Disclaimer: ARi NAi doesn't claim anything of Square Enix, Kingdom Hearts, CHHS or anything else that she has mentioned in this story.

Credits: Royksopp – Follow My Ruin

Roxas: …

Namine: Roxas, are you ok? You usually say something after ARi finishes speaking.

Riku: He's probably tired from chasing me in the last chapter. He never caught me so he's probably mad too. –Laughs-

Sora: You can be so cruel, Riku. It was pretty far, almost 5 blocks and around Ms. Joan's fence twice.

ARi: -Pokes Roxas- It's really creepy how he isn't talking…maybe he'll talk more when this chapter is over…?

Sora: You may not want to wait until then so…

Roxas: …Be glad I'm being quiet now.

ARi: -Blinks- Ok then…

Enjoy Chapter #9!

"Why are people so cruel sometimes?" Namine said, sitting on the field of grass. The sun was piercing her body as the wind was constantly pushing and pulling at her skin. Her hair was flying everywhere, as her hands were continuously trying to fix it back into place. Eyes were peering over at her blond companion, as he was looking straight into the clouded sky.

"I don't know. We, as people, have emotions and feelings. Everyone has different feelings toward something whether it's significant or insignificantly small. I guess, sometimes, cruelty is something that people feel is right." The blond said, staring at his hands. As he did, his eyes were showing a sorrowful like, as if someone already stabbed him in his back.

"So…Roxas, have you experienced unkindness before?" Namine asked, with inquired thought. She had noticed his look and wanted to dig deeper into his mind. At such a young age, it could have been very weird or wrong how the young boy indulged her interest. Nevertheless, that didn't matter at the time.

"…I've just seen how life can really be."

-Namine's P.O.V/ 5:00 a.m. Tuesday-

That dream startled me…it's one of those dreams that clicked inside my conscious, but at the same time, it doesn't make any sense in my head. In this one, the usually small boy was now older and wiser than he was in my older dreams. It was completely different from most of my dreams. Speaking on unkindness, at first, was making me think of what had happened yesterday at school with Selphie. When I saw that look on his face, a look of anguish and pain, I had to ask and see if he was going tell me about it. When he didn't say much, it felt as if the boy was hiding something more painful than anything I've experienced. It was like a deep secret that wanted to be avoided but shared with me simultaneously.

Not only that, but as Riku put it, I now realize that the boy is my version of Roxas. I guess, after so much time away from him, I developed another persona of him in my mind. That may have been why I felt unusual and conscious around him in the dream too. That's the result of a…dare I say…crush of mine maybe?

"Namine, get your brother up. He's being stubborn!" Mom shouted at me, as I snapped out of my thoughts. I'll have to think about the idea later on, as soon as Riku gets his butt out of his bed. As I moved away from mine, I grabbed my iPod from its dock and put into my ears. What song should I listen today to get me going? Hmmm…let's just put it on something random.

-Roxas' P.O.V/ 5:30 a.m. Tuesday-

I did not want to get my ass out of this bed. I really hate school, period. Whoever said waking up kids early to just learn a few essential pieces of information required in our lives needs to be shot. I could complain forever and a day but life is too short. I'll just take a nap whenever I get back to my house anyway. So now, let's see…oh first, I need to put on some music so I can wake myself up. What am I in the mood for? Well how about Follow My Ruin (1.)? Nice beat and it's addictive, as bad as that sounds.

Down below a faded glow,
Vibrant key without a tone
Realize in here it's cold,
I can only let it snow

Ever since this song has come out, I've relived these painful memories that keep flooding back into my mind. I hate these fucking things so much, like bugs zipping past me over and over again. They are painful, annoying and make me upset at the world like an emo bastard or whatever. At the same time, I still like the song because its dynamics and beats. The song swims in my head and shouts 'Listen to me, you son of a bitch. Ignore the pain!'

If you're wondering or even slightly curious what those memories are, it has something to do with my dad. Yes, Mr. Hikari is the name. Everyone notices that my dad, Mr. Hikari, is nowhere in site once they get to know me. "Where is your dad" or "How come you never mention your dad" seem to pop up in people's agendas. I always answer with a 'Out of town' or 'Away in prison' to keep them of the trail. The only reason I avoid or lie about this subject is because of what he did to our family. No, it isn't one of those "abusing" story or "hateful" antics that some people have to go through either. It's what he did to my family and what he did to himself is what I am talking about.

I honestly still love my dad but it's hard to understand why he decided to go through with it. Sora and Mom aren't grieving over it as much as they did before but for me, it's hard to let go of someone who told you every night before bed "Life is worth living." It's hard to let go of someone who showed you how a parent was supposed to be, showed you everything about life, taught you how to be a 'decent' person, showed that they honestly gave a damn about you like the rest of the family.

Revolting in a broken home,
Holding on to what we own
Worlds collide and cause a storm,
Still I wish I could hold on

Sadly, I'm not going to go into details now, it's too early in the morning too. Soon, you'll find out what you want to know. Hell, I haven't told any of my friends about this predicament so you'll get your answers whenever they do.

"Roxas, hurry up. If you don't, I'll start singing Banana Phone (2.)." Sora shouted, hopping like an idiot toward the bathroom. I swear he is too crazy in the morning, it's really scary. I wonder if Namine is like this in the morning…probably not, she isn't an active 'crazy' person for as long as I've known her.

