Toshinori sighed softly as he gazed up at the ceiling, what could he do? He was still sorting out his own feelings or at least what emotions that he could feel for Inko, while he was around her. It had seemed as if the moment she had completely entered his life, he could feel again. Yet, at first it had started only when she was around him but it seemed that her very presents touched him on another level that he himself couldn't understand.
Even Shouta was stumped, and figured that maybe he met someone in his human life that resembled Inko in some way. He just couldn't figure it out, but a part of him was telling him to go to Inko. That she was the only one for him but damn it. He couldn't do that. How could she love a vampire in the first place?
He was a monster, dark, evil and fed on human blood.
She was pure, innocent and a gentle soul that shouldn't be tarnished by his own darkness.
Covering his eyes, Toshinori knew that he had to be careful. He knew that even though he should avoid Inko at all costs, she was being targeted. But, why? Why would anyone, let alone another vampire want her dead? It just didn't make sense to him but he knew that he had to do something to protect her. He may have to return to the shadows in order to keep her safe at this rate.
Letting out a soft sigh, the vampire knew that he had to think of something. That he had to think of a plan so he could ensure Inko's safety yet, what could he do? If this vampire was indeed after her then he knew that he had to keep her safe yet what if she was only being targeted because he was around her? What if this vampire had seen him with her and had started killing humans that resembled her in some way or another because of him?
Ugh! This was driving him mad!
Shaking his blonde locks, Toshinori pushed himself up onto his feet as he gazed at the time. Everything was crumbling, he knew that much. He knew that he had to do something, but what could it be?
Everything he could think of would have a drawback, but he just couldn't think of what he should or could do.
If he left her, he may hurt not just himself, but her. She was scared of losing him, and he was afraid of losing her to time. She didn't even know that he'd be fine from the attacks even if he was a human, as she was the target. 'No way in hell am I telling her that though…' thought Toshinori with a sigh as he ran a hand through his hair as he looked over at the time. Inko would be getting out of her classes in less than an hour, so maybe he should go and meet her.
Hm… now that he thought about it, she had seemed a little down. Not crying, which was rather surprising since she was a crier but, she just seemed… somber? Sad? He couldn't really tell, but he knew that she was far from being her usual happy-self and knew that he had to do something to cheer her up. Though, how could he do that?
So far, the only thing that she knew, was that he had some kind of strength quick with how he had defeated that mugger so easily.
Though, even though he highly doubted that it counted as a quirk, he was sure that he had one. He was far stronger than the average human, and was sure that this was a power that was far stronger than the average vampire. At least, he was sure that was the case since he hadn't really met another vampire but, he just felt like it was stronger. He would feel this power being called upon when he was in a dire situation much like when he was trying to protect Inko from that mugger. The man had been rather surprised by the attack and strength that Toshinori possessed, but knew that he had to do something.
Sighing softly, Toshinori felt as if he was over thinking things. If he had a quirk, what could it even do for him other than make him stronger? He felt like it had been connected to his human life, a life that he still couldn't remember. A life that he wanted to remember yet he just couldn't no matter how hard he tried.
Sighing softly, the young man looked over and frowned as he saw the closet that held onto his most prized possession. A sword that he had awoken too seeing. It was with him the day he woke up a vampire, though he almost never used it. Mostly because he had to be very careful using it as the blade was made of pure silver. The very thing that can hurt him if he wasn't careful. The hilt though, was fine for him to hold, silver would burn his flesh until he could drink blood to speed up his healing process.
"Why did I have to be weak against silver? Man, film producers need to get their facts checked about silver. Idiots, works on vampires, not werewolves." He mumbled before grabbing his jacket and keys before making his way over to the door. Shouta was out again tonight, most likely on another patrol tonight. That boy could be up all night thanks to his job, but struggled during the day.
Toshinori frowned a little as he thought back to when he had… attacked Shouta. He knew that the man didn't blame him for anything, far from it. But, the memories that haunted his blood itself was enough to snap Toshinori out of his trance. It had made him sick to his stomach knowing that he had bitten the man he looked at as his son.
Closing his eyes for a moment, Toshinori took a deep breath hoping that would be enough to calm down his nerves.
Why did this have to hurt him so much? Why did he have to have so many human emotions in the first place? It was as if all of his buried human emotions had started to surface, but why was that anyway? Why did they decide to resurface after all this time now of all times? Was it really because of Inko? Because he cared about Shouta like a son or was it more than that?
