Engel an der Leine
What if I told you that I'm not who I seem I am?
What if…I told you I was something else?
Something not of this world…
Would you hate me?
Would you pity me?
Would it make me important to you?
Would you throw me away if you found out?
For you…I'd live a lie.
I'd live in the darkness for you…
Since my heart is already…dark…
Chapter VII:
"Get up, your lessons aren't finished yet."
Dark struggled to open his eyes, there he saw the same three men from the night before, he groaned. His groan of agony seemed to please the men. He had already been molested by them, they had whipped him, shackled him down, abused his already battered body. The slave bit his tongue in hopes of clearing the thoughts away. They kicked him and he fought against his will to look up. The Hiwatari kneeled down and smirked, "I'm pretty sure it's safe to say that you're all mine now. Your pretty little host should be dead around now."
The slave tensed up, he growled in a low voice, "He isn't dead."
His captor gave a smirk and leaned closer as though he didn't hear, "What was that?"
"He isn't dead!"
"Oh, but I assure you. He is. You must know by now that he's more than fragile. That body of his wouldn't have lasted a day like this. He's just a little porcelain doll, beautiful to look at but easily shattered. But I'm sure, he would've made a wonderful slave." Dark clenched his eyes shut denying everything that his captor was saying. Suddenly he got slapped in the face, his head snapped at the impact. Eyes wide, "Look at me when I'm talking to you, slave!"
"I have a name!" He barked.
The Hiwatari looked momentarily shocked, then he smirked, "Really now? And what is that name? What is the name your petty master has given you?"
"Dark, my name is Dark."
"Hm, is that so, Dark?"
He let out a growl, his arms were still cuffed and hanging over his head. Having nothing but a pair of pants on didn't help. Krad had to be okay, if he wasn't…Dark shook his head, he wasn't even going to start and think about that. No…Krad wasn't dead, he couldn't be. The slave's thoughts were soon distracted by the sound of zippers coming undone. He watched wearily as the men advanced on him. His mind drifted off, not really noticing how the men were assaulting him, his mind was so distant that he didn't even notice when the rest of his clothes were discarded, if Krad's not there…what's the point of being?
"Open your mouth."
Dark obediently did as he was told, "That's a good boy, seems like you've finally figured everything out. This is your future."
There were the Niwa, no…they have Towa…that was the excuse he made to himself. Honestly, he didn't want to go back to anyone but the blond, without Krad…there's really nowhere I belong…finally, Dark's mind gave into despair and he fell into temporary unconsciousness. The Hiwatari got up and licked his lips, "Seems like he's had as much as he could take, this will do…for now…come on boys. Hm, it's almost a Christmas, imagine how merry it will be." He laughed.
As they left, violet eyes slowly opened, his mouth was filled with a foul taste. It wasn't new but he hadn't had to taste it for along time, not with Krad. His body also ached like it had a long time ago, while he was still being taught lessons. Dark let out an inaudible whimper, the blonde's gentle voice floated into his head, "It's almost Christmas …it's this time of year when people give gifts to each other and...family and friends spend time together…"
The slave looked around, he was stuck in a cell with nothing but gray concrete walls around. He was alone, all alone again… "Krad…"
You can't die…
By the time the doctor had stabilized the blond to the best of his ability, Emiko was in tears. The Niwa had spent the night over in the Hikari mansion, the adults didn't catch any sleep. Daisuke was fortunate enough to doze off for a couple hours. No one woke himup or seemed to mind, he felt his mother stroke his hair gently. Towa had called several times in the middle of the night from the house, anxiety kept her awake. When the redhead woke up he saw his mother crying into his father's chest, fear swept through him, he got up and walked towards Emiko. In a soft voice he asked, "Kaa-san? Did something happen?"
Emiko looked at her son, "The doctor's declared that Krad's in critical condition."
"He's…he's still going to live right?" Daisuke was afraid that he was going to end up bawling along with his mother soon.
His mother just looked at him and went back to crying, the redhead gulped and repeated, "He will be alright isn't he?"
