Dark Passion

Chapter 4

Both physically strong

yet emotionally weak

Always alone

It is love they seek

Enemies and soul mates

are one in the same

for their painful past

it is the other they blame

What happens to soul mates

when one has no soul

What happens to a young girl

when fate takes its toll

Two lost hearts determined

that the other they shall beat

But what becomes of these two

when they finally meet?

Kaoru had just finished using her powers to heal what she could from her mother's hit. She looked at the clock and saw it was 11:30 pm. It was time to get ready for her mission. She took another shower and went to her small closet. Most of her clothes were either black or made of leather. She couldn't help the small smile that crept up her lips. She was secretly excited. One of her secrets is that she loves to dance. But she never told any one because she did not want to appear weak. But deep down she was ecstatic that their mission was at a nightclub. This would be the first time that she would ever set foot in one.

After an hour of arguing with herself she decided to mix her clothes. In the end she chose a black leather miniskirt that was secured with a silver biker chain, and a black halter top that exposed her pierced belly button and a little cleavage. She decided not to blow dry her hair, so it fell down her back in a long wavy mass. Her hair gave her a wet look. Then, she put on her knee high black boots. She looked in the mirror. She had to admit she looked good, but a couple of things were missing. She dug through her drawer until she found her black eye-liner. She applied a thick coat. The eye-liner gave her deep blue eyes a fierce look. And a touch of lip gloss would make her lips demand the attention of any guy in that club. She strapped her daggers around her thigh and sprayed on her jasmine perfume. This time when she looked in the mirror she was satisfied. She was ready to kick ass.

As she walked down the sidewalk she smirked as vampires ran away and humans tried to catch her attention. Her power was weakened from her earlier confrontation with her mom so they probably couldn't tell that she was a Kamiya or a level ten, but they probably knew she was a vampire witch and that was enough knowledge for them to know not to mess with her. That was probably a good idea because Kaoru was in a reckless mood. She wanted to destroy something. Finally, she heard music and looked up. The sign said "Red Dust". This was the place. She felt for her daggers just to be safe. To anyone watching it would have looked like she was smoothing out her skirt. Satisfied that she was armed she waited. Not long after that Tomoe came in to view.

She was wearing a black mini dress that showed off her perfectly shaped legs. It was airy and whenever she moved it would twirl around her. Her hair was actually down for a change and it fell like a halo around her face. Kaoru could smell her white plum perfume even from the distance. Tomoe looked classy and refined while Kaoru looked wild, dangerous, and untamed. It is surprising that two people so different could be such good friends. Finally Tomoe was in front of Kaoru.

"You look... good." Kaoru complemented.

Tomoe laughed and rolled her eyes.

"You look like a wild tiger ready to pounce at any given second"

"Really?" asked Kaoru her eyes glittering mischievously.

"Yes really."

"Perfect!" Kaoru and Tomoe laughed and started towards the night clubs entrance.

Kaoru noticed how Tomoe was biting her lip. It was a sign that she was nervous.

"Tomoe. Don't worry about it! All you have to do is go in the club and blend in. Then if you see a vamp trying to get a "non-alcoholic" beverage you kick his ass. Its not that bad!"

Tomoe sighed and looked down.

"I know Kao. But what if I can't handle the heat?"

Kaoru had to think about this. That did present a problem. A vampire witch is equipped with a sixth sense that allows her to sense the presence of any vampire. The vampire will make itself known by it's aura. A vampire's aura will give off heat that only a vampire witch can feel. If a vampire is weak the heat will not be extreme. If the vampire is powerful than the heat might be unbearable. It is not a problem for Kaoru since she is a level ten so the only heat she wouldn't be able to bear would be from a vampire stronger than her. Feh! Like that'll ever happen. But Tomoe, she's only a level four.

"Don't worry about it. I'm sure that only the weak ones hang out in the club. And if you can't handle it we'll leave okay?"

Tomoe looked up and smiled at Kaoru.

"Okay I'm ready."

They walked up to the club entrance where there were two guards checking people for weapons.

"Oh no! We can't have them searching us! We better go." exclaimed Tomoe.

Kaoru sighed in annoyance. Tomoe really did need to learn to live a little. Kaoru stepped in front of Tomoe and walked up to the door. A guard with too much Axe deodorant and a bad snake skin jacket stopped her.

