Dark Wings of Change
Koway: Hey! This is chapter 24! Well, I see that many of you were not that happy when Daisuke said that he would go with Riku…one even said to take the line out! Thanks negolataknofelet! Another was strangling Riku…hmmm, you know who you are! Well, here's the next chapter! Enjoy!
Disclaimer: do not own D. N. Angel
Warning: this is a story of a shonen-ai relationship. Read at your own risk. Thank you
"Speaking"
'Thinking'
Chapter 24: A Stolen Heart
Riku had just got off the phone and was happily humming to herself as she went to her room. She flopped down onto the couch and smiled. 'Daisuke said yes...that means that he still cares for me, right?'
"Riku!" Risa's voice disrupted her thoughts as she came into the room. "Riku, what do you think I should wear?"
"Huh? What's it for?" the girl lazily looked up to see her twin smiling happily.
"For the dance! I'm going with Dark-kun!"
"Did you even ask him?" Riku rolled her eyes at the sight of her sister picking out the different outfits.
"I'm sure he'll say yes, I mean, you're going with Daisuke and he'll go with me." Risa paused in her daydream. "Hmm, my Dark-kun…"
Riku rolled her eyes again and walked into her room. She sat on the bad and turned on some music. 'It's almost eight...'
"Riku! Look! It's Dark-kun and he has a partner that looks like Daisuke!"
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"Phantom thief Dark Mousy has returned!" The reporters blared as the teen flew overhead. A crowd of people watched as he was followed by another person. "Ah! It looks like he has a new partner!"
Dark flew right beside his tamer. Daisuke's red wings lit the night sky as they landed. "See Dai-chan? We can do this!"
"Yeah…I-I guess so…" 'I can't tell Dark of me going with Riku...' The thief blinked at his strange behavior.
"Dai-chan," he said in a low and serious tone. The boy looked up into the concerned eyes of his counterpart. "Are you alright? You can wait here while I get the painting, alright?"
Daisuke nodded and before Dark left, he placed a soft kiss on his hand. That made him smile a bit and before he knew it, Dark was gone. "Just like that…Dark, I could lose you just like that…"
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"Satoshi-kun, should we see how Dark does without us around?" The angel asked as he returned from the kitchen. Satoshi shrugged and pulled out the remote. He flicked through the channels until he saw the museum. His eyes widened as they replayed the thief's entrance.
"D-Daisuke!" Krad was equally surprised as he sat beside his tamer. "Dark brought Daisuke into this! How could he be that irresponsible!"
"Um, maybe it was for the best?" the blonde watched as the detective sighed and shook his head.
"Maybe…I just wish he'd be more careful…" Krad wrapped his arms around the blunette, pulling him close.
"I'm sure he had his reasons. Ask him at school or you could call after they get the painting." Satoshi gave a light chuckle that made the angel hold him closer.
"Yeah…I'll ask him later."
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"Well that was pretty easy!" Dark laughed as he placed the painting in his bag. He had taken a guards uniform and the rest was a cakewalk. He no longer used With as his wings, but his own. The thief ran through the hallway and up the stairs to the roof. "Dai-chan?"
There was nothing but red feathers. Dark's heartbeat increased. 'What if he was caught? What if he left? I-If he—' The thief frantically looked around, ignoring the police that were coming up the stairs he had just come from.
"You're under arrest, Dark Mousy!" Dark turned just as they entered the roof. He opened his wings and ran to the edge before leaping into the sky and off into the night. He looked back to see that Daisuke was behind him. 'I bet he was just hiding...yeah, that's it. Still, it's like he's avoiding me.'
"Dai-chan, are you alright?" the thief asked, slowing his speed so that they flew side by side. The redhead gave a reassuring smile and they flew home. "Dai-chan, you've been acting so strange since you got that phone call…is something wrong?"
"No, no it's nothing really! I-I mean it was just someone from school, they wanted to know what we had for homework, r-really!" The red eyed boy said, waving his hands in a nervous manner.
"Daisuke…I, I believe you." The redhead stopped and looked at the teen. The violet eyes were staring at the sky. "If you say that you're fine, then I'll hold you to it. Just, know that I am always here and I'll listen when you want me to."
"Dark…" Daisuke was shocked at what his counterpart had just said. 'I should tell him...and call the whole thing off with Riku. But she's my friend, and Dark's...' Daisuke looked at the thief. 'Dark's the one I love…isn't he?'
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The next day of school was the day before the dance. Everyone was excited and the classes were focused mostly on the play. Dark hated wearing his costume. It was a long gown of deep violet, almost like his eyes. The girls all were falling for him and even some of the boys as well.
