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(Short explanation: I thought Satoshi had white hair before I saw colored pics of him on the internet.)

And now, for the chapter everyone's been either waiting for or fearing...

Chapter 15

Daisuke and Satoshi had already gone to school. Emiko felt out of it all morning, even before they left. She made them breakfast but Emiko couldn't remember a word she said to Daisuke. And the one Dai shared his body with. Why had she been so worried about Krad? As a matter of fact, she had been worried about Satoshi too.

Last night, she had a dream of the boy. Emiko was walking down a sidewalk when she noticed something flashing a few feet away from her. She quickly ran to it, in curiosity of what it was. As she bent down to pick it up, it quickly turned to dust and blew away in the wind. Emiko stood back up straight, watching the dust until she couldn't see it anymore.

"Don't hope that you can find that dust again, Mrs. Niwa." A child's voice said calmly.

Emiko turned around to see a young boy with blue hair. He looked as if he just cried. "Satoshi."

"Honey, are you alright?" She turned her head to see Daiki sitting next to her. He sipped his tea quietly. "You seemed side-tracked."

"Dad." Emiko began. "You see, I am, how would you explain it." She stopped to think.

"You're concerned for the Hikari, aren't you?

Emiko's eye widened. "But...how did you know?"

Daiki chuckled to himself. He stroke his beard, as if he was thinking of ways to solve complicated things. "I've seemed to notice over the years that Hikari grow attachments to the Niwas. Sometimes, it can be on purpose but other times," Daiki stopped, unsure of what to say. "I know this sounds like I'm criticizing the Niwas but I've found that it's normally the Niwas that become attached to the Hikari."

A light gasp came from Emiko. "Really?"

Daiki nodded. "Yes, if you think about it. Daisuke, Kosuke and you are all always worried about Satoshi. Even I was concerned about one of the Hikaris back in my day." Daiki tapped on his tea cup. "She would actually be Satoshi's grandmother."

"Satoshi's grandmother?" Emiko began to think to herself. "I don't remember you speaking of any Hikari woman."

"Today's the day!" Takeshi jumped up on a desk and threw his hands in the air. "I, Takeshi Saehara, will take the best pictures of Dark tonight! I swear on my life that I will get better pictures than any other reporter of the two, winged Darks!"

"Takeshi, get off the desk." Their teacher walked in the room with an aggravated look on her face. "You can talk about your reporter nonsense after class."

Takeshi climbed down. "What's nonsense is how much of a hag you are." He mumbled under his breath.

Though, it seemed as though the teacher still heard him. "Or, you could always talk about it in detention." Saehara fell silent quicker than he had started talking. "I thought so." She sighed, running her fingers through her bangs. "Now class, if you will turn to page 159, we will continue where we left off. Nishimura, can you please start?"

Daisuke sat at his desk, tapping his head softly on the wall. Why did Takeshi have to remind him? It made Dai's mind jump everywhere, thinking of all the possibilities. There were so many things that could go wrong. Plus, the necklace was classified as 'it', which meant that no one knows what it is but them. Also, how were they going to place it in the museum before they get there?

Luckily, for Daisuke, Satoshi's seat was right next to the wall, where Daisuke could attempt to kill himself by smashing his head into the wall.

So let me get this straight. We're going to have to redo everything that we did that one night? Daisuke felt a little comforted to know he and Krad were thinking the same things. So we're going to have Dark walk in and Satoshi warns him about the fake that he was about to steal, which wouldn't have been such a bad idea. Then, the two argue about taking the necklace, which is the exact reason we're in this situation. The thief and Master fight, break apart the necklace and put us in this big mess.

Wow, you have a good memory. Daisuke mentioned, even though it was a little off topic. I'm not sure myself but I guess only time will tell.

Daisuke never liked reading in class. He normally just doodled, like how he was now. What is that supposed to be? Growled Krad.

It's what I imagine the spirit in the necklace looks like. Daisuke seemed pretty proud of his drawing.

Look more like a Keebler elf than a human or spirit.

