Disclaimer: I'm not Yukiru Sugisaki and I'm not Saliva. Heh heh. Saliva. Heh.

Warnings: Angst, shounen-ai, etc

Yami stared through Dark's eyes at Daisuke. The day after Daisuke had slept over, Daisuke had seemed suspicious and distant. Yami, being the observant one, figured out what happened quickly. Dark, on the other hand, was as oblivious as ever. He just noticed that Daisuke seemed to be drifting away. Figuratively speaking, of course. Yami just watched it all, not exactly caring that Daisuke is leaving 'Yami'. Yami had long ago decided to woo Daisuke on his own, when he was in control. He doesn't want Dark's help. Never. Dark was somewhat a rival in love, even if Dark were the one that 'gave birth' to him'. He knew that they shared the same body, but why share a precious thing such as love when you can have it yourself? Lost in his muses, Yami didn't see Daisuke gaining a determined glint in his eyes and walked up to Dark.

"Yami… Ahem. Can I speak with you?" Daisuke asked rather nervously. He fidgeted slightly and he bowed his head. He didn't see Dark's concerned eyes or Yami's hidden interest in the topic.

Dark nodded, but realized that Daisuke couldn't see him. Knowing that Daisuke meant in private, Dark first grabbed Daisuke's arm and paused, seeing if Daisuke wanted to pull away. When he didn't, Dark pulled him out of the classroom (it was break time) and into the hallway. Dark stopped at an empty classroom and entered. He sat down on one of the desks and let go of Daisuke's arm before urging him to start the conversation.

"Um… I know I asked you about this before… But do you know Phantom Thief: Dark Mousy?" Daisuke asked. His tone was once again nervous and his hands in his lap moved over each other in anxiety. Dark blinked at the question. Before he could reply, Daisuke continued though. "Please answer me honestly this time. I saw in your eyes that you were lying on our… 'date'." Dark blinked again and pondered whether he should answer truthfully or not. He sent a questioning feeling towards Yami and waited for a solution. When none came in a few moments, Dark resolved.

Yami watched. Daisuke waited. Dark fidgeted.

I hear, a voice say "Don't be so blind"
It's telling me all these things
that you would probably hide
Am I your one and only desire
Am I the reason you breathe
Or am I the reason you cry?

"I… Daisuke, I- I'm not who you think I am." Dark began. The words 'speaking the obvious should be a crime' rang through Yami's head. Annoyed, he prodded Dark on. Daisuke mainly nodded. "I'm D-"

The door to the classroom was opened and a young male stepped in. By his youthful appearance, it was apparent that he was a student. He didn't seem to notice the room's occupants and pulled a girl in with him. When he quietly closed the door, he finally saw Dark and Daisuke. He started. His hand was still in the girl's hand and Dark noted that both of their lips were swollen.

Oh. Oh.

So they were making out. Maybe they were about to get caught and they ran in. Luckily they did, because Dark wasn't sure how he would feel after confessing and seeing Daisuke's expression. Speaking of Daisuke, he seemed disappointed. Dark would be too, if he was Daisuke's shoes. But he couldn't afford the consequences. At least not yet. Yami was eerily quiet the entire time. Yami wouldn't be gone, but why the silent treatment?

Always, always, always, always, always, always,
I just can't live without you...

Eh. Who exactly did Daisuke like? He expected Yami to answer him without interruptions, but he guessed wrong. This guy just barged in. But Daisuke thought that the blame was on him. After all, he was the one who forgot the lock the door.

But back to the question: who was his crush? Yami Kaitou? This new mysterious person in his life after Dark disappeared. Or Dark Mousy? His alter ego. His so-called other half. Dark couldn't live without Daisuke and that gave Daisuke a wanted feeling. He felt like he was needed, something he never felt before. Others often thought he wasn't strong enough or just brushed him aside for someone better. But Dark needed him. Needed. Daisuke ignored the voice in his head that said 'only for your body.'

Yami. What feeling did Daisuke get from him? Daisuke felt content, cherished, understood. Yami had somehow always known what Daisuke liked and hated. Like some kind of psychic. Yami also helped out Daisuke when Daisuke needed it, not like Dark who would make fun of him. That gives Yami an extra point. Wait. Why was Daisuke thinking about points? Eh, whatever. But let's see who was better.

Dark: 2 – The needed feeling and being truthful. Or at least as truthful as one can get when you're sharing the body with someone.

Yami: 3 – The joyous emotions and being helpful, plus Yami wouldn't make fun of him.

So that meant Yami is better? Love doesn't know logic, though. This was way too confusing. Why did Daisuke have to go like boys like that? It would've been much more simpler if he loved a female and confess (about love and Dark). Then everything would be over until the next male Niwa was fourteen.

I love you
I hate you
I can't get around you.
I breathe you
I taste you
I can't live without you.
I just can't take anymore
this life of solitude,
I guess that I'm out the door
and now I'm done with you.

