It was so dark Zero couldn't tell if his eyes were open or closed. His throat was drier than sand. The air was heavy and hard to breathe. His body was tightly compacted in the enclosed space. Panic surged through every pore. Is this really death? He thought.
No, he was alive. Pain in his left arm was a strong indicator. Kaname's scent was all around him in the incasing darkness. Zero attempted to move his left arm, but the pain was too much to bear. His body was too deprived of blood for it to heal, especially when his own weapon was the thing that caused it.
Zero used right hand to franticly see what his eyes could not. The feeling of velvet and lace was soft against his calloused hands. Through that was hard boarding of some sort. His body only had a few inches of space. A horrific realization awaked in Zero, was he in a coffin? The thought of Kaname burying him enraged him. He pounded on the lid, trying his best to bring it ajar.
As he pounded, the snakes in his belly bite at his intestine. He gripped his abdomen trying to appease the torturing hunger. His body was covered in cold sweat; the tight space was getting tighter. He pounded above with all the strength he had left.
"Let," his voice was raspy, but Zero kept trying to shout, ", me out, Vampire!" Zero went into a fit of coughs. His hunger ate away at his remaining energy, bit by bit.
Zero cursed himself for being such a fool. For letting that bloodsucker, Kaname, take him out so easily. He should've sensed him when he was in that building. He should've not missed a vital shot. Curses bellowed from his mouth like smoke from a chimney, Kaname would pay for this with all the blood in his body.
Kaname stared at Yuki with eyes blazed. His canines were sharpening weapons wanting to rip apart her soft flesh. He knew he was at his limit for being with her. He wanted so badly to stay, but the intense feeling of murdering her was always too great. He left her quietly, placing a doll beside her with shaky hands. Kaname covered his mouth to not breathe in more of her scent. He swiftly left the room. When he reached his room, his body trembling with a rage so great his mind destroyed part of the wall.
Kaname had spent nearly a month looking after Yuki in her unconscious state. At first she smelled of the sunshine he loved, but now her scent was foul and foreign. His body wanted so badly to rip out her heart at moments; tears would swell in his eyes as he towered over her sleeping face. Countless times he contemplated killing her to end the suffering.
Over the course of time Kaname had come to notice his body was drastically changing from being around her. He was more powerful pronounced, new powers emerged and his mind was teetering on the edge of insanity as his body raged on with unspent passion. His body wanted to destroy the object that raked her heart. After he would leave her the need to kill or fuck someone truly began to blur together.
He looked in the mirror. His eyes shimmered like fire. His fangs were twice their normal length. His body even bulked up. He let a primal sound roll off his tongue; enjoy the sound of a beast echoing throughout his room. He ran his tongue across his teeth. His fangs were so sharp he nicked his tongue. The instant taste of his own blood sent a spasm of pleasure so strong his knees buckled. He needed blood, fresh blood, spiked with fear and pumping with adrenaline.
Kaname opened a window. The cool night air was chilling against his heated body. Before day break he would devour a poor, sorry soul. He felt bad that they would not get to enjoy his usual charm, but a cold predator.
~The next day~
Kain, Aido, and Ruka sat at a large dinning table. Quietly, they all waited. Ruka absentmindedly stared at her glass, letting her mind swirl the vermillion liqueur. Kain had drunk his glass and fidgeted with empty crystal absently. Aido was the most active. He paced around the room on his three glass of blood. It was clear Aido wanted to leave and search for more information. Kaname was long over due for their meeting. He wasn't in his room when they went to check. They searched the manor, but only found places so heavily saturated with Kaname's scent they wouldn't dare to enter the area. They knew that parts of the manor were for Kaname to enter only and they respectfully obliged.
The door opened slowly and a well-dressed dark figure stepped through the doors. Kaname gave them all a gentle smile. Seiren followed behind him, silently and took a seat.
"Forgive my tardiness. My errand took longer than expected." Kaname went to take his seat and Aido pulled out his chair. Ruka slightly gagged at the politeness. Kain gave her a look to behave, that she kindly ignored. Kaname looked around at the group of four.
"Please, tell me how the search was."
"We found very little, my Lord." Kain began. "We searched frantically for any leads. The few purebloods that awake didn't smell like the creature that attacked us. There was not even a faint scent."
"I see."
"We searched for facilities that could produce an object that could do such a horrid act to a pureblood. We found nothing." Aido's tone was defeated.
"We attempted to get close to the Hunter's Association, but that would've caused us more trouble." Ruka stated.
"No I don't believe the Hunters had anything to do with this. They needed a vampire just to get where they are now. So it is safe to assume a vampire was one who caused this." Kaname affirmed. "Honestly, this has become quite hectic." Kaname rubbed his hand to his head.
Aido poured more water into his glass and dropped in the blood tablets. He felt so empty and wanted to fill the void with anything. He was about to drink when Ruka spoke.
"How is Yuki?" she murmured. That was the question everyone wanted to ask, but was too scared to. No one had asked since Kaname had hidden her away.
