Author's Note
This story is basically an AU where the servamp's and Eve's roles are reversed. Kuro would be a human where Mahiru would be a servamp. This story is going to be very different than the original story.
He was lying in an alleyway. The sun was on him, forcing him to stay in his animal form. He had just eaten some food scraps, but that didn't satisfy his hunger.
He was tired so he decided to take a nap. All the humans walking past him smelled a dull scent of blood. That was until his nose caught a human's sweet smelling blood. The scent was intoxicating but he didn't move. He couldn't have any blood.
He opened his eyes when the sweet smelling blood's scent came closer. Above him was a teenager. The teenager had blue hair with blue eyes that had bags under them. The teenager had a blue hoodie on with white pants and boots.
The teen's blood smelled so good. The teen's blood scent was almost unnatural.
" What's a ferret like you doing here? " The teenager said. The teen was wrong, he wasn't a ferret. His animal form was a weasel.
The teen picked him up. Cradling him carefully. " This is going to be such a pain. But I can't leave a ferret like you alone. "
So then, cradled in the teen's arms, he was taken into an apartment. The teen gave him a bath and then gave him a brown leather collar. The teen, who he then learned was named Kuro, took a marker and wrote a name on the collar.
Holding him up to his face Kuro stared at him. Kuro then said, " I think I'll name you Mahiru. "
He felt a wave of power wash over him. It was done. An incomplete temporary contract was made. And now, his name was Mahiru. For a small amount of time anyways.
Mahiru watched as Kuro closed the door behind him. Apparently the teenager went to school. The weasel padded over to the couch, wrinkling his nose in disgust at the crumbs on the floor. Kuro's apartment was so dirty.
Kuro put his head on his desk. School was such a pain. He should've just skipped it today. He did have bad grades but that was because of his lack of motivation to care. Also because the teachers were afraid of him. He hoped Mahiru wouldn't get into trouble. That ferret seemed quiet though. He just hoped he wouldn't return to his apartment to find a ferret that got squashed under something.
Maybe he should go to sleep and finish that dream he had once about a pillow quest.
He felt a tap on his shoulder. He slowly looked up. A girl, her name was Rose, was standing beside him. Strange, people usually never talked to him. Probably because of the rumors and his reputation. But he knew that Rose was a new kid.
" Uh, yeah? " Kuro said in a confused tone.
Rose blushed as Kuro looked at her. " I saw you yesterday. I was wondering what you were going to do with that weasel you picked up. "
Kuro's brow furrowed. He said, " Weasel? What weasel? You mean that ferret? "
" Well yeah, but that 'ferret' is a weasel. "
" Well he's my pet now. I named it Mahiru. He's been fine so I don't see the problem. Except that he's a weasel. " Kuro said, not knowing why he was telling the girl. It had been a while since he talked to someone at school other then the teachers.
Rose smiled softly at Kuro. " Well did you know that weasels are actually very dangerous? They're great hunters and are bloodthirsty little creatures. Hey you want to see this video? It's a weasel hunting a bird. "
(Time Skip)
Kuro walked home a bit quicker then usual. He wanted to make sure Mahiru was okay. He didn't know why he took that animal in. Taking care of someone else might cause unneeded trouble. But he couldn't bring himself to leave the weasel out in the alleyway. If he didn't do anything the weasel might've died.
He knew what it felt like to be abandoned.
Kuro unlocked his door and walked in. The lights were on. He didn't remember leaving the lights on. He also didn't remember leaving his vacuum cleaner on either.
He took his backpack off. Kuro looked around before grabbing his metal bat out of his bag. Just his luck, someone broke in. What a pain.
Kuro walked over to the source of the sound. He could hear the vacuum cleaner. Raising his bat Kuro prepared for combat.
" You have the crappiest apartment. You know that? " An unfamiliar voice said. Kuro turned and saw a teenager, maybe a bit younger than him, cleaning his carpet with the vacuum cleaner.
