Yuki stood on the shore of Destiny Islands. Her raven hair blew behind her in the gentle ocean breeze. She frowned looking across the water to the main island. She would probably find answers there much faster, but she didn't want to be too close to any Somebody's. It would be hard for her to pass off as normal when she was so confused.

The name Sora had plagued her mind since she had heard the name. X and Y had informed her she had passed out early in the morning and had not woken up until late in the evening. No one could discover a reason for her collapse. Yuki was grateful for that. She didn't know why, but she thought if they discovered she had heard the name Sora something bad would happen. What she didn't know.

Yuki had decided not to go to the clock tower after work that day. She decided to come here instead, hoping to find some indication of who Sora was. There was nothing that she could find. Only the same feeling as always. This was her old home and Sora was from the same place. Perhaps an old friend she couldn't remember. It would make sense if only a small bit of sense. Very few things that happened made sense to Yuki, it would be a pleasant change for once.

Yuki remembered when she first joined the organization the sky had reminded her of someone. Only now was she realizing it was Sora, whoever he was. He had always been in her subconscious, just waiting for the right time to surface. But something was still wrong, even though he had been given the chance. Something was stopping her from remembering him. It was like some magic was interfering.

Yuki supposed asking Naminé was an option. Naminé was the memory keeper after all. But it felt wrong to ask her since she was already working on whoever it was. Naminé had plenty to worry about without getting dragged into Yuki's memory problem. Yuki would just have to find her own solution.

Yuki closed her eyes, the name Sora a mantra in her thoughts. She was trying to draw an image into her mind. Anything that could get her close to the person she was trying to remember. A smile, a face, even just some stupid thought about him, like what sort of shoes he wore. Yuki heard the ghost of a laugh in her mind and pictured bright blue eyes that reminded her of the ocean. Yuki frowned as she opened her eyes. The eyes she had seen weren't new to her, they belonged to Roxas.

Yuki felt a twinge in her chest. Roxas. She hadn't seen her friends yet that day. And she didn't plan to see them. She hadn't seen the Nobodies the day before either. Yuki wasn't sure when she would see them again. It scared her to think one of them might see through her. That someone might see what was tearing her up inside. If any of her friends started doubting what they were doing because of her she wouldn't be able to live with herself. It was better to wait and try to sort things out. She wouldn't drag any of them down with her. But she still had a nagging feeling, her mind returning to the thought of the Nobodies. One Nobody in particular. Roxas. Why did she think it was the worst to hide her thoughts from him? Yuki looked out over the water again. Its waves were gentle today, the water a crystal clear blue.

Yuki sighed turning away. There was nothing here, best move on and find another way to get the answers she wanted. Yuki glanced back to the ocean once more. She smiled softly to herself and summoned a dark corridor. She couldn't wait to come here with her friends. Another day off would be a blessing.

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Day 256- Who else?,
I went to Destiny Islands after my mission. I was trying to find anything to do with Sora. I didn't find anything but I'm pretty sure that's where Sora came from. Who else came from that island? Who else could know who I was?

*<3*

Yuki yawned leaning up against the white wall in between two drawings. She blinked sleepily at the blonde Nobody she had once again come to visit. Her sleep had been unrestful for the past several days. Her mind created images that seemed to have no place in her sleep. Though nothing about them was particularly scary Yuki constantly found herself gasping awake several times a night.

"You look like you're going to fall asleep standing there." Naminé said softly. Yuki watched her continue to draw. She couldn't decide what it was she was drawing, her sleep-deprived mind wasn't able to process it.

"I might," Yuki admitted. She yawned once again. Naminé laughed softly.

"Sit down then. No need to fall." She said. Yuki considered her words a moment before sliding down the wall to sit on the floor. Naminé glanced at her with a small smile. "I didn't mean on the floor." She said.

"The one thing I've learned from being beat down on the ground is the floor is kinda comfortable." Yuki said. Naminé laughed bring her hand up to hide the laugh. Yuki smiled up at her, pleased that she had laughed.

