Putting up a brave face , I stood up and turned over to the others in annoyance with one eyebrow raised.

"Really? Way to be subtle guys. Now she's run away."

Needless to say, the all gave me a really dirty look. I sighed in return as I comprehended our situation. Well mine obviously for last time I checked not 5minutes ago did Yui leave me alone with blood sucking leeches.

I don't think I owe her anything after this. I should have expected this reaction; past ones usually ended up like this though as much as I tried to explain that I MIGHT not be a vampire they never really listened.

Oh well.

Placing a hand on my forehead, I shot them a weary look.

"She's not going to get out is she?"

They nodded.

"And we're stuck here."

Another nodded.

"And we're blood bags for you guys."

One final nod.

I groaned in defeat and covered my face with hands.

Aww~come on Little Kitten don't be sad I'll cheer you up."

I felt pressure on my shoulders and upon realizing who would be stupid enough to touch me right now, I yanked Laito and threw him over my shoulder on to the ground. Leaning over him as he groaned in pain I replied.

"No thanks, Latte" I told him off sassily.

"Anyways" I began wringing hands filling by placing them only head again." Go get her before she does something stupid"

They raised an eyebrow. I rolled my eyes in turn and morphing my facial expression into the best puppy dog look I had to offer , I pouted.

I, Veronica Amaris Komori pouted.

"Please?"

Stunned by my childish act, they first fumbled f words before Cookie-sama spoke up.

"Tch, Ore-sama doesn't take orders for anyone" He began but then averted his eyes."But since Girly boy asked so nicely..."

He didn't complete the sentence as he teleported away. Laito gave me a wink he seemed to think was flirty before he followed his brother. Kanato waddled up to me with his bear on his arms and pinched my cheeks lightly before stepping back.

"Cute..." he muttered.

In a flash both Kanato and Subaru left, the latter I'm sure, had a growing blush on his face. And that people is how you embarrass someone.

Leaving me with Lazy Ads Shu and Mr Wannabe Butler Reiji. Reiji silently offered me his arm for the sake of propriety which I gladly linked my arm to. Hey, don't blame me; I never knew I could be so proper.

I guess living with a certain black butler rubs off you.

Oh well.

Reiji and I marched off to God knows where leaving Shu behind in the room. As we made our way through the mansion I realized our status in the Sakamaki household.

A sacrificial bride.

Well, at least the name explain the whole purpose. However, I still had a few questions to ask.

"Mr.Sakamaki if it were not to be too troubling for you to answer, May I ask a question?

Reiji nodded stiffly in turn not saying anything as his eyes were unfocused as if he was thinking hard.

"Thank you, I am not questioning our role as sacrificial brides for you all but I am fairly curious about your supplier otherwise the person who informed you of our arrival. If it would not be too troubling may I know his name?"

As soon as he heard my question he stopped and turned to look at me surprised as if he hadn't been expecting such a question.

He cleared his throat and coughed lightly before answering.

"That man would be our Father, Miss Komori. He may have connections with different churches who are kind enough to offer us new brides periodically. Needless to say it is likely that your father may have purposefully arranged for you both to stay here."

I nodded to his statement as we resumed walking this time I being deep in thought. Snapping out of my trance when I realized what Reiji had said, I tried not to scowl.

"I see, Thank you again; But kindly do not refer to him as my father for I very well know that I was adopted. Nevertheless even then that pathetic man is no father if mine. Never was, never will be." I told him monotonously.

Reiji however was quick to reply, a cold smirk slowly creeping onto his pale white face.

"However your sister is quite keen to refer his as her father is she not? I wonder why..."

I gave him one of my most breathtaking 'get your ugly nose out of my damn business' million dollar smiles as I replied sassily.

"Oh really? I wouldn't know."

Oh yeah. Right in your face Pigeon Eyes! I tried to refrain for pumping my fists in to the air.

However...

Ronnie 1 Wannabe Butler 0

Needless to say, he backed off after that and we returned to a comfortable choking silence like before. Ah the joys of life.

However our silent battle was interrupted when we heard voices down the corridor my sister's squeak quite distinguishable amongst them.

Pushing the doors open dramatically, Reiji stalked in leaving me behind as he walked over my sister with purpose shining in his scarlet eyes.

"Do not even think about escaping for no matter what you do we will always find you."

The Partial Albino seemed to have the same thoughts as mine for he inflicted more torture upon the poor wall and spoke up in a dark growl.

"Tch, just tell her if she tries to escape she's dead."

Yui let out another squeak of protest as the brothers began to walk towards her probably for a snack.

That was when I decided to break the silence.

"Sooo...what makes you think I won't leave?" I asked them with genuine curiosity.

In a second the atmosphere cleared ; the boys seemed to snap out of what ever blood trance they were in and turned to look at me almost irritably.

