Hey if anyone is attending the Anime-con in Toronto this month you guys should totally let me know it would be nice to see some of the faces I write these stories for. :)
I actually really like this chapter and I would like to let out a special thank you for creotia_flayier for beta-ing this so soon so I could get this out to you folks.
My disclaimer is the usual stuff.
**** you will notice I used a poem called Olefin Henry I'm not sure if the first name is right all i remember is it started with an O and his last name was Henry. I did not make this poem but I remember memorizing it when I was really little if anyone know it please tell me the rest because I have looked everywhere and what I have in this story is all of the poem that I can remember. It's literally driving me crazy because I can't recall the rest of it!****
The fair was loud; it smelled of smoke and oil. Zero wanted nothing more than to be back in Kaname's nice bed comforted by the familiar smells and kind man. Yet, here he was. The car ride was silent, but Kaname's speed was nerve-wracking; he found himself slightly hyperventilating from the situation by the time he had arrived. His master wanted to go to this place though and he knew he had to be careful. Without a collar he could get stuck with a… different …master to say the least.
His head was still slightly lowered and his back was still bent, but his hands were buried in his pockets making the posture seem more casual than slave-like. The bright colours and screams flashed before his eyes making him wince. Kaname began walking and he walked behind not as far as a slave would but in a way that would seem like he was just a slower paced friend.
Kaname frowned. Zero was still acting similar to a slave; it was just slightly more unnoticeable now. He pulled the teen towards himself. Wrapping his arm around Zero shoulders and whispered in his ear. "Come on Zero, you said you would act totally normal. I can still tell you are being submissive towards me. Eventually others might too."
Zero said nothing but allowed his head to rise slightly; Kaname didn't move his arm away. He led them both to the ticket booth. A cheerful teenage girl giving them a large row as Kaname paid.
She giggled. "Is that your boyfriend?"
Kaname did not hesitate, he smiled at her and replied with a, "Yes, yes he is."
Zero's head shot up to look at his master's face. Then, Zero looked at the ticket girl. Momentarily forgetting his slave training as a slight blush tinted his features. This was not overlooked by Kaname; yet, he made no comment and simply smiled brighter before whispering to the girl, loud enough for Zero to hear. "He's a little shy about coming out. See he's wearing this silly hood just so nobody he knows can see his face." He winked at her as she let out another giggle as Zero's face turned brighter red, as they turned to walk away.
"W-why d-did you do that m-master." Zero said quietly so only Kaname would hear above the noisy crowd.
"Hopefully she will tell her friends so nobody will be suspicious about the way you are acting and the reason why your head is down."
Zero flinched. "I am already causing my master trouble. I told him that I could act normal yet my master already has to make excuses for me." He straightened out his body and forced his gaze up higher towards the bright lights. Kaname smiled proud of him this is exactly what he hoped would happen.
"What ride would you like to go on first?"
"W-whichever one you w-wish m-m-master."
Kaname scanned the atmosphere surrounding them for a ride that would not be as scary for the boy.
A dragon's bright green scales flashed into his vision before slithering away, the rattling of metal on the track was loud and he didn't see the ride as a very safe attraction as the cart spun upside down.
A silver coloured ride came up next as people flew like super humans with the arms stretched before them spinning in circles.
Zero looked to his left as people were launched into the air screaming in glee before being dropped towards the ground a girl's hair whipped around her face violently due to the abrupt stop before the passengers would have hit the ground. Her face was drawn up in a smile of absolute content, one he wasn't used to before entering the purebloods presence. He was shaken by her fearlessness and hoped Kaname would not choose that ride. The man standing in front of the ride called people towards him calling it "the drop zone".
As they walked waiting for Kaname to decide Zero was started by the obnoxious scream in his ear as the carnies yelled for recognition.
"Hit the bottles down and win a prize!"
"NO! don't listen to him, come over here and pop these balloons with a dart, only two tickets and our prizes are bigger!"
"Well mine is only one ticket."
Their conversation became increasingly self-centered as they argued to each other ignoring the customers. Zero watched them prattle meaninglessly not listening to their words as much as focusing on their reactions. "They're normal human reactions, the ones that Kaname wants me to have. Would he really like to me act like these men. They are so detestable not caring for anyone but themselves, fighting about who is better… how pointless."
He was rattled from his thoughts by a soft voice pressed against his ear. The sensation tickling his lobe and cascading the warm breath along his neck sending prickling reaction's throughout his spine.
"Would you like a toy Zero? I could win one for you. That is what boyfriends are supposed to do." His voice was humorous as he recalled the blush that caressed Zero's face from the earlier talk with the woman from the ticket booth.
