Chapter 3: Night's beauty

AN: Okay, there will be some sex, abuse and black mail. And I do not own bleach or any of the categories I write about! You have officially been warned.

"Can you believe it? I never thought she'd be here."

"I know right? She's so beautiful with a smile on her face."

"I wish her mother was here to see her."

"She's just like a young gypsy girl."

"You think that they'll choose her?"

"Shush! Don't give them any ideas!"

"If they send her away to that awful place..."

"Don't give them any ideas! They never thought that the other five would die!"

"Oh, listen to the gossip, sammy! Maybe it wasn't a good idea to come." Gail sighed as her friend dragged her through the crowd. Samantha rolled her eyes, pushing through to the bonfire. Several of the village women were dancing merrily, lifting their skirts and kicking off their shoes. Men were drinking and laughing, enjoying themselves like they were young again.

Gail smiled as she passed another friend, quickly joining in the dance. "OH GAIL!" A man with pink hair pushed himself through to the bonfire, quickly joining her side. "How are you doing? It's been a while since we last saw each other." He grabbed her hand to kiss it, but was bumped by a cloaked stranger. "Pardon me. I wanted to ask the young lady to dance, but I can wait my turn."

Gail turned to the stranger, cutting her eyes at the pink haired man. "Oh, Szayel and I just finished our dance, but I'd be very rude not to accept." She held out her hand, shivering when he ran his fingers over it. Szayel stood there, glaring at the stranger that took away his girl. "Your boyfriend seems a bit upset."

"He's not my boyfriend. He's just a suitor who thinks that he has control over me."

"I'm sorry. I just thought that you two were together from the way he looked at you."

"It's okay. Everyone in the village thinks that we're the perfect couple. But it's not like that at all."

"Oh?"

"You see, he's too arrogant and he analyses everything he can get his hands on."

"And you?"

"Um, well, I want to go to Paris to see my mother again."

"Is she okay?"

"She's been ill, but I was hoping to go up there soon to help take care of her."

"What if I could make that possible?"

"I doubt it. You see, the elders are the ones that grant permission to leave the village."

"So, why not ask them?"

"They wouldn't approve a journey like that. Not around this time of year."

"The old vampire prince legend?"

"The very same. They're scared that he'll come down and start to wreck havoc on everyone. It's just a stupid legend!"

Gail turned away from her partner, plopping down on a nearby bench. "I understand how you feel. I can't stand being trapped in one place for a long time." He sat next to her, grasping her hand again. "At least, without a little company." Gail pulled away from him, shivering at his touch. "Why are you so cold?" She muttered, rubbing her hands together.

Instead of answering, the stranger leaned towards her, bringing her hand up to his hood. "Do you really think that it's all just a stupid legend? That the vampire prince doesn't exist? That I'm not real?" Gail was frozen in place, her eyes wide with terror. Her hand tugged the hood off, revealing his rather handsome face. Cold, dark blue eyes, peered through a pair of rectangle glasses; milky white skin that seemed to give the illusion that he was alive and hair darker than a raven hung in his face. She gasped as his cold lips pressed lightly to hers, making her heart beat rapidly.

The stranger pulled away, smirking to himself. Gail wanted to scream, but her throat had gone dry. "I'll be coming for you." He whispered into her ear, nipping it lightly. Gail turned ghostly pale, wretching away from his grasp and turned to run. He grabbed her arm roughly, causing her to whimper in pain. "Uryu Ishida is my name. And I'll be coming back for you, Nightingale."

Gail pulled away again, this time sprinting down the road into the darkness. Uryu shook his head, then pulled the hood of his cloak back on. 'I'd better leave before someone finds me.' He turned toward the dark road, smirking to himself again. 'But first, time to find out where you live, Nightingale.'

Gail stumbled into the house, shaking with fear and exhaustion. "Hey, what's got you all worked up? Did you run into a snake or something?" Jinta shouted, emerging from the back. "W-w-where's Uncle Kisuke? I need to talk to him right now." Gail stuttered, biting her lip nervously. "He's talking to a guy that showed up at the door right before you came in. Said he wanted a place for the night. They're in the kitchen right now."