"Hey miss," said the guard while smiling crookedly at her. "We have to search you first." The guards eyes gleamed with pleasure.

Kaoru smiled seductively at him.

"Really?"asked Kaoru suggestively.

The guard took his hand and placed it on Kaoru's shoulder. Kaoru smiled dangerously as she felt heat. A vampire. Perfect!

She took his hand and slowly moved it down her body until it reached her thigh. Then she put his hand under her skirt and started moving it up.

"You're very forward." said the guard.

"You have no idea."

The guard's eyes widened as her felt the blades strapped to Kaoru's thigh. Then she took his finger and pressed it to the tip. When the guard yanked his hand away, he saw the blood. He waited for his body to heal itself but nothing happened. He looked at Kaoru like she was the demon and not him. He took a involuntary step backwards. Soon Kaoru's taunting voice appeared in his head.

' It won't heal. Don't waste your energy. Now if that's what my blade could do to your finger, imagine what else I could do.'

Kaoru watched as the vamps aura changed into one of fear before she continued.

' Now be a good little monster and let me and my friend in. Now!'

The guard moved aside and Kaoru motioned for Tomoe to follow.

As soon as they entered the club they were hit with the pounding music. It was loud and vibrated off the walls. There were flashing lights every color and they made the people look surreal. Tomoe covered her ears obviously uncomfortable while Kaoru started jumping up and down to the beat. She wanted to dance, but work first play later. They walked over to the bar and sat down. A female bartender walked over to them.

"Yo, what can I get you ladies?"

"Orange juice please." said Tomoe.

Kaoru rolled her eyes and the guard laughed. You don't come all the way to a bar to get orange juice.

"OK.. And what can I get you miss?" asked the waitress while looking at Kaoru.

"I'll take a long island iced tea," said Kaoru excitedly.

The nice waitress smiled. "Now there's a lady who knows how to drink."

She left and went to get their orders.

Tomoe looked at Kaoru a little embarrassed about what happened.

"Well, you sure do look comfortable," said Tomoe in accusing voice.

"I'm just trying to fit in." Kaoru lied quickly once again turning into her emotionless self. "Now we need to locate our new partner. What was her name? Sakura?"

They looked through the crowd trying to find someone that might be vamp witch potential. A certain female caught Kaoru's eye. She was in the middle of the dance floor and seemed to be the center of attention. The girl was wearing a dark green sleeveless silky top and a ruffled white skirt. Her medium length hair had dark green streaks in it and her hair was in a high ponytail with a few strands outlining her face. Body glitter was all over her legs and arms. But what Kaoru found most fascinating was that the girl was dancing with numerous vampires and humans. Kaoru felt sorry for her because she probably didn't know that she was dancing with monsters. The girl's dance moves were so amazing that Kaoru couldn't help but stare. The girl as if sensing someone's eyes on her turned to look at Kaoru. She stopped dancing and with much protest from the men walked over to where Kaoru and Tomoe were sitting. She was gorgeous and had a fiery, sporty look to her.

"It took you guys long enough to get here!"

Kaoru and Tomoe confused looked at one another then to the girl.

"Do we know you?" asked Kaoru. Her blue pools glaring at the intruder.

"Jeez Kao-chan. I thought that you would remember me. Oh well, I almost didn't recognize you." The girl smiled at Kaoru and Tomoe.

' Kao-chan? Who is this girl?' thought Kaoru to herself.

" I'm sorry," said Kaoru. " But we think that you made a mistake."

The girl sighed obviously frustrated.

"My name is Sakura. I was sent here to be your new partner. We were in the same cabin at witch camp."

Tomoe gasped and Kaoru's eyes enlarged. They remembered being in a cabin with a girl named Sakura but that girl was scrawny and hated being a vampire witch. She was also um...in lamest terms a geek.

"What happened to you?" asked Tomoe still shocked that the gorgeous girl in front of her was the Sakura they knew all those years ago.

Sakura laughed. " I grew up!"

"You're lying," Kaoru growled.

Sakura looked at Kaoru confused. " Why am I lying?"

"Because. Sakura is a vampire witch. Why would she be dancing vamps the way you were?"

Sakura still looked confused.

"Why wouldn't I dance with them? You shouldn't judge all of them just because of what they are. Not all vampires are evil." Sakura was obviously offended.

