Rosario + Vampire "A Confession and a Vampire: Reboot"
Chapter 26 "Yokai Cultural Festival"
Based upon Characters created by Akihisa Ikeda.
Original idea and story written by Gamera68.
Pairing: the real Moka Akashiya and Tsukune Aono
Rated M for some language and mature themes.
Alternate Reality, set after the events of the now-finished manga series.
Comedy / Drama / Romance
Moka and Tsukune are 19 years old.
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A/N:
I am back from my 2-week hiatus with a brand new chapter, just as promised.
Here is the long-awaited "School Festival" chapter! Please enjoy!
Takes place towards the end of October, just before Halloween.
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As the long, black, Limousine exited the inter-dimensional tunnel into the yokai realm, Moka had a slight bout of nervousness swiftly overcome her. Tsukune could detect that through their blood-bond and gave her a quick hug from the side.
Moka was attired in her red dress with the black, built-in bustier, that she had received as a birthday present from Tsukune's parents, but never had a chance to wear, until today. She wanted to look the part of a celebrity since she would be performing her mini-concert, in front of a live audience, nonetheless. The vampire princess wore a pair of red, high-heeled pumps, which complimented her outfit.
Her makeup was simple but tasteful. A light pink, lip-gloss on her plump lips and metallic green eye shadow to highlight her hazel-green eyes.
Tsukune was wearing a simple burgundy, short-sleeved dress shirt and pair of black slacks, along with matching socks, leather belt, and shoes.
"I know you're a little nervous Moka, but everything will be fine. Because I'm here for you, just like I always have been," he said with a warm smile once the pair ended their brief embrace. Moka sighed a sigh of relief.
The vampiress had three hours to mentally prepare herself since her concert would be at six o'clock PM, sharp on a stage that was set up in front of the main, school building.
"Thank you love. It's just that I've never given a concert before, but it's something I must do, in order to pay back the favor from the Headmaster," she said with a slight scowl. They both knew that Mikogami had taken advantage of her predicament when her father asked him to create a new limiter for her after the incident with Kurumu.
Tsukune never had the opportunity to reply to her as the black car came to a complete stop once they reached the entrance to Yokai Academy. A large banner hung across the way that had written on it "Yokai Academy Cultural Festival: Welcome Parents and Alumni".
Hundreds of jack-o-lanterns added to the autumn-like atmosphere.
Numerous students, alumni, and faculty members had mingled around the car once it came into sight.
The Chauffeur opened his door and then made his way to the passenger's side door, and opened it. Moka made her way out first followed by Tsukune. Several murmurs came from the crowd as they wondered who the two were. Some knew of them from the Fairy Tale fiasco and speculated just how powerful they really were, since they were the last, two known living Shinso vampires.
"Big sis!" came a familiar, female, voice as Kokoa made her way through the crowd that had surrounded the vampire couple, just as the Limousine pulled away. The redhead was dressed in her standard, school uniform. Sea-green jacket, white blouse, and a very, short gingham skirt, khaki in color. Blue knee socks and white Mary Jane's on her feet completed the look.
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"Hello Kokoa. It's good to see you again" Moka replied as she held her mate's hand. The younger, Shuzen girl glared daggers at Tsukune.
"I missed you big sis" she replied as she gave Moka a warm hug and buried her face against her sister's impressive bosom.
"I know Kokoa. I missed you as well. So how are you doing?" Moka asked once Kokoa released her from her embrace a few seconds later.
"Oh I'm doing fine, thanks. Hello there, big brother. I hope that you're treating big sis well" Kokoa replied as she walked up to Tsukune and stared at him once again. He felt rather uncomfortable hearing her speak that way, as she called him "big brother" and he had no idea how to reply. He was unsure if she were being serious, or not.
Even though Kokoa was younger than Moka, she had grown up quite a lot but was still mentally immature to a certain extent. Her obsession with her big sister had not changed one bit, though.
"Um, of course I am Kokoa. Right Moka?" he replied with a sweat-drop, as he half expected her to smash him into bacon bits with her Ko-buddy hammer.
"Of course, love. You're the perfect mate" Moka said as she placed both of her hands on his cheeks and then kissed him square on the lips in a show of dominance, just in case her brat of a sister tried to do or say anything foolish. Kokoa's face burned bright red from what she witnessed with her own, two eyes. Tsukune felt somewhat embarrassed as well but decided to remain quiet for the time being.
