Um…I don't have much to say really. Enjoy this chapter…
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Black Blood Is Thicker Than Water – Chapter 5: Deals with the Devil
Kitsune's P.O.V
The first thing I remember from when I woke up was a sound and then, before I realised it, I was running…I heard the sound again: a sharp, high-pitched noise, it sounded…like something I should know, but it eluded my memory. I vaguely wondered why I was running, but that thought was so dim that I barely noticed it. I was running deeper into Death City now, through the main streets, and ducking through alleyways whenever necessary. I genuinely had no idea where I was going, as I had never been this far into the city before. Then suddenly, I stopped.
I knew why I was here, and I knew how. Staring up in horror at the familiar figure standing at the very top of a tall church-type building, I found, much to my dismay, that I couldn't move my legs, I couldn't run from it anymore.
"Why don't you come up here and join me?" a soft, but incredibly creepy, voice murmured.
I began to run against my will again, leaping, and miraculously making the jump, although I knew that it had nothing to do with me. The figure walked calmly over to me, and this time I was genuinely frozen in fear. Already, in such a short time since I'd got here, and even with the protection of Lord Death's soul, he was here.
"S-Stop it!" I growled weakly, trying to fight against his control over me, but knowing it was pointless.
He chuckled, and snapped his fingers, and I felt control of my body return.
"Why the hell are you here?" I snarled, not bothering to keep the hatred out of my voice.
He stepped forward again, into the dim and flickering light cast from various streetlamps, and I could see him clearly. He was the same height as me, and he wore a sleeveless hooded cloak to hide most of his face, but as ever, I could see that he was smirking, "…Heh, Kitsune, I expected a warmer welcome…"
"Like that would ever happen."
He pouted, "Aww, you've gotten so mean since we last met…And anyway, is it so wrong for me to want to see you? You wouldn't have come if I'd just asked you…"
"So what do you want with me anyway?" I tried to keep my voice level and calm, knowing that it would amuse him more if I got annoyed.
"Oh, not much," he purred, "I just need to ask you a few things from what I've observed."
"Observed…?" I echoed, my eyes widening, "Then…you've been here all along! Y-You bastard…!"
He laughed again, "Yes, I've missed you too…But is there any need to resort to such language? You're better than that, Kitsune…"
"Whoever you think I am…you're wrong!" I yelled, shaking with anger and terror combined.
"Don't be foolish," he murmured; his tone suddenly serious, "I know who you are. In fact, I know more than you do about that…"
I took a step back, and stumbled, almost falling over the edge of the roof, and then I stood in place, shaking in what was now more fear than I'd ever felt. He smirked, and walked forward, keeping perfect balance; I couldn't move, both paralyzed in the fear of him, and of falling.
Chuckling, he wrapped one arm around my waist, while slipping the other into his pocket and pulling out a small knife, "Come now," he said softly, but with that unsettling edge to his voice, gently brushing the razor sharp blade against my cheek, and watching contentedly as the blood flowed out, "You're trembling, Kitsune."
"Stop it…please…" I whispered, hating myself for resorting to begging, but having no other choice, he didn't reply, merely leaning forward to lick the blood off my cheek, and tightening his grip on my waist.
"Say it…." he muttered, the insanity becoming more apparent in his voice.
"Ketsueto," I murmured, unable to raise my voice any higher than a whisper. I hoped that Zurui and the others would forgive me, but I had no other choice.
Ketsueto laughed, "Good girl. Now, tell me, why is Zurui here?"
"…I-I don't know!" I replied truthfully, "I just-"
He pressed a finger to my lips to silence me, and slowly lifted it once he was content, "What about the others…?"
"What about them?" I murmured offhandedly, hoping to sound like I couldn't care less.
"Don't worry," he replied, smirking, "I won't kill them or anything. Why would I do that to people that are so dear to you, Kitsune?"
"I don't know, Ketsueto," I hissed, careful not to sound too angry, "Because you're a bloodthirsty psychopath maybe?"
He smirked again, and purred, "Why of course, but remember, we are twins- we are the same. You are just as bloodthirsty as I."
I shook my head, hoping my voice sounded confident, "No. We may be similar, but we're not the same. We were never the same!"
He shrugged, "Hm, I guess you don't understand right now. Oh well, I suppose that it will become clear to you soon enough. When you realise the truth, you will have no trouble in finding me…"
…From anyone else, a claim like that would have been ignored by me. However, I knew what would happen if I didn't heed his warning. And I refuse to let that happen again.
Yeah, that chapter totally sucked, I know. But the next one will be better, I swear! Anyways, R & R guys~!