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"You have to go." Kokoa fiercely whispered.

"I don't want to go." Tsukune complained.

"It's perfect." Kokoa argued.

"Then why aren't you coming?" Tsukune retorted.

Kokoa looked behind her shoulder, "He makes me feel uncomfortable."

"He's your father!" Tsukune whispered as he looked at Lord Issa.

"Exactly, he doesn't need to know me right now." Kokoa tried to reason, "Plus, I think I may be able to get information from one of the people here."

"Liar." Tsukune accused.

Kokoa shrugged, "You may be right or you could be wrong and we'd miss out big break."

The both turned to face Issa Shuzen. Tsukune had lost the last round of the tournament, but it still seemed to impress the vampire lord. Issa had invited him to the castle to get to know him. Hearing his last name, Tsukune went to find Kokoa as soon as he could. Kokoa wanted to slap him silly for his stupidity. If anyone could figure the impossible out it was her father.

"What if I mess up and answer something wrong?" Tsukune asked worried.

Kokoa put her hands on his shoulders, "You'll be fine."

"You say that, but I don't even know what my name should be. I can't just ask him to call me Boy Scout the whole time." Tsukune said.

Kokoa bit the bottom of her lip for a second and then smiled, "Just say your name is Tsukune and that is all your master wishes for you to be called."

"Master?" Tsukune asked confused.

Kokoa nodded, "Your creator." Kokoa looked at Tsukune's confused face and rolled her eyes, "The person who made you a ghoul."

"Moka?" Tsukune dumbly responded.

Kokoa sighed, "Yes, but for now people can think I'm your master."

"Alright." Tsukune grumbled.

Issa had felt like he waited long enough for a response. He began to walk up to the couple. He felt a smirk appear on his face. Young vampires, now a days, and their youthful love. The boy seemed like the type of human who had never gotten into a fight before he met her and the vampire girl walked and gave off the vibe of a noble vampire.

He was, oh so, curious how they met and what made her turn him into a ghoul. Most did it for the fun and watch what the mindless ghoul would do then simply destroy it. This girl, on the other hand, went far enough to find a way to save him and keep him alive. He had never seen a situation like this and, he couldn't deny it, it fascinated him. If any of his daughters went to these extremes for a boy, he would be a little skeptical but in the end would accept him because it was obvious that his daughter loved that boy with passion.

Issa felt like they were runaways and that's why they were here underground fighting. The girl was probably sixteen and the boy was most likely seventeen getting close to eighteen. He couldn't see her face but could see her bright red hair. He had already seen 'Boy Scout' and it was arguable that he was rather handsome.

"Have you made your decision?" Issa asked when he got close to the couple.

Kokoa turned her back to him and Tsukune turned to face him nervously.

"Uh, yeah," Tsukune responded, "I am going, but my, erg, master has other business to attend to."

Issa lifted an eyebrow, "I see. That is understandable."

Issa assumed she must be a familiar noble for her to hide her face and not wish to come. He was much more interested in the boy's story anyways.

"Thank you for understanding," Kokoa said walking away, "I leave Tsukune in your hands."

Tsukune watched her leave and felt his nerves rise.

"Shall we leave now too?" Issa asked, "Or do you have something you must get?"

"No," Tsukune rubbed the back of his head, "We should go."

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"Welcome to the Shuzen manor." A maid bowed at Tsukune.

Tsukune was caught by surprise, "Erg, thanks."

It was a huge castle. It was very old fashion and a little creepy, but mostly a gorgeous sight. It fascinated Tsukune. The lights were a bit dim on the chandeliers, but the crimson and golden colors of the castle brightened it all. Tsukune felt like a little kid as he took in all the amazing sights.

"Has your master never taken you to her household?" Issa asked.

Tsukune slowly turned to him, "No, but it doesn't surprise me."

"Why?" Issa kept a close eye on the boy.

"Because ghouls are a disgrace for all vampire kind," Tsukune said rubbing the back of his neck and looking at the floor.

Issa smirked, "That is true."

"Sir, if I may ask," Tsukune cautiously asked and looked up to see Issa, "why did you invite me here?"

"Simple, the fact that a ghoul could act like a civilized person was too tempting to resist. I wanted to hear your story, on how a human could possibly get a vampire to inject blood into him, and how you managed to stay close to your humane side." Issa stated, "Before we talk, I do believe you should clean up. After my maid shall take you to my office and we'll have dinner."

Tsukune nodded his head, "Right."

"Be quick." Issa said walking away.

Tsukune looked around confused. Where was he supposed to go exactly? Well, maybe upstairs. If he did get lost, he was half certain someone would find him and lead him to the correct path. Tsukune went up the stairs and continued to walk the hall.

The path halls were darker than the main hall Tsukune had just been at. There were plenty of windows. It calmed him to see such a beautiful night. He paused for a second just to get a good glimpse at the yard. Who ever took care of the flowers were doing a great job.

He continued to walk until something crashed into him. He was more than a little surprised at the feel of it. It was a dark and soundless hall that when he did hear something he jumped. He took a step back and let his eyes adjust, the moon being a good help. There was Moka's mother standing before him.