"She is sleeping." Kaname said coolly. No one pushed for more information. They sat quietly for a moment feeling the heavy guilt. "I have information for you all to." Kaname announced. "From now on you will get your blood from humans."
Shocked eyes looked at Kaname.
"Are you serious, Lord Kaname?" Kain questioned.
"Yes, it would be best. The blood tablets may become ineffective as time goes on." Kaname glanced at the nearly empty blood of tablets Aido have mostly finished.
"Thank you, my Lord, but where would we find the donators for this?" Ruka asked.
"Yes, I already have 128 people lined up and waiting."
"128!" The trio said in unison.
"Well, that is why I was late. I was out getting them. I have brought four with me today."
Everyone was quite such a huge decision. With the Hunters gathering such a large group of people for collecting blood will go unnoticed by them. Still, they all trusted Kaname's judgment.
"You will met them shortly, but before that I have another issue. " They all listened intently. "I have a piece of the infected Yuki. When you all have eaten met me basement." All heads nodded.
Kaname walked over to the door and opened it. Four humans walked in sheepishly. Two males and two females lined up before them.
One of the human girls could've been a substituted for Ruka had she been an inch taller and her eyes less round. One of the males had shoulder length brown hair. His green eyes quivered as if he were looking into the lion's den. The short onyx haired male eyes never wavered as he glanced over the group. The red haired girl looked far too excited to be here. She was the first to speak.
"Hi!" her bright smile was either out of fear or stupidity. "I'm Pepper, nice to meet you."
"It is up to you who you wish to accompany." Kaname said before leaving the defenseless lambs with the pack of vampires.
Time passed. Was it minutes? Hours? Days? Time had no meaning as Zero's insides twisted in pain. His arm was lifeless and moving drained what little energy he had left. He lay still concentrating only on breathing.
The sudden change in light made Zero flinch. The light burned away the remaining water in his eyes. A wave of fresh cool air assaulted his dry skin. His lips were chapped and cracked. His voice gave out long ago.
Cool breathe puffed around his neck. Kaname's scent drove his head to ache. The light weight on top of him made him slightly open his eyes.
The cold mahogany eyes swallowed Zero up. Kaname's piercing gazed mocked every ounce of dignity Zero held. Locked away like an animal and beaten to near death. How he wished to kill the bastard.
A cold, wet tongue slide along Zero's jugular, sending tremors up his spine.
"Aren't you hungry?" Kaname's voice was husky. "I am. I bet you don't have any blood left to satisfy me."
Kaname slowly licked Zero's throat. The action made Zero feel the dryness of his throat all the more. Zero lay motionless unable to stop him. His breathing hitched as Kaname's fangs scratched his skin. He knew he was on his last ounce before he was sucked dry.
"Don't worry. I already ate this morning. I'm just teasing." He stopped his licking and looked at Zero. "What I am here for is to feed you."
Zero stared at Kaname as he cut the side of his neck. The scent made Zero close his eyes in ecstasy. Salvation was only a few inches from his mouth. His right hand reached out for Kaname's shirt, pulling him closer to him. His tongue reached out trying to get closer to Kaname's neck. His body pulled Kaname slowly towards him. The scent was so close Zero could taste it on his tongue.
He was just a tongues' stroke away from devouring as much blood as he could when a sharp pain emitted from his left arm. A syringe forcefully pushed it's contains into his body. The cold blood was like tiny shards of ice stabbing his dehydrated veins. A gasp that was part moan escaped from Zero's dry throat.
Kaname twisted the syringe painfully before removing it.
"I hope you eat well. You have been spoiled for far too long, Kiryu." Kaname growled into Zero's ear. The vampire vanished as hastily as he had come. The darkness took over the light and Zero was trapped once again in the dark.
The wound on his arm was covered in new flesh, but the underlying muscle was unresponsive. Zero pounded the lid with frustration. If only he had been stronger he could've snatched up Kaname before he could get away. Drained him to the point of death and left him locked away in a coffin. His screams echoed in his head. The tantalizing blood only made his throat drier.
Zero stopped moving. He knew he wasn't getting out. He needed to save his energy. Next time he needed to be prepared. He closed his eyes conserving the little energy he had.
Wooh an end talk.. I know... I wanted you to read this before I spoke.
First off. None of those four people I introduced are my original characters. I just made them up on the fly. It is going to get increasingly difficult to write all this. Xo that's why my ending sucked. Honestly I want to write more, but i don't want to write too much in one chapter to make it overwhelming. i don't know about you guys, but my eyes start to cross when I read on a screen to much. =p
Second, I wrote myself in a hole. I said Zero was stuck in that coffin for six months so now I need to write six months worth of him stuck in a coffin. Xo Why do I hate myself sometimes?
Third, anyone want to write them or one of their original characters into a mini short that'll appear on my profile? When you read the part about Kaname going out to eat a person. I'll put your story on my profile. Honestly, I'm here to interact with peeps. So lets have fun together 8D
I think that's all. Hope you enjoyed reading =p Also corrections are always welcomed.