Memories...
(Eve-9, Zero & Ichiru-12)
"I-I hate you!" I yelled at Zero as I ran off into the harsh snowstorm. I ran over to my favorite cherry blossom tree in the front yard. I slid down the back of the tree facing the forrest curling up in the fetal position. The cold snowflakes landing on my face were melted away by the silent tears rolling down my cheeks.
My body tensed up as I heard footsteps coming my way. "Eve, where are you?" A voice that sounded like Zero's yelled. I scooted closer to the tree, accidentally making a slight crushing noise from the snow. After I noticed my mistake I realized that It was too late to run.
I flinched a little as a hand was gently placed onto my shoulder. "Eve, I'm really sorry." Zero said sadly. I looked up at him, my eyes meeting his own in a flash. I quickly moved out of my position, jumping into Zero's arms while wrapping my own around his neck. He gently put his arms around my waist, tightening the hug. "Apology accepted Zero."
He let go of me as I let go of him. We both stood up but Zero quickly pulled me to his side. "Whats wrong Zero-Kun?" I asked my big brother. "Vampire..." He answered, anger seeping throughout his voice. As he said 'vampire' I grabbed his coat sleeve. I looked up and sitting in the cherry blossom tree was a woman with long silver hair, being dressed in a two-layered kimono.
"Well, what do we have here?" The vampire said, a dark smirk creeping across her face. "Zero...I'm scared." I said shakily. I tightened my grip on his coat. "Eve, go get mom and dad." Zero ordered me. "But-" He cut me off by yelling "Now!" I nodded and let go of his jacket, running towards our house.
I was about half-way there when all of a sudden I was picked up from behind. I looked ahead and saw my parents standing in the doorway of our house.
"Shizuka Hio!?" My mother yelled. " Shizuka! Let her go, she doesn't need to be dragged into this!" My Father yelled, bringing out his anti-vampire weapon.
"Oh, that's where your wrong. You killed my betrothed, So i'm going to torture your beloved." Shizuka stated. I could feel her grip on me tighten. She had pulled me closer to herself, leaning her head in towards my neck.
"Eve!" Zero yelled, running towards Shizuka and I. Once Zero got close enough, Shizuka grabbed him by the collar with her free hand and said "Troublesome child." She then licked my neck, bearing her fangs. "No! Eve!" My parents yelled as Shizuka sank her fangs into my neck. I heard a silent scream escape my mouth. As that happened, I could feel Shizuka smirk while my blood drained into her mouth. Once she lifted her head from my neck, she threw me to the ground saying "This one's blood... It's delicious. But i'm afraid it's time for the boy..." I could feel my body unconsciously getting up off of the ground. As soon as I tried to grab Zero's arm, I was flung to the ground. Shizuka smirked. "I can't have you getting in my way." She then repeated her recent movements; licking and then bitting into Zero's neck.
"Zero!" I yelled softly. I could now feel my body weaken due to the extreme blood loss. Again, once Shizuka was done, she threw Zero onto the ground, him landing right next to me. I quickly crawled over to him, putting a hand on his face. He looked at me, then grabbing my arm and pulling me into his chest. He wrapped an arm around me protectively.
"I'm so sorry..." He told me. I think he was going to say more but stopped when we heard a cry of pain. When we look over, we both gasp. Both of our parents were lying on the ground, blood splattered all around. I then whimpered and turned back to Zero, shoving my head into his chest. He sat up, noticing that Shizuka was gone. But, so was Ichiru. Zero then pulled me onto his lap, rocking me gently. He didn't care that my tears were staining his shirt. Well, it was already bloodstained. We sat like this for about half-an-hour until Vampire hunters came and took us away...