Hello Everyone, it's been one year. We apologize to keep you waiting for such a long time *Hides in a corner* A lot of things had been going on; Gwen has stopped writing this story and Irmina has been busy with RL issues, but thanks to Violetkisses we could finally finish this chapter, and of course the story :)

This chapter onward will be written by Irmina and Violetkisses,and we will try our best to update regularly. Thank you for everyone who has been reviewing and faithfully following this story, we hope you will continue to support us.

Disclaimer: Vampire Knight and the characters belong to Matsuri Hino.

Warnings: AU, yaoi, intense rape and violence, blood. Please prepare a box of tissue.

Plot: Irmina

Written by: Irmina and Violetkisses

Song 4: Farewell

Full moon proudly outstood in the dark sky, spreading its translucent illumination through the glass window of the king's chamber, reflecting two shady, beautiful figures expressing their love for each other in front of a floor to ceiling mirror on the wall.

"Aahh... Rido-...sama..."

The younger's head leaned against the strong chest behind him, his fingers clutched the muscular arms tightening around his waist as his lover's lips showered passionate kisses on his delicate neck down to his shoulder blade, his buttocks rocked in a slow steady rhythm in response to the warm shaft moving inside of him. Beautiful Phoebe coated a pearly hue on his smooth, pale skin, and highlighted his flushed face. His lover's experienced touches and kisses always sent fire throughout his body, igniting the burning desire to express his deep love for him. Oh God, how much he loved the strong, beautiful man holding him.

"Zero… my love…"

Rido groaned in between kisses, the younger's unrestrained passion intensified his craving to own him to the fullest. Each day his ex-human continued to mesmerize him through words and actions especially when they made love, making him feel young again, making him feel whole again. And before he knew it, his love for Zero had grown deeper. So deep that if one day he would wake up without Zero by his side, he would surely die. He had never been so happy in his entire life. After Shizuka left him, he really thought he would never be able to feel happiness again. But God was he wrong. He was so wrong. Zero always seemed to prove him wrong.

One of his hands travelled up Zero's smooth chest until it reached the pink bud and gave it a pinch, earning a pleasured yelp from the boy. That hand moved higher to the left side of the boy's neck and gently traced soothing circles on the bare skin. For six months, he had wanted to mark that skin, not only to let everyone know that he owned Zero but also to chain the boy to him. He couldn't trust Zero just yet. The boy was still young and he was afraid Zero would one day have a change of heart and walk away from him. Moreover, his bad experience with Shizuka added to his insecurities. Her departure from his life left a big wound to his heart that he once vowed never to love another again. But again, Zero proved him wrong.

A sudden sense of possessiveness compelled Rido to tighten his embrace. Zero found it hard to breath but didn't say anything. He didn't want to upset his lover and continued rocking his hips.

"I love you Zero, you are mine, and I want to mark you as such." Rido was so desperate, so very desperate. He wanted – no, needed to have Zero right now. At this exact moment, he wanted to completely possess the boy who haunted his every waking thought and his every dream.

Lavender orbs caught mismatched eyes gazing at him intently through their reflection in the mirror, and he flushed at the intensity. Those eyes never fail to make him weak in the knees.

"Yes, Rido-sama. I am yours. I will always be yours. Please mark me as such."

Zero reached out to the hand on his neck and pressed it to his skin without hesitation. He knew that his lover didn't trust him yet but he also knew that time would change that. He would show his savior just how much he loved him, just how much he needed him, just how much he craved for him. And he would stay by this man's side forever and ever and ever because there was no other place he would rather be than in his beloved's arms. And if a bite was what it took to seal their future together, then so be it. He would proudly wear Rido's mark for everyone to see.

Rido clasped his hand as his talons elongated, blood dripped from his grazed palm, staining the unblemished skin.

"This is going to hurt," he said softly, not wanting to scare his sweet, sweet lover away.

