Yay, I got good positive feedback! Thanks to that, I'll continue the story! Playing Kingdom Hearts Two has been great and it hasn't gotten in the way of my writing! Alright, I'll stop my stupid rambling and let you get on with the story!
Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts, but if I did, then Kingdom Hearts 3 would already be halfway done!
Raine: But he does own me…unfortunately…
Me: You'd better shut up or else I'll implement that awkward scene with you and Namine next chap!
Raine: That's actually not a bad idea…
Namine: WHAT?
Raine: Oh crap…
Me: Okay, while I prevent these two from killing each other before the chapter ends, on with the story!
Prove My Way Out
"Come on" I said, my sheepish smile still on my face. Namine just kept smiling at me, which made my face grow redder.
'Now this is something I didn't see coming that I actually like' I thought to myself. Suddenly my smile disappeared once I saw Namine pull away from me and out of my hold.
"What's wrong?" I asked. My once happy mood was now knocked down a few levels. Namine turned away but then turned back.
"I'm glad you're here and I want to go with you" She started. "…But I have to stay here and keep watch over Sora and his friends. I can't leave"
"Don't worry about that" I replied. "I'll make sure that they get out safely, I promise you"
"And how do you suggesting fulfilling that promise boy?"
I turned my head to the door and saw a familiar red head dressed in black…
"Axel…" I heard Namine whisper. 'Just great' I thought to myself. 'I'm about to leave and then this guy has to come' Axel slowly walked into the room, looking at the ceiling. I slowly walked back to Namine, keeping her behind me while I drew my katana from its sheath.
"So boy…" Axel said. "It has been a while since we last met…hasn't it?" He turned to me and Namine, myself gripping my weapon a bit tighter.
"Yeah, it has been a while Axel" My mood was now a combination of anger, protective, and a bit of fear mixed in. Axel swung his hands out and his weapons came forth. His Fire and Wind wheels gleamed brightly.
"I have a proposition for you boy" Axel started to say. "If you can beat me, then I'll let you and the witch go, and I'll help you with Sora"
I heard Namine stifle a tear at being called a 'witch' once again. Now my mood was entirely bent on anger and protecting Namine. I said no reply, but rushed Axel with my weapon, slamming it down on him but he blocked the strike with both of his own weapons.
'It comes down to this…I guess he's just trying to finish what he started five years ago…'
FIVE YEARS BACK
A ten year old Raine wandered through the large halls of the castle, fear in his heart as he dragged his katana by his side.
"Hello?" he cried out. "Can somebody help me?" The child's voice echoed through the castle but no response came. Saddened by this, Raine bowed his head and kept walking, this time at a slower pace.
BACK TO PRESENT
Axel pushed me off and threw one of his chakram at me. I batted at it and sent it flying back at him. He caught it but then the two of us were suddenly surrounded by a barrier of fire. I landed right by the edge, being careful to avoid the fire but looking for Namine.
"Namine!" I shouted into the fire. "Are you okay? Please, say something!"
"Raine I'm alright! Just worry about yourself and Axel now!"
I gave a sigh of relief before turning back to Axel. He dashed at me and swung at me with his weapons, I barely blocked the attack.
FIVE YEARS BACK
"Anybody?" Raine shouted, tears starting to form in his eyes. "Please…help!" A single tear rolled down his left cheek, followed by more.
"It's no use..." he whimpered. He was about to give up all hope…
"And who might you be boy?"
Raine turned to find a tall red haired man a few yards from him.
"Excuse me sir, can you help me?" Raine asked while sobbing. Instantly the two were suddenly surrounded by walls of fire. Raine jumped at this, fear engulfing his every being.
"Oh I'll help you alright" The man hissed. "Help put you out of your misery!"
BACK TO PRESENT
I lifted my legs up to kick Axel in the chest. He flew back a bit, giving me a chance to charge him. I slashed at him, giving him a large but not too serious cut over his front body. A few drops of blood fell from the wound and the edge of my sword had a tint of red in it.
