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"That is a story you will never hear," a cold voice said behind us. I whirled around to see no other than Bakura, Malik simply looked up at him then bowed his head. Bakura came to the two of us and put a hand on Malik's shoulder as he leaned in and whispered something in his ear. Malik looked up into Bakura's eyes and nodded before silently leaving, he patted my shoulder as he brushed by me and smiled slightly.
After Malik closed the door behind him I stood very still wondering what Bakura was going to do? Malik looked like he was going to tell me before Bakura arrived. I wondered why Bakura didn't want me to know his story just yet. Bakura stayed silent for a few minutes while I pondered and then I felt him behind me and his arms slipped over my shoulders into an embrace.
"The sun will rise soon, you should go to bed," he murmured into my ear. I nodded slightly as I turned my head to look at him. Bakura wasn't looking down at me, while his head was lowered his eyes were looking up, he seemed somewhat troubled.
"What will you be doing?" I asked. Bakura lowered his eyes towards me and frowned slightly,
"I have other matters to attend to," he murmured,
"Are you leaving?" I asked, Bakura smirked.
"No. Why do you ask?" he asked me smirking more.
"N-no reason," I muttered, in truth I kind of didn't want him to leave just yet, after all I was so new to the castle and to Bakura's way of life, and I didn't want him or the Ishtar's to not be there when I needed them.
"Would you miss me?" he asked his voice teasing.
"I-uh, well…" I stammered before I shut my mouth afraid I would say something I would regret. Bakura chuckled softly, his breath sent shivers up my spine, and I felt an arm slide down to my thigh and the other to my waist. Before I could question it he hoisted me up in a bridal carry and began walking. Instinctively my arms wrapped around his neck as he had lifted me up.
"B-Bakura! What are you doing?" I asked weakly.
"Carrying you." He replied,
"I know that! But why?"
"Because I can." He said with a shrug then grinned down at me.
I sighed and loosened my grip of his neck, Bakura carried me up to my room and then set me down gently on the bed, Bakura proceeded to close the curtains in the room, I then noticed the color of the curtains. They were a dark purple, kind of a pretty color too. After Bakura finished closing the curtains he came to the bed and sat by me smiling in this awkward way, like he didn't know how to smile kindly so it looked like he was faking.
"Alice, you should sleep through the days for the first year of your transformation." He stated,
"Uh…why?"
"It gives your new form time to adapt to its new changes and to get used to the nocturnal life that you will now live." He said calmly. I jutted my chin out.
"What if I don't want to be nocturnal?" I challenged. Bakura smirked and let out a small laugh.
"I don't think that would be very wise of you Alice, after all its normally sunny, you can't go out to feed in broad daylight, there wouldn't be much for you to do I'm afraid." He started.
"You can go out in sun! And you can provide blood for me," I pointed out, Bakura's amused smile widened.
"I can go out in sun because I've had five thousand years of practice and gaining power, you on the other hand my dear will be burned to crisp in a matter of seconds." Was his reply. I was silent at this, after a few moments of silence I began to feel tired and underneath the curtain I saw a bit of orange on the floor. The curtains did a fine job of shielding me from the sun. I started to yawn but stopped myself.
"Go to sleep Alice." He whispered soothingly, I almost felt comforted, I yawned.
"N-not sleepy." I murmured, I heard him chuckle.
"I beg to differ," I felt his hands push me down on the bed.
"This is so weird."
"You'll get used to it," his voice was sounding far away, I felt a hand smooth the strands of hair on my forehead and stroke my jaw and cheek,
"W-Will you tell me a story?" I asked softly and a little shyly, studying his face through my blurry eyesight, he looked momentarily confused.
"A story?" he asked as if he had never heard such a thing, then his face furrowed "What would you like to hear?"
"Anything." I muttered sleepily. Bakura sighed.
"The moon has a face like the clock on the wall, she shines on the thieves on the garden wall,
on streets and fields and harbor quays, and birdies asleep in the forks of the trees." Bakura began softly, I closed my eyes and soon I drifted into sleep as his soft voice uttered "But all of the things that belong to the day, cuddle to sleep to be out of her way; And flowers and children close their eyes. Till up in the morning the sun shall arise. But in our case Alice, you close your eyes till evening the moon shall arise again, and again we will be under the moonlight, together, forever."
