Author's Note: Thanks for all of the support people. You wanted longer chapters so I'm going to give it to you. I'll try to make my chapter from now on 20 pages and up. So it'll take longer to write but I'll try to go as fast as I can. So forgive my grammar errors if I make any.
Here are a few notes that you must read:
1) Good news to all you K/K fans, I'm keeping it a K/K pairing. The others will be A/M, S/M, Y/T, and S/T. I might get Shura or Tae with Soujiro or Katsu. What do you people think?
2) Katsu, Sano's friend from the Sekihoutai makes his appearance in this chapter. So does Yamagata, he's the guy that offered Kenshin a spot at the high government, but he refused.
Read the notes at the bottom, it'll explain a lot about my fic.
Disclaimer: Me no own you now sue.
Chapter Six: New Beginnings
Megumi let out a long sigh. She had woke up and left the apartment so early in the morning. It only made it worse when her friend had gotten drunk last night and took her an hour to find all the notes. Then she had to rush to the library and study some more. If only she hadn't blacked out last night. She had been late to class, and was sure that she didn't get as high as she was expected to by her parents.
She was now at Starbucks drinking some much-needed coffee. The annoying noises made by the everyday customers were getting to her, and fast. Even though she did sleep plenty last night, she felt like she didn't sleep a wink at all. Curse her classes being in the morning, if only they were in the afternoon like normal classes.
It was noon and everyone was getting lunch. She wondered what the other two were doing.
After much thinking about them, she decided to call home.
*~*~*~
"Hello?" snapped Kaoru from the other line.
Kaoru bathed at least five times that morning to try and get his scent off her. She rubbed herself with scented oil to cover the scent, she only used one handful and luckily it was jasmine; her original scent in the first place. It would cover his scent from last time, and she was glad that it was so light that even without the oil not many would be able to notice his claim.
She had just had a phone call saying that she was needed for an inside job at a club. A vampire club to be exact; Bloody Murder. She was to go in there and meet up with a group of vampires for an important assignment by Hiko.
It wasn't exactly her idea of getting to know other people. She hated the place, it smelt like alcohol and smoke, and was filled with human whores. Female vampires valued their bodies, even though they were sort of dead, they still respected themselves. So there were no female vampire whores, as from what she knew.
"What's wrong Kaoru?" asked Megumi concerned hearing her tone of voice.
"I'm sorry, it's just that... I had a bad morning," said Kaoru, at least she wasn't lying. It only made her growl silently remembering her conversation-if you could call it that-with Kenshin.
"I know what you mean. Where's Misao?" asked Megumi sighing.
"She's looking for... a new job with Selena," said Kaoru, it was the truth. Selena had some how knew that Misao had changed into a vampire, and had decided to tutor Misao for a while and get her a job in assassination.
"Oh. You want to go out and eat with me? If you're not busy that is," said Megumi.
"Why not? I need to get out some more. Though I'll need to leave at around six for my job," said Kaoru, she had to go out and meet these other vampires.
"It's only lunch Kaoru, it won't last that long," said Megumi.
"I thought we'd have some fun for your tests and exams are over for now," said Kaoru.
"It is going to be spring soon, why not? Where do you want to meet up?" asked Megumi.
Someplace I won't find other vampires is fine with me. "How about Cherry Blossom Village; they're bringing up the spring festival decorations," suggested Kaoru.
The place was for the higher class in Japan, and she knew that most vampires liked dark places. Thank heavens this place was always lit and people polite.
"I haven't been there in a while. At 1:00P.M. then?" asked Megumi.
"Sure," said Kaoru and then they hung up.
*~*~*
Kenshin was feeling worse by the second, his mind was in turmoil. He wanted to go and apologize to her but that would getting close to her. That meant him getting stronger, as well as Battousai. If he got stronger too then he wouldn't be able to control himself. It was difficult.
He was seated in his favorite seat drinking coffee having not slept last night because of his thoughts and Battousai's tries in getting out.
A banging at the door jolted him out of his thoughts. Placing his cup down he went to answer it and found his two best friends and Tsubame at the door.
"What are you guys doing here?" asked Kenshin.
"Why'd you lie to her?" asked Sano as the three walked in and sat on the couch.
"What?" asked Kenshin acting as if he didn't know what he was talking about.
"We all heard it last night. You lied to her. Why? You two seemed to go off just fine, and then suddenly you say that it was just lust. Why?" asked Soujiro.
Kenshin just looked at the coffee in his hands, his bangs covering his face.
"We know that you were lying don't deny it," said Sano, he seemed a bit angry for Kaoru.
"You know what happens when your senses attract you to a single person," said Kenshin.
"So? Don't you want to know where mate is at all times?" asked Sano.
"It also makes you stronger in all your senses too," said Soujiro.
"Well it's not just raising my powers... it's raising his too," said Kenshin darkly.
"What!?" asked the three in shock.
"He wants her too. You know how powerful he can get," said Kenshin.
"So you're staying away to keep her safe," said Tsubame.
Kenshin only nodded.
"But you shouldn't push her away like that. Just wait a bit so you can suppress him again.
You don't want her to find another mate do you?" asked Soujiro.
"Yeah, but when he gets close to her again he gets stronger too," said Sano.
"Oh yeah," said Soujiro scratching his head.
"Let's not talk about it anymore. What are you three really here for?" asked Kenshin.
"I almost forgot. Well Hiko wants us to do an inside job that none of us knows about yet, and he wants to meet us at the Bloody Murder with few other vampires . He called us himself and said that you have to come. It has something to do with the Bafuko is all he told us, and wants only the best vampires on the job," said Sanosuke seriously.
"Aoshi's coming too then?" asked Kenshin, glad to get Kaoru out of his mind.
"Sadly he is and his annoying brat of a brother," said Sano darkly.
Tsubame hit her brother upside the head; he only glared at her.
"What about..." began Kenshin but then trailed off.
"We don't know if Missy's coming or not though," said Sano, he knew what his friend was talking about.
Silence filled the apartment until Soujiro smiled and broke it.
"Let's go out for lunch. The Cherry Blossom Village is beginning to decorate for spring activities you know, it always looks best at this time of year. Apart from Christmas that is, things are always better at that time of year," said Soujiro smiling.
"That happy little place? Why not a darker place? I don't think my eyes will be able to handle pink all that good," said Sano disgusted.
"I'll pay," volunteered Soujiro.
"I guess I can handle it," said Sano.
The others laughed, Sano was always the cheap one. A reason he didn't like going to fancy places was because of the bill.
"Then let's go before all the seats are taken," said Tsubame standing.
