Wow... I really left you guys hanging there at that awesome part for awhile, didn't I? Haha. Once again for the billionth millionth time I apologize. If you read my other stories then you should know how hectic my life is. But finally here's chapter 11 to Emptiness. It's the moment of truth. What are Sora and Amatsu really? And what is Amatsu's true form?

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(This chapter has been revised as of 7/10/15)

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Chapter 11

We Will Never Be the Same

A truth that's told with bad intent
Beats all the lies you can invent.

Sora came to a sudden stop. The air around her seemed to shift and change, as if it was being pushed down by a powerful force- it was suffocating to breathe. The leaves rattled and the bark started to tear. Sora felt her whole body vibrate as the world around her started to distort. The birds that were nesting in the trees peacefully with their young, started to fall to the shaking ground. They fell like rain- still as the immense force destroyed them. Then just as quickly as it started, it stopped. The air was deathly still; not a breeze or a chirp. It was as if mother nature had gone silent. Like she was to afraid to speak of the horror she had witnessed. One would fear the still of the air, and the despair that whispered in one's ear. But Sora knew exactly what was going to happen.

Without a slight hesitation she went speeding off like a bullet. She could feel the new and dangerous aura that had suddenly appeared. Death plagued and screamed at it. She knew that every living being would be slithering away from the danger. The feeling that would chill you to the bone- as if you've been thrown into freezing water. 'The vampires will fight,' she knew it too. "It seems I'll have to release the seal," she thought grimly.

"Mihari!" with that her eyes went zooming ahead to a distance no human could see. It was like she was seeing through an eagles eye. Her eyes turned a bright yellow, and her pupils dilated into cat-like. She could see multiple aura's wavering yards ahead. "Akatsuki, Aido, Rima, Shiki, Ichijou, Ruka, Seiren," she gritted her teeth, "and Kaname. That foolish girl will surely try and kill him. That will not happen with so many powerful aristocrats around. It's about time I made my appearance." She stepped out of the trees as her worst thoughts were confirmed. Amatsu- no that wasn't her name; stood at the far end of the clearing in her true form. She had purple hair that spiked at the end of her shoulders, a deep set of purple eyes, and a headband to match. She had a devious expression on her face.

"I thought we could play nice a little longer, but I guess our play time is over." the imposter woman sneered. Everyone had the expression of pure shock on their faces. Sora glanced at Kaname who had a neutural expression on his face, as if he expected that"Amatsu's" betrayl was coming. "What? Cat got your tongue?" her voice was different from before. It was alluring and sly, with superiority in the mix. When she spoke the words came out smoothly and quick.

He glared, "I knew something was wrong but I never expected this. Who is this person standing before me?" Kaname's angry aura pulsed. Yet "Amatsu" seemed to be radiating off a playful one. Not at all perturbed by his threats.

She lifted her hands to her side, "I'm me. What do you mean."

A tree splintered behind her, brushing her hair in her face. It was a meaning to scare her, she just smirked. "Don't play around with me girl. Who are you?"

She slowly lifted a finger up to point at Kaname. "Jeez, you could've asked more politely you know. But if you insist... the name is Envy, just Envy."

"Why are you here? What are you?"

She narrowed her eyes, "you should be careful of the questions you ask- some have dangerous answers.?" A murderous grin spread across her face. It was so inhuman-like and crazed looking. A large black butterfly settled on her finger. The wings had purple swirling patterns engraved in it. "Furai!" the butterfly went shooting towards Kaname like a dart. Before it could even touch him, it was soon pinned against a tree by a dagger. It's wings twitched lifelessly. Seiren stood in front of Kaname defensively, her weapons ready.

"Amatsu!" Ichijou's brows furrowed in confusion. "Amatsu what-

She gave him a cold look, "it's Envy. Amatsu was nearly a cover up. A human skin I used." He gave her a hurt look, but she simply turned away.

"I've come here to kill you Kuran Kaname. You have no reason to exist anymore."

If it was possible for the Kuran to kill with a glare, Amatsu would surely be dead. "No, I'm afraid it is you who shouldn't exist."

Envy's temper flared, "how dare you! You trash! We are back and this time things will be different! You all will bow before our might! Humans and vampires alike." black butterflies filled the air as they all aimed for Kaname. He quickly jumped out of the way as one exploded. Just as he landed Envy appeared in front of him; a black dagger aimed towards his chest. He quickly dodged the fatal blow.

"Kaname-sama! All these butterflies seem to detonate like bombs." Ruka commented in a tense voice.

Envy lifted up a butterfly on her finger for everyone to see. "Aren't they beautiful? My Hell Butterflies are surely one of a kind." She flicked her wrist and it shot forward with lightening speed. It nicked Kaname's finger.