Zero bit his lower lip as a sharp talon pierced his skin, spilling his blood and mixing it with Rido's pure one. His neck burned when the talon moved deeper, carving a rose shape that was known as the Kuran's mark of ownership. His whole body convulsed from the intense pain, his grip on Rido's arm tightened. Crimson liquid slowly penetrated through the mark and its color gradually faded, a beautiful light purple rose tattoo now adorned his slender neck.

Rido retracted his talons and held Zero's chin, mismatched eyes admiring his handy work.

"You will look beautiful with long hair, Zero." He kissed the boy's hair lovingly, combing his fingers through the smooth and silky hair.

"I will grow my hair for you, Rido-sama."

Rido smiled as he continued moving in a slow steady rhythm, kissing the fresh mark tenderly then passionately.

"Ngghhhhh….." a moan escaped Zero's lips. That particular spot had become so very sensitive. His hand reached out the back of Rido's head and held it close to his tattooed neck, wanting to feel his lover's lips on him.

Rido understood the gesture and sucked vigorously. He released Zero's waist and caressed the smooth skin along his lover's stomach until it reached the erect shaft, wrapping his fingers around it and pumping it.

"Aaahh… Rido-sama… I love you… I love you…" Zero moved his hips in a circle.

The boy's reaction excited Rido, he pumped faster and thrust harder, feeling bliss as Zero's tight wall squeezed his manhood.

"Zero… my beautiful Zero… You are mine and mine alone…"

"Haahh… yes…ngh.. Rido-sama… I'm yours…yours alone."

The lovers rocked ardently in sync, their climax approaching. Rido slightly pulled back until the head of his manhood was almost out, and pushed in deeply, hitting Zero's prostate with so much passion that the silverette came in his hand.

"Rido-sama…!"

"Zero…!"

Rido shouted his lover's name before pulling out and shooting his cum on Zero's buns. Holding his lover to his chest tightly, he gently tilted Zero's head to the side so his mark of ownership would be more visible in the mirror.

"Who do you belong to, Zero?" He asked ever so softly, his voice holding a tint of possessiveness. "Who do you belong to?"

"I belong to you, Rido-sama." Zero said with shy confidence, a blush staining his cheek.

A satisfied smile decorated Rido's face. With the visible mark, Zero now had no choice but to stay with him forever. Forever. Nobody wanted to keep someone who already had the mark of ownership, after all. Especially if it was a Kuran's…especially if it was a Kuran's mark.

"Yes. You belong to me, Zero. Your mind, your body, your soul; all of them belong to me. You are mine. Never forget that."

"I will never forget that, Rido-sama... I am yours for as long as I live…" For as long as I live.

-K & Z-

A touch of dark decorated the morning sky and a black Mercedes was cruising along the stillness of the sleeping forest. On the back seat were a petite brunette girl and a silver-haired boy, chatting. The petite brunette was excited to see her boyfriend; the boy, on the other hand, was happy to be able to help his friend but also anxious, wanting the ride to be over soon. His eyes were looking blankly at the perky brunette girl as if he was paying attention to her ramblings, but his mind was somewhere else….somewhere else.

Two hours ago after dinner, Rido said that he needed to prepare for his week-long trip and wouldn't be sleeping with him. After a passionate round of love making and wishing him a safe travel, Zero retired to his room and changed to his pajamas. Not feeling the least bit sleepy, he decided to finish reading his favorite book in his bed. He loved reading romance novels because he could often relate with the stories. He had always thought his love for Rido would never be returned, but the impossible happened and now, they were inseparable. He couldn't be any happier and he wouldn't ask for more. He was content with what Rido had given him – food, shelter, and most of all love. He would never, ever leave him, and he would eagerly wait for Rido's return because he had promised to take Zero for a weekend getaway next week. He was very excited.

A soft knock interrupted his quiet thoughts. Zero eagerly put his book down and went to the door, thinking Rido changed his mind and would invite him to his room. To say he was disappointed when he saw Yuuki before him and not Rido was an understatement. But he still forced himself to let out a small smile for his friend, Yuuki.

