Break The Chains: The KIng Of VAmpires

Welcome to my new crossover fic, and this time it'll be my first try in using Blood+, since I watched most of the episodes on Animax. Though I haven't seen the full ending, I guess that's okay as I'll be altering the Blood+ ending so I could give it a new beginning.

This fic is inspired by one of my earlier works, Decade, where the titular character of that arc makes his appearance, and since THAT character, Wataru Kyurenai, began making appearances in one of my other fics, I thought I should try make a fic on him as well as to show his connection him on my other fics, and how he came into contact with Yuko Ichihara, the female protagonist of xxxHolic.

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2000's…

In the year 2006, Saya Otonashi, who still physically appeared to be in her late 20's, was about to undergo another "hibernation" as her human friends are there to see her off, now that the threat of the Chiropterans has been contained, following the defeat of Diva II and her allies, the human race is saved, though there is a cost to all of this, as they are unaware of a new threat is slowly being created in secret.

As Saya is about to be "buried", she gave her two children, both of whom are twins, to her human friends, among them are Kai Miyagusauku and David, and asked them to raise them normally. As he gave his word that they'll raise her twin children normally, Saya finally went into deep slumber and there she is buried. Then all left to start anew while figuring out what to do wit the twin babies, both of whom are boys.

"Great…thanks to Cinq Flèches Group, Haji is presumed killed…Saya's twins are also dead thanks to Diva II…and now…Saya's pregnant again…I hope these new twins won't suffer the same fate as the first ones…David, what should we do…?"

"Well…we're pretty tight right now…and since the Cinq Flèches Group hasn't been completely eliminated…we can't risk putting the twins in danger…and because Saya's new lover, Satoru Renjou, went missing…we don't know anyone who can raise the two in secret…we'll have to give them up to adoption…"

"Is that a good idea…?"

"For now…at least the Cinq Flèches Group won't know…and I'll have my staff keep an eye on either twins should they get adopted…and have their whereabouts noted so we'll know where to get there should the Cinq Flèches Group learn of their existence…"

"…fine. Saya…please forgive us…I hope you understand at what we are about to do…"

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As this developed, a private organization, whose resources and staff are similar to Red Shield, is working on a weapon to combat the Chiropterans that are still alive and hiding, while gathering information that they received from reliable sources that a new breed for monsters, similar to Chiropterans, are on the rise, killing its victims for blood, and at the same time, "crystallizing" that victim's body until they shattered. While this information appeared unverified, the photos they took about the "crystallized victims" shattering into nothingness is enough for this organization to take the matter seriously before things get out of hand.

This led this secret organization into working on their secret project in order to combat this new menace, since they felt that they can't always rely on Saya, knowing she can't be around for long due to her "hibernation period". And there they begin to gather data on how Saya is able to defeat them and what methods should be used in dealing with this new menace.

"So…a new enemy is said to be on the rise…a lot dangerous than Chiropterans…?"

"Yes…unlike them…these new breeds not only go after blood…they even drained their victims' life force…and in the process turning their victims' bodies into crystal-like substances…which seem to be quite a camouflage in hiding their tracks…"

"Very well…you…inform our staff…tell them that the Project IXA will be commenced at once…"

"Yes, sir…"

"Project IXA…? What's that…?"

"A new project…inspired from Saya's chevalier, Haji. Since he is presumed missing or dead…our country has no means to defend itself against the remaining Chiropterans and while this new threat that we face…while the incidents are still at low…we should take this opportunity to work on this project…"

"Yes, sir…I will support your project…"

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2000's…

The year 2022…

At a residence within Tokyo, a 16-year old boy came out and is heading for school, his life is full of energy as he just enrolled in senior high, and he is excited to make his way into school. But before he is about to take a few steps towards the outside, his mom called out to him reminding him not to forget his lunchbox and gives him a kiss to the cheek while telling him to be careful out on the road.

"Here's your lunchbox…be careful while going to your new school…"

"Thanks, mom…I'll be careful…"

"Be sure to come home early…"

"Yes, mom…got to go…bye!"

As the boy, named Kyuu Renjou, heads off, his mom, Mizue, watches him go, smiling, but soon turns into sadness as she clutches her belly in pain, as she realized that she won't be around much longer especially after seeing a doctor six months ago, which she was told she won't last within the year, as she is diagnosed with a terminal illness. She is worried that her son will be on his own and she became even more worried on what she should tell him should the time come for her to go.

"Oh Kyuu…what should I do…? How will I tell him the truth that I've been hiding from him all these years…where would he live once I'm gone…? Who would adopt him…? Oh…I wish I had more time…I don't want him to go astray…please, Kami-sama…show him the right path should you call me at the right time…"

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As Kyuu is walking gingerly on the busy street, he happened to come across what appeared to be a century-old looking castle, and this appeared to arouse his curiosity and became tempted to go inside but then his watch tells him otherwise as he still has school to attend.