"Let me change first," said Kenshin as he went to his room to change.
*~*~*
Kaoru was about to leave when her cell rang.
"Hello?" asked Kaoru annoyed, she needed to meet Megumi soon.
"Hello my little raccoon," said a happy masculine voice.
"Katsu? How'd you get my cell number? Why are you even calling me for? Are you here in Tokyo for a visit? Well I won't be able to get in contact tonight, can we maybe meet up tomorrow some time?" asked Kaoru like addressing an old friend.
"You're right on all of that, but I got your number from Selena. We'll be seeing each other sooner than you think. I'm in on Hiko's important case too. Actually Cho, and Anji are in on it too. See you soon," said Katsu with a bit of humor in his voice.
"What!? Cho?" questioned Kaoru, he couldn't do anything correct unless it was killing and drinking blood. He'd probably just hang out with the whores while the rest paid attention. She growled internally, her past meetings with him weren't that pleasant.
"Yes," said Katsu calmly.
"Bye then," said Kaoru hanging up and was close to destroying her cell phone.
She left the apartment and locked the door. Murmuring every singe curse word she knew, and that was a lot. She hated the moron and she hated working with him too.
Kaoru was so busy cursing that she didn't notice the four vampires walking to the elevator.
"Son of a... When I get my hands on him... He'd better not screw this up," murmured Kaoru, she was fiddling with her purse looking for her car keys as she waited for the elevator.
"You okay Missy?" asked Sano keeping his distance from behind.
"No I'm perfectly fine. Just that idiotic men like you wouldn't understand the frustration of a enraged woman. Should have never agreed to help older vampires," said Kaoru mostly to herself, but being vampires the others heard quite clearly.
"I'm sorry. I didn't know that you were that pissed off about this morning," said Sano.
The others just wanted to punch his lights out.
"Nope I'm fine. In fact I'm just happy about everything. Curse immortality. My anger had nothing to do with this morning, it has to do with this afternoon's phone call and around six evil o'clock. Have a wonderful day," said Kaoru darkly, she didn't want to talk to them.
"So you are still pissed," said Sano grinning.
The others were trying really hard not to hit him, and Kaoru wanted him dead and finally understood why Megumi hated him so much.
She was about to spin on him and just knock him out when her cell rang.
"Hello?" she snapped.
"Hi! How's my baby girl doing? Have a nice time away honey? Miss me?" asked a voice.
"Cho this isn't the time," she hissed every word.
"We'll meet tonight then," said Cho seductively.
"I'm not in the mood to play. What do you want?" snapped Kaoru.
"Oh have some fun Kaoru. Well I just wanted to tell you that I'm back," said Cho.
"Yes, I heard from Katsu," said Kaoru straining herself not to snap out at him with every single curse word she knew.
"We'll talk tonight. See you," said Cho and hung up.
"Not if I kill you first," murmured Kaoru.
The others were just shocked at the conversation they heard.
Then the elevator doors opened and they all stepped in.
"Was that your boyfriend?" asked Sano.
"Did it sound like that?" snapped Kaoru.
"Yeah it did. What are you two doing tonight?" asked Sano grinning.
"Wage war at the darkest place in this universe," said Kaoru gravely.
"So you two are already mates?" asked Tsubame.
Kenshin's eyes flicked completely red for a moment, but then he bent his head.
"Hell no! I'd rather die than be that sorry son of a... If he weren't needed then I swear I would have killed him long ago. The guy's obsessed with trying to get laid by a vampire and any female vampire. Don't get to close to him," warned Kaoru looking at Tsubame.
"Do you have a boyfriend?" asked Sano.
"Nope. There are no descent guys on this planet. They're all low life bastards. Tsubame you really shouldn't get with that boy, he's nothing but a player in this dark cruel world of ours. Have a nice day," said Kaoru smiling as the elevator door opened to the parking lot and she strolled out to her silver Honda S 2000.
She left the other three in sheer surprise.
"Thanks a lot Kenshin, now you've made her think all guys are jerks," said Sano glaring at him.
"I think that Cho character she was talking to did that way before she met Kenshin," said Soujiro as they walked over to his black Ferrari and opened it for them to get in.
"You know she's right you guys," said Sano as he got in back with his sister.
The other three cocked an eyebrow at him.
"Tsubame really shouldn't get with that brat," said Sano smiling.
They rolled their eyes and rode off to Cherry Blossom Village.
*~*~*
Kaoru walked into the traditional circular Asian doors into the restaurant. The Cherry Blossom Village was actually a traditional mix of Japanese and Chinese culture. The place had Sakura pedals all over and trees. Lanterns hung on the walls and fountains shined.
She spotted Megumi already at a low traditional Japanese table and walked over.
"You're late by five minutes," said Megumi teasingly, trying to act like she was angry.
"I met up with the rooster head of yours', he wouldn't leave me alone," said Kaoru annoyed as she sat down on her knees.
Megumi frowned at that.
"What are you getting?" asked Kaoru as a waitress in a kimono handed her a menu.
"Um... I haven't decided. You?" asked Megumi.
"Sushi? Fried rice seems nice too," said Kaoru looking at the menu.
"Sesame chicken," suggested Megumi.
"Are you ready to order?" asked the waitress politely.
"I'll take the combination-fried rice and jasmine tea. For the appetizer I'll get the miso soup," said Kaoru as she handed back her menu.
"I'll have the sesame chicken with steamed rice, and just water. Salad please," said Megumi.
"Okay," said the waitress taking her menu and left to get their orders.
"So where are you going at six?" asked Megumi as a waiter came over with her water and a teapot and cups for Kaoru.
"Business. It's for work," said Kaoru flatly.
"I thought you didn't have to work," said Megumi.
"So did I, but then I got a call from my mentor saying that I had to see the boss," said Kaoru.
"For what?" asked Megumi.
"I don't know. They just said it was important," said Kaoru.
"So did our phone call," said a female with short black hair in a traditional kimono.
She smiled at Kaoru, and another lady behind her did too. That one had short brownish hair.
"Shura, Tae nice to see you two again. So you got called too," said Kaoru.
"Yeah we did," said Shura as she knelt beside her.
"You two work here?" asked Megumi.
"Part time job. We just got off when we heard you talking. Can we join you, then we can all go to the place together," said Shura.
"Any friend of Kaoru's is a friend of mine. Please stay," said Megumi smiling.
Human? Does she know of your secret? Asked Shura with telepathy to Kaoru.
Human but she's clueless. Reassured Kaoru.
Tae was busy talking to Megumi happily.
"Did you know that Katsu, Cho, and Anji are coming too?" asked Kaoru.
