Part 5:

As soon as the Niwa boy returned home, his mother informed him that she had sent out a warning letter. He was to steal a specific book at the library. The book was known in the past to enchant people into doing things and making them fall in love with the characters in it, but not like a story should. He and Dark prepared, and then flew off for their 5:00 appointment. Meanwhile, Hiwatari had arrived at the scene and was talking to the top police guy. The man looked over and saw Aya standing over by the car playing with something around her neck.

"Chief commander, who is that?"

"A guest."

Hiwatari went over and looked her in the eyes.

"Aya, I have a serious question for you. Would you help me capture Dark?"

"Why?"

"Because he is a thief, and it's what I was born to do. I want you to be with me when this is all over, okay? You want to meet Dark, and I have to capture him. We can solve both our problems at the same time."

Aya smiled but slowly shook her head.

"I can't do that. Let time take it and-"

"What time? Time has always been a cruel thing!"

"Satoshi…"

"Chief commander! It's Dark! He's here!"

High above them, Dark and Daisuke looked down at the panicking people below. Then they saw Hiwatari and Aya together. Dark smiled.

"Looks like she's back on her feet, Daisuke. See? No worries."

/I guess so./

"So, what do you say we go steal ourselves a book?"

/Okay/

They flew down and through a window into the library. They went into the main hall and stared at the hundreds of shelves of books before them.

/Oh great! We have to look through all of these? What a nightmare/

"Nonsense, Daisuke. I can find it in no time at all."

Dark took out a feather and used it as a detector for the book. He held it up towards the books, and as it got closer, it shone more and more. They were very close to it when Dark had to stop. Who else but Hiwatari would have it at that moment.

"Well, well… I didn't know you were big on reading, kid."

"I'm not, really."

"Oh, well… then you wouldn't mind handing it over to me. I LOVE to read."

"I'm sure you do!"

Then, he pressed a button and a cage came down over his Dark. The thief only smirked and shrugged his shoulders.

"Now, HOW many times have we tried this?"

"Oh, it gets MUCH better….UGH!"

/Ah! Hiwatari/

"He's purposely letting Krad take control!"

"That's right, Dark Mousy. Long time no see."

"Yeah, and I could have waited a lot longer!"

Dark broke through the cage and out the glass window to the outside. He was flying away and Krad followed. A short ways away, Aya sensed this and she ran off.

The two angels were fighting in the air, each landing plenty of hits to the other. The rutiles they each possessed were protecting them for the most part, but both were tiring after a while

"Ready to give up, yet?"

"Ha! Not a chance!"

They both took out feathers and threw them at eachother at the same time and it caused a bright flash when they collided. Aya watched, horrified, as the boys turned back to normal and fell from a great height to the ground. Daisuke was up on his feet before Hiwatari could stand and then he saw Aya running towards the other. She landed in from of him and held his face.

"Satoshi! Speak to me!"

"A-Aya… get back! I have to finish this!"

"No! Please, just end it!"

"I can't. This is my battle, and don't think of getting involved! It'll kill you!"

"THIS is killing me, Satoshi! A friend fighting a friend is! Daisuke didn't do anything wrong, and neither did you, and yet, as the two of your other spirits fight, you're both harmed so badly!"

"Aya."

"I wish we could stop for you, but like he said, it's destiny."

Aya turned around and saw that Daisuke had turned back into Dark and was walking up there. The battle was going to continue, but Krad was getting to be very impatient.

-\I'm deeply sorry, Master Satoshi, but this girl is in my way!\-

"No, Krad!"

Krad aimed a shot right at Aya, knocking her back and onto the ground. Dark ran to her and helped her.

"Krad, that was a dirty move, even for you!"

-\So? I don't mind it in the least; now, get on your feet, Master Satoshi.\-

Hiwatari tried to stand, but his leg was hurt a lot. It was cut and bleeding, and may have been broken, on top of that, all from the fall. He kept trying and Krad kept yelling, until Aya couldn't take it anymore.

"Dark, don't give up so easily. Don't hold back at all."

Then, she ran away from him and hugged Hiwatari. A bright light shone around them as Krad was being pulled from the others' body into hers. Dark yelled for her to stop, but she didn't listen. Hiwatari, without knowing it, was nearly in tears.

"What are you doing! Stop it!"

"You're leg is hurt! If he makes you push yourself, you wont last long! Let me carry this burden for you this one night, Master Satoshi!"

"But you'll die!"

"Satoshi… you said it's destiny…. This is Krad and Dark's fight, not yours and Daisuke…"

Aya closed her eyes and began to chant as Krad entered her and took control

"Be at peace… come into me, be in peace, come into me…"

When she opened her eyes, she was Krad. Dark cursed at him.

"Ha. What a stupid girl! Giving me a new, fresh body to fight in… It's only temporary, but I have enough time to do what I need."

"KRAD…."

And Dark went at Krad. The two fought hard, and Hiwatari sat on the ground, horrified. He counted the minutes and wondered, all the while, 'how much more can she take?' Dark got the hint and flew right at Krad. He expected an attack from the front and countered, but Dark disappeared. He struck him from behind and Krad fell. As soon as his body hit the ground, his soul, tired and beaten, returned to Hiwatari. When that happened, he drug himself over to where Dark was holing Aya on his lap. When he finally got to her, she opened her eyes and smiled.

"Aya?"

"I'm okay. "

While the two of them talked, Dark pulled a fast one and grabbed the book from Hiwatari and turned to leave.

"Thanks for the present."

"Dark, wait."

He turned. Aya was standing up and walking towards him.

"Don't strain yourself, now. You're a sensitive little angel, remember."

" Mr. Dark, I have a favor to ask of you."

"Like what?"

"About my book… I came here to understand why it is that one steals."

"Yeah…"

"I'm asking… if I can steal you for the night."

After giving Hiwatari a questioning look, as if asking for permission, he held out his hand. Aya took Dark into her that time, and he flew over the city with her, explaining his story.

At the end of the week, Daisuke's class held a farewell party for Aya, and even Hiwatari seemed to enjoy it. As school ended on that day, Hiwatari and Daisuke watched as Aya climbed into a taxi, headed for the airport.

"Are you sure you can't stay longer?"

"I'm sure."

"I hope you wont forget us back here."

"Your present, this necklace, will serve as a reminder, Darksuke."

"Will you ever come back? I'd like to be able to see you again!"

"I am sure we will meet again. Goodbye, Master Satoshi, Darksuke."

The taxi took off, taking the young girl with it. A young girl… known as a medium between the souls of Dark and Krad. But, would they ever see eachother again?