Chapter Twenty-Six – Blood Lust

"Ah! Ichijou!" John objected as the lithe blonde crawled up the bed towards him, both of them dressed for bed since it was early morning. John held a hand over his slightly damp face, his eyes glowing crimson as his whole body quivered. Ichijou smiled assuringly as he knelt between John's open legs, the exorcist leaning back on the headboard as he tugged at the buttons of his pale blue pyjamas. He felt hot. Too hot.

"Don't worry, I'll help you through it…Just relax." Ichijou purred as he leaned forward. John started as he felt one of Ichijou's hands stroke up the inside of his thigh, coming to rest on his limp manhood. John gasped, his cheeks flushing as he jerked back into the headboard, his knees closing against Ichijou's waist. The smaller vampire gave a slightly impish smirk as he leaned in, his lips brushing against John's lightly, his free hand stroking John's pink cheek.

"Don't…" John objected as he turned his head to the side. His hips however, couldn't help bucking into Ichijou's skilled hand. His member slowly began to harden through his pants. Ichijou smirked, pushing himself forward to lean against the taller boy, nipping John's earlobe gently and nuzzling his cheek.

"Stop?" Ichijou teased, his own crystal eyes deepening to crimson as he shifted to look at John, watching a shiver run through the exorcist at the lust showing through his own orbs. "You don't want me to stop." Ichijou stated plainly, pressing his body firmly against John's, watching the taller teen twitch at the contact. Pulling back slightly Ichijou carelessly ripped the cotton shirt open, John's buttons scattering as the material was pulled off his shoulders. The blonde leaned his head down to lick John's pale chest.

"Please!" John objected, biting his lip as Ichijou teased one of his nipples. He moaned as Ichijou sucked a little blood from the small prick he'd made. Ichijou paused, looking up with a smirk as John threw his head back, knocking the wall painfully. The blonde chuckled lightly as he shifted back, tugging John further away from the wall to lay him back against the pillows.

"You should be more careful." Ichijou chided sweetly as he leaned down, pressing a chaste kiss to John's lips, pulling back as he felt something sharp run along his bottom lip. "Uh-uh-uh, not yet." He objected playfully, John giving him a tortured stare as Ichijou pulled back leaving a coppery taste in his mouth. He trailed chaste kisses down the exorcist's throat and chest, slowing down as he trailed over his abdomen. John raised himself on his elbows as Ichijou tugged the rim of his pyjama bottoms with his teeth. Their crimson eyes locked lustfully as John finally gave in to the heated thrill that was running through his body.

Ichijou smirked as he pulled back, using his hands to pull down John's bottoms and underpants, tossing them aside before taking in the well-formed body before him. The pale skin was clear, except for the faded cross on John's chest and the angry bite scar on his throat. John watched hungrily as Ichijou leaned down, his hands trailing lightly down John's thighs before working up to his hardened member. He gripped it firmly as he leaned lower, still looking up at John as his tongue flicked out to lick the head. John gasped at the sensation, gritting his teeth as Ichijou moved his hand slowly up and down. His tongue darted out, licking firmly over the silken head.

John moaned and fell back as Ichijou lowered his mouth, sucking lightly as he moved forward, then back. The older vampire closed his eyes, retracting his fangs as he continued his work, letting his teeth drag along the soft flesh. The younger vampire writhed beneath him, gasping as he tried not to buck up into Ichijou's mouth. As John's member began to throb Ichijou pulled back, hearing the younger boy whimper at the loss of contact. Crawling up his body Ichijou pressed their lips together in a passionate kiss, feeling John's hands reach up to pull his red pyjama top over his head, tossing it aside impatiently.

Both boys sat up, Ichijou tangling one hand in John's hair as he pulled him closer, while John's hands explored the newly exposed flesh. They ran up and down his spine, squeezing his slim hips, stroking his blonde hair and elegant throat. Ichijou shuddered against him, his clothed erection pressing against John's. Both boys hissed at the sensation.

Ichijou's crimson eyes widened as he felt himself falling, John tossing him onto his back like a rag doll before climbing on top of him, hovering above Ichijou as the older vampire's hair fanned out on the white duvet. His objections died on his lips as John slid his tartan pyjama bottoms and pants off, using his hand to massage Ichijou's erection. Ichijou gasped, digging his nails into John's shoulders as the larger fledgling leaned over him, working his shaft up and down slowly.

