"You've got something on your mind again," said Rachel. She moved to the side of the couch and handed Riku his morning coffee. "What's wrong?"
"...Your light doesn't feel as strong as it normally would. And I've been thinking... During that attack, could a Nobody have been created?"
"Are you saying I--"
"No, I'm saying she could be somewhere else, coexisting with you like Roxas does with Sora."
From his side of the room, Ryan met her gaze and nodded. He was unwilling to speak before finishing his coffee, having not slept well the night before.
"Your heart is one of the strongest I've ever known. So don't tell me it wouldn't be possible." said Riku.
"Now that you mention it... I have felt off ever since I came back. Like something is missing."
"We leave first thing in the morning," said Ryan, "I'm not going out like this. If I'm the enemy's target, then I need to stay on guard."
"Who's targeting you!?" Rachel and Riku asked at the same time. This was news to them.
"...Maleficent's been keeping a close eye on me. I should have told you sooner, but I didn't have the chance. I need to go prepare, see you tomorrow."
"Tomorrow?" Rachel echoed, "So... will you be in there all day?"
"Going back to sleep for a few hours, coming in to make food for us to travel with, going back in to take a nap and then preparing you for the possibility of my disappearance. It's a busy day."
"Your... disappearance...?" A tear ran down Rachel's cheek. "Mom and Dad..."
"It won't happen like that, I promise. I'd better get going. Goodnight."
"...Goodnight, Rye."
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My Dark Heart: Ryan's tale (a Destinies Intertwined, Riku x Oc sequel)
FanfictionA year after Master Xehanort's defeat, Ryan comes to two terrifying realizations One: His sister has gone missing Two: Briefly being controlled by Ansem had left a dark stain on his heart (The only Oc's are Ryan and Rachel and their parents) (and th...
