Dark Passion
Chapter 3
At midnight a single female walks down the sidewalk alone. Her outfit is as black as the night and quite revealing. Men look, but no one dares to introduce themselves. They feel the death that she radiates and therefore fear her. And she loves every moment of it.
Megumi walked down the alley ways confident and poised. She loved all the attention she got from being so attractive. She had a dark, evil, aura that filled men with fear and desire. Her high heel shoes clicked along the sidewalk until she reached her destination. The old warehouse on 57th street where her clan was staying.
There were two guards on duty. She walked up to them and smiled seductively.
"Can you let me in?" Her voice was a little husky and flirtatious.
They gave her an idiotic smile. Their eyes showed nothing but lust.
"We can't just anyone in but..." trailed off the shorter of the two.
Megumi glared at them. She was never a woman known for patience.
"But what?" she growled.
This time the taller one spoke up.
"But, we could make an exception if you do us a...favor?"
Megumi smirked. What fools! They obviously thought she was some kind of whore. Her red nails extended into claws. She smiled at them again, this time making sure that her fangs were visible.
"I'll ask you one more time." Megumi threatened.
The guards still had that idiotic smile on their faces and it was seriously pissing her off.
"So you're a vampire like us?" asked the taller one. "Hey, beautiful, what's your name?"
Megumi stood up straight and pushed a strand of hair behind her ear. Her eyes were pure red. Blood red.
"My name, you impudent fools is Megumi Takani."
The guards eyes grew as wide as saucers and they immediately went down on their knees.
"Lady Megumi! We didn't know it was you!"
"We're sorry milady!"
"Spare us!"
"It was his fault!"
"No milady! He talked me into it!"
The men kept on blabbering excuses until Meg couldn't take it anymore.
"Get up!" her voice gave off immense power and the men were back on their feet in a matter of seconds.
She walked saucily over to the taller guard. The guard started to sweat. He had heard of the cruel ways Meg killed if in a bad mood.
Megumi breathed in the mans fear. It filled her with the need of blood. His blood. She leaned down next to his ear.
"Say goodnight." She whispered.
Just as her fangs were about to pierce his skin a loud voice erupted from the inside of the warehouse.
"Kitsune! Come on, Lord Hiko wants to see all of his best fighters. Now!"
' Damn Sano! Always ruining my plans!' thought Megumi.
She turned to the guard. He was sweating so bad that it looked like he had just gotten out of a pool.
"I'll be back," she hissed and then disappeared into the abandoned warehouse.
The room was dark and the only light available was a single bulb on the ceiling that gave the room a red florescent glow. As Megumi walked in she was hit with five powerful ki's mixing with her own. The chairs were all arranged in a circle. At the top of the circle sat her clan leader Hiko. To the right of him sat Battosai, who even though is more powerful than Hiko, doesn't want to take over the clan.To the right of Batts is Aoshi. Aoshi hardly ever talks but his very presence demands respect. To the right of Aoshi sat Soujiro. Sou-chan is the only vampire she knows that smiles nonstop. But, everyone knows that he doesn't smile because he's happy, its just a coverup. And finishing the circle to the right of Sou-chan sat her mate, the ever so annoying Sanosake. But come on, you have to love the caring imbecile right?
She walked saucily over to his chair and sat on his lap. She took her claws and started tracing lines along Sano's chest.
Sano gulped. Meg was one foxy vamp, but she only flirted with him like this when he'd upset her. She'd wait until his guard was down and then she'd strike. Well not this time! He was fully alert! Sanosake Sagara was not going to let his guard down! But then she started whispering things in his ear. But the way her voice soundedmade it seem as if she was in his mind too.
Megumi smiled mentally. He was going to pay for ruining her fun with that guard. He looked so cute trying not to give in to the pleasures her touch gave him. She wanted to kiss him but now was not the time. She leaned in towards his ear,
"Sweetheart, I'm thirsty." She whispered it so softly he barely heard it.
