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Summary: A few months after the events in Castle Oblivion, Tora and Comet are slowly coming to truly understand each other, learning the strengths and weaknesses. Peaceful seems to be the best way to describe their status, but that soon changes when old faces start to show themselves. Bonds are tested and ties are shattered. OCxRiku Replica Sequel to Can’t Trust Myself.
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It’s been five months since I’ve met her, I’ll admit that I was a little startled when Tora didn’t shun me. I was positive she knew my secret, turns out she was blissfully unaware of my status as a replica. Or maybe she had suspected it but never brought it up, it doesn't matter now, she knows and she's accepted me for who I am. Maybe it’s just me that is worried about it, but I shouldn’t. Tora's suggested this so don't laugh; I shouldn't be ashamed, should I? Than again, I am worried about her. She's been awfully quiet recently.
She's been really sad recently too, I haven't asked her any questions though. It's not that I'm not curious, or confused for that matter; I am, but I don't want to hurt Tora by bringing it up. Guess this is all for now, lunch will ----
"Comet, can you help me get the table set?" Tora called.
Shutting the book, Comet quickly stashed it away, debating should he ask or not. Yes, like he stated he was curious and he didn't want to hurt her, but this had been going on for the last couple of months. Gritting his teeth, he took a deep breath to calm himself, barely succeeding in his goal; Comet walked out the door, seeing her dressed differently from before. Tora still had her soft blue-green eyes and silky blue-black hair, but what she wore was different. She'd traded the skirt out for a pair of blue jeans, a hole in each knee from everything she'd been doing. Her shirt was still the same basically, except now it was on one shoulder and it was blue.
He shook his head, trying to clear the fog that started to settle in. Smiling at her, his eyes brightened when he saw her return the gesture, the cheerful light touching her soft orbs. Luckily, she wasn't as pale as she was before; he'd made sure to take care of that and her slightly under weightiness. It wasn't noticeable; he'd only noticed when she refused to eat for a week. Than again, Tora had been put under so much stress, it was more like she didn't have time too. He thought, remembering the first couple of weeks after their meeting.
"Comet, are you going to help or not?" She prompted.
Looking at her he nodded obviously delighted by the offer. He took the steps two at a time, he hit the landing with very little protest. Comet met her gaze and held it with his emerald green, his raven tipped silver hair brushed his shoulders. He smiled gently, Tora had nervously been fingering her choker's charm. He had to admit the silver heart was well complimented by the black silk he'd picked out for it. Brushing back her hair, he listened as Tora murmured softly, "Come on, we've got work to do." Without another word, she twirled around and headed back to the kitchen.
Concern touching his face, Comet hastily followed behind her, listening as she sang something softly. Well aware of her gift for music, he tried to make out the words, but wasn't having any luck. Sighing in defeat, he walked in to the small kitchen and watched for a moment, the young teen was busying herself with getting some pans out. He shook his head before moving over; taking the pans away from her, Comet took quick note of her pursed lips.
Comet took a step back, giving Tora enough space to stand up and move around. Tora only rose to her feet, she didn't do her usual of scurrying around the kitchen to get more stuff. His confusion and anger taking over, he slammed the pans on the table, causing her to jump and wheel to face him. Angry more with himself and whatever was upsetting Tora than her, Comet took two deep breaths to calm himself. "What's going on?"
He held Tora's gaze, she quickly broke eye contact, looking at the floor she asked, "Meaning?"
A dry chuckle escaping him, he repeated sarcastically, "Meaning?" The sarcasm heavy, he shook his head and continued seriously, "What's going on with you? You've been totally different recently; I'm not sure how to deal with it. Normally you tell me your problems, but you haven't as of late, what's up?"
She bit her lip softly, another sign that she was worried about something. She turned to face him, meeting his gaze, Comet didn't dare break it or move, knowing that Tora had to talk about it. He held it as Tora took a step forward, he stood stuck still as Tora laughed quietly, moving past him she teased, "Why are you so curious? Is it just because of that, or is it something more?"
He groaned; this was more usual for Tora, to playfully tease him when there was something she knew and he didn’t. Falling into suit, he wheeled to face her to catch the faint echo of the playfulness in this game. Tora's quiet, teasing smile was barely visible from his position. Creeping toward her, Comet's eyes brightened as he shot back, "I'm curious, and maybe it's something more."
Tora's soft laughter bounced off the walls, leaping forward he grunted as she barely twisted out of his grasp. Landing, he stood straight up and turned to face her; rogue-like light coming to his eyes he teased, "What's the matter little tiger, don't wanna play?"
