Author's Note: Sorry about the long delay of this chapter, there has just been so much going on! I am almost done with Run Away Puppy 2, so I will have some time to dedicate to this story before I start the final installment of Run Away Puppy. Thank you all for being so patient for the update of this story! I also have to read The Scarlet Letter for English class and I think it is the most ridiculous book, along with Catcher In The Rye, I have ever read. I absolutely hate it! Some parts are good but for the most part…I hate it. I would not recommend this book to anyone, now The Inferno is another story. I really enjoyed that book! And I would recommend it for readers! Now that I am done complaining, I would like to thank you all so much for baring with me and reading this story! Now onward to the new chapter and HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO YOU ALL! Here is some early Halloween candy for you!
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War Of The NightChapter Four: Fleeting Shadows
Seth choose his tree because it was secluded and he could say anything in that isolation but he did not know that recently his tree had grown a pair of ears. A sharp snapping of twigs and strewn about branches caught the brothers' sensitive hearing and Seth caught a shadow out of the corner of his eye. He stood up quickly and scoped out his sanctuary. The young vampire knew now that something was going on and that someone was watching him. He clinched his right hand into a fist and clinched his teeth. A visible angry quake overcame his body. Mokuba was worried.
"Big brother, will be all right? What is happening?" The raven-haired vampling asked in a soft voice. Seth turned his gaze back to his sibling, "I think it is about time we went home baby brother." The vampling nodded and followed his elder brother back to the castle for the night.
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"Okay Jahi you can stop laughing at me!" Yunith objected to his friend's on going laughter. The blonde vamp calmed himself and regained his composure but grinned widely at his comrade. "Sorry Yunith, but I think it is rather amusing that you think that you can preach to me about sleeping with an absolute stranger when you go and do the same exact thing!" The prince was having a hard time suppressing his laughter. "But you're still my pal Yunith, take not my laughter to heart." The tri-hair colored vamp smiled and nodded, "I won't dear friend. But I am curious to know, was Seth a good lover?" Yunith smirked as he watched a faint blush creep across Jahi's features then vanish. The blonde simpered, "Do you really want to know the details of our lovemaking?"
"I didn't say th…" Yunith was cut off in mid sentence by Jahi's words. "Seth was an excellent lover, he was like a dream come true. He was gentle to start off with then his body became rigid and his thrusts came…"
"OKAY! That's enough!" Yunith interfered while clasping his hands over his ears. Jahi was sent into another fit of chuckles then cleared his throat and quieted down. Taking that act as a hint that it was safe to let go of his hearing appendages the smaller vamp rested his hands in his lap. "When will you see him again?" Jahi sighed, "This Friday hopefully." Yunith smiled, "I'm very happy for you, this is special thing you have with Seth, don't let him go." Jahi beamed, "Thanks…but what about you and Atemu?"
"I told him where he could find me but as for him…he went back to Egypt. He is the vampire lord there so I suppose he had a lot of work to do. But he did reassure me that we would see each other again. His words seemed very promising and I believe him." The prince nodded and then rested into the comfortable silence that took over them.
"Do you love him Yunith? Did he steal your heart?" The blonde vampire inquired softly. It was a moment or two before the shorter vamp could answer. "I…don't know…I just feel really attached to him. Why do ask?"
"For I fell in love with Seth at first sight. I thought maybe I wasn't the only one who believes in that sort of thing. I love Seth with all my heart and yet I haven known him for only two nights. Tell me Yunith, am I being too rash?" The vamp looked up at his confused friend. "How do you feel for him?"
"I already told you, I love him with very fiber of my body."
"And what does he feel for you."
"I am his soul mate to him, the one that he wants to spend the rest of eternity with." Yunith smiled, "Then no, you are not being so rash. You are not alone in love at first sight, Seth also believes in it." Jahi smiled softly, "You sure?" The shorter vamp nodded. The blonde was getting ready to speak again when another voice intruded.
"I thought I heard voices." Jahi and Yunith spun about to see a younger vampling with long brown hair and light brown eyes. The blonde prince sighed in relief. "Sister, you startled my poor heart."
"Sorry brother but I must know about this other vamp that you love with every fiber of your body. Tell me, I want in." The female said while closing the door behind her. Her brother shook his head, "Must I tell the story again?" Yunith giggled, "Well, I shall take my leave, see you tomorrow eve Jahi." In a moment the shorter vamp was gone leaving the prince with his sister.
"Now, Jahi, tell me about your adventure away from the castle." Serenity gave her brother irresistible puppy eyes. He sighed and just as he was about to begin another voice broke the air. "Yes son, do tell." Jahi looked to see his parents standing in the doorway of his room. "Uh oh."
"Uh oh is right Jahi, you know better than to sneak out of the castle!" Jadian spoke loudly and sternly. Tiesa placed a firm hand on her husband's shoulder. The king calmed himself then sat next to his son on the balcony banister.
"Where did you go son? Please tell me the truth." Said the calm voice of the king. Jahi tensed up then decided that telling the truth was probably in his best interest. "Well…I got an invitation from Lord Dracula to attend his masquerade ball. So I went, I'm sorry for defying you father but…I couldn't help myself. I needed some excitement." The king nodded, "Your apology is accepted and your truthfulness is appreciated." With that the king took his son into a forgiving embrace.
"Let your son speak Jadian, for he has not given us the full tale of his adventure." Tiesa spoke with a smile upon her lips. The father pulled away from his son and urged Jahi to tell. "Come on son, tell us…"
"Yes, brother tell them of the one you love with every fiber of your body!" Serenity Of Stars squealed! "SISTER!" Jahi whined.
"You met someone?" The queen eyed her son with a wide grin. The vampire prince nodded, "Yes, I met someone."
"Well do tell us of her." Jadian urged, eager to know of his son's desire. Jahi felt his mouth go dry and all comprehendible words left his mind. How was he to tell his father that he was in love with another male? This was going to be embarrassing at the least. "Come speak my child." Tiesa coaxed. The blonde wetted his lips and trembled. "Well…um…uhhh…you see…SHESNOTAHERSHESAHE!" He spoke quickly to avoid the embarrassment. Jahi's parents looked at him quizzically; obviously they had not a clue what their child had said.
"Could you repeat that Jahi?" The king asked. The blonde prince exhaled and hid his eyes behind his golden bangs. "She isn't a her she's a…him." The king was taken by surprise but the queen acted as if she had known all along. She smiled and then hugged her son, "Do not be ashamed of this my son." Jahi looked into his mother's amber eyes questioningly, "You mean…you're not unhappy with me?" Tiesa chuckled, "Of course not, you're my son! And I will always love you, besides, what have your father and I taught you? To be yourself, do not be ashamed of this. This is who are, be proud of it!" The amber-eyed vamp smiled then looked to his father worried that he may not share the same belief but was surprised to see a smile. "You're not disgusted with me father?" The king shook his head, "No, you are my son and your mother is right. We did teach you to be yourself and if this is who are then so be it, you are still my son and I will love you. You have my blessings."
"Thank you so much!" Jahi cried happily while hugging his father. "Though, will admit that I never imagined this kinda thing with my son, no matter." Tiesa beamed, "Well I for one have noticed it, I knew when Jahi didn't take interest in that beautiful young vampress (1). But…I am sad that I will never get grandchildren from my son."
Jahi smiled widely. "I am sure this mysterious vampire has a name, does he not?" The blonde nodded, "Yes, his name is Seth." It was then that Jadian and Tiesa felt their smiles falter.
Author's Note: So what did ya think? I'm sorry for the long time period of not updating; I'll try to make sure that it doesn't happen again! Thanks for reading and don't forget to review!