She smirked. He didn't back down. She was going to have to turn it up a notch. She let one of her claws trace the outline of his lips. When she got to the corner, she pushed hard enough to break his skin and she traced a line from his lips ti his chin. Slowly a thin trail of blood trailed from the cut she made. She leaned into his ear again.
"Baby, I'm soooo thirsty. I was going to drink from those guards but...you stopped me," she whispered.
Sano knew he was in deep shit! He knew it was coming. She was going to pummel him when he let his guard down. But he couldn't help it when he saw how intensely she was watching his black blood drip down his chin until it disappeared into his shirt.
Meg was satisfied as she felt him becoming less and less alert to what was going on around him. She knew that everyone else in the room was watching them but she didn't care. Sano was going to pay! Mate or not. She was even happier when she saw his dark black blood drip into his shirt. This was it. Time to finish him off.
Sano felt himself slipping. But he knew if he kept it up for just a bit longer she would back down. Then she had to go and rip open his shirt exposing his well built upper torso. He gulped again. She was going to win but he was not going down without a fight.
Megumi slowly bent down just above where his pants started. She slowly, slowly started licking the blood away.
'Damn her!' thought Sano.
Meg made her journey upward and when she reached his chest she flicked her tongue over his nipple earning a low moan from him. She smiled against him and continued her trek up his neck to his chin and when she reached his mouth she plunged her tongue in and gave him a full out open mouth french kiss.
Sano had moaned as Meg flicked her hot tongue over his nipple. She was making him feel so..so...good. He was still holding on though until she gave him that delicious tongue kiss, his blood mixing in between with both people trying to suck on it. It was paradise. He put his arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him. He had failed and let himself get lost in the very appetizing kiss his mate was giving him.
Megumi had almost forgot about her plan while kissing Sano. She too was enjoying the kiss and had to catch herself from moaning more than once. Luckily, Battosai sighed and she realized that her and Sano had been kissing for a good five minutes. She had enough fun for one day and decided to finally make Sano pay for ruining her meal. She sent him a telepathic message in his head.
' Sano...mmm. You taste so good and I'm so thirsty.' She made her voice sound soft, sexy, and lustful.
Sano just nodded his head and continued kissing Meg.
' Sano baby, I was so thirsty. I was going to get a drink from those guards but then you interrupted me.'
' DON'T DO IT AGAIN!'
And before poor Sano knew what was happening he was sprawled out on the floor with a big red hand print on his face.
Everyone watched as Sano closed his eyes and lost consciousness.
Hiko rolled his eyes. Every time he gives a meeting Sano never hears anything because Megitsune knocks him out! If they didn't fight so damn good they wouldn't even be alive. They drive him insane! It seems like Battosai isn't the only baka deshi.
"Megumi can you please take a seat now?" asked Hiko in an annoyed voice.
Meg just smiled. They should be used to this by now.
"Of course Lord Hiko." She straightened out her mini skirt and took a seat in Sano's now vacant chair.
"Now its time to get down to business. As you all know the werewolves in Shishio's pack have declared war against our pack. Shishio is one of the most powerful werewolves that has ever lived since the great Jin-e. This war will take time and we will have to be very cautious."
Hiko was interrupted as a deep low chuckle echoed through the room. All eyes turned to Battosai. Hiko narrowed his eyes.
"What the hell do you find so funny?"
Battosai stared straight into Hiko' s eyes. He hated these meetings. They were a waste of time. He could be out right now feeding off some lonely teenager. Lately his urges have been becoming more and more powerful. Before, he killed humans for the power their blood gave him. But lately, he's been enjoying it. He's thrilled when he sees the fear in their eyes when they feel his fangs pierce their neck. He savors the moment their loud, shrilling scream erupts from their throat. And he lives for the moment when their bodies hit the floor and all is silent.
He used to be able to control these feelings, but they're becoming too strong to ignore. He's even been secretly feeding during the day to satisfy his new hunger. It is forbidden because someone could see him, but he can't help it.
"Well?" asked Hiko annoyed.
Batts smirked. " What I found so funny was that you think Shishio has such great skill. Werewolves have never been a problem for us. Why is he so different? We could easily attack right now and get it over with, yet, you want us to be cautious?"
