Chapter 1 : The Meeting
Standard disclaimers apply.
The dark haired vampire walked into the dilapidated tavern, crinkling his nose in distaste. The watering hole was nearly deserted save for the few drunkards who were slumped on the bar and the surly old man who stood behind the bar, wiping a glass. Upon hearing the tavern door snap shut, the barman glared sourly at the newcomer. However, the vampire wasn't here to drown himself in alcohol. He was here on business.
It was nearly midnight and the weather outside could not be more ominous. Rainclouds rolled endlessly through the sky, blocking any and all of the celestial light. It also the time of year when it rained most frequently in these parts. The vampire thanked his lucky stars, for he needed seclusion to complete his mission. It also helped that his "accomplice" had chosen an out of the way pub to conduct their business. No, it would not help if the others saw him in the company of this man. Not at all.
Seclusion. That was probably why that man chose this place as his hideout.
The vampire crossed the threshold of the pub and walked to the cluster of high backed chairs around the small fireplace. The pub was one of those rustic wooden-walled places which had the heads of animals mounted on the walls. The vampire had no doubt that if the place had been in better hands, it would have flourished. As he walked, his feet made little sound on the old wooden floorboards. He knew it was pointless trying to be stealthy in this situation, since the person he was meeting had the senses of a bat. Literally.
The vampire halted as he neared the only occupied chair. Its occupant visibly tensed.
'I know its been three years and we haven't exactly been on the best of terms.. But I would think that you would at least greet an old friend. Kiryuu Zero,'
The man in the chair stood up and faced the new arrival. His eyes narrowed in hatred as he spat out his words.
"I would hardly call us friends Kuran,"
"The last time we met, you tried to kill me,"
Kaname's lips tugged in a grim smile.
"Believe me, I still would. If I had the chance, I would finish you off right here,"
Zero rounded the chair to stand in front of the vampire, the Bloody Rose drawn and pointed at the latter's head. The vampire didn't flinch.
"Sorry to disappoint you Kiryuu, but I'm not here to pick a fight. We agreed to talk,"
"Give me one good reason why I shouldn't shoot your brains out,"
"Yuuki" he whispered.
A/N : Sorry this is so short but this is just a small preview to this fic. Tell me what you think. The next chapter will be up soon.