Key:

………./ (or a bunch of spaces between paragraphs) Indicates a scene shift, just to clear confusion(s).

'Blah!' Internal comments shared by none other than the specific character making the thoughts.

"Blah!" Words shared between Dark/Daisuke; or Krad/Satoshi…Internal conversations I suppose you'd call it….

Disclaimer! I don't own DNAngel. Obviously. X.x;

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"Let's make a bet," the thief's haughty smile still mocked him to this night, "If I can steal Euphelia's Nightscape…You promise to never touch…YouKnowWho…" Satoshi knew, from that very tone that this was ground he was not meant to tread. The glint in his eyes, obvious to him even in the darkness showed that there was much more to this, and that it very well was a trap. Needless to say, he was foolhardy, disregarding Krad's persistent 'warnings'. He accepted the bet. His life had been in ruins since…

Images flooded through his mind, cascading in and throwing him down into the depths of his mind's fortress. Even though he'd enough barriers, he was helpless to stop the assault for Dark, no, himself. Lately all his dreams, ne, nightmares, had been plagued with recent events in class. No, he should never have been so weak. So…vulnerable to such meaningless feelings; ones that had overrode his better judgment and knowledge, leaving him helpless in his proverbial grasp. It was…unsettling…and disturbing that a simple feeling would leave him in such distraught, even now. Two days after the incident. He understood the first day, the wound still new, oh so very fresh. But now, he should've been over it. Was he…just weak?

"Daisuke? I…have to talk to you…"

"Really? What's wrong Satoshi-kun? Are you okay? You look upset…"
"No…I…I think I'm…in love with you…."

Daisuke had stayed quiet for so long, Satoshi had known that this was not something he should've done. He knew, after all, feelings were useless. Made you weak and all. But no, he just had to be so dense, so rebellious against all Krad had 'taught' him.

"I…I'm sorry, Satoshi…" Daisuke pitied the retreating form of his friend. He knew that he was depressed, even if he had yet to realize it himself, and that he was hurt deep inside, especially as he tried to shrug it off, saying how not to worry. And that it was fine with him. Daisuke could tell, his friend was breaking, but Dark interrupted his train of thought, giving a winning smile.

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Satoshi hated Dark so much more now. He knew it was probably childish, but that smug glance, that knowing smirk, that…that stupid jerk! His eyes filled with bitter tears before he could cease their formation, or flowing. Deciding he could care less if they were seen, he just let them flow, shaking in small sobs and his breathing hitched in the effort. He would've been mildly surprised at how much he was crying, how so very badly he was affected, had he actually stopped to care.

Krad was pissed. Not only was his Satoshi-sama attacking his person in a horrid nightmare, he was crying as he did so! No, he wouldn't consider what would make him behave in such an odd manner, one that he did not care about flaunting a weakness, tangible and rare as they may be, it could be only one thing. The one event that could affect him so greatly, that bastard Niiwa…

Yes, Dark and his tamer, making his poor Satoshi wither and sink so lowly into a depressive state. After all he had been told, been warned about such feelings for anyone, anyone but Krad. Only he would be there for Satoshi, he was sure that Satoshi knew, he had made an effort to tell him so at every opportune moment he received. This wasn't Satoshi's fault, though. The blame rested fully on the shoulders of Daisuke.

Oh, he had so wished to have him dead. To feel the blasted child's blood drip off his fingers, his own victory assured. Yes, he would gladly have allowed him to bleed painfully to death, had Satoshi all but stopped him. And now he was suffering so, without allowing Krad's assistance, not telling how to make himself feel better from his 'loss'.

"Satoshi-sama!" Enough was enough; he would help, even if that meant forcing himself on Satoshi. A victorious smile spread upon his lips as the assault ceased, causing the boy to rest limply, tears dripping slowly down such wonderfully pale cheeks.

Another call, and Satoshi's eyes fluttered open, taking in the figure before him, nay, holding him. "…Krad?" His voice was low, and sounded so fragile, Krad felt even more rage to the Niiwa clan.

