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- Thanks for your time and patience. I apologize for the delay.
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- This chapter is dedicated to incest haters. I welcome Reasonable flames.
Warning: Try to bear through some parts of this. Boring in some places.
Donyoku: rapacious desire for everything and everything more than everything
4th Heaven: Greed
"As of now, the court is in session – Kuran Kaname v. Kiriyuu Zero – Case Number 109 – is now before this court for trial. Are all parties present?"
"Yes."
"Mr. Kuran, of the prestige clan of purebloods, is hereby accused by Mr. Kiriyuu of mindless manipulation, underground crime, forced play, violation of rule #2 of vampiric/human rights followed by acts of incest shortly after. Would the defendant, Mr. Kuran, please step forth and raise up his right hand."
((Sound effects)) Chair sliding and taps of leather shoes ((Sound effects end))
"Do you solemnly swear or affirm that the testimony you give is the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, under penalty of perjury?"
"I do."
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It was that moment when he set afoot on the neon purple-green-gold dance floor when all those attending the club infamously named Lunar turned their heads and allowed a moment of still silence despite the ironic never-ceasing hiphop reverberation coming from the DJ at the top left of the club.
Whether it be costumers, bartenders, or pole dancers themselves – they all focused their catlike gaze on him and it was then after a minute or so, when all the 'special' female personnel left the guest they were tending and filed up in front of him, anxious to be picked.
Kaname just stood there with his arms lowly crossed as he nodded at a black-haired young woman hardly clad in clothing one would deemed as appropriate. The woman blushed slightly and grinned triumphantly at her fellow jealous workers as she stepped out of the choosing line and strutted by his side, leading him to somewhere more 'private'.
As the two figures disappeared off into some dark corners, all the female personal barred their teeth and went back to their male customers that were shunned by women in the society.
"What's your name?" Kaname asked casually as the woman he chose elegantly sat beside him and daringly pressed her body on him.
"Misa." She replied licking her special costumer's chin, loving every moment. She had never dreamed of meeting such a handsome man up close. "And I know just who you are Mr."
"Hn." He looked at her emotionlessly, not really surprised.
"Oh yes." Misa smiled and wondered what brings such a high class vampire to Lunar, the country's most popular vampire strip club.
A strip club? One might echo in confusion. Aren't vampires noble creatures that were famous for their beauty?
True, vampires are indeed beautiful. But among the everlasting hierarchy, there will always be vampires more beautiful than others and since the race rarely meddles with the human race, some vampires like those from Level D onwards will be cast off by the superior ones in the society. Those cast off and unwanted thus come to Lunar seeking the attention they had always dreamed of.
"What can I offer you today Kuran-sama?"
"Satisfy me,"
Misa could not help but defy her experience and blush deeply after hearing the same phrase for over the hundredth times. But it was different this time since it was coming from him and her heart could not help but quicken. "Yes, Kuran-sama?"
"Satisfy me with your blood."
"I'm honored."
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"Mr. Kuran, do you deny ever manipulating your fellow subordinates or those around you for selfish purpose?" Touga Yagari, the prosecution, asked.
"No."
((Sound effects)) Frantic whispers from audience of the trial. ((Sound effects end))
"Do you deny working with underground groups for illegal matters?"
"No."
"Can you please tell us what kind of illegal matters you have been conducting?"
"Matters that guarantee the safety of those left in the Kuran family."
"Aa, you mean you and Kuran Yuuki."
"Correct."
"Mind telling us what those matters are?"
"No, but I'm sure you can tell it for me."
"..."
Kaname smirked at the stumped lawyer of the ex-human. "That is, if you can tell any…"
"I assure you we can find a lot of evidence concerning you and your involvement in the underground world. We are processing that right at this moment."
"Sure."
"Moving on," Yagari frowned in annoyance, trying to ignore the vampire's heavy emphasis on sarcasm. "Do you deny performing any force play?"
"No."
