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Disclaimer: Oh...I wish I owned DNAngel...XD Oh well; I'll just keep working at Kroger to get money XD

A/N: The beginning of this chapter was inspired by the song Arms of an Angel By Sarah McLachlan...of course, the song makes it sound like she died but of course, Satoshi ain't gonna die. He still has to be at Parent day! XD And I love any Satoshi/Emiko (mom) relationship because I love those kinds of relationships. I, myself, act like a mom to all my friends so I think that may be one reason why I love mothering relationships.

Chapter 8

"Mom! That's not helping!" Daisuke shouted to Emiko, who was laughing so hard, she was crying. Satoshi leaned against the wall, smirking. Daiki and Kosuke chuckled softly.

"But she-" Emiko tried hold in her laughter to at least speak. "She tried to french kiss you!" She shouted before falling on the wall, continuing to laugh.

Daisuke growled looking over at his father and grandpa. After a few minutes, Emiko calmed down. She looked around and noticed Satoshi leaned against the wall, reading a small notebook. It was like...an older Daisuke. Maybe a Daisuke that had been through college and now is a growing adult. "You are not my son."

"I thought we already got past that fact, Mrs. Niwa." Satoshi quietly said, his eyes never leaving the book.

It stung at Emiko to hear Daisuke's voice be so cold. She knew it was Satoshi but her eyes told her otherwise. "Can't you at least try and at least act like Daisuke?"

"Oh?" Satoshi put down his book. "I'm sorry, mom. But here, there's no reason to act like myself so, mommy, can I please read?" He snickered at the end of his sentence; Satoshi made the sentence sound like Daisuke was saying it just to amuse himself.

"There is a reason!" Emiko shouted. All the others turned their heads to her. "Do you know how much it hurts a mother to see her son acting weird?"

"Of course I don't know!" Satoshi shouted at her angrily. Emiko paused; she knew that was an idiotic question. "...W-Why would I know? Unless you haven't forgotten, I never had a mother." He yelled, placing his hands on his chest. With a deep breath, Satoshi shook his head and ran upstairs to Daisuke's room.

"That's...not what I meant." Emiko reached her hand out but it was too late. She glanced at her husband and sighed. "I am stupid. I spoke before I could think."

"Honey, you should go apologize." Daiki suggested. Emiko nodded.

She quietly walked up the stairs as Daisuke, Kosuke and Daiki watched. Emiko softly knocked on the door. "Hiwatari? May I please speak to you?"

No one replied. A sinking feeling entered Emiko's heart. What if he ran away? What if he's destroying everything? What if he tried to commit suicide! "Satoshi, hun. Please open!"

"I'd rather not." A soft voice responded.

"Come on. I would just like to talk with you."

"You're talking." Satoshi said. Inside, he was pacing back in forth.

She just wants to understand you so she can help. Dark told Satoshi.

Yeah, well, I don't need help from anyone. Especially a mother.

"Satoshi, I'm sorry." Emiko began to speak, pulling out a hair pin. "I was being an idiot and I spoke too fast. How many times do I have to say 'I'm sorry.' for you to forgive me?"

"I've forgiven you. I just don't want your help!" Satoshi sighed, sitting on Daisuke's bed.

"But that's a mother's job," Emiko unlocked the door and poked her head through.

"Hey, how'd you-"

"It's just something a mother does. She wants to help people, even if nothing will benefit for themselves." Softly, Emiko embraced Satoshi. He didn't know what to do. What did a mother and son do when making up after a fight? Was he supposed to hug back?

"I get it." Satoshi said in a monotone voice. "So that's where Daisuke gets it from. I don't know how to do that. I've never had a mom to show me how to do the things that normal people do. Just a father that says that to never do anything unless you get something from it."

"Don't worry about it." Emiko smiled, hugging him tighter. Satoshi felt so comforted in these arms of an angel. It didn't make a difference, for this one time to believe, that he had a mother.

"I made gingersnaps!" Kosuke burst through the door. Satoshi flung himself away from Emiko, cocking an eyebrow.

"What's a gingersnap?" Satoshi asked.

"I think a cookie." Kosuke looked under the tray, as if it would give him an answer. Satoshi snickered, this was one weird man. "Well, why don't you two come down and have some? Don't tell him I said this but Daisuke's getting worried."

"Come on, Satoshi." Emiko gave him a heartwarming smile. He nodded and followed the two downstairs.

