Hello readers I have decided to continue this story. It's weird I have all these ideas for this story but I do not know how to fit in all of these great ideas. I hope you enjoy this chapter and please I beg of you please review. Disclaimer, I do not own DN Angel. Enjoy!

Scouting Mission

The bell flew directly at Dark who ducked just in time to avoid the speeding projectile and rolled to safety. Dark was no sooner to his feet when the bell turned and charged directly for him. He held up a black feather and called; "Shadow Charade!" suddenly the feather split into four pieces and created life sized illusions of Dark. While the bell was busy attacking the fake Darks the original Dark quickly ducked behind the counter and asked Daisuke, "How ya holding up partner?"

Daisuke, who was on his knees in pain, replied, "Dark, I'm fine. Don't worry about me you need to save yourself. I can take the pain, trust me."

"Daisuke," answered Dark realizing his friend was serious, "Your one of the bravest guys I know. Okay, prepare yourself!"

Just then the bell ripped through the counter on its quest to capture Dark. Dark jumped over the counter and ran down the hall to the front door being closely followed by the bell. He ducked around a corner and waited. When the bell rounded the corner it was met with Dark's outstretched hand. Dark shouted, "Shadow Beam!" Quickly the bell was forced against the opposite wall by a large, black beam which shot from Dark's hand. Daisuke gradually felt pain course through every nerve in his body and fell down in agony. Daisuke looked up to see Dark holding another black feather in his right hand. Slowly Dark stated an incantation,

"Object from the other realm,

feel the power I upheld!

Darkness comes and space does bend,

when ancient minds hear this blend! Go, Shadow Transfer!"

All of a sudden the bell was surrounded by black feathers which started to glow with a black aura. Dark released his shadow beam and watched as the bell seemed to battle against the magic; its form contorting as the spell leapt into the final stages. The bell started to glow with the same aura as the feathers and disappeared in a flash of light.

Dark started to run back to the kitchen, but transformed into Daisuke before getting to far. Daisuke collapsed on the floor; his body was still too inexperienced with the effects of magic. Daisuke struggled to his feet and limped back to the kitchen leaning on the wall the whole way.

As he entered the kitchen Daisuke saw a disturbing sight. Toto was now being pumped full of the Cat's Eye virus and had started to transform. Her grey hair was now covering her face and was slowly growing down her neck. Her hands, though still furless, had morphed into cat paws with sharp claws. A grey tail had escaped from under Toto's skirt and was twitching widely as she moaned out of sorrow and suffering. Her feet were better off than her hands in that they still looked human but had cat like claws protruding from her socks. Daisuke suddenly felt as if all his energy had been drained from his body, another side effect of the magic, and passed out as he fell to the floor.

Daisuke woke up and found himself in his bed. He was dressed in his pajamas and white socks. Daisuke climbed down from the bunk bed and was surprised to find that he wasn't as sore as he thought he would be; granted he was still sore, but he was at least able to move like a normal human being. "This quick recovery was probably due to Dark's and Dad's intense magic training," he thought to himself. The training had helped him in both getting use to the aftermath of magic and using magic himself. He was still technically an apprentice, but a decent apprentice at least. As Daisuke made it down the stairs he was surprised to find his mom, dad, and grandfather in the living room. Daisuke's mom was so happy to see her son she quickly embraced him and sobbed out, "Oh, Daisuke I was so worried. Thank heaven your safe."

"Thanks Mom," replied Daisuke as he sat down at the living room table. Kosuke and Grandpa seemed to both be working on something important. Daisuke was about to forget about it and relax when Dark chimed in, "Hey Daisuke, ask Kosuke if the magical barrier is up."

Daisuke nodded and asked, "Hey Dad, Dark wants to know if the magical barrier is up?"

Kosuke put down the book he was reading and smiled, "Yes the barrier is up, but we still have no idea what is going on outside. We need more information about the movements of the Cat's Eye virus. It may not be long till we have to activate the second stage of the barrier."

"What do you mean, does the virus have a mind of its own or something?" replied a confused Daisuke.

Kosuke took a few seconds to compile an answer. "In a way, yes. The Cat's Eye virus is a very powerful, magical virus that does not operate like a normal virus. Whenever the virus enters a new area it usually attacks the magically inclined first, why? Because it probably has the ability to recognize that the only thing that can stop it would be magical creatures. After it has successfully attacked the magically inclined it starts to act like a normal virus. However, since you and Dark stopped the virus from infecting you then it will probably go to another path. It will reach out and act like a slow moving wave hopefully trying to take out the magical creature that it failed to infect. If this plan goes into affect then we will need to pull out the stronger barrier…"

Daisuke interrupted, "By the way where's Toto?"

Daiki spoke up, "Oh she's right behind you."

Daisuke looked behind him and saw a tall, cat girl dressed in blue jeans and a yellow t-shirt with a butterfly on it. Her feet/ paws were bare and she was covered in a lovely grey coat of fur. Her tail grew out of the back of her jeans giving them a unique look. Her cat ears stuck out of her grey hair as she smiled and looked at Daisuke. "Well morning Daisuke. How are you feeling?"

"Great actually. How about you?" answered a surprised Daisuke.

"I'm doing a lot better since I have this on," replied Toto as she pointed to the necklace around her neck. "This little trinket saved me from going full cat, Thanks again Daiki."

Grandpa blushed as he replied, "No problem at all."

"What's so special about the necklace?" asked Daisuke.

Grandpa responded, "It's called Fastine. It's a special necklace that seals or at least slows the progression of magical spells. I only regret not getting it around Tot's neck sooner."

"It's okay, you did the best you could," answered Toto.

"So Toto," inquired Daisuke, "What's it like to be part cat?"

"Well," she responded, "It's just like my old form it's just that now I have a craving for fish and seafood." Toto started to laugh.

Daisuke was a little weirded out and asked Dark, "What's wrong with her, I though you said she hated cats."

"I did," responded Dark, "The Cat's Eye virus also affects the prey's mind making any change seem perfectly normal; turning a once ardent fighter into an obedient servant."

"But I'm actually more concerned about you Daisuke," said Toto as she got over her laughing fit.

"What, why?"

"Because," interrupted Kosuke, "As I was saying we need someone on the outside to tell us the extent of the virus's hold. So, go up stairs and get dressed for school. If you hurry you might be early."

"What!?!" shouted Daisuke, "Bu…."

Kosuke held up his hand to make his son be quiet. "I know what you're thinking," he continued, "But this is the only safe way, Grandpa and I have to keep the barrier up, Toto can't step outside without being fully consumed by the virus, and Emiko couldn't protect herself from the virus. Daisuke, you are our only hope."

Daisuke was about to object, but looked and saw that what his father said was true. He quickly leaned back in his chair and began to think. It did not take long for him to stand up and say, "I'll be down in ten minutes," as he ran upstairs to get ready for school.

Ten minutes later Daisuke came down in his school uniform and backpack. As he was preparing to leave his father handed him a ring. "What's this?" inquired Daisuke.

"It's called Fastine II," replied Kosuke, "If you are attacked and the bell infects you put this ring on as soon as possible. It will save you from going full cat. Now hurry up or you'll be late."

Daisuke nodded and said his goodbyes as he ran out the door. This day of school would be very interesting.