Birth into Darkness
The moon was shining as Aoshi stumbled into the banks of a lake. The quiet rustle of the wind rustling through the bamboo leaves was the only sound he heard. Then,he saw the outline of a woman in the moonlight just in front of him.
"Aoshi. Life has no meaning,does it? Come into my arms and I shall end your suffering."she said in a delicate voice.
Stumbling awkwardly,Aoshi ran into her outstretched arms. Before he knew it, she bit into the artery in his neck. Smiling stupidly,he clutched at her shoulders. He felt his blood being slowly drained away. He can't wait to die,so that he can be reunited to the only woman he had ever loved.
Out of his numbness,he heard the woman say "No. It can't end this way.She is still waiting for you in another time.Here Aoshi,drink."
Aoshi stared at her as she pierced her wrist, he knew that he had no choice but to drink her blood --- anything to quench the fiery thirst that was consuming his entire being.
After he drank,she straightened her kimono and said "You are now a child of the night Aoshi. As it is every vampire's duty,I must tell you the rules of the Undead. You must not go out into the sun until your third century. You may eat the same food,but only blood will satisfy your hunger. Remember always that the blood of murderers are the only blood you should feed on. Now that I have made a fledgling,I can now rest.I am tired of living the life of the Undead. I have a home not far from here,take all the wealth you'll see for it is all yours."
"Matte!How did you know my name?"Aoshi asked.
"My son, I'm not a vampire for nothing."she replied.
"How could you address me like I'm younger than you?You look like you're only 20!Your name! I have to know who you are!"Aoshi exclaimed.
"My mortal name was Yanagi Sagara."she said.
"You are---"
"Yes,you're right.I was Kasumi's mother."
"How did you become a vampire?"
"No time for sad stories my son.Now,let's get back to business.You will retain your face as how it is,your eternal youth will never wither. Now that I've made a fledgling,I may now die.As I've always wanted since that occursed night."Yanagi said.
She turned around to look at Aoshi.She touched his face and gave him a wistful look. "I know you'd be a good husband for my daughter.I wish you luck my son."