Blood of the Night: Part Two
By: baby blu eyes
Chapter Four

The two other courts burst into the room, Rei and Jedite in the lead but panting. Instead of seeing a heated argument, they saw Kyou laughing but noticed something different as Queen Serenity stood in horror. His black hair was a deep blood red but then they focused more. Edon's neck was tilted enough for them to see the blood coming out of his neck, or at least what was left. Kyou looked down at the man whom seemed to be holding onto life despite the fact he was going to die or turn into a vaman if not killed off properly.

"Queen Serenity, you have no power against myself nor my men. At any moment they could attack without warning and you wouldn't know. We are creatures of the dark, it is our ruling domain. Be careful for whom you try to rule against, they may become your enemy like I am now yours." Kyou dropped Edon and looked over at his so called court. "Get your items ready, we are leaving tonight!"

They listened quickly at his harsh voice and moved into the room, Raven taking the case of shot glasses with her this time. Rei watched as the harsh eyes met hers, seeming to tell her to get out of their chambers but instead, she stood firmly with Minako by her side.

"Prince Kyou, do you understand what you are doing? Those three women with you hold a great amount of power, enough to completely end this entire universe if the wrong person is let in through the gates. Do not destroy everything as you know it, let us live! I know that you must be angry with Queen Serenity for trying to rule over your actions but you got even with her by killing her youngest brother. Will you reconsider?" asked Rei only to feel Minako touched her arm, letting her know it was no use.

The harmful look never left his eyes as he watched to make sure no attacks where made. Damion was loading and sending the luggage back to his kingdom through the transporter and finally finished to give a nod. Akai touched Raven's shoulder and then finally hugged her as she could feel the hatred toward Kyou rise. Even though they did like him but this was going too far, killing an innocent looking guy. Of course they may have had quirks in the past, but it didn't mean death, did it?

"Stop them from disappearing," ordered Queen Serenity, looking at the beings standing before her with a glare and pools of tears in her eyes. But, it was too late as they suddenly disappeared into thin air. Quickly Queen Serenity moved to her feet and stored out of the room while the group was forced to follow their queen. "I want you to get the troops ready and put guards anywhere possible. No one will be dying if I have my way! I want Endyiom to send troops over to the other half and make sure they don't attack the moon. When you find them, kill them!"

Akai looked at the forest of surrounding trees with no life in sight, knowing they where out in the woods somewhere on earth. Hopefully they wouldn't be killed in the process of trying to find their way back to the palace. Kyou cursed, for the first time anyone heard him, and looked around the forest, trying to find his sense of direction. Teleporting wasn't working and everything they had was back at the palace. Finally, Kyou plopped on a slump with aggravation written over his face.

"Oh great, now we're stuck in the forest with no food, no shelter, and no warmth. Our teleportation skills are completely gone and we're wanted by the queen. Do you want to know why? Because of 'Prince' Kyou, the one man that had to kill the queen's brother. Then, to worsen situations, he wouldn't even take responsibility for his crimes! What kind of so-called-prince are you?" growled Damion. Kyou hissed as he looked up at the man with glowing red eyes.

Damion was suddenly slammed into a tree with a hand against his throat while his legs dangled. It was the first time he had feared Kyou, knowing the power was still hidden behind those red glowing eyes. A power that no one could defeat and they were lucky to get someone like this as their guardian through the centuries. If not, he was sure they would have been the next meal for some ravaging animal or at least another vampire in desperate need. Raven tried to pull him off but it wasn't working.

Instead, she was thrown into a tree close by. Akai grabbed Akiko's arm and said something Damion couldn't understand but soon he couldn't hear at all. Akiko timidly touched his arm, afraid he would fling her into some painful object. She ducked in time as Akai grabbed his arm and pinned it forcefully up against his back. Akiko wrapped her arms around his waist and hugged him tightly even though the tears of fright fell subconsciously.

"Calm him down Akiko! I can only hold him as much as he wills me," yelled Akai only to be suddenly flung away as the arm reached back around to grab Akiko's hair and pull her head back where he looked at her face but his eyes stopped at her neck. He let go of Damion and put his focus on her while his cold fingers touched her neck, the sharp nail making a small cut on the skin above her jugular vein. Akai and Raven where helping Damion to start breathing again only to have to help him.

Raven looked back with a growl to see Kyou lick the blood, making his teeth grow a bit longer then usual.

"Keep him at bay so I can get him before he bites you," cried Raven while she started to move to her feet to attack from behind. A hand held up, shaking.

