Living Without Your
Chapter Four: Peace
Ragna and Saya silently stirred. The moon remained motionless in the sky, as it has and always will. Ragna, not wanting them to get up yet, wrapped his arm around Saya's waist. Saya groaned, groggy and unbelievably tired from the night before. Her eyes fluttered open, the dim moonlight kind to her currently light sensitive eyes. She laid next to the window. Looking out, she could just make out two figures on the balcony above the garden, undoubtedly Rachel and Valkenhayn. She rolled over, looking into Ragna's half open eyes.
"Morning Ragna." Saya said, then yawned. Ragna smiled.
"Morning love." Ragna replied, his smile growing as a red hue came across Saya's cheeks, "Ugh, we should probably get up."
Saya nodded, and slowly got out of bed. She sat on the end of the bed, confused. Ragna did the same.
"Umm, where the hell are our clothes?" Saya looked over at Ragna, who seemed annoyed. He draped the sheet around his waist, and opened the glass door onto the balcony.
"Rabbit! What the hell did you do with our clothes?!" Ragna yelled across the courtyard at Rachel, who seemed to be laughing. Ragna threw his hands in the air, knowing he wasn't going to get an answer, and walked back inside, "God damn it, what is she doing?"
"Maybe she's having them cleaned?" Saya wondered, not knowing a thing about Rachel. Ragna thought it over.
"More likely she's just screwing with us, particularly me. Guess we stay in bed for a while more." Ragna crawled back into bed, pulling Saya on top of him under the sheets, "Doesn't matter anyway, didn't want to get up."
"Me either." Saya whispered, and kissed him softly. He wrapped his arms around her again, holding her tight. They were soon interrupted by a knocking on the door.
"Hey! You guys up!?"
"Oh god not that fat bat." Ragna groaned, Gii's high pitched voice annoying him. Saya was finally waking up fully, and sat up.
"Any point in going back to sleep?" She asked.
"No, not really." Ragna shot up, wide awake now. Saya got up and began to open the door.
"Ah you're up-Aaaahh!" Gii screamed as Saya answered the door, still naked. Blood shot out from his nose and he collapsed on the floor. Nago swiftly slammed the door closed.
"Sorry, but Gii is a sad fool. We came to tell you that your clothes are being cleaned, and that we brought some new clothes for you to wear to tea. The princess wants to speak to you about the terms of you staying here."
"You mean the Rabbit heard us?" Ragna got up and walked over to the door.
"Yes, and she's decided to let you stay if you comply to some requirements, some actually mandatory I might add." Nago's footsteps were heard, getting fainter as he walked off, most likely with Gii in his mouth. Ragna eased the door open. On the floor in front of the door was two piles of clothing, one for him and one for her. Ragna brought the clothes to the bed, and laid them out.
"Great. Just great." Ragna said, disgusted.
There was a simple black tux and dress shoes for Ragna. However the dress and shoes for Saya were so intricate, neither of them could make heads or tails of it. As much as Ragna hated to accept it, Saya was going to need help. He quickly put on the tux, Saya patted it down to make sure it looked nice.
"I'll go find someone to help you with this." Ragna said, closing the door. He tried to figure out who to ask, when Nago walked up to him, "What?"
"Let me guess, Saya can't get that monstrosity of a dress on?" Nago sighed, "Just so you know, she forced us to use that dress, so don't blame us. She seems to be quite interested in your sister." Nago looked behind him, then motioned for Ragna to come closer, "Who knows, maybe you can use that against her? Anyway, I'll help Saya, don't worry, I won't do anything. You should run over to the princess, she's waiting for you two."
Ragna trusted Nago to be good to Saya, and walked down the hall. After a long walk through the dim halls, Ragna walked out into the courtyard. Without waiting, he walked over to the small outer building, and ascended the stairs. He reminded himself he would have to be nicer to Rachel, for Saya's sake. He opened the door, and walked towards the small table.
"Good morning Ragna. Rested from your recent adventure?" Rachel said. Ragna refused to let her get to him, and sat down.
"Good morning to you as well Rachel, and yes, we both got a good night's rest, thank you."
"May I ask where Saya is? I expected both of you to join me for morning tea."