"I thought it said the strongest. Cho is not part of the strongest ones in all of Japan. He can't even fight off a swarm of bees," said Shura disgusted.
"I had the same reaction," said Kaoru sighing.
"I heard Battousai would be there," said Shura in a whisper.
Kaoru went wide-eyed at that.
"Sanosuke Sagara and Soujiro Seta as well," said Tae now listening.
*~*~*~
The four vampires were seated behind a screen door. They had just finished ordering when they heard their names called. Curiously they poked their heads out to see three girls talking.
Sano strolled over calmly.
"Someone call my name?" asked Sano, making the three jump.
"You rooster head!" yelled Megumi as she saw him.
"What are you doing here kitsune? Missy? Pirate lady? Tae? How convenient that we should meet here. Why were you three talking about us?" asked Sano as the other three appeared.
Kaoru cursed silently to herself, would she ever get away from them?
"None of your business rooster head," snapped Megumi.
"You're out of place kitsune," snapped back Sanosuke angrily.
"Stop arguing. It's our secret," said Shura calmly.
"I demand to know why you said my name Tae?" asked Sano.
"It was about our work is all," said Tae shakily.
"We're trying to decide which one of you morons were chosen to see Hiko at six," lied Kaoru.
"We all did. Didn't you all too?" asked Sano.
"What!?" asked Kaoru, that sounded like a lot of the 'best' vampires to her.
"What a coincidence, so are the three of us. Did you know that Anji, Katsu, and Cho are also coming?" asked Shura.
"Why so many?" asked Kenshin looking at his friends who only shrugged.
When he looked at Shura she blushed and looked at the floor. Kaoru rolled her eyes.
"I'm surprised that you made it into the best of anything rooster head," said Megumi.
"I'll have you know that I am very good at my job," snapped Sano.
"You can't be that good if you keep going to the hospital," said Megumi calmly.
Sano glared at her, luckily Soujiro held him back or he would have punched her to the moon.
"If you're all going, then I don't think that I'll be needed. I'm not that good," said Tae.
"Me either," said Kaoru.
The others all stared at her in confusion.
"You beat up Cho how many times? You have to go. Your skills are most likely needed. As well as your connections," said Shura.
"You all have way more experience than I do. So no need to take up room," said Kaoru.
"You're not taking up room. There had to be a reason he asked us all to come," said Soujiro.
"Correction he called all of you. My aunt called me," said Kaoru.
"His company called me," said Shura.
"He called us himself," said Tsubame.
"Then that settles it, maybe only the ones he called himself should go," said Kaoru.
"I don't think so Missy. You're just trying to snake your way out of this since that guy is going to be there. Or is it that you don't want to work with a certain guy we all know?" asked Sano grinning knowingly at her now.
Kaoru just glared death at him.
"I knew it," said Sano grinning in delight.
"It's not that..." began Kaoru.
Suddenly her cell rang and so did Kenshin's.
"Yes?" asked Kaoru.
"You are going, wither you like it or not young lady," said a cold feminine voice.
"But.." began Kaoru.
"No buts about it. You're going," said the voice again.
"Aunt Anatra..." pouted Kaoru.
"You shall go and you shall help. Unless Hiko doesn't need it. Understood?" asked Anatra.
"Yes," said Kaoru with a sigh. Her mind was thinking up more curses on her miserable life.
"Don't think like that Kaoru. You'll see that even a few years of experience is enough. Try not to kill Cho dear, and forgive that certain person. He's in a hectic hell as well. Bye," said Anatra and a buzz indicating that she had hung up.
"How did you... She always does this. Stupid telepathy," said Kaoru under her breath.
However the others didn't hear her, they were busy looking at Kenshin and his conversation, it had begun very strangely. The others were listening ever since they heard Hiko's voice.
"But uncle..." began Kenshin.
"You will do it," said Hiko in a booming voice.
"How do you expect me to..." began Kenshin.
"I don't care as long as you get it done," said Hiko firmly.
"But..." began Kenshin again, he really didn't like the way his uncle was ignoring him.
"Just do it. One more then, don't you ever explode on her like that again," snapped Hiko.
"You don't understand," said Kenshin.
"I understand clearly," said Hiko coldly.
Kenshin just shut his eyes and sighed.
"See you at six," said Hiko and he hung up.
Kenshin wanted no more than to turn his cell phone into dust to let out his frustration.
"Your uncle is cruel. I can't believe he wants you to..." Sano trailed off.
"To what?" asked Megumi and Kaoru at the same time.
"He wants me to... get more powerful you could say," said Kenshin.
"A lot more powerful in one night," said Soujiro.
"Tonight?" asked Megumi.
"The night of the red moon," said Shura.
"Happens in exactly one month," informed Soujiro.
"Why can't you get more powerful now?" asked Megumi.
They all fell silent.
"What do you mean exactly?" asked Kaoru.
"By the... ritual," said Sano.
Kaoru and Megumi cocked an eyebrow at them.
"You know Kaoru...the ritual. The m ritual," said Shura.
Kaoru's eyes went wide in shock.
"I guess Selena never told you how powerful you can actually get from that ritual. To tell you the truth I think that this meeting is very important if Hiko asked his own nephew to do that again. You should go Kaoru," said Tsubame, acting much older than she appeared.
"Yes we'll need all the smart ones we can get," joked Sano.
"You must go Kaoru, it is part of your job," said Megumi.
The others nodded at that. They needed to get her to that club or Hiko would bite their heads off. He knew they were listening and made it all too clear that he would do what he said he would, he wasn't one to back down on his word after all.
Kaoru sighed and then nodded and said, "I'll have to eat first though."
Smiling like crazy the others joined few tables and they all sat together. Though Kaoru refused to sit anywhere near Kenshin.
*~*~*
After lunch Kaoru went back home to change for the club. She wore on all black and a cloak to cover her sword. It was what she always wore for anything that had to do with assignments.
As she stepped out of her apartment she met Aoshi and Yahiko in the hall.
Sparing them a glance she went toward the elevator. She wasn't surprised when they entered as well, looking at their black outfits, she knew that they were either going to the club or heading out for a drink. It was most likely the first choice.
"You're going to the club too, aren't you?" asked Aoshi suddenly.
Kaoru was startled for a bit at him actually talking to her, so she only nodded.
"Why aren't you going with Himura the Battousai?" asked Aoshi.
"That's my business. Plus he's only a neighbor," said Kaoru coldly, as she looked away.
"Really? Or something more that you lost?" asked Aoshi coldly.
"I have never lost anything important," said Kaoru icily.
