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“Wait what?” Riku pulled back, how could he jump to that conclusion so quickly? Riku held his hands up to try and calm the other down, this was not what he had in mind. “I haven’t spoken to Ventus.” The silver haired boy sighed as he put his arms down and looked at the ground for a moment.

“I honestly find it hard to talk to him. I know nothing about him and he looks a lot like Roxas which doesn’t help after I once told Roxas he shouldn’t be alive and better off dead.” Sure, the circumstances were dire because of his existence and he’s sure that he’d been forgiven but it was still awkward. What do you say to someone then? Much less someone who looked identical to them. “I’m sure if I spoke to Ventus I’d mix them up.” 

A guard? “Why would a train need a guard?” The question just came out, making Riku facepalm as the inner laughter erupted. His keyblade lowered as he did so as he muttered under his breath, "stop laughing." Of course trains had some sort of conductor, well aside a small few that he's been on. But they weren't guards necessarily so of course he'd be confused. “Look, I told you. I don’t know how I got here, I was looking for my friend and I ended up here.” He didn’t raise his keyblade back up but kept it summoned, he could tell this guard wasn’t about to launch an attack but he was still wary. Riku had met all kinds of people in his travels and didn’t want to be caught off guard. ‘By a guard?’ The wielders grip on his blade tightened by the comment. 

Riku was caught off guard by the interruption but tried not to let it show, he’s used to talking to people who may not have the best conversational skills. Not to mention he was like this once himself. In retrospect, he should have predicted this outcome so he went for another approach, “What I want is to know you better as an ally instead of an enemy.”  It was better to be upfront with it. Ironically enough, as overly happy and bright as he was, Sora would’ve been perfect for this case. He was always better at talking to people than he was and made friends with people that Riku wouldn’t even have considered possible, that was just one of the charms to him.

Roxas looked at the phone with a nod, it was like no gummi phone he’d ever seen in his life. “Well, we don’t exactly have maps around. We kind of just run around and remember where to go.” Maybe they should start providing maps for those from other worlds. “But if you need to go somewhere, I’m happy to show you around. My name is Roxas, what’s your name?” There was something nice in helping someone, it was likely Sora’s influence causing it but even then what good would it be to leave someone clearly struggling.

“If it makes you feel better, most people get confused when coming to this world for the first time.” What he would have given to see how Sora fared when he woke up in this world but then again, he probably knew everywhere to go thanks to him. Wait, did Axel ever get lost here? He’d have to ask one of these days. “What brought you to Twilight Town then? Sightseeing? It has been really nice lately, work has been done to change a few things around here and after the whole end-of-the-world thing it’s quite relaxing. One of the less dangerous worlds out there.” Roxas laughed. 

Riku gave an almost exact stare as he tried to gauge this other person, he didn’t smell the scent of darkness but did it mean this man wasn’t a threat? Even so, not all enemies carried that smell and it was hard to think of him as harmless given the spear. How could he even explain himself when he also had to keep the order of the worlds and not to mention he had no idea in the first place how this happened. All he was trying to do was look for Sora, the keyblade wielder had a lot to answer for when Riku found him. 

“My name is Riku and I don’t know how I got here.” Maybe this wouldn’t be too hard. Riku sighed as he felt a hum of darkness pulse through him, Ansem laughing at the absurdity of the situation. “Wait, express? I suppose this does look like a train.” Once again he felt the hum of laughter from within. This was just great. The boy raised his hand to summon his own keyblade, maybe having a weapon out wasn’t the smartest of moves but he didn't want to be defenseless either if this man wanted to attack him. At least he could use Dark Barrier if he had to. 

Roxas was taking a stroll through town, it felt good. It felt right. After what felt like too long he could live his life with his friends and do homework like any normal kid his age. No organization to work for, no end of the world, just a quiet life for him and his friends. Roxas felt like he deserved it for all he went through, well, being brought into existence as a nobody all of a sudden and then losing all the few memories you had wasn’t exactly his idea of a pleasant time. However, it did make school amusing as if anyone tried to do anything to him or his friends they’d soon learn very quickly to leave them all alone. The advantage when most people you’re close with can fight and are extremely agile and have quick reflexes. 

The boy took a breath as he paused his walk, there were so many people in town. What was once a world that was closed off to people, was now thriving with visitors from other worlds and everyone who would live here normally. It was a huge contrast from the empty town he knew about, it would be interesting to see what the next struggle tournament would be like with all these people. Scrooge would likely want to get involved too seeing how much money he could make from it. As Roxas was thinking of that, and the fact he might consider getting a Sea Salt Ice cream while here, he spotted a man also standing idly. Not one he’d seen before, a visitor from another world perhaps? When there was a town this size, you tended to know all the residents. 