The teenager had light brown hair that was a bit messy. He was wearing a red hoodie with a plain white shirt underneath. The strange thing was the long ragged tails the boy's hoodie had. Around the boy's neck was a thin leather necklace. The boy also had an irritated look on his face as he cleaned the carpet.
" Seriously, when was the last time you cleaned this dump? " The boy asked. He didn't look concerned at all at the threat of having his head bashed in.
Kuro didn't know what to say. He was prepared for the boy to be a problem but that didn't seem to be the case. What kind of burglar took his time cleaning his victim's house? Kuro lowered his bat. " And who're you? "
The boy turned off the vacuum cleaner. " This is going to be hard to believe but I'm a vampire. "
Kuro stared long and hard at the boy. Who, he thought, had to be either an insane person or a vampire. " A vampire? Hmm." Kuro looked behind the boy and saw that he closed the curtains.
Kuro needed to see if the boy was telling the truth. He saw that the boy did have red eyes, a common trait in all vampires. But still he needed to have more evidence.
The boy rolled his eyes. " Of course you wouldn't believe me, but in twenty four hours I'll be gone. So don't worry you head off. "
Kuro nodded absentmindedly as he walked over to the curtains. He grabbed one of them and pulled. Light flooded into the apartment.
The boy suddenly disappeared in a puff of smoke. Lying where the boy stood was the weasel Mahiru.
Kuro stared at the weasel. The boy was right there and now Mahiru was in his place. So he guessed the really was a vampire. A very special vampire. He just couldn't believe his pet weasel was the boy.
" I guess you are a vampire. Can't believe I took you in. " Kuro said watching the weasel. Last thing he needed was a vampire in his life, he hated supernatural things.
The weasel looked back at him in irritation. The weasel opened his mouth and then spoke, " What're you doing? Those curtains were closed for a reason. " The weasel's voice was a squeaky version of the boy's.
" Whatever. " Kuro sighed and closed the curtains.
The weasel soon turned into a boy. Mahiru wiped imaginary dust off his clothes. He looked at the human in front of him. " You don't seem so concerned at the fact that I'm a vampire. "
" Well my... Dad was into supernatural things. I'm used to it. You said you'd be gone in twenty four hours so I'm fine. Just don't get too exhausting. " Kuro answered. He walked over to his cabinets and took out a bag of chips. He sat down on his couch and began to eat. He needed to take a nap. This was just too exhausting.
Mahiru looked at the teen in disbelief. Never had he encountered someone so freaking lazy! This guy was so lazy he couldn't even be bothered to worry.
" I can't believe you. " Mahiru began, " Anyways just make sure you don't say my name while I'm in human form. "
" What're you talking about? I don't even know your name. Just the name I call you : Mahiru. " Kuro said through a mouthful of chips.
Suddenly the room seemed to darken. A bright blue ring of light appeared around Mahiru's neck and Kuro's wrist. Blue light erupted everywhere and then disappeared. Kuro was paralyzed from shock. What just happened?
He suddenly found himself being roughly shaken around. Mahiru grabbed the front his hoodie and was yelling at him. " You idiot! What did I just say?! Never have I gotten so frustrated at someone in such a short amount time! "
" This is such a pain. "
" That's not what you say! "
Kuro looked at Mahiru when the vampire was done shaking him around. " Half of its your fault. If you didn't say anything about your name then I wouldn't of said it. You were much better as a weasel. I know one thing - me and you would die before we get along. "
" I was thinking the exact same thing! " Mahiru spat back at the human.
Kuro relaxed back in the couch, " Anyways what was that? "
" That, was you making a temporary contract with me. You see, I'm a special kind of vampire. A servamp. A servamp drinks the blood of the human they made a contract with and follow their orders even if they don't want to. To make the contract permanent I would need to drink your blood in the next twenty four hours. " Mahiru explained. He frowned as Kuro got crumbs on the floor.
Kuro stared at the servamp. Knowing about servamps was one things, meeting one was another.
Kuro weakly protested as Mahiru snatched the bag of chips away. Kuro complained, " What're you doing? Those are mine. "
" As long as I'm here you can't get this place dirty. I can't stand messes. " Mahiru said as he cleaned the crumbs off the floor.
