Chapter 4

Bringing Home the Hope

To say that this was a problem was an understatement, currently the now identified Tenshi, was at the center of that problem. He was not very understanding of why they needed to take him with them, and why he couldn't stay to avenge his family. He still didn't know that Sonya and his group knew who he was, but that didn't stop him. Nope in fact this was his third time running away, and Hanabi was done, she'd knocked the kid over the head and was now carrying the squirming Prince towards their home.

Sonya sighed things were about to get interesting. And with that they headed into Mt. Edkidmonsu, where her father awaited them.

Tenshi awoke from his forced induced slumber by the one he had come to know has Hanabi. However the sight that was before him was quite miraculously beautiful. He was in some kind of room with silk and gold all around. If this was the way they treated their prisoners then Tenshi couldn't wait to see how they treated honored guests, (hahaha)

The door behind him opened and Tenshi instinctively went for his hidden dagger in his sleeve when he noticed it wasn't there. The man opposite him was beautiful and in every sense he could think of. Tenshi was about to speak when the man smiled.

"Ah we meet again young one, I am Natsuhi father of Sonya, lord of Mt. Edkidmonsu, and friend of your late father Ching." He said. Negi looked at him in disbelief.

"Excuse me Milord but if this is true where is your proof and for that matter why haven't I ever met you before?" Tenshi asked. Natsuhi just laughed out loud.

"Ah you truly are his child, he would be proud of you, hmm but that shabby outfit will have to go after we're done here. Now as to your question, I am a Lord Vampire of which I'm sure you've heard of before." He stated. Seeing Tenshi nod his head he continued.

"Good now the reason we stay to our selves is because we are feared amongst humans as the enemy. However we are not the enemies, in fact the reason your father never introduced us was because we were his army. My family has served as the guardians of Japan since the beginning of our existence. Your father during the last war knew of us, and argued in our favor that we were not all corrupt and evil he saved many Homosupierors during his life. This mountain range is now home to the once great Imperial Army of the Emperor. We have stayed within these mountains for centuries and will remain till we see fit." Natsuhi finished.

Tenshi was stuck in between two decisions and was at a loss for words. But his body knew exactly what he needed to do. His stomach growled and Natsuhi and Tenshi looked at his stomach.

Then out of nowhere Natsuhi laughed, it was beautiful but masculine and held a promise of strength.

"I see we are hungry, eh Tenshi-san (1)?" he joked; Tenshi blushed, and nodded his head.

"Good then allow me to take you to my table; there we shall partake of the Last Meal." And with that they left the room.

As Tenshi looked around he was mesmerized by the beauty of the halls, intricate designs flourished from the ceiling to the floor. Every 10 feet there was a tapestry that showed a different story. He also noticed that every time they passed someone they would bow to both Natsuhi and him.

This place was amazing, it was almost like…he came to an abrupt halt, when the word home came to his mind. He would never hear his father scold him nor his mother's laugh. And his sister, oh crap his sister he couldn't take it anymore. The unbelievable amounts of pain that crashed into his mind. He crumpled to the ground and like any 12 year old who had lost a family member he started to hyperventilate. It finally dawned on him they were dead his family. His friends, everyone he knew was dead if not worse.

Natsuhi looked back in concern and then panic when he saw the young lord collapse on the ground. Snapping his fingers a pair of guards surrounded both him and the young one. Quickly turning towards one of the guards he spoke,

"Fetch my daughter and wife tell them that the young lord has suddenly collapsed and I fear he may be ill. Hurry," he barked the guard nodded and disappeared. Natsuhi quickly walked over to the young master and checked all obvious signs of attack. None were present, this was why he sent for his wife she would know what was wrong, for there were no signs of physical attack and thus he feared for the health of the child. That was a gift of the healers, only a select few of their race were ever healers. And they were a revered group.

No sooner had he stood up had his wife pushed the guards forcefully out of her way. If there was one thing he had learned about his wife it was this, never get in her way when a patient is in pain. He remembered that lesson quite well.

