A/N: Hello to all. Thank you for taking the time to check this story out. It's been a pleasure to try to write this all out. I've had this idea for some time and hope that you all enjoy. Reviews are greatly appreciated as I have yet to know who I want my OC to end up with but for now, it shall be a harem. Thank you.

Chapter I

Their Puppy

For a very long time in my life, I thought that the way I was raised was a little strange but I still believed I was one of the luckiest kids in the entire world. I may not have had the regular family that everyone else may have. Afterall, I wasn't exactly raised like a normal child would have if they had parental guidance. No, instead I was entrusted in the hands of six vampires who seemed to never age in my eyes. They seemed forever stuck in the state of teenagers. However, I soon was made aware that vampires were created to age at a different rate than humans and it would take them centuries to fully mature.

These vampires I saw as my pseudo big brothers as I grew up over the years even though their father hadn't formally adopted me. They, however, had seen me as like a tiny puppy that they were required to feed and shelter. But as the years went by they grew to be the ones I would come to count on if I were in any danger or hurt in any way. Afterall, I had grown with them since I was six years of age. They may have been short years for a vampire but to me, they were long enough for me to form a great attachment to them all.

Reiji Oniisama had been the one to be a sort of teacher to me as he taught me school subjects as I was homeschooled. He also taught me about manners, to be a lady and cooking. At first, he had been skeptical of having anything to do with me but did not want to go against his father's wishes. He was extremely strict with me but he seemed to be enjoying teaching me 'new tricks'.

Kanato Oniisama would often play dress up with me as a child. He would dress me in the cutest dresses and outfits. He may have been the only one of the brothers that instantly decided on something I could be practical for him. Being his living doll was a lot of fun though and as a child, I enjoyed the attention.

Ayato Oniisama would often yell at me for being an annoying 'koinu' and that I should leave him alone because I shouldn't dare touch 'oresama'. But as a small child, I wanted him to like me and would often follow him around. It turned into a sort of game between the two of us. I often giggled whenever he would refer to himself as 'oresama' and mispronounced his name to Yato Oniisama which he would get irritated about. But my innocent childlike persistence had won him over in the end. He still became irritated a lot but I knew he wasn't really ever angry at me.

Shu Oniisama was one of the brothers I had most trouble connecting with. But once I got him to give me some of his time, we bonded over music and he would even give me violin lessons. We would also nap often together, much to Reiji Oniisama's annoyance. Overall, he was one of the calmer vampires and I found myself always in his company whenever I needing time to relax.

Subaru Oniisama was the brother I had the most trouble getting attention from. But I was a persistent child and once he figured out he couldn't just ignore me anymore, we had gotten pretty close. Whenever I had a nightmare I would often go find him as I had called him my light in the dark once. He had made me tear up a few times whenever he got angry but I would always end up hugging him, asking for forgiveness for whatever I had done.

Laito Oniisama was one of the brothers who hadn't outright rejected my presence in the household. The complete opposite could be said. He often dotted on me, calling me his 'flower blossom' because every year that went by the more grown I would be. I think he enjoyed to see me grow right before his eyes. He often said that I looked cuter every year. As an innocent child, I did not know of his perverted mind. I only remember enjoying his attention and affection as well as the piano lessons he would give me.

Overall, I had grown to love and admire the brothers a great deal. I had become attached to their attention and strange affections. In my eyes, they were my trusted heroes. I wish I could say that it changed whenever a 'bride' had come. That I had seen them differently and as the cruel, sadistic vampires that many saw them be. But I didn't ever see them that way. Instead, I saw the human girls in that light. To me, those girls were the cruel ones towards my beloved 'big brothers'. They would try to run from them and push them away. I couldn't wrap my head around the thought of ever pushing them away. And I often became upset that their attention was on the intruder and not on me. I had been a spoiled and selfish child, always yearning for their attention and affection. Yes, in my eyes, those six vampire brothers had been my princes and I, their princess.

(Lena's Age: 6.5)

"Koinu!" I heard Ayato's voice call out. He was obviously irritated with me as I had been following hiding but watching him from my hiding spot. As a six-year-old, I had thought I was clever and hid behind some curtains in his room to try to scare him. How I thought it was going to work on account he was a vampire was beyond me.