After that I was asleep.
(Bakura POV)
I sighed; she was asleep, which was good. I had many preparations for later tonight. It was too much to hope that this business could happen in the day. I had to protect Alice and keep her identity a secret. My fingers slipped through Alice's silky dark hair, she looked peaceful sleeping. I now realized how much I cared for her, I cared for her enough that I didn't want her exposed to the vampire race just yet, I had not followed the rules exactly, she was unfamiliar with my world and for now I wanted to teach her in my ways, to know of our traditions.
But it would take nothing but time, and hopefully I wouldn't be getting very many "important" calls or have "important" visitors. After looking at the clock on Alice's dresser I gave another sigh before leaning down and kissing her lightly on the lips.
"Sleep well, my Angel of Darkness." I whispered to her, before standing up and leaving her room.
"ISHTAR!" I called, the two were at my side immediately, I smirked "I'm leaving, make sure your commands are done before I return." I instructed. The two nodded obediently and zoomed off. Another cruel smile played at my lips. This time, I would visit my summoner, no need for him to come himself. I strode to my room quickly and took a dark cloak and threw it over my shoulders and pulled the hood up. I opened the window with a little too much force than was necessary, spreading my arms out I jumped off and began to fly. There was business to take care of after all.
(Alice POV)
I shielded my eyes to a sudden burst of white light,
"Who's there?" I shouted into nothingness, the light dimmed somewhat but its radiance and warmth did not leave me. I saw a figure take shape in the light, wings unfolding.
"B-Bakura?" I asked surprised, indeed the figure looked very much like Bakura, but it couldn't be him. This guy looked much gentler, his hair was the same spiked white hair, the same pale complexion, but the eyes were a rich chocolate brown sparkling in a happy way that Bakura did not have. The boy was dressed in a simple white flowing robe, white wings spread magnificently, he smiled at me.
"Who are you?" I shouted, but he didn't answer, instead he held out his hands, they held sticks, what was this kid up to?
The dream changed to swirling and dancing pale figures, they all seemed to know a certain dance, the girls allowed their male partners to lift them and do other awkward but amazing swings and dips, all either smiling or having straight faces. I made my way through the crowd, I was looking for someone, I knew that.
A hand came on my shoulder, startled I turned to see it was just Malik. He sure was dressed formally, a long tuxedo coat and all.
"Our master would like to see you," he said quietly, taking my hand and beginning to dance me towards somewhere.
A chandelier hung overhead, music filling the whole room, wine glasses filled with dark fluids floated by as ushers and waiters gracefully moved around the dancers not missing a beat or a step.
Malik soon spun me out and I twirled into another body, who caught me with such ease it could have been a dance move. I knew these arms anywhere, and I knew the white hair that flowed down and tickled my neck.
"Bakura!" I cried out in his arms, he smiled. A kind and genuine smile.
"Happy Deathday my Angel of Darkness." He whispered bending his head towards me.
My eyes flew open as I sat upright in my bed. That was just weird. I replayed the dreams in my head, a strange boy-an angel perhaps?-holding out sticks for me and some kind of dance, a ball maybe. Shaking my head I stood up and stretched, my throat was scratchy and burned. Frowning I took off to the library, I still wasn't quite ready to drink any blood.
(Bakura POV)
I pounded on the ancient door and waited for a few seconds. There wasn't any sound or any sign of a life form coming to the door until the door swung open and a servant gaped at me.
"M-Master Bakura, welcome." He stammered slightly, I pushed past him.
"Where is he?" I growled at the man, he started to take my cloak but I wouldn't let him, I didn't intend to stay long. "Well? Don't keep me waiting; I have other affairs to settle than this dimwit."
"The study sir." The servant whispered. I allowed him to lead me through the ancient mansion, it wasn't nearly as magnificent as mine, but it was good enough.
"Master, a guest for you." The servant whispered humbly his head bowed.
"Oh? Really? Well send him on in." my fellow vampire said quietly, he sounded surprised. I smirked as I was led in.
"Hello Yami." I said, Yami stood up his violet tinted red eyes gazed into mine confused.
"Bakura, what a pleasant surprise," he sure didn't sound like it was a pleasant surprise."I was just preparing a trip to your castle."