Krad also disliked getting dressed up but since he read the play and found out who his character ended up with, he accepted his role. His costume consisted of a pale blouse and a tan skirt. 'Next time I'll kill them...' He thought as he walked upon stage.
Daisuke's costume fitted him. It was a bit like a knight's but it had somewhat of a common look to it. It was a nice green color and he got to carry a sword. Satoshi's was almost like his only was more noble and a dark blue color. Each had a matching cape to go along with the outfit.
"Alright! Let's get things started now shall we!" Takashi's voice boomed over the class and even Krad winced at the sound. "Hiwatari! This is where you enter and claim your love for Hermia, I mean Dark!"
Satoshi twitched and Daisuke couldn't help but let out a small laugh. Dark blinked and gave a small pout. "I don't wanna." He said and Daisuke sighed. The boy went close to his ear.
"Don't worry, it's only a play and your character doesn't like Satoshi's character anyway."
"Alright, Dai-chan. Besides, I can't let Satoshi have all the fun!" Dark saw a smile on the redhead's lips and went to rehearse. Just as the smile came, it left him as Riku walked over to him.
"Ah! Miss Riku!"
"Daisuke, thank you for talking me to the dance…I thought that you would still be mad at me." Her voice was soft and barely audible as she spoke.
"Um, yeah…about that, I think I—"
"Daisuke! You're supposed to be here! It's your line!" Takashi dragged the poor boy away and left a blinking Riku.
"Wha, what did he want to say?"
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"There you are, Dark-kun!" The teen turned to be greeted by Risa Harada. "Um, are you going to the dance tomorrow?"
"Hai, I guess you are too?" He didn't want to be rude so he decided to talk a bit.
"Hai, I was wondering if you were going with anyone yet." Dark shook his head. 'I didn't ask Daisuke so I'm really not at the moment.' She flashed a charming smile. "Would you like to go with me?"
"Umm, I was thinking of asking some—"
"Dark! Come over here now!" the two were startled by a loud voice and the thief was dragged away by his other half. Risa waited there.
"What's the big idea, Krad? Is something wrong?" Dark scanned the golden eyes of his other half and noticed Satoshi right behind him. "What's going on?"
"It's Daisuke, I think—"
"Where is he?" Dark grabbed the boy's collar and wanted answers.
"In the classroom, he's—" Satoshi didn't finish as the thief ran off. Dark reached the door and heard two voices talking behind it. One was Daisuke's and the other was Riku's. He cautiously pressed his ear to the door to listen.
"Daisuke, what did you want to talk about?" Riku asked her childhood friend.
"I was going to talk about going to the dance…" He answered in an unsure voice and Dark felt his heart beat faster.
"You already said that you were going with me; is something wrong with that? What are you not telling me, Daisuke?" She placed her hands on his shoulders and looked into his eyes.
"Well, I…" Daisuke couldn't answer and his face paled as he saw a certain violet haired teen race away. "No!"
"What?" The boy pushed away and ran out into the hall. No trace of the thief. Riku walked over to him. "What's wrong, Daisuke?"
"Riku, I can't go to the dance with you…" He turned to face her. "I thought that you loved me before…I know that I did."
"What are you saying?" Her voice was on the verge of tears as she looked him in the eye.
"Until now, my feelings were torn between two people…and now, I've chosen who I love…" Daisuke took a small pause. "I'm sorry, Riku, but my heart is already taken."
"But Daisuke, I made a mistake! I think that I really do love you!"
"No, you only said that to get rid of my other half…to get rid of Dark." Daisuke said in a cold tone. "I love someone who actually loves me and who won't break my heart, like you and Risa did before. But, since it was because of those heartbreaks that I found him, I give you my thanks."
"Wait, Daisuke!" the redhead was already gone and left a sad Riku in his wake. "I-I…"
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Dark ran past everyone. He saw Risa waiting for him and stopped. "I thought you left?"
"I wanted an answer; will you go with me, Dark-kun?" She asked in a sweet voice. Dark bit his lip. He could say yes and get Daisuke jealous but that would also make Daisuke think badly of him. He could also say no, but then he'd need a reason…
"Sure, I'd love to…but I was already thinking of someone, bye." Dark ran off and Risa stared after him with a little sniffle. 'Dai-chan...Even if you love Riku, I'll still love you.'
