Reunited again

Warm…where am I? The last thing I remember is…DARK'S WARNING NOTE! I have to get up and get ready! Satoshi thought as he slowly woke up. When he attempts to get up, he finds that he is unable to thanks to someone's arm around him. As he opened his eyes, he realizes that he isn't alone. Someone was next to him…

Satoshi's eyes widened as he quickly began to recognize the person next to him. But it was impossible as he had died the same night Krad first came out!


"It can't be…" he murmured. The person next to him opened a weary eye. Satoshi's shock grew as he knew that it was him! It was his older brother!

"Nii-san…"

"Finally woke up, eh? Miss me, you blue disaster?" joked Kurapika.

"How… I thought Krad killed you with mom the first time he came out!"

"EH?! You mean you never saw the note I left?!"

"Note?"

"I left a note where you could find it explaining where I was going to. I'm surprised that you never found it!" said Kurapika in disbelief.

"I did find a piece of paper next to me, but I never believed that it was true!"

"Do you believe it now?" said Kurapika with a smile.

Satoshi is speechless before he wraps his arms around the blond, tears streaming down his face.

"You have no idea how much I missed you, big brother!" Satoshi cries. Kurapika held him close…

"It's okay…I'm back and I have NO intention of disappearing again," said Kurapika soothingly.

"You promise?"

"Have I ever lied to you?"

Satoshi fell fast asleep against him, and Kurapika slowly slipped into sleep shortly after.

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The next morning…

"Morning squirt!" said Kurapika with a laugh as Satoshi got up. He notices a strange look in the blue-haired teen's eyes and asks, "What's the matter?"

"Nothing… I'm just glad that you weren't some dream…" mumbled Satoshi.

When he finally woke up, the two sat in silence, unsure of where to begin. Finally, Kurapika broke the ice between them.

"So, what happened after I left?"

"I ended up in an orphanage and got adopted by Hiwatari. To tell you the truth, I really don't like him at all!"

"Why not?"

"He only adopted me because of my magic and Krad. That creep is always trying to bring the Homicidal Blond out. It's like he doesn't give a damn about my safety!"

"You have GOT to be kidding…"

"I wish I were… I'll bet you anything he'll be calling today about what happened at the museum last night."

"If he does, then he'll have to deal with me. I won't let some fool who's never been attacked by Krad try to control you."

"You mean it?" said Satoshi with a look of hope in his eyes.

"Definitely. I won't let this continue!"


Sure enough, Satoshi's step-father called to berate his 'son' for what happened the night before. Kurapika's anger level was rising faster than usual. Finally, the call was cut off. Kurapika was pissed when the man had the gall to call again to continue his tirade. He snatched the phone up and said quite clearly, "SHUT. UP. You have NO right to harass Satoshi for what happened! If you call again, I can guarantee that YOU WON'T LIKE THE RESULTS!!"

"WHO DO YOU THINK YOU ARE?! HOW DARE YOU SPEAK TO ME THAT WAY!" roared Hiwatari.

"Oh, give it up already you stupid windbag. If you think that I'll be intimidated by such a fool, then you're dumber than I thought!" snorted Kurapika before he slammed the phone down.

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Hiwatari was furious. If that insolent brat thought he could speak that way to him, then he had another thing coming. He got his coat on and stormed downstairs to his car. His driver took one look at his boss, and knew better than to ask.

"Where to sir?" asked the driver.

"Satoshi's apartment. He has some explaining to do!" growled Hiwatari.

"Right away, Mr. Hiwatari!" said the driver as he sped off in the direction of the apartments…

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"You do realize that by doing that you've thoroughly pissed him off…" said Satoshi dryly as he sipped his tea.

"Yes…but it means that he'll have to deal with me and my heritage!" chuckled Kurapika.


30 minutes later, Hiwatari was stomping up to Satoshi's apartment. Kurapika's ears perked up as he heard the noisy fool coming. He waited until the man was right outside the door and then yanked it open which cause Hiwatari to fall flat on his face! Satoshi tried hard to contain his laughter at the sight. Kurapika chuckled evilly at the sight. Hiwatari stood up, his eyes glaring. The confrontation between Kurapika and Satoshi's step-father was about to begin…