This sinful bastard…
"Rule #2 of vampiric/human rights states that it is forbidden for a vampire especially those of purebreds to turn a human into a vampire. You, who formed the Cross Academy with Headmaster Kaien Cross that also believed in pacifism between both human and vampire races, signed a legal pact claiming whoever violates this rule must suffer the punishments by any Justices of a formal trial. Do you deny ever breaking this rule?"
"...No."
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Kaname couldn't help but ask himself once again why he was now drinking this tasteless blood of a lowlife stripper. A high status vampire such as he shouldn't be down in this underground night club performing this act that only desperate vampires would commit. He had everything a vampire could ever want especially when it comes to women.
Women always go to him rather than he to them. Everyone knew that.
But who would've guessed that he, Kuran Kaname, was actually a desperate vampire. A desperate vampire that wants nothing more than the love of his sister. It was only logical that he can obtain this love because he is who he is - one of the most powerful and greatest Kuran. But because his sister was once a human, she could never accept this sinful act of interbreeding among vampires.
And thus, caused Kaname to resort to Lunar to suppress this dangerous greed of his for he fears that little monster in him would leap out and harm Yuuki in unimaginable ways. It almost happened once before at the night of the party held by Aido's family.
"Kuran-sama…" Misa moaned underneath him as she arched her back, trying to melt her body into his.
Kaname cringed as her two breasts that were more developed than Yuuki's and yet more plastic pressed themselves against his chest. The blood lingering in his mouth was bland like water and as artificial as those blood tablets. Even Ruka's blood were tastier.
Just remember…, Kaname closed his eyes trying to remind himself while sucking Misa's blood gently. Just remember who you're drinking for…
"Kaname-sempai."
Hearing the familiar voice, he opened his eyes and let go of his meal that were meant to suppress his inner demon. Misa's blood had clotted his senses so much that he didn't notice the incoming presence. Regaining his cool, he licked his lips and fangs hotly as amusement and desire quickly came.
"What brings you here, Yuuki?"
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"No?" Yagari repeated calmly, damning the pureblood in his mind. "You admit that you have turned a human into a vampire despite knowing the fact that you weren't suppose to."
"Yes, but only because she was rightfully a vampire."
"Aa, so we are talking about your sister." Yagari grinned, emphasizing it for the audience and jury to hear.
"..."
"But the pact that you made clearly states that you are not allowed to turn any human into a vampire whether he/she was formally one or not. And Cross Yuuki clearly was still human at the time."
"I have nothing to say against that." Kaname replied coolly.
"This brings to the point," The lawyer tapped his chin, "about the rumor of incest going on in your family."
"Oh?"
"Incest, might I remind our humble Justice, audience, and juries, has been illegal ever since the year 1881. Do you, Mr. Kuran, deny committing such acts with your sister?"
Yagari watched as Kaname just stared at him silently through his emotionless blank eyes. What are you going to say Kuran?
Kaname just looked at him and then at Zero calmly, who was glowering at him. He deathly wanted to say no and prove to their faces that indeed he and Yuuki had something going on. But he knew he loved Yuuki more than himself and it was only this time he can't afford to be selfish.
"...Yes."
Yagari smiled and went back to Zero who didn't know whether he should be happy or sad about Kaname's answer. "My questioning is done Justice. You may proceed."
The human Justice nodded and clasped both of her hands together as she leaned over the podium to look at everyone. "Is there any witness that would like to defend the accused."
"No."
"Mr. Kuran, do you have anything to say on your behalf?"
"No."
"Alright, the juries will now go to a room and decide whether the accused is guilty or not guilty."
Kaname watched as Yuuki's pupils narrowed and her long black hair stand slightly upright from anger. "I think I should be the one asking that Kaname-sempai. What are you doing here?"
"Saving myself from you…" He wanted to say. But before he could truly reply, Misa beat him to it.
"Why he's here with me little Miss." Misa looked at her with disdain. How dare she interrupted them in admist of ecstasy?
