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I See The Light (Active/Closed)

Characters: Namine, Riku
Content: After making up, Namine and Riku go on a date to celebrate Valentine's Day and White Day a little late.
Location: The Launch Deck and outside the ship
Time of Day: Evening
Warnings: Fluff, Mush, and Cuteness

As promised, Riku had slipped a picture under Namine's door with details. It showed himself waiting on the launch deck next to a subpod. Beside him sat a cooler and a couple art supplies, along with a clock that read "7:15." Namine was in the foreground facing the subpod, holding a bag with a wide variety of art supplies sticking out. Outside a window on the deck the sun could be seen setting on the Earth.

Of course, it wasn't quite setting yet. In orbit, sunrises and sunsets were pretty frequent, but he'd calculated out a good time of the evening to catch a sunset. The cooler and a picnic basket were already on board, too. He'd honestly thought about trying to use the food synthesizer to cook something more romantic, but he honestly had no idea what would be, let alone what she'd like to eat. Something simpler seemed like a smarter and safer idea.

He'd hoped that it was clear in the picture for her to bring her art supplies, though often their time spent together involved art or craft in some form. Or rather, Namine making art and Riku attempting to. He'd even set up a telescope next to Namine's seat so she could look out at the stars if she wanted to draw those. And luckily the seat arrangement was such that they could sit together. He'd already lifted the arm rests and stuffed some blankets between the seats to fill the gap between the pilot and copilot chairs. Riku planned to be the one driving, as it were.

For the moment, Riku sat on the steps into the subpod and waited. He propped his guitar on his knee and started to play, waiting for Namine to come. It was a little early still.

Wait, are you supposed to dress up for big dates?

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Having been always used to staying in her own little corner, Namine had always felt as if she was observer. Not that she'd been unhappy (as much as a Nobody unaware of their developing heart could be unhappy). It had been limiting, but allowed for some feeling of security within that. She'd known her purpose, or at least the promise she had to fulfill, and as someone destined to fade back into her other, thinking of possibilities had seemed almost futile. Not that she hadn't wanted to reach out and actually she'd done her best to be content with doing what she could in her own way.

So while she'd always known in an abstract sense that she was just a little fish in large ocean (to borrow Riku's analogy), seeing evidence of that...Well. She didn't know if the feeling was fear or excitement. She suspected it was a mixture of both. What she did know was that it made her want to stay close to someone. If that someone were Riku, so much the better.

She nodded in response to his reassurance. "They're lucky, to be able to see this every day. I wonder what it looks like from the ground. Maybe one of the others will know--aren't some of them from a different Earth?"

They would definitely have to ask when they got back. Letting him take the photos in peace, she studied the movement of the lights. Trying to recreate them in a drawing from memory might be difficult, but the pictures would help, too.

Riku had never been content with just accepting fate. Riku liked control. While he wanted to know why he was on the Islands in the first place, it was still different. If Riku could get Namine back from Kairi, it meant she was more than the purpose she'd resigned herself to. It meant she could choose what she wanted to be and live the life she could only dream of. She deserved that, Riku felt. She could be free as a bird.

Not that Riku minded her wanting to be close in the slightest. Perhaps, when all was said and done, and if everything worked out, she could try stretching her wings with him there to catch her. Metaphorically or physically, if a world called for it.

"Does this happen every day? Man, if that's true that'd be amazing." Riku leaned his head back casually against the headrest. "...Some of the others might know, you're right. Maybe they can even tell us what it looks like from the ground." His smile changed a little, looking dreamy as he held her close and watched the lights. "What do you think it'd look like from there, Namine?"

There were moments. Sometimes Namine did think that maybe considering herself "just" a Nobody wasn't a good thing. Those times had become more frequent since it had been confirmed she might have a heart of her own--small and still growing, but there. Freedom to see if she could find a purpose of her own would be wonderful. She wouldn't say she deserved it any more than anyone else; she'd caused her own share of harm. Given the chance (and assurance it wouldn't harm Kairi or Sora), she'd take it.

Freedom was lonely without someone to share it with, though, and she was sure to make her mistakes. If Riku was willing to join her, she'd gladly accept the support. WIngs took time to strengthen, after all.

"Hmmm..." She smiled back, but her expression was thoughtful. "I don't think it looks solid enough to be a cloud--maybe one of those really thin kinds. It would be nice if there were more colors."

It wasn't as if Riku hadn't caused harm, and his heart was always fully-formed. That didn't mean, however, that a heart couldn't grow in different ways, as it had for Riku over the years. Her own desire to keep others safe was a strength that Riku had at times lacked in the past. Perhaps, then, his heart still needed to grow in similar ways, and she she might be able to help him as her own grew.

Riku knew the feeling of lonely freedom well. As soon as he'd gained it from the Islands, he'd found himself without his friends, and then quickly in undesirable company he kept only through necessity. From there he found one friend unresponsive and the other seemingly moved on. ...But that was a story best left remembered only for the lessons he learned. It did mean he was more than willing to accompany Namine in whatever freedoms she yearned for, as he'd tasted that drive for independence many times in his life.

