Insanity of the Art
Chapter II:
I will steal the Jewel of Queen Mariana tonight at the stroke of midnight.
Kaitou Dark
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"Another one!? So soon!? Is it just me or has there been more artworks to steal lately, I mean, it's hardly been a day."
"I agree, they're up to something…you were almost caught last time so be careful…"
Dark grinned, "I love you too Krad."
"Hn."
"Anyways, Niwa's drawn out the map, you have three hours to do whatever you want, and like Krad said, be careful this time, I have a bad feeling about this."
"You worry too much, don't you know stress is bad for you? For all you know, you could wake up bald the next day!"
Krad stifled his laughter, every time he smiled Daisuke thought of an angel, innocent smile, but his wrath was more than dangerous to tamper with. It was a mystery how Dark and Krad got along so well, they were opposites, how they put up with each other's differences, only god knew. He got up and walked over to his fuming lover, "Come on Hiwatari-kun, let's go, they need their time together."
The blue haired boy looked at the redhead and nodded, "Fine…you better not screw up Dark or we're going to have to go through the trouble of getting you out again."
"What do you take me for? A novice!?"
Satoshi snorted and headed out the door, on the way out, he slammed it shut, Dark called out after him, "Aa, love you too!"
The thief grinned and headed back to the blonde, "What's the matter love? You seem tense tonight."
"Something bad's going to happen tonight, I know it…"
Dark wrapped an arm around Krad's waist and nuzzled his neck, "You're paranoid."
"…I guess."
The blonde looked up at the moon, the thief caught the longing gaze, "You wanna?"
"Yea…"
Dark dipped his head and smiled, "Your wish is my command."
The thief summoned With who turned into a pair of jet black wings, attaching themselves to Krad's back, the blonde flew out the window, Dark called after him, "I'll see you on the roof."
They spent the rest of the night on the roof, Krad leaned against Dark, "It's about time you went, you better be careful."
"Aren't I always? You'd better head back inside."
The blonde shook his head, "I'm staying out here awhile longer…"
"Alright, don't stay up too late, I'll be back soon."
"You better be…"
The thief gave a little kiss before flying off, Krad watched his lover disappear into the sky, he frowned, tucking his knees up a little closer to his chestand resting his head on his knees. There was a horrible feeling in his chest, one that he couldn't ignore not matter how hard he tried, it was like a foretold doom inching closer by the second…
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That night Dark didn't return as he said he would, the pair of wings came back, Krad, who was still on the roof spotted thecreature and had him take him to where Dark was. They landed inside a building, Krad observed the scene, there were several guards around and Dark was caged up like a wild animal. The blonde sighed and shook his head, stupid thief, he never paid attention to any warnings that were given. They waited until the guards were on shifts, one at a time, Krad gestured down, With attached himself to his back once more and they swooped down knocking the guard out.
"Krad!"
The blonde took the key that hung from the guard's belt, "I told you to be careful you dimwit."
"I was! But they had more guards than usual, did I mention that they checked for badges and ID so I couldn't really disguise myself?"
Krad sighed and started fiddling with the lock, "Carelessness will be the death of you."
"You seem impatient today, usually you'd make a replica of the key instead of knocking the poor guy out."
"Oh shut up you."
"At least I have the jewel!"
Krad growled when the lock didn't unlock, "This isn't the right key…this was a trap!" Someone clapped, the blonde whirled around, "Show yourself!" A figure emerged from the darkness, Krad's breath halted as he stared disbelievingly. No, gods no, it couldn't be, "Otou-sama…"
"It's nice to see that I haven't been forgotten, Krad."
The blonde stood up, "You set this up…"
His father laughed, "You've always been able to catch on quite quickly. I suppose you're looking for this?"
The man held up a little golden key, Krad's eyes narrowed, "What do you want?"
"You to come home."
Krad raised a brow, "Is that all? I'd expect a bigger trade for a world-class thief's freedom."
"Don't tempt me, I'm already being generous."
The blonde considered, "Just me going home?" he wasn't even sure if he could call it home anymore.
"Yes, that's all. And the thief can try and steal you again for all I care, although I doubt he'll be able to."
Dark growled, "You underestimate me…"
Krad glared at the thief, "Fine then, we have a trade."
The man's lips broke out into a smile, "Very well then." He tossed the key to his son.
The blonde undid the lock, opening the cage, Dark stepped out and whispered, "I'll get you back."
Krad smirked, "I wouldn't have it any other way."
A guard came in and cuffed the blonde hand while Dark summoned his rabbit, "I'll get you for underestimating me…"
"No Kaitou Dark, you underestimated me."
Dark shot him a questioning look before flying out of the building, taking one last look at the blonde, "Don't worry love, I'll be back for you soon."
Krad looked up, his golden eyes seemed to glow, he mouthed the words, you better…
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They locked him up in his room, memories came flooding back to him.
He was always alone up there in his room, unable to see the sky due to the expanded roof over his window, there was no balcony, no wayout. All his servants seemed to fear him, he always asked himself why but never got an answer. Spending most of is time painting things he thought of, the only visitor he got was his father.