(Done with you, done with you, done with you, done with you, done with you)

Dark felt Yami's weird emotions: annoyed yet relieved, angry yet happy. Why all these conflicting emotions? Is he somehow amused at the situation where Daisuke and him were going to have a serious conversation but was interrupted by a couple? Hm. That does sound kind of funny. Oops. Sidetracked. He turned back to the real world and noticed that Daisuke was dragging him out of the classroom so the couple could make out. Making out and Daisuke, in a sentence. Making out with Daisuke. Mm…

Yami fumed as he heard Dark's thoughts. That perverted bastard! Does Daisuke even know how disgusting Dark's thoughts were? But Yami was a hypocrite. He has those kinds of thoughts as well. But does he belong? It was about Dark in the first place. Yami screamed in confusion. Does he belong? He wasn't meant to live. But Dark wasn't meant to come back either. Daisuke loved Dark. Dark loved Daisuke. It's perfect for them. But Yami liked Daisuke too. Daisuke seems to feel an attraction to Yami. Is it perfect for them as well? Love vs. Like. Yami doesn't belong. Yami means Dark. Dark and Yami both don't belong.

I feel, like you don't want me around
I guess I'll pack all my things
I guess I'll see you around
It's all, been bottled up until now
As I walk out your door
All I can hear is the sound

Daisuke led Yami away from the building. This time, Daisuke will choose a place where NO ONE will bother them. The yard was empty; the gym was in use for P.E. They headed towards a blooming Sakura tree and into the shades. In his mind, thoughts and questions were turbulent. They interrupted each other and nothing could make sense. A nervous feeling entered the pit of his stomach. Not that silly first-day-of-school nervous either. It was the type of nervous where you are about to enter a battlefield. Even though it's nothing that serious, this talks about whether or not Daisuke was deceived (by someone who was close to him).

How can Daisuke react? If he was irrational and ran away, Daisuke might fall into a depression of regret. Maybe like before and gain amnesia once again. But getting together with Yami/Dark (whoever he is) may make the other think that it's okay to lie to Daisuke.

Always, always, always, always, always, always,
I just can't live without you...

Yami was infuriated. Things are confusing, too fast, and getting out of control. Though he didn't exactly have a plan, he knew that Dark would tell Daisuke the truth. And if that were meant to be, Yami would be killed if Daisuke accepts the love (which he will). Dark's body had that retched curse. Like Emiko had said to Daisuke, only the Sacred Maiden can get rid of your extra alter ego. If Daisuke were to become a couple with Dark, Yami would disappear. And since Yami wasn't really a Hikari artwork gone wrong, who knows where he'll end up and if he'll come back to the mortal realm.

No matter what happens, Dark mustn't get Daisuke's affections. Yami needs it. Survival of the fittest best describes this situation. Whoever (which means Dark and Yami) gets Daisuke to solely love him alone will stay and the other will probably disintegrate.

Love was a troublesome thing. It can make someone deliriously blissful. But it can also cause immense pain (for example, look at Daisuke in earlier chapters).

I love you
I hate you
I can't get around you.
I breathe you
I taste you
I can't live without you.
I just can't take anymore
this life of solitude,
I guess that I'm out the door
and now I'm done with you.

I love you
I hate you
I can't live without you.

Daisuke sat down on the ground casually, as if nothing serious is going to happen. Dark and Daisuke both knew that it wasn't true, but Dark just went along with it. After a few silent minutes where they gathered their thoughts and decisions, Daisuke shot Dark a look that told him to continue where he left off. This was the longest moment of their life. And for a who-knows-how-long person like Dark, that's saying a whole lot.

"I'm not Yami. My real name is-" Dark was cut off. But this time wasn't because of other people. It was because of Yami. Yami was forcing him to go back to his consciousness and let Yami take control! That can't happen! Dark has to confess and see Daisuke's expression. If Yami wins, Dark will never be the same again. He doesn't want to lie to Daisuke again.

Daisuke waited for Dark to resume talking. When Dark refused to and bowed his head, Dark's expression turned to pain. Daisuke was heartbroken. Was Yami hurting because Daisuke had forced him to talk? Did he truly not know Dark? And Yami had lied to Daisuke! He admitted it. So he was lied to. Betrayed. They hung out for so long; why didn't Yami think he could trust Daisuke?

I left my head around your heart,
why would you tear my world apart?

Always, always, always, always.

Yami knows that he'll feel regret if he messes things up. But it doesn't matter. Let Yami be selfish for once. That's what he thought. Erase Dark's existence. Let guilt plague Yami in the future. Look at Daisuke's sad expression of losing Dark again. Let the future be in pain and ruins!

Yami groaned. What happened to him? Where did all these dark thoughts come from? He wasn't jealous of Dark. They were the same person. Who gave him such possessive ideas? Yami groaned again, forgetting where he was. He didn't feel Daisuke's concerned gaze or the slight help he received from Daisuke when he was about to fall forward onto his face. Distantly, he saw Dark showing an angered, confused face. What did Yami do? Opening eyes that he didn't know he closed he saw a physical form. Was he in control? Did that mean… Daisuke?

