A while back, another Fan-fiction writer, Crazy Computer Vendetta, had a brilliant idea for a story. The whole premise of the story is fifteen girls get to go out with the phantom Thief Dark. Fourteen of the girl would be original characters, which other writers could submit. I was the first and enjoyed the date chapter.

Well, after that, there was a whirlwind of ideas going through my head. I thought might as well write a story. Before I get started, there is some information I want get out. I decide to have Crazy Computer Vendetta create an original character to be her friend. In addition, the story takes place after the date. There are going some references to the date. If you want to read what happen on the date. Go to Crazy Computer Vendetta profile, at read the story with the title A Date with Phantom Thief Dark.

Disclaimer: I do not own D N Angel, Ms Yukawa, and Fawn

A fantasy becomes real

Chapter 1-Erica Lane

The ballroom was a site to see. The grand white hall lit brilliantly with the two chandeliers the hung from the ceiling. The ceiling formed a dome and there were paintings with figures enjoying the ball of their own. There was a rotating pattern of windows and mirrors, which line up the grand ballroom. Table with silk red tablecloths scattered through the room with tray of all sorts of food. Many guests were on the dancing floor.

Erica Lane was against the wall in the back corner. She was wearing a sliver dress. The top revealed her bare shoulders. The sleeves were light transparent fabric strap that rested just above the elbow. She was wearing gloves with a sliver shine, which went up a little of her arms. Across her face, a simple white mask. For, it was a masquerade ball.

Her hair was in a special style. On each side of her, there were three braids. It seemed that the braids looked to was a mix two colors. One side of the strands was brown and the other strands were blond. The six braids were wrapping around the back and held the rest of her hair in a bun.

She sat there quietly. As she was watched the other guests dancing, longing to be apart of that scène. However, thinking all she was just a wallflower. She was under the watchful eyes of a young man standing across the room.

He was wearing a dark purple tunic shirt. Black pants, boots, belt, black leather gloves and cape. His wrapped the upper torso and drape down in the back. His hair was a dark shade of purple. It was also short; expect three strands that hung in the face. He had eyes of the color of amethyst. He had a mask that was black.

He finally decided to approach her. When he stood directly in front of her, he bowed. "Good evening" he said

"Good evening" Erica said with bow in return

He smiled at her. "Tell me; what is such a lovely lady, sitting by herself? Shouldn't you be on the dance floor or mingling amongst the men here? Is it just the party is not to your liking?"

"Oh no, it is a wonderful ball. It just that…" she started replied. However,she began to stumble on her words. Her cheeks glowed bright red.

The man chuckled, in a non-mocking tone. "So, you are a timid little thing" he said. She nodded, growing redder. Then, he took her left hand. "There nothing to be ashamed of, I find that to a sign that you are humble, honest, and a very kind lady" he said before he brought her hand to his lips.

"T-Thank you" she said

"You are welcome" mask man replied, "Now, it would you care to dance with me?"

Erica smiled shyly. Then, he led her to the dance floor. They took the positions waiting the music to start. He had his right hand on her back. While her right was in his left, her left hand rested on his right shoulder.

It was as if they were the only people in the room, once the music had started. Their eyes locked on each other. Never once, losing the the rhythm or flow motion of the dance.

When the dance was finished, he escorts her away. "Would you like another dance?" Erica asked. She wanted to spend more time with her mystery man.

"I would love to dance with you, again, my dear," he said "however, I have some urgent business to take of. We will meet again"

"How can you be sure? I do not know who you are. In addition, I am sure that you have no idea, who I am. Could tell you me your name?" she said

"That would defeat the purpose of a masquerade. Besides, I am sure we meet before. When we meet for the third time, you will know it is I. Until then, take care"

Then, he walked away, disappearing into the crowd. Erica places her hand on her heart. It was still racing. Her cheek was burning bright red. She could not help feeling this way.

Just then, the police bust in. They began to search the room. The host approached the chief.

"What is the meaning of this?" he roared

"We received word that the phantom thief Dark has come here. He plans to steal one of your artworks" the chief replied. Then, he walked in the center of the room. "I would like anyone corporation. Once you give us all the information, you can. You free to leave"

The police started interview everyone. Erica wait patiently from them interview her. Meanwhile, she could not believe that the phantom thief was here. Every girl has some kind of fascination with him. She wondered which of these Gentlemen could be him.

