Crystal Hearts
We can grow only once in our lives. As our love crystallizes and grows, so, too, do our hearts…they are a manifestation of our love. In time, they are given over to the one who inspired them…who wished them happiness. You at least…I wish you happiness…
Chapter 10: Trapped
(Krad?)
The blonde watched him, face devoid of emotion, ((So you've finally realized your feelings…))
(What? You knew?)
((Yes Satoshi-sama.))
(Why didn't you say anything?)
((I'm not one to dictate your emotions, those, you have to realize them on your own.))
(Krad…)
((It's all coming to an end, Satoshi-sama…)) A sigh of what appeared to be relief accompanied it, but there was a ting of…regret? Sorrow? Satoshi couldn't quite place his finger on it, the blonde sighed again, ((It's all finally going to end…))
#Dark?#
/Yea?./
#What's it like?#
/Wha?./
#What's it like to live generation after generation?#
/Painful./ Daisuke hadn't expected that for an answer, not from Dark/Youcan'timagine the pain and I can't even begin to explain, to describe the pain of losing a host, it's almost like having you soul getting ripped out of you. Well unless if they were to die in their sleep then you'd just kinda of fall asleep and die just like them but still…there's always an empty feeling that lingers…/ The thief shivered, the redhead was almost afraid that he wouldn't be able to continue. /Of course after that, we'd simply fall into a deep slumber./
We, him and Krad, that's what he meant Daisuke thought/It's like being in a coma, vaguely aware of the real world yet at the same time, you don't know what's happening./ The thief paused again, in a sincere tone he smiled to the redhead/The best part, of course, is receiving a new host. It's like finding a missing piece, but it's different each time./
Daisuke nodded, it was beyond his imagination how it must have, must feel to be a curse, no, an entity. #I'm glad I have you Dark…#
/I'm glad to be here with you too Daisuke. Thank you for everything you're done for me./
#Anytime.#
Dark chuckled/We really should get going home…/
#You're right! Kaa-chan's going to get worried!#
/With me by your side? How can anyone worry?./
The redhead smiled, #You're right, she must be going crazy and panicking by now.#
/That's just mean./
He smirked, golden red flashed in the dark, "He's going to be mine for all eternity when I'm through…"
A couple days later, Satoshi received a call, "Yes? A notice? Thank you."
((Satoshi-sama?))
(Dark's got a job tonight.)
((But…))
(What is it?)
((I don't sense any unsealed paintings.))
Satoshi blinked, (What does this mean?)
((Stay on guard Satoshi-sama, I think he's finally starting to make his move.))
That night the blue haired boy waited in his house, staring outside when suddenly Krad spoke up with great urgency, ((He's here!))
(Where?)
Krad pointed to the direction where the energy was emitting from, ((In that direction, Dark's around there!))
For awhile Satoshi had forgotten about the blonde's disability, until now he had expected him to tell him the exact location. No, of course he can't…Krad shuffled around restlessly waiting for the boy to get going. Satoshi didn't wait another minute longer, he broke out into a run towards the direction where Krad had pointed to, the museum. He ran as fast as he could but a human body can only run for so long, his hair lengthened and lightened into gold, (Krad?)
Soon he became the blonde who took over the running, he winced slightly when a branch gave him a sharp cut on the cheek but still he kept on running. Dark and the wing master are in danger! Satoshi could feel fear coming from the entity, fear of not getting there in time. The sense of dread filled the blue haired boy, Krad seemed to have sensed it and ran faster. Soon they broke out into a clearing in the middle of the forest they had been running through, Krad panted, "Dark…"
Dark whirled around in confusion, no, he couldn't sense the demon nearby, that was Krad's gift, "Krad! What are you doing here?"
"So the kitten's finally shown up, you're late." The thief looked over as Aku appeared from the darkness wit ha smirk.
/Shit! He's been here all along!./
The thief looked over at the blonde in anxiety, a frown marred his fair features, ((Satoshi-sama, it's best that you go back where it's safe.))
(But you-)
((I'll be fine.)) Then he gave a little smile, ((Thank you for worrying about me.))
Satoshi stared wide eyed as a spell was cast over him and allowed him to drift off into oblivion. The hunter straightened himself and stepped up beside Dark, whispering into his ear, "The painting you're after, it's somewhere around there." He pointed towards a couple trees nearby, behind Aku.
