A/N: This is a Diabolik Lovers story based on the game and part of the anime :D I hope it doesn't confuse you too much, it might. However, if I do continue this series, it'll probably answer many questions along the way.

Pairings: Yuma/OC, Shu/OC, Ruki/OC

Italicized words are mainly used for thoughts or emphasis :3

Broken.

No other feeling could describe what I felt when I saw everyone who I loved…burn right before my eyes. If only I had stayed. If only I had listened to you, brother. Maybe we'd both be together. Here I am, unable to forgive myself for my own negligence.

100 Years ago…

"Will we see you tomorrow, Shu?" I asked him, giving Günter back to you.

Günter was the name the three of us agreed on for the puppy Shu chose to take home with him.

"I hope so. It'll be fun if you can bring back Günter too!" My brother smiled, seeing the puppy being happily placed back in your hands.

"I'll definitely try. Thanks again!" You smiled as Günter licked your face.

Today, everything seemed to be more peaceful than it had been in months, but as they say…

'Silence before the storm.'

I watched your figure grow smaller as you walked away. My brother and I waved you goodbye until you were no longer in sight. However, we never thought to look at the sky since we were having fun all day. If we had just been a bit more vigilant, we would have noticed the sky slowly clouding above us.

"Edgar…" I looked at my brother. He wanted to head in after we saw you off, he was getting hungry.

He looked at me and then to the sky, "I know what you're thinking, but we really should head back. Mother is going to scold us again if we're late."

My brows only furrowed at his statement. I could only shake my head and refuse to follow you, "I'm going to find Shu. He'll get sick if the storm starts pouring down rain. His house is pretty far away. Worst case scenario…"

"That won't happen!" You raised your voice. You rarely ever raised your voice to me, but when you did, I'd always back down. Not this time, brother…

"I'm not going to leave him! If Shu doesn't come back tomorrow…" My cheeks grew hot at the feeling of freshly drawn tears. I was such a spoiled child then, I only thought of 'tomorrow' but never ahead.

"I don't want you going over there, Elizabeth!" Your voice was hoarse, almost like it was filled with gravel. "We don't belong there…"

I had known you had previously seen his home and I was jealous. I felt left out. The three of us would always do everything together, but when I fell ill, you left me behind. Now, it was my turn.

Ignoring you call out to me, I ran as fast as I could, leaving you in the shadows. I saw you run back to the village when I was far enough away. I knew you were going to get help to come and find me, but I wanted to be with Shu - to find him and Günter and make sure they were safe.

Hours later – the forest

"Shu…" I called out, barely able to keep going. "Shu…Günter…"

I could barely keep my eyes open. The sky above me was dark; much darker than it usually was. I could hear the thunder. I could see the lightning strike. In my heart, I knew I was wrong leave Edgar behind. However, I could only think about you. I only remembered how worried I was about you. I thought Edgar would be safe since he was at the village, but I never could have imagined that I'd never see him again.

By the time it was nearing dawn, I reached a clearing. I was cold and hungry. All the energy I had was dispersed. I wanted to cry, but I couldn't. Thinking that I was going to die here and now, I wanted to tell you everything. I wanted to apologize to Edgar, to my parents. I wanted to know if I would ever see another tomorrow. I was losing consciousness fast. That small flicker of hope was dwindling, and then…Loud barking forced me to open my eyes.

"Günter?" My speech was ragged. I could feel the dehydration setting in. "Günter…Good boy." I pet the top of his head as he wagged his tail. I don't know what possessed me to think that he knew how to take me back home, but I followed him all the way back to the village on my remaining energy. Having a companion can help during the toughest of situations, but only for so long…

Dawn - Village

The village was glowing with a red hue. Almost as if…

"ED – ", there was a smoke that seemed to be smoldering over the village. I couldn't see anyone. In panic, I cried out, "EDGAR! EDGAR!"

