Disclaimer: DNAngel and the idea of Tarot cards are not mine to own. Sadly.

Warnings: Adventure, shounen-ai, curse words, OOC, etc.

Chapter 1

Daisuke groaned softly as he pushed himself up off the floor. This time, when he used his powers, it took more than he thought. Daisuke's muscles stiffened when he realized someone was near. It doesn't exactly feel familiar. It might be danger. Daisuke cracked his eyes open and saw Dark. Oh great, no wonder the magic took a big chunk of his strength. Someone had followed him into the world of the Tarot. Anything can happen in the world and death here means death in the mortal realm too. This is just terrible. Without his strength, how can Daisuke bring Dark back? Surely the male had friends and family that worry about him. Unlike Daisuke… From staying in push-ups position too long, Daisuke's arms collapsed and he fell straight onto the floor. Daisuke groaned in pain again.

"Daisuke! Where are you? Daisuke!" A voice shouted not far. It was familiar. Was it… Takeshi? It is! Daisuke moaned loudly, hoping to catch Takeshi's attention. Takeshi was Daisuke's friend. It need not matter that Daisuke had no friends in his world; at least the Tarot world held many friendships for Daisuke.

"Daisuke! There you are! What happened? Who's he?" Takeshi asked frantically. It worried him to see his friend in such a bad shape. Daisuke was on the floor and he didn't seem to have the power to stand up. The other male was unconscious; he probably landed on his head when he fell in. Why did the other guy come with Daisuke? Daisuke knew better than to bring another into his world if he doesn't have enough control over his powers. It could use too much energy and he'll have to stay in bed for days to come.

Daisuke ignored the questions and slowly pulled out a red velvet pouch that jingled with coins. He smiled briefly before fainting like the one beside him. The pouch fell onto the floor and Takeshi quickly pocketed it before heaving Dark on one shoulder and Daisuke on the other. With so much weight on his back, it was hard to walk, but Takeshi managed and he brought them to the village in which he dwelled.

"Ugh…" Daisuke grunted and his eyes slowly opened. The light was dim (from a candle) so it was easy to adjust and Daisuke timidly turned his head to the door, careful not to aggravate the pain in his neck yet. The door opened and a sliver of light entered before a shadow came into the room and closed the door. Spiky black hair became visible when the intruder walked into the moonlight.

"Daisuke, you awake?" A concerned voice asked. Takeshi lit another candle and placed it next to the closed window. Daisuke muttered a soft 'Yes.' Takeshi came over quickly and helped Daisuke into a sitting position. He took a bowl of warm broth that Daisuke didn't see at first and put it on Daisuke's lap. Afterwards, he grabbed Daisuke's hand and placed a spoon in his fingers. "Eat." Daisuke complied and lifted the spoon of broth to his lips to taste the heat first. It was okay. Satisfied, Daisuke began drinking.

"Who was the guy that came with you? It looks like he has a concussion and is currently unconscious. Why did you bring him with you here if you knew the limit of your control over the magic?" Takeshi blurted out. Daisuke didn't seem fazed by the outburst and quietly slurped the broth a few more moments. When he finished with his soup, he placed it onto his lap and gazed at his hands.

"I don't know who that guy was. He didn't fall headfirst though, so his body is probable trying to adjust itself to this world." Daisuke explained. He turned his head to face Takeshi, and then looked out the window to watch the stars. "I didn't mean to bring him. He was just another customer to my job at my world. He came in again after he left. I don't even know his name." Silence followed this explanation, before Takeshi came up with a response.

"… What was the card that you came in? It would be a key point in what will happen soon, I think. Your fortunes are most of the time accurate, if not always." Takeshi said gently. Daisuke nodded before taking a card out of his pocket. The cards always appeared in his pocket after he entered the Tarot world.

"Summerland." Silence. "When this card appears it means that change is going to happen, and it is not optional. The card speaks about moving on and leaving behind the old for the new." Daisuke recited. Each definition and meaning of the cards was etched into the brain and he could easily recite them when asked. Takeshi was always amazed at this ability no matter how many times he seen it in play.

"I guess it means something of a journey then? I wish you the best of luck." Takeshi teased. Daisuke made no comeback and Takeshi looked at his expression. Dreamy and out of focus. In a trance. Daisuke wasn't seriously going on a journey, right? In another world, no less. This is going to be difficult! "Y-you aren't serious about this, are you Daisuke?" Takeshi stuttered in worry.

Daisuke just nodded and his eyes turned sharp once more. He handed the empty bowl to Takeshi and swung his legs to the side of the bed before standing up. He stumbled a bit while trying to walk, but soon he could walk in a straight line again. He walked over to the door and exited the room with Takeshi at his heels.

"Your friend is in the second guest room if you want him to come along." Takeshi sighed, defeated. There was no stopping Daisuke now, when he knew that the card will bring trouble and the only way to prevent it is to go on the quest. 'Eh, kind of like that new game, Kingdom Hearts II.' Takeshi mused bemusedly. But Daisuke wouldn't travel through worlds on a Gummi Ship. That would be hilarious, if Takeshi thought so and he did.

