Klaha entered the sitting room, Kami Yuki, Mana and Közi were sat talking.

"What happened?" Yuki asked

"He feels guilty about what he did, that's enough" Klaha replied, sitting down and taking a glass of red wine that Mana handed to him.

"oooo you're so cruel Klaha-kun" Közi giggled hiccupping

"Exactly how much have you had to drink?" Yuki asked him, glaring at Közi who then began to count on his fingers, but kept losing count at six.

Elsewhere in the castle, Gackt walked slowly up the narrow staircase to Tetsu's room. When he reached the top, he knocked lightly on the door. The time that the vampire waited seemed like ages to him, yet it was only seconds. When the door opened, Tetsu peered out at Gackt. It was very rare that the two even saw each other, let alone actually spoke. Cautiously, Tetsu opened the door wider and allowed Gackt to enter, not saying a word.

The two said nothing. They just stood facing each other, Tetsu watching Gackt and the latter looking at his own feet nervously, occasionally glancing up to meet the demons eyes. Tetsu was the only being in the world that made Gackt nervous. Around him, Gackt was a different vampire. There was just something about the Demon's immense power that put Gackt on edge, of course, is it had just been the amount of power Tetsu held that Gackt was afraid of then Klaha would probably scare him even more. But no. Tetsu was known for his short temper and this was emitted in the aura he gave off. Despite his fear, Gackt saw many similarities between the two of them. This was probably why they disliked each other so much but Gackt knew that they both had dark pasts, pasts of which they were not proud of. Also, both of them had been deeply hurt, who said only humans had feelings anyway? Gackt had never actually been told about Tetsu's past, but he could tell, he could feel Tetsu's own pain pulsating within his aura. Tetsu had once destroyed an entire village, but that had been a long time ago. After meeting Klaha he had locked himself away in the tower and had not spoken to anyone about the event or anything else. He obviously felt remorse for what he had done. This was why Gackt wanted to talk to him.

"I wanted to speak with you"

"I know I know what's been going on" Tetsu answered, not taking his eyes off the vampire.

"But…how?" Tetsu pointed at some stones in the corner of the room, similar to the spell the others had seen the week before. Gackt nodded.

"I can't help you" Tetsu continued turning back to Gackt.

"Please" Gackt replied "I know something happened to you in the past, something you regret, I just want to know…"

"How to forget? How to lose your vampyric side?" Tetsu cut off angrily.

"But if I'm hurting someone, someone I care about…and I can't control it…then what can I do?"

"Go to Klaha" Tetsu answered, "He's the one with the almighty power"

"What are you talking about?" Gackt queried. Sighing, Tetsu sat down in a chair next to his desk.

"I'm going to tell you this because I like Kami, I admit we haven't really spoken to each other much but I can tell he has a good heart and if I asked, he'd be there for me, and anyone". Gackt nodded, smiling slightly to himself. That was one of the many reasons he himself loved Kami.

"You on the other hand I can't stand, but helping you will help Kami and so I'm willing to make that sacrifice". Gackt flinched at this last word. Tetsu continued.

"I hurt people, not necessarily people I cared about but still…the rage of a demon is unlike anything you'll ever see, pure hatred itself is enough to kill. When Klaha found me I was wondering through the forest, the flames behind me were still blazing. I could smell burning flesh, that stench lingered for a long time after that if I remember rightly. Anyway, he and Mana persuaded me to come back here. I wanted to forget what had happened, what I had done. I wanted to be mortal. I knew Klaha could do all that so I asked him. Of course he wouldn't, told me I just had to learn to control it. He didn't even help me. Just left me with those words. But it's impossible. Even now I get the urge to go out and kill any human I can find. But I make myself remember…and that stops me." Gackt nodded again nervously. "Don't worry. As much as I dislike you I wouldn't hurt you" Tetsu replied, noticing the look on the vampires face. "S anyway, if you really want to control your blood lust, I have three words for you. Deal with it." The demon got up from his seat and crossed the room to the place where he usually performed magic. "I found something new to put my power into" he smiled, moving the stones and walking back to his desk, picking up a piece of paper and returning to his previous spot, placing it on the floor. He raised his hand and set the paper alight. Gackt watched, strangely fascinated as the flames died quickly and the paper seemed to flatten itself out, glowing symbols appearing on it. Tetsu picked it up, reading it. Glancing sideward at Gackt he said "I wish Kami had found someone other than you". Surprised at this last comment, Gackt stood staring at Tetsu until the feeling that he wasn't wanted eventually became too much. His feelings turned to anger at Tetsu's cockiness. Turning round he headed for the door, opening it and slamming it behind him.

Közi and Yuki sat in the sitting room giggling with each other. Mana and Klaha had gone to bed whilst Kami had left only minutes ago to check on Gackt.

"Yuki, why are you always so loud in bed?" Közi asked dreamily.

"Nani?"

"I keep replaying last night's scene in my head and I only wondered" Közi replied.

"Hentai" Yuki smirked.

"Hey!" Közi replied, "it's not my fault". Yuki rolled his eyes in reply. He got up and walked over to the window, the sun was just visible over the horizon. The sky was a brilliant red and there was a crisp frost forming on the grass outside.

"It's nearly morning" he sighed

"So?" Közi grinned "It's not like you burn up like Gackt does"

"No but I get a rash" Yuki replied pulling a disgusted face.

"Ugh yea I remember that one time we were doing it and left the curtains open by mistake. Your whole body was covered in it" Közi said, mirroring Yuki's look.

"Why is it the only thing you remember is sex?"

"Because its fun" Yuki laughed at his lovers reply, walking over to him and and kissing him gently.

"Ill see you when it gets dark" he said before leaving.

Klaha lay awake thinking. So much had happened over the past two weeks. He was wondering if somehow, all of these events were linked. What if they were? How were they going to figure out what it all meant? A light knock was heard on the door. Getting up, Klaha answered it. Kami was stood looking distressed. Sudden embarrassment seemed to overcome the fairy at seeing Klaha wearing close to nothing.

"Um sorry to disturb you but…Gackt's missing.

"What?"

"He wasn't in his bed. He's gone and I'm worried. The suns risen".

"We'll search the castle" Klaha replied, letting Kami enter. Just before Kami had, however, Tetsu appeared behind him. Klaha's eyes widened with curiosity to see Tetsu out of his room.

"You won't find him in the castle" he smirked "Darling Gackt's gone. You'd do well to forget him" he added looking at Kami. He then turned and walked away, leaving the two speechless.