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Chapter 10
Everything around Daisuke was dark and cold. It was quiet but Daisuke could hear the slow dropping of water somewhere off in a corner. He tried to lift his head and discovered it was very hard. Daisuke was so tired... Being so exhausted, he could barely ever open his eyes. After a minute, Daisuke figured out that his eyes were open but it was pitch black. "Wh-what's going on?" Daisuke said but his throat was sore.
Don't talk.
Krad? Daisuke reached his hand to try to move the sweaty hair glued to his face but he couldn't. His hands wouldn't reach his face. They were chained. Krad! Tell me what's going on! Why is it dark? And why am I chained here?
These chains have magic limiters, so I can't escape. Krad explained in a calm voice. Even though he was calm, Daisuke was completely panicking. His breathing sped up and his head turned back and forth, trying to find light. Suddenly, he felt something fall over his shoulder and stopped.
"...I'm in your form?" Daisuke froze. From somewhere in front of him, there was a loud slam and footsteps.
"I think he's up." A male's voice said.
"But the commissioner told us to leave him alone." Another said.
"Yes, but the detective asked us to make sure he hadn't escaped."
"So, you just said that you thought he was up..." Then, a blinding light came and Daisuke's eyes snapped shut. "I guess you were right." Peeking, Daisuke saw two older men in police uniforms walking toward him.
"Wow, he's pretty young." One of the cops, a brunette, said.
"It's not that much of a surprise. He's just like Dark, I heard." The other one had black hair.
"Let me go." The two cops jumped at Daisuke's cold tone.
"Sorry, kido. Can't do that. Orders from the boss."
A small bubble of anger was building up in Daisuke. "I don't give a damn!" He pulled hard at the chains, only to be shocked with a large amount of energy. Daisuke now hung there, exhausted and breathing hard again.
This is no children's' work. Krad scowled. With wide eyes, Daisuke instantly doubled over with pain. The two cops backed away, thinking he was trying to do something.
But...
Shut up and let me take care of this if you want to be back to normal. Softly nodding, Daisuke relinquished control and Krad shot a look up at the police, an insane smile was placed on his face. They jumped a foot into the air, slowly taking steps back.
"Just wait until I escape." He growled, scaring the policemen even worse. Who am I kidding? That shock wiped half of my energy out...
You have strength right?
What? Krad thought for a minute.
Strength. You and Dark have to be somewhat strong. Just pull. Daisuke gave Krad the idea with an encouraging and happy tone.
Krad was more than willing to try it. With a strong pull, he felt the chains loosening from the wall. The policemen leaped ten feet backwards. Another final effort and the chains were now out of the wall. The others rushed to the door but it shut on them. Their heads slowly turned as the chains and handcuffs landed by their feet and Krad stood there, giving them an evil smile.
"We swear, we were going to-"
"No harm! Just orders!"
"Don't take is seriously, we just had to-"
"PLEASE DON'T KILL US!" The two began to panic. Krad walked toward them, each footstep echoed threw the chamber.
"Good Night." He simply said. The policemen gave a bewildered look before he pulled out a white feather. It glowed for a few seconds, and then faded while the two men fell to the ground. Krad bent down and began to take their things, including their clothing.
Krad, what happened? Why are we here?
It doesn't matter. Shut up and let me do my work.
It does too matter! I feel like someone tried to kill us or something!
"Satoshi's always said there's more information in the computers in the museums than what they keep under files." Krad whispered in Dark's ear. "Maybe, if we get in, we can check the main system and switch back. It'll be easier if we just let them catch us and get in that way." The Phantom Thief nodded.
"Ok..." They stood up straight and walked out the building with their hands up. At once, policemen surrounded them. They handcuffed the two and shoved them toward to the cars.
"What do you two think you're doing?" Detective Saehara walked up to the two with a slick grin.
"Eating ice cream..." Krad bluntly stated. The detective cocked an eyebrow at the blonde.
"You seem a lot different in person." He paced closer to Krad. "I don't know, you seem...slower..."
"I WHAT?" Scowled Krad, thrashing about but the policemen around him gripped him tightly. Blowing the hair from his golden eyes, Krad continued to see what Saehara would do.