Daisuke just nodded. Takeshi wasn't sure if it was a 'Yeah, he'll come along,' or a 'Okay, thanks.' Takeshi knew where Daisuke was going, though. The closet. The place where Takeshi put all Daisuke's belongings in, in case Daisuke would be staying for a long period of time. That and where Takeshi puts tents and all the necessities of a mission. They continued down the hallway and they separated paths when a door led to the kitchen appeared. Takeshi went in and disposed the bowl. Daisuke walked on and soon the mentioned closet was seen.

Dark felt warm, no hot. The burning was painful and it felt like flames were licking his skin. Then it stopped and an icy chill caressed his arms and legs. The freezing breeze traveled all over his body before the heat came back. Then the cold. Again and again the process changed and soon Dark was afraid he couldn't take it anymore. Everything stopped. His body was stiff from the contact of heat and cold and it wouldn't relax till it knew for sure that the temperature wouldn't change too drastically.

Dark's eyes slowly opened, staring at the strangely foreign ceiling above him. Why does it look like those ceilings from the old days or something? He didn't hit his head that hard did he? Wait, he hit his head? When? Let's refresh his memory, shall we?

Let's see… He was bored, like always. Dark decided to exit his house in search of inspiration. Okay, he remembers that. Then he went to the quieter part of town; the town-center was too noisy and full of giggling, annoying fan girls. He saw several shops and he went to a fortunetellers place, right? Dark's memory was going fuzzy here and he was growing dizzy. But he ploughed on. He met a redhead inside that told his fortune with Tarot cards… That he forgot. He left the shop, turned the corner and discovered his wallet gone! He went back in and saw the boy holding a card or something and when Dark got back his wallet, a bright light flashed. From there, everything is a total blank.

So… Was the light some kind of memory-wiping device thingy? But if so, Dark wasn't supposed to remember going to the shop, right? This is strange. After a few more minutes of pondering, Dark groaned and slid himself into a sitting position. He looked around to see if anything else is looking 'ancient'. Nope, nothing out of the ordinary, except for the fact that it looked like he was in a cabin of sorts. Oh great. He was probably lost in a nowhere forest some place that the Niwa kid brought him. He heard talking from behind the walls; it wasn't quiet so Dark assumed that the current residents (which means he isn't alone) were quite far away. Dark pushed himself up and stumbled onto a chair by the table that was conveniently right in front of the bed with only a few steps away. Dark collapsed and puffed a few breaths.

'Just how long was I unconscious? My body feels like lead. Ugh…' Dark thought. Too occupied, he didn't hear the door open or see a black-haired boy peer at him. A hand waved at his eyes and he started. "Wha? Who?"

"Oh, you're okay! I thought you would be in a coma for a while because you could've landed on your head and I didn't know. Daisuke would kill me if that happens, since you're his friend. But he denied that, I wonder why? You came with him here; despite the fact that Daisuke knows that he doesn't have complete control. And he's showing off his psychic powers again, saying that you don't have a concussion or something." Takeshi rambled on, not knowing that he was confusing Dark with some truths.

"You willing to go on a quest with him?" Takeshi asked casually. He waved a hand carelessly and just looked away, ignoring the questioning look that he received.

"… What quest? What are you talking about?" Dark asked. He tried to get Takeshi to answer him, but his attempts were fruitless. Takeshi just smiled strangely and said that he'll get something for Dark to eat. Dark was puzzled. First, he lost his memory, sort of. Then he's in an unknown place. And now, this guy comes barging in and saying that he's going on probably some stupid journey. With a strange redhead too! Things are going out of control and Dark just wanted some inspiration for a painting!

Dark's head fell into his arms on the table with a muted frustrated scream. What's going to happen next?

Daisuke finished piling the things he needed for camping onto the hallway floor with a small smile on his face. He closed his door and leaned on it with his eyes closed. Finally, a break! From that wretched place of his world! Even though he has to go on an adventure (with some stranger most likely), he was fine with that. He didn't have to face those suspicious, disgusted looks from his classmates anymore and he didn't have to listen to the silence of his home, the loneliness of his house. And an adventure! He always wanted to see the world, to see if it was the same everywhere. And even if it isn't his own world, at least he'll learn more things about the Tarot.

But what about the older male? Is he going to come as well? Will he become Daisuke's first friend from Azumano, Japan? If that violet-eyed guy were to come, would he be whiny and lazy and spoiled? Is he even awake? Daisuke's happy mood dimmed a bit. How is he supposed to know the answers if he doesn't see this guy? But Daisuke doesn't want to see him. Not yet. Daisuke doesn't know what to say, Dark was the first one to find out about his secret. Gah! Daisuke heard a light chuckle from his left and he turned to look at the noise. It was Takeshi staring at him while trying to stifle his laughter. Daisuke glanced warily at him.

"What's so funny?" Daisuke asked. Takeshi let his hand go and full-blown laughter was heard. Takeshi pointed at him and smiled brightly.

"You were waving around your hands like an idiot. Oh, and your friend-guy-person woke up. He needs some answers and I can't explain something properly since I don't even understand it myself." Takeshi explained. Daisuke nodded slowly with an eyebrow raised. What makes Takeshi think that Daisuke would understand any more than him?