"Yuuki-sama, you dressed up."

"Yes," Yuuki said, he red brown eyes were sparkling, her skin glowing, making the pink silk dress on her all the more exquisite. "Aido and I are having a short vacation. And you, mister, are going to accompany me to his house right now."

"Why do you need me to accompany you?" Zero asked, his voice filled with worry. Rido might still come back for the night and if he found out Zero was not in his room…

"Because if you come with me then no one will suspect that I am staying with Aido. They will think that we're just going out for a little while and will come back soon. Please, Zero." She begged, her eyes sparkling with unshed tears. It was clear that she really wanted to see her lover. "You have been our ally since we started dating. Won't you help us this time too? Please?"

Zero sighed. He could never find it in his heart to refuse Yuuki. Not only had the girl been kind to him since the day he lived in the castle, she was also the king's niece and it would be impolite of him to deny any request from a Royal family member. Yuuki and Aido always met secretly whenever Aido and his parents visited the castle to sell clothing for the Royal family, and Zero was the one who gave Aido a servant's uniform and brought him to meet Yuuki in her chambers. Sometimes he wondered what would happen if Rido ever found out Yuuki was dating a commoner. He had heard that a Princess should marry a Prince. He was sure that Rido wouldn't be pleased, and would be angry with him for helping Yuuki keep her love affair a secret.

"Can't you wait until Rido-sama has left the castle?"

Zero was really afraid Rido would change his mind and look for him before departing, and thought of the possibilities that would follow if Rido found out he was out with Yuuki. Angering Rido was the last thing Zero had in mind. Not only because he loved him, but also because he wouldn't be able to live if Rido ignored him or turned cold to him, or even worse banish him from the castle. He just couldn't imagine a world without Rido.

"I can't. Aido can't book the flight tomorrow and didn't want to waste a day waiting, so we are going to leave tonight."

Zero sighed and silently prayed that Rido wouldn't look for him until he returned.

"Okay," he said reluctantly. "Give me two minutes to change."

A warm touch on his hand interrupted his thoughts. Zero looked at the girl beside him who was looking at him with adoration and gratitude. He tilted his head in question, prompting a warm smile on Yuuki's lips.

"Thank you, Zero. You have done so much for me and Aido. You are the best friend a girl like me could ever have. Here, as a sign of my thanks, I would like to give this to you." Yuuki took Zero's upturned hand as she turned it over and placed her most prized possession on it.

Zero gasped, his eyes widening as he saw the beautiful jewelry on his palm. "But Yuuki! I can't accept this! This is your mother's necklace, isn't it?"

Yuuki's eyes softened, "It is. But it's not like I'm just giving it to anyone. I'm giving it to you, Zero, whom my uncle loves dearly. You're family. Please accept it." She pleaded, squeezing Zero's hand gently.

Zero nodded and smiled with gratitude, his heart filled with so much warmth as he returned the squeeze gently. "Thank you, Yuuki. I will treasure it forever."

A sudden deafening noise startled the two teenagers, smiles turned to panic as they witnessed a flock of a hundred bats surrounded the car. They knew exactly what was happening. Rido had found them and they could do nothing but watch the webbed wings of the bats flapping strongly as an overpowering presence suddenly filled the air. The bats were chasing their car with lightning speed, determined not to give the vehicle a chance to escape. The flapping noise grew stronger, louder, obviously telling the passengers that they were close now. So painfully close. Then there was silence. The bats landed on the windows, slowly enveloping Zero and his companions in complete darkness. Both teenagers were terrified as they saw blazing crimson eyes gazing intently through the windows, sending chills down their spines.

Yuuki threw herself on Zero, who instinctively embraced her protectively, as the bats covered the driver's view, making him lose control and slam against a tree with so much force that it caused the windows to shatter. Zero hugged Yuuki's small and trembling body tightly, trying his best to protect Yuuki from the pieces of broken window.

