Pure Dark Attraction
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Wow it's been such a long while since I've updated and I know you all must be irritated from my lack of updating. However, I've barely had much time to put up any new chapters and I did warn that updating will be really slow. I want to thank my readers and reviewers for bearing with this torturously long wait. Anyways I want to especially thank the ones who reviewed my last chapter: ninaluv, DrowningInTheNight, okaix, tigereye, the nsomniac artist, thacha, Mizuki hikari, phantome101, ire-3, migod, priestessmykala, Akiray, and Hazureskywar.
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Four vampires appeared within the grounds of Blood Pledge Castle decked out in formal, green soldier wear. Gwendal stood at the top of the stairs leading into the castle. At the same time Yozak and a group of soldiers made their way in from the gates of the castle, all leading their horses near the stairway. Günter appeared, walking down the stairs towards Yozak. Gwendal descended too, heading for his personal soldiers. Günter approached Gwendal along with Yozak.
"I do believe it'll be more convenient if we take this somewhere less public to discuss the information both our men have gathered. Heika wishes that we go over this matter in his office."
Gwendal gave a curt nod as they made their way to the Maou's office. Arriving near his majesty's office the group consisting of Günter, Yozak, Gwendal, and his four men, opened the doors and entered. Yuuri sat at his desk with Conrad and Wolfram occupying the two-seater sofa. Yuuri looked up from his documents as the men assembled in his office.
"Heika," Günter greeted.
"Nice to see you again Yozak," Yuuri grinned happily.
"You too kiddo," Yozak gave him a wink.
"Shall we begin then?" Yuuri looked around the room as everyone gave their nod of consent.
"Well, there's no doubt that it was vampires but the identity of this certain group is still a mystery. We travelled for quite a bit, going from town to town asking questions about any suspicious activities or people. However, it seems they're lying low for now." Yozak reported.
"What about you Gwendal?" Yuuri gave him a questioning look.
"We can't say much on the matter either, but there's some suspicion as to who might be leading these attacks. However, it seems improbable that the identity of the person we suspect to be correct." Gwendal frowned.
"What do you mean?" Wolfram asked curious.
"From what my men have collected, it seems that this certain group of vampires are from our kingdom but more specifically the leader is a former soldier of mine."
"How is that possible? I don't remember anyone reigning under your command." Conrad voiced.
"They didn't reign, they were exiled from the kingdom, and you would do well to remember that day Conrad." Gwendal stated darkly.
"You don't mean…" Gwendal interrupted him.
"Yes I do and it's a very strong possibility that it's him."
"Um… So you're saying you know these men who've been attacking?" Yuuri inquired uncertainly.
"Yes I do. We need to take great precaution heika, these men are ruthless and dangerous especially the one who I suspect to be the leader." Gwendal clenched his hands into fists.
"Do you know the name of the one supposedly being the cause of this?"
However, Gwendal wasn't the one to answer as Conrad spoke up, "Seth Keegan, heika."
Wolfram gave an inaudible gasp his body going tense. Yuuri noticed, glancing at Wolfram with concern. Günter seemed to have tensed a bit too.
"This is troublesome. I remember hearing about that incident." Günter voiced solemnly while giving Wolfram a worried look.
Yuuri saw the look Günter shot Wolfram. An unsettling feeling washed over him knowing there was more to this than what everyone let on.
"If this Seth person is the one, then I advise that both you and Günter along with Yozak try to find more ground proof before jumping into conclusion. I trust you all to go about this civilly and not cause unwanted chaos." Yuuri gave them a hard look unlike his innocent and carefree persona.
The three men nodded as they made their way out, including Conrad who put a reassuring hand on Wolfram's shoulder before exiting. Wolfram stared at his brother's retreating back when he noticed that he was alone with Yuuri. Yuuri focused his attention on Wolfram, knowing that the news seemed to have affected him badly.
"Wolfram…" he said uncertainly.
Wolfram turned his green gaze on Yuuri before replying, "I'm fine heika it's nothing."
Yuuri didn't believe him, frowning, "No you're not and please refrain from calling me by my formal title."
Wolfram raised his eyebrows as a small smile made its way onto his face, "Wimp, and that's not going to change is it? Ah well. Look, don't worry about me; I'll manage not that I can say the same for you."
"I can manage just fine and I'm no wimp. I'll worry about you if I want because from the way you froze, and the looks you were receiving from everyone else didn't seem like nothing to me."
"I don't want you getting involved in something that doesn't concern you." Wolfram replied hotly.
"If you haven't noticed I'm already involved. Also, since this somehow revolves around you I'm more involved than you think, considering we're engaged. After all, you did threaten me about being unfaithful." Yuuri stated calmly with a hint of smugness underlining his words.
Wolfram blushed profusely, ignoring Yuuri and how much his words held truth, "This engagement is nothing but a diplomatic agreement to help with the situation and ease some of the tension towards our race."
"That may be the case but when it comes to a personal matter I consider you a close friend, and I will not let anything happen to you so please understand I'm not doing it out of duty." Onyx eyes showing sincerity.
Wolfram's eyes met his once more, challenging Yuuri but knowing it was pointless so he gave a sigh of defeat, "Fine wimp."
Yuuri smiled his goofy smile, approaching Wolfram and leading him to a seat in his office, "Okay, let's talk."
"You really are an aggravating wimp." Wolfram crossed his arms in annoyance.
