Well here's an actual update. I wanted to thank everyone for reviewing and helping me out, you have no idea how happy it made. I got all teary eyed at how many people reviewed. The scene you voted for will be next chapter; I'm trying to make it really good. Until, you have this chapter to confuse you! Uh…wait, I meant entertain you. So thanks again everyone, and please review? I like reviews!

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Quote: My step-father referring to my Mom

"My woman wouldn't let me watch it."

Chapter Ten: Too Late

"So where did you send my koi anyways?" A voice asked quietly. Emiko was slowly coming around and confused about where she was or what was going on.

"To find some people who will hopefully be of help to us," A different voice answered the first. Emiko placed her hand to her head and sat up slowly. She was in an unfamiliar house and it took her a minute to realize it wasn't her own. She didn't know how she'd gotten here, all she could remember was some boy with purple hair telling her…

"Daisuke!" Emiko exclaimed. She stood up and started walking towards the kitchen where she heard the voices. Standing in there was the violet haired boy from earlier and another, younger boy with blue hair talking to him.

"Ya, who might that be?"

"Daisuke," Emiko demanded, the two boys turned towards her surprised. "Where the hell is my son?"

Krad walked silently down a deserted street. There was no noise or living thing for as far as the eye could see. The buildings lining the road were destroyed and fallen down, long ago abandoned by their owners. This particular place was the old headquarters from one of the Great Wars that had taken place long ago. If Krad remembered his history right, this city used to be the stronghold for the Demons side before the war came to an end. Now it was nothing but ruins of forgotten memories.

Krad continued on down the street to the last house. It was the only one still standing. It had three stories with numerous windows and was painted solid black. It had three pointed towers, like an evil castle in a fairytale. Krad frowned at the house in disgust. He did not like this place. Half-breeds like himself had never been welcome here or anywhere for that matter.

Krad stood on the porch and pushed the door open, not bothering to knock. He purposefully strode in, a stark contrast to the surrounding black in his white clothes. Krad spun around just in time to catch a knife thrown at his head. He caught it easily between his fingers and glared at the one who had thrown it at him.

"Luke," Krad stated.

"Krad," Luke answered. "What the hell do you want?"

Dark and Satoshi blinked at the women standing in the doorway to the kitchen, they hadn't heard her wake up. Emiko was glaring at them and both were sure the only reason why she hadn't attacked them yet was because they knew where Daisuke was.

"Mrs. Niwa…" Satoshi began.

"Don't you 'Mrs. Niwa' me young man," the woman interrupted. "Where is my son?"

"Please, if you sit down I'll explain everything," Satoshi gestured to the table. Emiko glared at him before sighing and taking a seat. "Dark, go see if anyone else has woken up yet." Dark glared at him for ordering him around but did as he was told anyways. Emiko scared him a little. Satoshi busied himself with making tea. Two minutes later Dark reentered the kitchen with Daiki and Kosuke, who were looking angry and confused. When everyone had sat at the table Satoshi poured the tea before sitting down himself.

"Well," he sighed. "Unfortunately to answer your first question, Mrs. Niwa, we do not know the exact location of your son at the moment."

"And what is that supposed to mean?" Daiki demanded.

"It means we don't know where he is but we know who he's with," Dark answered.

"And that would be?" Emiko snapped.

"The Master," Satoshi stated.

"I want to know where the Master is," Krad answered firmly.

Luke snorted, "Right and I would know that how?"

"Because you serve him," the blonde half-breed snapped.

"Does it look like I serve that bastard?" Luke growled. "I am reduced to nothing because of that freak."

"Regardless, you served him at one point and your brother serves him now," Krad pointed out.

"I have no brother," Luke stated, something flashed in his eyes that Krad could not place. "And besides, what makes you think I would help you? You are not my friend or ally. You're nothing but a dirty half-breed."

"I may be a half-breed," Krad hissed. "But at least I still have my pride. Unlike you, reduced to hiding in fear."

Luke growled in anger, "Get out," he snarled.

"Not until you tell me where the Master is."

"So it is true then," Emiko sighed. "My son is the new Host."

"Yes," Satoshi confirmed. He had just finished explaining everything that was happening and the Niwas were taking it better then he had expected.