Kokoa sputtered and fumed once Moka and Tsukune decided to check out the festival that was in full swing. They both silently prayed for no more interruptions nor drama of any sort.
However, that would make the entire event rather boring, right?
The younger vampiress decided to head back to her classroom since they were putting on a cafe and she had volunteered to help out where she was needed.
"Um… Moka? Are you okay?" Tsukune asked Moka who led him by hand through the festival grounds.
"Of course I am, love. But thank you for being concerned. I just wanted to see what the festival offered, since I was not able to attend as my true self," she said as she stopped suddenly. Tsukune knew exactly what she was saying without her going into further detail.
"Oh Moka. I know," he said as he pulled her into a hug and kissed her cheek. The poor, young, woman never had any real fun during her three years of high school as she was only released from the confines of the Rosary when she was needed to show someone their place. Fighting may have seemed 'fun' to her, but she actually felt left out.
It was honestly quite heartbreaking.
"Thank you Tsukune. I'm feeling much better now, thanks to you" she said with a smile as they ended their embrace a few minutes later. More alumni grumbled some rather rude comments regarding their show of affection for one another, but Moka somehow managed to tune out and ignore for the time being.
The hazel-eyed vampiress had promised her mate that she would be on her best behavior and not get into any unnecessary fights.
"That's good to hear Moka. Would you like to get something to eat or drink? My treat" he said with a smile. She shook her head yes and slid her hand into his as he led her up to the nearest food stall.
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After Tsukune had paid for their snacks and drinks, he lead Moka to a picnic table located off to the side of the main thoroughfare. He had bought an order of Yakitori (grilled chicken on wooden skewers) as well as two cans of chilled, tomato juice.
After Tsukune had evenly divided their food they both announced in common, Japanese practice; "Itadakimasu!"
"This is pretty good Tsukune," Moka said after she tried a few pieces of her grilled chicken.
"Yeah, but not as good as your cooking."
"Oh Tsukune... you're embarrassing me" she replied in an adorable fashion; her pale cheeks lightly tinted pink.
"Well... it's true Moka."
"Tsukune..."
"Moka..."
"Oh... Tsukune..."
"Yahoo-hoo... guess who?"
'Stupid milk cow!' Moka mentally cursed to herself.
"Hello Kurumu. I see that you're no longer in stitches" Moka said with an exasperated sigh. The damn succubus just had to show up and ruin a perfectly, peaceful moment between the vampiress and her blood-mate.
"Hello Tsukune. Is the big, bad vampire treating you well?" she said in a mocking tone. Mizore was there, holding her hand for some, unusual reason. The Snow Maiden bowed in an apologetic manner to Moka and silently asked her to not cause any trouble. Besides, it was the Academy's number one rule to remain in their human personas while on school property, especially for graduates.
"Hello Kurumu" Tsukune said as he reached across the table and held Moka's hand, as he quietly asked her to calm down before she said or did something she might regret later, like actually kill the succubus.
"Tsukune! Why are you ignoring me?" Kurumu asked as she took the empty seat next to him, but still gave him plenty of room to breathe and not greet him like she usually did, all throughout high school. She did not want to piss Moka off, even if she had her powers sealed. Moka was still stronger than her – sealed or not.
She had proved as much to Kurumu on the day they had their first confrontation in the nurse's office, during their freshman year.
"I'm sorry Kurumu, but I can't talk to you" he replied with a heavy sigh. Moka kindly told him in the Limo, that if he did want to speak to her that she would have to give her approval. It was something that they both agreed on, in order to avoid any future scuffles.
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"Why not? This is your doing you damn blood-sucker! You turned him against me, didn't you? I thought that you were my friend, Moka?" Kurumu shouted as she stood up and slammed her hands on the wooden table.
"Kurumu, please calm down" Mizore requested in a calming tone.
"No Mizore... not this time. I wanna know why Moka's being such a bitch all of a sudden? I learned my lesson, okay? I know what I did was wrong, but I was desperate Moka! You took him away from me. He was supposed to be my destined one; not yours!" she said as a few tears slid down her cheeks.
