When the World Stops Spinning
Disclaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts … do I have to say that at each chapter :whines:
Warnings: Nothing really. This chapter is pretty boring in the yaoi regard.
Sorry i'm a day late in putting this up. I tried to finish this last night but I was really tired and my brain wouldn't work so…anyway it's here now! Also, I'm really sorry for its shortness and bad grammar (though I hope I managed to weed out most of the bad grammar).
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Chapter 3: The Agreement
The castle in the World that Never Was didn't change. It was still big and white with a spooky black background. The multicolored path leading up to the castle was still there and Riku and Sora went up it after parking the gummi ship in a shadow behind a building.
However, once they got inside the castle, everything changed and Maleficent's want of flare and extravagance could be clearly seen.
Many gargoyles and other statues filled the area, giving the place a feel that they were being watched. The stairs and floor had blood red carpet on them, which was weird seeing as the far away walls were a whitish blue.
Which, evidently they were as Maleficent appeared suddenly before them landing on the dark red carpeted stairs.
The witch had on an ugly smirk as she looked down at them. Sora felt fire flare in him just at the sight of the woman who manipulated his best friend two years ago.
'But she did help me, Donald, and Goofy out at Hollow Bastion and again here two years ago so she does have some good qualities even if they were done to help her out.' Sora thought to himself, his instinct to see the good in nearly everyone coming out.
However, the smirk on her face made it hard for him to really believe all she has right now are good intentions.
Maleficent walked down the steps dramatically, her head held high. "So you finally see which side you truly belong to, Riku." Her gazed turned toward Sora. "And I see that your friend is learning about the beauty of the darkness of the heart too."
"You know why we're here Maleficent!" Riku's voice interrupted roughly. "We just want to know how to separate Sora and Roxas."
"But." Maleficent held a finger, a haunty smile on her lips. "You need my help to do that and you should know very well that I require service in return for my services."
Sora saw Riku glare at Maleficent but not give a reply back. Neither of the boys honestly believed that Maleficent would help them out for free but at least Riku tried.
Maleficent and Riku stared each other down for a few long minutes. Sora shifted his weight from one foot to another, wondering why no one was saying anything. It seemed like the two were having a conversation with their eyes that Sora couldn't understand at all.
Finally, the stare down ended when Riku looked away, bangs falling in front of his eyes.
"Now no reason to look so depressed." Maleficent said soothingly making Sora shiver at the odd sound.
"As it happens I am in need of service for something i'm sure don't go against your … morals."
Sora blinked confusingly and Riku's heard perked up a bit.
"Every ten years, there is a gathering among like-minded people and I'm to host this gathering this year. Heartless can only do so much and Pete is useless at anything as I'm sure you noticed. The help of both of you will make this gathering much easier and smoother for me and I'll have the time to solve your problem."
Sora managed to catch eye contact with Riku who looked as angry and frustrated by Maleficent's vague answer as he did.
Riku's lips moved but nothing came out. It looked as though he was mouthing "anything, right?"
Sora gave a slight nod.
'Together, we can do anything.' Sora thought to himself. 'If Maleficent decides to make us do something we don't wanna do than we'll leave and figure something else out. It's simple.'
Sora just had trouble truly believing that.
The brunette heard Riku agree and watched Maleficent's smirk grow.
"Of course, you agree."