Disclaimer: I do not own Diabolik Lovers or its characters, that right belongs to Rejet and their team; nor do I own any songs used in this piece of fanfiction, they belong to the stated artist and producing companies. I do own the Original Characters (OCs) in this story thou.
Author's Note: So, people know the calendar year that this is being based on is from the year 2020. The lunar calendar is also for 2020. Here is the exact data: 2020 Oct 31 Sat. I did this so that it all syncs up with the storyline. And here is all the full Moons that will take place throughout the story, 2020 Oct 31 Sat, 2020 Nov 30 Mon, 2020 Dec 30 Wed.
Song: What's Love Got To Do With It?
Album: Private Dancer
Artist: Tina Turner
Release year: 1984
Duration: 3:51
Genre: Pop music
Producer: Terry Brittan
November 9th, (Monday)
You must understand
It was slow going at school. And the mood of the group, in general, was not good, making others give them a wide berth. Of course, it was evident that the non-humans of the school were on edge. Which the group realized had to probably do with what had happened at the Manor a few hours prior. As well as the fact that there were some of the others, mostly Vampires, that were not at school tonight, meaning that they potentially carried Lilith's blood.
When they'd pass each other in the halls between classes, understanding passed between them with looks. While the two girls seemed to vanish and appear at the next lesson. Neither pleased or talking to them at all. Those with the mating completed felt the chill radiating from the two blonds, making one of the boys in particular very pissy, more than usual.
Eventually, Lunch came, and they all gathered upon the rooftop as was now the custom. Several eyes looked at the door, expectation there as if waiting for something, or rather someone. Before a soft cough had them all looking down and realizing that they'd become rather spoilt in their week with the presence and hand made meals from that person. The said person they all knew was back at the Manor in bed with two people that had been dead and were still in a sense their enemies.
It was a harsh truth that in a short amount of time, the twins had integrated almost seamlessly into their life. Bringing a whole new understanding that whatever this prophecy was that made the two girls their mates, was meant to be. For it had seemed very natural and that they'd always been there.
Of boy meeting girl
Opposites attract
Images swirled in her head as she let her mental self float freely in her soul. Images were appearing and fading at random. Some happy, some sad, others she wished she could forget. Pain still wracked her body as she stayed unconscious though she was very well aware that her body was in a place that was soft, warm. That there was a lightweight draped across her body from both sides. It had her pausing as she tried to focus on another of her five senses, her sense of smell. And what she smelt had her stomach rolling.
There was no mistaking what that weight was. Heaving an internal sigh, Lunaria fidgeted briefly before deciding on what to do. There was so much she could do with her magic. Ripping out a soul to heal, it was just one thing, shedding light, warmth, peace with her aura another. And now that there was a bond, which she could feel now that her mind connected things a bit more, Lunaria looked deeper into her soul. To the place where her sin was laid bare and saw the part of her, she loved the most and feared at the same time — the role her father had given her.
At a small growl from it, which oddly was very reassuring, Lunaria let her mental self find the new bond with the two new vampires. It took her a few tries since she was rusty at doing this. Seven hundred plus years of sleep did that. Her magic was like her muscles. Needing exercise and use to stay in top condition. But eventually, she was able to tug on those thin strings that formed the bond of binding her soul to each of them and pulling them into her little world. Meaning she had 100% control of everything.
Soon two faint, ghost-like images appeared before her in the white void she floated in. The way those yellow-gold eyes went wide as they looked around in shock and a tiny bit of fear because she didn't allow lies or emotions to be hidden. Nope, this was her soul, her mind, her space, all truths were shown and spoken here. A perk when she had to use this ability to interrogate when her sister or Uncle Ryu couldn't break a person through scare tactics.
"What? Where?"
The amount of confusion in those two words had her smiling and shaking her head as she just looked at them. She was waiting for them to calm themselves a bit more. Which only took a few minutes.
"Where are we? And how are were here, Lunaria?" The one called Carla asked.
She couldn't help how both her eyebrows jumped up on her forehead. He was polite in asking and using her name, but damn if he didn't sound imperious and demanding at the same time very much like his father and grandfather.