"Kurumu, you know that's not true. You decided that on your own. You never really loved me, did you? Remember what I told you at the beach In July? And how long do you think I'll live, now that I'm a vampire?" Tsukune asked as he stood up and faced her. Moka told him via their bond that he could speak to her as long as she got the picture that they could not be together, no matter how painful it would be for her to hear as much.
"What do you mean Tsukune? Of course, I loved you. I have, ever since the day we met!" she replied as she sat down; Mizore had hugged her from behind, as she hoped it would placate her anger.
"No Kurumu. If you did, then you never would've decided that on your own. You were only jealous because Moka and I were friends first. And you tried to kill us because you couldn't charm me. And you never answered my question. How long do you think I'll live?" Tsukune asked as he was beginning to get upset.
Damn it, Kurumu was stubborn!
"Um... well. Okay. Fine. I know what I did back then was wrong, okay? But – but she was always in my way. But I guess that's all in the past. And um... I dunno. A hundred years, maybe?" Kurumu replied as she furrowed her brow, after she thought it over for a few moments.
"I see. Well Kurumu, how old do you think Alucard, or even Moka's mom was, before they both passed on?" Tsukune asked as he held Moka's hand even firmer. He did not want to bring up that painful memory but he had to make his point valid, so Kurumu would finally understand.
"Um, two hundred years?" she replied with a sweat-drop.
"No Kurumu. Akasha was about six hundred years old. And Alucard, or should I say Dracula, he was nearly a thousand years old. Some vampires have been known to live for several thousand years, or so. You could say that I'm now an immortal, like Moka; since I'm a Shinso vampire. How long will you live, Kurumu?" Tsukune asked as Moka shed a few tears and wiped them quickly away so the other girls would not see her appear 'weak'.
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"I had no idea... oh my god... that means... that means that you'll... outlive me, huh?" she said as the bittersweet realization set in. There was no chance of them being mates nor lovers, since Tsukune would indeed outlive her by several millennium, or much longer.
"I'm afraid so, Kurumu. Um... I'm really sorry that you had to find out this way" Tsukune said as Moka stood up and walked around to his side.
"You did this on purpose, Moka!" Kurumu shouted as she faced her long-time rival.
"I did no such thing, you stupid cow!" Moka hissed back.
"You did too! You knew that I wanted to be with him and you turned him into a blood-sucking monster!" she screeched.
"Oh, you mean when I saved his life. Oh yes, it was my plan all along. To have him on the brink of death so I could bring him back and have him for myself. Oh my, yes. You caught me. Damn it, how stupid are you Kurumu? If I had not given him my blood, he would have most certainly died, you moron. He would no longer be around. Is that what you wanted… for me to let my best friend die? I had to save him because there was nothing that neither of you girls could have done for him! Kami, you are such an idiot!" Moka retorted as she bore her fangs at the petite, night demon.
Tsukune stood up from the bench and pulled Moka back, before she kicked Kurumu into next week. Her yokai was going berserk and he had to calm her down before she fractured the seal on her new limiter, which was not even "paid" for yet!
"Girls, please calm down" Tsukune begged before it came to blows. Mizore pulled Kurumu towards herself and hugged her firmly as she desperately attempted to hold her friend back. It was as if they were still in high school, all over again!
"You should be quite thankful, little girl. If we were anywhere else, I would not hold myself back and nobody would stop me this time. It seems to me that being knocked through the roof; you have not yet learned your lesson!" Moka said as she wriggled out of her mate's grip and stomped over to the petite yokai who was now shaking like a leaf.
"Little girl! Ha! You're the little girl, Moka. You always get what you want, don't you? All you have to do is flutter those fake green eyes at Tsukune and he does whatever you want him to" Kurumu said in a teasing tone.
"Do not test me Kurumu. I will be more than happy to show you, your place again if you continue to taunt me. Fall back now, or else. This is your final warning..." Moka said as she pulled her left hand back over her head in a threatening manner.
Even with her powers sealed, Moka's anger was still a force to be reckoned with.
"Moka, I think she gets the idea. And Kurumu, don't talk about my mate that way" Tsukune said as he placed his hands over Moka's own and kissed the side of her neck, which calmed her down in a heartbeat.
"Fine!" Moka said as she put her hands down and crossed her arms under her abundant bosom in another show of superiority.
"But Tsukune... whatever!" Kurumu shouted in frustration.
"Come on Kurumu, let's get you something to drink, before I have to put you on ice" Mizore suggested.