"When are you ever beat down?" Naminé asked. Yuki shrugged.

"I pass out a lot." She said casually. Naminé nodded without a word. Yuki frowned a little thinking. "And I'm always confused and no one is trying to make anything remotely close to sense. I think they're making an effort to leave me in the dark." Yuki continued, saying the first thing that came to mind. Naminé had stopped her drawing and was looking at Yuki with concern.

"Is something wrong?" Naminé asked. Yuki laughed a bitter laugh.

"Besides everything?" Yuki asked. "Besides the fact I can't remember anything but I feel like I should? Besides the fact I haven't been able to sleep right since hearing one damn name? Besides the fact I'm too scared to face my own friends? Besides the fact no one can answer a simple question?" Yuki heard her voice grew steadily louder and more frustrated. But it was almost like it wasn't her. Like it was someone else talking. Naminé looked at her with sad blue eyes.

"I'm sorry Yuki. I-I wish I could help you, but-" Yuki cut off the blonde Nobody with a sigh.

"It's not your fault. Don't be sorry. I'm sorry I sounded so angry. It's all just really confusing and I'm really frustrated." Yuki said. She rested her head on her knees. Naminé smiled softly, then returned to her drawing. Moments later the silence was interrupted by the sound of a man's voice.

"Naminé." The man said. Yuki tensed staying on her spot on the floor. She prayed she wasn't visible from wherever the man was standing. Yuki could tell just from his voice it was the man in red.

"Yes?" Naminé asked timidly.

"Why aren't you in the room with our hero?" The man asked. Naminé looked down at her sketch pad nervously.

"It stopped." Naminé said after some time. "His memories have completely stopped." The man made a sound very much like a growl.

"Why did you not inform me sooner. Riku must be notified to bring them in. Those Nobodies have been in the way far too long." The man said angrily. The man left the room swiftly, his footsteps quickly retreating from the room. Naminé let out a relieved breath.

"That was close." She said, almost to herself. She looked down at Yuki in concern. The ravenette Heartless was tense. "Yuki?" Naminé asked concerned.

Yuki didn't reply. Instead, her mind was racing yet again. The name Riku fit. She knew that boy, just like she knew Sora. Riku was the silver-haired boy. The one Yuki was with so often. She saw flashes of images she knew she had seen in her dreams. The silver-haired boy sitting beside her in a cave with drawings. The silver-haired boy beside her on the beach. The silver-haired boy standing opposite her with a wooden sword.

"Yuki, are you alright?" Naminé asked again, her voice filled with worry. Yuki looked up at her slowly. She blinked a few times, trying to form a coherent thought.

"Riku and Sora." Yuki finally said. Naminé's eyes widened.

"Do you know them?" She asked softly. Yuki shook her head.

"I don't think so. But I used to, didn't I?" Yuki replied. She looked at Naminé expectantly. Naminé looked at her sketch pad again and nodded slowly. Yuki slowly stood and summoned a dark corridor. "I need to go before he comes back. I'll see you soon Nami." Yuki said before leaving through the dark corridor.

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Day 257- Riku,
I went to visit Naminé today after work. I feel too nervous to go up to the clock tower. While with Nami the man in red showed up. He talked to Nami about something, I don't remember what exactly. But he said another name that I think goes with Sora. Riku. I'm pretty sure he was the boy with silver hair in my dreams.

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Yuki sat up on top of the clock tower alone. She was much earlier than normal. She didn't plan to stay for long either. Not long enough to see any of her friends. She was still afraid to face them. Why she wasn't sure. She just knew she couldn't face them while memories of friends from her human life were tearing apart her mind.

Yuki was still having trouble remembering much of anything from her dreams. But she could remember them becoming more and more vivid. She could remember more details appearing, though what those details were lost the moment her eyes opened. She knew the conversations were lasting longer. Sometimes entire days played out in her mind, but upon waking it all was forgotten. Forced back into her subconscious, tantalizingly close yet still too far away.

"Yuki?" Yuki jumped turning to look over her shoulder. Roxas was looking at her in shock. Yuki bit her lip and stood to face Roxas.

