The City lights…they bring me so much memories…I used to sigh, when I thought about Moka…Now It seems as a far memory. I remember clearly, at that time I felt true despair and loneliness despite the fact that truth, as clear as day was before me…
Chapter 6:At the end of truth. The lonely boy, Tsukune Aono(Shinjitsu no hate ni. Kokou no shonen Aono Tsukune)
From his hotel room, the city looked so small…yet so vivid. Despite his own heart being so gloomy… The lights penetrated his eyes, the combination of colors was just sublime,
Now The group of Aono Tsukune was at Kii, Awaji Island. The sea and the city were beautiful yet in contrast…his own heart was broken.
Knowing the sad truth, was painful.
-"So beautiful…But I…I've lost her."- Tsukune said while jerking his fist.
A sad reality…Evidence was beginning to pile bit by bit and the weighing verdict with it.
The vampire girl just liked him as a friend and only LOVED his blood. Although the first time they met, he was warned…
…..
-"Blood…"-
-"It's a mistake! I'm sorry!"-
-"You're bleeding! It's not good…It's no good…this smell, my body…"-
-"Smell…her hair smells so good!"-
-"Sorry, I'm a vampire! Capuchu!"
…
-"Back then, it was the first time I…"-
Also ever since he met her, he had told her…"I like you" and what did he get? Nothing but bites and temptations…
-"Tsukune? It's me, Moka."-
The young man turned to the door shocked, the owner of his heart and thoughts appeared. What to do, to say even? Her innocent tone contrasted his tone, filled with uncertainty, dread and despair.
-"It's open…"- he replied trembling.
-"Hey. How's the wound?"- The emerald eyed girl smiled.
-"It's fine. Thanks for worrying."-
-"Tsukune…about that time…I'm sorry."-
-"Why are you sorry?"-
-"Because instead of mending you I wanted your blood…"- she said shyly.
-"It's Ok…that's who you are."- He replied looking away from her.
-"Tsukune…"-
-"You're a vampire. You'll love blood always first and foremost…"- he said with a hint of pain and hurt.
-"That's not true! You're my precious friend!"- She exclaimed.
-"I didn't say otherwise."- He replied jerking his fists.
-"Then why are you in pain?"- She asked gently grabbing his hand with hers.
-"My wound…that's all. Don't worry."- He said smiling the best he could.
Her soft skin, her smell…all those detail were getting to him. Without noticing, the closeness caused a crimson hue to appear on his face. Her gentle voice, her hair…He was so into his reverie, he'd say to hell with it and kiss her like that.
But he knew the truth and the outcome; She'd always want his neck first and never his lips.
He knew what would happen if he tried, what would happen if he continued that way. Even so a part of him wanted to stay on the Vampire-mouse game. In change for blood maybe he'd get a kiss or maybe the "Yes, I love you too" he so wanted.
…But that all seemed…impossible. No matter what he did? So it seemed…
-"Are you sure?"- Moka said worriedly.
-"Of course…D…Didn't I tell you? I wanted to be your friend and that I liked you no matter what?"- He said turning to her.
A gentle smile which normally would ease his heart now mad it hurt. Yes, the boy had begun to feel the long distance between him and her love for blood. Had all his hope with her being false?
The young man now began to experience that which represents hopelessness, the bleakness of loneliness. The misery of a broken heart…
Yes, he felt despair.
-"Tsukune…thanks."-
-"Moka-san…"-
-"Tsukune…"-
-"Moka-san…"-
-"Tsukune…"-
His chocolate orbs met her emerald orbs. Tsukune closed his eyes and waited for the long awaited kiss maybe, one last time would not hurt…Moka drew near and at that time…
…The girl drew her fangs and bit the boy gently.
-"Delicious!"- She smiled.
-"…"- Tsukune was simply left with a blank stare.
-"Tsukune?"-
-"Daijobu, Moka-san I'm just…dizzy."-
-"Oh no! Did I suck too much?"-
-"No, it's not that, it's just the summer heat."- He laughed nervously.
-"So is your wound healed? I'm glad! I don't know what I'd do if I lost you. I'll get going…Oh and by the way…"-
-"What?"- Tsukune said, still not moving.
-"Has anything happened between you and Kurumu-chan?"- She asked with jealousy.
That took him a bit by surprise was she jealous? His heart beat a bit faster. It was true, the succubus had gotten to him in a different way…and maybe it wasn't that bad…but what did he really felt for her…?
A question his own heart knew well, yet he himself…could not.
-"Something? Er…only the project."- He said scratching his neck.
-"Are you SURE?"- The pink haired girl inquired.
-"Yeah…What else could happen?"- He sighed.
-"She'd use her charm on you…"- Moka complained as she inflated her cheeks.
-"She wouldn't do that!"- Tsukune exclaimed defending her.
-"Tsukune?"- The girl asked, shocked by his change of tone.
-"Kurumu-chan is a nice girl…She's our friend. Please, believe in her a bit more."- Tsukune pleaded.
-"Ok. It's good to know you defend all of us!"- Moka smiled.
-"Y…Yeah."- Tsukune said still not understanding the meaning of his outburst.
Why did he defend Kurumu? Why did he rush to do so? Knowingly it was Moka whom he loved. Yet, he'd contradicted his very own loved girl for a friend…why?