His master's calm voice lulled him into a peaceful bliss and he was unable to catch himself before nodding. Noticing his master had already realized his reaction he decided to be truthful with himself. "Having master win something for me would be so…sweet. Master wouldn't want me to lie… and he did ask." He recalled Crosses conversation about talking more and believed that Kaname might appreciate the loss of stuttering from practiced words as well. He felt courageous, and raised his eyes slightly to meet the brunette's his voice catching at the sight of the lovely crimson colour. As he breathlessly gasped out. "Y-yes Master, I-I w-would."
Zero's eyes held a truthful shyness Kaname had never seen and he resisted kissing the pursing lips in front of him focusing on his new mission instead.
"Which one would you like?" he smiled gently but his eyes held calm determination.
Zero pointed at a smaller sized teddy bear. Kaname ruffled the hooded hair before walking up the loud carnie. He put down 5 tickets as the carnie explained the game.
"You get 5 chances to hit all the bottles off the table every time you do you get a small prize if you get 5 small prizes you get to trade them in for one of the bigger ones." He smirked proudly at his companion in the booth next to him; happy that he had won the costumer's attention and won the game against the man.
Kaname did not notice this interaction but instead tossed the ball absentmindedly in his hand feeling its weight. His full attentions was directed towards Zero making the teen blush and lower his head at the obvious stare he was receiving. Kaname threw the ball knocking all the bottles, before waiting for them to be replaced. He repeated this 5 more times uncaring of the evidently shocked looked he was receiving from the carnie.
"I bet that man wishes that master would have played at his friends booth instead so he wouldn't have lost anything. Karma is a Bitch." Zero smiled feeling his lips twitch slightly at the effort but the exertion was worth it to catch a glimpse of Kaname's killer grin as he proudly handed his pet the prize.
Kaname had never seen Zero smile before but his small lopsided smirk sent his heart into overdrive and he felt flabbergasted by it. "I promise to make him smile as much as possible."
Zero clutched the dark brown teddy bear to his chest, fiddling with the bright red bow around its neck as they began to walk towards the rides once again. He tightened his grip on the bear. Glad his master had allowed him this possession as they walked towards the blinding lights, the stuffed object provided comfort he needed and he smiled into the back of the bears head once again. "Kaname got it for me. It was a present. A very special present…"
Kaname stopped at a ride. Smirking at Zero as he grabbed his hand.
"Ready?" He questioned. Zero was not sure at all if he was ready. The ride was very large… its circular shape holding what looked like metal baskets for people to sit in. Zero gulped and nodded as Kaname handed the grinning toothless man several tickets, his tarnished clothing making him seem uglier then he truly was.
Kaname pulled him into one of the baskets. "This one is called a Ferris wheel. It is my favorite ride and thankfully it is quiet so I am sure you will enjoy it. You aren't afraid of heights are you?"
Zero squeezed the teddy tighter and forced himself to meet Kaname's gaze. "I –I do not k-know m-m-master. I have never e-experienced any p-position in w-which I had t-t-to t-test a fear of h-heights."
The ride suddenly started moving before stopping once again and Zero moved towards his master's chest. He glanced towards the ground before burying his head into the ruffles of his clothing.
Muffled words spoke out from the pureblood's stomach. "Y-yes, I-I-it seems I d-do h-have a fear of heights."
Kaname laughed as the ride began moving slightly again before stopping the basket rocking violently before being still. Kaname's arms wrapped around the boy beside him as Zero looked up with a questioning gaze, unsure about the reasons for this constant stopping. "Kaname was right this ride sure is slow and at least it is definitely quieter up here."
Kaname seemed to read his mind. "They are letting people on still, but don't worry the ride doesn't get much faster. He reached up towards Zero's face slowly happy the teen didn't flinch as he curled some locks of silver hair around his fingers.
"Did you figure out a name for your bear yet?"
Zero's brows furrowed in concentration and after a long pause, "Ichiru."
"That's a weird name for a bear." He looked oddly at the teen cuddling by his side, expecting an explanation weird name. "I figured he would choose teddy, or grouch or something. That's going to be a harder name to remember."
The ride began moving steadily now.
Zero normally hated talking about his family hated remembering them out loud. He felt that it made the situation feel more real. Like at the things that had happened so far could still be a nightmare he hadn't yet woken up from. Talking about their deaths aloud forced him to state the truth. But he complied, he wanted… no, needed to talk about his past with this man. He needed the earnest comfort he brought, because right now they weren't Slave and Master, nor were they Pureblood and Level D, labels no longer mattered. Now they were just two people sitting on a Ferris wheel.
