Red

The moon shined down brightly as the gentle wind carried the falling cherry blossoms. Pale pink flowers danced gleefully in the air before landing on the ground. They mimicked the movement of snowflakes and, in the shroud of darkness, they looked just as white. Twinkling stars glimmered even brighter against the navy sky. The beautiful night scenery seemed mocking next to the horrors that it concealed.

"Red…..red…" she whispered. Her short black hair was messy from having just climbed out of bed. Chocolate colored eyes wide with a mixture of fear and curiosity. A minute before she had been awakened by the sound of her mother's screaming voice. Now, in front of her lay two lifeless bodies drenched in blood. The three year old could barely grasp the concept of what had just happened. "Why are Mommy and Daddy covered in red?" she asked her voice seemed to echo in the unreal silence. She was standing before a small cottage style house in the middle of a forest. The lonely building looked as though it was going to swallow her up.

"I knew I smelled something delicious" laughed a shadowy figure behind of her. She spun around to find two blood red eyes glowed in the darkness, thirsty for something more than water. "I thought it wasn't them…. But I needed a taste just to be sure" he chuckled "I guess I went a bit overboard." His malicious smile grew wider and wider with each word, slowly revealing a pair of sharp fangs that dripped with the blood of their latest victims. The shadowy figure glanced at the two corpses that were alive and breathing only a few seconds ago. The poor girl was too confused to move.

"Why are Mommy and Daddy covered in red?" she asked again. He laughed.

"What a pity. I suppose I didn't need to kill those two…Oh well, it's all the same to me." He turned his attention to the girl. "It's time for the main course!" he screamed, still smiling. She barely had time to react. The shadow pounced on her with remarkable super human speed. Her tiny body was no match for him. She screamed, but in the dark forest, no one could hear her. He opened his mouth, preparing for the bite.

Before he could reach his meal, though, another figure sailed through the air and knocked the attacker off his prey. The newcomer landed gracefully on his feet. The same could not be said to the other. "Vincent" hissed the shadow, who was now lying on the floor paralyzed "What are you doing here?" his smile had been wiped clean off his face. There were now two pairs of red eyes.

"I should be asking that question. This area is off limits. You know that." said Vincent.

"But it smelled so good. I just had to have a taste."

Vincent's eyes narrowed. The dark shadow realized that his choice of words were not the ones that Vincent wanted to hear. It was silent for a long while. Then Vincent stared to walk towards the assailant. The man realized that there would be dire consequences for his mistake.

"No, no! Vincent please have mercy! I'm sorry! Please! it won't happen again! I promise!" he pleaded. But his apology was too little too late. Vincent was upon him. He pick the man up by the shirt so that they were facing each other. Fear was in the man's eyes. With one quick swoop, Vincent's hand penetrated the man's chest and pulled out the heart. The number of corpses was now three.

Dropping the organ, Vincent turned the face the girl now. The infant had helped herself into a sitting position and was staring wide eyed at her mysterious savior. The red eyes she had seen before had melted into a soft but icy shade of blue. His long silver hair fell right below the ears. He tried to put on a kind smile, but it turned out looking sorrowful. "I'm sorry you had to see that. But you really scared me back there Hikari" His voice was as gentle as the falling petals.

"Hikari, Hikari" She repeated, still confused and shocked. "That's my isn't it? Why does mister know my name?" He ignored her questions and simply walked towards her. He picked the child up in his strong arms.

"It's ok. Just go to sleep now. Things will be better in the morning." He whispered. She hesitated for a while, then obediently closed her eyes and drifted off to sleep.

YAY for first submission!!

I'm sill pretty new to this whole thing so if anyone has any pointers or tips please share.

Gammer and spelling corrections are appreciated