A/N: Well this is my first RK fic so PLZ go easy on me! This is yet another Vampire RK fic too. : P And I wanted a lot of you to know that I won't hold back on writing very, very, very lemony fics. Also I can write fics so dark not even light can penetrate it. (My little cocky side: P)

Disclaimer: I don't own anything. (I wish I did: P)

Chapter One: Prologue/How It Happened

Full Summary: Kenshin used to be the Lord of Vampires. One day, he met a beautiful woman named, Karou. As soon as he laid his eyes on her, he fell in love. But she didn't have the same feelings for him because he was a vampire and a killer. So he gave up his vampire status just to be with her. A few years later Kenshin began to feel like he was helpless because he thought he couldn't protect Kaoru. The only way to help her is to become the thing she hates.

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Prologue:

It was a stormy day that day. Everything was quiet, people didn't say a word. The world had a silent day.

The place that held so much memory was hushed. The mansion that two lovers once held was muted. And the woman sitting by the large window looked at the window with sadness and gloom in her eyes.

The silence was suddenly broken when a door was opened. A young girl not older than 18, came in with a silver tray with foodstuff placed it. She cautiously stepped in and landed the tray a few inched behind the woman. She got on her knees and bowed down.

"Lady Kaoru, your lunch is here." She was beginning to get up until a booming yet soft voice stopped her.

"Sit, I must tell you something, Young Misao."

"Yes, mother?"

Kaoru turned around and peered at the girl with piercing red eyes. "What did you just call me?"

Misao gulped, "Sorry Lady Kaoru, I forgot my place."

Karou turned back to the window. "As I was saying, I always wanted to tell you about him. But I was constantly afraid to speak of him." She turned around once more. "Misao, I shall tell you of the story of…your father."

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It was a dark, full moon night. Humans hid in their homes in fear. Animals tried to find a perfect place to keep safe. But no one was safe, especially from, him.

He ruled all vampires, he ruled the night, and he ruled the day. But what he couldn't rule was, a mate. Well of course, every woman desired him. He was their dream man. His hair was red, the color of blood, it came down to his back, but he always wore in a high ponytail. His body was one of a gods'. It was slender yet extremely muscular, and it felt so good pressed deliciously to a woman's body. But the most distinguished thing of his appearance was his eyes. Oh those eyes. They were amber-gold, and it suited him oh too well.

With all of these features, he could get any woman he desired. But he couldn't choose one. Why? Because they were all the same in his eyes.

They would always dress themselves in make-up, hiding their true beauty. They would show much skin as possible towards him. And last but not least, they wouldn't think twice by giving themselves to him. He was disgusted by that because they had no self dignity for themselves. But hey, it was enjoyable when they didn't put up a fight and they would do anything he tells them to.

And who is the name of this oh mighty vampire? Some say his name is Shinta but he despises that name. Some say it is Kenshin, but he only wants loved ones to call him by that. His name that everyone says through their lips is a dark, deathful, dangerous name, Battousai.

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So here we see the great Battousai and some minions walking in a village. He sees some people peering out to see him, but he pays no attention. The only reason why he came is to find a traitor. A traitor that almost wiped out his people and a traitor that is going to die.

"Go look in every house, if you see a man in bandages and a scar on his eye. And when you find him, bring him to me." Battousai rubbed his newly bared crossed scar on his cheek. 'He will pay for doing this to me.'

Battousai waited for a few minutes, soon he was bored. Then one of his minions came back.

"My Lord, we have found him!"

"Then where is he?"

His minion got quiet and Battousai was anxious to hear more. So he grabbed him by the collar and shook him, "Where is he damn you!"

"H-h-he's in that house right there!" He pointed to it. "But he used that spell that you used. So we can't touch him."

Battousai dropped the man and walked over to the house. When he got there he sees that five of his men were slain and he sees his target. But there was another life form. A woman, a very beautiful one. His mind got off track to examine her. She had luscious blue eyes, beautiful dark hair, and he looked down lower to see that she had the most amazing body he'd ever seen. He was about to think of more naughty things when he felt a blade on the side of his head stopped him.

The man that held the sword was panting as if he fought for years, "Leave, or you will end up like your friends."

Battousai causally swatted the sword away, "Oh that's a lot of words coming from a traitor."

"Lies! I didn't betray you! I only did it for my life and my lover!"

Battousai looked at the woman again. She didn't look at him or her "lover". She looked as if she were bored. 'Hmph, the woman's not afraid to see death.'

"Well it seems that your "lover" doesn't even care about your pathetic life." Battousai smirked.

"Silence, you! I don't wish to hear your impudence! And she does care about my life! Isn't that correct Karou?"