"Well, neither of us knew how to put on that dress that was selected." Ragna didn't say it was Rachel who chose it, knowing Nago and Gii would pay dearly if he did, "Nago offered to help her get dressed."
"How kind of him. I instructed them to find a simple, yet elegant dress for her, it appears they failed." Then, Valkenhayn walked back onto the balcony, carrying a large tray with tea and snacks.
"Madam Saya, milady."
Ragna turned to look at her. The dress was tight, and clung almost lustfully to her body. Saya walked over to sit by Ragna, but Rachel stopped her.
"Saya, I shall request you sit next to me this morning." Rachel motioned to the chair next to her. Saya looked longingly into Ragna's eyes, then sat down next to Rachel. Valkenhayn placed the tray on the table, and poured the tea. Ragna, trying his best to be kind to Rachel for Saya's sake, drank the tea in the manner that Rachel did. Saya did as well, though of her own accord. Saya took a small sip, then looked up at Valkenhayn.
"Excuse me, but what type of tea is this?" Saya was no stranger to tea, but had not tasted this variety.
"Ah, it is Earl Grey madam. Is something wrong?" Valkenhayn asked, ready to make Saya comfortable. She simply shook her head.
"No, it's very good. However, you would not have an honey would you?"
"Ah, I see. Please excuse me, I will return momentarily." With that said, Valkenhayn swiftly left, descending the stairs. Rachel turned to Saya.
"I assume you know that having tea with someone, you learn much about a person. You're every bit as graceful as I assumed Saya."
"Thank you Rachel, I must say I'm not surprised by your own sense of grace and dignity. However, I do believe you had some specifications for us to discuss? On the matter of staying here." Saya replied, and Rachel gently placed her cup on the tray.
"As you know, I have already decided you may stay here. However, for you to be capable of staying here, something must be done. Of everyone here, you, Saya, are the only one not fully capable of staying here for long. The reason, is because you are human."
"So what can we do?" Saya asked. Ragna looked down at his hands, sure of what Rachel meant.
"If you both wish to stay here, you must become a fully fledged vampire. I am willing to do this for you. Ragna, this applies to you as well. You need not decide right now, but I must add my opinion on this. I see no potential flaws in this. You and Ragna will be able to live here, for a long time as is obvious, and your potential child will be born a vampire as well." Rachel picked up her tea again, taking another sip.
"Rachel, we both know full well I am willing to accept this. I just want to live my life with Ragna, and be happy." Saya looked at Ragna, almost questioningly. Ragna responded with a simple nod. Valkenhayn then returned, with a small cup filled with honey, and a small spoon. He set it down, and Saya put a single spoonful into her tea and sipped it again. She sighed pleasantly, "Thank you very much Valkenhayn."
"It is no problem milady. After all, since you wish to stay here, you will become a part of madam Rachel's family, so it is my duty to serve you."
"Now Ragna." Rachel turned her head, looking at him directly, "Your conditions are as follows. One, you will be more respectable to both Valkenhayn and myself, and two, you and Saya will accompany me for tea each morning. What you decide to do after, I leave to you."
"Alright Rachel, as long as Saya is happy, I'll do it. Who knows? Maybe now that Terumi is dead and gone, I might actually enjoy myself." Ragna chuckled softly.
"Very well. After tea we will commence the transformation. For now, let us talk, I wish to learn more about you Saya."
Ragna drifted off to his own thoughts, leaving Saya and Rachel to their own devices. Several hours passed, their conversation never seeming to end. Guess Rachel has finally met another woman of her caliber so to speak. Ragna could only imagine their future. Not only would they be living with Rachel, who thankfully only required them once a day, but they were going to have a child. Ragna wondered whether it would be a boy or girl, which of them they would like more, and all manner of other things. As he left his thoughts, Rachel and Saya had finished talking, and Valkenhayn took the tea and tray, disappearing once again down the stairs.
"Now Saya, are you ready?" Rachel stood, offering her hand. Saya took it, and swiftly stood up, as did Ragna.
"Yes Rachel, let us begin."
