It's really surprising, I actually wrote most of this in one sitting, and all of it in one day. I know, it's not very long, but don't let the length or word count fool you, it's a hopefully entertaining chapter. Enjoy!
Vinillii: XD, yay, I've converted another to the KradSatoshiness of it all. A little bit of humor in this chapter near the end for you, but I'm trying (trying, that is) to keep this also a bit serious. No worries, though, plenty of funny to be had. Thanks for reviewing!
Katherine Daystar: He is mean, and selfish, but that's why we love him. Alright, it's why I love him, I don't know about the rest of you... XD, I love giving Satoshi more trauma and problems than he already has, and all of them are fun to torture now and then. Thanks for reviewing!
killah-sama: XDD, you're something, alright. And yes, I think he did... then again, I think we all did. Thanks for reviewing!
katiesquilts: Yay! XD, must be very exciting. Hopefully this chapter is good, too. Thanks for reviewing!
"Dark?" Daisuke asked when he entered his room that night after showering. He had expected to see Satoshi leaning against his windowsill or sitting in his own bed. Instead, he came face to face with his old angel.
The purple-haired boy winked and let a small grin slip over his features, "Hey, Daisuke."
The younger boy tilted his head, "Why are you out?" Inside his head, he heard Krad chuckle, but ignored it-- Krad always had something to sneer at.
"Satoshi was kind enough to let me roam free for a bit," he said simply.
"Don't lie," the bluenette growled slightly, "This was your idea."
"I'm not lying," the thief argued, "we both know this is for the best."
"Don't forget our little deal tonight," Krad reminded the redhead.
Daisuke frowned slightly, "I know." He wasn't upset about letting Krad out, but he rarely got the chance to even see Dark, let alone talk to him.
Ever the observant one, said angel saw the distress on his true tamer's face and ignored whatever comment Satoshi was about to make. "What's wrong?" he asked, "Is Krad harassing you again?"
Daisuke offered the boy a smile and shook his head, "No, it's nothing like that."
Dark studied the redhead opposite him for a minute before shrugging. He was sure there was something he wasn't being told, but whatever it was, Daisuke would enlighten him in due time. "If you say so. Anyway, I was thinking since I've got a little time, maybe tonight you and I could-"
"I can't," Daisuke interrupted abruptly, then glanced away at the inquisitive look he received, "I promised Krad I'd let him out for the night tonight."
"You did what now?" the amethyst-eyed boy asked, "Are you sure that's really a wise idea?"
"It'll be okay," the tamer promised, "I can take back over if he does anything...bad."
"Bad for Krad isn't necessarily everyone else's understanding of the word," Dark reminded him.
Daisuke sweatdropped at the objection from the blonde in his head, but ignored him once again, "Well, I know that much, but he can't do anything outrageous."
"Can't?"Krad demanded, "We'll see about that."
"More like won't," Satoshi muttered, "Krad could do whatever he wanted if you let him."
"But Daisuke won't," Dark assured him, "So there's nothing to worry about." Sighing, he looked back to his friend, "Well, I guess that kills that plan."
Daisuke blinked and nodded slowly, "Yeah, I guess so."
Dark cocked his head to the side, "Something wrong?"
The redhead bit his lip before shaking his head and offering another smile, "Nah, it's nothing."
"Come on, already," Krad half-whined impatiently, "I want out for more than a few hours, so hurry up."
"Alright, alright." Daisuke sighed, taking one last look at Dark before closing his eyes and letting the transformation take him over.
Moments later, Dark was no longer standing in front of his beloved ex-tamer, but rather came to face with his most despised enemy. His eyes instantly narrowed at the sight of the blonde, who offered him a confident smirk.
"What's wrong, Dark?" Krad wondered, "Still not fond of the sight of me?"
"Like you can say you're too happy with me," the darker angel sneered.
Krad chuckled lowly, "Trust me, I can't even stand the sight of you. If it weren't for this darling little boy that I'm attached to, you'd be history."
"Actually, it's thanks to Satoshi that both of us are here," Dark reminded him.
"How considerate of you to remember," Krad said, making his way to the window, "Sentimental fool."
"What was that?" Dark demanded, but as he turned to snap at the psychotic boy, all he had to talk with was open air and a few white feathers. "Bastard," he muttered under his breath.
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"So, what's on your mind, dear Niwa?"
"It's nothing," Daisuke insisted, "and stop talking to me, I'm trying to get some rest."
"But you couldn't rest even with silence," Krad guessed.
"That's not the point."
"That'sexactly the point."
Daisuke sighed, "What is it you want, Krad? Someone to pester and annoy?"
"Not at all, but your being bothered is bothering me. It's like something in the back of my mind is pissed off and I can't fix it. Well, I guess technically that is true, but..."
Seeing that he wasn't getting out of this easily, the redhead conceded,"It's just that... I didn't think Dark would be that alright with letting me go so easily."