He smirked, "is a little scratch all you can do."

She smirked back, "don't get ahead of yourself just yet, Kuran." Kaname lifted his hand and realized that the cut hadn't disappeared yet. In fact, his finger slowly started to turn a dangerous purple. It was detiorating slowly. He was quick to rid himself of the tainted finger, ignoring the pain as it regenerated. "You see, my Hell Butterflies do a lot more then go boom. They carry a posion within them, even a simple nick is deadly.

Sora finally decided the intervene. "What a nuisance," she commented as the black shadows slowly started to slither from the trees. Everyone stopped and turned to see the newcomer who stood before them. "Sora," Shiki whispered in surprise.

Envy smiled mockingly, "ah, so you finally decide to join the party, Sora."

Sora glared at her, "you have gone and ruined all our plans with your recklessness. Now look what you've done." She frowned in annoyance. "Because of you, Father will be greatly disappointed in me."

"Please forgive me almighty Sora-sama," she mocked sarcastically.

"Your cockiness is going to kill you one day. Whether it be by my hand or someone else," Sora hissed icily.

"You'll be waiting a long time them."

Sora sighed and turned towards the tense audience. "Well then, what am I going to do with you... Kuran Kaname." She took a step forward, and the vampires quickly moved to defend their leader. She gave them all a cold look. "How disgusting, you all are just like his dogs. You bite when commanded. But they are all just pawns in this little game of yours. Am I right? I'm curious to know who the lost Kuran is. You cannot hide her from us Kuran Kaname, we will find her."

Kaname's blood boiled and a piece of Sora's shoulder was blown out. Electricity seemed to spark from the wound as it instantlly regenerated. "Who are you?" he growled menacingly.

"I didn't use a fake name and a fake face like Envy. I am called Sora."

"Called?" he caught.

"Yes, it's the mortal name Father bestowed upon me. I prefer it much more to that bleak one."

"Despair," everyone turned towards the new voice. Kain Cross walked toward them with a sword in hand. A serious expression on his face that no one was use to seeing.

"Headmaster!" Yuki exclaimed.

He frowned at his 'daughter'. "I'm sorry you had to get caught in the middle of this Yuki." He turned towards the girls with a fierce expression on his face. "Is that not correct Sora-san? Or should I say Despair the Desolate." His piercing gaze turned towards the purple haired girl. "And Envy the Jealous." Both girls were surprised that a human knew of their true titles.

"Well, you're smart for a human," Envy complimented. "We had thought that everyone had forgotten about our kind. We simply live in lore these days."

"So he's still alive after all these years, huh?"

"What do you mean?" Sora bit sharply.

"He must be alive. Otherwise, you guys wouldn't be here right now. The Philosopher of the East." The air seemed to tremble at the mention of the name.

"It seems you are an acquaintance of Father. I will surely leave in a word for you." Sora turned and started to walk away.

Envy's brows furrowed as she turned angrily on Sora. "Where the hell are you going!"

She sighed, "continuing this mission is pointless. Don't get angry at me, it's your fault for being stupid."

"You're not going anywhere." The Night Class moved to block their path.

"Kurayami," Sora spoke as a double bladed red scythe materialized in her hand.

"Don't!" the Headmaster called before anyone could make a move. "We cannot fight them."

"What are you talking about! We are strong! I could take both of them by myself!" Aidou exclaimed angrily.

The Headmaster closed his eyes. "I'm not saying you can't beat them. With as many powerful vampires here as there is. We probably could if we worked together- but... you don't know what you're up against. Don't you ever underestimate a homunculus." Everyone was silent

"Oh, how'd you know?" Envy was most curious.

The Headmaster frowned. "I knew you guys existed in secrecy. I kept my mouth shut about it because there was so few of you, and I thought you just wanted to live in peace. I thought maybe one day your kind could live in harmony with the rest of the world. But this? What exactly are you planning?"

There was a moment of silence before Sora spoke. "Peace? Don't make me laugh. How can such a great hunter be so naive? Father believes that humans and vampires have polluted this world. You've created war and death out of this earth plane. He seeks to purge the earth. Every single vampire and human will be wiped from the planet. It's time for it to start anew."

Zero stepped forward, "who are you to play god? Whatever you Homunculi are, you are no god."

Envy giggled, "silly Zero. We are far from that. You see, we are what you would call "Children of Dante" Heaven has no place for us. Hell gladly took us," she said hauntingly. "Fight all you want. No matter how much you resist. In the end, you will all be purged. And when that happens, we will be here to lead the sinless people of the new world!" Tendrils of shadows began to swirl around the duo, engulfing them into dark matter before they disappeared into the night.

And with that, a bitter taste of reality hung in the air.