Riku simply smirked, finding some amusement in Smith's words. This guy didn't know him at all, even if he could tell what he was doing. "You want some practice then? Fine. You're gonna need it," he said. He stared at the tip of Smith's blade and then his smirk turned into a snarl, the boy pulling his hand back and shooting Dark Aura immediately with a cry. Kairi instantly grabbed Namine's arm and stepped back once she saw Riku's attack, eyes wide in fear and surprise. Sora... Roxas... Hurry back, she silently wished. Smith seemed very powerful, and as strong as Riku was, she knew he couldn't hold him off forever.
That's true.
Kairi glanced at Namine and then looked back to Smith with a worried look in her eyes. Riku wouldn't let that happen, would he? "I wouldn't be too sure of that," Riku said, voice harsher now at the threat. "He's not the same person you fought in the past, and you won't be taking anyone away from him. Not on my watch." He narrowed his eyes behind his silver bangs, glaring at Smith. He wouldn't land a hand on either of the girls as long as he was here.
Especially for a oneshot. Ughh.
"I know you've been hiding your face, and only show it when you know the person that killed you once isn't here," Riku responded without missing a beat. His grip tightened on his blade as he frowned at Smith. "And he will do it again." Of course he was talking about Roxas, who would surely sense something was wrong and get back here quickly if Riku could stall long enough. He wasn't a fool; he knew he couldn't defeat Smith on his own.
Coming up with a title is the hardest thing to do, other than writing a summary. Dx
"I know," Riku replied calmly, though his heart was racing inside his chest. "I just don't understand why you're seeking it here." Of course, he was trying to stall and provide a distraction. He knew Smith had a sour past with Namine and Kairi, since he had been filled in on things for obvious reasons. "You're not getting past me."
Hmm. Then I understand why you like Light and Shadow; pretty simple yet interesting.
Riku summoned Way to Dawn instantly, in his stance in less than a second after stepping in front of the girls. The Darkness pouring from this guy was overwhelming, which only made Riku curl his lip back in disgust. "What do you want?" he said lowly, his grip on his blade tightening as a reflex. Smith finally decided to show his face, but here. Why? Kairi stood up straight now, her eyes wide as she looked at Smith from behind Riku. Even if her friend was here to protect them, she still felt frightened. It was instinct around this man. But then she thought about Sora and Roxas... They were out looking for him, but he was here!
Ah, touche.
Kairi didn't hesitate lowering a hand to Namine's shoulder in support. "Riku..." she said as she turned her head to look over her shoulder at him. She wasn't sure why she called to him, but figured it was because he could probably help in some way. Riku pushed himself off the tree trunk at his name, meeting Kairi's eyes. He walked forward a few steps to stand next to her and Namine, looking down at the blonde. She didn't look good, reflecting what she had said. He focused on his senses. Whenever he was around her yesterday, he could feel a hint of Darkness when she got this way. Now that it was really bad, he could feel more of it, but then he tensed up. Riku could smell it. He actually smelled the Darkness.
I thought we agreed it reflected Riku, because of his name?
Kairi's eyes moved from Namine's drawing to the girl herself. Her eyebrows furrowed slightly in concern, her head tilting a little. "You alright?" she asked softly. She was worried, of course, whenever Namine seemed to be out of sorts. It was Smith, obviously, which made her concern worsen. Riku turned his head sharply to the side at the words, his eyes finding the girls immediately. His trained ears had picked up Kairi's soft whisper, which only made his defenses kick in. He tried to use his senses, wondering if perhaps there was some threat around them that he could "smell".
Hmmm... I really like Light And Shadow, considering it makes sense to me (Riku's past and all), The Rain Must Fall, Finding Solace, and Heaven And...
Kairi looked over Namine's shoulder as she stood slightly beside her friend. She had her hands behind her back, admiring Namine's art. She wasn't sure how a lone flower managed to bloom so perfectly in this weather, but Spring was right around the corner. There wasn't anymore snow in her backyard either, which was why Namine was able to sit by the tree in the first place. Riku leaned against the trunk of the tree in silence, eyes lowered to the ground. No thoughts were necessarily running through his mind; he was just being quiet as the girls did their own thing. He was here to protect them, and half of that was to be sure they were able to act normal without worrying about anything. The last few hours nothing had happened, so he wasn't too worried. However, he didn't let his guard down.
Oh? =/ Okie dokie then.
Roxas let his eyes linger on Namine for a second before he glanced at Sora. Seeing the look in his friend's eyes, he turned around and started toward the door. It was time to go, and try to find the person that was so skillfully messing with their heads. Kairi pressed her lips together, watching the boys go. She never liked to see them walk away in those clothes, knowing exactly where they were going and what they intended to do.
I can't wait to read it! 8D Sure thing. Any specific idea on what the girls are gonna be doing? Or where Riku's gonna be when Smith attacks?...
"Good luck," Riku said, his arms unfolding from his chest as he looked from Sora to Riku. Things hadn't gone so well the night before. Hopefully today they would be successful. Roxas glanced up at Riku and nodded stiffly once. Luck. It was hardly ever on his side these days... He wished today could be different, but he already knew it wasn't. His eyes instantly found the girl standing next to him. He was leaving her again, even if it was just to search around the city. Regardless, it was for dangerous reasons, a serious threat. Hopefully that threat would be no more after today.
O.O WHATTTT. ...Now I'm jealous. xD