Kuro groaned and sprawled on the couch. This day just got better and better. He took out his phone and saw one of his reminders. Oh great, he needed to get groceries. Such a pain.
" I have to go. " Kuro said as he out his shoes on. " Need to get groceries. "
" I'll have to go then. " Mahiru said.
Kuro looked back at the servamp in surprise. " Uh, why? "
" We have to stay close together because of the contract you made. I can't believe I have to be stuck with a lazy kid like you. " Mahiru muttered as Kuro opened the door. Sunlight came in and Mahiru was suddenly a weasel again. Mahiru jumped and climbed onto Kuro's shoulder.
" I'm just about as glad as you are. " Kuro replied dryly as he walked outside. He closed the door behind him. He distantly heard the sound of glass breaking. What was that? Probably just the TV.
The sky was darkening as Kuro walked around. How could he forget where the grocery store was? He mentally groaned as he continued to be lost.
He heard Mahiru chatter something insulting into his ear. Kuro would've smacked him if he wasn't so lazy.
" Wait, is that you Kuro? " A voice said.
Kuro looked over his shoulder and saw Rose. He sighed and waved at her. " Hey. "
She ran over to him. " Hey Kuro. What're you doing here? "
" I'm getting some food. " Kuro said, not exactly in the mood to talk. Rose nodded thoughtfully before looking at Kuro's shoulder.
" Wait, is that the weasel you took in? Mahiru was it's name right? " She asked as she raised her hand to pet Mahiru.
Kuro glared at the weasel/servamp/the most exhausting thing in his life. " Yeah. I don't think he'll be around though. "
" Oh really? " Rose said. She continued to speak but Kuro didn't listen.
Kuro looked behind her to see a dark figure standing on a lamppost. The figure had red eyes and an unsettling aura. The figure suddenly jumped a few feet away from Kuro.
The figure was an eccentric looking man with pink hair and a hat. The man announced loudly, " Greetings! Why don't you two stop doing whatever you're doing in your pointless lives and watch my amazing show? Thank you! Thank you! " People began to watch in wonder as the man pulled out three swords out of his hat.
Mahiru tensed on Kuro's shoulder. Kuro himself was unsettled. This man wasn't normal.
Rose looked at the man. She glanced at Kuro. " Sorry I have to go. "
Rose began walk away but the man stopped her. " Where do you think your going? Now everybody, why do you think I stopped this brat? One because she ignored. Or two because she cut in front of me. Or three because I'm very hungry. Or four because... She ignored me! " The man grabbed Rose roughly by the shoulder. Suddenly the man opened his mouth to reveal fangs. He bit down and blood splurged everywhere.
The man carelessly threw the girl down. Kuro watched in horror before rushing over to the girl's side.
" Rose! Please don't tell my you're dead. " Kuro bent down and picked Rose up. She was still breathing.
The crowds of humans panicked. They ran away without a second thought. Thinking of themselves and not the two teenagers in need of help.
The man grinned as the crowds began to run away. Typical. But he loved chaos.
The man watched in amusement. He laughed and jumped around everywhere. Hanging upside down on a lamppost the man saw the crowd of humans taking pictures.
" Oh, everyone is always way more interested in bloodshed than magic. But I guess it's not everyday you get to see a vampire. " The man gave a fanged grin.
Kuro looked at the vampire. " So you're a vampire too? This is just too much. " His mind was racing. He needed to get Rose to a hospital or she'll die. Where was Mahiru? The servamp should be able to fight against this vampire. Right?
" Yes I am a vampire! You should know considering who you are. And the fact you picked one up! Hahaha! " The man gave out a deranged laugh.
Kuro gritted his teeth. What could he do against a vampire? He didn't even have a weapon. Mahiru was somewhere and innocent people's lives were in danger. And as much as he didn't like doing much of any thing that didn't mean he would just stand there and watch people die.
