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Bloody Lullaby

Chapter One

There he is Daisuke Niwa. The one and only person I care about; the one person I have to destroy. This curse that plagued my ancestors is what commands me to capture Daisuke's other half. I thought.

"Hey Satoshi, how was your weekend?" asked Daisuke cheerfully.

"It was fine," I answered.

Daisuke smiled at me and my heart instantly beat faster. I calmed myself before he noticed. "Are you feeling okay?" he asked motioning towards my arm.

"Yes, it's better." Daisuke smiled, pleased with my answer, and proceeded to his seat.

I looked at my arm. It was still in the sling because my last meeting with the phantom thief Dark resulted in me changing into Krad, my other half. Krad and Dark are as different as the sun and moon. Dark cares for and protects his tamer...while Krad thinks of me as merely a body he uses.

"Hiwatari," the teacher said, apparently sensing I was thinking off subject, "the office called, you're to go immediately to the principal's office."

"Yes sir," I said rising and leaving.

Once I got there the receptionist motioned for me to sit in a vacant seat. My mind quickly began to wonder to a certain red head in the class. I don't think I'll ever understand him. He's so kind to me despite the fact that I'm the one who must capture him. Anyone else would naturally hate me...but he, instead, wants to become my friend. I came back to reality since the receptionist dropped her stapler.

Then I got distracted. The Haradas, Risa and Riku. Riku is Daisuke's current girlfriend, yet in the beginning he was madly in love with Risa. She rejected him, I have no idea why anyone would reject him, and Riku got closer to him. Although, Riku doesn't entirely trust him. I doubt she ever will...I would trust him though. I know he'll never return my feelings...yet I can't help myself. I...I must stop these feelings before he realizes them. I'll do whatever it takes to forget how much I care for him.

"Hiwatari, Satoshi, you may enter now," principal Higurashi said from his office.

"Yes sir," I said walking into the office. He had already sat down in his chair and motioned for me to take the chair opposite him. I did.

"So Hiwatari, I noticed that you're not very social..." he began.

I'd heard this talk a million times through out the years. They ask if there's something wrong at home since my father is never around. I, of course, say no. They then try to find something wrong with me until they realize they're looking to far into it. What they don't know is the truth...they like to think my life is perfect since I'm a top student. If only they knew how wrong they are.

"Is something wrong at home? I know your father isn't around much," he continued.

"No sir, nothing's wrong," I said calmly.

"I'd like it if you got to know some of your classmates."

"I know enough about them."

"Do you?" He paused for a moment to see my reaction. To his discontent, there was none. "Your father was very social, Satoshi."

"Okay," I said beginning to get angry.

"He was a star student among faculty and students. Everyone wanted to be like him."

"You're wrong if you think that I'll be just like him," I said harshly.

"I don't expect you to be, no one can be, but I do expect you to have a few friends and to act your age."

"I believe I have enough friends, but thank you for your concern." I said standing up to leave.

"Sit down," he ordered. I sat back down and he continued his lecture, "If you'd rather I could call your father and ask him what he thinks..."

The image of my father's fist meeting my face instantly made me tense. "I don't think that'll be necessary," I said a bit more cautiously.

"I'm glad we agree then. I expect to see changes in you by the end of this semester."

I nodded and said, "May I return to class now?"

"Yes, but remember, I have your father on speed dial..."

I tensed again but nodded and left. Why must they put so much attention on me? I never wanted to be the center of the faculty's thoughts. Why does it matter to them if I have friends or not? The image o my father's fist passed through my mind and I flinched. I hate him. He shouldn't have been allowed to adopt me. He's only in his 20's. How could they allow him to adopt me? I got to the door to my classroom and entered. Daisuke looked at me and his smile faded. I took my seat and the teacher continued teaching. I sensed Daisuke's eyes on me so I turned my attention to him and he wiped away fake tears on his own face. I understood and did the same to my face. I was crying...I'm crying. I mentally thanked him and I turned my attention back to the board.

After class Daisuke came up to me. "Hey, are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm fine," I answered.

"Why were you crying?"

"It doesn't matter now."

"Oh...okay. Well I'm going to go hang out with a few of my friends, would you like to join me?" He smiled as he awaited my answer.

"..." I thought of everything Higurashi had said to me and decided to make a small attempt to please him. "Sure."

"Okay come to the tree in the middle of the courtyard when you're ready to leave. See you there!" he called as he ran out.

I smiled to myself. This is going to be interesting. I gathered my things and began walking to the tree Daisuke had mentioned. I saw him standing there with three other people. The one next to him was Riku Harada , no doubt, and the other two were Takeshi Saehara and Risa Harada. They seemed to be enjoying themselves as they joked with each other.

"Hey Satoshi," Daisuke said when he saw me walk up to them.

"Hello."

"Hi," the rest said in unison.

"Hello," I said as I noticed the blush that appeared on Risa's face.

"Well let's get going then," Daisuke said as we walked to the gates of the school.