Dark had his bag so he left the school and ended up running to the town's fountain. "Daisuke…" He sat there and watched the sun begin to set…
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"Dark! Dark where are you!" Daisuke was looking throughout the school but found nothing. "Dark…"
"Hey Daisuke, are you looking for Dark?" Takashi asked. "He left around twenty minutes ago. He seemed to be in a hurry and only stopped to see Harada."
"What? Risa?" Daisuke was happy that he finally had some news. The brown haired boy thought for a bit before nodding.
"Yeah, it was Risa. I think that she left soon after though. Then Hiwatari and Hikari as well…" the reporter turned to see no one there. "Daisuke?"
'Maybe Satoshi or Krad knows were he went? I don't want to ask Risa but if that's the last option, then I have no choice.' The red eyed boy raced to grab his bag and left the school. When he reached home, he called Satoshi.
"Hello? It's Daisuke."
"Ah, hello, Daisuke." Daisuke was startled to hear Krad's voice instead of Satoshi's but let it go, after all, they were no longer enemies.
"Krad, do you know where Dark is? He ran off after school and it's getting pretty late." The angel recognized a thread of fear within the voice.
"No, but I'm sure that he'll be fine. Just calm down…he probably needed some air, ah! Satoshi-kun!" Daisuke heard talking in the background and sighed.
"Hello? It's Satoshi…" The blunette glanced at the angel who was walking away. "Oh no you don't!" He grabbed Krad's wrist and pulled him back.
"Is this a bad time?"
"Huh? No, Krad and I were just talking. What happened between you an Dark?"
"He saw me with Riku and overheard us…then he ran off…"
"Oh," Satoshi released the angel's arm and looked him in the eyes. He covered the speaker. "Did you tell him?"
"No, I was trying to tell Dark that Daisuke wanted to meet after school when he cut us off, remember? That guy is much too hasty, Satoshi-kun." Krad said as he crossed his arms over his chest.
"Yeah," he uncovered the phone. "Daisuke, if we see him you'll be the first we call, alright? Just relax for now."
"Y-yeah…thank you, Satoshi, Krad. Goodnight." A soft click was heard and Satoshi hung it up. He looked at his angel.
"Satoshi-kun?" A knock on the door caught their attention and the blonde went to get it. What he got was a teary eyed purple-haired thief on the porch. "Dark!"
"Please, don't tell Daisuke that I'm here…I-I have to work out some things first…" He was allowed inside and given the guest room. Krad informed his tamer and as soon as he was alone, Dark curled onto the bed and held a pillow close. "Daisuke…I wish you were here…"
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Daisuke didn't get any sleep that night. He was up wondering where his other half had gone. "Kyu?"
"Hey, With…hey, can you track down Dark?" The rabbit tilted his head to the side and 'kyu-ed', making Daisuke give a little smile. "Maybe he'll be at school."
"Kyu." With hopped onto the boy's shoulder as he went downstairs. He grabbed a lunch and ran out the door.
"Dai! What about Dark's lunch?" Emiko called to him as he turned the corner. "Come to think of it, where is Dark?"
"He's probably staying at a friend's house." Kosuke said, giving his wife a smile. "Everything will turn out fine, you'll see."
"Yeah…"
"Don't worry, Emiko. If Dark was in any danger then we'd sense the magical properties." Daiki said calmly sipping his tea. "Just let him take care of himself."
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"Dark, are you coming to school?" Satoshi peaked into the guest room to see the thief sound asleep holding a pillow. "Guess not, I'll leave a note for him." He softly closed the door and left with Krad for school.
"Do you think that it was wise to leave him? Satoshi-kun?" the angel asked as they entered the school. The blunette nodded and took his seat.
"He needs some time to think and if he does that then…" The detective stopped as Daisuke walked in. He came over and sat in his seat.
"He looks down; should we tell him?" Krad asked, looking over the redheaded boy.
"Dark said not to…I'll go talk to him." Satoshi stood up and went over to his friend. Krad watched from his seat. "Daisuke?"
"Hai…I'm here…" he replied sullenly. He stared out the window and sighed before turning to the detective. "Did you need something?"
"Hey, cheer up. Dark's probably going to be at the dance tonight, right?"
"Yeah…but I didn't ask him…and I can't find him…" Daisuke sniffed and Satoshi glanced at Krad for help.
"I know, we can send a warning notice to steal something, he'll go for that. He always does." Krad said coming over. Daisuke thought for a bit. 'Yea, Dark always goes for stealing.'
"Alright…but I still wish I knew where he was. What if he gets sick or kidnapped or—" Satoshi cut him off.
