Hello everyone i have another chapter for you ~
this one is a bit long but hopefully you all will enjoy it.
Warnings : Sadness, Character death, ooc-ness
Disclaimer : i don't own anyone
Chapter Eight : Tragedy in the Family
Zero sat frozen in spot, his brain had short fired. All he knew is something was happening and it's not something he should like. After a few more moments of staring he removed his hand and looked back out the window extremely embarrassed and not knowing how the hell he ended up here, luckily for him the journey to the vampire council was nearly over, he took this time to calm the fuck down and he himself together, the black car pulled into the packing space of a fancy looking building either a cover up or a meeting spot for the vampire council. The car parked and the driver let Kaname know they had arrived, Kaname sighed now also a lot calmer and well collected. But before he made a move to get out of the car he spoke to Zero "unfortunately you are going to have to stay here, the council wouldn't want a hunter on their turf, they could also possibly smell that you're a dragon and that would cause complications" Zero hummed in acknowledgment. "Zero" Kaname sighed "Zero can you look at me" Zero turned his head towards the pureblood, who leant in and pressed his lips against Zeros, Zero sat shocked and blinked and the pureblood but before he could punch him the pureblood had already climbed out of the car and was making his way inside the building. Kaname 2 Zero 1, but who's keeping track now anyway.
A few hours had past and Zero had dozed off inside the car, with nothing better to do he decided a nap was the best way to pass the time and to also recollect himself, on the outside Zero looked dead to the world. His breathing slowed down to the point of no existent, Being a dragon meant 'napping' was a form of hibernation. Being cold blooded creatures that need heat in order to move, during the beginning of time dragons would hibernate during the coldest months, over the years the learnt to use this method of 'napping' to regain their strength and magic in quick short periods, it came in handy from time to time only downfall is walking a dragon up from a nap is never easy.
Kaname sighed as he exited the building the meeting went on for far too long and he hated how it's now set the traveling time back so much, When he got into the car and turned to looking at Zero however his bodyguard looked dead. Kaname's heart lept into his throat and he placed a tender finger on Zeros pulse point. He held his breath and felt for any sign of life, he found one but it was very faint, was it because of the poisoning this morning ? no Zero said he was fine right ? he took Zero by the shoulders and shook him "Zero ?" he called. No answer, he slapped his cheek lightly slowly growing harder until Zeros head snapped to the left, he even went as far as to punch Zero in the ribs, and not once did he didn't get a response. Fretting the worse Kaname bit into his arm and held a mouthful of blood then leant in and slipped the blood into Zeros mouth, the blood wasn't what woke Zero up rather it was Kaname's tongue touching Zeros oversensitive fangs, immediately Zeros eyes snapped open grabbing Kaname and sitting him on Zeros lap while he bit down on the offending object in his mouth earning Kaname a few fancy new tongue piercings. Burning purple eyes locked onto Shocked red ones and slowly Zero released his hold of Kaname's tongue. When the too parted there was one shocked Kaname and one pissed off Zero.
"What the fuck do you think you're doing to me Kaname?" Zeros voice held an extra bit to it due to his crankiness of being rudely awakened, "I thought you were dying ! i was trying to save your life" Kaname stated defensively, "Righhht by shoving your tongue down my throat ?" Kaname flushed slightly "NO! I was giving you some of my blood" Zero blinked "you do realise i am a dragon right ? i'm no longer a blood sucker, i don't 'need' your blood to survive" Zero yawned and tried to stretch but he then realised his lower half was trapped under a rather flustered Kaname "why are you sitting on me ?" Zero asked as he looked down at the slim waist sitting on top of his legs, Kaname looked down at himself and back up at Zero "i swear you grabbed me and put me here" Zero rolled his eyes and tried pushed Kaname off him."well whatever get off your heavy." The pureblood retreated to his side of the car and rolled the window down to his driver to let them know they could get back on the road now. Once the window was rolled back up and they were moving Kaname turned to Zero. "i never realised you were such a heavy sleeper, i tried to shake you awake but between almost no pulse and not reacting to getting punched or slapped i thought that was my only option." Zero looked outside the window shrugging "i'm not normally a heavy sleeper i was just taking a nap and the car felt a little cold i guess" he turned back towards the front of the car "but i don't believe that punching me didn't wake me up." He stretched and yawned. "So what did wake you up then? Because i punched you pretty hard in the ribs, and you never reacted to it" Kaname was curious now, was this going to be an ongoing thing or was this just a side effect ? "you mean aside from feeling something wet and thick in my mouth ?" he turned and looked at Kaname who had rather glowing cheeks. "Oh what now?" he asked. Kaname shook his head pushing the pictures aside that sprang up from nowhere when wet and thick was said. "Nothing continue." Zero rolled his eyes, "my fangs, something touched my fangs which are very sensitive, probably more sensitive than a vampires now that i think about it" Kaname looked at Zero, then turned and looked away he could understand now why Zero got pissy right away. The two sat in silence for the rest of the trip.