"But he – and she – ugh. I'm sorry everyone. I didn't mean that... I'm just... upset. I do wish you the best of luck, Tsukune... and Moka... I won't get in your way anymore. Good luck with your concert, too. You're gonna need it" Kurumu said as Mizore dragged her away from the vampire couple.
With that, the Black and White Duet disappeared into the crowds and left Moka and Tsukune be for now. Moka sat down and was on the verge of tears. Why did this always happen to her? Could she not live with her blood-mate in peace and quiet? Was it always going to be like this? Could Kurumu just move on? If it were not for Tsukune by her side, what would she have done?
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Tsukune sat down next to Moka and placed her half-empty can of tomato juice in front of her.
"Moka? Are you gonna be okay?" he asked in a concerned tone. She turned to face him, pulled him into her bosom, and hugged him for all she was worth. He returned the sudden embrace and held her until she would calm down even more. Tsukune knew via their special bond that she was still quite upset; it was obvious to not only him but also everyone else within a fifteen-meter diameter.
"Moka! Tsukune!" Yukari announced as she walked up to the couple who were still holding each other. She had run into Mizore who gave her a brief rundown of what just transpired not less than ten minutes prior.
"Hi Yukari" Tsukune said as he looked up to his witch friend. She was dressed in a purple and silver kimono. Her long, dark brown hair was pulled into a ponytail, which was held back with a silver ribbon. She looked quite grown-up, he noted to himself.
Yukari then sat down next to Moka so she could offer her support to her friend. At least she had matured and actually supported Moka and Tsukune's relationship. And she was by far, the youngest member of their little group.
"Hello Yukari" Moka said once she had pulled herself together and finally had relaxed a great deal. At least her yokai was not making everyone near her weak in the knees, anymore.
"I heard what happened from Mizore. Is there anything I can do for you guys?" she offered with a genuine smile.
"I am fine, thank you. Would you like to hang out with us for a while, Yukari?" Moka asked as she brushed her long, auburn hair behind her ears and weakly smiled at her friend.
"Oh that's good to hear Moka... um... I don't mind, I guess. Sure, let's go have some fun, okay?" Yukari happily agreed.
Tsukune stood up from the wooden bench and gently pulled Moka to her feet. Yukari followed suit and walked beside the vampire couple. Even though she realized her dream of becoming a threesome was never possible, she was just happy to be their friend and lend her support in any way she could. It was the mature, adult thing to do, anyway.
The trio decided to try some games of luck that dotted the festival grounds.
Naturally, Yukari won every game she played. Tsukune was suspicious that she may have used her natural talents, but she assured him that she left her wand at home. Besides, she did not want to break any school rules by showing her powers and do her best to blend in and act like a normal human.
That was the original idea behind the Academy's purpose anyway: coexistence with the human world.
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"Oh Tsukune! Look! So cute!" she exclaimed rather boisterously. The auburn-haired vampiress had spotted a large, orange, stuffed tiger at the balloon dart booth. Yukari snickered at her childlike enthusiasm and found it to be something that the 'other' Moka would do.
The object of the game was rather simple.
Burst three balloons in a row and you have your choice of prizes. It was an easy game, but depended on sheer luck, let alone skill. Tsukune paid the booth attendant the 100 yen for five darts.
"You can do it, love," Moka happily cheered.
'I can do this…for Moka…' he told himself.
Pop!
Pop!
Pop!
"Congratulations, sempai. So, what's it going to be? Any prize is yours," inquired the attendant.
"I'll take that big, orange tiger, please."
"Here you go, sempai," replied the clerk as he handed Tsukune his prize.
"Thanks" Tsukune said with a bow.
"Here, Moka. He's the one you wanted, right?"
"Oh, Tsukune! Thank you very much" Moka happily squealed as she now hugged her new plush tiger against her ample bosom. She then gave her fiancé a chaste kiss on his left cheek as thanks for his heartfelt generosity. He blushed a bit as Yukari watched the entire scene play out before her eyes.
"Uh, n-no problem at all, princess. I'm glad that you like it."
"Awww... you guys look so cute together" Yukari commented as she saw how well they actually got along. What had surprised her most was that Moka was acting like a normal, teenage girl. She had changed quite a lot, Yukari had noticed. Even though she still had quite a temper, Moka had calmed down a great deal since becoming mates with Tsukune.