-"Well, See you later. Gotta go work on my project, take care of your wound."-
Upon her departure, the young man fell on his knees and closed his eye; Pain overcoming each and every nerve he had. It was true, was it not? To her he was nothing more than a walking can of blood. And though they had bonds…She and him…
…it was the saddest kind of love. Unrequited love.
-"I'm an idiot…I'm such an idiot!"- He complained.
Still on his knees, jerked his fist and slammed it against the floor with full strength. He ignored the pain and simply prepared to do it again…
-"Then there's no choice! I got to tell her what I feel! That's the only way left!"- The boy thought. –"Even though she's cute she's different…"-
Before he could go on his brain remembered something…
-"Tell her my…feelings? But… Where did this happen before?"-
However right there, he was reminded of some things…things which cleared his doubts and would land him on Earth again…
That's why I gotta protect this seal…
It's ok.
Huh?
Even if you're scary…Moka-san will always be Moka-san.
I'm happy! You truly are my first friend and had my first time with you!
First…?
Up to now all I've only drunken Tomato juice and blood transfusions…but I've never tasted real blood like yours…that sweetness…that fragrance…that sensation…I can't forget!
That's right…At that time I thought it was like a dream to be with her…like daydreaming in reality and then…when Saizou came…
It's true I'm weak and I've got no courage…but…! I DON'T CARE IF YOU'RE A MONSTER OR HUMAN I WANT TO BE MOKA-SAN'S FRIEND!
SHUT UP!
Tsukune!
I don't care if you're a vampire I…love you…Moka-san…
I told her I loved her…there and then. Though we didn't know each other I'd hoped for a direct answer…and even with all that has happened between us…and all I've sacrificed…what have I got? Nothing!
The young man got out of his reverie and jerked his teeth.
-"It's not true! It can't be the end! It can't…!"-repeatedly he slammed his fist against the hotel carpet.-"But…It doesn't matter what I try…or how much enthusiasm I put in getting to her heart…It's no good…huh…?"- The resignation tone in his murmuring was obvious in his voice.
-"The end of what?"-
Before he could continue, a gentle hand stopped his fist. Upon seeing who it was, he met a certain blue haired girl. Kurumu.
-"You're no idiot. What's going on? Why're you so mad?"-
-"It's…Nothing."- He said trying to release his fist.
-"Nothing? You don't hit the floor at full strength over nothing!"- She said angrily.
-"It's nothing!"- Tsukune exclaimed rubbing his red fist.
-"Aren't I your friend? Why don't you trust me?"-
-"Daijobu."- He said. –"I just…"
-"Tsuki…"-
-"It's…nothing…"-
-"No, THERE IS SOMETHING."- Kurumu Insisted.-"You were saying it's over. What is over?"-
-"…"-
-"Is this…about Moka?"- She asked with a sad tone.
-"No. Like I said…I...have…lost everything."-
-"Everything? Tsukune?"- Kurumu didn't understand.
-"The meaning of those words. Because of them…I've realized the truth."-
Yes he'd realized. The meaning, he had told Moka all he felt and got nothing in change. The 3 words he'd told her before, he now knew, the answer. The answer he'd longed for a long time…
…She only loved him as a friend.
-"Those…words?"- The succubus felt even more confused.
-"And I found the answer to a question that for a long time, I didn't want to see…"-
All she wanted was the cursed red fluid in his veins. Not him the one who'd given all, even her life for her. Not Aono Tsukune…
-"Let me help you."- Kurumu offered.
-"No…no one can help me…"-
Before he could feel any more misery the succubus hugged him tight. Tsukune opened his eyes in shock. Kurumu reached her hair band and wrapped it around Tsukune's red fist.
-"Ok then. Don't force yourself to answer those questions and don't complicate yourself over those words…"- She said while staring at his confused face, not breaking the embrace.
-"Kurumu-chan…"- The broken hearted boy said surprised.
His chocolate brown eyes, filled with dread, defeat, sadness and loneliness met her own violet. Full of compassion, love, and happiness.
The realization, thought not 100% true, had literally crushed the young boy's heart. He had been lonely all his life. Defeat felt like a ton of bricks smashing his body; He felt his heart break as easily as a glass cup when it fell down. But…
As if she knew he needed it, she flashed him a smile, his eyes opened in surprise. As if it were Yukari o Ruby's magic…the pain, the loneliness…if only for a moment, were all gone?
-"Not even Moka-san can do this…I feel…light-headed"- he thought to himself.
Picking up his arms from his sides, he also hugged her.
-"Don't worry about it. I, myself used to have questions I could not answer."-
-"Kurumu-chan too…? Why?"
-"…You might laugh at the reason."- The girl said defensively.
-"I won't. I promise."-
-"The reason was…Why I fell for you."-
-"W…What?"- The boy asked flabbergasted.
-"Yeah. All my life, Mom had told me "Men only exist to be your slaves, don't give them your heart." Or "Use them to continue our legacy…and toss them aside as Trash!" and many things of the sort."-
-"I remember you saying that sort of stuff before…"- He smiled to himself.
-"To me, Mom's statements were absolute and my mission was to find my true partner by toying with men…"- Kurumu sighed sadly.
