D. N. Angel Fan Fiction ❯ Cursed by Blood ❯ Preperations ( Chapter 3 )

 

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Chapter 3

 

 

'How?' Is all that Daisuke could process in his mind, as his counter part's thoughts are not heard. The one word seems to echo through the confines of their minds as he stares blankly ahead.

 

Satoshi notices his friend's troubled state and bends over to retrieve the letter. He stands straight and looks at the letter. His eyes roam over the page as he takes in what it says. He stares at the paper blankly, trying to let everything fully sink in.

 

Dear Daisuke Niwa,

I have taken your mother, father and grandfather prisoner.

Do not fret, they, at this point, remain unscathed and

will remain that way IF all my demands are met without

hitch. At 11:45 pm tonight, you are to come to The Sacred

Heart Art Gallery. Come alone and be ready to surrender

yourself for your family's freedom.

 

Yours Truly,

Toraisu.

 

The blue haired teen's eyes travel over to his young friend, who now greatly resembles the legendary phantom thief Dark. He raises his hand and stops mere inches away from placing it on Daisuke's shoulder.

After a moment's hesitation he gently sets his hand down on the younger boy's shoulder.

 

Daisuke jumps as the hand on his shoulder jolts him out of his stupor as though he had received an electrical shock. He looks over at his friend and smiles weakly, as he knows what must be done.

 

"You plan to trade yourself for you family." Satoshi states, easily able to read into the red head, knowing his heart is big and that the innocent boy would do what ever he can to help his family, or anyone in need of help.

 

Red eyes meet blue, as Daisuke nods and confirms the commander's question as determination shines in the smaller of the two's eyes. “Of course!” He declares with resolution as he grabs his school books out of his locker.

 

“I will stay at school for the rest of the day then head home to prepare....” He says with a happy smile, not being able to completely wait for the time when he can save his family. “Are you sure?” Satoshi questions as concern is evident in both his eyes and voice.

 

Daisuke smiles in reassurance. “Positive!” He says happily, holding no grudge or worries about his life or freedom, as he cares more for others then he does for himself. Satoshi stares at the slightly shorter teen and nods his head sharply, not wanting Daisuke to do this alone.

 

“Daisuke!!!” A voice rings through the air and Satoshi rapidly retrieves his hand from the boy's shoulder as though he had been burnt. Daisuke turns and looks at the owner of the voice. “Riku!” He states as a light flush dominates his pale cheeks.

 

The girl races over to them and smiles brightly. “I've been looking everywhere for you!” She exclaims with a smile as she watches Daisuke through her deep chocolate brown eyes. “You look sad, is something wrong?” She questions as she glances between both Satoshi and Daisuke, worry evident on her face.

 

“No!” Daisuke shouts energetically, feeling extremely nervous. He rapidly waves his hands in front of him as beads of sweat course down his face. Satoshi looks at his first true friend closely knowing that his happy facade is an act to prevent anyone from worrying about him. He mentally sighs and places his hand on Daisuke's shoulder. Riku frowns and looks over at Satoshi as Daisuke does so aswell. “Go home Daisuke....” He orders before turning and walking off.

 

Riku looks at Satoshi, then to Daisuke, and continues to look at both boys confusion written all over her face. Daisuke stares after Satoshi, knowing that what ever Satoshi's advice is, it normally is always right. He turns around and retrieves his bag and places his books inside of it, and closes it. “I guess I should go then...” He mutters to Dark, and Riku turns to focus her attention on him as Satoshi has walked out of sight range.

 

“You're going home? Are you sick?” He asks as she looks Daisuke over trying to see what's wrong with him. “Yes, but nothing's wrong!” He says as he laughs nervously. “Riku.... I... May never see you again.” He says sadly, and quickly leans in and kisses her tenderly on the lips before he turns and runs off.

 

Riku stands there, her hand held firmly to her lips. She is too stunned to move, as she thinks hard. `What did he mean?' She asks herself mentally, staring off in the direction that Daisuke ran off in. “Riku?” A voice to her left shakes her from her temporary shock, and she turns to see her twin sister. “Risa.” She says and looks at her little twin sister. “Why are you standing there, hand on your mouth and staring off into space?” Risa demands as she firmly places her hand on her hips.

 

“I uh.....never mind!” She answers flushing embarrassedly, as she lowers her hand to her side. “You just got kissed didn't you?!” Risa asks with wide eyes and her sister blushes even brighter. “Ha!! I knew it! Who kissed you?” She demands loudly, eager to know. `She actually got kissed by a boy... weird...' Risa thinks to herself as she awaits her sibling's response.

 

“.....Da....Da....Daisuke...” She says embarrassedly as she focuses her attention onto her shoes and her hands fidget nervously with the hem of her school uniform skirt. Risa's mouth opens wide as she stares at Riku. `Daisuke.... He...' Her thoughts are jumbled together, as she stares unblinkingly at Riku doing an excellent impression of a fish.

