Chapter 25

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The sun was just beginning to set when they arrived at the airport. The sky was still a pinkish purple color. Mello parked the rented car, got out and went around to the passenger's side to help Matt out. It took a sharp tug from the blond to get Matt out of the car, but they managed. Mello chuckled softly as Matt cursed his heels into the deepest pits of hell.

"Yeah, laugh now, but if I break my neck..."

The blond smiled. "I won't let you fall." He wrapped an arm protectively around Matt's waist, his free hand stuffed deep into the pockets of his leather jacket.

Walking into the building...was a little uncomfortable for the redhead. It was crowded and so they had to weave very close to people who stared at the two like they had never seen another human being in their life. Well...Mello could be the exception to that seeing as he wasn't human and he was drop dead gorgeous. Well, Matt thought so anyway.

The man Mello had asked to bring their luggage along was panting behind them, for the poor guy had to jog to keep up with them. Mello was in a hurry, that much was certain. But what was the point if they still had to wait for a plane? It was probably a Mello thing...It annoyed the redhead that Mello was so secretive about himself. Yeah, he loved the guy with his whole heart and he knew the blond loved him as well...but Matt didn't even know Mello's real name. His story...nothing.

Matt knew nothing of Mello but the blond knew everything about him. As did Near, he was sure because he had heard them talking not long ago. He could never ask Mello anything about vampires because he would just close himself off and become the statue. How frustrating.

There were a few whistles from some random guys they passed, and Matt could feel Mello's arm tightening around him; a low growl building up in his chest. It almost made the redhead laugh. "Hey, you wanted me dressed as a girl."

"I didn't expect you to look so good." Was the immediate response. Matt laughed.

They kept walking. There was an area near the back that was pretty much empty. No one was standing around there, in a way, it almost seemed like they were avoiding the place all together. How strange...

When they reached the metal detectors and the security guard, Mello pulled from his pocket a piece of paper that Matt couldn't really make out. The security guard nodded and gestured for them to pass without a word. Matt looked back at the man. He looked so young. "Here will be fine, thank you." Mello's voice brought him back to the present. The man who had carried their luggage for them was now carefully setting them down, looking like he might pass out.

"Here you are. Thank you again." Mello handed the man a couple twenty's and after exchanged nods and thanks, the man was on his way. "Sit." Mello gestured to the many empty seats with a sweep of his arm before walking over to one of the people selling tickets behind the grey desks. Matt did as he was told.

This part of the airport felt so cold. Looking around at all the empty seats, Matt wondered to himself why no one else was sitting here when there was so much room. He and Mello were the only ones here. Strange.

Matt crossed one leg over the other in an attempt to look his girl-ish best and waited. He watched Mello from where he was sitting. The blond was talking to the brunette woman behind the counter; looking very annoyed, but then again, that was normal Mello behavior. Matt smiled to himself.

The smile quickly faded as something clicked in his head. No one was hanging out around here...because they needed whatever Mello had shown that security guard earlier. It was cold here...colder than the rest of the building, because these people were not people at all. They were vampires. Matt looked back the way they had come to catch a glimpse of the security guard.

He was still standing there, straight, tall and unmoving. No wonder he had looked so young before. He was a vampire too. As if reading Matt's thoughts, the security guard turned to look at the startled redhead and smiled. Matt looked away, his heart pounding wildly against his chest. Bad idea...this got Mello's attention and the blond was at his side in a second.

"What's wrong?" Mello was sitting at his side; both of Matt's hands in his. "Answer me." The blond released Matt's hands, instead reaching up to brush his cool fingers against his cheek.

"They're all vampires." He choked out.

Mello seemed to relax at this. He chuckled. "Of course they are. Didn't Near explain this to you?"

"I...It's one thing to hear about it, and another to actually see it for yourself I guess." Matt whispered. As if on cue another vampire walked passed them. He was tall and blond. He looked like your average business man, but this was all show. He nodded in Mello's direction in greeting before continuing on his way to the front desks. "See?"

Mello laughed once more. He found humor in Matt's human reactions. "They're quite civilized. You've nothing to worry about." He kissed Matt's forehead and for a second the redhead forgot about his fears. The simple touch of Mello's lips had caused his heart to beat wildly once more in his chest, attracting the attention of the security guard, the new comer and the female behind the desk.

"Sorry..." He mumbled.

The blond wrapped an arm around Matt's shoulders, pulling him close. "You'll get use to it."

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Glass crunched under his heavy boots as he left the kitchen into the living room. Where could they have gone? He had followed every possible lead and trail to this very home and there was nothing here! It looked like no one had been in the place for months. He reached into the inside pocket of his dark coat and produced a Black Razor, he hit a number and brought the phone up to his ear.

"I'm afraid I've arrived too late, sir. There are no signs that he will be coming back to this home. No...no, no one lives here. It is empty." He winced a little as the person on the other line shouted. "I apologize, sir. No, I will not rest until he is found. Yes...yes, thank you, sir." With that he snapped his phone shut and replaced it inside his pocket once more. He growled in frustration and kicked in one of the bedroom doors. It tore off its hinges and fell into the darkness of the room.

"Where are you hiding, Mihael?"

No matter. He would find him if it was the last thing he did. He was determined to.

With his determination set, he crossed the room to the small balcony outside. The lights below from the many buildings and cars grinned back up at him. Yes...he would find him. He gripped the railing with one hand and launched himself over the side.

He would find him.

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Their plane was boarding now. Seeing as he, Mello and the one other vampire were the only ones boarding, it was fairly quick. They were seated at the very back, while the blond male sat at the very front. They didn't bother explaining the safety rules and what not...why would they? There were two vampires on board, and a human who already knew their secret. Why bother? It wasn't as if a plane crash was going to kill a vampire.

The plane took off with little delay and almost immediately, a beautiful dark haired vampire approached them, a warm smile on her pink lips. "Is there anything you need, sir?" She asked Mello.

Mello shook his head. "Nothing for me. A bottle of cold water for the Miss, though." He added, smirking at Matt, who then turned red.

"Right away, sir." The female smiled at Matt before moving on down the aisles of seats to the front of the plane where the lone blond vampire sat. They conversed for a few seconds and then the female was coming back up the aisle towards them. She disappeared into the small backroom before coming back with a clear plastic cup filled with deep red liquid, and a bottle of water.

"Here you are." She handed the bottle to Matt and then went back to the blond male with the cup.

Matt couldn't help staring. "Mello...is that?" He stuttered. They kept blood on board? Then it wasn't necessary for him to dress up as a potential meal for Mello! He frowned, uncapped his bottle and drank from it deeply. They just wanted to see him in heels and fake boobs.

"Blood, yes." Mello raised an eyebrow at the frown on Matt's face. "What's wrong?"

The redhead leaned up so that he could whisper bitterly into Mello's ear. "It wasn't necessary for me to dress up as a girl was it?"

There was silence for a long while. Mello ran a hand through his golden hair and laughed nervously before whispering back. "Well it is. Sure, it wasn't necessary to dress you up this early...but that was more for me than anything."

Matt gave him a glare that suggested the blond would be ignored for the remainder of the flight, and Mello laughed.

A/N: Very short chapter. Next one will be longer. One more thing, if you were paying attention to the beginning of the story...you'll probably know who the mysterious vampire looking for Mello is. Guess and lets see if you're right -grins-

Matt.