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Even though my eyes were closed, I didn't sleep. I waited until I knew Yami was back asleep before I sat up again. I dug around in my other pants pocket, until I found my phone. Looking at Yami, I quietly dialed Teter's number. She picked up after the second ring.
"Teter? Are you free to talk? I just need to hear a familiar voice," I whispered.
"...He told you everything, didn't he? I'm sorry, Atem. Your father swore us to secrecy, wanting you to be safe," Teter said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Because. The pureblood community is large, but it's closed off to us changed ones. The purebloods, well, most of them, stay in the community all their lives. They stay there, because they don't want their bloodlines to merge with changed ones. Because we were once human, they consider us dirty. Your father and your mother wanted to explore the world, so, shortly after you were born, they escaped, which is not easy to do. I've been told multiple times that leaving the pureblood community is forbidden, and if you're caught, it's met with punishment. If you've been gone long enough, it's met with death. Your mother was also killed by hunters, back when you were only a year old," Teter told me.
"And my father told you all of this?" I asked.
"Yes. He wanted us to know why we had to be sworn to secrecy, if he would die, and you would be safe," Teter said.
"You could've at least told me I was a vampire. And, even if I am-" I was cut off by Yami snatching my phone out of my hand, and crushing it.
"I should've remembered you had this," he said.
"Hey! I was talking to someone!" I exclaimed.
"Yes, and using your cellphone is another way they could track us," Yami growled.
"If I'm a vampire, like you say I am, why don't I have any fangs?" I asked.
"Purebloods have special powers, different from those who are changed. Your father used his to suppress your powers, so you'd appear human. You have to understand that a lot of what others did was to protect you, per your father's wishes. He didn't want you to grow up in the pureblood community, so you wouldn't be affected by their lifestyle," Yami said. He tossed my phone farther into the cave.
"Please rest. You need your energy for tonight. We have to keep moving," Yami instructed. I sighed, but laid down again, and shut my eyes. After a while, I allowed myself to slip into a dreamless sleep.
When I woke up, I was on Yami's back as he ran. I yawned loudly, and he turned his head slightly.
"Awake already? That's good," Yami smiled.
"How far away are we from the-ow," I suddenly winced slightly. Something in my mouth started to hurt slightly.
"You alright?" Yami asked.
"My mouth hurts a bit," said.
"They're coming in, then. I don't mean to be rude, but, how long has it been since Katsu-"
"4 years," I said, not looking at Yami.
"Then yeah, I'd expect his influence to start draining out, so your fangs are growing in. It's not fun, let me tell you," Yami said.
"Great," I said sarcastically, rolling my eyes. "Where are we going, anyway? Where are you taking me?" I asked.
"My house, outside of the pureblood area. It's in Domino, Japan, actually. So, we've got a ways to go," Yami said.
"Wait. How the hell are we going to-"
"A ship. Yeah, we could run across the water, but, it brings too much attention to us," Yami said.
"How many days will it take us to get there?" I asked.
"At the pace we're going? Probably about a couple more days. If we have to end up laying low for a bit, then maybe a week or so," Yami said.
"Alright. What else do I need to know about you, then?" I asked.
"I know of Katsu because I was young when he and your mother escaped. He told me, well, okay, my parents what he was doing with his wife and son. I listened in. My parents said they'd do everything to protect him, and if anyone asked them, they wouldn't know. I knew that if I ever escaped, I'd track you down, and hopefully get to know you better," Yami said. Even in the darkness of the night, I swore I could see a light blush on his cheeks.
Yami knocked on the door of a house. I bit my lip slightly, but when the door opened, the girl who came to the door swung her arms around Yami's neck.
"Yami, baby! It's been so long! How've you been?" she asked. Yami laughed, giving the girl a hug back.
"It's been….hectic, Sage. This is him, by the way. Is it cool if we crash here for the day?" Yami asked. I waved at the girl, Sage. My mouth was hurting again, so I didn't want to speak.
"Yeah, that's completely fine! You're lucky I did some extra hunting a few days ago, and stocked up," Sage said. She walked into the house, and Yami took my hand, and led me inside.
"Same room?" Yami asked.
"Same room," Sage smiled. Yami led me upstairs, and to a room.
"I'll be right back," Yami promised. He left the room, and soon returned with two water bottles filled with a red liquid. One bottle was darker than the other, however.
"Is...Is that...what I think it is?" I asked.
"For me, yes. For you, no," Yami said, tossing the lighter bottle at me. I caught it, and opened it.
"What do you mean, for me, no?" I asked.
"Yours is just blood tablets added to water. It makes it the color and thickness of blood, with a slight off taste. Because your fangs aren't completely in, and with Katsu's influence still over you slightly, this'll be better for your body to adjust to the taste and thickness," Yami said. He opened his bottle, and started to drink from it. I gulped slightly, but started to drink. It wasn't the best tasting liquid, but it was bearable. Once I had drank most of the bottle, Yami took the bottle from my hand, and gave me his. He finished the contents in my bottle.
"I want you to taste actual blood. It'll help," Yami said. I took a sip of the actual blood. When it hit my tongue, my eyes widened. It was unlike anything I had ever drank. It was much better than the blood tablet water, and I quickly finished the bottle.
"I want more," I said.
"I knew this would happen, but I did it anyway," Yami sighed. He put his hands on my shoulders.
"I know what you're feeling. But no. I will not give you more," Yami said.
"Why?" I growled.
"Because, you need to control yourself before you hurt someone. It's not going to be easy, but, you need to," Yami growled back. He pulled me to the bed, and pushed me down. "If I have to hold you down while you sleep, I will. But, I need to make sure you won't go and hurt someone," Yami said. He laid next to me in the bed, his arms securely around me. I continued to glare daggers at him, but, after a while, I started to slip into sleep.
I promise it'll pick up soon! I know it's slow, but it'll pick up soon!
See you then!