Love Triangle

Chapter 8

Known as Akiko

I can't believe it my girlfriend, Akiko Inaryi, the one who I have been dating for four months, is the reason why I can't change into Dark.

"Daisuke, did you hear me?" Grandpa scolded.

"Sorry, I didn't. Can you repeat that?" Daisuke's head was clouded with questions. He couldn't believe that his sweet, shy Akiko is the reason why he hasn't changed into Dark. Dark is a part of me and part of the Niwa name, how can one girl stop that?

"Let me break this down for you son. You were turned into Dark whenever you thought of Risa right?"

"Yeah, but not all the time. I did just when I really concentrated on her."

"You did up until you asked out Akiko. From that point on, I told you that you would turn into Dark whenever you thought of both of them right?"

"Yeah, that's right."

"Well you haven't turned into Dark since that day. As far as I'm concerned that Akiko Inaryi is not who or what she says she is."

"Grandpa!"

"I believe she is not on good terms with the Niwa family for some reason. She is the reason why you do not turn into Dark. Your love and hormonal intensities are what keep you Dark. That has not changed, so that means that she is the one stealing your Dark powers and your ability to form into him."

Daisuke was prepared for everything but that. Akiko is a Niwa family enemy? Like Satoshi? I haven't encountered Satoshi since my last steal, but that was a while ago.

"Daisuke, I'm going to ask you another question." Grandpa's voice was deadly serious. "Have you had any physical contact with Akiko?"

"Grandpa?!" Daisuke blushed deep red. "How you can ask such a thing?"

Grandpa stared into Daisuke's eyes and repeated the question.

"Well, nothing sexual if that's what you mean!" Daisuke had never been so embarrassed in his entire life. His own grandfather, an old man, was asking if he had sexual encounters with a female.

"I mean everything physical…" Grandpa pressed him harder. "I need to know and please do not keep anything from me."

"We just held hands." Daisuke lied, his eyes shifting to the living room floor.

"Daisuke!"

"Okay, okay, we kissed just once! Gosh, do you need to know everything?" Daisuke was hotter and redder than the summer sun. He walked around his living room, throwing his hands in the air.

"Thank you. That's all I wanted to know! Sheesh!" Grandpa exasperated. "I know you, my boy; I know you are a very respectful young man. Please don't be embarrassed." He winked at Daisuke and placed his hand on his shoulder.

"This is all too much!" Daisuke ran upstairs into his room. He was so embarrassed he couldn't take it any longer. Not just the fact that his grandpa wanted to know the details of his sexual romantic life, but the false accusations against Akiko. Or were they?

Daisuke was lay on his bed looking up at his ceiling. He thought long and hard about what his grandpa had proposed to him. It was a wild idea; a 15-year-old girl that can take magical powers away from a family with a history of stealing art? It seemed too bizarre. And yet he isn't a normal teenager himself and neither is Satoshi so how could he dismiss the idea? It was true what his grandpa had stated, but he never noticed. He liked that Dark hasn't emerged. Dark was aggressive, but then again he was his friend. He will always a part of him and his family and his life.

I must find out who my true love is! And find out if Akiko is a Niwa enemy. Daisuke gasped. If she is a Niwa family enemy, does that mean I would have to hurt her? Or even worse kill her? He gulped. He felt his stomach become sickened with that thought.

I must find out!

The next day at school

"Hey Akiko, can I talk to you?" Daisuke approached Akiko unsure of what the outcome would be.

Akiko looked at Daisuke and sadly lowered her head. He shook her head no.

"Look about yesterday. I was studying with Risa. I can't lie to you so I'm going to tell you the truth. The truth is that I like Risa. I've liked her for a long time. I want to be completely honest with you and I hope you do the same for me." Daisuke looked hopeful and the sullen Akiko.

In reply she responded, "the truth is Daisuke, I like your best friend Kumi. I've liked him for as long as I can remember. I had to date you. I couldn't decide who I liked more, you or Kumi. After a few weeks, I realized it was Kumi, but you're a good guy, Daisuke, don't get me wrong."

Akiko placed her hand on Daisuke's shoulder. He was shocked but at the same time saddened. Kumi? Where did that come from?

"You're nice, Daisuke, I didn't see a reason to break up with you. I guess you did the same for me."

Daisuke brightened. "Yeah you're right. I did. Can we be friends?"

"Sure." Akiko took a step forward toward him and wrapped her arms around him. She embraced him and gave him a loving hug.

Suddenly, he felt Dark lunge inside of him. He felt a pang from Dark fighting and attacking, then he stopped.

Daisuke felt Dark become weaker and weaker until it felt as if there was no Dark at all. He pushed Akiko away and held his body. It felt so weak. He started to drop to his knees. He looked up at Akiko.

She was smirking with evil in the gleam of her eye.