Chapter 12-
Zero x Kaname
Last time~
Zero found out a little bit of what happened to Kaname and is determined to beat the crap out of whoever did it. Kaname is back with Shoumetsu and Kaname might finally understand a little more about his tormentor.
WARNING!: There will be another short pairing besides ZK! My own characters! You have been warned!
Zero's POV-
I'll kill them…. I'll kill them…. I'll kill them…. I'll kill whoever did this to Kaname!
I ran after Kaname's scent, which was now very far away…. I couldn't understand it. Before, I couldn't really track Kaname just by his scent unless he had an injury of some sort that let me smell his blood and track him with that… But now, my senses are just in overdrive. My heart is racing, my vision is crystal clear, my speed is more than doubled, and my sense of smell has improved too…
I wonder if it's because I drank his blood?... or maybe it's just because I'm pissed. No…. Pissed isn't the right word… Infuriated. No one touches Kaname but me. No one hurts Kaname like that. AND NO ONE CAN JUST TAKE HIM AWAY FROM ME!
I followed his scent everywhere. The trail just never seemed to end… I was following his scent for so long that it began to get pitch black outside. My only lighting was the full moon….
Where is he! Why haven't I found him by now?... Wait. The tress… They all look similar. Well I mean there trees, but I swear I've already been through here a million times!
Then it suddenly hit me. I was going around in circles…. Even though I was following his scent everywhere, it was only leading me in circles… I stopped and stood there, standing in front of rows after rows of dense, scattered trees. I looked around, my eyes scanning over everything around me. I noticed something odd… I blended right in and before, since I was just blindly searching around, it would make sense I didn't see it.
There was a dark grouping of shadows around a certain area of the trees… It was hard to see because it was so feint, but now that I look closer, it's like a rift in the air. Like the shadows that look Kaname away….
I growled slightly and walked up to it, taking my Bloody Bose from my jacket and aiming it right at the center. I didn't hesitate a second further to shoot it and there was a loud 'BOOM' followed by a tearing sound. My eyes widened as I saw the scenery around me change and I was suddenly standing in front of a rusty old building… It looked like a storage house. This strange building was FILLED with Kaname's scent. He was defiantly here.
I took a deep breath and walked up to it, still looking it over when I heard a voice. I stopped and shivered as it whispered all around me, getting into my head, laughing. Laughing… Laughing like the man in my nightmares. Smirking and Laughing! It… it was him!
"Hello Zero. It's a pleasure to finally speak with you, ne?~ heheh"
I turned around sharply but there was nobody behind me, or in front of me… This guy was in my head.
"Who the fuck are you and how do you know me?" I growled and he laughed some more.
"My my… What a disrespectful tone. I should fix that." He said, getting serious. "Now… lets start…"
"With shutting that awful mouth of yours." My eyes widened as a man suddenly appeared in front of me and darted his hand at my throat, grabbing it and squeezing tightly. I coughed and wheezed as he lifted me off the ground and he smirked.
It was that guy from my nightmares… He looked exactly like him. And I would bet on my life that this guy is the one messing with Kaname… I kicked my feet around and clawed at his hand but it wouldn't budge. I glared at him and brought up my Bloody Rose, firing it at him and then being released. I heard a hiss come from him as the bullet found its mark in his shoulder.
"Heh…. " I paused and coughed, "How does that feel, you asshole?" I glared and he hunched over.
"Rrrghhh… I-It hurts… Ah! F-Fuck-heh. Just kidding~" He laughed and disappeared in a cloud of black smoke. I held my throat and winced at the red marks already forming.
This guy is strong… Maybe even stronger than Kaname… Is that even possible?
I heard more laughing and his voice circled around me.
"You provide me great entertainment! Go inside if you wish to see your lover…. But, you might not like what you see, Zero-kun~" He laughed. I gritted my teeth and ran inside, following the black shadows like a map. It lead me to a room with only the moonlight coming in from the windows. I squinted in the low light until my eyes came across something by the wall… I walked a little closer to it and then stopped. I froze in my tracks as I saw the slim figure lying on the ground. It was Kaname.