He looked up and saw Daisuke looming over him. His expression was worried and Yami saw a hidden pain. Did he cause that? Yami doesn't want Daisuke hurt. Who has shoved things into his mind and controlled his actions? They'll pay for making him harm his beloved.

I see, the blood all over your hands
Does it make you feel, more like a man
Was it all, just a part of your plan
The pistol's shakin' in my hands
And all I hear is the sound.

What is going on? Time seems slow, yet fast at the same time. Dark can't think of what is happening and it's torturing him! Everything seems so wrong. Yami is yelling at someone, not Dark or himself. That brought a new definition to crazy (Yami was born as a split personality and now Yami grows another personality?). Not to mention, Daisuke looks like Dark just rejected him. And that didn't happen. This was like a soap opera brought to life. Man, what's going to happen next? Someone kidnapping Daisuke when Yami is fighting himself?

And saying things like that often lead to jinxes.

I love you
I hate you
I can't live around you.
I breathe you
I taste you
I can't live without you.
I just can't take anymore
this life of solitude,
I guess that I'm out the door
and now I'm done with you.

The bell rang for everyone to let out. Students rushed out of buildings and the gym and Yami was still groaning. Daisuke look pained and recoiled when Yami continued to groan. He must've thought that it was his fault. Dark watched as mobs of children run by, capturing Daisuke along the way. Daisuke was pulled away, his backpack was in his locker and there was no homework so he didn't worry. Daisuke wanted to leave; he didn't know what to do.

Dark watched through Yami's eyes. Yami can't see anything but flashes of black and white. He was attacking some unseen enemy, Dark found out. When Daisuke wasn't in Dark's vision anymore, a demon sprang to life. Something was whispering into his ear, even in his conscience. It was telling him to take advantage of Yami's weakness right now and chase Daisuke. It also told him to tell Daisuke the truth (that sounds tempting). Fighting the temptation, Dark tried to ignore the voice and stumbled towards the ghostlike form of Yami. Yami had his eyes squeezed shut and he was walking without directions like some drunk.

"YOU BOTH ARE FOOLS! LISTEN TO ME AND FIGHT! WIN DAISUKE'S HEART! STOP YOUR ENEMY!" The voice boomed. Yami quickly brought his hands up to cover his ears. Dark copied him and closed his eyes while blocking sound waves from entering his ear. The words 'Don't listen. Don't listen. We are one. Don't listen.' echoed in their minds.

"WE ARE ONE!" Yami and Dark shouted in the empty space of time. The thought of being one with the other slowly sunk in. They were one. They were the same. They both loved Daisuke and they want to protect him. He was like an oasis in a desert, a jewel among trash.

I love you
I hate you
I can't live without you.
I love you
I hate you
I can't live without you.
I just can't take anymore
this life of solitude,
I pick myself off the floor,
and now I'm done with you.

Why did they work separately before? They were the same person. Same body. Same mind. They both knew that Dark has to confess to Daisuke. They both knew that they could live together in harmony while trying to woo Daisuke. No stupid mind demon can stop them. Daisuke was worth all the troubles. No matter what, they must win. They must defeat the creature.

Always
Always
Always.

"FOOLISH MORTALS! YOU THINK YOU CAN DESTROY ME? THINK AGAIN!" The sound vibrated against invisible walls. A bright demonic red light enveloped the mind of both Yami and Dark's and a form was seen. They couldn't see the demon because of the light, but they could see the outline. It was a tiny demon with horns on its head. No hair was visible and Dark concluded that it must be quite revolting.

"Bring it on!" Yami shouted through the light. Magic pouring out of Yami and Dark were blending together. It was a deep rich black-violet. The magic formed a sphere and the sphere grew larger and larger before it filled the entire space.

"DAISUKE!"

The dark screamed.

Reviewer Stuff:
hittocerebattosai: You think it was perfect? Thanks. But it's all because of you for telling me to use the song. I wouldn't be able to write it without you! –sweat drops- Eh, I hope you like this chapter, even if the song isn't Japanese or DNAngel.
NIGHTMAREWISHER: Heh. There you go. And this is a cliffy.
animefreak121: Thank you. But I'm mad at you because you don't think I'll complete this… Though I'm being a hypocrite. This story will be slow-paced to fit the songs and I'm not even sure if I'm patient enough to look for songs and write short (boring) stories.
takuya: It's deep! I didn't know. My teacher always complains that my writing is mechanical and unemotional. Thanks!
Angel Born of Darkness: Yep. Did you wish Dark good luck? Thanks for reviewing.

A/N: This took a while. I didn't know what song to use, so I just use my MySpace song. I know. I suck. I still use MySpace. My friends made one for me. Eh, why am I explaining? I think this song is good, anyone else think so? At the ending, I purposely wrote the dark. It meant both Dark and Yami.

Oh and those who is thinking this is an OCxDaisuke I don't think so. Yami is just an important character. He is my muse! XD I just hope he doesn't act like a male Mary Sue (whatever they're called). This is a DarkDaisuke fic.

Review, please.