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Chapter 16- The Conversation

Riku walked out of the thick woods thinking about what just happened. He ran off to search for Kairi and found her, but he was surprised that Sora was there before him. Then Sora vanished taking his girlfriend with him.

He lost her and he has no idea where he has taken her.

"Damn it," Riku growled to himself. He made his way out of the woods through the crack hole in the wall.

Sighing, the young keyblade warrior leaned his back against the brick wall as he slowly slumped to the ground.

He thought about what Sora wanted with Kairi. Was he planning on manipulating her mind and cause her to side with him? Or something worse? Just the thought of it anger Riku.

He once again began feeling that same power building inside his body. That rage of anger. His body began trembling, his fist began clenching. His aquamarine eyes were changing into a crimson red.

Frustrated, Riku threw his Way to the Dawn keyblade on the ground and yelled. "SORA!!!!"

"Riku!" a voice called. Riku's anger suddenly faded away and turned to see Tifa running towards him. "There you are, I've been looking everywhere for you. Were you able to find Kairi?"

The silver-haired teen closed his eyes and shook his head. "Yes...but Sora took her away..."

Tifa sighed. She saw the expression on Riku's face. He was mad and disappointed in himself. She can imagine how he feels inside. Tifa put her hand on his shoulder and Riku opened his eyes. "Don't worry Riku, we'll find her and bring her back. C'mon we have to find Cloud and the others," she said.

Riku gave her a nod and followed behind her.

Upon their return to the sandlot, they were surprise to see Hayner and Olette finishing off the rest of the nobodies.

"Great job you guys," Tifa smiled looking rather impress by the two young teens.

"Yeah it was too easy," Hayner said with a cocky grin. "It's fun fighting these things with the keyblade. I can do all types of tricks with it. It makes me want to fight more of them."

"You're not experience enough to fight them all, Hayner," Riku stated to the younger teen. Hayner was strong but Riku knows they both needed more training. Not only learning how to use the keyblade, but learning spells and magics. "You and Olette both need to train to be able to fight more Nobodies and Heartless."

"Awww," Hayner pouted. "Can't we just join you guys? It'll suck being here in Twilight Town while you guys have all the fun." Riku shook his head and Hayner groaned.

Olette laughed and patted her friend on the shoulder. "Don't worry Hayner, we'll just have train and when were good enough, then we'll be able to join them, right?" Olette smiled, looking at Tifa and Riku, who gave her a nod.

"Looks like I may have to reopen up the Academy."

All four looked behind him to find a tall old man dressed in blue. Riku instantly knew who he was. "You must be Yen Sid! The king told me many stories about you. He told me that you were the one that trained him to become a keyblade wielder.

Yen Sid nodded. "And that I am." The old sorcerer walked up towards Hayner and Olette, examining their keyblades that they held. "Seems you two have potential to wield the keyblade after all. Reopening up the academy should improve your skills as keyblade bearers."

"There is an academy for keyblade bearers? I didn't know that," Riku said.

"That's how the king became one of my top students. You guys should hurry on with your journey, I'll take care of these two," The old sorcerer informed them.

"Thanks," Tifa said and then saw Cloud walking into the sandlot. "Cloud! How did you make out?"

Cloud nodded letting Tifa know he took care of everything. Cloud then noticed that someone was missing from the group. Kairi was the one missing. "Where's Kairi?" He asked, looking at his companions.

At first, Riku and Tifa looked at each other and didn't say a word. The former SOLDIER crossed his arms, narrowing his eyes, waiting for an answer. "Where is she, Riku?"

"...Sora kidnapped her," Riku finally replied.

"Why didn't you keep an eye on her? You're supposed to watch over her."

"Hey! Don't start with me alright!" Riku snapped, glaring at the older male. "I'm in a bad mood as it is, so don't start with me."

Cloud didn't say a word but turned to Yen Sid. "We'll be on our way now. If theres any information that you have for us about Sora or any other threat, let us know immediately." Yen Sid nodded and the others began making their way out of Twilight Town.

"Riku!" Yen Sid called him and the young teen turned to the sorcerer . "For future references...control your anger. It could lead to bad thoughts..."