"Oh! I love those cookies!" A girl's voice shouted. "But I like the fudge stripes better." Risa tapped her chin with her index finger, looking as though she was thinking.

As Daisuke noticed the rest of the class was leaving and that class had just ended, Daisuke heard Krad mutter, Told you.

"Where's Daisuke and Riku?" Dai asked Risa.

"They went to return the books back to the library." She said with a wide grin on her face. Daisuke figured it was only because she thought she was spending time with Satoshi. "But it looks like you didn't return yours. If you hurry up and catch them, you can return it with the class set."

Daisuke shot up and ran out of the class with his things. "Thanks Risa!"

He quickly ran through the halls. Finally, he got to the library. Through the windows, Daisuke could see Satoshi handing the librarian a book. "Wait!" Daisuke burst in the room. "I still have to return my book!" He shouted, holding up his book.

Riku and the librarian both stared at him, jaws dropped to the floor. Meanwhile, Satoshi was laughing his head off. "Dai-Satoshi," He luckily caught himself. "Satoshi, we haven't returned any books yet. Just put your book on top of the cart and we'll return it, alright?"

Breathing heavy, Daisuke nodded and put his book on the cart. He had a look of complete embarrassment on his face. "Alright. I'll meet you outside, okay?"

He went outside and sat by the tree. Leaning his head on the bark, Daisuke began to think of the possibilities again. Then, another thought that crossed his mind. I just remembered, Krad. Isn't this going to be our last day together?

And who's complaining?

Daisuke's head dropped and a sigh escaped his mouth. So much for a new friendship. Can't blame me for trying...

"Daisuke, how long are you going to mope around? We've only got three hours." Satoshi smirked. Daisuke lifted his head to see his friend. At least Satoshi seemed excited about it. Satoshi pushed Daisuke off the tree. "Come on, let's get going. You know your mom likes to take her time."

"How did you know that?" Daisuke wondered, knowing Satoshi's only had to play his role once.

Satoshi shrugged. "I just figured since you always left a few hours early when you stole before."

That's a detective for you. Krad laughed softly. Or commander. Whatever you want to call it.

"I guess that make sense." Daisuke nodded to himself. "So Satoshi," He wrapped his arms around his friend's shoulders. "What do you think we're going to do after this?"

The smile dropped from Satoshi's face. "I'm guessing things will be like before."

The two were silent for a few minutes. Satoshi guessed the subject was a little uncomfortable for both of them. "Hey Daisuke, I-" He looked to his side to see Daisuke was now far away. "Why are you over there?"

He heard Daisuke laugh loudly. "We have to do everything like the first time, right?" Satoshi saw Daisuke wink and felt a smile grow on his face. "Good luck!"

"Good luck, Dark!" Emiko waved good-bye to the phantom thief as he left the Niwa house. She gigged to herself, proud of the outfit she had made him. The jacket flapped in the wind, giving it an, what Emiko called, awesome look.

After taking in a deep breath and letting it out, Emiko went to sit next to her husband and father. "Papa, are you sure everything will work out?"

"I'm completely positive." Daiki told her. "Towa and I planted the necklace back in the same place where it was before. Plus, we got another souvenir." He chuckled softly.

"Don't you think it's beautiful?" Towa walked in with a tray of tea. Then, Emiko noticed it. There was a necklace around Towa's neck, it was silver and on the chain, there were small emeralds placed in it. The pendant was also a large emerald. "We had to do something with the necklace they had placed in the case...and I liked it." Towa stared at the cups of tea, now ashamed.

"I think it matches you perfectly." Emiko smiled to Towa. She stood up to help the guide with the tea. "Don't worry about it." She chuckled, sensing Towa's feelings. Towa just nodded and helped.

Suddenly, Towa squeaked. "Oh! Mrs. Emiko, I just remembered. While I was putting away Dai's clothes a few minutes ago, I noticed that they forgot your outfit."

Emiko's eyes snapped open. "What?" She scowled, gritting her teeth. "How...could...he...forget..." Her knuckles were growing white. "I'LL KILL HIM!"

