A/N: I would have had this up a lot earlier but I have been terribly sick this past week. Not to mention a bit down in the dumps. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy this new chapter. Please read and review! I love hearing you guys' feedback!

Promises

The howl of the wind coming through the top of the cave made a shiver run across the young brunet's body. He didn't like that noise at all. His best friend had informed him that it was nice to have a breeze coming in from off the coast. Sora wasn't so sure that it was.

"Remember when you thought it was a monster?" the other boy laughed.

"Shut up Riku." The youngest remarked with a slight blush. "You were hoping it was one too."

The silver haired boy smiled down at his friend. Sora always tried to act brave when it came to searching for a new discovery. Riku knew the truth, though. Whenever it came to that sort of thing Sora always followed his friend one step behind with a small quiver to his bottom lip.

". . . . hey . . . Riku?" Sora said suddenly looking down at his feet as if they were doing something interesting.

"Yeah, Sora?" the seven year old asked as he noticed the blush deepen on the other's cheeks.

"Someday, I'm gonna be strong enough that I'll to be able to protect you."

". . . . . What brought this on?"

"Well . . . I . . . you know . . ."

Riku chuckled and walked over to the brunet. His friend could be so stubborn sometimes. He was always comparing himself to Riku. It was only natural for boys to do this and Riku had fun picking at the other. It was all a game between them . . . usually.

"If we both stay strong and protect each other . . . we could be together forever." Riku found himself saying.

"What?" the brunet piped up in surprise as he felt the other's hand touch his shoulder gently.

"Promise? You train hard and get strong. Then you can protect me and we'll be together forever."

Sky blue eyes finally looked up and locked with the aqua pair staring down at him. There was almost a secret smile between them.

"It's a promise Riku."

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Sora's eyes observed the sleeping twenty year old beside him. His silver hair draped over his face like a shaggy curtain as he lay on his side. Moonlight reflected off the pale skin that wasn't covered by the satin sheets and gave him the appearance of a slight glow. Riku's breathing was slow and steady and his face held the most peaceful expression upon it.

The brunet found himself smiling at this. They had promised to be together forever and he knew they would be but . . . he never would he have imagined that he and Riku would be together like this. There certainly weren't any complaints though. Sora loved Riku more than anyone else in all the worlds that existed.

"I've kept my promise." Sora whispered as he ran a hand along Riku's cheek lovingly. "And we will always be together as long as you keep your promise to me."

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"You kept your promise Sora."

"You sound so surprised."

The silver haired boy laughed.

"I'm not surprised, I'm just glad. I thought we were dead back there."

"Gee, thanks. I appreciate your support."

Another laugh sounded through the air.

"You know, I think I realized something back on that beach."

"And what would that be Riku?"

There was a pause.

"That I'll always love you."

Another pause.

"Is that a promise."

"It's a promise Sora."

A/N: I know the last flashback wasn't very detailed compared to the first. It just kind of came out that way and I liked it better plain and simple. Sorry if it confused any of you. I also apologize for it being a little too long again! Oh well. Don't you dare forget to drop a review! You all know you want more RikuSora in your life! XD