"I brought you here since we are apparently in the same bed, and you both are... cuddling me," She said, watching as they both showed horror and disgust on their face at them both cuddling her together. Childish.
"That doesn't answer his other question," The one called Shin stated after collecting himself.
Flashing a quick smile at him before she floated back, away from them, putting more space between the three of them. Lunaria tilted her head to the side. She was looking at them and seeing the resemblance to their father, but also the faint telltale signs of their lady mother. Whom she had been fond of. The woman had to be a saint in Lunaria's eyes to be married and mated to Geisbach.
"I didn't, because I would think it is obvious where we are by the feel of it alone," she stated flatly as she watched them.
It took, but a few seconds as their eyes went wide as awe, shock, and curiosity appeared on both their faces.
"Your soul! We are in your soul!" Shin shouted, his voice loud yet reverent in his awe.
"This is unheard of. How is this possible? Should it not purify us? Can any angels or those who have their blood do this?" Carla asked in quick succession.
Rolling her eyes as she burst out in a fit of laughter, which quieted the two males as they just watched her. Neither amused but a bit taken aback by her reaction.
"Ah... uh... The bond you forced me to create when I healed you of Endzeit. Nasty thing... It hurts me even now," She explained once she was able to. "And no, not unless I let it purify you. But it now recognizes you thanks to that forced healing. And again, no, not every angel or those with the accursed blood can do this. Trust me... otherwise, all of demonkind would have been obliterated. Unbalancing good and evil, throwing the world into a chaotic mess... But you know all about that, don't you?" She stated simply and blandly, earning her two slightly guilty looks.
It's physical
Only logical
The end of the day had come and gone. Now the group was sitting in the living room silent, watching, and waiting. There had been odd fluctuations all day long. It was both soothing and aggravating at the same time. And it had left them all on edge, including Tician, who was now pacing back and forth, waiting for either Ryu or Karlheinz to come back down and update them.
The group had both Tician, and Ryu explain what it was they were feeling. That because of the bloodline, they now had a spiritual bond with Lunaria. Thanks to all of them sharing the blood of Lilith. And each of the 'surges' they felt were Lunaria's emotions and her divine power coursing through them on a very minute level and not damaging in the least and that they now had a slight immunity to Holy power. The protection they all were told would be strengthened further when they were given her blood.
"So, I get the basics of this bond," Laito spoke up. "But if it is a non-physical thing, how is it physically affecting us? Wouldn't that require the intake of the blood? I mean blood is a physical thing, is it not?"
The soft sigh from both Reiji and Ruki as Tician stopped and looked at the redhead who, like those who had partaken of her blood, felt more keenly what she was feeling.
"No."
At the single word, all eyes turned in mild surprise to look at Shuu. Who had sat up and pulled the earbuds from his ears? And the cold icy look in his blue eyes caused them to either go still or flinch back. He was the eldest amongst them all, sans Carla Tsukinami upstairs, and probably Shin. He was alert and severe. Something scarce for him.
"What do you mean? Teddy wants to know," Kanato whispered as he watched his eldest brother with wide violet eyes.
At the question, the frown that marred Shuus face was telling as his eyes narrowed, and he snorted in annoyance.
"You all have neglected your studies. It is simplistic knowledge as a vampire that we need to know to survive," Shuu stated in a dark tone. "Blood is the one thing that is both physical and metaphysical. It crosses the boundary between life and death. It is thus binding on two levels. Also, it is why it is used in magical rituals. Predominantly the old Forbidden ones that require sacrifice. Normally that of an animal. But, if a practitioner of the arts uses the blood from a human or a humanoid being of the demon realm, it makes it exceptionally powerful."
The collective breath that was sucked in by everyone, but Tician, Ruki, and Reiji were very telling. And it was at that time that the sound of footsteps coming down the stairs was heard keenly by all as a heavy silence fell across them all.
What's love got to do, got to do with it
What's love, but a second-hand emotion
Carla and Shin were in contemplative silence. They had learned so much more than they previously knew. And felt like the pawns that Lunaria had called them — not realizing so much information was left out. But both knew that there was still more than wasn't being said yet, either.