"That stupid bastard Minomi," Kosuke muttered under his breath. Emiko and Daiki looked at him surprised, Kosuke never swore. He was always so passive and calm. But all things considered, knowing that you might never see your son again could –and did- bring out the worst in people.

"Then we must get him away from the Master," Emiko stated, looking at Satoshi and Dark. "Tell me where he is and I swear I'll go in there myself."

Satoshi smiled sadly, "As honorable as that is, we don't know where the Master is hiding. The third member of our group has gone to try and find that out."

"Then you will be here awhile," Luke grumbled. A soft groan from the other room brought there attention away from each other as Luke hurried out of the hallway they'd been standing in. Krad followed and was met with the sight of the second member of the Neshi lying on the couch. His breathing was erratic and face was scrunched up in pain. Luke bent over him and whispered something to him that Krad couldn't catch. He dipped a washcloth in a bowl of cold water by the couch and rubbed the sweat of the others' face. Krad said nothing as he watched the two interact.

"I do not know where the Master is. You are wasting your time," Luke stated.

"But you know how to find him," Krad countered. "And that is something I need to know."

"Why? So you can go save your precious Host?"

"Yes."

"You're too late," Luke sighed. "He is already dead."

Daisuke still couldn't move. Whatever the Master had done to him wasn't going to wear off. Even the simple act of breathing brought excruciating pain. The little boy would have cried, but he didn't have enough breath to spare. All he could do was lay perfectly still and wish for a miracle.
"You lie," Krad stated. "The Master would never kill Daisuke that would destroy the Power."

"There is more then one way to get the Power, you don't always need the Host," Luke replied.

"I know of the way you speak," Krad answered. "And we still have two days before that option is open to him. We still have time to stop him."

"Why should I care if you stop him or not? Why should I care if you save that little boy?"

"Fine, but how long do we have?" Daiki asked.

"Two days," Dark answered. "Then the conditions will be right for the Master to perform the ritual."

"What ritual?" Kosuke asked.

"There is a ritual in the Magic world that allows one person to drain the power or magical ability of another out of their body, making them a Norm," Emiko explained to her husband.

"Yes," Satoshi confirmed. "It can also be modified to take away other things, like memories or certain abilities. We believe that is what the Master is planning."

"What do you mean?" Daiki asked.

"We think that the Master is planning to take away Daisuke's memories and his morals," Satoshi explained.

"What good would that do?" Kosuke inquired.

"Then he could start all over. Daisuke would have nothing, memories, morals; he wouldn't know what was right or wrong."

"Because those are things that are taught to you," Emiko breathed. "And if he doesn't know anything then the Master could tell him the sky was green and he would believe it."

"He wants to brainwash our son?" Kosuke demanded.

"No," Dark spoke up. "He wants to own him."

"You care," Krad stated. "If you didn't you would have never turned on him."

Luke snorted. "You know nothing of the reasons why we turned away from him. He betrayed us first."

"How so?" Krad asked confused.

Luke glanced at him shrewdly. "This world is not all black and white, Krad. There are shades of grey mixed in everywhere. I would have thought a half-breed like you would understand such a thing better then most." Krad frowned at him before his eyes widened in shock and horror.

"He doesn't want to use the Power," Krad gasped. "He wants to destroy it."

"Exactly," Luke answered.

"Own him?" Emiko asked. "What do you mean own him?"

"It's a personality quirk of his," Dark grumbled. "He isn't happy with simply controlling or influencing someone. He wants to own them, to have their every action be for him, their every thought of him, their every desire be for him. He wants them to be so completely under his control they would kill for him without hesitation."

"He will never have my son," Emiko spoke quietly but fiercely. "I will never let my son become like that."

"Neither will I," Dark agreed, just as fiercely. I will kill him myself before I ever let Daisuke end up like me.

"But why?" Krad demanded. "Why would he want to destroy the Power when he has spent so long trying to figure out how to control it?"

"Who knows?" Luke turned back to Devin who had started breathing regularly again. "But that is why we didn't stay with him. My brother though, he is too stubborn to see the truth before his eyes."