"John!" Ichijou pleaded, draping one arm over his forehead as the younger vampire knelt between his legs, raising on leg over his tall shoulder and wrapping the other around his waist. Ichijou whimpered as he watched John sucking his fingers, coating them with saliva before reaching down to insert the digits into Ichijou's tight entrance, the boy raising his hips in objection. John watched with a hungry smirk as Ichijou's crimson eyes snapped wide, his mouth open as a loud moan broke free, the younger boy burying his fingers deeper. "Stop! I can't…" Ichijou objected helplessly, whimpering as John scissored his fingers back and forth, burying them deeper each time.

"You can't take it?" John almost mocked, the slimmer boy gasping beneath him, grunting as John added another finger. Ichijou winced at the slight sting, which faded away as John continued to work, leaning back to grab the cream from the bedside table. It wasn't lube, but it would work. Ichijou watched helplessly as John used his free hand to stroke the lotion onto his member, their eyes locking as John knelt closer. Ichijou winced as John removed his fingers.

Moments later he felt something new pressing at his abused entrance, something bigger and slicker. His mouth opened wide as John slowly slid inside, a moan rising in his throat at the sensation. His voice caught as John settled in. Ichijou paused, one leg still resting over John's shoulder while the other was wrapped around his waist, pulling him closer. John gasped as he looked down at Ichijou, amazed by the tightness that wrapped around him. He moaned as he pulled back slightly, Ichijou's leg on his waist pulling him closer again.

"Fuck me! Oh God fuck me!" Ichijou pleaded, John growling in arousal at those words falling from Ichijou's usually innocent lips. Ichijou cried out as John raised the leg at his waist up to his shoulder, giving him the freedom to pull back and drive forward at his own merciless pace. Ichijou gasped and moaned with every thrust, his cheeks flushing from the heat that ran through him. His crystal eyes widened when John reached around to grip his hardened member.

Feeling himself getting closer Ichijou pushed himself up, lowering his legs on either side of John so that he could wrap his arms around the taller boy. His legs wrapped around John's waist as John allowed Ichijou to pull him down. The younger vampire growled as Ichijou's fangs pierced his shoulder, his hot tongue lapping the wound. In retaliation John clamped his teeth down on Ichijou's neck, the hot blood filling his mouth like liquid chocolate before running down his throat.

Ichijou moaned in his ear, his hips bucking against John's as he came closer to climax. John took a vicious suck at the bloody wound as he pounded Ichijou into the mattress beneath him, the rough motion ripping the flesh at Ichijou's shoulder. At the moment Ichijou didn't care about the wound as John pounded within him, his hand still working Ichijou's shaft. Throwing his head back Ichijou came with a cry, releasing John and falling back on the bed as John gave a few more rough thrusts before coming, his mouth still latched onto the ugly wound.

Ichijou gasped in exhaustion as he lay naked on the bed, John's damp body pressing against his own as he continued to feed. The older vampire stroked his spine in lazy contentment. John continued to drink, swallowing mouth after mouth of hot sweet blood, listening to the gasping breaths of the boy beneath him begin to slow. I should stop…John thought reluctantly, finding his body wouldn't listen as he told himself to pull back.

"Shh, it's alright." Ichijou soothed assuringly, John's eyes widening as he was forced back. Ichijou's hands rested firmly on his shoulders, holding him back effortlessly as John continued to push forwards. "You've had enough." The older vampire added firmly, the hunger within John slowly dying down, his eyes slowly fading to blue. Ichijou smiled as the younger boy went limp in his arms, his body exhausted now that his vampiric nature had tired itself out.

"Ichijou! Sorry-I." John began quickly, still panting as he tried to push himself up to look at the angry wound he'd made, a lump of pale flesh almost hanging off the smaller boy's shoulder. Giving him a warm smile Ichijou eased John down onto his back, wincing at the dull throb and sting that surrounded the wound. The exorcist cut himself off as Ichijou leaned over him.

"I'm fine." Ichijou assured as he swept unruly golden curls away from John's damp face, the skin still hot as he looked up with hazy blue eyes. Ichijou flinched as John reached up and touched the wound, pulling back guiltily at Ichijou's reaction. "Really! It'll heal." Ichijou assured as John's eyes shifted remorsefully, clearly doubting the older boy's words. Ichijou sighed as he leaned down, pressing his lips to John's cheek before pulling back and getting to his feet, swaying slightly before catching himself on the edge of the bed and sitting down.