"Finally!" Daisuke dashed over and tackled Satoshi to the ground. "I thought you two were going to kill each other." He whispered.

"WHAT DID YOU SAY?" Emiko shouted.

"Nothing mom!" Daisuke ran as his mother chased after him with the pan they just cleaned off.

"Should we stop them?" Satoshi asked, looking up at Kosuke.

"Nah, Daisuke can easily outrun Emiko." He smirked. "Duck."

"What?" But then Satoshi saw the pan flying at them and ducked.

(Haha, Emiko's spaz moment.)

After Emiko calmed down and they ate dessert, she sent them all off to bed. To everyone's surprise, Satoshi headed for the door. "Where are you going?" Daisuke asked, fixing his glasses.

"What's the point of staying here if we all know about each other? I'd like to stay at my house." Satoshi softly said.

"But-"

"Just let him do what he wants." Kosuke said.

"Um...Kosuke?"

"Yeah Satoshi?"

"Are you going to be able to come to parent's day tomorrow?" he asked, a look of hope appeared in his eyes. Kosuke saw it and nodded, saying, "Sure I will."

Daisuke and the rest of his family waved to Satoshi as he left. As Daisuke walked upstairs, he was determined to get Mr. Hiwatari to come tomorrow.

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As Satoshi opened the door to his apartment, he took a deep breath of the cold air. It had been a while since he was here. But the second he opened his bedroom door, there was a knock at the door. Satoshi opened it to see Risa Harada, smiling happily. "Risa?"

"Daisuke? What are you doing here?" Risa said, looking away but Satoshi could tell she was blushing.

"What do you mea-" He had almost forgotten about the switch at the moment. "Oh, well, I'm watching this place for Satoshi until he gets home from work."

"Wow! Satoshi works?" Risa had stars in her eyes. "But when does he get home?"

"Not until really late."

"Damn." Risa snapped her fingers. She began to walk away when Satoshi placed his hand on her shoulder.

What are you doing? Dark grew curious.

"I...um..." Satoshi stared at his shoes as Risa turned around.

"What is it, Daisuke?"

...You can't tell her! Dark couldn't tell what Satoshi was going to do but he had a feeling. A wave of panic crushed him.

"I...I'll tell him what you needed to say." Satoshi smiled happily. It almost came out naturally.

Risa giggled. "I kind of wanted to tell him myself." She quickly ran by the balcony and checked to see if anyone was around. "But I guess it wouldn't hurt telling you why I'm here." Satoshi unconsciously straightened his back. "I wanted to ask Satoshi if he wanted to have with me." Risa's face burned red but Satoshi chuckled.

"Cute."

"No! You can't tell him, Daisuke!" She shouted.

"I wouldn't do that, don't worry. I'll see you tomorrow." Satoshi waved goodbye and smiled widely.

I hate that you have such a strong mind! I don't know what you're doing! Ever! Dark complained to Satoshi as he changed into his pj's.

So you're saying you always have to know what Dai's going? That's so mean. Satoshi shook his head, climbing in his bed. Even though the clock read 9:20, he seemed exhausted. Good night, Dark. As Satoshi fell asleep, he could still feel Emiko's arms on his shoulders.

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"Daisuke, are you ready for Mission: I.S.H?" Emiko asked, holding a bag with two hands.

"Yeah, but mom, I have to do something really quickly." Daisuke pulled off the black ski mask she made him wear.

"What is it?"

"Just something I forgot to do."

"But honey, it's almost ten at night." Emiko protested, dropping her bags.

"I'll be quick. How about I meet you half way there?" Daisuke asked his mother. Seeing how handsome he looked now, Emiko couldn't help but jump at his and hug him tightly.

"Alright, sweety. But be careful. And don't hurt a little hair on your hair." She laughed girlishly, waving to Daisuke as he ran out the door.

Daisuke ran through the streets. He found a short building and jumped on it. Running on the rooftops of different buildings and houses, Daisuke was getting higher. He was looking for a white building. Big, fancy, official, just what Satoshi described it to be. It took a few more minutes before he thought he spotted it. Daisuke jumped down and onto the streets, passing each streetlight shining on him.

As he arrived at the building, Daisuke noticed that there were guards everywhere.

So, are you going to use those snappy thief skills or just ask to get in? Krad mocked Daisuke. Daisuke had considered just sneaking in but wouldn't Satoshi's father find it a bit suspicious? Daisuke began to walk to the gate. Wow, you're going to ask? Wimp.

