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Tainted Chapter 2: Secrets
The slayer stared at the sun through the window, the events of the previous night replaying in her mind. Should I believe... does he really plan not to hurt anyone? Can I trust his word? No, I can't, not yet. People always say... keep your friends close... and your enemies' closer. Serena sighed as the thoughts of the vampire prince occupied her mind. She got to her feet, grabbed her coat and headed out of her apartment.
Heero stepped into his father's quarters the sound of his heels echoing in the large marble room. In the center of the room was a king-sized bed. The king and two of his female subjects were in the bed, covered by the black silk sheets. Trieze had his arm wrapped around one girl while the other stroked his bare chest with her fingertips.
"Go." Heero said to the two female vampires. The two of them looked at their king, who nodded his head towards the door, motioning for them to leave. The two girls stood from the bed, and wrapped their naked bodies with their silver silk robes. They glared at Heero before exiting the room.
" So, did you drool over the slayer all day?" Trieze asked with a sly grin. Heero stared at his father, who's grin widened.
" By your silence... I expect you liked what you saw." He said again, getting from the bed and putting on a black silk robe. Heero kept his silence and watched Trieze go across the room.
"Knowing you Trieze, I bet you would have enjoyed it more than me." Heero said. Trieze turned to the young man.
" ' Trieze'? I thought by now you would be calling me father." The king told Heero his silver-blue eyes staring into the Prussian-blue eyes of the prince.
"Just because you took me in when my father was killed, doesn't mean I'm your son." He stated firmly. Trieze's eyes flashed silver, his anger growing within him. He turned to him and spoke with a stern voice.
"Heero, I took you in, taught you everything you know. Your father's murder left the entire vampire race without a king or leader, and you without someone to look up to, to teach you... so as second in command to your father and as his friend, I took on both roles as your father and king. That was many years ago, when you were nothing but a mere child. A mere child who was unaware of the future ahead of him... of the vampire king he was meant to be. I taught you... gave you your destiny... now never be mistaken Heero... I am your father." Through his bangs of brown hair, Heero's eyes flashed silver his own anger building within him. He wanted to retaliate, to say something... but he knew that what Trieze had said was right. When he was young, someone had assassinated his father, and with his mother being human and dying after he was born, he was left with no one. That's when Trieze took him in. He never knew why, or what was in it for him, but he took him in as his son and became king.
Heero's thoughts of the past were interrupted as one of Trieze's men entered the room. The newcomer took one glance at Heero, then whispered something in Trieze's ear. The king nodded his head to say he understood, then turned his gaze back at the prince.
"Get prepared, you'll be going to the surface soon. We're done here." Heero took one last glance at the man who raised him and left the two of the alone.
" So Trieze. You're still playing the father role are you?" The new man said.
" You can stay out of private matters Amidamaru." Trieze said turning on his heel, heading towards the door.
" ' Private matter'? What ' private matters'? Nearly every one knows about Heero and your plans." The vampire known as Amidamaru said, following the king. Trieze walked out of the room and down the marble halls until he stopped at a pair of silver doors.
" Actually everyone knows that Heero is to become king and ruler of the world, but only you know of my plans." He said, opening one of the doors and stepping into the room. In the middle of the room was a glass case, in side a tapestry. The two men leaned over to read the words written on the paper;
Born of two different races
Yet stronger than both A prince born to become king of all The mix of vampire and human blood That flows through his veins Makes him invincible For all the time he reigns
"And you're sure this is Heero we're talking about?" Amidamaru asked. Trieze turned to look at his friend.
"Positive, Heero is the only half vampire half human in the entire race. He has already proven to be stronger that any human and with his strength and skills, he'll prove to be stronger than any vampire. Now, once he takes his place as king and receives the world as his prize, I'll be there to take it all away and keep it for myself... power and all." Trieze said as the plan went through his mind.
"So you'll get rid of him just like you got rid of his father?" Amidamaru asked, somewhat amused.
