Author's note: I updated again....a lot earlier than I had planned, but oh
well. I've been bored lately and needed to do SOMETHING, so I decided to
update ^_^. On a side note, I've started an alternate series to my YGO
stories. So far, I'm halfway through Duelist Kingdom, Battle City, and the
Noah Arc and I've got opening and ending songs for each season. I'm hoping
to make a CD for it so that maybe some who ask, I can send them to songs.
Okay, enough of my ramble, on with the story!
To some of the reviewers:
Yami Ray: Thank you for giving me an idea. I just might use that, because I've been thinking long and hard on how to get Seto and Serenity to meet and actually fall for each other. On the POVs.....well, I don't usually do individual points of view, unless it's for a first person story. I tend to move from one character to another depending on the situation. All my fanfics seems to be written that way. Thanks again for the idea though! ^_~
Maruken: I hadn't known Bonnie was falling for Malik first.....huh...is that in there? ::rereads fic:: Anyway, yep, dear Ryou will be a cute sarcastic guy with a nasty attitude when he meets Sapphire. And if you've read my other fics, Sapphire, Bonnie, and Kemsit(who is really Emerald, but I decided to give her an Egyptian name for this fic) are all very well characterized and have nasty attitudes. Yeah, I notice not many include Noah in their fics, so I decided to be different and make him into an angel, and one with a major role, hehe. Also, I've read that Desert Rose fic and I loved it. Thanks for the advice and I hope you continue liking the story! ^_^
Angels:
Pegasus (Arc Angel)
Duke (son/Vampire Hunter) – dead
Miho (daughter)
Serenity (Vampire Hunter)
Joey (soldier)
Tristan (soldier)
Yugi (Guardian Angel)
Tea (Guardian Angel)
Ryou (Guardian Angel)
Noah (Vampire Hunter)
Bonnie (Vampire Hunter)
Sakura (Guardian Angel from Le Clan psychique d'Ange)
Cadman (soldier from Le Clan psychique d'Ange)
Jean (Vampire Hunter from Le Clan psychique d'Ange)
Ajax (Vampire Hunter from Le Clan psychique d-Ange)
Vampires:
Dartz (Vampire Lord)
Varon (son/Angel Hunter) – dead
Seto (son/Angel Hunter)
Naomi (daughter/Angel Hunter)
Mai (seductress)
Bastet (seductress)
Malik (Angel Hunter)
Marik (solider)
Ishizu (Field Vampire)
Yami (Angel Hunter)
Bakura (Angel Hunter)
Kemsit (Angel Hunter)
Sapphire (Field Vampire)
L'Amour d'Anges et de Vampires (The Love of Angels and Vampires)
Chapter 3
"I cannot believe you two!" Dartz cried angrily at his two children. Seto and Naomi winced as they kneeled before their father. "You put our forces at risk, as well as yourselves!"
"Believe me, Father, it was only meant as an evening feast," Naomi explained. "We had no knowledge the Angels would attack us."
"Be that as it may, they could have very well killed you. Yami informed me that one Angel carried a Holy Sword. Do you have any idea how quickly that one sword could have killed either of you?"
"We're sorry, Father," Seto said with closed eyes. "It will never happen again."
"Good. See that it doesn't. You are dismissed." He waved his hand and they left.
"I've had it," Seto grumbled. "These Angels have ruined things for us one too many times."
"I understand, brother," Naomi agreed with a sigh. "But our father is right. We act too recklessly."
"I don't care. I want to capture one of those Angels. I want to torture them."
"And you will, my dear brother. But we must plan something first."
Seto glanced at his twin curiously. "What did you have in mind?"
His sister grinned, showing her pointed fangs. "Well, you know the Angels travel to that waterfall down on Earth once a month right? They have yet to go there this month....but when they do, we could follow whoever it is and capture them."
"I like your plan, Naomi. Perhaps we'll catch a lively one."
She smirked again.
*** "How long do you think she'll stay up there?" Ryou wondered curiously as he stared at Serenity from on top of the roof.
"An estimate?" Noah said with his arms crossed. He was leaning against one of the pillars of the palace. "I'd say she'll be up there another couple hours."
"She really blames herself, doesn't she?" Yugi replied.
"Yeah. She thinks it's her fault that Duke was killed......and that it's her fault that Bonnie was captured. But it's not."
"Maybe I should go talk with her," Tea suggested.
"I don't know if that's wise," Noah muttered. "I mean, I guess she could use some girl advice, rather than mine......"