All the bats flew up and gathered together, slowly taking the shape of a familiar vampire human. Rido appeared, the bats circling him while some perched on his shoulders, flapping their strong pair of wings. Mismatched eyes slowly opened, their furious gaze landing on the trembling figures of his niece and his lover. They were both wrapped in each others' arms, hugging each other like there was no tomorrow, hugging each other like they were long lost lovers, hugging each other like they were keeping a secret.

The furious king reached out to pull the car door forcefully. He grabbed Zero's arm and roughly pulled him out of the car, dragging Yuuki with him. Surprised, the girl lost her balance and her bottom met the ground. A painful cry escaped Zero's lips when Rido threw him against the trunk. He heard his bones crack from the impact and he whimpered. God, his back hurt so much. He must have broken a rib or two. The pain was intense. It was unbearable. But it was nothing compared to the shock of what Rido did to him. Rido hurt him! Rido, his love, his savior, his everything, hurt him!

"Where are you going?" Rido hissed, his mismatched eyes screaming murder. He was angry. No, that was an understatement. He was seething. The moment he saw Yuuki's hand touch Zero's, his blood boiled. The bloodlust was overwhelming. He needed to spill blood but it was not for drinking. No, it was to hurt, to kill, to murder. .

"Where are you going, Zero?" Rido asked once again but the pain and shock made Zero unable to speak. Rido had always been kind and gentle to him, so to see his violent side was quite a shock. His fear multiplied; what he had been afraid of had come true. Rido had caught them.

"We're going to Yori's birthday party," Yuuki lied and it was wrong. She knew she had to tell the truth. But if she did, then Aido would be punished. Her lover would get hurt and she could not bear to see him in pain. She loved Aido so much that she would lie to his uncle just for him. But Yuuki was scared. She was beyond terrified. She had never seen her uncle so mad before. And it made her doubt her actions. Maybe she shouldn't have lied. But what's done was done. She couldn't back out now and get out of this situation unscathed.

Rido turned towards Yuuki, his eyebrows raised in disbelief. "Didn't you attend her birthday party last month?"

"Eh..Ahh. Her father's birthday party. Yes, we're going to her father's birthday party," Yuuki started to panic and fidget as she lied once again. Please, please, please. Don't make her uncle see through her lie. Don't make her uncle see through her-

"The congressman? But he will be in the meeting with me, and he's already there, Yuuki." Rido was angry. He was so angry that he didn't notice his grip on Zero's arm grow stronger, bruising the boy and breaking his bones. Zero screamed but Rido paid it no mind. Yuuki was lying to him. They were lying to him. These imbeciles dare lie to him, the King!

Rido watched Yuuki gripping her dress tightly, eyes wide as she saw Zero squirm and cry from the pain. She was obviously thinking of another lie to feed him. The nerve of his niece.

"We-w-we're actually seeing some f-friends..." Yuuki stuttered as her uncle's furious gaze met her scared ones. She didn't know what she was saying anymore. She was so scared. She had to get out of this situation. She had to get Zero out of this situation. This was all her fault, all her fault. But she could not find the courage to tell the truth. She could not find the courage to put Aido in danger.

"And who are they, my dear niece?" Rido asked softly, but the softness of his voice did not conceal the anger and fury in them. He reached out to grip Yuuki, only to be stopped by his lover's pleas.

"Don't. Rido-sama, don't. Don't hurt Yuuki please. Please, Rido-sama.."

Rido's fangs elongated, his face twisted in fury. He didn't know it was possible for him to get any more angry. But he was. He was. Zero, his lover, was protecting his…his…his mistress! The word seemed to make Rido all the more angry. His Zero was really cheating on him with his own niece. How dare he! How dare they!

"Are you really just going to meet some friends, Yuuki? Or are you two trying to elope together? Tell me! Tell me why your maids were so afraid when I asked them where and what you were doing! Tell me." The pureblood king demanded.

