If Only in Dreams

Prologe

Disclaimer: I do not own Durarara or any of its characters!

Cold.

He couldn't feel his arms and legs anymore but he kept running, a small little girl clung tightly around his neck, while another was tucked safely in his arms. Both girls were wrapped up tightly in thick sheets, not the best thing but he hadn't had many options. He could feel them both shivering as they clung tighter to him trying to find warmth. His own body felt like a iceberg or at least he couldn't feel any warmth but he wasn't concerned with that. He was more worried about his two little sisters; they would not be able to bare being out in the cold for much longer.

His body ached from the cold and the added weight but despite that he kept running, he knew if he stopped it would all be over. They would be caught and taken back to that horrible place, he was not afraid of punishment but he could not bare the thought of them hurting his little sisters. That was all the motivation he needed to not stop, to ignore the pain and the cold and focus only on running. The sound of two heartbeats kept his hope alive; as long as they were alright then he could still go on.

"Mairu….Kururi, just a bit longer. We're almost there, hang in there"

Taking his attention off his sisters, he squinted his eyes, the coast was finally in sight so it wouldn't be much longer. Letting out a deep breath he picked up more speed buying mindful of the two little girls he was carrying. Honestly he was not sure where he found the strength to go faster because he had passed his limitations a while ago. His pace began to slow as his bare feet hit the sand of the beach. Keeping his balance he walked through the sand towards the crashing waves, specifically the boat pushed up on shore. Setting the girl in his arms in the boat lightly, he turned around and eased the other girl off his back. Both immediately latched onto each other still cold before turning their eyes up to him fearfully.

Sliding a warm smile on his face he patted both girls lightly on the head, "Don't worry, I just need to get the boat in the water. I won't leave you two alone…" His words calmed them down as he saw a slight nod with a shy smile from the younger of the twin. That's right, his little sisters were twins and they were very precious to him. Placing his hands on the front of the boat he started to push the boat through the sand, his exhausted body was not making this easy but he kept at it until the cold water hit his feet. A shiver ran up his spine but he continued to ease the boat more into the water before hoisting his body into the wooden boat.

His eyes cast up to the tall mountains, lights peeking over the top towards the sky signaling that their escape had been noticed. They would be searching everywhere for them, it just proved that he had to keep going and put enough distance between them. Fixing the thick sheets around his sisters he took hold of the oars and began awkwardly rowing further out to sea. They were heavy and the water didn't make it any easier, he continued none the less and it almost surprised him that the boat was actually moving forward.

Letting his eyes drift to the flashing in the sky he allowed himself to fall briefly into his thoughts before a small voice brought him back, "Iza-nii…" His eyes lowered to the two little girls with a soft smile, "Where are we going again...?" Izaya looked towards the sky briefly before returning his gaze to them.

"Ikeburko"

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Authors Note: First off, I am a very bad child to start another story when I haven't finished the first Durarara fic I started, not to mention I have an unfinished Dgrayman fic as well! .

Fear not those who are currently reading either, I have not forgotten them and I have started typing up the next chapter for both so be patient.

Reviews and comments are forever loved! I hope any readers enjoy this story as well.