"Ne, Daisuke. Why don't you start acting like a little boy, again?" Dark teased with a small smile. Daisuke blushed and bowed his head, hiding it. They were walking down the street and Krad had walked off, saying he has to do something. They both didn't know what he went to do, but they didn't really care, so they didn't ask. You could say that they were rather occupied with each other.
"Dark. It was a moment of madness, I tell you! It will never happen again!" Daisuke said embarrassedly. He was about to run off like a coward again, but he remembered Dark making him promise not to be separated. Daisuke mentally pouted. What about Krad? Dark had laughed at what Daisuke just said. For some reason (or maybe because of his libido), he had pictured a different scene with those lines. He thought that Daisuke had accidentally kissed him and said those words. Of course, a cute blush would be there, too. Dark's imagination is so… imaginative.
"Right. So anyways, where do you want to go next?" Dark asked. Daisuke shrugged and they walked into the crowd. Mingling with the people, Daisuke saw some familiar and yet not girls hanging around. The crowd had formed a circle and it seemed like the people inside the circle were dancing. The girls were one of those that were dancing. When he turned around to tell Dark that it was just dancing, a squeal was heard. Suddenly, he was glomped. The extra weight was nothing compared to yesterday, but it was unexpected so Daisuke stumbled and nearly crashed into the hard, solid ground.
"Dai-chan! You're here! Come dance with me!" It was the girl from yesterday and Daisuke was afraid. What should he do? Krad didn't tell him about girls like this. Daisuke knew that Krad knew something. Krad's eyes were too humorous the day before. Remembering the girl's demand, he quickly shook his head. He didn't want to dance with some lunatic chick. She pretended not to notice and proceeded to drag him into the circle. She obviously forgot his companion.
"Hey, girl! (Though tempting it may be, I wouldn't call you a bitch) Let go of Daisuke. He said he didn't want to dance. And how do you know his name?" Dark shouted through the chatter of people from all around. Like magic, they parted and Dark was given room to follow the two. The girl had ignored him and was forcefully dancing with Daisuke. Being the kindhearted boy that he was, Daisuke didn't reject her, but he didn't accept her either. His body was stiff, but he was still moving slightly. It was mere inches that indicated him dancing. Growling to himself, Dark stalked forward and grasped Daisuke's shoulder and pulled him back.
"Back off! He's mine!" Dark screamed at her in jealousy. She was about to grind her hips into Daisuke's pelvis. Dark had seen her bending down and he ran the rest of the way and pulled Daisuke away from the girl. Thinking that she would become furious and try to take Daisuke back, Dark was surprised when the girl beamed and cheered. He was also shocked when the same girl took his hand and shook it really hard. Other girls came and he numbly pushed Daisuke behind him, protecting him from rabid girls.
"Oh! Oh! You guys are so cute! I'm so sorry for going between you two!" And even more strange was, "Can I have your autograph." Needless to say, Dark and Daisuke both were rather frightened by the YFGs' chatter and requests and apologies.
"Uh…" Ever the eloquent one, Dark was. Note the sarcasm. Dark stuttered and he didn't know what to say. All he knew was that those female banshees before him were insane and crazy with a capital C and I. But at least Daisuke came to his rescue.
"We need to go now. I'm sorry." Daisuke said quickly with wide eyes. Once he finished, he pulled Dark's upper arm and ran like hell at his heels. The girls had swooned when they heard Daisuke's voice. By the time Daisuke reached about blocks away from the circle, they might be already thinking how Dark and Daisuke would sound together during sex.
Krad sighed. He had run around the town, through festival stalls, houses, and random nature sites. The boy, Satoshi, was nowhere to seen! It was like he was purposely hiding from Krad (even if Satoshi doesn't even know he exists). Currently, he was in a park that was a bit far from the happy, cheery festival. Sighing again, Krad slowly walked while staring up at the blue sky.
Sky blue.
Like Satoshi's hair.
God. He was sure sounding sappy like a little schoolgirl in love. If Dark or Daisuke were to hear him think like that, they would burst out laughing and question if Krad was sane. They might even be homophobic, though Dark's wondering gaze somewhat dampened that idea. His eyes lingering on Daisuke when they were in the hot springs was a bit too hungry. If that were not gay, Krad would give up his little Satoshi doll.
