Blood Lus†: Chap†er Four

Sleeping Beau†y: †he Conclusion.

"Truly thought I could make it right if I

Kissed you one more time to

Help you face the nightmare.

But you're

Far too poisoned for me.

Such a fool to think that I could wake you from your slumber

I could naturally heal you.

Sleeping Beauty,

Poisoned

And

Hopeless.

Far beyond invisible,

A sign of your awakening,

Failing miserably

To find a way to come for you.

Far beyond invisible,

Sign of your awakening,

Hiding from some poisoned memory."

~"Sleeping Beauty" A Perfect Circle- Mer de Noms.

The dense miasma in Bit's mind slowly began to dissipate. Everything was black, none of his senses seemed to function. /Where am I? What`s going on? Am I…dead? No, paralyzed?/ The second he asked himself that, he began to smell things, familiar things like cigarettes, spiked and stale coffee, Lír and Moro, and the faint scent of Patchouli, mingled with trace amounts of blood that he knew belonged to Brad. Sound came into play next, the distant rumblings of subway trains, tiny scuttles of rodents, everything down to the beating of Brad's heart. As if someone flicked a switch, sensation returned. Bit equated it to having pins and needles in each and every one of the cells in his body. Bit, however, still couldn't move and found the prickling feeling quite uncomfortable.

"Jack." Brad said quietly, Bit feeling his fingers brushing across his cheek. He heard the rustle of Jack's clothing as he moved to Brad, who soon after let out a gasp of pain.

Bit's mind whirred with the introduction of a new smell. /Blood?/ he thought as the tingling grew more intense, almost to the point of pain. He felt himself being lifted to it's source; Brad. As the first drop hit his tongue his body seemed to jolt with need. He sucked harder at Brad's throat, the hot, sweet, precious blood coursing through his body.

/More! More!/ His body demanded as he suck his teeth into his neck, hearing a soft cry of pain, his desire making him oblivious to his host's fingernails digging into the back of his neck.

"Brad, that's enough." Jack said, trying to take him away.

"N-no, he needs more—" His voice was strained and Jack ignored him and detached Bit, closing the wound. "Don't worry, Leena and Naomi will return soon." He held Brad gently in his arms, nuzzling him in reassurance.

"Thank you." He whispered, as Bit pleaded for more.

——— † ———

Naomi moved swiftly though the dark alley, illuminated only by her "mage sight" as she likened the sense to. Her bondage cuffs and collar jingled noisily as she ran, making her sound much like a cat with a bell-collar. She ducked behind the pile of crates, watching the middle aged man unload the stolen goods. The female Vampire straightened herself and opened the tight fitting coat. Naomi emerged from the alleyway, adding more sway to her step.

"Hey, nice haul you've got yourself there." She purred, leaning on the side of the truck as he eyed her cautiously.

"Yeah? What's it to you?"

"Nothing, nothing at all. But, you know, all work and no play, makes you a dull boy."

He shrugged carelessly, but kept his eye on her. "So, do you have some secret chivalry?"

"Eh?"

"You know, a sick child, a dying lover?"

"Nope, profit's all mine."

"What a lucky man you are, then." She leaned towards him, pushing her breasts together. "So, how about a reward?"

"How much do you charge?" His eyes drifted over the top of her corset.

"Not much, not much at all. Let's see," Naomi sifted her hand through a box of jewelry and came up with a diamond and silver choker. "Diamonds are a girl's best friend."

He thought, then nodded. "Deal, but only since you look so good."

She smiled seductively and turned back to the alley, trying not to make a face. She took a few steps and shoved the choker into her pocket, just passing the crates.

"Hey! Where are you going? We could just go--" She turned and smiled again, beckoning him.

"What can I say? I'm a dark alley kind of girl."

He followed her until they reached the subway entrance. Naomi leant against the wall and curled her finger at him. He grinned and took a step as she watched Leena's eyes glow.

"Whoops. Behind you." She said, pointing a finger at the Vampire who hit him over the head with a two-by-four.

"Whoops, too slow!" Leena giggled, smiling at Naomi who held up the choker.

"For you." She said as the other tackled her and gave her a big kiss.

"Really, Nomie Sweetheart? I love you!" She laughed as the red-head nuzzled her and picked up the victim.

"I know, now lets get out of here."

——— † ———

Brad watched Bit feed on the prey till he voluntarily stopped, almost gasping for air, flopping onto his back. He hovered over the newborn Vampire, who opened his sea-green eyes slowly.

"Brad?" he whispered, regaining control as his initial blood lust wore off.

"Yes, I'm here." he held his hand tightly.

"What's happened to me?"

"You…I…" brad faltered and took a deep, shaky breath. "I couldn't let you die. Not then, not ever. I..I had to. I'm so sorry…"

Bit raised his other hand and brushed way the tears that had begun to trickle down the other Vampire's cheeks and smiled.

"I forgive you." He said to him quietly.

Brad found the courage to look him in the eye, dropping to kiss him softly. "I love you."

"Me too." He yawned, holding him down and nestled himself against his chest, drifting back to sleep.

——— † ———

After only a few months Bit had grown stronger and was begging to revisit the outside world.

The five Vampires set out to the upper level, and showed Bit all the Vampiric haunts and hotspots. After some time, Jack went off on his own and Leena and Naomi dragged the two remaining males shopping.

Bit sat on the bench with Brad, his eyes fixed on a clerk who stood with her back to them. He licked his lips hungrily and went to lunge. Brad, luckily, sprung forward just in time to catch Bit, who in turn, bit down on Brad's wrist. He stifled a yelp and pulled Bit back into his lap. The saleswoman turned to see Bit chewing contentedly on the brunette's wrist. She raised an eyebrow and quickly left.

"Bit!" He hissed as he looked up from sucking on the wound.

"But, I'm hungry…." He said, pouting and giving his lover puppy-dog eyes.

"Again?!" he nodded and Brad sighed. "All right, all right. Come on."

——— † ———

Bit grinned impishly, pinning Brad down on the bed. His devilish look didn't fade as he dragged the tip of his tongue from his navel to his throat.

"So, am I a good Vampire, Brad?" He asked, eager to please his Sire.

"The best, but you still have a lot to learn." He said softly, touching his lips to Bit's.

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[e n d B l o o d L u s † : S † a y † u n e d f o r a s e q u e l o r F u † u r e I n s † a l l m e n † s . . .]

(a/n) Hi! Naomi Hun†er here. Well, that's it, but fret not. I've already got an idea for another "Installment" so-to-speak. It's gonna be like a Blood Lus† prequel, but in terms, factoring in Vampiric ages, try Very prequel. ^_^; I hope you all liked it, all sap, angst, fluff and smut. Ps: the Vampire who changed a Human to one his called a "sire" in case you didn't know. ^o^; Well! Hope to see you all soon! R&R!

Peace and Love,

—Naomi Hun†er

Disc: I own the plotline, Lír, Moro, etc. Nothing else. Lyrics are "Sleeping Beauty" By A Perfect Circle.