When Day Meets Night
Chapter 5
Allen stood in the shadow of a tall tree, watching as his siblings hunted. Tiki had brought down a bear and was busy draining it. Linali was in a clearing, teeth bared and hissing as a wild cat hissed back, they circled. The cat didn't stand a chance, one swift leap from the girl and its struggles were soon weakening in the girls embrace. Road, who never ceased to amaze Allen had gone and found the largest bear in the vicinity, she had danced out of its reach and darted in to land blows. Allen shivered as he saw the satisfaction she felt when playing with her food, letting it think it had hope then as quickly as he could blink Road had sunk in her teeth into the bears throat and brought it down in one move.
Allen sensed the creature behind him. He smiled.
"Well, well, seems the child can take care of himself." A smug voice said. Allen turned his head as a tall red head came and stood next to him, "Hmm, who's the girl with the legs?" The figure asked.
"For your own safety Cross don't try anything with her." Allen smiled innocently. The red head raised an eyebrow,
"And shouldn't I?" He asked.
"Road wouldn't be entirely happy if your tried anything with her doll."
"Ah, damn shame." Cross leered at the girl.
"What would your business be here then Cross?" Allen turned fully to the tall man, staring at him expectantly.
"I assume you are aware of the current situation with Crow?"
Allen grimaced, "Yes, they are headed here." Allen sighed, "They have a plan this time though, either we join or become test subjects."
Cross frowned and nodded, "So it's imprisonment or imprisonment with torture." He watched Allen's face, "Neither of which are compelling enough to think about accepting."
"Quite."
"Does Louis have a plan?" The red head enquired.
"He does not want it to break out into a fight, which is inevitable with these people, he is having a hard time thinking about killing another, he hopes to negotiate." Allen shook his head.
"How is Sophie taking it?" Cross asked.
Allen laughed, "As any mother whose children are in danger she is willing to do what is necessary."
"Smart woman."
"She doesn't want to lose another family." The silence that followed was heavy. Cross turned and started to walk back into the woods, "I will see you lot back at the house, Krory's coven will be arriving next week." He waved lazily and disappeared into the darkness, Allen could hear him darting through the undergrowth.
"I see Cross has arrived then." Tiki said as he came up next to Allen, Linali and Road not far behind, "Excuse me for not coming sooner but I still have a deep distaste for the man." Road nodded in agreement, she held Linali's hand tighter scowling.
"I know, but we need his help this time." Allen smiled at Tiki's slightly disgusted expression.
"Yes I know, as long as he doesn't bring any of his meals home with him again." Tiki said. Road snorted. They made their way back home in a tense silence.
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It was Friday the 30th of October, the day before the Halloween party and Kanda sat, nervous in his usual seat in practical art. He was irritated with himself; all he had to do was ask Allen if he was going to the party tomorrow and if he wanted to go with him. It was simple, SIMPLE! And his last chance in the day to ask Allen to go to the party, but he continued to sit there silently working on his project with the white haired boy right next to him.
Of course Allen could tell Kanda was nervous, his heartbeat was a little faster, he could smell the difference between Kanda now and his usual calm and Kanda usually made a point of talking to Allen most days. Allen was slightly worried and slightly amused at the same time, he almost couldn't keep the small smile from crossing his features. He decided to give Kanda a hand.
"Are you doing anything for Halloween Kanda?" He asked smiling. Kanda looked up and nodded,
"Yeah, that party for the university students, have you seen the posters?"
"Yes, looks interesting, my other siblings are going."
Kanda's head snapped up, "Are you not going?"
"I'm not sure," Allen swept his brush across the paper he was working on, "I have had a few invitations from some girls, but their company doesn't interest me." He looked Kanda in the eye as he said this. Kanda decided to take the bull by the horns.
"Would you go if I invited you?" He could feel the blood rush to his face. Allen watched as the dark haired boys' cheeks flushed pink, he held back a smirk, "It's quite tempting, but wouldn't you rather spend it with better company?" Allen felt slightly guilty about playing with Kanda but it was irresistible.
"No." Kanda's answer was blunt. Allen couldn't help but chuckle.
"Well then, it seems I am indeed going to the party." He swirled his paintbrush in the water pot, watching as the colours bled from the bristles and stained the clear liquid. "Would you like to meet me there or will I meet you at your apartment?"
Kanda hesitated, "Which would you prefer?" He felt like a damn girl worrying about Allen coming to his home.
"Hmm," Allen tapped his chin thoughtfully; "I believe Tiki is picking up Lavi from your place so I will come with him to get you."
