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The Arrival at the MuseumDaisuke stared at his grandfather, completely lost for words. This was a copy of the card that had been left at the museum. Daisuke dimly remember Takeshi chattering on and on about Phantom Thief Dark…and this card.
Daisuke just wanted to throw the card at his grandfather and stomp up to his bedroom, fall asleep, and wake up the next morning, realizing that it was all a horrendous nightmare. Unfortunately, that wasn't going to happen, for King Niwa stood.
"Daisuke," he said pompously, "tonight is the night of your most important mission—your first mission. You will receive instructions from your mother."
And with that, the king swept out of the room Daisuke turned his head from one end of the table to the other, to gape at his mother. Emiko simply smiled and walked next to Daisuke.
Gently, she reached down and slipped her soft, cool hand into Daisuke's and pulled him out of his chair. Still holding his had, the queen led her son to a small retreat close to the Grand Staircase.
After the servant opened the door for her, Queen Emiko pushed Daisuke into the soft, plush recliner next to the crackling, merry fire in the fireplace. She seated herself across from him on the red, velveteen sofa.
"Daisuke my dear," Emiko said softly, "This is your first mission as Phantom Thief Dark. I need you to ask him to come out."
Daisuke remained motionless. He didn't want to have the parasite engulf his appearance and invade his mind. Daisuke shook his head and crossed his arms over his chest.
/Come on, just do as you mommy says Dai-kun. Be a good boy./
Suddenly, Queen Emiko looked deep into her son's eyes, as if she wasn't just seeing Daisuke, but Dark as well. In a high, clear voice she said, "Phantom Thief Dark, reveal yourself!"
Suddenly, the painful burning sensation returned in Daisuke's chest. He gave a painful gasp and collapsed onto the ground, on all fours. His eyes were screwed shut, his heart was pounding in his ears, and his chest felt as if it were about to burst.
Finally, the burning sensation left him, and he opened his eyes. His head still hurt. As he stood, he swayed uncertainly. Daisuke turned to look at his mother. She was still sitting on the couch, though she looked about to burst with happiness.
Actually, once he managed to stand firmly, she did.
"Dai-kun! Look at you! So tall and handsome! I think I'm going to faint!"
Daisuke looked at his mother, completely bewildered. Tall? That was the thing that everyone in the palace said he wasn't! What was his mother talking about? But then…his view of the room was higher than before…and now he was taller than his mother!
Queen Emiko help up a small silver mirror for Daisuke to look at. Daisuke screamed and staggered backwards, clawing at his face with his hands.
His face! It had turned into the Phantom Thief Dark's! Daisuke's legs hit the plush chair behind him and he collapsed into it, his hands over his face. He just couldn't believe that this was happening. He wanted to cry.
/Yo, Dai-chan, calm down master of tears. Really. How much do you hate me/
Daisuke sobbed miserably. He dimly felt his mother's arms around him. Her voice soothing his pain, calming his mind. He took a deep breath and looked up at his mother. Her face was creased with worry. Daisuke looked solemnly into her eyes.
"Mom, what do I have to do tonight?"
Queen Emiko's face filled with pure joy and love. She jumped up, clapped her hands, and started to elaborate on the techniques of entering the museum, getting past guards, and confusing the enemy Hikaris.
Daisuke listened with great interest. He could feel Dark listening intently inside of him. His heart pounded in resonance with Daisuke's.
Later than night…It was already eight o'clock when Daisuke prepared to leave. His appearance was still like Dark's and even more so, as he was dressed in black, leather clothes. His purple eyes flashed menacingly as he stood outside the palace, waiting for his mother.
Emiko had said to wait for her after he had dressed. Daisuke stood patiently and listened irritatedly as Dark complained about women.
/They're just so friggin' slow! This is a good example of it—/
Daisuke sighed. Dark was just so annoying sometimes. He must be a complete pervert too, to be able to complain about women the way he did.
The side door opened, and Emiko came out, holding Wiz, Daisuke's white rabbit, in her hands. She looked cheerful and happy as Wiz squirmed fiercely in her soft hands.
"Dai-kun!" Emiko called cheerfully, "Look who I've brought to accompany you on your mission!"
Despite his fearsome appearance, Daisuke smiled and held his hand out for his rabbit. Wiz stopped squirming and threw himself against Daisuke's chest, the poor thing shivering with fear.
"You can use him too, " bubbled Emiko joyfully. "Wiz can turn into Dark's black wings! Go ahead, try it out my love, then fly to the Hikari kingdom and steal the lunar mask for me!"
The Queen swept her brilliant red and gold skirts around and retreated back into the castle. Daisuke watched her go, then turned back to Wiz.
"Wiz, will you turn into my wings for me?"
With a flurry of rushing wings, Wiz jumped out of Daisuke's hands, his body already a mass of feathers. After Wiz had attached himself to Daisuke's back (by means which Daisuke didn't know), Daisuke was lifted into the air and flew east, towards the Hikari Kingdom.
Before long, Daisuke was circling above the large museum the Hikaris owned. As He descended lower, Daisuke could see that it was chaos below. There were patrons running up and down the front entrance steps in confusion. A large crowd of people had gathered outside, and the reporters were raiding the area—asking questions, poking microphones in random people's faces, and just being complete nuisances.
Daisuke remembered his mother's advice to fly in front of the moon, so that the people below would see him. Quickly, he back flipped in the air and double-backed several meters. His shadow fell across the eerie white light of the moon.
One by one, people, crowd and patrons alike, raised their faces to the sky to get their first glimpses of Phantom Thief Dark.
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Hi! Aki here! I hope you're liking the story so far! This is when the good stuff begins! I'll try to have this story updated by Tuesday of next week! Thanks for all your reviews!
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Aki-chan