Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Rosario Vampire. I am merely twisting the creators vision into my own dream. If the supernatural, sexuality, or violence is offensive to you, then you should not read this.
Chapter 26
Tsukune was starting to hold a grudge against Mondays. He had not slept well after his patrol, largely because of Ruby. When he returned to his room he had been as quiet s he could encase Ruby was asleep. As it turned out the witch had been curled up asleep on his bed. Tsukune had just given a sigh, undressed, and crashed out on the abandoned futon. It was just about the time that he felt sleep embrace him that Ruby had woken up. She discovered Tsukune on the floor and wanted urgently to wake him so he could have his bed. Her urgency jolted Tsukune awake and had nearly resulted in another scuffle. In the low light of the room Tsukune almost missed the bruise on Ruby's left cheek. He had slept poorly thinking about how he had hurt her. That caused him to replay the whole mishap over in his mind, which included the kiss. It was a nice kiss, he couldn't help but consider how it felt, but only for a moment before he would find himself wide awake and feeling guilty again.
Tsukune had wanted to talk to Moka about what had happened with Ruby. Just to let her know he wasn't intentionally kissing other girls. He had met her early, as they usually did, and walked into the woods a little ways for privacy.
"Moka," Tsukune said, feeling miserable. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean for it to happen, but I kissed Ruby again."
"Tsukune, what?" Moka was shocked and confused. "Why? When?"
"Last night," Tsukune explained. He gave her a step-by-step account of what had happened, up to the point of when he landed lip on lip with Ruby. "It was an accident but it was still a kiss. I'm sorry I… Moka?"
Moka was fighting hard not to laugh. The scene that Tsukune described sounded hilarious, but he was so serious and sorrowful as he spoke that it made it even more funny. She fought a giggle only to have it come out as a snort.
"I'm sorry, Tsukune," She held her sides as her face turned red from the effort of not smiling. "It's just it sounds so funny when you say it like that."
"So you're not mad at me?"
"No," She said between deep breathes, bringing herself under control. "It's alright. Really."
"Oh," He sighed and rolled his eyes. "Thank you god."
"Tsukune?"
"Yes Moka?" He was suddenly alert from something he detected in her voice. "Your kiss was only on the lips, wasn't it?"
"Yes!" He said quickly.
"Good," She gave a quick nod while looking him in the eyes. "There is something I should tell you."
"Ehh?"
"I like kissing you," Moka said, blushing. She moved closer to him and rested a hand against his chest. "I know that for humans kissing can be very special… Very intimate." She looked up into his eyes. "But for Vampires it is only a sign of trust. The giving of blood is much more intimate. The day we met and I sucked your blood… That could mean a lot of things, or nothing at all. But the first time you let me, when you told me that it was alright to suck your blood… That meant that you gave yourself to me. It is a kind of submission. It was a sign that you trusted me with you life. For a vampire that is more significant than a kiss."
"What are you saying?" Tsukune asked in a soft voice.
"To my Vampire side, every time I drank your blood that you gave me freely, that was like how kissing is to humans. I just want you to know how special you are to me."
"Moka…" Tsukune breathed.
"Tsukune…" She wet her lips.
"Where are we going?" An angry voice carried through the woods.
The couple turned to see who was intruding on their moment. Both of them feeling a desire to lash out in frustration. Both of them were surprised Keito, of the now disbanded Public Safety Comission, tromping into the woods with three students following her.
"I told you, Keito hissed. "We are making sure we have privacy. I have spent too much money on getting votes for you three to be found out now."
"Fine," The leader of the following group growled. "But why meet with us now?"
"Because," She turned towards the group. "I know you three will blow this if I don't keep an eye on you. If you all do your parts then you will be the most powerful students in the school."
"You don't need to remind us."
"Apparently I do," Keito fumed. "I heard that two of your little friends got caught drinking beer over the weekend. If one of the class officers had come just a little later instead of when he did, then he would have caught you in one of your parties. That could cost you your place on the ballot, and it is too late to groom a replacement."
"It will all be over by the end of the week," The male student said. "If you come through for me, I will be the student president and I'll help you get your little club back together."
