Innocence
Xion smiles as she watches Hikari's sleeping form. So calm, so full of innocence.
Her eyes are drawn toward her daughter's young round face, framed as it is by her thin silver locks of hair. Silently, Xion moves her hand to brush her fingertips along Hikari's bangs—her hair is just as soft and silky as Riku's, just as beautiful.
Hikari stirs slightly, but Xion doesn't pull away. Instead, she rests her hand on Hikari's cheek as her eyes blink open, gazing into her eyes as Hikari smiles.
Her hair was inherited from Riku, yes, but her eyes—and smile—are clearly Xion's.
Author: I was planning to save this drabble for later, but since a couple of you wanted to read a Xion-Hikari interaction chapter I decided to post it back-to-back with the Riku-Hikari one.^^
You don't honestly think I wrote the other chapter without planning to give Xion her fair share, did you? XD
Also, since the only thing I've ever written about Hikari in the drabbles description-wise is that she has her father's hair, I figured I should point out her eyes (and face) are Xion's. Her personality is a bit split between the two of them. She's somewhat stubborn, hides her feelings when possible (though her eyes give her away every time), is protective of her friends/loved ones, has a slight temper, and holds grudges pretty badly... But, ultimately, has an inner kindness and strength to fall back on.
And she isn't going to be an only child, either-I like to think that she'll end up with a black-haired little brother who has fierce sea-blue eyes. ;D
To my reviewers:
vanitas1776: Part of that might be because I've already said her hair color before, but you're right-I tried to add more detail to her appearance here.^^ Little kids do tend to be cute, xD. I love writing them into stories when I can... :)
XIIIV: I don't know... Wouldn't that be a bit too obvious? XD. I DO think she'd be on the side of light, but I can see her dabbling into the gray area a little along the way. Especially if her friends were in trouble. I never really saw Riku/Namine-Unless you count Repliku, who would make more sense... But somehow having the dynamic of Roxas having loved Xion adds layers to the story. I really think he loved her, but she didn't love him the same way back... Which is why Roxas gradually ends up with Namine while Xion ends up with Riku. (At least, in my mind.)
DMGSilverAirHead03: I'm so glad you like him.^^ I like writing tender parent-child relationships. :)
Espionage247: Yeah, same here.^^ I love Hikari a lot-I really wish I had time to write a story about her and a couple other next generation children I've made in my head... But it might be a while. It's fun to write little shots of her childhood here, though. :)
See you next time. :D