A/N-I wanted to write a Krad/Risa story…you know what's sad? I just now realized that 'Krad' was 'Dark' spelled backwards…how embarrassing…

Five years after Dark's leaving, magical artifacts were still being stolen, but this time, it was by a Harada.

Daisuke's relationship with Riku was still going strong, even after all these years, maturing as they were. The only problem was with all the heists that needed to be pulled, they never really had any time to be alone. Riku, being as smart as she is, remembered the interest Risa showed in thieving when she was still interested in Dark. After proposing the idea to the Niwas and getting their approval to train Risa, Risa took on the job of Phantom Thief.

Working hard at her training, Risa picked up fast and was sooner able to accompany Daisuke on his heists and even perform a few on her own. By the time she was 16, Risa became known to the thieving world as "Night Raven." (A/N-Come up with a better name and I might use it…) Able to commit her heists without the help of Daisuke, Riku and Daisuke were able to focus on their relationship and producing Dark again.

The situation didn't bother Risa in the slightest. Thieving had come easy to her (was that something to be proud of?) and it allowed Daisuke and Riku to spend more time with each other. Risa was happy just because her sister was. The only problem that Risa had with Riku and Daisuke's relationship was, well, their relationship.

Oh how she longed to have someone look at her the way Daisuke looked at Riku, with so much love showing in his eyes. Being a hopeless romantic at heart, Risa couldn't help but be jealous. She never really had that kind of relationship. Sure she dated, but the guys at her school soon bored her. The only guy that she saw that had a future with her was Dark and that was pretty much a one sided love, not to mention he is gone. There might have been something with Satoshi, but a few days after Dark left, Satoshi left, too, having transferred his division of work, claiming that the presence of Dark was too strong in this town, leaving Daisuke, Risa, and Riku behind.

Having no love life to preoccupy her, Risa just poured her heart and soul into being Night Raven, hoping to fill the void.

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"Risa, honey, I've sent out another calling card. Be home by five please!" called out Emiko from the second story window of the Niwa house.

"Don't worry Mrs. Emiko! I know the drill!" called back Risa as she, Daisuke, and Riku headed off to school.

"And you two," she said, referring to Riku and Daisuke, "don't stay out too late!"

"Bye mom!" answered a blushing Daisuke.

"Don't worry, Mrs. Emiko. I'll have him home by twelve!" added Riku.

Wrapping his arm around Riku, Daisuke started a conversation about what they were going to do that night. Not being interested, Risa took the bike and waved to the couple. "I'll see you guys on campus," she called over her shoulder, "I've got to go meet Takeshi."

Daisuke gave her a half hearted wave before returning his attention to Riku, who said "Bye" mainly out of habit. "It seems like more and more I get ignored by them. They must really be in love…"mumbled Risa to herself.

It was coming on about a year that the Harada twins moved in with the Niwas. Their parents had sold their home and moved to America to try to open a chain of stores over there, planning on bringing the girls with them. Having just started college and refusing to leave Daisuke, Riku won't move. Supporting her sister, Risa decided to stay in Japan with her. Since the twins had just turned 18, their parents didn't really have a say in the decision. Luckily, the Niwas were more that happy to allow the girls to move in, putting the Harada's fears at ease. Their parents tried to visit when they could, but running a business takes a lot of time and energy, so the visits were few and far between. This didn't bother the twins, since they had rarely seen their parents in their childhood, the visits often led to some awkward silences. The Niwas had accepted the twins with open arms, quite used to having the girls over at all times whether it was for Daisuke or for thieving.

Now that Riku and Daisuke were spending more time together, Risa spent most of her time on campus with Takeshi. Right now he was trying, yet again, to pick up a girl. Sliding next to her onto the bench, Takeshi asked, "Would you ever have sex with a total stranger?"

The object of his affection made a face of disgust and answered, "EW, never."

"Well, hello there. I'm Takeshi Saehara, please to meet you," he said sticking his hand out to have her shake it. Unfortunately she moved and he ended up poke her in the chest. "Opps…"

"Pervert get the hell away from me!" she said as she landed a good, hard slap against Takeshi's face, before stomping off.

Taking the seat that the girl just left, Risa told Takeshi, "You can't be so forward. Have your lines ever worked on someone-wait," she said as Takeshi tried to cut her off," someone that wasn't drunk?"

Takeshi closed his mouth. "I thought so."

"Speaking about parties," said Takeshi, changing the subject, "are you going to the Omega house's party tonight? I heard it is gonna be the hottest party of the year!" Takeshi pumped his fist into the air. "Drunk chicks for everyone!"

"Temping as that sounds, I have plans," answered Risa as she started to walk away.

"Like what?" asked Takeshi.

"That's for me to know and for you to not," retorted Risa. "I got to go to class. You should too, if you know what's good for you."

"I'm taking a personal day," replied Takeshi. "College life is harder then it looks. I could use the break."

"Takeshi, it's only the second day of our sophomore year!" cried Risa.

"I know! I'm still recovering from that brutal freshman year!"

"All you did was party!"

"Partying takes energy, too!"

"You're hopeless!" responded Risa.

"Just a part of my charm," winked Takeshi before he was off, chasing after some poor girl.