I looked back at the school and noticed principal Higurashi watching me through the window. He waved and smirked at me. Bastard.

"Hey, are you okay?" Daisuke asked as he looked up to see what had my attention.

"Sorry, let's go," I said walking ahead to catch up with everyone else.

"Satoshi, the entire school wants to know, why did they call you up to the office?" Takeshi asked.

"Takeshi, it isn't nice to intrude on people's private lives like that," Risa said.

"I'm just being a reporter," he said directing his attention towards me again, "now please answer the question."

"You don't have to Satoshi," Daisuke said.

"He said I was distracting too many people at school and that I should transfer to an all boy's school," I answered smirking.

"R...really?" Takeshi stuttered.

"Maybe," I said smiling, "but that's for you to find out, you are the reporter after all."

Daisuke smiled and said "or are you just not good enough to find out the truth on your own?"

"I'm good, you just wait and see!" Takeshi said storming off to his house, which was conveniently two steps away.

We all laughed once he left. "That was good," Daisuke said.

"Yeah, you sure showed him!" Riku joined.

"You're not really transferring...are you?" Risa asked timidly.

"No."

"Oh, well that's good." She smiled and took Riku's hand, "Let's go I see our house," she said.

"Bye Daisuke, bye Satoshi!" they both called back.

"Bye." we said in unison.

"So, which way's your house?" Daisuke asked. That's when I realized my house was in the opposite direction completely.

"It's still pretty far..." I said.

"Do you want me to walk with you there?"

"No, it's okay. I'll just walk with you to your house."

"Okay." Daisuke smiled. After a moment he said "Satoshi..."

"Hmm?"

"Please tell me why you were crying when you came back into the classroom."

"It's nothing really."

He stopped walking and looked at me, he's eyes seemed hurt, "Why won't you tell me?"

"Because it's nothing to worry over."

He was getting angry with me. "You still don't trust me?"

"What?"

"Forget it," he said looking at a house on the corner. "That's my house, I'll see you tomorrow."

"Alright, bye." I said as he walked away. When I saw he had turned the corner I began walking back towards my house. Since my walk was so long I began drifting in and out of memories. My father saying I wasn't good enough. My biological mother dying. The first time I met Daisuke. The first time I met Dark. When Krad took over my body. Then today's event with Higurashi played again.

With that last memory I noticed I was in front of my house. I grabbed my keys and unlocked the door. It was dark inside and I groped the wall for the light switch. The light invaded the room and I saw my father sitting on the couch starring at me.

"Welcome home, son."

"Hello...father," I said putting my bag down and walking towards him. "To what do I owe this pleasant visit?"

"I got a call from your school," he said calmly.

I instantly tensed. "Oh...what did they want?"

"They asked if everything was okay at home," he said getting up. I couldn't move. "Why would they ask that Satoshi?"

"I don't know, father." He was coming closer to me. His hand was already in a fist. I clenched my teeth.

"Did you say it wasn't okay at home?" he was getting angry. I could tell. He's fake smile had appeared and he was in punching distance of me.

"No, of course not."

He glared at me and said "are you sure?"

"Ye-" I couldn't finish because his fist impacted my jaw. I fell back and I tasted the blood that filled my mouth. I stood up straight again, he'd hit me worse if I didn't.

"Why were you coming home so late?" he asked through clenched teeth.

"I walked home with a few friends but I didn't know they lived on the other side of town," I said trying to dismiss the pain. His fist instantly made contact again, but this time his target was my stomach. A small whimper escaped from me.

"What?" He punched me again. "Did you say something?"

"No," He punched me again. I fell to the floor.

"No what?"

"No sir," I whispered.

He kicked me this time. "What!"

"No sir," I said louder.

"Good now go upstairs and clean up." I did as I was told. He stopped me as I passed him, "You should be more careful on the job commander."

I nodded, knowing that was the excuse I had to tell tomorrow. After I washed the blood out of my mouth, I took my shirt off to see the damage he'd cost. I'd have a bruise on my stomach and my jaw would be bruised. The cut inside my mouth wouldn't be as noticeable. I took a deep breathe in, at least he didn't fracture my ribs this time. I got ready for bed and slid under the covers. One day you'll pay for all this. I swear you will. I drifted off to sleep with thoughts of revenge playing through my mind.

The next day I got ready for school and noticed that father was gone again. Not that I minded. I glanced at my self in the mirror, "You should be more careful on the job commander." His words ran through my head. That will be my explanation this time. I hope they don't call him again. With that I headed out for school.

Once I got there all eyes were on me. I kept my eyes on the floor and took my seat. Daisuke came to my side, "What happened?"

"I should be more careful on the job," I answered automatically.

"Some robber did this to you?" Daisuke asked concerned.

"...Yes," I said.

"Take your seats everyone!" The teacher said. Daisuke obeyed and went to his seat. "Now to continue our lesson from yesterday, I believe we were on algebra. So, would someone like to tell me the difference between the square root of 36 and the square root of -36?"

