Hello again! This chapter is going to be a bunch if random moments that occur over the three days before going into battle- or the attack. I hope this makes sense because it was hard to write but I figured you all wanted to get to the action soon so I'm speeding things up a bit.
Disclaimer: I still don't own them... I know it's sad...
-Chapter 16-
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"Umm... Tatsumi what are you doing?" Watari asked.
"I'm working on a list of everyone that's here." Tatsumi replied, writing down another name.
"Okay. So that's why all the vampires are in line." Watari said.
"Yes Watari, now if you excuse me I have to finish." Tatsumi said, writing the next person's name down.
"Hey! You cut in front of me!" a woman yelled.
"Yea. So what are you going to do about it?" the man asked smirking at the woman. The woman glared at him and went to grab him. She grabbed his shirt and threw him across the room, hitting the wall. She then simply moved forward and no one said anything. Watari and Tatsumi and Watari looked at each other. Both realizing they better not piss them off.
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"Awww... Tsuzuki-san! You can't go around wearing that. But don't worry we can help!" two girls that seemed very similar to Saya and Yuma said.
Tsuzuki backed away from the two girls named Arashi and Azumi.
"You can't wear that! It's too ... What's the word I'm looking for?" Azumi asked Arashi.
"Too... Dark I think is the word you're looking for." Arashi replied.
"Yes Dark! You're of us so you need to look the part, especially since there are so many vampires here." Azumi said.
"But Nariko said that vampires try to blend in and are dark, so what's wrong with what I'm wearing?" Tsuzuki asked as he was backed into a corner.
"A black trench coat- hardly a fashion statement, but don't worry you're in good hands." Arashi said.
"Help me!"
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"Tsuzuki it's time for more lessons." Nariko said, trying to find Tsuzuki in the mass of people.
"Nariko- san. I thought I saw him go into that room with Arashi and Azumi." a man said.
"Oh crap! Thanks!" she replied before rushing over to the room. She threw the door open and was greeted by quite a sight.
"Tsuzuki... you look good..." Nariko said astonished.
"I told you we do good work. See nothing to worry about Tsuzuki-san." Azumi said.
Tsuzuki just stood there. He was wearing black jeans, that sat rather low. His shirt was a red and black T-shirt, very simple except it was ripped around the sleeves and bottom and was rather tight, showing off his well built body. He had on a pair of black shoes, that matched the shirt- basically a big upgrade.
"I'm not sure about this." Tsuzuki said a little embarrassed.
"Well then let's get some other people's opinions." Arashi said, walking over to the door. "hey girls- hot man in black this way!" she yelled.
Nariko could only laugh.
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"I'm tired." Tsuzuki said, as he laid on his bed. He had just finished training with Nariko.
"Tsuzuki!" he heard someone yell.
Tsuzuki didn't reply, he was too tired to care. He didn't even notice when Watari snuck into his room. Watari stood there before jumping on him.
"Watari! What the hell!" Tsuzuki yelled in surprise.
"You didn't answer." Watari replied.
"So you jump me?"
"Yea."
Tsuzuki just sighed. "What did you want anyway?"
"Well... me and some of the guys were gonna have some drinks- want to join us?" Watari asked.
"I'm too tired Watari, go away." Tsuzuki sad, lying back down.
"It's free and Tatsumi said he'd join us." Watari said.
"what are we waiting for then! Let's go!" Tsuzuki said, jumping up and dragging Watari out of the room.
-A little later-
"Why did I let them do this?" Nariko asked herself as she watched the group of drunks try and sing some song- they were so out it she couldn't identify it.
"Because you wanted them to have some fun before we go to battle." Damian said, going and putting an arm around her waist, pulling her closer.
"I guess. But now I'm going to have to deal with a bunch of hung over vampires and guardians. I can already feel the headache coming." Nariko said, bringing her hand to her head.
"Nariko- that's Tsuzuki's singing." Damian replied with a smile.
"Oh! I guess that makes sense." Nariko said with a smile.
"Well... since they seem to be having a good time, why don't we." Damian said, leaning down and bitting on Nariko's neck.
"Sounds good to me." Nariko replied, turning to fully kiss Damian.
Needless to say everyone had a good night.
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"How are the two doing?" Kiyoshi asked Muraki as he came into the room.
"There's both sleeping as you instructed." Muraki replied.
"Good. There's not much time left and I can't afford to let them get too tired."
"Of course master. Is there anything you want me to do for you before I retire as well?" Muraki asked.
"No. I believe everything is in place. By tomorrow the rest of the army should have arrived, so I'll need you there to greet them all." Kiyoshi said, leaning back in his chair.
"Of course master." Muraki said as he turned to leave the room.
'We're almost ready...' Kiyoshi thought before going back to work.
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"Nariko! I'm ready for my training now!" Tsuzuki called as he searched the house for Nariko. He came to a bedroom and knocked on the door- no response. He opened to door...
"Oh CRAP!" Tsuzuki yelled as he slammed the door shut. Tsuzuki backed up and walked away, even as Nariko came out, covered by a towel, he kept walking, he had been scared.