Kaname and Zero arrived just as the sun was rising, the new location was set on a large property overlooking the ocean, with a cliff face set between the house and the ocean it was a nice view, very private. The house was made to look like a modern log cabin only it was more 'large obnoxiously rich' mansion. This location also served another purpose, Zero could 'dragon up' and practice flying. Which within the entire week or so he's had his dragon abilities he has yet to try flying, probably because he's terrified he's going hurt himself while trying it. Crash landing didn't sound like a fun time to him.
The maids who had already arrived on set were preparing a late evening meal for the Vampire and Dragon duo, since neither of them had eaten since they had woken up that morning both were starved, Zero was however uneasy, weather it was because he didn't have any childhood memories here or because of the poisoning that happened earlier he couldn't tell, but he kept all his senses open to the possibility of something bad happening, the hairs on the back of his neck were standing up and he was on edge. He looked at Kaname trying to convey his discomfort but Kaname either didn't get the memo or was to tired to understand.
Dinner came and went without problems and the two were seen to their bedrooms Zeros being directly beside Kanames as this house was a sizeable amount smaller than the castle Kaname was used to calling home, Zero laid down on his bed his bones aching due to the large amount of time being stuck in a car and not being able to walk around, he stretched out across the soft mattress rolling over to lay on his stomach so he could let his leathery wings and tail out. He had decided against wearing anything other than briefs today, trying to save his small shirt collection from being ripped apart by his wings. The was a soft knock at his door which drew his attention he frowned but said a soft "come in"
Kaname dressed in his silk pyjamas entered the room surprised to See Zero laid out so casually with appendages everywhere, Zero raised and eyebrow but didn't say anything figuring the other male would explain why he came to Zeros room, Kaname didn't say anything instead he walked over to Zero crawled under his wing and arm and clung to him like an oversized teddy bear. "I just got news that some of the night class was attacked and killed tonight, I don't know who is alive and who is dead. Chairman cross was also attacked and is in the hospital in a medical coma while they try and repair him. I'm unaware of how bad he is injured I just know that it's not looking good." Zeros skin went cold it was as if someone has thrown a bucket of ice and cold water on him, he thought at the time the attack Rido had done was bad but this, this was why he was on edge all night.
"I knew something bad was going to happen I just didn't know what" Zero spoke softly and pulled the other Vampire close to him, now understanding why the other had come in. Zeros heart ached at the thought of the man who had raised him being hurt so bad he was in a coma, it was one thing for him to hurt the older vampire hunter it was another for him to be injured by others. A deep rumble started in Zeros gut, and no it wasn't a rumble of hunger rather a rumble of longing and protection, if Zero was a wolf he probably would have howled a long deep sorrowful howl that would have lasted the turn of a moon, however being that he was a dragon and dragons don't howl they roar all he could do was pulled the other male closer wrap his wings around the vampire and softly cry.
Kaname clung closer to Zero he stuck his nose into the others neck and cry, the two mourned their losses of friends and loved ones, eventually the two fell asleep in each other's arms, the day was silent as if everyone held their breath while the two slept, neither got any memories that day, both had a dreamless sleep. When the moon rose again Zero began to stir, his eyes blinked open and he tried to stretch only he couldn't something heavy was clinging to him, he looked down to see Kaname still deeply asleep nestled into Zero as far as the vampire could go. The two made quite the sight Zeros wings had drawn over them during the day trying to shield them from any noise or sunlight that tried to peek threw the curtains, his tail have curled around one of Kanames legs holding the other close. Zero slowly tried to pry himself from the vampire but he wasn't successful. Whenever Zero got to far away from Kaname he would cry a soft "Ze" or "no don't go" which would leave Zero frozen in spot he eventually gave up and settled back down with his wings covering them both and tried to get back to sleep, he couldn't deny that the warmth from sleeping light this had made things a lot more comfortable.
