Disclaimers: The legion of the undead are suing me, so no questions asked.
Warnings: Rambling, rambling, and absolutely no sense of direction… go me.
Other: How long has it been since I updated this? I have no idea… sorry for the wait and the poor quality of the chapter…
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"When they meet again, something more terrifying and evil will awaken. Something long since sealed away will break free: leaving death and destruction in its wake. Will they be able to handle it again? Or is this the end of the road?"
Phase Five: So That's How it is…
"So where are we going then?" Daisuke asked as they rushed out of the inn. Krad, who was leading the way for one reason or another, looked around hurriedly, frowning to herself.
"Actually, I have no idea," she replied shortly, still looking around her. "They'll probably be able to travel fast once they get adjusted to this area, so just walking in the opposite direction won't work, sadly."
Dark popped up next to her, "Why not?"
"For one thing," the blonde raised her eyebrows at Dark, "A good part of traveling will be out in the open, so we'll be open targets. And we need to go undercover somehow."
"You're making it sound like they're going to kill you or make you into some sort of sacrifice," Satoshi couldn't help but comment, getting over his initial hostility or whatever it was, "And that they're the worst people in the world… or worlds, should I say."
With agreed with the vampire readily, "Kyuu!"
"With, not now," the redhead said, tugging his pet off his head and tucking him into the folds of his cloak so there was no chance of losing him. "But that means that it's nearly impossible to leave the town without being seen and we can't wait until night because that's hours away."
"And you just worked that out yourself?" Dark asked sarcastically over his shoulder, somehow managing not to trip over his own feet as they ran around rather pointlessly. "Not to mention that this is a pretty small town. Hey Krad," he jerked his head back to the front, "Do you think they're superstitious about gravestones or anything?"
The blonde stopped looking around at this and gave him a long look, "What kinda question is that supposed to pose on me?"
The purple-haired adolescent scratched the back of his head and shrugged, "I dunno. I was thinking that maybe if they were too scared to venture in a particular place we might be able to hide there…"
"I seriously believe that you've gone insane."
The two glared at one another at this and Satoshi growled in frustration. He was sick of the two fighting the bickering and arguing all the time, but the thought of interfering – which would inevitably pull him into the argument – was too much for him to take. And seeing that he was at the breaking point in which, being a vampire, could mean very, very weird things, he tried to ignore them and looked around. The people who were now out were indeed writhing around and screaming something about their eyes, but other than that there wasn't much else that would make a good hiding place. He turned when he heard Daisuke snap his fingers.
"I've got it!" he said triumphantly as he pulled Dark away from his glaring match with Krad, "I mean, at least I think I do."
Once Dark had broken eye contact, Krad was all business again, "What do you mean by that?"
"My old teacher lived here, he might be able to help us," the redhead explained quickly, now leading the way, "I mean, he wasn't all that much older than us, so unless he's moved or something, or got evicted… or he blew up his house, then…" he turned a sharp corner and suddenly set off at a run. Bewildered, the others ran after him. It wasn't long before they found themselves complete and utterly lost, which was actually impossible as the town itself was pretty much miniscule, but that wasn't the point and the fact remained that Daisuke seemed intent on finding whoever it was.
But no one expected him to suddenly skid to a halt, which resulted in everyone cannoning into each other and falling into a rather painful heap. Dark mumbled something about the younger generation (which led to being hit over the head by Krad) but the redhead didn't seem to notice as he attempted to sit up. Of course, that was impossible as the other three were piled on top of him, but once that was sorted out he managed to wobble over to a small shack-looking place and knock on the door.
The first thing that popped into Dark's (rather eccentric/nonexistent) mind was that some crazy axe murderer lived there (there was no reason for this thought; he was just bored out of his mind, and tired, and annoyed, and in pain…) and was disappointed with a dark-skinned brunette opened the door. Whether he was tanned or was just born that way, no one could tell and, really, they honestly didn't care about it, so they just stared. All except Daisuke, who obviously recognized the guy and just smiled. But… then again, he was always smiling, so that could have meant anything…
"Argentine-kun!"
"… You're still alive?"
Something about that comment was just too weird to really be any sort of greeting and Dark was the first to actually say something about it.
"What's with people these days?" he grumbled loudly, "Do we live with the insane people now!"
Krad raised an eyebrow at this outburst, "Considering who I'm currently standing next to, I'd have to say yes."
