Another long chapter!
Ayato was awakened by the harsh and loud knocking on his bedroom door.
"Ayato! Get dressed! We are going to the Demon World!"
Shit. I completely forgot about it. He stretched his arm and let out a yawn. He stared at his sheets. He wished Yui slept with tonight. They could've dirtied the sheets… But she's upset about something. He was debating whether to cut her up again or lock her in the dungeon, or chained her to his bed and have his familiars watch them make love… but he came to the conclusion that she'll be back. It must be a girl thing… Where the girl gets upset about a guy for no reason.
He got up from the bed and took a quick shower. He packed his belongings just in case it'll be a long stay.
He went to Yui's room, standing in front of her door. He couldn't pick up her scent.
She must've already woken up before me.
He went down the stairs and picked up her scent. She was with Subaru. Why? They were talking.
Ayato hid behind the wall and listened in.
"You were freaking everyone out yesterday. Are you sure you're okay? Did you and Ayato… fight?"
"I'm sorry for being that way yesterday. I'm fine now. I just wanna… have some time for myself so I'm gonna distance myself from him."
"Oh so you guys did have a fight."
Yui nodded.
"You're gonna need help maneuvering around the Demon World. They'll pick up your scent quickly since you're a human."
"That is true… but I don't… wanna talk to him right now." Yui wiped her eyes. She felt tears coming.
"Hmm… maybe I can help you."
"Ayato would be upset if you help me."
"Fine suit yourself." Subaru began to walk away only to have Yui eventually agree.
Those bastards… she's upset at me?! The hell did I do?!
Ayato chuckled darkly. Okay… two can play this game.
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The Demon World had a dark atmosphere with such beautiful places brightly lit. The brothers were going to the castle all except for Subaru, Yui, and of course Ayato who stayed behind to check out the demon realm.
Ayato felt the green eyed monster, Jealousy, tagging along behind him as he watched them with curiosity from afar.
Ayato knew that Yui was close with his brothers and hell, even with the Mukami brothers, but had she completely forgotten about her love confession to him?
They were sitting on the bench with food in their hand, talking and laughing.
Ayato's eyes widened. She seemed to have a lot more fun with Subaru than she was with him…
He continued to follow them. They went to stores to purchase useless items, converse, and eat. It's been most likely two hours. Every minute Ayato sees them together, he feels the urge to bash someone's head in.
The vampire men that keep looking back at Yui made his blood boil. She's mine! Bastards know your place!
Her smile, scent, hair, body, and skin… He wanted to be in Subaru's place.
Ayato had enough of this and began to scream at his younger brother.
"You bastard! What the hell are doing?!"
"Ha! So you finally show up! I know you were watching us!" Subaru remarked.
Yui came in between them noticing the tension building up.
"She belongs to me! How dare you touch her!"
"Well you're not doing a good job watching your possessions!"
Ayato balled his fist. His brothers had fought before. They get injured but they never die. But that can be arranged...
"It's a fight you want, huh?" Subaru smirked.
"Subaru! Ayato! Stop!" Yui pleaded.
Ayato grabbed Yui. "You… Why are you keeping your distance from me?!"
"B-Because you don't respect me!"
"What the hell are you talking about?! I told you I loved you!"
Yui nudged Ayato away. He watched Yui run away into the crowd.
"Shit!" Ayato said. "Pancake!" He ran off and Subaru followed.
Ayato tried to avoid knocking people over. He was losing her scent.
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Yui was in the Demon World's alleyway, losing her breath, she collapsed and was on her knees. She desired his touch so badly, but at the same time she wasn't worthy to Ayato.
When she gets undress she can imagine him saying hurtful things to her:
"Why can't your breasts jiggle when I put it in you!"
"You've lost your virginity already and you still act like a virgin!"
"Your sex appeal will never match to any of the women I've slept with!"
She was a stupid girl with a stupid body who made stupid choices.
He felt a hand touch her shoulder, she turned her around and said, "Ayato!" Only to realize it wasn't Ayato. It was a stranger. Who was also a vampire!
The vampire licked his lips. "My my… what a pretty girl you are!" His fangs appeared. "I wanna eat you up!"
Yui tried to stand up, only for the guy to step on her back.
"L-Let me go!" Yui screamed.
"Your blood is getting hotter and hotter! Keep screaming, pet!"
