Ok, some of you may be wondering (and I'm paraphrasing here): "Why the FUCK did you fucking wait five or six FUCKING WEEKS to update, asshole!?" The answer to this well-grounded question can be found on multiple planes; first off, this is a side-project of mine, and has shifted from my focus (trying to correct this for your sake). Second, I've been caught recently between learning C++, learning 3D modeling, and learning Japanese; all of these are quite time-consuming. And, finally, school has started, and it has started with a vengeance. All of my non-C++/Milkshape 3D/Japanese time is spant finding the cotangent of an equilateral right triangle (all you Trig buffs out there, I know that's easy as shit, but it's a good example).

In short, I have a LOT less time now. Deal with it.

And I'm going to warn you now, there are only like 3 or 4 chapters left in this story; after that I'm taking an indefinite hiatus from Transfusion, though I may restart it eventually. I plan to end on a very conclusive note, though, just in case...

Anyway, enjoy the long-overdue chapter 7 part 2.

Oh, yeah. Hey, DMM, let's play Spot the Cameo!

Tsukune faced, staring blankly, the blank stares facing him. He had no idea what to say; where to start.

Tsukune: "I...well..."

Mrs. Aono: "T...T-Tsukune...?"

Mizore: "Wh...wh..."

Tsukune looked anxiously at his friends, glaring angrily back at him, and his family, staring in horror at his scars.

Kyouko: "Tsukune, how did you...?"

In the silence Tsukune found a slight foothold; he flashed a sorrowful look at his friends, then turned to his mother and cousin.

Tsukune: "Mom...I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, I...I was scared you would worry."

Mrs. Aono: "...Tsukune?"

Tsukune: "I...we were...out on a class trip, in the woods near the school. And, uh, they said it was supposed to be really safe, that time of year, but, uh, there was a grizzly bear outside of it's den and it came toward the class...and..."

Mrs. Aono had a look of astonishment on her face.

Mrs. Aono: "Oh, Tsukune...what happened?"

Tsukune: "Well...the bear ran toward the class, and at started going for Moka...a-and Kurumu and, uh, Yukari, and I jumped in the way, to stop it..."

Mrs. Aono: "T-Tsukune, why didn't you tell me?"

Tsukune got on his feet and walked over to hold his mother.

Tsukune: "I'm...sorry, Mom...but I'm completely fine, there are no damages, besides the scars, and I just thought if I told you, you'd get so worried, and I didn't want..."

Mrs. Aono was crying a little, but didn't say anything. Tsukune shot a look at Kyouko, who clearly didn't believe a word of the tale.

Mrs. Aono: "I...I just..."

Tsukune: "I promise, it was a one-time thing. It won't happen again, Kaa-san..."

Mrs. Aono: "I need...to go lie down for a while...I just...c-can't..."

Tsukune: "It'll be okay, Mom...just go lie down..."

Without another word, Mrs. Aono walked out of the room, toward the staircase. As she left, Tsukune turned his attention to Kyouko.

Tsukune: "So...uh..."

Kuouko: "Now tell me, Tsukune: how did it really happen?"

She was mad.

Tsukune: "There was a fight at school and I got caught up in it."

Kyouko: "A fight!? ...and just how often does that happen?"

Tsukune: "Well, I--"

Kyouko: "Tsuki, why do you insist on going to that horror of a school!? Can't you just--"

Tsukune: "No, I can't."

Kyouko: "They're MONSTERS, Tsukune!! They'll eat you, o-or gut you or...they'll hurt you, Tsukune! They already have!"

Tsukune: "It won't happen again, Kyouko."

Kyouko: "What does it matter!? I still can't see why you would want to associate with freaks like them! They're just..."

She stopped, looking around at Tsukune's friends, who were looking back at her sadly. Tsukune stood up.

Tsukune: "Kyouko, you have no right to judge them. Inside, they're exactly like humans. They have feelings, and friends, and...really, Kyouko, anyone you know could be a yokai, and you wouldn't know it. They're that similar to humans."

Tsukune sighed a little at the ultimate irony of this statement; that he, too, had become one of the 'freaks' she had apparently come to fear. He decided, however, not to disclose this fact.

Kyouko: "Tsukune...is it dangerous for you to be at that school?"

Tsukune: "Kyouko...I'd be lying if I said 'no', but...I don't think it will be a problem, any more. I got these scars before I knew how to defend myself."

Kyouko: "So...so if another fight happens...you can fight back, and not get hurt?"

Tsukune: "Right. I promise, I'll be fine, Kyou-chan."

Kyouko seemed to calm down at this. She sighed with relief.

She checked her watch.

Kyouko: "...Tsukune, I have to go...I have something for school, I need to go to. Please, Tsukune, if I don't see you again before you leave...just...stay out of trouble, okay?"

Tsukune: "Promise."

She smiled, and got up. She looked back briefly, and left the room without a word.

Tsukune turned to his friends. They seemed to have calmed down, now. Mizore seemed angry, while Yukari and Ruby were simply surprised. Moka and Kokoa were more startled than anything.

