A/N: Hi guys! Sorry I haven't updated any stories in a while! I've been quite busy, and to be honest, I haven't really been in the writing mood. And also, I've been ill a lot of the time, so that's why i haven't been able to reply to messages and stuff, since my dad won't let me on a computer when I'm ill. I only had enough time to post a story, before he came into my room to check on me. Thankfully, he didn't catch me on FF, so that's good. But, I'll reply to messages as soon as I can. So, anyway, new story! This one goes by the name of 'Loving Light Itself', and it's a Vampire Knight story. And yes, I say story, not a one-shot. I mean I'm making another story with multiple chapters, so I hope you like it! And also, it's a Takuma IchijoXOC story, because, let's face it, we all gotta love the smiley vampire from time-to-time! Sure he's not my favourite character from VK, (Zero-kun is!) but he certainly deserves some credit, so I'm writing a romance with him in it, cos to me he seems lonely. So, here's the summary:
Summary: As young pureblood Delmaria Kusanagi is gripped with terrifying images of her future, she seeks help in the most unlikeliest of places. What she never expected, was that her saviour would change her view on life completely, and for her to fall in love with him. TakumaXOC.
Chapter 1 - Nightmares.
Fire. It was everywhere, consuming everything. Just like it always did. Shrieks of agony and sadness filled the burning air. Nothing new there. I was used to all of this. I had seen this so many times before; this image. This never-ending nightmare.
"Stop...please, make it stop!" I screamed, trying to block out the yells of pain by covering my ears. How foolish of me. It was a pathetic attempt at peace; I knew that. But I was willing to try and put a stop to all this torture.
That was when I felt it; the growing burning in my throat. I shrieked, and fell to my knees, clutching at my throat in agony as the hunger gripped my entire being. I tried to swallow; tried to allow any liquid whatsoever to make it's way down my throat, to quench this thirst. I knew it wasn't enough. I knew what I needed.
"Blood," I hissed, "I need it...I want it...blood..."
"Kusanagi-sama! Wake up!"
I thrashed around in my bed violently, still caught in the grips of my nightmare like a vice, screaming. I felt cool hands on my forehead, and I was startled awake, gasping for air as I clutched at my throat.
"I...I need..." I hissed, wincing as the burning returned to my throat.
"Of course, Kusanagi-sama," I heard a voice whisper, and within seconds I was biting down deeply into my servants neck, drinking the warm blood with greed.
"Ah...thank you, Shanon," I whispered, and pulled back from her, wiping away her blood from my mouth. She bowed, and smiled at me.
"It was my pleasure, Kusanagi-sama. Anything for my Mistress."
"What did I tell you about calling me that?"
She looked instantly nervous, and I sighed, and patted her on the head.
"Don't worry. I won't reprimand you. Just...make sure it doesn't happen again, alright?" I whispered, and she caught onto the threat in my tone immediately. She bowed once again, before walking over to my closet.
"Of course...Delmaria," she whispered, and I could tell that she didn't like it. Usually, it was taboo not to talk about or to a pureblood without using the proper honorifics, but I really didn't mind. I had known Shanon for a while, and she had grown used to my rants about it. So we made a deal, that she would call me by my first name, Delmaria, and I would call her by her first, instead of servant. I had liked the idea immediately.
"What would you like to wear today?" she asked, and I waved a dismissive hand at her.
"You choose. I'm not bothered," I sighed, and walked towards my balcony, which led me to a view of my entire home. I smiled slightly, and looked up at the moonlit sky. A full moon tonight. Huh. They come and go so quickly. So rare that I should see one without the clouds obscuring it...
"You're clothes are ready, Miss," Shanon murmured, and I turned, and without another glance at the outside world, I walked back to my bed, which had been made while I was outside. On top of the bedcovers, were my clothes. A long, white satin dress was laid across it, along with my undergarments and jewellery. I sighed, and turned to Shanon.
"Shanon...why do you always pick the clothes that make me look elegant? You know I hate them so," I stated calmly, and she smiled a little, and bowed.