Saehara stomped up to Daisuke, though he could hear his dinosaur steps a mile away. "How are we supposed to guard what Dark is stealing when we don't know what he's stealing?" Snapped the detective. Dai simply shrugged and tried to walk away but Saehara stopped him. "And where do you think you are going? We need to come up with a plan! The thief will be here in ten minutes!"

Daisuke stopped to try to come up with a plan. But he had to come up with something that would leave him and Dark alone. "Have all the men be stationed at different areas. Groups A and B can be at the statues. C can take ancient works and D can protect the paintings. I'll take the jewelry." Daisuke felt proud of himself. He felt that he had come up with a brilliant plan.

Sahara stared at him for a second. Then, he turned around. "You heard him! Get to your stations!" Saehara shouted to the officers.

"Does the commander need any extra men?" A few officers stayed behind.

To their surprise, Daisuke (or Satoshi, who they thought it was) gave them a soft smile and said kindly, "No, I will be fine on my own." He noticed one of the officers was blushing and cocked his eyebrow. "Um...are you alright?"

The officer quickly shook his head. "I'm fine. To our stations!" He walked out of the room as fast as he could.

That wasn't weird at all. Krad growled.

He was really young. That guy only looked like he was a year younger than me. Daisuke completely skipped over the fact that the officer was acting weird.

"Well, I'll be off." Daisuke tried to escape the detective once again and, once again, he was stopped.

Saehara had a grip on his arm. "This does not seem right. Don't you think that there is something, um, peculiar?" Daisuke had never seen the detective with such a serious look on his face. "I just feel like something might happen."

"Mr. Saehara."

"Yes, Commander?

"We only have three minutes left. See ya!" Daisuke turned around and dashed out of the room. He quickly found his way to his post. Takeshi's told me that his dad sometimes talks about how he's always worried about the commander. Apparently, Saehara never told Takeshi that it's Satoshi but he did tell him that he's our age. I guess, according to Takeshi, his dad's worried because he's surprised that a kid our age has so much responsibility.

Master Satoshi knows how to take of himself. The old man does not need to worry. Krad growled. Daisuke couldn't help but laugh to himself. He found it cute that Krad was so protective of Satoshi. It just seemed like Dark found Daisuke his property. Krad may have thought of Satoshi like that but he seemed a lot nicer about it.

Daisuke then heard the sound of cloth rustling and felt his heart stop. Um...I'm not sure if I can do this. You seem like a good actor. Can you take over, Krad?

You asked. Daisuke heard his evil laugh before a loud groan of pain escaped his mouth. He began dizzy and it felt like the room began to spin. His head felt as if it gained twenty pounds and he leaned it against the wall. Quickly, it was over and Daisuke was in movie mode. He heard a faint whisper which sounded like it was saying his name. And that was the beginning.

Dark suddenly appeared in the moonlight. He hacked into the security system and lifted the glass case. "You got this far, Dark. How much farther do you think you'll be able to get?"

He noticed Dark's eyes were wide. It was a shame he realized it wasn't Daisuke. Now Krad couldn't have as much fun. "Well, Commander Hiwatari, I'm guessing a lot farther than you think."

"Wrong." Krad shook his head, a grin was plastered on his face.

Yet, Dark was now laughing. "If you didn't spend as much time on questions as you did, maybe you would notice I already crossed the finish line." Krad gasped and jumped at Dark. He actually landed on Dark. The blonde struggled to get the necklace from his grasp. "Come on, you can do much better than this, Krad."

Before Dark knew it, the blue-haired boy's hair grew longer and faded to blonde. His face became longer and his eyes grew more cat-like. Plus, he grew taller and older looking. "Of course I can." He snickered. With one strong pull, Krad tried to take possession of the necklace. But, as planned, the necklace snapped in half.

"Shit..." Dark muttered. He pushed the blonde off him and stood up. "It seems as though, my business is finished." As he turned around, he felt a hand on his shoulder. "What is it?" In the blink of an eye, Krad punched Dark right in his face. At once, Dark blew up. "WHAT WAS THAT FOR?"