"Your painting is beautiful Krad…"
What beautiful was, he didn't know, but he accepted the compliment, he looked at the art again, it made his eyes feel good just by lookingat it, was that beautiful? Something that soothed the eyes? He dipped his head graciously as his father left the room, he glanced at the painting, if it was beautiful then he would name it that, he wrote in the little tag under it, 'Divine Beauty'. Afterwards, he started painting more, trying out different styles and color, his room had piles of paintings in it, then one night he received a note.
I will steal the painting "Divine Beauty" tonight at the stroke of midnight.
Kaitou Dark
Krad looked at the card in bewilderment, unsure of what was going to happen.
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That night a winged figure opened the window and flew into the room, landing gracefully. Krad sat on his bed and watched as he watched the figure cloaked in black move nimbly across the room towards his painting, his wings seemed to have perched onhis shoulder, he had never known a person to have wings, detachable ones at that.
The stranger touched his painting, "Beautiful…"
That word again, Krad continued eyeing the outsider, he traveled around the room observing his paintings, hescratched the wings on his shoulders, "The artist sure has talent doesn't he With?"
"Kyu!"
Krad yelped, startled that the pair of wings would make such a sound, the figure whirled around and saw the boy.The blonde stared at the thief, he got up and turned on a little light by his desk, blowing out the match, "Who are you?"
The figure stepped into the light to reveal a youthful face, eyes glittering with mischief, "Kaitou Dark, here to steal your painting, lovely painting, suits the artist."
The kaitou appeared to be kind, Krad stared at him disbelievingly, "You aren't afraid of me?"
Dark looked baffled, "Why would I be?"
Krad shrugged, "Everyone here seems to be…"
"Hm? There's nothing frightening about you, you're the most beautiful creature I've laid my eyes on."
The blonde blushed, "I'm...beautiful?"
The thief gave him a funny look, "Haven't you ever seen yourself in the mirror?"
Krad shook his head, Dark stared at him, "You can't be serious…"
"Are...beautiful things something to be scared of?"
Dark blinked, the angel in front of him was completely oblivious to the world, he sighed, "No…being beautiful things were meant to be envied and loved…what's your name?"
"Krad…Hikari Krad."
A flicker of hatred flashed through the thief's eyes, Krad watched him confused. Dark shook his head, no…this boy wasn't like his relatives, he didn't know anything about the world, completely innocent…an innocent Hikari, he wanted to laugh at the words. Krad was watching him through eyes that were unaware of the world, being pent up in the room where even the sky was oblivious to him.
"Aren't you going to raise the alarm or call your guards?"
The blonde looked at him, brilliant golden eyes swirling with confusion, "Why? I don't have guards and this is my painting to give to whom I wish. And if you like it so much just go ahead and take it, I won't stop you."
"You…you're a strange one." The kaitou smirked, "I'll be back again."
Krad blinked unsure of what he was suppose to think, "Hey…"
"Yea?"
"Is the sky beautiful too?"
Dark nodded, painting in hand, "Aa, heavenly, I'll show you one day."
Krad gave a small nod, "I'd like that…"
"So would I, until then." He planted a kiss on the blonde's lips.
Krad stared in bewilderment as the thief flew out the window and into the world he didn't know, he lifted a hand to his lips brain stilltrying to figure out what just happened. After that night, Dark came back and visited him very often, sometimes in the daytime sometimes at night, after carrying the blonde outside and flying around for awhile Krad asked something of the thief he had never thought of asking.
"Can you take me away from here? I mean…would you steal me from this prison?"
Dark gave a small smile, "No…not until I'm sure that you're completely mine."
Krad huffed, "What do you mean?"
"I'm going to steal your heart first, until then I guess you'll have to wait."
"Steal my heart?"
"Yes, I've fallen for you Krad, until I get your heart too you're staying here."
"What if I told you that you already have my heart?"
Dark raised a brow, "Hm?"
"…I love you Dark, please…take me away from here."
"Your wish is my command."
That night, a notice was sent.
I will steal Hikari Krad tonightat the stroke of nine.
Kaitou Dark
Krad smiled, he was finally getting out of his jail, his father, of course was enraged with the idea of the thief trying to steal his son. He hadhis guards locked up with the boy that night, when Dark showed up they were armed and prepared to fight. Krad raised his hand and stopped them, "The next person who moves will have to deal with me."
The guards halted, "Bu-but Krad-sama, your father-"
"Are you disobeying me!?"
The guards seemed to consider for a moment, "N-no Krad-sama…"
Kradgraced them one of his rare smiles, an angelic smile that would've made anyone melt on their feet, the guards were no exception, "Thank-you, make up some heroic story or something to tell my father, as for me, I'll be going now, goodbye."
The blonde turned around and headed for the thief, "You go first, there's no way we'd both fit through the window."
Dark nodded and flew out then Krad went, the thief caught him bride-style and smirked, "That was a nice farewell speech, I didn't think you had it in you to boss people around."
"You'd be surprised."
