D O N T P A N I C ;

Chapter One; I would never forget my hero.

- RxN -

It rained a lot in Twilight Town. More so then it ever did in Destiny Islands, and no matter how many years I lived there, I never got used to it. It was one of those things, like a fly constantly buzzing around your head. One of those things you just couldn't ignore, but at the same time, you could not get used to.

But there was one, warm, humid and very rainy night that stood out from the others. On average, this would just be an ordinary day but... It was quite different, for it was my last night being free. Free of school. Summer was coming to an end, and for the first time I would be entering high school as a freshman. I was nervous, anxious, depressed... And there was nothing I could do about it. I never knew any ways of dealing with anxiety and stress, so for the most part, I had to just get through it.

I was laying in my bed, eyes fixated on the white celling above me, I silently listened to the heavy raindrops outside. The only light was that of the moon, just barely seeping through the curtains. This was one of those nights where I felt the most alone, and that really got me thinking. I thought about myself, and every little thing in my life. Of course, there wasn't really much to think about.

I could faintly hear the sound of Xion's music blasting in the other room, and I couldn't help but roll my eyes. She was going through some sort of 'rebellious' stage, so naturally she got on everyone's nerves. I imagined that Cloud was downstairs, either watching TV, eating or talking with Uncle Ansem, while Kairi was probably deciding what she was going to wear tomorrow. And as if on cue, I heard a loud and brash knocking at my door. It startled me out of my reverie, and I shot up straight on the bed I was once beached upon.

"Nam?" Kairi's melodic voice rang in my ears like a school bell. I cringed, only wondering what she could possibly want.

"Come in." I said quietly, just loud enough for her to head and come barging in. Her hair was tied back off her face, and she was holding up two outfits.

"Which one?" She asked. I sensed a bit of desperateness in her voice. I nonchalantly skimmed over the outfits. In my eyes, they both looked the same; Pink, Hollister, revealing... What else was new?

"I dunno." I shrugged. "Sorry."

She scoffed loudly. "Well I have to know what to wear tomorrow! And I can't ask Cloud, duh. Xion is being such a bitch-- Can someone say PMS? And Uncle Ansem? Barf, I don't want his opinion."

I inwardly groaned. The way Kairi spoke made my stomach churn... Literally. Either way, I decided on one of the outfits. Really, I just wanted her out of my room. It was my only safe haven, other then the ravine.

"Why don't you go out or something?" Kairi asked me, a certain bitchiness lacing her voice. Her hip was popped out, with her hand resting on it, and one of her thin eyebrows were raised sarcastically. This was often how Kairi looked and acted towards me.

"I've nowhere to go." I answered truthfully. "And its raining. What would I do?"

"Go to the mall or something... Its only eight o'clock. Maybe you can buy a social life..." She snorted and giggled, but I didn't reply. I was used to it. "I'm sneaking out to this party tonight with Selphie. Don't tell the old man, I can't get caught."

"But school's tomorrow." I muttered, afraid of the criticism I would get from that one small comment.

"Whatever." She said. "I'm gonna be late if I don't leave soon so... Peace. Cover for me."

And with that, she was gone. I didn't really think much of it, Kairi had always acted this way. Much like her attitude, I was used to it.

But for once in my life, Kairi's words had actually gotten to me a little. I was always jealous of her personality, despite how rotten it could be. She was confident; I envied that greatly.

I don't know what I was thinking, but I snuck out of the house. I had nowhere to go, nothing to do... I just wanted to get the hell out of my room for once. I wanted to see the town at night. I wanted to feel the same thrills that Kairi felt, just one time... One time, before I was thrown back into prison for the entire year. The air was hot on my skin but the rain felt cool. It was a strangely amazing sensation which I had never experienced before... And as I walked further down the street, I slowly began to feel alive. Something about that night was so compelling.

But it was nearly eleven o'clock when I snuck out. I'd never been out so late-- Not once in my whole life. I was not smart when it came to common sense, such as 'never go out alone after dark'. I didn't know that there were such bad people out there... Twilight Town was a good city. So where did those people come from? Perhaps I was just too naive.

I felt true fear for the first time in my life that night. I felt what it was really like to be afraid that something bad would happen, that something bad really could happen... And it did.

In a red sports car, license plate number '420', were four terrifying individuals I would never forget.

The car sped ahead of me and did a complete u-turn, until I was standing face-to-face with it. All at once, all four men piled out of the vehicle and within moments were standing before me. I didn't know what to make of it... I was scared, but not nearly as scared as I would be.

"What's a girl like you doing out here so late?" One man said, stepping a foot closer to me. My heart began to race... And at that moment, I decided that leaving the house was not a good idea. I would never ever do it again.

"Maybe she's lost." Another one said.

"Maybe she's stupid." Said one.

"She's kinda cute."

"Axel."

"What?"

"Should we take her?"

"Yeah. Grab 'er."

