Author's Note: Alright fellow Angels! Here is the new and improved version of My Dark Angel! If this confuses you...great! I'm clearly doing my job right! As pointed out by a good friend of mine, the first few chapters are quite cringe-worthy, and do absolutely nothing for the story, so I have edited them and hopefully gotten rid of the Mary-Sueishness.

Title: My Dark Angel

Author: Princess Kanako

Pairing(s): Dark M/OC/Krad, Satoshi/OC, Daisuke/Riku, with the possibility of a few other pairings as the series goes along, but I can't make any promises

Date Submitted: 18/07/14

Disclaimer: I do not own D N Angel or any of its affiliates; they belong to Yukiru Sugisaki

Claimer: I do own Faye, a few plot ideas, and any OCs that pop up along the way.

Genre: Adventure, Romance, Drama, Angst (story of maturation – mental/physical development – of principal character)

Summary: This would be an example. There would be blood. And pain. Both halves of the Black Wings would understand this folly before they died. The same as other men before them, they would die for a human.

Warning: Swearing. Violent thoughts? I dunno.

Writing like this are thoughts. Diary entries are labelled.

Writing like this is Faye's subconscious.

"Put me down, Dark. I can walk," Faye protested half-heartedly as the group made their way through the deserted town.

"Shut up. Spare us both the indignity of picking you up off the ground, Faye," he retorted.

She shut up. She didn't know why she felt the need to complain. It really felt good to be in his arms. Habit? Probably. And habits were hard to break. She shrugged minutely as she laid her head on his shoulder. She closed her eyes, yawning. It would allow her to pretend, even if only for a moment.

When they reached Daisuke's home, Dark nipped upstairs to put Faye somewhere quiet, leaving his other half and ex-tamer alone. Before they had left the main square, Faye had fallen asleep, and she still had not stirred. Krad could feel her energy. It was strong and stable. He raked a hand through his hair. If not for Daisuke's preparations, the outcome of tonight could have been much different.

Amateratsu's days were numbered. He would find her. Nothing would stop him from killing that bitch. His eyes flashed coldly. He would remain calm. His rage was reserved for the one who would feel its bite.

Daisuke had claimed a chair beside his parents and surrendered to his thoughts. Faye could have been lost to them tonight. She had been injured before. But this was worse. Because she was caught up in something she couldn't understand? Because this was a time where magic was supposed to be limited to fairytales? He didn't know. He only knew that she had to be protected. And that was a promise he could keep.

He folded his hands under his chin, ruby eyes watching the golden angel across the room. Krad was probably the most controlled right now then he had ever been. But Daisuke knew what was lurking just below the surface. Just beyond those eyes. Any semblance of a justifiable death for this mysterious Amaterasu was long gone. When Krad got his hands on her, it would make some of the things humans did to each other seem tame in comparison. And damn the consequences.

He couldn't let him do it. Faye would never understand. She had spent time around magic. And she understood the hidden world to some degree. But she would not be okay with this. Even if she didn't have to watch it, she would know. She knew Krad was a killer. Hell, he'd tried to kill her. But she believed he was different now.

How wrong she was.

He just hid his nature better. For her. He was still just as ruthless as he had ever been. Just as quick to deal with a threat as he was before. Only now he was careful to conceal that side of himself from her. She would not understand when his control snapped. She believed him strong enough to hold on to his civilization. To be able to grant mercy. If only she knew. After four centuries of growth and change, Krad still had no mercy.

No, he couldn't let him do this.

Daisuke knew what he had to do. It would be difficult. Understatement? Yeah. But he would get Krad to agree to it. Even if he had to fight him before gaining that agreement. He knew he'd get his ass handed to him, but he would not back down on this. And he was not above using Krad's attachment for Faye to gain the desired outcome.

He stayed quiet when Dark came into the room. He knew Faye was alright. Dark was too calm for it to be otherwise.

"Daisuke, ring Riku and her sister as soon as we're finished here. It's about time they know just what we're up against, and the danger they'll be in."

Daisuke nodded, even though he knew that the conversation would not be good. He had been so determined to keep Riku out of this. Not allowing her to participate in a battle that, quite frankly, she had no part in. At this rate, he would be lucky if she broke up with him - though he really didn't want that to happen.

"Towa, I want Amaterasu found. Spread the word."

"Instruct them that she's not to be touched. She is mine," Krad interjected. Towa nodded, her merry green eyes unusually solemn.

"Emiko, you and Kosuke find out as much as you can about Amaterasu's movements and behaviour. See if there's a pattern anywhere," Dark continued, folding his arms, "I'm sure Krad will be able to help you with that."

His golden counterpart nodded stiffly.

"We will have to start Faye's training once she has had time to rest and recover. Now that she knows that something of this magnitude, there is no need for continued secrecy. We will be better equipped to protect her here. When she awakes, I will make sure she understands this."

He ignored Dark's snort. He knew that she would be less than cooperative. Sometimes it really irked him that Dark knew her so well.

"I'll tell Houri and Zephira to see to the cleanup. They'll know what to do," Dark offered. "I'll also ask Miwako to do a thorough sweep of the area, and place some wards in a couple of locations."

When Dark was done, Daisuke stood up.

"You guys go ahead. I need to talk to Krad."

They all looked to Dark for confirmation. Daisuke rolled his eyes.

"You heard me. Everybody out. I need to have a talk with Krad. Alone," he said pointedly, looking at his former 'other self'. Dark nodded and the room cleared. Emiko was the last one out, her brown eyes solemn as the door closed. When the door closed behind them, Krad glared at Daisuke.

"What do you want, boy?"

Daisuke sat back down in his chair. "Well, I'm not about to confess or anything. I don't swing that way." He gestured at a chair. "Sit down. We have some things to talk about." Krad growled a warning, but sat down in the chair provided. Daisuke didn't waste any time getting to the point. "You can't go after Amateratsu."

Krad clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking ominously. "That bitch will die by my hand. And it will serve as an example to all who would even consider attacking me and mine."

"And I'm telling you, you can't. Not like this. Miss Clarke will never understand. And you can't keep it from her."

"She will understand."

Daisuke shook his head. "I know her better than you do. Better than you ever will if you really think she'll be all right with this."

"She will understand I have to do this. Once I explain-"

Daisuke shook his head again. "Right. Sure she will. You tried to kill her. She's now important to you. Did you forget that?" Krad frowned. He had a point. Faye was never one to hold grudges - for long. Daisuke could see he was at least considering his words. "She thinks you've changed. She would never believe you capable of the torture you have planned for Amateratsu. Do you want to shatter her illusion? Once you do, you can never go back. She will always look at you through different eyes."

Krad sighed.

"What would you have me do? I will not let her go."

Daisuke was glad to see that Krad could be reasonable. He was not sure he would have been if the situations were reversed.

"Call a meeting of the council. Bring formal charges and let the council deal with it. You have enough evidence now. The sea dwellers will give testimony, won't they? That act alone will be sure to piss off the council. She's trying to start a war. If she had succeeded, all of your kind would have been involved. It would have jeopardized your concealment from other humans. I'm sure they will see it as an act of treason. Then, when the council calls for his death, Miss Clarke can't blame you."

Krad was thoughtful.

"Your idea has merit. I will think on it."

Diary entry 26.

I could almost kid myself into believing that it never happened. I never could lie to myself convincingly.

Faye Alexandra Clarke.

To be continued...