Kurumu was sitting in a corner, a sad look on her face. Something clicked in Tsukune's head, upon seeing her.

She knows...yeah, yesterday...she must have seen the rosary after the fight at school...

Without looking back on this, he turned to his friends, as a whole.

Tsukune: "Well...I guess the secret's out..."

Mizore: "...again..."

Tsukune: "...yeah..."

Mizore stood up.

Mizore: "Tsukune, why do you insist on keeping things like this secret from us? You know you can trust us...right?"

Tsukune: "Of course, Mizore. I just didn't want..."

She, along with Yukari and Ruby, looked on in anticipation of his explanation.

Tsukune: "I didn't want you to think of me differently...it's been so long since things at the academy were so peaceful and I didn't..."

Mizore fixed her eyes on the floor sadly.

Mizore: "Tsukune...you..."

Tsukune: "Mizore, I--"

Mizore: "You liar! You just wanted to look cooler in front of Moka, huh? That's it, isn't it!?"

Moka stood up.

Moka: "Mizore, you don't--"

Mizore: "You be quiet! You knew about this since it started, didn't you!?"

Moka was taken aback. Mizore ran over and grabbed Tsukune by the shoulders, tears in her eyes.

Tsukune: "Tsukune, please! Wh...what does Moka have that I don't!? Why would you chose someone who uses you as food over...over..."

She was basically sobbing now. She hugged him tightly.

Mizore: "Please, Tsukune...I love you...please..."

Everyone was watching on sadly as Mizore spilled her soul. Tsukune had no idea how to react for this, but whatever he did he knew he would feel awful about it later.

Mizore: "T...T-Tsukune..."

Tsukune broke away from Mizore's hold. She looked at him desperately.

Tsukune: "I...I need...to go for a walk now...I'll be back in a while..."

He walked toward the door, the last of Mizore's hopes and dreams dragging on his heels. She fell to her knees and wept, with her friends watching on sadly.

Tsukune walked down the street with a confused air about him. He didn't know if what he did was best. He felt awful about it, though. As predicted. He looked up at the sky; it was the middle of the evening by now.

Twilight would arrive soon.

Twilight was recently Tsukune's favorite time of day. It had such a calming ambiance that came with it, as if signifying the move from the bright, hectic day to the dark, soothing night. It was only since his transformation that Tsukune thought of such things. Probably some sort of Vampire instinct. He looked down at his rosary, the symbol of his new life, and, for the first time, truly considered whether it was a gift or a curse.

He looked around and found himself in the little playground of his childhood. He laughed a little and sat on one of the swings.

What will happen now...my life is completely changed...

At last he viewed the situation without the influence of his feelings for Moka.

Mother...and Father...and Kyouko...and even Mizore and the rest... They will all age and die, and I'll still be a teenager...

He was falling down a spiral of angst, all caused by the reality that Mizore had so bluntly shown him: that all he really had left was Moka, and that she might not be there forever.

(yawn) "What are you whining about, now?"

Tsukune wasn't surprised in the least.

Tsukune: "I guess I know which side you'll take, but...do you think me becoming a vampire was a good thing or a bad thing?"

"...what, is that it?"

Tsukune: "I'm serious! Would my life have been better if this didn't--"

"What the hell does that matter?"

Tsukune was taken aback by this.

"It doesn't matter how it would have been, all that matters is how it is. You're here now; don't worry about how you got here, just worry about where you'll go next."

Tsukune hadn't thought about this.

Tsukune: "But...in the end, all I have left is Moka, and she might not be around forever..."

"Then make damn sure she's around forever!"

Tsukune: "Wh...?"

"God, do I really have to be teamed up with a wuss like you? Listen, if all you have left is Moka, and you don't want to lose her, then Don't lose her!"

Tsukune: "But..."

"Between myself and Moka's inner self, there is enough overall power to fight off Satan himself. So all you need to do make sure she stays with you, and we win."

Tsukune: "Wh-What do you mean 'stays with me'?"

"Dear God, I can't take this anymore. I'm sleeping, you figure it out."

Tsukune tried to get a better answer, but just ended sitting silently, thinking about his other self's words. At last he looked up to see the sun, bright red, dueling with the horizon.

Twilight would arrive soon.

He sighed and prepared to get up and begin the walk back toward his house.

He felt a hand softly come to rest on his shoulder. He looked around to see Moka looking at him, smiling sadly.

Tsukune: "...hi..."

She didn't respond.

Tsukune: "...guess we'd better head back soon..."

He arose from his seat on the swing and took a single step; he was halted by Moka, walking around in front of him and hugging him. He was surprised, briefly, but took the chance to hold her warmly, like he often did when they were alone, and she was thirsty.

Moka: "Tsukune...I'm sorry..."

Tsukune was shocked. This might be serious!

Tsukune: "Sorry for wha--"

He was interrupted by his answer: two small holes drilled into his neck. She was sucking his blood, almost playfully. He laughed a little at his overreaction, and rested his head lightly on hers as she indulged herself. Then he saw what he had been waiting for: the beautiful twilight cascaded across the park like a flood. He was almost entranced by the good feeling it bestowed upon him; for the unchanging atmosphere at Yokai Academy never yielded a twilight this spectacular.

