A/N: Hey! I'm sooo damn sorry I haven't been updating! Reason: my stupid decided to get a damn virus, so I couldn't update my chapter soon enough. Well, now that my computer is fixed, here's chapter 4…..finally!!

Disclaimer: The plot is slightly based on southerlady's Vixens story. I don't own AcceleRacers, Kingdom Hearts II, just Midnights, Vipers, Dex and Dani.

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Chapter 4: The Past and a Date

It was around six when Ashley went down to the garage. There waiting was Nolo. They were both wearing their racing clothes. Luckily, no one was out so they could get away easily. "Hey Nolo".

"Oh, hey. You ready to go?" he asked.

"Yeah, lets." With that they both walked over to Nolo's car and drove off into town.

(Meanwhile)

"Hey, anyone seen Ashley?,"asked Chris as he sat down in the mess hall with the girls, who were just talking, not eating.

"She couldn't stay," said Sky, " She went off."

"With who."

"Teku. Nolo," said Jasmine.

"What?"

"Yeah, he asked her out to dinner. And to be honest, I haven't seen her this happy with some other guy since HE passed away," said Stephanie.

"¿Es conseguido para ser el amor, cual podría ser?,"(1) said Roxi.

Jasmine glanced at Chris, who had this sad look on his face."Aw, but you can't tell she's in love with the guy just from seeing her happy one day."

"There might be other signs soon. You never know," said Sky.

"Uh, thanks girls," Chris said as he walked to his room.

Once he was out of sight Jasmine whispered to the girls so that the others wouldn't her. "Uh, guys. I think we might've gotten to him."

"Oh!You're right," said Roxi.

"I hate to have one of my blond moments, but will someone refresh my memory," said Sky.

"Chris, loves Ashley!," whispered Stephanie.

"Oh, yeah. Sorry."

"No problem."

"So, where do you want to go?," asked Nolo.

"I know a really good place in town. It's called Ricky's. I know the owners' kids."

"Sounds good, tell where to go." Ashley had given him the directions. They arrived at small friendly- diner like restaurant.

"Ashley!! How you been?." Nolo and Ashley turned to see a dark haired boy, around 18, with amber eyes. He had just finish taking an order.

"Hey Dex," said Ashley as she hugged him. "What's up"

"Nothing much, working at the family business like always. You?"

"Same, except racing."

"Well, good to hear," he then shifted his gaze to Nolo, "Who's your friend Ash?"

"Oh, this is Nolo."

"Nice to meet you Nolo," Dex said shaking his hand.

"Likewise."

"So, you finally moved on," Dex said then realized what he just stated. "Oh, God! I'm sorry Ashley! I didn't mean it that way! I just didn't know what I was saying!!!!!!!"

"No Dex. It's okay."

"Well, I'm still sorry. That should not of come out. Why don't you two take a seat. I'll get my sister to take your order."

"Thanks". They both picked a booth next to the window.

"I'll take what ever you'll have," Nolo said.

"You sure."

"Yeah, I trust you."

"Okay." Just then girl that looked almost exactly like Dex came up to them.

"Hey Dani."

"Hey Ash. Look about what my stupid twin brother said…"

"Dani, it's okay!"

"Fine, well, what would you like to drink?"

"Coke,"said Nolo.

"Chocolate milkshake. And we're ready to order."

"Okay, what'll it be?"

"Two of your specials if you don't mind."

"Coming up."

"Thanks." Soon their drinks came and then Nolo asked the million dollar question.

"What did Dex mean about you finally moving on?"

Ashley froze at the question. She knew that it would come one day. "Well, I had a boyfriend,Riku." That made Nolo's heart drop. He should've known that she was taken. He was stupid enough to even try.

"What happen?"

"He died." Nolo looked up at her immediately. He saw tears forming in her eyes as she remembered what happened.

Flashback

It was a normal day at school. "Finally!! Free at last!!" said Jesse as he walked through the glass door of the school.

"Easy Shadow, save some energy for tonight," said a sliver-haired 17 year old. He also had amazing aquamarine eyes. His hair ended a little below his shoulder blades with a little bit of his hair fell in front of his eyes. He was the original founder and leader of the Vipers.

"Sure Riku." Just then the girls came out. Riku then wrapped his arms around Ashley's waist and kissed her.

"Hey Angel."

"Hey, Riku."

"Easy lovebirds, don't make a scene," said Ryan.

"Shut up," they both said at the same time.

"Hey, now that we're on vacation, where are we going to go?" asked Sky.

"How about the beach? Maybe even go wakeboarding."

"Sounds great Riku!," said Roxi.

Riku turned back to Ashley. He touched the silver diamond cross necklace with a single small blue sapphire. "Two years later and you still have your birthday present?"

"Of course. You gave it me didn't you?"

"Yeah. It suits you. I have to go get my stuff from the boys' locker room. I'll be right back. Meet me in there in five minutes. Okay?"