"I'll go anyway." The brunette spread her delicate wings, which paled in comparison to Noah's giant, angled wings. Tea flew up onto the palace roof, fluttering to a stop and landing next to Serenity. The young Vampire Hunter sat with her legs up to her chest and her wings folded close to her body. "Um...Seren?" Tea said softly.
The auburn haired Angel turned her head and her amber eyes focused on the Guardian Angel. "Oh hi, Tea," she mumbled.
"I...um...came to talk."
"Hmm? What about?"
"I just want you to know....that none of this has been your fault."
"What do you mean?"
"Duke's death...." Serenity tensed up ".....and Bonnie's capture. You didn't cause that stuff to happen. It was destiny."
"Destiny?" Serenity repeated hatefully. "Destiny was something I once believed in, when I had all my friends here with me. But with them gone now.....destiny means nothing to me."
"Serenity, Duke and Bonnie wouldn't want you to grieve over them. They'd want you to be strong."
"I am strong.....sometimes I think I'm too strong."
Tea gave the younger girl a sympathetic look. "One day you'll kill a vampire with your Holy Sword. I guarantee it."
Serenity smiled faintly. "Thanks, Tea. That boosted my spirits up. In fact, I think I have enough energy to go to the waterfall tonight."
"Tonight?"
"Yeah. I haven't been there for awhile. Tell Noah to come see me later."
"All right." Serenity smiled thankfully to her and unfolded her wings. Stretching them a little, she stood up and spread them wide, taking flight. Tea watched as the Vampire Hunter took to the sky, flapping away into the sunset.
*** Seto was walking down one of the hallways in the castle, when he heard a painful cry come from Malik's room. He stopped in his tracks, his black trench coat billowing behind him. He curiously walked up to Malik's door and peaked in. What he saw, made his eyes narrow. A female angel was tied up, lying on the floor in a pool of her own blood. Malik stood over her with a whip in his hand, tapping his foot impatiently.
The Angel had very light skin, almost pale. Her eyes, from what he could tell, were a startling light green. He remembered those eyes. It was the archer that had threatened his sister. Her hair was shoulder length and chestnut brown. One of her giant wings looked broken. Without warning, he stepped into the room.
Malik immediately whirled around and his lavender eyes widened. "S- Seto....what a surprise," he mumbled.
"Yes, I'm sure it is," he hissed. "Tell me why you have a hostage, Malik."
"Um....I captured her at today's battle."
"Did you?"
"Yeah."
"How did you manage to do that?"
"Yami helped me hold her down. Also, if I recall, she's the one that threatened Naomi's life with a sacred arrow, correct?"
"Hn..."
Malik stared down at the defenseless Angel. "Besides, I should think you'd be glad to see this disgusting creature in chains. She is one of the three that murdered Varon." He knew he struck a nerve, when Seto's blue eyes flashed crimson.
"Is she now?" he said barely above a whisper. "Well, then we'll just have to make her punishment even worse, now won't we?" He grinned evilly. He walked closer to Bonnie, who stared up into his emotionless eyes. He knelt down to her level and licked some of the blood off her face. "Delicious," he said with a smirk. "Her blood is very sweet, Malik. You have a feast lying before you."
The blonde Egyptian curled his lip angrily at his action. Only he could touch Bonnie. He didn't like the way Seto touched her. However, he still licked his lips hungrily at the mention of how tasty her blood was. Bonnie shivered. Her clothes were ripped and the window was open, letting in the cold, brisk air.
"Keep her well," Seto ordered. "We wouldn't want our hostage to spoil, now would we?"
Malik faked a laugh once the prince vampire was gone. "Did he harm you?" he asked Bonnie worriedly. He knew how Seto handled those he preyed on. She paused a moment and then shook her head. "Good.....I don't want him touching you again." Bonnie blinked a few times. "Don't take it personally.....I just don't want that bastard of a child touching what's mine."
*** "Tea, where did Serenity go?" Joey asked when the brunette flew down to them.
"She flew off to the waterfall," she answered.
"What?!" Noah cried. "Is she suicidal?! Going to the waterfall at a time like this?!"
"Well, she said she needed some time alone---"
"Fuck that! She's endangering her life!"
Joey narrowed his eyes. "I better go after her."
"No," Noah sighed, grapping one of his katanas. "I'll go. I have a feeling she'll listen to me." He flexed his wings and soared up into the sky. "I'll relay a call in case she and I need some help," he called down. With that said, he flapped his wings and flew down to Earth.
Upon spotting his partner by La Chute d'eau de Résurrection, or the Waterfall of Resurrection, he halted his speed and slowed down to land beside her. Serenity looked up and smiled. "Glad you could make it," she said.