"I'm what he wants Raven, and I'm not going to let him hurt you even if it means marrying him even in this state. Just remember, you owe me big time," said Akiko, trying to make a joke at the end. Finally, she felt him sink in suddenly, the pain surging through her body as her hands grasped his jacket as hard as she could without letting her nails dig into her skin and making her hands bleed. Akai, Raven, or Damion couldn't stand to watch it and turned their heads.

They turned when heard a sudden gasp to see the blood red hair changed to its normal black to the middle of his back. His head suddenly jerked up as he looked down at the girl laying on the forest floor surrounded by leaves. He quickly stopped the bleeding from her neck even though her fingers still clung tightly to his jacket. Damion, even though feeling still light headed, moved to his feet and pulled Kyou off, slamming him against the closest tree.

"What the hell happened? Killing Edon, attacking me, slamming Akai and Raven into a tree, and then making Akiko your wife? When you did that, you went too far! Give me the answers now or else I'll kill you," threatened Damion only for Kyou to look down at Akiko with sad eyes, his eyes focused on her neck while he let Damion hold him against the tree. Raven and Akai quickly ran over to Akiko while trying to help as the pain finally set in.

She clutched her stomach and curled into a ball, hiding her face in her knees. Damion let him go and moved over to his youngest sister, trying to help her but afraid of hurting her with a single touch. Kyou knelt beside her and unbuttoned his collar, revealing the never-seen before skin. He brought her up to him and lifted her head to his neck where her arms moved around his shoulders and she finally bit down. The only expression they could make out was sadness as his fingers moved through her long hair.

The blank expression sent a cold feeling over the three as they watched the same transformation occur. A paleness in the skin, brighter eyes that could lure anyone human to them, the silky and shiny hair, and the gentleness between the two. Akai watched as the pain left her sister, and tiredness set in quickly. Akiko's fingers caressed his face as she rested in his arms. A ring of blood went around their marriage fingers, in a design that matched the crest Kyou held in his family of a crow.

"Are we going to stay here tonight?" asked Akai but turned when she heard the leaves crackling behind them. A group of men sat on large black horses, the leader looking directly at Kyou with a kind of smirk. His hair was to his shoulders of raven locks, his eyes glowed like ruby gems. He moved from his horse, walking smoothly along the leaves as they heard them crack under each step.

"I see you have got in trouble again but this time with Queen Serenity. Of course big brother is here to save you and make sure peace is restored. While I was lounging, I felt the power of your thirst come so violently that Noir transformed into his next stage. When you transported, I made sure everything appeared at my castle until it will be good enough for you to return," he said, his smooth voice breaking the silence.

The ruby eyes moved over the display before him as he looked at the closeness between the two individuals. What caught him off guard was the girl with dirt over dress, blood around the top of her dress, hair messily still up, and the dirt on her face. A sigh left his lips as he shook his head in disgust. "What was Noir thinking to have let you marry such a girl? Was she a maid or something? When he comes out, I need to teach him how to find a girl...like those that made you a vampire!"

Akai growled. "Shows you're not very smart. Both of them are covered in dirt from falling on the ground and both of them have their hair messed up. Analyze before you speak. But no, you have to be Mr.-Big-Shot when you could have simply asked who she was. Then, you would have known she is that girl! Am I surrounded by stupid people?"

"Akai, calm down! We're all freaking' tired and pissed. I was thrown into a tree by his full force! You only got a taste of what power he had! Damion, well, he got more then us. He almost died by being choked to death. Do you want to know why? Because he wouldn't keep his mouth shut. Now keep quiet so we can hurry-up and leave after the questions are answered by Kyou!" Akai continued mumbling to herself about stupid people and playing in the dirt.

Kyou nodded, letting them know he was ready to go. His brother nodded and motioned for some men to get off the horses and partner up with someone else. Gratefully, they took the horses and followed the two men in the lead.

"Maurice, why are you uptight?" asked Kyou only for the man beside him to frown, giving a hint bad news was coming his way.

"The barrier around the universe was unlocked finally by Beryl. She has been trying for over 500 years to get into the universe and attack. Finally, she is headed our way. We will have to go into hiding until the world is done with its war unless you want to travel to another dimension," said Maurice only for Kyou to nod.

"We will be staying here since they have many things to learn about the earth and how they are connected to it. They have learned a lot over the past 500 years, which seemed to move so fast. I hope the next goes slower." Maurice turned to him with a glint in his eyes while a large smile moved over his lips.