"Wow…a castle…I'll check it later after school…"

As the 16-year old boy ran off, three occupants of that castle, seen only through silhouettes, peeked at the boy, seeing him as the "one" who will inherit the castle though the other two are doubtful of this and this sparked a serious discussion between the trio.

"That boy…"

"Yup…that's what the "Boss" told us…"

"He's going to be the owner of this castle…? Look at him…he's barely taller than our kid…"

"Hey!"

"But…can he be the one who'll inherit it…?"

"Why not…? That's what the Boss said…"

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As the day goes on, Kyuu was heading home with a smile on his face, having making friends at school while adjusting well to his new environment and things went really well, until bumping on a man holding an umbrella whose money he had withdrew scattered on the ground. As he helped the man return his money, one more note is missing and he thinks that Kyuu took it, resulting in a misunderstanding.

"Alright…where did you hide it?"

"I didn't…!"

"I got Y 50,000 and I'll I counted is Y 49,990!"

"Maybe you should count again…"

As things escalated, a pinked-hair girl, who appeared to be 16, came and cleared the matter as she pointed out that Kyuu didn't took the missing Yen paper and when Kyuu opened the umbrella, the missing Yen money popped out.

"Here's your missing bill, sir…"

"Uh…"

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Much later, the man, who is revealed to be the owner of a construction company, treats the two teens to an ice cream and apologizes for his actions, and leaves, giving his payment to the waitress to make sure that the ice cream he ordered are well-paid. As the man left, the two teens introduced themselves to each other and quickly became friends.

"Hi…I'm Kyuu Renjou…please to meet you…"

"I'm Megumi Minami…please to meet you…"

As the two chatted, they got along well until both had to leave as it was getting dark and the two departed, but not before passing by a construction site where several people and policemen are gathered, and there the two teens are shocked to discover the man who treated them for ice cream is found dead, his body crystallized . as one of the medics touches the body, the corpse shatters and shards of shrapnel injured the two medics, and screams are heard, as a new fear developed, realizing that this is not a normal murder scene.

"Wha…? This guy got crystallized!"

"It's a curse!"

"We're doomed!"

"Let's leave Japan!"

Kyuu and Megumi glanced at each other, wondering who did this to the man until the officer told the two to head home for their own safeties. And so Kyuu and Megumi went separate ways, heading home so they would be safe from harm. Both felt sorry for the man, seeing him as a father-figure to them, and noting that he is happy before he met his untimely demise.

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As Kyuu passes by the streets, he is again attracted by the sight of the huge castle and decided to take a peek inside to see what the insides looked like, and when he opened the door, he noted that the castle appeared to be empty, though he decided to call out anyone who is here before making any further exploration.

"Um…hello! Anyone home?"

Seeing that no one is answering, Kyuu decided to explore the ground floor, and noted that the ambience had a gothic look and feel, though this also had a mystery feel to it, which attracted him, since Kyuu appeared to be a mystery otaku, and further looked around until coming across a violin that is stored and placed in a cabinet, and the sight appeared to entrance the teen until three people showed up: two adults and one 13-year old. All are male and are glancing at Kyuu. Kyuu bowed and apologizes for the intrusion but the trio told him that he is welcomed.

"Welcome…you're our first guest…we haven't gotten one for quite sometime…I am Ramon…"

"Mu name is Jiro…"

"I'm Riki…we are the caretakers of this castle…"

"Um…good evening…I'm Kyuu Renjou…"

After that Kyuu is having a blast socializing with the trio until he checked his watch and learned that he is late and had to leave, bowing at them thanking for their hospitality and left. After that, the trio, identified only as Jiro, Ramon and Riki, noted that Kyuu is the "one" who will inherit the castle.

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As Kyuu arrived home, he is greeted with a surprise though not in a happy note, seeing her sprawled at the floor with dishes on the ground, smashed, and he comes to her side, asking her if she is alright. Seeing that she is unconscious, Kyuu ran outside to call for help.

"Help! Somebody help! My mom's collapsed! Help! HELP!"

Neighbors responded and volunteered to help Kyuu take Mizue to the hospital to get her emergency treatment while trying to calm a very worried teen, as he is also emotionally vulnerable. Little did he know that from this point on his life will change…for better or worse…

To Be Continued…

Hope you like the opening…and though Saya and some of the BLOOD+ characters get little screen time, they will soon play a major role in the upcoming chapters and will be instrumental in Kyuu becoming a major character I this fic, which will soon be revealed in a few chapters from now, in a cliffhanger of sorts.

Like in the DSQ anime, I put in the opening sequence where Kyuu gets into trouble with the owner of a construction company and Megumi saves him, though I bended the plot a little to give the plot a more original feel.

Diva II is an OC villainess I created, since this is set in an alternate ending to the BLOOD+ anime ending, since the original Diva is killed, but worry not as I'll be explaining about this plot device in the next few chapters…

Preview:

Kyuu is greeted with a discovery once he spoke with his mom, which would change his life forever, and what future awaits him once he gets his bearings back, and the journey of his "adventure" is about to commence…