Riku takes on Ansem form. Decides he must challenge Roxas once more.
Disclaimer: I don't own KH 2.
Summary of the last chapter:
Riku saw Minami arguing with two members of Organization XIII, Axel and Roxas. Knowing he needed to defeat Roxas to revive Sora, he challenged him and lost. Afterwards, Minami-now called Mina-treated his torso wound and convinced Riku she should join him. Now, the two are beginning the adventure of a lifetime…
Chapter 2
"Ain't it funny, who you meet on the road to dawn?"
"They really do look alike..." Riku muttered, juggling the munny bag and blue crystal in his black-gloved hands. He watched DiZ as the red-clad man monitored the monitors that showed his Twilight Town... Roxas' Twilight Town.
"Indeed, the similarities are there, but regardless, remember who he is." DiZ's deep, commanding voice was a force to be obeyed and Riku nodded. He would not mistake Roxas for his old friend. Sora had sacrificed for him, now it was time Riku returned the favor. If Roxas was the price for Sora's resurrection, then so be it.
A door to Riku's right opened and Mina walked in. She skipped over to DiZ and handed him a sea-salt ice cream while Riku received an ice cream sandwich. Both thanked her in turn as she grabbed out her own treat, a yellow apple. In the past few days, they'd seen her eat mostly fruit and initially thought she was a health nut. When they asked her about it, she corrected them by informing both of them she just liked fruit more than sweets or other food groups.
"So, how are things going?" A month had passed like this, watching and waiting. Sora's progress had been painfully slow at first, but was speeding up rapidly. The sweet taste of her apple filled her moth as she listened to DiZ.
"It would seem that now that Kairi and Roxas' hearts have connected that Sora has begun to show progress more astounding than I ever could have imagined." Diz turned to look at the two teens. The wise man felt guilt trying to penetrate the shell of hate around him. He had corrupted the boy, and more than likely the girl would follow. However, revenge was far too heavy on his mind.
"Hey, Ansem," Mina looked over at her companion. His orange-yellow eyes glanced over at her, questioning her. It was scary how easily he adapted to being called that. "Wanna' come shopping with me? I need some new clothes and you need to get out of here."
"I might be needed," he motioned over to the man at the controls with her shoulder. Ziz shook his head.
"She's right…Ansem. You could stand to get out for a little while."
"Okay then, it's settled!" Mina ran over to Riku and grabbed his sleeve, darkness surrounding them both. It was the easiest way to get from place to place without being seen, and Mina seemed to have power of it as well as himself. Both felt the shadows surround them and Riku felt the hands that had been just barely touching him early grip him, as if he were the only thing that kept her from drowning. Despite her willingness to move through the darkness, she seemed to be scared of it. He did not question this; what business was it of his?
They ended up in Traverse Town and Riku felt a chill course down his spine. He hadn't been here in a long time. He noticed Mina walking towards a new store in the Second District and followed dutifully. As long as he looked like this, none would recognize him.
Mina wandered through the store, stopping at a rack every so often to examine the clothing. She took a large handful of clothes to the dressing room and disappeared into the stall. Riku sighed and watched the clock on the wall tick the second by. In good time, she came out in a shirt and capris pants.
After he stood there silently for a minute or so, Mina asked the question no man ever wanted to answer: "What do you think?" Personally, Riku thought nothing special. She looked nice in them he supposed, although he knew she could do better. Unfortunately, she refused to borrow munny and spent only her own, which left her quite limited.
"Very nice." He feared she would ask him to explain, but she seemed satisfied with that and went back into the dressing room. She came out a few more times and he approved all that she wore. Finally, she ended up buying two new pairs of pants and three shirts. All Riku got were more strange looks that he cared to count.
As the exited, he turned to her. "Want to get something to eat?" He was surprised to hear the words leave his own lips, but he decided that his ice cream had hardly soothed his appetite and that Mina could use some grub. When she looked hesitant he added, "My treat."
"Well then, how can I refuse?" She followed him, enjoying the cool breeze of the summer day. They both got sandwiches and sat on the roof of the Accessory Shop.
"Riku," he flinched, but she insisted on calling him that when they were alone, "Where are you from? You've never told me of your home."
"That's because I have none." Even as the words left his mouth, shadows filled the roof. Riku stood at once, Mina a little slower. However, the shape that appeared was familiar, small with two large, round ears and a black cloak…
"Your Majesty?" Mina relaxed, realizing it was an acquaintance of Riku's. Both Mickey and Riku looked at each other for a second, both without their hoods to conceal themselves.
"Ansem! No…" Mickey looked harder. "Riku? What the-?"
"It was the only way to awaken Sora, Your Majesty. If I did not take the form of darkness, I would not have been able to help." Mickey nodded is understanding.
"Okay then, but who's your friend?"
"I'm Mina." Said girl gave a small bow. "It's a pleasure to meet you, but it would be nice to know your name."
"We can't worry about it now. Riku, it's great to see you, and I'm sorry that I must leave. Wait until Sora sees-"
"Sora doesn't need to know about this, about anything. It wouldn't help anyone. Promise me that, please. Promise you won't tell him anything about it."
The King looked crestfallen, but nodded. "I understand. Excuse me now." He disappeared, leaving them both with one last piece of wisdom.
"Ain't it funny, who you meet on the road to dawn?"
Yep, just as bad as my last chapter. Oh well, what can you do? R&R.
Just to let the readers of my other stories know, I updated Themes of Fraternization recently and The first real chapter of my Beyblade story sould be up within the week. Thank you all for your support! Okay, mostly Miko, but anyone reading this, please review! Oh Please, oh please, oh please!
