Chapter 1

The setting was one out of a horror movie. It was a dark and the streets were poorly lit. In the alley ways inhuman monsters stalked the weak as a food source. They threatened to engulf the whole world around them vampire and human. That's where he came in, the Battousai. He was the figure in the shadows. His job was to eradicate the scum sucking bottom feeders that threatened the vampire lifestyle. The lifestyle of solitude and darkness that he liked and wanted to keep. He didn't want any nosy humans prodding into the lifestyle he loved or telling him he was hell spawn and a demon. He wanted left alone to be in the darkness. He didn't care to interact with humans. The only time he did was when he wanted to feed. Scanning the dark lit streets he looked for a human to be his blood donor for the evening. He had given up killing humans years ago due to the amount of prying eyes it caused. He wondered if a vampire was near. He could drink from either. He was a rare breed and gained the strength of the vampires he killed. He didn't care if he killed a vampire. They would turn to dust as soon as the sun came up. There would be no body to attract any annoying onlookers and prying eyes. Deciding he wanted to kill tonight he went on the prowl for a vampire. Listening with his sense he picked up on a rather strong vampire and headed off to go get dinner.

-At kaoru's estate-

Kaoru Kamiya sat in her room as mad as she could possibly be. Enishi had yet again treated her like a child and said she couldn't go out. He could and did but she wasn't allowed. She was supposed to be the future ruler and he made all the decisions and overruled hers. Kaoru didn't trust Enishi with anything and thought he had a hidden agenda. Her father didn't believe her and left her in Enishi's care when he died. She knew he only wanted her place on the throne. Walking to her window she yearned to go out and get some fresh air. The streets were empty and she could protect herself. Deciding she wouldn't be a treated like a trapped child she grabbed her cloak and dagger. Quietly sliding her window open she stepped over the side and dropped to the ground. Brushing off her slacks she got up quietly. Looking around the bushes she saw the guard at the gate.

"Damn I forgot he was there. I will have to go around back and jump over the gate."

Kaoru shook her head in annoyance. Enishi loved to make the place like a fortress. Guards everywhere and ridiculous schedules. Sneaking around to the back she jumped the gate and ran. She didn't want to risk a guard catching her after all. Kaoru stopped running as she rounded the corner. Thought about where she wanted to go. She really didn't feel like company.

"I will go to the park."

Kaoru happily walked to the park and kept her senses on. She knew she had people after her but she would risk it if it meant some fresh air.

Kenshin stood up and dropped the body of his dinner. It was only a low level vampire and he could care less about the body. It would burn up at sunrise. Turning to walk away he caught the scent of a very sweet smelling vampire blood. He couldn't resist checking it out. He could tell it was powerful. He was even more curious to who it belonged to. Following the scent he came to the park.

"Interesting. Usually only low level scum hangs out here."

Kenshin walked in and looked around. He could tell the vampire was close and kept up his guard. Stopping in his tracks as he saw the hooded figure walking through the park. He could only smirk as he thought about how easy it would be to grab them. Kenshin's curiosity getting the better of him he walked up behind the figure. Kaoru sensed the man behind her and sensed he was coming closer. In self -defense she threw a dagger and turned around in shock to see the man holding the dagger and smiling down at it.

"Who are you?"

Kenshin looked up and stopped in shock. His heart started pounding and he felt a pull towards this girl. Shaking his head he tried to focus but couldn't. Kaoru felt a strange pull towards the stranger and fought the urge to go to him.

"Well are you stupid or what? Who are you?"

Kenshin laughed and in an instant was behind her before she could react.

"Battousai, the man slayer at your service. Who might you be?"

Kaoru froze and realized she had just called the most dangerous vampire alive stupid.

"Ummm. Kaoru Kamiya."

Kenshin stopped and realized who he was talking to. This was the heir to the vampire throne? He had heard she was older and more powerful. His enemy in this war to keep vampires in the dark and free from scrutiny.

"Hmmm really?"

Kenshin couldn't help but reach out and touch her face. Kaoru stood froze with fear but also fighting the pull to him. She couldn't be attracted to the enemy of her family! Dropping his hand he spoke in her ear quickly and vanished.

"I will see you again my little princess."

Kaoru made herself move and began walking home. She could still feel her face red from blushing and her skin tingling where he touched her. This couldn't be happening and she couldn't let it.