OK, sorry for the later-than-usual update, but it wasn't my fault. I had gotten a desktop for my B-day, the 27th of August, and it had come with an antenna that I was using to get a signal. Well, all this time, the days I haven't updated, I've been getting no internet, unknowing that it was unplugged.
Any who, thank you, Tomahawk, for all your support! If it weren't for you, I would've kept spelling wrong! Well, RxR! I know there are a few of you that are curious about Kish's dark side. So, here it is!
All around her was silent as she drifted through her deep, wonderful, dreem world. The air around her was fresh, crisp, cool. The sun shone down warmingly upon her still body as she swayed with the breeze on a remote green hillside.
Though, the gentle peace she relished now was quite fleeting. Soon, the sky darkened with gray, blocking out the lovely sun, and the warmth it once gave. The wind, once calm and soothing, now roared passed, even though she stayed where she was.
It was then that the voice rang out. At first, it was barely a whisper. Then, that whisper continued to grow. Soon, it was ringing throughout her ears, echoing the familiar voice in her mind.
"Ichigo...Come to me now, my beautiful Ichigo. Become MY princess. Run away from all that bothers you...and let me hold you. Oh, how I long to hold you, my princess..." at first, one name rang out above all others in her mind, Kish.
Soon though, she began to catch a certain difference in the mysterious voice. It was soft, soothing as she walked towards it. Though, it was a bit darker, bidding her to come. Tempting her to take the few steps forward, to where the origin of the voice resided.
"W-who are you?! What have you done to my dreams?! Please, won't you tell me?!" holding her hand to her chest, in a futile act of protection from the voice, she narrowed her eyes, in hopes of glimpsing even a tiny look at the one who called to her.
"If you will step towards me, then you shall see, my love. I am here in your dreams to deliver a message. But, fear not, for it is not a threat...more of a promise...I will come for you in the real world. I will take you away, to a wonderful place, where your life will never be the same..." soon, the clouds emanating from where the person stood began to lift, and swirl around the two.
Gasp! "Y-you're...what are you..." her eyes grew larger and her mouth hung agape. Raising a shaking hand to her lips, she covered them in an act of disbelief.
Hair of the deepest Onyx, eyes deeper, and much bluer than all the oceans, skin of the purist of snow. Though, it wasn't quite the man's beauty that got her attention. It was the fact that she could clearly view the sparkling ivory fangs that protruded from his grinning lips, as well as the streaks of red that resided within the depths of his pupils.
"I bid you, come closer, and I will show you just what I am...Do not be frightened, my princess. I would not dream of harming you without reason. If you do not harm me, then I will do the same." grinning sweetly, in a sign of reassurance, he reached out his firm hand to her and beckoned her closer. "Come...Step forwards, so that I may greet you properly..."
"Well, I suppose, because this is a dream...then it isn't real, right?!" as if asking the question and dirrecting it into the air, her face became blank with thought and her defensive posture deteriorated.
"That, my princess, is for you to decide...Now, will you step forwards, or will you stay there?" as if he'd challenged her, thus snapping her from her thoughts, he smirked some.
"I guess...It wouldn't hurt then..." slowly, carefully, she extended her hand, palm down, towards him. As she did this, she lifted one foot, in a motion to advance, but was suddenly halted in her tracks.
The sky seemed to crumble, as did the ground. It was like shattering glass...all of the scenery began to disappear.
"I will see you in reality, my princess...Just remember, my name is Kie...I will be awaiting your return to me." smiling warmly, he too began to crack like glass and fade into nothingness.
As she awoke, it was to the clinking of the door to the loft being opened.
'Papa must be home...' was her first thought, and it filled her with contentment and happiness. 'I wonder what he saw on his travels this time...' giggling, she went to sit up, only to be halted by a sort of hollering, followed by a thud.
"Papa, what's going on-" gasping at the sight before her as she entered the kitchenette of the loft, she ran over and tried to get her father off of Kish, who was pinned to the ground with a pistol to his heart.
"Didn't I tell you to stay in bed?! Supper is almost prepared. Actually, sir, you're just in time to join us. If you would kindly pull your gun from my chest, that is." grinning at the man's scowl, Kish watched as the middle aged man got up off of him, yet kept the gun pointed at his heart.
