The first barrier

Satoshi was still disoriented, but now he knew a way to keep himself safe. Kurapika's mental image faded as Krad let loose his first attack which fatally injured his mother. He felt his strength rapidly fade as Krad prepared to unleash another attack, this time on Kurapika. Right as he was about to release his barrier, he saw something or SOMEONE approach. He paused, and then quickly continued creating the shield. When the being revealed itself before him, his heart skipped a beat. It was a blue-haired TEEN with glasses and white wings. His eyes were a scarlet-red and were kind.

Who…who are you?

I am you. Or to be more accurate, I am the person you WILL become. I came to help you shield yourself against the Homicidal Blond, Krad.

How do I know…oh no! Nii-san!

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Krad had launched his second attack which narrowly missed Kurapika. Young Satoshi looked in horror before the wave of pain and after-magic hit him. Teen Satoshi went to his past self and gently held him. It was then that his first barrier was created. But it was unlike what the older version remembered…

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Angel-like wings surrounded them, their color was deep blue and the one who enveloped them look eerily like Kurapika. A second shield appears; this one similar to what the older remembered. Then Krad finally decided to show himself before the whimpering Satoshi.

Pathetic. So YOU are my other form?!

The young Satoshi trembles, but does not answer. His eyes stayed on Krad the entire time. Krad finally notices the barrier and gives him an evil smirk.

Do you really think that a WEAK AND MISERABLE EXCUSE OF A BARRIER would protect you from me?!

He can't get through. Don't be afraid when he tries to break the shield. You will build many such walls against him as you get older.

The young Satoshi looks at his future self with a look that says, "Are you sure?"

I am sure. If you didn't succeed in building a wall when he first appeared, then I wouldn't exist. Now stand tall and face him. Don't let him control you!

The young Satoshi stands up, his eyes defiant. Krad looks amused at his feeble show of courage. Then he attempts to cross through the wall that separated them. His amusement quickly fades as he is unable to penetrate the shield. He becomes angry and continues to strike the shield, to no avail. Finally, he stops long enough to try and trick his tamer.

So you aren't as weak as I originally thought…interesting. But enough of this ridiculous shield! Let me in or you will face the consequences!

You can't control me, Krad! I'll never allow you to control my body, not if I can help it!

You are a mere human. How exactly do you expect to keep control forever? I could easily break your feeble hold while you sleep!

Young Satoshi realizes that Krad is right. His shield wavers slightly, which prompts Krad to strike yet again. The older Satoshi stands up and places a hand on his younger self in assurance. The shield's power doubles, sending Krad flying.

He does get control a few times while you sleep at first. But you'll find a way to stop him later on. Right now you should focus on binding Krad to your will.

The young Satoshi looks at his older self with a look that says "How?"

I'll keep the shield up while you bind him. All you need to do is imagine Krad bound by chains, and keep adding more until he bends to your will. I will prevent him from reversing your will against you.

O-o-okay…

The young Satoshi then imagines his alter ego in chains, unable to move or control him. The chains begin to wind around Krad, entangling him. His smirk returns as he says, "How do you plan on keeping your shield and binding me at the same time, boy? You can't do both at once!"

Just watch me, you Blond psycho!

Krad launches yet another attack, expecting that the shield would break and Satoshi would fall. To his shock, he finds that the barrier remains strong despite the fact that the child was trying to bind him AND keep his shield!

Impossible…there's no way you can do both! Not at that age! How is this possible?!

Like I'd ever tell you!

NOOOO!!! Krad screams as the chains grow tighter and tighter around him, his wings now rendered useless. His anger towards Satoshi grows as his control starts to slip away with each moment. Satoshi starts to quickly regain his own control. Finally, Krad is bound to his will, and Satoshi retakes his body.

Kurapika sits there, relieved that the feathers were now surrounding the blond monster. When they vanish, Satoshi returns; his knees buckle from the strain. Kurapika smiles as he crawls to him. Satoshi lies there, near unconscious from the struggle. He gently picks the boy up and holds him as he tries to regain his energy. Satoshi was still trying to stay awake, so Kurapika softly sang the same lullaby that his mother used. He falls asleep, and Kurapika carefully lays him on what's left of his bed. He then walks towards the mother, who lay in a pool of her own blood. Her breathes came harshly, and it was clear that she was close to death.

"Is…is Krad gone?" she says, her voice barely a whisper.

"Yes…Satoshi has bound the false angel to his will and is now recovering."

"That's…go-o-o…" she says as her eyes glaze over and her life ends. He closes her eyes out of respect. He gets a piece of paper and writes a note to Satoshi when he feels himself being pulled back into his own mind.

He opens his eyes to find himself lying next to the blue-haired teen. He smiles as he curls up next to him, his arm around the teen protectively…