"What?Are you seriously considering it after what we just told her?"

Ayato said arrogantly.

I shook my head slowly, my bangs hiding the mischievous look that crept onto my face as I gave them one of my creepiest grins. They actually took a step back after that; even Reiji! As I raised my head to look them all in the eye, they flinched for even though my demeanour showed innocence, the look in my lavender eyes showed total annihilation.

"Oh it wouldn't be escaping if I have consent don't I ?"

It took them five minutes to come up with a come back. And its 6 against 1. What are the odds?

"Well! You wouldn't leave your sister here would you?"

Surprisingly it was Kanato that came up with it. But something told me his question wasn't an malicious attempt but genuine curiously. I gave him a soft smile which return before steering my gaze over to my quivering sister. Our eyes met in a clash of royal indigo and sherbet pink as I replied.

"I don't know. Would I? Would she leave me here?"

In a flash the atmosphere tensed as the vampires turned towards my sister victorious as they walked towards her. However before I could do anything else a loud crash interrupted us. Even without looking, I knew who had caused it.

Shu.

I knew he had a past. This just confirms he had it with a human girl or maybe a boy. Hence is empathetic act towards my sister.

"Oops sorry my mistake"

Yui however had different plans for she still fainted sliding down the wall she had been leaning against. I speed walked over to Yui and caught her effortlessly just in time before she hit the ground. Balancing carefully in my arms, I shot the advancing vampires a cold glare which halted them in their steps. Sighing, I slid a stray blonde lock out of her face as I stared down at her tenderly.

My sister.

"Thats the thing... she wouldn't leave me here..."

With a steely determination in my eyes , I turned over to them and gave them one of my sternest looks.

"...And so neither will I..."

After confirming the location of Yui's room, I quickly carried Yui there and hastily changed her clothes into something more comfortable. As I turned to leave the room, I cast a soft look towards my slumbering sister before leaving.

Upon reaching the living room I found all the brothers gathered around. Acknowledging both Reiji and Shu with a small nod (though the latter wouldn't have noticed with his eyes shut), I cleared my throat gaining their attention before I spoke quietly.

"Since we have already established the fact that you are all indeed Vampires it only seems necessary that some ground rules be set to ensure the well being of my sister.You shall find this strategically advantageous for the more well off she and I are, the longer we'll last as your prey."

"I understand that our blood is one of your basic necessities however, my sister is not to be touched unless inevitable. You may drink from her twice daily, this goes for any two of you ;you may switch periodically. Do not physically hurt my sister otherwise you shall have myself if not the man who arranged our arrival, to answer to for Shu here has made it quite clear that Yui is not to be harmed. I will admit, my sister us too fragile and naive for this cruel world and she tends to be oblivious at times. However she is under my protection and hence whatever you wish to do to her will need to be inflicted upon me if it proves too harsh for her. I shall be the judge of that"

"I realize these terms May seem quite unfair however these terms are it limited to Yui; not myself. Therefore you are free to do with me as you please. For the sake of my sister I shall not decline you unless"

I shot Laito a dirty look. "It goes beyond the boundaries of social etiquette. Meaning, if you try to seduce or flirt with me I'll kick your ads."

Laito seemed to automatically deflate at my words. Next, I bowed towards them respectfully.

"Sacrificial brides or not, you have still welcomed us into your abode and for that on the behalf of both my sister and I , I thank you. I shall follow your word on the running of the household and do as you say as long as it's acceptable. Kindly heed my earlier warnings for even I am not sure of what species I truly belong to..."

I cleared my throat choosing my next words carefully.

"While I have no doubts in your strength as Vampires, the least I can say is that past encounters have proved...disastrous"

I shook my head trying to ignore the bad memories that popped up with that thought.

"So it would be best if you do not anger me for even I am not control of what happens then"

Then I turned to Reiji and gave him a low bow.

"Mr. Reiji due to your seeming advanced knowledge and intelligence , I was hoping for your assistance in finding out my true heritage for I doubt I am fully human. Your intellect suggests a greater chance of success according to my calculations. It will truly be an honor to have your aid in solving this mystery. If not then I understand."

Reiji seemed to think it over for a few minutes then accepted the fact that his curiosity bested his will in this case and politely accepted my proposal with a soft smirk.

I could literally hear the gears turning in his head as he probably thought about the 'fun' he was about to have with me. I gulp internally.

I may be sassy and unafraid many a time but everyone knows to steer clear of a vampiric perfectionist sadistic butler. Not to mention one that's in charge of the household where you're going to live at. I never learn though.

Cookie-sama, Latte, Teddy Major and Tsunderella had all kept quiet during this time. I wasn't counting Shu for I was positive he was asleep. They stared at me with something strange shining in their eyes. Well all of them except Laito who seemed to be turned on by my expressionless expression.

