Chapter II
Daisuke quietly jumped from rooftop to rooftop, carefully so as not to disturbed the thief, who had fallen in a heavy sleep at the back of his mind. So stubborn… Taking each and every wound to himself… He could've let me deal with them…
With curled up into his embrace, 'kyuu'ing softly, trembling. But it seemed like the familiar was shivering with fear rather than because he was hurt.
Is he okay?
Dark? I thought you were asleep.
I'm fine. With…!?
He's gonna be okay. No fatal damage.
Good to know…
They fell into awkward silence.
Dark… The wing master hesitated for a moment. Then he decided to continue. I know it's not the time… But you and Krad…!?
Just don't believe his word.
Dark closed his eyes and let out a heavy breath as his tamer grew quiet again. The purple-haired man put his right arm across his forehead, lost in his thought.
You know I still love you…
Not like he didn't know that. Though he kept denying, deep inside, a part of him still acknowledged that what Krad said was the truth. The blond loved him, in his own twisted way, and it was not the first time the fallen angel spilt it onto his face. And he also knew, as clearly as Krad knew, that he just couldn't return the other's feeling.
They were born to be enemies.
Two sides of a coin.
Two halves of the Kokuyoku.
Light and darkness.
"Wha…"
The red head suddenly skidded to a halt. Dark was pulled out of his thought. He peeped his eyes through his host's view, annoyed.
What's wrong with you?
He…
He?
Amethyst eyes caught the image of a tall man, with black hair tied back into a short ponytail and pitch black orbs. The white shirt stuck wetly into pale complexion, indicating that the stranger had stood under the rain for a while. The thief frowned. Had this man gone nuts or something? Staying outside in this kind of weather… Not to mention he was standing in their way.
"You're Daisuke Niwa, I supposed?"
The black-haired guy tilted his head, smiled slightly. Ruby eyes filled with confusion. Who was that? How did he know his name?
Be careful, Dai-chan.
I know.
"Ehm… Yes, I am… And you are…!?"
"My name's not important, kid…" The stranger reached out a hand and gently brushed the wet bang off the small boy's forehead. "What important is…"
His voice went so low that it was almost swallowed by the severe cry of the rain.
"… Dark Mousy."
Daisuke felt his body heating up. What the…!?
Something was being torn out from his soul.
Slowly.
Painfully.
He doubled over in agony, screaming aloud, hearing Dark doing the same inside him before the thief's voice went entirely unheard. He collapsed on the metal surface, body quivering. In his subconscious, echoed only the voice of the black-haired stranger.
"Bring Krad… to the church tower… to me…"
Then everything went black.
"Dai-chan? Dai-chan?"
The Niwa groaned, attempting to force his eyes to open up. His head was aching terribly. Now where was he? At home? But he was outside talking to a black-haired guy a moment before…
The black-haired guy!
He instantly pushed himself off the bed, which only resulted in making his horrible headache even more horrible. Daisuke stuck a hand into his red block, grimacing. Emiko worriedly laid him back down again.
"Easy, dear, you've just woken up. Don't be so harsh!"
"M… mom? What happened?"
"That should be my line." Kousuke sat down on the bed, checking his temperature. His dad seemed tired, and lack of sleep. "We found you unconscious on a rooftop yesterday. What happened?"
Right. The rooftop.
Dark?
No respond.
Dark? DARK?
Oh no.
"Dark's gone! Mom, Dad, Dark's gone!" Ruby eyes windened. Daisuke frantically grabbed his father's sleeve, shouted. "Where has he gone? Why has he gone? Did you find him as well?"
"What do you mean Dark's gone? You sure he isn't asleep?" Kousuke narrowed his eyes. He put a hand on his son's shoulders, trying to calm him down.
"No… no…"
The red head embraced himself. Now he remembered that sensation… being torn out from something. From his alter-ego. From Dark.
"It's empty… I can't sense him anymore…"
Niwa Emiko pulled him into a warm hug. She rubbed his back tenderly and whispered, hiding very well that she was also panicking. "Hush… Don't worry honey… We'll find him soon…"
Daisuke didn't react. Why was he so useless? It was always Dark who protected him all the time… While he just sat there, doing nothing like an idiot. A stupid idiot.
"Bring Krad… to the church tower… to me…"
His mind clicked.
"I've got to go."