"What, but I'm…" Dark caught on quickly, "Krad!"
"What?"
"Stop insulting me!"
"Hey, it's not my fault you have a brain the size of a kumquat…"
While the two glared at each other, Argentine merely blinked, not showing much emotion other than being irritated, but then again, it seemed to be the only expression of emotion he had at the moment. Daisuke was still smiling (not that that was much of a surprise) and Satoshi was staring at the brunette with a neutral face, although… he might have been glaring; who knew anymore.
"I'm assuming that you're here for good reason then, Daisuke," he finally muttered, stepping back to allow them access, "and as your friends," he used the term loosely – that was, very loosely – "are making a scene, I think it's best that they argue inside where people can't stare at them."
"Thanks, and… sorry about them," Daisuke stepped into the building, closely followed by Satoshi, who was dragging Dark in behind him, "They just seem to love to argue a lot, no matter what the situation. Funny to think that even when they're being chased they can argue about the smallest of things…"
Argentine closed the door behind them with a snap, "You're being followed?" he noted the redhead's nod, "Well, that explains as to why you're not with your sister. Or here at all, as a matter of fact."
"Eheh…"
They were led into the living room, which wasn't much aside from lounges and a coffee table that had obviously seen better days as such and as they all took seats (Dark and Krad still arguing) Argentine disappeared for a moment in the other room.
It hadn't really changed a bit, Daisuke had to admit as he looked around him. Not that that was a bad thing and all, but it was kind of scary, seeing as it had been… twelve years? More or less, and having it look exactly the same since he'd last been there, training with his twin… at the age of… five…
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"Daichi! You did it again!" a five-year-old Daisuke half screamed as he hid behind the sofa fearfully, "It's gonna eat you as well!"
"I didn't do it!" his twin hid behind another sofa and pouted, "It just popped out!"
"Argentine's gonna kill you again!"
"No he won't! He wouldn't do that!"
"Daichiiiii--"
A giant blob-like-solid substance hit the ceiling and showered the two children with debris and, needless to say, they were scared out of their wits end. Not that such an occurrence had been the first time for them to witness; and the reason always seemed to be Daichi as well…
It wasn't long before the blob-like-solid-substance-whatever was destroyed though, and the person behind its demise wasn't the happiest of people at that point and time. Daichi was the first to react.
"Argie! Hey, how's it?" she grinned innocently from her hiding spot while Daisuke slowly edged as far away from her as possible. The brunette, who was three years older than them, just stood there, his eye twitching just slightly. He waved an arm around in exasperation.
"It was you again, wasn't it?" he finally said, attempting to calm down. By this time, Daisuke was practically out of the room and hiding in the closet that was conveniently located under the stairs.
The redhead blinked, "Me what?"
Argentine hit his forehead and groaned in frustration, muttering something about how it was a good thing his parents weren't currently at home.
"Look, you're going to have to learn to control it one day, otherwise you're going to hurt or maim someone you didn't intend to. That's the whole point as to why I'm training you two in the first place. That and because of your parents, but whatever. You have to listen to my instructions carefully."
"Right…" it was clear that Daichi wasn't really honing in on what he was saying.
Argentine hit his forehead again.
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As odd as it was, the three had actually become some form of friends during their short time there and the destruction of the living room by Daichi's various summoning attempts could be seen clearly. In fact, that in itself was kind of scary. But he wasn't about to ask about it.
Argentine reentered the room, muttering to himself while carrying a tray with tea… or something. Must have been a hospitable thing, as he was scowling before placing it on the table and sitting down himself. Dark and Krad were STILL arguing and Satoshi was taking in his surroundings with an odd look on his face. Whether it was him just being too wary or apprehensive or whatever… uhm… did it matter? No, he didn't really think so.
"So what's the deal this time?" the brunette asked, waving a hand vaguely to indicate that they had to serve themselves. Not that anyone was paying much attention and all, but it was all part of being the host etc, etc. not that he'd asked for it and all. "And how come, after so many years, it's only now that you decide to come and visit?"
Daisuke inclined his head, "Well, it's not like we get to run around freely everyday? And I had school and stuff and even my aunt and uncle didn't want me to go in the first place. Daichi was highly opposed to it as well." He grimaced slightly for some reason, but said nothing else. "Did you hear about the whole chaotic mess about the Thirteen Stars then?"
"If I'd been living under I rock, I'd say no," Argentine snorted and crossed his arms, eyes narrowing, "So you and these freaks did it all and – I use the saying loosely – 'saved the world'?"
