Disclaimer: I am not the creator of the following Charactors. D and The parasite on his hand was created by Novelist Hideyuki Kikuchi. I dedicate this story to my friend Shadoom.

8

As D and Marianna travel to Arron's home D teaches Marianna how to control her powers. Marianna learns of levetation, gravity crush and electric blast. Marianna became curious as to how D knew of such power and if he was just as powerful as she. Her compainion was quiet and mysterious. It was this that made her curious and attracted to him. She had never met anyone quite like D before. Though her father was a vampire hunter he wasn't as quiet, but her father did have the same emotionless look from time to time. Marianna wasn't experienced in such unpleasantries and could not imagine what goes on in the mind of a vampire hunter. What she could tell about their mind was that, what they held was sad and fearful.

D was surprised at how well Marianna had been doing for someone who didn't know she had these kind of powers three days ago. However D could feel that Marianna was developing an attraction for him. This fact made D nervous because he also started to feel for her. Although D kept well to remain professional, it was hard being around her and the parasite wasn't helping.

The parasite lectured D about how she was Vampeal like himself which could mean she may be the perfect match for D. "I know what your thoughts. You like her and want to be with her." The parsite said nagging. Though the statements were true, D pushed them a side. Marianna was a job, who would soon return home and he would find another. Besides this fact D's past was too dark and he couldn't allow anyone, vampire, human, or vampeal, in.

Stopping at a river for a drink D looked at Marianna stating,"You should be home in two days."

"So soon?" Marianna sighed a breath of relief. Looking up at D she moved closer to him saying, "I want to thank you for all you've done. You know... saving me and teaching me."

"Your welcome." D answered. He became uncomfortable when she moved closer to him. He may hold feelings for her but he refused to let them get in the way. D looked at his horse as it finished its drink. "We should head out."

Marianna sighed unhappily. She had hoped to get a kiss from D but all she got was his back. She was beginning to wonder if D was beyond any emotional feeling. Not anthor word was said as they road on. The two rode on till night fall where D set camp by a river. A fire was built to keep them warm as they slept through the night. Marianna awoke during the night as the moon was over head. She looked over at D unsure of what to think. There was so much mystery and lonliness to him it was hard know what he was thinking. Though D didn't seem intersted in her, she could not help but think of how handsome he was. Marianna had never been in a relationship before. Being what she was men feared her and left her alone. She never really knew what love was until now. Marrianna was sure her feelings for D were love and she wanted to show him how she felt. Marianna walked over to D his pale face glowed in the moon light. Marianna bent down next to D bringing her face close to his as she kissed him. D awoke startled by Marianna looming over him. Out of surprise D threw Marianna back and stood quickly. Filled with surprise and fear Marianna stuttered silently,"I... I'm sorry. I ..." Marianna looked away unable explain her actions. She liked D so much she wanted to show him. Now she feels he may never speak with her, let alone want to be with her.

D without a word walked into the forest to think about what just happened. Though Marianna's kiss had surprised him it was also pleasent. Her kiss was soft and warm that the thought of it made his heart and stomache flutter. D shook those thoughts away. With the life he leads there was no room for a romance. Also Arron hired D to protect Marianna and bring her home safely. In either case D could not develop a relationship with her. "So for your duty you would deny you feelings and dismiss her's." The parasite spoke up. "She has strong feelings for you and you have feelings for her. I should know since I read your thoughts and emotions. Time and time again I have told you to let someone in and yet you still condem yourself to loneliness. Stop it. Its depressing."

"I have a job to do and I will complete it."

"You're just afraid of what her father would say. Personally I don't think he would mind. After all he did marry a Vampire and like you he is a hunter." D carefully ponder this then walked back to the camp.

Marianna sat by the fire silently waiting for D to return. She knew what she did was wrong but she couldn't help how she felt about D. Ever since he had saved her she felt somthing for him and it had grown day by day. Her feelings for him were new as well as the actions of herself, and she could not explain why. Marianna turned at the sound of D coming from the forest. She stood up staring him straight in the eyes, "I wish to apolo..." D cut Marianna off by placing his lips on hers.