Dark stepped through the grand doors, walking down the exstravagant flight of stairs. Dressed in a black tuxedo, a simple slate mask adorned his face covering his eyes. He fiddled with his tie a moment, as eyes bore down upon him. Maquerade ball, great. Mom didn't have to fuss over our outfit. As he walked down, her entered a very large group of fancy costumes and masks. "God, I feel corny." Dark, ran his hand through the gelled hair once again.

Ouit being so paranoid. "Look whose talking." Dark said looking around the large ballroom. Okay, at 12:00 am, they're going to unveil the Tears of the Sky. So we swipe it and run. "Great plan." Dark said sarcastically. He peered around the room, suddenly feeling like a loser off to the side. A flash of white caught his eye and he instantly recognized the dress. Quickly, he ran over and grabbed the figures shoulder, forcing them to turn around. The figure whipped around a pair of ocean blue eyes met his.

"Ki."

Tonight, the heavenly angel was adorned in a white dress identical, to the one the night of the incident. Only the colors had been inverted. A white dress with black straps in a controlled chaos once again. A large black collar adorned her neck covering the large cut that she had recieved that faithful night. But tonight, she looked so much more beautiful. So much like an angel shining among the other humans within the room. Her black wings came from her back, as part of her costume, and a whispy design came from the corner of her right eye. "You look beautiful tonight."

"You're back to rip out my heart aren't you?"

Once the blue and black haired girl realized who he was, past his mask a glare appeared across her face. "Get away from me you creep." The words sliced through him, seemingly breaking his heart in two. Ki turned her stony glaze away, as she began to stride off. Quickly, he reached out for her, grabbing her wrist and pulling her into a spin. Moments later she landed into his arms. Surely, she would still be upset wouldn't she? You did pretty much get her killed. You could've stopped Krad, but you just stood there.

Ki struggled against his grip, withering within his arms. "I told you. Get away from me." Her voice was stern and cold. Her ocean eyes which were usually the windows to her soul, were sealed off. For once, Dark couldn't read her emotions. "Is there a problem here?" A large tall man came into view. Dark pulled the squirming girl close. "Oh, it's nothing. My girlfriend here is just afraid to get on the dance floor. She can't dance." Dark whispered to the guard. An eyebrow raised and soon the guard left the couple. "I'm not your girlfriend." Ki's teeth gritted as she forcefully pulled away, breaking their bond.

Her black heels clicked upon the ground as she stormed off into the crowd. You finally found her and you're going to let her go that easily Dark? "No." With a few steps his hand soon found itself intwined within hers once more. "I'm sorry. I wanted to come and save you but-" "But what?!" Ki's eyes flashed another painful, angry glare. "I-I" Dark struggled upon words.

"Let me guess, you couldn't." Ki's voice dropped, and once more she turned to walk away, until something tug her back. Words raced through the thief's mind as he tried in vain to get her to stay. "Lately you're all I need." Ki's bright eyes widened. "What?"

"I wish I could prove I love you.."

It took Ki a moment to regain the features upon her face, as they changed from shock to an emotionless stare. "Those words mean nothing to me.." A wave of feelings rushed over Dark once again. "Why won't you believe me?" He said desprately.

"And the damage was done.. In the end, I watched as you walked away, with your prize. My heart." Ki looked away, as a pained look came upon her face. "What do you do when no word fits the moment Ki?" Dark asked as he pulled her closer into an embrace.

"Nothing. You just do nothing." "Well, answer me this Ki. Why can't I breathe whenever I think about you? Why can't I speak whenever I talk about you. It's inevitable, it's the fact that I'm gonna get down to it, so tell me." Their eyes met for a moment, as time seemed to stop, and the only thing audible was the beating of their hearts in a slow pace.

"A wish that wants to be said, be shall be repressed..."

Ki soon found herself enveloped within his arms. Her head was pressed against his chest and the rising and falling of his breathing was audible. "And what is that wish?" Dark whispered above the crowd around them. "I don't want this to be just another regret.." The girl rubbed her face into is chest once more. "Not running after you would be just another regret."

Suddenly the lights went out and a few brightly colors lights moved around the room. "It's time to begin the countdown! Five!" A voice callled out over the speakers.

"Four!"

"Three!"

"Two!"

"One."

"HAPPY NEW YEAR!"

Their lips met for a moment, as Ki found herself stunned. "Happy New Year." The mysterious boy whispered into her ear. A simple smile appeared across her face. No matter how well we're doing, I can't believe in us completely. The two shared another warm embrace as the voice came over the loudspeaker once again. "Now it's time for the unveiling of the Tears of the Sky!" A curtain lifted as a roar of cheers and applause came from the crowd. The red curtain lifted to reval a pair of headphones, and gasps came from the crowd. "What? How did you?" Dark found himself saying.

Ki placed a finger to his lips and moved in to whisper something into his ear. "Don't make a sound, shh and listen." Dark's eyes widened a moment. "Dark's stolen it!" someone screamed from the crowd.

"Run."

Well, I hoped you like the chapter. The next one will be up soon.

I'm taking requests and ideas now, so if you want your little touch into the story, send them to me!

Preview of what to come..

"I fake a smile so he won't see.."

"I put my picture down and maybe get some sleep tonight..."

"I'll be there when your heart stops beating.."

"All of my memories keep you near.."

"If I could find you now things would get better..."

"Somewhere somehow, we'll be together.."

"It never was enough for you.."

"Everytime you were held you close, I hope you thought of me.."