Undercover: A Riku Story

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  1. keylbader_twilight Traverse Town Homebody

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    Summary: Okay, I got a little lost with my Story of Light, Twilight and Darkness Trilogy so I'm starting a new story. Don't worry though. I will finish the story of light. So anyway, this takes place after Kingdom Hearts: Chain of Memories. Riku and King Mickey have left Castle Oblivion and returned to Disney Castle. Now, the King has given Riku the assignment of going to school? Yes, school. The King decided that Riku should recieve a full education and as soon as Sora wakes up, he'll be joining Riku. At least that's what the King says but certain events come that prevent that and is the svhool more than what it appears to be?

    Chapter I: Getting to School

    Riku sighed and put his elbow on the egde of the window and his hand on his chin. This was so not a good day. "Do I have to?" he asked for the millionth time.

    The King who was at the front of the ship nodded. "Yup. We need everyone to be thinking when battling."

    "Well I'm thinking that I'd rather be battling," Riku muttered under his breath.

    "What was that?" Mickey asked turning around for a second.

    Riku shook his head innocently. "Nothing." They sped along the highway of the worlds. He was headed for school. Apparntly, the King cared as much about his education as his mother did when he was on Destiny Islands. "How am I supposed to fit in with all the other kids?" he complained, trying to get out of it.

    Mickey smiled. "You will. Your not that different from everyone else."

    Riku gave a fake laugh. "Yeah. After all, most people can control the powers of darkness, wield a legedary weapon and travel around with the King of all worlds." Mickey just smiled again and kept driving.
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    The Gummi ship landed on the ground with a light thud. Riku jumepd out of the ship, landing slowly on the ground. The King waved form the ship as it took off into the air. He hoped he would see it within the day.

    Riku walked up to the school. It was a fair size with five floors. The school colour was a deep red and black so the school was made of red bricks. Overall, it looked like a pretty old school. Great. Just great. I get to go to school with a bunch of ordinary people. This'll be an adventure all on its own.

    Chapter II: First Period: Gym

    Riku walked inside, looking down at his schedule. He had gym first. Thank Kingdom Hearts! I have something that doesn't require me to think first.

    He walked into the gym and looked around. The gym walla where painted red and black, like the school colours and a huge mascot, a dragon was painted on the wall. He had to admit it looked pretty cool. He walked over to where the rest of the class stood. Being a public schoo, they didn't wear uniforms. Nobody was wearing gym uniforms either. They all looked pretty bored.

    Riku walked over and looked at his different classmates. Nobody was talking. They were all just looking around. A bang sounded form in front of them and a teacher slammed open the door. It was a guy who looked built. He was super muscular and had thick arms like a gorilla. Riku had to supress a chuckle because he kinda looked like one too.

    "Class," he said and everyone smiled, holding in laughter. The guys voice was a little...wimpy. At least for a body built like his. "Welcome to the Academy. I hope you all enjoy your years at The Academy for the Gifted."

    Riku picked up his words. Gifted? Mickey sent me to a mental institution. Oh no, he thought to himself before paying attention again.

    "First of all, you will be sorted into different groups accoring to your...abilites. I'd like you all to partener up and have a short battle with your partener. I will then tell you which group you will go in," he instructed and stepped to the side, leaving the class to pick their parteners.

    Riku just stood there, waiting and thinking. Battles? Abilities? Mickey didn't send me to a mental institution, he sent me to a place where people with powers train. Like I need training.

    "Hey, you wanna partner up?" a voice called to him. A girl walked over with blond hair and blue streaks through it.

    Riku sighed. "I don't want to hurt you," he said, trying to be nice.

    "Oh, don't be such a kill-joy. You won't," she said, grabbing his hand and pulling him to a spot on the floor. "My name's Emily, by the way."

    "Uh-Riku," he said, trying not to smile. He didn't want to hurt her.

    "Ready?" she asked and Riku gave a nod. Instantly, Emily charged at him, pulling out a staff out of nowhere and swinging it down at his legs.

