HI! This is my first story so bare with me ok? Just so you know, this all takes place after Ed and Al find the philosipher stone, and after Naraku is killed. And Natalie is Not Me! K, so dont get confused. Well, yeah, I hope you enjoy. Tell me what you all think. But like I said, bare with me. ;
The brisk air swirled through the night sky, carrying the yell of a woman. I flinched, but continued to study the sky. I, Natalie, knew the reason for the shriek, but brushed my emotions away, thinking nothing of it, and tried to relax in the coolness of the night. As the wind whipped around my figure, I became full of fear and dread, and was resistant to return home, but knew I had to. Although I was so frightened to, I stood, and headed back to the house.
The house staring back at me was of a butter-milk color, which gave it a glowing look in the moon light. No lights were on, from what I could see, so, hesitantly, I walked to the house, hoping no one was home.
I opened the door, and walking into the dim light of the hallway.
"Hello? Anyone home?" I called.
In the darkness, I could just make out the figure of my friend, which both warmed me, and petrified me. My dear friend, Edward, turned to me, and I felt myself turn pale. Leaking down his lips dripped fresh blood. He looked at me and frowned, whipping the blood away. He shook his head back and forth, disappointed in himself. Although I could barely see, I could imagine his blond braid and bangs swaying back and forth, and then settling perfectly back in place.
"I'm sorry," he said so quietly that I had to strain my ears to hear him.
"It's not your fault," I reassured him. "You're a vampire. It's in your blood."
There was a long silence until the clank of his artifcal arm broke the silance. He was obviously staining anger.
"No Natalie. You don't know what I have done. You would most likely kill me once you find out. "
I shook my head and walked cautiously over to him, and wrapped my arms around him. His body was cold and hard, and his auto-mail didn't help any.
"How could you say such a thing?" I asked. "We've known each other our whole lives, and now you think I would kill you for following the path of a vampire's life? " I shook my head. "You're crazy."
He sighed, and pulled me off of him, still holding my arms. "You don't understand," he said, looking deep in my eyes. "Just remember though, I'm sorry."
He let out another breath, releasing me, and walking away into another room, leaving me in deep confusion.
I sighed, and then turned into my quarters.
Papers, among books, lye atop of buried dressers took me by surprise. My room wasn't this dirty. It was dirty, but not this dirty! I thought. I shrugged, and some how, managed to crawl my way onto my bed, lying down.
I sighed. Ed and I have been friends ever since I can remember. Yeah, I never tagged along with him while he and Alphonse were looking for that damn stone, but still! He gave me hope, and I gave him hope, but now….oh lord now. I can't tell if I am frightened or still loving toward him. The thing is, ever since I first met him, in the pouring rain, he was such a mess. His auto-mail was riped out of his socket, he had wounds covering his body, and he had a hateful look in his eyes as he saw me run to get help. I had found him, and ran to my mother and father telling them of the bloody mess in the middle of a street, in Resembol.(sp)? I knew, when I returned to him, and mother turned him over, that he was not human. He was something, much more special and rare, (let alone the auto-mail, and the tricks he could do by simply clapping his hands together, we found out later.) I was the only one he ever told his secret to. About being a vampire and all. He had told me about how he became a vampire, and how much it hurt that he couldn't tell Al. He said, that the night I found him, these creatures called humuculie attacked him brutally. They tore off his auto-mail, and beat him with no mursy. And once they left, an unknown creature had been linguring in the bushes, and the creature just happened to be a vampire. Though the vampire never finished Edward off, so he himself became one.
I pursed my lips. What had he done that he knew would make me angry and vengeful? My head swirled with possibilities, soon making me light headed.
Instead of trying to figure out my emotions, I gave up, slipping under the covers and drifted off into a deep sleep, filled with unwanted terror, of Ed.
I awoke to a figure lingering over me. My heart pounded, and the first thought that ran through my mind was, Ed is attacking me. But I instantly slap myself mentally. Although, before another thought could run through my mind, the creature's hand lowered. My instincts reacted before I knew what I was doing. My hand swiped across my attackers face knocking them to the ground.
"Ow!!" I knew instantly by the sound of their voice that this person was not here to hurt me.
"Inuyasha!" I yelled, jumping out of bed to help him.
Inuyasha has been my sensei for five years, and will come and fetch me himself when he grows impatient. He was garbed in a red fighting kimono, and had his tansaga attached to his hip. He had no shoes on. He had his silver hair down to his waist. His hazel eyes, glared up at me.
I laughed to myself until I felt his stern glare on me.
"Keh, watch it Natalie," he growled at me, rising, whipping himself off. "Where's Ed?" he added. Inuyasha sounded angered and worried at the same time.
I blinked. "He left for work like he always does."
He nodded, then, walked over to my closet and pulled out two large suit cases.
He stared at me for a moment, and then said, "Get packing."
"What? Why do I need to pack?" I questioned folding my arms.
