Clockwork Maze

[forever_noble]

Characters: Satoshi, Daisuke, Donna, Oliver, Benny, Riku, Isaac, Box, Ai, Cally and those who venture in to deliver friendship speeches/whacks to the head!
Location: Near the Plane's mansion in a completely empty area--UNTIL something suddenly appears!
Time: After the watch has completed its collection of hearts and has found a permanent host.

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[darkercalling]

[Here is Riku, feeling right at home amongst all of this clockwork and machinery. His sword is drawn, and he is pissed. Determined. Driven.

Anyone want to take him on, or try to slap some friendship into him?]

[darkercalling]

Yeah? And what do you know?

[His free hand clenches into a fist, and he goes for a suckerpunch. Not the fairest of moves, but neither is reaching for someone's weapon arm.]

[bit_impossible]

Quite a lot, actu--[and it's right then that he's punched. he stumbles, letting go, clutching his face] Oi! Is that how you're going to fight? Might as well throw sand in my eyes and call it a day!

[darkercalling]

[Have a smirk and an exaggerated shrug.]

Well, when you don't get me much of an option... [Back to a fighting stance. Riku's going to be keeping an eye out for any more attempted grabs, or any moves that involve invading his personal space.]

Are you done talking yet?

[bit_impossible]

Ohhh, I'm never done talking. Always got something to say, me and my gob. [rubs his face tenderly] But since you're being particularly chatty, why don't you tell me why you're so bound and determined to protect something that stole a part of you.

[darkercalling]

[He doesn't want to think about that. He just wants to act on all of this anger that's finally coming to light. He doesn't care about right or wrong. This is about him. This is about proving himself. This is about being no one's puppet.

But then again, that watch...

No. Riku refuses to entertain that thought. He hesitates, but only for a second, and begins charging a sphere of black energy in his hand.]

Shut up.

[Here, Doctor. Have a Dark Firaga to the face.]

[bit_impossible]

[his eyes widen and he immediately drops to the ground, (with a passing thought wondering whether he can smell singed hair or not)]

Stop it! [immediately jumps to his feet] It's that watch and that watch stole a part of your heart. I can't say that enough. This isn't you!

[darkercalling]

[A part of Riku knows this and is fighting to regain control, but it's completely overwhelmed by the dark, the negative... Riku chuckles - a humorless sound, coupled with a smug, almost mocking smirk.]

And you think you know anything about me?

[bit_impossible]

I know you're a good person, and that's enough for me. Besides, wouldn't you have tried to kill me when we first met? You lost out on a huge opportunity then. I was vulnerable and slightly injured because of the explosion, but you did nothing then.

[darkercalling]

[As his internal struggle continues, he hesitates... but only for a second. He shakes his head once, firmly.]

Then I'm not going to miss my chance this time.

[Something must be getting through to him, though, because while his sword is once again pointed at the Doctor, he hasn't made a move to strike him. Yet.]

[bit_impossible]

[shakes his head] I don't believe that. You're acting just like a friend of mine. He was so angry, tetchy, and very much not himself. And all because of that watch. I'm not exactly certain what it is, but I do know that it's gotten into you and taken something away, and in doing so, it's left you changed. And I'm sorry it's happened to you. I'm so sorry.

[darkercalling]

Shut up!

[Riku lunges forward. He might have impaled the Doctor's chest, but at the last possible instant, he jerks his blade upward. Cue an internal struggle, which means Riku's ignoring the Doctor for the moment in favor of letting his sword fall to the ground as he grips his head in both hands.]

[bit_impossible]

[the Doctor keeps his eyes on Riku the entire time. he doesn't flinch at all when Riku lunges, and only once Riku drops his sword does he move forward, giving the sword a good kick so it's out of reach. but he keeps on going until he gently touches Riku's shoulder] You'll be all right.

[darkercalling]

[He flinches at the Doctor's touch. So many negative feelings, so much hate, and worst of all, so many bad memories, flashes of being completely out of control... this is all too familiar for him. But he refuses to give in again.]

Please... stop me.

[bit_impossible]

[firmly, yet with a hint of gentleness] I will.

[he reaches up, placing his fingers on both sides of Riku's face] For your own safety, I'm going to put you to sleep for a little bit. Once this is all over you'll wake up, right as rain. I promise you that. [he closes his eyes, and makes the connection with Riku's mind. he ignores the turmoil and negative feelings long enough for him to, in essence, hit a switch and knock him right out]

[darkercalling]

[Again with the closeness and physical contact - it's not something Riku's used to anymore, and he almost shies away...

It's a strange feeling, whatever it is the Doctor's done, but he doesn't have long at all to think on it.

Riku's eyes close as his mind shuts down and his body goes limp.]