DisCLAIMer: ...because when I enlarge the CLAIM, it makes it so. DN Angel not mine. Within Temptation surpasses my mere mortalness. Fear me!
For Dark Mage Makai - For giving me my inspiration and tons of good music! Thanks hun!
For Tsuki - Who stayed awake on a friday night because I asked.
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Thank you Readers, because maybe you care.
...I really don't know.
"Dark…? Where are you going?"
"That's for me to know, and for you to find out!"
"Oh… well… Come back soon!"
"Don't worry, I will."
"Promise?"
"Promise"
"I'll miss you!"
"I'll miss you too Dai-chan…"
Memories…
"Why do I feel so cold…?"
I walked into the polished kitchen, dragging a hand across the island in the middle. It would probably leave a smudge on the overly shiny counter top… but sometimes imperfection is perfection in itself. Some things really are more beautiful when you see the deepest part of them.
I made my way to the cupboard, suddenly craving water. Turning the tap on, I quickly poured myself a cold glass. So clear, so pure.
"So…"
I choked. It wasn't a pretty choke either. I sputtered and coughed and generally made an ass of myself in front of him. I quickly spun around to face the speaker.
"Sa… Satoshi?" Hide the dissapointment. "What are you doing here? More importantly… how did you get into my house?" It's never him, no matter how many times I think I hear, or see him. He wouldn't come back for me.
"It wasn't hard Niwa…"
"Oh… heh…" I rubbed the back of my head. Some habits never die I guess.
"I ran into Riku at the store. She wanted me to remind you of your special date tonight." Oh yeah… that… Crap. I had completely forgotten. Satoshi didn't seem to catch the sudden arrival and departure of confusion on my face. "Well, I have better things to do. The police force is completely incompetent and will fall apart should I leave them alone. See you around."
"Yeah… sure thing!" I smiled as he left my kitchen and sighed to myself. I picked up my forgotten water and took a drink.
"I see Creepy-boy hasn't changed… much" I nearly screamed. Unfortunately, I was still drinking my water. Cue sputtering once more. This time though, I didn't whip my head around, because I knew my mind was playing tricks on me.
"Geez Dai-chan, that's a harsh greeting. I don't even get a hug?"
I may have been frozen mentally, but physically I was slowly turning to face the voice.
"Dark…?" I was shocked to actually see him. I haven't in so long, he disappears a lot. I guess he wants to stay hidden from most other people; he does get a lot of media attention.
"The one and only!" He chirped happily. I see he hasn't changed; his ego is still inflated beyond human recognition. I look down at my glass. I've wanted to see him again for so long… but it hurts now. He's still beautiful, and he hasn't aged a day since that first day…
"So…" Heh, real smooth Daisuke. You haven't seen this man in what feels like forever, and that's all you can say?
"So…? How's life been treating you? How is Emiko? Daikii? Wiz? Kos-"
I cut him off. "They're all fine. Happy as usual, still researching art. I still have to run a few of my mother's obstacle courses every now and then" He laughed that smooth, rich laugh of his. I could have melted right there, but I've grown. I've matured, or so I would like to believe.
Does Dark like mature people? I feel a blush erupt on my pale cheeks. I shook my head to rid myself of the perverted thoughts my mind was heading towards. Dark only laughed again. There's always something that amuses him at my expense.
"Dai-chan… I've really missed you"
Wait… what? He missed… me? "Wh…what…?" Once again, I set the record for renowned suaveness.
"I said, I've missed you!" He smirked that cocky smirk at me. That beautiful, cocky smirk of his.
"I… I missed you too. It's lonely without you around…"
"heh… you never change Daisuke" Oh, but I have. Haven't you noticed? It's hard not to.
"Neither do you…" It was so true. So, hauntingly true.
"Daisuke… Dai-chan… I…" He moved closer to me. His walk, so tantalizing, so charming... so utterly desirable.
You know those movies where someone is going to say something really important, and that annoying third wheel just has to interrupt? I hate those movies so much, because it always happens to me. Without fail.
"DAAAIIISUKE!!!" I swear I saw Dark flinch. I turned to the kitchen's only entrance and watched as Risa entered with that "sophisticated" walk of hers. She tries so hard. I waited for her fangirl squeal at the sight of Dark… but it never came. "Niwa-kun, are you ready to go? We have to meet Riku at the restaurant!"
I looked at Dark, now standing next to me. So close, I could feel him. I haven't felt him in a long time. I was surprised Risa didn't try and jump him.
"Daisuke…? Is everything alright…? Is…" she cut off, looking to the ground. She really has grown a lot, matured in her own way I guess. Risa's voice spoke up again, albeit very quietly. "Is it him again?"
I felt Dark shift beside me. Crimson met violet as he gave a sad smile, mouthing a 'sorry'. I looked at Risa in puzzlement. He's standing right there…
"What are you talking about…?" Risa's sad gaze met mine.
"We all miss him Daisuke… but… the past is the past. We have to let go…"
What is she talking about? I looked back to Dark. Or, to where Dark should have been standing. Is... Is she trying to tell me…?
"Come on Niwa-kun. Riku is waiting. Can't keep your wife waiting now, can we? That wouldn't be very gentlemanly."
Right.
My wife.
And suddenly the cold returned.
In this world you tried
Not leaving me alone behind
There's no other way
I'll pray to the gods let him stay
The memories ease the pain inside,
Now I know why
Together in all these memories All of my memories keep you near. All of my memories...
I see your smile.
All the memories I hold dear.
Darling, you know I'll love you
till the end of time.
In silent moments,
Imagine you'd be here.
All of my memories keep you near,
Your silent whispers, silent tears.
For the record, my attempts to upload this was thwarted 3 times. Once by my stupidty... oh... wait... that sums it up. I'm... I'm "special".
Anyways, I tried to go for something different. It turned out a little cliche. Oh well... once I started... it wrote itself. That happens a lot.
Please, tell me if you like? If you want a different style tell me! I'll be willing to try it.
Ideas, praise and insults should be thrown my way. I have HORRIBLE hand-eye coordination, but I plan to build a net. A net so powerful, you can't even see it.