A squeak escaping her barely parted lips; the fifteen-year-old glowered at him and said crossly, "Honestly Comet, what makes you think I don't want to? Just because of Axel's remark about my brother, or the fact that I'm still surprised and unsure if what Axel said was even true!"
Her eyes widening, she said, "Shoot," and in return Comet crowed, "Ha! I win again!"
Pouting, Tora looked away from him, approaching her, he was in arm's length when the pout was replaced with a devilish smirk. Now it was his turn to be shocked, 'cause like always he'd fallen right into her trap. Unable to prepare himself, more like he didn't, Comet stumbled backwards and fell flat on his back, Tora pinning him down. Giggling, the smaller of the two scrambled backwards, allowing Comet to push himself into a sitting position. He couldn't believe that she was half a head shorter than he was, it was just a little too surprising. Sulking, Comet looked away from her, clearly upset by his defeat by her, again. "Cheater," he muttered sulkily.
He saw Tora's own pout, not too thrilled by his sulking or insult. Her eyes were slightly cold; he smiled to thaw out the ice, which worked incredibly well. Chuckling, Comet climbed to his feet and moved toward her. He noticed the sad, distant look in her eyes, obviously Tora was still bothered by something. Raking his brain for it, he came a cross a mild answer to the possible reason. "You miss Saix, don't you?" He asked quietly.
Tora nodded, her sad look hurting him beyond any logic. He reached out a hand, only to let it fall to his side; Tora shook her head and started muttering inaudible words. Kneeling down next to her, Comet brushed some hair out of her eyes; holding her gaze with his own, he strained to catch what she was whispering, "It's all my fault that he's a nobody, I know it. If I hadn't been there, than brother could've gotten out of the way, he could've avoided being hit by that Heartless. It's my entire fault."
Comet suppressed his anger, it wasn't her fault, it was that stupid Heartless's. He shook his head and retorted, "No, it's not your fault. If Saix is at all like the way you remember him, he'd tell you that himself!" That snapped her out of her quiet bashing, her eyes wide from surprise. "It's not your fault, you weren't the one that attacked him and caused him to loose his heart, he'd tell you that himself, I'm sure of it." He said reassuringly.
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His wolf gold eyes stared at the moon, more than confused by what Axel had told him. Is he telling the truth? No, he wouldn't lie to me on something like that, than again we are nobodies, he thought. He shook his head, his calm demeanor staying put like it always had. A cruel smile briefly touching his lips, it hastily fled as someone entered the room. Turning to face the intruder, his claymore held at the ready.
Saix looked at the tan skinned Nobody, instantly recognizing the Superior. Groaning mentally, he disliked all of them, most of all Xemnas. A calm, expressionless look on his face, Saix nodded curtly to Xemnas. Turning back to face the barely started Kingdom Hearts, he felt the rage start to build. He didn't turn or glance at the Superior as Xemnas moved around his room. He almost glanced over his shoulder as Xemnas said, "I was talking with Axel earlier. He said something about a girl named Tora, is she at all important to you?"
Remembering Xemnas's nature, he shook his head denying his soft spot for his baby sister. "Good, 'cause I'd hate to be the one to destroy her." Xemnas stated coldly, obviously revealing that he'd have loved the chance to destroy her.
Gritting his teeth, he relaxed his jaw a moment later, Saix turned to face Xemnas. There was no sign of his previous agitation, his face an unreadable mask. He knew that Xemnas wanted something to do, to experiment on. "Is there anything else?" He asked nonchalantly.
A thoughtful look coming to the amber eyes, Xemnas shook his head after a moment. The blue-haired nobody watched while the Superior turned and headed toward the door, he took in a deep breath as the older nobody stopped his hand on the doorknob. Saix's gold eyes were guarded, not ready to yield the information that Xemnas would have wanted. "Saix, I hope you're not lying to me, or that you suddenly have a change of heart any time soon or in the far future," Xemnas started.
Saix hated it when he did this, it normally meant Xemnas was about to threaten the member he did this too. “After all, I’d hate to see the ultimate punishment given to you, but if it must be done, than it will be carried out;” he finished. Saix was right, he knew that it was a threat instantly by the way it was started.
A feral snarl tore itself from him after he was alone. "I can't believe Xemnas, just because he's the Superior doesn't give him any right to butt into my personal life." He snarled darkly, his eyes blazing with a cold fire. Shaking his head, Saix spun around to face the table next to his bed, his golden irises drifting straight to the photo there. "Axel, you'll be lucky if I don't give you the ultimate punishment for that." He sneered, the starts of their rivalry weaving up and around Saix.
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Skitty: Okay, I hope you all liked that first chapter.