Yukari was very happy for her friend.
"Thanks" they answered in unison.
"Wah! You guys sound like an old, married couple!" the teen witch remarked as she pulled them into a group hug. Moka blushed even harder once she heard what Yukari said, finally sunk in.
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"Um... speaking of married... when are you guys gonna do it?" Yukari asked once they ended their impromptu embrace.
"Do it?" Moka asked as she cocked her head to the side.
"Yeah, when are you guys getting married? Kokoa told me Tsukune popped the question at Tokyo Disney" she replied with a devious grin.
"Oh that. Well… we're getting married next April twenty-third. On the anniversary of us becoming blood-mates" Tsukune answered, as he could tell that Moka was feeling somewhat caught off guard at the unusual way their witch friend had phrased her question.
"Wow, that sounds so romantic" Yukari replied as she drooled. Now she really wanted to be the meat in a vampire sandwich!
"Um, Yukari... you're drooling a little bit" Moka pointed out, which caused their younger friend to become somewhat flustered. She quickly rubbed the sleeve of her silk kimono over her mouth to hide her embarrassment.
"Um... I gotta go now. Good luck with your concert Moka. I'll be rooting for you!" Yukari sputtered out as she ran away as quickly as she could to leave that moment behind herself.
Both vampires wondered why she ran away so quickly but then realized that she was just a little bit uncomfortable acting the way she did. Even if she had grown up somewhat, she was still perverted as ever.
As the vampire pair wandered around the school's festival grounds, several underclassmen approached them and asked them several, awkward questions about them defeating Alucard and Fairy Tale. Moka and Tsukune were caught off guard and some even challenged them to a fight, which they hastily declined. They were there to have fun; not get into unnecessary fights, just to prove how powerful they really were. Besides, nobody had much of a chance anyway.
Before either had realized it, the time was drawing close for Moka to perform her mini-concert.
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As the pair made their way towards the main stage, they were approached by the Headmaster's assistant, Ruby. She was dressed as usual in a long, flowing skirt, black bustier; her long, ebony hair pulled back into twin-tails, wrapped in purple ribbons that matched her skirt. She greeted the couple with a warm hug.
"Moka! Tsukune! How are you doing?" she squealed with delight. The duo returned the embrace with dual blushes across their cheeks.
"Hello Ruby. We are doing fine, thank you" Moka replied once they ended their group hug.
"Hey Ruby" Tsukune said once he had gotten a good whiff of her womanly scent, that still reminded him of sunflowers.
"We're all set for your concert Moka. You can either use a headset or handheld microphone," the elder witch explained as she led the couple behind the stage that was already warmed up. Large speakers faced the crowd about a meter above the ground on tripods. Suspended above the stage on a long track, were a dozen lights, each one in a different hue of red, green, and blue.
A single, white spotlight would illuminate Moka from above so she would have an unobstructed view of the large crowd that had already begun to gather.
"Here's the music tracks, Ruby," Moka said as she opened her purse and pulled out a CD. Each track was listed as well as instructions to the stagehand who volunteered from the school's Audio/Visual Club who would run all the equipment.
"Thanks Moka. The Headmaster's really looking forward to this, as well as the entire school," Ruby answered with a wink.
"Speaking of him, where is he?" Tsukune asked. They had not seen hide nor hair of Mikogami for the entire afternoon, whatsoever.
"Oh he's here… we also set up a camera that would broadcast Moka's concert throughout the school for those who aren't able to attend, since the classrooms are still running their shops and stalls" Ruby explained.
"I see" Moka replied as she had another wave of nervousness wash over her. She picked up the wireless, handheld microphone as she walked over to the rear steps of the stage.
"Moka… are you gonna be alright? Would you like… some blood beforehand?" Tsukune inquired as he could detect through their bond that his mate was feeling apprehensive about singing in front of the entire school.
"Well… that might help. Ruby, thank you for all your assistance in preparing this for me. I'll be ready in a few minutes. I just wish to speak with Tsukune… in private, if that is alright," Moka said to her friend.
"Oh yes, of course Moka. You have about ten minutes before show time. It's not a problem. I'll give your cue when the time comes. Tsukune… take care of her, okay. Break a leg, Moka" Ruby said as she waved farewell so the couple could have a few, uninterrupted minutes alone, before Moka began her mini-concert.