Kaname awoke a few hours after Zero had who had gone back to sleep while he waited for the other to wake, Kaname looked up at Zeros face which, was still shielded under his wings which blanketed them both, he looked peaceful. A strange sense of longing came over Kaname, one where he wanted Zero to always look this peaceful, one where Kaname wanted to make the other always feel safe around him and have the ability to let down his guard in front of Kaname. Zero stirred lightly his eyes blinked slowly open a dark purple tinge glowing softly mixed with the normal lavender color of Zeros eyes. Zero looked down at Kaname a frown pulled at his lips, "glad to see you're awake finally" Zero spoke softly, Kaname gave a nervous smile and tried to remove himself from Zero when the dragon tensed, every part of his body drew taught a deep angry growl rolled up out of Zeros gut and threw out his body. Kaname startled confused as to why Zero was growling, then he noticed Zero wasn't looking at him instead he was looking at the door, which was ajar just slightly.
Peeking out from behind Zeros wing he saw two glowing red eyes in the hallway, his senses Poked at him telling him it was another pure blood. Zero was still growling elongated fangs poking out from under his lips. Zero still not fully awake, brought Kaname closer moving so the vampire was more or less under him, his senses screaming 'protect protect protect' at him. By moving Kaname under him he was using his body as a shield, the red eyes blinked at the pair, staring almost afraid like at the two. A white almost glow like sheen covered Zero from head to toe, his white scales had flexed prepaid for a fight if one should occur. Kaname squeaked under Zero terrified at how the dragon was snarl like growling, he had never seen Zero like this but then again he had never seen Zero pissed off like this since his awakening. A white glow shined in Zeros chest which was almost to bright for Kaname to look at, illuminating his ribs but before it got to blinding it turned orange and then shot up threw Zeros chest up into his mouth and out into a burst of flames which lit up the room to show a terrified Yuuki cowering in fear in the corner of the room the flames disappeared before touching her the act more a for show warning of power. Zeros white sheen disappeared and confusion took place. "Yuuki ? What are you doing here" Zero spoke softly.
"Yuuki ?!" Kaname shot out from under Zero to peek over the others wings and stare at his younger sister, Yuuki waved slowly still terrified at Zeros display. "...Hi…" she waved slowly at the two. Zero flopped over to the other side of the bed next to Kaname, his hand flying up to his face as he groaned, "Yuuki why are you here" Zero spoke softly, he moved his left arm to flop across his eyes. Kaname looked at his sister half shocked half confused. Yuuki took a moment to answer " my school semester ending and I came to visit cross in the hospital, I got word of what had happened, ….. why are you two in bed sleeping together ? And … did Zero just breath fire ? Why does he have wings and a tail ? What the hell happened while I was gone ?" Yuuki voice got more and more panicked as she spoke. Zero removed his tail and wings letting them shrink back under his skin, Kaname sighed "I think we should discuss everything over a cup of tea, Yuuki would you give me and Zero some time to get ready we will be downstairs to answer your questions shortly" Kaname dismissed Yuuki questions for now and she shakily agreed to leave them alone to get ready for the night.
Kaname turned to look at Zero who hadn't moved since Yuuki had left and closed the door behind her, he took this time to notice, actually look and notice, that Zero wasn't wearing anything other than the pair of briefs (which did nothing to hide his modesty). "Zero … why are you not wearing anything" Zeros arm removed from his eyes so Zero could give Kaname a 'you just noticed that now?' Look, " why are you so god damn clingy when you're asleep?" Zero countered. "Besides I'm wearing something, it's not like I'm completely naked" he flopped back down on the bed and move his arm back over his eyes to tired to bother moving at this point. Kaname blinked at Zero "I am not 'clingy' and you're barely clothed". Zero scuffed then chuckled, " you are too, every time I tried to move you would whine and cling harder I'm sure my skin is bruised from your death grip on me, and Kaname you have already seen me naked before why are you so weirded out by me wearing underwear for god's sake" Kaname scoffed "I'm not 'weirded out' I was just asking a question which you have chosen to ignore." Zero rolled his eyes "whatever I'm going to get dressed since I can't got back to sleep" he got up out and of bed a went threw his duffle bag picking out his clothes for the night the walked into his bathroom, closing the door behind him and turning on the shower. Kaname chose to retreat back to his own room to follow Zeros lead and get ready for the sure to be long night ahead of him.
