AN: Thanks so much to the people who reviewed! But I feel like playing a game… So here's the game: if I don't get a review for a certain chapter, it will take me 5 days to update. For each review given, I will subtract one day. For example I received two reviews, so I'll update in three days. Get it? No matter what, I'll update once every five days at max.

Disclaimer: I don't own DN Angel, sadly.

(Dark-Daisuke)

((Daisuke-Dark))

/Sato-Krad/

'Krad-Sato'


Satoshi frowned as he read the note again. Is Dark an idiot or something? Going after the same piece, two times in a row? Wasn't the first time enough of a warning about how difficult it would be to steal this piece.

'You can't expect an idiot to learn his lesson after only ONE failed attempt. He's a stubborn prick.' Krad muttered, reading Satoshi's thoughts.

/It was a good thing you woke up just in time. But you shouldn't have fallen asleep in the first place!/

'Well I'm sorry that your body was tired-! Who's that?' Krad paused, listening to something.

Satoshi turned to the window just in time to see someone Dark and Krad's age perch on the windowsill. He had somewhat messy black hair with crimson highlights, crimson eyes and features that somewhat resemble Krad's and Dark's. Pale skinned, he could have made the moon herself jealous.

"Good afternoon, Chief Commander. Do you mind if I speak with Krad for a while?" greeted the newcomer. When Satoshi only gazed at him warily, he laughed. "I'm sorry. I forgot about my manners. My name is Shadow, and I'm a Hikari artwork as well."

/Krad, do you know this guy?/

'I don't recall ever meeting him, but remember when someone caught me last night? I have a strange feeling it's this guy. Mind if I have a conversation with him?'

/Even if I didn't consent-Argh!/ Satoshi buckled in pain as Krad emerged.

"Shadow, how did you know about me?" Krad asked bluntly.

"I appreciate beautiful works of art, and I try to know them as much as possible." Shadow replied, reaching out and touching the hunter's cheek. Krad took a step backwards, stunned.

"How did you know about my existence?" Krad demanded once more, shaking off his initial surprise.

"That's for me to know and for you to find out. However, don't you think our time together should be spent on more useful things?" Shadow brushed off the question so easily it made Krad somewhat annoyed.

"You're just annoying as Dark." Krad scoffed.

Shadow smirked. "So cold hearted, Krad. But then again, I wouldn't have you any other way…"

"Hmph." Krad ignored Shadow's last statement and pulled out a feather. "You're going to die, Shadow."

"Oh, so my little angel wants to play a game?" Shadow asked playfully.

"I'm not YOUR angel!" Krad yelled, throwing the feather at Shadow's direction. Shadow easily dodged it.

"Oh, but on the contrary, I already have Dark's consent. You're mine, Krad." Shadow was behind Krad now, whispering in his ear.

Krad snarled and whipped around to hit Shadow, but once more, the latter was too quick for him.

"I don't belong to you!" Krad snapped.

"Do you think you belong to Dark, Krad-chan?" Shadow purred, once again in a different part of the apartment.

"One, don't call me Krad-chan! Two, I don't belong to ANYBODY." Krad lunged at Shadow, but crashed into the wall quite forcefully when Shadow seemingly disappeared.

/Krad! Don't get my body banged up!/

'Gee, thanks for the concern.' Krad answered sarcastically.

Krad sat up, rubbing his sore head. He saw Shadow approaching, but just scowled. Shadow sat down in front of Krad and handed over an ice bag. Krad snatched it.

"Where did you get this?" Krad put the bag on the area that seemed to be bruised.

"You're welcome." Shadow replied.

"I didn't thank you!" Krad snapped.

Shadow shrugged, but surprised Krad when he made the blonde's head bow down .

"What are you doing?" Krad yelped.

"Hang on, let me see your bruise." Shadow answered, pushing away golden strands of hair. "This isn't just a bruise, it's a wound."

"So?" Krad answered bitterly, trying to twist his way out of Shadow's grip on his head. Shadow was a bit stronger, therefore Krad's head remained bowed.

"That won't do. I don't like to see you hurt." Shadow answered softly, healing the wound. After he healed the wound, he let go of Krad's head. Krad was surprised.

"I thought you were an enemy."

Shadow shook his head. "No, I don't like harming those I love."

Krad eyes Shadow suspiciously. Shadow seemed unconcerned…for a few moments. Before Krad could react, Shadow had pecked him on the lips and flown out of the window. Krad, confused yet furious, ran to the window in an attempt to catch Shadow.

"CHEATER!" Krad yelled immaturely, jumping out the window and flying after Shadow.

"Cheating? Were there even rules?" Shadow answered back, grinning.

Krad shut up and followed Shadow, determined not to let Shadow get away. He followed until he realized where they were headed.

"You're heading towards the Niwa household?" Krad asked.

"Yes, I am." Shadow replied, pausing so that Krad could catch up.

"Why?" Krad drew out a feather and Shadow sped towards the household, ignoring the question.

Suddenly, Shadow dived down and Krad didn't know why. Soon, he crashed into the reason: an antenna. Not just any antenna either, it was the Niwa's antenna. Krad fell, but once more Shadow was there to catch him.

"Damn you, I thought you didn't like to hurt things!" Krad accused, seeing stars.

"I'll make an exception this time." Shadow landed on Daisuke's balcony. "I want to show Dark what he gave away."

"Huh?" Krad's head hurt way too much to allow him to care.

Shadow tapped on the glass sliding doors.

Daisuke and Dark had been having a fairly boring afternoon when Shadow tapped on the door.

(HEY! That's the dude from last night! The one who made me trigger the alarm!) Dark yelled.

((Ow, Dark, I get the idea. No need to shout.))

(Whip out your picture of Riku or creepy boy! I'm going to give that Shadow a piece of my mind.)

Daisuke looked at Riku's picture and transformed into Dark. Dark opened the glass doors, and found Shadow with Krad again.

"What is it with you and dangling Krad like he's the best prize anyone can hope for?" Dark asked, annoyed. "Also, why in all hell did you-?!"

Shadow then kissed a half-conscious Krad, who immediately snapped awake.

'WHAT THE HELL?!'

(WHAT THE HELL?!)

Shadow pulled away from Krad, and smirked at Dark. Krad was so shocked he stood there, immobilized.

/Why in the world did you allow him to do that, and for the second time?!/ Satoshi yelled.

'You shut up. I'm just as surprised as you are.'

"WHY IN THE WORLD DID YOU DO THAT IN FRONT OF ME?!" Dark yelled.

"Do I see you turning green with envy, Dark?" Shadow gloated.

"No!"

"You're right, it's more along purple with rage."

"GAH!" Dark wanted to choke Shadow right then and there, but instead, he grabbed Krad. In his weird, twisted logic, it was right to steal Krad, because it would hurt more than hitting Shadow. He stepped in front of the blond protectively.

"Hold on there, you gave me Krad willingly." Shadow said slyly.

"No, I mean yes, I mean, argh!"

Shadow grabbed a still stunned Krad and flew off.

"I'm sorry for that. It was just too tempting to irk Dark." Shadow murmured.

Krad snapped out of it and flew on his own. "The next time you touch me, you'll die!" Krad hissed, going to Satoshi's apartment.

xxxx

Dark was seething. (Who does he think he is, coming here and kissing Krad?)

Daisuke didn't answer.

(Why I ought to get rid of him! But how…)

((Jealous…))

(SHUT UP! I'M NOT IN DENIAL, LIKE YOU ARE! NOW HELP ME FIND A WAY TO GET RID OF SHADOW.)