A/N: I do not own DN Angel.

Chapter 6- Encounter

Once he had arrived, the morning of Daisuke's first day back to school had flew by quickly. Before he knew it it was already time for lunch. His teacher, Ms. Tekako, a middle-aged woman with long dark hair that was always kept in a bun and freckles, remained inside the classroom to supervise her little student, while the rest of the children were either playing outside or in the cafeteria. Daisuke remained on alert thanks to his meeting with Fukomachi and his gang on the bus ride, but for now he was a little at ease being with his teacher. As much as he wanted to go out and play, even if it was by himself, he would have to abide by his mother's wishes, and avoid getting any injuries to make sure it was still safe for him to continue his schooling.

Ms. Tekako busied herself at her desk while Daisuke ate quietly. She would take a couple of glances from her work to see what he was doing, noting that he was looking outside from time to time. "How is your lunch Daisuke?"

Daisuke jumped a little, crumbs falling from his cheek thanks to his jelly sandwich. "F-Fine Ms. Tekako, thank you." he said politely, a small frown on his face. "Sorry that you have to look after me."

She smiled, "It's alright. I don't mind. I'm happy that you were diligent with your homework while you were home all this time." she looked down and continued to write in her lesson plan.

"Diligent?" he asked, not sure of what the word means.

Ms. Tekako opened one of her desk drawers, rummaging through it, continuing the conversation while she worked. "Meaning that you continued working really hard with your studies when you were getting better." She pulled out what looked to be a stack of student workbooks, beginning to correct the assignments inside. "Did your mother help you too?"

"Oh yes!" he said happily. "Momma helped me when she wasn't working on the house." he took another bite of his sandwich, looking outside to see the Harada twins playing happily together with a group of their friends. Another frown crept upon his face.

She looked up, noticing the frown. "What is it Daisuke?"

"N-Nothing, Ms. Tekako." he said, looking down at his desk, trying to look like he found something interesting inside.

She sighed. "I know that you want to go outside, Daisuke. But you aren't permitted yet until I get the okay from the Principal. You understand don't you?"

He nodded. "Yes."

There was a knock at the door. Both Ms. Tekako and Daisuke looked towards the noise. Another teacher, Mr. Chiaki stood there, giving Ms. Tekako a small wave. He was tall, thin framed with short, dark hair and thick glasses. He pushed his glasses up and looked at Daisuke's teacher.

"Ms. Tekako, may I see you for a moment?" he asked, his voice deep and a complete contrast to his thin stature. "There's something in the teacher's lounge that is being discussed and I was asked to get you to talk about it further."

Ms. Tekako looked surprised, taking a glance at Daisuke. "I'm sorry Chiaki-san, but I'm afraid that I will have to decline. Me and Niwa are having a private lunch, we're sharing each others company today."

Mr. Chiaki stared at Daisuke, grunting slightly in annoyance, fiddling with his glasses unconsciously. "It won't take long, I assure you."

Daisuke took Mr. Chiaki's gaze and quickly returned to looking at his desk, remaining silent. 'I'm even inconveniencing Ms Tekako...'

Dark all this time remained silent since they arrived at school, observing the redhead in his change of environment. He took note of the child's switching emotions, trying to gauge Daisuke's mood swings with each situation he has been put up against. He took in his anxiety, his sadness, his happiness, trying to understand his current vessel while vying for energy from it without throwing the boys body out of balance, keeping his thoughts to himself. ~It's hard to manage this kid. Even at school he switches emotions on a dime. Being with him even this long and I can't seem to come to a happy medium.~ He mentally sighed. ~Although, with all these conflicting situations that revolve around his health keep happening, I really don't blame him. So I'll have to deal with what's going on with him for now.~

Daisuke perked up suddenly, giving his teacher a smile. "It's okay Ms. Tekako. I will be fine for a few minutes."

"Are you sure, Dai-"

"He'll be fine." Mr. Chiaki interrupted, leaving the doorway.