Aoshi smirked, she had no idea that she was claimed by one of the strongest vampire known to existence and that she would soon be considered his by other more powerful vampires. She was an open target to all of Battousai's old enemies.
The elevator door opened and Kaoru quickly got into her car and drove off. Followed by Aoshi's car to the Bloody Murder.
*~*~*
Kenshin and the other three rode off to the club early.
They had to park in the alley since a car couldn't make it the rest of the way. Parking his car they got out and walked down the cold alley. Their swords hanging to their left as they walked down narrowed pathways. Then down a staircase that led them down a hallway.
At last they came to a door with words Bloody Murder in blood smeared on it. They knocked once and a small window slid open. A vampire looked at them, they showed their fangs and he allowed them into the club.
The club was filled with smoke and the stench of alcohol. There were tables along side the walls with male vampires playing with the female humans, or some playing cards. Though it was most likely that the majority were here for private business. This was one of the major places for information on almost anything that you ever wanted to know about anything illegal.
Despite the small pathways here the Bloody Murder was at least the size of a their whole top floor in the apartment. Being a luxurious apartment building and this being a club, that was huge.
There was a beverage bar, which also had wine that was blood bottled for the guests, since no humans but the woman working were allowed in. It's not like humans go wondering around this side of town anyways.
In the center was a large round table that was able to fit 15.
"I guess this is going to be a large group," said Sano, since the most vampires to ever make a group was 10. It was surprising since vampires are mostly independent.
Then a puff of smoke went into Sano's face and he growled at the man.
"Watch where you're smoking," snapped Sano.
"Watch who your talking to moron," came a cold voice as a pair of amber eyes showed in the shadows and a vampire stood up to face them.
"Saitoh," said Sano with a glare, in the deepest loathing.
"Surprised you can even remember my name," said Saitoh coldly.
Soujiro had to hold him back before he lunged at Saitoh. Tsubame only shook her head.
"Oh Sano," said Tsubame with a sigh, he could be so childish sometimes.
"Here for my uncle's case as well I presume?" asked Kenshin calmly.
"Of course. He said the best after all. Though I'm surprised that he chose this moron as one of them," said Saitoh grinning as Sano glared holes at him.
"I guess we're the firsts one here," said Soujiro looking at the empty table.
"Hiko's in the back. He won't come out until it's exactly six. Some of the others are here as well, they're just waiting for the meeting to start. So you can go roam around a bit until then," said Saitoh as he took another puff of his cigar.
"Thanks Saitoh. Let's go see if we can find a few old friends," said Soujiro pushing Sano along.
"I hate that son of a..." but he trailed off as he saw a woman in only her bra and underwear walk by. His train of thought slipped out of his head.
Tsubame hit him on the head and rolled her eyes.
"I was only looking," said Sano touching his bruise.
"Then look in another direction," snapped Tsubame angrily.
The door swung open and in walked Kaoru, Aoshi, and Yahiko.
"Did they come together?" asked Soujiro.
Sano only shrugged.
As Kaoru walked by the vampires seemed to move out of her way. It was strange, since they didn't even move when Kenshin the Battousai walked through here.
She had an annoyed look on her face and she sat down alone and looked at the Rolex watch.
Then Aoshi and Yahiko walked over to them.
"Why did you two come with Missy?" asked Sano for the others.
"We left at the same time and got here at the same time," said Aoshi.
"Why did the other vampires move out of her way?" asked Tsubame.
"She's the niece of one of the most feared vampires in the world. Anatra is not one to mess with, people say that she can even defeat Hiko," said a man at a table by them. He had blonde hair that looked more like a broom than hair. The vampire had a sword about his waist and a few more sticking from his back and sides. He had on all black and was drinking blood from a glass as a woman was against his chest.
"He's Battousai and you don't see them moving for him," said Sano.
"I know. It's just that his uncle owns this place so he won't cause trouble. Kaoru over there, well she's a different story. Every time she comes here there's usually trouble. And it's always for strict business. She can get scary if she doesn't get what she wants.
"The poor vampire has her own troubles. Some vampires say that she actually got her powers when she was 15, but she suppressed the urge to drink. That's powerful. You know that suppressing it for that long can cause trouble. They say that since she kept back that urge for so long she created a darker more powerful side. Now she has two sides. You're lucky if she stays like this for a while. But when she changes, she changes for the worse. Very dangerous like that," said the vampire drinking more blood.
Like Battousai. Thought Kenshin as he looked over at her.
"How do you know?" asked Sano not wanting to believe him.
"Hey, your voice sounds familiar. You're that Cho guy that she was talking to earlier today, the one she said that she hated," said Tsubame as realization hit her.
"Yeah that's right. I had to work with her before. It wasn't pretty when I saw her change like that. Her ki jolted and her eyes became completely red. Then as she settled only her pupils were red. But still her ki was beyond me. We were lucky that she didn't kill us, since she changed back before the other half had a chance to slaughter us like the other 100 Bafuko men that attacked us. I'm glad she's getting better at compressing that side," said Cho sighing.
"Then why in the world do you urge her on to change broom head?" snapped Sano.
"Look rooster head she's my friend and I'm only trying to make her happy. When she's happy the less likely she'll change in battle," snapped Cho standing.
The whore stood up and went into the arms of another vampire.
"What you're doing isn't making her happy. We saw her expression when she hung up, it was pure hatred for you," snapped Sano, he saw Kaoru as a sister and he didn't want anything to happen to her, like if anything were to happen to Tsubame.
"It's called a joke you moron," said Cho, the two were now facing each other.
"Settle down you two, you're causing a scene. Since we're all in on Hiko's assignment let's try and get along shall we? Now sit down," said Soujiro as he pushed them both down to sit in a chair opposite of each other.
The two were still glaring at each other and murmuring curses.
Kenshin looked at Kaoru she looked so innocent and fragile yet she had a deadly side just like him. He felt even worse now for saying those lies to her.
*~*~*
Kaoru sat down and ordered a glass of blood. Though she didn't like it as much as when it was new and warm and slid down your throat easily. Thinking like that only made her want to leave this place and get a fresh drink, but forced herself to stay put. It was only half an hour before the meeting began and she could go out and look for prey.
Leave this dump will you? The next thing you know drunk low life vampires will be trying to feel you up. Can't you say that you don't want to help and just leave? Asked the darker voice in her head; the voice that plagued her when she was angry and couldn't think straight.
She had half the mind to agree to her other half. Forcing down the rest of the blood, she looked around the club. A red color caught her eye and she saw Kenshin looking at her.
She quickly averted her eyes and looked elsewhere.
