Okay so she wasn't pissed.
Characters in story: Told you!
*Rocket launcher* If there are no more interruptions? ...Good. This chapter we'll be one of the moments of truth, and… Ansem will be mouthing of out of place again. *rolls eyes*
Demyx: Then it wouldn't really be a good story on your part if the villain didn't get his two-bits worth would it.
True. And OMG! You used a reference from The Outsiders! I love that story. XD
Riku: Can we just get this over with? -_-
I don't own Kingdom Hearts or Final Fantasy~!
Riku was excited as he got dressed for the evening. Today was his fifteenth birthday, and Sora and Roxas were coming to visit him for the first time. At the same time he was nervous; compared to Twilight Town, Hallow Bastion was cast in Everlasting Night rather than Eternal Sunset.
He thought that the twins would find his home scary and not want to return in the future. He couldn't bear that, he wanted them to feel just as at home as they made him feel when he visited Twilight Town even thought Hallow Bastion was a dark and fear educing place.
"Riku you have nothing to worry about. Everything will turn out fine." He heard his father say from the doorway.
"Dad, please don't read my mind. And I can't help but feel nervous! What if Sora and Roxas don't like this place?" Riku responded sitting on his bed.
Vincent chuckle "Well personally I think they may enjoy a change of scenery. They have never seen night after all. Besides, I'm sure Roxas will be easily distracted from it all with Axel acting as his escort." He said.
Riku gave a small laugh, "Right."
"Well I'm going to check up on things. Finish up, they'll be here soon." Vincent said and he left the room.
Riku stood and stretched him arms over his head and went over to his bedside table where the crystal Angel wing pendent he got eight years ago was. He picked it up and put it on, fingering it lightly and smiling. Then he picked up a small box from the table and put it in his pocket and left his room.
As he was walking down the almost empty hall Ansem approached him "Your Highness, allow me to wish you a happy birthday on this night." The man said with a deep bow.
Riku glared at him wanting to spit on him like he had wanted to do for years. He hated Ansem with all his being and beyond, and that hatred only grew especially since because the Vampire had began to act friendly toward the young prince, too friendly for anyone's liking.
"I won't accept it from the likes of you. You've been nothing but a thorn in everyone's side in my eyes. When I assume the throne I'll have you executed. Not banished, executed!" Riku snapped and he stormed past him and down the hall.
Ansem waited until Riku was out of sight before he let out an irritated sigh "That brat! He won't have as much of an attitude when he's ruling by my side." He growled.
"But I thought you would want to get rid of him once you've taken over?" someone asked.
Turning Ansem saw a man who could be called his double "That was the original plan, my dear Xemnas, but I can't help but feel attached as I have watched him grow over the years." He said.
Xemnas sighed "We may be twins my brother, but our minds are totally different." He commented.
"Only because you have no ambition now that you're First Knight of the Blood Court. That's all you wanted and you got it. You could at least support me in what I want. I want to be the Vampire Lord and I want Riku to be at my side as my mate. All I need is your support." Ansem responded.
"You know well you have my support brother." Xemnas said.
"Good. Now I would like for you to find more followers. When his royal pain in the ass comes of age we make our move. Be sure to mention to any you can find that with me in power there will never be an alliance with those putrid Angels." Ansem said.
Sora and Roxas stared in awe when they saw Hallow Bastion for the first time. An entire city in dipped into night, the stronghold of Darkness just as Twilight Town was the stronghold of Light. The first thing they felt when they saw it was fear. Fear that the gargoyle statues that sat atop the pillars of the gates would swoop down and devour them.
Then bright smiles crossed their faces "Oto-san is this what night looks like?" Roxas asked looking at Leon.
"That's right. If the sun were to set back home the sky would look like this. Instead of a mix of red and orange it would be bluish- black and instead of a sun there would be a moon and stars." The older brunette explained.
"Amazing! I've read books but my imagination never did it justice. But why the scary architecture?" Sora said.
"I guess Vincent's ancestors lived up to the stereotype of human authors." Cloud noted.
"Sora!" they heard and looked to see a black and gray clad Riku running towards them "I'm so glad you all made it! Welcome to Hallow Bastion." He said when he got to them.
"Thank you Riku. It's been a long time since Leon and I have been here." Cloud said.
"This place looks awesome! Is that huge castle yours Riku?" Roxas said.
Riku looked at the castle behind him "Castle Oblivion. Yeah, it's my families, but we only use it for Mating Rituals. All the Vampires live in the palace." He explained.
"Aren't a castle and palace the same thing?" Sora asked.
"No. A castle is a multi-floor fortress with towers while a palace is an over exaggerated mansion with only a fraction of the floors in a castle." Cloud answered.
"Don't tell me you're all planning to spend the night out here. Lord Vincent wants his guests inside." Axel said from the top of the wall that surrounded the estate.
"Axel what are you doing up there?" Roxas asked with a smile.
"I was hoping to kidnap you while everyone was headed in but you were all taking so damn long with the conversation." The red head answered with a smirk.
Riku laughed a little "Okay let's go it. We're all gonna freeze standing in the snow all night." He said.
That was when everyone remembered the chill of the winter night. The Vampire had to be born when it snowed! But at the same time Sora thought it worked though, Riku's hair was just as white as the slushy blanket that covered the ground so he indeed was a winter child.
Out of the corner of his eye Sora saw his twin running off with Axel "If he comes back with something missing Axel you won't like me!" Leon shouted after them.
