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Brothers for Evermore

Chapter two

I yawned, gazing at the empty hall. Paris Skyle and Mika Ver Leth were with me. Arrow was away, courtesy of the rule that say one prince must be away at all times. I didn't really see the need for that rule. I mean, what are the chances of us being murdered together? We are princes after all are we?

Yawning again, I thought,' if it is possible to die of boredom, I would probably be dead right now.' Business was slow, no vampaneze attacks, no traitors and no conflicts.

BORING!

Running my eyes over the empty hall for yet another time in that minute, I allowed my thoughts to drift away. Closing my eyes peacefully, I thought back to the night where everything changed...

Flashback

It wasn't a dark and rainy night, unlike most vampire stories, which are not really true. Gannen and I were standing in the together, under a tree. Both of us were young, Gannen even younger than me by about one-and-a-half years. And I was eighteen then. Both of us had just lost out homes and families that night. One careless spark of fire from a match accidentally hit the pile of newspaper, which hit the curtains, and poof! everything was gone.

It was lucky that we weren't in the room at that time. Hearing the screams and the snapping and crackling sounds from the fire, we had fled. Cowardly of us, I admit, but at least we were still alive.

End flashback

Maybe it would've been better if we had died. At least it would've saved us a lot of pain. But we hadn't. After several days and nights of wandering and begging for food, we chanced upon our would-be mentor, Estchel Falin, feeding. Was it fate that it had happened? Or was it Des Tiny's meddling? I would never know.

But either way, we became Falin's apprentices, and joined the vampaneze. Too bad I could never accustom myself to killing when feeding, and it all came to a head one night. It was a dark and stormy night that time though.

Flashback

Falin walked in, having fed recently. His blood red eyes were gleaming with health, and he appeared neither disturbed, saddened nor happy by what he had done: killing when feeding.

I was hunched miserably in a corner, my face pale and unhappy. My health was steadily going from bad to worse, seeing as I hadn't fed in some time, ashamed for killing innocent people.

"He was full of life." Falin commented, referring to his newest victim, " his blood will sustain me for some time."

Looking at me, he said, " Vancha, you need to feed. Your health is going from bad to worse. You will not survive if you continue like this."

Gannen looked at me also. Unlike me, he was healthy, having accepted the fact that he needed to feed to survive, even if it meant killing his victims. " Please Vancha." He said." It is not doing anyone any good, you remaining in your present state."

"Aside from the humans that I have saved from not feeding!" I shot back, my temper rising suddenly. I was not in a good mood that day, and being so weak simply made me all the more irritable.

Falin studied me intensely." You don't want to kill when feeding, do you not?" He asked suddenly and unexpectedly. I shook my head. "No." I whispered, staring at the ten tiny scars on the end of my fingertips.

Gannen also stared at me." Why not?" He demanded.

"It just isn't right to kill when feeding." I snarled. " And if you don't accept that I can't do it, I'm leaving!"

"But you can't!" Gannen protested. "We're brothers! If I can kill when feeding, then you can too!"

"But I can't." I replied stiffly. Falin looked away from me. " I can't allow you to simply leave." He said softly.

"Why can't you?" I yelled. " I'm just an apprentice, a half-vampaneze. Whether I live or die doesn't matter to the rest of the clan does it?"

He shook his head sadly. " But it does." He murmured, so softly that I could barely hear him. " The vampaneze laws clearly states that and half-vampaneze wishing to quit must be killed." He raised his head again, looking at me steadily. " If you do quit. I'm afraid that I have no choice but to kill you."

I fidgeted, not really sure what to do. I refuse to continue my existence like this, killing to survive. Considering the options for several tense moments, I finally looked straight at him and said, "so be it. I would rather die than continue like this."

"If you insist." Falin said, taking out a throwing dagger. I know that he had absolutely no chance of missing. "One last chance to reconsider." He said.

I gazed at him firmly. "I'm leaving. The only thing that can change is whether or not you will kill me." I said, making a weak attempt at humor. Unfortunately, it didn't sound one bit like it.

"Sorry Vancha. I cannot." Falin said. I thought I saw a tear in one of his eyes. He sighed regretfully and aimed his dagger straight at my heart.

"Noooo!"

The cry was so sudden that both of us stiffened and turned. Gannen had risen to his feet, and in two long steps, he was in front of me, glaring defiantly at Falin.

"If you want to kill Vancha, you will have to kill me first!" He yelled. "Stay out of this." I muttered, trying to push him out of the way. But secretly, I was grateful.

Gannen turned and gazed deep into my eyes. "You're my brother Vancha." He whispered. "We will live and die together."

"This is not your fight Gannen." Falin said his voice authorative. Gannen shook his head stubbornly and remained where he was. "No." He said decisively. "No."

I know for a fact that when he uses this tone, he will not change his decision for the world, unless he suddenly sees a reason why he should. But seeing as this has only happened once before, it was not likely to happen this time.

Falin sighed, and lowered his dagger. I saw Gannen relax slightly, but still ready. I was hopeful. Would Falin reconsider? I wasn't a coward, but I do value my own life, unlike some idiots.

After several tense moments that seemed to last centuries, Falin finally sheathed his dagger. "I cannot afford to lose both of my apprentices." He finally said, sweeping his gaze over both of us. "Vancha, you may go, but be warned! The next time we meet, I will not show such mercy. Gannen, I am most displeased with you. Do you agree not to interfere if I need to kill your brother the next time we meet?"

Gannen looked unhappy about this, but realized that it was the best offer Falin can make. "Fine. I agree." He muttered reluctantly. I smiled happily, thankful that both of us had been spared.

"Go now Vancha, and remember what I said." Falin commanded. I nodded and looked at my brother. Gannen turned and steadily stared back at me. "Farewell." I said quietly. He nodded and touched my arm. "Be safe." He said, tears glistening at the corner of his eyes. I nodded also, feeling wetness on my cheeks.

Turning, I walked swiftly out into the night, knowing that Falin will keep his word and not pursue me. I had no real possessions, aside from the clothes on my back. But I will make do, and survive.

End flashback

Gazing around at the empty hall again, I realized that the only reason why I'm still alive and here is because of Gannen. Smiling slightly, I realized that even though our paths have parted for a long time already, he shall still be my brother for evermore.

Fin.

Author's note: Well this is it. The end of my first fanfic. I hope you all enjoyed it, and as always, please review! But if you can't or don't want to, it's fine. Also, I've changed the genre to Angst/Spiritual instead of General/Spiritual. If there's any problem with that, please tell me!

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