Why are you avoiding him? He can't do anything to us. Stand up and face your fears and problems, or are you too weak to do so? If so then let me out and I'll give him a lesson that he'll never forget. Her colder side was suddenly making a lot of sense, but she couldn't do that, for some reason she felt for him even if it had been for such a short time.
She shook her head to clear her mind.
"Hey Kaoru!" yelled a familiar feminine voice.
Shura and Tae walked over to her in all black with their weapons strapped to their waist.
"We finally found you. Katsu and Anji are at a table waiting for us. Let's go," said Shura
holding her arm so that she stood up.
"We can meet at the meeting," said Kaoru.
"Cho's with another group, let's go," said Shura pushing her to a table.
The table was the only one with men without women all over them or alcohol. Two vampires were smiling at them. One was large and had black outlines on his eyes. The other was smaller and had long black hair and a soft smile on. They were in black. The taller one had a small blade in the back on his belt strap, while the other seemed to have no weapons at all.
"Anji, Katsu," said Kaoru looking at the larger one then the smaller one.
"Hello Kaoru nice to see you again. How have you been?" asked Katsu.
"Fine. How are your bombs coming along?" asked Kaoru, she was certain that he had bombs all over his body secretively as he always did.
"Great. Sit down. The five of us haven't talked in a while. It Cho was here then the whole group from our first assignment together would be here," said Katsu smiling.
The three girls sat across from them.
"Is that Sanosuke Sagara with Cho?" asked Katsu as he looked at where the others were.
Kaoru turned around and groaned inwardly as she saw them.
"Yes it is," said Anji.
"Sano! Cho! Over here!" yelled Katsu waving at them.
"What are you doing?" hissed Kaoru, she really didn't want to see them.
"They're friends. I've known Sano since we were alive with Captain Sagara. Those were the days. He's really neat once you get to know him," said Katsu smiling.
Yeah right. I've known him for a few days and he seems just as annoying as Cho. Thought Kaoru rolling her eyes in exasperation.
"Katsu? Anji? Nice to see you guys again," said Sano walking over.
"Nice to see you again," said Katsu as they gave a hearty hug and a pat on the back.
Then the others and Cho came over as well.
"Hey Missy! Sorry for being a drag earlier, I sometimes just blurt things out," said Sano.
Kaoru only smiled and nodded.
Then everyone's watch beeped signaling the time for the meeting.
Then all of the vampires called walked over and took a seat at the large table. Kaoru sat by Shura near the end of the circle. She tried hard not to look at Kenshin who was only two seats away from her, instead looked at the table.
Look at him like you don't care. Don't be a afraid. Snapped the other side.
At that Kaoru sat up tall and waited for Hiko to come out.
Then a man in a red and white cape came out. He was tall and had a powerful presence, he sat down next to Kenshin. His sword was at his left. The one near Kaoru was empty.
"You all might be wondering why I've called for you," said Hiko.
They all nodded in agreement.
"Well it has to do with the Bafuko. As some of you might know already, Shishio and Enishi have made in alliance to take over Japan. They want to have our kind to be revealed to the world and walk in the day. That is not our way. If that were to happen then the human race will vanish and we'll then run out of blood to feed on. Feeding on animals doesn't give us the strength we need to remain living. Then we'd have to feed on each other, making only the strongest survive theory all too true.
"I called you all here to stop this insanity. Our kind have remained in shadows and survived because of it. Their way of thinking is absurd. We must stop them," said Hiko seriously.
"But sir, the Bafuko are all vampires aren't they? Defeating an army of them, with just the 14 of us, isn't very favorable," said Katsu.
"The Bafuko are vampires yes. Though we have persuaded many of them to come back to our side. We are the Vampires. Our numbers might be different, but with our intelligence we can defeat them in time. You 13 will go in and try to locate Shishio or Enishi. It would be easier if one of their leaders are killed. You are to kill any Bafuko members you meet, especially those within their court or support them.
"As you all do that Katsura, Anatra and I will be recruiting our own army. You 13 will be called Team 1. Meaning you get more privileges than other groups," said Hiko.
"Katsura from Kyoto? Is Yamagata going to help?" asked Kenshin.
"Yes, in fact he will be joining your team," said Hiko.
"So that empty seat was suppose to be his?" asked Sano looking at the chair.
"No, you have another member or two. So by the time you get all of your members, there will be a total of 17 vampires," said Hiko grinning at their confused faces.
"That's all right?" asked Cho.
"Most likely," said Hiko.
They all stared at him.
"We'll be adding members as we go along," said Hiko.
Then the doors to the club opened and all fell silent. Selena, and Misao walked in.
"Sorry we're late. I explained it all to her on the way here. We had to go under major training today and didn't remember the time. Have you finished?" asked Selena as they walked over.
Misao winked at Kaoru who couldn't help but grin.
"Yes I have. You will be staying with them right?" asked Hiko.
"Of course. You can't leave all of these guys in the same place for that long without an inside fights. I see you haven't told them the new living arrangement," said Selena looking at their even more confused faces now.
"Almost forgot. You all will be staying at the Blood Hotel. Though it'll only be for your group not others. My company made it so you wouldn't be located. Your items should be being moved here at this very moment," said Hiko.
"Megumi," breathed Misao, she'd definitely be shocked if she saw all of their things gone.
"Don't worry about her you two. We've got it all planned out," said Selena smiling at them as she placed a hand on their shoulders.
Kaoru and Misao could only nod.
"All of you will follow Selena in the cars you came with here. Follow close. You can get lost if you're not careful. That's how protective we've made it. You are to be careful who you talk to. We'll send you your assignment there," said Hiko seriously.
They all nodded and looked at Selena. She led the way out.
*~*~*
The drive was long and boring. But it was worth it when they saw the Blood Hotel. It looked more like a mansion/castle than a hotel. The outside was plain like a box.
They all parked in the huge garage. Then went in from there.
The inside was nothing like the outside. What they saw surprised them all. They had their mouths open agape. The place was even bigger on the inside. They stared in wonder, as they stepped in.
In a corner was a bar, with blood from all over the years on shelves. The counter was made of marble and black, tall, round black chairs were lined up against it.
There were large comfortable black sofas all over the place. Along with a large chandelier in the center, that shined magnificently just above leading to the split staircase. It started out in the center then split up at a large area that had a dolphin fountain on it.
Every thing there was in top condition
The mansion was lit by fire light from the fireplaces all along the wall. It was clear that this place was made for vampires, since their eyes were sensitive. They were spaced by a sofa, coffee table, and plasma televisions. This was on the right of the staircase.
There was even worktables, in a room to the left of the staircase, along the walls and some were out in the open. Each one with the latest computers, printer/fax machine and leather spinning chairs as well. There were at least 16 of them.