Moka waved to her friend as she made her way to the stage to get prepared for Moka's debut.
"Here Moka…" Tsukune said as he unbuttoned the two, top buttons of his shirt, then held Moka in his arms and tilted his head to the right. She leaned in closer to his neck and licked his flesh with her moist, hot tongue, which shot a shiver of delight down his spine. She presses her fangs into his flesh and drank his intoxicating blood in small, yet steady slurps.
"Oh Moka…" he said as she pressed her large, firm bosom up against his wide chest as he held her slender, voluptuous body closer to himself.
"Oh Tsukune… I love… you… so… much…" Moka whispered between slurps.
"And I love you… my sweet princess..." he whispered back.
A few, silent, moments later, she withdrew her fangs from his neck and licked the small puncture marks closed with her tongue. Tsukune buttoned his shirt up to hide the purplish bruise that resembled a hickey (love bite).
"M-mm… delicious as always" she replied with a dreamy look in her eyes.
"Feeling better now?" he asked, just to be certain she was.
"Oh yes love. Thank you. I guess it's show time" she answered with a small, bashful, smile.
"Ladies and gentlemen, students, and faculty. It gives me great pleasure to introduce to you – my good friend Moka Aksahiya in her first, live concert. Please put your hands together and welcome her to the stage," Ruby announced over the speakers, which was Moka's cue.
"Good luck Moka" Tsukune said as he gave her a quick kiss as she climbed up the stairs and made her way to center stage, Tsukune walked towards the front so he would have a clear view of his fiancée.
A huge round of applause greeted Moka as she walked onto the stage. She gave a small smile to Ruby, who stood off to stage right, who was there to offer her friend her support.
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As Moka walked into view, she could see literally hundreds of yokai, who came to just see her. It was a bit unnerving to the vampiress, but Tsukune waved to her and told her via their bond that she would do just fine and that he was there for her, just a short, distance away. She smiled to him then closed her eyes for a few moments as she waited for the musical cue of her first song to begin.
The electronica beat then began playing over the speakers as Moka moved her hips from left to right. The flashing, colorful lights painted the audience in every hue imaginable.
"Lights" by Ellie Goulding:
I had a way...then losing it all on my own...
I had a heart then...but the queen has been overthrown...
And I'm not sleeping now, the dark is too hard to beat...
And I'm not keeping now...the strength I need to push me...
You show the lights...that stop me...turn to stone...
You shine it when I'm alone...
And so...I tell myself that I'll be strong...
And dreaming when they're gone...
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling...me home.
Calling, calling, calling home...
You show the lights...that stop me turn to stone...
You shine it...when I'm alone home -
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Noises...I play within my head...
Touch my own skin...and hope that I'm still breathing...
And I think back to when my...brother of my sister slept...
In an unknown place...the only time I feel safe -
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone...
You shine it when I'm alone...
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong...
And dreaming when they're gone...
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home...
...Calling, calling, calling home...
You show the lights that stop me...turn to stone.
You shine it when I'm alone home...
Yeah, haa...
Light, lights, lights, lights…Light, lights, lights, lights -
You show the lights that stop me...turn to stone...
You shine it when I'm alone...
And so I tell myself...that I'll be strong...
And dreaming when they're gone...
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home...
Calling, calling, calling home...
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone -
You shine it when I'm alone home...
Home, home...
Light, lights, lights, lights…Light, lights, lights, lights -
Home, home...
Light, lights, lights, lights…Light, lights, lights, lights -
Home, home...
Light, lights, lights, lights…Light, lights, lights, lights...
...
As the song ended, the entire audience exploded into a massive round of applause.
"That's my big sister!" Kokoa announced as she watched Moka's live performance on a TV that was in her classroom. All her classmates ran up to her and told her just how amazing her big sister sounded like a professional singer. Kokoa was quite proud and happy, truth be told.
"Thank you… thank you very much..." Moka said as she bowed. Tsukune waved to her, which caused her to blush bright crimson.
"Tsukune! Wah! Moka sounded so awesome!" Yukari said as she fought her way through the horde of people, so she could have a better view of Moka's concert.
"Hey Yukari. She sure does, huh?" he replied with a wide grin.
"Yep. I had no idea Moka sounded like a professional singer!" Yukari replied as she stood next to Tsukune.
