Sorry for the really really really long wait, but here you go another chapter. PLEASE review and sorry if there are misspellings I am not use to Google docs yet.
No one has even spoken once since we gotten on the train. I sat there nibbling on some pocky staring out the window to bleak scenery. They stared silently at me expecting me to begin talking about my family, but I was still trying to recall the stories mother use to tell us when I was younger and where to start. "Earth to Akane. Akane! AKANE!" Zero yelled trying to grab my attention.
"Huh? What's wrong, Zero?" I asked trying to gather my thoughts still.
"You are spacing out again, Akane. Please tell us what the supposed curse is." He asked nicely trying not to push me, but I knew they all wanted to know what I really was. I sighed and looked at the window one last time before turning to them.
"Where to start? There are many different versions of my family's history, but one thing that is agreed upon is that we did not start off with horrific abilities and powers. One version is that we were once angels that detested humans and fought for attention joining Lucifer's rebellion only to be kicked out of heaven. Thus becoming twisted with hate and transforming into fearsome demons. The second one is more popular amongst our family, we were once regular humans probably priests and priestesses. we sought to destroy the world because of the fake corruption we saw and thus our goal ultimately cursed us to become demons and our only chance at redemption is to rid the world of the vampires. My theory is we were just born demons like stories of old when they roamed freely. I am not sure, but my mother is convinced that killing all the vampires we can ascend and be able to rest in peace." I explained and waited for someone to break the silence that now developed in the train.
"So basically you are a demon either way, no matter what huh?" Shiki spoke softly.
"Hai, I don't really care what I am as long as my mother leaves me alone. Apparently there is some prophecy about twins, but my twin already died. I was never told it, so I cannot tell you anything about it." I added.
"You cannot be any worse than any of us monsters." Zero whispered, but I knew they all heard.
"That is not true, I can be worse than all of you. You have seen Rin take over and fight. Now imagine no self-control at all. I can be a mindless monster that kills indiscriminately until I am taken down or sealed away. Not that there is many people who know how to seal away demons anymore. Lucky there is the few who still craft weapons that can control one's demonic power and prevent that from happening. I'm glad someone found me before I turned crazed and unable to turn back. Too bad it was a little too late for some people, no not people children when Rin would come out and then go away after she killed them leaving me scarred and sick. I still have nightmare about some of the things she did." I informed them all. Another unsettling silence settled amidst the train. "Do you hate me now? Are you disgusted by it? If so I would understand." I asked quietly. I rose to walk into another car of the train to let them think and to settle myself down from what I had just shared. I did not have to tell them that. I could have kept that a secret. Am I trying to get myself killed? Do I have a death wish again? Not like Rin would let me kill myself anymore. She wants this body as much as I do not want to kill anyone. Tears rolled down my cheeks as I heard Rin in my head again, What are you doing moping around about useless children's lives. Why care what those vampires think of you? This world is full of monsters even among humans. The world is cruel. It is kill or be killed. Accept the monster you are and stop trying to live as a human. Mother will still help you to your full potential, Akane. I laughed at her suggestions. "Never am I going to crawl back to that horrible mother of mine. Rin stop trying to convince me to be like you. I decided to walk down this path even if it is a path of loneliness and pain." I whispered aloud when I noticed someone at the door. "Zero, do you hate me?" I asked painfully my voice catching at his name. Silence only seemed to be my answer.
"How could I ever hate you?" He asked opening the door and dropping to my side pulling me into a soft embrace.
"Even though I am monster capable of terrible things?" I asked scared of his answer.
"I am monster capable of terrible things too, Akane never forget that. We all are." Zero whispered pulling my chin up to look in his eyes. I nodded softly and embraced him back laying my head on his chest to listen to his heartbeat. It slowly lulled me into an uneasy sleep.
Mother and Father were arguing again, while Rin and me were trying to stay out of earshot unless we wanted to be reprimanded by mother yet again. "Akane, I know we are still young, but one day we will run away and I will make sure no one can hurt us. I will hurt anyone who tries to hurt you." Rin promised me and I nodded used to being the silent half. We fell asleep in the same bed again though Mother tried to keep us apart. I awoke somewhere different. "Rin?" I called out somewhat quietly. I heard whispering, but it was not Rin. They were increasing in volume until I felt faint from the spell they were weaving. "They shall be one!" I heard Mother's voice yell as she finished the spell. I screamed in pain as felt the fighting between Rin and me. It was a battle of dominance and yet somehow I won pulling Rin into my body. I laid on my side my face in the gravel panting heavily. "Certainly did not expect her to win this fight." Mother said disgusted.
I sat up quickly gasping for breath and could not believe what I just remembered or was it a dream I was unsure. I put an arm over my face as I lay down again. I tried to calm down and think straight. The door opened and I thought Zero walked in, but it was Yuki and Yori. "Akane, are you awake? We are already at our destination." Yuki gently pushed my arm. I got up and saw all my stuff was already taken off the train. I did not say anything just followed them still half- asleep. "Akane are you ok?" Yuki asked concerned.
"Hai, just still trying to wake up from that dream." I replied trying to relieve her of worry. I ran into Zero's back since I was still mulling over my dream instead of paying attention to where I was going. "Sorry, Zero, I guess I am still half-asleep" I apologized slightly bowing my head and he shook his head.
"Akane, you do not have to bow your head to me." Zero chastised me only causing me to smile. Yuki and Yori locked my arms with theirs and sped off quickly dragging me with them. I only just realized that we were at a beach. I tried to resist Yuki and Yori once I realized where I was. The struggle was useless and they even manage somehow to get me into a swimsuit. When they went to change I snuck away and threw a t-shirt and shorts on over it. I went down to the beach and watched the sunset. It was so beautiful that I had not noticed Zero next to me till he took my hand. I glanced at him only to turn quickly away blushing. I forgot guys usually only wore shorts. I forgot about that as Zero pulled me up and walked towards the water.
"Zero, I really should stay away from the ocean." I half-warned, but he just picked me up and held me to his chest and ran towards the ocean. I braced myself before water splashed on me. I felt a tiny shock, but that was all. He put me down on my feet as I stared in wonder since I should have fainted from the purification powers of salt and water. Yuki and Yori ran to join us and we all enjoyed the carefree night we were allowed for once.