"How am I supposed to get that?"
"I'll distract him."
"But what about-"
"I'm take care of him." Dark looked skeptical at first, but he could tell that the blonde was nothing if not determined.
Still unconvinced he frowned, "Fine, but don't blame me if I suddenly butt in."
Krad smirked, "Very well, I shall forgive you beforehand."
The demon crossed his arms and gave a mocking frown, silver hair glowing palely under the moonlight, "Are you two quite finished talking or will I have to intrude on your lovely conversation?"
Dark returned the mockery with a grin, "No worries, we're quite finished, so sorry to keep you waiting. What was your name?"
"Aku, yoroshiku," a smirk, "I'm glad you're done because-here I come!" Leathery black wings shot out and flew towards the pair at a surprisingly fast speed. Dark frowned and stepped in front of the blonde who shot him a glare. The battle had begun.
A bit into the fight which had consisted of nothing but punches and kicks, no magic was used. Dark managed to maneuver the fight towards the painting which he could see a bit of the painting poking out from behind the tree. Finally, the thief managed to land a punch on the demon's stomach, Aku let out a little cough, Dark took the chance to make a mad dash to the painting.
The demon noticed and straightened himself with a smirk on his face, the painting should keep the thief busy. Now, for his main target that night, he smiled at the blonde who was standing a bit away in front of him. He started to move towards the blonde, "Hello Krad, did you miss me?"
Krad tensed up, he could feel the demon approaching, and the painting's life being sealed away by the thief. But the sealing was going to take a long time, the painting had been refueled with extra energy making the sealing more difficult. The blonde could almost feel amusement radiate from the demon.
"You didn't answer me Krad."
"No." He told him in an icy voice.
"Hm? I'm hurt, after all, you're mine."
The hunter frowned, he hated those words, you're mine. His eyes narrowed to slits, he could tell that he was in trouble, without his host's eyesight and stuck in a horribly crowded terrain didn't help. "I don't belong to anyone."
Aku simply smirked again, "Is that so? What about the thief?"
"What does he have to do with an-" The blonde was cut off as the demon threw him against a tree. Hissing, he took a shot at the demon, he hated the feeling of helplessness.
Dark felt the seal begin to finish up, he took a glance at the blonde. Then a horrible thought came to him/Is Satoshi there?./
#What?#
/Would Satoshi be there?./
#I don't know.#
No, of course not, the blonde would've made sure that his host was safe by sealing him up at the back of his mind. /Shit!./ Krad was fighting a predetermined battle. It was one sided/He won't stand a chance without Satoshi./ Silently he urged himself and the sealing to hurry up. Violet eyes shifted from the painting to the blonde worriedly.
Krad felt his back come into impact of a tree again. He gasped at the collision, Aku smirked, "Is this all you've got? Why don't you wake your little tamer? After all, what chance do you have without him?"
"I'll kill you!"
"I do love the sound of your voice, so proper even in the face of death." Golden red eyes flashed, "Yes, I can see why brother wanted to fight you."
Krad was confused, he considered waking up Satoshi for a moment but then decided against it, he wasn't going to risk his tamer's safety. "What are you talking about?"
Aku sounded like he had just come to a realization, "Yes…he wanted you to himself…"
The blonde narrowed his eyes, the demon sounded like he was talking to himself more than the hunter. Krad took the opportunity and kicked the silver haired man in the stomach, Aku let out a momentarily gasp of surprise. Krad wondered why the demon was suddenly caught off guard but didn't allow himself to contemplate it, he took a shot at the demon. It hit. But soon enough, Aku simply rose and dusted himself.
"You're going to have to do better than that kitten." Krad began to draw in energy again but then he felt a hand get attached to his throat. Golden eyes widened, "You're going to have to do much better. This isn't your full strength is it? Come on, show me what you've got."
"Let go of me…" The blonde choked out as he grabbed the arm and tried to loosen it but it was no use.
"I can't do that kitten, after all, you're mine."
"I don't belong to you!"
"Is that what you truly believe? I am apart of you as you're apart of me."
"What?"