"Enough time to make as many heirs as you want. Mother and Father will want to meet her and you know it. They will be coming in two days so be sure to stick around, plus I am interested in the results of your sudden marriage without a proper ceremony before hand. Mother will say you are cursed to have a doomed marriage," warned Maurice only for Kyou to smile sadly.

"It was doomed before it ever happened, Maurice. Our meeting was doomed the night I met her after I changed her brother since I ended up meeting her living with the men that had killed some of our siblings. But I had only saw her through Noir then met her when Raven brought her in for having a problem with not wanting to fulfill her cravings. She has someone she loves and I know it is not me since I sent him away to another dimension for 1000 years with his friends to train them into knowing about their heritage," said Kyou only for Maurice to look back at the girl astride the horse.

She was sitting tall and elegant even though she was completely dirty. He watched her find his eye contact and give him a faint nod which he gave back before turning forward.

"Your wife loves someone else yet you still got married?" asked Maurice, confused.

"More then one. Let me explain. Her love was going for this man called Wufei whom she was getting close to before the incident with her brother. After she found him murdered, hatred began to grow after their fight of why he killed vampires, or any related to their kind. When she found out he did not kill her brother, she apologized only for his craving to take over where he bit her. Everything went down hill from there. Her actions showed she hated him but inside she loves him more then life itself. Before they parted, both of them spoke harsh words to involve another man named Hiiro in the fight. Hiiro hates Wufei and likes Akiko as well. So of course he kissed her before he left and gave her is favorite pistol which pissed Wufei off and left her in pain since she loves him but refuses to admit it. In 500 years, they will be meeting up again but the outcome will be interesting," said Kyou. Maurice just laughed.

"Brother, you have a death wish! Now get yourself situated and I will have her items moved into your room unless you would like to wait," said Maurice. Kyou nodded to the second idea and got off the horse while Raven, Aki, and Damion looked at the black castle reaching high into the air, towers pointed, and a large defense system around the outer wall. Raven grinned when she saw a rack of swords, but before she could even think about running to it, she was ushered in.

"Follow me and I will lead you to your rooms. The maids organized everything so that your stay will be comfortable beyond any doubt." Akai rolled her eyes as they follow Maurice up the endless amount of stairs and halls. Finally they ended at the top of the steps to show a large comfortable room with doors around it, except there were four. Akai quickly rose her brow.

"Wait...four doors and five people...that doesn't fit," she answered. Maurice just grinned.

"If you would have noticed, before speaking, there are four groups all together. The newly weds, and you three. Do you expect me to believe the newly weds want to sleep apart? I think not!" Akai just rolled her eyes and crossed her arms over her chest. Raven just started laughing.

"I get dibs on the room farthest away from them!" Maurice just smiled.

"Good luck finding your rooms. Your names are on the beds." They watched him walk away as the three dashed to find which room was which only for Damion to groan in protest when he found out he was next to the couple's room.

Raven, Akai, and Damion snuck into the couple's room when they saw Kyou leave with Maurice down stairs. The door didn't creak as they looked into the darkness to see someone sleeping comfortably. Raven just suddenly ran and jumped onto the bed only to see the figure quickly sit-up in her warmest pajama's after a nice hot shower. Akai was next and then Damion but they didn't give the effect Raven did when she first sprung.

"Akiko, why are you being so stuck-up and not having fun with us? Normally you would be all hyper and be ready to drink at our personal happy-hour! Speak kid," ordered Raven only to see her blank eyes look at the three occupants curiously. She pulled her knees to her chest and buried her fingers in the warm blankets.

"Who are you? I mean, I have no idea who you are but you seem to know me so well," she responded only for their eyes to go wide. Akai was the first one out the door and running down the steps to strangle Kyou, with pleasure. She burst open the room where the two where casually talking while letting out a horrid growl.

"What the hell is going on? She doesn't even remember us! What did you do to her? Tell me now or I swear I'll kill you with my own two hands!" Maurice continued to sip his wine as Kyou let out a sigh.

"Akai, you might as well bring everyone in here. I don't like to repeat myself..."

Raven looked shocked at the girl sitting in the dark room while the only light was from the opened door that shined off her eyes. Damion moved his hands in front of Raven's eyes only for her to suddenly blink and swat his hand away.

"You don't remember me? Your big sister? The one that saved you, and tortured you, and picked on you?" asked Raven. Akiko just shook her head no.