The two head down stairs after they were both dressed and ready to ace the day ahead Yuuki sat at a table in the living area waiting for the boys to step downstairs, Zero was the first to enter being that he was the first to shower. Zero made himself a large black coffee to hopefully wake himself up enough to deal with Yuuki, he was just about to take a sip when she chose to speak up "are you sleeping with Kaname ?" And there went the coffee spluttering out of Zero's mouth onto the roof and floor, "What the fuck Yuuki?!" Zero yelled now wide awake. Kaname walked in just in to to see Zero breath coffee fire at his floor and roof, it was a magical display … kinda, if it wasn't for the question Yuuki had asked to cause the display that is. "Yuuki what would ever give you that idea?" Kaname asked his voice calm and even. Yuuki turned to her brother and tilted her head, "well for one you two were in bed together and Zero was mostly naked." Zero groaned from the kitchen, "then Zero went all freakishly protective over you so I put two and two together". Kaname chuckled "no we are not together like that we had simply fallen asleep while in each other's company is all" Kaname assured Yuuki, Zero scoffed but didn't say anything choosing to try another sip at his coffee. "But I must admit I have no idea why Zero acted the way he did" Zero rolled his eyes "one pure blood is enough of a havoc on my senses two is just a nightmare" he rubbed a hand over his face and sat down at the nearest chair, which happened to be a chair away from Yuuki. "That doesn't really explain why you breathed fire at me" Yuuki countered. Zero sighed "I had literally just woken up I wasn't expecting two bloodsuckers in the room with me, my instincts took over." Zero sipped at his coffee and closed his eyes trying to ignore the two staring at him. "Sooo when did Zero learn fire abilities? I thought your thing was rose vines Zero ?" Yuuki asked, "actually I'm no longer a Vampire so the 'one ability unless you're a pureblood' thing doesn't count for me anymore, also I don't know when I learned fire breathing it was just instinct" Zero said plainly. Yuuki stared at him as if he lost his mind. "That can't be true what do you mean 'no longer vampire' what are you a werewolf now ? This has to be a joke" Yuuki spoke quickly, and Zero gave her a look that spoke 'really?' "No Yuuki I'm not a moon howling mutt, and I'm not a blood sucker either, I'm a dragon"
"Are you mad? A dragon this has to be the worst joke you have ever pulled Zero!" Yuuki shouted and Zero winced at the sound, "he's telling the truth Yuuki he's not joking or lying to you" Kaname assured her. Yuuki turned and looked at her brother her eyes speaking volumes of 'I have entered a nuthouse' "But Kaname dragons aren't real, they are made up, simply fairytales for children to read, Zero can't be a dragon they just don't simply exist." Zero had had enough he finished his coffee got up from his chair and walked over to the glass siding doors that lead outside. "If you really don't believe me then fine, but I won't sit he and have you bad mouth me and make me feel crazy for being something that is unbelievable to your small brain." He opened the door and closed it behind him shedding his clothing so he could shift.
His shift was less painful this time, his change taking less time and before Yuuki could open the door and chase after what she thought was a crazy Zero he had already started up a run and jumped off the cliff, his wings tucked tight by his side as he fell facing the beach below before spreading his massive wings and soaring above the ocean.
Yuuki stared in bewilderment, Kaname stood beside her "now do you believe him?" He spoke firmly, disappointed that she would think so little of someone she had grown up with. He knew Zero would be back he would calm down after a little while, Kaname turned and picked up Zeros clothes folding them neatly and setting them on an outside chair next to the spot Zero shifted. Then he went back inside to fix himself something to eat and maybe some coffee. Yuuki followed her brother after a couple of moments and they both waited for Zero to return.
It didn't take long for Zero to return his stomach doing all of the talking and motivation to make him return. His landing was rocky and he fell ungracefully into the ground his tail had gotten in the way and he must remember 'tail up' next time he tries to fly. Other than the rough landing he had enjoyed the flight the wind under his wings and the fresh air in his lungs had made him feel more alive than ever before. Once Zero had changed, tho he has to wash off with the garden hose the dirt on his skin was unpleasant to say the least, he entered the living area to see both Yuuki and Kaname sitting at the table again coffees in hand and a plate of chocolate chip biscuits between them. Zero walked over and stole a cookie or two before fetching himself another cup of coffee.
