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A/N: Chapter 3 is here, YAY! :D
Thanks to everyone who reviewed last chapter! :)
Answering some questions/making some comments:
dudumanb & babyangelholic: Both of you asked how he could not be recognised... I wrote in the previous chapter that he's unconscious (eyes closed), has a black eye and a bruised+swollen cheek, long hair and about 5 years has past. Zero also made comment that he couldn't smell the blood (this will be explained in ch. 4). I thought this would be enough to make it a challenge for Zero...or do you think not and that I should go back and make it more clear? (please let me know because I want to improve my stories if they are too confusing)No, Zero doesn't have amnesia here. Though amnesia is an interesting topic... *forms ideas for possible new fics*
Surprisingly, it doesn't actually take much for people to not recognise you...I started using contact lenses instead of glasses a few weeks ago and that was enough for a few of my best friends (friends of several years) not to notice me until I walked up to them and clarified who I was... that was actually quite amusing... XD
Guest(the one who mentioned that Zero should fetch blood): It would do no good for Zero to fetch blood while the man is unconscious, vampire or not. Putting liquid into the mouth of an unconscious person is a very bad idea! When unconscious neither the gag reflex or swallowing reflex works, meaning that the liquid can go into the lungs potentially stopping them from breathing. Reference: I'm qualified in first aid and hold a bronze medallion.
So, blood should only be given after the guy has woken up if he needs it. ^^
If your question was not answered above it should be answered in coming chapters :)
Thanks, once again, to everyone who reviewed :D
Our mysterious unconscious man wakes up and his identity is revealed in this chapter!It is a small chapter though, for impact! :D
I have a group assignment I'm working on tonight, so I'm not sure that there will be any other updates tonight... but I can hope ^^
If not tonight, then tomorrow :)
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Chapter 3: Identity
Zero monitored the unconscious man and was routinely placing cold towels on the man's swollen and bruised face. But, it was an extremely slow process. Eventually becoming frustrated at the lack of improvement Zero decided to try ice instead. He placed a few ice cubes from the freezer into the damp towel and wrapped them up neatly before applying it to the man's face. But the ice also seemed to serve another purpose. Shortly after the freezing towel came into contact with the man's skin he began stirring.
"Oi, can you hear me?" Zero gently rubbed the man's shoulders and hoped for response.
"Mnn…Ze…" The man's voice was very weak, but it was a response none the less.
"It's okay, take your time." Zero assured him.
"Ze…" The man mumbled.
'Ze'… does he know me?
"Ze..ro…" The man called weakly, confirming Zero's suspicions.
Zero became a little defensive with this new knowledge. He knew that he should let the man rest longer, but he also wanted answers now.
"How do you know my name?" Zero asked.
"How…could I not...?" The man wheezed. "I am surprised…that you have not recognised…me yet…"
*cough**cough*
All of a sudden the man coughed up blood. As he did so, Zero saw his fangs.
He's a vampire… I should get him blood to help him heal. It looks like he has some internal injuries too…
Zero grabbed one of his tablets from his box and mixed it with water in a glass, ready for the man to drink. He also grabbed a hand mirror from the bathroom.
"Do you think anyone would be able to recognise you in such a state?" Zero asked.
He held the hand-mirror over the man's face so that he would be able to see himself, though the man could not fully open his black eye. The man's less-injured eye went wide as he saw his reflection. He lifted his most-intact arm with effort and slowly stroked down his swollen face.
"I…did not think… *cough* that my injuries were quite this bad…" he commented.
Zero put the mirror away and handed him the blood, though he was a little hesitant to let go, wondering if the man could support the weight of the glass. But he needn't worry. The man slowly raised the glass to his mouth and easily drained the contents.
"So…who are you?" Zero wanted his answer as soon as possible.
"A person you have always disliked." The man replied, having regained some of his health at speed after having the drink. "I am sorry for any bad feelings in the past, but need you to help me now." He then let out an amused chuckle. "I guess that it's just as well my face was so swollen, otherwise you may have just left me on the street to die."
"I would not leave anyone on the streets to die. Human, hunter or vampire, I am not like that anymore. I have no wish to cause bloodshed and suffering any longer." Zero explained. "Please tell me who you are. I promise that I will not throw you out." Zero assured the man.
However, with the blood tablet being the catalyst for the man's healing, the familiar face was slowly starting to become more recognisable.
"I am Kaname Kuran." The man announced.
…
Shock.
Confusion.
Fear.
These emotions struck Zero once again.
Kaname Kuran…
The man who had been stuck-up and treated Zero like filth.
Kaname Kuran…
The man who was the King of vampires.
Kaname Kuran….
The man who transformed his best friend into a vampire.
Yet, here the pureblood was. In a bed within Zero's apartment, healing from many serious wounds and claiming that he needed Zero's help.
Only one word could escape Zero through his shock:
"W-why?"