"I'll come through," Keito insisted. "And then I will make those trash on the newspaper Club pay."
"Senpai?" Another voice called out.
All heads swiveled to see Keito's loyal squad leader come rushing through the woods. He was waving a piece of paper in his hand as he came.
"I got it, Senpai," He said triumphantly before skidding to a halt near Keito. "What are they doing here?" He pointed towards Moka and Tsukune.
"What?" Keito turned and saw her foes, and witnesses to her conspiracy. "No!" She screeched. She transformed into her monster form. "Get them or we fail!"
Tsukune out of reflex moved to protect Moka, reaching out to urge her behind him. Moka at the same time wanted to protect Tsukune and tried to move forward. Tsukune's hand caught Moka's cross, and the vampire was unsealed. Tsukune called forth his youki in a rush even as Inner Moka awakened.
The unleashed youki was enough to stall the group of students that had followed Keito, but the spider woman and her minion rushed on in desperation. The three followers realized that if Keito lost they had still lost whatever they had been hoping to gain, but if the spider woman won then thee was still a chance for their plot to succeed. They followed their leader
"Tetsu Odari," Tsukune reached for his wrist. "Wake. Dance."
Keito unleashed a spray of webbing at Moka. The vampire side stepped and the webbing missed. Tsukune sent his youki into his weapon and snapped his hand forward. The end of the iron whip connected with the side of Kaito's head. The spider woman went down like a puppet with it's strings cut, bleeding from a nasty gash.
Moka stepped forward and then pivoted on her leading foot. Her trailing leg came around like a whip and connected with the chest of the oncoming kappa. The water demon was launched into the followers, sending them all tumbling to the ground.
"Guard," Tsukune growled. The whip transformed into a meter long rod. Tsukune walked passed the fallen students. He found the piece of paper the Kappa had dropped. It was the latest version of the student election ballot. He returned to the fallen students. "Where did you get this?" He demanded while holding the end of his iron rod under the kappa's chin.
"I don't have to answer to you," The kappa said diefiantly.
"No," Tsukune agreed in a cold voice. "You don't have to answer me. But you will choose to answer me." Tskune jabbed the kappa in the throat hard enough to make him cough.
"You wouldn't…"
Tsukune cut him off by jabbing again, harder. The kappa coughed, then saw the hard look in Tsukune's eyes. The kappa remembered all the times he had forced Tsukune's hand, and had lost painfully every time. He talked.
"You three," Tsukune said to the other students. "Are out of the election." Tsukune turned his back on them and started back to Moka. "Get out of here," He said over his shoulder.
"You handled that very well," Moka said.
"Thank you," Tsukune said.
He returned Tetsu Odari to his wrist while observing Moka. The vampire had recovered her cross and was eyeing Tsukune with a calculating expression. He wondered what was going trough her mind as he let his youki ebb.
"I want to talk to you later," Inner Moka said. "Come to my room when you are done with school today."
"I look forward to it," Tsukune said honestly.
"So do I," Moka said in parting before replacing the seal.
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Tsukune noticed that Moka was distracted for the rest of the day. His other friends had picked up on the fact that something had happened. When he told them Kurumu had wanted to know why he and Moka were walking in the woods.
The day seamed to take forever to Tsukune. He desperately wanted it to end quickly. Once his last class was over it was time for his Election Committee meeting. The meeting was brief. Tsukune informed the committee of the plot her had discovered that morning, and which candidates were being dropped. He then discharged two committer members for plotting to miscounting votes, informing them privately that their help with the committee was no longer needed. He also told them what the kappa had said. Neither of them denied the accusations, which saddened Tsukune.
Once the meeting was over a final order was placed with the print shop for ballots. Finally Tsukune could leave school for the day. He hurried to the dorms. He visited his room long enough to drop off his books and to freshen up, then he headed to Moka's room. He walked slowly and tried to keep his mind calm.
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Moka was in an anxious state. All day long she wanted to know why her inner self had invited Tsukune to her room. The only answers she had received had been short and unsatisfying. With no other recourse, Moka had hurried back to her room after her last class of the day. She tidied up her room, washed herself, and dressed in nice clothes. It didn't help that as she was dressing that her inner self started talking to her. Inner Moka had a much more assertive style then Outer Moka.