"They're not freaks."
"They sure look it."
It seemed that Argentine hadn't become less arrogant (or whatever he was) either. Ignoring Daisuke's frown, the brunette leaned back, "So what about it? Has the world gone haywire again?"
"No… just their part of the world," the redhead pointed over at the two glaring at one another. "To put it simply, they ran away from home, the transition between their home and this world was completely destroyed, and it's only now that they've got it fixed and they're pretty much being chased, so we just need to stay here until night or something and leave town… I guess?" He looked over to the rest of the group, as the idea had just popped into his head. Satoshi shrugged at this, still looking around him, and he was being ignored by the older two… who were still refusing to give up on their staring contest.
Raising both eyebrows at this, the brunette just stared at him, "Well… I suppose I have no reason as to why I shouldn't allow you to stay until the night. But…" he frowned this time, "why the hell are they being chased in the first place?"
"… I don't know." Daisuke blinked.
The vampire came to a successful conclusion on how to gain Dark's attention by throwing some scalding tea on him. Of course this did mean a lot of bodily pain and throbbing eardrums, but it seemed that the purple-haired adolescent had finally lost the staring contest.
"Damn you!" he yelled. He looked like he was ready to tackle Satoshi on the spot, but Krad caught him in a head lock and managed to hold him back without too much trouble, "Let go!"
"You moron, you're acting like an idiot here," she snorted, shaking her head. He scowled at this, struggled for a moment, then finally gave up, sulking to himself. Krad sat back and looked around curiously. "So what was your question back there?"
"We were just wondering as to why you're so scared of being caught by these people, that's all." Daisuke filled her in.
The blonde blinked, "Well, that's a very interesting question," she rolled her eyes sarcastically, "Then again, both Dark and I never did like what was set up for us at home. I mean, as 'royalty'…" she used the quotation marks, "We've always been given a close eye on. And I had to wear dresses-" she grimaced at this, "-and they didn't even want us to be friends for thirteen years and I guess we just couldn't take it anymore. That or it was all his fault. Him and his stupid ideas." She jabbed a finger in Dark's general direction and then fell silent.
"You know, you could stop insulting me all the time," muttered Dark as he took a swig of… tea/coffee/whatever Argentine had offered/given them, "But she has a point. They're just so… uptight about life and stuff. And the girls there scared the freaking hell out of me. I don't know why I didn't run away beforehand."
"Because you didn't want to leave Krad-san behind?" offered Daisuke helpfully. The purple-haired adolescent nodded vaguely at this, yet when the process ran through his mind, he snapped right back into reality.
"What! No!"
Satoshi rolled his eyes and Argentine, seeing this, smirked.
"Seems like you all have a lot of fun… and you get along," the sarcasm was so obvious only a deaf person wouldn't have been able to notice it.
The vampire stared at him, "You have no idea…"
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And thus concludes the chapter. Nothing much to say on the matter except I have no idea on how long it's going to take to get anywhere… so yeah. It's all great. Hope I haven't annoyed too many people with this… pointlessness.
And did you notice how many times I used the word 13 (it sure felt like a lot to me)? And the fact that Dark and Krad spent a hell of a lot of time glaring at one another and arguing? I'll have to deal with that later…
Oh, and to apologize to all those poor people waiting in for this chapter… or something… heck, maybe you don't care… uhm… yeah… I have a website for this fic! XD It's only half done and rather pointless, but oddly amusing at the same time, so go check it out XD And yeah, I'm still attempting to fine tune it… address is http/seena58. index.html or just click the webpage thingy on my bio… yeah…
Replies:
neko-nya: We could just make our own clothes for probably half the price in terms of clothes shopping. XO But noooooo--… muh… I think my brain flopped out.
Koway Oceshia: Chickens… I've never understood them… XD Dark has a fools luck, I have to admit… or he's just too much of an idiot to get into enough trouble in the first place :) Hey look, I finally updated… (faints)
Makurayami Ookami: They live such hard, cruel lives… XD
0.o K-chan: Finally updated… I can't believe how long I took… sorry?
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Mizu no Sara: Uwaiii—thanks (takes Dark doll and sits it next to a Krad doll) I'm so glad that you enjoyed this and… uhm… yeah. Here's the next chapter XD I will attempt to make more updates… but I think my brain's taken a turn for the worst…