Little? Little? Yuuki crossed her arms to prevent herself from slapping the woman's face and growled. "I'll believe that after I hear it from his mouth."
"Who do you think you are?" The prostitute's anger rose. "Kuran-sama is my client and what makes you think you have the right to question him, you little bitc-?"
"I think that's quite enough Misa don't you think?"
Misa coughed and sputtered as she tried to release Kaname's strong grasp around her neck. Frightened/shocked tears started to stream down from her face at the thought of being killed at such an early age. "W-Why?"
"You think just because I drank your blood means that you and I have some special bond together. But Misa, you're forgot one crucial fact. You're just a prostitute and I'm just a client. This is all strictly business and nothing more."
"You want too much." Yuuki couldn't help but add and walked over to her brother's side. "For your information lady, I'm his sister."
"S-Sister?" The prostitute coughed out. Nobody told her Kuran Kaname had a sister.
"I think that's enough for today." Kaname released his grasp and watched as Misa frantically scrambled away.
"You let her go." Yuuki noted with obvious disappointment in her voice. Unpunished…
"Now, now Yuuki. We can't be too cruel." He chuckled.
"Hmph, so why were you here anyway?"
"Is there a law that says I can't?"
"N-No…"
"Jealous Yuuki?"
"D-Definitely not." She pulled a stubborn face as he guided her onto his lap.
"You followed me here didn't you?" He inquired, grinning on the inside.
"Only because I was curious as to what you were up to." Yuuki insisted looking away.
"Oh?"
"Is this where you've been all this time?"
"You don't approve?"
Dang…how is it every time, he always managed to get her tongue. "N-No." She stammered admitting. "But I-..."
In truth, she thought she could live without loving him more than just a brother. After all it was wrong. But was it so wrong? If the universe today could be filled with people loving the same gender then couldn't brothers and sisters behave a similar way?
No, they said. People like you shouldn't be born into this world.
But they were just following their hearts. Shouldn't words from the heart be just as important as the words from the brain? After seeing her brother go around drinking all these ladies' blood, she never thought it would make her blood boil of jealousy. Not to mention also forming this sense of need in her for him.
But no, they said. People like you shouldn't be born into this world.
"It's ok Yuuki." Kaname buried his head in the corner of her neck. "Don't force yourself. I'll stop coming here if it makes you unhappy."
Yuuki stared angrily at the prostitutes dancing like gypsies in front of their clients and letting them fondle with their breasts. She wished those who opposed them would just be quiet. What's wrong with them trying to love each other?
"Sempai…" Yuuki gently pushed Kaname away from her so their crimson eyes could meet for a moment.
"It's not fair." She whispered, pulling him against her again – but this time, towards her chest where her feelings and beating heart lies...and where blood was at its juciest.
"Yuuki…"
"It's not fair. Why should you be the one that allows me to drink your blood? If that's the case, then I only want you to drink my blood. Only you...I won't let the others have it anymore nor I would let you drink theirs. A-And, in return, only I can drink yours and no one else."
Sounds fair… Kaname thought. Both of them were helping each other out and fulfilling each other's greed.
"Fine." He murmured half-smiling against the flesh between her two breasts making her shiver. "It will be our bloody promise."
He wasn't in the position to complain. After all, Yuuki's breasts were more plump than those of Misa's and not to mention, more tasty-looking.
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"We, the juries have come to a decision." The head jury stood up somberly.
"You have my permission to continue." The Justice nodded.
"We announce Kuran Kaname…Guilty despite the insufficient data."
Kaname closed his eyes calmly after seeing a small smile on Zero and his teacher's lips.
((Sound effects)) Gasps from audience. ((Sound effects end))
"Order in court! Is there anyone who will opposes the juries decisions?"
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"Present your opposition before court now."
"I, Takuma Ichijou, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sama for taking part in the same acts as he did."
"I, Hanabusa Aidou, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sama for taking part in the same acts as he did."
"I, Akatsuki Kain, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sama for taking part in the same acts as he did."