Krad mentally chastised himself. Dolls were for little girls, something he was not (even if he does act like one). Action figures are for guys. However, Satoshi's doll was limp and soft, made of cotton and wool. Toys made of cotton and wool were usually dollies for female children. Of course Krad didn't mean to sound offensive; he just disliked being called girly. Having a long blonde ponytail did NOT mean he was a girl. Guys should stop hitting on him. That's… Krad didn't know what to say. If he said gay, he would be a hypocrite in a vague sort of way.
Over his head, he heard a bird chirp. The sound wasn't exactly normal; it was more of a mix between some person trying to imitate a bird and a real bird. Krad knew what this meant. This was an animagus. Animagus is a term used for mages that can transform into creatures of their choice. It seems like a townsfolk has magic. And strong magic, since they could restructure their organs, structure, bones, and etc.
Skipping the long lesson that Krad would give you, Krad knew that Dark, Daisuke, and him were in danger. Because the animagus might think they were a risk to the town, Krad would have to tell Daisuke to be wary of anyone. The animagus was too far up for Krad to determine the gender, the only thing that cannot change.
Just when Krad was about to turn around to search for his two companions, he heard a clear, crisp voice say, "To-to." He didn't know what it meant, but he knew that the voice was supposed to be soft. The strength in his voice had made the sound louder, it seems. Turning to face the source, Krad saw a tuft of sky blue hair behind a tree.
'Satoshi!' Krad thought excitedly, thoughts of searching for redheads and wine-eyed teenagers escaped his mind without hesitation. Quickly but quietly, Krad snuck behind a tree. Snuck sound likes such a terrible word, but it captured the concept of what Krad was doing. He was spying on someone he didn't know and never seen before. Plus, he's somewhat like a stalker. Liking someone and having that someone as a doll of sorts (with powers Krad knows nothing of).
"To-to! Get down here! No one that recognizes me is there. It's safe." Satoshi shouted at the animagus. The bird seemed to nod and swooped down towards Krad without meaning to. Seeing the bird aiming for him, he ducked. Distantly, he thought if Dark was in his position, he would probably scream like a headless chicken. Briefly, he laughed and he was quite sure the bird had sent him a confused, slightly fearful look. He was not crazy for laughing. He had a valid reason.
Okay, he was giddy.
Krad was giddy from just seeing Satoshi (perhaps also because he heard Satoshi's voice). Suddenly, while Krad was still somewhat high off the feeling, Satoshi stepped into a moderate close distance. At least he wasn't giggling, ne? That would be plain horrific and terrifying. Wait, wait, wait. Why was Krad talking to you (no offense, of course), when he can talk with the one, the only, Hikari, Satoshi 1?
"Sir? What are you doing here?" Satoshi asked cautiously. It wasn't everyday that you saw a blonde man sitting in a forest floor with a stupid grin, laughing. Absentmindedly, Satoshi wondered if all blondes are stupid. Not that he meant to insult them. The man snapped out of the stupor he was in and once Satoshi took a good look at him, he recognized him as the man he couldn't stop thinking about the night before. Thinking that, his cheeks reddened before he hid it in an indifferent mask and composure.
"Uh. Nothing. Just, uh… Thinking, yeah. I was just thinking." Krad said lamely. He grinned, his face looking rather strange with a smile, like it didn't belong there. But Krad still looked rather handsome. If Krad was any more sheepish, Krad would've scratched the back of his head and mess up his delicate, long ponytail.
"Out here in the woods?" Satoshi muttered to himself quietly. Krad was sure he wasn't meant to hear that, but he did. Usually, if someone else said that, Krad would smack that person senseless. Krad, once again, grinned shamelessly and stood up, dusting himself, making sure Satoshi was watching him. Why does it seem like Krad is trying to seduce the azure-haired boy? It was only a simple attraction that will disappear after they leave the town, which is probably pretty soon. Getting together, or even getting an acquaintance with special benefits, would only hinder the dangerous journey that has yet to come.
Satoshi watched the blonde man that had seemed pretty useless at first. Whistling mentally, Satoshi pictured Krad as a warrior with all the technology that Satoshi made. It was a pretty darn image, picturing Krad slaying demons and such with a sword, with rippling muscles and all. 'Yep. Shoujo manga.'
"Okay. Let's go see the festival, Satoshi!" Krad accidentally let the name slip out. He knew never to say a person's name unless they already told you. If you did as what Krad just did, the person will think you're a stalker. Yep, Satoshi definitely will think Krad stalks him. But being the smooth guy that Krad was, he merely grabbed Satoshi's arm and dragged him towards the festival, ignoring the animagus and the fact that Satoshi thinks that he is a stalker.