"A moment, I myself am curious to try something, if you would allow me." Rachel stared intently at Saya's eyes. Saya thought over what she might want, and simply decided to let her. Nodding her head, Rachel then motioned for Saya to come closer. Rachel gently held Saya's face, and pulled her down and kissed her. Ragna simply stood there, confused and wondering if Rachel was sick or something. Saya gently returned the motion, sweetly kissing her as well. Rachel then pulled away.
"Well, I must say I do not understand what you find enjoyable about that." She said simply, and motioned for them to follow her. They then walked back into the mansion, heading back to their new room.
"I know how you felt about that Rachel," Saya began, and Rachel turned to look at her, "But I found you to be, quite enjoyable." Ragna almost lost it, as Rachel began to blush. She quickly turned around, and opened the door to their room forcefully.
"Ragna, I will do you first, as your transformation will be quicker. Lie down." Rachel ordered, and Ragna laid down on the bed. Rachel knelt down beside him, and tilted his head to the side, exposing his neck. Rachel was on the verge of drooling, as her vampire instincts always yearned to be sated. She then pressed her lips to his neck, and bit. Ragna's body tensed up suddenly, then he slowly began to pass out. Saya walked towards him, but Valkenhayn appeared in the room, and pulled her out into the hall.
"What are you doing?! He's in pain!" Saya tried to get back into the room, but he did not release her.
"Listen to me madam, please allow me to explain." Saya stopped resisting, and Valkenhayn motioned for her to sit on the couch in the lounge, "When Ragna awakens, he will be in a very dire thirst for blood. You would be the one in pain if you were in there when he awakes. It is for you own safety Madam Saya." Saya simply looked at the floor, "My dear, Madam Rachel will be here soon to take you to a different room for your conversion. I advise you steel yourself."
"Is it...painful?" Saya asked, more worried about Ragna.
"That milady, I do not know." Valkenhayn said. Rachel then walked down the stairs, and beckoned Saya to come to her.
"The initial pain ends quickly. However I feel this will be almost unbearable for you Saya." Rachel said bluntly as they ascended the stairs to the upper rooms.
"Why?"
"The feeling after, is like how you felt during your time under the spell."
Saya's face grew dark. She would do it, no changing her mind on that matter, but now she knew she would be in much distress.
"What about...after?"
"I know what you are thinking, and it will be quite alright. Once you awake, you may simply go about your daily routine. Ragna was more difficult and had to be restrained due to your, dare I say, enticing smell." Saya blushed slightly at what she assumed was praise.
"Wait, then why did you kiss me earlier? Wouldn't you have bitten me?"
"Perhaps, if I was not going to taste you eventually." Rachel ran her hand through her long hair, and they approached the last door in the long hallway. Nago and Gii sat patiently waiting, and opened the door for the two. The white room was more simple than the room Saya and Ragna resided in. Knowing already what to do, Saya got onto the bed, laying on her back. She was worried, as Rachel simply stared at her. She took a deep breath through her nose, smelling her, and released a long sigh.
"You know, I was lying." Rachel said simply.
Without warning, Rachel crawled on top of her, pinning her arms to the bed. Saya stared at Rachel's face, worried she was being overcome by her blood. Then, with a gentle strength, Rachel pressed her lips to her, sliding her tongue into her mouth. After a few brief seconds, Rachel pulled off.
"You intrigue me greatly Saya, and I deem it an obvious choice I take advantage of Ragna's incapacitation. Have no fear." Saya glared at her, then softened, honestly curious herself. Gentler now, Rachel continued where she left off, Saya sliding her own tongue into her mouth. They held each other on the bed for several minutes, then Rachel removed her lips once more. Her eyes easily portrayed the message, it was time to move on, they could continue this later if Rachel so desired. As Saya revealed her neck, Rachel lowered her head, holding her tightly, and kissed her neck sweetly. Then she sank her sharp fangs into her throat. Saya yelped, the pain streamed through her whole body in mere seconds, and almost immediately began to dissipate. Saya knew this feeling, and tears rolled down her eyes as she began to fall asleep. Finally, she blacked out, and felt nothing once more. She was comforted by one single thought, the thought that she was safe now. Ragna would always be there to return her love. They had joined Rachel's family, and would be having a child in distant future. Saya, despite the immense feeling of loneliness, was happy, and drifted off to sleep within her dreams.