A/N: For all those who read this before, I changed something in this chapter and for those who haven't i dont know..uh..enjoy I guess though if you get confused with something feel free to ask me via review or pm ^^
P.S. The "vampires" are the same as ordinary people except for the fact that if they get injured then it heals a bit faster than humans. Also the time/age of this is pretty confusing so I advise you not to pay much attention to it (cuz you'll get confused in the later chapters).
Disclaimer: I obviously do not own Pandora Hearts I am merely using their characters.
Gilbert/Raven's Pov
-In Pandora Association of Hunters...-
"Gilbert~" the moment I heard that familiar voice of Xerxes Break from a far I immediately made a run for it and hid inside my room. 'Hell yea I got away' I happily thought until Break emerged from under my bed and made a creepy face at me. I grabbed a book and threw it at his face "That was so mean of you Gilbert or should I call you Raven like everyone else does?" he said smiling mischievously while he went out from under my bed.
"I don't care, Raven is just an alias and so what are you doing here?" I asked knowing that he always has a motive.
"I came to congratulate you on being able to tame the chain Raven " he answered
"then...WHY CAN'T YOU COME IN THROUGH THE FRONT DOOR LIKE A NORMAL PERSON WOULD?" I shouted pointing at the door.
Break laughed "Where the fun in that? and I is also came here to hand you these" he said holding out a folder with a newspaper and other papers in it."Of course, you always have a motive in everything you do" I said as I grabbed the folder and started reading and found an article saying...
The Bloody Rose Killer Strikes Once More.
Last night a 10 year old boy killed in an alley just like the other victims. It is said that the victims age range are 10-15 years old, it is also said that all victims has been drained of blood through puncture marks and several cuts on the arm. This has been the 5th victim for the week it seems as if a new victim appears every night. People have began calling this mysterious serial killer Bloody Rose Killer because near the body a white rose stained in the victim's blood is found, Some say it is done by a vampire which is said to be a myth and others say it is done by a chain. While this killer is not caught we advise you not to wander around during nightfall. - Sebastian Fidele'
"I'm glad you know me so well" He smirked "so will you accept it Raven?" Break asked already knowing the black haired man's answer.
"You already know the answer to that question Break" I replied gathering my things
Break's smirk just grew bigger "well then I already made arrangements, you will be staying in an inn in the town where the killings happen. Rumour has it that the writer of the article lives in the same town and just a tip for you Raven a vampire with the chain B-rabbit will be there too I'm sure it will be very interesting"
"if you're that interested then why don't you go instead?" I said annoyed
"aw but I'm busy so you have to go but don't worry you'll receive help from the contractor but they don't be fooled with their appearances, you have been warned...Now then I shall take my leave Ja ne Raven have fun" he said opening the small cabinet and entering it he then closed the doors of the cabinet. I stared at the cabinet and then ran to it; I quickly open it to see if he's still there or not. There was nothing in the cabinet 'how does he do that? And what does he mean their working on the same case and ill meet them soon?' I sighed, grabbed my stuff then left for the inn.
-Meanwhile in the Vessalius Manor...-
Oz' Pov
While playing with my younger sister Ada, her cats and Alice Uncle Oscar came in the room "Oz, Alice can I talk to you for a minute?"
"Sure" I said while smiling at Ada "stay here Ada me and Alice will be right back" and with that I left her to play with her cats. Uncle Oscar was waiting for us outside "here read this Oz" he said handing me a newspaper. I quickly read the article about a serial killer who was copying vampires called Bloody Rose Killer. I also checked the name of the writer because it may be needed later on.
"It is the duty of noble vampires and their chain like those of the Vessalius house to take care of things and like this. I'm a bit busy so do you mind taking care of it for me Oz,Alice?" he asked pleading.
"why do I have to go?" Alice whined. I've known Alice for the past few years ever since she became my chain a few months ago but I treat her as more like a sister than a chain.
"sure why not come on Alice I'm sure it'll be fun especially since we don't get to go out often" I said smiling.
"fine It's not like I have a choice I mean someone's got to make sure Oz stays out of trouble" She said smiling, it was already obvious that she was also excited.
"Really? arigato Oz" he said "then I've already prepared the inn you'll be staying in oh and Oz I heard there will be a hunter working on the same case...you might know him..err anyway be careful."
"Un" I nodded and grabbed Alice's hand "let's go back and spend some more time with Ada" we went back in the room Ada was in "we're back Ada" Ada was sitting on the floor playing with her black kitten.
"welcome back" she said smiled at us and stood up to hug the two of us
"um..Ada me and Alice have to go somewhere but only for a while we'll come back home right after then we can play again."
"Un but promise me that both of you will come back home safely."
"Of course we'll be back and I'll make sure nothing happens to this wimp" Alice said while smiling to Ada. In the past few months Alice has been here, It makes me happy that Ada treats Alice like an her sister. "Hai as long as Alice is there everything will be fine" she said nodding
"or maybe she'll just worsen the situation" I commented then Alice wrapped an arm around my neck.
"what did you say you Oz? I dare you to repeat it" she threatened while we continued to play, laugh and talk until me and Alice had to fix our thing and leave we were outside with Ada waving at us "come back safely" she said.
"Un" me and Alice nodded then uncle came towards us "Oz since most people-" he was cut off when Oz said "Use an alias" he said smiling "Ja ne" then he and Alice were off.
-Somewhere else...-
Sharon was quietly drinking tea with Oscar when Break appeared from under the table.
