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A Bloody Rose - Part 9 - "The Loyal Companion"
I didn't show up for rounds. I had planned to do so, but when I walked out in the fresh, cold air, I changed my mind and went to the stables instead. I was scared. When I thought of what almost happened earlier, what might have happened if we hadn't been interrupted… It was too dangerous to think of. Back then I had been so sure I saw willingness and acceptance in her eyes, however, when I now replayed it in my head, it might just have been my imagination. Maybe it was a good thing that it didn't happen? Maybe I had misread her? Maybe she had been unknowing about what I would have done if-
Or maybe she wasn't? That thought sent chills through me. If she had caught on to it… It could be both good and bad - but mostly bad. I had known it from the second I saw the two of them together that Kaname was something special to Yuki. I understood that, even though I didn't like what or who he was, I could still understand why she would think highly of him.
He did save her life, I told myself, He treats her well. This was what I had told myself time after time after that first evening when he had showed up at our home. I had instantly attacked him, not even blinking an eye as I thrust the knife into him. It hadn't done anything, and after making me calm down, the headmaster had come to my room to tell me about Kaname's 'gracious saving of poor, sweet Yuki.'
'Dammit, dammit, dammit!' A flash of pain struck through my arm and a groan of pain escaped my lips. I cursed myself, and once again hammered my fist into the cold, rough, stone wall. My hand hurt so much that I could barely feel the pain for the numbness, when I finally stopped. There was however no visible damage to the hand, only some red marking, possibly a print from the wall's pattern, and some scratches.
I couldn't stand it. No, I hated it. Hated the thought that she, even if I stayed away from her, would end up as meat in the hands of a bloodthirsty monster... It was wrong! It was unfair! I was about to repeat the motion, but a whinny to my right caught my attention.
"You want another one?"
The horse didn't reply, but she kept her eyes on mine, waiting in silence.
"Fine… But this is the last one, okay?" I slid my hand down in my pocket and closed my fingers around a few cubes and pulled them out. "Here you go."
The horse looked at the sugar in my palm for a brief moment, and then she lowered her head to give a short sniff before gobbling up the treats.
I stood still for a while and studied the horse, and as I did, a peaceful feeling filled me. Most of the students at campus avoided the horses, but those that did spend time in the stables, always made sure to stay well out of White Lily's reach. The white mare had once started to chew on the hair of a girl as she passed by, and after that, it had become a norm to stay clear of it.
It was such a funny coincidence - I thought. Their behavior was almost the same as it was towards me. Not that I had ever eaten some girl's hair, but I guess I wasn't the best at making friends. And was that what I wanted anyway? To make friends? The headmaster and Yuki had often encouraged me to seek out those in my class, but I had personally never felt the urge to do so. Why would I? Most of them were idiots, and I knew that if I managed to find some tolerable individuals among them, I still wouldn't be able to have an honest friendship with them due to the strict secrecy of my trade - and not to mention my increasing blood lust.
"I guess it's just you and me."
White Lily muzzled my hand in response, and I gently stroke her muzzle.
"Aha! So there you are!"
I didn't bother to turn around; Yuki was too easy to recognize.
"Did you think I wouldn't find you? First you're skipping school and now-"
I didn't get to hear what she thought. Not that I would complain about that. I sent her a look, and she nodded affirming back at me. We had both heard the same thing.
"Can I really do it?" The voice was a pitched one, but I felt quite sure that it would belong to a male.
"Yes, but just this once." A deeper voice replied, and this time it was no question of the gender.
"Really? Really?" The first voice rejoiced, his voice.
"Yes, yes. But don't take long. I would prefer it if we were left unseen."
"Who could-"
My hand shot out and covered her mouth, silencing her.
"Mm! Mmmm mm! Mm!"
"Shh!" I hushed her, meeting her glare and holding it until I felt sure she would stay quiet. Then, as carefully as I could, I poked my head around the slight cover we had from the stable box. I couldn't see anything.
