A/N: So, this is my first story on , so please be patient with me as I learn how to upload and stuff. Anyway, Hi! I'm so glad you chose to read my story! This is going to be Part One of a six-part series following the Sakamaki brothers. Please leave comments and reviews, as any constructive criticism and positive feedback is always appreciated. Thanks! ~Nique

SERIES PROLOGUE:

It's been 3 months since Cordelia was locked away for good and Yui awoke as a vampire. Though their romance had a rough start, Ayato and Yui have developed a relationship with each other. As a new vampire, Yui has come to understand the struggle the Sakamaki brothers endured, and forgiven them all for their behavior. As she continues to attend school with the brothers and adjusts to the Night life and all it entails, all seems to settle down at the Sakamaki manor... That is, until Tougo (also know as 'Karlheinz') sends a new "bride" to the house.

CHAPTER 1: MOVING IN

I stood on the porch of the massive, Victorian-style manor house, waiting for someone to answer my knocking. The dark thunder clouds loomed ominously over the house and I shook off the feeling that I was in over my head with my new living arrangement. Just as I was reaching out for the handle to open it, the heavy wooden door swung inwards, seemingly by itself, and I stepped inside.

"Well that was a bit melodramatic," I said aloud, recognizing the presence of one of the boys somewhere in the shadows along the far wall. I set down my duffle bag, the only personal belongings I had left packed safely away, and brushed off my clothes. The man stepped out of the shadows as I made myself more comfortable, but I ignored him until he stood directly in front of me. His irritation was nearly suffocating in the large front entryway, filling the air with a heavy tension. I met his crimson colored eyes with calm amusement at his theatrics as I stood up straight again.

"Hello, Sakamaki Reiji-san. I'm Kasimoto Kimi, the new "bride"... Your father sent me," I said, extending my hand to shake. The dark-haired brother let out what seemed like a growl at the mention of Karlheinz, also known as Sakamaki Tougo, the Vampire Lord and head of the Sakamaki family. However in the next moment, Reiji, the second son, had schooled his features into a carefully neutral and supposedly polite mask as he bent at the waist and kissed the back of my outstretched hand. I smirked and rolled my eyes as his voice dripped with false charm.

"Ah, Lady Kasimoto. I'm afraid we were not as... informed about you as you seem to have been about us. I'll have the staff prepare your room while we take tea in the parlor. You can tell me your story then. Please follow me." He demanded rather than asked, turning on his heel and striding confidently into the adjoining room.

The air in the room was possibly even colder than that of the entryway, which suited me just fine, but it also alerted me to the presence of another one of the brothers. This presence, unlike Reiji's, felt sluggish and more serene, though still inherently dangerous. It must belong to Shu, the eldest son. Tougo had told me all about his sons, and I had paid close attention. I knew, of course, that Tougo had a specific son in mind to whom I would serve my purpose as a "bride," but I had my own reasons for agreeing to live in the manor. And since the vampire Lord would not say which son he had chosen me for, I thought it best that I knew as much as possible about each brother.

Reiji's annoyed hiss brought my attention back to the issue at hand.

"So the spoiled brat awakens," Reiji taunted bitterly. Shu snorted and sat up from the couch in the corner where he must have been hiding.

"Tch. She's arrived then... Another "sacrificial bride" to whet our appetites. As if the blonde wasn't troublesome enough as a new vampire, now he wants us to deal with another bride? Tch." Shu's voice rumbled low across the room like suppressed thunder. I heard the power in his tone, so much like his father's, and yet he didn't strike me as being... frankly, tenacious enough to be the heir to the Sakamaki empire.

Next to me, Reiji glared at the golden-haired vampire as he set a cup of tea before me. Carefully, I lifted the fragile teacup to my nose to smell for any of Reiji's infamous potions. I smelled the tangy-but-sweet Jasmine leaves, the Mint used for balance and the sugar he'd added for taste, but I also smelled... ah, there. Just the barest hint of Skullcap and Valerian herbs. I replaced the untouched porcelain teacup back on the saucer with a soft clink before speaking.