-"Hey, you just felt alone. I can understand you."-
-"But…Then you arrived. And then all what mom had said went down."-
-"Why? I mean your mom's teachings…"-
-"It's a simple reason. I really…liked you. And I didn't realize it, until you, who I'd tried to kill, made me realize the error of my ways."-
-"Me?"- He asked dumfounded.
-"When I first saw you…All I wanted was to snatch you away from Moka to who my charm and beauty were superior, That was all but…When I saw the true you I couldn't take it anymore. When I saw you save me…"- Kurumu buried her face in his chest, to hide her red cheeks.
-"The true me…? I saved you because I saw your eyes."-
-"My eyes?"- She asked, confused.
-"Yeah. True, you were filled with a bit of malice, but your eyes are beautiful compassionate eyes. Yours aren't the eyes of an assassin or of a girl who toys with men. Your eyes are true, kind and compassionate. I know better."-
-"Thanks…But, that wasn't all."- Kurumu made the embrace tighter.
-"There's more?"-
At that time she raised her face, her arms still embracing him. And he was perplexed at what he saw. Purple clear eyes filled with truth; with love…they were ever so solemn…
-"You resisted my charm…"-
-"I did?"-
-"That day, When I was about to kiss you for the first time. You were able to back away. Have I ever told you what Charm really is?"-
-"No, but I guess it's related to physical attraction?"-
-"Yes. Because of that, we succubi use lust, desire and many other things that are born when men see our physique. We prey on the lack of control and make those feelings surface and take over your mind and heart…but with you it was different. Not only did you avoid me, but also were thinking of apologizing to Moka. A rightful thing…You weren't even filled with lust or any type of indecent feeling towards me at that time."-
-"So what does it mean?"-
-"It means you have a pure heart. At that time you had a bit of attraction, but no real lust. Of course it wasn't as strong since it was my first time but…your pure heart triumphed in the end. It was maddening, a pure boy…who cared for someone who tried to harm him? It was totally out of this world."-
-"That's not…I mean I'm just a normal guy."- To that he just smiled clumsily.
-"You think? Well, that's why mom was so adamant about you. When she saw the true you…she immediately gave me hope. And ordered me not to lose, because you are one of a kind…Something she normally wouldn't do…"-
-"Me? Nah, there are better guys…"- She silenced him with her index.
-"Hey have a bit of confidence yourself. A girl wants you to work hard. You're my destined partner after all."-
-"Sorry…"-
-"My point is, Tsukune…Like me, the answers will come for themselves. Don't force yourself."-
-"It's not like that at all...I've found my answer. But it's…painful."-
-"That's it my beloved Tsuki-chan…Let's stay like this for as long as you need to…"- she murmured in a comforting tone.
-"Why? Why does it feel right…? It's like…I'm being drawn to her…Is this…her charm…? No, if it were I'd Already be under her spell…but…Am I falling for her REAL charm right now?"- He thought.
-"Tsukune…I'm not that stupid vampire…I'm not as close to your heart as her, I may not be as beautiful as her but…I'll Always love you. You will always be my destiny…the boy who stole my heart…So from now on…Tell me everything, ok?"- Kurumu murmured, smiling.
Upon hearing those words, the thunderstruck boy stared at her agape…After he'd hurt her…after he traded her for Moka, countless times…how could she?
-"It's…so alluring…her eyes…so beautiful…her lips…all of her…"- He thought.
He was under her charm, but not the spell of magic…no. The spell of love, which was what, had him. He couldn't take his eyes from her lips…so beautiful and soft.
-"Tsukune…"-
His brain didn't even process his name being called. He only felt her soft hand and her face slowly drawing near…
-"It's no good…I can't move. Just like that time…but…this is no magic! My heart is…happy and excited? Why? Is this the natural charm of a succubus? No…It isn't but then…what is this?"- He gulped as the girl drew near.
With the last of his strength he hugged her with force, thus surprising her.
-"Thank you…Kurumu-chan…I'm sorry."- saying that he ran away.
-"Hey wait Tsukune…!"- She called out.
-"Why? She didn't use charm…I know it! So why?"- Tsukune exclaimed while running. –"Why did doing that feel so right?"-
The boy ran to the hotel entrance, trying to find an answer. Which he could not. All that was too soon, too fast but…he didn't want to admit…
Admit what? That there WAS a part of him that craved her hugs her lips…that craved HER. BADLY. But…he was all alone right? That was his path, so why would his heart, that had been broken, care for those things?
As he ran, he bumped onto someone and fell back.
-"Sorry I…"-
-"You don't need to say you're sorry…to the Enemy!"-
Tsukune opened his eyes and recognized them; an orange haired, tall slender guy. A Chubby, fat green haired goon; a dark tan haired glass youkai, all appeared before him.
-"Kasara Kouhou, Taira Gouzaburou, Naga Kubisaku…Why are you here?"- He asked.
-"It's our chance. A golden opportunity all because you're failing!"- The fat boy smiled.
-"Chance?"- Tsukune asked uneasily.
-"Yes. It's our chance to date our goddess; The Other Moka!"- Naga touched his glasses with confidence at this statement.
-"What the…What are you saying?"-
-"Read this."- Kouhou tossed him a neatly folded newspaper.
-"This is…?"- He started reading. –"What? 'Sexy Student in a summer romance? The legendary couple…thrashed?' The idol, Kurumu Kurono seems to have destroyed the legendary couple in Youkai Gakuen. Aono Tsukune seems to be closer to her than to his girlfriend, Moka Akashiya. It seems the bitter love triangle is in favor of Kurono now, as Aono looks happier with her…"- Tsukune read with rage the rest of the article.