He looked down towards the bear once again fiddling with the ribbon. "It w-w-was my b-brother's name, A-Aidou killed him. We were t-t-twins and v-very close. He w- was younger t-t-than me and a-also weaker. I-I fought so h-hard to p-protect him b-but it was all m-m-meaningless." He fought hard to keep the tears the threatened to fall at bay as Kaname stroked him along his spine soothingly.
After a few moments Zero moved away looking off the side of the moving Ferris wheel. He was no longer scared of the height. He knew the man beside him would protect him. He saw the people shrink into ants and then grow large once again resembling the humans that they were. A smile grew once again on his face and he looked up towards the stars. He understood why this was Kaname's favorite ride. Everything seemed so beautiful from out here. He felt arms wrap around his shoulders and sighed into them allowing his master to pull him from the edge and back into his awaiting arms.
Yuki felt like she had been through hell and back. Her entire body ached. For the first time in her life she desperately wished she would just die. "Is this what Zero had gone through? Every day, feeling this never-ending pain as you are constantly tortured, as you know he is over you waiting for a reaction." She shuddered lifting herself slightly off of the floor watching as her blood painted a new picture.
Tears threatened to fall as she wished herself to stay strong. "How could my parents have sold me to this… this… monster! All it took was a little prodding and an offer of a bit more money and they accepted… selling me as a slave. Now I can never be saved. If I ever get set free I will get a new master. They just wanted to get rid of me." She sniffled quietly touching the new tattoo that burned on her neck.
"Now, now, why are you crying my dear? You shouldn't be."
She jumped started by the sudden voice from the other side of the room; she had thought Aidou had finally fallen asleep. Aidou seemed to have gone even crazier since Zero had left and she feared what was to come next.
"Birdies are supposed to whistle and sing not shed tears. My silver bird would have never cried all the time like you do. He would have never screamed. He was strong… but a weakling such as you would never understand. If you hadn't set him free I wouldn't have to wake up to that constant sniffling." The cheerful voice turned angry as he shuffled towards her.
He jumped in front of her face, stomping loudly on the creaky wooden floor.
She tried to crawl away but slipped on the blood at her feet. As she tried to regain her footing he grabbed the long tussles of her brown hair yanking them towards him. She cried out in pain, her arms flying forward due to the sheer impact of the pull. She hit the ground once again. He crawled over her. His smile was undignified and his eyes were wide as if he was trying to take all of her in… to consume.
"You shouldn't run darling. That's not what a proper slave should do. I promised to teach you everything the right way now didn't I? You need to learn what's wrong and right… and running from your very kind master is not right at all." He tisked, his voice sounded charming and concerned but held a menacing undertone. "Now I will be forced to punish you, as any proper master should…"
She squeaked quietly as he grabbed her bruised breasts. He was breaking her… destroying her from the inside out. And she let out a more painful moan, more for the loss of her personal self than for the abuse he was inflicting. As he thrusted into her she stayed motionless losing sense of feeling as a calm numbing sensation set in. "I am Yuki Alexander. I cannot be broken. I will stay strong. I am Yuki Alexander. I cannot be broken I will stay strong. I am Yuki Alexander. I cannot…"
She felt a whip lash into her back and cried out, praying for a savior… for death.
"Hush Yuki, slaves are not supposed to be loud. Will I have to punish you more for that voice? Shall I cut off your tongue?" He spoke these words as he continued to push himself violently into her. Tearing her apart, she stayed silent. Shoving her hand in her mouth to keep from crying out anymore, as he lashed her a few more times, testing her… waiting for a reaction.
He came, and thankfully in his drunken state he passed out moments later. Still inside her. She knew that if she did not move him to the bed he would be angry at her in the morning. But she couldn't bring herself to move, her body was too weak, crushed by his dead weight and alcohol filled belly. She struggled managing to at least pull him out of her and collapsed. She would have to bring him to the bed soon. An angry Hanabusa was something she did not wish to see after she was already so fragile… "I am pathetic."
"I hope this wasn't all for nothing. I hope that Zero is truly happy and at peace for once in his life." She smiled seeing the kindness of his savior through those rare times he had entered Hanabusa's home. Deep in her heart she knew that Zero was at peace and that put her mind at ease. She loved the younger one, and through his entire life he had been tortured. She could take his role now, and when she no longer could she would die.
