Guardian Angel

The wind blew harshly, harassing the poor home of Satoshi Hiwatari. There had been numerous past storms, but none seemed to compete with this. It had been raging all week, and not even Dark and his ego trip dared to try and tempt the weather lately. Without any "warnings", Satoshi was safe to stay at home, alone.

"No, never will you be alone," Krad's voice echoed throughout the emanating depths of Satoshi's being. As much as he hated to, Satoshi had to admit that Krad was right; again. It was impossible for him to be alone, free. The curse was too strong for him now.

"Come now," he was smirking, Satoshi could just feel it. "I'm not so bad, Satoshi-sama."

"No, you're much worse!"

"Such cold words…" Krad 'tsked' him as he emerged, separating from his combines within Satoshi, taking on a tangible form. It didn't startle him, as Krad had done so on multiple occasions, especially on warning him about the Niiwa boy. Paying no mind to the complaints of the younger tamer, Krad embraced his Satoshi.

"See now? I wouldn't ever think of leaving you, unlike him," Satoshi knew who was meant by this, the glare coming from his other half evidence enough, flinching slightly at the mere thought someone could hate Daisuke so much. "No," the embrace became tighter, more possessive as if he was afraid Satoshi would suddenly disappear, "I won't let him hurt you any more, Satoshi-sama," he made no effort to hide the possessive tone in his voice. Rather he seemed to enjoy this, which made Satoshi even more uneasy.

Satoshi had always known Krad hated Daisuke, as he'd happily(if that's what you could describe Krad as) mentioned on numerous occasions. 'I despise him so very much, Satoshi-sama, even more than the past tamers. Or even Dark himself,' then he'd move closer to Satoshi's consciousness, threatening to take control, 'But you, my Satoshi-sama, I've always held more dear than anyone past. Or even who will come following you. You are my everything, Satoshi-sama…No one shall be allowed near you as long as I can protect you…' He wasn't so sure that was as good as Krad seemed to believe.

The protection that Krad would force on him seemed more like severing any ties to other people. Especially someone he may take a liking to. Everyone but Krad was forced out of his mind, all feelings crushed. Or it seemed until Daisuke appeared. 'We have to capture Dark,' he'd remind him night after treacherous night, 'whether you want to or not, you must. And you cannot love him. No, I won't allow him to hurt you, Satoshi-sama…' And Satoshi would fuel on Krad, denying any such attachments, and moving along with their business.

"You do not love him, Satoshi-sama," Krad was insisting yet again, and drawing Satoshi out of his thoughts. But Krad had been saying this for so long, it seemed to be more for himself, other than Satoshi. He was smirking now, in an almost devilish manner. Ironic how someone so…angelic could be such a demon. One could go as far to call him homicidal.

Satoshi leaned back, nestled in the other man's grasp, long since giving up any sense of a futile struggle. It was always best just to allow Krad to bore himself for the moment, save himself the hassle of it all, and still giving him what he wanted. No, he couldn't cave into his lies.

"Lies? How could you consider such nonsense?" Krad carefully pet Satoshi's head. "All I speak of is the truth. You know this…"

But Satoshi would hear none of this. Instead, he retreated to the confides of his mind, far out of Krad's penetrating grasp. He was afraid to take that extra step, closer to Krad.

Krad sighed, watching in malcontent as his Satoshi shifted in and out of consciousness. His breath had finally begun to even out, but not deeply. It wasn't shallow either, so he could tell he was awake, barely. Krad allowed himself to carry his dear tamer back to his bed, where they could rest comfortably, and kept him close in a warm embrace.

Quietly, he ran his fingers gently through Satoshi's brilliantly lovely blue hair, straightening newly formed tangles from his hair. Carefully, he also removed his glasses, fear that something may happen to him or what not. He barely lifted his head as lightening flashed, lighting the room up brilliantly, momentarily.

As thunder roared loudly, making sure its presence wasn't forgotten, Krad chuckled melodically as Satoshi started from his drifting reverie. Satoshi was frowning, wondering not why or when they had made it out of the living room and onto his bed, but he was more so curious about their positions.

As he shifted sleepily, he noticed he was held carefully, and really very comfortable. Not thing much more over this, he rested, becoming completely docile in Krad's embrace. He was more at ease, it seemed, as Krad's soft and pure white wings had protectively wrapped around them both. Like a blanket warding of the dark and evils that plagued his world.

At first, Krad was worried as Satoshi became limp, but soon smiled gently. He had fallen into a deep and calmed sleep, and seem to resent moving at all. He was nestled securely, and Krad hugged him slightly closer as he nuzzled Satoshi's hair lovingly. He knew that his tamer was finally at peace today.