He'd told Pan that he loved her, but he couldn't tell what she was thinking. She had smiled at him. Did she think he was kidding or did she really understand how he felt?

Camino fell back on his bed and stared up at the ceiling. Today had seemed to drag on for hours. He was disappointed to find an empty house. Not even his mother was there. He found a note on the kitchen counter that she had written. Apparently, she'd gone to the store to buy groceries.

Hey Camino?

He sat up. Dark?

Dark chuckled. Well, who else? Do you have another alter ego that I don't know about? If you did, I would be insulted.

Camino scoffed. Well don't worry about that. Is there something you wanted?

Yes, actually, I want your body for a while.

Right now? Camino looked out of the window and saw that it was dark outside. I don't know if that's such a good idea. I…

Don't give me that! I didn't get to do anything last night. In fact, I don't remember much of yesterday.

Camino swallowed hard.

Must've fallen asleep. You do have a rather boring life.

Yeah, thanks.

Anyway, like I was saying, you have to be fair, Camino. Didn't we make a deal? Hmm?

Yes…

That's what I thought.

But… Camino stopped when he felt Dark trying to rise to the surface. No stop!

Camino received no response and did the only thing he could, he tried to fight against Dark. I have something special planned for tonight.

As do I.

Camino hesitated. What?

He closed his eyes as he struggled against Dark, but seemed to be losing fast. He felt something fold around him like hands, pushing him deep inside his own body. Into a latent state as Dark awakened within him, rising to the surface and taking authority.

Dark opened his eyes and smiled. He found himself lying back on Camino's bed. He moved into a sitting position. "The good old days have returned." He chuckled. "When I practically had to beat Camino back with a stick to take control. Fool."

He moved to the closet to pick out some clothes. "Something special planned he said. Hah. What could be more important than my date with Pan? If he would have known where I wanted to go he probably would have fought harder to keep me back." He pulled a shirt from the closet. "Ignorance is bliss." He tossed the shirt onto the bed. "Just think how crushed he would have been if he would have known." He laughed aloud.

After he'd gotten dressed, he went to the mirror to make sure he looked presentable for his beloved Pan. Of course he thought he looked presentable. He was Dark, after all.

He gave himself the finishing touches and smiled, proudly. He was more than ready to attend his concert date with Pan.

Dark arrived at Satan City Music Hall with about ten minutes to spare. He walked along the sidewalk in front of the building and after a moment he spotted Pan.

He hurried over to her and she noticed him when he was a few feet away. Dark took one of her hands and she smiled. He used the hand to pull her closer and then claimed her lips in a passionate kiss. Pan was a little surprised, but kissed him back.

"Did you miss me?" he asked, when they parted.

She nodded. "How did you get this note inside of my backpack?" She held up the piece of paper.

Dark blinked. He hadn't expected Pan to ask him about the note. But being the first class liar and smooth talker he was, he thought of a response. "I never tell my secrets, love."

"I thought magicians never told their secrets…"

He made a face and pushed her toward the doors of the building. "Come now, the concert awaits."

He put his arm around Pan as they moved to the back of the line. In no time, they had paid admission and were looking for a place to stand.

Dark shoved his way through the crowd, not caring if he pushing someone over or hit them in the face. People glared at him as he walked by and Pan gave them apologetic looks.

"Dark?"

He looked down at her. "Yes?"

"Take it easy. You might hurt someone."

"Then they should get out of my way." He noticed the look she was giving him and then added, "I'm just trying to find somewhere with a good view for you, love."

Dark found a place near the front and stopped. "There, now isn't this nice?"

"I guess so," Pan said.

Dark slid his arm around her waist. "You seem hesitant tonight. Anything wrong?"

"No, of course not." She placed one hand on his chest. "How could there be? I'm with you." She turned to look at the stage, clearly avoiding his eyes.

Dark frowned. Her last statement hadn't exactly sounded genuine. He looked toward the stage as the concert started, but didn't take his arm from around Pan's waist.

Dark had listened as the rock band started playing and then got bored with them. He had never wanted to hear the band play in the first place, but Pan seemed to like them and that was all that really mattered to him.

He'd found her a good place to view the band and she was providing a good view for him in her tight jeans and tank top.

Pan noticed him looking at her and smiled. She looked past him to see numerous teenage girls giving her dirty looks. They were jealous that she was with Dark no doubt.

She smiled wider and looked at Dark. He was completely oblivious to the fact that he was grabbing other girls' attention. Though if he had noticed he probably wouldn't have cared. He had eyes only for Pan.

The concert was about two hours long. Pan walked along the streets with her hand in Dark's. She leaned in close to him and rested her head on his shoulder.

She looked up to see that he was smiling softly. She laughed and pulled away from him. "Don't you just love the city at night?"