She choked out a sob as blood ran from her mouth. A dark figure loomed over her his blond angel like hair and features contradicting his true mortifying form. He yawned waking up once again. For all the alcohol he consumed one would think of him as a heavy sleeper… yet they would be wrong.
"You ready for another round my love." He strung his fingers through her hair sounding deeply enticed with her as he spoke those words a corrupted smile growing on his face.
They had gone through all of the rides, even the dragon-like one Kaname had thought to be unsafe at the beginning of the night had been ridden several times by this point. Kaname himself was sporting some very large stuffed animals to be given to Cross and a few trustworthy maids. Now they were standing in front of the fate he so very much dreaded.
"The drop zone… Zero are you sure you want to try this one." Kaname sweat dropped at the fact that he had been the one to point out they hadn't ridden this ride yet. Zero had not chosen any of the rides. Kaname had simply pointed to a new one and asked. The slave had not denied him once tonight so he already knew his pet's answer before he spoke it.
"Y-yes master."
He sighed wishing that Zero would decide to chicken out. He noticed how prideful the boy was by the forth ride. The starship ride had chilled the teen to the bone. He desperately knew Zero was terrified of spinning at an exhilarated rate in the dark confined area, knowing he would be thrown against the wall unable to move. If you added rape the situation would be the definition of what he had been through with Aidou. Yet, he agreed and even offered to ride it again with Kaname. Zero was trying to overcome his fears or at least not show them. He had a strong will and the brunette accepted that.
"Let's go then" Kaname sighed giving the large toys to the carnie before taking hold of the rails before him tightly. He felt Zero's eyes on him before he turned to look and was happy about the smile on Zero's face. Well, until he realized what the smile meant. "He's laughing at me for being frightened! The brat!"
Kaname furrowed his brows in frustration forcing his body to relax. Zero seemed to notice his true intentions had been caught because he instantly drew his gaze towards the floor. As they rose to a deadly height the pureblood took deep breaths trying to calm his frightfully racing heart. He looked at Zero whose eyes were uncaring as he looked around at the attractions below; his calm demeanor making Kaname slightly jealous. They waited at the top for several moments before they began to fall. He took a deep breath and held on to the bars tightly feeling silver eyes upon him once again. He looked over at Zero who was still calm and relaxed. He was not smiling he was staring right at his master as if he could look through him. As if he could see the parts Kaname had been trying to hide for such a long time. When Kaname was able to draw his eyes away from violet ones he noticed the ride was over, he stretched his arms above his head relaxing before grabbing the stuffed toys once again.
"W-would you l-like me to c-car-ry that f-for you m-m-master?" He noticed Zero was keeping his eyes low once again and knew the reason was because his pet was nervous with speaking out of turn, without being asked too.
"No, I am alright. But I am pretty hungry. What about you?"
Zero did not answer but he waited as Kaname picked out an order from a booth. He looked around at the scurrying people excited to get to the next ride. He noticed a boy in the distance. The child looked about 5 and the tears that threatened to fall as he looked around aimlessly proved he was lost. Zero looked up at his master trying to tell him about the boy but Kaname was busy speaking with the man and he didn't want to interrupt.
The child was beautiful with soft short blond hair and baggy jean with a bright red tee-shirt. The shirt had rugged numbers on them and the jeans seemed to be old but his eyes held a soft blue romantic colour that people would die just to possess. A child being left alone was never good. He could be kidnapped and sold into the slave market; nobody would ever find him after that. A drugged teen with bruises would be all that was left of his subtle skin his eyes losing their innocence as he was stripped away of his childhood. By the end he would look unrecognizable. The more Zero thought about what the child's fate could have in store for him the more paranoid he became. Until he had all but convinced himself that if someone did not help the child soon his fate would be sealed just as Zero's had been. He looked up once again noticing that Kaname was now arguing with the carnie. The frail boy was only a few steps away; he could grab him and be back before Kaname realized it.
He began walking towards the blond child. A person bumped into him making him loose his standing as the child was torn from his view. He looked around the area frantically. He no longer saw the lost boy. He ran towards the direction the child was last. Praying he had found his parents rather than a more heart-wrenching fate. He saw a few golden locks drift into an ally way nearby and raced after the figure. Stopping at the mouth of the dark road ahead, he thought about calling for the child but realized the child would have no reason to come to him either. He took a step into the dark abyss holding his breath and hoping his eyes would adjust quickly. The darkness seemed to last forever but he forced his eyes to search for any lighter coloured forms. He spotted the bright hair a bit further in the darkness a few more steps and he would be able to grab… A dark silhouette stepped in front of the blue eyed boy. The figure patted the boy's head gently bending down to face the others. He noticed the child drop his head knowing it was already too late, the child was taken. He began to back away before hearing the man's chilling voice.