It was no use. I sat at the place we last saw each other. I buried my face into my arms as I held my legs close to my chest. I wouldn't see you again. I wouldn't see anyone again. Or so I thought. I didn't things to end this way, so I tried to live off the land as best as I could. The way Edgar taught me.

Months later - Village

As the village burnt to ashes weeks ago, I picked up anything that could be salvaged along the outskirts and tried to survive. I made myself a shelter and some clothes. Days passed, with no sign of any travelers or villagers coming to check the damage. I grew low on food. All the crops our family had grown were burnt to a crisp by the fire. The fire itself had caused a drought. I could only manage for so long, but I wanted to hold on. I wanted you to come back alive, Edgar.

During my last day, I came back to the spot. I was hoping to see you there with our parents to scold me once more. I cried for at least an hour. Maybe I'm exaggerating, but I really was upset that you weren't here anymore. On that spot, I laid down next to Günter. He was also starving. We were both ready to die. As I was about to draw a blade to myself, I saw a man dressed in a suit approach us. I vaguely remember him.

I hadn't even said a word before he offered me his hand and very softly, he said, "Sleep for now. Rest until I call for you."

Currently…

I don't know how or what happened, but I just woke up one day in this house. I don't know who it belongs to. I live by myself. I have no one to care for me. I have no neighbors. What I do have are those weird reoccurring dreams, though. I end up waking up in a cold sweat. Just like right now. I have clothes that I wear every day, but I don't know how I got them. I can't really remember much. However, it feels weird that I have a daily routine even though I don't know why I'm doing it, but it feels right.

Early morning, I wash up and eat my breakfast. It usually consists of fruit - Mainly apples. I give Günter food he's still young, but I feel like I've aged a bit. Hmm…This isn't making much sense now, is it? How about I start from the beginning?

Apart from my name, a lot from my childhood is a blur and I don't remember if this happened yesterday or the day before. I receive letters that are unsigned. They tell me what's new in my house or they give me instructions on what to do during the day. I feel like I'm going crazy. I mean I'm following the orders of a complete stranger. It's kept me alive though. Whoever they are, I'm afraid to go against them if they've given me so much.

My name is Elizabeth; at least I think it is… I'm about 18 years old. I have long, red-wine colored hair and violet eyes. I'm anemic and constantly need to take tablets in order to get proper nutrition. I have amnesia as well. I remember bits from my childhood, but none of it makes sense to me. It feels like it was such a long time ago, but if it really was…how am I still alive? In my spare time, I sing and play the piano. I'm attuned to classical music. I don't know why I can remember those sorts of things, but it seems to be something I can do on my own. I had a brother named Edgar. Upon coming home one day, I remembered everything was on fire and that Edgar probably died in that same fire along with all my family and friends in my village. Then, there's that man. The person who I saw right before I fell asleep, I didn't see his face, but his hands felt cold as the touched my cheek. He reminded me of his hands.

Now, whether he's real or not, I remember having a huge crush on my brother's friend. He had curly, sort of wavy, blonde hair and stunning blue eyes, but what I loved the most about him, was his smile. He hated music. I remember him saying that he hated the violin the most because it was forced on him. When I'd sing or play the piano though, you'd smile, and then you'd want to play the violin again. You were older than me by a year, same as Edgar. I might be slightly delusional, but I think you liked me too. It took awhile for us to get along, but you warmed up to me. Perhaps, it was actually me to you. Your hands were always cold. I remember wondering why when I tried to teach you how to play piano, but you said it was a secret. I don't think you ever answered me. I guess that's one of the reasons why I have such a hard time believing that you exist. I think people like you only exist in stories and folklore, but if you were real, I don't know what I'd do now…

Afternoon – Ryotei Academy

I was told to come here today in the letter. I wonder what for. I was deep thought as I looked at my reflection in the window. The school uniform has gotten a lot better since I've been here. It's been a hundred years…As much as I want to make sense of it in my mind, it makes no sense. Everything has changed in that time. From the buildings, to the food, even the clothing and technology is much too different.I can't help but feel out of place in this setting.