"Squawk! Hey! Hey! You can't take Satoshi-sama!" The animagus shouted as it turned into a female woman with white hair. Flapping, her wings slowly lost their feathers as they changed into human skin. Fingers appeared and the bird's body grew and grew. Claws that had held dead bugs, rodents, and snakes, changed into legs and feet encased in shoes and pantyhose. Seeing that, Krad looked up and saw the woman in a maid's outfit. A maid as an animagus? That was certainly peculiar.
"Er…" Krad thought sarcastically to himself, 'As eloquent as always. Er! Can't you think of something, Krad?' Reprimanding himself, Krad made a run for it, all the while not letting Satoshi free. Satoshi mentally sighed, his mind telling him to prepare for running away from To-to. Satoshi wants to give you a concise version of his history with To-to. When he was born, his mother had raised Satoshi. After she had died, Satoshi had been left in the care of To-to. I guess you can call her Satoshi's nanny.
Somehow, even though To-to had magic (she was an animagus), Krad and Satoshi had escaped and is now lounging at a café at the edge of the festival. Across the street, they could see banners, stalls, children running around, teenagers commenting on things, and adults randomly checking out the stalls. In the background, they heard some music being played. There was a break in the crowd and Krad saw two very familiar people that will surely recognize him. Daisuke would probably also recognize Satoshi, too and vice versa. Suddenly, Krad felt possessive and thought that Satoshi was his alone and Daisuke shouldn't see him. 'Even though it was a physical thing only, Daisuke took away Dark from me. He can't have Satoshi, too!'
Angrily, though he hid it well, Krad tugged at Satoshi's arm impatiently. Satoshi glared at him, confusion and exhaustion shining in his eyes. Finally, after a while of a glaring contest, Satoshi groaned and succumbed to Krad's wishes. Picking himself up, he pulled his arm away before running after Krad who just left after seeing Satoshi stand.
Meanwhile, Daisuke stood behind the crowd, wondering if he just saw Krad and Satoshi. Shaking his head, he turned back to see where Dark was. Dark was stumbling past people and Daisuke sighed when he saw tiny hands sneaking into his pockets and feminine hands pressed against Dark's chest. Dark was being molested the same time as being pick-pocketed. Well, at least Dark doesn't have all the trio's money. Rolling his eyes, Daisuke looked at the café. His stomach growled and without noticing, a slight tinge of red appeared on his cheeks.
"If you're hungry, you don't have to yell. I'll get something from the café, okay, dear stomach?" Daisuke murmured to himself. Scowling at his stomach, Daisuke began walking towards the mentioned café alone. Soon, he approached the table where two cups were still there. It was the table that Krad and Satoshi shared. Daisuke saw the money and tip, but he didn't take it. He was staring at a cross on the table.
The cross was like a charm. It was too big to be a necklace or a bracelet, but it was too small for anything. It had a soft hue of yellow and a white border surrounded it. Lifting it into his hands, Daisuke noticed a band behind the cross. It was a hair band, used for tying hair. Looking over it once more, Daisuke was sure that it belonged to his blonde-haired companion.
So it was Krad and Satoshi at first. But why were they hanging out together, eating branch? And if they knew each other, why did Krad ask for Satoshi's name?
"Daisuke!" Looks like Dark finally came. Daisuke stashed the cross into a pocket and slithered around to face Dark like a snake. Dark's confused eyes met his, but Daisuke ignored that.
"I'm just hungry, Dark. Let's eat here, okay?" Daisuke asked cutely with a smile on his face. He cocked his head to the side adorably and thought, 'Manipulation to the fullest. Keep quiet, Dark.' Dark smiled at Daisuke's cuteness, trying desperately to hide the blush that wanted to bloom on his face because of the smile directed at him. Nodding in consent, Dark followed Daisuke to a table beside the one that Daisuke stood next to at first. Waiting a few minutes, a waitress finally appeared.
"Oh! You two are such a cute couple! What can I get for you?" She said with a wink towards Daisuke. You'd think she would like Dark instead since he's closer to her age and wouldn't make her seem to be like a pedophile. Her nametag said Suzuru. It was somewhat obvious that it was her first day here, since she was acting so childish towards customers and the fact that she didn't even hand them the menu before asking to take order.
