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CHAPTER 1 ~ The Beginning of Everything ~
Hijikata Miyuki was standing at the window of the chamber in the Magic Bloom Mansion. Quite scandalously, she was alone there, but what was she to do? The window of her own room looked out upon a beautiful customized landscape. It was picturesque enough, but it was not the view she wanted to lay on.
Lady Miyuki, a maiden from the noble sorcerer family. She captured everyone of the citizen by her rare and absolute beauty. They were willing to give their hearts to her but only one man could make her heart stopped beating by only hearing his voice.
Lady Miyuki was waiting, with barely curbed impatience, for the arrival of her lover and guardian, who is from the Kazama clan…a clan of vampires. But still, there was no sign of him…yet. It was really provoking. If she withdrew now, the maiden thought, she would be far more conspicuous than if she stayed where she was. Besides, she was actually enjoying the scene. And besides again, if she went out and walked down and waited for him there, she might miss the arrival of her lover, and it seemed somehow important to her to see him the moment he appeared.
Miyuki let out a hard sigh and began to walk away from the window…then suddenly a pair of arms hugged her from behind. She wanted to get shocked but, she just couldn't. She knew who was the one hugging her. Only one person who had the comfort warmness and pleasurable scent. Miyuki turned around and hugged that person's waist.
" You're late."
" I am never late, my love…it's just that, you are too early. " That person's voice answered back.
" It's obvious it would turned out that way…this is my mansion. " Miyuki shot back and gave a giggle then she said again,
" Can't you use the door instead of showing up in a sudden? "
" Well, Lady Miyuki…it's more romantic appearing like that. " her lover grinned.
Miyuki laughed softly. She looked at her lover. He was the only thing she had wanted in life. She couldn't even imagine how it would be living without him. He was her only source of life. She touched his face…feeling every curves of it. Then, a bare hand stopped her on doing it much longer.
" Did you miss me that much? " her lover's serious tone asked her.
" I missed you too much, Kazama-san. "
" It had only been for 2 days since the last time we've met. "
" It feels like forever. " Miyuki leaned up and kissed his soft lips. The vampire, too, replied her kiss with an even movement.
" I love you, Miyuki. " he said between their gap.
" Shall we take this to bed? "
" Oh, well Lady Miyuki, you're really sly. " Kazama pulled her down to her fluffy bed and spent their private night there.
Miyuki and Kazama both were covered in sweat under the white sheet. The young sorcerer was put on her lover's bodice. She traced her fingertips on his chest as she placed her head on it.
" Father said our family will have a meeting tomorrow. " She started.
" And? "
" My heart feels uneasy about it. "
Kazama pulled her face to him. His eyes were locked onto her.
" Feel at ease darling. There's nothing to fear. Maybe, it'll be just a family meeting. " The handsome vampire comforted.
" I hope you're right, beloved. " Miyuki replied back and laid her head back to Kazama's chest.
" The Yukimura family came. " Hijikata Minoru stated. Everyone of the Hijikata family looked at him. The head of the family then continued..
" They wanted to make a wife of Miyuki to their son, Yukimura Aoi. "
Just like a thunder, it stroked right into Hijikata Miyuki's heart. It ached painfully…throbbing real hard. She couldn't believe her ears. Was it true? Or some kind of illusion had been casted on? She wouldn't know. Miyuki then tried her best to let her voice out for a question.
" Dad, please say that you didn't agreed to it. Please Dad, please…" The maiden begged.
" No, he didn't agreed to it. But, they declared a war to the Kazama family. " Her mother, Hijikata Kairi took place on replying her question. It was hard on her too…to say that to her own daughter. But, the truth couldn't be hidden.
" A w-war…? W-w-what did you m-m-mean? Mother? Dad? " Miyuki looked at both of her parents…trembled. True horror flashed in her eyes.
Madam Kairi let out a heavy sigh. She averted her eyes away from the other family members to the sky outside the window.
" We told them that you're the vampire clan's right. We…told them…that you're with their son. But… " Couldn't complete her sentence…Madam Kairi closed her eyes.
" B-but…? " Lady Miyuki asked.
" But they didn't want to take it. They wanted a war for the judgment and take you for their prize. " Hijikata Minoru continued.
" What about Kazama-san? He…he'll be at risk! In a war like this…I can imagine what will happen to him! Dad! Why didin't you stop the Yukimura family?! " With tears falling down her cheeks, she exclaimed between her sobs, hysterically.
Hijikata Minoru and Madam Kairi shake their heads in regret.
