Chapter 6:
Daisuke had slept for most of the day, he'd missed school again but Emiko didn't bother him…When she went to wake him up for school that morning just as Daisuke had fallen asleep, Dark projected himself out of Daisuke as a transparent spirit to tell her that Daisuke wasn't feeling well and not to wake him. Emiko had always loved the phantom thief and trusted him; he was after all he son's guardian. She had accepted but reminded Dark the regardless, a warning letter had already been sent that he was to steal another sculpture tonight at midnight. Dark had agreed and assured Emiko that Daisuke would rest softly the entire mission that night, and since it was a Hikari work…he was hoping to see Krad. As Emiko had left Dark turned to Daisuke and realized that he was shivering and shaking in his sleep, the warmth around his consciousness had left him, but once Dark had returned to Daisuke and held him again…he peacefully slept through the rest of the morning.
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"Hmm…so Dark plans to steal again tonight? Arg this guy is getting so annoying!" Detective Saehara growled and slammed the letter on his desk, "He's making this department look like a laughing stock!"
Suddenly the phone on his desk rang, and he angrily picked it up.
"What?" He growled, then quickly snapped to attention, "Ah, s-s-sir! Mr. Hiwatari what can I do for you sir?" He stammered.
"I hope I wasn't interrupting something detective?" Asked the cool and collective voice of Police commissioner Hiwatari.
"No-No sir! Nothing's to important to speak with you sir…um…what can I do for you sir?" Detective Saehara asked nervously.
"Well I'm sure you've received the latest warning from Dark, correct detective?" He asked calmly.
"Yes sir…" Detective Saehara growled crushing the letter in his hand, "And I can promise you he won't get away this time!"
"Good, glad to hear that…but there's been a change of plans." Hiwatari said with a grin.
"Huh? Change of plans sir?" Detective Saehara asked confused.
"Yes…my son, Satoshi…I'd like to have your assurance that he'll stay out of tonight's mission, alright?" He asked.
"Yes sir…but…but if you don't mind my asking…why?" Detective Saehara asked confused and dumbfounded.
"Oh, well I have other plans for our young detective tonight…so don't let him know of the letter alright?" Mr. Hiwatari said still with a calm grin.
"Uh-huh…yes sir…I'll make sure he doesn't know…till then sir…" He replied and slowly hung up the phone. "…I don't know what could be more important then catching Dark…" Detective Saehara said with a sigh, "But orders are orders…"
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A wicked grin spread across the face of demon on the other line reverting from the form of Satoshi's stepfather, to the sorcerer Adel. "Yes…we wouldn't want him and his…angel interfering with what I have in store for the Phantom Thief…" He said with a smile, "I'm sure the dear Hikari Guardian could use a day off…but not to worry…" He said to himself and long red hair melted away to long blonde hair as deep violet eyes inflamed and gave way to golden feline like eyes of a demon, black robes melted away and were replaced by a sea of white, "Because he'll still make his guest appearance…"
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Krad had awoken before Satoshi had, being an eternal being; he was able to restore his health and strength much faster then his human host. Seeing that Satoshi was still fast asleep, Krad felt it best not to disturb him…they both had a pretty stressing night.
Memories of that night played through his head, how his mind was invaded and how much more pain he felt from the memories then the physical pain. But what really stuck out in his mind was Satoshi…and how kind he'd been…he was probably the only reason he survived the night. The thought of Satoshi's first ever show of kindness to the demon calmed him greatly and he took a deep breath in relief and serenity. But then a darker thought dawned on him…Dark…
He wanted nothing more then to believe that he wasn't there last night, there had to be some explanation. But he knew that he was…he had been there and Krad had tried to kill him after Dark had saved his life. He may have been too late to stop the invasion of his mind…but at least he'd stopped the demon from killing him. And what had he done to thank the thief? He tried to strangle him! Krad suddenly felt a ting of guilt twist within his gut, he'd hurt his Dark…he hurt him with the intent to kill him…back then he would have been disappointed he didn't, but now he felt like he was the one who betrayed Dark!
Then he remembered what Satoshi had said last night… 'You nor I can change the past…' In other words…what was done was done.