-"That's right! It seems you fell for Kurumu! As to be expected since Moka is with you thanks to Pity!"- Taira chuckled.
-"Pity? What do you know…?"-
-"It's obvious. Look at the pictures…Has our goddess ever hugged you like this girl does? No. Or has she taken your hand seriously as this girl? No way! Anyone with eyes knows it is pity!"- Naga assured.
-"That's not…!"-
-"It's useless! This is the end of your harem with our goddess! To this end, we will beat you! And make the truth even more obvious! That you HAVE NO HOPE WITH MOKA!"- Kouhou said in a taunting tone.
The umbrella Shaped monster still in human form, appeared before Tsukune, and punched him in the gut, then Naga with his long neck wrapped the human boy. Then, the Fat youkai punched Tsukune in the back and sent him to the hotel's marble floor.
-"Ugh…"- The hurt human moaned.
-"Hah! And we're still in human form! Though we can more or less understand your pain…we also have little chance with our goddess…But we won't forgive you got close to her without any effort!"- Naga exclaimed.
-"Again…with that…? Didn't I say that you were bothering them with such things? If you want to date her go head on!"- The enraged youth answered.
-"I know! That's why we're gonna beat you! To show the Other Moka who's better!"- Kouhou stated.
-"A man isn't solely based on power. If you're like that then you'll only fail. You guys won't get your way!"-
-"Silence!"- All 3 said in unison and prepared to attack.
The Umbella Youkai extended his hands and a strong wind sent Tsukune face down on the ground.
-"Now, I'll smash you like a pancake!"- Gozaburou affirmed preparing to smash the fallen boy.
Before he could jump, a kick in his face sent him back with his 2 allies.
-"GET AWAY FROM MY DESTINED ONE!"-
-"K…Kurumu-chan…"- He said still face down.
-"So what if we got closer? So what if the 'Legendary couple' is gone? Tsukune is free to love whom he wants! Now disappear before I show you pain!"- Kurumu threatened.
-"That's right! If we beat her, we can also date her! We must bring her into submission!"- The chubby youkai affirmed. –"Kurumu, you're all mine…!"-
-"What?"- she said taking a step back.
-"Stop…"- Tsukune said weakly while he got up.
-"Tsukune…"-
-"This time Moka isn't here! Now like I said before, let's get into a world of love!"-
-"Get away from me you fat stalker!"- Then a familiar feeling went through her. –"This aura…Moka…?"-
Before he could go on, a dark aura covered the floor. Then and there, a thirst for battle and an intimidating feeling made the air heavy. Kurumu and the 3 goons tuned to see what it was and in shock they saw the Nexus; Tsukune.
-"Didn't you hear what I said? Get away from her you miserable swine!"- Crimson eyes now were the color of his orbs. A Dark intimidating aura surrounded him. Kurumu felt one thing emanating from him. Hate.
-"What's this…? It's like Moka's aura…But weaker…Still, his eyes are red…like blood."- She noted.
Tsukune with amazing speed, appeared out of nowhere before the fat goon and elbowed him straight in the gut. In one hit, the attacker was down.
-"W…What amazing power…!"- The other 2 stated.
-"This is…the power Moka gave him…"- Kurumu feared.
-"You 2…will pay… you can say anything you want about me but leave her reputation alone! I won't let you lay a finger on Kurumu-chan!"- His red eyes flashed with anger.
Naga tried to wrap his neck around Tsukune but before he was able, the red eyed boy gave him a powerful uppercut, making him fall on top of the other hurt attacker.
-"Well? What'll you do?"- Tsukune asked turning to the last opponent.
-"I…It's not over! We'll meet again…!"- The remaining one lifted his friends and disappeared in cloud of dust.
Tsukune stoically stared at his defeated enemies and turned to his friend, who was agape at his new power.
-"Are you ok?"- He asked rather forcefully.
-"Etto…Yes…T…Thanks for saving me…Gee, it feels weird to say it."- She chuckled trying to lighten the mood.
-"I know. I'm weak and all…I'm just useless."-
-"No! I…Didn't mean that at all…Sorry."-
-"Well…Why did you come after me?"- His stoic tone was getting to her.
-"Eh…Wait, I should be saying that! You ran away all of a sudden…"-
-"I needed to think. That's all. Like I said, I came to a realization."-
-"And that is…?"-
-"I'm alone."-
-"W…What?"-
-"All my life, I never had any bonds or friends. That's the truth."-
-"That's not…!"-
-"It is. What those guys said…is right. Moka is only with me by pity. I have 0 chances with her."- He said turning away from Kurumu.
-"Did he just call her Moka without san…? This form really must consume his heart…"- she thought. –"But that's not right…"-
-"It's useless. But don't worry about it. See you later…Kurumu-chan."- With that he walked away into the city.
The sun was setting into the horizon and tainted everything orange. Tsukune's eyes were now normal and though his transformation was gone, his sadness still remained.
Unlike the lively city which prepared for its nightlife, he was down in the dumps.
But that's always the way it had been…not even his old high school friends talked to him. They'd abandoned him; Besides Kyou no one really cared about him. When he found Moka, he'd been happy, for his loneliness was gone but…now it was all the same.