"Let's go," Noah said sternly.
"What?"
"We're not safe here. A vampire could find us very easily."
"You worry too much. Besides, they don't even know where this waterfall is."
"I would beg to differ," sneered a female voice from the bushes. A tall girl with waist length brown hair and icy blue eyes stepped out wearing a devilish smirk. Her fangs glistened in the moonlight. "For you see, I have found you both."
"I knew it!" Noah growled. He took out his katanas while Serenity unsheathed her Holy Sword. "You won't live to tell about this, Vampire!"
"Again, I have to disagree," Naomi said calmly. She then disappeared in a flash and suddenly reappeared behind Noah. She used her hand to punch him, sending him flying with his weapons. Serenity rounded on her, aiming her sword at Naomi's heart. "Preparing to kill me, Hunter? I find you amusing," the vampire girl hissed.
"Good, then you'll find this a riot!" Serenity flew forward, preparing to strike her, but Naomi vanished, appearing behind her in a flash. The auburn haired angel turned around quickly swinging her Holy Sword around her to keep the vampire away. Noah slowly rose to his feet. He grabbed for his katanas and lifted himself off the ground. His wings hurt, but were not broken. He could still fly, but it was best if he saved his energy for the fight.
Serenity and Naomi were battling each other ferociously. He watched the swift movements of the female vampire. She was deadly, if not attractive in a sense. He shook his head. Raising his weapons above his head, he charged at Naomi, startling her. But she moved out of the way once again. "Damn you," he growled.
"I am damned, thank you," she sneered as she cut Serenity's cheek with her long nails. "I believe my brother would be most excited to see YOU, Hunter."
"What do you mean by that?"
Her grin widened. "Do you not know? He seeks you out....hoping to kill and torture you for murdering our dear older brother."
Serenity's eyes widened at this. Noah stood in front of her, shielding her from Naomi before she(Naomi) could harm her. "Just leave, vampire," he snarled. "You're outnumbered."
"That may be, but I came here to collect a hostage and I will not leave empty handed." With one lightning swift move, she knocked Serenity over and grabbed Noah roughly by his arm. He dropped his katanas and was dragged away by Naomi at a very fast speed. By the time Serenity had gotten to her feet, they were already gone.
"No," she whispered, falling to her knees. "Not another friend taken from me....." Tears began to cascade down her cheeks. "First Duke, then Bonnie, and now Noah......how much longer will you torture me?!" she cried to the sky. "What have I done to deserve this?!"
To some of the reviewers:
Yami Ray: Thank you for giving me an idea. I just might use that, because I've been thinking long and hard on how to get Seto and Serenity to meet and actually fall for each other. On the POVs.....well, I don't usually do individual points of view, unless it's for a first person story. I tend to move from one character to another depending on the situation. All my fanfics seems to be written that way. Thanks again for the idea though! ^_~
Maruken: I hadn't known Bonnie was falling for Malik first.....huh...is that in there? ::rereads fic:: Anyway, yep, dear Ryou will be a cute sarcastic guy with a nasty attitude when he meets Sapphire. And if you've read my other fics, Sapphire, Bonnie, and Kemsit(who is really Emerald, but I decided to give her an Egyptian name for this fic) are all very well characterized and have nasty attitudes. Yeah, I notice not many include Noah in their fics, so I decided to be different and make him into an angel, and one with a major role, hehe. Also, I've read that Desert Rose fic and I loved it. Thanks for the advice and I hope you continue liking the story! ^_^
Angels:
Pegasus (Arc Angel)
Duke (son/Vampire Hunter) – dead
Miho (daughter)
Serenity (Vampire Hunter)
Joey (soldier)
Tristan (soldier)
Yugi (Guardian Angel)
Tea (Guardian Angel)
Ryou (Guardian Angel)
Noah (Vampire Hunter)
Bonnie (Vampire Hunter)
Sakura (Guardian Angel from Le Clan psychique d'Ange)
Cadman (soldier from Le Clan psychique d'Ange)
Jean (Vampire Hunter from Le Clan psychique d'Ange)
Ajax (Vampire Hunter from Le Clan psychique d-Ange)
Vampires:
Dartz (Vampire Lord)
Varon (son/Angel Hunter) – dead
Seto (son/Angel Hunter)
Naomi (daughter/Angel Hunter)
Mai (seductress)
Bastet (seductress)
Malik (Angel Hunter)
Marik (solider)
Ishizu (Field Vampire)
Yami (Angel Hunter)
Bakura (Angel Hunter)
Kemsit (Angel Hunter)
Sapphire (Field Vampire)
L'Amour d'Anges et de Vampires (The Love of Angels and Vampires)
Chapter 3
"I cannot believe you two!" Dartz cried angrily at his two children. Seto and Naomi winced as they kneeled before their father. "You put our forces at risk, as well as yourselves!"