Yui struggled to release herself from the vampire man.
The vampire man kicked her. "Stay still bitch."
The vampire got lower and lower and his fangs sharp ready to pierce. Yui screamed, but some forceful energy came through her and she kicked him in his jaw. The guy threw his hand back. How did that…
The guy's eyes were a glowing venomous red and pinned her down before she got up. "You will die bitch!"
She squinted her eyes and soon heard an "ARGH!"
The vampire man was knocked out by Ayato with a single blow.
Yui stood up. She wiped her eyes. It was such a scary situation.
Ayato pulled Yui towards him and allowed her to cry. She didn't fight, struggle, or begged for him to release her. He simply carried her and flew.
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The castle was beautiful. It was grand, excellent, and had a gorgeous white exterior that screamed superiority.
Yui was greeted by Karlheinz's servants who informed her that he was attending some other event and would be back in the castle before dinner time.
They referred to Ayato with superior terms. Prince, master, and so forth.
Yui stayed in Ayato's grand bedroom. She wasn't talkative with him, which bothered her. He saved her life from that perverted vampire man… and she still feels the need to distance herself from him.
"Did he hurt you anywhere?" Ayato asked.
Yui shook her head. Say something… Talk to him… Communicate…
"Are you sure?"
Say yes… Yui nodded.
"Come here."
He was sitting in the bed, and Yui was walking towards him.
"Did you miss me sleeping next to you?"
Yui nodded.
"...Let's sleep for a bit, alright?"
Yui nodded.
Lying down on the bed, Ayato felt Yui's back against his chest. He had his arm lazingly slung on her waist.
Subaru… He's right. I did something wrong. She was never like this with me. Shit… Say something… Talk to her… Communicate…
He ended up saying nothing.
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The hours left over we're spent on sleeping and meeting with everyone in the castle's game room. They had a small lunch, the servants said it was best to save their bellies for dinner. Karlheinz came back in time to enjoy the festivities in the castle. Ball dancing, dinner, magic acts…
The first activity was ball dancing. Yui and the brothers were getting ready.
Yui was in Ayato's room putting on her special dress with the help of a maid named Ruby. Little did Ruby know, Yui had stuffed her bra with paper towels.
Ruby was going to do her hair and makeup. The door was opened a bit, a small crack. Anyone could listen in and peek inside. They seemed to have very lighthearted conversations. They exchanged a few laughs and words.
Ruby noticed Yui's sad expression. "Miss Yui what's wrong?"
Yui wanted advice. Especially from a female. "I feel as if I'm not good enough."
"Who do you need to be good enough for? Yourself? A friend? Or perhaps… a lover."
Yui's eyes widened. How did she know? "Yes that's it. My body isn't like the other women he prefers… I feel as if he insults me every time he looks at me."
"Go on."
"I do silly things to please him. I try to gain weight… so he can prefer me and only me."
"My dear. Does this man love you?"
"He does everything for me. He saved my life countless times. Today, he saved me from a pervert and I didn't even thank him. I was selfish all morning."
"Which Sakamaki are you seeing?"
"...Ayato."
She smiled a bit. "You're seeing the troublemaker of the household. It may be tough but show him what he's missing. If he doesn't like you and respects what you're giving to him, find the next man. Changing your appearance for a man is no good" Ruby continued. She stared at Yui's chest, quickly looking up at her. "Men are a hassle, especially vampire men."
Yui nodded and thanked her for assisting her. She looked in the mirror. She looked amazing. Ruby had curled her hair and added a rose hairpin to go with Karlheinz's special dress. Her eyeshadow was red, alongside a red blush and some eyeliner. Yui had to admit how somewhat wrong Ruby was. Yes, partners should respect each other… but they should talk more. Yui had to talk to Ayato about her feelings. She did before, why was she scared now?
Ruby laughed a bit.
"What's wrong?" Yui asked.
"Oh nothing." She had a grin on her face.
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Yui received pleasant stares and heartwarming smiles from the crowd as she came down the staircase. But she knew that the vampire crowd knew she was human so their reactions were disguised. The brothers looked nice. No sign of Kanato or Ayato. She really wanted to talk to him.