" The murder of his father is still a mystery to all. True I killed him... but they don't know that. Heero's father was a foolish leader. He was delusional when he thought that vampires and humans could live together in peace. The he goes and falls in love with a human girl... what a fool. It was only right that I be king, so I did what had to be done." Trieze said to Amidamaru. Amidamaru watched as Trieze stepped behind a screen and began to dress for the surface.
"If I'm not mistaken, don't you have feelings for the slayer, Serena? She is a human as well." Amidamaru pointed out. The king came from behind the screen, now dressed in his usual attire of black pants and a white dress shirt and stared at the other vampire.
"True, I do have feelings for the human slayer, but unlike the foolish king before me... I am willing to turn the slayer into what she slays. When I turn her and seize control from Heero, she'll be my queen... and so much more." With that said, Trieze grabbed his black cloak and headed to Heero's room, closely followed by Amidamaru.
He was young vampire, no more than five years old. His father had summoned him into his room. As Heero entered the large room, he saw his father gazing into the fire. He turned his gaze to his son. Heero had obviously gotten his eyes from his father. His father smiled as his made his way to him.
"Heero, you're finally here." The king's voice was warm as he talked his vampire fangs barely visible. He took a seat in his large, leather armchair and motioned for the prince to come to him. Heero went to his father, and crawled on the man's lap.
"Heero, I thought it was time that I gave you something that was dear to me." The king said, holding his hand out in front of Heero. In it was the gold ring that was soon to be his most prized possession. The little boy took the band of gold in his fingers and stared at it.
"It belonged to your mother. She gave it to me when... let's just say when we spent our first night together." He said to Heero as he took the ring and laced a chain through it. He placed it around his neck, and smiled down at him. Just then, Trieze walked into the room. Heero's father looked at Trieze and noticed that his eyes were a fierce silver. Hinting that he was angry, the king sent Heero out of the room.
" Go in your room Heero, I'll be there in a minute." Heero jumped off his father's lap and exited the room. He was about to return to his room but decided to listen in on his father and Trieze.
" What the hell do you think you are doing?!" Trieze's voice was harsh. His fangs were clearly visible, as his breathing became uneven.
"Trieze, what are you talking about?" The king asked as he got up out of the armchair. Heero admired his father as he stood up to the angry man.
"I just found out that you're trying to establish a union with the humans! Why?" Trieze was stepping towards the king, who only stared him down.
" I don't know what's the problem. Humans are different. I see no reason why they should be our enemy."
" You're more foolish than I thought, believing that there could be any type of union between vampires and humans. You were even more foolish when you fell in love with that human girl. You've no right to be king, and just because your son is destined to be a blood thirst ruler..."
"No!" The king snapped back." I refuse to let him become a blood thirsty savage. When he becomes king, he'll be a good ruler. He won't send any men to kill any humans... I'll make sure of that." Trieze grinned, his eyes less fierce.
"And his mother? Would the human girl agree? Maybe she would have been more understanding if she bore my child... and slept in my bed." Trieze's voice was taunting. The king's eyes flashed silver as he charged for the other man. He drove Trieze back against the wall. The king pressed his arm against the other man's throat, making him unable to breathe. His fangs were now visible, he was taking deep breaths of air, trying to calm himself. As Heero watched, he felt a sudden fear of his father.
"Trieze... make no mistake... you should never speak ill of the woman I loved, nor the child she gave me." The king began to calm as he released Trieze from the wall.
"I told you this once before...you are not worthy as king and I'll do what I must to stop your intentions."
"Is that a threat Trieze?"
"No... it's a promise." With those last words, Trieze stormed out of the room, unaware of the young prince at the door. Heero looked into the room again to see his father seated in his chair again, gazing into the fire. Heero turned on his heel and with the ring around his neck clutched in his hand, he returned to his room.
