Author's notes: Hello minna-san! Argh! STRESSS!! ~_~ I swear… one day, I'm gonna die because of stress… *garrrrrgghhh*

Ahh… just one thing, Aoshi has some real cool supernatural powers as a vampire such as being able to erase memories, being a telepath, superhuman strength, and of course, immortal life. I based this on Lisa Jane Smith's series of books, Night World. (they're the best of the best of the best… you get the picture *grin grin*)

Anyway, I'm really, REALLY grateful for all the encouraging reviews! Makes me want to write more… *hint hint* So to the following people:

Lebleuphenix- yeah! Well, it is in his character, isn't it? Plus, he's a vampire. What do you expect? Hehehe… Don't worry, something will happen. *grins mysteriously*. Oh, and sorry for the nicknames thing… my mistake. :P

Gochan- hey! I owe you a lot… I absolutely forgot unblocking that… *I am absolutely careless* thanks! Oh, and don't worry, I'm definitely going to put something of that nature in this story. Maybe a couple (or more) times. hEh.

Anime-no-Atama- glad you like it! Hope you like this one too!

Diablo- thanks so much for reminding me! I guess I was really sleepy already at that time… ;p

The *Spangled* Pandemonium- cool… that's some kind of a name- Nice irony! Thanks! I couldn't very well NOT include the others, ne? It's just going to be a hard thing to put their stories all together… sort of like 3 stories in one. *shakes head* sheesh, what have I put myself into?! Hehe..

DarkFairy- thanks! I guess I try to write my thoughts as fast as I can so I wouldn't forget my BRILLIANT ideas.. mwahahaha!

Noa- Hey! Belated Happy birthday! wow… you're already 21! Cool! *sprinkles confetti over noa's head* your bday sort of coincides with misao's.. if I've written this sooner! Hehe.. Ü Oh, don't worry, he's not gonna stay that for long. Hopefully.

Kagero- well, thanks for cheering me on! Though in a sort of violent way… *sweatdrop*

Kats- whoa! I only have two hands and a load of projects and homework! Really? A dorm room full of girls reading my ficcy??? *blush* well… I'll try my best!

Nekonomiko- thanks! Well, I've always loved vampires and stuff… *grin*

Kawaii sakura-chan- hehehe… that was my intention- to make him look really scary and cold. I'll try to put a bit of k/k here… though don't expect anything big! I want to concentrate more on Misao and Aoshi and this guy named *toot* (teeheehee..)

*gaahh* I hope I could write this properly! Any suggestions are welcome! (I'm sort of running out of ideas… ) Well, I think this is long enough… here's chapter 3! ^_^

Disclaimer: Rurouni Kenshin is not mine, nor the ideas I used from L.J. Smith's books, Night World. (sorry! I forgot to put this before so please don't sue me!!!)

Dedication: This is for my sick friend-- a bloodsucker made her sick. Not a vampire though (how she wish!) a mosquito! Now she has Dengue fever L . Get well soon!

The Vampire Aoshi

By Tesuka- chan

*Oooof!*

"Oops! Sorry! I didn't see you there!" Misao cheerily, albeit slurry, said as she looked up to the face of the person she bumped into. Hmmm… what cold eyes you have! She thought as she stared into the deep blue- green eyes of the stranger in front of her. "Well, hello there," she giggled at the stranger.

"Hey Ms. Misao!" a low voice shouted from the other end of the room, "here's your drink!"

Misao watched in amusement as the psychiatrist she met in the bar earlier moved towards her and the stranger beside her. He stumbled clumsily, almost falling, but was able to stick his foot in front of him just in time to save himself and the two martinis he was holding. The slick- haired man with medium height and donned in an expensive Gucci suit visibly composed himself and started towards them again. He plastered a smile on his face and directed it to Misao. She giggled again.

"Ah, here's your martini Ms. Misao," Tanuka the psychiatrist said almost breathlessly as he handed one glass to the still giggling Misao.

"Thanks a lot." The already slightly drunk woman took a sip.

"So… who is this with you?" Tanuka inquired, looking over the taller handsome stranger. "Is he a friend?"

"Ohhh… ahhh…" Misao scrounged up her face, "I sort of bumped into wall and he was suddenly here … hmmm… I don't really know I guess." She sighed and tipped up the glass and drank the rest of the drink.

"Actually, she bumped into ME." the tall stranger intervened. "I think she's slightly drunk. I'm Aoshi by the way. Aoshi Shinomori." He shook hands with Tanuka and looked directly in his dark eyes. His eyes changed color from a light shade of blue-green to an intense silvery green. "So, how do you know each other?"

Tanuka blinked, shook his head as if trying to remember something. What the- huh? He shook his head again and looked at Aoshi. He saw silvery green eyes and his mind became completely blank. " I—I don't know… I don't believe I know her."

Misao raised her misty eyes and was stunned out of her stupor.

"Well, I—uh… please excuse me. I… I seem to have a… a throbbing headache." Tanuka put his hand on his head and shook his head. He nodded to them and left abruptly.

