AuthorsNote: I'm so sorry this is so late! I had a very busy weekend and didn't have the time to add this. Hope you all enjoy!
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Nearly a month had gone by already, Daisuke hadn't made up with Riku. In fact she and Seahara had hooked up and she completely ignored Daisuke now. Not that he cared that much, he preferred not always having her clinging to him every opportunity she got. But his concern was with Satoshi, not only had he dropped out of school but for the past few weeks he hadn't even bothered trying to prevent Dark from stealing. Something had to be seriously wrong if he wasn't even showing up for work.

"You think its serious Dark?" Daisuke questioned while in his 7th hour.

(I think he's just up to something, Krad wouldn't tolerate Hiwatari backing out.)

"…Maybe he finally got Krad under control."

(I somehow I doubt that.) The school bell rang and Daisuke got out of class as quickly as possible. His mother was expecting him home early that day. He passed by Riku and Seahara making out in the hall. He looked back and shook his head; Riku was turning into more of a slut than Risa. He ran through the halls to the outside and ran all the way home. He figured it would be faster than having to wait for a bus. It took him approximately twenty minutes to get from school to home; it had to be his latest record. He opened the door; and for once there were no traps and nothing attacked him.

"I'm home! What happened to the…AAAH!" Daisuke forgot to check the door handle and he was met with an electric shock.

"Dai you must remember to keep your wits about you, just because something looks easy doesn't mean there won't be a surprise at the end." His mother Emiko lectured when her son finally entered the room. "Oh by the way I sent out a note for tonight at 9:00. You're stealing the Sacred Time Necklace"

"Mom do I have to tonight?" Daisuke whined as he was still recovering from the electric shock.

"I already sent out the letter."

Daisuke groaned. "This is the fourth one this week, I need a break."

"You will after this one, now go rest up. You want Dark to be ready for tonight."

"Fiiine." He groaned as he began to walk up the stairs to his room. He threw his bag on the floor and slumped down on his couch. It seemed as if his entire world was crashing down around him. Daisuke had been lucky so far that Riku hadn't mentioned his slip of him and Satoshi's "activities." He closed his eyes just wanting to disappear for awhile, things had gotten so out of control he wondered if it everything would ever be the way it had once been.

When Daisuke opened his eyes again he was outside, only he was no longer in control.

"About time you woke up Daisuke."

(Dark? Did I fall asleep?) he asked the thief.

"Yeah you did, so I thought instead of waking you I would just take over and give you a rest."

(Thanks I appreciate it.) He yawned, still feeling fatigued. (Where we just about to leave?)

"Yeah I'm waiting for Wyth." As if on cue the furry creature hopped up next to Dark then transformed into his wings and attached to his back. Dark jumped up and went on his way to the art museum. It didn't take him long to arrive, and to his and Daisuke's surprise it was quite empty. No large group of spectators; no mass of news reporters, not even the usual security. Dark landed by the door looking around the empty area.

"That's…odd." He whispered opening the unlocked door and going inside. The place looked as if it had been completely deserted.

(I don't like this Dark.)

"Niether do I, which is why we are going in and out." He carefully went through the various rooms until he found what he had been looking for. "Hellooo there." He smiled contently going up to the piece of artwork.

(It's pretty.) Daisuke commented.

"Yes it is." Dark reached out to pick it up when he paused. "Wait a minute…This, This is a fake!"

"Well done, for a second I thought you weren't going to realize it." A cold voice floated from within the darkness. Dark spun around immediately spotting someone emerging from the shadows.

(HIWATARI!) Daisuke exclaimed in utter shock. The boy standing before them was Satoshi Hiwatari but he no longer looked as he once did. His frame was skeletal now; he appeared weak and fragile. His cheek bones were way to prominent giving him a starved look; under his eyes were dark circles as if he hadn't slept in days. His skin was more pale than usual, and his clothes hung loosely on him. His once wispy hair was messy and disheveled, and his eyes held such a bitter hatred it made both Dark and Daisuke cringe. (What happened to him!)

"Well…Hiwatari, haven't seen you in a long while." Dark smirked. "Thought you had quit your futile mission to capture me."

"I've been planning…" His voice was smooth and calm. "And waiting for the opportune moment to show myself once again." He began to advanced towards Dark; walking leisurely his way. "You see I made everything so simple for you, that you forgot what it's like to have a challenge." He stopped a few feet away. "I'm here to remind you of that challenge." Instantly Satoshi leapt towards Dark grabbing the thief's wrists and pinning him to the ground. "Gee, what does this remind me of….Oh yeah; that first night we met, when you stole the sacred maiden." The bluenette bent down low so his face was inches away. Up close it was apparent how worn he really was, and the dullness in his eyes. It appeared as if his very spirit had been broken.

"Get off me Hiwatari." Dark ordered angrily; he could have pushed Satoshi off easily, but something inside him didn't want to hurt the boy while he was in such a weakened state.