LATER
Heero snapped awake in his large circular, bed the look of his father's face when he was angry still on his mind. The prince got to his feet and headed towards his father's room. As he went through the corridors, a sudden chill went up his spine. He opened one of his father large oak doors, and stepped into the dark room. He knew that the large lump in the bed was his father, so he made his way to him. As the sight of his father caught his eye, a sudden loneliness fell upon him. There his father was, lying there in the bed with his eyes barely open, a wooden stake thrust in his heart. His breathing was uneven as he turned to look at his son, whose eyes had become wet, threatening to spill tears.
"When the time comes... you will be a great king." The dying king closed his eyes and burst into flames, leaving only a pile of ash. Heero reached out and grabbed a handful of what used to be father.
"Father..." the prince breathed as he let the gray substance fall between his fingers back into the pile. He felt a strong hand on his shoulder, but he was too tired to turn around.
"Prince Heero," Trieze's voice met his ears. "I am sorry for your loss. Not only do you not have a father, but also the race doesn't have a king. Because you are to young to take on the responsibility.... I will take your father's place as king..." the grip on Heero's shoulder tightened.
" And as your father... if you allow me." Heero said nothing as Trieze finished. The boy turned around and wrapped his arms around the man who was now going to teach him. He said nothing as a single tear slid down his cheek.
That was nearly 18 years ago, Heero thought as he pulled himself back into reality. His Prussian- blue eyes came back into focus as he continued to twirl the ring in his fingers.
"Are you ready?" Heero turned to see Trieze in the doorway, fully dressed. He let the ring fall back into his dress shirt, the silver chain brushed against his skin. He got to his feet and headed out the door. Before he could exit, Trieze had stopped him in his tracks.
" Don't be a fool tonight." The king whispered without looking at him.
Heero said nothing as he continued out the door, and with Trieze closely behind, headed out the door.
Screams echoed through the once occupied club. Humans were running for their lives, chased by a group of vampires. Their need for blood overpowered them as they did anything they could to get and feed on their victim. With great agility, they would tackle down who they wanted and drink the blood that pumped through their veins. Trieze and Heero stood in a corner, watching as their kind fed on the helpless humans.
"Awwwwww, you started the party without me... no fair." Came a voice from the shadows. All the vampires stopped their feeding session to look at the new comer. There the slayer stood, two wooden stakes in her hands. Without a word, the vampires charged for Serena, who only smiled, and in an instant, nearly three vampires were turned to dust. Trieze and Heero watched as more and more of their kind were destroyed, before Trieze finally motioned for Heero to join the fight. The prince stepped in front of the slayer, who stopped her assault on the remaining vampires. The two of them circled one another before Heero spoke.
" So we meet again slayer. I can tell you've been thinking," Serena stared at Heero as he spoke.
" If you mean thinking about what you said... then yes I have." Serena stepped forward, gripping the stakes in her hands tighter. " You over powered me last time Heero, but this time you won't win." With that said Serena charged for the vampire, both stakes raised. With ease Heero dodged. Again the slayer charged for him, this time throwing a number of punches and kicks. Heero blocked each attack, then stepped away.
" Why won't you fight back? Are you afraid?" Serena taunted.
" No. Nothing of the sort." This time, Heero charged for the slayer, delivering his own barrage of attacks. Serena did her best to block each attack, but in her attempt she fell to the ground. Heero fell on top of her, his arm pressed against her throat. The two of the ignored the other vampires as they urged the prince to feed on the slayers blood.
"You were saying?" Heero breathed as he looked down at her, His prussian blue eyes stared into Serena's aqua marine ones. Both were breathing hard, trying to calm themselves down. The ring around Heero's neck caught the slayer's attention as she made a grab for it. As quick as he could, Heero removed himself from on top of her neck and got to his feet.
"Never...ever...touch the ring." Heero breathed as he put the ring back in his shirt. He was about to attack when Trieze stopped him.
" Heero enough... it's time to go." Trieze turned his back and disappeared in the shadows. The vampires followed their king, all except Heero. He watched as the slayer got to her feet.
" Slayer... Serena... remember what I said. I don't plan on hurting any human... and I don't plan on hurting you. Goodnight Serena... I have a feeling we'll be meeting again... sooner than you think." With his last words, Heero disappeared into the shadows.