Kaname was fully naked and unconscious. I stared at the sight before me and then I found that I couldn't move. I struggled to move my body just an inch but it wouldn't budge. The black smoke was surrounding me now and I let out a low hiss.
"Show your damn face again you coward!" I yelled in anger and he laughed.
"You're so amusing~" He said and appeared by Kaname. I shot him an ice cold stare and barred my fangs.
"Get away from him now!" I said, feeling my anger rise.
"Oh… You don't like this?" He said and picked Kaname up by his hair, successfully waking him up from his unconsciousness. He was brought up on his knees and he let out a whine of pain as he brought his hands up to his head.
"Wha-…. Z-Zero?... Y-You're here?" He said with his voice horse. I struggled some more against the shadows but they just seemed to tighten their grip on me.
"Kaname! Hold on! I'll-" The shadows cut me off my covering my mouth and my eyes widened even more as Kaname gave out a loud moan.
The man had stuck two fingers inside of Kaname and he was pumping them in and out at a steady rate.
"Tell me… Do you like seeing your lover like this?" He said through a smirk and Kaname winced.
"D-Don't listen… J-Just… ru…run… Zero.. Please…" He begged but I clenched my fists so hard my knuckles began to turn white. My eyes instantly grew the color of blood red crimson as I felt wave after wave of furry rush over me, giving me strength. I brought my hand up and I forced a downward strike at the shadows, successfully making them vanish. I let out a almost beast like roar and lurched forward at the man, feeling my nails extend into what seemed like claws. He vanished from behind Kaname and I knelt down, supporting Kaname.
"It's okay…. Everything will be fine once I get you out of here.." I whispered to him but he shook his head weakly.
"N-No… H-He's too strong… Y-You'll lose yourself t-trying to fight him…. P-Please.. Don't fall to level E a-again… Please…" He said as tears threatened to fall from his eyes. I helped him sit up properly against the wall and took off my vest and jacket, placing them over him.
"it's okay… I'm in control this time." I breathed as I turned around, facing the man.
"Heh… Time for a fight now is it?" He mocked and I shot another cold glare at him, holding my Bloody Rose tightly in my hand. "By the way… My name is Shoumetsu Akumu…Pure blood. Nice to meet you~" He said sarcastically and my whole body shook.
He's… A Pure blood?... That's… Impossible. I've never read about his bloodline… And he's stronger than Kaname… I thought the Kuran's were the strongest Pure bloods…
My mind was swimming in a sea of chaos as Shoumetsu smirked, looking down.
"You know… I don't think I want to be entertained anymore… I want to be the entertainer~" He chimed and I looked up at him skeptically.
"What are you-"
"Would you like to finally know why I am doing this to you both?..." Kaname and I both stared at him and he continued, "Kaname here… Took away the one thing- no… person I loved most. I suppose you don't remember though, ne?" He said and looked at Kaname darkly.
Kaname looked confused and he thought it over more."What are you talking about?... I never did anything to you…"
"Oh? So your saying exterminating my family and killing my lover is 'doing nothing to me'?"
I looked at Kaname with shock and he had the same expression, bringing his arms around his waist.
"Wha-…. Y-You mean that?... Y-Your're the one we n-never found?" He stuttered and Shoumetsu laughed.
"Hahaha! So you do remem-"
"That was not me!" Kaname shouted, cutting off Shoumetsu. He then brought his hands to his head and got a sudden distant look… almost getting lost in his thoughts.
"The higher-ups… They forced me to help… They forced anybody who refused to help! I didn't want to kill my brotherin… It's against my nature. So I refused…. The next thing I knew, my body was moving against my will and false thoughts were being placed in my head… I didn't mean to-"
"Bull shit. You expect me to believe that Kaname-san?" He sneered and Kaname looked like he was about to say something else before shadows surrounded him, shutting him up.
I growled and anger and raised my gun while aiming for his head. Without effort I shot at him multiple times but he just avoided them, running around the room. Then, he lunged at me but I dodged him and struck a downward blow on his shoulder and to my surprise, I hit him and he jumped backwards. He held his arm and winced slightly as it began to heal instantly but I raced up to him again, not wanting to give him an opening. I punched him square in the face and he stumbled backwards, not expecting the blow. I landed a series of kicks, and punches all over the place and my attacks were working.