Yuuki fell silent. She didn't know what to say. She couldn't admit the truth that they were not eloping. She was too terrified to speak. And her uncle would without a doubt not believe her if she denied the accusations, because a boy and a girl going out together while they were supposed to be sleeping like everyone else indeed gave the impression of an eloping couple. But they were not. God, they were really not. How could her uncle think that? She could never betray him. Zero would never betray him. So how? How could he really believe that? Yuuki was so afraid. But she wasn't afraid for her lover now. She was afraid for both herself and Zero. She feared her uncle and she feared for their lives.

"Since when have you had an affair with Zero, Yuuki? You know that he is mine!"

Tears fell down Yuuki's cheeks, causing Rido to misunderstand. He thought Yuuki was feeling guilty, that she was guilty of the accusations, that she was really having an affair with Zero.

"You misunderstood, Rido-sama!" Zero spoke up, trying to save all of them from this horrible misunderstanding. "We're not having an affair! Believe me, Rido-sama. I love you, only you."

Rido glared. Zero's denial was already expected. Every unfaithful lover always says the same thing. He had heard it before from Shizuka. He would not fall for the same trick again. He would not let this filthy ex-human lead him around like a stupid dog.

But it hurt. It hurt to know that he wasn't enough for Zero. It hurt to know that behind his back, the person he loved the most was playing around with his niece, his own niece. He was angry, he was disappointed, he was hurting but most of all, he was heartbroken. How could they do this to him? How could Zero do this to him? After all he's done, after giving everything he had to the boy, this was what he got. This was what he got!

He should have learned his lesson with Shizuka. He should have learned that all of them were the same. They were all unfaithful, lying and conniving scums. They would all betray him someday. They would all throw his love away someday. They would all hurt him someday. He should've learned his lesson with Shizuka. Because if he did, he would have been spared from the intense pain his heart was feeling right now.

It was a good thing he called for Zero before he left. Because if he didn't, he would have never found out about what was happening behind his back. When the maid told him Zero wasn't in, he paid it no mind. He thought Zero just went out for a walk, sad because he thought he wouldn't be able to sleep with him. So while he waited for his lover's return, Rido opted to visit Yuuki, but the servants said she wasn't in either. When Rido heard that, he became suspicious so he prodded. Finally, after an hour of interrogation, the servants finally gave in. Yuuki was with Zero, Zero was with Yuuki. They didn't know where. But Rido could swear that at that moment, he saw nothing but red.

Rido closed his distance with Zero, his right hand reaching towards the silver-haired boy's left ear, fondling the earring that adorned it.

"Thanks to this earring I was able to track you down, and guess what I found? Both of you were holding hands, and when the car crashed, you embraced her! And you say you don't have an affair? When everything I have witnessed says otherwise?"

"No! Rido-sama, I-"

SLAP!

Zero felt his tears well up as a stinging pain hit his cheeks.

"I thought you loved me, Zero! I trusted you! But what did you do? You have an affair with my niece behind my back!"

Tears flowed heavily from Zero's amethyst eyes, his eyes begging Rido to believe him.

"Rido-sama, please! It's a misunderstanding! I have never betrayed you. I would never betray you!" Zero begged with a trembling voice, hoping that his pleas would be heard. But Rido refused to listen. His blood red eyes were now murderous.

Sharp claws suddenly tore Zero's white silk shirt in one motion, causing multiple slashes on his pale chest.

"Aaaaahhh….!"

Zero gave a piercing cry, his hands unconsciously reached out to touch his painful wound in an attempt to lessen the pain but Rido wouldn't let him. The mad king held both his hands over his head, pushing them tightly against the window until the glass beneath him shattered. Some broken pieces cut those small hands, blood oozed out heavily.