Kanda nodded and tried his best not to let the smile settle on his lips. Allen watched in fascination as Kanda fought to keep his face straight. They sat, working in a comfortable silence until the end of class. Allen set away his tools and put his work in the drying station making sure the paint wasn't going to run or drip, when he was done he came back into the room to find it empty except for Kanda who was packing his sketch book away. Allen packed his bag and walked to the door with Kanda behind him. He reached for the handle to pull the door open but a larger, slender, warm hand covered his own, he could feel the pulse against the back of his wrist. The as Kanda stepped closer Allen could feel the heat coming from his body against his back. Kanda's smell enveloped him and he started to feel himself relax and his senses became dulled slightly by his intoxication.
An arm slithered round his waist as the other detached his hand from the door handle and started to turn his body around to face the taller boy. Allen was confused to how this human could have such power of him, he'd only been in a situation like this once before and it had been with a man too but Allen had been in control even in the position he had been in. He also noted that in that situation he had been holding himself back from simply turning around and sinking his teeth into the soft flesh of his prey, but this time, this time he had no control yet didn't feel the need to turn and drain the dark haired boy, some rational part of him mind stayed and told him he would regret it if he did but the smell was so very tempting.
Allen was suddenly aware he was pushed up back to the door, a possessive arms wrapped around his waist and his right hand was now gripping Kanda's left arm lightly. He looked up to find dark eyes staring into his light ones, he suddenly noticed how close Kanda's face was to his own. He thought back through their earlier interactions and couldn't thinks or sees anything that would have lead up to Kanda suddenly acting this way, but thoughts were wiped quickly from his mind as he felt warm soft lips press to his. His mind seemed to shut down, as he tasted Kanda, he lifted his arms to hang around the taller boys neck. The kiss was slow and sensual, Allen was slowly losing himself in the heat, in the smell and oh god that taste!
Kanda was as surprised as Allen that he started the kiss but hell; it was good, better than good. Kanda noticed through his haze how Allen felt cold and how his lips seemed strong but sift too. He enjoyed how Allen growled annoyed when he broke the kiss, he smirked as he kissed along the smaller boys jaw to his ear where tugged on the lobe gently, he enjoyed the sharp gasp Allen let out as he bit down a little harder. He nuzzled into the boys hair enjoying the scent.
He rested his forehead to Allen's and smirked, his eyes closed, he opened them though when he heated Allen chuckle and say,
"What brought this on?"
"Who knows?" Answered Kanda, "Do you mind moyashi?"
Allen hummed, "No, it was a pleasant surprise."
Allen had to hold back a whimper as Kanda stepped back, taking his warmth with him, it was then they noticed that one of Allen's hands had been playing with Kanda's ponytail, he chuckled as he felt Allen hesitantly let go of his hair. He looked to the small boy as he grabbed the retreating hand in his own.
"Your cold." He stated as he held on to Allen's hand.
Allen stilled and gently took back his hand, bring Kanda's to him and nuzzling the pulse in his wrist and even dared to nip at it gently, enjoying the sound and feel of Kanda's heart speeding up, the way his breath hitched and the look that came into the taller boys eyes.
"Hmm, enough for now, Tiki will be wondering where I am." He kissed the boys palm and let the hand go. He grabbed the door handle and opened the door. He waited for Kanda to leave to room first. They walked down the hall to the entrance hall to find Tiki, Linali Road and Lavi waiting for them. They said their goodbyes. Allen watched as Kanda walked away, the further away the boy got the more his control slipped,
"Tiki drive fast." He said.
Tiki raised an eyebrow, then he saw the look coming into his brothers' eyes, he nodded. Tiki drove very fats indeed.
When they reached the house Allen took off suddenly, running fast, letting his hunting senses take over as he looked for a meal. It didn't take long for him to find a herd of deer. He separated a large doe from the herd and took her down in one quick deadly attack. He drained the mammal quickly, trying to savour the warmth, but it wasn't Kanda's, the smell, but that wasn't Kanda's either and the taste was nothing. His thirst was quenched and his senses came back to him, he cast aside the body and leaned back against a tree, he shut his senses off and returned to the memories from the room,
"Your cold," Echoed in his mind.
Allen tensed, his eyes shot open and he swore, what else had Kanda noticed.
"Stupid! Stupid! Stupid!" How could he have let something like this happen! So irresponsible, though Kanda didn't seem to suspect anything and he hardly seemed to notice through his lusty haze, he argued. The secret could still be safe, but why shouldn't Kanda know?
"In time Allen."
He looked up startled out of his thinking; he saw Road and Louis standing in front of him.
"Road saw you racing off to tell Kanda." Louis explained. "You will tell him but now is not the time, especially not now."
Allen nodded in agreement, Road stared worriedly at him, "Allen-nii what happened for you to get like that, I've never seen you so, so hungry."
Allen rubbed his eyes, he licked his lips and instantly tasted Kanda there, he groaned.
"Allen?"
He felt Louis place a hand on his shoulder and he looked up. Louis saw confusion and fear in his sons' eyes. "Road head back and tell the others we found Allen, we'll be back shortly after you."
Road nodded and darted off.