He smiled challengingly at me. "Well, a sixteen year old girl doesn't have a chance at defending herself from an eighteen year old vampire, let alone one of the worlds most powerful alchemist," Inuyasha said as if answering a simple question.
My blood ran cold. I stood for a few minutes, trying to realize what he was telling me.
"W-What do you mean?"
"Ed is a monster, Natalie. He attacked me and Kagome, and Siphera, and Iziyoe,(sp?) so don't think he won't attempt to attack you," he replied gruffly.
I blinked. "You're-"
"No I'm not!" he suddenly yelled making me flinch, "I'm not lying to you! Edward killed Iziyoe, hurt Kagome, and threatened Siphera!"
He grinted his teeth, as tears welled up in his eyes. He looked away, ashamed.
I bit my nail, and shook my head. "No, someone else must have. Not Edward…"
Inuyasha honestly believed I would listen. He was lieing to me, I just knew it. But then why was he repeatedly telling me this. I also knew that Inuyasha would never lie, when it came to Iziyoe, his sixteen year old daughter who Kagome wanted to name after Inuyasha's mother. I shook my head again.
Inuyasha growled, obviously frustrated, then walked over, picking me up with no effort, taking me to the car.
Once he placed me inside, he looked at me, with sturn eyes.
"I promise," he said, "that I'm not lying, and that you will be okay." He then turned back to the house. "I'll pack your stuff. You need to relax right now." With that, he continued up to the house.
I sat there, unknown tears drying on my face, with a broken heart, waiting for Inuyasha to return.
The car ride was silent. The only noise was the commotion of the world outside of the car. My head was throbbing. Never in my life have I been so hurt. Edward had sworn to me that when he went to feed, he would only search for those who were dying, or those who were so sick that they would never be cured.
I shook my head. Ed wouldn't, Ed couldn't. Besides, why would he betray me, and my trust?
Turning a corner, we made our way up along a dirt drivway to a three story house. It was a pearl white with green shingles and shutters. Kagome, Inuyasha's mate and their youngest daughter, Siphera, were outside eagerly awaiting our arrival. I saw that Kagome had a long gash across her face that twisted her frown into a half smile. I gasped, as more tears fell down my face.
When she spotted the car, she ran to the end of the drive with Siphera in hand.
The car slowed to a stop, and Inuyasha and I got out. Kagome immediately embraced Inuyasha in histarics. Their young toddler, Siphera walked over to me, and cocked her head to one side. She then, handed me a flower.
"Daddy says that flowers can brighten the darkest of days." She smiled.
I smiled and knelt down to her level. "Than-," but before I could finish, Siphera wrapped her arms around me in a hug.
"Can you bring sister back?" she asked me so innocently.
I looked at her, as more tears ran down my face. "I'm sorry, but, no."
She looked down, a frown plastered to her face.
Inuyasha walked over. "Natalie, get your bags. I'll be right back."
I nodded, and stood up. Walking over to the car, I was unusually frightened. I knew Ed could be lerking anywhere in the woods surrounding Inuyasha's house at this very moment. Once I made it to the car, I grabbed my suit cases, and headed back. I walked up to the door and stared at it for a few minutes before shoving my way in.
Their living room had a blue carpet, with snow white furniture and curtains. Their walls were a royal blue with a silver border around the top and bottom. They had toys scattered everywhere, with small drops of….blood. Blood on the toys!
I felt light-headed and sat down. My head swirled with thoughts of how it all happened: thoughts that I hoped were not true. A knock on the door made me jump three feet high. I walked over and peered out the window, and my heart beat slowed.
"It's only Sesshomuru," I said aloud. I sank down into the furniture, trying to relax, and then looked out at the sky. Sunset: Ed had gotten home two in a half hours ago, and is leaving to feed as we speak. The worst part is I know that his target tonight is,
"Natalie?" I spun around so fast that my head started to spin. Sesshomurur chuckled, and then sat by me. "Relax. It's only me."
I blushed widely, and then asked, "What are you doing here?"
"I'm merely visiting," he said. He wasn't wearing his usual outfit. Instead he wore modern day clothes which was odd for him. A pair of dark blue jeans with a white T-shirt. His silver hair, shined in the small ray of light. He had decided to come to the modern era, as Inuyasha would call it when he talked about his real home, with Kagome and Inuyasha. Inuyasha said that Sesshomuru was once a ruthless killer, was once lord of the Western Lands, and dispised all humans, but I never believed him. Sesshomuru was kind and loved to tease me and Siphera, so I couldn't see how he would be deadly and ruthless.
"Why are you here?" he asked.
I chewed on my bottom lip, looking out the window again. "It's about Ed," I replied truthfully.
He cocked an eyebrow. "You and your boyfriend got into a fight?"
I snapped my head in his direction. "He's not my boyfriend!" I yelled.
Sesshomuru chuckled. "I'm only playing with you," he then gave me a smirk, "but you were awfully defensive when I said such a thing."
My face turned bright red again, which only made him laugh more. At that moment, Inuyasha entered the room.
"Hello little brother," Sesshomuru greeted.
