On to the next theme! This one is peculiar, because it's about people I do not ship. But I still enjoyed writing that! (also we're already at the half of the challenge, blimey!)

Rules followed : at least one Sora, one fic should be about an imposed pairing.

Theme : Smile for me... one last time.

Destiny Island. Afternoon. The only sound to be heard was that of the waves. They were facing each other in silence. None dared breaking it. As long as they were silent, they wouldn't have to mention what was unavoidable.

But she had little time left. She couldn't go with that silence. She couldn't go with all that was unsaid.

"Can't you at least smile at me, please?" She begged. He was gloomy, she was probably too.

"I want to remember you smiling. I want to remember you happy."

He couldn't. No matter how much she would ask, he couldn't grant her last wish. The pain was too big. He just couldn't. Not when they both knew it was the last time they would meet.

"Remember the first time we met? You were not exactly tender with me. And look at us now. How long have we wasted in this rivalry? But it's not too late. As long as I can see your smile, I will now my existence has not been vain."

He first thought he was glad she couldn't see his eyes. But the blindfold did a poorly job at stopping his tears. They soon ran all over his cheeks, betraying his pain.

"Don't you ever say your existence was vain. I can't let you say that… I can't." His voice was shaking so much his last words were probably unintelligible. "But it's just… How could I smile when you… When I will never see you again?"

These words were too much for her. They broke down the wall she had been trying to build. Without thinking, her body moving on its own, she ran to him, in the safe warmth of his arms, one last time.

"Don't say that. Please don't say that. We will meet again. I will keep an eye on you. Every time you will see Sora, I will be there. I will make sure you are fine. I won't be gone, I will be back where I belong, in Sora's heart. So don't cry, Riku. I will be there. By your side. And as long as I will exist in Sora's heart, I will love you from my own."

She wrapped her arms around his chest, listening to the comforting sound of his heartbeat.

"You will not remember me, but I know that love will still be there. So take care of Sora, will you? If you don't, I will know it!"

She laughed, a clear and melodic laugh he did not hear enough, and he suddenly locked his lips on hers. She did nothing to push him back, and they stayed in that position for as long as they could - it was the first and the last time, after all.

"I have to go now. I don't really want to fight Roxas, but that's the only way. I know you will have to as well. I know I can't ask you not to hurt him, but… Remember he's my friend, okay?"

She started walking away. He grabbed her hand. She turned to him and he took a deep breath before giving her the biggest, most honest smile he could.

"I might forget you, but my heart will always remember. I promise."

She gave him his smile back, before opening a Dark Corridor.

As he watched her fade away, he whispered her name that would be soon forgotten, hidden in unreachable places of his mind.

Xion.

When Saphir gave me that pairing, I was desperate, as I really don't like Riku and can't ship him with anyone. But it turned out okay, what do you think?

See you tomorrow~

Let's play a game! I tell you tomorrow's theme and you tell me what you think it could be about. (even if you read this long after the next prompt is posted, you can still play! Leave a review about what/who you think it might be about, then read the next one to check. I would be so interested to know about what comes to your mind with the themes!)

Next theme : Cute and Fluffy