 

“Risa, I'm worried.” Riku continues, “Right before he kissed me, he said that I may never see him again...” Riku turns and looks at her younger twin worry visible on her face as she bites her lower lip. “What?!?” Risa says loudly. “Why would you never see him again?!” She asks Riku loudly, as she grabs hold of her arm and holds it tightly in both her hands.

 

“He didn't seem himself. I think something is wrong...” Riku looks at Risa, chocolate meets chestnut for a minute before both move their heads to look in the direction that Daisuke ran off in. “I know!” Risa shouts as she releases Riku. “We can go check on him after school!” She says back to her normal self. Riku nods and smiles back at her sister.

 

Satoshi walks out of the school intent on researching all he can, planning to assist Daisuke in anyway he can. He walks silently but quickly to the Niwa residence. He stops as he arrives at the front door and stands there hesitating slightly before raising his hand and rapping on the front door.

 

A few thuds and bangs ring through the door along with a muffled cry of “Hold on.” A few minutes pass before rapid footsteps racing towards the door are heard and the sound of a click as the door unlocks. It swings inwards and reveals Daisuke standing there. “Hi!” He greets before he notes who is standing in his doorway.

 

“Satoshi!!!” He exclaims as a brilliant flush works its way across his golden skin as his eyes expand, and he takes a step back. “Niwa. I have come to help you prepare for this evening.” Satoshi says as he looks over at Daisuke and easily notes his disheveled appearance. “Really?!?” Daisuke smiles brightly feeling glad that his friend had come to help him out of this. “Thanks!!!” He says, his voice ringing with appreciation.

 

“Then may I come in?” He asks as he pulls his glasses off his face and pockets them in his breast pocket as Daisuke's face goes even redder. “Sorry!! Come on in!!” He declares loudly as he steps to the side to allow his friend access to the house. Satoshi nods and steps in and once he is in Daisuke closes the door behind him and locks it securely, not wanting anyone to come and interfere on their preparations for tonight's rescue mission.

 

Daisuke heads up to his room and rapidly changes into one of Dark's costumes made by his mother. He puts on a pair of tight black leather pants, with multiple chains dangling and hanging off them. He places a black belt with silver spikes around his waist and makes sure his belly button is visible above his pants as they are a low fitting pair. He then tosses a black leather tank top which only reaches three inches above his bellybutton which is covered with silver zippers which he keeps open, exposing much of his skin. He then places three small silver hoop earrings in his left ear.

 

He adds a black choker with a silver cross to his neck and many other plain black and silver necklaces. He places several silver rings on random fingers and places black leather bands with long sharp silver spikes around each wrist. He adds some highly polished black leather boots to his feet then looks himself over in the mirror.

 

His mouth drops open and Dark's does too as he watches his tamer closely. `Damn... You look hot Daisuke....' He praises his wing master with an approving nod. Daisuke blushes crimson and runs a hand over the back of his neck as he laughs nervously at his counterpart's comment. “I look like you!!” Daisuke mutters embarrassedly as Dark just smiles. `I know, that's why you look hot!' Dark says with a smirk.

 

Daisuke falls to the ground in a major anime fall, before he shoots to his feet and walks out of the room not wanting to have to continue this highly awkward conversation. He walks down the stairs to where Satoshi is standing in the living room, waiting for him.

 

Satoshi stares up at Daisuke as he descends the stairs looking mortified about something. His mouth opens a fraction of an inch and he stares at the red head with a stunned look. Daisuke notices Satoshi's look and flushes brighter. “Should we... uh... get started on our plans?” He asks the commander. The question seems to snap the more elegant boy out of his stunned state and he nods his head in approval as they both start their work.

 

Hours pass and both boys work hard on studying the museum's blue-prints, charting out their best plan of action. They devise ingenious ideas and incorporate them into an escape route for Daisuke's family and another for Daisuke himself. They decide to strategically place Satoshi on the Niwa family's escape route to help them escape while his and Daisuke's plans are rolled into action. Tonight would be a night that neither of them would ever forget.

 

A ringing at the front door snaps both boys out of their planning stages and Daisuke heads towards the front door as Satoshi returns to pouring over the blueprints and double checking everything, calculating mentally, the outcome of Daisuke's encounter tonight with Toraisu.

 

Daisuke walks to the front door, unlocks it, and then pulls it open. His crimson eyes widen and he takes a step back in shock. Risa and Riku both are standing on his doorstep looking at him with matching looks of surprise. He mentally smacks himself for having changed into his `battle uniform' so early. “Riku! Risa!” He exclaims in confusion. “What are you two doing here?” He questions as he looks closely at both of them.

 

Risa stares at Daisuke her mouth gapping like a silent fish as she stares at him. `Oh My God!! He looks just like Dark! Only difference is he is slightly shorter, and has red hair and eyes.... Wow.... He's gorgeous...' She thinks to herself as she looks at the flushing teenage hunk in front of her. “Uh... Daisuke?” Riku's voice snaps her out of her daze, and she mentally shakes herself.