Inuyasha nodded, and then motioned for me to grab my things, and come with him.
After excusing myself, I followed Inuyasha upstairs, into were I would be sleeping.
"This was Iziyoe's old room," Tyrone said quitley, as he opened a door. "I hope you feel comfortable."
The room had fancy white dressers, and a bed with a tall elegant canopy, alined with a soft, delacate silk drifting from the top. The floor was wooden, and the walls were a pure white.
I looked at him questionably. "Are you okay?" Okay, very stupid question. "What I mean is-"
"I'm fine," he said reassuringly. "It's you I'm worried about."
"I'm just a little frightened," I told him.
His kind and thoughtful expression then turned to a mocking smile. "Well, I hope you aren't too scared." he snickered mockingly.
I mumbled a few choice words under my breath, then started unpacking.
The night wore on, uneventfully. Kagome made roast beef with corn for dinner, and after words I talked to Sesshomuru, and played with Siphera, who is awesome at hide-and-seek. Then, before we knew it, Inuyasha declared that it was time for bed.
"Awwwww! Do we gotta?" Siphera whined.
"Yes, you do Siphera," Inuyasha said as he walked over and lifted her up and gave her a kiss, then letting Kagome and Sesshomuru kiss her, too.
I said good night to everyone as well and headed upstairs. When there, I slipped into my pajamas and then into bed.
I lay there for a few minutes trying to drift off into sleep, when I heard the window slide open. My eyes shot open immedently, and I said a silent pray that it wasn't who I thought it was. But I soon realized that my prayers were anything but answered.
He walked over to the side of the bed and looked at me, before gently shaking me awake.
I looked up, and my heart skipped a beat. I sprang out of bed. "What are you doing here?!" I hissed.
"Funny, I was just about to ask you the same question," Ed said. As he stood there obviously annoyed, I could see a steady light around him. It took me a few seconds to figure out what it was.
"An evil aura…you're evil!" I cried.
He chuckled. "You don't know the half of it."
Then my best friend, charged at me, hissing, and tried to grip my arm, but I jumped just in time. But, he then clasped his hands together, and trasmuted the metal railing of the canopy, to fly out at my back, knocking me to the ground. I struggled to get up, but he slammed his foot down onto my back, knocking the wind out of me. "Sorry Natalie, but you know who I feed from, so I'm gonna have to feed from you tonight."
My blood ran cold as I could fell his breath upon the very skin of my neck. Ed opened his mouth, resting his fangs on my neck, and I closed my eyes waiting for the pain. But before he could deliver the final blow, towering over Ed was Sesshomuru.
"I dare you," Sesshomuru seethed, tightening the katana more into Ed's neck.
Ed froze. He let go of my neck, and stood. He then, clasped his hands, soon drawing a dagger from the floor boards, and charged at Sesshomuru with it. He charged to the right of Sesshomuru, but he jumped out of the way, and sung his leg around, and hit Ed in his face, making him fall back. He rose, and charged again, but never even had a chance since this wasn't a surprise attack.
"You've just sealed your fate," Sesshomuru warned. Then, in no time, the flash that had been Ed was on the ground, motionless.
"Ed…," I whispered. But there was no response. "Ed!!"
I made my way over to him. His Blond hair, now soaked with blood, and his eyes were full of sorrow.
"I know I didn't mean it last time, but I'm sorry," He smiled.
Then suddenly, a creature, out of nowhere, seeped out of Ed, yelling at the top of its lungs.
Sesshomuru merely cough, and immedently it was killed, vaporizing into nothing. Ed's smile grew.
"I oue you one," he said. "Can't tell ya how long that things been in me."
"Ed, why….why didn't you tell me! You idiot! If you would have said something you wouldn't be dying right in front of me! You….You…." but before I could finish I felt his lips touch mine. His lips were so cold, that it nearly burned me, but I couldn't resist, and I leaned into the kiss. Then, he pulled away reluctantly.
He smiled weakly, and then coughed. "Sorry Natalie, and thanks," he simply said, then, ceased to move.
I groaned sadly, and looked around me. Inuyasha had grabbed a sheet, and was then lowering it over Ed's lifeless body.
I looked up at Sesshomuru, with pain filled eyes. Inuyasha hadn't been lieing: Sesshomuru was a ruthless killer.
"Sorry," he said nonchalantly, and walked out of the room.
We buried him where he and I used to play: under the willow tree, by the river where his home once stood. I stood there next to my friends in dread as we all said our final good byes. As everyone else departed, I stayed, staring at the grave as if expecting him to claw his way out, and to tell you the truth, I wouldn't have been surprised. He was such a strong sprit. Something had to be behind it. Just something…
Though the whole time, I had a feeling that Edward would return. Somewhere in me knew. That's really all I could say about it. And that this was the beginning: the beginning of a parole, and no merciful adventure. I bent my head, and knew it was time for me to leave. I turned, and walked away, not once looking back. I didn't know when, where, or how, but he would be back.