"No… Zero…." Yuuki whispered, both her hands covered her mouth, red-brown orbs were terrified, she instantly wished she hadn't insisted on seeing Aido before Rido left. Because of her selfishness, Zero was getting hurt.

Rido cried his heart out, growling as the talons of his free hand slashed Zero's bleeding chest repeatedly.

"Why Zero, why did you betray me? You know how much I love you... I have done everything for you... yet this is how you repay me?"

The silverette's cheeks were wet with uncontrolled tears, "Rido-sama… I have never betrayed you! Please… believe me..."

"Then why are you with her? Why are you holding her necklace? Why are you embracing her? Tell me, Zero. Why?"

Zero remained silent and Rido became angrier, "After everything I've done for you! I thought your heart and your body only belong to me...But you…You and Yuuki dare to betray me!"

Rido released his hold on Zero's wrist and turned him around, the boy's injured chest met the trunk, and an invisible chain was keeping his lover's bloody hands above his head. A blood whip extracted from his right hand and he started to whip Zero's back mercilessly, cracking more bones, and the unblemished skin was now covered with ugly marks and blood.

"Just a week ago you said you belong to me. You said you are mine for as long as you live. I should have known it was a lie! How dare you promised loyalty to me while having an affair with my own niece behind my back! You scum are all the same!" Rido's voice was trembling in sadness and anger.

WHIP!

WHIP!

Yuuki silently cried, tears flowed freely down her cheeks, her whole body was trembling from immense shock. She had never seen this side of her uncle. She had never imagined her uncle could be this violent. She suddenly regretted dragging Zero into this. She was overwhelmed with guilt. Zero was hurt and in great pain because of her selfishness.

WHIP!

WHIP!

"Rido-sama…! Ahhh… hurts…!" Zero cried out from the top of his lungs until he got too weak to make any sound, his mind was blown up with the pain, but a sentence kept chanting in his heart, "I love you… Rido-sama! Believe me… please!"

Rido was too hurt and angry to stop. The betrayal was too much. To think that all of Zero's love for him was a lie, it was just too much!

"Why Zero..? Why...?"

WHIP!

"Why did you break my heart…?"

WHIP!

"Why did you betray me?"

Zero's back had become unrecognizable as it was completely covered with blood. And the sight excited Rido. He slashed the remaining of Zero's clothing with his blood whip, the tattered articles slid to the ground, exposing the boy's lower body.

Rido retracted his whip and turned Zero towards him, pushing Zero's chest so his bleeding back touched the trunk.

Zero cried out in pain. His back! His back hurt so much. It felt like sharp fire was burning and scorching his skin. He had never felt so pained in his life. Even what Shizuka did to him could not compare to the pain he was feeling right now. Zero sobbed. His body hurt. His back hurt. But his heart, the pain was more intense than his body and back combined.

Rido placed both his taloned hands on Zero's thighs and pushed them toward the trunk, spreading the boy's legs until nothing was left to the imagination. Without warning Rido thrust his length inside Zero with all his might, breaking the boy's inside, blood dripping to the ground from the boy's hole.

"Aaarrghhh!" Zero screamed in pain. The pain… it was unbearable! Sex, it wasn't supposed to hurt!

Unrestrained tears marred Zero's face. He bit his lower lip until it bled. Zero was deeply hurt both physically and emotionally. He could understand that Rido was angry at him because he misunderstood and thought Zero was cheating on him. So Zero thought it was fine for Rido to whip him endlessly. Zero thought whipping was an expression of anger, whipping was to give pain, so he could take it. But sex…sex was an expression of love, sex was to give pleasure, sex was to be one with someone special to you. It shouldn't happen in anger, it shouldn't be done to inflict pain! So in a vague thought, Zero didn't want to be punished with rape, it wasn't right. Though it was painful, Zero felt that he was loved. But what Rido was doing crushed his heart. Why was he raping him? He knew Rido couldn't find any pleasure from this session, he must be hurt profoundly, and perhaps it was really his fault. But then he thought Rido was thinking he had betrayed him, it wasn't a normal mistake. In Rido's thought, Zero didn't truly love him, and took advantage of his love, so his punishment became harsh. Zero was trying to defend Rido and his deed, trying to explain what Rido was doing to him was acceptable, and he won't hate Rido because of that he shouldn't hide anything from Rido, he was wrong, he had got Rido angry.