There was a small section of the closet filled with the things from Inner Moka's day out shopping. Moka had never gone through that section without her inner self prodding her. Her inner self insisted on dressing for her time with Tsukune from that collection, making Moka feel self conscious. Once she was fully dressed, and her makeup applied to her inner self's satisfaction, Moka checked herself in the mirror to make sure her undergarments were not noticeable. She had to admit that she liked they way she looked, but it also left Moka feeling a bit vulnerable and exposed.
Moka kept checking her reflection as she made tea. The one time she moved to change into less lacy underwear her inner voice scolded and threatened her. Moka's anxiety came to a head when she heard the knock at her door.
'Stay calm,' Inner Moka instructed firmly. 'And don't forget to breath.'
"Tsukune, welcome," Moka said when she opened the door.
"Moka…" Tsukune was stunned when he saw the vampire.
Moka was a sight to behold. She wore a black, nearly knee lengh dress with red lace at the hem, cuffs, and low cut neck line. There was a cut up along the right thigh that was also trimmed in red lace. Sheer black stockings covered her legs. Light makeup on Moka's face accented her eyes and lips.
"You're lovely," Tsukune breathed, eyes wide in appreciation.
"Thank you, Tsukune," Moka blushed and felt her heart flutter. She liked how her appearance effected him so strongly. "Please come in."
"Yes. Thank you." Tsukune accepted the invitation. His mind was racing thought all the advice and etiquette his mother had ever taught him about being a guest.
"But…" Tsukune heard Moka say. "Fine…"
"Tsukune." Moka turned around to face him. "I know this is sudden," She thrust her chest out. "Could you…"
"Are you sure?" Tsukune hesitated.
"Yes," She gave a small nod. "She insists that…"
"Alright," Tsukune consented.
He didn't rush. He reached for the cross and took a hold of it carefully, giving Moka time to object or pull away. He hesitated for a heartbeat, then gave the seal a sharp tug.
Moka's emerald orbs became like cats eyes before turning red. Her posture shifted as pink hair turned silver. Her expression went from wide eyed to calculating and a crooked smile spread across her face.
"Hello, Tsukune," The unsealed Moka said. "How was your day?" She asked casually.
"Busy," Tsukune sighed. "But it is better now."
"That is sweet of you to say. Please come and have a seat."
"Thank you," Tsukune said, for a lack of anything better. He sat on the floor beside the low table.
"I liked how you handled yourself this morning," Moka talked as she served him tea. "You have come a long way in a short time."
"Your training has helped me a lot," Tsukune said. "I am very grateful for it." He didn't know why Inner Moka was acting in such a common and domesticated way, and while he thought it was a nice way to spend time with her, it made him wonder. Fortunately he was not kept in the dark for long.
Moka sat down beside him and took a sip of her tea calmly. Tsukune was instantly aware of the fragrance of her hair. He couldn't help but watch her graceful movements as she went through the motions of lifting her cup for a drink. She held the cup in her hands between sips with her head bowed demurely.
"You are watching me very intensely," Moka observed without ever looking at him. "Is there something wrong?"
"No," Tsukune insisted, feeling himself get flustered. "It's just that you are so beautiful. I'm sorry if I offend you."
"I am not offended," She said with perfect calm. "I like it when you look at me."
From his place beside her Tsukune couldn't see the light blush on her cheeks, but did see the edge of her smile. As he admired her, and saw how collected and still she was, he gained an insight.
"You are watching my reflection in your cup," He smiled, pleased with his deduction.
"Very good, Tsukune," She took another sip to hide her pleased smile. "I have never taken the time to just sit with you," Moka said, eyes still on her cup. "The time you took me shopping was interrupted by the others. Our picnic was after we spent the morning training. It would be good if I could just spend some time with you normally."
"I… I…" Tsukune struggled to find the words he wanted to say. He took a deep breath and blew it out at the ceiling. "I like spending time with you also, Moka," He said gently. I understand why we cannot spend more time like this, so I am grateful for what we can share, even if it is training."
