted to know more about Misty. As I've said, I use her in these scenes, but many of them aren't physical scenes that happen between her and Riku within my story's realm. These next scenes, however, are.

I have a major posting of this type, but it will be placed in my main story very soon, rather than in here. I would put these in too, but my story is already taking too long and I don't need extra text. I'll make notes to come read the scenes here, but for those who read these anyways, here you go.

These take place when Misty was on Destiny Islands, one year prior to the beginning of their quest for Kingdom Hearts. I've tried hard to keep Misty from being Mary-Sue, but if I start lacking, PLEASE inform me. I plan to explain more later, but she knows her fate even on Destiny Islands. Kairi lost her memories; Misty didn't. She claims she remembers nothing, but she knows she can't tall them anyhow. But when these three Islanders, particularly Riku start treating her in a way that no one ever has...like a person...she starts to realize the danger they have all been placed in. But can she possibly hope to stand against it when they care...bringing out the truth that she does too?

Dedications: To those who have been loyal reviewers about my 'Dark Key' character and back story, I dedicate this to you. aliasfan, Astaldotholwen, RedCrow1120 and Zanisha. I wasn't planning on posting these memories in here (amongst those that are merely my illusions), but you've all given me such support and help. Thanks you guys.

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Why have you brought me into your world? You had no obligation, no reason to do so. I've tried so fervently to discourage you and remain outside your life, and yet, it doesn't mean a damn thing to you. Is it possible that all I know is wrong? But then...what can I believe?

Nothing's Like Before... Twilight To Dawn

"But you know nothing about me!" You can't love... No one can care about you! Heartless... Heartless...

"Is that supposed to matter!"

"N-No...but..." Others can never understand what you are... Just an expendable spawn of the darkness... You're nothing!

"Then what's the problem? No matter how hard I try, you just keep pushing me away... Why?"

"I can't..." Never understand...

"Can't what? Don't you trust us? Trust me?"

"..." She tried so hard to stand strong and just fire out any answer to his question, but the overpowering foreign emotions in her chest dominated and her words were silenced by the anguished sobs that corrupted her entity.

She tried to run, but a pair of strong arms swiftly surrounded her and pulled the confused girl against the owner's chest.

One lay over the small of her back while the other gently stroked her hair and held her head against his collarbone. His cheek rested gently upon her left temple as her body shook against his. He couldn't understand why she held so much of herself in the darkness, but swore to himself that he would do what it took to stop her pain...even if it meant embracing that darkness to do it...

-x-

He softly spoke her name, but was only given silence in return. His aqua eyes glanced down and realized she had fallen asleep against him. He knew it was unintentional, but couldn't fight back the speckling flush that pricked his pale cheeks. She was so mysterious to him, her past...almost her name was a page of darkness...and yet, he couldn't keep her from his thoughts.

She was perfect to him; the stunning colour of her dark ocean eyes, the way her bangs fell gently over her face so that he could just brush them aside to see that water tone once more. Her soft, contented breathing when she slept, as though all of the pain her heart seemed to hold just faded away… His list just seemed to stretch on forever, but despite his strong feelings, he was too embarrassed to tell her. It vexed him quite often that he had finally fallen victim to some form of fear. But just watching her now, he wondered how long he could keep avoiding it…

Trying not to move his body in any great detail, he hunched himself down and gently brushed his lips upon her forehead, his treasured words wrapping around his heart, before straightening a little and placing his cheek on top of her head. Sleep soon accepted him as well and her name lay glossed upon his small smile of content.

…A solitary tear sliced its way down her exposed cheek at the realization that nothing was like before… And on this road…she knew it would only end to heartbreak…

-x-

"...Riku..." He feels so warm...

"I won't let that happen... I won't let you get hurt..."

"But..." Why do I feel so shaky...?

"I don't want you to cry anymore..."

"...I..." Why am I reacting so much?

"You're too special for that..."

"What..." Uhh...why does my chest hurt so much? Why is my heart beating so hard...?

"I'll protect you..."

"You..." My tears...They feel so warm...why?

"I promise..."

"Riku..." ...My head feels so fuzzy... So warm...

"I won't let you go..."

I feel so lost...so confused... Who is he? How can he be what fate has defined impossible? Why does he care so much about...someone like me? Why? Why does he care? I don't...understand... I'm so confused...