"Well, that is informative, to say the least," Carla finally spoke up.
"I do not like that I was only told a fraction of the information," Shin whined.
They both just looked at Lunaria, who stared back, her face smoothing out into a blank mask as her concentrically ringed eyes told them she was not amused.
"Don't worry; you will be held to the same standards as the Sakamaki and Mukami's. This bonding means nothing. You both will still have to earn my sister's and I's trust and respect to earn your right to our bodies and blood. And I will be blunt now, that you will have a harder time due to forcing me to heal you against my will, to force the bond and cement your place in the prophecy," She stated.
Both shared a quick look before looking back to the petite girl who seemed to have a strange aura dancing around her in a pale lilac aura, though it didn't feel quite right with what they knew about the girl.
"We were informed in full about that, Lunaria," Carla sniped at her.
This had her lifting an eyebrow and smiling a wide toothy grin and showing off slightly elongated canines.
"Oh, no, no, you were not. Because your grandfather did what his brother did to get a hold on us since we have outright rejected them both, and recently I might add," Lunaria said, giving a small snort. "Only, Michael was a hell of a lot more subtle, but he gave a blood tie to us."
Both Carla and Shin were stiffening and narrowing their eyes. Neither amused by her words. Of course, having already realized that they couldn't lie, or even hedge around the truth while in her soul, they knew that she was correct.
"How so?" Shin asked, his voice holding an animalistic growl in it.
"My mother laid with Michael and had a son. Her first and only. All other children, both pure angel and non, were girls. And she named her son for his father," Lunaria said as her lips curled up into a pleased grin. "And that child is none other than the daughter of Anya, Ryu's sister. My niece is Yui. And before you ask, the reason her blood was so damn addictive and powerful was due to her being a Dhampir born of a True Blood of Lilith's line and a fallen Angel. Which is why neither of you two could earn her favor."
The shock that they felt was very clear on their faces. As they just watched as Lunaria looked like she was longing for something. Something they were pretty sure was her brother, her family, and her past. They still had yet to give her and Tician the objects they had. Tokens or gifts from their grandfather, at the behest of someone specific. Someone who had a instead invested interest in the girl's lives.
"Wait, what do you mean we couldn't earn her favor?" Shin snapped.
There was a soft sigh as Lunaria spoke up, "You didn't and couldn't love her. She was nothing more than a tool or toy to either of you. To awaken the hidden powers sealed inside of Yui, she needs to be loved. Ironic as it is that the narcissist is the one who loves her the most."
"What does love have to do with Yui!? Or you and your sister for that matter?" Carla asked, eyes narrowing on the small image of the girl before him.
"Everything," Lunaria said sadly as she lifted her hands and waved it at them.
A swirl of color blinding them just as a weighted sensation weighed them down. Shifting themselves, their eyes opened to see a darkened room as their senses told them they were warm in a soft bed and curled around someone. Someone who smelled of Spring rain and wildflowers. Only to have their attention drawn down towards their feet were, they saw two very familiar males, who were staring at them with contempt, disdain, and pity — the last making them stiff.
When the two motioned for them to get up and follow, both shared a quick look with the other before leaving the confines of the bed and following the two elder vampires from the room. Neither wanting to have the wrath both were containing to lash out at them even if they were all on even footing now with Endzit gone.
What's love got to do, got to do with it
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken
The amount of tension in the air was thick and highly charged. No one wanted to move for fear of setting off a spark and causing a fight to break out. All thirteen of the boys, Tician and the two Elder Vampires just stood or sat waiting for someone to speak up, while Yui looked nervous. The soft ticking of the grandfather clock in the foyer was the only sound next to the popping and crackling of the fire. Giving a quiet orange ambiance to the room as the lights had yet to be turned on.
As the minutes turned into an hour, dawn showing through the small slit in the heavy curtains, a soft sigh broke the silence.
"This is getting silly," Yui finally stated, drawing all gazes to her.
When Ayato's arm tightened around her waist, she narrowed her pale red eyes and placed her hands on his arms and squeezed it as hard as she could. Showing her displeasure at his actions, making him let go of her in partial shock. Not that she minded as she noted how everyone reacted in response to Ayato's reaction.
