The Light in the Shadows:
Chapter 53: A Split Second
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Dark skidded to a halt in surprise as a young man stepped out of the shadows into his path blocking his perfect escape.
"Halt!" The blue haired teen raise a hand palm out, "hands where I can see them." Sapphire eyes narrowed, "Now on your knees, you're under arrest!"
Amethyst eyes blinked slowly, "and, uh, you are?"
The teen scowled, "Police Commander Hiwatari Satoshi."
"You really think that (you) can stop me?" The kaito didn't even bother trying to hide the amusement in his voice. Black gloved hands spread tan lips curving into a cocky grin, "really?"
Satoshi casually pushed his glasses up his nose, "no." He then smirked smugly lifting his hand again one finger pointing straight up, "but he can."
Dark cocked his head in confusion before casually glancing up, amethyst eyes widened in horror as they locked with golden feline orbs. Deep purple pools closed as the black feathered being sighed reaching up to pinch the bridge of his nose, "well, shit."
"Get him Krad," the blue haired teen's stance was relaxed arms now folded confidently across his chest.
Pale lips curled into a pleased smile, "as you command Satoshi-sama." Large snowy wings spread as their owner jumped off the beam he'd been standing on golden energy gathering around white gloved fingers.
("Uh well,") ruby eyes widened in alarm, ("this is bad.")
The kaito couldn't help his mental facepalm, (("you don't say.")) The master thief dove out of the path of a fireball. Then had to roll quickly to the left to avoid his counterpart landing on his head boots first. He twisted dodging the kick aimed at his face. The black feathered being leapt nimbly to his feet jumping back ducking a glowing white feather that exploded singeing purple locks. Dark's eyebrow twitched in annoyance, "hey! Watch it!" He darted forwards lips twisting into a smirk this would be over quickly if he could just get close enough to his opponent he could take him out easily. The other entity was lousy at hand to hand combat relying heavily on his magic.
Three quick strikes gave him an opening and he took it. Lashing out with his right foot only for his eyes to widen in surprise as his leg was captured pinned between the blond's arm and side. Tan lips tightened in annoyance he really wanted to punch the other entity in the face, that would whipe the smug smirk from his features. The kaito twisted managing to yank his leg free so, maybe this wasn't going to be as simple as he had first thought.
Dark Mousy ducked and dodged countering blows before striking back only to have them blocked in return. It had been hard enough in the past when dealing with his other half when he had been only competent with magic. The blond entity was stubbornly persistent even after suffering defeat time and time again. Now however the psychotic blond was so much more of a threat with these new hand to hand skills; he would have to put his hunter down… hard.
The ice demon's attacks were relentless for the first time in his existence his tamer was not trying to hold him back. The teen was actually feeding him energy down their psychic connection. He couldn't help the gleeful laugh that escaped as the thief's frustration seemed to increase with each failed attack. It was such a wonderful feeling to for once be winning. His counterpart would not escape him tonight and he would be able to present his defeated foe to his host.
For the first time in his existence the master thief was feeling absolute desperation; his opposite who had been formidable before with only his magic was now on equal or greater footing with this new knowledge. He needed to distract and or disable the hunter but the other entity seemed to be able to block everything he was throwing at him and retaliate with astonishing speed. He had only one option left… Daisuke wasn't going to like this but he really had little choice at the moment.
Grimacing at the thought of the earful he was going to get in the future; the kaito gathered power in his right hand but rather then throw it at the white clad spirit who had already created a protective shield. He shifted his aim at the last second releasing the energy towards the blue haired teen watching their battle. He really hoped he was right about his counterpart's seeming devotion to this generations host or things were going to get very… messy.
Satoshi Hikari froze unable to move as the purple energy shot towards him at incredible speed. A little voice somewhere in the back of his mind was screaming at him to move. To jump out of the way. To do something besides stand there like a dear in the headlights but he couldn't move fear locking his muscles into place feet rooted to the floor.
Krad had only a split second to make a decision he could attack the large opening in his opposite's defense or protect his tamer. The icy angel dropped his shield unable to maintain it and move with the speed needed. Moving faster than he ever had before the hunter managed to get in between his tamer and the thief's energy blast. With no time remaining to create another magical barrier he curled his wings in front of himself using his own body as a shield.
Sapphire eyes squeezed closed as the last Hikari artist braced himself for impact. He heard the sound of the energy blast striking something very close by but to his surprise there was no pain. Before he could open his eyes to see what had happened something heavy crashed into his legs and lower body toppling him over. With a gasp of surprise Satoshi's eyes snapped open. It only took a moment for the teenage genius to realize what had occurred. The demon of the Hikari had protected him using himself as a shield.
The young artist shakily rolled over carefully reaching out to touch one white clad shoulder, "Krad?" A soft groan was his only answer the blond spirit remaining spalled out eyes closed. Placing his hand to a pale cheek the blue haired police commander murmured softly. "return to me." Only after his family curse's form had shimmered vanishing and the blond's presence had settled firmly in the back of his mind did he looked up eyes narrowing on the black feather creature standing quietly. For just a moment regret flickered across tan features before the phantom thief faded back into the shadows.
Carefully climbing to his feet and brushing off his pants Satoshi Hikari turned heading for the exit. If the Kaito thought this fight was over the dark spirit was going to be in for a rude awakening at their next encounter. Together Artist and Artwork would be more prepared for the next time they met the thieves.
Yes, this generation was going to be very different.
