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Chapter 15: An Old Promise

(Sora's POV)

I make my way back into the castle, more determined to rescue Namine and Riku after witnessing Vexen's demise. I can't let my friends fall victim to the same fate. The quicker I get to them, the better off they'll be.

I was pleasantly surprised to find Riku waiting in the next corridor.

Well, that was easy.

"Sora! You'll put Namine in danger if you keep seeking her," Riku insinuated.

So much for that...

"You don't know what you're talking about, Riku."

"I know that I have to protect her."

"Protect her, from what?"

"From you, Sora. You are endangering her."

"No, I'm only trying to help."

"You don't need to help. I am capable of caring for her, Sora."

"Why can't we get along?"

"I made a promise to her, Sora."

"A promise? What kind of promise?"

"I promised to keep her safe."

"You made that promise? When?"

"Yes. On the island when we were younger."

"Did it involve a meteor shower?" I asked impatiently.

"How...HOW DID YOU KNOW?"

"I know because I made that same promise."

"No, you didn't, Sora."

"I did! I even have her good luck charm to prove it. She gave it to me after the promise had been made, I remember!"

I pulled the charm from my pocket and watched as Riku turned five shades of red.

"WHERE DID YOU REALLY GET THAT?"

"I already told you! I got it from Namine."

"YOU ARE SUCH A LIAR!"

As Riku spoke he reached into his pocket and pulled out a golden trinket with the shape of a star. I couldn't believe it. His was identical in every way to the one that Namine gave me.

"YOUR CHARM IS A FAKE! YOU THINK YOU CAN FOOL ME, SORA?"

"No, Riku, you have to listen to me! It's real, no lie."

"I NEVER SHOULD HAVE TRUSTED YOU!"

"You don't understand. Calm down, something is very wrong."

"I'LL TELL YOU WHAT'S WRONG, YOU AND YOUR FAKE PROPS."

"It's not fake. C'mon, you just have to believe me."

"NOT LIKELY."

"Riku, we can't keep doing this to each other!"

"You're right, we can't! So, I'm going to put an end to you right now."

Oh no!
Here we go again.