"If he is the great Kaitou Dark Mousy, then I think he can stand one night on his own. He's fine, I give you my word." Krad nodded in agreement to help Daisuke calm down.
"Everyone take a seat! Class will begin in five minutes." The teacher said, placing the pile of papers on the desk.
'Dark...I miss you.'
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Dark slowly got up. "Where? Oh, Satoshi's…" He got to his feet and found a note beside him:
Dark,
Went to school and will not tell Daisuke. If you want, I'll make up some excuse for your absence and see you later.
Satoshi and Krad
P.S. - Daisuke was really worried about you and wants to see you at the dance.
'But I thought he liked Riku? Why would he be worried about me, unless...' He folded the note and smiled to himself. 'I'll see you tonight, Dai-chan...'
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The bell for lunch sounded and Daisuke grabbed his bag. As he was leaving, he noticed Riku and Risa weren't in. 'Odd, I thought they would be here.'
"You coming, Daisuke?" Satoshi asked.
"Since when did you call him Daisuke, Satoshi-kun?" Krad teased his tamer and received a glare.
"He's now a good friend, same as with you." The blunette answered and Krad nodded.
"I guess you're right, Satoshi-kun." The angel said, wrapping an arm around the boy. "I don't mind, just curious."
"Yea, where are we eating?" Daisuke startled the two and saw a tint of red appear on the both of them. He smiled. "Was I interrupting something?"
"Haha, very funny. We're eating on the roof since it's a cloudy day and there's a nice wind." Satoshi stated and Krad gave a nod. They went upstairs and sat down. Daisuke was about to eat when he remembered Dark's lunch at home.
"You have to eat something." Satoshi said.
"I will. I just miss him…"
"Hey, where are you going?" Krad asked at the boy got up. Daisuke turned to them.
"Nowhere, I was just stretching." He walked over to the fence that surrounded the roof and sighed before going back to eat. The bell rang just as they finished and they raced to class to find Takashi in his costume. Daisuke almost doubled-over. (It was the dress from when he said he'd take Daisuke's place as Freedert…the pink one with the bow…)
Satoshi twitched and was about to walk off when he was caught by the reporter. "Hiwatari! We have to practice! Since Dark isn't here, we'll do one of the scenes with you and Hikari. So get changed!"
"Whatever…" the detective shot a playful glare at the blonde silently laughing at him before he was dragged away as well…
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"Takashi! It's already six! We've been practicing for hours and we still have the dance for tonight!" Some of the girls yelled as the reporter wanted to redo the play from the beginning…needless to say, they were not happy.
"But we have to make the audience feel the play!" the boy countered. "And you still have three hours till the dance starts!"
"But some of us have to do other things until then!" A girl snapped and Takashi winced at her voice.
"All right, sheesh, Mauri, you don't have to yell…class is dismissed until Monday, happy?"
"Yeah!"
"See that, no respect…Daisuke, are you going to the dance?" the boy asked.
"Huh, yeah, you?" Daisuke was almost done packing his bag.
"Yeah, are you going with Miss Riku Harada? Hmm?" He nudged his friend's arm. "Or is it the other Harada twin?"
"You'll just have to wait and see, Takashi. Till then, Ja ne!" Daisuke ran out of school and straight home. When he reached his room, he found a note:
Tonight at 10:00, I will steal
The Love of my Heart,
Dark Mousy
Daisuke gasped. 'The love of my Heart...what kind of artwork is that?' He showed the note to his mother who just smiled.
"I guess he found one he liked on his own." She winked at Kosuke who in turn nodded. "C'mon now Dai, you have to wear something to the dance. Isn't that the time when you'll be at the dance?"
"Yeah…have you seen Dark?"
"No, but since he left a note it seems that he's okay. Just go to the dance and have fun sweetie! Dark might join you when he's done with his job." She walked off and into the kitchen.
'Or he might not. What if he's still upset about what happened? And where did he find the artwork he's going after? Dark, where are you?'
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Satoshi opened the door to his apartment and went into the guestroom to find a single black feather and a thank you attached. 'Hn, looks like he found his answers.' "Krad."
"Yea?" He heard the angel reply.
"We should get ready. I have a feeling that this will be a night to remember." 'In more ways than one. Dark, what are you up to?' The blunette gave a small smirk and went to fetch something to eat.
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Daisuke arrived at the dance around nine thirty after his mother said that he should have a fun time. He wanted to skip it but something told him to go. He looked around. 'No sign of Dark...Dark, please be alright. I just want to be with you.'