" We did everything we can, Miyuki. We really tried. " That was the last sentence Miyuki heard in that meeting before she gone wild with cries. She kept on calling her lover's name…over and over again until…a figure she wanted to see so badly appeared before her eyes in her spacious chamber. She ran into his arms as he approached her.
" Dear God, Miyuki! What happened? " Kazama asked in worry.
The lady in his arms didn't answer right away. She was still in her tears of fright and shock.
" The war…Yukimura family…and your clan… "
Kazama smiled. With a calm tone he replied,
" Ah…that. It's okay, my love. I have it under my sleeves. " his reaction and emotion were like the war was just nothing.
" I'll make sure the Yukimura family pay for making you cry like this. I've planned a very smooth strategy. I'll snatch you away from their grasp, my love. " With an eerie chuckle he leave a peck on Miyuki's forehead and gone beyond the air.
Three days passed. Under the full moon, a massive clash between the vampire clan and the dark magic family begun. Dusts, bloods and stiff bodies were all over the ground. The air around smelled of merciless and hatred. The image of the battle was frightening. It was one of the biggest clan wars there ever was. After too much killings, the result had been seen. The Kazama family led the war and the Yukina family retreated with heavy hearts. But, from the look in their eyes…the vampire clan knew…it was just the beginning.
So, Lady Miyuki and her beloved vampire were officially a loving wed. But, there's one thing on marrying a different kinds, especially vampires…you can't have your heirs. Of course, Miyuki knew this. But, she just didn't care. All that she wanted was having right beside her Kazama's side…forever. And that was the problem she had..
" Love, are you happy? "
" Yes…it feels like my heart would break. " The sweet, gentle voice said back. She is too happy, Miyuki thought. She would never have a better life than this. She wanted to live with him for eternity. But, she was aging. She would get old. She would have wrinkles on her face and body. It'll be the other way around for her lovely husband. He lived for centuries…and will never die. He looked young, in every of his lives.
" I wanted to love you forever. " She continued.
" Are you not? " So confused by his wife's statement, he asked. Why was she saying things like that? Did she change her mind on loving him? Did she think of going to Yukimura Aoi? Lots of questions scrambled in his mind but not a single answer could put him at ease.
" I'm dying, Kazama. " Miyuki moved her gaze right into Kazama's eyes…her purple irises really showed him that she was serious.
" Beloved, whatever got into you? Why are you saying this? "
" I get old and die…but you live forever…I just—" Before she could finish her sentence, a couple of fingers touched her soft lips. She flinched in shock.
" Hush, Miyuki. Listen, it doesn't matter to me. I love you. "
Miyuki grabbed Kazama's hands and clasped them between hers.
" It does matter to me! I don't want to lose you. I don't want you…to lose me. " She started to cry softly…her shoulders were shaking…trying hard not to be so loud.
Kazama on the other hand, was startled by her actions. He didn't expect it to turn out that way. But, he now could clearly saw how strong her love for him was. He smiled. He patted on her head, touching her black, silky hair with gentleness.
" I'll die too. "
" When you're stabbed with silver, idiot. "
Kazama just laughed.
" I…want to do the forbidden spell. Spell of Eternity Life. " With a serious tone, she said.
" What? No! you'll hurt yourself! " The vampire objected.
" No, it's okay. Mother and Dad, too…casted this spell on themselves. They had lived longer than you, darling. " Miyuki said as she touched her husband's cheek. The husband smiled and hugged her as his answer.
" With light and darkness I bid,
With breads and porridge I feed,
I summon you to come before me God of Life,
And make me the forever and eternity wife."
Since that day, the loving couple lived happily for 200 years. Although they didn't have any child, but they seemed to be having a great day every single ticking time…until the day of their 201st anniversary came by for a visit…
" Don't you want any child? "
" Miyuki…I thought we already talked about this long ago. "
" I know, but, Kazama…just think about it. Wouldn't it be merrier with a child? " Miyuki asked.
Kazama let out a sigh, " What are you trying to say, Miyuki? "
" I…wanted to make a spell…a spell that allows us to have babies naturally even with different kinds. " In one breath Miyuki stated.
" That's impossible. "
" Nothing's impossible. We lived for 200 years. You're lying if you say that you don't care whether with or without child. I want to have one. And…I know that you feel the same way, right? "
" Yes… " Kazama nodded.
" Then please, have faith in me. Do you trust me? " Miyuki took place on her husband's lap.