It was Kaoru's turn to get angry.

"How the hell can you say that! They kill humans! They murder your kind! Yet you want to take there side!" Kaoru's eyes were turning darker. She was getting angry, and if there's one thing that Tomoe knew, its that an angry Kaoru is not a good thing.

Sakura just smiled at Kaoru.

"You wouldn't understand even if I tried to explain. Anywho, I come here all the time and I can assure you that the vamps in here would never try and hurt the humans."

"That's for us to decide." Kaoru still didn't trust Sakura. A vampire witch can only carry out her job if she has no feelings for the things that she kills. But, Sakura obviously has some kind of relationship with these vampires. If while fighting, Sakura feels sorry for a vamp it might cost her her life. Sakura might not be able to kill vampires.

Sakura smiled. She could tell that she was going to like Kaoru.

"Hey Kaoru, you and Tomoe want to dance?" Sakura asked eyeing the dance floor.

Tomoe looked down.

"I don't really like to dance. Or in other words I don't know how?"

Sakura looked at Tomoe with pity. She thought that dancing was the best thing in the world, besides cute guys.

"How bout you Kaoru?"

"Sure!" she said a little to quickly. Then she looked at Tomoe. " Is it okay with you?"

"Yeah, sure get out there and have some fun."

Sakura grabbed Kaoru's hand and led her to the middle of the dance floor. There was a disco ball right over them casting light in all directions. Kaoru could feel the music vibrating through her. She watched Sakura. Her movements were slow and sultry. Almost as if she was teasing the guys around her. Kaoru could tell that Sakura was a big flirt. Sakura pulled Kaoru to her. All the people in the club formed a circle to watch the show.

Kaoru loved the way Sakura danced. They were moving against each other hip to hip, pelvis to pelvis. The lights, music, and heat from all the vampires started to disappear until Kaoru wasn't aware of anything but her body and the way it was moving against Sakura's. She was getting the hang of it. The point was to make all the men look but know that they were out of their league. She watched how Sakura moved her hips nice and slow. Kaoru stretched out her arms and let the guys eyes wander all over her elongated body.

Tomoe watched from the sidelines. Even though Kaoru was her best friend she was jealous. She felt left out seeing as how Sakura and Kaoru were getting all the attention. Kaoru was supposed to be feeling out of place like her, but instead she was having the time of her life. Then she grabbed her head. Wow! Did it just get hot in here or what?

Battosai walked into the night club. He couldn't really see anything since all the people seemed to be in a circle. Around what he couldn't tell. As he walked in he felt Sakura's ki and two new vampire witches. He smiled. If a vampire witch's blood couldn't satisfy his new hunger he didn't know what would. He saw a woman sitting alone at the bar. She was cute and he could tell that she was a vamp witch. He walked over to her.

Tomoe couldn't breathe. The heat was too much. Someone new had to have just walked in because it was never this hot before. Then she saw him walk over to her. He was beautiful. He was wearing black baggy cargo pants and a black muscle shirt. And boy did he have muscle! She knew that he was a vampire but she couldn't help but stare. It was like she was in a trance or something. He had the most alluring amber eyes she had ever seen and if she looked closely she could see golden specks. But as he got closer she could see the unusual red hair and cross shaped scar. That could mean only one thing. Battosai.

Battosai could see that she was scared. That was a big turn off. He needed the blood of someone that was not easy to dominate. This girl was too... too... boring. He needed someone wild. Regardless he sat down next to her.

"What's your name witch girl?" he asked. His voice was husky and smooth.

"Why should I tell you Battosai?" Tomoe was so scared that he would kill her for not answering him.

Battosai laughed. It was a deep, menacing laugh. He leaned over to Tomoe's ear.

"Do you really want me to answer that?" he breathed.

They sat there in uncomfortable silence(well uncomfortable for Tomoe) for a couple of minutes. Tomoe wondered why he didn't kill her already. His question surprised her.

"Why is everyone gathered in the middle of the dance floor?"

Should she tell him? Maybe if she lied he would go away, but what if he didn't like to be lied to.

"They're watching girls dance." Her voice was small as if she didn't want to say it.

Battosai looked from Tomoe to the dance floor. He decided to check out what was so special about these girls. He got up and gracefully made his way through the crowd. He was almost to the front except an overweight vampire was blocking his way.