"What…?" He never finished the sentence, a yawn ceasing any further words. He was still so very weak and tired. He hadn't moved from where he laid, resting carefully in Krad's stronger and much more possessive arms. No, there would be no questions or demands from the tamer, just confusion.

"Sleep, Satoshi-sama," Krad's voice was stern, the sentence more a demand than an offer to him. No, Satoshi was not going to dwell on such a thing, should he help it. He would not allow anyone to have any control over any of his feelings; only he would have control over Satoshi-sama.

The night had fallen around them. Neither stirred, nor questioned the way the other regarded the other. Krad had shown himself in this form before, Satoshi didn't question. Satoshi had went back to sleep, Krad felt no need to pry into his mind this night. Both rested fitfully with the other.

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"No creepy kid today?"

Daisuke quietly scolded Dark. Their lunch break had just begun, and he found a way to escape his peers. Difficult as it was, and managed to sit alone with Dark. Truth be told, after Satoshi hadn't shown up in school, he was really getting worried. This was the third day after all…He felt as though he was responsible for it. After all, he did turn him down…

"Awww…Dai-chan, you're worried?"

"Dark! He hasn't shown up in three days! I know he's already got a degree and all, but…"

"Don't worry about it! The kid's probably just got a cold or something. Besides, we need to worry about tonight…"

Daisuke groaned, gaining a few odd stares from the returning class. He knew they had another job tonight. Which meant no sleep before the big test. 'Wonderful, another failing mark.' He groaned again.

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Krad shifted wordlessly in the back of Satoshi's mind. They had reviewed the night's plans for the umpteenth time this afternoon, and concerned that this would continue into the late evening. "Satoshi-sama, I am well aware of the plans!" Krad had snapped, finding no other way to silence his tamer. The act was affective, and Satoshi ceased rambling on. The air in the house was thick with hesitation and other such 'negative' vibes.

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"Come now Krad, are you getting slack in your old age?"

Krad glared at the taunting thief, keeping his cool momentarily. It was best to keep his focus, since it was becoming much more difficult with Satoshi's arguing and fighting. "Hush! I won't kill them," 'yet…' Krad reassured Satoshi, gaining silence and concentration.

Sending another attack, he was pleased that he did in fact come in contact with the thief, causing him to drop the artifacts. 'The Nameless Burden,' their powers were great, but not classified. It was not remembered whom along the Hikari line had created them, so their original purpose has been long since lost. It was surprising that these were even discovered, some unlucky museum was soon to loose a valuable exhibit.

After a few more brutal attacks, Dark was forced to quit running, and try to defend, or even send his own attack. "Who's slacking now," Krad taunted Dark, Satoshi refusing to comment on the battle for either person. He still felt resentment towards both. Krad smirked, Satoshi's own feelings egging him on, giving him more a reason to fight Dark, and win.

As he felt a massed surge of power, he didn't stop to wonder why or even where it had come from, and used it to force Dark into submission. It was…satisfying to watch his eyes turn from his usual arrogant aura, to one of desperation. He was giving all he had, to protect Daisuke from him. How amusing, in a sense. He'd give everything to protect his Satoshi, but he wouldn't allow anyone to get close enough to let danger in.

"Pathetic," Krad moved to stand in front of Dark, where he lay curled on the ground in a heap. He rose his arm to give out the final attack, he felt something type of surge of power attack him. After he had recovered enough to see again, he noticed Dark had been affected too. That ruled him out.

He realized that the blow hadn't been finished either. He was rendered helpless, guarding Satoshi completely, willing to die to make sure none of the attack had surged into his self. But it seemed pointless. Then he noticed the onyx and white artifacts, spheres of beautiful marble, glowing. He hadn't time to wonder how it was possible, and was quickly fading. The last he could hear was Satoshi screaming as he felt as though they were being torn apart. No agony had been any worse than hearing his Satoshi's pain, and feeling as though he couldn't help. What's more, he couldn't save his Satoshi-sama.

AN:

I –tried- really hard to make this longer! Sorry for the wait! bows It took some time to plan and write in classes…. 3

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