"Are you alright?" John asked in concern as he eased himself into a sitting position and laid a gentle hand on Ichijou's clammy shoulder, the older blonde waving it off as he took a slow breath.

"Fine, I just need a minute." He replied innocently, weakened by the drain. John watched as Ichijou paused on the bed, waiting a few moments before getting to his tired legs and heading to the bathroom, where the water started running moments later. As he shut the door Ichijou let his smile drop, grimacing as he placed a hand over his mauled shoulder and staggered to the mirror for a closer look. He really did a number on me…If I were human I'd be dead right now…


"What's going on?" Yuuki demanded worriedly, feeling turmoil flowing up and down the hall. She knew Mai and John had succumbed, but there was something else. Something was very wrong. Her thoughts had been confirmed moments ago when she'd heard a scream coming from Mai's room. Yuuki had been on her way down to check on things when it'd happened. Aido and Kain had beaten her to the locked door.

"I don't know yet, but it can't be good." Aido replied anxiously as Mai continued to scream, the sound only broken when she took a breath to scream again. Kain turned the key as John's door opened and the boys peered around the door. Both of them were dressed for bed, their golden locks dripping from a shower. Yuuki motioned them back inside before returning her attention to Kain as he pushed the door to Mai's room open.

"What's happening?" Naru demanded as he stepped into the hall, tugging his dressing gown on as he shut his door. Yuuki paused as Kain and Aido entered the room, reaching out to stop Naru as he took a step forward. "Let go!" Naru snapped, his crystal gaze leaving no room for argument, though he couldn't pull himself free of Yuuki's grip.

"Yuuki!" Aido called, the pureblood releasing Naru as she hurried inside to find Mai sobbing over Zero, who lay on the bed unmoving. The pureblood held her arm out to block Naru off as he stepped into the room, his eyes widening as he looked at Mai. She seemed frail and broken, her whole body quivering as she looked at Zero in horror. Her hands, mouth, chin and chest were covered in blood, her hazel eyes fixed on the unconscious boy.

"Kain! Take him to Kaname!" Yuuki ordered as she hurried over to Mai, who barely registered the gentle touch on her arm. Yuuki eased Mai back on her knees, the distraught girl watching anxiously as Kain gathered Zero into his strong arms, hefting him bridal style. "It's okay, he's just a little…drained." Yuuki assured, though quietly she was quite worried. Zero was the only human-vampire hybrid besides John and Mai. He wasn't as resilient as the rest of the Night Class.

"Mai…" Naru called gently as he stepped further into the room, finding Aido's hand on his shoulder to pull him back. Naru shot a glare over his shoulder as he shrugged the hand away, Aido looking to Yuuki for instructions. The brunette nodded, allowing Naru to come further inside. She knew that she could stop anything from happening.

"Naru." Mai said, her voice cracking slightly as she looked at him with tear filled eyes, her hands shaking as the human boy hurried across to the bed. Yuuki moved away as Naru climbed onto the bed and tugged Mai into his arms, feeling her break against his chest. "I'm a monster! I'm a monster! I'm a monster!" She cried, burying her face in his clothed chest, feeling the cotton of his pyjamas beneath his soft dressing gown.

"Don't Mai! Don't say that…" Naru replied, his cool tones sounding warmer than usual as Mai curled into his embrace, her bloodied hands gripping his dressing gown tightly as she bawled into his nightshirt. Naru sighed guiltily as he ran his fingers through her honeyed locks, finding thick sticky blood matting the tips. "It should have been me…" He sighed apologetically, holding her tighter, his head leaning on hers. Mai breathed deeply, Naru's usual scent filling her senses along with a new scent. Something she hadn't noticed about him before. There was a rich scent, hot blood running through the veins beneath his perfect skin. She could smell it. Hear it. Feel it. Just inches away…

Naru stiffened as he felt Mai shift in his arms, her hands clawing up his arms to his shoulders. She gripped him painfully, the human wincing at the strength. She didn't hear as he called her name questioningly, his cobalt eyes widening as they locked with her bright crimson orbs, her fangs extended as she looked up at him hungrily. He didn't have time to make a sound before she lurched for his throat, a pair of pale arms grabbing her from behind, pulling her away.

"Get out!" Yuuki cried as she held Mai's crazed form back, Naru sitting stunned as he looked into Mai's eyes, finding they were the eyes of a stranger. She was mindless. Crazy. He could almost say she was a monster. If he didn't know her, he would have. "Now!" The pureblood snapped firmly. The brunette's sharp tone snapped Naru out of his trance. He threw himself away from the bed and left the room, where Aido waited to pull the door shut, turning the key quickly.