"Now, what d'ya do that for?"

"I don't know what you mean."

"You know very well what I mean," Misao irritatingly pointed out, "you did something to him… you sort of erased his memory or something." She got another martini from a passing waiter and gulped it all down.

Aoshi stiffened. He forced his body to relax. She's just a good observer, that's all. "I did no such thing, besides, he had a headache. Maybe that made him forget about some things."

"Well, that guy wash perfectly fine jusht a few minutsh ago." she argued, "I know what I shaw… and you did shomthing to him." Her words slurred and she started walking away from the eccentric man named Aoshi and towards the group where her friends are. I shwear, this guy'sh creepy… She stumbled on her high boots.

Ooops! Damn it… The now seriously drunk girl fell forward… and strong capable arms caught her, brought her up easily and led her to a soft couch.

"I think you've had one drink too many." Aoshi put her head back and dipped a napkin on some ice cold water. "I take it that you're not very used to alcohol." He squeezed most of the water out and patted the cool linen to Misao's forehead.

Oooh, that feels nice. Misao sighed. "Well, I only drink once in a while." She tried to sit up, her eyes spewing sparks. "And I do have a very valid reason for getting drunk anyway. It's my 21st birthday tomorrow and I'm going to celebrate until I collapse!" Then, she collapsed.

Laughter can be heard, coming nearer to the two. Megumi giggled and turned towards them, "Misao, you won't believe this, Sano here was telling me about…" She paused, took one look at the sleeping girl, and giggled again. "Poor, poor Misao, she never really could tolerate alcohol that well. Darn, I guess I'll have to go and take her home. I don't know where Kaoru is… I think she went outside with that smooth- talking cutie. Oh well."

"Hey now," Sano drawled, "why go home so early just because of your friend? We haven't finished our discussion yet." He smiled. "Let my friend Aoshi there take her home. I do believe it won't be any trouble at all, will it my friend?"

"No, not at all." Aoshi returned coolly at Sano.

Megumi looked doubtful at first. Still, not wanting to end the night so early and enjoying so much the companionship of the hunk beside her, she hesitatingly agreed. "Well, okay then. Here's her address and her key can be found in her purse. I'm so sorry that she's so much trouble." She smiled apologetically.

"It's fine. I've already helped her this far, why not go all the way?" He smiled charmingly at her.

They brought her to Aoshi's car, Aoshi carrying the sleeping girl easily.

Reassured, the lady doctor turned her attentions back to Sano. Before walking away, she tossed back at the blue- eyed man, "Hey, just watch out that YOU don't get hurt. She's a tornado when she wakes up, especially if someone disturbs her sleep. Trust me, you don't want to know." She gave him a smile and faced Sano, strolling back towards the club.

She has some spirit, how very interesting. Aoshi smiled evilly. I like some spirit in my victims. He drove away.

Upon arriving in the given address, Aoshi lifted the girl up with no effort at all and brought her up the stairs and inside the apartment. He laid her in her couch and took a seat in a chair in front of her. He observed her, sleeping peacefully, taking even breaths. His eyes roamed over her face, lightly applied with make- up, just the right amount to enhance her already pretty face. His gaze went over her body, nicely rounded on just the right places. Petite, yet very beautiful and innocent. He waited.

She felt something, a prickling at the back of her neck, like a feeling that she was being watched. She surfaced from her peaceful slumber, fluttered her eyes open and looked at her surroundings. She's in her apartment. Now how did I get here? I thought I was in the club with this psychiatrist guy… she sat up and saw him staring at her. All of it came rushing back to her with an intense throbbing headache. She moaned.

He expected surprise, confusion, and most of all fear. He never expected the electric blue sparks of her eyes as she pointedly stared at him, anger clearly written all over her face and body language. She winced as she held her head, but her eyes are more intense than ever.

"You! Why are you here?" She spat out, "do you think you could just bring me here, invite yourself over and… and… expected something to happen? I don't think so!"

He stayed silent.

Her face reddened.

"How dare you come here and take advantage of me! I don't even know you!" She fumed and stomped over to him, intending to strike his expressionless face with her open palm. He stopped her left hand with his right hand and grasped her wrist. She gasped.

He stood up and towered over her, a cold smile touching his lips. His eyes turning completely silver. He took a step forward her. "I always liked women with spirit. Makes the hunt better." He smirked and leaned closer to her.

*OOOOOF!!!*

A/n: ahahahahahaha!! *smiles evilly* let's stop it here for now… *teeheehee* urf… *stretch* Argh! It's already 12:35! I got carried away… oh well! The chapters seems to be getting longer and longer. Don't worry, I'll try to write soon. 'Tis the weekend, after all. *grin grin* (I love onomatopoeic words!) Ah! Time to go! Please READ AND REVIEW! Thanks! ^_^

p.s. To K/K and M/S fans out there, don't worry, I'll put 'em in the next chapter. :P