    Riku jumped into the air, dodging it. "Whoa. You're pretty good," he commented, landing on the ground.

    Emily smiled. "And your really fast but can you fight as well as you impress girls?" she asked, getting into a fighting stance.

    Riku smiled back. "I guess you caught me," he said and stuck out his left hand. A flash of light blasted the room and his Way to the Dawn keyblade appeared in his hand. Everyone stopped fighting and stared at him. Even Emily stood up, clearly in shock. "Uh...what?" he asked, weakly.

    Emily walked up to him, throwing the staff to the ground. "I can't believe it. You...you're a keyblade master?" she asked in awe.

    Riku backed up and looked at his keyblade. "Well, yeah. If I wasn't could I use this?" he asked, holding it up for her.

    Emily nodded. "I guess so but you guys are like legendary. Your supposed to be the greatest heros of all time. So, what are you doing in a dump like this?"

    Riku put up his hands, defensively. "Hey, I didn't ask to ocme here. The King made me."

    Emily's eyes widenned. "The King? You kow King Mickey? The King Mickey?"

    Riku sighed. Maybe he should just stop talking. "Yeah. You know. We travelled together a bit," he said leaving out the realm of darkness.

    The teacher walked voer and wrote something on his clipboard. "Alright then. Emily, Riku, you two both belong to the House of Twilight," he said and walked to observe other groups.
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    That night, Riku finally made it to his dormatory, dodging other questions from fellow Twilights. He had learned a lot that day. Apparantly, there were three groups of students. The ones of Light, Twilight and Darkness. Each had their own rooms and stuff like that. Emily had been telling him all about the school, while trying to ask questions about him.

    Finally, Emily gave up and they went to the common room to sit down away from people. "So, you really are a keyblade master," she said sitting in another chair, beside him.

    Riku sat down, tired. "Yes," he said for the tenth time. "And yes I've travelled with the King and battled Heartless. Any other questions?"

    Emily could tell he was getting irritated and stopped asking. "Nope but I can't wait until tomorrow to see what you can do. Good night," she added and walked to her room.

    Riku sighed agian and walked up to his own, falling asleep in his bed without even changing.
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    Chapter III: The Second Day of School

    Riku went to the Dining Hall where everyone ate and sat down beside Emily. "Well, the first ady could have gone better," he said, helping himself to toast.

    Emily laughed. "Well, at least you won't have to explain what you are anymore. Already, the entire school knows about you."

    Riku growled. "Just what I need. More publicity," he joked and Emily gave a chuckle. "What have we got first?" he asked since Emily was in all his classes.

    Emily checked her paper in her pocket. "Let's see...we have History with the Light's and then Combat Practise with the Dark's," she said and put it away.

    Riku sighed. "Perfect. I hope by the end of the day, I'm dead." Emily laughed again.
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    Defensive and Offensive Magic Class...

    Riku's head dropped down and Emily gave him a nudge. The teacher spoke in a monotone which made history even more boring. The teacher just seemed to drone on like a robot. It was mindless work.

    "I'm glad that's over," Riku said after class.

    Emily chuckled. "Oh please. That was pretty intersting. He told us a lot about the history of the worlds."

    Riku smiled at her. "Yeah, except I already know all of it."
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    That was coo... dude, if you want me to keep my job, then stop writing these totally awesome stories that make me want to post. My boss nearly caught me this one time. And what was with the the weird qoutations thing at the end?:confused:
     
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    GAH! Stupid sister!!! Why do you ruin my stories!?! Anyway, I'll modify that after this next chapter. And thanks! To think I could put someone out of business...well that's a little shocking...

    Chapter IV: Lunch

    Emily gave him a smile and they started down to lunch. They walked through the doors and everyone looked at them, whispering to each other. They sat down at a table by themselves. Riku leaned voer and whispered to Emily. "Why is everyone looking at us?"

    Emily gave a giggle. "Well, actually and I know this is complete stupidity but people are saying that we're going out."