Riku could only laugh, "technically he took his keyblade back from me because I stole it from him." He felt the resonating hum of darkness, which he could assume was Ansem agreeing with him. "Well, I suppose it was meant to be mine but since I gave into darkness it became Sora's." He had heard that theory from Aqua regarding the keyblade incident when she found out their story, followed by a scolding from her about trusting the darkness. It took him running and hiding with Terra for a day to escape that one, Aqua was terrifying when she wanted to be and Riku even once fought her! 

"Also I'm not planning to catch you. It's more of a figure of speech when you're trying to find someone." There was a lot to Vanitas he didn't understand but he wanted to. Not to mention he was concerned about him, to be that close to Xehanort couldn't be good for one's mental health as he wasn't exactly father of the year. 'Unlike me.' Ansem commented in his mind in response to his inner thoughts, it almost made Riku's eyes roll. Yes, Ansem wasn’t as bad now but in the past, he wasn’t much better than the older man. “You seem to avoid us a lot, if they get too much I can understand that.” 

@voidedgear Asks: Don't let them get away, Riku! Several Prize Pods have suddenly manifested right before your eyes. Either someone nearby is feeling particularly hungry, or you've just gotten very lucky.

“Shit.” Riku cursed under his breath and summoned his Keyblade. The prize pods started to scatter as he tried to run after them, he fired a few Blizzara’s at one and managed to kill it. He ran to the prize, slashing at another a few times. While he got two of them, the others were running fast. Why was he struggling to keep up with them?! He managed to hold his own against Xigbar and Replica him at the same time for a while, this should be easy for him!

Riku sighed lightly as he saw a dark haired boy on his own, he knew who he was. Vanitas. He'd heard about him and saw him briefly at the graveyard but had not had the chance to fight him. Now Xehanort was gone, there wasn't just a simple good and bad side anymore. Sure, there were still heartless to take out and stray nobodies but that would be an issue they'd be dealing with for eternity and Riku didn't mind that as it was the balance. In his eyes there shouldn't be too much of either side, darkness had just as much of a place in the world as light and he was an example of that idea with both him and Ansem existing as one. 

"Mind if I sit here?" Riku approached the boy, but sat down before the other could respond. He knew that if he waited he’d be turned down and he wanted a chance to talk to the other. He’d never had the chance to actually talk to him, it was kind of hard to with not only how Vanitas was but with how much he looked like Sora. Riku knew that was a stupid reason, after all he’s talked to plenty of other versions of himself that weren’t himself but when it came to Sora he was protective over. Vanitas looked like him but was nothing like him, not even his heartless or nobody and it was unnerving.

After the events of KH3 Riku has a newfound understanding of his heart. Ansem now resides in his heart but more specifically in his station of awakening. 

They don’t fight who’s in possession of the body but due to the events and their previous connection Ansem is now part of Riku and his ties with his powers and darkness. Thanks to him, Riku can still operate the corridors and call upon the darkness for help and if needed and desperate times call for it he can give control over his body to Ansem.

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Ansem also has gone through a change being part of Riku rather than Xehanort. Having a softer side for Riku being one of them, he would protect Riku should the need arise acting more of a mentor figure than an enemy but it wouldn’t stop him from chastising him if Ansem feels Riku could have prevented a few things. He doesn’t want the end of all worlds at this point but to learn and seek out new things that haven’t been discovered yet. 

He should be out there finding Sora along with everyone else, but he’d done all he could for now and the others had pretty much forced him to have a break after sleepless nights. It was either go back to his island, funny how he’d always want to leave it, or be forced to stay in Twilight Town and be watched over by Roxas and his lot. Alone time was what he wanted right now, it could help him think, even if it was lonely without Kairi and Sora nearby. Never mind, he’s been alone before but even now he’s not totally alone. Closing his eyes, letting the sun wash over his face, Riku allowed himself to be pulled into his station.

The stain glass was a comfort to see, the light purple shining through as the familiar faces looked back at him. There was, of course, himself but also Mickey, Ansem and Namine. While normally, someone would be alone in this space, Riku was not. A man appeared in the same space standing next to him. 

“Ansem.” Riku greeted the darker half.

“Riku.” Ansem nodded back to the younger boy. “There was another presence here, and before your hopes arise it was not Sora. It left as quick as it came but I believe it may be in your world.” 

Of course it wouldn’t be Sora, only a fool would get their hopes up. If it wasn’t the end of all worlds, there was always going to be one other issue. In this case, some unknown intruder into his station and world… He would need to investigate before anything could happen as for all he knew, the intruder could be another Xehanort and want to end it all. 

With a sigh Riku nodded and bid Ansem farewell and opened his eyes. No rest for the hero, he supposed. Standing up and brushing some sand off of his trousers, he walked down the beach. There was one place that could potentially house this intruder… The door he found Ansem originally. While he expected to see this figure by the door, there was someone on the beach lying down covered in sand and wet from the sea. 