"There is nothing we can do, right?" Yui asked as she looked explicitly at Ryu.
"No, it is done," he replied.
"Fine. We learn to cope and adapt. While some of us are better at it than others, it is time to push forward. This is about the prophecy which we know next to nothing about. And I think it is time that some knowledge is given so that all are made equal," She primly said, looking pointedly from Ryu to Tician, before letting her gaze settle on the two newcomers. "And I think that Carla or Shin should tell us what they were told. I find it should be fair?"
The way they all stared in shock was not a surprise. And the tenor laugh that rolled through the room had everyone looking at Tician. Who had nothing but pride in her eyes as she stared at her tiny little niece. Glad that she was finding herself. Knowing that as more time passed that she would become bolder, more assertive. More so if she did take after her mother more than her budding magic.
"I agree; I would love to know what was told you. How much truth was spoken to how much was left out," Karlheinz muttered darkly as he settled himself against the mantle of the lit fireplace?
It was quiet for a few seconds as the two Tsukinami shared a brief look before Carla cleared his throat. He knew that lying now would only make it that much harder for them in the end. That by forcing Lunaria to heal him, they'd caused a rift. Lunaria had been adamant about making them realize it. And the look they were getting from everyone in the room didn't seem to help matters.
It may seem to you
That I'm acting confused
Yui was a nervous wreck and very angry. Unsure of what to do or really how to say what she wanted to, she just curled her fingers into Ayato's arm as they sat there waiting for the explanation to come — knowing full well thru the bond Yui shared with him that he was not happy with the pain she was inflicting him with. But frankly, she didn't care. This concerned her newfound blood family, as well as her family, through her marriage.
"Well, we were told enough to be knowledgeable and more than interested," Carla started speaking. "Grandfather told us of how the twins would fight wars and lose people that were close to them due to the thirst for power. And then just vanish to sleep until they were awakened. This was something our mother told us as a bedtime tale. At that time, there was no connection to the girls sleeping under our castle."
As Carla trailed off, his golden eyes glazing slightly as his lips pulled into a frown. Shin shifted and looked annoyed at it all.
"While we were there, Gramps, he stated that we were a part of the prophecy because our blood had seeped and finally weakened the seal that father had placed around them using his blood," Shin groused. "Thus cementing via blood, like his brother Michael - The Archangel had done. That the twins were just as much ours as they were eleven of you."
This had them noting that everyone in the room became stiff. Aura's flaring dangerously while looking at Yui, who was staying very calm and close to her body. But the way her pale red eyes were shining let them know that she was incensed. Something they had come to learn from when they held her captive.
"Either way, we were told that when the twins were finally awoken, that time would flow forward. Gradually at first, then faster until the end had come," Carla continued once Shin had gone quiet. "What that End was we do not know. But he elucidated quite often about how that we were just as much the twins mates. And that to show proof of that was to get Lunaria to heal Endzeit. Which, mind you, he was exceptionally pissed off about being put into his bloodline."
At the simple explanation, confusion seemed to flash across the faces of the Sakamaki and Mukami's. Yui looked lost as well. Once they glanced at Karlheinz and Ryu, they knew something in what they said was off to a degree or another.
When you're close to me
If I tend to look dazed
"The End will come; it is coming."
All heads whipped around to look at a very dazed and barely awake Lunaria as she stepped off the last stair and started to walk towards them. The small smile graced her lips as she shook her head and held up her hands to keep them all where they were at — not wanting anyone to come close. For those who knew her, it was evident that she didn't want to be touched or have her space invaded. For the others, well, it was a bit off, but then again, they were still leery. Especially after finding out exactly what part of her was. Old Prejudices would die hard.
"Delphi was special. A true born blind and blessed Oracle," Lunaria spoke out in a soft, solemn voice. "And it was by pure stupid luck and childishness she came in contact with us. Resulting in that accursed prophecy that had dictated pretty much our lives and actions."
The sharp edge to her soft voice was conflicting though no one said anything. All afraid that she would decide not to continue.