Riku smirked, raising his brows as he watched. He slowly pointed. "You mean like that?" On the horizon, some of the light shone pink and red with hints of purple. "If I didn't know better I'd say you were coloring it."

That was how hearts grew, wasn't it? By forming bonds with others, learning from their strengths and weaknesses? It was a system of give and take, just not using anything tangible. Having caused so much damage with some of her first actions, Namine was loath to hurt others. While logically she knew sometimes it couldn't, those situations were best kept to a minimum.

Most of the freedoms she wanted to try first were those many girls her age probably took for granted. They could move on from there. Had Riku not become separated from his friends to begin with, things might have turned out very differently. It was a sobering thought, and one best left for another time.

Shifting her gaze to where he'd pointed, she nodded, blushing a little at the compliment. "I think so. It's like someone's painting the whole sky..."

Regardless, even if Namine hurt someone, that led to a way both she and Riku were alike. They both tried to make amends for the wrongs they'd done, though the nature and motives of their wrongs had been very different. While Riku had to learn how terrible what he'd done was, Namine's heart, or at that time her sense of right and wrong, was strong enough to dislike her actions from the start. And while Riku actively chose his own actions, Namine was forced. Even without a heart that part of her was stronger than that part of his own heart, and it was something he admired in her.

Though it'd depend on what she wanted to try first (if it involved makeup he was out) Riku would be happy to be there as she tried those things. If Riku hadn't been separated from his friends, it was likely he might still be pursuing Kairi. While the lessons he learned were painful, he needed them, and had those events not come to pass... One way or another he might not be feeling the joy of being with Namine right now. This was better.

"Man, I wonder what you'd use to paint it with... I bet it'd be fun, though. It's like it'd come to life the moment you made a mark." He ran his thumb over the back of her fingers gently.

To be honest, Namine's sense of right and wrong had been mostly awakened after a lot of damage had been done. Before she'd seen the toll her actions were taking on Sora and others...Well, her fear of the Organization's threats hadn't had much trouble squelching whatever conscience she'd had at the beginning. She might not have liked what she was doing, but fear had been a powerful motivator before she'd gotten somewhat used to working past it.

Not that all needed lessons had to be hard. While she certainly wouldn't force Riku to join her for every new thing she tried (though she'd want to know what he thought of how she looked in makeup after Kairi helped her put it on), his presence would always be welcome. Had he been with his friends from the beginning of his journey, he might have learned the same lessons, but with more help from his two best friends. Of course, that might also mean she and Roxas would never have come to be...

She was here now, though, enjoying time with him, though the compliment made her cheeks color slightly. Fortunately it was barely noticeable in the current light. "I don't know what kind of paint would get the effect best. Maybe watercolor..."

Fear is a powerful motivator for anyone, though each person responds differently to it. He once told his best friend they couldn't let fear stop them. But he brought that up without any mention of fear beforehand. It was Riku who was afraid. And later he feared for Kairi, and he feared Sora had replaced him. He'd worked past the fear, but not to a good set of decisions.

Riku would be fine in evaluating her makeup, just so long as he didn't end up wearing it himself. Chances are, he'd probably like to see her in makeup, though he found her face pretty as it was. In regards to how things might have been different, the past was unfortunate, but it was what it was. The repercussions of his actions had been dealt with, and he had both been forgiven and forgiven himself. When all was said and done, there was no one on the side of the Light that regretted ever meeting Roxas or Namine.

After all, Namine sure made Riku light up nowadays. "Maybe..". He started thinking about the art supplies Namine used before looking down at her. "Hey, you know what would look good? Watercolor and maybe a thicker paint? You could use watercolor because it's kind of see-through, and a thick black paint for all the darkness out there. And then if you hold up the painting to a light it'll glow just like this would."

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One thing Namine was finding was that, sometimes, what you were feeling itself wasn't as it important as what that feeling drove you to do. Not that this was always the case, but it happened, and if those actions were bad...Well, they'd both learned of the trouble that could come of that.

That was in the past, though. Those lessons had been learned, and they were hopefully the better for it. Namine certainly didn't regret meeting any of the friends she had, either. It looked like the road ahead might be rough for a while yet, but when it got easier, there could be more of the kind of adventures normal teenagers had. He wouldn't have to wear makeup if he didn't want to, though someone (probably Kairi) would have to explain to her why.

At least they could enjoy drawing together. She tilted her head in thought at his suggestion. "That might work. Most paint doesn't let light through, but sometimes watercolor does...I could use it for the stars, too."

And learned to never let it happen again.

As it was, however, Riku was no longer a normal teenager, and nothing would ever be quite normal again. He'd welcome some normalcy, but he'd always wonder about the world that he now KNEW was out there. Riku would go back to school. He'd play sports just like he had before. He'd help build and repair things, and he'd fish. And even though he truly missed the love of his parents and the comfort of home, he'd still long to wander.

