Chapter 3 – Never was…
Riku layed on her bed, she was so confused… she so badly wanted to spend her time with Daisuke. A song rang through her head…
I'd give anything to give me to you… Can you forget the world that you thought yoou knew?
If you want me… Come and find me… Nothing's stopping you so please release me
I'll believe, all your lies
Just pretend you love me
Make believe, close your eyes
I'll be anything for you
A slight rining noise brought her flying back to reality, the phone was ringing. She stared at it and rushed over and picked it up. "um.. hello?"
"Harada-san! Ummm… I've got to tell you something…"
"Ni…Niwa-kun…?
"meet me at the park near your house, it's important!"
"um… wa…"
Daisuke hung up on the other line, and Riku sat there, looking at the phone, with a dumbfounded look on her face. It was puzzling to have such a quick phone call, plus she was surprised Daisuke actually phoned her. She put down the phone and looked outside, just barely she could see the faint glimmering shining light of the street lamps of the park. It was abit nippy outside, so Riku threw on a coat and walked towards the door that lead outside.
What if this was some kind of selfish prank? Or is this about Risa? It's always about Risa… I know how much he loved her. I've dreamt of having you beside me. Always…
Riku walked in the solitude, cold night. It was lonely, she stared at the white smoke of her breathe constantly. She was panicking. 'I am such a fool for Daisuke… I'll do whatever it takes for him to talk to me… but I don't want it to be about Risa. It's always about Risa!'
Riku sat down on the bench and waited, it was getting colder now. 'I shouldn't be doing this…'
"hello, you came!" said a friendly voice. It was so soothing… she wanted this to last forever. Tell Daisuke everything… everything. "hey" Riku said in a silent murmur as she looked away. Daisuke sat down next to her and sighed deeply. "This was never easy…"
Riku looked back at Daisuke, 'what did that mean?'
Daisuke looked at her, "I… I really do… like you Riku… I don't know… how to explain or… tell you… but I… I… think about you constantly…"
Riku stared down, this didn't feel as bitter sweet than it should, she heard the words that she always wanted to hear from Daisuke. It just didn't feel right…
"I…"
"Please don't… reject me… Riku-san"
"I can't… reject you Daisuke… because I've always… I've always…"
'This is so hard…'
Riku blurted out "I've always loved you!"
She stood up to run but Daisuke grabbed her arm so she couldn't. "I've got to confess to you about something else too…" Riku stared at Daisuke's concerned face, it was as if he was looking for the lost words that he'll be able to form the sentence. "Niwa-kun…"
"Riku-san…. I am… Dark…"
Chapter 4 – Tainted Truths
"I am Dark… the phantom thief…"
Riku stood there, shocked, "you're… lying… you've got to be lying… Niwa-kun"
" I wish I was… I… you're the only person I've ever told…"
"Why? Why did… you tell me this?"
"I've told you because… I loved you… I wanted to be with you…"
"If… If you're Dark, prove it!"
Daisuke leaned closer to Riku and kissed her softly on her lips. Riku closed her eyes, this felt…fantastic. Riku opened her eyes, but she didn't see Daisuke's crimson hair, it was lavender. Riku pulled away and there stood Dark. He was in Daisuke's clothes and he looked very disappointed. "It's… true then…"
"Yeah… it is… I'm sorry"
"For what?"
"For lying to you… I meant to tell you. But Daisuke… he loved you more… I can't believe how jealous I am of him"
"Dark… have you ever loved someone before?"
Dark sat down on the bench and looked at his feet. "Yes… Harada… Rika…"
Riku felt herself break, he loved her grandmother… now… she's gone…. nothing but a memory… especially for Dark. "my… grandmother…?"
Dark nodded, "you're sister…"
"Risa?"
"yeah, her, she reminded me so much of her…"
"you love… Risa then?"
"I don't think I can… I love you Riku-san, it's confusing… but… I… really do love you"
Dark got up from the bench and hugged Riku "I love you"
Riku felt the hot tears falling down her rosy cheeks. "I…"
Riku fell backwards into the damp cold grass. Riku winced in pain as she sat up, she looked up and saw Krad standing over Dark. Dark had a gash of blood coming from his cheek and Riku gasped. "What…"
Krad turned around and smirked at Riku, "what a surprise… we meet again"
Riku's gaze was fixated on Dark he looked unconscious. Riku sat there, frozen in terror, every part in her body was paralyzed by fear. "Da…Dark…"
Krad kneeled down in front of Riku and lifted her chin up, "I didn't hurt you… did I?"
Riku was immobilized, "I…"
Krad stroked Riku's cheek, "I'm sorry, but I'm finishing what I came here to do, and don't try to stop me girl!"
Krad stood up and walked towards the unconscious Dark, and stopped when he was standing over Dark.
'Dark… Daisuke… I can't let them… get hurt…"
Riku stood up, half dazed and rushed towards Dark, "Dark! Wake up!"
Krad turned around in fury and took Riku's arm, "shudup girl!"
Riku winced in pain from the pressure of Krad's grip. "Let… go of me!"
Dark opened his eyes wearily, the faint screams echoed in his mind. He opened them fully and saw Riku. He got up and growled as he spoke, "Let go of her…"
Krad turned around, he never let his grip on Riku loosen, "You can't fight me… you're useless!"
Dark smirked, "It's what you think, you never caught me before in your pathetic lifetime!"
Krad picked Riku up and spread his white wings, "Then find me, and your little girlfriend!"
Krad leapt into the air and flapped his wings and disappeared into the clouds. "RIKU!"
Riku opened her eyes, everything was going too fast, she was lost. The air was thick, and Riku looked at Krad, the images of the previous moments that passed. 'DARK!' Riku struggled, "let me go!"
Krad landed onto a building and threw Riku down and kneeled down beside Riku. "In time… you're precious Dark will come." He grabbed her chin and leaned closer, inches away from her face. "I'll kill Dark tonight, and you're going to be my bait."
Muahaha! Finally! I want to get this story done with! lol... anyways, keep the reviews a-comin' >XD
-SRF Rika