Kosuke looked at his son sadly, "Unless there's a miracle, he's only going to last a day or two, three the most."
Three the most…the words rang in his head, crimson eyes widened, "But…that can't be! Krad-kun's been with us for…forever now!" Emiko clutched onto his father's shirt tighter, shoulders shaking. Daisuke frowned and bit his lower lip, he shouldn't have said something like that, but soon he found tears welling up in his own eyes, "…he can't die…he can't…"
Daiki put a hand on his grandson's shoulder, "Daisuke…everyone's going to go one time or another…"
The redhead shook his head, "But this is Krad-kun! He's lived through it before! He will again! He has to! Dark's still out there!"
His grandfather just shook his head looking at him in a similar way Kosuke had. The doctor came out the room, he too looked worn out, "You may see him, he might not stay awake for very long though."
Kosuke frowned, "How's his condition?"
"It's somewhat stabilized at the moment, but I'm not sure, he can't handle much more coughing and fevers. His body is already weak, anymore stress and it will give out…"
Emiko bit his lip and wiped her tears away on her sleeve, she headed into the room, but turned around, "Dai-chan? Are you coming?"
Daisuke nodded, he knew his mother wasn't asking him to go just to see the blond, she wanted to have someone else with her. A support pillar. When they headed into the room they saw a ghostly pale boy sitting up on the bed, eyes half open. The once bright gold had a glassy look to it, "Krad-kun…"
Krad's eyes opened a bit, his strands hung listlessly over his eyes as he watched the redhead, "Daisuke…"
Emiko headed towards the bed, "Are you alright Krad?"
The blond nodded, "What day is it?"
Daisuke blinked along with his mother, "December 22nd, why?"
Krad gave a little sigh, careful not to start a coughing fit, Daisuke flinched, trying to imagine the pain that the blond must be experiencing, "…it's almost Christmas…"
The redhead froze, he has three days the most…wouldn't that mean that the blond was going to die around Christmas time? Emiko frowned, "Yes…it's almost Christmas…"
The blond tried to smile, "…your presents…closet, so is Dark's…give it to him?"
Emiko had tears welling in her eyes now, "Don't talk like that!"
Krad coughed a bit and Emiko remained silent, "You can't fool me Emiko…I'm sick, going soon…I know it…"
"No! That's not true! Why? Why didn't you tell us when you started coughing?"
"It's almost Christmas…didn't want to worry you…I heard that deaths around Christmas time don't brighten the mood…" He shuddered as he suppressed a cough.
He looked up regarded her silently, "…Emiko?"
"You're going to be alright…"
Krad frowned, but didn't press the matter, after she left, leaving him alone in the room with the redhead. "Krad-kun?"
"Hm?"
"Dark's still out there…you can't just leave him behind…"
The blond froze, he sighed and whispered, "He'll be fine on his own…"
"No he won't! He needs you! We need you! You can't just leave all of us behind…you can't…"
Golden eyes grew wide, they blinked, "Daisuke…" he wasn't sure what he was going to say, his eyes softened, "you're a nice kid…"
"Krad-kun…" The redhead tried to blink the tears away, he had never had to face a dying person before, it was a lot different than what he had expected. It hurt, it wasn't just sad and depressing, it hurt, painfully pricking at his heart.
"Kyu?"
The two of them looked over at a little ball of white, "With…"
Daisuke blinked, "Who's that?"
"…Dark's rabbit…"
The rabbit hopped over onto the blonde's bed with a worried, "Kyu!"
"He seems to like you."
The blond smiled, "Incase I don't wake up…Merry Christmas…take care of With..."
With that spoken, Krad sighed and relaxed a bit on his bed, that had taken more energy than he had expected he sighed again and drifted off. Daisuke blinked, "Krad-kun?"
There was no answer.
"We'll get him back…"
He could've sworn that the blond gave a little smile.
By the time Satoshi had arrived, everyone was ready. They looked ready for an attack yet at the same time they looked as though they hadn't slept for ages. "Niwa?"
