Akio walked back out her bathroom over to her closet, pulling on some combat boots. She then turned to see Riku still sleeping on her couch. Smiling, she pulled some headphones and an air horn out of nowhere.

Where did she get that, her bra? Isn't that what girls do with munny and food?

Akio pulled on the headphones, taking a few steps back.

She wouldn't. Would she?

Akio pressed on the button, letting out an ear-shattering sound.

Yep. It's official. I'm making this girl mine.

I watched, laughing as Riku got tangled in the blankets, falling to the floor in surprise. He got himself loose and smacked the air horn out of Akio's hand, furious. She just kept laughing, and I couldn't help but smile.

"You almost gave me a heart attack!" Riku yelled, breathing hard. Akio held up a finger before removing her headphones. She nodded, and Riku started yelling at her again.

"Sorry?" Akio said, smiling and shrugging her shoulders. He looked like he wanted to continue his rant, but smiled a little. "I'll make it up to you. Sea-salt ice cream for breakfast? My treat."

"Okay, fine. But no more air horns!" Riku exclaimed, tossing the air horn behind his back. Akio giggled before walking towards the window. She opened it up, glancing my way for a second. Almost as if she could sense my presence. She swung her legs over the window sill, jumping into the Sandlot. I opened a dark portal, watching her approach a group of kids.

Watching from a distance, I saw one guy wearing a beanie turn to see her coming. He seemed to be checking her out, making me get mad. They said a few things, but he leaned in all close to Akio. She backed up, clearing her throat loudly.

"Riku! C'mere!" she yelled. I was actually grateful for him to be there, even though he was pushing it by putting his arm around Akio. They said some stuff before Riku covered her mouth, leading her away from them.

Not going to lie, but Riku was actually useful.

They headed towards another area that was larger and filled with different shops. A train was moving around the area, going in a continuous loop. They headed over to a shop with little candies on it, laughing along the way.

Akio pulled out some munny, giving it to the owner. She was handed two blue ice creams, passing one to Riku. They then sat down on some steps, eating their treat and talking. I zoned out on their conversation. They were just talking about stuff that happened in the past, like defeating Ansem, Seeker of Darkness, and other stuff. That's when I heard the words "Castle Oblivion."

"I had a weird dream last night," Akio said, the ice cream stick clenched between her teeth. "I went to a place called Castle Oblivion, and I saw Sora, Donald, and Goofy. There was another guy, too. He had an Organization XIII coat and pink petals." She trailed off, looking up into the sky with her big eyes.

Maybe that's her power. She can see things in the past. But, how would she know about something like that? She couldn't know about that. Sora, Donald, and Goofy don't even remember that.

Remember.

As in memories.

She remembered a forgotten memory.

"What do you think it means?" Akio asked. Riku just shook his head, as confused as me.

That's her power.

***************

"Where's Xehanort?" I asked, standing in the center of the round room. Braig and Isa looked down, stopping their conversation.

"What's so important that you had to barge in here?" Isa asked, glaring at me.

"I found out something important about the girl."

"Like her weaknesses?" Braig questioned. "Her deepest fears? Or her bra color?" He smirked at me. I returned the smirk, crossing my arms.

"It's black. The strapless kind. Just how I like it," I said smugly. Both Braig and Isa's eyes widened, no doubt wondering how the hell I knew that information.

"Pervert," Isa muttered.

"You asked, I answered," I replied.

"So you admit you like her?" Braig asked, raising an eyebrow.

"I never said that."

"You never denied it. I bet she doesn't even know you exist!" Braig exclaimed.

"Then why was she holding onto me last night?" I countered.

"You're lying," Isa retorted.

"Now, why would I lie about something like that?" I asked innocently.

"Vanitas, you sly dog!" Braig exclaimed, grinning. "So, I take it that her 'male acquaintance' has left?"

"Not exactly," I muttered. "But, he'll soon be a forgotten memory when I make her mine. Speaking of, that's her power. She can see forgotten memories in her dreams."

"Almost correct, Vanitas," a different voice said. I looked up to see Xehanort sitting down. "It's not only in her dreams, but whenever it triggers within her. It can happen at any moment."

"How do you know this?" I asked, surprised.

"In the past, when I was Ansem the Wise's apprentice, he and another scientist came up with serum that could help you remember forgotten memories. The scientist, Even, had tested it on himself and suddenly remembered the day he met Ansem. He injected all of it into young Akio's body, so she ended up like how she is now."

Xehanort looked back at me.

"You better get back to her so you can 'make her yours'." I felt myself get warm.

"You heard that?" I asked, looking down.

"I heard all of it. I consider her to be my daughter, and you my son. So, keep that kind of talk to yourself."

"Ha, yeah, sorry about that," I mumbled, scratching the back of my head. "I'll be back," I said, turning and entering a dark portal.

**********

I appeared in a recognizable place. Looking around, I knew I was in The World That Never Was. I seemed to be standing in alley, and a portal was behind me. I heard footsteps, so I stepped back into the shadows.

Riku walked in front of me, a girl behind him. She was pure darkness, with yellow eyes and sharp claws. Something about her was very attractive, and I couldn't help but feel guilty about looking at her with longing eyes after what I had said about Akio.

The girl put her hand on Riku's shoulder, causing him to freeze. She walked around him, a smirk on her face. I saw her fangs as she whispered something in Riku's ear. His face became dusted with pink as she continued speaking in a low tone.

"Kura," he said, but she shushed him. He started talking quietly as well, grinning.

Something about this Kura girl seems strangely familiar. Her hair reminded me of Akio's, and her clothing would be identical to Akio's overalls, except they were darker...

Wait.

Kura grabbed Riku's collar, pulling him towards her and capturing his lips.

The lucky bastard.

Riku grabbed her hips, pulling her closer to him. I looked away, rolling my eyes. At least he's not kissing Akio...

Kura suddenly pulled away, and I watched in amazement and horror as the darkness seeped back into her skin, revealing the girl underneath it all. Akio's eyes opened as she gasped for air, falling to her knees.

Oh, hell no.

Oh HELL no.

Anger rushed over me as the image kept replaying in my mind. Her pulling him close. Him grabbing her waist. I wanted to kill him.

That should've been me.

That should've been fucking me.

Clenching my fists, I watched as Akio touched her lips, looking up at Riku in surprise. She started backing away from him, yelling. He tried to say something, but all I saw was his guilt. They continued to yell at each other before Akio looked down, mumbling something.

Riku looked at her with surprise and smirked at her. She blushed, sitting against the wall. He sat next to her, saying something. She responded, leaning against him. They spoke for a moment before standing up and leaving.

Once again, I was left.

Forgotten.