A/n: So I received a few reviews for my old VK fanfics (which are only what, two?) and felt I should add another story to my favorite VK pairing in the whole wide world, Riki. (Which is RidoxYuuki. I made it up, lol.) But at first I had no idea what to write. So I began writing one where Kaname was dead, yadda yadda, Rido lives and finds Yuuki standing in the rain, and then begins to live with Yuuki and their daughter Mizuki. (If you've read Within Temptation and Second Chance, you would know that originally Mizuki is the daughter of Rido and Yuuki) But I didn't like it. Not much, anyway.
But then, this was born. Enjoy. :) (Oh, and this is very much A.U.)
Dance with the Devil
Chapter 1: Invidia
Vampires are damned, there are no two-ways about it. But God would surely torment them for their sins.
Brushing her hair thoughtfully, Yuuki wondered what the evening's party might hold. Today was her sixteenth birthday, and every pureblood (and Vampire Hunter, naturally) would be attending. Though she did enjoy spending time with her family, particularly Kaname-oniisama, but she loathed parties. The Nobles pretended to be loyal to purebloods, but the truth was that they weren't- they were just waiting to find some chink in their supposedly perfect lives, and expose it. Kaname often told her that she had to be careful with what she said or did, because the Nobles were always watching.
Standing from her seat before the vanity, Yuuki twirled elegantly, her dress flowing around her. It was a beautiful dress, she thought idly. Made of soft silk, it was in a pearl color, though it was a tradition for vampire girls to wear red. Still, she hated red. It reminded her too much of blood. So, she had pleaded with her mother to allow her to wear white, and Juuri had agreed. Flowing from an elegant white corset, with pearls dotting the hem, the silk material pleated in the front and flowed out smoothly. It was a modest dress, with sleeves flowing down to her wrist. They were free and flowing, with a slit from her elbow down.
Yes, Yuuki thought, she did love the dress. It was better than red. But what to do with her hair? As she contemplated this, a soft knock sounded at the door, and Yuuki immediately called the person in. Her mother, who wore a beautiful blue dress similar to her own, with hair long, and flowing flowing down in curls, entered the room with a soft and proud smile. Juuri stood beside Yuuki, grasping her daughter's delicate hand and squeezing it, offering her silent support.
"My Yuuki, you look beautiful." Juuri brought her hand up, caressing her daughter's cheek. Yuuki closed her eyes and smiled, leaning into her touch.
"Thank you, Kaa-chan." Yuuki replied sadly. She felt beautiful, but....
Juuri frowned. "Is something troubling you?"
Turning away, Yuuki began to nibble on her lip, but stopped. If she did that, the other vampires could smell her blood. And the temptation of a pureblood's blood was too great. So, Yuuki settled with fidgeting with her hands.
"Do you think Kaname-oniisama will think so?"
Juuri laughed. "Of course, my child. He always thinks you are beautiful."
Yuuki pouted. "That's not exactly helpful, Kaa-chan."
"Come come, child. Your father is waiting for you outside, and the guests are here." Juuri entwined their arms and clasped her daughter's hand, kissing her cheek. Yuuki was the epitome of beauty, though the girl would likely never acknowledge it. Such a sweet, innocent girl, Yuuki. A swell of pride washed through the mother as she handed her beautiful princess to her father. Juuri kissed both Yuuki and Haruka before descending the stairs to wait beside her brother Rido, and her son, Kaname.
Kaname waited patiently by the stairs, waiting for his beloved girl to descend the stairs and enter his arms. Beside him, Rido bent down to whisper in Juuri's ears.
"Is she ever going to come down from that tower of hers?" Juuri sent him a playful glare before shushing him. The chatter of the noble vampires ceased and the music softly came to a stop as Haruka and Yuuki, arm in arm, walked down the stairs. The entire time, Yuuki had her eyes on Kaname. He was to be her escort for the entire evening, and she was glad of it. She couldn't imagine having someone else escort her during her birthday, the thought seemed unnatural. Haruka gave her a fatherly kiss on the forehead, before handing her off to Kaname, who whispered a soft, happy birthday, love in her ear. Yuuki beamed up at him as they walked toward the center of the room.
