Disclaimer: Like I said...I DON'T own Yu Yu Hakusho, or any or Avril Lavigne's songs for that matter. That's right people, this fic contains Avril's "I'm With You". Even though I don't really like Avril Lavigne, this song fit perfectly with the setting and story.

Hiei: Who the hell is Av-ril La-vig-nee?

*Yusuke drags Hiei off to the side and whispers something in his ear*

Hiei: what? Av-ril La-vine? Ooooh!

Raven-fire: *rolls eyes* enjoy.

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Finally, I awoke to the sun shining, only to find that The Shadow Boy had left me instead. I pushed myself onto my elbows and saw the boy's jacket around me. I smiled at this, when suddenly, the hilt of a dagger caught my eye. I turned and read the message engraved in the crate. My smile broadened. There, etched in messy letters, were the words:

CITY BRIDGE, NIGHT

I closed my eyes and nestled into the jacket around me. I felt the Shadow's warm fingers touching my face in my sleep. Could I have been falling in love with the Shadow in the Dark...?

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/I'm standing on a bridge; I'm waiting in the dark. I thought that you'd be here by now./

The sun had set long before and still I waited in that streetlight. Could I have mistaken his message?

/There's nothing but the rain; no footsteps on the ground. I'm listening but there's no sound.../

To my displeasure, the rain had started again. I flipped my hood over my head and shoved my hands in my pockets.

/Isn't anyone trying to find me? Won't somebody come take me home?/

//where are you, Shadow boy? Please come...//

/It's a damn cold night, trying to figure out this life. Won't you take me by the hand take me somewhere new? I don't know who you are, but I...I'm with you.../

The thunder roared.

//I'm still waiting...take me away from my crumbled life...I'm waiting for you...//

/I'm looking for a place; I'm searching for a face. Is there anybody here I know?//

//I can't even see your face...show me who you really are...please...//

/'Cause nothing's going right, and everything's a mess. And no one likes to be alone./

//Don't abandon me again...you're my last hope...I know how you feel, I know that your alone... ... ... but so am I.//

/Isn't anyone trying to find me? Won't somebody come take me home?/

//...Where are you...?//

/It's a damn cold night, trying to figure out this life. Won't you, take me by the hand take me somewhere new? I don't know who you are, but I...I'm with you! I'm with you!/

//I'm yours...take me away...//

/Won't you, take me by the hand take me somewhere new? I don't know who you are, but I...I'm with you...oh...I'm with you... ... .../

"I'm with you..."

My head snapped up. There, standing in the darkness ahead, was The Shadow boy. I saw his sleek silhouette and red eyes blinking at me.

"Shadow..." I whispered. "You did return." He smirked at me. "I'm no thief." He said, holding up my necklace.

I gasped. "My pendant!" He threw it to me. I quickly hooked it around my neck. As I lifted my head, I saw a look of despair in his scarlet eyes. He seemed very uneasy and restless. "Shadow," I whispered, "what's the matter?"

//The Shadow Boy's Perspective//

I sighed deeply. "Nothing..." I closed my eyes and shook my head. She surely couldn't understand my feelings; I couldn't even understand my feelings. My mind was commanding me to leave; yet my heart was telling me to stay. I bit my lip and tried to sort out my emotions, but it was no use, they were too scrambled and confused.

She took a step closer and I backed away. "Shadow...don't leave me again..." She pleaded. Her voice made my nerves tremble. Why didn't I understand these emotions? The human seemed to sense my irritation better than I did. Maybe these were human emotions I was experiencing.

I had to retreat. I wouldn't risk these emotions overcoming me. "I-I must go..." I said, quickly turning to leave.

But my heart wouldn't let me: "Wait!" The human called. I stopped immediately but didn't turn around. I felt my hands curl into fists as I tried to organize my thoughts and feelings.

"Please Shadow... I need to see your face..." She said. "That's all I ask of you!"

There was something about this human that I could not refuse, and I didn't know why. I slowly turned my head to her. Her wispy aqua eyes gazed back at me.

At that moment, my heart was overwhelmed with, what humans called 'pity'. I was opened up to human emotions and I finally understood how this girl felt:

She was lonely. Abandoned, left to fend for herself...and scarred with the same past as I. She asked so little of me, and yet, I refused her. The least I could do was grant a small wish to a human suffering the same torment as myself.

Slowly, I approached her, stopping just before the light.

//Riuka's Perspective//

My heart beat faster with every step that he took. His feet inched into the light. Finally, I was to see the face of The Shadow Boy, my mysterious savior. Slowly, the light made it's way up his body, revealing black boots and a long leather jacket. It waved gently as he advanced another step in. The light shone up to his chin, now; one step and the shadow would emerge from the umbra in which he lives. I felt myself peeling my nails away.

He took the last step...

So this was the Shadow's real face- His garnet eyes stunned me momentarily. His fair skin was framed by raven-black hair, with a white star flowering in the middle. Underneath his flowing bangs was a white bandana, concealing the very top of his forehead. I simply gazed at him, admiring his beautiful face and well-built body.

My stare was broken as he stepped even closer to me. Out of all the things I expected him to do next, coming nearer was almost the opposite. He was now within an arms length, and he inched one last step. He shifted his eyes left to right, and blinked at me. We just stood there for a minute, staring at each other.

Somewhat jaded, I slowly reached out a hand and rested it on his cheek. His light skin was soft to the touch; just as I imagined it would be. I moved my hand downward a bit, when I suddenly found myself slowly and gently stroking moistened lips. They were even softer and richer than his cheeks. I moved the rest of my fingers over them as they parted just enough to respire out of. I could feel his warm breath on my skin, sending a soothing chill down my spine.

But before he would make another move, he stopped himself and took my hand, gently lowering it to my side. He broke eye contact and looked away, still holding my hand.

I wrapped my fingers around his, making him look back at me. I smiled at his reaction; a slight look of surprise, yet the smallest hint of desire as well.

Then suddenly, his eyes shot a shrill message straight through my heart. The soft, smoothed eyes were no more, but in its place were fiery, almost angered, eyes. I understood what they were trying to tell me; my Shadow had to leave me now. He gave my hand one last, affectionate grasp before turning away, back into the darkness. I couldn't stop him again. He had done enough for me now, and I had to let him return.

My heart sank as he disappeared into the city's black alleys, his jacket flowing gracefully behind him. In my heart, he would always live on, and one day, I would return to touch those velvety lips once again...

The Shadow in the Dark...

Travel through a forsaken land

To a place you'll never see again

Walk through the wood and climb a tree,

To glimpse the shadow lurking

It will caress you in it's

Darkness

And twirl you 'round in its splendor

Your soul will live on intertwined with it:

The Shadow in the Dark

By: Jennifer Ledoux

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Raven-fire: Chapter three. How do you like? I know I kinda went a little too far, but that's the way I am.

Yusuke: What was up with the poem? It was sooo dramatic.

Raven-fire: *hits head AGAIN* TAKE THAT BACK! MY BEST FRIEND WROTE THAT!

Yusuke: *rubs head* you mean the psycho one with the even psycho-er muse?

Raven-fire: *-_-'* Yes, that one...

Anyway, PLZ READ & REVIEW!! I need suggestions for the next chap, or if I should even do another chap. Thanks for all the positive reviews so far though. Peace!

Raven-fire