"If you're intentions truly are what you say, then you will have no harm done to you by my bullet." on the verge of pulling the trigger, he grinned and began to speak once more. "Why have you come here, Vampire?! Why do you want my daughter?! She should not have to bare the burden of mine and Sakura's marriage."
"You're wife was the countess, Sakura? My, and here I was, thinking I'd been saved by any ol' human. No, this changes things a bit. It seems as though the prophesy has begun to come true then." grinning further, he stepped closer to Ichigo, wrapping her in his arms. "It explains the scent then...though I truly wanted your blood one day."
"W-what are you talking about, Kish?!" gasping as he rested his chin on her shoulder from behind, she hesitantly reached up and placed a palm on his cheek.
"You're going to become my bride. All this time, you've been my fiance. Ever since you were born, it's been said that we'd meet and fall in love. So, I've come for you, my love." sighing happily at this pleasant surprise twist, his grip increased a bit and he pulled her into his chest. "I only wish that I could have tasted your blood sooner. Though, when we are bound together, I will get that chance."
"Kish, what are you talking about?! What do you mean my blood?!" becoming immensely frightened at the thought of blood, she began to wriggle away furiously. Though, she didn't get too far, due to Kish's superb strength.
"It is not my fault, I assure you. It is because your mother, a vampire, married and mated a human, your father. Ever since then, your human blood has caused your vampiric blood to remain dormant. But, one tiny bight from your fiance, and you will become a princess of the night, and I your prince." grinning, he pulled her back and held her in his arms.
"Papa, is this true?! Please, tell me this is only one big joke!...Papa?" watching in despare as her father's face sunk and teared up, she knew it was no lie. "Oh Papa...Why didn't you tell me this sooner. At least then I would be able to use more of the time I had with you!"
Her eyes welled in unshed droplets of salty tears as she shut her eyes tightly.
"Fine then...what happens if I refuse to marry you and become a vampire?" reopening her eyes, she turned in his arms to stare up at him.
"Well, I'm not quite sure really. I mean, from what I've been told, and what I've read from other vampires marrying and mating with humans...If their offspring refuse to marry a vampire, then their parents, the ones that put this curse on them at birth, will have to suffer." sighing in weariness, he unwrapped his arms from her and walked over to the small stove.
"Hey, wait a second! I'm not willing to let my daughter suffer my consequences! I'll take the punishment!" dropping the pistol, he stepped foreword and blocked Kish's vision of Ichigo.
Sigh..."Can't this discussion wait till after dinner? I made rigatoni and meatballs. I don't want it to become cold while we argue this. Besides, we'll all be able to think more clearly on a full stomach." serving up a bowl for her father, then for her, Kish gestured to the small table.
"Alright then...after dinner then." sighing, Ichigo's father sat on one side of the table, with Ichigo on the next side. Then, across from him sat Kish.
"I hope you like it, Ichigo-Chan!" glancing over at him, she thought she could see happiness and pride brimming from him.
So, taking a bite of the food, she momentarily forgot about the dilemma. 'What was I so mad about earlier? Oh, Kish looks so cute!' smiling over at Kish, watching him bite down on a forkful of food, Ichigo giggled some.
'Good, the potion is working...If I can get her to keep feeling like this, it'll be easy to persuade her to come with me. I don't want her father to be hurt, nor do I want her to be pained...' it was a hard decision, but he'd made it long ago...He was determined to marry her, no matter what. That's when he blurted it out though.
"Ichigo, I hear by sware that I won't turn you into a vampire when we're married! Also, I'll let your father stay with us, at the castle..." turning to wait for her response, he appeared quite hopeful.
"Um...I....I-don't know!" bowing her head, she got up from the table and walked off, out the door of the shop and onto the sidewalk. "I'm going for a walk, we can talk later!"
With that, she left.
Alright, REVIEW! Sorry for the rushed ending, but I could feel the writer's block start to sink in. So, who was the mystery man in her dream, and what are his intentions? Also, will her father agree, or will he choose to suffer? Some loose ends from this chappy will be tied in the next. God Bless!