Yuuki gazed around, looking at the decor. Her father and mother had done a wonderful job with the decorations, it looked as magical as the story books she had read when she was a little girl. The cream pillars were decorated with rose vines, with roses of every color in bloom. Rich satin curtains hung between the pillars, on the left wall and behind them different rooms where people may have private conversations if they wished it. At the far end of the room was the table with refreshments, where a glass door lied leading to a balcony. At the right side of the room, the wall was a large glass window where the lake could be viewed. On the roof hung a chandelier.
She and Kaname stopped in the middle of the room. This was the part she hated the most. Although she could get away with not wearing red, she couldn't get away with saying nothing. It was required of pureblood women on their sixteenth birthday to make a small speech. Yuuki glanced at Kaname, who smiled softly in support, before turning to the aristocrats.
"I thank you for coming to celebrate my birthday, it means a great deal to myself, and my family" she said softly, though she knew everyone could hear her. "Please, enjoy yourselves."
With her words, the party began. Kaname led her to the dance floor and practically swept her off her feet. She laughed, placing a hand on Kaname's shoulder, as he lead her in a dance she knew so well. Twisting and turning, the two Kuran heirs commanded the dance floor. The nobles watched, vaguely interested in the couple. Juuri and Haruka soon joined them on the floor, and only because it would look bad on him if he didn't. Rido led his fiance Shizuka to the dance floor.
The entire time, however, he had his eyes on Yuuki. Her eyes filled with laughter, her smile shining with joy, she was as beautiful as she was happy. And oh, how it pained him, but she was so much like her mother, Juuri. His sister, the one whom he still yearned for, the person he still loved. His eyes moved to Kaname, and a low growl gurgled in his throat. He envied his nephew. He was in love with the girl, the girl who so obviously loved him back. They were happy together, and it enraged him. Why was Kaname allowed happiness, when he was not? He, who revived the Kuran ancestor? And yet he was punished, and not rewarded.
"Calm yourself, my love," the intimate words proved empty on Shizuka's lips as she spoke softly, so softly only he could hear her. "To be envious here would prove to be a poor choice."
"How can I be calm, when they are happy?" he asked her quietly, his grip on her tightening. Shizuka did not even wince, though the pain was there.
"Take her, then. Make her love you. She is young, she can be easily persuaded."
"She may, Shizuka, but her brother, and her parents cannot."
"Allow me to deal with him."
"And what is it you want in return?"
The tilt of her lips would have been unrecognizable to some, but not to him. The Madly Blooming Princess smirked as she said, "End our engagement."
"Kill Kaname, and it shall be done." He sealed the deal with a sinful kiss.
After a turn on the dance floor with Kaname, Yuuki danced with her father while Kaname danced with Juuri. What surprised her, however, was when Rido approached the both of them and asked if he might dance with her. Not wanting to be rude, Yuuki had accepted. Her father was wary, and to be perfectly honest, she was too. It was strange. Rido would hardly ever acknowledge her unless forced. She knew it, her parents knew it, as did Kaname. What made him want to dance with her now. Speaking of which, Rido was just as good a dancer as her father and Kaname, however, the way he held her, it didn't look different, but it felt different. It was possessive and dark, if it were an entity, she would cower from it in fright.
Yuuki looked up at her uncle and smiled shyly. "How have you been, Rido-Ojisama?"
"I have been well, Yuuki-chan. And you?"
"Fine. I'd rather not be here, though." She told him softly.
"You do not wish to dance with me?" Rido asked, sounding hurt. Yuuki laughed, smiling at her uncle.
"No, it's not that, Oji. I don't like parties. They are terrible."
"I am afraid I must agree, I prefer the quiet life at home, rather than being surrounded by people. It is rather uncomfortable, don't you think?"
An innocent conversation was all it was, yet to Yuuki, with the way his unique eyes staring down at her, it is as if he is penetrating her very soul. It was a bit unnerving, and like he said, uncomfortable. She smiled tightly, though to anyone other than Kaname it would seem natural.