"Allen what happened?" Louis asked.
"He kissed me and I didn't hurt him, I couldn't then when he left I couldn't control my thirst, I have no idea what happened at all, I'm not usually so animalistic!" He felt Louis squeeze his shoulder and he looked up to see Louis smiling,
"Allen, Allen, you need not worry, its normal for him to have this affect on you, it will get easier to control it in time and it's quite impressive you held back and didn't bite him, such restraint! You have done very well." Louis pulled Allen to his feet and smiled at him. "Though I would not recommend engaging in such activities before you have fed Allen," Allen's eyes widened,
"How did you-"
"I can tell when you haven't fed Allen." Louis smiled at his son and Allen nodded, smiling embarrassedly.
"Now come, lets get home, Sophie is worried about you."
They sped off into the trees and back toward the house.
When they got back Sophie hugged Allen fiercely, "Allen do not worry me so!" She squeezed him harder, "And I thought you were the responsible one of your siblings!"
"Sorry Sophie, I didn't mean to worry you, my mind was else where." He smiled up at his adoptive mothers face and saw her smile back. She stepped away but kept a hold on his hand and dragged him into the house.
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Lavi was scared, he had never in his life been so afraid. What was he freaked out so badly by?
Kanda was smiling, well his version of smiling which was a smirk but the look scared Lavi all the same and he didn't dare ask Kanda what had been the cause of said smirk. The look only disappeared when Kanda scowled at the costume Lavi had left out on his bed. He was going to kill that damned rabbit if it was the last thin he ever did.
He walked out of his room with the offending article of clothing held at arms length,
"Oi baka usagi, what the hell is this supposed to be!"
Lavi had turned and promptly beamed at his friend,
"Well silly Yu-chan it's your costume, go try it on I want to see how it fits!"
Kanda growled dangerously,
"Come on Yu, it'll make you look handsome for Al-chan!"
Kanda scowled and stomped off to his room, Lavi grinned victoriously.
Kanda walked back into the room a few minutes later and stood in front of Lavi, a scowl in place.
He stood in a white shirt and deep blue waistcoat, tight black trousers on with knee length fake leather boots and a ankle length black cape with deep blue lining and a high collar with sliver fastenings holding it on his shoulders.
Lavi clapped his hands and wolf whistled, "Al-chans gonna to have a hard time resisting you tomorrow night!" He stood up and circled the longhaired boy, he hit hi fist into his palm and said, "Oh yeah, almost forgot the final piece of the costume."
He rummaged through his bag and brought out a smallish blue case and handed it to Kanda, who raised and eyebrow. His second brow joined the raised one when he saw what was in the box; he picked the fake fangs from the box and stared at them.
"You're making me go as a vampire?"
"Yup."
"Lavi?"
"Yup."
Kanda then said something Lavi was not expecting, "Thank you." He walked back into his room and closed the door behind him leaving a very stunned Lavi behind to stare at the space that Kanda had just vacated. His face broke out in a huge grin. He hummed to himself as he went back to his History report that was due on Monday. He worked for a solid 10 minutes before his phone went off in his pocket; he distractedly pulled it from his clothing and answered.
"Hello?"
"Hello bunny boy."
Lavi grinned, "Why Tiki, hoe lovely of you to phone me, what could possibly be on your mind?" He heard Tiki's deep laugh.
"What is wrong with me phoning just to talk to you?"
"Nothing wrong, are you ready for the party tomorrow?"
"Mmhmm, Allen has got me a costume together, I'm just wondering if you'll like it." Lavi could practically heard Tikis smirk.
"We'll have to wait and see wont we." Lavi teased.
"Hmmmm, Lavi?" Tikis tone changed and Lavi felt his heartbeat rocket when he heard it.
"Y-yes?" Lavi Stammered.
"I can remember your taste," Lavi's hand unconsciously went to his neck that was covered by his scarf.
"Ye-yeah?" Lavi was remembering the intimate moment they had had a few days ago.
"Quite intoxicating really." Tiki's voice was like velvet and Lavi felt chills go down his spine.
"My apologies Lavi, I don't mean to tease you so, its just hard not to." Lavi relaxed when he heard Tiki Laugh.
"You seem to tease me a lot."
"Hmm, ah I have to go Bunny boy, I'll see you tomorrow at the party."
"Can't wait."
And with that Tiki hung up leaving Lavi to snap his phone shut, he shivered. He had a stared at his phone for a few moments then slid it onto the tabletop and returning to his essay, jeez he needed a break. He stood from his seat and walked to his room. He flopped onto his bed, no sooner had his head touched his pillow and he was asleep.
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…Please don't shoot me!
Ohhhh, chapter 5! I hope you enjoyed it, took me a while to do and I wasn't totally sure if I want to keep Tiki and Lavi's phone call in but decided I owed them some time.
RxR as usual.
Till next time,
Syolie.