My senses were so heightened that I had the speed of a Pure blood and the strength of one too. It was so strange… This new power… I could see all of his attacks as they were coming at me and I dodged them easily. My anger and determination were fueling everything…. I just wanted to protect Kaname. That was all that was going through my mind.
As I was thinking and fighting, the shadows around Kaname began to stir and tighten, hearing him make a choking sound.
"Don't touch Kaname!" I hissed and ran straight at Shoumetsu. He suddenly dodged my attack effortlessly and spun around, grabbing the barrel of my gun and yanking it from my grasp as I attempted to shoot at him. I tried to get it back but he landed a low blow on my stomach and I hunched over gasping for air. I heard my gun skid across the floor and hit a wall as Shoumetsu lifted me up by my collar.
"Filth. My dear Kaname…. I shall take what is precious to you… Just as you did to me." He smiled and Kaname lurched forward, fighting the shadows once more before being pulled back and his bonds tightened.
"Haha… Don't worry. I won't kill him… No. That'd be too lenient. I'll give him a fate worse than death… Yes… Heh…. I'll make you both suffer ne? Oh.. and nothing personal Zero-kun but you know… this is part of my revenge so… I shouldn't feel regretful about any of this~" He smirked and rose his hand up to my face.
I struggled to get free of his grasp but I couldn't move fast enough. His hand latched into my face and gripped it tightly, almost cutting off my air circulation. I clawed at his hand and kicked, putting up as much of a fight as I could even though somewhere in my mind I knew it was hopeless…
"Say goodbye to Kaname, Zero-kun… This will be the last time you remember together." He said finally and then I felt cold sweep around me and I was encased in black.
I was still being held up by my collar and face by Shoumetsu, but everything was black around us. I could hear the muffled shouts of Kaname very faintly in the background but it was all a blur. Shoumetsu chuckled darkly and tightened his grip, making me wince.
"You're going to have to play a part in Kaname's punishment and my vengeance…." He stated simply and I hissed at him.
"What the hell are you gunna do?... If you hurt Kaname I swear-"
"No… Kaname… Won't get hurt anymore. Physically anyway… heh- You're the one who's going to get hurt." He said and shot me a deadly glare, only for me to return it with full force. I was opened my mouth slightly to say something else but he cut me off painfully by squeezing harder on my skull.
It felt like he was slowly crushing my skull. I winced as he let go of my collar and just held onto my face, putting even more pressure on my head.
"Goodbye Zero."
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Death. I wanted to die. It hurts… it hurts… it hurts! End it! It hurts so fucking much! It felt like there was electricity going through my entire body and I writhed in pain is it continued to get worse. I cried out, screaming from the jolts and I coughed up blood. I dug my nails into his hands and arms but they wouldn't budge. I tried kicking him and flailing around but still so success…. God… it hurts…. More than everything else I've lived though.
I could feel myself slipping away… I couldn't stay conscience as my eyes began to get heavier and heavier… Am I going to die?... I don't want to leave Kaname though… I'm sure he would be so upset if I just suddenly left him….Right? I wonder if there's… anything past death?...
My body went limp and it felt like I was dropped, instantly crumpling on the cold ground. I heard a voice scream my name but I couldn't tell who it was… I was too tired…
I just want to sleep.
I'm sorry Kaname…
I want to stay awake to save you…
I want to protect you…
So… why can't I?...
I can never protect you…
I'm pathetic…
Kaname is sacrificing himself for me and I can't do anything but sit and watch…
I can't even stay awake long enough to help you…
I'm so sorry Kaname…
I… have to go to sleep now… my body is just so heavy…
I wonder if I'll have any dreams...