Tainted Chapter 2: Secrets
The slayer stared at the sun through the window, the events of the previous night replaying in her mind. Should I believe... does he really plan not to hurt anyone? Can I trust his word? No, I can't, not yet. People always say... keep your friends close... and your enemies' closer. Serena sighed as the thoughts of the vampire prince occupied her mind. She got to her feet, grabbed her coat and headed out of her apartment.
Heero stepped into his father's quarters the sound of his heels echoing in the large marble room. In the center of the room was a king-sized bed. The king and two of his female subjects were in the bed, covered by the black silk sheets. Trieze had his arm wrapped around one girl while the other stroked his bare chest with her fingertips.
"Go." Heero said to the two female vampires. The two of them looked at their king, who nodded his head towards the door, motioning for them to leave. The two girls stood from the bed, and wrapped their naked bodies with their silver silk robes. They glared at Heero before exiting the room.
" So, did you drool over the slayer all day?" Trieze asked with a sly grin. Heero stared at his father, who's grin widened.
" By your silence... I expect you liked what you saw." He said again, getting from the bed and putting on a black silk robe. Heero kept his silence and watched Trieze go across the room.
"Knowing you Trieze, I bet you would have enjoyed it more than me." Heero said. Trieze turned to the young man.
" ' Trieze'? I thought by now you would be calling me father." The king told Heero his silver-blue eyes staring into the Prussian-blue eyes of the prince.
"Just because you took me in when my father was killed, doesn't mean I'm your son." He stated firmly. Trieze's eyes flashed silver, his anger growing within him. He turned to him and spoke with a stern voice.
"Heero, I took you in, taught you everything you know. Your father's murder left the entire vampire race without a king or leader, and you without someone to look up to, to teach you... so as second in command to your father and as his friend, I took on both roles as your father and king. That was many years ago, when you were nothing but a mere child. A mere child who was unaware of the future ahead of him... of the vampire king he was meant to be. I taught you... gave you your destiny... now never be mistaken Heero... I am your father." Through his bangs of brown hair, Heero's eyes flashed silver his own anger building within him. He wanted to retaliate, to say something... but he knew that what Trieze had said was right. When he was young, someone had assassinated his father, and with his mother being human and dying after he was born, he was left with no one. That's when Trieze took him in. He never knew why, or what was in it for him, but he took him in as his son and became king.
Heero's thoughts of the past were interrupted as one of Trieze's men entered the room. The newcomer took one glance at Heero, then whispered something in Trieze's ear. The king nodded his head to say he understood, then turned his gaze back at the prince.
"Get prepared, you'll be going to the surface soon. We're done here." Heero took one last glance at the man who raised him and left the two of the alone.
" So Trieze. You're still playing the father role are you?" The new man said.
" You can stay out of private matters Amidamaru." Trieze said turning on his heel, heading towards the door.
" ' Private matter'? What ' private matters'? Nearly every one knows about Heero and your plans." The vampire known as Amidamaru said, following the king. Trieze walked out of the room and down the marble halls until he stopped at a pair of silver doors.
" Actually everyone knows that Heero is to become king and ruler of the world, but only you know of my plans." He said, opening one of the doors and stepping into the room. In the middle of the room was a glass case, in side a tapestry. The two men leaned over to read the words written on the paper;
Born of two different races
Yet stronger than both A prince born to become king of all The mix of vampire and human blood That flows through his veins Makes him invincible For all the time he reigns
"And you're sure this is Heero we're talking about?" Amidamaru asked. Trieze turned to look at his friend.
"Positive, Heero is the only half vampire half human in the entire race. He has already proven to be stronger that any human and with his strength and skills, he'll prove to be stronger than any vampire. Now, once he takes his place as king and receives the world as his prize, I'll be there to take it all away and keep it for myself... power and all." Trieze said as the plan went through his mind.
"So you'll get rid of him just like you got rid of his father?" Amidamaru asked, somewhat amused.