Karou turned to him for a brief moment, and then she continued to look the other way.

"Kaoru?" He craned his neck slightly to see Kaoru's unexpressed face. "Kaoru didn't you hear me?"

She sighed and turned to him, "I do not care for scum such as you. Ever since you gave yourself over to the no good "vampires", you've changed. And I despise you and vampires. So I wouldn't care if you got killed right here."

Kaoru's lover was so shocked that he couldn't move. And Battousai whistled in amazement.

"Wow, the beauty has a little beast in her." He said very quietly.

"B-But Kaoru I only did this is because I love you!"

"Be gone with you!" She looked at the Battousai. "If you don't mind Mr. Amber Eyes, would you please kill this rodent? I wish not to look at the filth anymore."

Battousai's minions and even Battousai was stunned to hear words like that come from a mortal. The minions backed away because they knew that their Lord wouldn't take that from a mortal, let alone a woman. But instead of hearing loud roaring and screaming they heard a chuckle.

"Well I must say. Nobody has ever talked to me in such a way. But I must make you as an exception because of your remarkable beauty. And as a gentleman, I must do what the lady desires."

Kaoru rolled her eyes, unimpressed. "I don't care for that nonsense, do what you must."

Without another word, the still shocked man was killed in an instant. It's amazing how a simple stab in the throat can kill a man. But that never put Battousai in interest, simply because he never thought about death since he was immortal.

"Well it seems that I have completed my goal." Battousai motioned his men to leave. He needed to be alone with this beautiful vixen. The way she didn't care for her so called "lover" and the way she faced people dying in front of her amazed him.

Battousai cleared his throat and began to walk towards her. But she wouldn't allow it.

"Don't step any closer to me! You vampires sicken me." She said in a vicious tone.

"Why my beautiful lady? You are so stunning; you know I can't look away."

"Well close your eyes then."

He was amazed yet again by this woman. So instead of the nice talk he began to get a tad bit rough. "Well then, do you have any idea who I am?"

"Yes I do, you are Battousai, the Lord of Vampires. And you are the worst of them all. Get out of my sight!"

"You brain matches your looks. But I have to say I cannot leave until I have you. I must take you with me."

She got up and walked to him. She held his face within her small yet soft hands. It looked as if she was going to kiss him, but a sharp pain and a loud smack sound said otherwise; leaving Battousai with a surprised look on his handsome face. His men peered in to see their master in that state. They knew that he was going to burst.

"Does that answer your question?"

He rubbed his reddened cheek, "I must say, you have everything: beauty, brain, strength, even more temptation than I thought. I must have you now."

Kaoru was about to say something smart but she was cut off. "You need not worry my dearest. I shall come back for you." He began to leave but he moved his head enough to see his eyes. "And I will get what I want." His eyes turned a very bloody red then back to normal. "Goodbye for now."

Kaoru slumped back down, trying to recapture what he said.

"You need not worry my dearest. I shall come back for you."

"And I will get what I want."

She was about to shiver in fear but the thought of that made her laugh. "Ha! He will never get me. I despise vampires and there's nothing he could do or say to me to think otherwise."

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Battousai continued walking. His minions began to worry about him since he was so silent. Then one brave vampire finally spoke.

"Well what are you going to do M'Lord? Are you going to let her just go?"

He turned around then turned back. "Of course not, she may hate vampires, but she'll love me. One way or another."

Then his minions looked at each other with question. Then their lord stopped.

"Why am I doing all this for a woman you ask?" He looked at his frightened men. "Because she's the one." Then he continued walking.

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Kaoru looked up at the lightning sky. She was completely silenced. Misao, on the other hand, wanted to hear more about this amazing story.

"Well, what happened after that?"

Kaoru sighed, "Nothing happened after that day. But something that I will never forget happened three days later."

Misao's eyes widened, "What happened mother! Please tell me!"

Kaoru glared at the foolish girl. As quick as light, she got up and used a familiar smack to the girl's face. Then she began to shake her.

"What have a told you! I told you to never call me by such a name!" She saw Misao crying and she stopped. "Oh, I am so sorry, Young Misao. Please forgive my rudeness."

Misao went to embrace her but she pushed Misao's hands away.

"Do you wish for me to continue?"

Misao nodded, "Yes…Lady Kaoru."

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To Be Continued….

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A/N: Not bad for a first chapter, eh? And this is my first RK fic so bare with me please! Also, I know you're asking some questions like: 1) why does Kaoru hate it when Misao calls her mother? 2) Why does Battousai want Karou so much? 3) How come Kaoru's eyes red in the beginning and blue in the middle of the story? Well I think that's what you're thinking. : P Well that's all I have to say for now!