Chapter 3

Their hearts beat wildly as thoughts became bewildered. Why Is a vampire at a demon party? Who invited him... Something wasn't right and Kinna and Kuroune was determined to find out.

''My dad is a full vampire, but my mom is half demon and half human. But I have control over my vampire side so there's no reason to be worried.''

Tidus's back was ridged and tense as he spoke those words. His voice was confident but his heart was not.

''No vampire has full control! Not even part vampires do!'' Came Kuroune's cold voice that shot through Tidus's ears.

He was shocked by the hostile actions Kinna and Kuroune were taking so he decided to go back inside. As Tidus started to go back in his lips formed into a frown.

''Listen..Im sorry I bothered you both..'' Tidus slipped his hands into his pockets, his strides coming in slow graceful movements.

Kinna looked at Tidus and took a small step forward. ''Tidus wait!'' Kinna yelled trying to grab his attention.

He turned around as Kinna walked to him ending up to be only a couple feet away. ''Its..Tidus--Its not your fault its just...'' Kinna let her words trail off until they were no more but a tenuous mumble.

Tidus looked at her as his face became once more the cold un-emotional expression. ''Its okay...I understand..'' Tidus sighed and walked back inside as Kuroune went behind Kinna placing his gentle hand on her shoulder. ''Don't worry about him...''

Kinna nodded in agreement. She made her way back inside feeling a little weird and guilty about what had happened.

After the party only a couple people had stayed behind to chat with Kinna's parents. Kuroune, Tidus, Jeckt, Kahlan, And The girl named Rei. were included in those that stayed behind.

Kurama spotted Kuroune and Kinna sitting on the lower stairs chatting about something that sounded important. He smiled a bit and walked over to them his fingers not clutching the rose that Kinna had seen him with earlier.

''Hey you guys.. I want you to meet someone!'' Kurama stated as he pulled a girl in front of him with a sly smile spread across her lips.

She had short brown hair with blonde highlights all throughout the bangs. Her eyes were an icy blue with red around the pupil. It was a cool eye color to have and Kinna smiled at the girls' body. Hers was very curvy and shaped well in all the right places, she had large C cupped boobs much like Kinna's and the girls dress flashed more skin then should be allowed but it wasn't whoreish. ((O.o is that even a word .. X.X I think maybe I spelled it wrong LOL))

Her dress was a dark blue with white ribbons hanging from her spaghetti straps, waist and neck. The dress went to her knees and her shoes were the same color to match.

Kurama brought Kinna out of her daze as he spoke. ''This is Rei Jaganshi.'' Kinna shivered as Rei bowed to her and to Kuroune. She was indeed an Ice maiden, and a powerful at that. ((. And if you haven't figured out yet, Rei is Hiei's sister. hence the Quote 'last name' Un-quote))

''Its nice to meet you.'' Rei's voice was sweet but had this sort of feeling that said don't mess with me or I hurt you. The look in her eyes proved that much part to be true.

Kurama smirked and looked at Kinna and Kuroune. ''Rei this is my sister Kinna, and her boyfriend Kuroune''

Kinna blushed a soft rose color as Kurama spoke those words. ''Hello Rei'' Kinna gave Kurama the 'I'm going to kill you later' look and smirked. They all laughed softly feeling happy about the evening's events knowing that nothing would ruin this moment.

As if speaking to soon a shrill scream filled their ears alarming them all.

Kurama, Kinna, Rei, and Kuroune got up swiftly and ran to the room were they heard the scream.

The noise came from the large living room that carpets were a dazzling black and gold mixed with white. Around the walls hung pictures of their ancestors that came before them.

Once their smiling faces offered comfort. Now it looked like there knowing faces held grim smiled as if trying to tell an unknown secret.

Kurama and Kinna both gasped at their parents and Tidus's parents. They were locked in deadly battle. Muscles flexed while flashes of claws and blades were mixed in with the faint smell of blood.

Kurama stepped forward yelling into the conflict. ''Dad what's going on!''

Kinna and Kurama's dad turned to look at them. ''Kurama get out of the kingdom now! This vampire named Jeckt is trying to kill me and take your mom to the hunters!'' Before Zase could say a word more Kahlan had jumped in front of him were arms stretched straight out trying to stop Jeckts next attack. ''Women! I warned you not in interfere! NOW MOVE'' Jeckts loud voice caused Kinna to jump in fear as he reached down to his belt and removed the curved knife that gleamed in the dim light.

Kahlan tried to get the knife out of his grip but Jeckt just plunged the blade deep into her stomach. All you could hear was Kahlans loud scream of shock and fear as the knife ripped through skin and intestines spilled to the floor in a mass of red and pink fluids.

The sharp smell filled the room as tears sprang to Kahlans soft green eyes.

Kurama's eyes widened as well did the rest of the others. ''Oh..My god..'' Kurama had seen blood shed before but not this bad.

Guts were spread against the now stained carpet as Kahlan gasped for her last shaky breaths her green orbs dulling as the life slowly slipped away.

Zase averted his eyes at Kurama. ''Son get out of here!''

Jeckt quickly ran towards Kurama but Rei was two steps ahead of him.

As Kurama's claws ejected from his finger tips a large neon cyan barrier appeared around Kurama, Rei, Kinna and Kuroune..

She struggled to keep it there as her power flared violently. Tidus was crouched down besides his mother who was slowly dying. He Had walked in as his father Jeckt had attacked her.

''Mom..I-Im sorry..''

Kahlan smiled and looked towards Jeckt her eyes struggling to stay open. ''...Son...Defend this family...I know your not the vampire your father is…I-Love you son…Make me prou--''Kahlans eyes drifted shut as her heart stopped pumping blood and her soul departed from her body along with her life.

Tidus let go of his mom as he stood up looking at Rei whose eyes were glowing brightly her lips were pressed together trying to concentrate.

The air shifted and aura's Clashed as the room turned from a warm place to stay to a now battle field..

As Tidus looked around he closed his eyes and a small quote filled his mind. In the darkest of night, a tiny shard of hope will light the way...

He snapped his eyes open as his father's eyes began to glow an eerie Vermillion color.

Tidus took a step forward the only thing in his view was of his fathers form.

It was Just Tidus and Jeckt now. Death the only solution.

A flash of blades showed

Then A song played in Tidus's mind.

A song of Hope,

Of prayer,

And of...Death..