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~A beginning~
Riku moved through the mansion slowly and carefully, even though the lords were gone he was still cautious. He had already peeked into Sora's bedroom and was worried when he saw the boy wasn't inside. Searching the lower floors showed no signs of the brunette and he was very careful as he moved along the upper floor.
He stopped at a door as he heard movement inside and looked at it before looking down the hall to be safe. He then carefully nudged the door open, noting how bright the room seemed to be. Though he didn't watch the door much as he saw who was inside. His eyes widened as they landed on the brunette he had been searching for.
Sora moved with so much grace that Riku though Xion couldn't compare. The brunette seemed so caught up in the movement he didn't notice his guest fully enter the room. As Riku watched he couldn't help falling for the brunette, he had found him interesting before but this dance captivated his attention.
Riku was so amazed that he stepped further into the room and accidentally bumped into something. The item clattered to the floor and startled Sora out of his dance. Sora turned and stared at him terrified, and Riku felt his heartache at the look of pure fear in his eyes. Riku swallowed and straightened as he carefully approached the brunette.
"I'm not going to hurt you," Riku promised.
Sora shook his head, "You're not supposed to be in here..."
"I know...but I was worried about you..." Riku stated as he saw Sora somewhat calm down.
"Why?"
"Because I care," Riku stated.
Sora looked at Riku before turning and shaking his head, Riku noted a look of despair in his face. Riku was worried about the brunette's reaction and he reached out a hand to touch Sora's shoulder. Sora jerked away though as soon as the hand was placed on him.
"I don't believe that at all."
Riku blinked, "Why not?"
"Because! That look in your eyes when I first realized you were in here!" Sora argued as he turned and glared at Riku.
Riku jerked back as he realized what Sora was talking about. He must have had the exact same look that those bastards did when they saw Sora. Except Sora probably saw it from them every minute of his life. Riku shook his head to clear his thoughts before watching Sora again.
"I'm sorry...I didn't mean to look at you in such a way..." Riku groaned as he tried to think of something to say, "I just was thinking that I've never seen someone dance so beautifully."
Sora turned to look at him, "Why are you talking to me?"
"I want to get to know you," Riku replied.
Sora looked down, "What's there to know?"
"There's plenty, I want to know your hobbies, aside from dancing, and all that. You're a complete mystery to me."
Sora smiled, "No one has ever wanted to just know about me..."
"Then let me be the first, I won't hurt you, I promise." Riku held his hand out to Sora.
Sora looked at it and had a look of uncertainty. After a moment he reached out tentatively and grasped Riku's hand. Riku wrapped his hand around Sora's comfortingly and pulled the boy to a corner. He sat down, pulling the brunette with him and smiled at the boy's confused look.
"What's your favorite color?" Riku asked.
Sora blinked as he watched Riku his eyes meeting the other boys, "It's kind of a mix...I like the colors reflected on the water..."
"Really? That's very specific...and amazing...never heard such an answer," Riku stated.
"Yours?"
Riku thought about it for a second, "Blue...like yours."
Sora blushed as he heard that and looked away from the boy. Riku smiled gently at the boy before looking at the closed and covered window.
"Do you know anything about your parents?"
Sora looked up at him, "Nothing...you mentioned the other day though something about my father?"
Riku nodded, "Xion's family lost two family members years ago...her mother and her youngest sibling..."
"And you think that's me why?"
"The baby's name was Sora...and you look just like Vanitas, and you have Aerith's looks, the others even think you could be him," Riku explained.
Sora looked up at him, hope showing briefly, "You really think I'm their brother?"
Riku nodded, "Of course, I wouldn't lie to you."
Before they could continue Sora jolted as he heard something outside. He got up and went to the window and glanced out before turning to Riku, his eyes telling him everything. Riku nodded and quickly left the room, closing the door behind him. He quickly rushed down the stairs and back into the kitchen, and just as he was safe he heard the door open not a second later.
He leaned against the wall and smiled as he caught his breath. It felt wonderful to have finally just talked to Sora. He couldn't wait to speak with the boy more, and he hated having to leave the boy.
~Xemnas~
Sora paused in his movements as he heard the door creak open. He glanced back at Xemnas who watched him keenly. The man approached the boy and he didn't back away from the man. As the older glanced into Sora's eyes, he was surprised to see some light had seemed to return to those eyes.
"How are your wounds?" Xemnas asked.
Sora watched him, "Almost healed."
Xemnas kept looking him over, knowing something was very different about the boy. Sora fidgeted a bit he noted, but the boy seemed different to him. Xemnas didn't much like how the boy had changed, something had definitely happened to change the boy, his father would not like this.
"Then you shall perform for us soon," Xemnas ordered.
Sora nodded, "Of course, my lord."
Xemnas frowned before leaving the room without another word. He slammed the door shut as he exited and made his way to his father's office. He entered and his father looked up at him immediately. He paused in what he was saying to Ansem as he took in the look his youngest had.
"Something is up with him," Xemnas stated.
Ansem raised an eyebrow, "Up with him?"
"Some light seems to have returned to his eyes," Xemnas explained.
Xehanort frowned, "It's probably only because of the break he's had."
"Once he's fully healed we'll break him again, that's all that matters. Besides it just means it'll be even more fun," Ansem stated.
"Right," Xemnas agreed.
~Zack~
Zack watched as Vanitas relayed what Riku had told him earlier that day. Those trusted among them nodded as they took in the information. While it was dangerous to get involved, if they didn't and even one of them turned for money they could all be doomed.
"We shall begin the plans soon, but first there is another matter," Diz spoke.
Zack looked confused, "What's that?"
"On the off chance that something may go wrong we need to be prepared," Diz stated.
Vanitas watched Diz, "What do you mean?"
"We plan to move the women and children to another safe haven," A male voice spoke from behind Zack and Vanitas.
They turned to see a tall man with long pink hair standing in the doorway, he wore a black coat. Diz stood and approached the man, they shook hands and the man glanced around the room in interest.
"Marluxia here has agreed to take as many of our citizens as he can in his city," Diz explained.
"Why?" Zack demanded.
"Look even if you succeed there is not guarantee that we'll be safe. If Xehanort isn't taken care of then he'll come after us all, and no one here will be safe," Marluxia stated.
Diz nodded, "It'll be safer for those going helping in the rescue to escape if they don't have to worry about the safety of those in the city."
"So I am to get as many of your people out as possible before the mission begins," Marluxia stated.
Zack nodded though he had a worried look on his face, "I appreciate it..."
"I promise nothing will happen to your children," Marluxia promised.
Zack nodded before he turned and left the room, Vanitas following after. They didn't say anything the entire trip home. When they arrived they both noted that Xion and the twins were all asleep and Zack sighed.
"I don't want us to be separated again..." He whispered.
"They'll be fine, everything will be fine," Vanitas assured.
Zack nodded before moving to his room, Vanitas covering his siblings up with a blanket before leaning against the coach as he sat down. He closed his eyes and began drifting off to sleep next to his siblings, not bothering to move to his room.
~End ch. 12~
I started this chapter last Friday, but then went on vacation so I just now finished it.
Who should be with who?
I still need a pairing for Vanitas, any ideas?
Xion and Ventus will be meeting their partners soon enough, and Roxas already met Axel.
Reviewer's corner:
Yoyito: I'm glad you liked the meeting of Roxas and Axel. Sora will be helped, I have it planned out now.
Till next time!