As the applause died down to a more tolerable level, Moka closed her eyes as she went over the lyrics for her next song, which would start in a few moments. She lifted her head and looked over to Ruby who was nearly in tears – because she had never heard something so beautiful in her life.
Moka's voice was beyond perfection. She could easily become an overnight celebrity, but that would not happen. The vampire princess did not wish to be separated from Tsukune ever again, ever since the Fairy Tale incident.
As the next song began, Moka closed her eyes and took on a serious tone.
"I would like to dedicate this next song to the most important person in my life. My mate and my one, true love… Tsukune Aono. I love you Tsukune."
"How Do I Live" by Leanne Rimes:
How do I…
Get through the night without you?
If I had to live without you…
What kind of life would that be?
Oh, I...
I need you in my arms, need you to hold…
You're my world, my heart, my soul -
If you ever leave...
Baby you would take away everything...good in my life -
And tell me now...
How do I live without you?
I want to know...
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go...
How do I ever...ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
Without you -
There'd be no sun in my sky,
There would be no love in my life,
There'd be no world left for me -
And I...
Baby I don't know what I would do -
I'd be lost if I lost you…
If you ever leave...
Baby you would take away everything...real in my life -
And tell me now...
How do I live without you?
I want to know...
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go...
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
Please tell me baby...
How do I go on?
If you ever leave…
Baby you would take away everything -
I need you with me…
Baby don't you know that you're everything,
Real in my life?
And tell me now…
How do I live without you -
I want to know…
How do I breathe without you?
If you ever go...
How do I ever, ever survive?
How do I, how do I, oh how do I live?
...
As her second song came to its conclusion, most of the audience ended up crying their eyes out. They had never heard such a beautiful voice such as Moka's, it would seem. Tsukune was at a loss for words, as this song was by far his favorite. Yukari had to console him, since he could not even bring himself to look at Moka.
'I do love you Tsukune… so very much' Moka communicated silently via their blood-bond.
'And I love you… Moka' he replied likewise, once he finally pulled himself together.
"Thank you… thank you very much" Moka said once the audience applauded once again. She closed her eyes to gather her thoughts as she went over the next song's lyrics, which were somewhat more "upbeat".
As the final song's electronica rhythm began, the multicolored lamps illuminated the crowd once again. Moka clapped her hands to get the audience in a 'party mood'.
"Summertime Sadness" (Cedric Gervaris Remix) by Lana Del Ray:
Kiss me hard before you go…
Summertime sadness…
I just wanted you to know -
That baby you're the best…
Got my red dress on tonight…
Dancing in the dark…in the pale moonlight -
Got my hair up…real.. big beauty queen style -
High-heels off, I'm feeling alive…
Oh, my God…I feel it in the air-
Telephone wires above…are sizzling like a snare…
Honey I'm on fire…I feel it everywhere
Nothing scares me anymore…
... 2, 3, 4…
Kiss me hard before you go…
Summertime sadness –
I just wanted you to know…
That baby you're the best -
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness…
Got that summertime, summertime sadness -
Got that summertime, summertime sadness…
Oh, oh- Oh oh…
I'm feelin' electric tonight…
Cruising down the coast… goin' by ninety-nine -
Got my bad baby by my… heavenly side…
I know if I go, I'll die happy tonight…
Oh, my God…I feel it in the air -
Telephone wires above are sizzling like a snare…
Honey I'm on fire…I feel it everywhere -
Nothing scares me anymore...
... 2, 3, 4
Kiss me hard before you go…
Summertime sadness -
I just wanted you to know…
That baby you're the best -
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness -
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh –oh oh oh…
I think I'll miss you forever…
Like the stars… miss the sun…in the morning skies –
Later's better than never…
Even if you're gone…I'm gonna drive, drive -
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness…
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness -
Got that summertime, summertime sadness
Oh, oh…Oh oh…
Kiss me hard…before you go -
Summertime sadness…
I just wanted you to know…
That baby you're the best -
I've got that summertime, summertime sadness…
S-s-summertime, summertime sadness…
Got that summertime, summertime sadness…
Oh, oh…Oh oh…
…..
