They made their way to the Akashi Corporation building using Kuroko's shadow teleportation to gather forces onto three fronts. Hinata had stayed behind with an injured Noya, but all the others had come for this battle.

The first front had the largest force, which was led by Nijimura and consisted of Kuroko's foot soldiers. They were attacking the headquarters by going through the front entrance and making their way up the building. Their job was to take out as many vampire hunters as they could. They didn't want anyone interfering with their battle with Masaomi, and it would be unfavorable to have other hunters trying to take his place when all was said and done.

The second front was led by Iwaizumi and was made up of Oikawa's army. They would be watching the perimeter to make sure that no hunter reinforcements made it into the building as Nijimura's force cleared the ones already inside.

Suga and Midorima had a support squad of snipers and sharp shooters who would be in the surrounding buildings to pick off the ones they could.

The final front was the strongest group and was head straight to the roof, where Masaomi was supposed to be. If he wasn't there then they would work themselves down towards the bottom floors and search for him that way. The group consisted of Oikawa, Akashi, Kageyama, Kuroko, Kuro, Kenma, Kagami, Tanaka, Daichi, Murasakibara, Asahi, Aomine, and Kise.

All squads would be in communication with Momoi, who could change the strategy if needed and call a surrender if necessary. The plan was to confuse the enemy and send them into a panic by closing off their escape routes.

They all were getting ready for the battle that Momoi had stated would start in an hour, which would be when the night was the darkest and vampires were the most awake. Kuroko stood by with a large black scythe, bringing in the troops necessary for the battle. Each soldier was then neatly organized by Oikawa, who surveyed their abilities and positioned them accordingly. When the troops were ready an hour later, the signal was given, and the troops attacked. Momoi ordered the roof force to wait a few minutes to let Kuroko rest before he teleported them to the top of the building. Really all he need was a bit of blood from Akashi before he was more than fine though.

As soon as they reached the roof, their radio went out, and they were on their own.

There were dozens of vampire hunters on the roof, and Akashi could only imagine how many were inside of the building. Masaomi stood above them all with a sword.

"Now, shall we start?" He asked. All hell broke loose.

Kuroko and Kenma covered Akashi as he activated his weapon. True to his nature, Kenma wasted little energy in slicing each hunter that came near with a single swipe, dispatching them immediately. Any enemy that came near Akashi's back suddenly found themselves being slashed by a that seemed to sprout from nowhere. When Akashi was once again holding his full sized cross in all its glory, the two effortlessly spread out to aide their teammates where they could.

Kise was working with Aomine, and they were locked in back to back combat. Kise was using his fists in an attempt to conserve ammo, but Aomine sliced anyone that got close them before Kise could take a step. This was a serious battle that would determine the fate of vampire-kind, but that didn't stop Kise from feeling that old competitiveness when it came to Aomine. He pulled out his Gatling gun and began openly firing hunters before they got within Aomine's range. His partner scoffed. As if he would be outdone by the maid. It was on.

Oikawa seemed to be doing well with his own blade, but his defense was a little lacking. Daichi to covered for him while Asahi used his massive hammer to smash any hunters that got too close to their leader.

Kuro and Kagami were on a killing spree, running circles around their opponents and partaking in a little competition to see who could kill the most. Tanaka tried to keep up, but really he was only cleaning up after them and finishing off those that were injured. Murasakibara was really only going after those who came near him or tried to jump off the building to when they decided that it would be better to die on their own terms than to experience more of the horrors that the vampires could create.

Akashi finally made his way to where his father was standing. He had casually been killing off any vampire hunter that dared approach him. Akashi leapt over a vampire hunter, and Kuroko swung his scythe in perfect synchronization as his blade sliced through the air where Akashi had been just a second before, decapitating the unfortunate hunter who never even saw what hit him.

Akashi swung his cross at the ground and used it to launch himself into the air before pulling it up with him. He came down on Masaomi, who already had his sword up in defense. Clicking his tongue, Akashi was forced to use his momentum to throw him self away from his father and land back on the ground.

"I'm surprised to see how well you're holding out. But trust me, it won't be long before you turn against the vermin you chose to fight with," Masaomi remarked.

Akashi attempted to kick his father's feet out from under him after another one of his attacks was parried. Masaomi taunted him further, making Akashi lose a little more self-control. Their battle became faster and more erratic, making it difficult for any on looker be able to comprehend what was happening. It wasn't until Akashi was kicked in the side and sent flying a meter away into Kuroko's arms that there was any pause. He heaved a heavily. He had been using a lot of energy in this bout with his father. Furthermore, he was starting to feel the all too familiar sensation of losing himself as the fight wore on...