"Yes," she said. "I completely agree." But it wasn't just the guests she was talking about, and they both knew it. They danced for a few more minutes, Kaname watching them both closely. The music picked up to a lively tune, slow at first, almost haunting, but then it began to turn to a frantic, energetic music. Rido lead Yuuki in a rigorous and commanding dance. It was purely innocent, but his hands would linger in places they should not have, and his eyes would roam her body suggestively. To the spectators, it was simply a dance in which an uncle showed affection, the family sort, to his niece. To Kaname, and Yuuki as well, it held more meaning. And it made her severely uncomfortable. When the music ceased, Rido released her from his hold.
"Thank you, Rido-Oji, for the dance. It was wonderful." She curtsied politely before returning to Kaname quickly. Rido simply stood there, watching, with his hands in his pockets.
oOo
"What have you decided?" Shizuka Hio asked him, sipping on wine, laced with human blood. Her gaze lingered on Kaname and Yuuki, while Rido kept his eyes on the guests. Their lips barely moved as they spoke, their voices silent to those surrounding them. Rido had his hand on Shizuka's back, claiming his ownership of her.
"Kill him tomorrow night if possible. If not, the morning after. No later." Rido responded. His gaze turned to Yuuki. She was beautiful, exquisite. She looked so much like her mother, acted like her, happy and free. Just as she used to be, when she had favored him before Haruka. That was so long ago, back when he himself had been happy. Before he had gone mad for human blood. Rido. What a glutton, he was. Even now, he desired his sister's blood, as well as her body, her scent. But he could be content with Yuuki. That will have to be enough.
"What of your siblings?" Ah, that was a question needed of answering. He had contemplated, while he was dancing with Yuuki, leaving her parents be. But no- they would not rest until they found her, and he could have no one looking for her. He would have to deal with them.
"Allow me the pleasure of handling them, when you are dealing with the boy."
"And the girl?" Her empty grey pools looked up into his own, unique eyes, a slight questioning rippling the water.
"She will be with her friend tomorrow night. That is why we must act."
"Where will the boy be?"
"He will be with Akatsuki and Hanabusa. Lead him away and strike. If you cannot, kill them all."
"Very well." Shizuka kissed her fiance on the cheek, of which he paid her no heed, before she went to converse with Sara Shirabuki.
Rido continued to watch his own family, leaning against the wall, a smirk adorning his face. She would be his, but not before he dealt with her annoying parents, and her brother. He should deal with Kaname himself, considering Kaname would be unable to kill him. However, he thought it best that she deal with him. Not without a little drink, first. She would not be able to accomplish the task otherwise. Rido looked to his brother and sister. It would be a pleasurable kill, he realized. Very pleasurable indeed.
oOo
Yuuki led her brother by the hand to her bedroom. Tonight was her night, the day that they worshiped her. She wanted no one's worship, but she desired Kaname's attention. She loved him, and no matter what, she would always be with him. Yuuki sent a smile his way, a pure, genuine smile, thoughts of Rido never entering her mind. She was here, with Kaname, no one else. Kaname watched her with both lust and love glazing his eyes, and she knew her own eyes mirrored his.
Yuuki opened her bedroom door and led him inside, Kaname closing the door behind them with a silent thud before capturing her lips with his. How long has she been waiting for this? For them to finally be together? It felt like an eternity, an eternity of watching, waiting, and wanting. They could wait no longer. Time was theirs.
Their kiss was full of passion and love, demanding to taste more of their partner. Yuuki let out a moan as she backed into her bed, Kaname's spider like fingers dancing across her pale flesh, tracing webs of desire across her skin. She wrapped her arms around his neck as he unlaced her dress, pulling her arms away so it would fall to the floor in silver rivers, glossing in the moonlight. She was completely naked before him. She was nervous, shy, he could see it in her eyes. But she had no reason to be. She was beautiful, young, sweet.
With his eyes, he gave her permission to remove his clothing. Tentatively, she did so, unbuttoning each button tortuously slow. His jacket, followed by his shirt and pants, fell to the floor, lying across her dress. Kaname stepped closer to her, cupping her head as he brought their lips together, falling to the bed as they gave into their passions.
oOo
"Yori-chan!" Yuuki called as she exited the limo. Her best friend, human, was waiting for her by the gates. Yuuki attended Cross Academy with her brother and other noble vampires. Cross Academy was a place where humans and vampires could coexist, though the humans were unaware of the Night Class's secret. Yori and Zero, prefects and guardians of the school, were the only Day Class students who knew. Yuuki was good friends with Yori, but Zero detested her because of her pureblood status. She wanted to be friends with him, but it was unlikely to happen.