Krad rubbed his knuckled. "I don't know. I just felt like doing that." He said with a bored tone.

"You just felt like it? You dumbass blonde, I swear I'll kill you!" The two both fell quiet as they heard rushed footsteps.

"If they don't kill us first." Krad quickly fled to the window and jumped out. Dark followed the blonde.

You can take over now. Krad told Daisuke. Without any chance to argue, Krad let the younger boy take over but stayed in his form.

"But wait! You can't-" Daisuke's vision grew blurry. He felt the broken necklace in his hand warm up and saw it radiate light. Before he knew it, Daisuke crashed into the ground. Everything around him, including Dark's screams, were fading away. And then, all was black.

Suddenly, everything returned and Daisuke pulled himself us. It seemed as though he only passed out for a few seconds. Daisuke looked around and saw Dark running to him. "Daisuke, quickly! We have to go! Dark can't help us!" So it was Satoshi, Daisuke told himself. Satoshi pulled him up and tugged him towards the trees.

"Phantom thief Dark and the blonde man! If you do not surrender, we will have to open fire."

Daisuke sighed. "Bullets again?" He growled. "Come on, Satoshi. We got to get going or they'll get us." Satoshi agreed and snatched Dai's hand again.

The two ran, only to be met by another wall of officers. Daisuke and Satoshi tried to run in another direction but the entire area was surrounded. "Surrender!" Saehara's voice shouted. They made another dash. Daisuke heard the count down. "East get ready, 5, 4, 3,"

"Daisuke, run."

"Satoshi, I can't leave you." Daisuke tugged Satoshi's arm to try and run. For some reason, Satoshi was not moving.

"2, 1, FIRE!"

Daisuke felt Satoshi push him down on the ground. All Daisuke heard next was the gunshots. "Sa-Satoshi?" The boy fell backwards to the ground. Luckily, Daisuke caught him. "Satoshi. Are you alright?" Daisuke didn't know what happened until he felt something wet on his hand. Glancing at Satoshi's chest, a loud gasp came from Dai's mouth.

Satoshi had been shot about five times in the chest. Plus, there was one more bullet wound on Satoshi's left arm. "Satoshi." Daisuke embraced Satoshi's bloody body.

"Daisuke, you need to run." He was still breathing. Talking, actually. Daisuke considered that even better.

Daisuke ferociously shook his head. "I can't do that."

Satoshi began to laugh softly, only to be followed by coughing. "Don't be so corny. Just go." Still, Daisuke refused. Satoshi was getting frustrated and he tried to push his friend away but he was too weak. "Daisuke, I did this so you could get away. I'm telling you not to worry about me. My life is not that important. You are much more valuable than me. Go."

"I can't." sobbed Daisuke. "I can't leave you, Satoshi."

"Daisuke, wake up."

"What do you mean by that?"

"Dai, honey, you need to wake up."

He felt a hand on his back push him to a sitting position. His surroundings were blurry but warm. They were different than where he and Satoshi were. But, why was he in a new place now? Daisuke reached up to his face to wipe his eyes and felt more wetness on his face. He had been crying. Of course he had been. He was not confused of what had just happened, he was confused about what was happening now.

"Daisuke, you're back." He felt a woman hug him tightly.

"Mom..." Daisuke wrapped his arms around her. Why was she so worried? Was it because he was crying? He rested his arm on his mother's shoulder. "What's going on?"

Emiko smiled softly at her son. "You can explain why you are crying later. But first, look." She handed Daisuke a mirror. Holding it up to his face, a red haired Daisuke stared back at him with a look of amazement.

"So it worked!" Daisuke laughed. Though, as soon as he had smiled, the smile disappeared. "Satoshi!" Dai turned around to see a blue haired boy lying on the couch. "Satoshi!" He shouted and went to his friend. At once, Daisuke ripped open his shirt.

"Oh my." Towa said from behind Emiko.

"Dai," Emiko had a small blush on her face. "What are you doing?"