    Riku looked at her, open mouthed. "No way. That's stupid."

    Emily smiled at him. "That's what I just said," she added, raising an eyebrow. She looked past him and looked down at the table. Riku looked at her.

    "Well, if it isn't the new keyblade hero .The supposes legend amoung us," a tough voice said form behind Riku. He looekd around and saw a gang of guys with the leader up front. All of them were huge (and probably stupid). The leader was the biggest (and the dumbest). He wore a red shirt that had been ripped up with torn up pants.

    Riku supressed a chuckle and turned back around but the leader smashed away the table from in front og them, causing Emily to scream. "Hey girl. You shouldn't be hanging out with fakes like this guy. C'mon. We can get to know each other," the leader said, grabbing Emily from her seat.

    Riku stood up and the gang laughed. "Wha'cha gonna do, weakling? It's ten on one and not even the hero of the world's could beat those odds."

    Riku nodded. "You're right. You should have borught more men," he said, raising an eyebrow. Emilty gave him a pleading look, trying to tell him to stop taunting them. He gave her a smile back and looked at them. "What's wrong? You need ten more friends to take on one guy?"

    By this point, everyone was watching them. The leader stepped forward. "You think you can take on Zeth. the most powerful warrior in this school?" The leader was named Zeth. Or so Riku guessed. "I've beaten more people than you've ever met."

    Riku smiled, confidently. "And I've killed more monsters of the dark than you'll see in three lifetimes," he countered.

    Zeth glared at him. "Alright tough guy. I challenge you to a battle."

    "Any time, anyplace," Riku said, stepping up.

    Zeth laughed. "How about here and now?" He whipped out a sword and slashed it at Riku, sending him backwards and into emtpy tables. He stood up, whipped blood off his mouth.

    "Two can play dirty," he snapped at Zeth. The leader smiled, holding his blade. It was a deep red with black paterns on it. Not as fancy as Riku's keyblade but nice.

    Zeth laughed and so did his gang behind him. "You think you can take on a Dark? We are the servants of the darkness. We alone can control it and use its power."

    Riku summoned his keyblade and a few people of the gang took steps back. "Let's see it then. Amaze me with your so called power," he said, knowing that Zeth couldn't do anything. He had no true darkness inside him but fake servitude.

    Zeth hesitated. "Well, we cannot really use it. We just use its strength," he said, nervously.

    Riku shook his head. "So this is what we've been reduced to. People thinking that Darklings cannot use the power any more and we pretend that we have all this power."

    People whispered to each other, catching his words. Zeth faultered. "W-we? Y-you can't be-"

    "Can't be what? Someone of the dark? And why not?" Riuk was getting annoyed with these pretenders.

    Zeth stood straighter, convinced he was right. "Because, you're a Twilight. Only the Dark's can use the power."

    Riku sighed. "That's just some stupid house thing you guys do here. If you want proof-" he paused for a second and move with lightening speed, sending a black ball of fire at Zeth. It hit him, sending him flying into the air and crashing into the wall. He skid down and landed on the ground, still conscious.

    Zeth stood, throwing his sword on the ground. "N-no. You don't have that power. O-only one being in the universe has that power."

    Riku dismissed his keyblade. His eyes glinted orange, making everyone give a little gasp. "Ansem." He turned around and disappeared into a Corridor of Darkness.
     
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    Wow, this is a great story. To picture Riku in a school is strange, even a massive school like that. Wow. That's all I can say. Amazing details. Amazing story.
     
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    Okay coast is clear. yeah, really amzing!! I think I like your story thus far.
     
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    Sorry I've been gone for so long guys! Anyway, I'm updating all my stories so make sure to check in on Story of Light!

    Chapter V

    "Riku! C'mon Riku! Open the door! Please!" Emily was in front of Riku's bedroom door, banging as hard as she could. "I know you're in there! You have a piece of tape over the keyhole!" she shouted trying to peek inside. "Open the door! NOW!" she shouted extremely loud and his the door so hard that she punched right through it.