"And to be with Dark...peculiar..." The older man tapped his chin. He went to Dark next and smiled. "Got you."
"In your dreams." spat Dark.
"Then I hope I don't wake up." Saehara sneered. He snapped and the policemen dragged the two to the cars. "Where's Commander Hiwatari when you need him?"
"You think this will keep us in?" Dark shouted, quickly undoing the handcuffs. Krad sat there and watched him struggled. Yawning, Krad leaned back on the seat and began to close his eyes. "What the hell are you doing? I'm sorry if you're up past your bedtime but this asshole is about to ruin my rep!"
"I wasn't tired before..." Krad yawned again. "You look like you're getting tired too. You've stopped freaking."
"Damn, they put sleeping gas in here..." Dark fought to keep his eyes open. "Krad, we can't just them-WHAT THE HELL?" Krad now lay in his seat, snoring softly.
...What a team you guys are... sighed Daisuke.
Yeah, but we're in and that's all that matters. Krad finished buttoning his jacket and hid all his hair underneath the hat the policemen were wearing. "Now we're off to find Master Satoshi, the Kaitoh and a cure for this."
You guys are truly idiots. Satoshi gave an exhausted expression. And to think you two would stoop as low as to take control of us while we were asleep. This is the second time, right?
Yeah, yeah. Dark shook the thought away. Do you know where these computers are?
Satoshi took control, changing into Daisuke's form. If they got caught looking like Dai, the consequences would not be as bad as they would Dark. Where do you think Daisuke is?
Dark heard small hints of panic in his voice. ...You know, you sure do seem to care about Dai a lot. Dark explained. You were panicked after you trapped me in the mirror, helped Daisuke get from Freedert's world and when I had used my own wings in the park. Why? There was a long pause before Satoshi shook his head.
I don't want to see him hurt. That's all.
Satoshi quickly ran through the halls. Occasionally, he'd stop to make sure no one was coming, and then continue. Finally, he found the computer room and broke in, also easily hacking into the computers. Satoshi searched through every file on the necklace in the computer but nothing could be found.
He slammed his fists down on the keyboard. "Why doesn't anything have anything on this stupid necklace?" Satoshi thought to himself, also trying to calm himself. "It's almost as if they don't want us to find anything about it..." He kept thinking before Satoshi jumped out of his chair, excited. "I think I got it!"
I don't have to do anything else with the police, right?
Satoshi ignored Dark and smiled. "That's it." But then, Satoshi became solemn. "...My ancestors were cruel. This necklace was created for the holders to switch places...and never return back to the way the way they were."
That's too cruel. Dark said quietly. ...So there's no way to ever switch back?
"There has to be a way. I won't there not be a way." Satoshi shut down the computers around him and stretched. He opened the door but was shocked to hear a familiar voice shout, "...DAISUKE?"
Unconsciously, Satoshi took a step back. "Daisuke, what in the world are you doing here?" Putting his hands on his hip, Takeshi stared at Satoshi with his normal dumb grin.
"Well...why are you here?"
"You know damn well my father's in the police force. My pops left his coffee in here and asked me to get it for him. But the loser thinks that 2 hour year old coffee will still taste good." Takeshi talked and talked. Satoshi sighed, wondering how much Takeshi loved the sound of his own voice. "But you still didn't tell me why you are here."
"Me? I-" Satoshi scratched the back of his head nervously, quickly thinking of an excuse. "I am the Phantom Thief Dark!" Putting his hands on his sides, Satoshi happily smiled.
There was a long pause before Takeshi fell on the ground, laughing. "Yeah right, Dai! Boy, aren't you something!" He continued to laugh uncontroably.
What the hell do you think you are doing, creepy? Growled Dark.
Nothing bad, don't worry. Satoshi confidently told Dark. "Why would I joke about something so serious?
"...you're for real?" Takeshi froze. It couldn't be possible...could it?