"Enjoy your flight ?" Kaname asked, "yes actually it was very pleasant, the landing was a bit rough tho" Kaname hummed in agreement "ah yes we felt the landing from in here I do hope you haven't broken anything" Zero rolled his eyes. "Your lawn is perfectly fine I didn't crash land that badly". Kaname chuckled "I was more worried about your bones than the back yard but thank you for not making a crater in it" Zero flushed a little and grunted his reply while taking a sip of coffee. Yuuki smirked softly. "So Zero when did you tell Kaname you were gay" Zero made another amazing spectacle of coffee breathing, he stared at her as if she had just grown another head "what the fuck Yuuki ?! When are you going to learn to keep you mouth shut while I'm drinking hot liquids?" Zero just about screamed at Yuuki his face redder that a strawberry. " You're gay Zero?" Kaname asked shocked. " I purer the term queer but yes I wave a rainbow flag" Zero shot back grumpily "why the hell would think I would tell that bastard I was queer Yuuki ?" Zero asked frustratedly, face still very much red from embarrassment. " well I figured with all this flirting going on I thought maybe one of you have told the other they were of rainbow nature but clearly I was wrong" "Yuuki !" Kaname warned softly. Sometimes he hates his sister. "Whoops" Yuuki shrunk under the growl of her brother. Zero stared at Kaname then at Yuuki, then back at Kaname "your gay ! This has to be a fucking joke, where are the cameras where is the guy yelling 'you've been pranked'" Zero leant against the counter his entire upper body leaning on the smooth wood, " I think I'm going to pass out" Zero held his head.
The two vampires stared at the dragon as he had a mini break down "is my queerness too much for you to handle Zero ?" Kaname asked softly slightly amused that Zero is so shocked about this news. "No I'm just being overly dramatic to make you feel better about yourself" Zero stood up straight his face and behaviour back to normal "I have known this fact since the first time we met your behaviour screamed I'm gay! And no I don't mean childhood whining, crying, before Yuuki was born met I meant when I stabbed you with a knife time" Zero sipped his coffee. Kaname stared at the dragon a tad shocked at this statement, even Yuuki was surprised. "How did you -"
"- know you waved the rainbow flag ride unicorns and throw glitter at your enemies ? First time we met you checked me out and looked at me as if I was meat ripe for your taking that's why I stabbed you if you must know" Zero finished for Kaname. Yuuki burst into laughter breaking the silence between the two queers in the room. "OH MY GOD" Yuuki gasped between laughs. "What ?" Zero said "if that prick was going to try and stab me with something I wanted to get the first puncture in the knife was just conveniently handy at the time" Kaname flushed at Zeros statement and Yuuki was still gasping for air. Kaname was still just coming to terms that Zero was gay, "I still can't believe your gay" Kaname said softly. Zero shrugged "what can I say I don't just handle guns I handle swords as well." With that Zero finished his coffee and Kaname flushed redder than anyone could possibly imagine him reaching.
The trio caught up with one another, Kaname told Yuuki about the attacks how he hired Zero as a bodyguard ("no Yuuki Zero is not a bootyguard" Kaname scolded), they talked about the possible maid intruder who tried to poison Zero and the topic of the attacks of the night class came up, they decided that it would be a good idea to visit Cross at the hospital. So they set off when they got there Cross was awake but very weak, he brightened at the sight of his adoptive children but his body was very frail and talking was very straining for him. "My son,My daughter how have you been ?" Cross spoke softly, coughing when he had finished. Yuuki was by his side as soon as started coughing "we are ok you should rest tho Chairman" Zero spoke softly as he sat in a chair on the other side of Cross, the Chairman turned and looked at his adopted son "I see you have awoken Zero, that fire has started up again in your eyes" Cross smiled softly wheezing from the effort of speaking, Zero was shocked he stared at the Chairman, "You knew I was a dragon ?" Zero asked softly. Cross nodded "I was very close with your mother I knew of your family and of the dragons. I knew that you had forgotten about that part of yourself and I had hoped I would see it return one day, now that I have I know that everything will turn out ok once I leave" Zero and Yuuki looked at one another "leave ?" Yuuki asked quietly. Cross coughed a couple of times "yes my child I am afraid I don't have much time left, the attack had cause more damage on my body than we thought, I'm afraid my time is running to an end but I am glad I got to see my two children again before I go, and I am pleased you have found your true self Zero" he coughed again black blood staining the tissue he was coughing in. Yuuki started to cry, Cross smiled sadly "don't cry my child I have lived a long and fruitful life" he placed a hand on her head softly patting it to soothe her sorrow, he turned to Zero who had shrunk down in his seat tears softly rolling down his cheeks. "Zero seek out Toga he's like you in many more ways than you would think" Zero looked up at Cross wide eyed and confused.
