Ying Yang Existence

Chapter One

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"Well that was easy. I knew the police force was no match for my superior skills, but tonight was just pathetic. Either they need some serious training, or I'm just too great at this for my own good," boasted a gleeful Dark as he flew from the sight of his most recent theft, leaving a trail of jet-black feathers behind him.

'It's not like the cops have ever been a challenge to you,' Daisuke mentioned wryly, 'Hiwatari-kun is the only person that's even come close to catching you.'

"He has not!"

'Oh really. Then I guess I don't have to mention the time that With bailed you out with the Sunshine Mask, or that other time when…'

"With is my partner, I knew he would bail me out," Dark interrupted rudely, "and I was NEVER in danger of being caught. The Phantom Thief Dark would never fall prey to a lowly mortal's trap! KuKuKu!"
'…'

"Don't give me that look!"

'Fine, fine! I'm sorry.'

"Hmp."

Black feathers flew everywhere as Dark descended onto Daisuke's balcony, his hair bleeding red and his body shrinking into Daisuke's lithe form. With, once again in his original form, hopped tiredly into Daisuke's room and plopped on the bed. Soon little snores could be heard on the balcony where Daisuke still stood, leaning against the rail. The breeze carried the promise of rain on it, and the peaceful smell pervaded the ocean-side city; even the buildings looked tranquil. Daisuke breathed in deep, his small frown changing into a sleepy smile as he gazed out to the ocean.

"Where do you think Hiwatari-kun was Dark?" Daisuke intoned curiously.

'How should I know?'

"Well, it just doesn't seem like him to miss a chance to catch you. He's never missed a chance before."

'He's obsessed to the point of being creepy. Thanks for reminding me.'

"Well that's just my point! If he's so obsessed, why wouldn't he come?"

'Did you want him to come?'

"NO!" yelled Daisuke, a slight blush spreading across his smooth cheeks.

'Methinks the lady doth protest to much,' said Dark slyly, 'If you're so worried, why don't you just ask him in class tomorrow.'

"Oh! I have class tomorrow! I completely forgot," Daisuke said miserably, "We have that big project due too. What time is it anyway?"

'…I don't care. I'm going to sleep, so don't bother me again till it's afternoon.'

Daisuke sighed heavily, the good feelings that had been permeating through him all but gone. Climbing into his room, he glanced at the digital clock on his desk, the yellow numbers glaring out at him ruthlessly.

"TWO O' CLOCK! YOU'VE GOT TO BE KIDDING!"

With jumped up and gave out a startled "Kyu!" the bed spread twisting as he looked around frantically for whatever evil had prompted his young master to start screaming in the middle of the night. Finding nothing, With gave Daisuke a sleep-deprived glare before settling back onto the bedspread.

"Sorry With!" Daisuke whispered, wincing a bit. It had already been a long night, and he really wanted to go to sleep.

"Ah, whatever. One missing assignment couldn't hurt. Besides, mom's the one that wrote the note for midnight, she'll understand," Daisuke reasoned before climbing into bed next to his magical pet and promptly falling into a deep sleep.

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So, what do you think so far? I know, kind of a slow start. My goal is to update every week though, even if it's an absymally small chapter like this one. So stay tuned!

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