Krad quirked an eyebrow. He honestly didn't understand such emotions that the boy was feeling, but decided on hearing him out anyway. Maybe then that annoyed feeling would go away. "You're upset because Dark didn't want you to stay?"
"Well, yeah. I mean, I'm sure he knows that I'd insist on letting you out regardless, but he could have been a little more upset about it."
"You're upset that he's not upset," Krad corrected himself.
"It's not like I want him to be upset," Daisuke said, "but I thought he'd want to stay with me more than that; instead he just shrugged it off."
"Because you're sure he'll be gone in the morning," Krad realized,"so it's upsetting that he didn't want to spend what time he had out with you." He understood, at least, though he still couldn't grasp why any of it really mattered.
"Yeah,"Daisuke agreed, "Is it stupid to think like that? Maybe I'm making a big deal out of nothing..."
"Well,"Krad paused for a moment, considering his words, "it's possible that he just doesn't see it as a big deal. Maybe he's grown closer to Satoshi since they've been together and he doesn't really need you anymore like he used to."
Daisuke was silent for a while, contemplating the words that his current angel had spoken to him, "You... think that's possible?"he wondered, frowning, "Would he really feel differently towards me?" Daisuke silently wondered if the reason Dark cared so much for him really was just because they were so close all the time. Could a little separation destroy his feelings that easily?"Will I become that way, too?" he wondered, mostly to himself.
"Don't let it bother you too much," Krad offered, "I'm sure Dark still likes you fine." A wicked grin spread on his face as he flew through the night air-- even restrained as he was, he could have a little fun.
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Dark was left to his own devices once Satoshi had finally drifted off, and his mind left to wander. His thoughts turned to many things, but each and every time, they ended up going back to Daisuke. He was concerned for his ex-tamer, though he couldn't figure out why. It wasn't like he wasn't with Krad every day, but the fact that the two were alone (even in the same body) made him nervous. He fiddled with a few things here and there, and even tempted the idea of following the blonde, but in the end he remained perched on the windowsill.
"He'll come back soon," he reassured himself, having no one else to comfort him, "They both will." He wasn't positive why he cared that Krad returned safely with Daisuke, but chalked it up to being assured that if Krad was with Daisuke and under his watch, he couldn't cause trouble. "That has to be it." After all, Dark was sure he'd have tried to kill Krad on numerous occasions if he was separated from Daisuke.
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The next morning rolled around and much to Dark's surprise, he had found himself waking from a rested night's sleep. He wasn't sure when, but sometime during the early hours of the morning, he had dozed off, slumped against the window. He finally awoke to an impatient tapping and the first thing he laid his sights on was a scowling Krad.
"Ah, damn!" the purple-haired angel cursed, falling from the sill onto the floor.
Now able to enter the room, Krad stepped inside and crossed his arms, "I wanted to open the window while you were still leaning against it," he told his old nemesis, "but Daisuke would have none of it."
Dark blinked the last remainder of sleep away and snickered a bit, "I never thought I'd see the day when you answered to someone, Krad," he commented, "Especially not some schoolboy."
"What was that?" the blonde growled, ignoring Daisuke's complaints in his head to behave.
"You heard me perfectly fine," Dark told him, "You're like a puppy now."
"I'll show you who's whipped," the violent angel threatened, preparing to attack the seated boy.
Just as Krad launched himself at Dark, however, Daisuke's will took over and instead of being pinned beneath a seething angel, Dark found himself seated under an exhausted redhead. Daisuke had yet to notice their position, but Dark was all to aware how close he was to his old tamer. Taking advantage of the younger boy's closed eyes, Dark leaned in and closed his own orbs, taking in the familiar scent.
Much to Dark's surprise, Daisuke responded and laid his head on the taller boy's shoulder. He yawned once and muttered an unintelligible 'good morning' before leaning his full weight against the angel.
"Daisuke?" Dark whispered, a light crimson rushing to his face, "You alright?"
"Mm..." was the only response he got with another yawn.
"Hey, what's wrong?"
"Sleepy," he stated simply, "Krad...up...all night..." Dark got little more than that before he found himself now under a sleeping Niwa.
Forcing himself under control, Dark stood with Daisuke in his arms and made his way to the boy's bed, slipping the sleeping one out of his arms and under the blankets. He smiled a bit fondly as Daisuke curled up under the warmth of the covers and ran pale fingers through bright red locks of hair.
"Guess you're taking the day off," he murmured, "Sleep well, then."
Everyone say 'aw'. It might have only been one night, but a lot happened here. Did you catch it all? Plenty of...emotional development, I guess you could call it. And more confusion on both Dark and Daisuke's part. Also, in a couple chapters (not quite yet) something kind of fun is going to happen which will throw everything back into more chaos. XD, hope you enjoyed!