"Daisuke!" He turned to see Satoshi in a short white shirt with a blue vest and black pants. He was followed by Krad. Krad had on a white sleeveless shirt and white pants. "Hey, what's wrong?"
"I haven't seen Dark all day! He thinks that I'm in love with Riku! And he's going to steal something when he said he wouldn't steal by himself anymore!" the redhead shouted over the music. "I-I want him here…I…I pushed him away…he probably hates me…"
"Just wait. Hey, it's almost ten, right? Dark should be making his move." Daisuke looked at the clock. It was nine fifty-six and, knowing Dark, he would be on time for whatever he was stealing.
"Daisuke!" Another turn and the redhead was face to face with Riku and Risa. One wore a black dress and the other a pair of green pants and a pale yellow long sleeved shirt. "Why did you leave me there? Who do you like?"
"Riku, Risa." Daisuke looked at them both before a gasp was heard and everyone turned to the door to see a panting figure. Daisuke's red eyes met with deep violet as he saw his counterpart. "Dark…"
Dark smiled and made his way over to the teary eyed boy. "Hey, Dai-chan…"
"W-what about The Love of my Heart?" Daisuke asked as the thief stood before him. "You'll be late if you don't hurry…"
"I can't be late if you're standing in front of me, Daisuke." His calm voice made Risa glare at her redhead friend. Riku was shocked as Dark went to one knee in front of Daisuke.
"Daisuke, I don't care if you love Riku or anyone else…I just want you to know that I love you, and I will forever, Dai-chan. You are The Love of my Heart." He placed a soft kiss on Daisuke's hand before looking him in the eyes.
"Dark…" Satoshi nudged Krad to make everyone stop watching them, and, with a bit of magic, everyone was dancing and unknowing of the two. Daisuke wrapped his arms around the thief in a warm embrace. "I love no one but you…I never wanted to hurt you."
"Dai-chan, I—" The teen was silenced by a passionate kiss.
"I never want to lose you again…once was enough…please, I only love you." Dark would've snuggled into the embrace had it not been for a slight cough that told them they were not alone.
Dark stood up and offered Daisuke a hand. "Care to dance?" Daisuke smiled as his took Dark's hand. A slow song started and Dark smirked. He brought the boy close and wrapped his arms around his small form. "I only love you, Dai-chan. You, and no one else."
"Shall we?" Krad asked with a graceful tone. Satoshi nodded and took his partner's hand. "You know, Satoshi-kun, the dance ends at twelve…"
"Yes, it appears that you will have to fly home." The detective said and noticed the soft smile that appeared on the golden eyed angel. "So, beautiful…"
"Thank you, Satoshi-kun. You are as well." Satoshi leaned against the angel's chest as they swayed and felt nothing but happiness.
Dark spun around with Daisuke's hand before being pulled back into a warm embrace. Dark sighed as he felt completely relaxed with his tamer. 'Dai-chan...'
As the song came to an end, the thief walked over to the stage and asked for a special request. "Arigato." He walked over and sat beside Daisuke. "Got it."
"Huh?"
"This song is for a special person tonight, Daisuke Niwa!" The crowd cheered as the music began. "The song is Futatsu no Negai!" (the song when Daisuke stayed behind in the second hand of time world. It's in the background)
"Dark, I, I don't know what to say…thank you…" Dark gave him a peck on the check.
"Don't worry about it. C'mon, one last dance?"
"Hai, I'd love to, Dark." Satoshi and Krad watched the two and one gave a light chuckle.
"What will happen when Daisuke finds out that we were keeping a secret from him?" the angel asked. The detective scoffed.
"Dark won't tell him…he just wants him happy."
"Like I want you to be." Satoshi nodded and leaned on Krad's arm.
Dark and Daisuke were pretty good dancers as the swept across the floor. With a final spin, they ended their dance and took their seats. Daisuke felt his eyes getting tired from not sleeping the night before and slowly drifted to sleep within Dark's arms.
"Sleep well, my love, I love you." Dark took him home as the clock struck eleven and wrapped him as well as himself in a warm blanket. Satoshi and Krad left around eleven thirty. Each slept peacefully with their lovers throughout the night…
koway: okay, sorry fer the late update and I'm sorry that the dance was probably bad and the chapter might be confusing but I've been doing school. Being on club council is hard! Anyway, thank you to LupineLightning-IllusionDragon, Crystal-lie, shadowprinsses (), darkest moon, negolataknofelet, windchaser90 (), Lady Elbereth Tealrose, Tenshi no tsuki (), venom syringe, hittocerebattosai, and Everto Angelus ()! Thank you all! Next is the play!