Disclaimer: I own nothing that Yukiru Sugisaki makes, though I wish I did.. ;_;

Warnings: AU, Yaoi/Shounen-ai - But not in this section…

AN: Eehh.. This is my first fanfic... Yey… LOL Uhm.. If you don't like yaoi or shounen-ai, I suggest you turn your butt around and head straight out the door. Oh, well.. Here goes with my story… Enjoy all those who stuck around… ^_^

/... / Daisuke's thoughts

//...// Dark's thoughts

-...- Satoshi's thoughts

=...= Krad's thoughts

------- = Memory/flashback.

~*~ = Time change

Chapter 2

An annoying sound seemed to bounce off the walls and into Daisuke's ears. He laid open mouthed, sprawled onto his back, blankets covered his right leg and his arms were spread away from his body. He looked so peaceful.

A final toss in his sleep and that last bit of blanket was off. His eyes opened halfway and finally realized where that annoying sound was coming from.

*SMACK!*

...Complete silence...

Emiko knocked on the door a few minutes later. "Wake up, Daisuke-chan!" Her voice rang through.

/Bah.../

"Go.. away..." was his less than half awake reply. It was almost unintelligible.

Daisuke's mother opened the door and stood almost impatiently, looking down at him. "Wake up my sleepy little son." She said with a smile on her face. "Its time to get up for another beautiful day. Besides, I'm sure you can't wait to see Risa, ne?"

The name 'Risa' didn't seem to click in Daisuke's mind. He didnt really care momentarily.. For some reason... Not like he use to.

He stumbled out of bed, seeing as how he wouldn't be able to sleep any longer.

"Risa...?" He blinked a few times and shrugged. "I don't like her much anymore.. anyways.." Daisuke looked at the floor. "I'm up, okaa-san, you can go.. I'll be down in a while for breakfast..."

/Dark. Are you still sleeping?/

//z..z.zz...z//

/Damnit.. You shouldn't be able to sleep if I'm not able to./

Daisuke cried mentally.

/...Damn you.../

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The sun was bright, the birds were singing, and it was just one of the more perfect days of summer. It wasn't even too hot, nor was it too cold.

Daisuke fumbled with his pencil in his right hand and his left supported his head. He seemed to be looking at his pencil, only, it was as if he didn't see that at all. Daydreaming.. That's all that he was doing.

//Weee.... This is boring..//

/...You're telling ME?/

//Yes.. I am.//

/By the way, why were you back so late last night?/

//I was busy tending to some business...//

/Oh, really? What business is it that you must be gone till 4 in the morning?/

Dark remembered back to the recent night...

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Golden coloured eyes lingered across Dark's mangled form. Krad tsk'ed a tsk of disapproval.

"You disappoint me, Dark-kun." He yet still looked over Dark."I had expected more from you. Yet, you let your guard down at the worst possible moment.. Tsk. What ignorance.." Dark's eyes were barely open, but he grinned. In a way he was.. Satisfied?

Krad turned to leave, not feeling up to killing a weak foe. There was no honor in that. With soft, unheard steps he walked deeper into the forest, darkness swallowing his figure.

Blackness circled Dark's vision and he fell unconscious.

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//...Something about like that...//

/.../

//Do I need to explain again?//

/No.../

From the side view Daisuke looked like he was sleeping with his eyes open. He hadn't paid too much attention during class and he was now spacing out. The bell had rang almost a minute ago, yet he was still in class, giving no heed that school was out.

There was a light tap on Daisuke's shoulder. Coming from his spaced out state he turned towards the person who tapped him, only to find it to be Hiwatari.

Hiwatari stood there, as stoic and cold looking as ever. Ice blue hair dropped in front of his eyes as he tilted his glasses back up the bridge of his nose. Daisuke just stared at him until Hiwatari broke the silence.

"The bell rang a few minutes ago." Was all that he said. His voice was monotone, and flat. Hiwatari readjusted the books in his arms, while looking at Daisuke. "Why haven't you left yet?"

Daisuke tried to find a reasonable answer to this. "I wasn't paying attention.. Lack of sleep does that y'know?" He smiled a halfhearted smile. "Why are you still here? Shouldn't you have left, as well?" Daisuke stood up and gathered his books in his hands.

Hiwatari nodded to Daisuke. "Hai. But, you didn't look so well..-"

Daisuke interrupted him. "I'm fine. Don't worry about me. I just haven't slept well, thats all." Smiling he headed for the door leaving Hiwatari to gather his words. "You coming?" He asked from the doorway.

Hiwatari turned around to face Daisuke and walked towards the door.

=Idiot.=

-What?-

=You waited for him.=

-And? What's the point?-

=He is your rival.=

-...-

=Hm? What's that? Oh, yes, remember; I can read your thoughts.=

-I know that you can read my thoughts, what are you on about?-

=You don't even know what you're thinking about? You're thinking about that damned Niwa, that's what!=

-.....-

Satoshi mentally sweat dropped as he kept walking with Daisuke down the deserted school corridor.

A few minutes later, they were at the school entrance. Hiwatari, arms full of books, tried to open the door, but failed in doing so. But, he succeeded in making himself look stupid, and in the process, dropping a book. He kept his emotionless face, even though he was rather annoyed by the small fact he couldn't open the door. Daisuke chuckled and picked up the book for Satoshi, handing it to him.

"Why do you carry all of your books home? Seems like it's a hassle." Daisuke brought his hand to the door and opened it, standing aside to let Satoshi pass through before him.

//You're so nice to him. Aawwwww..//

/..He is my friend../

//That's.. *sniff* So sweet..//

/Dark, do me a favour?/

//Sure?//

/Shut up./

//Aww.. That's no fun..//

Dark pouted but did stay quiet.. for the mean time.

"To study." Satoshi said simply. He passed through the doorway after carefully readjusting his books. "Arigatou.."

Daisuke shut the door behind him and walked along side Satoshi until they were at the sidewalk. "Well. This is where I've gotta go." He points to the left path.

Satoshi followed his finger and nodded silently.. "I have to go the opposite of you. Mate ne." He waved almost slightly and turned to walk on the right path.

"Bai, Hiwatari-kun! See ya tomorrow!" Daisuke said cheerily, with a big smile on his face. He was obviously feeling better than he had 10 minutes ago. He turned on his path and ran home.

//Weee... You're energetic.//

/Uhm.. Okay, aren't I always?/

//Not lately, but you are now.//

/Eheh.../

//Mm.. Wonder why...//

After that Dark left Daisuke to his own thoughts.

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Heh. I think I define the word "lazy". Oh well.. Finally completed this part. Thanks for those reviews, I was actually amazed I even got any.. *laughs* Mm.. well. Now I've gotta start doing the next part. ^_^