"You okay?" The redhead asked awkwardly as he watched Naru lean on the banisters, his hands gripping with white knuckles. Naru nodded silently as he gritted his teeth, hoping the shivering would stop. "It'll pass…It just takes time." Aido added sheepishly, unsure what else he could say that would comfort the human. She didn't know me…She didn't know me at all…

"How is she?" Naru demanded as the door opened, Yuuki stepping out into the hall and allowing Aido to take her place inside. She locked the door after him before moving to Naru's side, the human staring at the closed door opposite. He looked tired, as if he hadn't slept in days, which he probably hadn't. She could feel his turmoil, as she'd felt it ever since the incident on the roof.

"Sleeping." Yuuki replied, unsure how Naru would react if she went into detail. Mai was such a warm person, so open and kind, that she wouldn't take the transition easily. She watched his eyes close tiredly, his body slumping back against the banister unsteadily. "As you should be." The vampire added as she took his arm gently, leading him toward his room.

"I can't sleep…not while she's…" He trailed off weakly.

"She's fine…and you need rest…" Yuuki soothed, her eyes deepening from hazel to crimson as she caressed his mind with hers. The human shook his head slightly as a light fog rose around his thoughts. He followed her lead as she guided him into his room and across to his bed, watching him all but fall onto the mattress. Yuuki sighed in relief as Naru's eyes flickered shut, his mind and body too tired to put up a fight. She pulled the tousled duvet up to the human's chin, leaving him lying comfortably on his side beneath the covers.


"Kiriyu!" Kaname exclaimed as his door was thrown open and Kain appeared, cradling the younger teen in his arms. "Over here." The pureblood instructed as he motioned to the long leather sofa he had by the wall. It was Yuuki's favourite reading place. Kain wasted no time as he crossed the room and deposited the boy with care, stepping back as Kaname appeared at his side from his place at the desk. With a nod the redhead was dismissed.

Kaname leaned down and examined Zero's pale unmoving form. There wasn't even the rise and fall of his chest. The only reason Kaname didn't dismiss him as dead was that he could sense the boy's mind, just barely. He was also still in one piece. Zero would surely turn to dust if he died. To say Zero was fading fast would be an understatement though. He knew what had happened without asking. It was painfully obvious from the deep bite in his throat and the whiteness that spread all the way to his lips. She almost drained him completely…

"Oh no you don't, Kiriyu. You're not abandoning us yet." The pureblood chided as he tugged his shirt sleeve up and bit his own wrist, using his free hand to open Zero's cold white lips. He watched his blood trickle into the boy's mouth, drawing back to massage Zero's throat into swallowing. Come Kiriyu, you're not so weak as to die in my arms.The pureblood taunted, speaking directly into Zero's mind. Though the young boy couldn't speak back in his weakened state, he did note a small spark in the boy's mind. "That's right…Come on…" Kaname murmured as he returned his wrist to the boy's mouth.

Kaname prepared himself as the boy's breath returned. This would be the real deciding stage of his recovery. With such a blood loss it was entirely possible the teen would fall permanently to level E. Zero's eyes snapped open, glaring crimson orbs staring up at the pureblood. There was no trace of conscious thought, not a glimpse of the boy Zero was. Just hunger. Kaname was surprised to find the wind knocked out of him as Zero struck his chest and sent him flying. He tumbled across the floor, knocking his head against the far wall as Zero pounced like a cat.

"Kiriyu! Control yourself!" Kaname ordered, though he knew it was useless for now. Only Zero's base instincts had awoken thus far. The pureblood flinched as Zero's clawed hand swiped across his throat, shredding the material of his shirt and slicing the skin beneath. Sharp teeth plunged into his shoulder, his veins burning as the silver haired monster sucked the wound mercilessly. You could be gentler…Kaname complained, wincing as he raised a hand to support Zero's back as he drank. He knew Zero only had a chance of regaining control once his hunger had been sated. Kaname sighed as the sucking paused, the teen drawing back from his shoulder in a haze. Thank goodness…

"Ka-Kaname…So weak…" Zero sighed, his eyes flickering between crimson and violet, the boy swaying as if he were about to pass out. Kaname gripped the teen's arm firmly, his dark eyes strangely warm as he looked up. Zero was so weak and vulnerable, and it was the first time he'd spoken to Kaname so softly.