Murmurs filled the room as the others realized what Kenshin was saying made sense. Shishio was good, but there was no way that he could take all six of them.
Hiko glared at Battosai. Who the fuck did he think he was! Hiko stood up angrily and all fell silent.
"Battosai! I don't know what's gotten into your puny brain, but I know you will show me the proper respect! Do you understand!" yelled Hiko. His voice echoed through the warehouse walls.
Battosai leaned back in his chair casually. When he spoke his words were lazy as if he didn't care about Hiko's anger at all.
"Don't yell at me, old man, just because I made a point. I just find this highly suspicious. Vampires are known for their fearlessness."
Megumi looked from Hiko to Batts. She didn't like where this was going.
"What is your point?" growled Hiko.
Battosai smirked.
"My point, is that maybe the reason you don't wan to attack now is because you're afraid we finally have an opponent thats better than you."
Hiko's eyes turned red.
" I DO NOT FEAR THAT SHISHIO IS BETTER THAN ME! I FEAR THAT SHISHIO IS BETTER THAN YOU!"
Megumi gasped and Battosai's eyes slightly enlarged before they turned gold. She and Batts had been close ever since he saved her from that beast Kanryuu. Out of all the years she and Batts have been friends she has never seen him so edgy. The Batts she knew would never disrespect Lord Hiko like that. These last couple of days more golden specks have appeared within his amber jewels.
Battosai knew that he had no right to talk to Hiko that way, but his violent side broke free.
"NO ONE IS BETTER THAN BATTOSAI THE MAN SLAYER! ESPECIALLY SOME GOD DAMN OVERGROWN DOG!"
He felt everyone's surprise at the tone of voice he was using. He needed to get out of there quick before this new outgoing side decided to slit Hiko's throat. He could feel Meg' s worry, but what was he suppose to say?
' Sorry Meg, don't worry I'm just losing my soul with each passing day!' Not. He walked past Hiko making sure to shove him as he made his way to the door.
"Where the hell do you think you're going!" yelled Hiko.
"Out." replied Battosai without turning around. " And when you finally grow some balls and decide to fight, come let me know." And with that he left leaving the four stunned vampires to worry over his new persona.
Kaoru and Tomoe made their way down to the lower level of the luna temple. When they finally reached the bottom their was a huge vault like door. The door could only be open two ways. The first way was to type in the code. Not even Kaoru knew what that was. The other way was to blast the lock with energy. But the blast would have to be powerful so only vampire witches that are level 9 or higher would be able to open the door. A vampire witch's power is determined by her level. There are 10 levels 1 being the lowest and 10 being the highest although there are rumors of a chosen witch with so much power she can reach level 12. But Kaoru suspects its just a myth someone' s grandma told them so they wouldn't be bored. Tomoe is only a level 4 and Kaoru is a level 10, which is why she can only get in when accompanied. Kaoru turned to Tomoe.
"Back up."
Tomoe did as instructed and watched as a huge blue blast of energy shot out of Kaoru's hand. She wished that one day she would be as powerful as Kaoru. (AN: but you will never be because you suck and this is my story! Muhahahahah!)
The huge door slowly opened and they walked in.
Kaoru closed her eyes and took a deep breath. She hated coming into this room. It brought back too many unwanted memories, which is why she only came when she was given a new mission. At the end of the room sat her mother on a red couch. She had lost some of her beauty since her husband died and wrinkles were evident in her pale face. Kaoru and her mom didn't really talk anymore unless it had to do with killing vamps and fulfilling their duty. In fact, Kaoru has not received one single hug or kiss from her mom since her 5th birthday. Kaoru just figures that her mom blames her for the death of her dad, Shiago, and Sayo. Not like Kaoru can blame her. After all if Kaoru was never born then her mom wouldn't have been out getting ice cream and she could have protected them. They would be alive if Kaoru was never born.
But every time she tries to kill herself she gets a picture of herself promising Sayo that she will never stop protecting people. Sayo is the only thing that keeps her going. When Tomoe and her were within one foot of her mom they bowed and sat down.
