Disclaimer: I do not own DN Angel, though I really wish I did. sigh All other normal disclaimers apply.
Umm… so this is the revised version… I know my writing isn't exactly top-rate, but please, enjoy!
Oh… I'm aware that Dark likes Riku… but this is my story, and in order for it to work… it has to be Risa!!!
Wings of Darkness
Chapter One
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"Riku!! Do I have to repeat myself? Mother and Father would not approve of me being a part of a gang… they wouldn't approve of you either! You're just lucky that they don't come home very often. Besides, I'm not really what you would call athletic. How can I join a gang, let alone the most famous gang in the city, Wings of Darkness!?"
The young sixteen-year-old rose from her chair and her lip turned into a slight frown. The two of them had been debating for the past hour, and it was getting extremely tiring. Sighing and running her fingers through her long, brown hair, Risa tried to keep her head clear as she continued the extremely… irritating battle she was having with her sister.
Facts were facts. She was not gangster material… and besides, she was the older sibling… she had to be more responsible. And joining the Wings of Darkness… no matter how involved she was with its members already, was not exactly top priority on her agenda.
"Demo Risa!" the girl's twin whined, "It doesn't matter! You and me know everyone in the gang and they all like you! You're practically already in the gang anyway. Being a formal participant really isn't going to change much. You know you want to."
Risa looked into the large, brown eyes of her sister. The two of them looked exactly the same… save Riku's shorter hair. Yet though their appearances were frighteningly similar, the two twins were polar opposites when it came to personality. It wasn't that Riku was a complete tomboy, and Risa was the girly-girl. The younger twin was merely better at physical activities, while the latter could enjoy more of the feminine pleasures in life.
But still… deep in her heart, Risa knew exactly how much she did want to be in the gang. She and Riku may have been different in every way, but they were still sisters and they loved each other… besides… it's not as if Risa hated the gang… no… her big secret, which actually was as secret as she had hoped it to be, was that it was her greatest wish to join her sister. It was just… Risa was much more cautious and composed than Riku. There were certain things she needed to work out and debate in her mind before making any real decisions.
Crossing her arms, and raising an eyebrow, Risa stared hard at her little sister, knowing full well that there was no way that she was going to win. It would only be a matter of time before Riku would give her all the reasons she should enter into the more daring world she had always eluded, and that was all she needed.
"I'm still not all that sure about this…"
"Oh, what am I going to do with you!! You know just as well as I do that you would become a key member… why don't you want to come! Even Dark would let you in without a problem… and it's pretty hard to convince Dark of anything." Riku was playing her trump card. It wasn't hard to see her onee-san's obvious infatuation with the much-feared gang leader.
Smirk forming across her face, Riku winked at her sister before teasing, "Who knows… Dark might even decide to train you. Like you said, it's not as if you have any experience with… fighting. Someone would have to teach you the basics."
Risa's cheeks were stained with a light pink hue. "Dark? Honestly Riku, you have no shame. There is no reason to bring him into this. Moreover… he wouldn't waste his time on me. I'm no good with fists and guns. He'll probably get some rookie to train me… maybe even Daisuke, if I'm lucky."
"You know that we've been friends with Dark and Daisuke for a long time. He wants you to join, and you know it," Riku laid all her cards on the table, wanting to see her sister's real reaction. As much as she wanted Risa to join, there was no way she was going to force her. "But if you don't have the guts, then no problem, there's no need for a sissy in Wings of Darkness."
Hands clenched and eyes blazing, Risa stomped over to her beloved imouto. If there was one thing she could not stand… it was being labeled a good-for-nothing baby. And that, Risa knew, was exactly what Riku had been implying.
"Why you…"
When their butler came to check on them, he was met with a very entertaining glaring match between the twins. He raised a hand to his mouth and making an uncharacteristically loud cough, "Risa-sama, Riku-sama, Dark-sama and Daisuke-sama will be arriving momentarily."
The two girls started at this new piece of information, and completely ignored the silently laughing man who respectfully excused himself from their room as they rushed to change.
Hurriedly running a brush through her silky brown hair, Risa tied it in a tight bun, letting the loose ends of it spread out to the right like a fan. She applied to her face, light pink lip gloss and a barely detectable streak of soft pink eye shadow that left just a gentle glow above her pupils before swiftly outlining her eyes in her black eye-liner.
Riku, on the other hand, didn't bother with any make-up, and began pulling on the outfit she had chosen to wear that day, and started gulping down her breakfast.
Both turning at the sound of a car's horn, they each rushed to grab their bags and race down the stairs to the two awaiting boys.
When they got to the door, Riku (who was more athletic and therefore faster) turned and blocked Risa from getting through. A determined glare set upon her face, she decided that a decision needed to be made now.
"Riku! What are you doing! Dark and Daisuke are waiting!" Risa glowered, expecting a response. Speaking softly, Riku met her sister's gaze directly and calmly spoke, "They can wait. It's not as if you have any reason to impress them with how quick you are, ne? Besides, being a little late never hurt anyone… I just need to know if you're going to join… now."
A more solemn expression appeared on the older twin's face. A decision had to be made now… what perfect timing. There was no way she could afford to be late, she was, after all, the top student in their high school… but then again, if she was a part of the Wings of Darkness, it wouldn't matter if she was late. There was too much pressure, and Risa moaned. There was no hurry… but…
"Oh fine!" an exasperated Risa said before pushing past her sister and exiting the door… just to crash into something… hard…?
"D-Dark! I'm sorry! Didn't see you," Risa stepped back and still, some how managed to trip over the step leading into her home. Shutting her eyes to prepare for the harsh, cold surface of the ground, she resisted the to urge to gasp in surprise when a pair of strong arms caught her. One grabbed her hand and the other supported her back.
"Daijoubu desu ka?" a deep voice rang through her thoughts.
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To be continued…
Daijoubu – Everything is all right.
Desu ka – Turns phrase into a question.
Demo – But.
Onee-san – Older sister
Imouto – Younger sister
