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Chapter 36

The Original

"I don't understand, where are you taking me?" I pondered, wincing from the strong grip around my wrist. I was sure it would leave a bruise or some kind of mark. "H-Hey! Will you answer me?"

Kanashi sighed, "Chaji wants to speak with you." His voice came out hollow, holding no emotion whatsoever.

"No need to be cruel," I eyed my wrist as a tingling sensation ran beneath my skin. "I don't know what has got you so worried either."

"What do you mean," he slowed his pace.

I pointed at his hand wrapped around my wrist. He raised his brow but said nothing, going back to his strides. I had a hard time to stay with his pace, trying not to trip over my feet. But for me, that was impossible.

I must have tripped over my feet a few times since, from the back, it looked like Kanashi was growing impatient. "Just slow your pace," I simply said, and he did.

Now I could keep up.

After a while his grip loosened, allowing my blood stream to flow back through my arm and fingers.

"We're here," Kanashi pulled me to a halt.

"Already?" I pried his fingers away, staring at the large arch-like door before me. "But what if-"

"In you go," he cut me off with a push on my back, sending me flying through the doors. I flew through the air for a few moments before crashing to the ground, keeping my knees tucked in and my hands sprawled out to stop myself.

I skidded across the floor, digging my nails into the ground. I looked back at Kanashi, shooting a glare at him once I was standing. "Baka."

Kanashi laughed, folding his arms. "Whatever."

I rolled my eyes, turning my attention to Chaji who didn't look amused. "H-He pushed me first!" I yelled, pointing at Kanashi.

"I'm not interested in that," Chaji growled. But it wasn't like his normal tone, his expression looked stern as usual, but there was a short flicker of worry in his eyes. No one else seemed to notice it.

"What's wrong?" I asked, straightening my back.

"Nothing is wrong!" He yelled, glancing at Kanashi. "Leave us!"

"Yes sir," Kanashi bowed before exiting the room, leaving me alone to face the head vampire.

"So...what did you want exactly..?"

"...That vampire..." He went off.

I raised my head. "The one in the secret room?"

"Y-Yes," he stuttered. It wasn't like him to fumble with his words. He was the head vampire for Kami's sake! Something has seriously got him worried...maybe even scared.

"Well, what about him?" I urged him on, tapping my foot impatiently.

"Do you remember what I told you about him when you were with Tsume?"

I nodded. "You said that he was the very first vampire to be created, the original. Not even you know his name." I replied.

"Yes, he has never spoken his true name to anyone." He sighed. "But since he is the original vampire, he has limitless powers that not even I can overcome..."

"What about it?" I said. He paused, not uttering a word. "Chaji?"

"H-He has requested that you stay with him in his chambers," he gulped.

"He wants me to s-stay with him!?" I yelled, stepping back. "I don't even know him! Let alone seen his face!" I had seen his eyes, that part is true. But with the darkness surrounding us at that time, there was no way I had time for my eyes to register in the dim light to look at the man. I was more overcome with fear than anything!

"Please Maka, you must listen to him!" Chaji grabbed my wrist.

"Let go."

"Maka." His eyes flashed crimson as he showed his fangs, shooting me a death glare. "Do this for me, please." I could see the sorrow in his eyes.

I paused, feeling the weight of his hands as they crushed down onto my shoulders. "Why are you so scared of him?"

"He could destroy any of us in a blink of an eye."

"S-Seriously?"

Chaji nodded. "So you have to do this otherwise he will kill me. Including Tsume."

Tsume. I don't want her to die, she's been kind to me. She is basically my friend! I looked back at the vampire. "Fine, I'll do it. But if he tries to kill or rape me then I'm holding you responsible," I growled, allowing him to pull me from the room.

"Deal," he tightened his grip on my wrist before using his vampire speed to zoom us away. We stopped in front of the hidden hatch in almost two seconds, hazing my mind.

Chaji leant on the hatch, waiting for the door to open. "OK, in you go." He pushed me forward.

"A-Aren't you coming in with me?" I swivelled around.

"Nope," he flicked my nose before pushing me inside, closing the door behind.

I peered through the room, gasping at the difference. With the lights on I could make out the furniture and walls. At the far end of the large room lay a king-sized bed, covered with flannel sheets of black and red. A few cabinets and draws stood dotted around the room, filling up the space, holding trinkets and clothes.