"She stated that because of our unnatural birth, a great loss would come along with many wars to the forest. That the pain we would feel and bring to those around us would be without measure," Lunaria continued, her glazed eyes darkening at reliving the memory. "Then she said that what was held most precious would vanish and a long sleep would happen. And upon our awakening, there would be thirteen who would be ours to form a clan that would bind all world after the end happened."
Her words made sense, yet they didn't at the same time. What was the End? Why was there thirteen? Why would they bind the world?
"I am hungry?"
The next three words had all gathered coming out of their thoughts to look at Lunaria. Who was staring blankly ahead? Before a sigh broke the silence, and the soft jingle of jewelry rang in the air. They watched as Ryu walked over to Lunaria, who flinched back as if afraid. Only to see Ryu place his hands on her shoulders and maneuvered her towards the dining room where dinner had been prepared.
The signal was silent, but as one, they all rose and made their way after the two. Food was the furthest thing from most of their minds. So, the moment they were all seated, and the familiar had placed their plates before them, they begin to eat in that silence. Occasional looks sent towards one end of the table. It looks that went unnoticed by the recipient who just seemed to be functioning like a robot as the two on either side of them watched them with worry. A clear indicator that this was not a good thing.
The silence dragged on as the last bites were cleared from the plates. The heavy silence almost unbearable as they waited, hoping in some way that there was more. Because what little was told was not even enough to help figure out — each thirsting for that little bit more to fill in the gaping holes.
"That is enough; if you have nothing to say, you are excused from the table to bed."
The words a command that had heads were dropping before a few chairs were pushed back. The air was filled with the sound of wood scraping on wood. Only to have those ready to take their pause when a soft sob was heard — turning the attention back to the end of the table to see Lunaria crying as she sat there staring at nothing. Dazed and confused as tears streaked hot, glistening trails down her pale cheeks. All eyes were tracking those tears until they dripped from her chin. A brilliant glow shimmering as they fell and turned to small crystals that made soft 'plink' sounds as they hit the polished top of the table.
I've been thinking 'bout my own protection
It scares me to feel this way
Her mind refused to let the haze lift. It was as if she saw the world through a fog. And all Lunaria wanted was to be safe, loved even. Here in this house, with these people. Who now she was bound to by her bad luck as she thought about it — people who had every right to her even though she couldn't trust them.
"That is enough!"
"But?"
"No, you will cease this train of thought! The past is the past. You've lost more than most. You've sinned, yes."
"And I would do it again!"
"Of course, we would. But you need to allow others in. And love again!"
"I... I don't deserve to love or beloved! I bring death and destruction."
"You do not believe that. I know you don't because I am you. Let them protect you. But still, I want proof."
The feel of a hand on her shoulder had Lunaria jerking her head up. Finally becoming aware as the haze stayed in her mind. She noticed that the world was blurry. Blinking her eyes, she realized she was crying and felt ashamed and fear as she looked around her. Seeing that everyone was watching her, curiosity on more than half while the others showed concern.
"Your tears are beautiful, Teddy says so."
Feeling her mouth drop partially open, Lunaria looked down to see a few of her dirty plates. Heat colored her face as she tried to curl into a ball where she sat.
"Yeah, well, it doesn't matter if they are pretty," Tician spoke up as the hands-on her shoulder got tighter. "Lunaria, you need to stop."
The command made her flinch and try to establish herself as small as possible. She was not caring if her fear was showing clearly. She was scared. There was no backing out for them where she was concerned. To her, they were genuinely damned doing to the healing. The band was now in place without having them drink her blood.
"What... has you... scared?"
At the innocent question from Azusa, Lunaria lifted her eyes and looked at him. Noting his gray eyes were boring into her. Something in their depths was echoing in his aura. But even if she tried to read his aura, she would be unable to, from the exhaustion of using her magic.
"I..." She started to say but trailed off. How was she supposed to say she was scared. She was placing her trust in these young vampires to protect her. The other part of her was right; she had to. "My safety... My position... I do not... feel safe or wanted."
With those words, she gathered the light to her and vanished. Not caring what the fallout would be for this. No, she needed to be away.