"I'd rather not; you and I have some business to attend to." Satoshi narrowed his eyes. Dark only smirked.

(Dark I'm reaaally not liking this. Let's just get out of here please!) Daisuke begged in his mind.

"Don't worry Daisuke I have an idea." Dark closed his eyes returned to Daisuke's body only he was still in control. Satoshi gasped in fright, he wasn't ready to face Daisuke.

"…H…Hiwatari?" Dark asked innocently as if he didn't know what was going on.

"Daisuke…" Satoshi whispered in surprise. But that surprise soon changed to anger, as his grip on his wrists tightened. "…You…." The word slipped out slowly and foully. "I must say I wasn't expecting to meet with you so soon. But it just makes things all the more easier." He bent down closely to his ear. "I should be thanking you really; you made me see there is no use loving anything in this cold world, all you will get is pain and heartache. I understand no one will ever love me the way I love them."

(Dark can we please get out of here! He's scaring me!) Daisuke begged the thief.

"Hold on just a few minutes Daisuke; I want to find out what he's been planning."

"I can't wait to get started."

"…s…start…w…what?" Dark stuttered as Daisuke would when scared.

"Showing you what real pain is like!" He clutched the boy's wrists even tighter; digging his nails into the sensitive flesh until it bled. "Showing you what I have felt in my heart for so long!" Dark took that opportunity to kick Satoshi off of him; the boy being in such a weakened state fell off clutching his stomach. Dark stood changing back into his normal self.

"Sorry not today Hiwatari!" He called as he took flight with Wyth. He sat there glaring up at he thief; Krad was shouting in his mind to let him out.

"Not yet Krad, that is what he will expect."

(I don't care Satoshi, let me out I can stun him and force the Niwa out. Give me control now!)

"Why do you want to end it so quickly when it so much more fun drawn out. I want Daisuke to know my plan; I want him to fear me. I want to make this as painful as possible." He stood slowly still clutching his stomach, Dark had kicked him hard and he knew a bruise was starting to form. Dark flew to a secluded area in the museum away from Satoshi and hid. He still had an artwork to steal.

(Daaark! Can't we just leave? Please! I'm really scared, Hiwatari means to hurt me!" Daisuke begged.

"We can't, you know I have to keep my reputation. Plus I'm not going to let that pompous boy get in the way of my job. We have to show him we're not afraid Daisuke." Dark reassured his tamer. "Now…if that wasn't the Sacred Time Necklace then where is the real one." He mumbled to himself as he stealthily crept through the museum.

(Dark I would greatly appreciate it if we left now! What if Krad comes after us!) Daisuke was in a panic. Satoshi had really scared him when he had been talking to Dark thinking it was him. Satoshi was aiming on not only capturing Dark but himself too, and not only capture but torture him. What had caused Satoshi to turn so cold? What had made him change into this completely horrific person whose only pleasure was the suffering of others? Satoshi had changed into the one thing he had feared most, he had become like Krad.

"Shhh" Dark hushed, he needed to concentrate. Daisuke fell silent but his thoughts buzzed through his mind. I don't get it, I just don't get it. One day he is happy, and fun the next he has turned into this maniacal fearsome monster. What made him change? What happened to that smart, quiet, handsome boy? Daisuke hadn't realized he had just admitted that he thought Satoshi was handsome. A jumble of things went through his mind, and then it hit him. The only possibility how could he have been so ignorant? …My rejection…

"Found it!" Dark exclaimed as he picked up the art piece. "Ready to go Daisuke?" The redhead didn't respond, Dark only shrugged and began to head out. Unaware that Satoshi had been watching him the whole time. He leaned against the wall; his side throbbing with pain. How foolish he can be, he should have known I would be in the same room as the real art work. He shook his head. That thief's ignorance is going to be his undoing. The bluenette smiled to himself as he turned to leave.

"I think we will be ready in a few days Krad, I made my presence and intentions known. Daisuke is frightened, which makes him slow and clumsy. He will panic when he sees me and he will not have the chance to change into Dark." Satoshi stated proudly.

(I'm very proud of you my dear Satoshi.) Krad wrapped his arms about the boy. (Oh I wish I could have my own body so I could really touch and caress you.) Satoshi somewhat winced at the thought, Krad chose to ignore it.

"Not tonight Krad…Dark kicked me pretty hard, I think I have a bruise now."

(…You won't be worrying about that bruise when I'm finished with you!) Krad threatened but his voice held the utmost pleasure within it. Satoshi stopped walking immediately.

"Krad…you can't be…"

(Serious? I am Satoshi…you see, I find pleasure in other's pain…especially yours…)

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AuthorsNote: Alright I have gotten way behind so the next chapter may take awhile to get written. But I will update as soon as I can. Thanks for all the great comments and reviews!