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Shadow of a Bride

Prologue:

Hey, Yui.

I know this might seem sudden, and I'm sorry for not saying 'goodbye'. Something has come up with an urgency that can't be ignored. I will write to you everyday Yui-chan, that's a promise. So in return could you look after Jii-san.

It will only be for a couple months until I can figure out what exactly happened with my parents. They have been on pins and needles as to what to do with the funeral for my Obaasan who recently passed away last week. I am going to help them with the preparations on how to deal with the loss. I can't believe I'm finally getting to see Japan. At least I won't have to deal with homework. (And don't you dare send me any extra assignments! I don't need that following me three thousand miles away, thank you very much.)

Guess I should get to the point of this letter then.

Yui. Just make sure you stay safe and keep out of trouble! Okay. I know you aren't the one that usually gets in trouble, but just don't do anything stupid while I'm gone. Hopefully my trip doesn't take me too long.

I'll make sure to call you when I arrive. Getting back home will be a much better reception with losing Obaasan. Even though I didn't know she even existed, thinking about her death… Death in general-well, you know how I feel about it...

There's so much sadness around it all, it almost makes me wonder how anyone can handle it and smile again after going through such a loss...

Yeah. So if you need anything don't hesitate to call me Yui. I scrawled my number on the back of this paper. Even though I'm not home now know matter what happens I'll always be with you.

Sincerely (do people actually write this stuff? Ugh),

~Airi Takane

P.S. : I know what you're thinking so you can save your breath and don't worry, Yui. I won't get myself in trouble while I'm away. Pinky promise.

If anyone should be careful anyways, it should be you. Please be more wary. I know it's hard for someone like you, but the truth is: there are dangers not always noticed by you. Right now, I can't keep the both of us safe, so make sure to pick up my slack for me and try not to get yourself injured or worse, killed.

I know you're probably pouting right now at me for saying this, but stay safe. And…you know I love you right? I said it before, didn't I?