The ones along the wall were facing the center, and were far enough from the wall for the person to get in and out of their seat easily. There were four computer tables out in the middle, each two computers facing the each other, so they could see each other.
Filing cabinets were lined up against another wall.
There was a kitchen the size of one of their apartments in the back of the stairs. It had five refrigerators, coffee machines, and at least 10 food pantries. Then it had three of the best stoves. There was a huge table to fit 22.
"This is it. Sadly you'll have to restock your food and make it yourselves. You'll all have to work down here. Upstairs is just your bedrooms. Don't worry you've all got your own full bathroom so that's a reason the whole upstairs is for your rooms. There is a play room up there too so you guys can relax if the televisions down here don't work for you.
"Each table, filing cabinet, and room up there has a name on it, so you guys don't fight each other for them. It's all equal. All of your items have just arrived a few hours back. It'll take two hours to get back to civilization," said Selena as they all stared in awe.
They all split up to find their things.
Kaoru was happy that her room was next to Misao, Shura, and Tae's rooms, and as Selena said, all of her belongings and even her suitcase full of money was there. Though there was also a room without a name on it that was close to her own.
Their filing cabinets were located close to each other's as well. They were all so happy.
Then came their working places, that's what she dreaded the most. Her desk was right in front of Kenshin's. Luckily it was at least five yard's difference.
Along the wall to her right was from left to right; Misao, an empty desk, Shura, Tae, Tsubame, and Anji. Then the other two tables that faced each other's were Saitoh and Selena's. Then to her left against the wall from left to right were; Katsu, Sano, Soujiro, Cho, Aoshi, and Yahiko.
*~*~*
They all sat down happily at their desks. Some were spinning around in them.
"You'll all be receiving e-mail soon for your assignments. Each one of you will be doing your own things and you'll need all the place in that filing cabinet. Saitoh about Tokio. You can bring her here, she'll stay with you of course," said Selena.
"I'll go pick her up," said Saitoh.
"Hopefully you've all remembered the way out. As more companions come more items will appear. Though all of it will be done when you're all out. You are to have no connection to the outside world from here without our permission. Your cell phones and the Internet have been hacked with, so you can only call each other or your superiors.
"That reminds me. I have to go some where tonight. It's 8:00 and you guys are free to do as you please. I advise you to check out your computer," said Selena as she stood with Saitoh and the two left the mansion.
"Yeah! This place rocks!" said Sano spinning in his soft and comfortable chair.
"We'll have to do work you know," said Misao annoyed.
"So it's still one of the coolest places in the world," said Sano.
The others all had to agree with that, and then went to get a better look at the Blood Hotel.
*~*~*
Megumi was bored, she had gotten an e-mail on her cell that her friends had found a new place to stay at from now on. They didn't even tell her. Now she really felt alone and out of place.
She was in the elevator and then went to open her apartment. The moment she touched the door knob she felt a bad vibe go through her. She slowly opened the door, she grabbed the pepper spray from her purse and entered the room silently.
"I know that you're in here. Show yourself," said Megumi unusually confident.
Then Selena stepped out of the shadows.
"Selena? What are you doing here?" asked Megumi putting the weapon away.
"You need to come with me to a new life. You've lost this one. All of your things are gone, you need to follow me," said Selena reaching out to her with her hand.
Megumi ran into her room unusually fast and found that it was empty. The entire apartment was empty. She rushed out to Selena and screamed.
"I've been robbed," said Megumi falling to her knees. She had lost everything, her friends and possessions. What would her family say?
"If you want to get your friends and items back, come with me," said Selena smiling warmly.
She was so lost that she took her hand and stood.
"You'll change soon. The moon is almost in position. Hold on to my hand," said Selena.
Megumi squeezed on it tightly and closed her eyes. Suddenly she felt her weight go up to her throat and opened her eyes. She shut them again as she realized she was flying.
She fell to the floor when they reached the ground in an alley.
"It will hurt for a while Megumi," said Selena stepping away from her.
Suddenly she began to shiver and she dropped to her stomach. Her body seemed to be malfunctioning. She shook violently and screamed as pain seared through her body.
Suddenly she felt like she could not breath, and she began gasping for air desperately. Her fangs forming.
"Your Awakening has come late. It did not come on a night of a new moon, so therefore your transformation is much more painful than the others. As soon as you are done then I shall show you our world and let you feed," said Selena calmly.
Then Megumi froze and dropped to the floor stone cold.
After what seemed like an eternity, she crawled over to a puddle of water and screamed, she had no reflection. She had changed into a vampire. Though the pain vanished as a hand went on her shoulder comfortingly.
"Come on, we have much to do and talk about before dawn," said Selena helping her stand.
Despite her legs feeling like jelly, she forced herself to stand. Once she held onto Selena's hand she felt her strength return to her and her senses seemed to have doubled.
"Shall we begin your lessons?" asked Selena.
Megumi smiled up at her weakly and nodded.
*~*~*
Kaoru was customizing her computer when she heard a squeal. She shuddered, the sound was like a huge bang to her eardrums. Her senses were picking up again, she groaned. Why?
She looked up to see Kenshin looking like he wanted to bang his head against the table.
His senses must have picked up too.
Her now amber eyes looked toward the scream to find all of the other girls hovering around Misao's table. Letting her curiosity take over, she walked over to the see the screen. She nearly fell over when she saw it. They were looking at Hello Kitty accessories and were squealing over all of the pretty merchandises.
"Look Kaoru, wouldn't Badtz-Maru pillow fit perfectly in my room?" asked Misao turning to face her with her chirpy smile.
Kaoru sighed and shook her head.
"I thought so. What about Hello Kitty angels?" asked Misao looking at more pictures.
"You should really organize your computer," said Kaoru.
"Selena said to check out our computers," stated Shura.
"I don't think that she meant by searching the web. Can you guys at least keep it down, you're giving me a headache," said Kaoru rubbing her temples.
"Oh. Sorry," said Misao and the other three in whispers.
Smiling weakly at them she made her way back to her desk.
"Thank you for keeping them down," said Kenshin's voice as she passed his desk.
She turned to face him straight in the eyes for what seemed like an eternity before she smiled and nodded understandingly, then went back to her computer.
"Do any of you have a DVD player? We want to hook it up to watch The Ring," said Sano walking in waving the movie in his right hand.
"I hate that movie, creeps me out," said Tae shuddering.
"That movies neat. I got a DVD player, it's in my room, I'll bring it down and we can all watch it," said Misao as she jolted up to the next room and up the stairs.
