Scene Two

New Vampires

Tatsumaru and Seymour are standing in front of Rikimaru, Rosa, and Matt. Rikimaru attacks Tatsumaru, but the Vampire dodges. Tatsumaru bears his fangs. "You three will become my servants and..." Rikimaru tries to attack Tatsumaru again. The Vampire dodges once more. Rikimaru charges at his brother.

"You will die this night and if not I shall make sure you burn in the sun the next day!" Rikimaru vowed. Rikimaru attacks for a third time cutting Tatsumaru's shirt and chest.

"Do you think I will die that easily, Rikimaru?" Tatsumaru sneered. Tatsumaru looks briefly at his bleeding chest, and then he lunges at Rikimaru. Rikimaru raises his sword and puts it in Tatsumaru's path. However, the Vampire continues charging. The sword punctures Tatsumaru's chest, where his heart is supposed to be. "You cannot kill me, because I am already dead. Do you not understand that?" the vampire said with a laugh.

The Past

This is when Tatsumaru was younger. It is 9:30 pm and the boy is still outside, while his family is getting ready for bed. Tatsumaru was nine years old when he first met his grandfather, Reigo. The lights go out in the house and a man steps out of the shadows. The man's name is Reigo Tenryu.

"Come with me, Young One. You do not belong on the side of Yin."

"Why do I hate bright lights?"

"You hate bright lights, because you are a creature of Pure Evil, of Darkness. You are a Vampire, a Devil, and a Demon all rolled up into one Human body. Do you understand?"

"No, I really do not understand, and why do I have to, Mister?" the young boy said. Reigo sighs deeply. "Who are you anyway?" Tatsumaru pokes Reigo in the chest with a finger. "My mother always told me not to talk to strangers." Tatsumaru pokes Reigo again.

"My name is Reigo Tenryu, Young One. Now come with me."

The Present

Tatsumaru takes staggering steps closer to Rikimaru. The sword is deep in his chest. Rikimaru winces with disgust. Rosa walks forward and pulls the blade from the Vampire's chest. As Rosa removes the sword, Tatsumaru grabs her wrist and pulls her closer to his body. He wraps his cape around both their bodies. Tatsumaru then lowers his head, digs his fangs into Rosa's throat, and drinks her blood, only bringing her to the threshold of death. "What is Tatsumaru doing to Rosa is called what, Seymour?" Matt asked terrified.

"He is creating another Vampire. Moreover, you can do nothing to help her now, little man!"

"We will see about that!" Rikimaru said as he charges at his elder brother. Tatsumaru allows Rosa's body to drop to the ground and he grabs Rikimaru's wrist as he charges past. Tatsumaru pulls the mask covering Rikimaru's face down to his throat. Tatsumaru then lowers his mouth to Rikimaru's throat and bites down. Finally, Tatsumaru lets Rikimaru's body drop to the ground and he picks up Rosa.

"Seymour, take Rikimaru and Matt back to the village and keep them away from the villagers. Do you understand me?" asked the vampire. Seymour nods his head in response.

"Where are you taking us?" Matt asked.

"We are going to the village," Seymour answered. Seymour picks up Rikimaru's body and heads back to the village with Matt right behind him. Tatsumaru takes Rosa back to his house, so the sun will not destroy her beautiful body.

Tatsumaru' thoughts: Even though I have a dark heart, I can still feel love. (To Reigo) Reigo, do you think Rosa will understand why I bit her? Reigo is standing just within the shadows of Tatsumaru's living room. Reigo is dressed in a black silk shirt and pants. Over all of his clothes, he is wearing a black leather trench coat. He is also wearing black leather gloves and boots. Reigo has long silver - gray hair down to his lower back. He has green eyes and a pale face. Reigo's chest shows, because he buttons his shirt below it. He also has one black Angel wing protruding from his left shoulder, which wraps around his body. Tatsumaru looks at his former mentor, waiting for an answer.

"What did you say, Tatsumaru?" Reigo asked lost.

"I hope Rosa understands why I bit her."

"She will probably understand why you bit her if you explain everything to her, and tell her what you really are. Do you understand, Tatsumaru?"

"Yeah, I think so." After hearing Reigo and Tatsumaru's conversation, Rosa decides to open her eyes. The first thing she sees is Tatsumaru's thin frame. Tatsumaru has a black cape on, black silk clothes that are similar to Reigo's clothing. The Vampire has his long black hair in a ponytail at the nap of his neck. Tatsumaru's eyes have a red lining around the irises. Tatsumaru turns towards Rosa as she finishes examining him. Rosa is laying on a large black couch, in the living room of the house.

"Why does my throat feel as if it is on fire?" Rosa asked in a panic.

"I bit you, so you will become a Vampire like me. Therefore, I can be with you all the time," Tatsumaru answered. However, in order for that to happen, she has to drink some of my blood first.

"You need more information than that, Tatsumaru. Are you listening to me?" Reigo said.

"Who is that?" Rosa asked.

"His name is Reigo Tenryu, my grandfather. He is my former mentor. He taught me how to be a Vampire, before I actually became a Vampire."

"How long does this transformation take?" Rosa asked.

"It usually takes about a week at most. Why do you ask?"

"Is there a way to stop it?"

"Just think of your Human body before I bit you," the Count said. Rosa does so and her body returns to normal. Tatsumaru looks away from Rosa, and does not even look at Reigo. Rosa remains on the couch. Tatsumaru is listening to the front door, where someone is knocking, trying to get an answer. Luckily for Tatsumaru, though, the sun did not rise as of yet, so he goes to the door and motions for Reigo to stand behind him, just in case he is attacked. Reigo does as instructed. Tatsumaru opens the front door and finds Rikimaru standing in front of him. The Ninja pulls out his sword from his sheath and sticks it into Tatsumaru's chest. This time the blade has Holy Water covering it. Tatsumaru's body shudders twice before crumbling to the ground. Reigo disappears into the shadows.