"I was in the neighborhood and decided to save you the trouble." I replied in a nonchalant tone complete with a shrug, my eyes never leaving his. Yami frowned at me,
"Well…sit down then." He gestured to a seat; I obliged and sat in the plush seat.
"What brings this visit Bakura?" he asked in his steady voice. I smirked,
"Saving you the trouble of traveling, after all, you can't go out in daylight, I can." Yami frowned and scratched his tri colored spiked hair. He certainatly adapted to modern dress, he was wearing leather pants, and a leather tank top. He also wore chained necklaces and bracelets.
"So much like your past self Atem." I mused to him, Yami frowned at me,
"It's a custom I can't quite get rid of." He justified, I held up my hands
"You don't need to explain yourself to me…Great Pharaoh," I said mockingly. "Now I came here to save you a trip out to my place, so what did you want?" I asked.
"Well, firstly I wanted to check on you and the Ishtar brothers,"
"We are doing fine thank you."
"And another thing, the other leaders and I are throwing a Halloween festival,"
"Feeding time?"
"Nothing like that, just a simple costume party dance, you are welcome to attend."
"Why on earth did you not just write that when you sent that stupid 'request to see you' note?" I asked harshly somewhat annoyed. Yami frowned at me.
"Because you would never have sent a reply and we wouldn't know unless you came or not."
"Well here's my answer, I won't be attending." I said shortly,
"Why not? We haven't seen you in nearly five years. What have you been doing all this time?" Yami inquired curiously
"None of your damned business, I have other matters to attend to than your silly parties and games." I roared.
"I see, well then Bakura, I will inform the other leaders that we won't be honored with your presence." He said emphasizing honored with heavy sarcasm. I roll my eyes, "And that you would be glad to take on the New Years Eve ball." He said with a smirk. My jaw slackened and my eyes widened slightly, just the mere thought of so many immortals in MY castle was enough to make me want to cut something, preferably this little smart alec's head off,
"EXCUSE ME?" I snarled angrily, Yami continues to grin,
"Well, you haven't hosted anything since your last home," he started
"There's a reason," I growled, that had been well over a hundred and fifty years now.
"And the vampire race is just dying to see you again." Yami says with a sarcastic smile.
Most of the vampire race have heard of me, after all I was a ruler over a portion of the world, I took care of matters and took out enemies and others who broke the law. But it was mainly the worse of the criminals that saw me, I normally did not go out and take out others that threatened to expose us unless I was needed. And I did go to meetings once in a while if I thought it was worth my time, or I sent one of the Ishtar brothers.
"Tell you what mighty Pharaoh, when you remember your place beneath me, I will be glad to host a party." I told him standing up, Yami stood too but I was almost a head taller than him, well except for his spiked hair which made him look like he was my height, but his eyes were below me.
"I have as much equal rights as you, I am beside you." He hissed, I smirked.
"Tell me Atem…who saved your immortal soul from your previous master?" I ask softly, Yami's defiant eyes flickered softly
"You." He grumbles.
"Who saved you from your pitiful dead life? Who brought you to his castle and so graciously took you in? Who hunted for you and looked after you until you were strong and skilled enough to go out in your own?"
"You!" Yami cried out angrily, I smirked.
"It is not your place to tell me what to do and what not to do; I still have higher rank over you," I said placing my hands on his shoulders, his hands gripped my elbows.
"You will host this party, or come to the Halloween festival." Yami said quietly, I laugh cruelly.
"Or what?" I challenge. Yami's eyes gazed into mine,
"Or I'll tell the other rulers your secret." He whispered. My eyes widened in surprise, I forgot, he has a special ability; he can tell things just by touching someone.
"What?"
"You heard me Bakura,"
I was trapped and he knew it.
"I'll keep your secret, just come to the Halloween festival, and I won't make you host the New Years Eve Ball and expose your secret."
Damn that kid!
Oh snap! Yami knows his secret, mwahahahaha! I think this was actually a nice chapter considering I forgot the ending to my story, but it's all coming back to me gradually. Well, I have settled college affairs, I won't begin till January but I can still have my music scholarship. So to keep up my end of the bargain I'm practicing like crazy a lot lately so I can relearn everything (which is coming along well) and aside from the headaches and feeling tired and sleepy all the time I'm feeling a bit like my old self.
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