"It is good to hear you say that." She took another sip of tea before placing her cup on the table. "Tsukune, do you understand that there are things that I want from you? Things that will make me stronger. Things that will support me."
"You mean support your position as a Vampire and your standing with your…" Tsukune drained his tea in a long pull. "I understand."
"Thank you, Tsukune. It means a lot to me." Moka turned to face Tsukune fully. "There was something else I wanted today."
"What is that?" Tsukune put his empty cup on the table and turned towards her.
"This morning," Moka began, blushing lightly. "You showed your strength. It was something special to watch you; how you carried yourself." She wet her lips. "I really liked what I saw."
"Thank you," Tsukune couldn't think of anything better to say. He was sharply aware of how close Moka was and could feel his heart beating harder.
"Tsukune," Moka said as she leaned in to put her forearms over his shoulders. "Keep up the hard work," She breathed as she folded her arms around his neck, pulling him closer.
"Moka…" Tsukune's expectation of being bit was washed away by the surprise of suddenly being kissed.
It was very different, Tsukune reflected later. Outer Moka's kisses were light but made him feel loved, filling him with warmth. Inner Moka's kiss was confidant. Her kiss filled Tsukune with a kind of hungry desire, at the same time it made him feel empowered. Her confidence made it clear that Moka wanted to kiss him. It was the same total sense of commitment that she used when fighting; all or nothing. And if she wanted to kiss him with that level of determination then there must be something within him that made him desirable to her, and that made him feel good.
Tsukune would think about such things later, because he was incapable of thought at the moment. All that went through his mind just then was how good it felt to have Moka in his arms as they shared a deep kiss. The world just disappeared for a time.
"Heh," Moka said as she leaned back from the kiss. She had a crooked smile on her lips and a smoldering look in her eyes. "I think I will have to spend more time alone with you," She said.
"That would be nice," Tsukune agreed, blushing.
"I do have something else to tell you. But first," Moka leaned in for another kiss.
Tsukune wasn't surprised the second time. While it was every bit as pleasant the second time, he was able to keep a little clarity of thought. He answered her kiss with passion and determination of his own. As they kissed, Tsukune felt Moka's arms tighten around him. They kissed until Moka pulled away, gasping for air. Tsukune was more then a little breathless as well.
"Ahhhh," Moka sighed. She looked at Tsukune with a wide smile. "I think this is what my weaker self has always been looking for. All that time in the human world while living with our mother, I think she was longing for a boyfriend. Now I know why."
She gave another sigh. Letting go of Tsukune she moved back from him, and out of his embrace. To giver her a moment to regain her composure, Moka took up her cup and had a sip. She frowned at the now cold tea as she sat the cup down again.
Tsukune took a moment to settle himself at the same time. He tugged at his shirt collar and smoothed back his hair, more for something to do then for any hope of taming it. He took slow, deep breaths and willed his hear to calmness.
"Now," Moka said. "About Ruby."
"Yes?" Tsukune was alert and attentive.
"About what you said this morning," Moka clarified. "Accidents happen."
"Thank you," Tsukune said with relief.
"For a Vampire, servants are a necessity. Not just because they are symbols of power and authority," She explained. "They are necessary for the times when we have needs or desires that would be impractical or wrong to act on with anybody else except someone sworn to our service. I am proud that you have pledge yourself to me, Tsukune. Not just because you raise me up, but also because it allows me to be closer to you."
"I want you to understan," Moka continued. "As a Vampire, in the sight of others of my kind, I can take blood from anybody not sworn to another Vampire. What you choose to share with me only deepens the bond between you and I. But as a Human, I could never accept you close to me without your pledge. And I could never share time with you in my room like this unless we were close."
"I think I understand," Tsukune said.
"Please, let me finish. I want you to know that I enjoy your company, as much as my other self does. Right now there is no one that stands as close to me as you do, and if you continue as you have, growing stronger, and helping me in all things, then you and I can only become closer." She paused for a pair of breaths. "Tsukune, I want us to become closer."
"By gathering the symbols of power you elevate yourself so that your position close to me will be more acceptable in the sight of my kind." She took a deep breath and blew it out. "This means that you should act like one of us. Ruby is your slave. I witnessed her oath to you. It is your responsibility to see to her needs. If you think she needs to be punished or rewarded then nobody has any say in what you choose to do."