"First of all, she has a name. I'm Kasimoto Kimi, and I have indeed been sent by Karlheinz as the next, ahem, "bride." Second, Sakamaki Shu-san, I think you will find me far less troublesome than a juvenile vampire, though perhaps less appetizing as well," I said calmly, crossing my legs and relaxing into the plush chair I sat upon. As I prepared to continue with my rant, I felt the hairs on the back of my neck stand on end as not one, but two more brothers appeared in the room, this time accompanied by a blonde female vampire. This must be the young one they spoke of.

The first brother swaggered into the circle of chairs and took a seat among them, more or less directly across from me. The female followed him a little too quickly, and I realized she had not yet mastered how to move or behave like a human in her new body. She made to sit in her own chair, but the red-headed boy pulled her onto his lap instead. His brilliant bottle-green eyes glowed with cruel mischief.

"Sit here, Chichinashi," He smirked at her and she blushed. I frowned at his cruel nickname for her, but since I knew little about their relationship, I decided not to immediately interfere. This decision was only strengthened a few moments later when the boy leaned in a kiss from the little female and she didn't even try to resist.

The second brother unnerved me, like meeting an adorable but rabid dog. He clutched a creepy-looking teddy bear to his side and kept his lilac hair pulled back away from his face, but there was something off about him. Even I could sense that. He had dark circles underneath his eyes, as if he hadn't slept in weeks, and his smile seemed cheerful in a way that made me think he'd just tortured some poor little animal and enjoyed its pain. He looked at his brother, who was trying valiantly to wrap himself around the blonde vampire.

"Ayato-kun, do you think this one is for me? A new doll for my collection? Or maybe..." The rest of his sentence would go unsaid as a third brother entered the room. I felt the air behind me stir as he materialized there.

"Nfu... So he's sent us a new Bitch-chan, then? Bitch-chan's become no fun since Ayato-kun claimed her as his own... And her blood isn't as sweet anymore," a sultry voice purred. I turned slowly, taking in the vampire's appearance. He was very fashion forward, in an indie/punk sort of way, his long, red curly hair mostly hidden by a black fedora. His forest-green eyes sparkled with lust and mischief and his smile was predatory as he leaned closer, his lips brushing against my collar when he whispered.

"If you'd like to study me in further detail, Bitch-chan, I'd be happy to let you examine every inch of my perfection in the privacy of your room..." My eyes widened and I flushed scarlet at having been caught staring. I quickly turned away.

"Not on your immortal life, Pervert," I said without thinking, my embarrassment and disdain coloring my voice and creating the nasty hiss the boys must have heard. I flinched, thinking I'd be in for it for sure, a guest in the home of these spoiled and powerful Vampire Princes. I was not looking forward to whatever punishment the stern-looking Reiji would think up for me. I scrambled to apologize and recompose myself.

"I-I'm sorry, I didn't mean..."

But to my surprise, the red-headed vampire boy only laughed. He readjusted his fedora, pushing it away from his eyes as he threw his head back and bared his fangs in a deep chuckle.

"Nfu, Bitch-chan's got spunk! Perhaps I should call you Neko-chan, mmm, Little One?" He hummed, leaning back down and running his fangs gently over the sensitive skin below my earlobe. A shiver involuntarily worked it's way up my spine and the boy's dark, satisfied chuckle tickled my ear.

Shaking off my strange reaction to this brother's presence, I greeted them each in turn, starting with the arrogant one.

"Hello, Sakamaki Ayato-san. This must be the new female vampire Shu-san mentioned. Hi, I'm Kasimoto Kimi. But please, call me Kimi-chan, as we'll be spending quite a bit of time together in the future, I assume," I said, extending my hand to shake the timid girl's. She swallowed hard before taking my hand hesitantly and bringing it to her nose.