To Daisuke's relief, there were no bullet wounds on Satoshi's chest. "So Dai, why were you crying in your sleep?" Kosuke asked him. "Does it have something to do with what you are doing now?"

Daisuke nodded. "So it was just a dream." He told his self quietly. Looking up at his family, Daisuke explained. "I had a dream that Satoshi and I were trying to get away from the police but he got shot." Suddenly, another thought dawned on him. "Then, how did I get home?"

"Well, you see..." Kosuke started.

"Daisuke!" Dark shouted while they ran. He watched the boy drift to the ground. "Daisuke!" He screamed again and rushed to his former-tamer. What happened? How come he passed out?

The necklace must have already taken effect on him. Satoshi stated. Come on, we have to take him with us. Grab him. Dark agreed and bent down, grabbing the blonde.

Looking down at the man in his arms, Dark began to blush. "This does not look right." He growled to himself. Why did he have to carry Krad? The stupid blonde is lucky. He thought. If it wasn't for Dai, I would have left his dumbass to the cops.

Thanks... Satoshi of course took it as an insult. If Daisuke was not in there, it would be him. Satoshi then noticed Dark had stopped running. What's wrong Dark?

I feel kind of...dizzy... Satoshi was about to yell at Dark when he felt the effects also. He saw that Dark was going to stop. Satoshi took over as quickly as he could. His grip on Daisuke grew tighter, he held the boy close to him and made a run for it. Every now and then, Satoshi heard Daisuke groan and felt a stabbing pain of his own.

He could hear Daisuke's breaths become less constant and more stressed. "Hold on, Daisuke." He muttered and continued down the street. Satoshi passed by a large group of people as he passed through the street. He heard all of the gasps, it must have been an odd sight, seeing Phantom thief Dark carry an older blonde man. Bet they looked like the perfect yaoi couple.

The pain was growing worse. Not only was the pain increasing, but so was Satoshi's exhaustion. He didn't know what would defeat him first. Satoshi felt his muscles tighten, another flash of pain had passed through him.

Stopping by a nearby tree, Satoshi leaned on it. He was determined to get to the Niwa house before his body gave up on him. Though, he was not very motivated. Satoshi's vision was blurry, he could only make out what was a wall, a tree or a light post. Maybe if he just rested here...

"Satoshi." He felt a hand grab the cloth in front of his chest. Daisuke's hand lingered there as he mumbled his name again. Satoshi immediately shook his head. He had to make it.

The boy lifted his head and noticed the street they were on. It was Daisuke's street. He gave a weak smile. Satoshi pushed himself up and continued running.

The house was now in view. Even though Satoshi's steps slowed down, he still fought to get to his friend's house. Satoshi climbed up the stairs to the door. He knocked fiercely, as if he were a robber desperate for a hideout. Then again, he was desperate.

As the door creaked open, he heard a woman's voice say, "Dark."

"Mrs. Niwa." Satoshi muttered. Just as she opened the door, Satoshi reached his point and collapsed. The last thing he registered was Emiko's frantic calls and the woman catching him.

The family stared at the blue haired Hikari. "Honey, it's been almost six hours now and Satoshi still hasn't woken up." Emiko stated. Daisuke believed that maybe Satoshi was just tired and he was getting the extra sleep he needed.

Almost as if his father could read his thoughts, Kosuke butted in. "He has not muttered anything and his breathing is very shallow. Satoshi is either in a very very deep sleep or in a coma." He crossed his arms in front of his chest. "Of course, I hope it's the first option but only time will tell."

A sad look was plastered on Dai's face. He leaned in close to his friend's body. Hopefully, Satoshi would wake up soon. Daisuke prayed for it. He couldn't imagine what would happen if he did not. He did not want to imagine what would happen.

WOOT! I finished early 3 (VIMH: You call this early?)

I just noticed, where the fudge are Wiz and Dark when you need them?

(Wait, isn't this supposed to be a dramatic cliffhanger? Don't you need to end it with some sad comments?) I guess...I cried when Harry died. (That has nothing to do with DNAngel...)

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-Paige