"Have you only ever looked to humans to feed?" Kamui's rich, lusty voice carried across the room and into his brother's ears, alerting him to his presence. A tone of conviction laced the question, as if the answer was already known to him.
"Yes." The often apathetic expression Subaru wore shifted into one of curiosity.
"Always…from that hunter?"
Pulling a rosary from inside his robes, the elder twin folded the pendant in his fingers and clutched it against his chest. His golden eyes slid shut, concealing their inhumanity.
"Yes." There was no shame in the word, but a certain sadness still lingered about it.
"I see." Before even a glint of emotion could color his features, Kamui turned to rest his eyes on the sky as framed by a windowpane. The stars' light was vibrant tonight, but not even still as bright as the moon, full and glassy as it hung above the clouds.
It reminded him far too much of that familiar, unnerving stare...
"How hideous." He bit out, scowling.
Subaru frowned at the words. "Why do you say that, Kamui?"
Rather than replying, the man slipped soundlessly across the room to stand at his brother's side. He eached down to brush his fingers across his cheek. Kamui knew the longer he kept Seishirou at bay, the weaker Subaru would become. But he could not have him. His flesh was not worth the price.
His eyes flickered in a flash of regret. "You hunger. I know it, as I am the cause."
"Kamui, you are only protecting me."
"You should not be forced to starve under that protection," Kamui's touch sought his shoulder, bracing him. "But I will not let him be near you. You must find another E."
Subaru lifted his gaze to meet his brother's. "That isn't possible. We cannot bring someone with us as we travel, and there isn't anyone suitable for the task in this world."
"There is."
"Who?"
Kamui flicked his fingers back, lengthening and sharpening his nails until they resembled thin daggers. He slid one across his arm with leisure, leaving behind a precisely cut slit. It bled slowly, drops falling down his arm to burst as they hit the ground.
"Kamui, no, you can't-"
"Feed."
The heavy scent of blood began to pollute the air, seducing Subaru's senses. It had been long. Far too long. How many years had passed since he last tasted the flavor…
Subaru could feel as thick streams of venom flooded into his fangs. The red maiden danced across his brother's skin, intoxicating him by the sway of her hips. Oh, how he wanted it. How he ached to quench the burning thirst, answer the eternal call.
"Kamu…i…" Subaru moaned.
The younger twin lifted his forearm to his lips, running his tongue along the wound. His eyes fluttered shut only to reveal themselves again, gaze locking on Subaru's. He smirked.
"Come."
A/N: A quickie I coughed up at an ungodly hour to satisfy my more perverse desires. Tell me if you're interested in seeing more, because I'm quite tempted to heat things up a bit...
My apologies as well to anyone who might be confused; this was intended for an audience who is familiar with the manga and/or the OVAs. I also took artistic liberties in making Subaru the elder twin, therefore Kamui the younger.