I giggled from my spot, still trying to keep my cover though. I had thought I could get away with it still. I could hear him coming closer and closer towards my hiding spot. I had giggled more and more the closer he got. Once the curtains were pulled open I pounced on to him, my tiny arms wrapped around his waist, "I got you, Yato Oniisama!" I giggled some more as I snuggled into him.

"It's Ayato, Inu Baka. You are the most annoying pet," he mumbled out trying to get me to let him go but without hurting me. "What did I tell you about touching Oresama?"

I had giggled some more, looking up at him with a grin and wide eyes, "But I like hugging, Oniisama!"

His eyes had narrowed as he looked down at me before he let out a sigh. Turning his head away from me, he patted my head, "Alright. You got your hug, Koinu. Now go bother someone else."

Giggling once again, I nodded my head eagerly, "Okay! Imma go play dress up with Kana Oniisama!" I often had left a syllable out of their names if I found it too difficult. Afterall, Japanese hadn't been my first language. Reiji had done a great job teaching me the local language.

I giggled as I twirled around in my new pale blue dress with cute bows and frills. I had really looked like a doll, hair in pigtails and all. My natural long black hair held a good contrast and my silver eyes popped out. I grinned up at Kanato, "Kana Oniisama, does it look okay?" He nodded his head which earned a squeal from my over-excited six-year-old self. I had flung myself to him, hugging him tightly in delight. "Thank you, Kana Oniisama. It's fun playing dress up with you," I had giggled once again before I started towards the door, stretching out my hand, "Let's show Rei Oniisama!" I had been so excited to show him how lady like I looked in this dress. Plus, it was about time for my school lessons anyways.

Kanato had frowned, "Don't you want to stay alone with me, Chiisana Ningyou?" He looked like he would be ready to throw a tantrum. As a child, I was sensitive to the emotions of others and would often go above and beyond to try to make them feel better.

I stomp my little feet towards him with puffed out cheeks, grabbing his hand, "Come, come!" I struggled to make him move and pouted, "Oniisama~!"

He pulled his hand away and pushed me hard enough for me to land on to my bottom, " Are my brothers better to you?!" he yelled down at me but stopped as he saw the tears brimming in my eyes.

"I want Kana Oniisama happy," tears had started to slide down my cheeks one by one as I looked at him with sadness. He had frowned down at me, uncertain eyes searching my watery ones.

"What is the meaning of this? Kanato, have you made our Pet cry again?" Reiji had appeared in the doorway of Kanato's room to see me on the floor in tears. His eyes looked down darkly, "What have I repeatedly told all of you? To not let this nuisance of a child be harmed in any way. Do you wish for him to punish you?" It had never occurred to me that the main reason for their hospitality was the fact that their father had sent me and with a warning that if I were to die or get harmed in any way that there would be repercussions. If I had known, maybe I would have acted differently back then. But who could know at this point?

Kanato looked away as if he were guilty of nothing, "She fell on her own. What a clumsy, Chiisana Ningyou."

Reiji had pulled up his glasses with a finger as he looked down at me, "I see."

I sniffed as I slowly got up, wiping away my tears before making my way towards him, "I'm ready, Rei Oniisama."

He let out an exasperated sigh, "As I have said before, countless times. My name is Reiji. It would be wise for you to remember proper pronunciation. Or should I become more strict on your curriculum?"

I shook my head, "No, Reiji Oniisama. I will try to be better. I promise."

He patted my head as a way to reward me, "Good. See that you do." He started off towards the study where we would work on my school subjects. I followed close behind him, trying to remember to walk as a lady to not make him upset with me.

This was only the start of my journey with the Sakamaki brothers. As time continued to tick by, the more I started to worship them as the people that I held close to my heart. They were the only family that I knew and loved. Little did I know that they had also begun to act differently towards me as well. Our bonds had grown as my body did as well. They had started to take care of me not because of a requirement but for the mere fact that I had become dear to them as well. As I have said, they were my heroes in my eyes. This is the story of how I had been taken in by the father of the Sakamaki boys as a sort of 'pet' that the six of them would have to care for and how we had become to depend on each other. But could it be that my love for one of them had grown stronger and different than the others? Or maybe it was a new boy I started to love...

A/N: Once again, thank you for taking the time to read this story. If you enjoyed please leave a review.