    Riku was laying on his bed, staring up at the cieling. He turned and looked at her. "What did you do?" he asked, wide eyed.

    Emily opened the door, turning it from the inside. "I-I didn't mean to," she said, trying to think of what to do.

    Riku rolled his eyes. "Forget it." He stood, walking past her and down the hallway.

    Closing the broken door, Emily ran after him. "Riku, wait! Why won't you talk to me?"

    "You know why," he replied, walking away from her.

    Emily kept trying to catch up, following him outside. "Well, no. Why didn't you tell me about this?"

    Riku stopped, looking at the ground. "I'm not the hero everyone here thinks I am, okay," he said and started to walk but Emily stepped in front of him.

    "What are you talking about? You wield the keyblade. Aren't you the keyblade bearer? Aren't you the one who battles the darkness?"

    The last word was what triggered it. All of Riku's anger from the day came exploding out of him. "No! I'm not! I'm not the big hero who comes swooping in, saving worlds! In fact, I'm the reason everything got destroyed in the first place!"

    Emily looked at him, confused. "What are you talking about?" she asked again.

    Riku sighed, relaxing. "Fine, I give up. You want to know the truth, well here it is. When my home got destroyed, I went to the darkness. There you go," he said and brushed past her.

    Emily groaned in frustration. "That doesn't explain anything!" she yelled at hi mand stormed off in the other direction.
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    Riku walked up to his room, the pale moon casting a faint glow on everything. He opened his now fixed door and collapsed onto his bed. What am I supposed to do? Should I tell Emily about Ansem? He threw a pillow at the wall in anger and a piece of paper floated down in front of him.

    Riku picked it, reading it through a couple times.

    We got your girl and if you want her back, bring your keyblade to the hill north of the school at midnight. Zeth.

    Riku rolled his eyes. What a moron. If he honestly thought he'd give up his keyblade for Emily...he was probably right. Riku glanced at the clock on the table. 11:50pm. He'd beter get going. Riku didn't even bother using the door.
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    A Corridor to Darkness opened at the bottom of the hill. Riku stepped out, looking around. At the top of the hill was a small building a what looked like a battle ring. He walked up the hill, following a worn down path.

    Riku walked up to the ring. It didn't look like anyone was here. He climbed up to the ring, since it was a few feet up from the ground. The Way to the Dawn appeared in his hand, glinting in the moonlight. He looked to see Emily in front of him tied up and gaged.

    "So, decided to show up?" A tough voice called form behind him.

    Riku didn't even turn around. "What do you want?"

    Zeth laughed and laughs came from around him as the many members of his gang appeared around the ring, circling Riku. "You know what I want? I want the legendary weapon of the hero of the worlds."

    Riku smirked and turned aorund to face him. "Fine, you want? You can have it," he said and threw his keyblade at Zeth's feet. The gang leader picked it up, admiring it before it vanished, reappearing in Riku's hand.

    "Hey!" Zeth yelled as it disappeared. "That must be some kinda trick," he glared at Riku.

    Riku laughed. "Hardly. Only the chosen wielders can use the keyblade, idiot. You should have known that before you tried to take it."

    Zeth stepped forward. "So, hero boy. You're gonna take on all of us?" The members of his gang laughed with him.

    "I'm not sure who you're talking to but it's not me." Everyone including Emily shot him a confused look. "You heard me. I'm not a hero," he took a step towards Zeth who pulled out his sword as did all the other gang members. Riku's keyblade glowed black and transformed into Soul Eater. A black pillar shot up from the ground, encasing him for a second. It dwindled down to the ground and Riku stood in his Dark Form.

    Riku moved as a blur, hitting Zeth so hard as to send him flying across the ring. "In fact, you might say that I was the villain," he finished. the gang huddled behind their leader, wondering what to do.

    Zeth stood, whipping his mouth on his sleve. "I don't know what you are but there's no way I'm gonna lose to the likes of you," he said and raised his weapon. He started to run at Riku, his gang following with half-hearted determination.