-"Excuse me young man…"-
Without noticing it, he was passing through a fortuneteller's tent. An old lady, filled with wrinkles, was in front of him. She wore a dark purple robe which covered all her body, yet he could see she had blue hair.
-"Um…are you talking to me?"-
-"Yes…you seem quite…uneasy."-
-"Um…well…"-
-"Six fates determine your path in life. Like feelings, they hide behind the heart…"-
-"Behind the heart…? Um miss…?"- He said confused.
-"Ahega."-
-"Ms. Ahega what does that mean?"-
-"Sometimes young man, the answer is right in front of you. Yet human nature tends to negate truth…"
-"Truth…"- Tsukune stated vaguely.
-"Please enter. And I assure I will answer your doubt."-
Not totally sure, the boy entered the tent. Inside the walls were filled with sparkling jewels which resembled stars. He saw many gadgets which escaped his understanding. In front of him he saw a a nicely carved wooden board with a crystal ball in the middle and 6 holes surrounding the center.
-"What's your Full name and birthday?"-
-"Um…June 22."-
-"I see…Ok Tsukune…I will ask 6 questions and as you do, the reflections of your heart…will appear here."-
-"Is that even possible?"- he asked. –"Is this lady…A Youkai…?"-
-"You'll see. Question number one: Which Burden do you bear? Sacrifice or affection?"-
The young man began to think…in the old days, he'd say affection…because he had hope with Moka…now it was all gone. Yet he sacrificed all, not only for Moka but also for all his friends.
-"Sacrifice."- Tsukune answered.
In the first hole, a figurine of a small knight appeared.
-"What? Is this…the power of a…"-
-"Question number 2. Walk which path…Devotion or Freedom?"-
-"Freedom."-
On the second hole a figurine of a horse appeared.
-"Incredible…"- Tsukune was agape.
-"Question number 3. Design which plan Prosperity or Happiness?"-
-"Happiness."-
He didn't believe this at all, since…he was not supposed to be happy…right?
While he thought this a figure of a castle appeared on the 3rd hole.
-"Number 4. Swear which Oath? Purity or honesty?"-
-"Honesty."-
In the 4th hole, a small girl covered by a robe materialized.
-"Number 5. Which vision afflicts your heart? Sadness or hatred?"-
-"Sadness…"- he sighed.
In the 5th hole a withered flower appeared.
-"The last. Think very carefully. Shape which future? Illusion or reflection?
-"Huh? How can those be…oh well, Reflection."-
The last hole was covered by a small star.
-"I will now explain to you your problem and your possible resolutions."-
-"You know?"- The brown haired boy replied.
-"For Long, you've face loneliness and yet accepted it with bravery. Also you've protected the new friends you've got at your school that's why this knight appeared."-
-"Wow…how did…?"-
-"Also for the longest time you've loved a girl intensely. With all your heart, but you've begun to see she doesn't love you entirely. That's why these days you brok your love for her; this horse represents the freedom you have."-
-"Moka-san…huh?"-
-"You seek happiness with this girl at all costs but now that you've realized the truth, your heart is covered by thick layers of despair and sadness. Like this castle you've blocked out all others."
-"I'm acting like that? No way…"- Tsukune sighed in disbelief.
-"However another girl, has always clinged to you. These days your thoughts of this other girl have changed. For you've opened your eyes and now are beginning to see her in a different light."-
-"Other girl…"- Doubt filled him. –"Kurumu-chan?"-
-"Like this girl is pure. The girl which I'm talking about has pure, honest feelings for you."-
-"Kurumu-chan…"-
-"Now, a time for crossroads comes to you. Although you think you'v forgotten the first girl…lingering feelings for her still remain strong and the second girl can sense it. These feelings, are withering your heart…like this flower."-
-"Kurumu-chan…knows?"-
-"Now your future…I asked an illusion because the first girl is almost an illusion for you. If you choose her you truly will live an illusion."-
-"Illusion…Maybe even if we Marry, Moka-san will always love my blood before me…"-
-"With the other girl…the future predicts happiness, love and a healthy family."-
-"H…Huh?"- Many thoughts came to his mind with the word family…
-"Young man, be careful of you decision. The second girl might die…of sadness."-
-"Sadness…"-
-"Like Succubi in myths…If they were rejected by their destined one…they died."-
-"WHAT?"- Tsukune got up in shock.
-"Yes. You see, Succubi produce a certain substance when they are excited, in love, happy ect. That's why mythology portrays them as wild beings always looking for something interesting. They could not give their hearts to one man. If they did and that man went away, the extreme sadness…made the necessary fluid dry and they died."-
-"That…can't be true! I…I..!"- Fear began to consume Tsukune.
-"Hee hee…I'm just comparing she isn't a succubus right? Of course the strength of this girl's love is such, she'd die for you; and happily I must add, so long as YOU are happy."-
-"That can't…Then…that's why…But wait…If she needed me that bad…She just needed to tell me!"-
-"Really? When always you have loved the first girl?"- The lady inquired.
