Sapphire Pheonixes, Crimson Ice Dragons

Satoshi stared at the cuts and bruises that lined his arms. Another fight with Dark had left him shattered and bruised.

'Oh, why must you hate me so, Satoshi-sama? Is it because of how much you care for the young Niwa?' Krad's voice whispered, loving the way he could drive Satoshi mad in ways no one else knew.

'Shut up Krad. I don't need this right know. You use my body and have it beat to a bloody pulp by morning. I wish you'd go away.' Satoshi mentally yelled, wishing he could kill the homicidal Tenshi within him.

'You say that so much that it has lost all meaning. Besides, why would I disappear? I'm the only one who loves you, the only one that ever will.' Krad said, wrapping his arms around Satoshi.

'I'll kill Niwa for you and give you his heart if you want it so bad. The he

won't be able to hurt you. You are weak enough around him as it is.' Krad whispered, nuzzling the ice blue locks.

"Just go away!" Satoshi yelled out, falling back against the pillows.

The illusion of Krad dissipated, leaving his mocking laughter ringing in his ears. Satoshi sighed angrily, pulling his glasses off limply. He wouldn't bother bandaging his arms, there was no more blood.

'Blood…the same color as Niwa-kun's hair…'

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How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

Leading you down into my core

Where I've become so numb

Without a soul

My spirit sleeping somewhere cold

Until you find it there and lead it back home

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Daisuke sat staring at the blood on his hands. He was a bit bruised, but had no visible cuts. Tears welled up in the red head's eyes.

'Hiwatari-kun…' Daisuke sniffed, his body shaking in silent cries.

'Daisuke? What's wrong!' Dark called out, hearing his sobs.

'Hiwatari-kun's blood is all over me. All his…so much…'

'Oh…don't worry Daisuke, Creepy Boy will be fine.' Dark sighed; hoping the boy would be consoled. He never was the compassionate type.

"…" Daisuke verbally paused, blinking his tears away.

'Really? Do you really think so?' Daisuke asked hopefully.

Dark didn't answer either because if how tired he was or of what he was afraid of saying.

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Wake me up inside

Wake me up inside

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bid my blood to run

Before I come undone

Save me from the nothing I've become

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The next day at school Daisuke hardly noticed how much Satoshi stared at him. Then again, it seemed like Satoshi was always staring at him. Daisuke was busy sketching in his notebook to hear the teacher.

"Okay class, today we're working in partners!" The teacher announced happily, the class groaning.

Daisuke looked up as the teacher began to call off the pairs.

"Miss Harada and Takeshi…Elder Harada and Mashihiro…Niwa and Hiwatari…" Daisuke froze and turned to Satoshi.

Satoshi sat his hair covering his eyes as he read a book. He didn't look as if he even heard the pairs. He looked up at Daisuke and closed the book sighing.

"We don't have all day Niwa. If we are to work in pairs I suggest you think about moving your seat." Satoshi said, as calm as ever.

"Oh, yeah." Daisuke laughed nervously. He sighed. 'I'm such an idiot' –Yep-

Daisuke stood up and brought his seat to Satoshi's desk. He accidentally hit Satoshi's arm and he thought he saw a flicker of pain in his eyes. Satoshi pulled his arm back protectively and pulled out a notebook and a pen.

"What do you suggest we do the project on?" Satoshi asked looking at the paper.

"…I don't know. What's the project for exactly?" He laughed nervously, Satoshi nearly falling off his chair.

"What do you do all day Niwa? Don't you listen to anything?" Satoshi asked, regaining his posture. Calm, cool, collected.

"I listen! Just not…all the time…And it's not 'Niwa'. It's Daisuke." Daisuke said standing up.

"I can't work right now. I'm too out of it. Meet me after school, we'll figure it out then." Daisuke said, returning his seat to where it was.

Satoshi stared after Daisuke before slowly picking up his book. He shook his head and sighed. 'Oh Daisuke, when will you learn?"

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Now that I see what I'm without

You can't just leave me

Breathe into me and make me real

Bring me to life

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"Satoshi, wait up! Satoshi!" Daisuke called, running after him.

'For someone with a body like his, he sure runs fast…'

"A body like that…you mean thin, limber, feline…appealing?" Dark snickered, not bothering to help his poor tamer even a little.

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Wake Me up inside

Wake me up inside

Call my name and save me from the dark

Bid my blood to run

Before I come undone

Save me from the nothing I've become

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"Yes, yes, yes…and what the flip are you talking about?" Daisuke answered in order, wondering why Dark had said the last descriptive word.

"You know you know. You find him attractive. You should see half of your dreams boy. Puts me to shame…" Dark said, nodding sagely.

"I have no clue what you are talking about." Daisuke said nervously. 'Did Dark know?'

"Yeah you do and yes I do." Dark snickered.

"Arrrgh!" Daisuke yelled, realizing Dark had heard him.

"I can't believe my tamer is a man's man. It's kinda gross. Like me being in a girl's body…"

"So what? You know what Dark? You're an ass."

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Frozen inside without your touch
Without your love - darling - only you
Are the life among the dead

All of this time I can't believe I couldn't see
Kept in the dark but you were there in front of me
I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems
Got to open my eyes to everything
Without a thought without a voice without a soul
Don't let me die here
There must be something more
Bring me to life

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