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Sweet Sacrifice
Chapter 26
Two Weeks Later…
The light patter of rain rasped against the mansion windows, thunder and lightning roaring through the night sky. And on such a night Yui found herself dressing in preparations for that night's dinner instead of being curled up in her bed with a good book. As required, she dawned another evening gown, a simple yet elegant form fitting dress with a splash of sequins along the trim. And as she sat at her vanity, brushing out her golden hair (Ayato lounging casually on her bed and watching intently), she couldn't help but hope for the best. With everything that had happened since their return to the mansion, it was getting harder and harder for Yui to relay on her faith. Let alone remain optimistic, but the petite blonde continued to smile. Why? Because she had far too much to smile about. She had her best friend back, school was going great, and she was finally ready for Ayato to change her. All the important pieces of her life were slowly falling into place.
Yui and Ayato, hand in hand, joined the others in the dining room just as they arrived. She smiled welcomingly at Everleigh as she and Shu joined them. The tealette returned the smile, her body clothed in a navy blue lace gown that coordinated finely with Shu's button down. There was light chatter, everyone was accounted for, the mood was calm, and Reiji was lecturing them all. Things were as they showed be, how they normally were. If only the evening would stay that way…
…
Got a secret
Can you keep it?
Swear this one you'll save
Better lock it in your pocket
Taking this one to the grave
If I show you then I know you won't tell what I said
'Cause two can keep a secret if one of them is dead
Why do you smile like you've been told a secret?
Now you're telling lies 'cause you have sworn to keep it
But no one keeps a secret
No one keeps a secret
Why when do our darkest deeds do we tell?
They burn in our brains, become a living hell
Because everybody tells
Everybody tells
After their dinner, and some minor distractions (Ayato pulling Yui away into a nearby closet to gorge himself on her delicious blood because pasta, according to the boy, just wasn't enough), everyone made their way into the parlor room. Yui watched Everleigh, her dark dress swaying gracefully around her form, as she sung, as they all did. The carnival music was a different touch, as everyone could agree, but it was still a well written and sung piece nonetheless. It was dark and alluring, just as the new Everleigh was.
Got a secret
Can you keep it?
Swear this one you'll save
Better lock it in your pocket
Taking this one to the grave
If I show you then I know you won't tell what I said
'Cause two can keep a secret if one of them is deadLook into my eyes, now you're getting sleepy
Are you hypnotized by secrets that you're keeping?
I know what you're keeping
I know what you're keeping
Got a secret
Can you keep it?
Swear this one you'll save
Better lock it in your pocket
Taking this one to the grave
If I show you then I know you won't tell what I said
'Cause two can keep a secret if one of them is dead
Yui suddenly felt the grip Ayato had on her hand tense. The little blonde glanced over at her boyfriend to see what had suddenly caused the change in the boy's mood. She gave a small, inaudible gasp, as she stared at Richter. The man, as far as she knew, was unannounced and unwelcomed. He still bore the dark, weather worn, clothing, and his eyes still scrutinized everything they looked upon as he stepped in from the rain.
Pink eyes lifted to meet the figure clad in all black, their calling glow narrowing. Everleigh's figure all but glided across the tiled flooring, tantalizingly slow. Richter visibly stilled under the young girl's gaze. There was just something about the hold she had on him, like a grip he simply couldn't shake. She was very much alive, much to his surprise. Red painted lips curled over the lethal fangs her mouth housed.
You swore you'd never tell
You swore you'd never tell
You swore you'd never tell
You swore you'd never tell
Got a secret
Can you keep it?
Swear this one you'll save
Better lock it in your pocket
Taking this one to the grave
If I show you then I know you won't tell what I said
'Cause two can keep a secret if one of them is dead
Got a secret
Can you keep it?
Swear this one you'll save
Better lock it in your pocket
Taking this one to the grave
If I show you then I know you won't tell what I said
'Cause two can keep a secret if one of them is dead
Richter found himself cornered as the newborn zoned in on him, the pink in her eyes darkening. Everleigh, though no one dared to stop her (not that they could anyway), reached out and grabbed the older vampire by the collar of his jacket. The man was tossed effortlessly to the side like a ragdoll, and Everleigh continued to sing- never missing a beat.
Got a secret
Can you keep it?
Swear this one you'll save
Better lock it in your pocket
Taking this one to the grave
If I show you then I know you won't tell what I said
'Cause two can keep a secret if one of them is dead
Yui was forced to remain in her seat and watch out of fear of herself getting hurt. Everleigh, her voice still pouring past her lips, continued to fling Richter about. His cries and groans mixed perfectly with the eerily crazed music Laito produced. The brothers watched as Everleigh lifted their uncle off the ground by his throat, her powerful grasp would've crushed all the bones in his neck had he have been human, but that didn't mean they didn't do their fair share of damage.
Yes, two can keep a secret if one of them is dead
Yes, two can keep a secret if one of us is dead
"Hello Richter." Everleigh smiled. "Give me one reason why I shouldn't rip you apart." She demanded as she kneeled down in front of him.
"I see you're a vampire now," Coughed Richter.
"And it wasn't by choice," Hissed Everleigh. "It was a fate pushed on me, but I suppose I should thank you." Everleigh gave the man an uncharacteristically kind smile. "Because had you not killed me, I still would've been too sacred for Shu to change me."
"And you're still a piss poor choice."
"I am going to eat your soul, and shit it out!" Roared the newborn.
"Everleigh!"
The girl quickly stopped her attack at the raising of Shu's voice. Shu was passive and lethargic, he had never raised his voice to anyone in the past, no matter how upset they made him. It simply wasn't his style, it took far too much effort to lash out at someone. But as she glanced over at her boyfriend, Everleigh saw worry in Shu's ocean blue eyes instead of anger.
"Oh Please," Came a voice. "Do not stop on my account."