Hi guys, this is my first AU vampire fanfic, young royai ofc:)

Let The Darkness Fall

Chapter 1

He was doing it again.

But this time, Riza wasn't going to simply let him go. It was one o'clock in the night and Roy was suspiciously leaving the house again.

It was only one year since he had become her father's apprentice. They usedto exchange a few casual words a day and that was all that could define their relationship. Still, even though they were only a few formal and ordinary words, there was something about him that Riza couldn't figure out.

He had a bizarre handsomeness. That kind of appearance that scares you a little, that you would believe exists only in the fantasy books. There was something about that black and messy hair and those deep and dark eyes that fascinated her. It was more like he was a beautiful painting that you are used to admire every day and without its existence your life would be empty.

Riza wouldn't have admired him so much if he wasn't also intelligent. She simply knew that because other way, her father would have kicked him out a long ago, just like he had done with his former apprentices.

Still, there was something about him that didn't match his perfect character. The fact that he was leaving the house almost every night and was returning in the morning. And he was never tired. Riza knew she shouldn't care, but after an year of telling herself that again and again she decided that she had to see what was it all about. It was the fascination that made her leave the house and follow him.

He walked down some narrow streets that led to the suburbs of the town. Riza followed closely behind being careful not to be noticed. She suddenly shivered. It was a cold night indeed and she had no idea how longer they would walk. Was it all he was doing? Walking in the moonlight the whole night?

"Finally. You are late. " An annoyed voice said and Riza hid in a bush.

"I sometimes need to sleep too, Kimblee." Roy replied as he crossed his arms and approached a taller figure.

"Give him a break, Solf, he's already doing enough for us. " the taller guy said and punched Roy playfully in the shoulder.

There were lots of guys gathered around him, looking interested at him.

"It seems like he also brought us a gift? " A short guy with long hair arched an eyebrow. For a second, she lost the sight of the guy who spoke before but the next moment she found herself thrown on the pavement in front of the huge gang.

Many pairs of glossy eyes were starting at her with interest and curiosity. She didn't realize but she was looking for a certain pair of black orbs that she couldn't distinguish because of the darkness. She tried to get up, but she was suddenly kicked back down.

"We told you to be careful not to be followed, Mustang. Who's this? "

Roy made his away to her and she swore that she had never seen that expression of guilt and concern upon his perfect face.

"Umm... She is... "

Riza opened her mouth to talk but the man called Kimblee rised his hand and barked furiously:

"Shut up, disgusting human! "

Riza arched an eyebrow. Since was that an insult.

"Mustang, I swear, if you don't explain this I'm cutting her throat right in front of you. "

Riza covered her throat instinctively and shook her head confused looking at Roy. He didn't seem to be the type of guy who was part of aggressive gangs.

"She is my feeder. " he answered shortly and ruffled his hair. For a moment she swore that he winked at her. Yeah, she was cooking all the meals but 'feeder' was an odd term. Some of the guys started to laugh mockingly.

"Kimblee, if I'm not wrong,it was you who said that every vampire has the right to have a human as feeder, didn't you?" he continued to act as if all he was saying was true.

"I did, but I don't recall the moment you brought her in front of the council and branded her us your feeder. "

Riza's eyes wandered confused from one to the other. The hell was going on. Feeder? Council? Brand? No, no more tattoos for her.

"That's because... Umm... Because I'm still not sure if she's the one. " Roy went on with his lie and held her a hand to get up. She stumbled on her feet and flinched at the touch of his cold hands.

"Really? " A beautiful woman with a silky voice asked from behind Kimblee. "Poor you...every vampire recognizes their feeder from the first bite. "

Riza froze even though she wasn't holding his cold hand anymore. Did she hear it all correctly? Vampires? She frowned and wanted to ask Roy if this was a joke, but by the serious glance upon his face, she decided to stay silent.

"Lust is right. " Kimblee approved. "You're lying us trying to protect her. Lying to the council is punished with ripping all of your limbs. "

"Hey, let's calm down." The taller guy next to Roy stepped in front of everybody. "He's been turned recently, maybe he can't recognize his feeder from the first bite, right? "

Roy nodded and Riza didn't know why but nodded too. Hell if she understood a damn thing.

"Then feed on her. Now. So you'll prove us that she really isyour feeder and that she's not a loosy human who you're protecting. "

Riza gulped and took a step away from him.

"I'm not thirsty right now. " Roy tried to excuse himself but was interrupted by the woman who pushed Riza back on the ground.

"You'd better be. Or else you'll both end up dying in the most painful ways."

Roy nodded and suddenly his serious expression turned into an apologetic and sorrowful one. Riza realized what that meant. The only thing she knew about vampires was that they were drinking blood. And she would have ran away as fast as she could but the fear and the shock didn't allow her limbs to move.

"I promise I'll make it quick. " he whispered as he gently brushed her blonde hair away from her neck and before she could realize, two sharp fangs were buried into her skin. His hands were gripping her shoulders tightly as she felt a strong pressure on the place where his fangs were sunk.

She gasped for hair and widened her eyes. Involuntarily, she tilted her head back so he could have more space. It was strange because she couldn't feel any pain. She felt a sudden wave of electricity and pleasure that she could not understand.

Her father's apprentice was drinking her blood. So he was a vampire. That explained why he wasn't sleeping and his appearance. This damned council meetings explained his absences during the nights.

She started to feel pain as his grip on her was tightening more and more and her feet were trembling. She started to breath faster and heard her heart beating violently. He sure knew when to stop, right?

"Roy, you're killing her. Roy, stop! " The friendlier guy said as he pulled him away from her. She felt a sharp pain in her neck as the cool air of the night made hervcome back to her senses. He didn't look like the beautiful painting she knew. His eyes were glowing red as he was starting hungrily at her.

She felt weak, like that dominating gaze was crushing her. She felt sick realizing that blood was still flowing down her throat and that she was surrounded by hungry vampires. Roy's crimson eyes turned to their original colour as he noticed her terrified expression.

He caught her right before she fainted.