~ New chapter. Sorry for the wait. Gabriel's point of view. Enjoy. ~

"Was that really necessary? Did you really need to come here and upset her like that? You are a worthless father; I think I would be a more compassionate father than you happen to be." Cronos narrowed his eyes at my insult, but made no move to initiate a fight. Damn, I actually wanted to kill him.

"Yes, this visit was necessary. I am just protecting her from the cruel world outside of this manor. If she EVER steps foot out of this very place, she is damned. She would be changed immediately." I rolled my eyes, doubting that my property would ever be changed, unless the vampire wanted a very slow and painful death. Hmmm. I would rip out their organs and feed it to them. Or maybe I would light their immortal body on fire and listen to their screams. Or perhaps.... there are endless ways to cause harm, but I need not worry until someone actually does this. Which I HIGHLY doubt. She belongs to me, how would she manage to leave, ever? The thought of her escaping makes me laugh. Inwardly, of course.

"I hardly think that upsetting Katana achieved anything. I am absolutely certain that it did not help her well being. Would you mind telling me why, exactly, she would be threatened right now, if you hadn't come?"

Cronos sighed and said in a bored tone, "I hardly think that the information is necessary to the likes of you." He wanted to play that way, huh? I would accept the challenge. I always like to get people angry. Then, those very same people get aggressive, and it is always fun to hurt the aggressive.

"I will just have to analyze the visit myself, then. I think you have made up this whole 'Katana in danger' ordeal. You simply wanted to see her in pain. You feel empowered by her painful memories and sorrowful tears. You must be very well pleased with this breakdown, no?" I saw the anger flicker in Cronos' eyes, but it quickly hid itself. Too late. I had already seen the fire of anger; I would just have to kindle it, won't I?

In an exasperated tone, Cronos said, "Why should I tell you anything, vampire? You parasite of humanity. You just stood there and berated me. Now, you expect me to tell you my motives? I think I'll take my leave of you monstrosities." I heard a low growl escape my lips. I have accepted the fact that I am a monster, but if he was trying to imply that Katana IS a monster, he was terribly wrong. Katana in no way, shape, or form is a monster or parasite. How dare he? I reached out and grabbed the triste's arm. He would not leave after that statement. Cronos turned to look at me with narrowed eyes. My own obsidian gaze locked with his sapphire one. His aura flared against my skin and I am positive that my own was doing the same to the triste. Our power met and crackled above us. Though a sound was heard, nothing was to be seen that would cause such a sound. The old triste looked away from my gaze, admitting defeat, and I could not hide the triumphant smirk on my face.

"Tell me why you came. Now. Or I will be forced to rip it from your senile mind." He nodded and I relinquished my grip, which is as powerful as a vise.

"You are lucky that I don't feel like fighting Gabriel. But, nonetheless, I will tell you why I am here."

When Cronos offered no further information, I hissed at him. "Spit it out, old man. Or you'll be spitting out blood and vomit instead."

Cronos rolled his eyes at my threat and said, with a grim expression on his face, "Her lover is alive. If she contacts him, he will most definitely come for her. He will kill you-" upon seeing my expression of invincibility, he rolled his eyes yet again, "and take her away from the very protection that protects her soul. The protection that every master has for his slaves. Without it, she will be changed."

The thought that had been nagging at me throughout this whole conversation, finally found it's way out of my mouth. "I doubt that any vampire is that concerned with changing Katana."

Cronos, still grim as ever, said, "Then you doubt the truth. I brought Katana here so Kaleo would leave her alone. He had his eye on her for a while, ever since she was a little girl, at the tender age of eleven. Every vampire, you included, wants what they can't have. Kaleo lies patiently in wait, until you or I slip up." I knew that I would not slip up, but Cronos on the other hand...

"Fine. But how would Katana contact this lover of hers? Did you think of that, oh brilliant one?"

Cronos gave me an annoyed look and said, "Yes, I did, thank you. Katana is a very bright girl, as you must have learned by now, she could, and if given the chance, will figure out a way to contact him." I was quite skeptical of that, but I said nothing. The girl would never get a chance to contact him, her lover, whatever his name is.

But what if he contacts her? "What if he discovers that she is alive? What if he contacts her?"

With an indifferent look on his face, Cronos said, "We dispose of him." Since when was I in league with someone who would kill me if his daughter was not here?

"We?"

"Meaning, you and I. I have answered all of your frivolous questions. I am tired and weary, so I am leaving. Goodbye, Gabriel. Take care of my daughter." And with that, the triste left, leaving me to think of Katana and her long lost fiancé.

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