Summary: A few months after the events in Castle Oblivion, Tora and Comet are slowly coming to truly understand each other, learning the strengths and weaknesses. Peaceful seems to be the best way to describe their status, but that soon changes when old faces start to show themselves. Bonds are tested and ties are shattered. OCxRiku Replica Sequel to Can’t Trust Myself.
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Concerns
It’s been five months since I’ve met her, I’ll admit that I was a little startled when Tora didn’t shun me. I was positive she knew my secret, turns out she was blissfully unaware of my status as a replica. Or maybe she had suspected it but never brought it up, it doesn't matter now, she knows and she's accepted me for who I am. Maybe it’s just me that is worried about it, but I shouldn’t. Tora's suggested this so don't laugh; I shouldn't be ashamed, should I? Than again, I am worried about her. She's been awfully quiet recently.
She's been really sad recently too, I haven't asked her any questions though. It's not that I'm not curious, or confused for that matter; I am, but I don't want to hurt Tora by bringing it up. Guess this is all for now, lunch will ----
"Comet, can you help me get the table set?" Tora called.
Shutting the book, Comet quickly stashed it away, debating should he ask or not. Yes, like he stated he was curious and he didn't want to hurt her, but this had been going on for the last couple of months. Gritting his teeth, he took a deep breath to calm himself, barely succeeding in his goal; Comet walked out the door, seeing her dressed differently from before. Tora still had her soft blue-green eyes and silky blue-black hair, but what she wore was different. She'd traded the skirt out for a pair of blue jeans, a hole in each knee from everything she'd been doing. Her shirt was still the same basically, except now it was on one shoulder and it was blue.
He shook his head, trying to clear the fog that started to settle in. Smiling at her, his eyes brightened when he saw her return the gesture, the cheerful light touching her soft orbs. Luckily, she wasn't as pale as she was before; he'd made sure to take care of that and her slightly under weightiness. It wasn't noticeable; he'd only noticed when she refused to eat for a week. Than again, Tora had been put under so much stress, it was more like she didn't have time too. He thought, remembering the first couple of weeks after their meeting.
"Comet, are you going to help or not?" She prompted.
Looking at her he nodded obviously delighted by the offer. He took the steps two at a time, he hit the landing with very little protest. Comet met her gaze and held it with his emerald green, his raven tipped silver hair brushed his shoulders. He smiled gently, Tora had nervously been fingering her choker's charm. He had to admit the silver heart was well complimented by the black silk he'd picked out for it. Brushing back her hair, he listened as Tora murmured softly, "Come on, we've got work to do." Without another word, she twirled around and headed back to the kitchen.
Concern touching his face, Comet hastily followed behind her, listening as she sang something softly. Well aware of her gift for music, he tried to make out the words, but wasn't having any luck. Sighing in defeat, he walked in to the small kitchen and watched for a moment, the young teen was busying herself with getting some pans out. He shook his head before moving over; taking the pans away from her, Comet took quick note of her pursed lips.
Comet took a step back, giving Tora enough space to stand up and move around. Tora only rose to her feet, she didn't do her usual of scurrying around the kitchen to get more stuff. His confusion and anger taking over, he slammed the pans on the table, causing her to jump and wheel to face him. Angry more with himself and whatever was upsetting Tora than her, Comet took two deep breaths to calm himself. "What's going on?"
He held Tora's gaze, she quickly broke eye contact, looking at the floor she asked, "Meaning?"
A dry chuckle escaping him, he repeated sarcastically, "Meaning?" The sarcasm heavy, he shook his head and continued seriously, "What's going on with you? You've been totally different recently; I'm not sure how to deal with it. Normally you tell me your problems, but you haven't as of late, what's up?"
She bit her lip softly, another sign that she was worried about something. She turned to face him, meeting his gaze, Comet didn't dare break it or move, knowing that Tora had to talk about it. He held it as Tora took a step forward, he stood stuck still as Tora laughed quietly, moving past him she teased, "Why are you so curious? Is it just because of that, or is it something more?"
He groaned; this was more usual for Tora, to playfully tease him when there was something she knew and he didn’t. Falling into suit, he wheeled to face her to catch the faint echo of the playfulness in this game. Tora's quiet, teasing smile was barely visible from his position. Creeping toward her, Comet's eyes brightened as he shot back, "I'm curious, and maybe it's something more."
Tora's soft laughter bounced off the walls, leaping forward he grunted as she barely twisted out of his grasp. Landing, he stood straight up and turned to face her; rogue-like light coming to his eyes he teased, "What's the matter little tiger, don't wanna play?"