"If you blast that movie to fill the whole room I swear I'll rip out your ears so you can never hear again. Keep it down," threatened Kenshin with narrowed eyes at Sano.
"Got it Battousai sir," said Sano seriously yet teasingly at the same time.
Misao appeared with her DVD player and the others went to go see it. Yahiko may look young but their minds were much more mature than that, so they were allowed to watch the movie. They would have anyways, since they liked scary movies.
Fighting over a spot at the couch, the group finally all got in a comfortable spot and push the play button on the remote and the movie began.
*~*~*
The only ones left in the working room was Kenshin, Kaoru, Anji, and Aoshi. They were the more hard working type and didn't believe and wasting time like some.
"Hey Anji! You lived through the Revolution in the Bakumatsu , can you tell me how many vampires existed that were highbred, born from vampires, or were they all changed into it?" asked Kaoru looking over at his desk.
"Why do you ask?" questioned Anji.
"It says here that Shishio was born around that time. Maybe if he was changed then we can find out who the vampire is that changed him. I doubt that his changer is dead unless he killed him himself. Maybe then we can get a lead on where he might be hanging about," said Kaoru.
Aoshi and Kenshin exchanged looks and listened intently.
"There were only so many new moons during that war. If he was born we can track down his relatives and find him," said Anji.
"Do you two know anything about Enishi or Shishio?" asked Kaoru looking at Aoshi and Kenshin who she knew were listening.
"They're enemies of mine. Enishi and I go way back up to five centuries ago. He's determined to kill me for killing his sister. He was transformed. Shishio was also transformed, he wants me dead to prove his power. Though it still wouldn't anything for he'd also have to kill Hiko, Katsura, Selena and Anatra," said Kenshin.
"Shishio has a mate. Her name is Yumi, forgot her last name. All that I know is that he's dead once I get my hands on him. I will make his death last for him killing my parents," said Aoshi coldly as he clenched his fists until they turned white. He would kill the low life mummy freak if it was the last thing he did.
Kaoru nodded so she's have to find their transformers.
"It's no use looking for the ones that changed them Kaoru. They're dead. Shishio and Enishi don't have mentors and doesn't listen to anyone," said Kenshin.
Kaoru sighed and went to look for more information on the two.
The four fell silent and went back to work on research. They had received their assignments a whiles back, it was just that the others were determined not to do it until tomorrow.
Kaoru had long since finished her assignment at finding all of the abandoned areas so that others of the Vampires could go investigate. She faxed it over to Hiko and printed herself a copy and placed it inside her filing cabinet.
Her eyes were threatening to clamp shut from staring at the screen for so long.
She jumped when she felt a hand on her shoulder and cursed at herself for not sensing someone.
"You need to get some rest. It's well past midnight. If you're going to do your best you'll need your rest," said a familiar and warm voice bringing comfort to her.
"Kenshin..." she practically moaned it.
He forced himself not to just kiss her from the way she was effecting him. If he didn't get physical contact soon, he was going to go crazy. He forced it down.
"Why aren't you asleep like the others?" asked Kaoru, though her voice trailed as she sensed his ki rise and his eyes close.
She stood up and his hand fell to his side.
"Are you okay?" asked Kaoru concerned now.
"Kaoru, about what I said to you before...I'm sorry. It's just that I don't want to hurt you, and Battousai..." began Kenshin, but was stopped by her finger on his lips.
"You have another side to you too, don't you? I found out on Internet that you suppressed changing so you could look older for when you took over your uncle's place. It had something to do with your last mate, didn't it? You wanted to be older for her, didn't you? Was she Enishi's sister?" asked Kaoru.
Kenshin could only nodded, his eyes hidden by his bangs.
"I understand, that other half gets on my nerves and threatens to do things too. Just please... don't push me away. Now I understand your mood swings and why you act the way you do Kenshin. We're both still effected by our darker half's power, so we'll take it at our own pace okay? We can get through this together," said Kaoru holding his hands in hers tightly as she raised the back of his hand to her cheek allowing him to feel her skin; her eyes closed.
"I'm sorry that I hurt you," said Kenshin pulling her in for a hug.
She smiled and fell into his embrace.
"It's late. We should both get to bed," said Kenshin pulling away.
"Can we at least be friends for now?" asked Kaoru.
"Of course," said Kenshin with smile.
Kaoru smiled and the couple headed upstairs to their own rooms.
They both slept sound asleep happily that night.
*~*~*
Kaoru woke up at 7:00A.M. and got into her black wardrobe and headed downstairs, she was shocked when she found that all of the others were already down there. She also noticed that they were at their desks with coffee and breakfast on their table.
This shocked her since most of the ones that she knew never woke up this early or did work until the last minute. Yet here they were doing their work and up earlier than her; it was just too odd to comprehend. Was her clock wrong?
Then a female vampire walked over to her and gave her a cup of coffee.
"Thanks. You must be... Tokio?" asked Kaoru.
"Yes," said Tokio smiling.
Kaoru smiled back and headed for her desk still bewildered.
"Why are you all up so early?" asked Kaoru more to herself.
"They didn't sleep. I came back at around 1:00 A.M. and they were all down here staring at the screen with all the lights on. Except for those three guys, they just came down a few minutes before you," answered Saitoh for her.
"Why?" asked Kaoru looking at Misao who kept her head toward her computer screen.
"Well... I felt bad for not working when I was suppose to... so I came down here to get it done is all," said Tae with what seemed like a shaky smile.
The others nodded.
Kaoru, Kenshin, Anji, Aoshi, Saitoh, and Tokio didn't buy it for a minute.
"What's the real reason?" asked Kaoru.
"W-what do you mean?" asked Sano trying to act calm.
"Knowing most of you for a while, you guys never work on time. You never even wake up this early. Why'd you all stay up? You all need your strength for the major assignments that we'll be getting. What's your excuse?" asked Kaoru.
"I couldn't sleep because every time I close my eyes I keep seeing that little girl pop out of the screen and kill that guy. Then I picture it as me getting killed," said Tsubame in a whisper.
Saitoh began to chuckle, something he rarely did.
"You all had nightmares," said Saitoh laughing now.
The other four that didn't watch the movie only shook their heads. While the other vampires glared at Saitoh angrily.
Though their glaring stopped when the door opened from the garage. It was the only way in.
Selena stepped in with someone behind her.
"You've got a new team member. Her things were brought here with yours. It's just that she didn't Awaken when she was suppose to. I spent all last night and this morning filling her in on our kind and your jobs. Even though she's not one of the best, her intelligence is needed for this type of job. So go easy on her, and I expect you all to fill her in on more of our ways," said Selena walking over.