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Coming home, Risa walked through the front door only to have food stuffed down her throat. "Don't waste your time chewing, swallow. You have to eat now or you will get a cramp during training. I already sent the calling card, so all you have to do is finish eating and then do your schoolwork. Try and get a few hours of training with Grandpa if you can," ordered Emiko.

Forcing herself to swallow, Risa responded," Mrs. Emiko, I know the routine. Don't worry. So what's the mission?"

"Well the new Egyptian Exhibit in the museum has the Ruby of Isis. I need you to take it and bring it back," answered Emiko.

"Seems simple enough. Anything to watch for?"

"The Ruby is on the fourth floor which has a different security system then the lower floors. After you enter through the second story window, don't forget to deactivate it. That should be it…" replied Emiko.

"Ok, thanks," said Risa as she headed up the stairs to her room. "Oh, wait, where are Daisuke and Riku?"

"They are on a date. Didn't they tell you?" asked Emiko.

"Probably…"mumbled Risa as she continued up the stairs.

"Risa? Is something wrong?" Emiko asked, concerned.

Faking a smile, Risa lied, "Pre-mission jitters…they will go away."

"You'll do great," responded Emiko as she gave Risa a hug. "You always do."

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Breaking into the museum was easy enough, thanks to 14 years of gymnastics and cheerleading. It also helped that Grandpa raised her security skill so that she could pick pretty much any lock. Walking through the Egyptian Exhibit, Risa found the Ruby of Isis. It was a necklace held by a gold chain with a ruby set in the middle of the pedant. It was pretty, but there was nothing super special about it. Disabling the laser field surrounding the ruby, Risa heard a voice speak behind her. "A Harada twin…how nice…"

"Krad!" cried Risa.

"Ah, so you remember me…I remember you too, Risa Harada," sneered Krad. He seemed older then Risa last remembered, which didn't make sense, since he wasn't a real human. "What's a little girl like you doing stealing an ancient necklace?"

'What do you mean, 'little girl!' I'm 19! And just for your information, Hey!" cried Risa as Krad grabbed the Ruby and extended his newly healed wings. "I was here first! That's mine!"

Making a running jump onto Krad, Risa was lifted up as he flew out the window. Smashing through the window, alarms sounded. "I'm guessing that you didn't disable the fourth floor alarms?"

"Well, I would have if you hadn't interrupted me!" snapped Risa as she shivered from the cold air hitting her.

"Cold?" sneered Krad.

"You know I am!" chattered Risa. Wearing her black cat suit, Risa was beginning to think that she should add a jacket the next time she goes out on a mission. She glared at Krad. Clad in white jeans and a long-sleeved shirt and a white cape, Krad looked quite comfortable. "Jerk…"she mumbled.

"Well," said Krad, suspending them in mid-air," if you are so cold why don't you-hey! What are you doing!"

Crawling up Krad's body until she was about face-to-face with him, Risa yelled, "Satoshi! Can you hear me? Come out Satoshi!"

Covering his ears with his hands from the pain, Krad scolded, "Stupid girl! If Satoshi were to come out now, you both would fall to your deaths. But since I'm here, only you will fall."

"I don't know," replied Risa," I have my legs wrapped around your ass pretty tight. Now hand over the Ruby. I'm sure you have no use for it. Grabbing at the Ruby, Krad raised it over his head, out of Risa's reach.

"Now if I didn't need it, why would I steal it? To spend bonding time with you? I don't think so," retorted Krad.

Risa was dumbfounded. "What would you need it for?"

"That's for me to know and you to not," he replied.

Risa now knew how everyone else felt when she said that. Riku complain numerous times when Risa said that and now Risa understood. "Jerk, that is my saying!"

Collecting her feet under her, she pushed off Krad and grabbed the Ruby. Twisting into a back flip and then landing on her feet, Risa smirked at the stunned Krad. Recognizing that she was on campus, Risa raced to the Omega house, hoping to get lost in the party. Hearing Krad behind her, Risa ripped opened the house's door and ran to the dance floor. Noticing how much she stood out in her cat suit, Risa found one of her friends. "Mio, can I borrow a change of clothes?" she asked.

"Sure thing Risa. Why would you come to a party in that?" Mio asked referring to Risa's outfit.

"Um, I was paid to…"mumbled Risa as Mio's new clothes were dumped into her hands. "Thanks."

Rushing into the bathroom, Risa changed into Mio's clothes. Apparently Mio was a part time whore, because Risa was given a micro mini denim skirt and a blue low v-cut halter top. Sighing, Risa changed, realizing that Mio's outfit was so tight that she had nowhere to put the Ruby. Quickly stuffing the necklace into her bra, Risa exited the bathroom running smack dab into Takeshi. "Hey Risa! I thought you weren't coming? Isn't this party awesome? Oh, and your boyfriend is looking for you…I didn't even know that you had one."

"Boyfriend?"

"Yeah, there he is," Takeshi waved at Krad.

"Oh, no!" said Risa as she turned to walk in the opposite direction. Arms wrapped around her waist and a head nuzzled her neck.

"Give me the ruby…baby…"Krad was leaving kisses up and down her neck. She could feel him smirking at her.

"Or what?" she asked.

The kisses stopped. Risa could feel Krad's breath on her ear."Or I kill all of your friends…"