-"I don't care! So long as Kurumu-chan is well I…would've found a way!"-
-"Young man don't you see?"-
-"Huh?"-
-"She's choosing your happiness…over her life. So long as you can be happy…At least that's what I sense. She wants your love. TRUE LOVE. Not that you love her out of pity."-
-"This isn't right! It's not fair!"-
-"Nothing in life is…young man. But why do you get angry? After all your heart is beginning to show its will."-
-"Will…?"- Tsukune asked.
-"Yes. Don't worry I'm sure you'll make the right decision…Look at the 6th figurine…it's a star. It's a luck symbol."-
-"Ah…A…Anyway…Miss Ahega how much is…?"
-"No need to pay. The first service is free. Go in peace young boy."-
-"Yes!"- Tsukune exited the tent.
The boy quickly returned to his room, deep in thought.
Sadness overcame him and again fell on his knees.
-"Kurumu-chan…I can't believe it…you'd choose my own happiness…over your life!"-
Tears began to flow from his eyes and fell on the girl's star hair band. These were not for Moka or for him; they were for her selflessness and the risk she took. She'd respected his decisions always and was sure, if he chose Moka, Mizore or anyone else, she'd back off and die alone. Happy that he, had found his own partner.
-"You really understand…the pain…in my heart…don't you?"-
-Now he knew how he had been…
-"I'm so selfish…crying over stuff like this when I should find a way to save her! I…I'm the worst."-
Yet his heart knew there was only one way. Pure love. And he was unsure how he felt about her. But he couldn't love her out of pity or necessity, she wouldn't be happy like that and one way or another he'd kill her, in one she'd cease to exist. In other, she'd be condemned to have a boy friend who loved her out of necessity…in both cases, as he knew her…It meant death.
-"I need to talk to her."-
-"Mom? Why did she call me out of nothing?"- Kurumu stood before a purple tent in the middle of an alley.
-"Hello young lady…Do you wish to know you fortune in love?"- the same woman who read Tsukune's fortune came out.
-"Who do you want to fool mom? Just throw away that attire."- Kurumu sighed.
-"Ohohoho! It's me Kurumu-chan! How have you been?"-
-"Pefect! Tsukune has begun to see me!"-
-"I See. Your vital energy shows that."-
-"Doesn't it?"- she grimaced. –"Why did you call me?"-
-"Tsukune was here a while ago. I fooled him."-
-"Mom! Did you do something to him?"-
-"Nope. Just told him the truth."-
-"MOM! I want him to love me for real…!"-
-"Ah Kurumu…have you forgotten? We can use our tails to read people's dreams, minds and hearts; He's filled with despair, contempt and loneliness but I just mentioned your name and…he cheered up."-
-"That…DID HE DO THAT?"- A blush came over her cheeks. Happy to hear that.
-"Yep. 100% true, I just used illusions to make the fortunetelling true."-
-"Mom! So after all you DID cheat!"-
-"Ah-ah."- Ageha Denied. –"Dear, I respect your decision ever since that day on the gakuen, but I can't see my son in law run away from the truth."-
-"Truth…?"-
-"That he loves you, because of your honest feelings for him."-
-"Mom, don't lie to me…"-
-"Lie? Dear, it's no lie. That vampire wench has filled his heart with an enormous darkness. But, the sole light he has…Is you dear."-
-"Did…Tsukune…did he really grow happy?"- Kurumu lowered her face in shyness.
-"Yeah! You should've seen him! He was all like…'Kurumu-chan…I…' and stuff like that!"-
-But mom…why did you do this? I don't want to marry him by force."-
-"Dear didn't I tell you he's one of a kind? Also, I can't just watch my own daughter die. Much less when she needs to give me many grandchildren."-
-"MOM!"-
-"Now go my child…You will see a different Tsukune right now. Make him all yours!"-
-"Y…Yes mother…"-
The young girl timidly knocked on Tsukune's door. By Now it was nighttime, and probably he was asleep yet…
She wanted to see, the change her mother had spoken of so adamantly.
-"Um hello Tsukune?"- she knocked Timidly.
-"…It's Open."- A voice answered grimly.
The Youkai entered. Tsukune's room was completely bathed in darkness, save for the city and moonlights that came through the glass window. He was facing the beautiful Night, not looking at his friend.
-"Um Tsukune…"-
-"…"-
-"Are you still troubled by the same thing?"-
-"…"- the boy didn't turn from the window.
-"Why don't you tell me? I can help you. Trust me."- Kurumu said in a comforting tone.
-"Again with the Trust Issue huh…?"- He said jerking his fists.
-"If you don't want to tell me that's fine but I really want to know…"-
-"Why should I trust you Kurumu-chan? When you don't trust me?"-
-"What? That's not…"-
-"Are you sure? Why didn't you tell me about your problem?"- Tsukune turned around. Deep hurt was barely visible thanks to the darkness.
-"W…What secret?"- She asked surprised.
-"What secret? The one where Succubi die if they are rejected by their destined one."-
-"Ah! Did…that fortune teller tell you?"- She looked down in pain. –"Gee, Thanks mom."- she cursed mentally.
-"That's not the Issue! Why didn't you tell me? You want me to trust you…when you hid such an important issue from me?"- The young man exclaimed. Pain was evident in his tone.
