July 30, 2009

Daisuke? Dark asked him. Did you notice how weak she was?

Daisuke had been trying to sleep, but now his eyes shot open. You're right. She was out of breath, and she was shaking slightly.

He got out of bed and went to the window, looking out. An upstairs light was on and it was nearing one AM.

Why is she still awake? Daisuke wondered. If she's so weak, she needs to be getting her rest!

Dark laughed. You like her. You really haven't changed much, Daisuke. Go over there and tell her to go to sleep!

No! That would be weird.

Maybe she likes weird guys, replied Dark. Besides, she's been up every night until one or two.

You've been watching her? Daisuke said angrily.

What else am I supposed to do? It's not like I went over there.

Suddenly there was a flash in Kuri's house. Daisuke felt himself transform all of a sudden, and then both he and Dark blacked out.

Last night I used magic to call Dark. Well, it was more like this morning really. Around one AM.

I said the words and focused, then there was a flash, and I was forced to the ground. The light bulb exploded, and then once my eyes had adjusted to the darkness I saw him. Dark.

"Um…hello," I said. "Sorry about this. I just needed to ask you something and you don't exactly have a cell number, so…"

"You used magic again," he sighed. "Can you get up? Are you hurt?"

His voice was gentle, but I had obviously pissed him off.

I stood shakily. "I'm fine."

"No, you're not," he said suddenly. "This magic is sucking the life right out of you and I want you to stop!"

I looked at him fiercely. "I can't do this. I hurt people with my powers and I have to make it right."

Dark suddenly took me in his arms, and put me in the bed. "Where's your sister?"

"My sis—oh Maia!" I remembered. "She sleeps in another room. She used to sleep in here, but we got annoyed with each other."

Dark stood there, still not leaving. "Why are you up so late? Is it just to study magic?"

"No," I said sharply. "I was…writing, actually. I have a journal."

"Is there any way I can get you to stop using magic?" Dark asked.

"No," I shook my head.

"Then I'll just have to stick around and make sure you don't get hurt," Dark said.

I shook slightly, my head aching. I could barely see straight.

Dark looked at me. "You're pushing yourself too much. Promise me you'll rest tonight. And next time you need me…don't call me with magic…just open the window. I'll see you."

Dark went to the window.

"Wait!" I said. "Dark…I'm sorry for what I did."

"I'm glad to be free," he replied. "You just need to be more careful."

I sighed. "Good night Dark…"