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Bitter Tides: Chapter Two

"Okay Ruki what does this look like to you?"

"A dagger."

"Hmm…okay." A raven haired middle aged lady sat in a leather business chair before Ruki, she scribbled furiously over a paper stacked clipboard. Every now and then she would glance quickly as Ruki before continuing to add on to her notes. Finally putting away the pen and clipboard she rested her arms on her finely polished desk. "Thank you very much Ruki, but your hour is over now. I will be seeing you next Thursday, ne?"

The silent auburn haired girl nodded and rose to exit to the well furnished office.

Walking down the concrete pavement the young girl ignored the stares she was given. Her already pale face was a large contrast to the dark shades of her clothes that were mostly the color black. Ruki wore a long sleeved turtleneck and large oversized jeans that covered her red and black Vans. A spiked studded leather collar adorned her long pale neck along with a silver jeweled rosary (a necklace with a cross). Leather buckle wristbands wrapped around her thin wrists hiding the slowly fading scars.

Ruki was a Goth now.

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"I need to go to school you know Layzon. I can't just let all that hard work be a waste, plus I don't like being cooped up in this stuffy apartment for hours on end until night." Ryo cast an annoyed glance at the master vampire behind him. It has two weeks since he had become a fledgling and he was getting weary of his new condition. His dark clothing ruffled against his cold skin softly as he crossed his arms, his now pale face glowing in the dim lighting of the room.

Layzon was an intimidating figure, his pale gruff features and bulky build was a great addition to his pale flaxen gold hair and pale forest green eyes. Those hypnotizing green eyes…so easy for a young woman to fall to his charms…and so easy for him to get a meal.

He scratched his slowly rolling the question through his mind. He sighed, knowing that he was going to be asked the question repeatedly until he relented. "Fine. But on one condition Ryo."

A look of happiness flashed across his pallor features as he grinned roguishly, "Okay, what is it?"

"Follow me…" The much taller male led Ryo towards a small well taken care of wooden chest. Opening it, he revealed two rows of glowing golden bands, some jeweled rings designed for a females finger. Taking out an amethyst ring and a large golden.

Ryo arched an eyebrow, a questioning look in his gorgeous baby blue eyes. "And what may I presume that is for? I really don't like wearing jewelry all that much…and that…" He said calmly pointing to the amethyst ring, "I wouldn't wear even if you paid me…it's made for a woman's finger."

The master vampire rolled his eyes, "How very perceptive of you fledgling but the amethyst is not for you. The gold band is. Laced in the gold are parts of the gem of Amarra. It allows a vampire to walk in the sun freely without getting burned to a crispy critter. Since vampires can't get killed by a stake you won't have to worry about petty things like that the only way you'll die is if your crucified or burned in a fire for longer than five or so minutes."

Ryo sighed, "That's great but you haven't told me what you wanted from me."

Layzon smiled wolfishly, "Well fledgling this purple ring is for someone you will have to find yourself. To make things simpler…I want you to find a life-long mate…Akiyama…"

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"Hello Ruki…how are you?" A young girl greeted the auburn-haired Goth, her goldenrod irises warm. The two girls were both in their high school homeroom.

"…I'm just fine Juri…nothing could be better." Ruki replied, making sure her voice dripped sarcasm. Takato, a cinnamon eyed brunette sat in a seat beside his girlfriend Juri.

"Hello Juri…um…Hey Ruki…" Takato only received a hug and quick peck on the cheek from Juri and silence from Ruki, who was listening to what seemed to be heavy metal music on her CD player. He sighed, knowing Ruki has changed a lot ever since her cutting incident. A young man with crystal sky blue eyes and short spiky chocolate brown hair suddenly walked through the doors of the homeroom class.

"Hey guys…is that who I think it is?…"

Jenrya, who had been silent since he had arrived to class lifted his serene gray orbs to the person taking a seat in the back.

"Ryo?…"

Is that really him?!! He has the same features as him…but he looks so pale.

Ryo turned his head slightly, giving Jenrya, Takato, and Juri a good glimpse of his perfect white teeth. Ruki who was oblivious to the new arrival reveled in the loud serious lyrics of the music she was listening to.

There's a place so dark you can't see the end

[Skies cock back] and shock that which can't defend

The rain then sends dripping/and acidic question

Forcefully, the power of suggestion

Then with the eyes tightly shut/looking through the rust and rot

And dust/a spot of light floods the floor

And pours over the rusted world of pretend

The eyes ease open and it's dark again

"Forgotten" - Linkin Park

Ruki took off her headphones as the teacher came into the class, her cold violet irises angled forward. Unbeknownst to her, a pair of crystal sky blue eyes were boring into her…

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Well…what do you think? I hoped you liked it!!!

I'd like to thank:

ALiSa : He he don't think I'd kill off such a good looking tamer, lol! Also, don't worry romance will come up sooner or later. Thanks for the suggestion.

Liv

Lynderia

Okay, I'll try to get another chapter up soon, so please review!!!

^Sage^