"Who are you?" Akasha asked in a fierce voice as she pushed Kahlua and Moka behind her.

Tsukune looked alarmed, she looked so scary, "I, umm, Lord Shuzen invited me here miss."

Akasha kept the girls behind her but he face calmed, "Issa invited you? Why and where did he get you exactly?"

Akasha looked at him up and down. Tsukune looked down at his clothes. He could have picked better clothes, but he didn't know Moka's father would come to meet him. He was wearing an old faded pair of jeans and his shirt wasn't any better.

"Umm, sorry, I guess I could have dressed better." Tsukune sheepishly apologized, "I didn't know Lord Shuzen was going to invite me to his manor, if not, I would have." He was trying his best to sound formal, "He got me from the underground fighting." He tried to mumble the last part.

Akasha didn't know wither to giggle at his attempt to hide it or growl at him and warn him to stay away from her daughters. A three year old Kahlua seemed to have a different answer.

"Looky," Kahlua pulled out a piece of paper, "I drew this!"

Tsukune careful reached for the picture. It was so terribly drawn it was cute. Not so much the fact that Kokoa drew exactly like this now.

"It's a very cute elephant and unicorn dancing with a fairy." Tsukune responded with a gentle smile as he handed her the paper again.

Kahlua eyes seemed to shine, "You could tell what it was!"

"Umm," Tsukune rubbed the back of his neck, "Yeah."

Kahlua passed Akasha and pulled on Tsukune's jeans. He looked at Akasha to see if it was okay, but she was still shocked by the fact that he knew what she drew. It wasn't even in the right colors. They passed Akasha and a cute little Moka, who was holding a doll in her hands. Moka wobbled toward the two.

Kahlua showed him her room and all of her pictures that were on the wall. He had to tell what they all were. He had known what all of them were. Moka had sat next to him with her toys which she had dragged near him. Akasha stood close by, but she couldn't help and smile at the young man.

He seemed to act so well with children. He picked up one of Moka's stuffed animals and started talking in a different voice. It made both Kahlua and Moka giggle.

"Oh, I'm Kahlua," Kahlua said suddenly, "That's my baby sister Moka and that's my mommy Akasha."

Tsukune smiled at the three and gave an awkward wave.

"So, what's your name?" Kahlua asked.

"Tsukune." Tsukune felt a little uncomfortable and blushed.

"What Vampire household do you belong to Tsukune?" Akasha asked.

Tsukune opened his mouth and then closed it, "None, Miss, I am-was human."

The room was quiet for a bit. Kahlua was alarmed to hear that he was a human. Weren't they suppose to be really bad? Akasha was more concerned with the word was.

"You were a human? What are you now?" Akasha came closer to the girls and Tsukune.

Tsukune got the picture and stood up backing away from the girls. Akasha seemed a little calmer, but was watching him with skeptical eyes.

"I'm a ghoul, of sorts." Tsukune said slowly and quietly, "My friend turned me into one."

Issa's voice startled all those in the silent room, "I see you've met my precious family, boy."

Tsukune turned to Issa, "Yes, sir."

"Well," Issa pulled him, "We have things to discuss."

"Right," Tsukune said walking with him and turned to the three others, "Goodbye."

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"Then she started to train me to control my power, but mostly I have my humanity thanks to this holy lock." Tsukune said finishing his story.

Of course he had to edit some things here and there, but it was mostly the truth. Issa had stayed silent the whole time, but he wore a smirk. They were in Issa's office eating some amazing food. Tsukune could sware this was the best meat in the world. He just hoped it really was cow though…

"I see." Issa said wiping his mouth, "What a fascinating story. Almost like a fairy tale."

Tsukune tried his best to smile, "Yeah." The atmosphere made him nervous.

"Wouldn't you agree Akasha?" Issa called out.

Tsukune turned toward the door to see Akasha standing there with a pout. She had been caught. Tsukune couldn't help, but think how gorgeous she was.

"Yes," Akasha responded, "I apologize for eavesdropping but I was curious about your story."

"No," Tsukune said quickly, "It's okay! I mean I'm not really hiding anything."

'Well, nothing much.' Tsukune thought.

Akasha nodded, "The girl you described, your friend and obvious secret crush, was amazing."

"S-secret c-crush?" Tsukune blushed, "No, me and her. Uh, of course not! Close friends more like it!"

Akasha giggled, "When can we meet her?"

"I…uh, she…well, I," Tsukune responded brilliantly.

'Moka is dead and Kokoa isn't Moka even if we are pretending she is her.' Tsukune's blush faded and turned into a frown upon his face.

"Is something wrong?" Akasha asked concerned.

Tsukune was about to answer when his cell phone rang. He smiled apologetically. He answered the phone.

"Hel-"

"COME HERE QUICKLY! I HAD A BRILLIANT IDEA!" Kokoa yelled at him and hung up.

"Sorry," Tsukune said rubbing his ear, "I have to go."

"Well, I shall get a car for you." Issa said, "We will meet again."

Tsukune smiled half heartedly, "Thank you, Sir."

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