And Kazama said, " I trust you with every breath I take. "
They started to work on the spell for 5 whole years of struggling. With the help of Kazama, at last the spell worked and finally, Miyuki could chant it on her after all these years.
" I chanted this spell with all my might and soul,
Together with every strand of our hair,
This spell is never been a foul,
As we, hope for a miracle to have an heir."
After 2 years of waiting and hoping, a fetus grew in Miyuki's womb. Kazama and his beautiful wife grew him with love until the day it was on its way to meet the world. But, a very, unexpected event occurred.
" Where's my husband..? Aah! " Miyuki shrieked in pain.
The midwife who was trying her for the baby said, " We have no sign of him. "
So then, Miyuki faced the memorable yet, painful moment alone…all by herself. The man, who she wanted to share those times with, was gone and disappeared without any news. She searched and searched and searched for him but avail. She couldn't trace him…even with her spells. Some kind of a strong barrier surrounded her husband. But, vampires don't have barriers, she thought. Her feelings were sure that there must be something behind Kazama's disappearance. But…what?
Days after days, weeks after weeks, months after months, and years after years…but not single news about Kazama could be heard. Miyuki too, turned into someone else. The once friendly, always with a smile Miyuki was now a gloomy, thin and lifeless person. She was so desperate by her lost. She didn't know whether her husband was still alive or…else. She was heart-broken. She forgot about everything…her meals, her family even her long-wait son. She kept herself locked in her room all day long. And one day…the whole family was shocked by something…
" Minoru-sama! Miyuki-sama is gone! " A maid exclaimed in terror.
Hijikata Minoru, stood up from his sit abruptly, " Gone? What?! "
Everyone in the household searched for her. They even have to call the Kazama family to track her down. Minoru couldn't use his spell because a barrier protected her. And finally, they found her standing alone, blown by the night breeze…at the edge of the cliff.
" Miyuki! " Hijikata Kairi screamed. She was too scared to see her daughter acting that way.
" I love him…but why did it turned out like this? Where's his eternal love he promised? " As she turned around, facing her family members, Miyuki said while tears falling down her sunken cheeks.
" Miyuki…get away from that cliff… " Minoru tried to approached her, slowly.
" Don't! Don't come any closer! Mother, where is my son? " Hysterically, she shouted. She took a step backwards…to the end of the ground, then with a soft tone she asked her mother. She was totally insane.
" He… was at home, darling. With the Kazama family. "
So painful and throbbing with hatred when she heard that name…she yelled, " MY SON! "
" Miyuki! " A voice. A familiar voice echoed in her head. That was the voice she wanted to hear so much. She missed that voice. That voice made her felt love and loved. She turned her head to the direction she heard.
" K-Kazama…san…? "
" What are you doing?! "
" No! Go away! You left me! " Miyuki went crazy.
" I never left you! I had no other choice! " Kazama defended himself.
" I'm sorry, beloved… "
"With the God of Life I took the eternity,
To the God of Life I gave in,
From tricks and lies I flee,
Please, I beg you to take me away in every mean."
" NO! " Kazama ran and took her beloved one in his arms. He kissed her forehead, cheeks and temple.
" No…please…don't do this…please…don't leave me…! " Hot, wet liquid filled the corner of his eyes. He dug his head at Miyuki's neck. He cried…his heart ached. It feels like thousands of silver blades taking his lives away. He hugged his wife so tight…like he would never let her go away even for an inch.
" I've always love you…and I'll love you. Take care of our son. He has been waiting for his father to come back. Tell him, I love him…and I'm sorry. I…love…you, Kazama Chi—" Before Kazama could hear the rest…the person, his wife, his soul in his arm burst and flew into dust…leaving everyone…leaving him, in tears.
" NOOOO! MIYUKI! "
In a certain place, a man, wearing a dark brown cloak was sitting in the trees…watching a rather exciting scenes to him.
" You had pay what you've done. So long, my Lady. Rest in peace…Miyuki. " With a laughter he vanished in a 'poof' of smoke into the thin air.
That was the story of the past. The real story begins now. And it will be more epic by time to time…
To Be Continued…
RED : Yo minna! How's it goin' ? Here's our first Trilogy FanFic. So we hope that you guys will enjoy reading this.
AQUA : Please read and review. Arigatou~!
MIHO-sama : But…I think the 1st chapter is too long.
RED : It's up to you whether to read it or not. If you wanna understand the story deep inside your heart and thoughts, you might have to go through it from the start.
AQUA : Yup! That's true!
MIHO-sama : Ah…okay! And that was very dramatic saying, RED.
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