At least Riku could explain to Namine without any awkwardness why men didn't wear makeup. Quite unlike a few other things she'd needed to inquire about. Hopefully he wouldn't have to explain those again when they got back and they forgot... Not that he would know he'd done it anyway.

That they certainly could, even if Riku's usually left something to be desired. "Yeah. ...You could even paint it on a lamp shade, I bet. That'd be pretty." Riku imagine Namine's room glowing in soft hues if she did that to her lights.

That was a given.

Namine knew she could never be normal. No matter how much she learned in the abstract, it wouldn't make up for having the shared experiences most normal girls did--she knew that much. It didn't mean she couldn't try to enjoy some of the same things, and try adventures that didn't involve all the worlds being in danger. Home and family were things she wanted to try at some point, if she could.

At least they both knew that Namine didn't bring up those subjects with the intent of being awkward. Well, sometimes she knew they'd be awkward, but sometimes not knowing made things more awkward...When they got home, there would be other girls to ask (eventually).

He tried, and that was the important thing. "That would be nice." A lampshade should be fairly easy to make, too.

If that's what she wanted, Riku would be willing to help. While Namine had no blood family, per se, he was certain a family would take her in on the Islands just like the mayor took in Kairi. Even then, he, Sora, Kairi and the others would be more than happy to be her family. And despite having wanted to have the freedom to spread his wings, and having tasted the power only accessible from things done beyond his home, not even Riku could deny missing it all. He missed his family. His parents. His friend's parents. The feeling of the warm water rushing around his feet on the sand, the sun on his back and the wind in his hair. It proved that one never knows what they have until its gone. When all was said and done, if he had Namine, his friends and family, his home, and the freedom to go where he wanted, he couldn't ask for anything more.

And whether Riku knew it or not, he'd be waiting.

He smirked a little as something came to mind. "It's like you'd paint for the lampshade and then when it lights up you'd paint the room. It'd be beautiful..." He reached up and stroked her cheek, smiling warmly. "...just like you."

If nothing else, Sora's mom might take her in once she heard the whole story. Though that would be an interesting situation if it happened. They'd have to see when the time came. Namine could be so shy around people, adjusting to a family she'd just met might be difficult. If she could make it work, though, it would be worth it. Her wings were small at the moment, she didn't need much more room than Destiny Islands offered for stretching them. When she wanted to explore, she could always go with Sora and Riku to visit their friends on other worlds.

Somehow, they'd make everything work out well.

The compliment made her blush, but she reached up to take his hand. "I'd just hope I could do well on painting it."

Given the personality of Sora's mom, she'd be more than happy to have a step-daughter. Dating an adopted-sister of his best friend might be interesting to deal with, if his mom decided to outright adopt her, but the same might go if the mayor adopted her, too. It'd work itself out, though, and regardless of where she was she would be loved. By her new family. By her friends. And by Riku, who'd be looking forward to showing her the most beautiful things of all the worlds he visited. He wanted to inspire her.

"I'm pretty sure you would. Even if you didn't, you'd try again until it was." He still kept his hand near her face as she took it. It was kind of the best of both worlds that way. He turned his face slightly to kiss the crown of her head, enjoying the softness of her hair.

Nope, it wasn't a fluke. Giving her a kiss still felt really good.

From what Namine had seen of Sora's memories, all the people of Destiny Islands were welcoming. There were more likely to be arguments over who took her in because everyone wanted to than otherwise. There was no doubt she'd be cared for. Which was a nice problem to have, but that didn't change the fact that it would be an adjustment. At least she'd have Riku and the others there. She'd look forward to seeing anything he'd show her. Once she got her feet under her, though, she'd have to start trying to provide some ideas.

"'If at first you don't succeed...', right?" It was true, she would keep trying until she was satisfied with how a project looked. She smiled when he kissed her, then shifted to lean against him a little more comfortably, content to quietly watch the lights for a while.

At least once that time came, they'd have all the time in the world for them to come up with ideas. Time was such a fickle thing, but right now at least, like when they met again, they'd have all the time in the world. Once the days stretched forever back at home, trapping Riku with a sense that he was missing the meaning in his life. Since he'd learned how to protect what was important. He also had discovered something very important along the way. Now she was sitting next to him, skin gently bathed in the dim light of the control panel.

"That's my girl."

When she shifted, he did as well, pulling his arms around her and leaning back and over slightly so she could lean on his chest. It made him feel warm all over, and for a moment he closed his eyes, ignoring the lights below to simply take in the sensation of being so close. His chest rose with a breath before a happy sigh came out through his nose. Riku opened his eyes to see the light, and then looked back down to her again. He could feel his heart beat loudly in his chest.

He hoped that Namine could too.

[The end?]

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I See The Light (Active/Closed)

Excellent!

Sorry, fell asleep at my computer last night!

No prob!

Let's do the log tags first this time. XD

XD

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Internet went out last night!

Meep. I know how that goes. @_@

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My turn for internet woes now. x_x

No, I've had a lot of stress and lack of time with my new role, so I totally get it!

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I guess we need to start wrapping this up, huh?

Yeah. ;_;

It's been fun, though. ;.;