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 fanfiction; they belong to the stated artist and producing companies. I do own the Original Characters (OCs) in this story, though.

Author's Note: So, people know the calendar year based on 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. Here are all the Full Moons that will occur throughout the story, 2020 Oct 31 Sat, 2020 Nov 30 Mon, 2020 Dec 30 Wed.

Author's Note 2: This chapter is song based, but has absolutely no Lyrics at all. So if you do not like that, I politely ask you toturn around and leave now because I don't see the point in you wasting your time and mine.

Song: Anna No Issho Datta No Ni (We Were So Close Together Piano Insturmental)

Album: Gundam Seed SoundTrack

Artist: See-Saw Group

Release Year: October 23, 2002 (for singles edition)

Duration: (Piano Insturmental Only) 4:51

Genre: Anime Theme Music/Spritely Pop?

November 12th, Thursday

It was eerily silent as they all sat on the rooftop eating their lunch. No one wanted to speak and break the silence and cause tension to build and potentially snap. Each had taken something different from the dinner two nights ago when the Tsukinami's joined the household. Then there was last night, or rather this evening when they'd all woken and somehow left their rooms at the same time as if synchronized.

Each had seen Kanato holding the door open as Lunaria left the room, a small smile on her lips as she blushed. The smug aura that radiated from Kanato had different reactions come from each of them, even Tician, who had been more than shocked at finding out that her sister had shared Kanato's bed. Then again, Tician had bedded him and shared blood with him.

It struck them a bit odd that she showed a small bit of jealousy before smiling and acting as if it wasn't anything. This had more than a few curious as they gave superstitious looks at the blond who was openly staring at her sister. While Lunaria, when asked, had said that Kanato had been nothing but a gentleman. That left an odd taste in those blood related to his mouths since that was a word they'd never associate with him.

Then again, it hadn't gone remiss that Kanato seemed to play with what looked to be a small tear-shaped crystal that shone from the inside out as if it was happy. Of course, Yui left to ask about it, since the girl was always curious. The response given had been cryptic: A bit of happiness for him alone. This had made them all pause before Shin had spoken up, stating it looked like tears that had crystallized when Lunaria had cried the night before last. Those, though, had been dull, with barely any light in their center.

A soft sigh echoed across the rooftop, causing them to stiffen and turn to look at who had done it. The sight of Yui shaking her head as Lunaria stood up, her head tilting to the side as her eyes openly avoided everyone but Tician, Yui, and Kanato. With a small curtsy to excuse herself, they watched as she left. There was an obvious rift there, and it seemed to elude most of them how it could be breached.

Yui gave a small smile as she watched Lunaria leave, clearly uncomfortable with the silence. Obviously, the problem came from her own internal demons, her cousin, yes cousin, harbored. A self-doubt that made her a martyr now that she had more information. Yui had broken down and gone to talk to Ryu about her father and mother, learning a bit more about Lunaria after the lake spectacle that Tician had provided. Then again, when Ryu calmly stated he knew that she and Lunaria had been there for it, Yui felt a small wave of shame.

A part of her understood where Lunaria was coming from with how to connect to the guys. And that love for any of thirteen, including her own mate Ayato, was not an emotion easily obtained. But once that box was opened, she did not doubt that it would be like the loyalty and respect they gave. Strong, unrelenting, and totally awe-inspiring. Of course, she wanted to share the information she'd received by asking, but Ryu had stated that this was not to be shared. Simply for the fact that if the boys really wanted both Tician and Lunaria, they had to do the leg work for themselves.

But, in retrospect, Yui had been just as shocked as the rest this morning. She hadn't expected to see Lunaria come out of Kanato's bedroom, looking happier; or to hear that he had been a perfect gentleman. She had taken to prod Lunaria before they got in the limo about it, knowing it would have a high chance of failing. Only to see Lunaria's face light up with a smile that warmed her odd eyes, then get told that Kanato had given her a gift and got to make friends with his teddy.

The last part had Yui speechless, moreso when Luanria expounded on getting to cuddle teddy all night while she slept with Kanato holding her. Her own experiences where teddy was concerned were less than pleasant and memories she didn't want to dwell on. Kanato was his own unique brand of crazy amongst the Sakamaki's and all those gathered, that was for sure. But it hadn't struck her as odd that he was the one that had gone to her since she had noted his fascination with the tears she had shed two days ago. Nope, she was well aware that Kanato liked tears a lot.

"The bell will ring soon. I think we should all head to our next class."

Startled a bit from her thoughts, Yui looked at Tician, who was openly frowning as she stood up, lunchbox gathered in her hands. Soft murmurs of agreement met the tall blond's statement. Yui knew that things would have to change and soon. Why she knew this, she couldn't say, but things were going to change and fastly. Saturday was fast approaching, and they'd all be back in that strange place in the demon realm where the twins were born.

They sat there silently (again) at the table and ate, watching all the children and their lack of interaction. It was clear to each of them that they were trying to rationalize and make sense of what was said two days ago now. Though amusing, it had them on edge since it was obvious that a wall was being built by one of them on instinct to protect themselves. One that both knew would be damn near unbreachable for others, their sibling as well as themselves, to overcome.

"Ryu, you're the expert. Any advice you think you can give?"

"Nope, this is something they all have to figure out. Even if I wanted to help, I wouldn't. They need to grow up, think for themselves. This task is not an easy one."

"Still, it is almost painfully awkward watching this bumbling."

"Hmf, I agree. Though, I am getting a twisted sense of satisfaction from this. Want to wager who makes the first move?"

Slowly twin smiles appeared on the two elder vampires' faces as they made their wager. Each betting on who they thought would make the first move and attempt to try and tear down the wall growing before it was too late.

"I place my bet on Azusa."

"And I will bet on Subaru."

The slight nod between the two went unnoticed by the sixteen others at the dining table, which was a good thing.

He stared at her, pointedly. She confused him, and he wasn't about to understand her at all. Of course, a part of him understood where she was coming from in the way she was shutting herself out. But it bothered him a little bit. It was like watching a repeat of what happened with Yui before her first turning.

Love, it was a concept he didn't really believe in. For who would want to love someone like him? Someone who was broke and had personality problems? Then again, he had seen first hand the amount of acceptance and compassion that Lunaria held inside. There was no judgment. He could respect that she bore her own scars and didn't really hide them either, having been upfront about that.

Deciding he needed to do something, to show that she couldn't shut them all out, or rather him. This wasn't a war they'd been told. That if they were able to earn the girls' trust and respect, they'd gain so much. Though having to share either of them with the others was a major turn off, as he was just as possessive as each of them. It didn't mean he was stupid. Nope, he could find a way to make it work, to have something he really wanted, a family of his own. But, it all came down to love? And it had everything to do with Lunaria?

He'd wait until tomorrow and try to find time to talk to her. She was really hard to approach, just it was awkward now due to the acquisition of Carla and Shin, learning of the blood that ran through their veins. The blood he had tasted and knew it carried power if Yui's blood was to go by. But something inside him, some deep primal instinct he usually chose to ignore, told him that the girls were still much more than what he knew.

TBC!

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