" The name's Belkia. It's a pretty cool name right? I'm glad to know that you like it. " Belkia rambled on. " Now where's that stupid weasel? Come out, come out wherever you are! Come on Bringer of Demise! Where are you hiding? Come on let's have some fun! Let's killed all these humans. Starting with that one! " Belkia pointed at Kuro. Belkia took his hat off his hand and reached in. He pulled out three swords. A murderous look gleamed in Belkia's eyes.
Kuro knew that name. Bringer of Demise. He turned his attention back to Belkia, who was advancing towards him.
Suddenly Belkia felt something hard smack him in the cheek.
Bang!
The vampire went right the a glass window and into a clothes store.
Mahiru stood in Belkia's place. He hadn't attacked someone like that in years.
" Mahiru? What's going on? " Kuro said in disbelief. He couldn't move, he was paralyzed in fear.
Mahiru looked at him. He grimaced and grabbed Kuro's wrist. Kuro stumbled after him, not letting go of Rose. " Come on let's go! "
The servamp dragged Kuro behind a building. Mahiru ignored the scent of blood pouring out of the girl. Mahiru took out a piece of cloth and wrapped it around the girl's neck.
" That'll stop the bleeding for now. " Mahiru said as he looked at the girl. Something wasn't right. Her blood smelled like something familiar. And he was sure he never met her. And how did she survive the bite? A normal human would've died because of multiple reasons.
Kuro sighed quietly in relief. He was glad Rose was safe. Even if he didn't know this girl he couldn't just watch her die. " We have to do something. That Belkia guy is going to kill all of the people. "
" I can't. "
" What? " Kuro said in an uncharacteristically sharp voice.
" This isn't my fight. I don't know that guy, even if he knows me. " Mahiru said but Kuro could see that he was lying.
Kuro glared at him. " You're lying. What's holding you back? " He couldn't believe that this servamp could be so selfish. People were going to die. He couldn't let that happen.
Mahiru clenched his fists. He couldn't fight. No matter what. " I just can't. "
" Fine. You're so stupid I could just die. " Kuro said in a low voice. He picked up Rose and began to walk away. He needed to get her to a hospital.
Mahiru watched him. The servamp felt extremely conflicted. He should help Kuro defeat Belkia, but he was weak. He didn't have even a drop of blood in hundreds of years. But still... He wasn't going to let that lazy kid die.
Mahiru heard screaming off in the distance. He ran towards the sounds of Belkia laughing. He arrived just in time to see Belkia aiming his swords at Kuro.
Mahiru used his little strength to intervene. He ran in between the two, receiving the end of Belkia's blade. He felt Belkia's sword sliding into his chest. Mahiru grunted and said, " I can't believe you dragged me into this. Stupid brat. " Mahiru shoved Belkia and Kuro away.
" I don't know what you think I can do. I haven't had a drop of blood in years. I'm weak. But I'll hold him off as long as I can. You just go. " Mahiru said as he pulled the sword out of his chest.
Kuro watched him wince in pain. An idea suddenly came. " Why don't you drink my blood? I'll become your Eve and we can fight him together. "
Mahiru didn't have time to comprehend the arm coming towards his face. He acted on instinct and bit down. The sweet taste of blood filled his mouth. His pupils constricted into pinpricks but Mahiru didn't move for a moment.
Blue energy appeared around Kuro's wrist and Mahiru's neck. A chain made out of blue matter appeared. It was attached to Mahiru's neck and Kuro's wrist.
Mahiru's eyes glowed and a staff appeared with a curved blade at the end. Mahiru whirled it around expertly.
" We need to beat him. " Kuro said in a strangely calm voice. He was still somehow slouching despite the situation. He can't ever quit being lazy. Can he? Mahiru thought absentmindedly.
" I didn't expect you to do something like this. A lazy ass kid like you shouldn't care about others. But you do. So fine! You're my Eve now. I don't want to fight but I have no choice. A servamp obeys their master's demands no matter what. So I take no responsibility of my actions now. I shall do as you command! " Mahiru said as he swept his staff in a circle. A gust of wind was generated by him.