"Daisuke, no! You've just…"
The wing master didn't listen. He quickly got off the bed, snatching his coat and bolted to the door. Kousuke followed him suit.
"Where are you going?"
"I'm going to Hiwatari-kun's house." Was the short reply. "If we don't hurry up, Dark's life will be endangered."
Satoshi sat on the floor, his paper work long forgotten. He couldn't concentrate. Niwa had been absent from school this morning, and the teacher had announced that it was a cold the red head had caught. Like hell he'd believe that. It got to be the fight at the museum the previous night. Was Niwa alright? Probably not... But being a Hikari as he was, he weren't able to contact with the Niwa family, then got away peacefully. Emiko wouldn't let him talk to the red head without asking questions first.
Shit.
Oh my, is my little tamer worried?
Shut up.
That's getting old… The curse replied teasingly. Why're you upset anyway? It's not the first time we beat the shit out of them… Except this time things maybe more serious…
That certainly didn't help.
I thought you said you loved him.
Who?
Dark.
I do love him. That's why I want to kill him and make him all mine, no?
You disgust me.
Born that way.
The entity's illusion appeared next to him. Pale hands wrapped around his neck, as the fallen angel whispered in an eerily sweet melody.
You're still my everything, you know that? Be free to hate me.
No need to offer.
Krad chuckled softly, giving him a ghostly peck on the cheek.
Someday you'll see, Satoshi-sama… If you don't hold on to what you want, they'll all turn to dust...
Every single one.
Cold blue eyes glanced at golden orbs. It seemed like he'd just saw hurt in those honey ones, but when he looked again, the only thing he could see was an emotionless smile formed on the hunter's lips. Great. Now I'm being delusional…
… aren't I?
You never tell me anything.
About what, Satoshi-sama?
About you. Your past.
Krad raised an eyebrow. Well, well, they were having an other-than-hateful conversation? And Satoshi was the one who started it… He shrugged. Strange things always happened in rainy days…
Just like that time.
Aw… Satoshi-sama, I didn't know you care…
Stop with your sarcasm.
I'm just deeply touched.
Satoshi growled. Why in the world was he stuck with such an unappreciative curse? Not to mention the feminine appearance…
I'm not feminine, thank you.
You didn't answer my question.
About my past? It's not important.
Just tell me.
Someone's at the door, Satoshi-sama.
Stop avoiding the subject, you i…
The doorbell rang.
The Commander grudgingly left his unfinished conversation, finding his way to the living room. Who the hell went to his house at this hour? Moreover, it was still raining… He stopped for a minute, considering if he should just let that annoying guest waiting in the rain and pretend that he was sleeping. If luck touched him, it might be his step father…
Open it, Satoshi-sama. It's your lover.
What?
The Niwa boy.
What is he doing here?
Coming to get himself killed, I supposed.
Don't you dare lay a finger on him…
Just open the damn door.
The blunette did as instructed. A dot of red slammed into him, knocking both of them to the floor.
"Niwa? Are you alright?"
"Hiwatari-kun, please let me see Krad!"
What?
Told you didn't I? Someone's gonna get himself killed…
You're still confused as to what the hell is happening, aren't you? Don't worry, your brains still function very well… 'cause I myself don't understand anything either. Stop looking at me as if I was a twit thief… Thank you…
Stormshadow13: You've got your answer… Yeah, up there… And if you ever want to throw your shoes at me after you read that chapter, you're welcome XD…
Crizzy-chan: No, Krad wasn't cute. He was beyond cute! (squeal like a nut) Making me think of stuff… Stop glaring at me, thief. Ya know he's mine.
Sarahfreak: Right. Absolutely right. Chapter 1 was confusing… nah… confusing's a huge understatement... But I'm glad you enjoyed it. Indeed. (grin).
Prince Raiden Ruler of thunder: I updated! Yay! Cookies for me please? XD
Domini-chan: Yeah… I totally agree with what you said… That's why I'm feeling for Krad… no… falling for him to be precise. Oh, and I can't wait for the next part of your story! I'm old enough for violence parts, hah!
Akurei. Tenshi23: I kinda feel bad for them too. Having me as a fictioner… (laugh maniacally). Aw… but my Kraddie isn't mean! He's just weird… Like me…
Frozen Sanctuary: I promise you, someone will jump off the cliff… And it's neither me nor you XD. And I posted chapter 2 up! But quite late…