"Sure. If I wasn't, could I do this?" In the blink of an eye, Satoshi disappeared. Growing nervous, Takeshi frantically looked around for where he went. Suddenly, Satoshi appeared behind his and covered his mouth. He panicked, feeling the hand over his only way to breath. Takeshi tried to pull Satoshi off but it was no use. In a matter of seconds, Takeshi was out.
Quickly, Satoshi pulled out a feather. He concentrated and Takeshi disappeared. ...What did you do? Where'd he go?
I just sent him back home and removed his memory of the past five minutes. Nothing significant and his memory won't suffer.
Dark was speechless for a moment. But you used magic.
Yeah, well I'm used to it. And with that, Satoshi snuck out the door to look for an exit.
While Satoshi ran, he felt as if the halls were getting colder. It couldn't be though. Was that even possible? For a temperature to drop so drastically. A presence. He heard Dark say.
"Of what?"
It's familiar. But I'm too tired and can't tell who it is.
"That sleeping gas does have after effects." Satoshi told himself. He ran around a corner just to see more halls. Grunting, Satoshi checked behind him but accidentally ran into someone. Shit... Satoshi glanced up and saw it was a policeman. "I'm sorry sir, I don't."
A chuckle came from the man. "No, it's no problem. Do not worry." He held his hand out. "I will help you out." Satoshi was completely confused. Why would a policeman help him? Gazing up there was a golden shine and Satoshi gasped. "Master, it's good to see you got out safely."
Now, I wish it really was a policeman. Satoshi backed away but the man snatched his arm. "Krad, now is not the time!"
"Can't I just be happy to see you?"
"No." Satoshi took his arm back and walked away. "Come one, we didn't find anything out. We just have to leave."
...Satoshi, can I ask you for a favor?
It depends...
Krad watched Satoshi and smirked. He was relived he didn't get caught. But then again...what did Satoshi mean by he didn't find anything out? Did that mean that he'd be stuck with Niwa as a master. The thought plagued his mind but Krad quickly shook his head to rid it. There was a distant snapping noise but Krad ignored it. Then, Krad was wakened from his daze by Dark smacking on the back of the head. "Yo, is this one of those, "The lights are on but no one's home." cases?"
"Shut up." Growled Krad, punching Dark in the stomach.
Coughing, Dark replied, "That outfit fits you. Makes you look like even more of a prick." Krad took another swing but Dark ducked. Dark noticed a quick smirk before Krad kicked him right in his sensitive area. Sliding down to the ground, Dark gasped for breath. "Bastard."
Krad's smile was wider now. He was actually having fun. That was a bit mean.
And, Niwa?
...just saying. Daisuke's voice quickly disappeared. Krad considered helping Dark but thought that it would seem a little odd so he just walked away, shouting, "Come on, Kaitoh...the monsters down here will eat your soul if you don't hurry."
Small shivers traveled down Dark's spine. "What monsters?" Krad refused to say anything. When Dark didn't get an answer, he got scared and dashed up to Krad. He grabbed Krad's neck, trying to strangle him. "Tell me!"
I didn't Dark was afraid of monsters.
Happened a while ago. Dragon almost ripped off his arm and Dark was terrified from there on out. Krad told him. Daisuke grinned, he had learned something to bug Dark with.
Finally, Dark let go and looked back at his opposite. "Alright, can you help me?"
"What would I get with it?" Crossing his arms, Krad raised an eyebrow.
"Nothing," Hissed Dark. "You just kicked me in my...sacred place. That should be good enough!"
"Not really." Krad thought for a minute. "Can I do it again?"
"No." Dark smacked Krad and dragged him to the nearest door. "Alright, now listen. Since this was completely useless, I have to regain my reputation. So now, I have to make a great escape, alright? Just get the police to pay attention to me and we'll get out of here."
Outside, Saehara was quite happy with his accomplishment. He, Detective Saehara, had captured the notorious Phantom Thief Dark. He heard steps behind him and turned around. One of his men seemed to be panicking. "Sir! Dark has escaped! He's not in his chamber anymore."
"But...How?" Saehara snatched his megaphone and shouted, "Men! Dark is free! Find him and capture him!" Then, all at once, the spotlights shut off and they were left in silent darkness. Seconds later they turned back on and one certain spotlight was pointing at Dark, who was flying away.