"Don't you see? It's hopeless. Just give in. I'm willing to overlook this if you exterminate some of these rats here."

Akashi opened his mouth to protest, but something was stopping him. He shook his head to clear it and lifted his cross for another swing at his father, but then suddenly it made its way to Kuroko. The vampire king quickly blocked it with his scythe, and when Akashi's eye was a bright yellow color.

"See son, you can still join me," Masaomi offered.

Akashi was after Kuroko now, wordlessly striking blow after blow. Kuroko used his scythe to block him, but being on the defensive was making it hard use his other abilities. He managed to shock Akashi with a particularly strong blow, allowing him to slip into the shadows. Akashi was caught off guard when Kuroko reappeared behind him and held the blade of his scythe to his neck. He leaned in and whispered into Akashi's ear.

"Remember why we're here. Remember who you're doing this for. Remember Hinata, and remember me." Kuroko then bit down hard into his neck. As he drank, he released as much toxin as he possibly could. He used everything their bond had created in order to bring back his Akashi, the man he watched grow up, the one who only ever wanted to be a good son, the one who was forced to be perfect but never once cracked or faltered. He remembered how this man had always come through the fire as if he didn't even feel the temperature change, when really he was scorched inside. Kuroko directly transmitted as much feeling as he possibly could into Akashi's blood stream, and he finally felt Akashi still. There was a pause, and suddenly Akashi turned and hugged Kuroko.

"I see, so this is what you used your power as king for?"

He looked up to see his father sneering at them. That other personality was still there and struggling to return to the surface, but he pushed it back down and prepared himself for what needed to be done. Akashi then leapt at Masaomi, who was pointing his sword at him. There wasn't enough time to dodge his sword, but he could see that at least Masomi would simultaneously be hit by his cross.

Akashi closed his eyes, ready to be done. It was an odd time for this thought to come to mind, but he was tired. Tired of fighting, tired of traveling, tired of trying so hard... His resolve was solidified, and Akashi opened his eyes, ready to face the end. However, what the sight that greeted him made his eyes go wide.

He was not being impaled by his father's blade, neither was his cross in his father. Instead they both were impaled into Oikawa.

He had jumped out to save Akashi and had taken his father's blade to the chest, along with Akashi's cross to the back of his knee. However, he had also landed a fatal blow with own sword that went straight through Masaomi's heart. Immediately Kuro and Kuroko appeared. Kuro kicked Masaomi away from his leader and kneeled down beside him. Kuroko pulled the sword out of Oikawa, and it started pooling with blood.

"Oikawa, I don't think you're going to make it. There's too much damage for even a vampire like you to be able to survive," Kuroko calmly diagnosed. Oikawa just gave a pained laugh as if he expected this to happen.

"If it means that all my followers can live a few years in peace it was worth it. Kuroko, keep your end of the deal." Oikawa's voice was labored and shallow as he spat up blood. Kuroko nodded. Oikawa then added, "Well I guess this is where my story ends." He then tried to stick out his tongue and look cute, but it really looked much more horrific. Akashi smiled at him anyway as he took his final breath and turned into a thin grey ash that scattered to the wind.

The whole roof went silent out of respect. Many of the vampires were speechlessly grieving as they watched the remains of their leader blow away.

Akashi took a moment to then look over to where his father was laying still alive but barely breathing.

"Hello father. Or perhaps I should say goodbye?" Akashi smirked a little," Here, I'll return the present that you sent. It can act as your tombstone." Akashi then shoved the cross at its full size into Masaomi's stomach. He walked back to the other vampires who was beginning to recover and regroup. It was right around then that the rest of the soldiers began pouring onto the roof, finally victorious.

"Kuroko, looks like you'll keep being King," Kagami commented.

"No, I promised Oikawa that I would give up the crown," Kuroko replied.

"But Oikawa is dead, what are we going to do now? There is no one left to rule."

"I have an idea," supplied Akashi. "We should bring the two sides together by putting representatives from each faction in power."

"Akashi, only one bloodline can be king," Kagami informed him.

"That shouldn't be a problem. Both sides share a certain bloodline." They looked at Akashi, confused. "You have Nijimura and Kenma. Not only are they of the same bloodline, but this bloodline is that of the last vampire king. That should solve your problems." Both Kenma and Nijimura's eyes widened and came over. At first they looked at each other, a little weary of the idea, but after some encouraging support from their allies, they gave into it.

