Whoa, this has been getting way more attention then I thought it would.
Thanks for the support! Also, IMPORTANT. I made a tumblr account and my name it kitty-chan99
I am tracking the tags: howtopleaseyourpurebloodmerman and htpypm, in case any of you have something related to it or anything that you want me to see! I'm still trying to figure out how Tumblr works too so..hehe. ^^' Sorry if I do anything stupid.
ALSO, I'm working on a(not very good) sketch of Kaname's structure so you guys can kind of get an idea and I'll be posting it on there once I finish. I repeat, it won't be good and if any of you can draw and would like to do a better version of him please go ahead. I'll also do Zero, but I'm not sure when.
Also, I'm sorry about the shortness of this chapter. I've just been really busy lately and couldn't think of any other way to end this chapter. Let me know if its terrible? Also what would you guys like to see possibly happen in the next few updates? I once again apologize for the shortness, I feel terrible about it.
Zero was jolted awake by a loud thumping noise and mentally cursed. He didn't remember falling asleep and he shouldn't have let his guard down around the larger male that was currently staring at his hideout from the other side of the glass. Wait-
Zero glared at him and cautiously inched his way out of the large corral structure, his tail swaying and his claws extended in case the other Mer made an aggressive move. He slowly swam closer, so that he was a few feet away from the other male and gave him a once over. He didn't look as aggressive as before but that didn't make Zero any less cautious. Wine colored eyes watched him with amusement in their depths, Zero couldn't help but feel as if he could get lost in that gaze as he stared back, humming lowly and swaying his tail in curiosity as he inched a little closer to the open space in the glass. He hadn't actually talked in a while, having no need for it even though his body gave him the ability for underwater speech; so when he tried to speak it came out in almost a growl.
"Name?" Zero winced as he heard his own vocal notes vibrate the water and wash over the other male in such a way, hoping it wouldn't be mistook for aggression on his part.
The other Mer's eyes darkened as he gazed at Zero and opened his mouth to speak.
"Kaname..."
Zero shivered as that voice washed over him, the dark purr making him feel warm and fuzzy. He couldn't help but let a little noise of pleasure out of his mouth which in turn earned a growl from Kaname and made him tense up and back away again. Still not trusting the other male and not wanting to risk getting hurt.
Kaname froze when he saw Zero back away and made a low and soothing crooning noise as he put his -no longer clawed- hand on the glass and swayed his long and powerful tail in a gentle and non-threatening manner.
Zero couldn't help but shiver and go lax at the croon but took in the stance of the older male and knew not to let his guard down too much. It was an act. The other one was trying to lure him into a false sense of security so he could strike, and like hell was Zero giving him the chance. Zero hissed lowly at him and tried to tense up again, watching as Kaname's stance changed completely and took on a more dangerous look. He gave a growl and swam away, his powerful tail sending a wave of colder water into Zero's tank and causing him to shiver as he darted back into his corral structure.
Zero curled up and bit his lower lip nervously as he checked both sides of the tank. His body's reaction to the more dominant male was both surprising and worrisome. He usually gave no reaction to any other dominant male or female's croon but his body had basically tried to shut down his defenses after one small croon from the large and dangerous male. He refused to let anyone dominate him, but if that male somehow got to him...he wasn't sure if he would be able to do anything. Though the male was more likely to kill him if anything, judging by his actions so far. Zero certainly wouldn't go down without a fight if that was the case.
A thumping noise came again and Zero peaked back out of his structure and scowled at Kaname as he swam over in a more aggressive manner and hissed right in his face and his boldly spoke. "Leave me the hell alone!"
The other Mer blinked in surprise as how close Zero was and held up his hands, something in them. Zero's eyes widened as he looked at the offering. It was a pearl, almost bigger than the Mer's outstretched hands. It shined brightly in the light and Zero hesitantly reached his hand through the opening, his fingers brushing against the silky smooth surface as he looked at it in awe. The shell it came from must have been huge, it was an obvious display of strength on Kaname's side, though why he was offering it to him was beyond Zero.
Kaname pushed the pearl into the hand that Zero had been touching it with and pushed it back into the opening. Zero gasped and almost dropped it, struggling to hold onto it with one hand as he tried to carefully set it on the sandy bed of his tank. He placed his other hand on the glass right under the opening without thinking as he tried not to drop it. However, he did drop it right before it touched the ground as his other hand was grabbed and yanked through the opening.
He snarled and jerked upright as he came face to face with those wine colored eyes, now flared a deep red that had him tensing in shock. Kaname kept his gaze on him, even as he nuzzled and nipped at Zero's fingers. He crooned lowly again and Zero whimpered and clenched his eyes shut, trying to deny his body of what it wanted to do. He refused to be so defenseless around this male. No matter-
Zero yelped as Kaname nipped harder, a small cut appearing on his finger and blood quickly swelling on top. Kaname chuckled and licked at the cut as he continue to stare ate Zero with a heated gaze. The smaller Mer shivered as Kaname's warm tongue circled around his finger before it was drawn into his mouth. Zero yelped and jerked away, immediately missing the warmth that had flooded his body but not letting it show as he took a defensive pose. The other male just smirked and swam away, leaving Zero alone once again.
He looked down at the pearl and quickly scooped it up, struggling slightly to carry it over to his corral where he placed it by the entrance. Even though he still didn't trust Kaname, he had to admit the pearl was pretty, for whatever reason it was given to him.
The next day Zero began to grown irritated. He felt too confined, it wasn't so bad the first day but now...his area of movement felt too small, he felt too pent up. He needed to hunt, to explore. He didn't usually feel this way, but then again Cross had always opened his tank to connecting ones and had given him challenges. He felt a presence by the glass and hissed, darting over and slamming against the glass with all of his strength and snarling at the larger Mer. Kaname jolted back, eyes narrowing at the aggressive display.
"What has you so angry?"
Zero snarled and lashed out with his claws through the opening, making Kaname jerk back. "Leave me the fuck alone!"
Kaname eyed him for a few seconds before smirking almost evilly. Zero froze mid growl and stared at him. Why would he-
A loud bang echoed through his tank as Kaname's tail suddenly curved forward and slammed into the glass, a spider wed of cracks appearing. Zero backed away, feeling horror grow as he realized what Kaname had just done. Zero had hit it with his full strength and not managed to do a thing yet with just a flick of his tail, Kaname had almost broken through.
He shivered as he stared into now blood red eyes as Kaname spoke, voice dark and promising.
"Watch yourself, my little pearl. Or I'll come through this glass and show you just who you belong to."
Zero watched Kaname swim away, the cracks in the glass blocking a clear visual. Once his form disappeared from sight Zero yelled in frustration, punching the wall next to the viewing window.
He was well and truly trapped.