"It's alright Kiriyu. Drink your fill, regain your strength." The pureblood relented as he urged Zero back towards his bloodied shoulder. The weakened teen gave no argument as he complied, Kaname letting out a small moan as his blood was drawn once more. With Zero once more in control the pain lessened as the boy allowed the blood to flow at its own pace, his tongue lapping the area gently. It seemed like an age before Zero finally drew back, not a trace of crimson in his weakened gaze. He didn't move or struggle as Kaname reached up and caressed his pale cheek affectionately. The skin was slightly warmer now as Kaname's blood raced through his veins.

"How did I…" Zero trailed off, his eyes losing focus as he slumped forward into Kaname's waiting arms. Despite drinking his fill the younger vampire was still far too weak. It would take a good long rest before the teen's body fully absorbed his meal. Kaname let a small smile play across his lips. Zero had never been so weak in his presence. He was too tired to even be embarrassed, allowing the pureblood to do whatever he pleased.

"Kain brought you here. You were almost drained dry." Kaname replied as he got to his feet, only slightly fatigued as he swept Zero into his strong arms. Zero was amazed at Kaname's strength. He'd drunk his fair share of Kaname's blood, but the pureblood didn't even break his stride as he carried Zero into the bedroom he and Yuuki shared. A perk of being a pureblood I guess…

"Sorry…" Zero apologised, knowing he'd caused Kaname some pain. The pureblood almost scoffed in amusement. How far we've come since those days…He thought, remembering a time when Zero would never even think of apologising to him. In fact he would have taken some pleasure in causing Kaname discomfort. Kaname could see the boy desperately trying to stay awake, probably thinking about his duty to Mai.

"It's alright Kiriyu, rest. Mai is being well cared for." The pureblood assured, using a little of his power to nudge Zero into unconsciousness. He was quietly relieved as he drew back and returned to the living area. He hadn't been entirely sure that Zero would regain control so easily. There was always a risk with hybrids that they would drop to, and remain at, level E. Yuuki would never forgive me if I killed that boy…

"Zero, is he?" Yuuki asked hesitantly as she threw open Kaname's door. Her eyes were upon Kaname's desk, however the brunette was nowhere to be seen. "Kaname?" She called, her dark eyes searching the room and settling upon her favourite reading place. She smiled softly as she approached, her sensitive ears picking up the quiet sound of his breathing.

"Yuuki." Kaname greeted tiredly as his chocolate eyes fluttered open, though he seemed slightly unfocused. Yuuki took the pale hand he raised towards her, his skin feeling colder than usual as she knelt beside him."Zero is resting." He replied to her anxious expression, lacing his fingers in her silken hair as she knelt beside him. He felt his eyes drifting shut again, smiling lazily as a small hand stroked his exposed collarbone.

"You seem drained." She murmured, her voice comforting to his ear as she rested her head on his chest. Kaname didn't argue. Zero had drunk his fill and it would take time to fully recover. He hummed as he caught the familiar scent of Yuuki's blood in the air. He used the hand on her head to guide her as she leaned in and pressed her lips to his. He moaned into her mouth lazily as he swept his tongue inside, sucking the blood she offered from her lips as he explored her.

"Thank you." He sighed a while later as she drew back. She hadn't given him much blood, barely more than a thimble, but it was more than enough to restore his strength. At times like this he was grateful for the pure blood that rushed through his veins. Yuuki smiled as she watched the colour return to Kaname's cheeks. She kissed his gentle fingertip as he wiped the last of the blood from her lips and watched as he sucked the blood away.

"Will Zero recover?" She asked anxiously, sensing his weak presence in their bedroom. Kaname sat up, allowing Yuuki to sit beside him. He wrapped his arm around her shoulders as she leaned into his side, her slender body fitting perfectly against his.

"I believe so." Kaname replied confidently. Usually he would say they wouldn't know until he woke up, however he'd been able to sense that stubborn streak throughout their scuffle. He had every confidence in Zero's mental resilience. His physical resilience should also be greatly improved once he awoke. "I'm afraid I gave away our bed for the day." He apologised as Yuuki yawned.

"It's alright, I can go to sleep right here." Yuuki replied lazily as she snuggled further into his side. Kaname chuckled softly as he leaned back and settled himself, easing Yuuki down so that her head rested in his lap. "This is better." She added, Kaname raising a hand to stroke her silken hair as he closed his own eyes.