Maybe he should go see Dark while Satoshi was asleep? No, it was daylight…and a forceful take over might wake his host, and he looked so peaceful sleeping there, he decided he would wait for night fall, then ask Satoshi's permission to go. The thought settled well with him, though he wished he didn't have to spend another second away from Dark…but…he would wait. To a demon, time really didn't matter to him, only priority. And right now, Satoshi was the priority. So he would wait. Gently he wrapped his soft white wings around Satoshi, cradling him protectively and held his close…his host…his Satoshi…
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At midnight that night, Dark was to steal the 'Seraph's Pinion', an ancient Hikari sculpture of an angelic maiden clasping a golden feather to he chest in a silent prayer. A truly breath taking and priceless piece but held a tremendous amount of magic. All Hikari works were cursed with this magic, and the only artwork worthy enough for the Phantom Thief to steal.
It was already six o'clock and the police had been securing the museum since they'd first received the letter earlier that morning. They were all in a buzz due to the absents of their gifted young commander, but orders were orders, they'd have to go on without him. The reporters had also started arriving in hopes of catching a glimpse of the Phantom Thief and to start interviews with the police as to what their latest methods of capturing Dark were. The same old thing every time, when he shows his face, over take him with numbers and set up every alarm system available, though Dark escaped them every time.
"Now remember Dark," Emiko began as Dark pulled on his black trench coat, " it's up to you to do as much of this as possible on your own. If Daisuke isn't feeling well then try to make this as quick as possible for his sake okay? So keep the taunting to a minimum." Emiko said worriedly about her son; she hadn't talked to him at all since yesterday before he went to school.
"Yes alright Emiko-sama…" Dark replied again as he stretched out his jet-black wings slowly, "I promise to keep Daisuke safe…" Not that he didn't try to every time, but Daisuke was still out cold and Dark still hadn't told Emiko the truth as to what had happened to him yesterday or the night before. Then with a graceful leap from the balcony he took off into the darkening sky.
He really could care less about the sculpture or taunting the police tonight, all he wanted to do was see Krad. He had to tell him the truth about what had happened last night and hope that he would forgive him…but what worried him the most was the look in Krad's eyes before he took off into the night last night…the same eyes that he wore for so many years before he had grown a human conscience, the same eyes he wore when he killed Verruckt. He wasn't sure if tonight, he would be seeing the demon Krad, or the one he had grown to love so much. It scared him to think that his angel might not accept him again…and that fear was swelling up in his gut tightly. He begged whatever god was out there to let him see his angel and not his devil tonight, and that he would forgive him.
Violet eyes opened wearily as he landed on a rooftop over looking the busy commotion at the museum bellow. He had spent all night awake last night comforting Daisuke, and did so even now. If Krad showed up now as a demon, he stood no chance, he was so tired. He still had some time to kill before his grand entrance, his only reason for going out so early was to check out the security systems and police strategies…but they were the same thing every time, and he always escaped them. Slowly he sat down and leaned back against a high part of the roof and closed his eyes. Daisuke was still there asleep, and Dark was still using his energy to comfort and sooth him gently. He hoped that when Daisuke did wake up he would feel better; he hated to see his host in such a state. Slowly the Phantom Thief's exhaustion gave in and he fell asleep waiting for the time when he would have to awake to steal yet another meaningless piece of art.
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"Hn…" Satoshi groaned as a pair of gorgeous blue eyes opened slightly, Satoshi hadn't had a descent night sleep in three days, "Wha…what time is in…" He moaned and attempted to lift his sore body off the ground with his aching muscles screaming in pain at spending so long in one position on the floor.
Slowly though after some time, Satoshi had come to his feet and looked over at the clock on the table, 'Hn…eleven huh?' Satoshi thought and sighed. A long sleep but it was much needed.
Then Satoshi turned inward, he couldn't remember a time when he had slept for so long so…peacefully. Normally he would have been to afraid to fall asleep in the first place, because he'd have nightmares every night of a white winged demon taking control of his body…but last night, he didn't dream…he only felt, the warm presence of snow colored feathers wrapped gently around him. A feeling he had craved for far to long, warmth, peace, and protection.
"Krad…are you awake?" Satoshi asked carefully.
'…Yes Sato-kun…more or less…' The angel replied calmly.
Satoshi was for once happy to feel his presence, "How are you feeling?" He asked gently.
'…Better…thanks to you…Satoshi…' Krad replied lazily with his eyes closed.
Satoshi smiled inwardly and outward. He now had hope that Krad had come to terms with last night's events and maybe even…forgiven Daisuke and Dark.
"Are you…still angry with Dark…?" Satoshi asked cautiously.
