Chapter-3
Remember That Time? Yes, that time.
Shivers wrecked his body, his mind out of control. 'Burden, is that was I to him all this time?' he shook violently in the hands of his captor. 'All those times when he called me his son, was it all false? Am I really a burden? Of course, I must be one after all he didn't disagree with Yuki.' He felt unshed tears brimming in his eyes; he was trying hard to hold them back. He couldn't in cry in front of this sick bastard. He would never give him the satisfaction of seeing his cry or break down, never.
Rido maneuvers through the winds as the black mist carries them to his mansion, hidden from the world, only for him to know, which he had left years ago after the death of his lover, Sumiko Shiki. He had loved the noble lady with all his heart after his younger sister Juri. She had forced her way in his life and made a home, she had made him get over his obsession for Juri. His life had started to revolve around her, to see her live, to smile.
But all good things must come to end, when she was murdered by the council after birthing their son, Senri. And he was forced-fully engaged to the nut case Hio. And his son, he couldn't even look at him and not see the face of his ex-lover. As much as he loved his son, after all he was made out of their love, but at a certain level he hated him too. Senri was the reason why the Council had had his Sumiko assassinated. And being only a few days' olds and Rido being unable to care, Senri was given to Midori Shiki, the younger sister of Sumiko and currently the last living Shiki. No, he didn't count Senri as a Shiki, the only reason he was given the last name of his mother was because they weren't married at the time and Senri was a Kuran, whether he liked it or not. He was Rido's son. Nothing would change that, not even the council.
Rido noticed how the body in his arms shook, was the boy scared of him now? "Hunter, tell me, are you scared?" He snickered when the trembling suddenly stopped. He waited for a while for the hunter to speak up but he didn't. "Better answer me, hunter. After all, you have to get used to it soon, because we are going to be together for a very long time now."
"I would never be afraid of the likes of you!" zero gritted out, the black mist was suffocating him, making it hard to breathe and it was getting to his head leaving him a slight daze. What in the world is this thing? "Is that so, little hunter? Then why did I feel you tremble before so badly? Was it not because you're afraid of me? Or is it because of an entirely different matter?" Rido asked knowingly. Zero froze in his arms and Rido's arms, if possibly, tightened their hold even more. "Ah, did I hit home?" he almost laughed looking at Zero's face, taking in his expressions. 'He knows? Wait, how!? Does he…?' Zero's thought were cut off when Rido spoke, "We are here, little hunter. Say 'hello' to your new home!"
They landed softly on the ground, the levels E disappeared around the property. 'What the hell!? This…. Is huge! And it is going to be JUST the two of us!'
"Surprised, little hunter?" Rido had a sickening grin on his face. Die!
"SHUT UP! My name is not littler hunter! It's Zero!" He glared at his captor, a look of defiance in his eyes. He would never ever give in to this bastard!
"Thank you for giving me your name finally, ZE~RO" Rido had a pleased grin on his face while Zero fumed, he was so stupid! "Shut up, shut up! You.. you, you freak!" he shouted at Rido's face, not a least bit worried about who he was talking to. 'So what if he is pureblood, he can kiss my ass for all I care! I will never be scared of him! I will never give in! He will never have control over me!'
Rido was taken aback with the hunter's words; he was not in the least vexed, just amused. 'Does he not know who he is talking to? Well, he will keep me entertained for long time. His attitude is certainly fascinating.'
Zero stormed off to the entrance, somehow having shaken off his hold. Okay, that was VERY surprising; Rido didn't remember loosening his hold on him. He smiled lightly, shaking his head and followed his steps.
He pulled Zero close to him, wrapping a hand around his waist. Zero tried to step out of his grasp but Rido just pulled him closer. "Stay close, ZE~RO, if you don't want to get burned." He said and took a step back, pulling Zero with him. He enchanted a spell and the barrier, which Zero didn't seemed to have noticed, around the mansion came off to let them enter. 'The fuck is wrong with me!?'
Zero tried to protest when the giant double doors begin to open and Rido began to pull him inside. He shuddered as the temperature dropped around them suddenly.
Inside was completely murky, mysterious to some extent. He had a bad feeling about this place.
Rido walked inside, bringing Zero with him, there was desperation in his steps. He moved fast, taking each steps with precision. Once they were inside the mansion, the doors closed behind with a loud bang. It was too dark for Zero to see even with his vampire abilities.
"Sleep, Zero." Rido whispered beside him and Zero felt himself going lax in the pureblood's arms and a sudden tiredness took over his body and he fell unconscious. Rido caught him before he could make contact with the ground and moved through the dark mansion, taking him somewhere.
Kaname, Yuki, Takuma, Senri, Aido, Kain, Ruka and Rima sat in the classroom along with the other vampires, where they usually attended their lectures. The air around them heavy with tension so thick, it could be cut with a knife. No one daring to say a word as the aura of their leader filled the room, agitated. The others were whispering among them, making sure none reached the small group.
"WHY, Yuki-hime?" Senri dared. His voice calm and composed, not giving away his inner distress or anxiousness. Yuki looked at him and away, abashed.
"I…I am Sorry! I thought it was okay for him to do this for me!" She hid her face in her hands, not wishing to look at the slightly disgusted and shocked faces of her brother and his friends.
"You thought it was OKAY!? Have you lost your mind!? You literally pushed him into hell because you THOUGHT it was OKAY!" Shiki shouted at his foolish, naïve cousin, uncaring of what Kaname would do to him. Though, Kaname made no move to stop him, Yuki had to face it on her own. What she had done was something he couldn't ever imagine of doing. She had used Kiryuu, the boy had loved her so dearly and who would have done anything for her, well he had today. And no doubt, Kaname had used the boy too but he was not so heartless as to push the boy into Rido's arms, his plans were to kill him but no, because of his beloved girl, his plans were destroyed.
"But Kaname-nii-san had told Zero that he was here only for my protection! So, wasn't he supposed to protect me from Rido too!? It was a fair trade! He left us all alone in exchange of just one person! And I am sure that Zero will be fine! I mean, of course Rido isn't going to kill him!"
Shiki and the others looked horrified at the Kuran princess' words. Does she even know what she is saying!? Shiki made a move to take her by arms but before he could, Rima moved fast and slapped her across the face, leaving everyone even Kaname stunned. "Rima…" Ruka's voice shook with dread as she called her name.
Kaname felt outraged but he didn't do anything which stunned them further and Yuki who was holding her reddened cheek, looking at her brother to do something. He shook his and said, "You deserved it, Yuki. And I believe I deserve a slap too."
"Relationships are to be earned not compromised for."