Dark stuck out his tongue before flying away. "Damn it!" Shouted Saehara. He glanced over his shoulder and saw the man just staring up at the sky. "And why are you just standing there?" He scowled.
"Sorry, but I can't stick around." The man pulled of his hat and long blonde hair poured out.
"Why you-" Saehara dashed after him. A quick as he could, Krad put his hair in a ponytail and let his wings out. He jumped off the ground, the cool night air hit his face. Laughing, Krad waved goodbye and flew off.
Meanwhile, Dark happily flew through the night sky. "I am the best!" He stretched, letting his arms rest behind his head.
Suddenly, he was hit in the back by something shocking. He doubled over in pain. "What the hell was that?" Dark said through his teeth. Bringing his head up, he saw Krad with a serious look on his face.
"Don't think I'm not going to hurt you. I'm only working with you because I want my Tamer back."
Krad... Satoshi wanted to know what was going on. Krad never actually acted like this.
Throughout the weekend, Daisuke tried to call Satoshi over and over again but no one ever answered. It was Sunday night and Daisuke sat in his room, setting his glasses on the table next to his bed. "Honey! It's dinner time!" Emiko's voice could be heard through out the house.
"Alright!" Daisuke shouted. He walked in front of his mirror and flattened his blue hair, yawned, then went to his door.
"Hey Dai, are you alright?" Kosuke asked as Daisuke took a seat.
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"You just look a little tired."
"No, I'm fine." Daisuke smiled, hoping to encourage his father to stop asking questions. He looked down at the food in front of him and licked his lips. "Yummy! Meatloaf!" He smiled at his mom but his smile, then dropped. Emiko tried to smile but it came out weak. Daisuke's head lowered. Everyone noticed...this wasn't what he wanted. He hoped that no one would notice. This is why he needed to talk to Satoshi.
"So, no luck getting a hold of Hiwatari?" Kosuke asked, as if he could read Daisuke's mind.
"Nope. But I'll try after dinner." Daisuke told his father, taking a bite of his meatloaf. He went to take another fork of the chuck of meat but saw his mom moved and wondered what she was doing. Emiko leaned over the table and brushed the hair out of his eyes.
Mom? What are you doing?
She's probably making sure it's still you. Krad sighed. Moms know everything...especially how to cook. He mentally shook his head, trying to get the aroma of the meatloaf out of his head. But I bet she found out about the other night.
I'm not sure that's it. Daisuke looked up at his mom's eyes. When their eyes met, Emiko froze, then backed away. She's worried about something.
Suddenly, a small shock was sent through his body. Daisuke stopped himself inches from falling into his food. Now, all eyes were on him. Sorry, I don't control that gene. Daisuke could almost see Krad smiling. Daisuke felt like calling him heartless at the moment but decided that would just dig him into a deeper hole.
"Daisuke, sweetie..." Emiko's voice squeaked.
"I'll eat the rest in my room, ok?" Jerking his plate from the table, he ran upstairs as fast as he could, leaving the rest of his family in a worried wreak.
Inside, Daisuke breathed deeply, trying to subside the pain. Damn, it was starting to ache. He was getting agitated by this. Daisuke couldn't even worry about his own mother without Krad trying to take over. After standing against the wall for a few minutes, he finally regained his composure and sat down at his desk to eat.
While Wiz ate the rest and carried the plate downstairs, Daisuke got ready for bed. His eyes traveled to his clock, it only read 8:45. But at this moment, Daisuke didn't care if he went to bed this early. He closed his eyes, trying to relax, to escape from reality and go to his own paradise. Soon, images filled his head. Riku in a beautiful dress, his mother waving him goodbye, Dark pestering him, a giant plate of strawberries, him and Satoshi laughing happily...
Daisuke shot up and gasped. "Damn, I forgot to call Satoshi!" He shouted. Daisuke became dizzy from sitting up too fast and laid back down on his pillow. Staring at the clock, now it read 10:20. "I hope it's not too late." With a soft click from his lamp, he took his phone and dialed Satoshi's home number. "Pick up, come on, please pick up."