Thanks for the help, Krad.

No problem, it's what I'm here for. Daisuke rolled his eyes and looked up at the guards.

"Excuse me, sir. Can I go speak to my father?" He asked. The guards stared at him oddly. After a minute, they nodded and let Daisuke through. He walked through the walls and found his father's room. Giving the door a soft knock, Daisuke heard, "Come in."

Daisuke could hear his footsteps echo through the room. He couldn't see his friend's father, just a shadow of a desk and chair. "Father?" Daisuke tried to sound as convincing as possible.

"Yes Satoshi?" Satoshi's father chuckled as his shadow split from the chair's. The figure walked over to Daisuke and he grew stiff. What was he going to say. Just remember how you rehearsed, Niwa. Krad reminded him, chuckling at the side.

"Father, I was wondering, if, you know, you would come to parent's day tomorrow." His breath was uneven as his father closed in on him.

"Tomorrow?" His father said suavely.

"Yes, sir. It's tomorrow."

"Sounds good." Kei chuckled, turning around. "What time does school start?

"About nine."

"I'll pick you up in the front of your apartment at eight forty five. Alright?"

"Yes!" Daisuke smiled joyfully, walking out the door, throwing his fists in the air.

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Satoshi yawned softly as he sat up in his bed. He was starting to enjoy the normal blood pressure thing. There was an odd smell in the air. It smelled like bacon and toast. "Who the-"

He rushed to his door and threw it open to see the Niwa family, minus Daiki, sitting in his living room and in the kitchen. "You're finally awake!" Emiko simpered, rushing over to him. "I didn't know you didn't wear a shirt to sleep."

"The other night I wasn't."

"Well, I didn't notice." Emiko's finger traced his chest. "I never knew Dai was this into shape." Beaming, she dragged her finger up and grabbed Satoshi's chin, lifting his head.

"Mrs. Emiko,"

"Are you sure the switch didn't alter Daisuke's body at all. His body seems taller now. And his face seems slimmer." Her thumb rubbed his cheek. Satoshi felt odd and backed away.

"I don't know but please quit that."

"Before, all I noticed is that his eyes were slimmer like yours when you guys switched."

"It's probably just changing due to what the boys do with their normal bodies." Kosuke drank some tea, sitting next to Daisuke, who was watching the news. "Satoshi normally doesn't eat too much where as you shove food down Daisuke's throat."

"I guess." Emiko sighed, going back to her spot in the kitchen. "Well, Satoshi, go clean up and breakfast will be done when you're finished, ok?" He nodded and smiled at Daisuke as the other boy waved to him.

Why are they here? Satoshi thought as he rinsed his hair.

They care. Duh.

Yeah, but Dark, don't you ever think they care too much? Satoshi asked, washing his body.

At times, Sighing, he shook his head. Everything seemed to get more stressed after the switch than before it.

"Honey! Breakfast is ready!" Emiko suddenly burst through the door right when Satoshi turned off the water. Satoshi froze in place. "Oh, good, you're finished. Want me to help you dry off?" Emiko went to pull back the curtains but Satoshi held on to them.

"No, I'm fine. I swear." He was growing nervous. Satoshi wasn't exactly used to a mother helping him with...showers.

"Too bad, I want to help you dry off. You have to look good for Parents Day!" She reached for a towel and pulled back the curtain but Satoshi was still gripping it.

"Mrs. Emiko! Please quit!"

"Sorry hun, can't do that." She quickly stretched her arm to the other side and pulled back the side that Satoshi left insecure. "Got ya." Emiko chuckled but then two hands covered her eyes.

"Come on, dear. We need to eat breakfast." Kosuke pulled her away by her left arm while Daisuke pulled her away by her other one. They were both covering their eyes with their free hands.

"We're sorry, Satoshi." Daisuke nervously said, pulling his mother back to the kitchen.

Satoshi stood there for a minute. He began to laugh as he reached for his towel. Weird family.

Once they were finished with breakfast, Kosuke pulled Satoshi. "Come on, I'll race you to the school." He handed Satoshi his bag.

"Are you sure?" Satoshi asked, glancing back at Daisuke.

"Don't worry about me." he stated. "I will be there shortly. Go on."

Giving him a nod, Satoshi smiled. Suddenly, Kosuke ran out the door when Satoshi was off guard. "You have the advantage anyway." He shouted. Satoshi ran out after him, jumping down the stairs.

"They seem to be getting along well." laughed Daisuke, cleaning up the table.