"The sleeping livestock finally awakens." A boy with black hair ending in white tips approaches me from the next hall.

"Ruki!~" A cheerful voice resounded through the corridor. It came from a boy with one blue and one red eye. "He said that she's number two, remember?"

"Number two?" I asked, slightly concerned by the fact that A) two strangers have approached me and B) what did he mean by number two?

"Second best. The second human…" Another boy with lavender eyes approached me. "Yuma has received the next instructions, Ruki. Have you tried her blood yet, Kou?" He then looked at the boys near me.

"B-blood?" I winced for a moment. Are they…? I slowly backed away and ended up tripping over something. A foot?

"We're vampires. Surely, you can't be foolish enough to not understand that? Azusa. Keep quiet, she doesn't need to know." The man I assumed to be Yuma held me to his chest, preventing me from escaping. He brushed my hair aside and looked at my neck.

"Don't. This livestock must be protected. She is the second Eve in case things do not go to plan. It's part of his experiment." Ruki intervened, pulling me towards him. In doing so, he had spun me around, allowing me to face the person I bumped into. His face looked shocked seeing me in front of him.

He wasn't the only one that was surprised though. This man, this…Yuma. He looks so much like you, brother. "Are you –"

Before I could ask, Ruki dragged me back down to the entrance of the school. "We need to go back. This cattle isn't ready yet."

"Where are you taking me?" I tried to remove my wrist from his grasp, stopping with my heels pushing away from him. "Let me go, you're hurting me!" His firm grip grew tighter the more I struggled.

"If you keep struggling, your hand will come off…It'll spew blood everywhere…" A small smile grew on Azusa's mouth.

I'm dead. I'm going to die…Again, probably.

I felt quick to accept my fate. These people weren't going to take me back to my house. Instead, they were moving me to theirs.

Evening – Mukami House

After a long winded explanation, to silence me, we ended up in their house after they answered some of my questions.

"If you want to live, do exactly as you're told." Yuma said, sitting beside me on the living room couch.

"My things…and – ", I was cut off again by Kou this time. While inquiring about my home, I didn't realize I was looking over to Yuma, distracted by his appearance. Why do you have his face?

"Your things will be moved…Hmm…Do you happen to know something we don't?" He noticed me looking intently at Yuma's features.

"N-No, I…One last question." I managed to speak before anyone could impede me once more.

"Liar. You think you know." Kou's cheerful expression was gone, and now in front of me, was someone completely different.

"…Know? What does she know? Since she's lying, would you like me to remove her tongue?" Azusa's soft voice was coated with hunger.

"I already explained to you," Ruki brought my chin closer to his face. He was sitting on the side opposite of Yuma. "You are the property of Karl Heinz now. He has given you this opportunity, so be grateful, livestock."

"That's not what I'm asking!" I raised my voice a bit louder than I had expected to. "S-sorry, it's just..." I saw Yuma, still looking at me as if he was confused by my appearance as well. "…Yuma, do I remind you of someone?"

He glared at me. I felt like he wanted me to turn to stone with that icy stare. Ignoring my question, he looked to Ruki, "She's staying with me. I'll take full responsibility."

Ruki boredly nodded. "Keep an eye on her."

"She won't leave my sight for a minute." He responded coldly, not taking his eyes off me.

"Kou, Azusa, follow me. We need to relay the message that she has been secured." Ruki got up and walked with his brothers to the door. "Don't damage the cattle, Yuma."

A/N: Sorry it's short, but I'm not 100% on where this will end up going yet, so think of it as a small teaser.

The main point of this chapter (in case it wasn't clear. It probably isn't) is that Elizabeth has memory of her past before she was put to sleep by an anonymous vampire (for now). She thinks it's just a dream, that what happened wasn't real, but a conflicting emotion in her heart makes her feel like it actually did happen (it really did), but she can't figure out how it would be possible. Think of it like sleeping beauty with vampires XD Let's just say that being asleep that long has conditioned her body like wine. It makes her blood sweeter, like apples. AKA: Adam's apple.

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