"Because I wish to see that elegant side of you more often, Miss Delmaria. You are very beautiful when you wear these clothes," she said calmly, and I huffed a little in frustration.
"You flatter me, Shanon. But you know how I feel about this kind of attire," I answered, and she nodded in understanding.
"It was under your mother's command, that I picked this, Miss Delmaria," she murmured, and I whipped my head around, to stare at my servant in shock.
"My mother? She's here? But why? The last time I saw her was when we went to that soiree and met that Kuran child," I whispered to myself, and Shanon nodded.
"She wants to talk about...your marriage arrangements, Miss Delmaria."
I growled a little in anger. Why couldn't my mother just keep her nose out of things? She knew how I felt about this subject.
"Miss Delmaria, should I send her away?"
"No. Tell her I'll be down in a while," I snapped, and Shanon bowed, and left my room in silence.
I sighed, and face-palmed. This was the last thing I needed right now. Having to deal with the senate was bad enough, but now that my mother has wriggled her way into the equation, things are now ten times harder than before.
I got changed quickly, snorting in un-ladylike disgust as the long white fabric clung to my form, making me look somewhat like a goddess. With a quick comb through my pale blonde hair, I stepped out of my room, and made my way down the stairs.
I instantly smelt my mother; her sickly sweet smell made the insides on my nose burn. I winced a little, and continued walking. She...had the same painful and disgusting scent as the senate.
"Mother," I stated, my voice going into a somewhat monotone mode as my mother turned, her eyes glittering proudly as she took in my features.
"My daughter. My, you have grown. So elegant, so beautiful!" she cooed, and I had to hold back a grumble. Why did mother's have to fawn over their children so much? I would never understand why...
"Thank you, Mother. I see you haven't changed much. Still as beautiful as always," I stated, lying through my teeth as I smiled at her.
" Thank you, my dear child. Now, I assume that Level D told you why I was here?" she stated, sneaking a glance at Shanon, who was happily polishing in silence, her mind focused on her work, and not on our words.
"Yes, she did. Mother, you do not need to worry. I am very certain that-"
"Nonsense! I am your mother! I have every right to worry about my child's future!" she said, patting my head lightly.
Yeah, I thought, more like, worrying about the family line's future.
"Which is why I took the liberty of arranging things with the senate. Delmaria, you are going to Cross Academy," she stated, and I stepped back in shock. An Academy? Why? And why was the senate involved? I didn't like this one bit.
"M-Mother, you really didn't have to arrange things so quickly. I'm sure that if I waited a few more months, then-"
"And those few months you waste, could be used to get to know your husband," she countered, and I growled in my head.
"But why Cross Academy?"
"Because there is a pureblood there who would be the perfect match for you."
"Who?"
"Kaname Kuran. Son of Juri and Haruka Kuran," she said, and I gasped a little. The last surviving Kuran.
"Think of it this way, daughter. Even if you don't like him, do it for the senate. We could use him," she whispered in my ear, and I moved away, glaring at her.
"I thought I made it very clear last time that I was against everything the senate does. And, unless I say so, that statement still applies," I growled, my eyes turning a blood red. My mother stepped back, and dipped her head.
"Well..it looks like I've outstayed my welcome. I will leave now, Delmaria. But you will be going to Cross Academy. I'll force you if I have to," she said, and with that, she turned on her heel and left; the only sound in the house were her frenzied footsteps and Shanon's cleaning.
As soon as I heard a door slam, I relaxed, and sighed, running a hand through my hair, pulling out a few loose strands.
"Miss Delmaria? What shall we do?"
I looked towards Shanon, who stood there, awaiting my command, and my mothers words drifted back into my head.
You willbe going to Cross Academy. I'll force you if I have to...
"I...will attend Cross Academy like Mother wishes," I sighed, making my way to my room, Shanon following behind me.
Don't mistake this as me giving into you, Mother. I will never follow the senate. I simply wish to observe, I thought, and I looked out through my window, towards the dark night sky...
Chapter 1 finished! Sorry if it's short; I wanted to cut this chapter off here, because I'm going to do a lot of explaining in the next chapter! Until then, See ya!
Please R&R. Constructive criticism is appreciated.