Shoumetsu's POV-
My life was peaceful. I had good relations with my family, I was the next head of my family, I was in a happy relationship, and I was still pretty young for a Pure Blood vampire. But one day, they decide that my bloodline is too dangerous to keep around. Who's they? They, are the higher-ups- the ones in charge. They deemed my bloodline too dangerous due to the fact many people in my family have driven themselves crazy with power. It was actually rare for someone within 10 years of each other not to lose it. The 'authorities' would always have to send certain people to 'get rid of the problems'. But this time, we were all going, whether we were sane or not. Of course… I was the last to know. Always kept in the dark… Even my true love knew before me.
-Flash back, start-
"Oi~ Shou-chan~~~" My lover called and I felt my eye twitch involuntarily at the nickname he had chosen for me.
"How many times have I told you not to call me that? I'm too proud for such ludicrous names…"
"Come play with me~"
"No."
"Whyyyyy~"
"Because."
"Because why?"
"Because I have work."
"Why?"
"Because I'm responsible."
"Why?"
"Because I have a lot of responsibility placed on me."
"Why?"
"Because I'm from the most powerful bloodline of all the Pure Bloods."
"Why?"
"Because!" I was about ready to snap if he said that word one more time…
"…Awwh! Party pooper!~ I wanted to see how long I could make it last!~" He whined and folded his arms in displease.
"Che… Your such a baby…" I said and closed my book, giving in to his child-like demands and getting up, tackling him playfully on the bed.
"Ow ow ow! Hey! No fair! Your stronger than me!~" He laughed as I placed him in a death hug with my arms latched firmly around his waist, grinning widely. I was on top of him and he was lying on his back as we laughed together. Our laughs subsided shortly and we stared into each other's eyes.
He had brilliant ice blue eyes with dark brown hair. His bangs hung over his eyes slightly and his hair stopped just about his shoulders. It was a little messy looking and he had a very flawless face, smooth porcelain skin, and a pretty much a drop dead gorgeous pack all together.
-If I think about it now… He looks very similar to Kaname… Yes, that's right.-
"Will you play with me now?" Akahana said seductively and he ran his fingers along my back.
"I told you I have work to finish… " I said and he sighed.
"I'll help you! I promise~ Pleeaaaseeeeee?"
"…"
"I'm so horny Shou-sama… Just please… this once?" He said back and I shivered. I liked it when he called me 'sama' and he knew it. It was way better than 'chan' anyway… I gave out a large sigh and nodded, instantly giving him a passionate kiss. I never understood why he liked to give me nicknames…
He instantly opened his mouth and invited my tongue in to intertwine with his. My tongue won dominance and I heard him moan slightly into the kiss. He tangled his fingers in my soft, brown hair and almost seemed to follow the red streaks.
I broke the heated kiss for some air and to get a better position when he suddenly flipped me over onto my back and straddled my waist. I raised an eyebrow in surprise at this action but it was replaced with a moan as he grinded his hips into mine sensually.
"Let's have some fun~" He said and I licked my lips, grabbing him and pulling down towards me for a kiss again.
"Don't count on much sleep." I growled and he smirked.
"Wouldn't dream of it."
-Heh that's right… We had a good time that night. Maybe that was his parting gift… I should've seen it.-
-The next morning-
"Shou-chan Shou-chan~ Wake up sleepy butt~" Akahana said, jumping all over our bed.
"Oi… knock it off…" I growled but he just laughed at my irritability in the mornings. Honesty… I swear to god he had a Duracell battery just telling him to keep going and going and going….
"You need to get up and get something for me~" He said and pulled off all of the covers, causing me to bolt up and cover my crotch from the cold. After all… we were both completely naked from last night so…
"Oi! You woke me up just to get you something! I'm fucking naked!" I shouted and he licked his lips.
"I like this view though… can we fuck again? I want your cock deep inside o-" I threw a pillow at his face with a slight blush and stormed off to the bathroom, not caring the rude protests that came from the smaller man in the other room.
"Anyways… I need you to get me spring water." He said bluntly and I stared at him as I got dressed.
"You woke me up… For spring water?..." I said in annoyance and he nodded proudly.
"Yup! The spring is a ways away from here and I can't get it right now, so you're going to get it for me~"
"Why the hell can you get it yourself?" I snarled and put on my shoes.
