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9/3/17: Side Story, Please Read: You guys probably hate me for not updating so I'll cut the crap, this summer hasn't been the best for me my Uncle was verbally abusing my mother in her house while she gave him a place to stay, my grandma took his side and basically shuns me now. I finally got to visit my dad for a day after 2 years he's moved on in his life with a new wife and child. My mom is angry at me for not having a license by now even though I almost sunk the car in a pond after she pressured me to practice and now she doesn't know why I don't want to drive with her anymore. My dad taught his new wife to drive but says I live too far from him to teach me and some of my friends have been ignoring me and my mom told I was selfish and that she won't take me anywhere any more so I should arrange my own rides. Plus my summer job really sucks my boss said her higher up said that I'm too slow and shouldn't have been hired even though I applied in the spring so they basically replaced me with two new guys and now i don't get any hours and when I do work I have to take out the trash and mop the floors, my mom even opened my first paycheck without my permission before handing it back to me. I also got my wisdom teeth extracted so my face blew up like a balloon and my mom said I was being overly dramatic by my 4 day of wearing a brace-thing to put cold compresses on my cheeks. I've been sad, tired, lazy, and lonely, but I haven't forgotten about you guys and missed writing, so here I am.
School starts up soon but I'll still keep up with this, be on the look out for a new chapter of Be Our Guest, I really did miss you guys.
On with the story!
"Mr. Sakamaki did you hear what I said? Take your brother to the nurse's office." The teacher instructed with crossed arms.
The blonde shrugged, "Fine, whatever."
Shu stood the unconscious redhead to his feet as he dragged him out of the room.
How mad would that man be if I killed one or maybe two of my brothers tops, it's not like he gives half of a damn about any of us.
Lonely halls were the only thing that greeted Shu everything seemed duller even the gold framed paintings that hung proudly on the walls held no aesthetic properties.
Before Shu knew it the duo had reached their destination a pale white door with a sign that read 'Nurse's Office'. Inspecting his brothers helpless state brought him some sort of sadistic glee, challenging him was a mistake Ayato wouldn't make hastily in the future.
Upon opening the door the blonde tossed his bratty brother into the room and onto the bed like a sack of potatoes.
"Excuse me," Shu called out loud enough for anyone with working ears to hear, "He needs to get looked at."
With that the blonde vampire attempted to make his leave.
A young brunette clad in white with a stethoscope draped on her neck exclaimed, "Hey wait, what's happened to him?!"
"Don't know, don't care, that's your job, not mine."
"You have to stay to at least monitor him. Don't you care?"
"No I don't. But I'll humor you and stay."
Completely uninterested as the nurse whizzed around the room to check Ayato's vitals before possibly calling for an ambulance, Shu plopped down on a nearby seat and let the calls of sleep whisk him away to a place better than where he was.
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Eventually Shu felt a tingling sensation run up his spine.
The office must've called up the rest of my brothers, in which case I have no reason to stay and sit around.
Practically leaping out of his chair Shu dusted himself off and grinned observing his brother's fragile state, he was overcome with joy and could feel his bloodlust effect him.
Great, my eyes probably changed color too, I need to get out of here.
When speeding to the door the blonde spotted his siblings in a cluster and rolled his eyes at the sight.
They must want to skip class apart from Reiji. Why else would they be here? We're more like strangers than we are brothers.
His hollow orange eyes landed on the albino's gaze before Shu left the nurse going down the hall in a direction opposite of his brothers.
Within minutes of Ayato's stay in the office the rest of his brothers were called down. They trickled in slowly Laito came in snorting as he caught a glance of his brother's feeble position.
Once the group entered the room Laito & Kanato broke into fits of laughter upon seeing their mighty brother lying helpless in bed.
"So much for being vampire king!" Laito howled wiping tears from eyes.
Subaru couldn't help but smirk while Reiji kept a straight face greeting the nurse he introduced himself and his brothers.
The orange haired twin snapped a picture of his troublesome counterpart, "Looks like Ore-sama is feeling a little under the weather, eh?"
Reiji sighed at his younger brother's behavior and rubbed his temple, "Ma'am would you mind telling us what happened to him?"
"How much you wanna bet Ruki or Yuma got into a fight with Ayato or something?"
Kanato lifted his furry companion to his ear to better hear, "Teddy says they may be strong but they're still only half bloods."
"Good point." Subaru agreed.
"Who did this to our brother ma'am?"
The nurse responded as she attended to the redhead's bloody nose, "At first I wasn't sure, the blonde guy who brought him in didn't speak much."