Of course no one raised their hand. I knew the answer but I didn't want the attention today. I put my head down and closed my eyes. The events of last night played through my mind over and over. I tensed every time his fist made contact with me. I moved my head so I could look at Daisuke and try not to focus on the pain I was feeling. His hand ran through his hair whenever he couldn't figure out the answer to a problem from the class work. Eventually he'd figure it out and smile as he finished the problem. I heard footsteps approach me so I sat up.

"Are you alright Hiwatari?"

"Yes sir, I'm fine."

"Are you going to do the work?"

"Yes sir," I said pulling out a piece of paper and opening my book.

"Good, I didn't want to have to call your father again."

I froze, you were the one who called my father! I calmed myself and managed to nod and start my work. My teacher, Mr. Elysian, was nosy and impudent. Although, he was nothing compared to Higurashi. I finished my math work in five minutes and awaited his directions.

"You may lay your head down when you're finished."

I followed his directions and took my earlier position of looking at Daisuke. The light coming through the window seemed to shine only on him. Feeling my gaze on him he began to look over at me so I closed my eyes. I didn't realize how tired I was until I felt my eyes close. I began drifting off into the realm of sleep when I heard Mr. Elysian say something. I sat up and saw that he had put the homework on the board and next to it he wrote start now. I did. I glanced back at Daisuke and saw him quickly turn his gaze back to his textbook. Odd... I thought. The bell rang indicating lunch and everyone ran out of the room. I gathered my things and began walking out.

"Satoshi!" Daisuke called after me.

"Huh?" I said turning around.

"Do you want to eat lunch with us?" Riku was behind him and she seemed worried.

I wonder why she's worried..., I thought. "Sure."

"Okay follow me." Daisuke led the way to the tree we had met by yesterday and the film of last night instantly played again. I visibly tensed. "What's wrong?"

"Nothing," I lied. I sat down in between Daisuke and Risa, who seemed to stop eating when she saw me.

"Hi," Risa and Takeshi said.

"Hello."

"What happened to you?" Risa asked.

"I just need to be more careful on the job," I said mechanically again. It was as if that answer was branded into my mind, it is branded in my mind, I thought.

"Oh that's right, you're a commander," Riku said taking a bite of her sandwich.

I nodded and realized I was the only one without a lunch. I'd rather not eat though.. My jaw still hurts too much.

"Are you hungry? You can have my lunch if you'd like," Risa offered.

"No thank you."

As we sat there we talked of everything and Takeshi tried to get the real story out of me, regarding yesterday. The bell rang, thankfully, and we headed back to class. School went on uneventfully when finally the last bell rang and we left for home. I met everyone at the tree and decided not to walk home with them. I excused myself and left towards home.

Please don't let him be there, I thought as I opened the door. "Hello," I called into the house. No one answered. I was alone. Thank the skies. I went to the kitchen and made a sandwich for myself. I quickly did my homework and the phone rang.

"Hello," I answered.

"Commander Hiwatari," said Saehara, Takeshi's father who was also a detective.

"Yes, what is it?"

"A note from Dark. It says he'll steal the wings of light at 8:00pm."

"I'll be there in a minute," I said hanging up the phone.

Once I got to the Ritsuko Museum I found Detective Saehara at the entrance. "Saehara!" I called to him.

He quickly met me half way and said "Commander, we have the facility surrounded and we have the wings of light under high surveillance."

"Take me to the security booth." He quickly led me to it.

"We have ten cameras on it and we have lasers that, if touched, set off the alarm," he said proudly.

"That's not enough..." I said to myself. I left the room and made my way up to the roof. An officer came up to me.

"Sir, we think he's coming from below today."

"Why do you say that?"

"Well, it's already 8:05pm and he has yet to be seen."

I said nothing but I left to see if the wings of light was still here. I instructed Saehara to deactivate the alarm. He did. I walked up to the art piece and touched it. No, it's still here...then why is he late? Just then the power went out and I heard footsteps behind me.

"Did you miss me?"

"Dark!"

"The one and only," he said arrogantly. "Now if you don't mind I'm gonna take that now."

"You'll have to get through me first!"

"As you wish."

I felt him push me down and I automatically kicked his leg out from under him. He fell to the floor and I tried to grab his arm. He dodged my grasp and grabbed the wings of light. "Thanks Hiwatari," He said as he ran. I ran after him and heard him yell, "Come Wiz!"

I tried to grab him but I couldn't catch him. No! Not again! I thought.

"Allow me." It was Krad. I felt him take over my body. I felt his wings come out of his back. I was no longer in control. He quickly caught up with Dark and said, "Give back the wings of light Dark!"

"Krad!" Dark said turning around in midair.

Krad whispered something and I felt like I was going to die. A yellow ray shot out of his hands and hit Dark. Dark recovered and paused for a while. "Are you going to give that back now?"

"Never," he said simply and a violet ray shot out at Krad. It hit me and Krad changed back into me. I passed out as I fell from the sky. The last thing I heard was Dark yell my name.