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Golden eyes opened and Krad could hear someone moving around the room. The room was pitch-black so he wasn't able to make out anything. Very quietly he slid his legs off the bed. He concentrated on where the noise was coming from. Once he was sure, he launched himself off the bed and landed on somebody's back. Quickly Krad assumed a choke hold. However he soon found himself on the floor.

A lamp was lit and Krad closed his eyes against the sudden brightness. He opened them to find himself gazing into unusual violet irises, recognizing the teen from the other room. Dark held Krad's wrists and stared down at the blonde. Krad brought his knee up. Dark hissed in pain and Krad caught sight of Dark's fangs. That ended his struggles. Dark released the blonde and Krad scrambled away.

"You're a vampire!"

Krad's voice was filled with hatred and disgust. Dark took a deep breath and straightened up. He winced as the pain in his lower regions flared. Krad glared at him from his corner.

"Well, you must be feeling better. How's your head?"

"None of your damn business!" Krad snapped.

Dark smelled Krad's fear and for some reason it saddened him. He stepped back, giving the blonde some space.

"I'm Dark Mousy, lord of the vampires. You are free to roam around the haven. Nobody will harm you."

"When can I leave?"

"You can't leave. If you want to look around, Daisuke can show you. Stay away from Kei."

Dark headed to the door and left the bedroom. Daisuke was placing a tray on a table in the outer room. He looked up as Dark went to the window.

"Is something the matter, Dark?"

"He hates vampires so be prepared, Dai. Keep him away from Kei. I'm going out for a while."

Dark brought out his wings and opened the glass doors, disappearing into the night. After he left, black feathers swirled around in the air. Daisuke closed the doors and when he turned around, Krad was in the room. Daisuke smiled and Krad glared.

"I'm Niwa Daisuke. I brought you dinner," the redhead said, cheerfully.

Krad nodded and headed to the door leading to the hallway. Daisuke followed him out.

"This hallway branches off in two separate staircases. One leads down to the sleeping quarters. The other leads to other parts of the haven," Daisuke explained.

Krad nodded and took the stairs leading up. He soon reached a landing and Daisuke took the lead. The redhead showed him the way to the kitchen. All of the hallways were made of stone and some had rich tapestries reaching down to the floor. Two large oak doors led into a vast library.

The floor was made of black alabaster and shone with a faint luster. Several lamps were lit and placed in various places. Tables and chairs were placed for the best usage of light. A fire glowed merrily in a fireplace that matched the floor. Floor-length windows were half-covered with heavy blood-red drapes. One set was uncovered and open.

"Those doors lead to the garden. It's really beautiful in the spring."

"You seem different from other vampires," Krad said suddenly.

Daisuke looked at him and shrugged.

"Many of the others enjoy killing. I hate killing. Just because I'm a vampire doesn't mean I have to kill or feed off humans. There are alternatives," Daisuke said.

Krad was surprised. Maybe vampires weren't as evil as he thought. Then again, he was a prisoner here. Meeting one vampire who despises killing did not make vampires good. The blonde went over to the window and went outside to the garden.

A full moon shone brightly over a magnificent garden. Krad breathed in the sweet scent of roses. Then he glanced up and gasped. The moon illuminated Dark standing on a tree branch. Black angelic wings spread from his back. Dark hadn't noticed Krad yet. He was staring at something in the distance. His eyes were what caught his attention. Amethyst eyes were filled with tranquility that had a tinge of sadness.

Dark turned his head and their eyes meet. Amethyst eyes gazed into golden depths. Krad's heart missed a beat and he blushed. Dark jumped off the tree branch and floated to the ground.

Another chapter is done! I'll try to include a lemon in the next chapter. Please send suggestions with your reviews. Coming soon! Dark reveals how he became a vampire. Also I am holding character popularity contest. Please vote who is your favorite character so far. I am awaiting for your votes/suggestions and reviews. Please review or I shall die. If that happens, this story will never be finished. So REVIEW!! Sayonara!

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