Riku woke with a start in his room. He sat up slowly as the memories as the previous night came to him, flooding his mind. He immediately felt guilt and put his head into his hands. He couldn't even protect Sora from Ansem, even after that promise he made of always protecting him. Then he remembered his other promise. He wouldn't blame himself. Yet he never said anything about Cloud not blaming him. His eyes began to close in sadness as he thought of these things. How was he ever going to convince Cloud that he hadn't let Ansem take Sora without trying to protect him? He sighed as he stood up and walked over to his window. He watched as waves of color filled the sky, letting everyone know that morning was here. He walked back over to his bed before sitting down again and staring off into space. Finally, as the sun began to show itself, he stood up and walked over to his dresser. After he was dressed, he walked out into the living room and sat on the couch, his mind in thought. He glanced over at the spot where he and Sora had stood before Ansem came. Another wave of guilt. He shook his head and stared at the blank television screen as his mind whirled with questions and ideas. He didn't notice as Cloud walked into the room.
Cloud watched the younger boy, eyes narrowed in anger and distrust. He still believed that Riku had actually let Ansem take Sora. He watched as the silver haired boy set his gaze on the black screen and began to think. He walked into the room read to speak when another person came behind him. He felt Leon's hand on his shoulder. He turned and saw Leon shaking his head to let Riku think. Cloud sigh silently but Leon could still see the anger in it. He slowly pulled the boy with him into the hall so he could talk it out. Cloud leaned against the wall, his mouth shut tight. Leon growled in anger and frustration. "Cloud, if you don't stop blaming Riku for Sora being kidnapped, so help me I'll kill you! I'm tired of this shit! Why can't you two ever get along? If you haven't noticed yet, you're the one always starting the war with Riku. He wants to be friends not only for Sora's sake but because he believes that you two could help Sora the most! This is so damn stupid! If you don't shut up about blaming Riku for all the stuff Sora has been through, so help me I'll castrate you with my bare hands!" he said to Cloud with a low and dangerous voice. Cloud only stared at him with surprised eyes as the brunette began to breathe in deep breaths to try and calm down. Cloud looked down at the ground letting the silence sweep over them. He hadn't seen Leon snap like that before. When he looked up, Leon looked like he had never snapped in the first place.
Riku looked over at the hall as he heard Leon's voice talking to Cloud in a dangerously angry voice. He heard every single word he had spoken. His mouth had dropped open when he heard the last part of it. He quickly closed his mouth as he heard footsteps coming towards the living room. He turned his head and faced the television as if he hadn't heard a thing. Cloud was silent the entire time, still shocked at Leon's words. Soon Riku stood up and faced the two older boys with determined eyes. "We need to find Sora now. I don't care how long it takes. That bastard should never have gotten his hands on Sora. I won't blame myself. I promised Sora I wouldn't. Now let's go before that bastard does anything else to Sora." He said before walking to the door and impatiently waiting for the two older boys.
Sora woke with a major headache as he opened his eyes. He was lying n a bed in a strange room he had never seen before. He sat up with a hand on his head. Where was he? He looked around to try and find any clues as to where he was. Nothing helped him in this quest. He stood up and walked over to the door and pulled with all his might on the handle. It wouldn't budge. He tried again but still no result. He began to panic as the door remained shut. He frantically looked around for any other signs of exits but found none. He sank to the floor in despair. He didn't know what was happening. Suddenly, footsteps were heard coming toward the door. He flew to a standing position and backed away from the door as the footsteps came closer. He hit the wall and his face showed fear as the door slowly creaked open. In came Ansem with amused eyes at Sora's behavior. And Sora was supposed to be eighteen? He doubted that highly. Ansem walked closer to the boy stopping only inches away from him. Close enough to distinguish any fear or other emotion in Sora's eyes. He smirked as he watched the fear swirling in Sora's blue eyes. "W-What do you want with me?" Sora asked as he tried to set his eyes in a determined look. Ansem only laughed at the disappointing attempt. "Do you really want to know? Or would you rather find out later?" Ansem asked in a bitter sweet voice. Sora already knew the man wasn't about to tell him anything. He stayed silent as Ansem's mouth curved into a smirk. "Let's just say that what I couldn't finish on the silver haired one, I can just finish on you." He said before turning and walking out. What did he mean?
Ok. I would like to give credit for the castrate part to flaggot4ever for giving me the idea! Thanky! Now I hope you're enjoying this so far!