"Miss Suzuru. How can you ask that when we don't even have the menu?" Daisuke gasped mockingly. Suzuru giggled and nodded. She apologized and went off to find out where the menus are. Daisuke rolled his eyes and looked at Dark. Dark was right now glaring at Suzuru jealously, but Daisuke couldn't figure out why Dark would be jealous.
"Dark, could you pass me the menus behind you?" Daisuke asked. There was a moment of awkwardness as Dark passed him the menus that Daisuke had saw. He just wanted the waitress to leave. Flipping open the book to the beverages first, Daisuke glanced down. Dark mirrored his actions. Both were oblivious to the fact that Suzuru was making a phone call, whispering into the phone something along the lines of, "They're here!" "Yes!" "They're so cute!" Turning around from the table, the button that said "Proud 2 B a YFG" gleamed in the light.
Krad had decided that accompanying two males was okay. What wasn't okay is accompanying two male IDIOTS. He wouldn't have called them that if they hadn't interrupted his little escapade with Satoshi. Okay. Krad admits that he's a stalker slash pervert slash homosexual. It didn't really matter since one or the other of his companions is like that, too. But anyways, let's talk about why Krad deems Dark and Daisuke idiots, shall we? While Krad sits here, lounging and thinking revenge, let's see a flashback!
Flashback
After running away from two males, Krad slowed down in front of a movie theatre, putting his hands on his knees while taking deep breaths. He knew he was away from the festival from the distant sound of clapping and chatter. He also knew Satoshi was right behind him, if he could depend on the footsteps pounding before halting. He heard pants before a silent squeal was made. Shocked (and slightly scared out of his wits), Krad turned around to face a blushing Satoshi that was standing stiffly and urgently pulling together his composure.
"U-um… Sir, guy, dude. Whatever it is. Can I go? I really want to see this movie." Satoshi said pointing up at the wall with posters of movies on it without looking at Krad in the eyes. Krad furrowed his eyebrows and he looked over to the movie that Satoshi had indicated. It was a science-fiction movie about a mad scientist created something like a time machine. Reading quickly the summary on the bottom, Krad found out that an orphan girl had traveled through to the past when her dead parents were still alive 2. When he was finished, he noticed that Satoshi was still blushing and still not looking at him. Thinking back on what Satoshi had just said, Krad realized that Satoshi didn't know his name, but he knew Satoshi's name.
"Oh, sorry, Satoshi. You may call me Krad." Satoshi narrowed his eyes when Krad called him by his given name while still not looking at the blonde. "And sure. You can watch the movie. It sounds interesting, so I'll go with you, too." If he could, Krad was sure that Satoshi would narrow his eyes even more at Krad's somewhat demand. Satoshi finally looked at him with slit-like eyes and he nodded, though reluctantly.
'Great. So I'm watching a movie with a stalker that I don't even know and is older than me.' Satoshi thought happily. If you didn't know Satoshi was acting sarcastic, Satoshi would smack your head.
They (Krad and Satoshi) bought tickets, entered the movie theatre, and split up, Satoshi nothing but looked wary. Krad walked into the large room that held the movie they were going to watch whereas Satoshi went to line up to buy popcorn and soda and maybe candy. Sighing, Satoshi closed his eyes and lifted his hand to cover his eyes, preparing for thinking, a.k.a. mental ranting like a bitch. (No offense, Satoshi-lovers and Krad.)
'How am I supposed to watch a movie in peace if I'm too paranoid with some stalker? And I'm not even sure when is the next time I can sneak out of the house like that.' Satoshi thought. A ding was heard and Satoshi vaguely thought someone had shouted "Next!" Ignoring the word, Satoshi resumed his thought process. 'Why did we run so fast after resting only a few minutes at the café anyways? It's not like he's some murderer convict on the run.'
"NEXT! DUDE, it's your turn!" The worker all but yelled at him. The manager glared at his subordinate before walking off. Satoshi shook himself out of his stupor and bought the popcorn with butter and two large Coca-Cola.
In the movie room, Krad picked a seat somewhere not in the front. It was in between the back and the middle. Sitting down, Krad prepared to wait for Satoshi to appear. He didn't expect that Dark and Daisuke would come in, however. They settled in the rows in front of him. Because of the different levels for the seats, they couldn't properly see Krad. That was also due to the dim lighting. The previews were starting. No one else was there besides Dark, Daisuke, and Krad. Seeing no one else and only the previews playing, Daisuke began to rant to Dark without thinking.
