Riku's Revenge

Dislaimer: I don't own Kingdom Hearts.


Notes: I finally finished the second chapter. When I wrote this I didn't really know how it was going to work out, but, I'm slowly making it work period.

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Chapter Two: Riku's Mistake

Huffing and sweating as he ran, Riku ignored any and all hazards, managing to almost get hit by a car, and knock down an old lady. But, he ran, ran, and ran. At that moment, nothing but Sora's pained voice plagued his mind. 'What's that bastard done to Sora?!' Spotting Sora's home, an extra burst of speed was put on and in seconds Riku was in the door (having used his spare key) and was flying up the stairs. "SORA!"
The bedroom door was thrown open and the sight that met the teenagers eyes made him cry out in shock. Sora was covered in blood, and without even really having to think about it, he knew that it was the boys own. Taking slow shuddery steps towards the fallen youth he called his name softly, sinking to his knees beside the boy. "Sora....Sora buddy, wake up for me...."
The brunette made a noise, and then his bloodshot eyes opened to look at the silver haired boy. Voice cracking, he spoke. "Riku.....?" A sharp cry escaped him as he tried to sit up more to get a better look, to make sure he wasn't dreaming. "What.....are you doing here...?"
The aqua eyed teen started to laugh forlornly, tears forming in his eyes, just glad that the other wasn't dead. "You dolt...You called me and I came over....Now come on...let's get you in the bathtub..." Slipping an arm around the other teens shoulders, he carefully lifted the boy, wincing at the blood spot left on the floor. "Do you know when your mom's supposed to be back?"
Sora tensed and eyed Riku warily. "Don't tell her, Riku....My mom can't find out about this...." He winced as he stepped, walking with the other boy towards the bathroom. Once settled upon the toilet he burried his head into his hands. "How could....this happen...? I trusted him...."
Riku was busy running the water in the bathtub, his body shaking with rage. Without saying a word, he removed the shreads of clothing the other wore, gently lowering the boy into the warm water. He winced as the water turned pink almost immediately. The first thing he was going to do to Cloud was---
"Don't you do anything, Riku."
Startled, Riku glanced at Sora. "What're you talking about?"
"I know that face. You're planning something. Just leave it be. I'll be alright...."
Kneeling beside the tub, Riku gently took Sora's face into his hands, brushing his thumb along the others cheek gently. "I swore I'd protect you, and since I failed, I'll repent and kick his---"
"I'm not worth it."
"...what?"
"You heard me. I'm dirty, tainted. Cloud's right. Even now, he's gotten his way. I'm not pure anymore, so now, you won't want me any more. You'll leave me and I'll be alone...all beca---!!"
Sora was cut off in mid-sentance as soft lips pressed against his own. For a moment he sat there, stundded and then slowly, almost timidly he kissed back. Gentle fingers danced along his cheeks and he blushed softly as Riku pulled away.
"You're not tainted, you're beautiful. I love you, Sora. I always will."
And at this, the broken boy in the tub began to sob, letting all his pain, fear and anguish leave his body with those beautiful crystyline feelings.
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The next day, Sora and Riku walked to school hand in hand, Riku watching for Cloud and Sora jumping at the smallest sound. Spotting Cloud wasn't as hard as Riku had thought. There he was, smiling and joking with Squall and Tidus like nothing had happened. "Sora, come on." Dragging Sora forward, Riku pushed him towards a confused Squall.
"You, bastard." Riku spoke with a hiss in his voice as he launched a punch right at Cloud's face, knocking the elder boy back a few steps. "How DARE you do something like that to him?! He TRUSTED you!" This time a kick was sent to the blondes chest and Riku watched as Cloud fell on his ass.
Cloud's sapphire eyes glared up at Riku, daring him to do more. "He got what he deserved. Obviously if I can't have him, you can't either. Or maybe I didn't succeed as you're still defending him. Should I do it again and see what happens?"
Sora let out a soft wail, and Squall's arms tightened around the boy, Riku's voice penetrating to him. "Get Sora out of here. I don't want him to see what I do to this...trash."
Nodding, Squall held Sora as he motioned for Tidus to follow. The two brunettes and blonde walked into the school, Tidus shooting glares at Cloud over his shoulder. Once they were gone, Riku smirked to the fallen blonde. "So, now what are you going to do? No one is here to back you up any longer."
Cloud spat at Riku's feet as he stood, glaring at the boy. "So you think. Honestly, I'm not afraid of you. If you touch me any more I can tell the principle and she'll have you suspended."
Riku's smirk grew wider. "Suspention is a piece of cake compaired to what could happen to you. Rape is illegal, Cloud, or have you forgotten that? You could be put away for a long time." Riku's hand balled into a fist as he advanced slowly.
"You have nothing. Sora won't tell. He's too much of a pussy."
The silver haired boy snarled and launched himself at Cloud, pounding into his face with a fist. "YOU ASSHOLE!" He slammed down the others head into the pavement. He didn't even heed when Cloud let out a pained moan, or when he did it again and a loud crack sounded. It took until his hands were covered in the others blood, and he couldn't feel the other bleeding.
Stumbling off of the other, he looked down in shock. Cloud was dead. He'd killed Cloud. A shreik was heard and the sound of footsteps came. People shouted and pointed at him and he ignored it all. His hands were covered in blood.....blood of someone he'd killed. Only one word escaped his lips. "Sora...."
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"SORA!" Selphie ran into the classroom, tears streaming down her cheeks as she ran to the brunette, throwing her arms around him as she sobbed.
Startled, Sora raised his arms and wrapped them around her gently. "Selph, what's the matter? Why're you crying?" He tilted the girls face up to meet his own, shocked to see it so pained.
"Cloud's dead, Sora! Riku.....Riku killed him!"
Dead silence filled the room, Squall and Tidus breaking apart. All that could be heard was Selphie's sobs. Then Sora stood, gripping Selphie's shoulders in his hands. His voice was low, calm, too calm. "Selphie, where is Riku?"
"He's in the courtyard...he won't respond to an---Sora wait!!"
But it was too late, Sora was running from the room, tears forming in his eyes. "Riku.....Riku you idiot...what were you thinking....you...RIKU!" Sora's shriek could be heard clear across the building as he ran out the doors to the building, shoving his way through the crowd of kids gathered.
There, in the center was Cloud's dead body being put into a body bag, and Riku....his hands covered in blood as he just stared at them. "Riku....oh God...." Taking a few nervous steps forward, he reached his hand out, touching the boys shoulder.
Riku tensed and then looked up into cerulean eyes that looked at him so worriedly. "Sora...I...Cloud....he's and I....."
"Shush....I know....Riku, it's okay....." Gently Sora pulled Riku into his arms, resting his head on the others as Riku finally broke down and started to sob. Wincing he listened to the other as he spoke.
"I didn't mean to...to kill him!! I just wanted to hurt him!! I'm so sorry....Sora....you must hate me so much....I'm a murderer....."
Suddenly, Sora was pulled away from Riku. He started to struggle as the police grabbed and hand cuffed Riku, pulling him towards a cop car. "RIKU!!"
A sad look crossed Riku's face. As he was shoved into the car, his last words to the other were, "Good-bye, Sora. I love you." And then....the car was gone, Sora falling to his knees.
Squall, Tidus, and a still crying Slephie flew to his side just as he screamed. "NOOOO!!"
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TBC
Author: Wow. Well...what'dya think? Eh-heh....Read and Review