    Riku smiled, glad to finally take out his anger from the past few days on something. He moved with inhuman speed, hitting the back of the group. Three went down. Two threw down their weapons and ran while the last five stood there shaking. Riku used Dark Aura, hitting the last five right in the middle and knocking them unconcious. He jumped into the air, landing a feet in front of Zeth.

    "You still think you're going to win?" Riku asked with confidence.

    "Actually, I am almost positive I will," Zeth replied but his voice wasn't his own anymore. Gone as the tough voice of a stupid gang leader. Riku took a step back, unable to belive it. "You seem to be doing better than when you last left me in Castle Oblivion." The voice was cold and unbelievable power coarsed through it, making the hairs on the back of Riku's neck stand on end.

    A black wall of fire bursted out of the ground, in front of Riku. He threw up his arms, shielding his eyes from the bright light. The fire died down to reveal a man with long silver hair. He had a white coat and the heartless symbol was worn across his chest. But most fearful of all were his eyes. they were fiery oraange and burned with a desire to kill. "You havn't changed at all Riku. Still relying on the darkness but denying me."

    By now Riku was at the edge of the ring. Emily was on the far side opposite him, her eyes wide in fear. There in front of him stood his nightmare. Ansem.
     
  8. zerogit Destiny Islands Resident

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    DUM<DUM<DUM!!!!! So the plot thckens, interesting. Yes, I'm off work so it hardly matters anymore
     
  9. JellyBeing ALL. THE. BUTTS.

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    Awesome... I'm really liking this story.
     
  10. keylbader_twilight Traverse Town Homebody

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    I'm glad you guys like the story so much! Anyway: next chapter!

    Chapter VI​


    Riku looked at his greatest enemy with wide eyes. How was this happenning? "I-I thought I killed you," he stammered.

    Ansem laughed. "Oh, please. You think that a child could bring me down?" Emily was behind him, making muffled noises from the piece of cloth in her mouth. "I must say, you are all too predictable. Even someone your age would figure out to capture this girl and use her as bait." The heartless looked Riku in his eyes. "But you alrady knew that, didn't you? You knew that this was a trap and still you came. Is the light starting to penetrate your heart?" Ansem started to circle him while Riku made sure they were the same distance apart. "But the light is for the weak, isn't it?"

    Ansem caught Emily's confused look in his eye. "Ah, but your new beau doesn't know that does she? She doesn't know what her dear hero has done in his past. All the risks he's taken." He snapped his fingers and Emily appeared beside him, free of her bonds. "So, go ahead Riku. Tell her how you boldly saved your friends and rid the world of evil."

    Riku looked down at his keyblade, torn between his anger at Ansem and his friendship of Emily. Emily started to walk towards him, stoppping a few feet away from him. A silence fell for a minute.

    "I thought as muched. You can't bring yourself to tell the only one who ever admired you as a hero that you are the exact oppsite of what she thinks. Unfortuanately, I can." Emily whipped around, staring at Ansem with a mix of confusion and anger. "Well my dear, I am delighted to tell you that your little hero actually belongs to me."

    Emily turned back around, looking at Riku. The keyblader snapped his head up, glaring at Ansem. "Not anymore," he snapped.

    Ansem laughed again. "I wouldn't be so sure. But do not interupt me. The girl is starting to get interested." Riku looked at Emily who was staring at Riku with a different look in her eyes. Was it fear? "Yes, Riku was never a good boy. He cared for another girl but after a while, all he wanted was more power. So he opened his heart even more to the darkness, emersing himself in its power. He managed to subdue it for a time but it was futile. He welcomed it back and gained more strength, telling himself what he was doing was right but little did he know that my shadow will always linger over him."

    Emily looked at Riku who was gazing at the ground. She took a step back, a little afraid. The heartless laughed. "See, even now she has doupts about you. There is nothing for you, Riku. Nothing excpet for me that is."

    Riku looked up at Emily. "No, Riku. Please tell me he's lying. You wouldn't do that." Emily said, trying to sound positive.