The Narcissistic Oreo was the first to break the silence, his eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke seriously, addressing me properly for the first time since I had met him without any nickname's in his question.

"Why are you doing this?"

I understood what he meant immediately. Why was I defending a human? Was it because I had grown up ith er nad considered her my sister? Or was it because of something more? Some natural instinct of protecting those in need? Was it just that or something much more dark?

Truth be told even I didn't know myself but he looked fairly curious to hear my answer; they all did. Even Shu opened his, eyes and took out an earplugs to listen. They probably didn't get many brides at the same time and especially one of them willing to sacrifice herself to save the other. To them it was every man or sacrificial bride for himself or herself at this point.

And that was what softened my features as I gazed at them. They didn't understand the reasoning behind a voluntary sacrifice. They never knew why.

Even though the boys in front of me were actually blood sucking sadistic vampires who thirsted for mine and my sister's blood and could probably kill us and had probably killed hundreds of innocent women ,unlucky enough to end up here, before , I still understood where they were coming from.

That was what propelled me to give each of them a warm smile leaving the last to Ayato after which I slightly turned away towards the door before answering softly.

"Because anyone would have done the same..."

With that I marched towards the door and put a hand to its frame. Giving them a wink I uttered my next words.

"Think about it."

And with that I turned out of the room and walked down of the corridor, the living room disappearing behind me.

Somehow I managed to reach new room. As soon as I opened the oaken door, I was met with a full on decked black themed room. Long black satin curtains covered the windows, the walls donning a pale shade of blackish grey. My new bed seemed to be a king sized four poster with dark sheets and an impressive amount of pillows. The room was almost three times my old room's size. As I looked around my eyes fell upon my luggage. Hmm...probably room service. Just kidding, I had seen Reiji order a familiar to place our respective luggage in our rooms.

Grinning as an awesome thought regarding my bed crossed my mind, I ran over and jumped into it, yelling a slogan on the top of my lungs.

"CANNONBALL!"

And eliciting a flurry of sheets and pillows I landed on the springy bed bouncing a few times before finally adjusting to the soft mattress. I leant back into the pillows and inhaled sharply.

This is the life.

Of course until some certain bloodsuckers barge into my room and get their assets kicked for disturbing me. Then I start my day.

Speaking of which , the door to my room slammed open and an alert Subaru entered the room, looking ready for a fight in order to protect me from whatever thing had dared touch me. Aww he's too sweet.

"Who dares interrupt my sleep now?"

Now he shouted at the top of his lungs. Wow he's noisy.

Deciding to have a little fun, I morphed my features into a scared look and pointed at a random corner of the room.

"Spider" I shrieked. Wow I never knew could make such a sound. Also sorry about this nonexistent spider.

Just ax he heard the 'reason' for my shouting, his shoulders slumped forward and he gasped at me. I could literally see him sweatdropping at me as he gave me a dirty look.I gave him one in return.

What ? Sharing is caring.

"You know for a girl who just threatened six lifeblood vampires not fifteen minutes ago, you don't seem so threatening now, now do you?" He scoffed at my 'pitiful' state.

I gave him a really dark glare which made him flinch in reply. Satisfied, I leaned back and sniffed distasteful crunching up my nose like how a proper lady of the society would.

"Hpmh if you're one to say, now Shoo! Go get that little bugger, you bugger!"

Subaru didn't move form his position and only raised an eyebrow after filing his arms. Aww...I'm actually having a heart to heart proper conversation with Anger Management!

"Little bugger? What are you?British?" He scoffed again.

Oh how dare he!

I gave him another deadly glare before smiling creepily at him making him step back cautiously as I spoke.

"Really? Well that's for me to know and for you to find out, now Shoo!"

I gestured for him to get the hell out of my room and he listened to my not so requesting request and walked away closing the door. It was then that I realized that he hadn't caught the 'spider' yet.

"AAAHH! SUBARU, SAVE ME!"

Satisfied I leant back in the pillows as I heard Subaru's amused chuckling even as he walked down the hallway in to a different part of this deary mansion with only one thought on my mind.

Wow, the Hulk can laugh.

Authors note: Thanks for the encouragement guys! Fanfiction is more or less a past time of mine, only picking up the pen when inspired. And your review's have most certainly inspired me!Apologies for the short chapter; I've got cram school along with tutoring my brothers and other mundane activities that keep me busy, though that isn't really an excuse for slacking off.Love you guys and enjoy the chapter!Signing off,Flame Fenrir

PS. I forgot in the last chapter so...DISCLAIMER: Flame Fenrir does not own this particular anime/manga; all rights go to its true author. This Fanfiction writer is only the owner of this particular plot. Any reference to any other writer's works is purely coincidencial.Thank you.