"Believe me, Father, it was only meant as an evening feast," Naomi explained. "We had no knowledge the Angels would attack us."
"Be that as it may, they could have very well killed you. Yami informed me that one Angel carried a Holy Sword. Do you have any idea how quickly that one sword could have killed either of you?"
"We're sorry, Father," Seto said with closed eyes. "It will never happen again."
"Good. See that it doesn't. You are dismissed." He waved his hand and they left.
"I've had it," Seto grumbled. "These Angels have ruined things for us one too many times."
"I understand, brother," Naomi agreed with a sigh. "But our father is right. We act too recklessly."
"I don't care. I want to capture one of those Angels. I want to torture them."
"And you will, my dear brother. But we must plan something first."
Seto glanced at his twin curiously. "What did you have in mind?"
His sister grinned, showing her pointed fangs. "Well, you know the Angels travel to that waterfall down on Earth once a month right? They have yet to go there this month....but when they do, we could follow whoever it is and capture them."
"I like your plan, Naomi. Perhaps we'll catch a lively one."
She smirked again.
*** "How long do you think she'll stay up there?" Ryou wondered curiously as he stared at Serenity from on top of the roof.
"An estimate?" Noah said with his arms crossed. He was leaning against one of the pillars of the palace. "I'd say she'll be up there another couple hours."
"She really blames herself, doesn't she?" Yugi replied.
"Yeah. She thinks it's her fault that Duke was killed......and that it's her fault that Bonnie was captured. But it's not."
"Maybe I should go talk with her," Tea suggested.
"I don't know if that's wise," Noah muttered. "I mean, I guess she could use some girl advice, rather than mine......"
"I'll go anyway." The brunette spread her delicate wings, which paled in comparison to Noah's giant, angled wings. Tea flew up onto the palace roof, fluttering to a stop and landing next to Serenity. The young Vampire Hunter sat with her legs up to her chest and her wings folded close to her body. "Um...Seren?" Tea said softly.
The auburn haired Angel turned her head and her amber eyes focused on the Guardian Angel. "Oh hi, Tea," she mumbled.
"I...um...came to talk."
"Hmm? What about?"
"I just want you to know....that none of this has been your fault."
"What do you mean?"
"Duke's death...." Serenity tensed up ".....and Bonnie's capture. You didn't cause that stuff to happen. It was destiny."
"Destiny?" Serenity repeated hatefully. "Destiny was something I once believed in, when I had all my friends here with me. But with them gone now.....destiny means nothing to me."
"Serenity, Duke and Bonnie wouldn't want you to grieve over them. They'd want you to be strong."
"I am strong.....sometimes I think I'm too strong."
Tea gave the younger girl a sympathetic look. "One day you'll kill a vampire with your Holy Sword. I guarantee it."
Serenity smiled faintly. "Thanks, Tea. That boosted my spirits up. In fact, I think I have enough energy to go to the waterfall tonight."
"Tonight?"
"Yeah. I haven't been there for awhile. Tell Noah to come see me later."
"All right." Serenity smiled thankfully to her and unfolded her wings. Stretching them a little, she stood up and spread them wide, taking flight. Tea watched as the Vampire Hunter took to the sky, flapping away into the sunset.
*** Seto was walking down one of the hallways in the castle, when he heard a painful cry come from Malik's room. He stopped in his tracks, his black trench coat billowing behind him. He curiously walked up to Malik's door and peaked in. What he saw, made his eyes narrow. A female angel was tied up, lying on the floor in a pool of her own blood. Malik stood over her with a whip in his hand, tapping his foot impatiently.
The Angel had very light skin, almost pale. Her eyes, from what he could tell, were a startling light green. He remembered those eyes. It was the archer that had threatened his sister. Her hair was shoulder length and chestnut brown. One of her giant wings looked broken. Without warning, he stepped into the room.
Malik immediately whirled around and his lavender eyes widened. "S- Seto....what a surprise," he mumbled.
"Yes, I'm sure it is," he hissed. "Tell me why you have a hostage, Malik."
"Um....I captured her at today's battle."
"Did you?"
"Yeah."
"How did you manage to do that?"
"Yami helped me hold her down. Also, if I recall, she's the one that threatened Naomi's life with a sacred arrow, correct?"