    Ansem snapped his fingers again and Emily appeared behind him, chained by invisible bond that held her in place. "Make your choice, Riku. Either join me or your little friend here will be killed."
     
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    OOH yeah, chapter pwn!!! Your story is getting suspenseful!! MEE LIKEYY!!!! I just got done with the WinryXEd fluff at fanfiction.net. And I got me paycheck!!! Five doolars every four days!!! the job sucks but it's a good way to make money.:D
     
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    In my opinion this is the best story you've written out of all of them.
     
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    This is amazing. Ansem makes a return as the enemy. Great idea. Really. I'm just too tired right now to be hyper about it. This story is freaking AMAZING!! Keep up the great work!
     
  14. keylbader_twilight Traverse Town Homebody

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    Guys chill. LOL. Oh boy, your comments are making me hyper! Gah! Okay, because of my sudden hyperness, this is going to be an intense chapter. And I think the reason I'm so good at this (Or from what my friend who reviews all my stories says) I have a way of understanding Riku. It's like...I dunno. He's right here beside me, telling me what to type. I know, freaky!

    Chapter VII

    Riku's heart stopped for what seemed like hours. Emily looked at him. "Riku, don't do it! Please! I'm not worth it!"

    Ansem glared at her. "Be quiet girl," he snapped and thrity heartless surrounded them in a circle. "Well?"

    Emily stuggled in the bonds, trying to break free. "No! Don't let him control you! Everyone is control of their own destiny. Even those who are castaways from the light. You always have a choice!"

    Riku's eyes were fixed on the ground. Think, Riku. There's always another way out of these things. You just have to concentrate. You can't give up. Ansem may be powerful but he's cocky...that's it! He looked up, unable to believe he was going to try this. "Fine. Just let her go," he said, looking up at Emily.

    Ansem smiled. "An excellent choice." He snapped his fingers and the bonds around Emily disppeared. She fell to the ground and ran to Riku.

    "No! You can't do this!" She shouted at him. Riku gave her a brief smile that said 'I've got a plan.' She stopped and smiled at him, stepping beside him.

    Ansem walked towards them. "I hope you enjoyed her company because it's the last you'll ever have." He reached for Riku when the keyblader whipped his keyblade up, slashing it across Ansem's body. "No! This can't be possible!" Riku jumped high in the air, bringing it down again and the heartless disappeared in a cloud of black smoke.

    Riku turned around to face Emily. "See? No problem," he said confidently.

    Emily smiled. "I guess you're-" She stopped, her smile fadding. "Riku! Look out!" He whipped around, barely raising the keyblade when everything went black.
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    "Will he be okay?"

    "...We're not sure. He seems to be fine but we can't be sure."

    "You can't be sure! What's wrong with him?"

    "Well...we aren't sure but some tests will tell us."

    "Tests? He's not an animal that you can experiment on."

    Riku regained his senses slowly. Hearing was first. Two people were talking to eachother. He was sure the angry one was Emily. The other, he didn't recognize. By the sounds of the conversation, it was either a teacher of some scientist. After Castle Oblivion, Riku had enough scientific experiments to last a life time. He was laying on a bed that wasn't very comfortable but right now, it didn't matter if he slept on rocks.

    He fluttered his eyes open, feeling weak. "Riku!" Emily startled, running to his side. He opened his eyes all the way and smiled up at her. Emily gave a slight gasp. "Um...Riku, do you feel any...different?" she asked, a little concern sliping into her voice.

    Riku gave her a confused look. "I don't know. A little different, now that you say it. What happenned?" It was true. It felt like his sight was darker than usual. And something else was different but he couldn't place it.

    Emily sighed and sat down and the foot of the bed. "Well, you turned around and that black cloud that was Ansem...sorta-" she stopped and picked up a mirror. "How about you just look for yourself," she said and held it up for him.