Daisuke looked up, "Satoshi-kun! You're here!"
He nodded, "Is everything alright?"
The redhead nodded and managed to smile, "Are you ready to go?"
"Aa…"
Emiko perked up, "Where are they keeping him?"
"In the chamber down in the basement."
"Have you got a key?"
Satoshi blinked, he had forgotten about that, he shook his head, "I forgot…"
"No matter." She tossed him a key, "This still open anything."
The blue haired boy nodded, Daisuke frowned, "How are we going to work this out?"
Emiko's eyes glittered with mischief, and she pointed to the phone, "First, we lure the boss away through that and then Satoshi, you go down and tell whoever may be down there that your father beckons them and they'll leave. Which then you'd release Dark, run but fall behind so it looks like you're chasing him, lead him away, hopefully right out the door."
"What if they catch us?"
The spark didn't die, "That's when Dai-chan comes in, once you run out, he'll run out the door after you and he has a method of locking people in."
Emiko winked at him. Satoshi just gaped, they had it all planned out. Daisuke just smiled, "Let's go Satoshi-kun."
He nodded and headed out the door after the redhead. Satoshi stole a little glance back, he could see that Emiko's smile had completely disappeared, grief clouded her eyes as she headed back into the room that Krad was in. Then the two heard the doctor cry, "Kosuke-san! Emiko-san! Please hurry! I need assistance, his fever's shot right up again!"
Satoshi looked at Daisuke who had his head down as he walked away, his bangs covering his eyes. There wasn't any doubt in Satoshi's mind that those bright crimson eyes too, were filled with dread. It wasn't the best of moods for a Christmas that was very arriving soon…
The blue haired boy unlocked his front door, they stood around, Satoshi pointed out where all the doors led to and how the rooms were laid. Then the phone rang, the two watched the elder Hiwatari head up the stairs from the basement with a grumble, he looked weary. Satoshi's eyes narrowed, his father looked over, "Ah Satoshi, who's that behind you?"
"Daisuke," He didn't mention the redhead's last name, "I'm packing up to spend the night at his house."
His father merely nodded and headed into his office to pick up the phone. Daisuke frowned, "Was he…"
"Most likely…I'll get going."
Satoshi ventured down the stairs, honestly, it was his first time exploring the crypt which was his basement. He could hear men laughing, two of them. "Let's see who can make him scream first!"
"You're on!"
"You think the boss will mind?"
"Nah, we're doing him a favor, we're breaking the little bastard in for him."
The blue haired boy's fists tightened, he stepped downstairs, eyes widened with shock. There were two brutally large men stand over the slave, belts in their hands whipping the poor boy over and over again. Satoshi cleared his throat, the men looked over, as did Dark. "Well I'll be, it's the boss's kid, what's he doing here?Ain't he restricted from this place?"
"My father wants to see the two of you upstairs," They looked skeptical, "Now."
The men grumbled and put their belts back on, opening the cell door and heading up the stairs slowly. Satoshi wasted no time, he ran to the cell and took out the key Emiko gave him, "Dark, listen to me, I'm getting you out." The slave blinked, the blue haired boy started tinkering around with his cuffs, "We need to get you back to Krad."
Dark's eyes brightened at the sound of his master, he looked at the blue haired boy, "Is he-"
"Dead? No." The slave's hands were freed,Dark rubbed them, "But he is terribly sick. Hurry up and get dressed, we're getting you back home."
The two headed upstairs, "Listen, run alright? Just run, no matter what I yell at you, keep running."
The slave nodded, something's wrong…
Then they heard the men making their way downstairs, Satoshi's eyes widened, "Run! Run as fast as you can!"
Dark's eyes narrowed as he broke out into a sprint, he darted up the stairs with renewed energy, I want to get away from here…I want to see Krad…
"Get back here!"