"Kay, love ya." And with that Riku went to the lockers. Ten minutes, there was no sign of Riku. " Wonder what's taking him?"

"Don't worry, let's go look for him," said Chris. As they got to the football field, there Riku was, on the grass fighting off Roger, a rival of his.

"Roger!!!! Stop!!!," cried out Silver. Everyone ran to the two fighting boys. Riku kicked him off as he got to his feet, to be embraced by his girlfriend Ashley.

"You okay?"

"Yeah, fine." Just then a gunshot rang though the field. Everyone stood in shock as Riku fell to the floor. As he fell, he grabbed the silver cross necklace that Ashley was wearing. It broke as her fell. Behind Riku was Roger, holding a gun. After he saw what he had done, he ran off. Ashley got on her knees next to Riku, who was losing way too much blood.

"Chris, call 911!!! Riku hold on!!," cried out Ashley as she held him in her arms.

"Angel……I……love…you," he said as his eyes closed. Ashley cried.

"Not again……please, not again," she said as she cried. Just then, the sliver cross that Riku took a hold on, fell from his hand as his heart stopped beating. The EMS were no where in sight. They were too late.

"After Riku died, Chris became leader of the Vipers since he was his best friend. Then, after about a month, things got back to normal, kind of," said Ashley as she wiped her tears from her eyes.

"He gave your nickname, didn't he?"

"Yeah, he gave it to me the first time we met in choir, because he said that I sang like an angel. After that, it stuck." Another single tear came running down her cheek. She wiped it away and laid her hand back on the table. She then looked down as she felt something grab her hand. She saw Nolo's hand on top of hers.

"Sorry that I asked," he said. He then felt her hand grip his a little tighter.

"Don't apologize. I mean, I really haven't told anyone about it. Except a few close friends like Dax and Dani." Just then the food came.

"Hey Ash," Nolo and Ashley looked to see Dax and Dani."Food's on us."

"Thanks you two," and with that, they both left. As they left, Nolo slipped his hand into Ashley's and interlacing their fingers. Ashley smiled and blushed; Nolo did the same. As they walked out, the twins were watching them.

"It's good to see that smile on Ashley's face again," said Dani.

"Yeah, she's beginning to act like her old self. That boy must be something special to make her smile that," replied Dex.

"You're right. Riku was the only guy that could make her smile like that. Her heart must be healing at last," said Dani.

On the drive back to the Acceledome, Ashley laid her head on Nolo's shoulder as he drove. He really didn't mind at all. Ashley closed her eyes and relaxed, against Nolo's shoulder, something that she had never done with another guy other than Riku. 'There's something about Nolo, that makes me feel safe. Safe enough to talk about my past. He reminds me so much of Riku. Maybe I should move on like everyone says. That's what you would've wanted me to do, right Riku?,' she though. It was about 10:45 pm when they had gotten back. When they both got out of the car, everything was dark. Nolo turned on one of the lights in the Teku garage.

"Nolo," said Ashley as she walked up to him.

"Yeah?"

"Thanks for dinner and…. you know."

"Sure." Then Ashley felt Nolo's hand grab hers. Next thing she knows, he was kissing her. She then placed her hand on his cheek and was now kissing back. When they broke the kiss, Ashley wrapped her arms around his neck and laid her head on his chest. Nolo hugged her back. "He's always going to be with you Angel. He wants you to be happy." That was the first time he had used her nickname and she didn't mind.

"I know. I know because…..he sent me you," she said as she hugged him tighter. Nolo then kissed her on the head. She let go and kissed him one last time.

"How are we going to tell the others?" asked Nolo.

"I think it'll be easier to tell the Midnights and Vipers first, then the Teku and Metal Manics."

"Why? Why not tell them at the same time?"

"Do you really want to face both my brothers at the exact same time?'

"You got a point."

"Well, we'll figure out something tomorrow. For now, I guess we could only met at nights until we tell everyone. Just to be safe."

"Okay."

"Night."

"Night." When Nolo finished she went to her room. Though, they didn't know that a pair of eyes were watching them from a distance.

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A/N: Thank the Lord that my cousin got the computer fixed. Well, I like to thank my reviewers KawaiiYamato and southernlady, who didn't give up on me and a reviewer CatherineTakamoto. Finally to all my readers. I'll have the other chapter as soon as possible. I pray that it doesn't get another bug. Also what Roxi said in Spanish was, "It's got to be love, what else could it be?"

BTW, Kawaii, I love your Christmas story!! For some reason, I can't send a review. Damn computer!!!! Oh, and the Riku in this story is the KH2 version of Riku when he returns to normal. Just for your info. Well, tell me what you think! I'll start writing the other chapter soon. And again ….SSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOOORRRRRRRYYYYYYYY for the wait. I haven't given up!!!!

Love Ya CursedAngelofHeaven