    Riku's heart skipped a couple beats. He looked the same except for one thing. His eyes. Instead of their usual aquamarine colour, they were now fiery orange. Emily lowered the mirror and threw her arms around him. "I still can't believe you did that. For me," she said starting to cry.

    Riku pulled her away. "Neither can I," he said with a slight chuckle. Over the past few days, it seemed like Emily was the only one who understood him. She somehow knew the troubles he had faced and respected him for it.

    A slight cough came form behind them and they both looked over. "Your Magesty!" Riku sat up straighter and Emily moved down to the opposite side of the bed.

    King Mickey stood there in an Organization XIII coat. "Welp, how are ya feeling, Riku?" he asked, walking over.

    Riku looked at the ground. "I...I don't know," he admitted. For one of the few times in his life, he felt unsure about himself. What was happenning to him?

    Mickey nodded. "It's okay. We have time to sort it all out. Anyway, the reason I'm here is because DiZ needs your help."

    Riku felt his anger rise. DiZ and his stupid choices and plans. What made him think that Riku would come when he called? He sighed, trying to calm down. "What does he want me to do?"

    "I'm not sure. He didn't tell me. He just said to find you and that only you would be able to do it." the King replied and opened the door. "I'll be outside," he added and left the room.

    A silence fell between them. "I guess I gotta go," Riku said, breaking it.

    Emily nodded. "Yeah. Be careful, okay?"

    He looked at her. "Careful? Now what fun would that be?" They both laughed. It felt good to break the tension. Riku got out of the bed and looked at Emily again. "I'll come back to visit."

    Emily nodded. "I hope so. I'll look forward to it," she said with a warm smile. "You might see me somewhere else too. You never know who you run into these days."

    The keyblader smiled at her. "I'll see you around," he finished and started to wlak out the door.

    "Riku, wait." Emily's voice called. She walked up to him and held out a black cloth. "Take this, to remember me."

    Riku nodded. "Thanks. I'm sure I'll find some use for it." Emily nodded and hugged him. He thought it was getting a little too emotional for him. After a few seconds, he pushed her back. "I have to go. The King's waiting." Emily nodded and he left the room, leaving Emily alone.

    Riku walked outside. "Ready to go?" Mickey said, looking up at him. He nodded and they walked outside together. There was nothing outside.

    "Um, your magesty? How are we going to get out of here?" Riku asked a little concerned.

    Mickey put his hands on his hips, thinking. "I'm not sure but hopefully something will come to mind soon."

    Something in Riku's head gave him the answer. He put out a hand and felt a strange power emit from himself. A black portal opened in front of him. Mickey went beside him. "Where'd you learn to do that?" he asked, looking at it.

    Riku looked at his hand. "I don't know but right now, that doesn't matter. Let's go," he said confidently and the King walked into the portal first. Riku turned around and looked up at the school. Emily was looking from a window. He gave her a wave and stepped out of the safety of the school and into the dangers of adventure...

    THE END
     
  15. AkuseruVIII Banned

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    Nice. Too bad it had to end that way though. I like the way you look into Riku's psychology. I read it all at once so there were no cliff hangers. I now realize that they are helpful at times and should be left in. Oh well, that's my opinion.
     
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    Aww... Riku won't get all emotional. But anyway, great chapter! Is this... the end of the whole story? I hope not. This story is awesome!
     
  17. Black Sinner Twilight Town Denizen

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    Very nice story! A little short in my opinion, but you have a good understanding of Riku's psyche.
     
  18. keylbader_twilight Traverse Town Homebody

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    It's the end...or is it? Since this went so well, I'm so not ending it here! The next one will be up soon with the first two chapters. It'll be after this featuring things like when Riku had to go get Roxas and what he did while Sora was awake. It'll go from the end of this story to when he runs into Sora in The World That Never Was.
     
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    YAY for continuation! This is too good to stop here, I agree. I would so read the next thousand parts, if there were that many.
     
  20. JellyBeing ALL. THE. BUTTS.

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    Very good! Nicely ended indeed, but I'm glad you're continuing it. =D