"Think of me whatever you want all I want to know is why this Keegan character got you so tense."
Yuuri stared at Wolfram intently noticing once again the way his body stiffened. Wolfram disentangled his crossed arms, lowering his head, blonde fringe covering his eyes. Yuuri gave him a worried look, feeling guilty that he may have treaded on something painful and personal. Reaching out a hand, he placed it on the youngest prince's shoulder, giving it a light squeeze.
"I'm sorry if this is…" Wolfram interrupted him.
"It's alright; you have a right to know since this might be an important factor to the problem at hand." Wolfram finally looked up, focusing his attention on Yuuri, "Keegan or more formally known as Seth Keegan was a subordinate of my eldest brother Gwendal. I remember watching Gwendal train his men when I caught sight of Seth, he seemed like your typical soldier, but I felt something off about him, something dangerous though didn't give it much thought at the time. I ignored him for the most part not too concerned for someone below me."
Yuuri was about to retort but Wolfram held up a hand to stop him, giving him a challenging glare. Yuuri let it drop mumbling an apology for interrupting. Wolfram continued on.
"However though, he seemed to take an interest in me, finding ways to talk or be close to me. I brushed it off as a normal occurrence with me having inherited my mother's genes after all my own soldiers were attracted to me though now it's more from respect than anything. Unfortunately, his attraction towards me wasn't normal there was something feral about it almost as if he wanted me for himself, and desired something of me that I possessed."
Yuuri looked a bit unnerved, "What was it that he wanted?"
"I'm getting there wimp. My assumptions were correct. He did want something more specifically me. I remember that night well, it was on the night of the Blood Moon."
Yuuri gave him a confused look which Wolfram noticed, giving him an irritated glare, "Honestly wimp, how can you not know about that it's a very important day of the year, even the Demon Kingdom knows about it."
Yuuri pouted, "Well sorry for not knowing that there existed a Vampire Kingdom too. It was through you I was told about it after that faithful night."
Wolfram turned pink but started to explain, "The Blood Moon is a very sacred night it's a night for lovers to consummate with their intended. Through their consummation, the one who receives will be impregnated. However, this ritual is restricted to male on male relationships. This night enables the submissive to have his body transformed to carry a child, though still staying in his male form, but his internal organs transmuting into a female."
The dumbstruck expression on Yuuri's face could be explained as priceless before coming out of his shock induced state, "Y-you m-m-mean YOU CAN GET PREGANATE?" Yuuri shrieked when Wolfram suddenly smacked him upside the head.
"Stupid wimp, how ignorant can you get, of course we can, even mazoku males can, well full blooded mazokus anyways."
"WHAT?"
"Oh for goodness sake, you're the Maou of this kingdom and you didn't know that. Why do you think male on male relationships are common, pathetic." Wolfram snorted in disdain at Yuuri's lack of knowledge.
It took awhile for this information to sink into Yuuri's head before finally calming down enough to speak properly, "That clears up the reason for such relationships being common, but still it just seems impossible. Honestly, why didn't Murata tell me this?"
"Maybe because it's not his duty but your teacher's duty, and from the looks of things you're not taking you're studying seriously. Wimp, how do you expect to rule when you don't even know the basic yet important information about your kingdom?" Wolfram reprimanded.
Yuuri scratched the back of his head sheepishly, feeling a bit ashamed for skiving off most of his lessons. Wolfram shook his in exasperation before carrying on with his story.
"Anyways, that night of the Blood Moon I had come back from patrolling the borders with some of my squad. I was quite tired so I headed straight for my room, when I got there I noticed the door was slight ajar but was too tired to comprehend anything. When I stepped inside I was suddenly grabbed from behind with a cloth covering my noses as I fell unconscious. When I came around my wrist were tied to the bed post with nothing but my underwear on. I panicked, struggling to get free; unfortunately I was weakened when I finally realized he was in my room." Wolfram stared at his boots intently.
"Wolfram…" Yuuri was horrified but his concern for the blonde overrode it.
"Fortunately, both my brothers had been keeping an eye on him so they came in time before anything took place." Wolfram still refused to look up.
Yuuri sat there, feeling paralyzed and helpless to do anything mind buzzing from Wolfram's words. Yuuri snapped out of his daze as he slowly got up and wrapped his arms around Wolfram, pulling him into a reassuring hug. Wolfram stiffened at first but relaxed enough to hug Yuuri back, feeling secure and safe with him.
"I promise I won't let him harm you. I will protect you Wolfram. I maybe a wimp but I won't let anyone hurt the people I care about and that includes you Wolfram." Yuuri stated black eyes determined and fierce.
"Wimp," Wolfram smiled lightly, feeling a sense of relief after telling Yuuri.
Yuuri pulled back from Wolfram, giving him an annoyed glare, "You're never going to let it drop are you?"
Wolfram just gave him one of customary smirks as they both straightened themselves out.
"Why would I? You would miss it too much."
Yuuri just gave him an incredulous stare. They made their way out of Yuuri's office the door clicking shut behind them. Ice blues eyes stared at the closed doors an evil grin twisting his lips, stepping out of the shadow in the corner.
"Foolish child, I will make Wolfram mine not even you the all powerful Maou will stop me." Seth whispered venomously, before vanishing with a flick of his cape.
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Well there you have it, the 9Th chapter. Please leave a review it would be much appreciated as I would love to hear your views on this chapter. Thank you!