" The murder of his father is still a mystery to all. True I killed him... but they don't know that. Heero's father was a foolish leader. He was delusional when he thought that vampires and humans could live together in peace. The he goes and falls in love with a human girl... what a fool. It was only right that I be king, so I did what had to be done." Trieze said to Amidamaru. Amidamaru watched as Trieze stepped behind a screen and began to dress for the surface.
"If I'm not mistaken, don't you have feelings for the slayer, Serena? She is a human as well." Amidamaru pointed out. The king came from behind the screen, now dressed in his usual attire of black pants and a white dress shirt and stared at the other vampire.
"True, I do have feelings for the human slayer, but unlike the foolish king before me... I am willing to turn the slayer into what she slays. When I turn her and seize control from Heero, she'll be my queen... and so much more." With that said, Trieze grabbed his black cloak and headed to Heero's room, closely followed by Amidamaru.
He was young vampire, no more than five years old. His father had summoned him into his room. As Heero entered the large room, he saw his father gazing into the fire. He turned his gaze to his son. Heero had obviously gotten his eyes from his father. His father smiled as his made his way to him.
"Heero, you're finally here." The king's voice was warm as he talked his vampire fangs barely visible. He took a seat in his large, leather armchair and motioned for the prince to come to him. Heero went to his father, and crawled on the man's lap.
"Heero, I thought it was time that I gave you something that was dear to me." The king said, holding his hand out in front of Heero. In it was the gold ring that was soon to be his most prized possession. The little boy took the band of gold in his fingers and stared at it.
"It belonged to your mother. She gave it to me when... let's just say when we spent our first night together." He said to Heero as he took the ring and laced a chain through it. He placed it around his neck, and smiled down at him. Just then, Trieze walked into the room. Heero's father looked at Trieze and noticed that his eyes were a fierce silver. Hinting that he was angry, the king sent Heero out of the room.
" Go in your room Heero, I'll be there in a minute." Heero jumped off his father's lap and exited the room. He was about to return to his room but decided to listen in on his father and Trieze.
" What the hell do you think you are doing?!" Trieze's voice was harsh. His fangs were clearly visible, as his breathing became uneven.
"Trieze, what are you talking about?" The king asked as he got up out of the armchair. Heero admired his father as he stood up to the angry man.
"I just found out that you're trying to establish a union with the humans! Why?" Trieze was stepping towards the king, who only stared him down.
" I don't know what's the problem. Humans are different. I see no reason why they should be our enemy."
" You're more foolish than I thought, believing that there could be any type of union between vampires and humans. You were even more foolish when you fell in love with that human girl. You've no right to be king, and just because your son is destined to be a blood thirst ruler..."
"No!" The king snapped back." I refuse to let him become a blood thirsty savage. When he becomes king, he'll be a good ruler. He won't send any men to kill any humans... I'll make sure of that." Trieze grinned, his eyes less fierce.
"And his mother? Would the human girl agree? Maybe she would have been more understanding if she bore my child... and slept in my bed." Trieze's voice was taunting. The king's eyes flashed silver as he charged for the other man. He drove Trieze back against the wall. The king pressed his arm against the other man's throat, making him unable to breathe. His fangs were now visible, he was taking deep breaths of air, trying to calm himself. As Heero watched, he felt a sudden fear of his father.
"Trieze... make no mistake... you should never speak ill of the woman I loved, nor the child she gave me." The king began to calm as he released Trieze from the wall.
"I told you this once before...you are not worthy as king and I'll do what I must to stop your intentions."
"Is that a threat Trieze?"
"No... it's a promise." With those last words, Trieze stormed out of the room, unaware of the young prince at the door. Heero looked into the room again to see his father seated in his chair again, gazing into the fire. Heero turned on his heel and with the ring around his neck clutched in his hand, he returned to his room.