"Koishii (2), what is the matter with him, what did you do or say?" she almost wept at the sight before her. The boy was in a mess, and his arm still hadn't been treated. He had tears running down his face and suddenly it all made sense. Of course what with his family and…

"Natsuhi-saiai (3), pick him up and help me take him to his room. Otome (4) you will of course follow as I have an assignment for you." Roze spoke gently yet left nothing unanswered.

Sonya nodded her head and they all followed them, towards his room which just so happened to be connected to Sonya's room. Convenient no. As she was walking she remembered the conversation that her father had given her almost a week ago, with their chambers.

Flashback

Her father turned his back to show that he was thinking.

"My Otome, too long have we kept these secrets from the young it is time that we tell you the truth about our existence." He sighed,

Sonya seeing that this was going to be a semi long conversation. Took a seat down next to him.

"Ages ago, in a time of peace in prosperity, there lived our ancestors. Of which none remain, most have died in battle or where killed in unhonarable ways. But they are truly dead. Our fore fathers saw that the humans would fear them, and hunt them to extinction. Now remember chigo back then we were a peaceful race, we couldn't bring ourselves to harm any living thing. But our fathers knew that should this continue we would perish." Sighing Natsuhi resumed the story.

"So as a last line of defense the council of Immortals all sat down and discussed an alliance, with the Emperor of Japan. Who at that time was very wise and very noble, he agreed to protect us with his life and asked the same in return. The agreement that we finally reached after days of bickering was that this, 'The Immortal Races of Japan would only aid in the favor of a noble and honest, ruler. One of Royal blood, now this soon became a problem, as we feared that we would have a corrupt Ruler at one point. And centuries later we were proven correct. The Emperor son, whom his father had refused to tell the source of his strength, killed him in cold blood. But he never was allowed to know of us and the alliance."

"Now unlike most stories there was one who knew, and that was the Emperor's Daughter, she had been told as she would never rule, and they knew of his son's plans, thus keeping the secret safe. So for ages that past, none were able to command us. But then one year about 16 years ago, a man in monk Noble clothing came to our gates within these very mountains. And at first I almost had him executed on the spot for trespassing. But he surprised us, he showed us the Ancient King's Medallion that only one of family could hold and or see. Naturally interested in what he had to say I allowed him entrance, when he started telling us about how the late Emperor had been killed and then the country was in turmoil. We laughed at how pitiful humans were and asked him what he was going to do about it. At first he wasn't sure but then he begged us to aid him. He stated that he would not allow anymore slaughter to occur, and while we believed him it was unheard of. But then he stated that if we were in disguise and used our abilities, we would be able to catch each and every army off guard. And in turn we would win, he then went on and on with other politics, and he had finally gained my vote." Natsuhi sighed.

"But alas that was not enough we needed the entire vampire nation as a whole. So this noble who went by the name of Ching Wan, sacrificed the one thing that human fathers treasured most. His son." Sonya gasped what sort of man would kill his own child.

Natsuhi saw the look Sonya had on her face and quickly reiterated what he meant.

"No not like killing him, here's how it went. When we went to the council to explain the things happening and his proposal, the council demanded something that would benefit them. And so the noble willing knowing that Immortals let alone Vampires didn't need very many things, smirked at the council. And said the one thing that the Vampire Nation and the Immortal Clans needed the most. Unity." Sonya stared at her father in complete astonishment.

"But father, no one has been able to bring peace to the entire Underworld, let alone unite them." Natsuhi nodded and waved his hand dismissing her.

"I know and so did the council, which was why they asked him to go into greater detail and describe exactly how his son was going to do this."

"Well when he responded he said one word that spoke a million fold."

"What was that one word father?" Sonya asked.

"Marriage,"

End Flashback

Aurther's Dictionary

1) san the suffix attached can be a friendly reminder of Mr or Mrs

2) Koishii means dear, wanted, darling or in this case beloved

3) saiai this suffix can be added to mean beloved

4) otome means daughter

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