He looked at her. "What's so special about it?"

"All the lights…" She tilted her head to the side. "Don't you ever stop to look around you and take in the beauty of everything?" She smiled. "Or are you too busy stealing for stores?"

He laughed. "I'm looking at the most beautiful thing on this Earth. What does the rest of it matter?"

"You're a charmer," she said. "I'll give you that."

A group of teenagers walked past them and one stopped and looked at Pan. "Hey there, cutie. What are you doing out so late?"

She ignored him and Dark frowned.

"Didn't you hear me, babe?" He grabbed her arm.

"Let go of me!"

Dark moved closer to them. "You heard her. Don't make her ask again."

He looked up at Dark and then to his friends. "Get a load of this loser." He laughed and his friends joined in. "What are you going to do if I don't let your pretty little girlfriend go?"

Dark grabbed his wrist and tightened his hand around it. The teenager's eyes widened.

"Rob!" one of his friends said.

Dark tightened his grip and Rob released Pan's arm. "Ah, c'mon man. I'll leave you alone, okay? Just let go."

Rob screamed as the pressure on his wrist increased, almost to the breaking point.

"Dark!" Pan cried, grabbing his free hand and looking up at him.

His eyes were full of green fire. Rage danced within them. He had no intention of letting this boy go anytime soon. The look made fear rise into Pan's chest. She let go of him and took a step back.

"Hey stop!" one of Rob's friends cried. He grabbed onto Dark and the rest followed his example.

Dark tossed them to the ground like rag dolls and lifted Rob into the air by his wrist. "Worthless piece of trash."

Rob tried to get words to form, but all that came out were whimpers. He swallowed and finally said, "I know you. You're Dark…that jewel thief."

"Yes, you are correct. Now die." Dark threw Rob into the street.

Pan gasped. "Dark! No!"

Rob ended up on his back in the street. He groaned and sat up, holding his wrist. Headlights swept over him and he looked up as a truck approached him.

Pan ran forward, but Dark threw his arm out to stop her. She looked at him, but he was looking toward the street.

The driver of the truck was breaking, but not fast enough. Rob sat in the street, gripped by fear. He couldn't bring himself to move. He closed his eyes. "Someone help me!"

There was a flash of light and arms curved around Rob, lifting him from the street just in time. He was carried over to the other side of the street. The arms released him and he stumbled back.

The truck continued down the street, obscuring Pan's view of Rob and the person who had saved him. When the truck passed she was shocked to see her cousin standing with Rob.

"Scatter?"

Dark frowned. "Scatter, huh? He should not have interfered."

Pan looked up at him. "You jerk! How could you?" She tore away from him.

Dark looked surprised. "I did it for you. I told you, love. Everything is for you. I exist only for you."

Pan slapped him across the face. Dark's head was forced to the side and he stayed that way as Pan ran across the street to Scatter.

Scatter was frowning at her. "I'm disappointed in you, Pan. You've been out with this guy all along. Is he what you really want? A murderer? A thief? I thought you were smarter than that."

Pan shook her head. "I'm sorry. I thought I…he…"

Scatter directed his attention to Dark. "You caught me on a bad night. I just lost in a sparring match between me and three of my friends and now I find you here with my cousin." He motioned to Rob, who had gotten to his feet.

"Having a bad night?" Dark asked. "Perhaps I should put you to rest."

Scatter tensed. "I don't think so." Scatter got into his battle ready stance and his hair began to lift upward. His brown hair began to glow gold.

"Stop it!" Pan cried. "Don't fight! Dark…please, just leave."

"But, love…"

"You said you would do anything for me," she said. "Well now, I'm asking you to leave."

Dark looked at Scatter and then back to Pan. "As you wish, love." He levitated into the air. "But I'll be back for you."

"Like hell you will," Scatter cried after him raising his hand.

Pan placed her hand on her cousin's and lowered it. Scatter's hair lowered as well and returned to its natural brown color. She shook her head. "Don't kill him."

Dark smiled and disappeared.

"You turned down all those guys for him?" Scatter asked. "Kami, Pan, I just don't understand you." He looked over at Rob. "You okay?"

"Sure, I'll be fine. Thanks." His friends moved to join him and they left the scene.

Pan grabbed Scatter's arm. "Please don't tell papa what happened."

He looked at her for a moment. "Fine, but tell me that you're through with this guy."

She looked up at the sky. "I don't know…" She shook her head. "It's not what it looks like. He means well. He was just trying to protect me."

"Snap out of it!" He put his hands on her shoulders. "There's a difference between love and an insane obsession. If you can't tell which one that guy is running on…" He sighed. "Let's just go home, okay?"

She lowered her eyes and nodded. "Okay."