LATER
Heero snapped awake in his large circular, bed the look of his father's face when he was angry still on his mind. The prince got to his feet and headed towards his father's room. As he went through the corridors, a sudden chill went up his spine. He opened one of his father large oak doors, and stepped into the dark room. He knew that the large lump in the bed was his father, so he made his way to him. As the sight of his father caught his eye, a sudden loneliness fell upon him. There his father was, lying there in the bed with his eyes barely open, a wooden stake thrust in his heart. His breathing was uneven as he turned to look at his son, whose eyes had become wet, threatening to spill tears.
"When the time comes... you will be a great king." The dying king closed his eyes and burst into flames, leaving only a pile of ash. Heero reached out and grabbed a handful of what used to be father.
"Father..." the prince breathed as he let the gray substance fall between his fingers back into the pile. He felt a strong hand on his shoulder, but he was too tired to turn around.
"Prince Heero," Trieze's voice met his ears. "I am sorry for your loss. Not only do you not have a father, but also the race doesn't have a king. Because you are to young to take on the responsibility.... I will take your father's place as king..." the grip on Heero's shoulder tightened.
" And as your father... if you allow me." Heero said nothing as Trieze finished. The boy turned around and wrapped his arms around the man who was now going to teach him. He said nothing as a single tear slid down his cheek.
That was nearly 18 years ago, Heero thought as he pulled himself back into reality. His Prussian- blue eyes came back into focus as he continued to twirl the ring in his fingers.
"Are you ready?" Heero turned to see Trieze in the doorway, fully dressed. He let the ring fall back into his dress shirt, the silver chain brushed against his skin. He got to his feet and headed out the door. Before he could exit, Trieze had stopped him in his tracks.
" Don't be a fool tonight." The king whispered without looking at him.
Heero said nothing as he continued out the door, and with Trieze closely behind, headed out the door.
Screams echoed through the once occupied club. Humans were running for their lives, chased by a group of vampires. Their need for blood overpowered them as they did anything they could to get and feed on their victim. With great agility, they would tackle down who they wanted and drink the blood that pumped through their veins. Trieze and Heero stood in a corner, watching as their kind fed on the helpless humans.
"Awwwwww, you started the party without me... no fair." Came a voice from the shadows. All the vampires stopped their feeding session to look at the new comer. There the slayer stood, two wooden stakes in her hands. Without a word, the vampires charged for Serena, who only smiled, and in an instant, nearly three vampires were turned to dust. Trieze and Heero watched as more and more of their kind were destroyed, before Trieze finally motioned for Heero to join the fight. The prince stepped in front of the slayer, who stopped her assault on the remaining vampires. The two of them circled one another before Heero spoke.
" So we meet again slayer. I can tell you've been thinking," Serena stared at Heero as he spoke.
" If you mean thinking about what you said... then yes I have." Serena stepped forward, gripping the stakes in her hands tighter. " You over powered me last time Heero, but this time you won't win." With that said Serena charged for the vampire, both stakes raised. With ease Heero dodged. Again the slayer charged for him, this time throwing a number of punches and kicks. Heero blocked each attack, then stepped away.
" Why won't you fight back? Are you afraid?" Serena taunted.
" No. Nothing of the sort." This time, Heero charged for the slayer, delivering his own barrage of attacks. Serena did her best to block each attack, but in her attempt she fell to the ground. Heero fell on top of her, his arm pressed against her throat. The two of the ignored the other vampires as they urged the prince to feed on the slayers blood.
"You were saying?" Heero breathed as he looked down at her, His prussian blue eyes stared into Serena's aqua marine ones. Both were breathing hard, trying to calm themselves down. The ring around Heero's neck caught the slayer's attention as she made a grab for it. As quick as he could, Heero removed himself from on top of her neck and got to his feet.
"Never...ever...touch the ring." Heero breathed as he put the ring back in his shirt. He was about to attack when Trieze stopped him.
" Heero enough... it's time to go." Trieze turned his back and disappeared in the shadows. The vampires followed their king, all except Heero. He watched as the slayer got to her feet.
" Slayer... Serena... remember what I said. I don't plan on hurting any human... and I don't plan on hurting you. Goodnight Serena... I have a feeling we'll be meeting again... sooner than you think." With his last words, Heero disappeared into the shadows.