"I don't understand," Tsukune said, feeling lost.
"What I am saying," Moka made a sour face. "If you decide to beat Ruby, or kiss her, or... or... Then that is your concern and not mine."
"Moka..."
"I don't want to hear about it," She looked away. "Ruby is there to serve your needs and wants. If you want her to wash your back, or keep you warm at night. If you want to kiss her, you can." Her voice wavered at the end.
"I still don't think I understand," Tsukune said. "I wasn't raised in the same world as you. I don't have the…" He fumbled.
"You don't," Moka said with a sigh looking back at him. Her eyes were tight with emotions. "Tsukune," She said gently. "Have you told anybody that you kissed the outer me?"
"Yes," He said slowly. "I was so excited I just had to tell somebody."
"And who did you tell?"
"I told Ruby."
"Why her?" Moka pressed.
"Because I knew I could trust her to keep a secret," Tsukune explained.
"That is as it should be, Tsukune. You should be able to trust her with everything, and she should be able to trust you with everything. If you don't understand something, then ask somebody you trust. Now answer me this, who do you trust to talk about what we share?"
"You," Tsukune said without hesitation. "Both of you. And I trust Ruby."
"That is as it should be." Moka gave herself a shake. Her posture and her voice firmed. "You belong to me Aono Tsukune. You belong to me and I never plan to let you escape. But I know you have a warm and loving heart and you will always be loyal to your friends. If you hurt the outer me's feelings I will make you pay, but as long as you remember that you are mine…" She left it hanging for a moment. "Are you mine, Tsukune?"
"Yes," Tsukune agreed heatedly.
"You are?" Moka pulled the hem of her skirt up towards her waist.
Tsukune shifted his position so he was kneeling, facing the kneeling Moka. He bowed forward to kiss her thigh. He was almost there when Moka protested.
"You are pledging to me, Tsukune," Moka said firmly. "Not to my stocking." She pulled the hem of her dress higher, exposing the bare skin above her stockings.
Moka's stockings rose to her mid thigh. Tsukune felt his heart skip a beat, as understanding sank in. He realized just how high he had to kiss, and how intimate an action it would be. As Tsukune adjusted his aim he felt Moka's hand rest lightly on the back of his head.
Inner Moka watched Tsukune bowing over her lap. The heat of his breath on her thigh made her feel warm all over. Impulsively, she reached down to run her fingers through his dark hair. The touch of his lips upon her sensitive thigh was like a spark that sent a tingle through her body. A part of her wished that his kiss would leave a permanent mark on her thigh; some kind of ever lasting proof of his devotion to her. Looking down at him she caught a glimpse of gold around his right wrist from the holy lock. No, Moka reflected. The proof of his dedication to her wasn't needed. She already had it in the scars on his body and the fire in his veins.
Moka fingers in Tsukune's hair suddenly curled into a fist, taking hold of him. She drew hip up sharply and kissed him fiercly. She reached out with her other hand to pull him close. The effort unbalanced them and they fell to the floor together. Tsukune didn't care in what position they ended up. The focus of his entire world was Moka once again. As they kissed he flicked his tongue out and felt her sharp fangs. They were more prominent, longer then during their previous kiss.
Tsukune surrendered to the moment. As he relaxed his mind his youki quickly swelled within him. Moka felt it and in enflamed her. Tsukune was so solid and warm against her. She could taste him as the kissed and the scent of him filled her nose. Moka broke the kiss and pulled back only as far as she needed to find her target. She bit into the side of his neck where it joined the shoulder.
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Inner Moka replaced the seal after seeing Tsukune to the door. Her date had gone well, and had lasted longer then expected. She felt a little guilty for that, because her outer self would have a late night catching up on studying. But then again, she had to share some of her time with the Outer Moka because she had to wait for Tsukune to remove the seal. Even as she returned to her dormant state, Inner Moka felt a temptation to give up the seal.
"You're mean," Moka protested to the empty room as she came awake. "You could have at least let me say goodnight to him."