"Roxas, I- I didn't think you were going to be here so soon." She said. She winced at the sound of her own stutter. She didn't know why she was so nervous. Sure she hadn't wanted to see any of her friends but she still shouldn't have been this nervous.

"Are you ok? I haven't seen you in days and X and Y didn't know where you were either." Roxas asked. He slowly walked past Yuki his eyes not leaving her. He stopped in front of his normal sitting place but didn't sit down.

"A- a lot's been on my mind. Sorry for worrying you." Yuki said not looking at Roxas.

"It's fine," Roxas said slowly. He looked at Yuki with concern. "A munny for your thoughts?" He asked softly. Yuki smiled a little at his word choice, glad he had chosen the words she had taught him for some reason. But she didn't want to answer his question. It wasn't something she could easily talk about.

"I can't." She said softly. "I'm sorry Roxas, I just can't tell you about this. I don't even understand it myself." Yuki tried to head towards the stairs and leave but she was stopped by a pressure around her wrist. Roxas had taken a step forward and grabbed hold of her. They stayed like that in silence for a moment until Roxas spoke.

"Yuki, you can tell me. Just try explaining it, what you're thinking. Please." Roxas pleaded. Yuki sighed looking down at her feet.

"I feel like my head is going to explode. I want to scream, and hit something. I don't want to see you guys, but I don't want to worry you. Everything I know is being conflicted by something I don't but feel like I should. I can't keep any of my thoughts straight, and I'm starting to see things whenever I close my eyes." Yuki explained. Roxas didn't let go of her wrist but the pressure lessened somewhat. He smiled sadly at Yuki.

"I think that's frustration." Roxas said. Yuki frowned.

"That's an emotion, Roxas. We can't feel."

"Who cares? It's what you're thinking, so it doesn't matter." Roxas insisted. Yuki glanced over her shoulder at him. She was met with a warm smile. His bright blue eyes were catching the light of the setting sun and reflecting it back at her like the ocean. His eyes really did look like the sea.

"What are you thinking?" Yuki asked. Roxas furrowed his eyebrows together and released Yuki's wrist. He tapped his chin in thought. His golden blonde spikes moved slightly as a breeze blew past.

"That I don't want you to be upset or sad. That I miss you coming up to the clock tower. I think about you a lot in general." He finally said. He looked up at Yuki curiously. Yuki turned her head away, feeling heat rising in her cheeks. She had no idea why though. "What do you think that is?" Roxas asked.

"Worry I guess." Yuki said with a shrug. She fought in vain to get the heat to leave her cheeks. What was causing that? And why did she feel out of breath?

"Why don't we do this more often?" Roxas suggested. Yuki glanced at him in question before quickly looking away again. "You know, telling each other what we're thinking and the other trying to place it." He continued on. "It could be like a game."

"A game?" Yuki asked. Trust Roxas to think of something like that. He was trying his best to help, just like always.

"Yeah." Roxas agreed. "A game between the two of us." He said. Yuki felt her cheeks heat up even more. Why was this happening now?

"I guess." Yuki agreed. Roxas smiled brightly, though Yuki wasn't looking at him to see it. "I'm going back to the castle. I'll see you later Roxas."

Yuki took off as quickly as she could before Roxas could object. Roxas watched her go with a frown. Had he done something wrong? He hoped not, he didn't want her to hate him. If it was possible for Heartless to hate. He sighed sitting down on the edge of the clock tower. What was going on with all of his friends? Axel was avoiding him, Xion ran away, X and Y rarely turned up anymore, and Yuki was upset. It was all starting to make Roxas worry.

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Day 276- Confusion,
I stopped by the clock tower early. I was hoping to just be alone up there, but Roxas showed up earlier than I was expecting. I talked to him for a little. I tried to tell him what was wrong with me, but how do you tell someone you're remembering things only to forget them the moment you wake up? It's all so confusing. I couldn't catch my breath while talking to Roxas either. Just something else to add to my confusion.