A squeak escaping her barely parted lips; the fifteen-year-old glowered at him and said crossly, "Honestly Comet, what makes you think I don't want to? Just because of Axel's remark about my brother, or the fact that I'm still surprised and unsure if what Axel said was even true!"
Her eyes widening, she said, "Shoot," and in return Comet crowed, "Ha! I win again!"
Pouting, Tora looked away from him, approaching her, he was in arm's length when the pout was replaced with a devilish smirk. Now it was his turn to be shocked, 'cause like always he'd fallen right into her trap. Unable to prepare himself, more like he didn't, Comet stumbled backwards and fell flat on his back, Tora pinning him down. Giggling, the smaller of the two scrambled backwards, allowing Comet to push himself into a sitting position. He couldn't believe that she was half a head shorter than he was, it was just a little too surprising. Sulking, Comet looked away from her, clearly upset by his defeat by her, again. "Cheater," he muttered sulkily.
He saw Tora's own pout, not too thrilled by his sulking or insult. Her eyes were slightly cold; he smiled to thaw out the ice, which worked incredibly well. Chuckling, Comet climbed to his feet and moved toward her. He noticed the sad, distant look in her eyes, obviously Tora was still bothered by something. Raking his brain for it, he came a cross a mild answer to the possible reason. "You miss Saix, don't you?" He asked quietly.
Tora nodded, her sad look hurting him beyond any logic. He reached out a hand, only to let it fall to his side; Tora shook her head and started muttering inaudible words. Kneeling down next to her, Comet brushed some hair out of her eyes; holding her gaze with his own, he strained to catch what she was whispering, "It's all my fault that he's a nobody, I know it. If I hadn't been there, than brother could've gotten out of the way, he could've avoided being hit by that Heartless. It's my entire fault."
Comet suppressed his anger, it wasn't her fault, it was that stupid Heartless's. He shook his head and retorted, "No, it's not your fault. If Saix is at all like the way you remember him, he'd tell you that himself!" That snapped her out of her quiet bashing, her eyes wide from surprise. "It's not your fault, you weren't the one that attacked him and caused him to loose his heart, he'd tell you that himself, I'm sure of it." He said reassuringly.
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His wolf gold eyes stared at the moon, more than confused by what Axel had told him. Is he telling the truth? No, he wouldn't lie to me on something like that, than again we are nobodies, he thought. He shook his head, his calm demeanor staying put like it always had. A cruel smile briefly touching his lips, it hastily fled as someone entered the room. Turning to face the intruder, his claymore held at the ready.
Saix looked at the tan skinned Nobody, instantly recognizing the Superior. Groaning mentally, he disliked all of them, most of all Xemnas. A calm, expressionless look on his face, Saix nodded curtly to Xemnas. Turning back to face the barely started Kingdom Hearts, he felt the rage start to build. He didn't turn or glance at the Superior as Xemnas moved around his room. He almost glanced over his shoulder as Xemnas said, "I was talking with Axel earlier. He said something about a girl named Tora, is she at all important to you?"
Remembering Xemnas's nature, he shook his head denying his soft spot for his baby sister. "Good, 'cause I'd hate to be the one to destroy her." Xemnas stated coldly, obviously revealing that he'd have loved the chance to destroy her.
Gritting his teeth, he relaxed his jaw a moment later, Saix turned to face Xemnas. There was no sign of his previous agitation, his face an unreadable mask. He knew that Xemnas wanted something to do, to experiment on. "Is there anything else?" He asked nonchalantly.
A thoughtful look coming to the amber eyes, Xemnas shook his head after a moment. The blue-haired nobody watched while the Superior turned and headed toward the door, he took in a deep breath as the older nobody stopped his hand on the doorknob. Saix's gold eyes were guarded, not ready to yield the information that Xemnas would have wanted. "Saix, I hope you're not lying to me, or that you suddenly have a change of heart any time soon or in the far future," Xemnas started.
Saix hated it when he did this, it normally meant Xemnas was about to threaten the member he did this too. “After all, I’d hate to see the ultimate punishment given to you, but if it must be done, than it will be carried out;” he finished. Saix was right, he knew that it was a threat instantly by the way it was started.
A feral snarl tore itself from him after he was alone. "I can't believe Xemnas, just because he's the Superior doesn't give him any right to butt into my personal life." He snarled darkly, his eyes blazing with a cold fire. Shaking his head, Saix spun around to face the table next to his bed, his golden irises drifting straight to the photo there. "Axel, you'll be lucky if I don't give you the ultimate punishment for that." He sneered, the starts of their rivalry weaving up and around Saix.
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Skitty: Okay, I hope you all liked that first chapter.