"Ah yes, our eldest brother Shu."
In less than a second, the young woman's eyes grew wide, "His name is Shu? Well that can't be!"
Subaru grunted rolling his eyes, "Why not?"
"Mrs. Ringuchi, the teacher who called down to give me the report, informed me that she called down a student who was mercilessly attacked by their brother. I had no idea that it would be his brother that brought him here too."
Convinced the brothers exchanged quick glances with one another.
Shaking the woman paled, "Due to internal bleeding and serious bone fractures an ambulance is already on there way."
"How could anyone inflict such damage to their own blood?! He seemed so harmless!"
That last phrase alone was enough to throw Laito & Kanato into another laughing fit.
"Shu? Harmless?!" Both wheezed as they clutched their sides once again.
Ignoring the twins Reiji spoke up, "Did Mrs. Ringuchi explain what caused Shu to snap?"
Crossing her arms the health care provider furrowed her brow, "There's never any reason for violence, but I was told that Ayato broke his brother's music player."
A ringing cut through the conversation the gentle lady went to pick up the phone and told the boys to escort their brother to the ambulance outside.
In the back of the van the twins had finally managed to sober up and Reiji looked more cross than usual.
"What is it Reiji?"
"Have any of you ever wondered why Shu always had his iPod in his ears all the time?" The second eldest prince answered with a question of his own.
Laito shrugged, "Now that you mention it, yeah."
"As children I suppose Shu and I got along better but he was different then."
"Different how?" Kanato queried.
Reiji grinned, "He was ruthless, vile, and sinister. Everything I had wanted in a brother, so much so that even that man grew wary of how exponentially fast Shu's hunger for power and blood had gotten; it was then he and our mother locked away his more violent nature in an enchanted rosary which Shu despised. It also failed to properly restrain his power."
"I had always thought that Shu was so spectacular it was impossible to deny. To retaliate Shu started leaving home to terrorize a nearby human village. That is until he befriended a human and gradually I lost bits and pieces of my beloved brother until our parents used a stronger rosary to limit his abilities but disguised it as a music player. They had me give it to him because he trusted me."
"What happened then?"
"He put it on, I thought it'd bring him closer to me," Reiji seethed, "but it did the opposite, he spent more and more time with those helpless mortals until I decided to bring him back to reality by taking out the villagers that had stolen his heart."
The albino interjected, "I'm assuming that this was when Edgar died?"
Reiji smiled wickedly, "Yes it was, and with his death I saw the awakening of my role model but his wrath was geared towards me and the rest of his emotions died with Edgar."
Kanato wondered, "So Reiji, what stopped him from killing you?"
His red eyes faltered, "The only thing that stopped him from killing me was his music it tamed and calmed him until his heart practically froze."
Clearing his throat he continued, "However thanks to this genius," Reiji glared at Ayato, "Now I don't exactly know how long he'll be able to keep his emotions in check before he reverts back to his old ways. You should make sure not to get on his bad side."
"Well…" Laito murmured, "What should we do about Ayato? When he wakes up he'll definitely want to fight Shu."
Groaning as he tried to come up with a solution Reiji sighed, "Indeed that is a valid point, in which case we'll need to protect him.
There was a deafening silence amongst the brothers.
"It serves him right! That entitled bastard thinks he can get away with anything." Subaru dismissed, "I'm going back to the manor once we get to the hospital. Ayato thinks that he can get away with anything he wants and I'm sick and tired of it."
I saw the way Shu's eyes looked and I'm sure Reiji saw it too he's in real danger and didn't need to deal with Ayato's crap.
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Deciding on skipping the rest of his classes for the day, Shu headed towards the school's indoor pool to find a spot to nap.
I'd rather stay in the music room but that's the first place people would look for me and I'm not in the mood.
Taking another step the prince crouched in pain as he clutched his head, his vision grew blurred.
I need more blood.
But at what cost?
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During his nap he sensed the presence of a crowd heading towards his general direction.
Holy shit! I completely forgot that I was throwing a party here after school.
Within seconds he set up tables, chairs, stands, and food.
All that was left was music.
Slipping his hand in his pocket he dug around for his device; he felt something sharp and smooth graze his pale skin.
Silly me it's still broken!
He quickly teleported to the computer lab to grab a couple of laptops and then to the music room for speakers before assembling the entertainment.
I'm really exhausting the last remnants of my energy, maybe I'll just die.
No sooner than when he had that damning thought a swarm of students entered the area ready to let loose and wind down.
