Disclaimer: I do not own Kingdom Hearts, any animes, Disney and or otherwise media. I do however own the plot and the OC's that might or might not show up.

(A/N: Yeah…I got grounded. No nothing for two weeks so I thought I might as well put this chapter up. Hopefully my parents will forget I've been grounded after a few days or so…highly unlikely but I can always hope.)

Warnings: Some obscene language, Slash (boyxboy) later on, some violence later too.

Pairings: Riku/Sora (yeh ain't changing my mind on this one), a bit one-sided Sora/Kairi, Leon/Cloud and the rest are up for debate…

NO FLAMES!! Constructive Criticism is fine and dandy and will be recieved like candy!

Drowning in Memories

10 Years Later:

Destiny Islands hadn't changed much in the span of ten years. The ocean was still calm and the sunrises were still beautiful but none of this seemed to matter much anymore.

A boy with soft spiky blonde hair and an ensemble of white and black sat on a fallen tree looking over the ocean. His eyes which reflected the ocean's own blue seemed dazed and distant. His slightly tanned face set in determination as his hand clenched and unclenched; his mind dwelling in memories.

"Roxas." A voice made him look up. His own blue eyes clashed with those of another and the boy let out a small grunt in acknowledgment. For standing next to him was none other than his big brother.

"Cloud." Roxas greeted in the same manner and couldn't help but mentally sigh in irritation as the older boy sat down next to him. "What can I do for you?" Roxas asked dryly knowing he probably wouldn't get an answer.

He was right. Cloud merely rolled his eyes and started to stare out at the ocean's waves.

Roxas sighed and for the first time in a long time really took a good look at his brother. Cloud had changed drastically over the years. Whereas as he once wore shorts and brightly colored shirts, all you'd ever see on him now were dark pants and equally darker shirts. Sometimes he'd wear this horribly clashing scarf, which sometimes gave Roxas the urge to burn. Yes…it was that horrible. It was an everlasting Halloween with Cloud now.

"Riku wants to go explore other worlds. The dimwit thinks he'll achieve this by using a homemade raft—made by children." This snapped Roxas out of his musings and he couldn't help but chuckle lightly.

"Riku!? The Riku!? Who gave him such a dumb--"

"He thinks Sora is still alive and on another world. Kairi inspired his dumb idea." Cloud cut in and turned his head to find his brother biting his lip.

"Oh." Roxas shouldn't have been surprised. Other than them it was Riku who really took it hard after their beloved little brother was kidnapped. And it was well known; at least in their tiny group of friends, that Kairi wasn't from the islands…rather she wasn't even from this world. "Well maybe he has a point! Sora could very well be still alive and someplace else! We could find him--"

"Kidnapped children are often dead within three hours after being taken." (1) Cloud's face darkened ever so slightly and Roxas knew from this point he'd have to tread lightly. "And why would they want a five year old anyway!? To take him from this world to another!? What for!? It's no use Roxas." At this Roxas winced at the stare he was given. "Sora is gone. And he's never coming back. Let's move on with our lives…it's better for everyone this way." The older boy got up and started to walk away.

"But it was you who woke up that night! Can you explain what you saw!?" Roxas nearly screamed in frustration. Stupid Cloud! He has no idea what he's talking about!

Cloud stopped walking but didn't turn back. "Stop swimming in memories Roxas." He started to walk again. "You might drown." He called back and didn't stop again. He quickly faded from Roxas' view.

"Memories are all I have left." Roxas whispered and turned back to the sea. One day…He'd see Sora again.

Meanwhile, elsewhere on the island a silver haired boy was pacing across the beach. His footprints washed away by the waves only to be replaced again. The boy's emerald green eyes set in concentration and his hands clenched into fists at his sides. He finally broke his frantic pace only to watch as the sun began to set.

"Sora." He whispered and gave a long sigh.

Even though everyone said the boy probably wasn't alive, Riku knew better.

Something told him Sora was alive; and somewhere out there, waiting.

It'd been so long though…

It'd been ten years since his friend had been taken. Ten long years Riku went without knowing what happened to the blue-eyed, spiky haired brunette. Ten years since Cloud had given a genuine smile. And ten years Riku went without knowing what happened to his best friend.

But if his plan worked…then he'd see Sora again for certain.

But even Riku had to admit that he couldn't remember much about those early childhood days. What he could remember however, was the brunette's smile and laugh and especially the way he made Riku feel.

Happy. Joyous. Content.

Everything a best friend should make you feel.

And Riku was a determined young man. And he was determined to see his best friend again. And this time he wouldn't let him go. Not again. Not ever.

A million stars away, clear blue eyes snapped open in alarm. Panting loudly the owner of the blue eyes sat up, now clearly awake.

That was one of the strangest dreams he'd ever had.

Was it real? Or not?

Unlike his other dreams of calm oceans, crystal shores and blue and green eyes; this one by far was the most confusing one yet.

Tanned hands ran through spiky chocolate locks.

I keep having these dreams…

A sigh escaped the young man's mouth.

Young Master…

"What the heck's a keyblade?!"

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A/N: Dun dun DUN! Yep. That's it for Chapter Three.

1) Sadly this fact is true. Most children kidnapped are dead within three hours. That's why a missing child should be reported right away.

The plot is slowly coming together! HA HA HA!!

But if ya read above I'm grounded for who knows how long…so I posted this up! PLEASE REVIEW! Please! Did ya like it? Didya not? Why? Opinions…? NO FLAMES!

Yep. Definite pairing is Riku/Sora…and most likely Leon/Cloud cuz I like that one too…Roxas/?…? Maybe Axel?

Maybe I'll mesh KHI with KHII together…who knows…

Cloud ain't that cold…just a facade to hide the cuddly teddy bear inside!

Cloud: …prepare to die…

Um…okay…?

REVIEW PLEASE!

Till Later

Twilight