Rubbing his forehead, the young man started to make his way to the door before leaving the apartment. Toshinori looked down the halls and saw that they were as empty as they usually were. It wasn't odd for the halls to be empty, in fact he wondered if he could hear their heart beats, sometimes it made it hard for him to relax at home because of his vampire hearing but he had learned over the years on how to tune them out.
Groaning as he rubbed his temple, the young-looking man walked down the hall before making his way out of the apartment. He couldn't help but wonder what he should do for Inko. He knew that she would most likely be working. So that gave him some time to wander around the city for a bit, plus some time to adjust to her new job.
Though, then again he couldn't help but be worried about her while at her new job. When he had asked Shouta to look up any kind of jobs at any local café's that he would visit, well he had found the job opening at the cat themed café from his last visit the day before Toshinori had gone over to Inko's apartment.
What could they do tonight? What could he do with her tonight? Ugh, he had so many things that he wanted to know, wanted to learn what he could about her but at the same time he knew that he had to be careful as well so he wouldn't seem so creepy or as if he was a stalker.
Turning his gaze over to the busy streets, Toshinori couldn't help but smile as he saw so many happy faces going through the streets. He couldn't help but think about Inko having days like this. Days where she could just be happy and be with someone she loved.
His smile slowly vanished as he thought about that. Where Inko would live a life where she could be with another human. A human that she could grow with, grow old with and even have children in her life. He knew that it was impossible for him to be with her in any way like that. Closing his eyes, the young man knew that this was something that he had come to accept for so long. Which was why he tried so hard not to love anyone and yet, here he was. In love with a woman whom he could never have.
Gripping at his shirt, the young man couldn't help but feel pain in his chest, a pain that he didn't think that he could ever feel before in his entire life. It had felt as if everything was crying in him. His heart, his soul, his very being. Everything that made him, him, and it was crying out in a deep emotional pain.
Looking over at the street, Toshinori saw a happy family, most likely trying to get on home from the late night, though he frowned a little as he thought about his own family. Did he ever have one? If he did, did they miss him? Or had they died before he became a vampire? Or even yet, were they all killed off sometime after he became a vampire?
So many conflicting emotions and he knew that they would keep building up within him until he could sort them all out. Sighing softly, the young man dug his hands into his hoodie pockets after he threw up his hood. He knew that for now, his emotions would have to wait, as he had some digging to look into. As he would have to look up on some information about the killings, the vampire attacks and there was only one man that he could meet about those.
Pulling out his cell real quick, Toshinori sent a message to his friend at the police station. He knew that if anyone would give him any details about the case, it would be Naomasa.
Sure, come on down Toshi. I had a feeling that you'd contact me the moment you saw the news, though a couple days late.
Toshinori chuckled a little before sending a message to Inko telling her that he may be a little late. That he had to do a quick erred before meeting her. That she would need to wait for him inside the building before he went to get her.
He wasn't sure if she would ever notice him, notice the message for that matter. Though he just hoped that would be the case that she would see the message and listen to him. Just as soon as he had sent the message, he saw her responds.
Of course Toshi, take your time, I have something to keep me busy until you show up.
Toshinori smiled a little, normally he only let friends call him Toshi, as his name was a bit of a mouthful sometimes. Yet, when Inko called him it, he knew that should his heart even have a beat that it would flutter in his chest. He couldn't help but smile at the message before putting his phone away and started to make a mad dash from the dark alley before jumping from roof to roof until he made his way over to the police station. Thank god he was a vampire and had amazing speed, yet he couldn't help but notice that he could also feel something flowing through him. As if it was some kind of rush as it seemed to pass right through him.
It almost felt like some kind of electrical current flowing through his body yet also like a never ending stream that would throw itself at him. A force that no one could ever really understand other than himself. Toshinori couldn't help but frown as he wondered where this power came from. He knew that it had to be a quirk, but how could it be? Quirks were for those who lived, he wasn't…
Shaking his head, the young man landed outside the station as he started make his way up the stairs. He didn't get far as a tall man with short black hair and matching black eyes waited for him outside. "Toshinori, about time you showed up." He said with a chuckle.
Toshinori rolled his blue eyes before laughing a little. "Wasn't that long, still faster than you." Toshinori said with a teasing tone. Soon, his expression went serious as he asked "So, are all the bodies here?"
