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A/N:Well, I know it's been a long time since I've update Ebony Snow, but I had this sudden urge to write so I felt this would've been the project to work on. So, without further ado, here goes!

Chapter Four

Light With Dark

Daisuke couldn't believe it. He was getting better? It was so sudden that he didn't know what to think. He was just so happy that he was able to finally get back to school and see Ms. Tekako and all the other teachers and students. He wanted to learn and have fun again, and to be free from his bedroom.

As Daisuke and his mother made it back home to Rivers St., his mother helped him back up the stairs and down the hall to his empty bedroom. She got him into another set of worn-out pyjama's and put him to bed, ruffling his hair.

"Now I know Dr. Sekaki said that you will able to go back to school, but you need to rest up and get more energy before I will let you go back, okay Dai?" she asked, even she had a hint of excitement that her little boy was once again going to be well.

Daisuke nodded, a large grin spread over his face. "Yes Momma," he said, coughing lightly and then looked up again with his eyes shining. "I will do it for you."

Mrs. Niwa could've burst into tears of joy looking at her son, seeing him so happy. 'I have to trust Dr. Sekaki's word, I pray that Daisuke will be alright.' she thought, poking his nose. "Now, growing and getting healthy boys need to eat, so I am going to get some lunch ready for you." she said, heading towards the door. "Don't you go anywhere, okay huney?"

"Okay mommy!" he said, the excitement getting welling up inside of him that he was ready to get dressed and run back to school today, even though it was already half over. He bounced a little bit in his bed, hearing the metal springs creak underneath him as he flopped back onto the bed, smiling at the ceiling. "I am getting better..."

~Yes, so it seems.~

Daisuke's heart skipped a beat as he heard that low voice again, looking around frantically as he grabbed the bed sheets and pulled them over his body, using them as a shield. 'The voice from before. I'm going crazy.'

~Relax, little Daisuke. I don't think a blanket is going to protect you.~ the voice said with a light tone of sarcarm. ~I couldn't harm you, even if I wanted to.~

The boy poked his head out from the covers, only seeing the normal residents of his room. "You know my name." he said quietly.

The voice chuckled. ~It's not hard to figure out when both your mother and the nurses at the hospital were calling you by that name, so I just assumed.~

Daisuke sat up slowly. "I can't see you, but I can hear you like you're right beside me. Are you magical? Are you a ghost?"

~Hmph, you can say that. I did tell you that I am good at hiding.~

This made Daisuke curious, crawling over to the edge of the bed and looking underneath, seeing nothing but the bed frame and the box springs bending slightly under his weight. Little bits of dust flew by. The voice laughed at the boys actions.

~Nice try, little one. But I will be a little harder than that to try and find me.~

The boy blushed, looking defeated and sat back on the bed. "Then who are you? What are you? I know you were the man that was in the storm, and mom couldn't see you except for the feather--" he stopped, looking around quickly trying to find it.

"The feather! Where did it go? I remember the light and the smoke that came from it before I..." he trailed off, remembering when he collapsed.

~Sorry kid, I had to use it so I could remain here in this world. I didn't want to die just yet.~ the voice sounded empty. ~Something very precious was stolen from me, and I intend to get it back.~

Daisuke blinked, looking down at himself. "So, where are you really?"

~I am...inside of you.~

"W-What?" Daisuke checked himself over, thinking that there would be something on him or something different about him. "I-Inside of me, a-am I..."

~No, you're not -that-. You would have to be a girl for that kind of thing to work, kid.~

"Then how-?"

~You ask alot of questions.~

Daisuke went silent, closing his eyes. "Sorry." he could feel his breathing getting a little weak.

This made the voice laugh again. ~It's alright, you have every right to question. I technically don't have a body anymore until I can fully recover. So, I needed a vessel so I can get my energy back.~

"So, you're kinda sick too?" Daisuke wheezed out, feeling a coughing fit coming on as he covered his mouth.

~Sorta, yeah. Hey, are you alright?~

"Y-Yeah...j-just" Daisuke coughed loudly, feeling the familiar sore feeling returning in the back of his throat. "I-I've been talking too much..."

~I hope that I am not straining you further. I've been trying to help you, not hinder you.~ the voice paused sounding concerned. ~Speak with your thoughts then like I am, that way you won't have to say anything.~

Daisuke decided to lay back down, closing his eyes and succumbed to the darkness behind his eyelids. 'L-Like this?'

~Exactly.~

Daisuke smiled. 'I feel like you're an imaginary friend. I don't even know your name.'

~Call me...Dark.~ the voice muttered. 'I am not imaginary...hmph'

'Dark...' he repeated. 'That works, because that's all I see right now.'

~I figured that it would be fitting to the situation, yes.~

Daisuke nuzzled the pillow, curling up in his usual position and relaxed, his breathing calm as he stared into his eyelids.

~Do you mind if I ask a question?~

'Sure!'

~How long have you been sick?~

Daisuke opened up his eyes, a little sad. 'Since I was really really young. But, it was never really that bad until 2 years ago. I just got really sick so I've had to stay home in bed all the time. Dr. Musashi doesn't know what's wrong either, and he's asked alot of doctors about it too.'

~And your parents?~

'Momma stays home and takes care of me. Dad...is always away on business mommy says.' Daisuke rolled over. 'He takes care of us when he sends us money, but it's not enough. Mommy can't pay for the bills all the time.'

Dark noticed that when Daisuke mentioned his dad, that there wasn't any connection to him like Daisuke had with his mother. He sounded more energetic; now he was more quiet and solemn. ~I see...~

'Hey, Dark?'

~Yes Daisuke?~

'Will you, stay with me and help me get better? I don't know what you can do since you're...inside...' Daisuke blushed a little. 'But it gets really boring when you're stuck in a room all by yourself.'

~I don't have a choice kid. We're stuck to each other until we're both back the way we're supposed to be.~

Daisuke seemed to be happy with that idea, a small smile still playing on his lips as he held himself against the pillow. 'Thank you, Dark.'

~You're welcome Daisuke.~ Dark said calmly. 'This kid looks weak, but his spirit...I've never seen one this strong. I may have a chance...' He was contemplative to himself, until a loud excited voice filled the room which roused both Daisuke and Dark.

"Lunchtime Daisuke huney!"

.oFino.

There you go guys! Sorry for the long wait! Please review! I hope that the next chapter won't take as long as this one did. 3 you all!!

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