All the Pretty Little Horses

There's a ranch called Golden Hope, filled with beautiful horses and lush forests…and they say…that if you ever get lost or wander off the path…a golden angel will guide you back…

Chapter 10:

Dark stared at the figure in his arms, golden eyes closed forever, it had finally happened, Krad had died. He hugged the body close to him, tears running down his cheeks, "Krad…"

He had been expecting it, mentally bracing himself for it when it finally happened. Yet when it was actually happening, everything he had prepared got swept away in the wave of despair. Riff walked in a bit later, silent tears running, then he left to call the doctor. Who later told the two that the blonde had actually contracted a flu and was suffering from hypothermia though he was fortunate enough to die a peaceful death.

Riff had explained that there'd be no service, it wasn't something Krad would've liked, Dark agreed and packed up. After everything had settled down, he picked up and phoned the ranch, "Daisuke? …I'm coming home…"

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When he arrived back at the ranch he blinked, somehow it felt like he was a visitor. Emiko had let him take a few more days off just to lounge around a bit and calm down. Daisuke had cried when he heard the news, though it was only expected, he sighed and stared at the stables. There were two empty stalls that still haven't been filled up yet. Everything that had once reminded him of the blonde was gone. He could still see pained golden eyes ease a little as the figure petted the white horse.

He had been informed that the twins had left, one very dissatisfied, he shrugged it off, it wasn't that big of a concern of his. That night he frowned and looked out the window, he could've sworn he saw a golden light dancing around the outdoor pen, he narrowed his eyes trying to get a better look at the light but it had disappeared.

And suddenly it felt as though reality came crashing down on him, tears filled amethyst eyes, he was never going to see Krad again, never hear his voice or play with his silky smooth hair. Somehow, his life had never felt so empty, he looked at the empty space beside him and wiped the tears out of his eyes.

The next day Dark had insisted on working, he worked to get his mind off of everything, he continued doing so for several weeks, not uttering a word as he worked. He caught sight of a figure sitting by the fence of the outdoor pen where the new horse stood, it was a dappled one that Daisuke had named Oni for its near demonic powers, it seemed quite calm today. Almost as though the figure was petting him, "Oi! Get away from there!"

The figure turned around, the person seemed to be laughing at him and disappeared when he reached the pen. He looked around baffled. A sudden warmness overcame him as he stood there, out of the corner of his eye he could see a blur of gold and white beside him. Then a soft tune reached his ears he recognized the tune immediately, he blinked and stared at the horse that had approached him whinnying softly, he had seen it happen before, there had only been one person that he knew who had such a calming effect on anything.

The cowboy turned around only to catch of long golden hair and a ruffle of white feathers as they disappeared into thin air. He fixed his hat and gave a small grin, "It's been awhile hasn't it…Krad…?" The only answer he got was a gentle breeze that slipped through his hair, gently laughing as it ran through strands of violet. Somehow they felt as soft as feathers.

He closed his eyes smiled, savoring the gentle feeling that laid deep inside his chest. "Thank you…" He whispered to the air before going back to work with a smile on his face, humming the tune he knew by heart lightly.

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"I miss him Satoshi…"

"I know…"

The redhead smiled sadly, "But he looked so happy when he passed away."

The blue haired male gave the smaller male a reassuring hug, "He's with the one he loves most now, just like I am."

"I guess…I'm so glad you're here."

"I'm happy to be here."

Daisuke smiled and stepped into the main hall where a group of children were sitting around, "Hey kids, welcome to the ranch."

"Hey mister, why does the pham-fo-let say there's a golden angel? Is there really?"

"Actually…there is…if you ever get lost in the trails, it'll lead you back here."

The child smiled widely, "Really?"

"I saw it!" Cried one of the kids.

"Did you?" Satoshi asked stepping beside the redhead.

"Yea but it was purply almost black!"

The two looked at each other and smiled, "I guess they're together after all…"

"Who?" The group asked inquisitively.

"The angels of this ranch, that's who." He said looking outside at the new horses as they ran around the fields.

"Hey mister, what're those horses' names?" The boy asked in a childish voice.

"Kuro and Shi."

"Why aren't they in the stables?"

"Don't worry, they won't ever run away, the angels will makes sure of that." Daisuke answered with a smile.

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Silently the figure watched the two grown ups telling stories to the group of children who were staying there for a couple weeks. A small smile lit his face, suddenly a hand held his own, he looked back at the violet angel before him.

The other made a gesture towards the woods, he smiled and nodded, allowing himself to be led to the clearing where they had sat before, many years ago. Hands still joined the two angels looked up at the starry sky where a shooting star shot across the field of black.

"What did you wish for?"

"I wish to be with you forever, and it came true."

Owari

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Nya

It's finished! Yea...Dark and Krad are haunting the ranch...but in a good way XP I don't have anything to say, how very strange of me o.O Well, anyways, I hope you peoples have enjoyed this and thanks for reading and reviewing XD I have the sudden urge to drink chocolate milk so...I'll go get myself some XD Buhbye! Thanks again :)