Ms. Tekako got up from her desk, walking over to the door. "I will be right back. If you need me, press onto the intercom to the main office if it's an emergency. Got it?" Daisuke gave a nod, waving as she headed out. The classroom was silent as he leaned back on his chair and continued to look outside, taking another bite out of his sandwich.

It was then that Dark surfaced in Daisuke's mind. ~For the school to be taking care of you kid, the system seems to be pretty lax.~

Daisuke closed his eyes, seeing the familiar violet orbs in his mind like they were on the back of his eyelids, watching him. 'Ms. Tekako did say that they're still finding someone to stay in class with me instead. But it seemed to be tough to find one right now.'

Dark scoffed. ~It wasn't like this when I was in school.~

'You went to school, Dark?' Daisuke asked curiously.

~Yeah. A long time ago.~

'How long?'

~Let's just say that it was a very long time ago.~

Daisuke would try to ask Dark questions about his past, what had happened that had put him in their current situation. But his spiritual resident would remain in the shadows that he seemed to portray, diverting the subject or avoiding the questions entirely. It would always lead to one-sided conversations.

~Just be patient kid. I will be able to answer all your questions. You're not all grown up yet to know all the answers just yet. Just do me a favor, okay?~

'What's that?'

Dark paused. ~Do your best to have a fun childhood. Continue getting better and you will be helping out the both of us. Once you've done that, I will be able to tell you everything.~

'Promise?'

Dark chuckled. ~I won't make a promise I may not be able to keep.~

'But you just said-' Daisuke whined in childish frustration. "You're confusing me!"

"Am I? I thought I was pretty clear on the bus this morning, Niwa." came a voice from the doorway.

Daisuke froze, opening his eyes. He whipped his head towards the door, the color of his face draining as he saw a face he wasn't looking forward to seeing for the rest of the day. "F-Fukomachi..."

The smug blond gave Daisuke a sneer, leaning on the door frame. "Hello Niwa. I see that you've decided to hide inside instead of coming out and playing with the rest of us." he cracked his knuckles as his two lackeys, Honda and Sho stood behind him. "I think it's time that we changed that."

Daisuke got up from his desk and backed up to the other side of the room as the group made their way inside the classroom. "I-I can't. I'm not supposed to..."

"You're 'not supposed to'?" Fukomachi laughed. "Why, you're too much of a baby to come out like the rest of us?"

"I'm not a baby!" Daisuke managed to squeak out, his heart pounding as his fear grew in his chest. 'I'm trapped, they're blocking the door.' The boys continued to make their way towards Daisuke, the child unable to stop them from closing the distance between them as he was trapping himself into the corner of the room. "Ms. Tekako will be back soon. So leave me alone Fukomachi!"

Dark looked on, feeling the growing panic welling up inside the child. ~Calm down kid. Where is the intercom?~

Daisuke's eyes darted around the room, seeing a small panel that was installed underneath the light switch by the door. 'I wouldn't be able to reach it before they would catch me. They're going to get me for sure!'

~Then run for it kid! Don't freeze up or they will catch you!~

Daisuke tried to make a break for the intercom, but the older boys were alot faster and stronger than he was. Honda and Sho had Daisuke pinned down on either side, with Fukomachi chuckling. "I missed doing this with you Daisuke." he grabbed the boy by the chin, making sure that Daisuke's eyes remained locked in with his and readied his fist. "I'm going to enjoy wrecking that cute, innocent face of yours."

The redhead's heart drummed loudly in his small frame, the fear overwhelming as his eyes began to roll into the back of his head, his body ready to collapse. 'D-Dark...please help me...'

"Nighty night Niwa." Fukomachi laughed, bringing his fist swiftly towards Daisuke's cheek.

Everything suddenly went black in Daisuke's mind, a darkness surrounded his thoughts and mind, something quickly taking over him.

.o~End of Chapter 6~o.

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