"Hn..."
Malik stared down at the defenseless Angel. "Besides, I should think you'd be glad to see this disgusting creature in chains. She is one of the three that murdered Varon." He knew he struck a nerve, when Seto's blue eyes flashed crimson.
"Is she now?" he said barely above a whisper. "Well, then we'll just have to make her punishment even worse, now won't we?" He grinned evilly. He walked closer to Bonnie, who stared up into his emotionless eyes. He knelt down to her level and licked some of the blood off her face. "Delicious," he said with a smirk. "Her blood is very sweet, Malik. You have a feast lying before you."
The blonde Egyptian curled his lip angrily at his action. Only he could touch Bonnie. He didn't like the way Seto touched her. However, he still licked his lips hungrily at the mention of how tasty her blood was. Bonnie shivered. Her clothes were ripped and the window was open, letting in the cold, brisk air.
"Keep her well," Seto ordered. "We wouldn't want our hostage to spoil, now would we?"
Malik faked a laugh once the prince vampire was gone. "Did he harm you?" he asked Bonnie worriedly. He knew how Seto handled those he preyed on. She paused a moment and then shook her head. "Good.....I don't want him touching you again." Bonnie blinked a few times. "Don't take it personally.....I just don't want that bastard of a child touching what's mine."
*** "Tea, where did Serenity go?" Joey asked when the brunette flew down to them.
"She flew off to the waterfall," she answered.
"What?!" Noah cried. "Is she suicidal?! Going to the waterfall at a time like this?!"
"Well, she said she needed some time alone---"
"Fuck that! She's endangering her life!"
Joey narrowed his eyes. "I better go after her."
"No," Noah sighed, grapping one of his katanas. "I'll go. I have a feeling she'll listen to me." He flexed his wings and soared up into the sky. "I'll relay a call in case she and I need some help," he called down. With that said, he flapped his wings and flew down to Earth.
Upon spotting his partner by La Chute d'eau de Résurrection, or the Waterfall of Resurrection, he halted his speed and slowed down to land beside her. Serenity looked up and smiled. "Glad you could make it," she said.
"Let's go," Noah said sternly.
"What?"
"We're not safe here. A vampire could find us very easily."
"You worry too much. Besides, they don't even know where this waterfall is."
"I would beg to differ," sneered a female voice from the bushes. A tall girl with waist length brown hair and icy blue eyes stepped out wearing a devilish smirk. Her fangs glistened in the moonlight. "For you see, I have found you both."
"I knew it!" Noah growled. He took out his katanas while Serenity unsheathed her Holy Sword. "You won't live to tell about this, Vampire!"
"Again, I have to disagree," Naomi said calmly. She then disappeared in a flash and suddenly reappeared behind Noah. She used her hand to punch him, sending him flying with his weapons. Serenity rounded on her, aiming her sword at Naomi's heart. "Preparing to kill me, Hunter? I find you amusing," the vampire girl hissed.
"Good, then you'll find this a riot!" Serenity flew forward, preparing to strike her, but Naomi vanished, appearing behind her in a flash. The auburn haired angel turned around quickly swinging her Holy Sword around her to keep the vampire away. Noah slowly rose to his feet. He grabbed for his katanas and lifted himself off the ground. His wings hurt, but were not broken. He could still fly, but it was best if he saved his energy for the fight.
Serenity and Naomi were battling each other ferociously. He watched the swift movements of the female vampire. She was deadly, if not attractive in a sense. He shook his head. Raising his weapons above his head, he charged at Naomi, startling her. But she moved out of the way once again. "Damn you," he growled.
"I am damned, thank you," she sneered as she cut Serenity's cheek with her long nails. "I believe my brother would be most excited to see YOU, Hunter."
"What do you mean by that?"
Her grin widened. "Do you not know? He seeks you out....hoping to kill and torture you for murdering our dear older brother."
Serenity's eyes widened at this. Noah stood in front of her, shielding her from Naomi before she(Naomi) could harm her. "Just leave, vampire," he snarled. "You're outnumbered."
"That may be, but I came here to collect a hostage and I will not leave empty handed." With one lightning swift move, she knocked Serenity over and grabbed Noah roughly by his arm. He dropped his katanas and was dragged away by Naomi at a very fast speed. By the time Serenity had gotten to her feet, they were already gone.
"No," she whispered, falling to her knees. "Not another friend taken from me....." Tears began to cascade down her cheeks. "First Duke, then Bonnie, and now Noah......how much longer will you torture me?!" she cried to the sky. "What have I done to deserve this?!"