Zero opened his eyes when he felt a drop on his lips, Rido's tear, tasting bitter on his tongue, he had made Rido cry. He had made the man he loved the most cry. He wanted to hold Rido in his arms and show him how much he loved him, lessen his lover's pain, but his wrists were 'chained' to the window. He was helpless and weak. Rido looked at him with mournful eyes, thrusting harder into him. Zero wrapped his legs around Rido, pulling him closer.

"I love you Rido sama! Please hurt me as much as you please! Sweet or rough, being close to you like this make me happy."

"This is our last time. Starting tomorrow you will be sleeping with other men." Rido said as he moved roughly inside Zero.

Zero was terrified, "No! Rido-sama..! Please...! I love you! I love you! I only want you..." Zero was afraid. Was Rido really going to throw him away and make him a whore? Was Rido really going to abandon him because of this horrible misunderstanding? Surely not, right? Rido loved him. Rido would never abandon him…or so he wanted to believe because as he looked at Rido's furious and pained eyes, he knew Rido was not lying.

"Silence!"

Rido gripped Zero's hair and thrust as deep and hard as he could, hitting Zero's prostate until it was about to burst.

"You want to seduce my niece? You think I will let a dirty boy like you touch my precious niece? You think you still can be able to protect a girl, to be a husband when your body has been so used to being fucked like this? Whores like you can only get pleasure from spreading these legs wide to service other men."

Zero screamed as Rido came inside him. When Rido slowly pulled out, blood and semen came out from Zero's tortured hole. Rido felt pain for hurting Zero, but his heartache overcame the pain. He 'released' Zero's wrists and the boy fell harshly to the ground.

Zero, severely battered and bleeding, was struggling to push himself off the ground.

"Kill… me…," he said with a weak voice as he pleaded Rido to end his life. Death…he would rather die than live without Rido. He would rather die than sleep with men other than Rido! He slowly looked up, a broken look in his teary eyes. "If you don't want me anymore... then ... kill me...! Kill me...! Please!"

Violet met blue and red orbs, those eyes that used to look at him with love were now looking at him with cold disgust.

"Death is too easy as a punishment for you. The only suitable punishment for your infidelity is to sell your body to satisfy other men."

Rido picked Zero up and 'opened' the trunk, throwing the boy inside and shut the trunk. He looked to his side and saw Yuuki seating on the ground with a blank expression.

Yuuki was in a state of shock. What she saw…Zero in so much pain, Zero suffering. And to know that she was the cause of his pain, to know that her cowardliness and selfishness was the cause of Zero's pain was too much for her. If only she had not asked Zero to accompany her, if only she just told her uncle the truth, if only she was brave enough to save Zero, then maybe…maybe…but it was too late for regrets. The damage had been done. And now, Zero was being abandoned because of her.

"Yuuki," Yuuki was snapped out of her thoughts as the authoritative voice of her uncle called her. She watched as his uncle walked towards the car, passing her without giving a glance. Yuuki slowly stood up, following her uncle like a docile doll and sat on the backseat next to his uncle.

"To the Bloody Rose House," Rido instructed the driver and sat back, his eyes closed.

They rode in silence. Rido was too lost in his own thoughts to bother filling the silence. What happened today was taxing on him. Not only on his body, but also on his heart. When Shizuka left him, he was hurt and heartbroken but it was nothing compared to what he was feeling right now. Zero….he seriously thought that Zero would be different, that he could finally find love and happiness. But it seemed like everything was a lie. Everything was a sweet little lie.