"Hello there" Break said with a grin as he went out from under the table. Oscar nearly spat out his tea in surprise.
"B-Break you do know there's a door over there?" he said.
Break only laughed and said "did you do as I told you to do?"
"Yes Oz should be heading to the inn by now" he informed while Break just grinned
"Good everything is as planned now we shall see the cooperation of a hunter and a vampire" Sharon said then drank her tea while break's grin grew bigger "not just any hunter and vampire but the opposing houses of the Nightray and Vessalius house".
Oz pov
-In the town-
Me and Alice got a bit too excited that we forgot to ask Uncle Oscar where the inn was located then we got a bit too busy looking around that we got lost. I got a gold pocket watch from my pocket and checked the time.
"We're lost aren't we Oz?" Alice asked though she already knew the answer"
"Hai lets just ask somebody where the inn is but It's kind of late so no one's here" I said then noticed a man that had black hair and gold eyes. I approached him and asked "um good evening my name is Jack I am 15 years old and this is my 14 year old sister Alice" I informed while Alice looked at me giving me the message 'your 14 year old sister?' then I replied in the same way 'well what did you want me to say?'
"Err okay I am Raven Nightray so do you need something kid?" Gilbert asked blond hair and emerald eyes ... he looks like Oz my master and best friend who disappeared when I was 14...but It's impossible he looks too young and they have different names'.
'Pfft kid I'm already 25 years old even though I look 15' I thought then said "Un me and Alice got lost and we're looking for the way to the inn..So um can you tell us where it is?"
Gilberts Pov
'I can't let these 2 kids wander around with the Bloody Rose Killer still loose'
"err...I can bring the two of you there, I'm going the same way so I don't mind." I offered
"you will? Thank you very much Raven" Jack said smiling then face his sister "ne Alice lets hold hands so we don't lose each other kay?". Alice nodded and took hold of his hand 'typical brother and sister relationship It's kind of sweet...wait was it just me or did he emphasize on my name?' I thought "okay then stay close to me so you don't get lost" I said to the 2 as I started walking while Jack and Alice followed. I noticed Jack whispering something in a barely audible voice to Alice.
Oz's Pov
"ne Alice lend me your ear for a minute" I said with a serious face.
she did as told with a curious look and asked "what is it Oz..I mean Jack?"
"Alice don't mention anything about vampires and chains to Gilbert unless I talk about it first" I told her in a barely audible voice
"why?" she asked in the same volume as my voice
"there's something different about him and look at his left pocket" She did look at his pocket and saw something shining...it was a gun.
"So be careful with what you say and ask he is human but not an ordinary one" I warned her then went nearer to Gilbert while Alice followed. Then I realized 'if he is what I think he is then I may get information from him and make him reveal himself almost like hitting 2 birds with one stone' I smirked "ne ne Gilbert"
"what is it Jack?" he replied
"you know I read something very interesting in the newspaper the other day, it was about the Bloody Rose Killer I got pretty interested in it do you happen to know more about it? The information on the paper was pretty limited"
"how would I know more about it? And I can't imagine that your parents would let you read a violent newspaper like that" I made a sad smile at that statement "err...my mother already died while our father hated me and left home.." 'to become a vampire hunter and kill me..' I finished the sentence in my mind. "but my guardian takes care of me now" I said with a bright smile
Alice changed the subject by asking a question "Oi seaweed head it's been on my mind for a while but why do you have gun hidden in that left pocket of yours?" looks like the question caught him off guard
"w-what?" he stuttered
"are you deaf or something? I said why do you have a gun with you?" Alice said in a loud and irritated tone
I looked at her and grin sending the message 'nice one Alice catching him off guard' with my eyes
'of course what do you expect?' she said with her eyes.
Gilbert's Pov
'what is up with these two kids? they ask questions normal kids don't ask and they are a lot sharper than other kids their age...damn I have to think more carefully if I don't want to expose myself' I thought
"It's for self defence" I answered but Jack countered with another question "against what?"
"err...like from-" I was about to finish my sentence but Jack answered ahead of me.
"Gangsters? Or maybe serial killers like the one that appears in this town for the past couple nights and is said to appear tonight?" Jack smirked
"From the way you act and that gun you must be a hunter right seaweed head?" Alice said grinning
"The report seemed like the victim was not killed by an ordinary human so of course they would send hunters to deal with this mess right Raven? Or should I call you Gilbert? "Jack continued smiling
"How ..Who and what the hell are you two?" I asked thinking how impossible a 15 year old boy and 14year old girl would be able to grab hold of this information. 'Especially knowing my real name when I just gave them an alias'
"you're pretty dumb not to notice it yet seaweed head?" Alice said laughing
"what are you talking about?" I asked confused
Alice upon seeing my confused face sighed "geez I guess that useless clown of a hunter didn't tell you anything"
'Clown? The only person that fits that term is...' I then realized who she meant and remembered what he said "wait are you talking about break? Then does that mean you're B-rabbit and Jack is the vampire contractor?"
But before one of them could answer a scream of a child was heard in the darkness of the night...
A/N: Cliffhanger~ Can you guess what happens next? I'll tell you little spoiler then if your oh so curious~ Secrets are hidden for a reason but what happens when someone comes and reveals a secret of an old friend? A friend who was thought to be dead, A friend, a master and a loved one. And when you finally reunited you are forced to do something you would truly regret... (Summary or stuff like this Is sooo not my strong suit so sorrm if it's not great) I bet you already know what gonna happen right? But you never know :) everything is never as it seems...or is it?