Chapter 1: Run Away!

I Do Not Own Kingdom Hearts

CHP 1: Catch me if you can!

Started: 3/23

Finished: 3/24

First Published: 9/17

Running. Running.

Almost there, Riku thinks as he and his sister are reaching the boarder. He knew he and Namine probably weren't going to make it out this time. Through their lives, they've run from authorities. Riku's main priority was to protect his family, his 14-year-old sisters, Namine and Xion. Luckily, Xion wasn't with him and Namine at the moment.

Riku pulls Namine out of the way when an arrow whizzes by his head. He sheaths an old, rusty knife he's had for years. Before, he'd been fighting with it and he still is.

He takes a sharp turn by a corner and into a doorway and ducks down.

Riku looks out the window then to Namine, who begins to cry. They both know that was a close one. "Shh, shh, shhh. We'll be alright," He assures. And he holds her hands. It didn't do much to calm her down but it did its job, none the less. He looks out the window again. "Coast is clear," he says and he hopes out of the window. Namine climbs out with him and they head home.

"Xion, We got food!" Namine shouts, holding up the bag of edibles.

Said Ravenette appears from behind a blanket used as a curtain, exclaiming a praise. With that, they ate in peace.

"I need to take care of something for a bit. Stay here and let me know if you want anything. I'll be in my room." Riku says, when he notices them about to finish their meal.

Looks like it's getting late, Riku thinks and goes back inside after hours. He scanned the area one more time before going back inside. The girls haven't said anything, yet. They were awful quiet, he notices.

"Girls, time for bed!" he calls. Namine and Xion were reading the bible and they look at Riku. They nod and they're escorted into another room.

The cottage where they live in was small and surrounded by a secluded, hidden area. The three were most comfortable there, of course. It was abandoned when they first found it.

"The two of you, get rest. I'll check up on you soon." Riku says as he closes the door.

He just couldn't sleep, that was the truth. Yes, he'd been in situation where he was almost caught with one of the girls but none as serious as the one that day. He and Namine were too close to their cottage when the Guards showed up. He made a vow to never bring one of the girls on a mission as such.

He got up and checked on the girls for the umpteenth time. He did this nightly. He didn't have a room, like the girls, he chose to stay in the Living room, where there was a fire, an empty bookstand, a few rocking chairs and a, somewhat, badly woven blanket.

He flinches when he hears a thunk. He checks up on the girls again. They were sound asleep. He goes back by the fireplace and pulls out the Poker before going into the girl's room.

"Girls, get up. Sorry to wake you like this," He says and shakes them both awake. The two get up and clothed in cloaks. "You two, head to the kingdom. Don't worry, I'll lead you there," Riku says and they get up. They grab their belongings and run out the cottage. Riku briefly prayed the girls would make it. He watches them quickly organize their stuff and they began running.

They did make it. Guards, being everywhere, made the trio anxious.

"Girls, run!" Riku whispers as he spots a few behind them. Namine and Xion did as told and he fought them off using the poker from earlier.

Swords hacked and slashed at him, Cuts here and there on his body. He saw the girls were out of sight and more guards came in. He knew the Girls escaped and all surrounding him were focused.

He felt his arm get pulled forcefully and pinned to his back. He was forced to walk forward and into the castle's courtyard in stocks. Within the courtyard, there were three people. Riku became familiar with the three brunettes before him. King Leon, Queen Aerith, and Prince Sora.

Riku was lost in deep thought about Namine and Xion that he didn't realize he was at the destination.

"Finally, I caught you."

Riku looks up at the speaker. He knew the man. Known as the Head guard, Cloud Strife was, if not one of, the best guards in King Leon's army. He knew them all. Apparently, running from the law can also get you to know them.

Riku knew how the execution would go down. He's going to be beheaded (And maybe skinned alive once it's over as a trophy) in front of the Royal Family and the servants and maids. Cloud raised the axe he had, about to bring it down.

"Wait!"

Both of the men in front of the family were surprised about the objection.

"Is there any possibility we can sell him off?"

Darn it, now I'm forced into slavery if these people say yes. Well, it's better than dealing with death, anyway. Riku thinks.

"I suppose so," his father responds.

Cloud, reluctantly, undid the stocks. Riku stretches out; after all, he was hunched over in the same position for a while. Cloud pushed Riku forward and says, "When do you want him, sir?"

"Now. Just bring him to my room, properly dressed and ready."

Cloud obeys the order, and takes Riku up to Sora's room. This is basically in a tower secluded from the rest of the castle. It was still close, just not as close at the other structures within the Kingdom.

Cloud lets a girl with blue hair take care of the rest.

"I suppose you're new here, hmm?" the girl beside him asks as she takes a few measurements. "What's your name?" Riku asks.

"I'm Aqua. You?"

"Riku."

"Pleasure to meet you."

She goes to a wardrobe and pulls out a suit. It consisted of a crimson velvet shirt trimmed with gold thread, a belt, and white pants with it.

"This should be able to fit." Aqua says. Riku took the outfit and goes into a private room to change. It was a bit too tight, but Riku chose not to complain.

"Anything needing adjustment?" he hears and says there was nothing wrong. "You begin your duties, tomorrow," She says before walking out of the room.

Riku comes out of the closet and waits for the Prince.

LD: NEW STORY YEAH! No OC's, i swear by the River Styx!

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