A/N: HELLO I AM BACK WITH A NEW VK FIC. Well, it's not really Vampire Knight per se. I decided to make this whole new world of characters after Zero and Yuuki's generation. Got nothing much to say now. So yes, enjoy. ^^
Youngblood: Chapter 1
ASUKA'S POV.
I was six years old when I first met him.
"Oto-saaan," I whined, holding his hand as he tugged me to walk faster. "I don't want to go to some random vampire kid's birthday party."
"Asuka, your oka-san and I are vampire hunters. We're here to make sure that the peace between vampires and humans are kept," said oto-san in exasperation. He closed his lavender eyes and continued to pull me by his side. "And he is not some random vampire kid. He is the pure blood family's only son and heir."
I groaned, "I don't even know why we call ourselves vampire hunters when we're vampires ourselves."
Oto-san sighed and stopped for a moment. He turned to look at me and bent down to my level, reaching his pale hand to stroke my silver hair, which was the same color as his. "Sweetie, we owe the Kurans a lot more than you could imagine. I've already told you that they saved mine and your oka-san's life, and you and your onii-chan wouldn't be here without them."
Mother suddenly poked her head in and bent down like how Father did.
"And I don't regret being turned into a vampire, honey. I wanted to spend the rest of my life with your oto-san here, and raise a family of our own," oka-san continued, beaming at me. Oka-san sure was a beautiful, good-natured woman. She had the prettiest green eyes and wavy, light brown hair. I wasn't surprised how easy oto-san found it to fall in love with her. She was also a vampire hunter when they met.
He grinned at her and kissed her forehead. "I love you, Kaori."
"I love you too, Zero," she giggled, wrapping her arms around him.
"Eww, please, oto-san, oka-san, not in front of your children," cringed my eight year old brother, Keiichi. Father chuckled and ruffled onii-chan's hair.
The Kiryuu family was a family of four, including yours truly, Asuka Kiryuu. Vampires who are vampire hunters, except my parents only trained my brother and I to hunt rogue ones who harm humans, since we've made a pact with the noble bloods and the pure bloods.
"Asuka, Keiichi, I want the both of you to be on your best behavior, do you understand? As much as possible, treat the nobles nicely, and respectfully," oto-san said seriously. He placed his hands on each of our shoulders. "Can I count on my children on one simple job?"
Keiichi and I nodded in unison. "Hai, oto-san."
Mother winked at us and smiled once more. "Make us proud, kids."
I gripped my oto-san's hand tightly while oka-san walked side by side with onii-chan. Oto-san noticed my cautiousness and whispered, "It's alright, no one's going to hurt you here."
I whimpered as we entered the manor filled with elite-looking vampires. The hall was beautifully lit with candles and chandeliers, with everyone holding a glass of red liquid. Each one of the vampires looked extremely elegant, poised, and graceful. I suddenly felt underdressed with the plain white garments my mother put on me.
My parents then led us to three of them; two adults and one young girl around my age. The woman had long chestnut brown hair and rose-colored irises. The man was as beautiful as the woman; they almost looked like they were siblings, except he had black hair. I assumed the child was theirs, considering similar features. She attempted a timid smile at me, half of her face hidden behind her wavy jet-black locks.
"Kaname-sama, Yuuki-sama," my parents greeted, bowing slightly. I did the same and nudged onii-chan to repeat it as well.
"Ah, Zero, Kaori," the woman chuckled. "There's no need to be so formal, my old friends."
Oto-san smiled at the woman. "It's good to see you again, Yuuki. I brought my children along, too."
The vampire named Yuuki grinned at us sincerely once she took a glance. Her eyes then paused on me. "My, my," she said. "This one looks exactly like you, Zero."
"But she has her mother's pretty emerald eyes," my father said proudly, taking a wink at oka-san.
"Oh, be quiet, Zero," giggled mother. She brought me and my onii-chan forward. "Our oldest is named Keiichi, while our little girl is called Asuka."
The man spoke. "We're pleased to finally meet you. I am Kaname Kuran, and this is my wife, Yuuki, and our daughter, Juuri."
"Hello," I greeted shyly. "It's nice to meet you too."