"He lives here alone?" questioned Emiko as she washed the dishes.

"Yeah, his father lives about twenty minutes away from here. I checked last night." Daisuke smirked. The door bell ran and he checked the clock. "Speak of the devil."

He walked to the door and opened it. There stood Mr. Hiwatari. He looked down at Daisuke and smiled, patting his head and peaked in. "Hello, Mrs..."

"Niwa." Emiko rushed over to see the mysterious Mr. Hiwatari. "Hello sir, I am Emiko Niwa. I am-"

"Daisuke's son. I hear a lot about that boy during Satoshi's reports about Dark." He said in a tone that sounded almost...malicious.

"What?" Both Daisuke and Emiko said.

"Just kidding." Kei chuckled, scratching the back of his head. "You two seem like you were getting along well."

"Yes, well, I think you two should be getting to school. Don't want to be late." She pushed the two out the door. They stepped down to his limo.

There was an awkward silence before Mr. Hiwatari stared over at Daisuke. "So, Satoshi," he almost sounded like he was making of the name. "Nice woman. Why is she at your apartment though? You hire her to be a maid? And when you thought the woman didn't think that she'd make enough money stealing."

"That's not the reason!" Daisuke argued. He was thinking two things at the moment. One, he couldn't believe Satoshi told his father about him. And two, he wasn't going to put up with some old, rich fart making fun of his mom.

"Then what is it?" Satoshi's father raised an eyebrow.

Daisuke thought for a minute. "How am I supposed to know? But Mrs. Niwa was just worried about me, nothing like you've been doing."

"Ah, now that sounds like Satoshi." Mr. Hiwatari snickered, rolling down his window.

What? Daisuke's thinking halted in place. Was it possible that he knew? He looked up at his friend's father and began to wonder. This man was interesting. He was like a tricky fisher, you'd be lured to come but then they'll just tease you by moving the bait farther.

You seemed troubled.

You think? Daisuke took a deep breath.

Once they arrived at school, Daisuke showed him the way to the classroom. Satoshi and Kosuke were already there, sitting down. Kosuke was telling Satoshi a story about this one artist he met five years ago. They laughed softly as they door opened and Daisuke and another man, Mr. Hiwatari, walked into the room. "Father?" Satoshi's eyes grew wide.

"So that's the notorious Mr. Hiwatari, right?" Kosuke smirked as they walked by them. "Hello, name's Kosuke." He shook hands with Satoshi's father.

"Nice to meet you." The two began to chat and Satoshi snuck over by Daisuke.

"How the hell did you get him here?" Satoshi whispered. Daisuke shrugged at him.

"I just asked and he said sure."

"But he normally wouldn't do that." Satoshi thought about the reasons. "There has to be a catch."

"Don't worry about it now." Patting his back, Daisuke encouraged Satoshi. When they looked up, they could see at least fifteen fan girls watching them.

"Hi guys," They all giggled. The two at first hoped that the girls didn't find out about the Dark and Krad thing. "We can see where you guys get your looks from." One girl said and the rest chortled along.

"Yeah, your dad's are really handsome." Another girl said.

"Almost...dreamy." The next one said. Then, all at once, they began to talk about it.

"But...how come you have blue hair and your dad has brown?" A different blonde haired girl asked.

"Well, uh," Daisuke wasn't sure.

"That's his adoptive father." Satoshi finished for him.

"Wow, really?" Daisuke whispered. "I never knew that."

"Oh my gosh! Satoshi! You were adopted and you're still the best student in the class! That's almost impossible." All the girls shrieked, thinking it was so brave.

"Well, did you know that Satoshi's mother died a month after he was born?" Satoshi smirked, just to watch all the girls hug him.

"Yeah, but Daisuke's father left him for twelve years." Dai came back as another group of girls began to talk to him.

"Class, settle down." The teacher spoke and everyone rushed back to their seats. "Now, I know today's going to be excited but we all need to behave and..." Daisuke's eyes wandered around the room. Takeshi's father was there, so was Riku and Risa's mother and father. It was weird seeing everyone's parents. He looked up and saw Satoshi's father smirking.

"Don't be so nosey, Satoshi."

This guy is scaring me! Daisuke cried.

Why don't you let me take care of everything? Suggested Krad.

How do we...

All I have to do is take over your body. I'll sit through the class and you can do the physical crap, alright? Daisuke nodded, it sounded like a good plan. He concentrated and felt a certain heat in his chest and began to groan.