Before I could even process what was going on, I felt four pairs of hands snatching at my frail body. They tried to pull me, touch me (in places I never wanted anybody to touch...), until I was on the ground, being dragged towards their car. But suddenly, I was dropped. My head smashed painfully to the cement below me, and just then everything seemed so surreal.

"Is that R?" Someone asked. I could barely see anything through my hazed vision, and I could not move. All I could do was sit and listen, and wait for something to happen. I heard a sound, something like roller blades or a skateboard.

"Its R!" One man shouted, alarmed.

"Shit!" At that time, I think that they all began to scramble into the car.

"What about the girl?"

"She's not worth it, just ditch 'er!"

The last thing I heard was car doors slamming shut, before my hearing went numb. There was a faint ringing in my ears, and the last thing I saw before darkness was a pair of pale blue eyes.

* * *

When my eyes fluttered open, the night was still young. I could see the moon clear in the sky, right above my head. I didn't know where I was or what had happened, but I was very frightened. I couldn't remember anything after the men started to grab me, other than those comforting blue eyes I had only momentarily gazed into. And even then, they were a blur. I tried to take in my surroundings but I couldn't move my head... It was being supported by something.

"You're awake..."

The sound of the boy's voice startled me. I didn't know who he was... If he was good, or if he was bad. I prayed to god that he was good.

"Where do you live? I'll take you home."

"W-What?" I barely managed to stutter.

"I'll take you home."

My eyes began to open and the fear melted away. His voice sounded honest and pure; It was very reassuring.

He sighed. "Can you walk?"

My eyes focused from the moon above me, and slowly drifted to his face. And needless to say, I was shocked when I saw it.

In simple terms, he was gorgeous. With big blue eyes, light blond hair and pale skin... I'd never been in contact with anyone so attractive. Was it even possible? I didn't think so. Yet there I was, laying on what I realized was a park bench. My sore head was being supported by... His hand?

I didn't know what to say, but apparently, my expression did all the talking for me. Without a word he lifted me up, and I took any helping hands he offered. After god knows how many hours, I was standing once again, and holding firmly onto the shoulder of his mysterious person. Normally, being so close to somebody (especially of the opposite sex) would be very awkward for me, but I was delusional. All I knew was that I wanted to get home, safe and sound in my bed. I regretted ever leaving that damn house...

"Where do you live?" He asked me again.

"I... I live in that..." I couldn't think of how to describe it. Nobody ever visited my house, there wasn't even a road that cars could drive down leading to it. It was through some old forest... Talk about closed off. Then again, Uncle Ansem enjoyed his privacy, which I agreed with and respected. "In the old mansion." I finally managed to utter. "Through the passage in Tram Common...

"What are you doing all the way out here?"

"Where are we..."

"Tram Common is twenty minutes from here... What were you doing?"

"I was... I was going for a walk."

Much to my surprise, the boy laughed. It was bad timing, if you ask me, but it was... Magical, almost. He had a beautiful laugh, mixed somewhere between a chuckle and a giggle. My eyes, which were glued to the sidewalk, then fell upon his pale face. All his features were as bright as the moon as he smiled, and at that moment, I think might have been the first time I truly fell in love with him. Of course, I did not know it at the time.

"What... Is so funny?" I convinced myself to ask. He wiped off his laughter, but his pleasant grin still remained. He met my eyes, but only for a moment.

"You picked a bad time to go for a walk."

I simply stared at him. Was it all he had to say? Apparently, yes, for he did not say anymore on the subject. Instead, he asked my name. It seemed like forever since the last time I'd heard somebody ask me that.

"Naminé." I replied, my voice quiet and shaky.

"You should be more careful, Naminé." He advised. "You can't just go wondering around at night, there are bad people like Organization Thirteen about."

"Organization Thirteen?"

"Don't worry about it. Just heed my advice, its all I can give you."

I took his words seriously, and nodded. I would listen, and I did listen.

"Who are you?" I asked him, and he stared up at the sky.

"Me?" He smiled sadly, and after a short paused responded with: "Nobody important."

"Everybody is important to someone..." I said, almost in a whisper. Judging by his expression, he didn't agree. It seemed like no time at all before we were standing outside of my mansion. I looked up at my open window which I had snuck out of hours before, and felt tears stinging my eyes. Who knows what could have happened if that boy hadn't showed up? I may have owed him my life...

But when I turned around to say goodbye, he was gone. And through I was sad, I somehow knew it was for the best. Him and I... We were clearly from two completely different worlds. He knew what he was talking about when he told me to be careful. I hoped that someday, him and I would meet again. He never did tell my his name but...

I would never forget my hero.

Author's note: Wow! Thanks so much for the reviews, I honestly wasn't expecting this to get that many! You're all great :). This chapter was a lot longer, I hope you liked it. I know a few of your wanna know the relationship between Naminé and her other siblings... Well, in the next chapter that should become clear.

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