Kaname watched sadly from the door another good friend of his was headed towards the after life, before he could move away from the scene a hand clapped on his shoulder. "What are you crying about boy" speak of the devil and he shall come as they say. Toga stood in the doorway behind Kaname, Kaname whipped his eyes unaware that he had let them leak in the open. "Chairman Cross doesn't have much time left" Kaname spoke softly, "Excuse me I'm going to go freshen up." Kaname excused himself from the room and left to find a bathroom in which he could wash his face. Toga entered the room looking at his old time friend softly. "You ain't going anywhere you hear me? You still have a lot of work to do"
The Chairman chuckled "Toga I thought I might see you today" Zero looked up at his master like he was the hero that had come to save the day. Toga looked at his apprentice saw the fire set back in his eyes and sighed. "Cross you know you can't die like this you promised-"
"My promise has been fulfilled, you will have to carry on for me." He coughed more black blood staining the white tissue. Toga frowned he didn't he didn't like the way his friend was speaking to him. "I have lived long enough to see the new leader come of age although he has much to learn i feel that would be best placed in his own kinds hands, don't you think Toga ?" Cross asked sternly. Toga sighed, "i would still feel better if i could heal you, Don't you want to live long enough to see the outcome of this ?" Cross shook his head "You know as well as i do you wouldn't be able to heal me that well, i don't want to be stuck in a wheelchair for the next twenty years, i know you can carry on for me and i hope one day when i look down from above i will see a much more prosperous place, and the end of all wars" Cross closed his eyes he felt drained and tired. Zero stared at the chairman. "If Toga can heal you then let him heal you ! We need you Cross …. I need you" Zero's eyes adverted to his lap where his claws dug into his pants nearly tearing them apart. Cross sighed and opened his eyes looking at his son he smiled softly "Zero there is a 4 inch piece of shrapnel lodged in my spine, i'm paralyzed from the waist down. Healing me will only solve part of the problem but not the entire problem. If i move to much that shrapnel will sever my spinal cord. I'm not saying this to upset you i'm telling you this to make you understand healing me won't do anything other than pause the inevitable" Cross wiped a tear of Zeros cheek, "you two are my children and i couldn't be happier knowing i got the chance to say goodbye before my time was up.
There was a knock at the door and all heads turned to the two nurses standing there, "we are ready for the preparations, i'll give you a few moments to make your final goodbye" the shorter of the two nurses spoke. Cross smiled sadly at her "thank you" he turned to his adoptive children. "I'm so proud of both of you, you have both come so far from the first time i met you." Cross patted Yuuki's head as she sobbed quietly and stroked Zero's cheek. Neither the dragon or the vampire knew what to say or even how to say good bye. Yuuki was the first to leave deciding she didn't want to see her adoptive father dye, Zero stayed behind he held onto Crosses hand as he cried softly. And for the first time since Zero had been under Crosses care he spoke the one word that Cross had always wanted to hear.
"Father i .. i don't want you to go" Zero wept. Cross smiled as wide as his tired body would allow him. "I know my son but we will met again someday" he smiled sadly and tapped Zero's cheek to make the young dragon look up at him. "Stay strong you are destined for so much more than you can imagine keep your head high and know that i will be watching over you" The nurses returned and Toga stepped out of the room, he had seen enough death in his days he didn't want to see any more. Zero stayed beside his father's presence. He held his father's hand as the nurses filled a needle with a dark blue liquid which they administered into the IV that was in Crosses arm. It didn't take long Crosses eyes fluttering shut and his breathing stilled. Zero clung to Crosses arm for a little while after. Eventually his crying stopped and he stepped out of the room his eyes burning a bright purple. He was going to make whoever did this to Cross pay, in blood and flesh. The fire in his soul would not be put out until he has bathed in the blood of the asshole who set up these attacks.
There is a reason why one doesn't cross a dragon, because when one crosses a dragon they don't simply die, or get tortured no no there soul gets ripped from their bodies and burned, even those set for eternal damnation would prefer hell over a dragon's rage. And someone had just crossed Zero.
To Be Continued