"You did good today Mathew. Violet eyes. A very good choice. You will be rewarded accordingly for your work."
Zero saw the figure stand and look at him white polished teeth shone in the darkness and he knew the man was smiling at him. Zero tried to turn and run but hands grabbed him from behind. He tried to yell but a cloth was shoved into his mouth. He struggled helplessly feeling defenseless against the men who held him. Yet he did not think of the pain he would have to go through about the starvation and uncaring abuse. No the only thought that came to mind was, "Kaname… He will think I ran away! He will hate me and only recall this betrayal. I will die without even letting him know how much I … I feel for him. I will die and have nobody to remember me."
He struggled harder comprehending these things. But when the man reached and pulled down his hood holding a flashlight to his face he could tell his surprise. The man pulled down the turtle neck revealing the tattoo that said his will no longer mattered. The man laughed.
"So you're a slave eh." He hit Zero across the face and the silver haired teen instantly stopped struggling. He was now defeated. He was a slave and this was a master. He had no collar so his life was now for the taking. He legs went weak as the men behind dropped him and he sunk to the floor in utter aguish.
"That's better." The man smiled obviously happy about Zero's behaviour. The shone the light once again at the teen raising his head for a better view. Sticking his finger in Zero's mouth he inspected the teeth then moved to Zero's lower body.
"Hmmm… someone took very good care of you. Made sure your body was in perfect shape eh. Are you a sex slave?" His question was unanswered by Zero and he nodded his head approvingly.
"You're last master must have taught you well. Well I suppose we will just have to see about the sexual part. If you weren't you're going to be in for a rude awakening." He moved away still shinning his flashlight at the teen. He saw an object clutched in his hand. He moved closer once again.
"A teddy bear?" He ripped it away from Zero's grip. Laughing at the teen's fearful expression. He held the toys arms allowing it to dance in front of Zero's face as he sang.
"Olefin Henry feeling bored tied his sister to a ford. Henry laughed at the gag; sister found it such a drag. Olefin Henry never meant to drown his dad to that extent he only left him in the tank because the tar and feathers stank." He laughed again menacingly. "How do you like that name eh pet? Olefin Henry. I think it's quite suitable. You see in the end Henry's actions lead to his downfall and he blows himself up. You were free but your actions evidently will lead to your own demise."
Zero shuddered. The man chucked Ichiru into the darkness and he heard a clang as the bear hit some metal object in the distance. His heard thumped erratically in his chest but he did not move. He stayed silent. This game was already over.
He heard another low chuckle but this one did not come from the man in front of him. The voice was familiar but the tone was uncanny. The darkness in it chilled him to the bone not allowing him to move as he felt the men surrounding him back away. He felt that comforting hand land on his shoulder as the voice spoke again.
"That's a dreadful name. The boy's evil actions lead to his abrupt end. If anything that poem is about karma and how one should do good things if they wish to have a fruitful life. I believe that poem is about you. What is your name?" The man stuttered fearfully knowing the figure in front of him was a pureblood.
"J-J-Jonathan…" Kaname ignored him.
"Henryyyy…." He called to the man instead letting the letters roll off his tongue seductively, as if trying to draw him closer with his alluring voice. "Your life is going to come to an immediate end because of your wicked actions as well… except you're going to wish it was as quick as a bomb blowing you up because I promise I will make it very painful." He heard the man try to run away, his body fell and tried to regain step once again.
Kaname's hand left his shoulder and a few moments later Zero heard the crunch of bones as screams followed. Zero covered his ears trying to get away from the fearful cries of the men who had tried to hurt him. He saw the blond child run past him and into the crowd, noticing that they had not yet tarnished the boy with the mark of slavery. Forcing the child to deceive and condemn others to this fate had successfully saved him. The child could run home and be safe. He closed his eyes hearing more screams.
Then they stopped and Kaname was beside him once again. The anger in his crimson eyes now directed towards his slave.
"Why did you leave?" His voice was sharp and demanding as his body rose in front of Zero.
Zero felt speechless fear had frozen him.
"That was a COMMAND Zero. Answer me NOW."
"T-t-t-he b-boy master, h-he looked l-l-lost. I-I was g-going to c-come r-r-right back. I s-swear t-t-to you master I w-w-was. I'm so s-s-sor-ry master." He dipped his head low worried his master would torture him in the same way he had hurt the other men.
When Kaname spoke again his tone sounded more lost as if he was thinking of something else but the anger had left it leaving a more reassuring pitch.
