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The Cruelty of Fate and an Unconquerable Love

"So then Dracula pulled the tampon out of his teacup and said 'Why, Frankenstein, I do drink blood!" Maou roared in laughter, embracing her own stomach.

On the other side of the table, Kangetsu had to wipe tears away from his eyes because he was laughing so hard. It was starting to become easier to believe that these two pure-bloods were mother and son. Maou had started the evening off by telling some rather raunchy jokes, and Kangetsu, thinking that he was funnier, also decided to tell some jokes of his own. Both vampires looked as though they were having the time of their lives.

That couldn't be said for everyone else.

The rest of the group looked extremely uncomfortable. Kaname had his face in his palm, shocked at the fact that pure-bloods of such high status could act such a way during a formal dinner. Lord Aido was at a loss for words, and had barely opened his mouth during the display of humor. Yuki simply sat there smiling, laughing at some jokes but cringing at others, and Hanabusa was just in a total state of confusion. Were all members of the Mikazuki Clan so...weird?

"Oh my god," Kangetsu laughed. "That was a good one! I have one, too!"

"What!?" Maou yelled. "You're still trying to beat me? Give it up, boy! I'm the queen of dirty jokes!"

"Hah! As if I'd lose to some cougar," Kangetsu countered. "Now...what do women and tornados have in common?"

"Hmmm...what?"

Kangetsu smiled. "They moan like hell when they come and take the house when they leave!"

Maou burst out laughing. "I'm going to use that one! I must say, you are a formidable opponent, my son, but I'm not finished yet! What did the one sagging tit and to the other sagging-"

Aido stood up, rattling the silverware and glasses. "K-Kangetsu! Maybe you should tell Maou-sama about that thing you did the other day!"

Maou and Kangetsu didn't notice, but a few sighs of relief escaped the mouths of Kaname and Lord Aido. If they had to listen to another vulgar joke, who knows what they would've done.

"What thing?" Kangetsu asked innocently.

Aido swallowed. Unfortunately he hadn't thought this far. He was such in a rush to stop the two of them that he acted before thinking things out. A small part of him was hoping Kangetsu would get the hint, but figured it would be a lost cause. The young pure-blood was very smart, but could be an airhead at the most inappropriate times...like this one.

"You know," Aido started tapping the table. "That thing you did."

Kangetsu's eyes widened, a tint of red coloring his caramel face. "Hanabusa...do you really want to discuss such a thing right now? I mean, it doesn't bother me, I just didn't know you liked it that much."

"What?" Aido asked, starting to feel alarmed. "I don't think..."

"I can't blame you though," Kangetsu continued. "That foot massage was pretty sexy. Good thing I topped it off by riding your amazing co-"

Without thinking, Aido covered Kangetsu's mouth. Maou, who was sitting comfortably in her chair, leaned forward all of a sudden, amusement in her eyes. Now that Aido thought about it, he remembered her saying something about wanting to know all about his and Kangetsu's relationship. Great, all he was doing was making the situation worse for himself. Talk about being stuck between a rock and a hard place, or heading from the frying pan and into the fire.

"That reminds me," Maou smiled. "I'm assuming you two have already rubbed shoulders. So how did that go?"

Lord Aido glared at Hanabusa. "Hanabusa, you bedded Kangetsu-sama without even-"

"Don't blame him, Aido-dono," Kangetsu interrupted politely. "I was being pushy. Aido wanted to wait until we were betrothed, but I was impatient."

Kaname looked at Aido. "Betrothed? You never mention you wanted a union with Kangetsu, Aido. This is a surprise."

"W-What?" Aido stammered. "I never said...we're just dating right now."

"Aido," Kangetsu's toned darkened. "Did you forget the promise? You told me we would get married."

"Of course I didn't forget!" Aido took a sip of wine. "What I meant to say was-"

"A wedding sounds beautiful!" Yuki clasped her hands together. "Can I help plan it?"

Kangetsu smiled at her. "Hell yeah!"

"Kangetsu," Maou folded her hands. "Hanabusa made that promise as a child. He may very well love you, but you can't force a marriage on him until he's ready."

Kangetsu's shoulders slumped slightly, and he lowered his head. Yeah, Aido made that promise as a child, but it still meant the world to him. That promise was the only thing that kept Kangetsu going all these years. The very thought of becoming Aido's spouse was pleasantly overwhelming. Doubt started to enter the pureblood's mind. Did he really have the right to tie Aido down all because of a silly childhood promise made in the spur of the moment?

A porcelain hand wrapped around Kangetsu's fingers and squeezed gently. Hanabusa smiled at him before placing a small kiss on his lover's cheek. Instantly, Kangetsu's mood brightened.

"I made that promise with every intention of marrying you," Aido reassured. "And I still plan on doing so, because I love you. Let's just take things slow and go with the flow."

Kangetsu nodded, fighting back tears. "Of course...can I still pick out a cake in the meantime?"

Aido chuckled. "Anything you want."

"I'm surprised you're still alive, young Hanabusa," Maou spoke up.

Everyone looked at the Demon Queen.

"What do you mean?" Aido asked warily.

"Well, I assume you are aware of what happens when my son reaches an aroused state?"

Lord Aido's eyebrows knitted together. "I don't understand."

"During times of sexual arousal, Kangetsu releases an 'Icy Breath' that freezes everything in the vicinity," Maou explained. "Only pure-bloods can withstand this ability...barely. Aido is an ice user, so that helps, but it wouldn't be enough to prevent him from freezing to death. So, I'm guessing you created a blood bond with him."

"Is there any chance my son could die?" Lord Aido asked.

"As long as their bond remains strong, he'll be fine despite some minor discomfort," Maou answered. "...but if that bond weakens, then who knows. Usually, only females of the Mikazuki Clan have this ability, but unfortunately Kangetsu was cursed with it as well, despite being a male. The only thing that can eliminate the ability is childbirth."

Kaname folded his arms. "And since Kangetsu is a male..."

"I can't give birth to children, so I'm cursed with this power forever," Kangetsu finished. "Fate is the cruelest element of all."

"So, Hanabusa Aido," Maou stood. "Do you still want to pursue this relationship, even if it could mean your untimely demise?"

Aido's jaw clenched slightly; even if it meant death, he would still stay by Kangetsu's side. Yeah, it sucked that the pure-blood would always have that horrible power, but so what? He knew that if they tried hard enough, they could find a way around it.

"I'll take on any obstacle as long as it means being with your son, Maou-sama."

Maou sat back down with a smile. "Then welcome to the family."