The slave looked back, Satoshi was chasing him, run, no matter what I yell at you, keep running. Dark obliged. The two of them pushed past the adults and up the stairs. Satoshi's father and his henchmen wasted no time and joined the chase. Satoshi's heart skipped a beat when he noticed that they were gaining up on them, they wouldn't be able to make it out of the main door this way…he ran a little faster and hissed to the slave, "Run, run upstairs, don't stop!"
Dark bit his lip, they had past the main floor now, he saw a very shocked Daisuke standing there as he dashed past. The wounds he received were acting up. Violet eyes clenched shut, I won't be able to make it…
Satoshi noticed that the slave was slowing down, he growled, "Krad needs you! He's fucking lying on his deathbed right now! Don't you dare give up!" He didn't care whether his father heard him or not, all that mattered now was that Dark get away. And he'd see to it that it happens.
Krad needs you! Dark's eyes snapped open and he made a final effort towards the door. When the two entered, there were windows all around but not a single exit in sight, Satoshi swore under his breath. The slave held no hesitation, with only the blond on his mind, he needs you…he ran to the largest window and opened it as wide as it would go.
Satoshi held his breath unsure of what was going to happen. Dark's lips turned into a smirk, "Thank you."
He blinked, the next thing he knew, the three men ran in right past him and towards the slave. Dark's eyes narrowed. Black wings shot out of his back making everyone stop in their tracks, "See you."
The slave jumped off the ledge, flapped his wings and flew. How he had longed to soar in the skies again. But he couldn't enjoy it not while Krad still lingered in his mind. Krad needs you! Amethyst eyes narrowed, "I'm coming…just wait Krad…I'm coming…"
Satoshi stood there, staring at where the slave had been but a second ago. He had left behind a single black feather. Almost immediately, he turned around and ran back down the stairs leaving the three men to gawk. "Niwa…"
"Satoshi-kun! What happened? Where's Dark?"
"He's on his way to see Krad."
There was a moment of silence between the two, "Ne, Satoshi-kun...would you like to spend Christmas with us?"
"That'd be nice, I'd like that."
The houses were still sprinkled with white, he looked around and spotted a lonely house by the cliff. Two words spun around in his head, home…Krad…the two things that he wanted more than anything. Black wings flapped again, all the pain and wounds were forgotten. When he reached the house he looked through the window of the blonde's bedroom. There was Krad, his heart thumped rapidly in his chest. There was the blond…so close…only separated by a piece of glass.
Dark stopped and frowned, the blond didn't look anywhere near healthy. He was deathly pale, his eyes were shut and his breathing was labored. Amethyst eyes watched him, filled with sadness and shock. No…not Krad…he didn't do anything…he doesn't deserve this…Emiko was kneeling by the blonde's blood stained bed, crying. Kosuke right beside he patting her back, trying his best to comfort her.
Through the window, he could see the doctor shaking his head sadly. He's going to die…I didn't make it back in time…Dark shook his head and flew towards the blond, then an arm shot out and grabbed him, dragging him towards the sky. He tried to break free but the arm was wrapped tightly around his, "No…no!" He tried to reach the blond, tears blurred his vision, "KRAD!"
Nya
Another chapter:O Dark's free and getting dragged away from Krad again XD Oh no...will Krad make it? Knowing me, which I do! I'd say...I don't know :D You people get the general idea about what they're doing to Dark...I'll just let your imaginations to let you stretch it as far as you want...yes...hmm...better get started on next chatper XD after this fic, I have another one in mind -evil laugh- I love slave fics XP And who knows? It might even be rated R o.O
Mysterious Kaitou- Oh my...it's been another three months already? o.o I never noticed...wow...time sure moves quickly :S Honestly, I thought it was only a month...errr...happy belated new years XP Yes, he is evil and therefore should have old people chase him around with their evil dentures of doom XD
SpinningAvia- Trust me, I was a bit embarrassed myself :P I think it's normal to be embarrassed like that. Oh my...I'm sorry for the slow update, I lost track of time let's just say...my excuses...hmm...need excuses...I...I blame school XD like always, it can't be helped, hmm...what else? My dog ate my computer :P
Lillith- I don't have a little sister, I have an older one though :) I think younger siblings are cute :D That's so cool...you're the first person I got to drool XD That's a new achievement for me XP I'm glad you think my fics are drool-worthy nya!