"Now that my father is dead, I will have to spend all of my time on the company. It'll be rather busy, so hopefully it'll distract me and my 'other self'." He half smiled and then turned to Kageyama, who had been standing to his right. "Kageyama, you seem to be taking good care of Hinata. Be sure to keep looking after him, and I hope you'll be able to live a peaceful life together, whatever that looks like." The general nodded firmly.

"And if you can't handle him on your own, then I'll be counting on you, Nijimura. I can't be around you guys anymore. I don't want to hurt anyone else," Akashi stated in a businesslike tone. Nijimura looked close to tears.

"Akashi, you don't have to abandon everything!" he retorted, but Kuroko came up from behind him and placed his frail hand on Nijimura's shoulder.

"It's ok, Nijimura-san. Since I am not ruling anymore, it'll give me the time to follow my blood mate. I will hide in the shadows so Akashi won't know that I am watching," He stated. With a whimper, he added, "I've always been watching him anyways."

"What if we stay blood mates and I try to kill you while you're drinking my blood?" Akashi, asked looking at the pale blue vampire.

"I was the former vampire king. I can handle myself," He said simply, now looking Akashi in the eyes.

"Suit yourself. I don't even know why you want to constantly put yourself in danger by being near me," Akashi said turning away and starting to walk. Before he got too far, Kuroko gave a barely audible reply.

"Because I love you, Akashi-kun."

~~~~~~~Years or so later~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Akashi looked down at the photo in his hands. It was a picture of Hinata smiling widely with his boyfriend Kageyama. Hinata was in his early twenties now and looked like he was having a blast living with the vampires. Akashi was always a little sad to hear from his brother because he knew that they could never alongside each other again. But Hinata was well protected. He had dropped out of school and had begun helping with the rebuilding of vampire society. He was now the psychiatrist for the court, and spokesman for humans, and was amazing at his job.

Akashi had grown his company so they now had connections all over the world. They were the largest mother company in the world, and Akashi found it ironic that he controlled so much of the global market but couldn't control himself. He then heard a shift behind from him. His eye glowed yellow, and his other persona came to the forefront as he saw a small blue vampire step out of a shadow. He had left his cross in his father's grave so that he couldn't kill anyone one else with it, but his other persona wasn't happy about this at all.

Kuroko made his move towards Akashi, who backed away and tried to find something to kill this worthless parasite. They circled each other until Kuroko suddenly pinned Akashi to the wall.

"Akashi, it's me, Kuroko. Your blood mate," He tried to reason with the golden eyed persona. The other Akashi was begging to have control again, but being in the presence of one of the strongest vampires alive was not helping his case. Kuroko then surprised Akashi with a sudden kiss on the lips. It was a sweet and gentle, but there was passion behind it. It surprised Akashi enough to allow him to switch places for a short moment.

"Hurry, before he control again," Akashi forced out. This prompted Kuroko to lean in and quickly sink his fangs into Akashi's neck. When he was done drinking, he stepped back to look at him.

"Akashi, how long do you have?" Kuroko asked. Akashi shook his head, meaning not very long. Kuroko just hugged him. "He doesn't get any weaker or stronger, but he still controls so much of you... I will find a cure, Akashi."

Akashi just smirked as he hugged Kuroko back. They had been trying to find a cure for 10 years, and every day it was the same, no results. Akashi was now in his mid 30s, and he needed to start focusing on others things like finding an heir. A tear slowly rolled down his cheek.

"I love you Kuroko. You've been with me for the last ten years, but I don't think there's a cure."

Kuroko looked up at him. "Akashi are you giving up so soon? Since when did the Akashi family start giving in?" Akashi gave a little huff of indignation. "That's what I thought. Though I should mention, I came here with a different plan."

Akashi was about to ask what he meant by that, but by then Kuroko had already cut his finger and placed it inside Akashi's mouth. He forced Akashi to swallow, and then suddenly Akashi's mouth went on fire. His head started to pound.

"Just remember, I love you, Akashi-kun, even if you hate me."

Akashi then fell to the floor in agony. His skin felt like it was on fire, and his sweat did nothing to lessen the effect, but instead felt like salt drying him out. His innards felt like they were being pulled out and cut, and he swore he felt some of them pop open. He screamed a horrendous scream that resembled the sound of child being shot. Akashi blanked out.

The next thing he knew was he was lying on the floor with his head pounding. In the recesses of his mind, his other persona to was left to twist and scream in conflation before disappearing into a mass of unadulterated blood lust.