"I'm already surprised, and jealous, you smiled at them and yet you won't present me with a smile? How mean, I'm wounded."
Krad laughed, "You have forever to see me smile, those gentlemen there only had that moment."
Dark grinned, "I'll settle for that laugh and a kiss instead then, so, how about it?"
"Since when did you need my consent to kiss me?"
"You're right…never." The thief smirked as he placed his lips over the blonde's, "You're mine Krad."
"So it would seem."
"I love you too."
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Krad shook his head, and looked around, everything was as he had left them, his paintings, his unmade bed and everything else. He peered out the window, again he couldn't see the sky, he felt like a caged bird. Awhile later his father came back in but with guards this time.
"How does it feel to be back home Krad?"
"What am I suppose to say? It feels the same." A prison...
"Well…not for long, follow me Krad."
The blonde didn't like the fact that his father was ending every sentence with his name, "Where are you taking me?"
"You'll see…"
All the time he had spent at the place he had never really stepped out of his room before, the largeness of the house surprisedhim, there were artworks hung everywhere. The man led him down a couple flights of stairs, somewhere underground, Krad mused. He had seen the house or mansion from above, it was enormous, in the shape of a square with the middle as the garden, probably more stuff underground Dark had told him. They went into a dark eerie room, one of the guards lit up a match, it was a dungeon, the blonde stared at his father in disbelieve.
"You're locking me up!?"
His father looked at him with false affection, "Just for a day, maybe less, just so he won't get you while we prepare."
"Prepare for what?"
The man ignored him, "Looks like it'll be snowing tomorrow…"
Krad didn't say anything as the guards cuffed him to the wall, he heard them mumble, catching but a few words, "Soon…ashamed…beautiful."
He shivered, not liking how the words were spoken, "Look…it's snowing already…"
Krad looked up at a little window near the ceiling, little flakes of white drifted onto the ground, Dark…
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He didn't sleep that night, too busy pondering, when it became light outside, half of the window was covered with powdery white, some feel into the prison where he was held. Krad shivered, wishing he had worn a jacket, his breath came out crisp, making little puffs of smoke. A bit later footsteps headed down, it was his father and the guards again.
"I see you're up, good morning Krad, today's the day." He said cheerfully.
Krad swallowed hard, "The day for what?"
"You'll see," he said in a sing-song tone. "Actually, you won't." He started laughing, one of the men took the cuffs off, he stood up and rubbed his wrist, the other man raised an iron pipe behind him. Krad whirled around and kicked the man in the gut causing him to double over, "It's been fun, goodbye Krad."
The blonde whirled around but not fast enough, he saw that his father had a gun in his hand, still smiling. Before he could turn aroundcompletely his father laughed and pulled the trigger.
In the middle of the beautiful snowy day a single shot rang throughout the distance, yet the snow never ceased to fall.
Krad's body slumped lifelessly onto the ground, the bullet pieced the center of his back, his eyes drained of life staring blankly at the window where outside, snowflakes continued to fall.
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To Dark Mousy
If you wish to see your lover one last time, meet at the garden square of the Hikari mansion at midnight where your fate will be sealed.
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Nya
How was that? XD I actually updated something else!!!! :) This is all in the past by the way nya!! I'm insane at the moment, must be the sugar :P
Hakudoshi-chan- Whoa can you review fast or what...and you sound like a narrator! XD Stay tune till next time to find out what happens to Dark and Krad :P Wahahahha...sorry, insanity's got to me XD
slipknot- I updated! And I'll update again as soon as possible!! Like the cookie? :P
Mysterious Kaitou- Krad's dead! Actually...he was dead before! But ermm....yea...not really sure what I'm saying...chocolate! XD More insane sugarhighness!!!!! Would this be considered a quick update? o.O
Seena58- Evil ads! Woots! Flashbacks are pretty cool, I like writting them :) me and my little insane mind of evil XD Thankies! Your review is actually really relieving since I didn't know what to think :P
babymar-mar- Dark and Krad making out XD Jealousy is a powerful weapon and should always be used when wanting attention from someone :P Guess this chapter was more on the serious side ne?
golden-flame4- XD Angsty sex lol, then I'd have to change the rating, not sure about that, and Krad dies...again! I'm sorry! But I had to! Blame my sadistic mind nya!
Hikari Fubuki- Would this be considered soon nya? I hope so, hmm...must update other fics soon too! I'll try to work something out :) Possessiveness was always in Krad's character apparently :P
Animegoil- Fear not! There'll be fluff between them! I'll add in as much as possible! They just look so cute together XD Erm....sorry about Krad...ehheheheheh....
ivyking- I'm sorry that Krad's dead! But there's more to it then just him being dead! The story must go on! Wow...you asked me a question that I can't answer...Dark or Krad...o.o brain freeze...can't choose! They're both so cool!!!! XD
I'm sorry if I sound insane, but I really have gone crazy at the moment, if you don't get the random messed up comments...just erm...ignore them or something, it's not my fault the teacher was handing out chocolate today nya!!!! Whoa...the room's spinning...umm....thankies for the reviews though!!!