People changed into their swimsuits and loitered by the pool while others jumped in with their uniforms on.
Shu let out a dry cackle as he leaned against a wall, "Such ignorant bliss is enviable."
A warm hand ghosted over his own, "You know," a soft voice cooed into the shell of his ear, "We never finished what we started in homeroom earlier today."
The prince smirked turning the girl face to face with him while her back was to the wall, "Well then you're gonna have to," the vampire leaned in, "Refresh my memory."
Both eyes were glossy as they shut closed welcoming each other's embrace. Shu needed more than physical contact from the girl and eventually latched onto her neck careful not to kill her once she went limp in his arms he laid her to rest and repeatedly indulged in the same practice with other females in a nearby closet.
He licked his fangs as he finally felt normal again.
That was close, why do I even bother not feeding from Yui? It'd be more convenient and yet I still respect that possessive idiot's wishes!
I'm so tired of living off others for survival!
What have I done wrong in my life apart from being born a vampire. Is this a sin that's enough to ruin my life for all eternity. Instead I was blessed with a broken mother, crazy brother, and family to match.
I told Edgar I would try to change my ways for him and at least acknowledge humans, but look at me!
I broke my word.
Irritated the blonde went to hideaway in another spacious closet as opposed to fraternizing with his carefree guests.
"When he finds out what I've been doing he'll hate me…" Shu whispered with his head in his hands thinking of his deceased mortal comrade.
A soft metallic rhythm could be heard from the inside of this larger than life closet.
He was not alone.
Another person joined him in his sanctuary from the rest of the world.
Half of the prince told himself to stop his crying and quit being sentimental but a larger part of him was tired of putting on fronts and pretending that he doesn't feel or have emotions that can get hurt.
"Everyone is so loud out there! How could the host disappear during his own party?! That Shu Sakamaki has got some nerve!"
Assessing his critic, Shu apologized his voice as strained as his family, "You can tell them I'm sorry; hell, the whole thing is off I have no appetite for humans or their drama. In fact, you should get out of here too."
Then it clicked, when the silhouette turned around Shu was face to face with the literal girl of his dreams.
"It's you!" Both parties stumbled at their words simultaneously.
Standing before him in all her casual glory the girl's confidence withered into sheepishness, with a bashful smile she coughed, "My friends told me about how you saved me after I ran off the other night, so thank you. I'm sorry if I came across as rude or standoffish."
The blonde shrugged, "Perfectly alright, people like that who would ravish a complete stranger and toss them away are swine worse than trash."
But I would like to know why your eyes changed color that night Arabella, just what were you going to do? Are you human? I wonder.
"Now that I think about it," The girl plopped to the floor, "What're you doing in here, you're the one throwing the party, are you alright? I was told this closet was being used for 7 minutes in heaven..." She scrunched her eyes it was a tad difficult to see in the dark so she scooted closer to him.
"You seem really nice and all, but please leave me alone. Getting involved with me means trouble."
Symphonic laughter filled the dark closet, "With the rumors spreading around it sounds like you're dangerous in more ways than one."
"Obviously you don't understand, please leave." He begged quietly.
"Okay. Look here," She held his pale hand in her tanner one, "When it came to helping me you didn't take no for an answer so I'll be the same. You know what, let's be friends, my name is Arabella Agreste."
Shu remained silent he didn't budge his tone was icy as the temperature in their little abyss dropped considerably, "I don't need your charity."
A smooth hand held his cheek gently, warming his cold skin the aqua haired girl felt warm moisture coming down his cheeks, "You're crying?!"
"Just go—"
"Let me help you feel better."
Narrowing his eyes Shu tried to stand but Arabella sat in his lap and wrapped her legs against his waist, "I know what it's like to be hurt by someone you care about. Let loose."
"You seem...nice and all, but I don't know you. And I wasn't hurt by someone I care about."
The blunette wrapped her arms around Shu, "It's okay to let go once in awhile, you know?"
Uncaring the blonde pulled her arms off of him, "I'm leaving."
"Listen okay, repressing your emotions doesn't help with anything so just be a real man by not being afraid to be vulnerable!"
Shu cackled, "You really think attacking my masculinity will do you any good?"
"If that's what it takes to get you to confide in me yes!"
"I do not want nor do I need you around, a girl like you is dime a dozen." The blonde knew he was lying there was definitely something strange about her but he let his words sting her pride.
Her face grew livid, "You may be trying to convince all the girls that you're a player but I know you're not! I see the way you protect Yui from some of the slimeballs around here." She lowered her voice, "I know you're a good guy, I can see right through you."
