Its official, I've had over 1,000 visitors to this story! I feel so proud. I just watched episode 17 of Durarara! about two hours ago. I'm now ready to type up this chapter of Nai Wata Shi. I'm glad you all enjoy it.

Summery and disclaimer are in chapter one.

Warning(s): Well, Shizuo gets called mean things in his dream. Blame Destiny. Fate also plans how to mess with Shizuo.

When I awoke, I didn't really process anything going on around me. My mind was still on that dream, no, that nightmare I had just woken from. I remember the dream starting with Destiny telling me that he made it especially for me.

I was me, and in my current predicament, that was not a good thing. When I moved to walk forward, I was suddenly thrown against a wall. Chains came out of the wall, strapping around my legs, arms, torso, and neck, effectively trapping me. I growled, and another chain appeared, acting as a gag. It was impossible to move or talk.

I growled in the back of throat, wondering what the hell was going on. Then, out of the shadows, walked my brother, Kasuka.

He kept his blank face and monotonous voice as he spoke to me. "Brother, why are you like this?" At first, I thought that he meant me being restrained against a random wall. I couldn't answer because of the fucking chain in my mouth. However, the image of my brother continued. "Brother, how are you human? No human should be able to live as you do. You live alone, everyone afraid of you because of your strength. It wouldn't be so bad, if your temper wasn't so short. He turned and left. Leaving me alone.

Almost immediately after Kasuka left, an image of Tom walked up. "Really, Shizuo? You really have to be restrained. Are you so afraid of letting yourself wonder in your own dreams? You have to be caged up like the animal you are, so that you won't hurt the ones you care about. You can't just dream that you don't have such a temper, of that you didn't have the strength?" The image of Tom left and I knew what Destiny meant by especially for me. Everyone who I had come to be friends with, and cared about, were going to tell me what I didn't want to hear.

Next was Celty, who only typed up one line before leaving. ~ I may be headless, but you're the real monster. ~

And Shinra. "I've only wanted to experiment on you. Something like this is a scientific discovery. Don't worry; I'll take all the credit."

My parents. "Why did you have to make it so hard for us? We were glad when you left."

Kadota. "You be glad I'm so level-headed, otherwise, I'd be outa here a long time ago."

My breath hitched. It was time for Izaya to tell me what I didn't want to hear. "Hey there, Shizu-chan. Were they able to finally catch the monster that is you? It doesn't surprise me at all. You aren't exactly the sharpest tool in the box. In fact, I think you may be the dullest!" He proceeded to laugh. Usually, I would tone this out by screaming at him while throwing heavy objects I knew he would dodge at him. However, while like this, I was unable to do either. "Silent, Shizu-chan, I'm surprised! Usually, you'd be humiliating yourself by now. Wait! I forgot! They finally caught the monster!" The image of Izaya walked up to me. "I've wanted you dead from the moment we met. Shizu-chan, there's no way I could ever like a monster like you." He walked away from me. "Well, bye-bye, captured little monster."

I would have died, had it not meant Izaya's death as well. He can't die, no matter what.

Slowly, I became aware of my surroundings, shaking, seeing as I could still feel the cuts upon my soul. They didn't exactly hurt anymore; however, it was extremely uncomfortable. I noticed that both Shinra and Izaya were in the room with me. "What?" I asked, feeling irritation that both men were staring at me.

…Irritation, even slight meant I was more like my real self.

"Your hair was brown when you slept."

"So, I'm more myself when sleeping?" It seems as if I wasn't shy anymore either.

…/…LB

"Destiny, that was perfect! All we have to do is keep attacking Shizu-Shizu in his dreams! The soul wounds are already healing. But the memories of the dreams should last forever! Shizu-Shizu will have to remember all the hurtful things they said. Monster! Monster!" Fate started laughing hysterically. "It's priceless. Ooh! Next time, it's my turn to make the dream! But I'm waiting, let's make him wait until he's just about over it, and then remind him! This is sure to work!" Destiny stayed quite, not saying a word. He just silently agreed with Fate.

…/…LB

"What do you guys think of me?" Shizu-chan's question was sudden. However, upon examining his facial features, I couldn't find a trace of motive for the question. All Shizu-chan did was stare up blankly at the ceiling, not bothering to sit up. It was Shinra who answered first.

"I think that you are a wonderful friend and a great person to be around. Who you are intrigues me, however, I would never dream of changing who you are. Because, that's what defines you."

I saw Shizuo glance at me out of the corner of his eyes. "Izaya?"

"I guess, that despite the fact I've told you that I wanted you dead, my opinion is the same as Shinra's. It would be boring without you."

Shizuo said nothing, and I had the impression that I had said something wrong.

Well, here is chapter ten. I have a feeling that this may be ending soon. However, I don't know. Please, tell me what you think. It's not even nine hundred words. I'm sorry, I'm tired. So I'm going to save this. I'll type up the next chapter of Coma later, and I'll upload them at the same time. I'll be waiting.