They still couldn't see the new one since the person was right behind Selena.
"A late one. That means that it must have hurt," said Sano, a shiver went down his spine as he thought about it. Late ones hardly lived from all the pain; this was rare.
"Everyone, I'd like you to meet Megumi Takani," said Selena revealing her.
Misao and Kaoru stood up as they saw her. All three went wide-eyed and raced over to hug each other. They were so happy, they were all together again.
"That's why there are empty things near ours," said Misao hugging Megumi.
"I was shocked to hear that you two were vampires too," said Megumi smiling.
"You can talk at breakfast. Or have you all already eaten?" asked Selena, surprised to see that they were all up and about doing work.
"All we need is more coffee. I swear I'm not going to sleep for weeks," said Shura.
"One of the pantries are full of coffee from all over the world," said Selena.
"Was full. We downed most of it," said Sano.
"That much coffee. What, did you all stay up last night?" asked Selena in shock.
"Yes," said Saitoh laughing again.
Selena just blinked at him.
"Well Megumi, I think Misao can show you around. Kaoru your aunt wants you to check your e-mail now," said Selena as she seemed to wait for the right time to say now.
Kaoru walked over to her desk and checked her e-mail. Sure enough she had gotten a letter from her aunt. Opening the e-mail, she began to read to herself.
"Aunt Anatra," Kaoru groaned when she finished.
"What was it about?" asked Misao.
"I swear she knows too much," said Kaoru as she clicked off her letter.
"You've got one month. No that would be 29 more days to be exact. Though I think that you already fixed that little misunderstanding of yours already. It shouldn't be too hard to get it done and over with," said Selena grinning at her.
Kaoru glared at her.
"She's only trying to make easier for you all to get rid of Shishio and Enishi. You'd have done it anyways. Sooner or later. She just decided that it should be sooner," said Selena grinning.
"I must ask are there security cameras all around the mansion?" asked Kaoru angrily.
"Nope. If any of the Bafuko got to it, then you'd all be exposed. So therefore there are no security cameras. Whatever you do here will never be seen by the outside world. This place is that secret," said Selena seriously.
"Then how did she know?" demanded Kaoru; her aunt seemed to know her every move before she even made or thought about it. It was getting at her nerves.
"Your aunt is very old and powerful. If I knew then most likely she knew 24 hours ago that it would happen. Don't underestimate an older vampire," said Selena seriously.
"Why at that time then?" asked Kaoru.
"What's going on?" asked Megumi in a whisper to Misao who only shrugged.
The others got a clue about what they were discussing but kept their mouths shut. They knew that it would help them get rid of the Bafuko earlier so why should they complain?
"That way... That's for vampires six centuries and older to know. Just go with the flow Kaoru, you'll be happy. They've planned this out before any of you were born. So don't mess up their plan," said Selena grinning.
"Well what if I don't like the plan?" asked Kaoru defiantly.
"Then you'll regret it," said Selena flatly.
Kaoru glared at her. She hated this. Her whole life planned by a bunch of old vampires wasn't a very happy thought. Then again it could be for the best. She didn't see Kenshin making a big deal about it, and he's been alive for over five centuries.
She sighed and nodded.
"That's a good vampire. The rest of you will need to check your e-mail as well," said Selena.
Amazing enough they all got e-mail the moment she told them to check it. Proving that her telepathy was very powerful.
They all got assignments and began to either go on the web and look for information or checking their own notes from the past for answers and clues. So far all that they had to do was find out places where the Bafuko could be hiding or looking for connections to Enishi or Shishio. They would go out and search later on once they were most certain.
When Misao and Megumi came back from the tour, the doors opened again. In walked a tall man in all black with a mustache and wore glasses. He was panting and looked very ill.
The vampire had scars all over the place and blood gushing out at some parts. He dropped to the floor on one knee; too weak to stand any more.
"Yamagata," said Selena as they all rushed over.
"Ba--fu--ko are... at the..." began Yamagata weakly.
*~*~*
A/N: Well that's it for this chapter. I know that I ended it here since I thought that it was getting pretty long so I stopped. Also because I can get onto the next chapter pretty quick too. I know that it's a bad cliffy but I'm super bad at it. My writing is weird beyond word, so I know that I have tons of mistakes in there.
Some factors about my vampires:
1) They can go out in the sun even though they hate it, since its rays hurt their sensitive eyes.
2) Females can get pregnant. Their children don't have vampire features until they drink blood from their first victim.
3) Males and females get stronger once they have a mate that is suited for them. Their senses double and fixes mostly around that suitable mate. It can give major headaches since their senses are so powerful that they notice everything and everything around them.
4) Most Awakenings happen on a new moon since it's the time when all is dark and the darkness helps to take the pain away. Since it's their natural place in the world. The only ones that are Awakened are the children of vampires, and they stay as they are the day that they are Awakened for the rest of their lives. Megumi was late so it hurt more when she got her powers. Most die from the pain, so it's rare.
5) When one is changed, the vampire bites the victim alive then as they are on the verge of dieing, give them some of the vampire's own blood to change the human into one. This must also take place during a new moon or it won't work.
6) A red moon is a time when all vampires become stronger and comes once a century.
7) The mating ritual is an exchange of blood between two vampires and allows both to get all memories of the other every time the mating ritual is done. It also doubles or more the couples' powers. The reason that Hiko wants Kenshin to do the mating ritual on the red moon is so that his powers will be able to surpass Shishio and Enishi so he can kill them, if they don't do the same.
8) Garlic and crosses do not effect my vampires.
9) Vampires must drink blood of humans to survive. They can feed on other creatures too, but human blood gives them more strength. Each vampire must feed at least once every three days or they will get over exhausted and faint and could possibly die. They depend on blood to keep them alive and to be able to stay in the sun.
10) The only way to kill a vampire is by getting at their heart, otherwise they keep on living.
So that's that.
I got a review saying that I must make a lemon, so as requested I will. Though the lemon is going to explain more on how vampires do the mating ritual. I'll add more lime parts for my other vampire couples. Someone also said that Megumi was going to be a vampire and they were right on the money. I wanted to get this done quickly and didn't get the reviewer's name since you all wanted me to update, so I did.
Someone said to get Kaoru a new wardrobe. Well I'm not that good with clothes. So I would really appreciate it if you guys told me what she should wear and the others. Just that I'm going to have to make it all black and white, since well that's the vampire colors for mine anyway, I guess I'll take red color suggestions too. They just love blood.
Was this long enough? Or do you people think that I should write longer ones? Thank you all for reading my author notes and answering me, they really help.
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