"I don't remember. The only person I remember is Kyou, my husband." Akai moved into the room and let out a sigh.

"Kyou wants us all present," she said and led them down the stairs and into the room. Maurice grinned while he looked at everyone enter the room and Akiko take a seat next to Kyou while her hand touched his gently, placing her fingers in-between them. Raven wanted to puke at the display of affection shown between the two and the gentle looks.

"Get on with the story," growled Raven. Kyou looked back at her a nodded.

"Noir transformed into his next stage when he got angry at Queen Serenity, so that's the reason for the red hair and eyes. Plus, he was hungry. As before, you know Akiko has drank from Noir so she has some of his blood in her system. Faintly since it's been 500 years. His teeth grew into the stage where if he bites someone to be his wife, she will forget everything and everyone. Noir is the only one that can let her have her memories back but right now he's not talking to anyone..." Raven jumped over the table and grabbed Kyou's collar.

"Noir! You better get your ass out here now! I have a bone to pick with you! She doesn't even remember all the times I've picked on her and you know what torment I've put her through!" Raven watched as the transformation started, where Noir finally appear, sitting calmly with Akiko whom was falling asleep on his shoulder.

"What the hell do you want?" he hissed. Raven glared harder.

"Fix her damn it!" Noir growled.

"Make me!" Raven raised her fist and watched Noir just look at her with the red eyes that dared her to, which she decked him. Maurice watched as Noir moved his head to face her, wiping the blood from his lip and licking it. He proceed to rise to his feet, looking down at Raven, which was a hard task. Finally, he grabbed her and threw her out of the room and skidding into the hall.

"Do you think I do things without thinking! Everything I did was for Kyou since he loves your sister like nothing else! She has to forget or else there would be complications with her longing for Wufei and that stupid Hiiro!" Raven picked herself off the floor and charged at him.

"When you get married, there will be complications no matter what!" Noir let Raven charge into his chest only to take one step back. Raven looked up to see Noir staring into the air while his eyes where searching for something. He touched Raven's head and moved his hand as if it was done. Raven heard a sudden scream and ran toward the room where she saw Akiko sitting on Maurice's lap.

"Akiko?" She looked up at Raven with wide eyes and let out a large sigh.

"I had the freakiest dream ever! Edon was killed by this weird looking guy with red hair and ruby eyes, then we landed in a forest with him and he bit me and I got married to Kyou, then I turned pretty, and then we went to this castle with Kyou's brother, then you and that weird dude got in a fight because I didn't remember anything and yeah!" Everyone in the room looked at her as if she was crazy while Maurice stared laughing. Akiko thought for a moment. "Wait...is this a dream? That means I can do anything!"

Akiko got off Maurice and ran towards a wall only to slam hard into it and fall with thud. Maurice continued laughing while Raven moved out of her shock and grabbed Akiko with a growl.

"This isn't a dream...none of it was..." Akiko suddenly ran over to the mirror and looked at herself with a sad look.

"I'm pretty now!" Raven let out a sigh and looked over at Maurice.

"I'm going to kill some people..." Raven stormed out of the room while Akai looked at Akiko blankly and then followed Damion out with Raven. The fact sudden hit her as she turned to see Maurice laughing on the floor and Noir standing the doorway with a sigh.

"Hey, you're that weird dude...who are you? Where's Noir? Where's...Kyou?" she asked a bit scared as Raven moved into the room holding a man by his hair.

"Can I kill him?" she asked. Maurice just continued laughing and motioned for her to continue. Noir let out a sigh.

"I'm Noir, Kyou's in his 'happy' place. I have to find a way to break it to him that you remember everything. Akiko, don't get mad at him. It wasn't his fault but mine. He just cleaned up the mess I made from biting you but not finishing the job..." Maurice finally composed himself and placed a hand on Akiko's shoulder.

"Come on, I'll tuck you in." Akiko followed Maurice out of the room while Noir closed the door and sat on the couch, preparing to explain to Kyou...

Maurice watched Akiko run into the room and start jumping on the large bed. Maurice just grinned as he watched her finally fall on the bed and quickly get under the blankets. He took a seat next to her and tucked her in.

"You're not going to be mad at Kyou, are you?" Akiko looked up at Maurice with a smile.

"If it wasn't for him I would be dead instead of being 521. Plus, he's a really nice guy so how could I get mad at him? The only one that's going to die is Noir," she said with a smile. Maurice patted her head and left.