Disclaimer: Do not own DN Angel blah, blah, blah… Oh Crap, just get on with the story already/rolls eyes/
And many thanks to
- Glomps Yuugi -, and SoraSakura and Yuffie03! The reviews are really nice, but I seriously don't want to make any characters die, so sorry! But satoshi will get some really bad punishment in this fic by Dark, so that should be at least a bit satisfying for you, Yuffie03. And if you want, you can tell me what kind of punishment you want to fall on Sato, no raping him though. (I doubt Dark would want to, do you?) And I don't want to describe the gang just yet, 'cause I want to give Dai-Chan a better time for now, eh?
Chapter four: Sights, smells, touches and soundsAfter a bit on negotiating with the gang leader, Daisuke actually managed to delay the ecstasy delivery till Saturday, which was also the day the red haired boy decided to do grocery for his mother. Though it wasn't the wisest thing to do, he had to lighten his mother and grandpa's load. The seals on the magical artifacts were starting to weaken and everyday Emiko and her father would have to do tiring yet important rituals in order to keep the powers at bay. In fact, Daisuke actually started to take charge of cooking meals when his mother was too tired, which was more often than not, and we all know that Daichii's culinary skills weren't exactly Coughs good. And it was a good way for Daisuke to practice his home economics too, and I must say, his cooking skills weren't too bad either. Anyway, where was I again? Oh yeah, uh-hrmp…
As Daisuke made his way towards the door, he found Wiz (Or is it With?) following him. The little rabbit like creature made a 'kyu' as in asking "Can I come too?" Daisuke grinned and decided there was no harm in letting the little thing out for some fresh air; since Wiz had been the only living soul he could really pour out his woes on. "Come on Wiz, let's see if there's any big sale on. Maybe I can you a packet or two of strawberries!" And so the pair set off.
"God, this will definitely last us for a whole week or two!" the red haired teen heaved his heavy basket full of provisions to a nearby bench to rest and look around. The market Daisuke went to had several entrances, but most of the people would rush through the main and not to mention biggest one to start their daily shopping. Flanking on either sides of the market were two shops that sold bean curds that Daisuke really like, though he didn't have more preference for one or the other. Nowadays, the young tamer would be really lucky if he got a bite out of the delicious dessert. And that was just what he had for breakfast before beginning his day. Even though he had to face those dreadful looking gangsters, it made his day to have everything else going so smoothly.
"Kyu!" Wiz nibbled eagerly into the strawberries Daisuke gave it, getting a bit of juice on the fur around its small mouth. The red haired teen watched the cute little individual devoured its breakfast while thinking about the situation at home. Apparently, his mother would probably be still asleep due to last night's time-consuming and strenuous rituals, while Daichii would doubtlessly wake up earlier, possibly to check on the artifacts that need to be sealed again to strengthen the spell. It was tiring for the Niwas especially now that Daisuke's father was in the hospital motionless, still trying to fight for his family and his own life. Daisuke felt his eyes starting to sting with tears. Ever since satoshi had been doing all those…rapes to him, he had felt so dirty, so helpless, ashamed and betrayed…it was so confusing yet, he could not tell anyone he could trust, and without Satoshi trying to kill them. Satoshi… Just thinking of that name gave Daisuke the chills, so he lugged the basketful of grocery back home with heavy footsteps, Wiz tagging behind with a half eaten strawberry in its mouth.
"NIWA!" an energized Risa pounced onto poor Daisuke, who just scarcely managed to stifle a scream of pain that was caused by the soreness on his chest. Scalding that happened just yesterday, a part of Emiko's clumsiness, caused it. "Guess what? There's this really cool funfair just at the north end of our town! It's the best one yet! Come on Niwa, say you're going, please?" Risa gave the red haired boy the I-am-such-a-pitiful-girl look and in the end, Daisuke Niwa gave in. So it was off to the funfair with Dark, Krad, Takashi, Emiko, Daichii, Wiz and Riku and of course Risa. Did I also mention that half of Daisuke's class was also going? Oh, I did just now…oops…
The funfair, of course, was like a place where all the joyous people would gather and have plenty of enjoyable and exhilarating fun. It almost made Daisuke felt left out though, as if all the sorrow and suffering and pain were contained inside his one single body while the others could smile away without a moment's care. Perhaps it envy, jealousy, or admiration, but it made the sad boy experienced self-taunting. It wasn't those people fault that they could smile away happily, so why should he be angry with them? If only he could put on a fake smile or somehow reassure the others he was okay, but it was really tough… "HEY! THERE'S THE GRAND ROLLERCOASTER! COME ON,
COME ON! LET'S GO ON IT!" Err…ooh-oh…Daisuke was so not going to like it.
As they gave their permits to the ticket collector, Dark noticed the uneasiness in Daisuke. The young teen shifted his eyes one way and the other, hoping for an escape. "Come on, Dai-Chan! It will be fun, I guarantee!" The phantom thief gave the shorter boy an affable pat that most unfortunately almost made him lose his balance. But it was comforting to know there was still someone who still cared about the young tamer, and good friends too. Everyone laughed, including Niwa, and seated himself or herself in the Roller coaster.
"Never, I say, never go on that hideous thing ever ag-" Everyone stared and giggled as Takashi hurriedly staggered over to a nearby bush and expelled his guts. And to think he was the one who suggested going on the coaster ride, ha! It was a good day after all, for Daisuke, as his friends lead him to all sorts of rides, games, food and even an Oreo milkshake to satisfy every person's taste buds. It was splendid, and no Satoshi or drug gangsters to bother him…
"Wow, what a day! Isn't it, mother?" "Yes, and luckily, none of the artifacts have broken out of their spell!" Daisuke grinned from ear to ear, extremely contented that his mother and grandpa were looking in high spirit. It was so rare these days to see his family smiling, especially when Daisuke himself had been feeling really down.
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A red haired boy tossed and turned in his dream, or to be exact, nightmare. "No, satoshi. Please stop, please…NO!" Daisuke woke up, rigid and frightened for a moment. He then realized he was covered in a layer of cold sweat, even though the room was considered airy. He turned on his side; tears fell from those rabbit red eyes. Wiz, who had been sleeping beside the upset boy, woke up startled to find the scent of tears in the air. Daisuke's tears. Silent tears. The little thing cautiously inched over to the sobbing boy, wiping away some of the crystal droplets from Daisuke's sore red eyes with a tiny paw. A soft "kyu" of worry and sadness came from out of Wiz throat as the red haired teen flinched away from the stroke; opening those distressing eyes to see the owner.
"Wiz?" he gently yet warily reached out a shaking hand to pat the soft fur on the little creature's back, drawing it close to his chest for a small yet comforting hug. Wiz nuzzled Daisuke's neck in an attempt to soothe the tension inside the trembling and vulnerable boy, knowing that Dai-Chan desperately needed it. The tired boy finally relaxed into the touch, assured that it was only Wiz itself. "Thank you, Wiz…" and then the fatigued boy at last drifted off into a light slumber, and then morning came, too soon…
This was how Daisuke usually goes through each night.
Okay, sorry about this extremely short Chappie but I was having quite a bad writer's block in the middle and well, whatever! PLEASE REVIEW! REVIEW! REVIEW! If you like it, REVIEW! If you don't like it and wish to advice me on how to improve, REVIEW! And if you have nothing else better to do, REVIEW!