-"It's not like that! I have my reasons…"-
-"Why? Kurumu-chan…I can give you my energy. It's no problem at all…"-
-"It's not what I want! And it doesn't work that way! It has to be pure love energy! Force energy will not work!"-
-"Kurumu-chan…"-
-"Don't bother…I knew it anyways. I lost the competition."-
-"Lost? What's that all about?"-
-"Against Moka…I never could best her."-
-"Kurumu-chan…You know that's not true."-
-"At first I was happy to be in love with you and everyone was around us…but eventually…I wasn't satisfied and wanted only to look at me…Not because I'd die but because I truly…love you."- Crystal tears began to drop from her purple eyes.
-"That's…"- The boy was speechless.
-"To me your Kindness is a sweet poison. It's sweet but the more I drink it the more I fall for you and get hurt."-
-"I'm…Sorry. But still I…"-
-"No Tsukune. It's not the same as Moka."-
-"Not the same?"-
-"This has to be pure love. Kindness won't work. I know you, you'd give me your life if able right?"-
-"I would."- He answered straightly.
-"But no, it won't work. Up to now, the sole hope of you loving me has given me energy, and the events of the last days have given me true hope but after all…It's impossible to get your eyes of her…right?"-
-"…"- The young man simply closed his eyes.
-"That's why I didn't want you to know! You'd be with me out of pity! And though I may be alive my heart would die knowing your own heart still belongs to Moka!"- Finally, sadness got to her and fell on her knees.
-"Kurumu-chan…"-
-"I wouldn't be different from Moka! Only wanting you for the energy Likes she does for your blood! Before being in the same situation I'd die! That's why I wanted your honest love! I know you now, you'll love me out of pity!"-
For the first time, he saw he tearful face and he himself wanted to cry. He was notified, of the grave error he was making. Not in the sense of friendship…but in love. True, he loved Moka, but in the end, all of them loved him; So it was only fair he'd look at all of them the same.
That lone error was called selfishness. Yes, Only Moka had existed in his eyes, although he said he loved them all the same. He only said that to cool down the girls. He never noticed, to him being around them was normal. Never had he thought what any of them, especially her felt when they were in a tender moment and got interrupted or worse, her feelings after the incidents that took place recently. They got closer but he was sure that aside from happiness, he had been killing her slowly; Not because of the energy but, because of the sadness. Despite the fact they were getting intimate he simply let things be the same.
Deep down inside, he'd resolute that everything remains the same…So long as he could see his Beloved Moka from afar. The pain would be dissolved by the false illusion that someday…She'd correspond to him.
Now he knew. He had not done his part, not as a Man, not as Aono Tsukune. And more importantly, maybe…Just Maybe he'd been ignoring one key fact. The she DID love him no conditions, no restrictions…no blood, only him.
The tearful face confirmed his suspicions. Sensing what he had to do he took her to the bed and sat down with her, he did his best to comfort her.
-"Kurumu-chan…"-
-I'm sorry to show you this side of me…"- Sniffing she took deep breaths.
-"It's Ok. It's my entire fault. I failed. I should be the one begging you; not the other way around."-
-"T…Tsukune?"- Tearful purple eyes met compassionate chocolate.
-"In the end, you have told me your honest feelings tons of times and yet…all I did was go after Moka-san...not even stopping to think what you felt. It's my responsibility. And I failed miserably as a Man."- Tsukune took her hand gently.
-"But…But…You're free to love who you want…"-
-"True. But…in the end…I think I was deluded."-
-"¿D…Deluded?"-
-"Hai. I had always been alone, always avoided by the girls…To this end I spent my entire life alone. When I saw Moka-san correspond me, hope was born, hope that one day we could be together."-
-"Then, I'm sorry…"- Kurumu's heart, if anything was broken at those words. But before she could get up to go Tsukune embraced her with all his strength. Shocking her
-"Earlier…Remember what you said? That I would understand those words and I would find my answers?"-
-"Yes…"- The girl was so surprised she didn't correspond to the hug and merely heard him.
-"Well I found the answer. The question was…Should I tell Moka-san directly that I love her?"-
-"And…the answer…was?"- her heart began to beat anxiously.
-"…I already got rejected."-
The Succubus opened her eyes as wide as plates. Rejected? How? When did he tell her? How? Many questions popped in her head, yet she was too mesmerized by Tsukune's embrace, his warmness was making her mad and his smell was getting to her. She was totally lost, by both the answer…and him.
-"How…?"-
-"Let me explain…"-
Tsukune explained how he got to Youkai Gakuen, his first fight against Saizou and…how he'd told Moka the truth.
-"You…told her and the wench…DIDN'T EVEN ANSWER?"- She exclaimed.
-"Yes. But that's because…"-
-"Unforgiveable! At least she should've said, 'let's get to know each other better' or anything but…!"-
-"It's ok. Because of those words I realized…I'd failed. At this, I felt once again alone. But…"-
-"But?"-
-"Then I realized…this is how you must feel every time I fail…This maybe my punishment for being so selfish."-
-"Tsukune…"- he had said the truth. The same despair, the same loneliness she felt…were those he had felt.
-"That's Why I resoluted to something. I'm going let things stay the way they are…With Moka-san."-
-"H…Huh?"- Had she heard right? Did HE give up on her?
-"It's sad…And though I really wanted…I failed."-
-Tsukune…oh Tsukune!" finally, she returned the embrace. He didn't know what those words meant to her.