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"Damn this contraption!" Watari cursed as he was shut out of the computer once again.
"I don't know how this is happening- since I was working on this yesterday just fine- but damn it!"
There was a rustling behind him. Watari turned around and was greeted by the sight of a young girl.
"Well Hello there. This is no place for you to be playing." Watari said calmly.
"Don't patronize me!" the girl yelled. "I'm two hundred years old and I'll do whatever the hell I please!" she said storming off.
Watari was stunned as he noticed the fangs in the girls mouth- wow he must have partied too much last night to forget he was in a vampire's house.
"MOMMY! This man over here was mean to me!" Watari heard the young girl cry.
"Oh really.." he heard in response.
"I'm so screwed..."
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Tatsumi was sitting reading an article Damian had given him about vampires, it was written by a vampire so it was pretty accurate. A woman came over and sat down near him. Tatsumi ignored her but eventually had enough of her starting at him and looked up at her.
She was rather beautiful. She has long blond hair, that goes down to her waist. She was petite, but looked muscular. Her eyes were a piercing blue that reminded Tatsumi of his own.
"Can I help you?" he asked.
"I was just wondering what you thought of that article you're reading." she replied.
"it's interesting." Tatsumi replied, really not in the mood to talk to some random woman.
"Care to elaborate?" she asked, moving closer to him.
"Well- The hierarchy system is very interesting- I did not realize it was complex, that and the changing process itself. As well as the responsibilities of the vampire 'parent'." he replied a little nervous of this woman.
Tatsumi looked away from her, back down at the article. He almost jumped when he felt a hand on his leg.
"Is there anything else you find interesting..." the woman purred.
Tatsumi didn't know what to say, but looked up as he heard someone enter the room.
"Tatsumi. Nariko needs to see you about... some... thing... what's that woman's hand doing on your thigh?" Watari asked, stunned as he entered the room.
"Nothing." Tatsumi said quickly, standing up and moving away from the woman. The woman looked over at Watari and glared, Watari in turn glared right back until he noticed that he had seen this woman.
"Tatsumi run..." Watari mumbled as he ran out of the room. Tatsumi didn't get a chance to respond before he was drug out of the room.
All they heard was a woman screaming "You're the one who was mean to my daughter!!!"
"care to elaborate?" Tatsumi asked as they ran.
"long story..."
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"Everyone gather around."Nariko said, standing on the table.
Everyone included EVERYONE and that's a lot of people in a room. She waited for them to quiet down before she started speaking.
"Alright. I wanted to announce that tomorrow we will begin the attack. For those of you that have been helping me come up with a strategy I thank you. It's been difficult these past few days preparing; no one knew we were going to war only a few days ago. I'm not going to lie, we're not at our best, but we're pretty damn close. And considering the circumstances, I'm amazed by how far we have come in such a short time. That's because of all your hard work. We're strong, but Kiyoshi is not a force to be taken lightly, we're going to have to fight with everything we've got to make it out alive. Kisho will be arriving shortly with his men, who will be under my command as well, but Kisho will not be fighting with us. We all have to work together for this to work and everyone has to do their part. I'm counting on all of you." Nariko said.
There was cheering following her speech but she didn't wait to hear what everyone had to say, she had someone to meet...
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"Is everything ready?" Kiyoshi asked Muraki.
"Yes master. The army in ready and awaits your command." Muraki replied.
"Good, very good."
"Master I must ask why we are not going to begin the attack?" Muraki asked.
Kiyoshi smirked. " I know my sister. She's already planned an attack so why not let her go ahead and attack."
Muraki didn't understand Kiyoshi's logic in this situation but it wasn't his place to question him, at least not yet. No. He would have to be patient and wait for his time. But his time would come...
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"you know he's waiting for you." Kisho said.
"I know." Nariko replied.
"Then why go through with this Nariko? It's suicide and you know it!"
"I don't know that and I have to try. I can't let Kiyoshi become the leader, I just can't let that happen. It would be disastrous. Besides we have a decent shot at this." Nariko replied with a smile.
"You honestly believe that?"
"I have to. If I don't who will."
"You're a fool."
"Maybe..."
"Just don't die out there... You are my sister."
"Thanks. I don't plan on it." Nariko said with a smirk.
"Good." Kisho replied, turning to leave. 'Because you guys are our only hope..' he thought as he left.
Damian came outside to join Nariko. He walked up behind her and put his arms around her.
"You should be resting." he said.
"I'll be in shortly." she replied, looking up at the near full moon.
"I'll wait then. Some one needs to take care of you. How would it look if our leader was tired tomorrow and know it wasn't because of me." Damian said, kissing Nariko's cheek lightly.
"yea... yea... Fine. Let's go get some sleep. We have a big day ahead of us." Nariko said with a sigh.
"yes we do." Damian replied as they went in.
The moon is almost full- tomorrow is the night and the battle will begin.
-End Chapter 16-
That's it for now. Sorry about how long it's taking but things have been crazy. Thanks for reading and please review! the battle begins in the next chapter.