"Come Zero, let's go home."
Zero wondered how such a frightening man could make him feel so comfortable, but he was still scared of the pureblood before him. Knowing that Kaname had that power and the anger deep inside to do such things.
The pureblood's hand reached towards him when he realized Zero wasn't moving. Zero flinched back moving away.
His eyes had finally adjusted and he could see the pureblood's face clearly. Hurt went across the beautiful features as the hand moved to his own head and pulled at his hair out of frustration.
"Zero please, you know I would never do anything like that to you. Those men….they were about to hurt you… to take you away. I… I was so worried. I thought you were going to be gone forever. The things they would have done to you." His master held his head with both hand sinking to the ground in front of the other teen his eyes closed tightly and he looked so mournful it made Zero want to cry. His words were soft as he spoke, "I didn't kill them Zero I swear, and I just knocked them out and hurt them a little so they would never do something like that to anyone ever again. I wanted them to learn their lesson. I promise that they will live to see another day." The regret was evident as sadness leaked off the pureblood in front of him. His master. The one who had protected him, who would always save him.
Zero reached uncertainly towards the other's face and caressed the hardened features.
"I-I am s-sorry m-m-master."
"Don't be." Kaname said curtly looking into violet eyes capturing them with his own. He leaned towards said face and brushed its lips with his own. Speaking the words slowly so ever letter pronounced would send shockwaves of pleasure down their spines. "I am sorry Zero; I should have been more careful about how I act around you and not allowed myself to get angered so easily. Do you forgive me?"
"Y-yes master, I f-f-forgive you." Kaname smiled gently the unmoving bodies now forgotten as the men concentrated on each other. Mesmerized by the other's gaze.
"Over here! I think I heard it from over here!" Stomping noises of running people followed. As Kaname grabbed Zero dragging him in the direction of the bodies and away from the people following. Zero looked at the lifeless unmoving figures as he passed. Unsure of how he should react to this new development.
He stopped suddenly trying to pull away from Kaname and get away from the solid grip.
Crimson eyes glared at him and Zero shrunk back slightly, forcing his lips to move so he could give the angered figure an explanation. "I-I-Ichiru. He t-threw him o-o-over t-there." Kaname looked as if he was going to go back and retrieve the bear.
"Over there! I see some people!"
His grip on Zero tightened at the sound of the voice as a flashlight shone in the ally way forcing the men to cover their eyes hiding from the sudden illumination.
"No time, we have to go now." Kaname hissed roughly pulling Zero away from the scene as they raced towards the car.
Ruka was frustrated as she walked into the old home. "Not even a butler to greet me. Wow, Aidou sure is getting broke." She stepped over broken glass at the doorway her heals clicking as she smelled the scent of blood. Eyes turning red at the recognition of the substance she often desired. She moved towards the smell following it up the stairs and towards an odd silver door.
"Hanabusa? You home?" She opened the silver door and unlocked a chamber of blood. It paved the walls. Sex wafted after and she looked in a corner towards a young brunette silently sobbing. She seemed to be the sole donor of all this mess.
"I see you have been busy." She spoke to the figure she could sense in the room
Maniacal laughter followed her comment and she looked towards where she heard the voice a vicious smile growing on her features at the familiar face. Aidou was leaning against the wall a glass filled with whiskey in his hand as he tilted the glass so only bright blue eyes shone towards her.
"What's with the girl?" she pointed her thumb over her shoulder to where she assumed the girl still lay. She didn't care about the child but was simply trying to make conversation before coming to the point of her visitation with the mad man.
"She let my little silver bird fly free. Now she had to be his replacement until he returns to me." His smile was broad and childish showing more teeth then it should as his eyes widened as if seeing something very important hidden within the female.
She shook off the weird look. Trailing her gaze elsewhere for the moment, she had no idea what he was talking about nor did she care about his absurd speech. "Yes, well… I have a little problem and I was wondering if you would like to work together with me to solve it."
"I have different matters to resolve." The curt reply came.
"I think you will want to partake in this situation. I heard you had a vendetta against Kaname. I want your help. He has adopted a new slave and recently taking a very strong liking to him. I want that slave gone so poor hurt Kaname will come running into my arms."
"My silver haired angel is in Kaname's favor?"
She gave him an odd look. "So it seems." She had no idea what he was rambling about but she did remember the teen had silver hair.
He smiled evilly at her. "Then we will rip him away. Clip his wings and trap him so he can never fly again."
