Authors Note: Here you go everyone the next chapter after I left you all hanging there. I tried to make this chapter longer since all the others are so short so I wanted to give everyone something extra since I make everyone wait at the worst times. Enjoy!
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"Sa…to…shi.." Daisuke whispered. He could taste the metallic flavor of blood in his mouth. Satoshi pulled the knife from the boy's chest as soon as he saw the red dribbling from the corner of his mouth.
"…D…Don't…speak…" He hushed as he removed his jacket and placed it over the wound to keep it from bleeding.
(Satoshi what the hell are you doing!) Krad screamed inside his head.
"I don't want to be like you Krad! All you do is cause other's pain; I can't believe I allowed you to fool me in such a way."
(I never fooled you; I was telling you the truth I always told you truth. No one loves you; everyone despises you, all you will get in this world is hurt.) Krad's menacing voice echoed within Satoshi's head.
"Stop it!" Satoshi yelled inside his head; Krad's words were mixing with his own thoughts, he was confused with what he was feeling. He attempted to clear his head so he could try and help Daisuke before he bled to death. He pressed his jacket firmly against the open stab wound to give the blood time to clot; there was no way he could fix this by himself, he had to call somebody.
(Satoshi! Don't even think about it!)
"Shut it Krad; I'm not going to let you manipulate me any further." The bluenette flipped open his cell phone and began to dial 911.
(Enough of this foolishness!) Satoshi's hand froze over the last number 1; the angel had begun to gain control. (I thought you would go through with it; but I suppose I must finish him off for you!)
"He's not a threat Krad! Don't even dare!"
(You have no say in what I do; you cannot prevent me from taking over, your love for the boy is much too strong.) Satoshi's hand clenched as he felt the familiar heated pain spreading through his body. He shut his eyes tightly putting forth all his concentration to prevent his transformation. (You're love will be the reason for his demise.) His voice was filled with glee; as if he was getting such pleasure out of the situation. Satoshi felt the two angelic white wings begging to be released; it was as if the were pushing against the flesh of his back, tearing through his muscle and bone. His skin tore as they pushed out and spread themselves; Satoshi cried out as he crumpled down to his hands and knees, his breath coming out in small gasps.
He could feel his control slipping away; so he clutched his sides as if attempting to hold onto it for a little while longer. The wispy blue hair grew and changed to the golden blonde; his eyes opened revealing the bitter, hungry eyes of Krad. Daisuke couldn't move; he had laid there and watched as Satoshi went through his painful transformation, now that Krad was out he knew there was no hope.
"Daisuke Niwa, a pleasure to meet you…for the last time." He took a graceful bow never taking his eyes off the boy.
(Daisuke! Change into me now!) Dark had been screaming the words since Satoshi had firs appeared; they seemed to be having no affect on the frightened redhead. Krad stood smirking contently then with a swift move he was over the boy only now the scared crimson eyes were an angry deep violet.
"…You're too late Krad…" Dark mumbled before kicking him off and standing upright. The white angel flew back hitting the floor; he sat up glaring at the phantom thief.
"How…I thought he couldn't change into you!"
"Apparently he can." Dark responded. "Now if you don't mind…I have to get this boy to a hospital."
"I don't think so!" Krad was holding out his white feather. Dark instinctively got out one of his own. "I won't let you slip out of this so easily." Krad smirked and threw the feather at Dark; sending out a powerful magical energy towards the thief. He leapt out of the way and recoiled by throwing one of his own; he was careful not to use any power that would be too much for Daisuke to handle, he needed his strength to heal. The white angel tried to dodge but the very tip skimmed his arm; it ripped through the fabric and lightly sliced his skin. He looked down at the cut in disappointment and glared angrily at Dark; he then began to throw multiple feathers at Dark. The thief managed to dodge the majority but a few skimmed his flesh here and there.
Dark knew this could go on for hours; he needed a way to temporarily stop Krad and give him some time to get Daisuke to the nearest hospital. He quickly looked around the room and spotted the many windows to his left, without a seconds hesitation Dark darted to the left and broke through the glass. As he fell he called out for Wyth hoping the furry bunny-like creature would appear in time. Amazingly the animal managed to get from the Niwa household to the museum in time to latch on to Dark's back.
Krad began to follow him to the window ad was about to jump out when Satoshi prevented him from moving. (Let them go!) He hissed through his teeth as he gathered up all his mental strength to keep the angel in place.
"Damn it Satoshi!" Krad cursed as searched the sky with his eyes frantically; he had lost sight of Dark. "No!" He slammed his fist down on the sill breaking a few more bits of the glass. He had been so close to achieving his lifelong goal; getting rid of Dark once and for all. All because Satoshi loved Daisuke so much he couldn't force himself to end the boy's life. "The more you stall this…The more painful I will make it for the Niwa…Satoshi." He threatened the young commander.
Dark looked behind him and was relieved to find Krad was nowhere in sight. He felt a heavy lump in his jacket and remembered he still had the Fountain of Tears with him. Dark took a quick detour and dropped the artifact at the front door. He left a quick note as well then took off as fast as he could to the hospital.
Daisuke opened up his eyes lazily; all that met him was bright light, he had to shut them again and reopen them slowly to give them time to adjust. He looked about the room; judging from the white walls, the uncomfortable bed, beeping monitors, and the smell of the room he knew he was in a hospital. How did I get here? The red head though to himself. I remember seeing Krad…coming towards me and I was so scared I thought it was all over…then Dark screaming at me to think of anyone that would make me change into him then I just randomly thought of…The door suddenly opened interrupting Daisuke's thoughts. He looked towards the direction and was shocked to see it was Satoshi.