FIVE YEARS BACK
Raine didn't cry any more at the flames but he just stood there, staring at Axel. His sword was on the floor beside him, not picking it up. His fear didn't paralyze him, but his mind accepted the fact that he was about to die. Axel began to walk over to him, expecting the boy to panic in any way.
He didn't. Raine just stood his ground.
Axel was now right in front of him and he knelt down on one knee so that he was level with Raine.
"Tell me boy, are you afraid to die?" He asked casually. Raine didn't respond but just stayed still, only taking the time to blink his bright gold eyes. The flames around the two dispersed and Axel put away his weapons.
"You're more interesting than I thought boy" Axel said while lifting the boy's chin. Raine just stayed silent while Axel got up and walked away.
"I'll let you go, but I suggest you stay out of anybody's sight. Learn how to use that sword you've got. The next time we meet you'd better be ready...'cause I won't hold back"
And so Axel walked away, leaving a relieved Raine behind him.
BACK TO PRESENT
The walls of fire dispersed and I quickly looked around for Namine. I found her just about 3 or 4 yards behind me. I ran to her and instinct made me embrace her.
'Okay' I thought. 'What in the world made me do this…?'
My thoughts were interrupted once I felt Namine hug me back. Now I didn't really care what made me do that.
"Can I interrupt the two lovebirds' precious moment for a second?"
Namine and I broke the embrace, the two of us blushing furiously. I glanced at Namine and saw that her face was just about as red as Axel's hair, maybe just two shades below it. I grinned, thinking that my face was the same or maybe even redder. I turned and saw Axel standing, his weapons away.
"Go" He said while pointing to the door that lead to the lower levels. "Get out and I'll handle the keybearer and his friends. I guess you are capable of protecting her after all"
'Her? This time he didn't call her a witch' I realized. I didn't think about why Axel was letting us go. Tugging at Namine's arm, we both started to slowly walk for the door. Axel watched us as we took every slow and steady step. He crossed his arms as we passed him and was about to open the door…
"Will you two hurry up before I regret letting you go?" He barked at us. Namine and I jumped at that and began to run quickly down the hall. We went through the door at the end of the hallway and began to go down the flights of stairs, passing the many doors that led to the floors of the castle.
'He's just holding me by the wrist…' Namine realized. We both stayed silent as we ran down the stairs, my mind on getting out of this place. I was about to open the door that led to the main hallway but I stopped. I felt a hand fully hold mine. I looked back and saw Namine look away, her face a shade of pink with a small smile. Looking down on the hand I was holding Namine's wrist with, I saw that we were holding hands. A smile crept upon my and we resumed running. Soon we were out of the castle, for good.
TWO YEARS AGO
Raine was now thirteen. He took the red haired man's advice, whose name he found out was Axel, and practiced using his sword. He also took heed to staying out of sight, his stealth and sneaking skills getting better and better by the day.
The day had ended and Raine just came from stealing some dinner from one of the other black robed people. Raine laughed to himself as he heard the argument that followed. After that he found a deserted spot by an open window and went to sleep.
Raine shivered as the cold wind blew in. He gripped his katana in its sheath closer to his body, shivering and teeth chattering. Suddenly he felt a large cloth be draped over his body. Raine didn't open his eyes but took the cloth, wrapping his body in it. He heard footsteps but only opened his eyes just a crack. He could make out a blonde girl in a white dress walking away.
'Thank you' he thought to himself. Raine closed his eyes shut and drifted off into sleep…
The next morning Raine got up and left the cloth behind, taking note not to every sleep by an open window ever again. The wind blew in and out, taking the large cloth with it.
End Chapter
Another chap finished! Now I'm off to play more Kingdom Hearts Two! Raine, Namine, can you say it for me?
Raine and Namine: Fine, the author wants to remind all readers to R&R!
Me: Alright then, till next update!