Karlheinz was an attractive man. He had golden eyes, long white hair, and a sense of superiority aura. He began to announce the purpose of the anniversary. He stated that his plans for the future of the Demon World would be succeeded by one of his sons and his Eve. The plan was skeptical to him at first and had worked hard to get it right. He snapped his fingers and the orchestra began to play sweet melodies. People were dancing. Yui stood with the brothers, nervous. Subaru looked annoyed and Yui asked him if he was alright.
"No! I wanted to be in my room, but all the servants pulled me out."
Yui laughed a bit at his reaction. He looked away having a light blush on his face.
Karlheinz noticed the sacrificial bride/Eve. He smiled a bit, only it was not genuine. He watched her converse with his sons. There was light pouring out of her. He walked up to the young girl.
The brothers were alerted by their father and quickly avoided eye contact, not interested.
"You must be Yui Komori, daughter of the priest, Seiji Komori." Karlheinz said. He held her hand. "I am Karlheinz, father to the brothers you've already been acquainted with and the Vampire King." He left a light kiss on her knuckles.
Subaru glared intensively at his father.
"O-Oh! H-Hi…" Yui stammered.
"I would like to get to know you better. Care to dance?" He asked.
Before Yui could respond, he had taken her hand and led her to the crowd. Everyone was dancing. Some people stared at Yui. They knew she was human. It scared her. Why does my scent have to be strong…
Some of the vampire men stared at creepily while the vampire women glared at her.
She was struggling with the dance and was afraid she might step on Karlheinz's foot.
The man chuckled. "You're doing great."
"T-Thanks…"
I need to find Ayato…
"I've been told a lot of things have happened in the manor. My brother and my first wife were a hassle and soon faced death."
Yui nodded. "Cordelia… She possessed me. I have her heart."
"Yes. Your heart is very special to the plan. You and Ayato will make a strong line."
Yui blushed. "I'm only seventeen…"
Where's Ayato?
"Ruki is one of my few good men. Even though he's not fitted to be Adam… I do hope you excuse his behavior."
"Ruki is a good friend of mine. And we talked it out."
"That's good."
I need to stop this dance. I need to find Ayato.
"Karlheinz… I'm sorry to have to cut our dance short but I need to speak to Ayato."
"Ah, understood. I have something for you."
"Yes?"
Yui felt someone snatched her from behind. She turned her body around to face Yours Truly, Ayato. He was absolutely gorgeous. He cleaned up very nicely.
His hairstyle was of a formal look, he still had his piercings, his eyes still a beautiful green…
"Old man, keep your hands off her. She's mine." His glare was directed at his father. His father sighed.
"We were simply talking, Ayato." Karlheinz replied.
"I don't give a shit." Ayato led Yui away from the ballroom.
They were on the balcony. The Demon World's night sky was memorizing. Absolutely beautiful. The place was brightly lit with festive colors, people were having fun outside of the castle… But Yui knew she didn't belong here.
"Ayato, can we talk?" Yui asked.
"Tch, you have some nerve to be upset with me and mingle with Subaru and my fucking father!" Ayato barked, pointing his finger at her chest.
"I've been really selfish lately. I'm sorry. I haven't thanked you for saving me from that creepy vampire. It's just…"
"Just what?"
"The reason why I was upset is that… you… you made me insecure!"
"Insecure? How?!"
"You compared to another woman's body! You call me that awful nickname!"
"But you respond to it every time! You must like that nickname more than your actual name!"
Yui's jaw dropped. "I was acting weird for a reason yesterday! I was trying to gain weight for you because you… you… degrade my body!" Yui took out the paper towels and threw them on the ground. "I was trying to make you see me as worthy!"
"Geez, Pancake-"
Yui turned away, arms crossed.
"You're really sensitive." Ayato said annoyingly. He came up behind her and whispered in her ear, "I can have any woman in the world, but I chose you. You may not have big breasts, but I like you for a reason."
He pulled her to face him and planted a kiss on her lips. "You don't turn to any man for advice and comfort. You come to me."
He touched her lips with his thumb. "You draw too much attention with this makeup crap."
"I only wanted your attention… I'm sorry for causing you trouble."
"And I'm sorry that you thought those paper towels were convincing." Ayato laughed.
Yui managed a small smile. "Let's go back…"
"I can't."
"Why?"
Ayato took her hand down to his pants. She felt his bulge.
Yui's face was flustered.
"You have to handle it."
"W-What?!"