He ran beside the body, noting the clothing and the device. He wasn’t from this world, that was certain. When he realised there was no pulse and he was dead, Riku jumped up and looked around, whoever killed him had to be near. The sudden robotic voice and jolt of life was enough to make him jump and look at the man, that was not normal.

When he started talking, there were so many questions but how could he go about asking them? Could he even trust Heartman? 

“I only asked because I don’t want to fight and end up catching you off guard with a Dark Firaga or even a regular Thunder spell and having to explain that to everyone else.” There was a small chuckle as he thought of the situation. He used to be more secretive about his ties with the darkness but now he embraced it, it was a part of him just as much as the light was. That and he was used to using those powers, even if he held back in a normal spar and did not use it, some did slip out but the others could handle it. They could counter it in many ways and he wasn’t sure if Leon could handle magic or if it’d be very fair on him. “I haven’t seen you fight so I don’t know how you handle magic.” Was it rude to assume Leon didn’t have magic or could handle it? Maybe but Riku wanted to be sure, he wasn’t used to sparring with anyone that wasn’t a keyblade user or killing heartless and nobodies. He either used his all or knew his partners limits but this was something new. He could always use basic magic but no darkness, that would be a safer bet.

The boy listened to the information and it checked out with what he’d expect. Mickey had a way to find people who needed help and bring them all together. “I owe everything to Mickey. If it wasn’t for his help I probably wouldn’t be here.” Him and Sora were the biggest reasons he was still Riku. He considered King to be as good a friend as Sora and Kairi, he owed him everything and more for helping him when Sora disappeared the first time. “When I felt like I was losing myself he saved me.” It was a moment he’d never forget in the Castle.

It was weird to say the least to be guided around. Riku thought the guy just wanted a handshake or help him get stable footing but nope. It’s been a while since he was treated as an actual child instead of either a threat or a hero, it was odd and not in a good way. After everything he’s done and fought, here he was having his hand held by some stranger. Even more so when a strange woman, definitely not friendly, came close and he stood in front. “I did say I cou-” Before he could finish his sentence, a loud noise came out and she ran away. 

“You don’t have to protect me, you know? I can handle myself well and fighting alone doesn’t normally work out. Easier to get ambushed, at least it’ll make things easier and you can have your back covered.” And man, Riku found that out the hard way. At least it took the mind off of the first question, judging if they were underwater it would be hard to say he wasn’t from here. Hopefully the other won’t notice that he ignored that question. He could almost hear Donald and Goofy in his head shouting about keeping the order. Something Sora was terrible at.

As Riku followed the man, further he scouted the area in case more people showed up. Or for any heartless, nobodies or Unversed. This would be the perfect area to find them in and Riku couldn’t take chances and let his guard down. “Well, it’s best we go to that safe spot quickly. It’s not best to be out in the open for too long.” Riku looked back at the stranger and tried to tug his hand out the hold, it really was getting embarrassing for him now. “And so should you. We should be safe there, right? Not just me.” How long was he going to be treated like this?

“My name is Riku. What’s yours?” No point in lying about his name, nothing bad will come of it. Besides even if this was a stranger he’s proven to be friendly, even if a little too much. “You could say I’m just traveling around the place and trying not to get killed in the process.” There was a slight chuckle at the joke. It wasn’t a lie either, he was traveling but maybe on a bigger scale than what he lets on but it was part of the truth. Which meant it was easier to say and have it realistic, well he hoped so anyway, was there a lot to travel to down here?

As the search continued, Riku played his part by going to other worlds to find him. How hard could this be? Now he understood the pain Sora went through to find him, but if only that idiot didn’t get himself in trouble all the time. Well, it wasn’t much use thinking too much of what Sora did. Besides, he was just helping everyone beat Xehanort, probably to avoid them dying but Riku wished that the other talked to them before he did it but no. He had to do it on his own, Riku really had to punch him when he found him. Well it could be worse, finding Sora was better than risking all worlds being destroyed and all life being killed and replaced with nothing but darkness.

Stepping out of the portal, it closed behind him, Riku scanned the environment as he always did. Was he… Underwater? It looked run down and abandoned. Whatever this world was, it certainly looked dangerous, nothing would look this bad. There could be heartless here, the place did smell of it alongside blood and mold. It certainly wasn’t pleasant but he could manage it, he’s been in places like this before when he dove into the Realm of Darkness and in Hollow Bastion back when he was corrupted by the darkness.

In an instant from thinking to action, Riku was pulled to motion when someone appeared with a gun. Summoning his Keyblade in hand, he was ready to fight as needed. He spent a lot of time fighting so the reaction was natural, he was fifteen when he was corrupted by darkness. Thankfully it would seem he didn’t need to fight, the stranger seemed to lower his gun a little and then fully after what he said. Splicer? Well, he could always have the chance to ask questions thankfully and help with whatever was going on here. 

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