"My ass is sore from all of the fucking amazing se-" I covered his mouth with mine to shut him up and then I headed out to get his stupid spring water, waving goodbye to him and then turning around. He better be thankful for this... Damn it…. Why does he say such embarrassing things so openly?... I swear he will be the death of me.
-Heh… How right I was back then…-
When I came back with his stupid spring water in hand, there was something off. I couldn't quite place it but something was very wrong when I arrived home… I felt a kind of eerie feeling as I approached the house. I saw Akahana talking to a familiar face by the front door, Kaname Kuran. Standing next to each other you almost couldn't tell them apart. They were talking but I couldn't hear what they were saying as I hid behind some bushes.
Akahana had a very… determined look on his face and Kaname seemed to be getting aggravated. I watched as the conversation began to get threatening and just as I was about to step in, before Kaname stepped forward. I couldn't see what he did, but Akahana had a stunned look on his face as Kaname disappeared.
I looked around before walking up to the front door to ask him about what that was all about, until I smelled a familiar smell and looked at his chest. Dark crimson oozed from a deep, gaping wound in his chest… right where his heart was…
I ran up to him as fast as I could and caught him as he fell. He held onto me shakily and I paled as he lost more blood.
"Akahana! It's going to be okay!... Hang on!..." I yelled but he only smiled weakly and brought his hand to my face to caress it.
"It's alright Shou…. I told him they would never find you… I.. wouldn't let him know… where you were…" He said and coughed while growing paler.
"Hang on! Don't leave me, Aka-" He cut me off and held a finger to my lips.
"I won't make it… Shou…" He smiled and motioned me down. I felt a lump in my throat that almost made it so I couldn't breathe. When I got close enough to his face he gave me a gentle kiss and his breathing got slower.
"P-Please live… for me… S-Shou-chan…" He whispered and small tears fell from his eyes as he said goodbye.
"No… D-Don't leave me…." I said shakily and my eyes watered, tears threatening to fall.
"I l-love you… so much… Shou-chan…" He breathed with a final breath and then his eyes fluttered closed, his body growing limp in my arms.
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Pure Bloods… don't cry…
My bloodline isn't allowed to cry…
Too proud…
Too respected…
Too feared to cry…
I leaned over him, holding him close to me as I cried my heart out. I couldn't stop the tears… It was the first time I've cried in years… He's gone from me… They took him… Kaname took him.
I sat there for hours crying… Then, I got some matches, and I placed him in a blanket in the middle of the house. I stared blankly at the house as I set it on fire. I watched as it burned and I said my final goodbyes to my love, tears still streaming down my face. They'll pay…. For everything…
-I guess that's when I went off the deep end… funny… I don't feel crazy? Or maybe I am? I don't know anymore… I just wanted revenge… Then I could die and see Akahana. I guess that's what leads me to this situation…
Kaname just looked so much like Akahana but yet he was the one who killed him… When I tormented him, I almost though he was Akahana… It only made my heart more empty. I wanted to make him suffer though… To take away what he loved most. To do something worse than death… I had finally succeeded… I can go see him now, right?-
-Present time-
I stood there, feeling the blood drip from my mouth as I coughed. Kaname had broken free of my grasp and attacked me… He stabbed me through the heart with his hand. Just like Akahana… He was panting heavily and barring his fangs at me as he twisted his arm and tore it out sharply. He must really love Zero…. Just like me and Akahana… I smiled and fell to my knees as the blood gushed from my gaping wound. I was fading from consciousness fast and my vision was getting dark.
"Shou-chan…" I heard a voice say and I looked up, seeing my lover.
"I… can finally see you… Akahana…." I whispered as he touched my face gently.
He smiled and said, "Lets go…" I closed my eyes, accepting him and then falling.
I love you too… Akahana…
Hope I didn't confuse you guys too much with Shoumetsu's POV^^; So sad! T-T Sorry about that!
I'm so evil huh? Hehe, leaving you guys with a cliffhanger for Zero… Sorry but that's what makes things interesting! ^w^~
Only a few more chapters left! I think It might narrow down to 3 or 4 after this one so, keep your fingers crossed for me to get more idea's to throw in there if you don't want it to end so fast ;) Review!