On the other line, there was a male's voice saying, "Hello?"
"Satoshi?"
"No, I'm sorry, I am his butler." The man said.
"Oh, my apologies." Daisuke went to hang up, but then asked, "Do you know where Satoshi's been?"
"His father called him out on a mission. Mr. Hiwatari will be back in time for school tomorrow. Would you like me to tell him you called?" The butler offered to Daisuke. He almost said yes but then remembered the butler wouldn't be seeing Satoshi.
"No, I'll just see him in school. Thanks."
"Yay! Satoshi!" Daisuke jumped twelve stairs down to see the current red head watching him. Giving him the death hug, Daisuke giggled. "I'm so happy I can finally talk to you. You should have told me your dad had to talk to you. I was worried. I thought you ran away. Or you could have disappeared to somewhere far away like Africa to try and find a cure or-"
"Be quiet, I get it." Satoshi had put his finger on Daisuke's lips. His eyes shined happily, Satoshi was relieved to be back. His father had sent him on a useless mission to find this Hikari ring that changed the color of things. Like he said before, useless. "Well, thanks for taking care of him over the weekend. Bye Mr. and Mrs. Niwa." Satoshi said goodbye to the family, also letting Daisuke give his farewells.
"But you did scare me." Daisuke was now calmer. He held his hands behind his head, eyeing his friend.
Satoshi ignored Daisuke's comment, treading down the sidewalk. A loud yawn came from his side and he turned his head at Daisuke. "Did you get enough sleep last night?"
"Yeah, went to bed at eight and woke up at seven this morning." He wiped his eyes, then smiled at Satoshi. Daisuke kept his eyes on Satoshi until the older boy was fine with what he had said. Something caught Daisuke's attention and noticed Satoshi had a cut on the back of his neck. There was also one on his arm, his chin and forehead, even though it was mostly covered up by Daisuke's mess of hair. "What happened?"
"Nothing."
"Don't give me that." Dai crossed his arms in front his chest. "You have cuts all over you."
"Fine, my father got a little angry at me, happy?"
Speechless, the two played Shiritori1 on the way there. "Cage."
"Genetic."
"Ice."
"Cement."
"Satoshi! That's not fair! There's no words that start with "nt" so I win."
"Nope, if you cannot think a word, then I win." Satoshi smirked as Daisuke had a fit about losing.
Once they got in class, almost no one was there except two girls who cleaned the classroom everyday. Satoshi happily sat in his normal seat until more people came. Daisuke tried to chisel something out of chalk but after ten minutes, it broke.
The room began to fill up with people. Satoshi circled all the desks, reading a novel while some Yuuji asked Daisuke if he could help him with his science homework, thinking he was Satoshi. Daisuke tried to help the best he could, even though he barely knew what he was doing.
Once he finished, Daisuke laid his head on his desk. The world was beginning to spin around him. The voices turned into a different language and was it just him or was everything getting heavier?
Satoshi's eyes left the book as someone shouted and he saw Daisuke's body fall to the floor. A wave of panic hit him and he dashed to him. "Da-Satoshi! Satoshi! Are you ok?" Satoshi shook the boy's shoulders but he wouldn't wake up.
"Daisuke, what happened?" Risa's voice yelled over everyone.
"I'm not sure." He rested one of his arms under Daisuke's neck and the other under his knees and heaved Daisuke up like he had previous times. "I'm going to take him to the nurses though."
All the girls' eyes shined brightly. "Oh, Daisuke's so brave!" "They look so cute together!" "Save his life, Daisuke!"
Rolling his eyes, Satoshi ran down the halls with his best friend in his hands. The only reason he was bringing Dai to the nurses was so no one suspected anything but Satoshi already knew the problem.
YAY! ...ok that took me FOREVER but at least I finished it...right? -sees you guys with pitch forks and torches- ...hehe...
1 Shiritori is a game where someone will say one word and the next person has to say a word that begins with the last two letters of the previous word.
Sleeping problems, secrets reveled and anger sparks-Next Chapter
-Paige