Hikari Fubuki- Will Krad be alright? o.O Hmmm...I'd tell you but I'm not allowed ;) It's a secret. Yea! Cheer for Michael-sama! And Neko-chan nya:D I feel so...cheered for XD Nyahaha...I wonder how this world would be without me...probably more calm...and less insaneXP
westkitsune-Yea! Satoshi's being a hero! XD I didn't have that planned but he seemed to fit the role :) Wow...for once it's not really a pity Krad thing...it's more of a pity Dark XP That's a first, sorta :3
raindrops- lol, my bad, you meant Krad suffering as in Krad-angst right? I love that XP Apparently the second penname I'm known as is the abuser of Krad :P Don't feel bad, if anyone should feel bad, it should be me, I'm the one who's doing all the damage to them, yup...abuser of Krad doesn't sound all that bad though... :P
golden-flame4- Yup...poor Krad...there I go again, torturing him endlessly...for shame...and then making Dark get dragged away :P My bad habits are raging out of control XD Sooner or later someone's going to come and kill me for killing everyone that I killed in my fics XP
Ailin- Err...would this be considered "get him back"? I mean...he's free from the Hiwatari and getting dragged away again XD poor Dark, poor poor Dark...and Krad too...poor Krad...hmm...wonder what's going to happen to them...-starts typing-
Keeper of Light- Yay! A magic cookies XD Double chocolate chip! Wait...Triple chocolate! Go chocolate! XP Hope you didn't hurt yourself, I fell out of my chair once and landed on my butt XP It was painful...ish
Hakudoshi-chan- Things look down, then up, then down and even further down, if I were to make a line graph of this...it'd look like someone had a heart attack :D Let's just hope the person with the graph for a heart doesn't die :P
word dreamer 999- I stink at the advice thing too...I'm paranoid about soundly show-offy and making people all "what a stuck up" and such :( You'd cry for Krad? XD I think I would too but still, that'd mean that I'd be crying just about every other day since the whole "thinking up things to type and how to torture Krad" thing XP
Lynsha- Nope, don't mind at all XD I thought about that too, but Krad being all that fragile and delicate and all, I think that I'll give him a break -not immediate death though- gosh...you're just as obsessed about bad things -in a good/angsty way- happening to Krad XP Hmm...love your ideas XD Don't worry, I'll have Krad kidnapped one time or another...one fic or another -evil laugh-
Shadow Suka- Is this graphic enough? If it gets anymore graphic I'll have to set the rating up XD Hmmm...that might not be a bad thing now would it? XP
Silver-Star677- Yay! Cookies! And cake! XD I love them too! Fate is mean, that's what I've learned, I can never win at board games T.T It's not fair...who knows what I'll do to the two:D
Mujyakina-Hitokoroshiya- It's okay, I have to ask myself all these questions too :P My brain is constantly filled up with shounen-ai XP I keep wondering how long it's been since I update my fics :) It gets me all paranoid and then I go on a typing-spree XD
Dark Mousy 0- No problem :) I'm sickness-prone XD Dark doesn't like this fic, I'm pretty sure that Krad wouldn't like my other fics :P They're fun to torment XP Being an author isn't all that hard, it's the writer's blocks that I hateor trying to get the wording right to get people to see what you want them to see XP Wow...your first story :D I feel so honoured :D
darksaphire- Woots, my mistakes are reducing XD -bows head in shame- I never thought three months would pass so quickly...I took a look at my fics and went whoa o.o have to start updating them soon! That's me...beyond forgetful...sorry!