What's love got to do, got to do with it
Who needs a heart when a heart can be broken
"What the fuck did she mean?" Ayato burst out, his anger evident in his voice.
There were a few murmurs of the agreement at his statement. She was leaving a now contrite Tician who was picking herself back up from falling across the table. In her hand was a few of those tears her sister shed. Carefully she shuffled them, so she had on between her thumb and pointer finger and held it up to the light. She was watching as the crystal tear flashed dimly with an inner light. A light that looked so sad and lost.
"I told you all at the monument at the loss of our parents. You all learned of the loss of our brother. And again at the lake, I showed you more losses we suffered. But none of you have asked the important question. The question that caused all of this after the prophecy was given and what happened when she was taken," She whispered.
Several glances were exchanged before a cough broke the silence. They are causing everyone to turn and look at who had done it. To see a downcast twin look on the two newest to their little group.
"I can answer that one," Carla spoke up, his voice soft. "You are referring to her son, aren't you, Tician?"
The grunt of the agreement was the only answer for the usually boisterous blond, who dropped her hand and looked expectantly — waiting for him to continue to speak.
"Grandfather told us what that was," he said, his voice breaking a little.
"It is a huge sin," Shin said, looking away from everyone. "And, what I don't get, is why she would do that?"
The loud snort that came from Tician who pulled the now empty chair out and flopped into it. Her hand curled around the crystal teardrops. A frown was maring her face as she.
"The only reason she has ever had. The only thing in her life that is still a constant," Tician snapped. "Me! She fucking did it because of me. To make sure that nothing would happen to me. That was the first time she was ever selfish. The second was when we lost our mother, Mora, Reiko, and Gentoka, as well as a few others in the second great war. Each time she feels safe, protected, she is pushed to make a choice that causes her to lose something. So, anyone of you cares to fucking tell me she doesn't have a right to be scared of being safe?"
The uncomfortable silence that fell was telling as a dark aura began to shimmer around Tician.
"Yeah, I didn't think so," She hissed at them. "And go ahead, tell them what she did, since your grandfather was so nice to tell you two."
Two sets of golden eyes narrowed on the blond as the silence carried on for a bit longer. The internal debate was evident to those who looked.
"It can't be that big of a deal. I mean seriously, Lunaria is a martyr," Laito said flippantly.
"You are wrong; what she did was a true crime against anything living. Even if her reasons were selfless and pure," Carla snapped at Laito. "She tore her half of their shared soul in half. She was thus taking herself from the cycle of life. It is why they don't age. Why they cannot. And the Gods hate her for it because the tapestry that is called fate was messed with by someone who shouldn't even exist."
The moment the words were spoken, the magnitude of Lunaria's sin hit them all. Blood magic was forbidden for a reason. But messing with one's soul and tearing it willingly was sickening.
"She did this to save you?" Reiji finally spoke up. "Why? Why would she do that to save you?"
The stuttered breath that came from Tician as she opened her hands. Letting the tiny jewels clatter into a pile on the table before she shifted her hand carefully and began to push them around the tabletop.
"It was her choice instead of suicide to get away from the tyrant who had kidnapped her, enslaved her. Made her through magical means slaughter friends and family alike. That man had no clue we were twins then. That we shared one soul," Tician said as she suddenly stood up. "If she had let herself die, I would have died. But somehow, I know that isn't an option because of the prophecy. Everything happens for a reason, or so I believe."
Stepping away from the table, they watched as she made her way to the double doors. Pausing for a second to look back at them over her shoulder.
"This is why she is scared, afraid. You already show that you are unhappy with the blood that flows through her body, mine, and Yui's," Tician said, her sadness showing clearly. "And with this new information, you probably will isolate her further. Only seeing a body that you can drink from, fuck and impregnate. Not the person who she is. She is a martyr. Not by choice but circumstance."
In the silence that followed, Tician leaving the room. Everyone present, including the two elder vampires, deep in thought as the sun rose ever higher into the sky.
"Is this what she meant by Love has everything to do with it?" Shin asked before him, and Carla vanished from the room leaving behind twelve confused people and two older vampires that seemed to withdraw into their thoughts.
TBC!