Confused by his comment, Riku opened his mouth to reply, but decided that not to ask why. Whatever Yen Sid meant by that, Riku thought it was probably the reason behind his sudden power that he gets whenever he feels angry.

Was it a good thing...or bad thing?

Realm of Darkness

"Sora, where are we?" Kairi asked while looking at the area that surrounded her. She saw that the place was completely filled with darkness. Up ahead she notice that there was a beach and the waves were calm, which reminded her of the waves back home at Destiny Island. She then looked up into the sky, noticing a full moon shining above.

"They say in every darkness there is a light..." Sora quietly said walking up next to Kairi. "The moon resembles the light that shrouds in the darkness. Without it...this whole world would be cover in darkness..."

"Sora..." Kairi whispered.

"You saved us Kairi. Riku and I were trapped here after defeating Xemnas. We actually thought staying here would be a good idea. You, the King, Donald and Goofy, and every on the other side will be safe."

"I'm your light thats why you were able to save," Kairi said smiling at him. She then took walked down towards the water. Taking off her shoes, she walked into the water and sat down. She sighed staring up into the sky. "Come on Sora, join me." When she heard splashes of water, she looked up and saw him standing. Unlike Kairi, he kept his shoes on and he also had his black hood over his head.

They were silence. It wasn't awkward for them. They were very much use to it.

"Sora?" Kairi spoke up breaking the silence. Sora respond with a mhm and Kairi looked up at him. "Don't ever change."

Those words...I remember. Sora thought to himself. Kairi told him for a reason. She never wanted him to change because she liked the way he was. He promised he wouldn't and looked what he changed into.

"Kair-"

"You haven't changed Sora," Kairi cut him off. "I don't care what you say Sora. You're still you." Kairi then stood up facing Sora, her hands reached for his hood, but Sora moved his head. "Please Sora... I want to see you. I want to see your eyes."

She reached again for his hood and this time Sora didn't reject her, he allowed her to see his eyes. His beautiful cerulean eyes which held the true Sora.

There she was finally looking at him, the Sora she knows the best. The Sora that rescued her. The Sora that loved her and the Sora she loved and still does as well. "I'm sorry Sora," she touched his cheek. "I'm so sorry that I hurt you."

Oh god she's sorry for what she did. Don't forgive her.

Sora ignored his Anti-form and stared into her own blue eyes. His heart was pounding rapidly, it was telling him to hold her. It wanted to feel her heart as well and Sora did what his heart told him to do.

No! What're you doing?!

She needs me and I need her.

Don't listen to the light of your heart! Ignore it!

You shouldn't interfere with a person's heart. Whether its dark or light.

Sora held Kairi tightly he didn't want to let her go. "I want you Sora," she softly said.

"I know but its too late Kai. The damage has been done and the pieces have been shattered."

"Please come back Sora."

The keyblade master shook his head. "I can't...I have to finish what I'm doing."

"Then let me come with you please. I'll be dark with you...I'll do anything to have you back." Once again he shook his head. "Then I'll wait for you..."

Sora nodded then broke the hug He then took off is crowd chain that was on his neck and handed it to Kairi. "I don't deserve to be the keyblade master right now. The darkness won't accept and the light hesitant to take me back. Keep this with you and when I do return give it back to me-only if you believe I deserve to be the keyblade master."

"Sora I-" Kairi was then interrupted by a bright light. A white door appeared above the water and it began opening.

"It's time for you to return back to the light Kairi..."

"But..."

Sora put his finger on Kairi's lips. "Shhh, just return to the light with the others. You said you'll wait for me on the other side and I promise to return to return...someday."

"As one of the seven princesses of hearts, I'll make sure the light takes you back when you return, Sora." With her final words Kairi went through the Door To Light. As it closed behind her, she looked at Sora one more time and before it closed shut, she thought she saw Sora smile.

Kairi had high hopes that Sora will return to the light.

I have to admit this chapter was good. A lot of good things will happen and the upcoming chapters. Did I tell you guys that there will be a sequel to this story before? Yeah there will be one. Were halfway done with it anyway. Next chapter, I'm mainly going to focus on Riku.

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