Why won't she leave me the hell alone?!
As his lips curved upwards the mirth in his eyes did nothing to hide his almost sinister laughter, Shu grabbed Arabella's hands, "I'll show you just how good a guy I can be."
"Oh really?! How—"
He silenced the young girl with his lips as he wrapped his arms around her waist combing through her wavy oceanic hair. Not one to back down the young woman traced her finger along his jaw as her other hand played with his feather soft curls.
To kick things up a notch the prince glided his hand over her chest making her breathe a sharp intake of air in shock as he slipped his tongue in her mouth but she bit the muscle and smiled.
He pulled out from her mouth and pressed himself closer to her curved figure before dipping his tongue in her wet cavern again with a crooked smirk he kneaded her hips with his cool touch while making his partner grow more light-headed as time slowed to a crawl.
A new rhythm chimed in Shu's ears easing his malicious rage and dampening mood his pacing slowed while Arabella's sounds made the blonde's confidence swell. With much hesitation the blue haired girl tried to separate herself from the vampire but he wouldn't budge.
Her resisting became disheartening so he allowed her to separate from him. The prince willed himself away from her magnetic pull.
"Get out of here and leave me the hell alone." Shu ordered with a hard glare.
Slightly annoyed herself the girl rose to her full height to meet the apathetic teen's gaze, "And why would I do that."
"Because I said so."
"Why are you trying to push me away?"
"Just because you mentioned becoming friends doesn't mean that I'll agree to acknowledge you."
Arabella huffed, "You acknowledged me enough to kiss me like there's no tomorrow."
Narrowing his eyes he approached her as quickly as a parked car, drinking in her fearless expression though her eyes betrayed her budding anxiety which he took note of and savored.
"So if I kissed you again would you deny me?" Shu cooed as he buried his head in the crook of her tan neck.
"Yes, I would!"
Gleaming his now orange tinted eyes frustration was evident in his voice, "Be honest with yourself, you're a lewd woman who craves my touch. You're just like any other bitch here so stop acting so high and mighty." He snarled.
Green eyes remained as dry as ever but her facial expression softened before she placed a light kiss upon the vampire's lips before playfully biting his neck.
"Follow me."
The young man didn't respond but allowed himself to be dragged away.
No matter what I say she won't go away, just like my old fallen friend.
Many onlookers gawked at the couple.
"Great party Shu!"
"I see he's looking to score with another hot chick."
"Don't have too much fun!"
A stairway behind the main lobby led to a flight of tired concrete stairs that barely held in a groan as two grown individuals trekked upwards ignoring the comments of their peers.
Eventually Arabella released Shu's hand and twirled around the moonlight an otherworldly glow clung to her skin and hair.
"What's the matter Shu? Cat got your tongue?"
Unamused the blonde rolled his calculating blue eyes.
Patting a spot next to her the bluenette offered him a seat so he obliged.
"Shu, I know you're hurting—"
"Are you gonna fix me? Treat me like something broken?"
Something in her snapped Shu saw what he had seen the night he rescued her those, orange demonic eyes were so alluring. Desperately Arabella held on to bits of her waning humanity and returned to normal.
She scoffed, "Why the hell did I think I'd be able to reach someone like you an emotionless playboy and a Sakamaki at that! I must've been delusional, excuse me."
He stared at her shrinking figure, "You aren't human are you?" The gentle wind carried his words wistfully through the air reaching her ears and making her freeze.
"What makes you say that?"
Shu teleported in front of her, "Don't insult my intelligence by playing dumb with me. I've been drawn to you because I know you're hurting too. I can see it in your eyes."
Her entire face paled as her body shook, "My eyes?"
"Make them orange again, just like mine, you've got a story, you're tainted just like me…"
Arabella's eyes watered, "So what? I already know I'm a freak!"
Shu chuckled sweetly, "In that case, I like freaks. And for earlier…" The blonde barely kissed the girl's lips before he playfully bit her neck wiping away her stray tears.
He backed away from the blunette's frame, "Don't cry, now go away."
There was a comfortable silence, the female held onto her sides as she doubled over with laughter, "So you do have a heart it only took forever to thaw."
"I suppose." With a shrug of his shoulders he dismissed his companion but his aloof nature only made her laugh louder.
"If you want to be friends or whatever I can't tell you to do otherwise, you're your own person."
"Whatever, I know you like me, but look here you conceited ass, you'd better cut your ties with all those other trashy girls and never call me a bitch again or you won't like me!"