She regretted coming to see the insane man. He once knew Kaname better than most. She hoped he would have a way into his fortitude in order to kidnap the boy, but now she realized he may be more trouble than he was worth. She sighed. "You will never be able to get in there, what was I thinking." She turned to walk away but was stopped by his childish giggle.
"No, no, no, no…no. We won't go inside. No we won't, will we my darling." She noticed that he had moved towards the girl lying on the floor gurgling slightly drowning in her own blood. He tilted her head allowing the blood to pour from her mouth so she could breathe. The child gaze had traveled to Ruka and looking in those brown eyes the pureblood could see all the fear she held. Her eyes looked dead as if she has lost who she was. The deadpan expression was unnerving. He gently caressed her cheek and looked up at the pureblood in front of him. "We will get him to come to us."
"How?" She whispered her voice wavered as she gazed at the blond mesmerized by his insanity and piercing blue eyes.
He looked back down towards the broken girl, twisting his fingers in her locks and giving her face feather light touches.
Zero had dressed in his pajamas and stood by the bed waiting for his master to return. It had been an hour since they had arrived home and his master told him to get dressed for bed and wait in their room. He was very tired and swayed slightly using sheer force to keep standing at this late hour. Kaname walked into the room looking unsure of how to react towards Zero. His actions this night had been… harsh. He had never meant for Zero to see that part of him and he worried how the teen would react.
Zero could not forget the frightened screams but he believed his master when he said that he did not kill them. He was happy that his master had gone through the effort of teaching the men a lesson on his behalf. He stayed silent as Kaname moved about the room getting dressed in night time attire as well.
He felt a sudden presence behind him. "C-can I hold you? Just for a moment Zero…"
"Yes m-master. As y-you wish."
Kaname hesitated. He wasn't sure if Zero actually wanted him around right now or was simply doing what a proper slave should. He dismissed it and wrapped his arms around the younger, taking in Zero's scent. He needed this comfort right now. He hadn't let out his anger in years; the complete loss of control of his body had frightened him. "And to think… the reason behind it all is because of this fragile figure in my arms. One I just can't seem to let go of. I almost risked my family's respect, fortune and high-class life for him. Truthfully, if I could do that situation over… I would do it exactly the same, except maybe gag the men so Zero wouldn't have to hear any screams."
He let go moving to the other side of the bed and lying down. "If you would rather sleep somewhere else tonight Zero I will allow it. My actions today were… frightening to say the least and I do not wish to make your view of me any less."
He looked at the other waiting patiently for a response.
Zero didn't reply instead he climbed into the bed laying very still as his master pulled him close.
Kaname smiled, but his expression was empty as he reached over the side of the bed to retrieve something.
"I believe this is yours." He placed the teddy bear into the silver haired teen's arms. Kissing the forehead softly before amusement flashed through brown eyes at the younger's expression of absolute joy.
"You w-went back f-for him." He sounded disbelieving of the proof placed in front of him.
Kaname's smile grew to a genuine grin. "Well of course, we can't let Ichiru stay out in the dark all night. He might become afraid and older brothers always have to take good care of their younger ones."
A smile grew on the younger features and Kaname's heart fluttered, excited to see the rare upturn of lips once again. The harsh events of the night already forgotten as Zero examined his toy for any injuries. Black marks had tarnished the fur and a few stitches had come undone allowing some of the stuffing to pop out. The ribbon was slightly shredded, but Zero still fiddled with it pulling it close to his chest in a tight hug.
"We will get it fixed tomorrow… and clean him up a bit. He will be good as new in no time."
Zero looked into brown eyes, at the person who had never hurt him. Only protected and cared for his own well being. "T-thank you m-master." His voice was sincere as he focused his attention back on the doll. His sleepy state now forgotten due to his bliss.
Kaname threaded his fingers through his slave's feather like hair. "Are you tired Zero?"
"N-no master." The soft reply came.
"Can I ask you some questions, and will you promise to answer them all truthfully?"
"Yes m-master. I will d-do as you w-w-wish."
"Tell me about what your family was like."
Zero's body tensed but Kaname continued to play with his hair leaving tender kisses along Zero's temple to calm him. After a long moment Zero finally spoke.
"They w-were very kind and s-strong. My m-mother loved to c-cook and my father w-w-was a hunter for the as-s-sociation. My b-brother was my only s-sibling. He used t-to c-come into my r-ro-o-om when he was s-scared at night and m-my-my mother smelt like t-the roses my f-father would constantly b-b-buy her." He sighed as if that was the longest sentence he had ever spoken and the effort was excruciating.
Kaname pulled the warm body closer before asking his next question.