Yori was an orphan who had been adopted by Kaien Cross, and Zero, as well. Only, Zero was slowly transforming into a level E vampire. He hated what he was becoming, and although Yori and Kaien wished he would drink blood tablets, he never did. Together with the Chairman, they lived in Cross Academy, even though it was summer vacation. At seven in the evening, twilight was falling onto the grounds. Yuuki turned to her brother, who would not be going with her, and kissed him on the lips briefly before running to her best friend. She would only be staying a night or two, not long. She stayed there every two weeks to catch up with Kaien and Yori. She would ask Zero of how he was fairing, but he tended to ignore her.
"Yuuki-chan!" Yori greeted her happily, wrapping her best friend in a warm hug. Zero snarled silently at their embrace, but his gaze did not linger. Instead, he turned his attention to Kaname, who was watching Yuuki with a hint of a smile, before nodding to him. Zero did nothing in return. He hated this, hated these purebloods. They had no right to be there. It was bad enough that they were there most of the year, but to visit during the summer... Zero shook his head. At least it gave him insight on the vampires and their council, as Yuuki could hold nothing back from her best friend, Yori. All he had to do was listen in.
Yuuki looped her arm with Yori's as they walked toward the Chairman's home, Zero following ten steps behind them. It was on Cross Academy grounds, but separate from the other buildings. His office was in there, and it was there they were going. Kaien was a friend of her mother, and because of this he thought of her as a daughter. She was preparing herself for the reaction when she stepped through the door.
oOo
Rido stepped through the door of the Kuran ancestral home. It was dark, with nothing but the moon lighting the halls. Somewhere in this old mansion was Yuuki's very own bedroom, he knew where, but it wasn't what he was looking for. He knew his brother and sister. They would be in the gardens, counting the roses, or even the stars together. Perhaps they would be in the library, reading the same book, or maybe they would be in their bedroom, sharing their lusts and desires. He wanted to be that person, the one Juuri would do anything for. The person she would wake up next to in the morning after hours of shameless desire and sex.
However, she had chosen Haruka. For over two thousand years, he had desired her, wanted her, loved her, to the point which it bordered obsession. He had many other lovers, but none compared to his sweet, sweet Juuri. His Juuri. And then came Yuuki. Yuuki, who looked so much like her mother. Yuuki, who sounded like her when she was young. Yuuki, who he had no doubt would smell just as sweet, would taste just as heavenly. Yuuki, who would soon be his. All he had to do was rid of his bothersome siblings.
He could not deny that they would give him a bit of trouble, especially together. Juuri could control plants, mostly flowers, and his brother had telekinesis. The fight would be until death, but he was the elder. He and Shizuka had shared blood- their powers mingled together in his very veins. He had no doubt he would win this fight. He would kill his younger, troublesome otouto first, and then, Juuri.
"Come out, come out, little otouto, my imouto," Rido called, leisurely walking around his old home as his voice echoed throughout the home. He knew they could hear him. They would be coming, soon. Oh, he could just imagine what he would do... He would torture his little brother, yes, but he would make his sister bear the worst of it. She would be underneath him, willing or not.
oOo
Kaname walked beside Hanabusa and Akatsuki in Hanabusa's home. Hanabusa was escorting Kaname to his guest chambers, where he would be staying for the next two nights. During Yuuki's stay at Cross Academy, both children left the home so that their parents might enjoy themselves, alone. Of course, they often left Juuri and Haruka to themselves sometimes, but it was only two nights. Besides, his companions had important news for him.
When they entered his rooms Kaname immediately asked, "What is it you have found out?"
Hanabusa shifted uncomfortably. "Kaname-sama, we've done all we can, but we don't know what your uncle and Hio-sama were talking about during the party. We did ask a few of the guests around them, but none knew what exactly what they were talking about." Kaname stared out the window to the empty grounds, and the moon that loomed overhead, his thoughts turning to Yuuki, and the night they had shared. However, Akatsuki brought him out of his reverie.