-"That's why Kurumu-chan…You were about to make the ultimate sacrifice for me…It's about time I sacrifice something for you. That's why…I will grant you one wish."-
-"Anything?"-
-"Yeah?"-
-"Are you…sure?"- she murmured seductively. –"Anything right?"-
-"Um…there are limits…I mean…we can't do…THAT. Not yet…And if it's a present make it something I can buy."- He tried to correct what he said.
-"Aw…you're no fun. Oh well…anything rrrrriiiiight?"- Kurumu sai liking her lips.
-"Please don't make me do embarrsing things…"-
-"Oh but I WILL make you do them."- she chuckled as she undid the hug and stared at his eyes.-"It's nothing of 'THAT' but…"-
-"Oh boy…ok, ok…what do you want?"- he sighed.
-"One, Let me hug you whenever I want…two…let me sleep everyday with you…three, let me kiss you…anytime."-
-"K…Kurumu-chan! That's REALLY EMBARRASING!"- Tsukune complained.
-"Blame yourself Tsukune. You don't get it right?"-
-"Get what?"-
-"Right now you're broken hearted because of her."-
It was true, he felt as if an elephant had walked on top of his chest and broken his glass heart. Defeated, alone, miserable.
-"Um…"-
-"That's why not only will I deepen our love! This is a GOLDEN chance for me Aono Tsukune, therefore…I will stop at nothing to get you now. This is just what I need! strike while the gold is hot right? Yahoo!"-
-"Um…Don't you mean…strike while the iron is hot?"-
-"Um…you got my point. That's why I won't let you get away Tsukune This time you're all mine…"- she whispered with happiness.
-"Please Kurumu-chan let's not speed up things…"-
-"I know. But the more we're together…the more we'll love each other."-
At those words both began to blush, knowing exactly what it meant yet, she was too happy and he too nervous to even answer.
-"That's why…I want to be with you…so do you accept my wish…?"-
The young man began to doubt, knowingly it was gonna bring him trouble. Yet this was his punishment right? Completely resigned he sighed.
-"I…accept."-
-"YAHOO-HOO! You're the best I love you! I love you!"-
-"Kurumu-chan, please calm down…"-
-"Ok then…Make me believe those words."-
-"W…what? And how do I Do that?"-
-"Kiss me. Right here, right now."-
-"B…But…"
-"If we're gonna marry you have to get familiar with these things."-
-"Aren't you getting ahead?"- He sighed.
-"Aren't you trying to avoid the subject?"- She countered.
Malice eyes met confused ones. For the first time, both his mind and heart were in touch. Both wanted one thing then, HER.
-"I don't want to be just a friend…After all you're my destined one, Tsu-ku-ne."-
-"Um…uh…"-
-"Tsukune…"-
-"Kurumu-chan…"-
-"Tsukune…"-
-"Kuru…mu-chan…"-
With no hesitation, Kurumu closed the gap between them. He felt her soft, puffy, wet, lips. Her soft, big breasts… he gentle hands…her body was attached to his, they were so close he felt her heartbeat. In response, he held him tightly, which made him have a hard time from trembling.
At his own pace…as if magic he began to give in. not in resignation, but in happiness. He embraced her and began to kiss her back. The moment if real, was heaven.
-"It's…incredible. It's the first time…anyone holds me so tight…"-He thought.
-"Is this...true love? Oh…Tsukune…My heart feels like it's gonna explode."- Kurumu took his hand in her own.
As if taken by the moment, the excited girl inserted her tongue into his mouth. Surprising him.
-"Hunh?"- He asked dumbfounded.
-"Mm…ah…" She sighed in satisfaction.
Her tongue entwined around his…the noise could be heard in the entire room. Tsukune was shocked with the mixture of love and pleasure, yet he didn't complain and tried to correspond as best as he could. Yet he began to feel dizzy with so much to think of.
-"Hahhh…mmm…Tsukune…"- she called him.
-"Um...mmm…smooch…Kurumu-chan…"-
For the first time she'd got what she wanted. Tsukune and her all alone, and he was only looking at her she didn't know if this was dream…Both were exchanging saliva. Kurumu explored his mouth and vice-versa. It was like a dream.
Yet, she knew it wasn't. Their Kissing got more urgent, melting Tsukune's damaged heart. And sweetness getting to his brain. Kurumu began to caress his hair with her free hand. He felt happy, was this…love? The feeling he'd sought so desperately after?
The boy began to felt numb yet…ait became a necessity and both separated.
-"Puff…puff…you're so aggressive Kurumu-chan…"-
-"Hah…ah…Hee, hee…sorry. But get used to it. It's gonna happen all the time now!"- she assured with happy eyes.
-"Ok. Ok…I get it. But please try not to get overboard."-
-"When have I gotten overboard?"- She asked playfully.
-"Want me to make a list? Ha ha ha!"-
-"Ha ha! Whatever you say Tsukune!"-
I made him happy maybe this is…the beginning of our story…I will not lose you to anyone Tsukune!
Hey everyone Tsukune here!
Kurumu-chan has been happy these days and…So do I. Yet, she wants to go meet my mother and Kyou. Why? I don't know, and besides the others are getting suspicious about us…yet I feel happy? Maybe, I'm beginning to fall for her as well? Next on only time will tell: Colors of the heart. How to mend a broken heart. ( Kokoro no iro. Dono yō ni kizutsuita kokoro o shūfuku suru.) What is this warm feeling…?