Daisuke paid no more attention to Takeshi, as he seems to be talking nonsense again. He was always like that. He lives alone, because his father lives in the town working as the Chief Police Officer. There never was anyone else home and the silence was deafening. Takeshi rants to keep away from the silence and listen to voices (even if it's his own). Daisuke just nodded from time to time and he held up a hand after a while of listening to a 'dog' running up a tree because some 'squirrel' was barking at it.

"I'm going to check on the guy, okay Takeshi?" Daisuke asked, interrupting Takeshi's never-ending babble. The boy pointed a finger behind him at a door and began talking again. He waved some gestures to show certain things, but Daisuke didn't see. He walked over to the door that Takeshi instructed him to and knocked. A muffled 'Come in,' was heard and he twisted the doorknob.

Dark heard a knock on the door and quickly jumped onto the bed, trying to show that he was not attempting to jump out the window. Pulling up the blankets, he shouted through the door.

"Come in!"

The door opened and the same redhead from before entered with a small smile. Why was he smiling? He was so hostile back at his store. Did he have some kind of MPD disease?

"I'm glad you're awake. How are you feeling?" Daisuke asked concerned. Dark hid a look of confusion.

"Why are you so worried? Back at the store, you were so 'Get out' or 'Hurry and leave if you're done'. Why are you acting so nice?" Dark asked rudely. It took a while for Daisuke to comprehend this and when he did, his smile disappeared and a frown replaced its place.

"You don't have to be so rude about it. I was just asking. Are all people like this? God." Daisuke said disappointedly. He shook his head and made a move to leave the room but Dark had quickly stood and grabbed Daisuke's wrist.

"I'm sorry, but where are we? And what do you mean by 'all'?" Dark asked. Daisuke pulled his hand away and glared at Dark before turning away.

"We're in another world, duh. There's nowhere in Azumano that has a CABBIN of all housing areas. And who cares what I mean." Daisuke said angrily. Without waiting for a reply, Daisuke stomped out and exited the room. Dark just stood there, gaping. This boy just flicked him off. And he didn't even provide a valid reason. Another world? What junk. Did Niwa think he was some stupid kid or something? And nobody flicks Dark Mousy off like that. Who did that guy think he was?

Breathe in. Breathe out. Breathe in. Breathe out.

Daisuke continued this process for a while before entering the dark place in his head, also known as his mind. 'I was just being friendly and concerned! He didn't have to be so rude about it! And I thought he was going to be a great friend too! GAH!' Daisuke steamed for a while, before heading towards the direction of where he thought Takeshi was.

"That fucking asshole! I was just saying! Damn it. I should've just told Takeshi to leave him in the forest!" Daisuke growled. He wasn't normally this high-strung over some random person off the streets, but damn it! The guy discovered his secret and he willingly walked into Daisuke's shop and paid for a reading! He didn't pay attention to where he was going, so he walked straight into Takeshi who was watching wide-eyed as Daisuke cursed.

"Uh… Daisuke? You okay? What happened?" Takeshi asked. Daisuke told Takeshi exactly what happened, with more cussing than needed. Takeshi just nodded and showed that he was listening.

"Oh… Okay. I'll talk to him. Just go pack up for your journey okay? When I'm done, I'll tell you whether or not he's coming, 'k?" Takeshi said good-naturedly. Daisuke stopped glaring/frowning and smiled gratefully at Takeshi, signifying a yes to his question. Takeshi returned his smile and headed towards where Dark currently was.

"Okay, sir. You're in the world of Daisuke's Tarot cards and you wasted a lot of Daisuke's energy. He can't bring you back and he read a card for himself. Something old for him is leaving and something new is coming. We're assuming it's something happening in this world, because in the your world, nobody cares to befriend Daisuke. And since you're here with him, I think you're supposed to join Daisuke on this journey. Will you? Oh and before I forget, my name is Saehara, Takeshi. What's yours?" Takeshi said quickly without pausing for breath. Dark looked at him with wide eyes, before answering.

"Okay. This is the Tarot world?" Nod. "I can't go back to my world." Nod. "I'm supposed to go on a journey with Niwa." Another nod. "Okay, my name's Mousy, Dark. But call me Dark." A final nod and Takeshi held out his hand for a handshake. Dark accepted it while thinking, 'I must be dreaming. Guess I'll just do whatever they say for now. And this guy is nicer than that Niwa dude.'

Daisuke stood behind the door with his ear pressed against the door, eavesdropping. When he heard their conversation finishing, Daisuke swiftly walked to his pile of camping tools and made two packs, for himself and for Dark.

"An adventure. How exciting."

A/N: This was supposed to be seven pages long on Microsoft Word, but it's five and a half. It's longer than the prologue, but I'm still feeling too lazy. This chapter is boring and a filler. Hopefully, this will get more reviewers.

minceo: Tarot's definition from a dictionary is: any of a set of usually 78 playing cards including 22 cards depicting vices, virtues, and elemental forces, used in fortune telling.

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