Gail nodded, racing towards the back of the shop. "Uncle, I need to talk to y-" She stopped, gazing at the cloaked stranger. He glanced at her, then pulled off his hood. "What a surprise. I never thought I'd meet you here, Nightingale." Gail backed away, running towards the door. "That wouldn't be a wise decision. Especially if you want your uncle to live." Uryu got up, holding a dagger under her uncle's throat. "NO! Please don't kill him!" Gail tried to grab the dagger, only to be pushed against the wall.

Uryu's dagger had been plunged into the wall next to her head, his face a few centimeters from hers. "You're a beautiful girl, Nightingale. I'm surprised that you haven't married yet." Gail turned away, feeling his cold body against hers. "Because if I do, I won't be able to see my mother ever again." She spat in his face, her glare still holding. He wiped the saliva from his cheek with the back of his hand.

"You should be more careful. You don't know what'll happen to your uncle." He snapped his fingers, which caused Kisuke to rise from his position. He then picked up the kitchen knife, holding it to his throat. "Stop it! I'll do whatever you want, just don't kill my uncle!" Uryu smirked at her, gently caressing her face. "Then come with me. Come with me and I promise you that I'll never touch your family again." Gail felt hot tears in her eyes, her heart beating rapidly at his touch. "If you come with me, I can give you something you've always wanted."

Uryu's hand traveled down to her waist, rubbing her stomach. Gail supressed the urge to moan, biting her lower lip. "I can give you your freedom." She looked up at him sadly, then nodded. "Good girl. Now, hold on tight." Gail gasped as he picked her up bridal style and dashed out the window. Uryu pulled her closer to him as he lept from tree to tree, feeling her body shiver against him. "Nightingale, open your eyes. See how beautiful the night is." Gail cracked one eye open, squeaking as he turned her head forcefully.

"Nightingale, don't worry. You're in my arms; I won't drop you." He whispered into her ear, grasping her hair in a firm but gentle hand. Gail sobbed softly as he pressed his lips to hers again for a light kiss. "There, there, no need to cry. You'll enjoy your new life, trust me." Uryu patted her head, finally landing on the ground in front of an abandoned castle. "Here we are. Your new home." He held her close to him as her feet touched the ground, so she wouldn't fall. Gail felt his hand on her waist, rubbing her hip.

"Why are you doing this to me?" She asked weakly, biting her lip. "You don't like it?" Uryu pulled away, still holding her arm. "Of course I don't like it! You're doing things to me like we're a married couple wanting kids!" Gail snapped, glaring at him. He shook his head, then held her hand up to her face. "But we are, Nightingale. This ring is a sign that you've agreed to do whatever I want." Uryu smirked at her shocked face, pulling her to his body. "And I want you, Nightingale. Tell me you love me." Gail glared at him, struggling to get away.

"You wouldn't want anything bad to happen to your uncle, do you? Say, he commited suicide?" Gail stopped, tears falling down her face. "Now, what do you say?" Uryu nipped her ear, his hands moving up to her face. "I-I love you, uryu." She sobbed, feeling one hand move to her waist. "Now, shall we go inside?" He muttered, taking her arm and leading her to the door. Gail felt his eyes on her.

"Um, you're not going to..-" She stopped for a minute, trying to find the right word. "Have sex with you? Later tonight yes." Uryu muttered, pulling her up the stairs and through a number of long hallways. "It's the only way to consumate the agreement. Don't ask, I don't make the rules for this curse." He snapped, tugging at his cape. Gail sighed, feeling very nervous. Uryu finally stopped at a large door, pulling out a gold key from his pocket.

"This is your room. I'll have dinner brought up to you. And you may want to take this before you come to my room." He handed her a small bottle of pills, pushing open the door with ease. "Believe me, I don't want to do this either." Gail entered the room, feeling very empty inside. "I'll see you later." Uryu turned away, a guilty feeling in his heart.

"I can't believe this is happening. No, I refuse to do it. I will not give in to his will." She threw the bottle across the room and sat down on the bed. "I won't do it. I'd rather have my blood sucked dry than give up my virginity for some agreement." Just as she said it, a picture of her uncle crossed her mind. "OH, what am I doing? I'll never be able to see my family again!" Gail threw herself down, sobbing uncontrollably. 'What have I gotten myself into?'

Things aren't looking so good for gail. Will she make the right decision? Find out in the next chapter of twisted love story: Broken spirit.

See you then!