Minutes passed without feedback the blunette looked Shu in the face, "Are you serious? You fell asleep?!"
A devious grin adorned the young man's features, "Hush, don't blow a gasket, I heard you and your possessive nature is odd; however, I understand. But if I can't have my fun with those other girls we have to be more than friends."
"What do you mean?"
He leaned in close, cool breath fanning her face, eyes unreadable, and his voice low, "Friends with benefits of course."
Arabella smirked, "You're a pervert."
"Only for you."
Her seafoam green eyes shimmered with amusement as she playfully punched his shoulder.
"Shu."
"What?"
"You really suck."
He eyed her carefully, tone cryptic with a knowing smile he agreed.
"I know."
Arabella rested her head on Shu's chest the blonde listened to the beats of her heart and the exhale of her breath.
She's like the living embodiment of music.
The blunette pecked the prince on mouth and sighed in contentment.
Silently the two stole glances at one another periodically as they basked in the beauty and mystery of their companions under the pale moonlight after midnight.
A/N: I recently saw Kill Bill and went out to see Wonder Woman on my birthday it was so goood! Have any of you guys seen either of them? Also what are your thoughts on Arabella and this chapter? What do you think will happen next? Have you ever gotten into a physical fight and most importantly...did you win XD
I'm gonna cry myself in a hole while thinking about the first day of school, bye for now
Shout-outs to!:
deathstar101: Hopefully next chapter will focus more on Ayayui and I can start to drive the main plot of story which may knock your socks off :)
dark kitty: It's fine kitty! *pets* Of course I remember you! You are one of my first supporters! I missed you! Are you okay my dear? *feeds fish* I'm very sorry to hear that *hugs* Hopefully you've got a lot of people to help you through such a tough time! I'm glad that you still remember me and my stories :) I might not post as frequently as I used to but rest assured I will finish this and BOG before taking a break from the fandom and finishing my other story. Feel free to just talk to me in your reviews since you don't have an account, my only advice is to find someone you trust like a parent or fried that you know you can trust and just talk to them about nothing and everything. It's nice to remember your will to live is to live on for others and make them smile. Stay beautiful kitty! :)
ayayui: Sorry to annoy you but in any of my stories I still try to include plots outside the main ship to keep it from being one noted, there'll definitely be some more of them later, but for now just reread scenes in chapter one and stuff XD
YuiKomoriTheDiabolikBloodBag: Oh my! I LOVE long reviews so much, so thank you :) Do you prefer shorter stories or longer ones? Ironically enough I tend to avoid things that are too long, I still read some but everytime I get invested I realise it's incomplete and hasn't been updated since like 2005 XD I have started using google docs and word but if I share it with you, then there'd be no fun in the update, right? I have tried wattpad but I don't really get it and no one commented on these stories which surprised me so I kinda gave up, I might try again when I'm finished with though…I'll have to go through my PMs sometime this week to read through your side story, it's been a while for me XD You're not annoying at all! If I don't respond just PM me again I'm not the best but I'll see if I can help, I'd always give anyone credit if it isn't solely mine. You used that meme XD have you seen the sequel episode on Dr. Phil when he brought her back? Heh, I love looney tunes or is it looney toons XD Bugs is my favorite
PS: *in Ciel's outfit*
Me: I appreciate your assistance and I'll call you or beep if I want to reach you like Kim Possible XD
I don't like Dragon ball that much but I love the abridged!
YuiKomoriTheDiab: I've never written like a lemon or anything but I can do romantic scenes and displays of affection XD
yay: If he does make sure to take a picture of you two together and send it to me
ivmpumpkin: Now you've got some more, what do you think?
SandwichGoddess: Who does like puns? XD apart from my English teacher…
SandwichGoddess: Thank you, I try my hardest to keep them in character
Guest: Thank you for the constructive criticism I read through this chapter A LOT before I posted it so hopefully there aren't any distracting errors
Azure Shine: To be honest all the brothers are kinda bastards anyway. Well you can tell me what you think of Arabella's character as an oc. Your philosophy is a bit harsh, but understandable, I too am not a huge fan of oc's however, in a fandom like this I find it somewhat necessary considering how the only female introduced in this series apart from the wives of Karl Heinz is Yui there's little for me to work with.
Hate, is a strong emotion that usually is best fit for Sakura Haruno, I think that Shu had been emotionally abused and had too many pressures placed upon him so he broke and started doing less. He couldn't save Yuma if he didn't know Reiji burned the village he isn't a psychic XD That's just my opinion though, it's interesting to hear a different stance.