Then, it came to her. The person she was dancing with a minute ago. It was Dark.

Now, that the police are here. He most likely is going to be arrest. Especially,for him not knowing that the police were here.

For some reason, Erica was swelling up with courage to pull off a bold plan. She could get into some serious trouble if trying to pull this off. Her feelings for Dark appeared to be stronger than worrying about that.

Without anyone noticing, she slipped away. She walked down the hall to the art gallery. The master of the house showed the new artwork in the art gallery, earlier that evening. When she the door, she poke her head in there.

There he stood. His back was to her. His hand had a grasp on a small figurine.

Erica enter the room. Then, quietly shut the door. The small click got his attention.

"You" He said when he turned around

"I came to warn you, Dark," said Erica

He took off the mask. She was correct. It was he, Dark Mousey, the Phantom Thief.

"You figure it out. I am impressed. You are very insightful," he said to her. He walked over to her. They became face to face.

"Listen, Dark, the police are here. You need to escape, before they find you here"

"Is that so?" he said with a smirk "Why did you come here to tell me this"

"Because, I don't want see you get taken away"

"You could be arrest for assistance me"

"I am willing to take that risk," she said

With him giving her a simile. He extended his hand. "Lead the way, milady"

They went long corridors. Until, they got to stairs that lead to the attic. Once they to the top, Erica rushed over and opened a window.

"Here, you escape, now" she told him

"Thank you" he said, "I have to say this is big risk for someone you don't really know"

"But I do know you" Erica said a she took off her mask

"Erica" he said as a whisper. He remembered the girl near the river. She was site to see.

"Go Dark" she pleaded

He head towards the window. Then, he scooped her into his arms, as his black wing come out. He went through the window.

"What are you doing?" Erica asked with a squeal

"Taking you with me," he said as he continued

Once he landed. He set her down. Then, he looked into her eyes

They were at the place they first meet. The water on the river, shine with the light of the moon. There was no noise expect that chirping of crickets.

"Dark, why did you bring here with you"

"Even though, you took a huge risk. I could not bare the thought of you being any trouble because you helped me. You…" Dark began to say

"Need to wake up," demanded a voice. Then, she felt a body flopped on top of her. Erica open her brown eyes and saw that her friend on top of her.

She had brown hair, that in a pageboy hairstyle. Her eyes were hazel. She was wearing a green turtle neck with a brown jacket over it. She had kaki pant and wearing her sneakers.

"Fawn, what you doing here," asked Erica "Did I oversleep."

As she check the clock, which read eight thirty. Fawn said, "No, I am early. Your mom let me in on her way to work"

"Let me guess, you did not get any leads to Dark's future heist" asked Erica as brush brown hair with blonde strikes.

"No, he is being rather quiet the last few days" she said with a sigh

"Well, I guess, a phantom thief needs a rest every once and a while," said Erica

"But how am I suppose to write a hard hitting story if he is not around" Fawn said as she tapped her notepad against her knee

Fawn wants to pursue a career in journalism. Her dream is to have her article featured in the local newspaper. She usually carries the notepad, to be ready, when a story comes along.

One-way she sees a way to accomplish that goal, is to write an article on Dark. For one, he is one of the hottest topics in the city. Second, she fascinated on how he manages to pull off the heists.

"Well, you want head over to the café. Before we spend the rest of the day shopping," she asked

"Sure, let me just get showered and dressed," replied Erica

After few minutes, Erica was drying her hair and gotten dressed. She wore a gray turtleneck sweater and blues jeans.

Erica moved here, three months ago form American. Her mom got a new job in the city's museum. They both were starting a new life together.

Fawn was the first person to tell Erica about Dark. On the first day they meet, she just mentions his name. Erica started to ask questions about who he was. It was not until; Fawn showed her footage that she recorded of him. That Erica started to fall for him.

When she came out the bathroom, Fawn was look at a book that she left on the desk. "Where did you this? It is interesting"

"At Yukawa's book shop" Erica replied as she put her boots

"Right, you are sure a bookworm," she giggled. Then, she turned to the cover page. Her eyes focus to the bottom of the page. Fawn looked at Erica in disbelief.

"Yes, I did" Erica said shyly

"When did you go out with Dark?"

"Last Friday"

"Let's hurry to the café. There you can tell me all the details"