'…' Krad was silent for a while seeming to be deep in thought, '…what happened last night…happened last night…and…I was foolish to think that Dark wouldn't be pulled into this one way or another…' Krad replied slowly, 'No one was at fault for what happened last night except myself…because it was I who…pushed Dark away instead of trying to understand…'
Satoshi looked sadly at his other half, "No Krad…it's not your fault…nothing is your fault. Taking or giving blame at this point is meaningless. So please don't think of any of this as your fault…or Dark's…" Satoshi said with wisdom far beyond his years. He'd grow up so much…he had no childhood really, it was almost as if he were born and then skipped his childhood and teenage years and blossomed into a mature young adult. And Krad felt guilty for it, but he was right…blame never solved anything.
'Satoshi…may I ask you something…' Krad asked quietly.
"Hm? Of course…" Satoshi replied.
'If…if you had the choice…on whether or not to be born a…a Hikari…or not…knowing the terrible things accompanied with the title of that name…' Krad asked in almost a whisper, 'Would you have been born different?'
The question almost stunned Satoshi, all his life he'd hated everything about the Hikari's and all they stood for…but had he not been a Hikari…he most likely would never had seen or experienced as much pain and torment as he had his entire life…but, then he would have never met Dark, Daisuke, or…Krad…Every night since he was a child he'd asked God why he'd cursed him with such a name and an existence, but now…after sixteen years…he didn't mind it any more…he and Krad now existed as one, and he'd even grow to sort of…like Dark. But Daisuke…he was glad most of all that he had Daisuke…thanks to this existence.
"No Krad…" Satoshi said with a slight smile, "I was born a Hikari for a reason…and I will live and die as one as well. No…I don't think I could have accepted any other life but this one. Does that answer your question?" Satoshi asked sincerely.
Krad kept a smile to himself and nodded, 'Do you think…we could possibly go to see Dark and Daisuke now? I know you're worried about them…' Krad replied, as Satoshi knew he was just as worried about them as well.
"Yeah, we can go see them now. It's late, but I don't think Emiko-sama would mind very much." Satoshi replied and stretched lazily feeling as his aching muscles began to feel a bit better.
Satoshi was still fully clothed and walked over to the door opening it.
"Huh?" He exclaimed surprised to find two armed officers at his door.
"Pardon us sir, but we can't allow you to leave the premises." One of them said as the two blocked his way out.
"What?" Satoshi asked confused.
"By orders of the Police Commissioner Hiwatari, we are here to prevent you from leaving this area and stop any from entering without further notice." The other officer replied.
"You must be joking, why would my father request such a thing?" Satoshi demanded.
"I'm sorry sir, but we are prohibited to disclose any more information." The first officer said firmly.
'Grrr…turn into me and I'll knock both of their heads off…' Krad growled as Satoshi held him back.
"No…it's not worth it…" He muttered low to his angel, "Fine then…" Satoshi said to the two and walked back inside as the two officers shut and locked the door from the outside.
"Great…now I'm under house arrest…what the hell is going on?" Satoshi demanded, "And why would 'he' order such a thing…"
'This doesn't make sense…' Krad growled harshly.
A thought struck Satoshi and he ran over to the television and flipped it on.
"We're now only moment's away from the time when Phantom Thief Dark is said strike this museum in an attempt to steal the legendary 'Seraph Pinion' sculpture. Police have reported no sign of the thief yet…" The reporter continued but Satoshi's attentions were elsewhere.
"Dark plans to steal the 'Seraph Pinion'!" Satoshi exclaimed, "Why wasn't I told of this?"
'You're the commander in charge of all Dark cases…so why…' Krad said just as confused, 'Wait…you don't think that this is the reason you're under house arrest do you?'
"What? No that wouldn't make sense…Hiwatari knows he can't catch Dark without me…so why would he make such an order?" Satoshi asked bewildered.
'Unless…it wasn't him who made the call…' Krad said as his wings bristled behind him.
"The demon…" Satoshi gasped, that's right…the demon had stolen some of Krad's and his memories…and his stepfather was defiantly a valuable identity to steal, "But why would he want to keep us away from Dark?" Satoshi asked.
'HE'S PLANNING TO HURT DARK!'
Notes from the Author:
Okay! Chapter 6 is completed and up! YAY! Okay, now it's time to see what the demon has in store for Dark and Daisuke who are totally clueless at this point…wow that's a first…sweat drop Okay, I'm gonna get started on Chapter 7 now, I'm in such a writing mood this morning and the ideas just keep coming! So thank you for reading and commenting, hope I didn't leave you hanging too much! sweat drop AHHHHHHHHHHHH! DON'T HURT ME!! runs away
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