Belkia raised his arms to shield himself from the harsh wind. Mahiru suddenly moved, he was a blur, Belkia couldn't move fast enough. The vampire felt a Mahiru's curved spear slash his stomach open.
Belkia collapsed onto the ground. Blood began to pour out of him from many places. The vampire could feel the blood welling in his throat.
Mahiru felt his bloodthirst overwhelm him. He couldn't resist the urge anymore.
Kuro watched in confusion as Mahiru walked over to Belkia and grabbed the other vampire's hair. Mahiru's eyes were glowing - his fangs elongated into even more dangerous points. Mahiru brought Belkia's head up and then bit down on the vampire's neck.
Belkia jerked in surprise and struggled. Mahiru wrapped his arms around the struggling vampire. Belkia couldn't fight against the iron grip. Mahiru bit down harder causing Belkia's eyes to roll back.
Kuro watched in horror as Mahiru began to kill Belkia. He remembered what Rose said about weasels.
" Weasels are bloodthirsty creatures. One of their ways of killing is biting down on their prey's neck and severing the spine. Once the prey is unable to move the weasel eats it. "
That was what Mahiru was doing. He was going to kill Belkia. And as much as he didn't like that vampire he couldn't let Mahiru kill him. He did need answers.
" Mahiru, stop it. I said stop it. " Kuro grabbed the chain that attached him and Mahiru. He pulled back harshly and watched as Mahiru eventually let go of Belkia.
Mahiru eventually calmed down. He felt ashamed of himself, he let the bloodthirst win. That's why he avoided blood like the plague. He was afraid he would lose control. But Kuro had managed to stop him. This kid had a much stronger will then you would think.
Kuro watched as Belkia began to rant about a train or something. He didn't listen that much. He was surprised, however, when the vampire suddenly turned into a plush doll.
" Wait... Is he dead? " Kuro bent down and picked up the doll. The doll suddenly started moving and giggled.
" No of course not, stupid! I'm a vampire! " Belkia said in a squeaky voice.
Kuro put one hand in his pocket. He felt tired now and the wound on his forearm wasn't helping. But he needed answers. " Why did you attack us? I don't remember doing anything to vampires lately. That would be too exhausting. "
Belkia struggled in Kuro's grip. " You're so unbelievably stupid! I attacked you because like you new slave over there I have a master too. His name is Sakuya and boy how does he hate you guys. Every single one of you he hates more than anything. "
Kuro's eyes narrowed. Every single one of us... He couldn't possibly mean... Kuro gritted his teeth.
Mahiru was more concerned and confused then Kuro. " How did this Sakuya become you're master? Only a servamp can create lower vampires like you. "
" That's obvious. Sakuya is a servamp too ya know. " Belkia replied.
Mahiru grabbed the doll by it's throat. " That's impossible. There are only seven servamps. " Mahiru wasn't in the mood for this vampire's tricks.
" Well there's an eighth now! His name is Sakuya and maybe you don't know him you stupid weasel but Kuro sure does. " Belkia cheerily announced despite the fact that Mahiru was thinking of killing him.
Kuro looked at the doll in surprise. " What're you talking about? You must be off your rocker, I don't know anyone named Sakuya. "
" Liar, liar! You're lying and Sakuya hates liars. You know you're lying and can't deny it. Hahaha! " Belkia let out his deranged laugh again. " Sakuya is going to make you suffer like he did. He has big plans and there's nothing you can do to stop it! " The doll laughed once again.
Mahiru suddenly felt drained of his energy. He expected it. Making a contract would put a strain on the Eve's and servamp's body. This was going to be a pain — dang it! He was starting to sound like the lazy assed kid!
The servamp's and Eve's chain shattered into nonexistent particles. Kuro looked at the wrist that Mahiru had bit. Blood had stopped flowing from it.
" What, " Kuro managed to say, " was that? Did something bad happen? "
Kuro felt even more tired than usual. He dropped Belkia onto the street. What's happening? This isn't normal for him to feel like passing out. He knew that feeling totally drained of all his energy wasn't right. But Kuro couldn't fight against the oppressing force of unconsciousness and eventfully passed out.
What a pain...