"It's right around this corner. I'll show you. They are so pretty! I think you'll especially like-"
"Hey! What do you think you are doing? Don't you know that it's late and-" Without me noticing it, Yuki had crawled to the stable entrance and, as the two night walkers came close, stepped out to confront them. "A-Aidol?! What are you..?"
"Ah, hi, Yuki. I didn't think I'd meet you here."
"Well, that goes for me too. What are you doing here? It's outside your premises, you're not allowed to be-"
"It's okay, Yuki" The deeper voice said, and it was first then that I recognized it. "He's with me. I'll take full responsibility for his actions."
"Ah, oh. Kaname."
"I'm sorry if we frighted you. It was not on purpose."
"Oh, no, it's nothing. I mean, it's okay. Not really a problem."
I couldn't help but feeling sick. The way she acted, her stupid rambling, it was sorry sight. It was because of that vampire. Kaname himself wasn't the one doing this to her. No, it was that damned beast that played with the looks and appeal. That was all it was. Not the dorm president of the night class. Still, the slik face and the annoying smile of his didn't really make him an innocent. It was so clear that he was aware of exactly what he was doing - and that he found it amusing.
'That bastard' I got on my feet and stepped around the stable box.
"Oh, Kiryuu. You are here too. Why doesn't that surprise me?"
"Well, seeing you here sure surprised me." I gave him a cold glare. "I don't think school regulations allows such as you to be out at this hour."
"I find it amusing how much you care for the rules, hunter. That is, when they are not directed towards you." Then, with the blink of an eye, he was all smiles again. "Yuki. You really must excuse me. Aido was going on and on about one of the horses, and I figured that I would not be able to get any work done until I agreed to take him here."
"Oh, if that is the case." Yuki smiled brightly at the vampires. "I like them as well - though I'm not good at riding." A nervous laughter left her as she scratched the back of her head. "So, which one did you want to see?"
"Chestnut."
"Ah, she's so pretty, isn't she?" Excitement was in her voice, and the same emotion was in the energic nodding from the blonde. "Do you want to feed here? I can get some carrots?"
"Really?"
The two of them walked further into the stable. As they were no longer in sight, Kaname turned to leave, when a fierce whinny made him turn his head. He studied the mare for a moment, then let a smile grow on his face.
"And this must be the fright of the school, am I right?"
I ignored the question. I had no desire to chit-chat with the full blood. Instead I walked over to the horse and patted it lightly.
"Lily, wasn't it. I have heard quite the story about her. From what I was told she is quite the hostile thing and bites anyone."
I could feel his eyes on me, but payed it no attention. Instead, I reached down into my pocked for yet another sugar cube.
"It seems that my information was wrong. That, or she knows that you might be the stronger biter of the two of you."
Clenching my teeth, I tried to close of my ears, focusing entirely on the soft mane of the horse. I knew what Kaname was doing. I knew all too well that this was just another fun way for the full blood to kill time.
"The sugar is not good for it. A horse should rather eat carrots and grass - that is what's normal. If you continue, it might be more than just a habit. That is, if it's not already changed its appetite?"
I wanted to kill him! To just get up my Bloody Rose and shoot that damned Kaname to pieces. But I didn't. I couldn't. If I went after him here I was sure to lose. Heck, he might kill me, and afterwards putting on a sorry face as he told the others of the 'tragic accident'. It wouldn't surprise me a bit. And they would believe him - of course they would.
'The noble vampire only did what he needed to protect himself against the monster.' The voice in my head sang out and I staggered, bumping into the wall. It disappeared as sudden as it had come, but the words were playing over and over in my head. I looked up, but all I could see was Kaname smiling down at me, mocking me with his eyes. I couldn't take it. I found my balance and, as soon as I felt sure my legs would carry me, I headed for the door.
He didn't stop me. I was relieved. If he had, I wasn't sure what I would have done. I continued walking. Just kept putting one foot in front of the other without knowing where I should go. All I knew was that I wanted to get as far away as I could.
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