But there was no one else in the room. Just me, standing on the velvet carpet that stretched throughout the floor. I sighed, wandering over to the bed.

Movement caught my eye as a figure suddenly flashed in front of me, grasping my neck with their hand. My oxygen was cut off. I couldn't breathe. Panick overtook me. Without my knowledge, my fangs shot down as I tried to attack the victim, slashing my nails at him.

The figure took hold of my hands, releasing the tension from my neck. I was given enough strength to breathe, sucking in a deep breath as I regained my control.

"It seems that you can lose your control so easily," he sighed, releasing me.

I stepped back, glancing at the boy before me. He was only a few inches taller than me, looking to be a year or so older. His skin wasn't as pale as mine, holding a fraction of life to it. He had striking black hair, cut short so it just covered his ears. It cascaded down his face, producing a side-shaped fringe which covered the top of his eyes.

Speaking of his eyes, they were green. A bright green to be exact. Not a mis-match between light and dark like mine.

"Why do you stare?" He asked.

I blinked. "S-Sorry," I looked away.

"Do you know who I am?"

"Yes, yes. The original vampire who is much older than the rest that requested my presence in his chambers for some stupid reason." I growled, crossing my arms. "Why did you request me?" Of all people, why me!?

"I'm curious on how you would act since you are a different...breed, should I put it?" He narrowed his eyes.

"Whatever," I perched on the side of the bed. "Just release me already, I don't even want to stay here." I sighed, leaning back.

"Then we can sleep." He sat next to me.

"I don't want to sleep," I grumbled, turning away.

"Then just stay awake. I'm going to sleep either way since it's late." He mumbled, closing his eyes. "I get tired easily."

I refused to look at him so edged my way slowly away from the original vampire. I knew he was awake. Even vampires can't fall asleep that easily. I lowered my feet onto the carpet, wiggling my toes to feel the texture of the sheepskin. Without a single glance back; I tiptoed over to the wall where the secret door stood.

Running my hands over the wall, I searched for the switch that would open the door and release me from the room. But there was nothing there.

"You won't find it." His voice made me jump.

"W-What do you mean?" I spun around, trying to calm my pounding heart.

"This room can only be opened from the outside." He rolled over, focusing his eyes on me.

A subconscious chill ran through me as he looked me up and down. I rubbed my shoulders and arms, trying to rid of the goosebumps that appeared. "Great," I sighed, leaning against the wall. "Then how do you eat? Drink?" I asked. "You can't possibly stay in this room for days on end can you?"

The vampire shook his head. "I go out to feed."

"But you just said-"

"That the door can't be opened from the inside, yes, I did." He winked.

"Stop speaking in riddles."

"I do no such thing!" He pretended to act offended, holding his hand to his chest.

"Just tell me," I growled.

"Of course," he turned his head. "There is another door, but this one leads to the outside." He closed his eyes.

"A-Another door..?" I gasped. "Tell me where it is!" I ran over to him. "Hey! Mr. Vampire!" I shook his form.

"Let me sleep, we'll go out in the morning." He sighed, pulling the covers up just below his neck.

A groan escaped my lips. I stared down at the vampire, wondering how old he actually was. I mean, wouldn't he get bored of staying in this room year after year? I know I would.

The vampire clenched his fist before releasing the tension, flexing out his fingers. Confusion streaked across his face for a moment before it changed to calm, brightening something inside of me.

Looking at him from this perspective, he looked harmless. With the way his hair cascades down his face, making his cheekbones stand out. The smoothness of his eyelids, his light plump lips- WHAT AM I THINKING!?

I slapped my cheeks, sending a stinging sensation through my skin. "Ow," I winced, removing my hands.

"Maka," the vampire's arms shot around me, pulling me down next to him. His arms snaked around my waist in a firm iron grip, keeping me grounded for the time being.

"H-Hey!" I pinched his nose. "Let go of me!" I wiggled about, but his arms formed a ring of steel around me.

"Go to sleep," a smile played at his lips as he whispered in my ear, sending a shiver down my spine.