Aku smirked and continued smoothly, "You heard me, I'm part of you." He pushed the blonde back to he was pinned to the tree, "Do you find this exciting?"
"You sick bastard…"
"That isn't very nice, there isn't a certain thief to fish you out this time."
Krad hissed, "I don't need his help."
"Is that so…"
The blonde got another blast ready but the demon grasped his hand and the energy disappeared from his hand, "What did you-" Golden eyes widened, he glanced at the demon, suddenly unaware of his surrounding and all the energy flowing out of him and into the demon, he went limp.
Aku smirked, "You're mine."
Dark watched in horror as the sealing was finishing up, the demon had covered the blonde's lips with his own, Krad! He snarled and forced the painting to seal up then made a run for the demon. He was going down.
Krad's eyes drooped a little, his consciousness was slipping away. He felt the demon place a hand on his collarbone, with his energy drained, his defense was down. When Aku tore away, he slumped onto the ground like a rag doll, clinging on to a thread of consciousness. Dark…
The thief growled and gathered up energy in his palm. He didn't bother shaping it or anything he just threw it at the demon. Aku turned around and knocked it away with a smirk, "Are you feeling jealous, thief?"
"I'll kill you…"
"I've heard that before."
Dark bit his lip to a point of bleeding and lashed out at the demon again only this time he noticed the blonde lying on the ground. That's when Aku took the opportunity to spread his wings and fly away. The thief couldn't control his rage, he blindly threw a blast at the demon, "Kisama!"
He could hear the demon laughing, laughing at him and his failure. The last thing he heard from the demon was, "Enjoy him while you still can, for I'll be claiming him soon!"
The thief ignored the remark and ran to the hunter's aid, he had failed him yet again. But then, much to his horror, symbols began to glow on the blonde's fair skin. Dark just stared, eyes wide in denial, "No…"
Nya
I'm sorry for the relatively slow update, what can I say and blame? (school) Not to mention I'm sick again XD Ain't that just peachy? Anywho, enjoy and find out why Dark's uhh in denial! XP
Mysterious Kaitou- Whoa :D I achieved the impossible XD I like DarkxKrad to the max which is why I end up suffering from DXKWD :) It's like me getting sick...I can't control it XP
Les Scribbles- Aww...it's okay...here's the next chapter with somewhat more action and more Krad-angst XP Ah yes...my love for Krad-angst :P Let the Krad-angst go on!
Hakudoshi-chan- Hmm...what will happen indeed? And would the younger two be happy:O I mean me being me, I rarely have one of those all's well that end's well right? XP
golden-flame4- Yes XD Angsty angsty Krad along with angsty angsty DarkxKradness XP Very pretty sight indeed, I wouldn't mind seeing it XD
happy-fanfic-reader- I always wanted one of them to go blind :P actually I just thought it'd be interesting to do something like that and here are the results. Glad you like it and thankies :D
ilovekyo- He's back and more evil than ever! -drumroll- It's Aku! XD Don't worry, his role is way bigger than this, I mean he is the villain and all...sorry for going this slow, I'm really starting to hate school now, next year's going to be worse :(
Lil empress of the heartless- Teddy bears XD Two thumbs up for fluffand teddy bears XP cute big and fluffy teddy bears :D
General Kitty Girl- Yes, how indeed XD How can Dark cheat on him? He's prettiful and everything! The whole package XP I feel smart since I could read that :P I'll be waiting for the day someone finally takes a step forward and takes over the world XP
dimonyo-anghel- There's alot of people to blame...Daisuke's to blame for Satoshi falling in love, Dark's to blame for Krad going insane in the first place, Krad's to blame for making Satoshi cold and distand and Satoshi's to blame for yea...for something :P
Gabriel of Dreams-Yume Chan- Glad you like it :D Here's more, so sorry for the long long delay...but yea...anywhoo, here's the next chapter :P I'll try to update sooner next time
seena58- This is what happens next XD Yup...alot alot of pain and pain yet to come all thanks to moi :P I never really cared for birds, unless if they were birds of prey then they'd just be cool but still...crows...who cares? Krad's always been insane, no change there XP
boeboebi- Here's more! Thankies XD I'm a sucker for fluff and angst and stuff :P Have to have a bit of each in every fic, or just about every fic :P Hope you like this chapter nya