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Rosario + Vampire: Angel of Death

Chapter 21

Youkai Academy Hospital. Tsukune and Haru's Room. Afternoon.

Kurumu pushed Haru to the wall, waving a finger in his face. "Alright, you! You've been keeping secrets from us from the very beginning, like the fact that you apparently want Moka dead, you're other half, everything! Tell us what's going on, and don't you dare think about lying!"

Tsukune looked at Kurumu, Moka sitting close to him. "Kurumu-chan, don't antagonize him! You're only making things worse!"

Yukari crossed her arms. "Like it matters. That man's been lying to us since the beginning! I would do the same thing!"

It had been a few minutes since Yakumaru's attack, and Haru's strange and cryptic proclamation. Since then, the three returned, Moka reverting into her normal form, as she and Tsukune told everyone of what happened. It was at that point that everyone had enough of what was going on, with what had happened with the Outcast Ayashi, and with the angel's strange behavior.

Haru looked into Kurumu's eyes, the anger within him forcing the succubus to back away from him. "Let's get one thing straight, woman. I don't owe you a damn thing, and I sure as hell don't have to let you know why I did the things I had done. So do yourself a favor, and stay out of my business!"

Kurumu, despite feeling scared, did not back down. "You tried to kill Tsukune, and then Moka, twice! I think that guarantees answers about what's up with you! How come you never told us that you're a hybrid? And why are you trying to kill Moka?!"

The angel turned away. "Because it's something I need to do. Does that satisfy you? Are you glad to know the truth, or are you going to keep pestering like you always have? For once in your life, succubus," Haru's fist clenched as the rage within spewed out in every word he said, "stop getting into everyone's nerves!"

Kurumu felt angry, like she wanted to slap him. But despite the feeling, she turned away and sat next to Tsukune.

The human got up. "Haru-san," he said, the angel turning away. "I know that we've had our disagreements in the past, and I know that we've overcome them before, but this is different! You tried to kill Moka-san, and you won't tell us why! Don't you think that after all of what's happened, we have a right to know?"

The angel looked at the human, his eyes still holding the feeling of hate at bay. "Tch. Fine. I'm not one to say what's on my mind a lot, but if there's a chance I can convince you to stay alive, I might as well take it."

Tsukune did not flinch, still waiting for his answer.

Haru looked at his blade, seeing his reflection on the metal, sighed, and then faced the exorcist. "Sir," he said, "I noticed that when I woke up, and took back this sword, Fenrir, your face had a look of surprise on it. You've seen this blade before, haven't you?"

The exorcist nodded. "I have," he said, "but I cannot remember from whom. Did the blade belong to someone other than yourself before?"

The angel nodded. "If you've seen this blade, then it's possible that you've been around longer than anyone here can plainly see." He lowered the masamune, his gaze still on the man. "Does the name Ryu Uematsu ring any bells for you?"

The man didn't respond at first, then raised his head as if he realized something. "Yes, actually! I think he was a student in this academy. Why, was he a relative of yours?"

Haru nodded. "Yes. He... he was my brother. My older brother. The sword belonged to him when he attended this school less than a century ago…"

Tsukune's eyes widened. Brother?! Haru-san has a brother?

"I remember perfectly now." The exorcist said. "He was a star student amongst the academy, as expected for being the Angel King's son, but he acted like any other student, despite his lineage. I had heard that he used that sword several times to protect his friends from enemies from back then, but nothing serious. I think he mentioned being an older brother to someone a few times in his essays that was sent to me for a school assignment…"

The angel looked at the ground as the exorcist continued. "But, why do you hold his blade now? I thought each Uematsu-born was granted their own bladed weapon. The only way that you could have that masamune would be if-." His shining eyes then widened. "If… he has…."

Haru nodded once more. "What you're thinking of right now, it's exactly what is. The only way that an Uematsu-born can inherit another's weapon is only if the previous wielder had passed on."

Tsukune felt his heart grow heavy. "You… you mean that he's…"

"Yes." Haru said. "My older brother, Ryu-san, is dead."

From beside him, Tsukune heard Rubi gasp. "Oh my God, Haru-san." she said, "I'm so sorry."

Haru turned away. "I appreciate it, Rubi. Really."