"Is there something wrong, Satoshi?" Kosuke asked him. Half of the class was now looking at Daisuke.

"I have to go to the bathroom!" Daisuke shot up and ran out, seeing an evil smirk on his "father's" face. He hadn't expected the pain. How come every time Daisuke had to transform with Krad, it hurt? Running through the halls, the heat was getting worse. It felt like Daisuke was going to pass out if he didn't get anywhere cool.

Then, an idea hit him. Daisuke found the stairs and rushed up them, huffing all the way. The second he opened the doors, Daisuke took in the fresh air and fell down flat. Finally, everything was becoming cool again. "Scuff me up, why don't you." he chuckled softly as he stood up. But it only turned out to be Krad speaking. Slowly, Daisuke fell asleep and fell into the deep darkness.

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"Kosuke, I hope he's ok." Satoshi whispered right as the door. They all looked up. He gasped as a different Satoshi entered the room. It wasn't Daisuke anymore. It was the other Satoshi, Krad. He strutted into the room, glancing at Satoshi.

"Satoshi, since you missed about ten minutes, can you show us how to do problem thirty on the board?" The teacher asked. Krad nodded, standing up and doing the problem.

Whoa...he knows math. Dark said.

Well, I know math, he has to know. Said Satoshi.

I guess that makes sense. Dark rolled his eyes. Agreeing, Satoshi watched him perfectly answer the question.

"Bravo, Satoshi. I thought you were getting careless for a while." The teacher smiled happily as Krad sat down. The man had a wide smirk on. "Alright, Daisuke, would you answer the next one?"

Class, surprisingly, went smoothly. When they were dismissed, Satoshi snatched Krad's arm and dragged him into an empty hallway. "What do you think you're doing?" Satoshi growled.

Krad wrapped his arm around Satoshi's neck, grinning. He began to mess with the boy's red hair as he spoke. "Well, I wanted to spend a little time with you."

"We've spent time with each other for the past two years."

"Yeah, but not like this." Krad grabbed the collar of Satoshi shirt and pulled him closer to him. "And, Daisuke's a lot more willing than you to give me a break. You're starting to make me feel like he's the better tamer."

"Maybe he is," Satoshi smacked Krad's arms away to escape but Krad chuckled, pushing Satoshi roughly into the wall. "Now, now," Satoshi could see an odd gleam in Krad's eyes. They were his at the moment, no one else's, and that scared Satoshi.

I could always help, you know. Dark said, feeling a bit unneeded.

Slowly, Krad began to close in. Satoshi's eye's widened. He had to escape. Quickly thinking of a plan, Satoshi jumped over Krad, running away. Krad chased after him. He reached for him but Satoshi slammed open a locker door, smashing it in his face. "Why you-"

Krad shoved Satoshi into more lockers, leaving a large dent. Then, he wiped the blood from his lip, laughing as Satoshi stood up straight. "Leave me alone Krad!"

"But I don't want to!" Suddenly, dozens of lockers opened, books came flying out, blocking Satoshi.

"Quit it!" Satoshi ran into the cafeteria, avoiding anyone who came in front of him. Krad was right behind him, and every time we tried to grab Satoshi to stop him, his arm couldn't reach but he was only inches away.

Meanwhile, students who were going into the hall they just ran through seemed petrified to see the disaster.

Krad was so close to catching Satoshi. A loud laugh came from his mouth as he snatched Satoshi's shirt but Krad accidentally ran into someone. "Watch where you're going, jerk." Krad scowled.

"Now, Satoshi, I wouldn't expect this from you." Both Satoshi and Krad shot up and straightened their postures like army men.

"I'm sorry, father." Krad softly replied.

"Daisuke," Mr. Hiwatari glanced at Satoshi. "Kosuke is waiting for you, why don't you go eat lunch with him?" Satoshi nodded and ran off. He could feel his father's eyes watching him. Chills ran down his spine. Could it be possible...he found out?

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...I'm sorry, I would have had this done three days earlier but I got grounded for...being 3 minutes late for dinner. -joins your group of confusion- ...yes, my parents are stupid.

I will continue more parent's day crap in the next chapter!

The little shower interruption was inspired by the thingy in the back of Volume 3 when it's the "A day in Satoshi's life." it says, "Since he never has any homework, he takes a bath and brushes his teeth." and Emiko is trying to see, I thought it'd be a cute idea to do that...XD

Trying to update as much as possible

-Paige