"What could he possibly lose Leon?" Cloud asked with a smile.
"You know." Leon answered still watching them.
"Don't worry we have a law concerning that." Riku said as he led them inside.
"Ah I was wondering when you all would get in. Where's Roxas?" Vincent said.
"Axel." They all answered at the same time.
Vincent shook his head "I should have figured.
"Sora, come with me." Riku said leading the younger up the stairs.
"Where are we going?" Sora asked.
"Just wait will ya?" Riku said.
They got to a door and Riku went inside with Sora following behind. Sora stared in awe of the room; on the wall opposite to the door was the scene of the sunset that could always be seen from the clock tower "When did you have that done?" he asked his friend.
"After Roxas dragged me that tower to have ice cream." Riku answered.
Sora continued to look about the room, slowly, taking in every feature. The other walls were painted with scenes of the ocean at night, Riku's bed looked big enough to fit about four people and still have room to move about freely in sleep. The sheets and pillowcases were an ocean blue and the comforter was just a few shades darker so that it matched the canopy.
The wardrobe, bookcase, desk, and nightstands were made of black wood with a polished shine. The bookcase was full of many different books of different genres and the room was lit with candles made of light blue wax imbedded with seashells and the carpet was the color of sand on the shore when moonlight hit it.
"You have a thing for the beach huh?" Sora asked.
"Yeah, I blame that on you." Riku said.
"Why me?" Sora exclaimed.
"That year we went to the beach the second time I visited Twilight Town after we first met." The silverette said.
Sora saw that his Vampire friend was now sitting at a piano he failed to see, it was made of silver. Silver? "Hey Riku isn't silver suppose to hurt you?"
Riku gave a low laugh "Stereotype." He said and he began to play.
The melody was soft and gentle and it made Sora sit on Riku's bed and lay back. Closing his eyes he remembered when he went to the Destiny Islands with his family on an invitation from a few friends of his, the triplet Princesses of Hearts Kairi, Naminé, and Xion. Each cord reminded him of when he was listening to the sound of the waves crashing against the shore at night.
"What's this song called?" Sora asked quietly so he wouldn't disrupt the atmosphere that had been set.
"Dearly Beloved. I sense you're feeling nostalgic because of it." Riku said.
Sora hummed in response and continued to listen as Riku continued to play the calming melody "Where'd you learn to play?" Sora asked.
"I heard my dad playing one day back before we met and I took an interest. Now it's a hobby for when I feel stressed or when I feel like I need to share something with someone. You're actually the first person I've played for besides my father." Riku explained.
"I feel honored by that, thank you Riku." Sora said flipping over onto his stomach so he could look at the Vampire. He noticed as well that Riku's ocean-green eyes were focused on him even though at first glance it looked as if he were focusing on the piano, it made him blush lightly.
After Riku had finished with the song he went over and lay on his bed, his head parallel to Sora's. For a moment they just stared into each other's eyes and Riku thought back to when he was talking to his father two years ago.
"Father, can I talk to you about something?"Riku asked one night.
Vincent looked up from the book he was reading "What's on your mind Riku?" he asked gesturing for his son to sit next to him on the sofa.
Riku took the seat and Vincent put an arm around his shoulders "It's about Sora." He said.
"What about Sora?"the Vampire Lord asked.
"Well the last time we visited he asked me if there was anyone I liked and I told him there was but not who. The reason why is because it's him. Is that wrong?" Riku said looking at his father with a pleading expression.
Vincent gave him a reassuring smile "No my son, I think you've made a fine choice." He responded.
"How's that?" Riku asked.
"Cloud and I came to an agreement some years ago after you were born. For as long as we've known each other we hoped to somehow unite our clans, form some sort of treaty between us but we didn't know how. When I went to visit Cloud after you were born he proposed we betroth you to his child.
"He had twins as you know so of course we chose the oldest, Sora. But we aren't forceful, we wish for it to be on your own accords. Now all you need to know is if Sora feels the same way." Vincent explained.
"So if he does feel the same we can guarantee a future. But if not?" Riku said.
"It will be no problem. Axel expressed to me he was in love with Roxas, Cloud and Leon agree that they can be an alternate if it doesn't work for you and Sora. There will be nothing to worry about, and nothing you will be blamed for." Vincent assured.
The young Vampire smiled "That's good. But I hope Sora feels the same way as me." He said.
"Hey Sora?" Riku said breaking the silence.
"Yeah?" the brunette responded.
"Remember when you asked me if I liked anyone?" Sora nodded "I don't just like them, I love them." The Vampire said.
Sora bit the inside of his lip "Before you tell me I want to give you something." He said sitting up.
Riku sat up with him and they positioned themselves so that they were facing one another. Riku saw the light blush on Sora's face and the sadness in his eyes, why was he sad? Sora moved his face closer to Riku's until his lips lightly brushed against the others and he moved back quickly refusing to make eye contact.
Riku felt his face slightly warm as he continued to look at Sora "Wh- what was that for?" he asked.
"I guess… you can call it a birthday present. The truth is Riku I'm in love with you. But if there's somebody else I understand. I hope you'll be happy with them." Sora said as tears began to fall from his eyes.
He moved to get off the bed so he could leave the room but he felt something take hold of his hand "There is nobody else Sora." Riku said.
Nyah- ha~! Cliffhanger~!
Vincent: The readers will hate you for this.
Oh hush, it's not like I'm ending the story here.