"There was someone, however, who mentioned that they heard Rido-sama saying something about tonight, and Hio-sama mentioned your parents. Other then that, we have no more information." He conceded. Kaname nodded to them both.
"Very well. Akatsuki, Hanabusa, find Ichijou and ask him to go to my home, find out what is going on. Immediately."
"Hai, Kaname-sama." Hanabusa said, leaving his room at once. Akatsuki nodded to Kaname before following suit. Kaname stared at the moon, his eyes narrowed. Just what exactly were they planning?
oOo
Rido leaned leisurely against the pillar, facing his siblings, smirking. They were angry with him. As expected, of course, for showing up at such an ill opportune hour. He didn't particularly care, but he did oh so enjoy Juuri glistening with sweat. He could smell her heat, and oh, such a rich aroma. He licked his lips, staring at her. Haruka stood in front of her protectively, demanding,
"What do you want, Rido?" Rido barked in laughter. Oh, how he was enjoying this.
"A lot of things, my dear brother, but today I simply wish for one thing." He drawled, examining his nails. Haruka frowned. Juuri glared.
"And what, dear brother, could that be?" He asked. Rido glanced at them mischievously.
"Your death." Rido bit his finger and lashed out at him with his blood whip, Haruka and Juuri narrowly dodging the attack. Juuri cried out in surprise, but immediately began using her power to command vines to latch onto his ankles, but he was able to cut through them easily with his claw like fingers. Haruka threw many objects at him using his telekinesis, but Rido dodged them as well. Adrenaline raced through his veins, and the combined blood of Shizuka Hio, gave him such power. For what seemed like hours they continued their fight, causing considerable damage to their ancestral home, and to each other. No one was without their injuries, but it was painfully obvious that Rido would win the fight. They were no match for him, no match at all. With one final onslaught of attacks, Rido defeated his younger brother, Haruka. Haruka glanced at his beloved wife, his eyes saying all that needed to be said.
Juuri cried out in anguish, trying her best to capture the crystals of her deceased husband, but they slipped right through her fingertips.
"Juuri... my dear Juuri... this would not have happened, had you of married me..." Rido whispered soothingly. Juuri glared at her older brother, the murderer of her husband.
"I would have committed suicide from madness," Juuri spat.
"Now now, no need for such hateful words," Rido cooed, his voice laced with malice. He would not have her. She had been taken from him by Haruka. But he would have Yuuki yet, he would take her, and she would surrender herself wholly to him. But for now, he would relish in the position he had Juuri in. How had he imagined this moment? His Juuri, kneeling before him, naked and covered with sweat and blood. His Juuri, ready and waiting for him to do whatever he wished with her. His Juuri. His Juuri. His Juuri...
Rido swooped down and crushed his lips against Juuri's own soft ones. Curved like blooming flower petals, just waiting for the picking. He forced himself upon her, even though she fought with all her might, Rido was the stronger one. He cut through her flimsy nightgown, dragging his nail against her pale skin. Juuri cried out in pain, tears in her eyes. Rido kissed them away, one by one, his hands holding her in place. He whispered, "Juuri, my Juuri," over and over again as he did so, removing his own clothing in one movement.
He was ready, but she was not. She didn't want this. Juuri kicked and screamed, but Rido would not listen. He had her, he finally had her. As he bit into her neck, her sweet essence flowing into his mouth. He sucked and sucked, like a newborn baby with it's first feeding, craving the smooth liquid that was Juuri's blood. He forced himself into her, pounding over and over again as she cried out in unbearable pain. He left nothing, going mad, surrounding himself in the warmth of her blood, her life, her sweet core. It was too much for her, even a vampire. He lost himself in her.
Slowly, Juuri's own life left her eyes, her blood gone from her, but he never noticed. He just kept on, desperate for her love. When he did notice, he cradled her, his own, alive body, still connected intimately with her own, crying, kissing her closed eyes. "Oh, my Juuri..."
And that is the end of chapter one. If you haven't noticed, Rido is a wee bit mad toward the end of the chapter. Just a wee bit though. He's frickin insane, actually. In any case, I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. Please, review!