"It's a pleasure. I'm Komori Yui, and you can call me Yui-chan as well. You smell so delicious..." she trailed off as Reiji glared at her, pushing his glasses back upon the bridge of his nose.
"Oh, dear. I'm so sorry, I must admit that I'm still very new to this..." she continued after a moment. "But there's something so different about the way you smell, not at all like the maids..." I snatched my hand back quickly, but with a small smile so as not to offend the girl, hoping to change the subject.

"And Sakamaki Kanato-san. I'm glad to meet you. I hear you're quite fond of sweets. I've brought with me a recipe for my special Ultimate S'more cake. Maybe I can make it for you soon," I suggested carefully. The child-like vampire lit up with excitement and I inwardly sighed with relief. Though I sensed the dangerous air from all of the brothers, Kanato easily scared me the most. I would do my best to stay on his good side, for now.

Pausing before I addressed the last triplet, I glanced at Reiji with an amused expression.
"Did you really think it would be necessary to drug me with the Skullcap and Valerian in this tea? I've already promised to be little trouble," I mused. His thunderstruck expression caused me no undue amount of satisfaction and I tried (unsuccessfully) to hide my smirk.

Turning back to the Pervert, I sighed.
"That means you must be Sakamaki Laito-san. Your father told me much about you all. But where is the youngest Sakamaki? Subaru, I believe?" I asked, accidentally forgetting the honorific as I glanced around the room where the other five brothers and the girl lounged in varying degrees of relaxation (or lack thereof).

Just then, a loud crack was heard throughout the room as a pale fist slammed against the wall to my left. I tried not to show my surprise, but inwardly, I had nearly jumped out of my skin. I silently cursed myself for letting my guard down. I hadn't even sensed his appearance into the room.
"Do not speak my name as if you know anything about me, stupid girl," a deep voice roared.

Reiji pushed his glasses up his nose again (a habit that denoted irritation, I presumed).
"Tch. Not this again, Subaru-kun. We just had that wall fixed from the last time your temper was directed at the manor." Ah, yes. Tougo had told me this son had some... anger-issues. I would stay away from this one as well.

Returning from my mental tangent, I addressed Reiji once more.
"Well, now that we've all been introduced, might I be shown to my room? I'm quite exhausted from my journey and I presume I will be awakened in a few hours for night school, yes?" Reiji looked unsettled, but quickly hid it behind his polite facade.

"Very well, right this way, Lady Kasimoto. You will stay in our guest bedroom until further notice. Your bags should already be there. Please follow me." He turned and flung open the parlor doors, striding into the hall without so much as a glance backwards. I stood from my chair and bowed gracefully to the rest of the brothers.
"It was so nice to meet you all. I do so hope to become closer in the future," I remarked quietly. Behind me, I heard Laito's soft giggle and Shu's annoyed grunt as he promptly resumed his nap.

"If you wanted to be closer to me, Neko-chan, all you had to do was ask," Laito hummed seductively in my ear, pulling me against his chest with one arm around my waist. With the other hand he tipped my chin up until my eyes met his sparkling forest-green orbs. He bent his head as if to kiss me and I gasped, opening my mouth wide enough for the vampire to catch a glimpse of my little secret.

Laito paused.
"What's this? Is Neko-chan-?" Using his distracted mumbling to extract myself from his grip, I quickly took my leave of the room. Catching up to Reiji quickly, I thanked him before shutting my bedroom door in his face and sliding down against the wooden door with a sigh. I could faintly hear Reiji's footsteps echo down the hall as he stalked away.

"That was far too close for comfort. I've gotta stay away from that one," I thought aloud, picturing the fedora-clad vampire. Crawling into the pink bed still wearing my traveling clothes, I cringed.
"I hate pink," I murmured before falling asleep. I must have been more tired than I realized. I was weakened by starvation, and remaining alert and confident in that room filled with the most powerful Vampire Princes on the planet had drained whatever energy I'd had left. Even in my sleep my throat burned like the fires of hell... The blood-lust was getting stronger by the day. I would die soon, if I kept this up. But what could I do? Well, that was why I was there, right?