"Yes, follow me. You're lucky I have such connections and that no one else is here to look at the bodies other than me." Toshinori nodded his head before following his friend into the back. The room itself was cold, which made sense as he was in a room full of dead bodies. "So, what did you figure out from what they showed on TV?" asked Naomasa.
"From what I have figured out, there is a connection to all the victims."
"Such as? No one could figure out what it was so, I'm curious as to what you think the connection is." Naomasa asked with a frown on his face.
"Pull out the drawers and I'll show you." Toshinori said with a sigh before he was handed the gloves to slip on so he could mess with the bodies so to speak.
Naomasa nodded his head before he pulled out the drawers of each and every victim that there's been thus far. Toshinori gave them all an emotionless glance before sighing. No one deserved such a fate, which was why he choose not to feed on humans in the first place. "So, what is the connection?" asked Naomasa.
"Look at some of them, they have green hair right?"
"Yeah, but the others don't." Naomasa answered with a frown.
"True, but look here." Toshinori said before he reached over and opened the eyes of one, then another and another. "Some of them have green eyes."
"So, some kind of problem with people who either have green hair or eyes? But what about the others?" asked Naomasa.
"Some of them resemble someone, someone who has green hair and green eyes."
"Who?"
"Midoriya Inko."
"Wait, Midoriya? The royal line who survived a slaughter five hundred years ago?" God, what was it with five hundred years lately? Toshinori though just nodded his head before he slid the eyes closed and shoved the drawers back in place. "So, we have someone after an heiress?" asked Naomasa.
"Indeed. I don't know why, don't know what reason there is but all of this is related to the family line. And for some reason, they are after Inko and I won't allow it." Toshinori said with a snarl, his fangs bared as his eyes flashed a deep crimson.
"Toshi, do you have feelings for this woman?" asked his friend.
"I… I do yes. I know I shouldn't but I can't help it. She makes me feel things that I've never felt before, or at least haven't for so long. I didn't think it would be possible for me but-"
"I understand Toshi. Just relax alright? You can't help who you love, that much is true but at the same time you cannot blame yourself for anything that happens in your life." Toshinori looked up and frowned a little at those words. "Look, if you want to even just be her friend, then take her out somewhere. You like history right?"
"I'm pretty much history at this point." Toshinori pointed out with a faint smile.
"Okay, they have an exhibit going on at the museum this week. I heard it is also about her family as well. Hell maybe you'll find something there." Naomasa said with a smile on his face, which only seemed to confuse Toshinori all the more. He couldn't help but look away, not sure what he was to do but what he did know was that he had to do something. He wanted more time with Inko before anything else happened.
"I'd have to feed, I'm running low on blood right now. Though I've lasted pretty well so far." Toshinori mumbled before he dug his hands into his pockets.
"Alright, if I hear anything else I'll let you know about it as soon as I can. I want you to do the same for me."
"I will, but I should warn you. If you do see the killer, you'll need silver. That is a for sure way to slow him or her down." Toshinori pointed out before he gave a small glare. "If you can capture him, alert me and I'll come down here so fast it'd give anyone whiplash. I want to hear their reasons for this desire to kill Inko, and I'll finish them off myself." Just to prove his point, the blonde made his eyes flash red before calming back to their usual blue.
"Are you sure? Revenge solves nothing Toshi."
"I'm more than sure. Inko is in danger, and I'll do whatever it takes to protect her. Even if she somehow learns about me being a vampire, I'll… I'll accept the burden." Toshinori whispered softly before he looked away. His sadness more evident than before.
"Toshi, why can't you think about your own happiness?"
"Because I don't deserve it my friend. I have lived long enough but I do not want to go out at all until I remember who I am. Somehow, it is connected to Inko I believe as I feel more when I am around her." Toshinori said with a soft yet sad sigh.
"Alright… but, promise me you'll be careful. Even though you have myself, Shouta and Hizashi on your side… others won't…"
"I know, they won't understand that I do not wish to hurt them. I've learned from my mistakes. Anyway, I have to go get Inko from her classes and walk her home. Let me know when you hear anything alright?"
"Of course." Naomasa said before handing Toshinori a flyer for the museum.
Toshinori didn't know what he was to expect, but what he did know was that his life was going to get a little more complicated from here on out. As he made his way over to Inko's classes, he looked over the flyer and something caught his eye. The Tale of the Mysterious Warrior All Might.
