Chapter 8

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"Shion." He finally said normally.

"Good, don't you ever forget that."

"Oi, Shion. This is your room." Mikuo flatly pointed out.

I suppose that this was a guest room that was never used; the bed seemed to be permantly neat and dust seemed to scatter on the desk. Either way, it was a room and I couldn't complain. Little Avi mewled her way into my room and curled up with me.

At least you enjoy my company I silently admitted. No matter how long I denied it, I couldn't change the truth. I was completely alone. Miku only saved me because of temporary sympathy that's all. Mikuo flat out hated my guts, not that I cared. My own father has probably forgotten his reckless, eldest son. The old man wouldn't notice if I was gone for 100 years. My siblings...well...

For the first time, I actually spared some time in my life to give a thought about my siblings. My parents were blessed as purebloods to have not one but three children. I, being the eldest would assume the throne and become king of all vampires. But now...well I can't really imagine myself in this state to claim the throne.

Perhaps he would become king I drowsily thought. At a surprising rate, I was growing more exhausted by the second. This human weakness to fatigue was starting to get on my nerves.

Pathetic Humans Was the last thing I thought before drifting off.

"Big brother! Look what I found!" A young boy had his hands outreached to show the older boy a gold ring.

"Isn't it pretty?"

The older boy slapped the ring away from the younger one.

"Vampires should not be interested in human baubles."

"B-But, it was so pretty and sister agreed to."

"Then she is no more than a common vampire. Huh, to think that she likes this kind of pathetic trash?"

"I-I-I'm sorry, Kaitonii-san. Please forgive me!"

Kaito faced his younger brother. Both of them had similar blue eyes, the only thing that they had in common, aside from blood. Amused, Kaito flicked his brother's forehead.

"Don't be so pathetic; it doesn't suit you." But just before Kaito walked off, his younger brother then cheerfully asked:

"Are you going to see Meiko-ni? You sure see her a lot."

Kaito didn't answer. His younger brother was obviously oblivious to the customs of a Pureblood; they married within their family to keep the bloodline. Kaito didn't really expect his younger brother to understand this, so he really didn't bother to lecture about them. In truth, Kaito wanted to protect his brother from the strict regulations and customs. 'I must protect my siblings; it is the duty of the eldest'

Kaito's idea about marrying Meiko was pure instinct-wise. They must keep the bloodline strong and undiluted. Meiko simply adored Kaito. She would always follow him around when she could, made gifts for him, and called him Onii-sama. Kaito did feel a slight fondness for his sister but he wasn't quite sure if it was love. Not that he cared anyway.

"Onii-sama! I missed you." Meiko tackled her older brother with a hug.

"Meiko, I was only gone for three days. Besides, you were so busy that I bet that you didn't even spare a thought for me."

"Oh no, Onii-sama! I always thought of you! Mama and Papa said that we will be married!" Said the exuberant Meiko.

Kaito was taken aback; she was happy of their soon-to-come marriage? He hugged her back and brought her close to the point where his mouth touched her ears.

"Will you, Meiko? You will be my wife and I your husband 'til death do us part?" I asked seriously. Despite Meiko's current vampire age, she was intelligent and not afraid to voice her opinions.

"I promise Onii-sama. I love you." She whispered.

Kaito kneeled down and kissed Meiko's hand in a gentlemanly way.

"I love you too, Meiko. I will always protect you..."

"HEY! Shion, get up!" A rude voice sharply woke me up.

I felt something cold and wet on my face. Did he splash me with cold water? One way or another, Mikuo was going to pay for that.

"From now on, you will not leave this house, unless you have your hood on." Mikuo sharply ordered.

Who is he to order me? But then again, if I had an ugly creature in my house, I would want to hide it from the rest of the world too. But still, I found the prospect utterly ridiculous and undignified.

"Miku agreed too. But she just wants to you to stay because she's 'scared of you getting hurt or dying'." Mikuo quickly broke off my thoughts, as usual.

"Fine." I tried hard to keep my voice from growling. He may be a pathetic, human brat but he did hold authority over me. Where would I go if he kicked me out?

"Don't worry Kaito, We will keep you company." Miku entered with a warm smile. Her company, I wouldn't really mind but her brother on the other hand...

"Here, try this. After school, I saw this and thought of you." Miku presented me with some unusual looking thing.

The top was a blue sphere and cold while the bottom was a cone with several criss-crossed lines.

"How do I try it?" Darn it, another slip. Mikuo raised an eyebrow, I was losing it.

"Like this." She mimed holding the treat and licking the top. Her expression for eating the pretend treat was hilarious. She looked as if it was the best food in the world.

I hesitantly licked the blue sphere, expecting nothing. But instead, the sphere was cold and the taste was so sweet. It was even sweeter than blood; I should know after all. I kept licking it and I probably had the same expression that Miku had, oh well.

"It's...not bad." I admitted.

"It's Ice Cream. Everyone loves ice cream!"

Omake

(Note: These will be in 3rd POV)

Miku couldn't put a finger on it but she could tell that someone was waking up in the middle of the night to raid the poor refrigerator. She could tell, being the one who made all of the meals in the house. It was actually quite funny watching Kaito eating; he would only stare to the point where the food would be cold and stale. Luckily, with her brother's "encouragment", Kaito would grudgingly eat it and later claim that it was the most disgusting thing he ever ate.

Miku, being the oblivious girl could only smile and vow to make something that satisfy his tastes. But what? Well, he seemed to like Ice cream, hmmm. Speaking of ice cream, didn't they just run out?

It seemed that ever since that Kaito got a taste of ice cream, he could wait until everyone was asleep and sneek into the kitchen and swipe a cold treat. Miku decided to take advantage of this strange obsession.

"Kaito-kun! Kuo-kun! Dinner is ready!" She called out with glee. Her plan was simple, make something that Kaito would refuse to eat and threaten to not buy anymore ice cream! Simple and effective plan right?

"..." The two stoic boys walked in with what looked like a poker face. They knew that her tone was a little too happy, even for Miku.

"Miku, th-this is actually really good!" Mikuo stuttered. The cooking was indeed good, but Mikuo knew that his sister had something else in mind.

"I refuse to eat this plate of trash that you call 'food'." Was all Kaito said. He hated garlic, not just because that he WAS a vampire. He just didn't like the taste or smell which is understandable.

Ok, this is it. Miku thought before launching out her plan.

"Kaito! How could you be so mean? If you don't finish it, I won't buy anymore ice cream."

Without thinking, Kaito's "human-ess" came out.

"NOOO! Anything but that! I promise I'll be a good a boy and eat every meal! Just please bring ice cream!"

What the heck was that! I am losing my sanity?

Miku did not really expect this and Mikuo raised a eyebrow. Why the sudden mood change? To stoic to a goofball?

Miku didn't know whether to laugh, because he looked rather cute when he was depressed or to shudder in horror, because his little performance also made him look like one of those guys you'd find in an asylum. He had the looks and mood swings.

"Don't worry Kaito, I'll still bring them." Miku reassured the hysterical -er teen? She then hugged him for more assurance. She could feel his body heat and smell his unusual yet soothing scent.

Kaito could only feel his cheeks heating up. What is this feeling? Why do I feel so clumsy around her?

Mikuo only glared, his precious sister's hugs were for him. And no one else! Certainly not for an ugly creep who is also beyond weird. I'll remember this...Shion.