 

“Yeah?” He says as he focuses his attention on her. “Why... are you dressed like that?” She asks and he begins to panic. “I uh... well... you... um... see... I .. am... uh..” He stutters. “You see I am um....” He trails off unable to come up with a decent excuse. The teen runs his left hand over his neck as he laughs sheepishly.

 

“Tell us!!” Risa declares as she places her hands firmly on her hips and leans towards Daisuke. “We're waiting.” She says as Riku gives her a strange look. “Uh...I ... uh...” He stutters and takes another step back as a voice from behind him makes him jump slightly in shock.

 

He quickly turns around and looks at Satoshi who had just come to the door out of curiosity of why the boy hasn't returned yet. He spots the Harada twins and nods his head slightly in greeting, wondering why they are here. “Please tell us Daisuke?” begs Riku with a slight pout on her beautiful face. The red head takes a step back.

 

'Daisuke... just tell them that your family has been kidnaped and you are working on trying to rescue them with Satoshi's help.' Dark states with a deep shrug. “Well....” Daisuke lowers his gaze to his boots and swallows. “My family has been taken hostage...” Two major gasps interrupt him as both twins stare at him in terror, mouths wide open.

 

The red head continues. “Satoshi and I are planning their rescue.” He finishes as he stares at the wall to his left now, trying to force the flush off of his face. “We'll help!!” Both twins say in unison as they look at Daisuke in determination. “It's okay! Really! Satoshi and I have everything all planned out, all we have to do is wait.” The teen says as he returns his attention to both girls.

 

"No!! We insist!" They say in unison yet again as they step inside and close the door behind them. Riku reaches back and locks the door. The two girls push both boys back inside and into the living room. “All right! Give us the 411!” Riku says with confidence. Both boys exchange a look before Satoshi clears his throat.

 

“The Niwa's were all taken hostage earlier this day by a deranged lunatic whom has left a note for Daisuke. The notes wants to make a trade. We are currently looking over the plans of the meeting place, setting out all escape routes and set up points where everyone can easily escape.” He states leaving out some information, though giving them a few of the more important details.

 

“What does this cruel lunatic want from Daisuke?” Riku asks, knowing that to take a hostage you have to either want something or have a really important reason behind it. “He wants..” Satoshi starts but is interrupted by Daisuke. “Me...” He finishes the sentance and fidgets with one of the many zippers adoring his shirt.

 

Riku's hand flies to her mouth and Risa lets out a surprised squeak. “Why would this person want you?” Questions Riku as she stares at Daisuke. “I don't know...” He says as he stands and looks at the time, 8:00pm. “I only have 3 hours and 45 minutes left!!” He exclaims, as he rushes to the kitchen.

 

The tree teens standing in the living room all exchange a look of confusing as loud smashing noises course out of the kitchen before Daisuke races back in with a tray of tea and biscuits. “Here you go, guys.” He says happily trying to distract their attentions. “Uh... Thanks.” Riku mutters as they all take some tea and biscuits and sit there in silence.

 

Time ticks by slowly as the four people all pour over the many detailed blueprints, and go over all their plans, and try to decide the best way to rescue everyone, and make sure Daisuke gets out alright in the end. Both boys keep several details concealed, not wanting either one of the twins to discover the truth about this situation, or who his opponent is.

 

Time quickly ticks by, and Daisuke and the two girls become visibly nervous as time progresses further forward. Satoshi remains completely calm, and watches the three people's fidgeting grow more profound. As the clock strikes 10 both girls leave and bid Daisuke the best of luck and promise him that they will check in on him tomorrow.

 

Silence falls on both Daisuke and Satoshi as the time of the meeting draws nearer and nearer with each tick of the clock. Satoshi stands and walks back and forth pacing, mentally going over all their carefully constructed plans trying to discover any possible flaws that could be used against Daisuke. Seeing nothing wrong, he looks out the window and stares at the star covered sky, deep in contemplation.

 

Both boys leave the Niwa residence as the clock strikes 11:30. They walk in silence the whole way, Daisuke's constant fidgeting is the only thing giving out his nervousness as his face is set in a look of sheer determination. They hike the short distance to the Gallery mentioned in the note, though their movements are silent and discreet.

 

They stand several minutes later at the base of the steps leading up to the front doors of the Sacred Heart Art Gallery. Satoshi places his hand firmly on Daisuke's should and gives him a small but reassuring smile. Daisuke smiles half-heartedly back at the young commander before both refocus their attentions on the dark looming building in front of them.

 

 

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Sorry about the cliff hanger and the long period of time inbetween these updates but I have been extremly busy with school and work. I'll update as soon as possible with a longer chapter soon. Please be patient for the love thing for Daisuke and Satoshi to set in as it's not instantanious. Well please read and review. Ja!