MysticNight- Ack...sorry and sorry again for making you and everyone wait! I know how it feels to be waiting and waiting and checking for fics to update :S I'm an impatient person so I end up going crazy XP
ivyking- Dark's on top! XD That's amusing, seme shouldn't be raped huh? They might end up uke, and then Krad would end up on top and whoa... o.o Yea...Dark's on top nya! XD
Rinoki Rio- Oh no! Your arm! XD Hmmm...I doubt I'd be willing to make a lemon scene, too big of a step for little neko-chan :P The angsty-ness has eaten my brain XD I get hyper from typing fics out XP
Takarai and Blades- Thankies! Glad you enjoy it! The both of you :P Hope you like this chapter too:D
The Rogue Princess- I wanted some DaixSat in here too :P yaoi has taken over my brain, I still like DarkxKrad more :P I can't be helped, glad you like the fic though :)
darkfire-dragon- I like writing slave fics :) And I like Krad being nice :D He's more...cuddly this way :P It's almost like you read my mind...somehow, hmmm poor Dark, getting dragged away from Krad again XP
Ichigo12- Yay! You changed your mind? Curiosity killed a cat, but as far as I'm concerned, we're both alive so alls well :3 Glad you gave this fic a chance :D
SamuraiKai- Here's another chapter! Nope! There are still alot of curves and bumps left! There's no such thing as a straight road :O well...there is, but even then it's not completely straight...hope you think this one's good too!
Katherine Daystar- Dark is immature isn't he? Krad on the other hand, formal, mature, feeling older than he really is XP I suppose a few mental images wouldn't hurt anyone...I'll provide some...as for how far you really want them to take it with Dark...I'll just leave it to your imagination XP
Seylin- Details would cause the rating to go up, way up, way way up, not that it'd be a bad thing. You gotta love the angst...hmmm maybe the next fic on slaves but I think I'll stick to PG13 for this one...
ray- Krad's a softie at heart :3 He's alot more lovable this way, to me anyways...here's the next chapter XD
Lord Scribbles- He's a little on my bad side, but otherwise, he's dead center, hmmm, let's just say that there'll be more answers in the next chapter nya XD Would this be considered a minor or major cliffie:) -smiles innocently-
Lunar: (Tsubasa) Hyper Middle School Girl- XD I'm obsessed with DN Angel and I don't know why...my friends think I'm insane, luckily, I have like minded friends to keep me company :D hmmm...I want to hug my DN Angel plushies now X3
Mana Usegi- Alot of people seem to think that way :D Krad's better when he's nice XD Or ends up nice, whichever, it's hard thinking of a homicidal blond as nice though isn't it? -not really but no one cares- :P
shortygirl- Here's what happens next! XD Sorry for the really really really slow update nya! Hope you like it!
Animegoil- I blame the no space between words on the quick edit XP It doesn't seem to like me very much... :( I wouldn't make Satoshi a bad guy when it's almost Christmas time for them :D That'd just be mean...to him XP
Royal Fishy Nat- I think I based it on tuberculosis only you can't really cure it XD Hmm...let's just call it...the-incurable-disease-that-Krad-caught-for-some-reason :D Go angst! XD Can't live without angst :P
trapt-tears- In my opinion, there aren't enough DN Angel fics (espeically DarkxKrad) I have both anime and manga, With sounds more englishy than Uizu so yea :P Hmm...I like German, I'd like to learn it one day :) I blame my insanity for my fics being completely off the DN Angel story XP I always wanted to see them in a different scenario and such XD
Kaeru-chan- You fic was great:) I distracted me from my horrid DarkxKrad withdrawl :D I can't wait for you to update nya Glad you like my fic XD Hope I didn't make you wait too long for this fic to update :S
tsukikage- Yea! XD Go DarkxKrad! XD you didn't like Krad in the manga? o.o he looks so pretty though...they messed him up in the anime T.T I love Krad (and Dark) XD And I absolutely agree they're perfect for each other XD
Shimmering Moonlight- It seems to take forever to update...I didn't realize that it's been three months since I last updated o.o;; I really hate it when I forget to add a fic to my favorites list and have to go back and find it :S Let's just hope I update faster next time nya