I shook my head, not wanting to give in. But now that he mentioned it, my eyelids seemed to close on their own; forcing me to darkness. The click of the lightbulb turning off shot through my ears, but my eyelids refused to move. So I gave in. And fell asleep.

It didn't last long.

A burning sensation streaked down my throat, waking me up. It took a few seconds for my eyes to register to the darkness before I pushed away from the vampire's embrace; flashing to the other side of the room.

I braced myself against the wall, digging my nails into the bricks. I ripped away at the wallpaper, shredding the expensive design to pieces. I knew that my eyes had changed since the lust for blood ran through my veins, urging me to find a victim.

Blood. I need it. I need it now!

Yes, let us feed.

My nails raked down the wall at the familiar yet distant voice. I glanced around, trying to ignore the burning in my throat to find the source of the voice.

There was no one else here except for the original.

You cannot see me, I am inside of you pet.

Inside...of me?

Yes my pet. I am your beast.

What do you mean?

Ask the original, he will know.

As if on que, the vampire in the bed stirred awake, focusing his green orbs on mine. He sat up as my fangs shot down in a warning, producing a growl from my lips.

"What's gotten you so predative?" He mused, shifting from the bed.

"It burns," I gasped, clutching my throat. The sensation was becoming stronger, the longer I avoided it the more powerful it will become. "I need to feed."

His lips turned into a smug, "then let's go feed."

My mouth felt dry. I tried to swallow but the urge was killing me from the inside out. "Blood," I flashed over to him. "You understand? I need to feed from the neck!" Wait, that wasn't my voice! I shook my head, wondering why my voice came out with an edge to it.

"Ah, I see that your beast is starting to appear." His fingers curled around my wrist. "I didn't think it would come out since you're not a normal vampire." He purred, rolling the words off his tongue.

"M-My beast, what is it? Why is it coming out now!?" I gasped, clenching my fists.

"Every vampire has a beast. Some are linked to their emotions but in your case, it is linked to your lust for blood. The more you drink from the vein the bigger the presence your beast will claim. She can even claim your body for a while if she's strong enough," he grinned, pulling me to the side wall.

"So that's why she is appearing? But why come out now when I haven't fed for a while?"

"You need blood." He looked back at me and stared for a moment. "She can sense that as well as your strong possession over it, so appeared." He sighed. "Now is a good time."

That is right.

Go away! I yelled back at my beast, pushing her back. I grasped his hand. "Let's go. Now." I spat, popping my knuckles.

"Gladly," his eyes flashed red as he pushed his hand into the wall, gripping an invisible handle. He twisted it tightly before knocking through the wall, creating a doorway between the underground castle.

A long passage of steps lead upwards to the surface which I hurriedly followed, not bothering to fix my messy hair. "Come on," I sprinted to the top; kicking the panel outwards from above.

A strong breeze filled the tunnel as the wind blew past us, causing my eyes to blur.

"I'm starving!"

"So that's the new guy?"

"Yeah, I heard he came along to find his girlfriend."

"He looks weak."

"Maybe we should test out his skills at the first stop?"

I glanced over at the people behind the voices, watching how they whispered between themselves.

"Pay no attention to them, they're always like that when there's a new person on the team," Yoso rolled his eyes.

"Don't worry, I stay clear of people like that. They're all the same," I sighed, patting him on the back.

We were in an army truck heading towards Venezuela. They have a large port there which sets off towards Portugal at dawn. By taking the ferri we'll get to our destination quicker. Teishi explained that we have a job in Portugal, where he'll be watching my movements closely. As well as the trio opposite by the look of things.

"How long will it take to get to the port?" I asked Yoso.

"Hm, a good couple of hours yet. We haven't been on the road for that long," he grinned. "But if Teishi speeds up a little more," he raised his voice for the boss to hear, "then we would get there in more or less three hours."

"Roger that!" Teishi called back, pressing down on the pedal. The truck lurched forward, gaining more speed as we sped down the deserted highway filled with tumbleweeds and dust.

"At least he took note of it."

Posting Date: 28th April 2013

Symm: It has been exactly a month today where I haven't updated. I am sorry for taking so long to update, I've had this chapter in my files for ages, adding bits to it when I had time. I have been so busy with school! I have important exams coming up but I am trying to update as much as I can :) So, I apologize for the wait!

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