"Tell me how to find him," Krad implored. "If not for the sake of Daisuke, then for the sake of the Power." Luke looked up at him sadly.

"I told, Krad," he whispered. "It is already too late. He is dead."

Daisuke couldn't breathe, his chest refused to move up and down anymore. His lungs refused to work and his heart was slowly stopping to beat. Daisuke's bright ruby eyes were now dim and almost colorless. His pulse was weakening and his body felt like led. He no longer felt any pain. Daisuke slowly let his eyes close as his head got all fuzzy and his vision started to blur.

A single tear fell down his cheek as Daisuke's eyes closed all the way.

A/N: Ok, that's then end. I had so much fun writing this chapter, even though it was a filler. This basically asked more questions then answered. Like, what did Dark mean when he said "I'd kill him myself before he ends up like me." Does that mean he's going to hurt Daisuke? And what's so bad about becoming like Dark? And what's the deal with Luke and Devin? And did Daisuke really die at the end? Where is the Master and what's he really planning? And why haven't Dark and Krad had sex yet!

Oh wow, I'm getting dramatic. Oh well, hope you enjoyed this chapter as much as me. Thanks a thousand plus one for all your opinions about what should happen next. You'll find out which situation I choose next chapter. I still can't believe it! I got over 20 reviews answering me! I was happy, I had no idea so many people liked my story! You all rock my socks! Thanks so much!

These responses to REVIEWS are for chapter nine. Thanks everyone!

Seena- I never sleep. I go to sleep like three in the morning on weekends and two on week nights. Then I get up at eight every day. Ya, I'm like two steps away from becoming an insomniac. There are benefits to starting school again hun, it will be fine, you'll survive.

Classy Raven- Ok, first question. The Power is the ultimate Power in the world. See chapter titled "Explain Please" and it gives some information. Second question- Krad would have probably glared and whished Satoshi a painful death. Third- This has yet to be revealed. Fourth- There were hints in this chapter but it hasn't been fully told yet. Fifth- Once again, you'll have to wait for the answer. Please be patient with me.

RoYale- Heh, ya another brother…Um, another kinda short chapter but it leads up to the good stuff. Thanks for reviewing!

Babymar-mar- Dark whimpered because Kosuke fainted. Carrying Emiko and Daiki to the couch to lie down was exhausting. Then all of a sudden he thinks he's done and Kosuke fainted. So he's all like, "No…" And that's why he whimpered.

Forevercrazy18- Thanks for reviewing. I'm glad you like so much. I hope you enjoy the rest of it.

Kitsune no takai- Dark's Daisuke's brother? Really since when? How'd that happen? How'd I'd miss it such an important plot point? I think I need to go find out if that's true or not. The S must have slipped that in without telling me.

Keeper of the Light- Ya, that little voodoo scene is going to be amusing. If I ever get there that is. I can't tell you yet what happened to Dark, but I can tell you it has nothing to do with Robotics. I can't write sci-fi as well as I can write fantasy. GASP! NO WAKE UP! Don't pass out! You have to be all right! Here! Have three cups of pure sugar then you'll be fine!

Neko-Salsa- Everyone seemed to enjoy the whole fainting Niwas thing. I'm glad you found it funny. Ya, I'm trying with the whole grammar thing, but hey, no one's perfect. Hopefully this chapter is better.

Kitsunelover3333- Glad you like. Thanks for reviewing!

Lord Scribbles- I'm glad you thought it was funny. That was what I was going for, the funny. Thanks for reviewing.

Lady Alexiel- Ya, he does seem that way doesn't he? And Daisuke's situation didn't improve much in this chapter. Oh, I hope he's all right.

Liliath- Nope, and very little Dai in this chapter as well. And no Damien. But glad you found it funny, I was trying to make it amusing. And yes, little hints about Dark, everyone seems to think he's Dai's brother now. Hmm… Oh yes, Daisuke's little abilities. There's an interesting question. Anyways, glad you like the flowers. Sorry about you and your Dad yelling. I despise my father. The next Dai/Master scene I write is going to be dedicated to you. Hope you like this chapter!

Mujyakina-Hitokoroshiya- There is a reason behind that photo but it will take a while to explain things. Hope you like this chapter as well!