Lying in complete darkness, Zero sobbed. Every part of his body hurt. Not an inch was left unscathed. Every part of him was bloody, bruised, broken. But the pain, he could have endured it. It was only physical pain. Time would heal the wounds and eventually, the scars. But the emotional pain he was feeling, it was something Zero was afraid time would not heal. He never thought the day would come when his savior would abandon him. But lo and behold, it had come. He didn't want to believe it but he knew there was no use denying himself of what was about to come. Rido thought he cheated on him and this was his punishment. Of course he knew he could save himself. If he just explained and told Rido the truth, the pureblood king might still accept him. But Yuuki…he could never betray her. He promised her that he would forever keep her relationship with Aido a secret and he would take that secret to the grave. Even if it hurt. Even if it hurt.

But could he really? Could he really give up his happiness, his savior for a secret affair?

The choice was already taken away from him as they arrived at their destination. The car stopped, and the driver opened the door for his master. Rido slowly stepped out and saw the owner of the house, Asato Ichijou, greeting him.

"Rido-sama," the noble placed his right palm on his left chest and bowed.

Rido walked toward the back of the car and opened the trunk, revealing the pitiful form of his ex-lover. He was lying on his side in a fetal position, his skin was very pale and it was covered with dried blood. He was very weak from the blood loss. The boy looked at Rido in fear.

"This bitch has betrayed me. Death is too easy for him. I want you to give him a suitable punishment."

Yes, death was too much for Zero's infidelity. He wanted to break Zero in every way possible. He wanted to taint the pure and beautiful soul that this boy possessed. He wanted to make him suffer, to make him filthy with the hands of different men touching him. Zero thought he wasn't enough to satisfy his sexual needs. So now, he was going to give Zero what he wanted: a life of a whore.

"Understood, Rido-sama. I will try my best not to disappoint your trust."

Ichijou lifted Zero up from the trunk and helped him stand on the ground next to him. Zero's legs were very weak, but he tried hard to keep standing. When he saw Rido walking back to the car he kneeled to the ground, his arms were reaching for Rido's retreating back.

"Rido-sama… please… take me with you…!" he was pleading with all his heart. "I can't live without you. Rido-sama…"

Rido ignored his ex-lovers plea. Before the door closed, he heard Zero's faint cry.

"I love you, Rido-sama... If I endure everything you give, you will trust me, won't you? I will be waiting for you to take me back…"

When Rido got back to the car, Ichijou bowed and put a hand on his opposite shoulder. "Good night, Rido-sama. Please drive safe!"

Zero bitterly watched his one and only love leave. Rido was really going to leave him. Rido was really going to abandon him. Rido truly hated him. Was Rido's trust for him really that shallow? For it to be broken by false accusations…had his love not really reached his savior's heart? Was offering himself not really enough for the man?

Meanwhile, Ichijou observed Zero from head to toe. The boy before him was covered with bruises and dried blood, but without a doubt he was beautiful. His pale skin and silver hair were rare, violet eyes were attractive, his body was delicate and it was in perfect shape.

Ichijou grinned. His king had given him a treasure. This boy would be his most beautiful courtesan. He would train him to be the best. This boy would be his greatest source of income. He would force him to serve as many men as possible, to maximize his profit. And with the fact that this boy was the King's previous lover, surely a lot of men would want a taste of what had once caught their almighty king's attention.

"What's your name?" He asked, still admiring the battered silver angel on the ground.

"Zero Kiryuu" The boy answered with his head down.

"Come" Ichijou grabbed Zero's wrist and pulled him inside. "It will be a waste if I don't taste you myself before breaking you, won't it?"

Zero silently walked behind his new master, fearing what was about to come. He was very scared. He had never been with anyone but Rido. And before today Rido had always treated him gently. He didn't know what his future was, but one thing he knew was that his days will be dark without his beloved. But he will be waiting.

Someday…

His true love will come for him…

'I will be waiting for you…'

Someday...

to be continued