Tatsumaru's thoughts: I have forgotten about the Holy Water; it has entered my bloodstream and the area where my heart was, it is starting to course through my veins. Ignoring the spreading pain, Tatsumaru stands up and lunges for his brother, before he reaches Rosa. The bloody sword in Tatsumaru's body is poking through his back. Nonetheless, the Vampire moves closer to Rikimaru. Rikimaru looks at Tatsumaru curiously, and then he looks at Rosa.

"What are you doing staying with a Vampire?" Rikimaru asked.

"He has done nothing to harm me as of yet," the woman answered.

Rikimaru's thoughts: I wonder why that is. Tatsumaru reads Rikimaru's mind.

"Rikimaru if you really must know, I love Rosa, even though I have a Dark Heart, as you have said countless times in the past. I have watched her from a distance, never being able to speak to her...I am a Vampire, yes, but I can survive in the sun if I need to. The look on Tatsumaru's face is one of sadness, but he is telling the truth. Tatsumaru can survive in the sun if he remembers what his Human form looks like, until then his time is running out. Tatsumaru drops Rikimaru's sword and moves quietly and slowly to his bedroom door. Rikimaru is quietly talking to Rosa, only Reigo notices his grandson's movements. Tatsumaru opens the door, slips into the room, and quietly closes the door behind him.

Tatsumaru's Study

Tatsumaru is in a dark room, there are a number of men in this room known simply as the ShadowHearts. The names of Tatsumaru's followers are as follows:

Kuja Takahashi, a blue-haired Genome, which is in Human form right now. He is Tatsumaru's cousin through his mother's side of the family.

Kimaru Ren, a blue-haired Samurai. He has protected Tatsumaru since he was a young child.

Kikaku Tenryu, a gray-and-black haired man, the Czar of Russia. Tatsumaru's uncle through his father's side.

Hatake Sairuki, a blue-gray haired Ninja that trained alongside Tatsumaru in Lord Makushin's Ninja School.

Taikiro Li the 3rd, a purple haired man that bears a Wolf's eye due to a family curse. He is searching for a Wolf pack that can help him to understand the eye's power, which is why he chose to tag along with Tatsumaru.

Hajime Shiranui, the white-haired Prince of the Magical World of Avalon. He is one of Tatsumaru's closest friends.

Ricy Itchigochi, the yellow-haired Guard, he has the ability to transform into a giant Snake.

Paul Yakushi, a blue-haired Ninja that serves Orochimaru, but would rather serve Tatsumaru.

Masatsugu Gordon, a golden-haired legendary Warrior that pledged to help Tatsumaru with his cause.

Ayame Yamanichi, a silver-blue-haired young man that has the form of the Serpent from the Chinese Zodiac and has the ability to read minds.

Saikiro Fujikira, a purple-haired spirit of a young man that committed suicide after losing a major Go tournament. He is one of Tatsumaru's childhood friends.

Garland Yakushi is a blue-haired young Ninja that tried to fight Tatsumaru, but was defeated.

Takashi Samakiri, a brown-haired boy that loves playing Go so much that he is rarely around Tatsumaru anymore.

Abel Darkmoon, a blue-haired Priest that happens to be a Crusnik. However, in his case, he is a Vampire that feeds on the blood of other Vampires.

Jack Basco, a green-and-yellow haired Elf that uses both Light and Dark powers to help Tatsumaru.

Myotismaru Lyon is a golden-haired Russian Vampire that was originally Tatsumaru's servant, but now works as his equal.

Kurosawa Zeldinsteine is a black-haired half-Demon half-Human hybrid. He is Orchimaru's younger brother and Tatsumaru's close friend.

Itachi Sairuki, a dark blue haired Ninja. He is Sasuke's elder brother and Hatake's twin. Banished from his Clan for trying to murder the previous Hokage, Itachi now willingly works for Tatsumaru.

Yakatemaru Tenryu is a silver-blue haired Dog Demon, Kikaku's second son. He hates half-breeds and some Humans, Tatsumaru's cousin through his father's side.

Donovan Baker, the black-haired Prince of the FireClan, Troy's eldest child, and is under banishment, because he tried to murder his father. He bears a scar on his right eye, and is under Tatsumaru's protection.

Vladislous Dracula is the previous Count of Romania, and one of the Vampire Masters of the Dark Master.

Orochimaru Zeldinsteine is a black-haired Demon-like Ninja, who is after Itachi's younger brother, Sasuke. He sometimes displeases Tatsumaru.

Seymour, Reigo, Orochimaru, Itachi, Abel, and Masatsugu are not present at the time being.

"Lord Tatsumaru, what have you been up to lately?" Jack asked.

"I have recently located the Chosen One, who happens to be my brother, Rikimaru," Tatsumaru answered.

"Then who was knocking at the front door?" Kimaru asked.

"It was Rikimaru."

"Why are you bleeding?" Ayame asked.

"Rikimaru stabbed me with a Holy Sword."

"Who was the girl you brought into the house earlier?" Garland asked. Tatsumaru screws up his face in worry. He walks over to the door and opens it just a little to see Rikimaru and Rosa are still talking, by the couch. The sun is beginning to rise as well, so the young Vampire closes the door again and looks at Hatake briefly.

"What is wrong, Tatsumaru?" asked Hatake. Tatsumaru turns away from his followers.

"The sun is rising..."

"What do want Hatake to do?" Myotismaru asked offhandedly.

End of Scene 2