"I, Souen Ruka, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sama for taking part in the same acts as he did."
"I, Senri Shiki, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sama for taking part in the same acts as he did."
"I, Touya Rima, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sama for taking part in the same acts as he did."
"I, Seiren, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sama for taking part in the same acts as he did."
The human Justice sighed tiredly as he looked at the last eighth figure that also happened to be the smallest in the group stood up. Vampires were truly noble creatures that are very loyal to those that bound them. "And what might you say? Do you, like the other condemned seven wish to suffer the same fate as Kuran Kaname for taking part in the same acts as he did?"
"No."
The justice raised an eyebrow as the figure started to walk down the aisle. "Please stay in your seat. No one is allowed to come to the front until the trial is over."
"Bite me."
The cruel irony. As if a human can.
"I, Kuran Yuuki, do not oppose the decision of the court but wishes to suffer the same fate as Kaname-sempai for committing incest with him which he had failed to admit during the trial."
((Sound effects)) Gasps from audience and a pause from the Justice. ((Sound effects end))
"...Very well."
"N-No…"
All of them turned their heads to find the smile on Zero's face disappear and his complexion completely drained. This wasn't how it was suppose to end. He only meant to drag Kaname and the rest of his bloody vampire gang down. But not Yuuki. True, he had spent an eternity trying to get Kaname into a biased human trial and suceeded in doing so but this was all wrong. No, he never meant to drag down Yuuki. This was a mistake.
Kaname grinned darkly, opened his eyes, and stood up as Yuuki walked to his side along with the rest of his loyal subordinates. "Judge, your verdict?"
N-No…this can't be…Zero thought in horror. Stop, don't say the punishment...It wasn't meant to be…
Oh, but it is. Your greed has caused for it. Reap what you sow.
((Sound effects)) Three slams from the Justice's wooden hammer. ((Sound effects end))
"I, Kana Miyano, the Justice of this Supreme Court sentence Kuran Kaname, his sister, and his accomplices to the punishment known as Heaven's Mandate for incest, violation of the law, underground crime, and other actions harmful to this society."
In translation.
Verdict: Death
No, they said. You sinners should just all die.
Well this is our legacy to the world,
"Yes, we say. Condemn us to death but you can never separate us."
Because this is what they call a bittersweet love…a bloody sinful one at that.
Fin
Yes, ok…I know it's nothing exciting but I promise the next one will be fluffier. Eck, I'm almost scared to post this because this chapter has hardly any trace of KxY. Sry Dx The next chapter will seriously contain more fluff.
I'd imagine I'll probably receive less review for this one haha. But anyways. This is my response to incest haters...more specifically…people who blame Kaname for incest. Don't get me wrong, I am not a fan of incest and have a huge distaste for yaoi. But I believe love prevails in real life :) Oh and this isn't the correct procedure in a real life court, I fast-fowarded and omitted a lot of parts because it'll make the chapter more boring than it already is.
In case you have been wondering...why was the punishment so severe? Well since I was too lazy to explain in the fic, I'll explain it right here. Zero has managed to get Kaname into a human court that happens to know the existence of vampires. But since humans and vampires rarely meddle and since humans are actually more biased than vampires, they have this kind of distaste for the other race. Zero knew this which is why he got Kaname and them into the court in the first place. He knew the Justice was gonna sentence a punishment more severe than normal out of bias. The jury too, since they are human and don't like vampires as much, they will mostly likely say Kaname is guilty. Ok, so I did some research and incest in Japan was prohibited in 1881. However, no matter how one thinks, people who commit incest still should not get the penalty. The reason why the vampires got the death penalty was because they also commited other crimes.
If you have any other questions regarding the theme of this chapter or other stuff, just ask away. Sry again for the confusion Dx
Flamers: Be reasonable.
I also apologize since characters here may be OOC, but to flamers who might decide to target me for it... I'm not a perfect writer :) Until next time. But in the mean time…plz review and prove me wrong otherwise? xD