Moka was making a cute noise. He turned his attention to her, still drinking. She was making a soft humming noise as she partook of Tsukune's blood. It was a little hypnotic, but overall very cute.

Is she...purring?

Tsukune couldn't help but laugh at this gesture.

But then something happened. The combination of the beautiful atmosphere and being so close to Moka made something click in Tsukune's mind; he understood now exactly what he's other self meant earlier.

Moka had her fill and lifted her head, to make eye contact with Tsukune. They were still holding each other tightly, neither noticing.

Moka: "Thanks, Tsukune. It means a lot to me...that you let me drink your..."

Tsukune wasn't listening. He was looking deep into Moka's eyes. Moka noticed.

Moka: "Oh, okay! You can have some too!"

Tsukune leaned his head in, and Moka prepared herself for the little prick of pain that accompanied a feeding. She was, instead, rather shocked elsewhere.

Tsukune was kissing her warmly and gently. She was shocked briefly, but soon kissed him back. They stood there for a minute, and, after what seemed like hours, they parted.

Moka: "T-Tsukune..."

Tsukune rested his hand on the side of her face.

Tsukune: "Moka...I...I--"

Moka put her finger to his lips. She didn't want to ruin the moment with words.

There was a single tear trickling down her cheek. A tear of happiness. She leaned back in and kissed him, neither ever wanting to pull away. The twilight was nearing it's end, but still shined brightly on the vista of their feelings for each other.

They stood there for a matter of minutes, kissing each other gently. The twilight soon concluded it's beautiful symphony and left the two blanketed in a gentle darkness.

Footsteps could be heard, though not by either of them. At last Yukari rounded a corner and ran toward them, not seeing through the darkness what they were doing.

She drew ever closer.

Yukari: "Tsukune! Tsukune! Moka! Guys, there's--"

She stopped. She stared. She had no idea how to react.

Moka and Tsukune pulled away from each other, their wonderful moment officially ruined. Everyone waited for someone else to say something. Tsukune sighed.

Tsukune: "What's wrong, Yukari?"

Yukari: "Wh...Oh! Guys, you have to come quickly, there's a big problem! There are yokai, from Fairy Tale! They're attacking your house!"

Tsukune instantly changed pace.

Tsukune: "WHAT!?"

Yukari: "C'mon! Mizore, Ruby, Kurumu, and Kokoa are holding them off now, but we need your help!"

Tsukune didn't hear the second half of this statement; he was already half-way back to the house. He ran like he had never run before, and was soon at his house. The scene was a mess; there were two very large Wyverns in the air, fighting Kurumu and Ruby, respectively. Mizore and Kokoa were preoccupied on the ground by a single werewolf; he was to fast for them, thanks to a well-lit full moon.

Tsukune hadn't a clue where to start, but ran in anyway. On the way over he saw Kurumu violently impale her Wyvern, which fell to the ground end disappeared in a cloud of what appeared to be dust. The dust cloud instantly vanished, leaving no trace of the fallen Wyvern.

Tsukune set a single foot on his front lawn; he instantly knew something was wrong, something was waiting for him. Before he could react, he felt a blast of something resembling fire strike him, and leave him paralyzed, laying against the fence. He could still see though. What he saw was a fish-like monster, exactly like the ones during the fight against Kamiya the Siren, with it's head sticking up from a portal in the ground. He let out a growl of rage, but that was all he could muster.

Moka: "TSUKUNE!!"

He heard her running toward him. He wanted desperately to scream, to tell her to run, but it was too late. He saw the beam of water reach across his field of view, and a heart wrenching shriek escape it's target before she fell over, landing face-down across Tsukune's lap.

Then he felt something. Energy. He looked down, to see that Moka, with the last of her strength, had freed his rosary. He got up, feeling the cold-yet-powerful feeling that accompanied his shifting, and laid Moka down across the fence. His first target was easy; he waited and watched, and when the fish-thing finally poked it's head up from it's hole, he was on top of it. Within seconds he had torn it out of it's domain, and soon it was lying motionless against the opposite fence.

The second was the werewolf, which was not focusing on him, and was therefore easy to defeat. He tackled it as it dodged Kokoa's rapier, and Mizore trapped it in a thick encasing of ice.

Then Tsukune felt the same horrible burning from just seconds ago; the fish had reawoken. He ran up to it and killed it quickly—it turned to dust, just as the wyvern did—and then turned his attention to the last remaining enemy, the second wyvern. It had knocked Kurumu to the ground and was no making a nosedive for Moka's unconscious body.

Tsukune: "NO! STOP TI!!"

He began to run, but the weight of the water blasts from before had taken their toll. Before long, even in his awakened state, he couldn't move.

He could only watch as the flying enemy flew off with the last thing that really mattered to him.

He lost consciousness.

Review, if you can. Because of the curse of my last awful attempt at this chapter, some people may not be able to review. I'm sorry for this, but I always like PM's! Anyway, seeya whenever!