I'm not saying that she's not active or fun, but Namine is different. She's funny, clueless, and strange but all in all, she can be impulsive when she sees a need. A senstitive and caring soul is what I'd call her, not insane like Sora or Riku. Wait, I did it again, didn't I? Sorry, I shouldn't have done that. I have the longest and biggest crush on Namine Mihara and my mind is fucking weird in the morning. I switched from my dad to Namine in a quick second, thinking too much again. "Roxas, the shower is all yours!" Sora said, shouting once more and doing the moonwalk into the room. I hate the morning and its morning people…

So much going on,
And I wish to hold on
So much going on,
And I cannot let go…

-Riku's P.O.V / 5:45 a.m. Tuesday Morning-

"Riku, Selphie is standing in front of the door." Namine shouted, as I cocked my head to the doorway in painful sight of Selphie. Wait a minute, I don't see a brown-haired bitch in front of the door? Namine, that was a dirty trick…she is learning well.

"Alright, I get the hint. Time to get up and out of my damn bed." I said, scratching my noggin. I was having a interesting dream and as soon as it was going to get understandable; Namine comes out of nowhere and wakes me up. Irony is a bitch, period.

You're wondering what the dream is, aren't you? Of course you are, I know your minds like the back of my beautiful hands. (Maybe I don't but just go with me on this one…) I never have dreams, just darkness in my eyes (3.) until I wake up again. So I'm pretty sure you want to know what I know that you don't already know that I just told you I knew (Making heads hurt equals too much F-U-N).

"Riku, are you in there?" A weird voice said, poking Riku in his sides. Riku, feeling the pokes, opened his eyes slowly and peered at his intruder. The person had no particular form or person, just a cute pair of blue eyes that Riku couldn't stop staring at.

"I'll take that as a yes." The form said, floating around Riku and looking toward the ocean. Surrounding them was a amazing scene; a blue ocean sparkling as the sun shone brightly on top of it. The sandy beach connecting with the waves, pieces of rock and earth combined to make a warm spot of relaxation.

"Where…am I and who are you?" Riku asked, pointing at the blue eyed individual. He wasn't dumbfounded or scared of this enigma, or aleast that's what he told himself.

"Answers; One. You're in your dreams obviously and Two. You could say that I'm your inner voice of reasoning." It replied, floating unmovingly in front of the ocean.

"Ok, 'Voice of Reasoning', what the hell do you want?"

"Well, Riku, as your voice of reasoning, I give you advice and help with problems. Though you don't listen very often, I have come to help with your new problem."

"What problem? Is it about my sister? You really can't help with that one, I've bothered her for so long it's hard to stop. Girl problems are just plain predictable and I don't have any other problems that I know of."

"Riku, I wouldn't be here if it were a problem like that." The form said, turning its head back toward Riku. Riku, looking at this gesture, got up from the sand. He walked over the enigma and stood next to it.

"So what is the problem, then? Why come now?" Riku asked, staring at the ocean in front of him with kindled seriousness.

"I can't tell you the answers to either one of those questions. That would make it too easy but as many say; in due time, you will know." The figure said, grinning ear to ear.

"Hold up! So what was the point of coming out here then?"

"Just to give you a heads up."

Then, as you just witnessed, Namine just tricked me in thinking Selphie was at my door again. Yes, Selphie has came to our house before. Of course, my dad told her to leave the area immediately and my mom was close to throwing something at her. I think she said something about a problamtic atitude with people. Who knows but it was still funny as hell to watch.

Anyhow, it's almost six so I better put on some clothes and get ready for school. Oh shit, Namine! She took the iPod Dock again, no wonder it was too quiet while I was talking.

-Sora's P.O.V / 6:00 a.m-

Mmm, Frosted Flakes…how I love thee. What, you can't blame me for liking the cereal with the mighty "Tony the Tiger" on it!

"GREAT!" I shouted at the top of lungs, as Roxas came the stairs.

"Sora, has anyone ever told you that you are insane?" Roxas asked, smirking and giving mom a hug.

"Maybe…probably…I have no idea." I told Roxas, grinning like an idiot.

"Well let me be the first, 'You are insane'." Roxas emphasized, with a clock to his head. I wonder how many brain cells you lose for hitting yourself in the head.

"Roxas, don't call your brother insane." Mom said, as she placed some toast on the table.

"So, you two did your homework last night?" She asked, now cleaning up the kitchen counters.

"Yes, ma'am." Sora and Roxas said, one poking at the table and the other looking up at the clock.

"It's 6:10. You two should be heading toward the door before the doorbell…DING…nevermind." Mom said, opening the door.

"Have a good day, boys." Mom told us as we walked out the door. As soon as we saw Namine and Riku, we waved and attacked them. Let the day begin!

1. Royksopp - Follow My Ruin is a very interesting song. I'm not emphasizing the love issue, more of the painful aspects of not letting go of something. I can't say anymore or I'll spoil the story.

2. Banana Phone - Ring Ring Ring, Annoying! This song is so annoying and I have no idea why I used it. Just go to and you'll see what I'm talking about.

3. Eyes - Reference to Kingdom Hearts.

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