"Did your father kill Aidou's wife? Is that why he took you?"
"Y-yes. H-he planned on t-taking Ichiru too, but he w-w-was too weak and d-died from the s-small b-beating. He d-died in f-f-front of my p-parents. They were b-b-begging him to s-stop…" His voice quivered, while he tried to stop the tears, as Kaname cut him off with a soft kiss, aiming to calm him. He brushed his lips along the others and looked into violet eyes.
"I'm sorry about bringing that up. That's enough sad talk for tonight, don't you think? Why don't we talk about a more cheerful subject?" He paused for a moment thinking. "What's your favorite food?"
Zero looked hesitant about answering but replied quietly. "P-pancakes."
"And Ichiru's?" Kaname intended it as a teasing gesture to lighten the boy's mood. The delight that excreted from violet eyes at the recognition of the stuffed toy was simply adorable. He was glad that he was able to retrieve the animal.
"Strawberries m-master." Zero opened his mouth as if to say something more but then shut it quickly lowering his head.
"What were you going to say Zero?"
"N-nothing master."
Kaname crinkled his brows at that response. "You agreed to not lie Zero… remember?"
A pause. "W-what a-about you master? W-what is y-your favorite f-food?"
Kaname smiled thinking for a moment. Zero had been so frightened to say such harmless words… what a silly boy. "I have to say I prefer grapes myself." He rested his head on Zero's smelling the unique scent.
"What about your favorite painting? Did you like any in particular around the house?"
Zero gave the bear a confused look.
"Oh? You haven't seen any of them have you? Well, I'll walk around with you tomorrow and you can tell me which one is yours and Ichiru's favorite, then."
Zero nodded agreeing, and made his toy do the same as he tried to stifle a yawn so he wouldn't show the pureblood he was tired.
"Ahh, so you are sleepy."
The level D vampire flinched. "Darn, he noticed. And I was trying so hard to keep it hidden too. I actually like hearing his voice… I don't want to go to bed so soon."
Kaname's voice dropped an octave as he whispered to the teen. His voice alluring and sensual while he raised his head so he would be over Zero's face.
"One more question first then… Can you give me a kiss Zero?"
He felt the teen's body tense harshly in his arms and regretted those words. After all Zero had seen tonight how could he expect the boy to even want to consider that? He was about to move away and settle with just snuggling until the teen relaxed again. Then violet eyes began to gaze into his own. Zero's silver hair seemed to cascade around his head in a silver halo enhancing the image of innocence as a light blush began to grow across his features.
Kaname pulled away slightly, "Zero, you don't have to do this. I don't want you to feel forced into this in any way."
The teen hesitated slightly, but then raised his lips up to meet Kaname's once again. This time the pureblood allowed them to connect and a feverous lust overcame him. He latched his lips hungrily onto the innocent lips below his. Zero's breath hitched as he recoiled slightly; Kaname calmed his pace taking the teen in slowly and pulling the nervous tongue into his mouth making it dance along with his own. The painstakingly slow pace continued; Kaname explored every inch of the teen's mouth memorizing every detail so he could recall this moment when he needed an escape. He allowed the electric sensation, which he only got from Zero, to run across his skin bathing in its eccentric feel. He pulled away slightly allowing the younger to regain his breath, while he kissed along soft lips tenderly.
"Goodnight Zero." He whispered pulling the teen into his chest once again.
Zero's eyes widened and he felt as if he could never fall asleep after that moment. So many questions plagued his mind; Kaname's deep breathes and the warm cocoon he had created for Zero against his chest lulled his already tired mind to sleep.
Another one of my little cousin stories!
I taught the little bugger to say vampire and say grrr and snap at the air afterwards. Unfortunately, for his mother, I taught him to do it with all the other animals. So people will pick him up into their arms and be like Rafael what sound does a dog make… and he will bark and then they say cat and he meows and so on until all the animals are done. Then he gives the person a confused look and screams VAMPIRO! And bites the air right in front of the person's nose. The person looks terrified because they thought he was going to bite them and I'm on the ground laughing hysterically telling him he's the most awesome kid in the world!
Something personal:
I am dealing with a personal crisis right now… so you guys have to be generous with reviews ;)… you see my friend accidentally died my hair pink (and I'm the kinda girl that doesn't own a single article of pink clothing.) So I have decided to share a very big lesson with you when it comes to dying here. Never ever, ever, ever try to dye half your hair red when the rest is blond. It will turn all the blond pink when you shower. No matter what you do to try to prevent it… and trust me I tried…. It just doesn't work.