"H...H…Hiwa…tari?" He asked weakly.
"you're actually awake." He had a look of somewhat surprise as he approached the side of the bed.
"…H…How did I…g…get here?" Daisuke's voice was quiet and frail.
"Dark brought you…which comes to a question of mine." Satoshi pushed his glasses up the bridge of his nose. "Why did you wait so long to change? I mean…all of this could have been prevented."
"…Oh…well Riku and I ...b…broke up and just …l…last night I guess I finally realized s…s…she wasn't for me."
Satoshi cocked his head. "Then…what made you change?"
"Well…um…" A deep blush rose to Daisuke's cheeks. The truth was he wasn't entirely sure if the last person he remembered seeing in his mind had triggered his transformation; and if so he wasn't certain of the feeling would last. "…W...Well Dark was…flashing a bunch of random images…o…of various people…so it could…be anybody…"
Satoshi nodded. "I see." He was silent for a time before speaking again. "How are you feeling?"
"My chest…h…hurts…"
"It will…the knife punctured a lung…but other than that it didn't hit any vital organs." The commander explained. "…Unfortunately…" He added as he narrowed his eyes on Daisuke.
"What?" Daisuke felt his blood run cold; he saw in the eyes the hue of gold. His eyes widened in fear, he had no where to go.
"…You thought you escaped…" Krad's voice could be heard clearly. He stood by the bed over Daisuke smiling gleefully. "I suggest you get into your mind whoever made you transform because they will be your last thought as you die by my hands!...or should I say…Satoshi's." Krad pulled out the very knife that had been used on him before. He was about to bring it down on him but Daisuke grabbed his wrist and used all his will to prevent it from coming down any further.
(Daisuke who made you change last time think of them now!)
Krad was practically on the bed pushing his weight on the handle. Dark was mustering up his strength and helping out Daisuke the best he could.
"I will not fail this time!" The tip came closer and closer to his flesh.
"Satoshi…please you can fight this!" Daisuke cried out using the boy's first name. The golden eyes changed to his normal emotional ocean blue. But he still held the knife firmly in place; Krad was still in control of his physical body.
"Niwa…I can't stop him…You have to bring out Dark somehow, and have him hurt me…do something to keep Krad at bay at least for…a little while…" He sounded panicked; and the urgency in his tone told Daisuke he meant what he was saying. Daisuke pictured the one whom he thought would make him transform and sure enough it worked. As soon as Dark was out he pushed Satoshi back; jumped out of the bed and pinned him against the wall.
"You just have to keep coming into the picture Hiwatari!" Dark spat.
"I didn't want this to happen Dark! I admit I lost my mind for awhile but I don't want to hurt Niwa now!" As much as he hated to he had to ask for Dark's help. "Please…stop Krad..." He felt like he was betraying his duty as the chief commander; begging for Phantom Thief Dark to help him. But he had no choice; it was wither swallow his pride or risk Daisuke being killed.
"…I'll help…but only because Daisuke needs it." Dark brought out a black feather and held it in front of Satoshi; his eyes returned to the golden color as Krad tried to gain complete control and stop Dark from whatever he was about to do. "What's the matter Krad? Too afraid to come out and face me yourself?" Dark taunted waving his black feather in front of him. As if on cue the white angel's wings sprung from his back and his hair changed to the brilliant golden blonde.
"Why do you always stall Dark? You might have had a chance back there to stop me if you had just gotten rid of Satoshi." He held up one of his white feathers.
"Not stalling just trying to get you off guard." Dark punched him as hard as he could in the stomach. His eyes widened as he fell to his knees clutching himself. Dark took that opportunity to recite a spell; the feather began to glow; he mentioned the last syllable and the feather emitted it's power. Krad let out a groan shutting his eyes tightly.
"…If you think this will stop me Dark…you're wrong…I'll get that Niwa…" He lowered his head changing back into Satoshi.
"W…What did…you do?" Satoshi asked looking up at the dark angel.
"I paralyzed him for the moment…" Dark said as he crawled back into the hospital bed. "I suggest you get away from Daisuke now before things get worse." He laid back waiting for him to leave. Satoshi nodded while getting up; and headed for the door.
"You know…Krad will never stop…" Where his final words before pushing open the door and leaving. Dark receded to the back of Daisuke's mind; giving him back control. The redhead sighed when he looked around the empty room. That had been one of the scariest moments of his life, he had thought his life was over…then he thought of that one person. I don't get it! Why do I change when I think of them? I don't even like that person in that way…Do I? His eyes were brimming with new tears; he was scared and confused, why couldn't things ever be easy for him? Everything had to be so complicated for him. I have to talk to Satoshi…we have to find a way to stop Krad...
(Daisuke you have to keep away from him!) Dark warned.
"You said you paralyzed Krad…I need to talk to Satoshi." He got out of the hospital bed; depsit the stinging in his chest.
The door closed behind Satoshi and he leaned against the wall for support. He had been feeling faint since Krad had been forced to the subconscious of his mind. He sighed wondering if he would ever have an opportunity to talk to Daisuke and apologize. That was his last thought before everything went black.
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AuthorsNote: Yes...another cliffhanger I'm sorry! But I had to end it somewhere. I'm not thrilled with this chapter but I had to have something happen and give Daisuke an oppourtunity to talk to Satoshi. So we will be seeing that in the next chapter! (I'm sure alot of you have already figured out who the certian person is that causes Daiuske to change to Dark; please don't say anything it will spoil the surprise and feel of the story.) Anyway I will start working on the next chapter.