"Hello Tomoe. Nice to see you again." Her mom's voice was sweet and Kaoru wished that her mom still talked to her like that.
"Thank you Mrs. Kamiya." said Tomoe.
Kaoru's mom wrinkled her nose.
"It's Miss Kamiya now. I'm not married anymore." Her voice was filled with regret.
Kaoru had to blink back the tears in her eyes. No matter how hard Kaoru worked her mom was never proud of her. Everything Kaoru does is to please her mom but nothing works. Even when she reached level 10 her mom wasn't happy. Said that " Sayo and Shiago would have been a level ten a long time ago."
"Hi mom." Kaoru's voice was small and lost.
As usual Kaoru's mom didn't greet her back. Kaoru sighed and took another deep breath.
Tomoe looked at Kaoru with a sad expression. She knew how much Kaoru needed the comfort her mom never gave to her. Since she knew "Miss Kamiya" wasn't going to answer Kaoru she spoke up.
"What is our new mission?"
Miss Kamiya smiled at Tomoe.
"There is a club nightclub called Red Dust."
"And its filled with vampires and you want us to make sure no humans get hurt." finished Kaoru.
A slap echoed through the room and Kaoru held her sore cheek.
"Do not talk unless I address you! Show some respect!"
"Yes mam." said Kaoru as she looked at her mom with an expressionless face.
"That's better. Now Tomoe what was I saying?"
Tomoe reluctantly looked away from Kaoru to Miss Kamiya.
"You were saying that there was a night club called Red Dust."
"Oh yes. Now there is a night club called Red Dust. It's filled with vampires and I want you to make sure that no humans get hurt."
Kaoru glared at her mom. She wanted to hate her but she couldn't since she knew everything was her fault. That is one thing that her mom made sure she knew. Everything is her fault.
"Okay. We'll go now." Tomoe started to get up.
"Wait!" Kaoru looked at her mom. What did she want? She really wanted to leave this place.
"I'm assigning you a new partner."
Kaoru's eyes got big.
"No! You can't do that! Me and Tomoe have been partners since we were ten! You can't separate us!" Kaoru blurted out before she could stop herself.
This time Kaoru was hit with a huge energy blast that sent her flying into the door the came through. All her bones hurt. And she slowly got up. Her shoulder blade popped out of place and she screamed as she popped it back. She touched her forehead and felt the red sticky substance she hated so much. Blood. That had been one powerful blast. She wiped away the tears that were threatening to fall from her eyes. She limped back over to where Tomoe sat and leaned against her for support. She was already sending energy to heal her wounds but she would be tired afterwards.
"Listen you bitch! I told you for the last time to not speak unless talked to! Sayo never disobeyed me! Shiago never disobeyed me! They were always obedient and you had to go and kill them! You're a murderer!" yelled Kaoru's mom hysterically.
Against Kaoru' s will two tears fell from her eyes. Her mom's physical blows didn't hurt as much as the mental ones.
Tomoe closed her eyes and hugged her best friend. She wished she could take away some of Kaoru's pain, but she couldn't.
"Miss Kamiya. No offense but I will not fight unless Kaoru is by my side. If you want me to have a new partner she will be Kaoru's partner as well."
Miss Kamiya sighed.
"Fine I won't separate yo u two for now, although I don't see why you want to be her partner. Anyway the girls name is Sakura and she'll meet you at the club. Make sure you blend in and leave now."
"Okay." Tomoe got up and lifted Kaoru up as well. Kaoru leaned against her and she guided Kaoru towards the door of the lowest room in the luna temple. Right before they exited the door Miss Kamiya's voice rang out behind them.
"Oh and Tomoe! Careful you never know when Kaoru might decide to kill ya!"
And with that they exited the room and went to prepare for their new mission.
Battosai had no idea where he was going. It was one o'clock in the morning and he wanted to party. As he was walking down the sidewalk he heard music. He looked up and saw a sign that read 'Red Dust'.
'Sounds like fun.'
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AN: Well people another chapter completed! Hope that you liked it and PLZ REVIEW!