Mizore rubbed her head, hiding behind the bed where Tsukune, Kurumu, and Moka sat. "I don't get it, though." she said, "What does your brother's death have to do with you wanting Moka dead?"

"Because Ryu's life was taken from him long before his time." the angel replied. "My brother was killed, murdered by a savage beast who knew only death and chaos." The angel sat on his bed, clutching his sword tightly. "I still remember that fateful night: My father, the Angel King, was throwing a party, and had invited many angels to our home. The night was, at first, peaceful. I could see my brother speaking with old friends, my father doing the same with his own. Then suddenly, before we knew it, everything changed. A monster appeared out of nowhere, and began slaughtering angels left and right. Many tried to fight off the beast, but only felt their lives end abruptly after. My brother, trying to be some hero, did everything he could to fight off the monster so that the other angels could flee. Unfortunately, the beast was too powerful, even for the one who had trained me in the art of swordplay. He wounded my brother, and with a sickening smile, bit on my brother's open neck, and injected his monstrous blood into him. At first, Ryu-san had screamed in pain, then suddenly, he stopped, slowly getting up as he dropped his sword, this masamune, to the ground, his aura turning to the darkest shade. It was at that point, that Ryu-san had turned into a ghoul, no longer able to overcome his affliction. As the monster who turned him grew tired from the ordeal, I watched helplessly as I saw the abomination that was my brother pick up where its creator left off, and attack as many angels as he could, slaughtering and devouring many innocents in his wake. Then, my father appeared in front of his son, I could see him trying to fight back the sadness in his eyes, drew his sword, and cut his son almost in half, killing him. He turned away as the lifeless body of his firstborn fell behind him, blood slowly growing around it. At that point, my true power awakened, and the Elemental within me awoke. From what I could remember, my other side grabbed Ryu's masamune, rushed at the beast who turned him into a ghoul, and sliced his arm off. The monster screamed in pain, clutching his wound, but before I could deal the final blow, my father knocked me out somehow, and all I could see was darkness. When I awoke, back to my original self, I had hoped in vain that what I saw was only a dream, only to find out otherwise. I found out that the monster who killed my brother was still alive, and was sent to a maximum-security monster prison to live out the rest of his life in, even to this day. As the second child, I had inherited my brother's sword, and was denied the blade that was meant to be mine. At my brother's funeral, I swore a blood oath, vowing that I would not rest until the bastard who took my brother away and his entire race was annihilated, judgment for their crimes. And ever since then, I've been training myself for when the day would come where I could take the life of my first monster in so long." Haru looked up, seeing the faces of those who considered him friend slowly grow with shock. "I think you know the rest." he finished.

Kurumu looked away. "No way… Your brother, a ghoul… just like Tsukune. That's why you transformed into that Elemental then. Seeing Tsukune as a ghoul had brought that side back to the surface."

Haru nodded. "Truth be told, I didn't think I would ever see another of the murderer's race so soon, but I knew that, when I had, that the time for preparation was over, and that I had to do whatever I could to lure her over so that I could take my vengeance."

At that point, Tsukune looked up, his expression turning to surprise. "Y-You don't mean…" he said.

Haru got up, looking into Moka's eyes. "Yes. The bastard who killed my brother was a vampire. He had come to feed on angel blood, but had also spilt it." He placed his sword on his shoulder, keeping his gaze at the vampire. "All this time, when I tried to get close to you, it was just so I could trick you into letting me in and give me the chance to kill you. Those so-called 'moments' we had, they were nothing but opportunities for me to end you. But I see now that such a tactic was just a wasted effort on my part." He turned towards the door, opening it but not going through the doorway, his head turned to where Moka and Tsukune could see only the giant bang and most of the angel's lower face. "Don't bother trying to relax. I may have failed before, but next time, I will face your true form, and I WILL kill you then. You think you're safe at the moment, but you will not be all the time. Consider our 'friendship' ended, for you and everyone else. And Tsukune," the human felt his fists clench as the angel called out to him. "I know that you cannot trust me because of the lies, but at least let me offer you advice as a true friend: Leave Moka alone, and forget all about her, because soon she will no longer exist. If you decide to stay, though, know that you are only accelerating your fate. I ask you to consider this," he walked off, leaving his former friends behind, "so that you can live another day."

To be continued…