"I can't believe it was one of those girls again! When I went into the restaurant to ask for the bathroom, I saw Suzuru phoning the girl that kept on tackling me! They said something like YFGs unite! And ugh! I found out what it meant! It was Yaoi Fan Girls!" Daisuke blurted out while doing crazy hand motions. Dark hmed and nodded, acting the perfect boyfriend when a girl is angry because of someone. Then he paused and stared at Daisuke.
"The YAOI fan girls?" Dark asked with wide eyes. Daisuke nodded and looked at Dark.
"Yeah! I know!" Daisuke said and Krad blocked out the rest with an inside groan. Lord, those two are just made to make his unbalanced life even worse. And adding gas to a flame, Satoshi walked in carrying a box with the things he bought. Being too busy with their talk, the two in front of Krad didn't notice Satoshi. Krad did and silently waved Satoshi over. Satoshi, whose gaze was blocked by the large popcorn bag, didn't see Daisuke until he sat down a few seats away from Krad.
"Daisuke? Is that you?" Satoshi interrupted the redhead's rant shakily. It wasn't because of seeing Daisuke again. No sir. It was because of Krad. Now that Krad is sitting near him watching a movie in a room that is crowded with chairs, the fact finally sank in. With so many chairs in the way, it would be hard to run away if Krad tried anything. The only thing he could do is bringing Daisuke up to his row and separates Krad and him.
Hearing someone else besides the person beside him, Daisuke turned around and faced something he didn't expect to see. Krad. On a date. With. Satoshi. Nah. It couldn't be. Those two weren't sitting next to each other like Dark and Daisuke were doing. Wait. Does that mean that Daisuke is on a date with Dark? Blushing, Daisuke remembered he had to say hi to Satoshi and maybe Krad who looked livid for some reason.
"Hi Satoshi!" Krad's face seems to darken, likewise for Dark's. Why is Dark angry anyways? He's acting like some possessive… boyfriend? Daisuke blushed further, but he tried to hide it. Dark felt jealous and angry right now. At Satoshi. Who was he that Daisuke called so dearly? And why did he have to interrupt his date? Wait. There's Krad! They're on a date, too! Oh, this could be a double date.
"Would you like to sit up here, with us?" Satoshi asked, hiding his self-concern. Daisuke looked confused but he nodded. Dark scowled while picking up their food and trailed after Daisuke as he climbed up the step and sat in between Krad and Satoshi. Dark sat right beside him, pointedly looking forward. He tried to hide his jealousy like Krad was doing, but he needed more training. Maybe he should try to ask Krad for some lessons later. Then, the movie started.
During some part of the movie, Daisuke had leaned over Satoshi to get some popcorn. Krad was insanely envious.
Another time, Daisuke accidentally grabbed the wrong soda, and he swapped spit with Satoshi. It was an indirect kiss and Krad was furious.
Near the ending, Daisuke wanted some candy that he had earlier given Satoshi. Without taking his eyes off the screen, his hand slid over Satoshi's thighs. Krad doesn't think he could take anymore.
All these meaningless gestures from Daisuke hurt Krad (and Dark). Even though Krad knew Daisuke didn't like Satoshi that way, it still hurt to see someone else touching someone that he was hoping to obtain.
Flashback EndAnd that is how you find Krad sitting around, plotting revenge. Satoshi had gone home when they exited the theatre and Krad didn't get a chance to walk him home, like those dates on television dramas. Dark walked Daisuke home or vice versa. They lived together and therefore saw each other almost each second of the day. That also made Krad jealous.
'How am I supposed to stand those two?'
1. I prefer using Hikari, because it's his real surname. Hiwatari would be used to call Satoshi's guardian, since I forgot his name.
2. This is not a true movie. If it was, then I'm psychic! Which I'm not, by the way.
A/N: Yay! School is almost over! I'm sorry for the OOC for all the characters (for example, Dark)! I'm a young girl with an over imaginative mind that manipulates people. I'm not sure if this chapter is like any other, because I just wrote one chapter a day and all the pages felt like mini-stories. And yesterday, I watched the Omen with my friends!
Hikari: Thanks for the video! It was very… drool worthy. Are Krad and Satoshi/Dark and Daisuke running off to do some naughty things? Heh. Use protection, children.