"Move it." He growled, his voice low and threatening.

"No way man! That girl is HOT! Get your own spot."

"I said move."

"And I said no!" The vampire turned around and saw that he was speaking to the legendary Battosai. "I..I...mean of course you can have me spot master Battosai."

Batts smirked as the man ran out of the club. He was finally at the front of the crowd. The first thing he noticed was Sakura. That was nothing new seeing as how Sakura loves attention, but it was the girl dancing with Sakura that made his mouth go dry She was absolutely perfect. Her long midnight black hair tumbled to her waist and her skin pale but not so that she looked sickly. His eyes roamed over her well defined body and he watched eagerly as her sweat dripped down curves. She was wild. And she was a witch. But more importantly, her blood was his.

Kaoru felt the room get hotter but she didn't care. She wasn't going to stop dancing for anyone. Sweat dripped down her body making her feel temporarily cooler. The song was fast paced and she closed her eyes and let her body move with its ancient wisdom. She didn't open her eyes until she felt extreme heat warm her whole body. But the heat was not at all unbearable and in fact she welcomed it. It spread through her whole body within seconds. It felt like there was a fire growing inside her. She knew that the person holding her from behind was a very powerful vampire, but she couldn't see there face. The unknown person pulled her tightly to him and started moving to the music. She closed her eyes and there bodies welcomed each other. They melded together and there bodies became one.

She was so close to him. Battosai could smell her sweat and the sweet jasmine that was uniquely her own. She was not scared like the other witch was. ( Remember Kaoru is weakened so Batts doesn't know she's a Kamiya yet.) His body acted on its own will and moved against hers. It worried him how right this felt. It didn't matter though. He would get this girl's blood no matter what. Finally, the song ended and Batts released his hold on Kaoru.

As Kaoru heard the song end she decided to look at the mysterious vampire that was brave enough to dance with a Kamiya witch. She spun around her hair flying behind her. She came face to face with her number one enemy. Battosai the man slayer.

Batts watched as the witch turned around and her eyes turned from curious to hate. Before he could say anything he was hit the most powerful energy ball he had ever felt in his life. He hit the wall with an amazing force. On instinct he grew out his fangs and claws. His eyes blazed gold.

Humans in the crowd screamed. And all hell broke loose. People were screaming and trying to get to the exit. Even vampires were fleeing not wanting to be involved with the fight.

Sakura looked around frantically. All her admirers were leaving.

"Hey! Don't go! Arg!" She ran over to Tomoe who looked like she was about to explode from the heat.

After all these years there he was. Kaoru glared at Batts with all the hate in the world. He turned into his true form and growled at her. She threw another energy blast but he dodged. She predicted the move and threw another one making him hit the wall. When he looked up he was inches away from her foot.

"Battosai." she spat. "Tonight you die."

AN: Well there it is folks. No blood shed yet but you did get to see the beginning of Tomoe's jealousy. I know she is such a enter the vilest word you can think of ! Anywho I hope you liked it and stay tuned for the fighting scene in the next chapter!

Special Thanks to all my reviewers! I know I am the greatest writer you've ever seen! ...silence...right?

Reignashii: I know! Kaoru's mom is so evil. But is she "accidently" snaps and kills her then it just be proving the mom's point about her being a murderer. ...but she'd be a happy murderer since her mom would be dead! Anywho, I love Saitoh and Tokio too! So you can expect them, Misao, and Shura all to be in this little ficcie of mine!

Kirin'sdaughter: Thanks for the complement!

kagomereincarnated: I like your pen name! Oh and thank you for the review!

Royal Bluekitsune: Well I updated but you'll have to wait for the next chapter for the bloodshed to begin!

Neko-Yuff16: Thanks! I updated! I'm glad you love it! And I know poor Kaoru but trust me she has bigger problems than her evil mom!

iNuyAshasAma1: If you think it's addicting cuz you read it how do you think I feel when I write it. Sometimes I have to force my hand to stop writing because it wants to finish the story already! Also I'm glad the you hate Tomoe too. (Not as much as I hate her) And in my story Kenshin and Kaoru have no relationship. She's not worthy enough to have graced his presence before. winks

Sakura Kamitsu: Thanks! I loved your review so much! Isn't it a co-winkydink that the new character is named Sakura just like you!

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