"Uhm, what she said," Keiichi said awkwardly.
"Keiichi!" oto-san scolded.
Juuri came forward from behind her mother. She gave a bow and looked at me and my brother with her huge, huge eyes. "Hello, Keiichi-kun, Asuka-chan."
Mother and Father began speaking with the Kurans. I silently strayed away from them, and walked off into the crowd.
As I approached the balcony, a little boy leaned on the railing, staring up at the foggy night skies. I noticed his short, cropped hair was the color of Yuuki's. I assumed he was the missing birthday celebrant.
"Kuran-kun?" I called, trying to be friendly. He turned his head slowly to look at me. Obviously, he would have the Kuran good-looks. His expression turned cynical.
"You know my name?" he said coldly.
I was taken aback by his frigidness. "I'm Asuka Kiryuu. I met your family earlier. Everyone's been wondering where you've gone to. Why aren't you enjoying your own birthday party?"
He scowled at me. "I'm not obliged to tell you my reasons."
It was apparent how I wanted to hit him at that moment, but I remembered what oto-san told me; to make him proud. I acted maturely and took Kuran-kun's hands, smiling. "You're not, but…we can be friends, right?"
The pure blood stared at me, and then looked away; though his hands were still in mine. "No one's ever wanted to be my friend before. I've never talked to anyone else except my sister."
"Well," I chirped, ecstatic that his mood was starting to lighten. "I'll be your first friend, then. We'll be good friends and play together when we see each other."
His frown slowly disappeared when he met my gaze. "Really?"
"Yeah."
I felt his hands hold mine tighter. A grin formed on his lips. "My name is Seimei Kuran. Let's be friends then…Asuka-chan."
A soft gasp came from him as I abruptly gave him a hug. I noticed his cheeks turning a bit pink when I broke away.
"Well, come on then, we're missing out on your own party!" I laughed, pulling him back to the ballroom. I pulled him to the dance floor, and it was the first time I had ever danced with a boy.
Exactly eleven years had passed ever since that day.
"Damn it, onii-chan, give it back this instant!" I growled at him, inching for the electric mixer. He was now nineteen and was way taller than me.
"You're making those cookies for that Kuran boy, aren't you?" he said slyly, raising his eyebrows.
"Just give it back, onii-chan!"
"Aren't you?"
"Shut up, idiot!"
A booming voice suddenly resounded all over the kitchen. "KEIICHI."
My brother gulped at the sound of oto-san's voice. Father folded his arms over his chest and glared at onii-chan. I still found it strange how my father could still be my father and not look a day over 21. In reality, he was 48. Right now, he looked more like an older brother than a father to me.
But then that's how all vampires are like.
"Keiichi," snarled oto-san slowly, "What did I tell you about bullying your sister?"
Onii-chan straightened up and unwillingly gave me the mixer back. I glared at him while he did so. He complained, "But oto-san, Asuka's getting way too close to that Kuran boy. Didn't his parents come over to talk to you and-."
"That isn't your business, Keiichi," Father replied firmly and menacingly. "You know this is a sensitive topic for Asuka."
My brother glowered at him and scowled. He yelled, "You always take her side!"
Onii-chan stormed out of the kitchen angrily, his footsteps audible as he slammed the door shut.
I took a deep breath and pinched my nose, looking at my feet. "I'm sorry, oto-san."
"Hey, it's not my little girl's fault," he assured, bringing my chin up. He sighed and exhaled deeply like how I did. "Sweetie, I know you and Seimei-kun are really close, but-."
"Yeah, yeah, oto-san, I know already. Seimei's engaged to Juuri-chan because they're pure bloods and they have to continue the lineage, blah, blah, blah; but oto-san, I only see Seimei as a friend and he's nothing more than my best friend. Don't you trust me with that?" I asked.
Oto-san closed his eyes and shook his head. "I hope so, Asuka. I hope so. I don't want any complications with the nobles anymore."
"Oto-san, you can count on me. I'm not stupid, okay?"
"Didn't say you were, darling," he laughed, giving me a hug. "Maybe I could help with baking those cookies?"
"Yes, please," I nodded as I grinned at my forever-young father, "After all, you were the one who taught me how to bake."
To be continued.