As the music faded, everyone in the audience shouted either "bravo" or "encore". Moka smiled then politely bowed as she made her way off the stage. Tsukune walked along the far, right side of the platform so he could meet her as she walked down the steps. She placed the microphone on a small table and retrieved her CD, which she placed back in her purse, which Tsukune held for her while she put on her show.
Moka then jumped into his open arms and French kissed him passionately. Ruby made her way to back stage to offer her congratulations too, but had caught her being preoccupied with her blood-mate. Moka knew she was close by, but she somehow managed to ignore her for a few, more moments.
"*ahem* Um... Moka… sorry to bother you… um…" Ruby interjected, as the Headmaster suddenly appeared from out of nowhere.
"Miss Akashiya.. that was some show you put on. Your sister was right about you having such a talent," he said in a creepy-as-always tone.
Moka and Tsukune ended their public display of affection and bowed towards the Headmaster.
"Thank you Headmaster. So we are now even, correct?" Moka asked him once she stood upright. Tsukune held her hand in his own as he approached the vampire couple.
"You are quite welcome, Miss Akashiya. Yes, your debt for the new limiter is paid in full, per our arrangement. I see that it is working how it should" he replied with an eerie grin that sent quivers down their spines.
"Yes, thank you once again for everything Headmaster," Moka replied with another bow.
"If either of you need my services in the future, you know how to contact me. Come Ruby, we have much work to do, to see that today's festivities continue on without a hitch," Mikogami instructed as he left Moka and Tsukune to go about his business, Ruby hot on his heels. She waved goodbye to her friends with a bright smile across her features as they vanished around the corner.
Moka and Tsukune both remained glued in place for a few moments as they both sweat-dropped. Even though they had both graduated from the Academy six months ago, they still felt strange being around the Dark Lord who had a bad tendency to come and go as he pleased.
…..
"Big sis!"
"Hello there Kokoa" Moka replied as her younger sibling approached the pair who seemed to be in their own, little world and were wandering around the festival grounds with no particular destination in mind.
"Your voice is as wonderful as always" Kokoa complimented once the two vampires ended their brief embrace.
"Thank you Kokoa. If it's alright, Tsukune and I will be heading home now" she said as she held her mate's hand in a loving, protective gesture.
"Oh of course, big sis. I have to be going as well. Big brother, I'm counting on you to keep big sis happy, understood? If you don't… you'll have to answer to daddy," Kokoa said as she stood nose-to-nose with her soon-to-be brother-in-law.
"No worries Kokoa. You can count on me to do my best," he answered with a first-class grin, as she stepped back and then stuck her tongue out at him. She then turned around and ran off back to her classroom, waving the entire time.
Moka just shook her head in disbelief. She was unsure if her little sister was being serious or not.
"Tsukune? Are you alright?"
"Oh yeah. I'm good. No worries."
"Don't worry about Kokoa. You know how she can be."
"Um, okay. Are you ready to head home now?"
"Oh yes, love. I cannot wait to get you home and make wild, passionate love to you for the remainder of the night," she answered with a serious grin across her plump lips.
"Well, what are we waiting for then?" he replied as their ride pulled up to the front gate of the Academy. Tsukune opened the rear, passenger side door for Moka. Once she was seated comfortably, she quickly removed her limiter then grabbed his hand and pulled him into the back seat. She then closed and locked the door behind him.
Apparently, Moka could not wait until they reached home. The next thing Tsukune knew was that she had swiftly removed all her clothes as well as his own and took him right at that moment in the back seat of the limousine.
Tsukune Aono finally knew his place!
...
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Author's Note:
Did some minor editing that did not affect the overall plot. (9:00 PM, April 20, 2014)
After working on this chapter for nearly 2 days straight, I'd have to say if came out pretty good. I know the ending was kind of sudden, but I was unable to come up with anything else, since I was on hiatus for nearly 2 weeks. I know that's no valid excuse, but I wanted to get this chapter up as soon as I could.
I will do my best to get another chapter up by the end of this month, which will cover "Halloween" – if anyone has a good idea or two, please feel free to leave a comment below. I already have their costumes planned out. Other than that, I need a good, solid plot.
All right, enough rambling for now.
Just a reminder to my Guest readers. I do welcome your comments and reviews but like always, they are monitored by default. I only accept them if they actually have anything to say regarding MY story and not the anime or manga, which has already ended. The epilogue came out too "R+V: Afterstory" which should be translated very soon. ^_^