Better Than Down Under

Chapter Three - Mediteranian's Misery

His white hair spread across the dull pillow, the colours almost merging into one. The young boy rolled over and groaned as he sat up. His small frame ached all over but mostly his neck and shoulders. It felt as if he had been sleeping forever, he rubbed his head and yawned slightly, peering down at where he was bitten. It was a bit red but you couldn't really tell he was bitten. It looked rather like a bite of love? I think that is what you call them. Well that is what he thought as he got up and found some fresh clothes on the side. Slowly he made his way to the bathroom in attempt to comb his hair and wash himself. He had to admit; it wasn't easy without Lenalee but he had to learn to cope until he made it home. After he had changed himself and freshened up he made his way to the door, hoping to get another chance to look around and maybe escape without being caught this time. His hand slowly and quietly turned the knob and he pulled the door open. Expect that it didn't open. He tried again, harder this time. Still it didn't budge. He figured his only choice was to knock it down and so he began to kick. Thud. Thud. Still the door did not budge and anger filled the boy. He wasn't going to stand for this. He'd complain to Kanda, Lavi and Marie and all of the others that he didn't know but maybe he shouldn't. They we're all vampires. They could devour him if they wanted to. He best stay to himself.

Slowly he fell to the floor, tears falling down his face. He felt so helpless. He felt like he maybe couldn't get away. What if he spent the rest of his life like this? Maybe that wouldn't be so long? He had so many questions but no-one to answer him. He let out a whimper and a quiet little cry, believing that truely he was alone. It was a little louder than he anticipated as there was a slight knock on the door.

"Not crying are you?" Hissed a deep voice harshly. A voice that belonged to non other than the captain.

'Great!' Thought Allen as he tried to calm his voice.

"O-of course not!" His voice was shaking and not as confident as he wanted it to be. Then Kanda laughed. It wasn't a pleasant, happy laugh. It was a rude, obnoxious laugh.

"Your more of a wimp than I though! Now, go back to sleep. It's the middle of the night and I'm expecting you'll be tired in the morning if you don't sleep now. You want to come out then, right?" Allen nodded even though he knew he couldn't see him and was about to answer when he heard the footsteps down the corridor. With that he removed some clothing, keeping it for the new day and then went back to sleep rather easily. It was true he was still utterly exhausted.

The scarred boy awoke quite late in the morning, well when we say late morning we mean early night, Allen seemed to have slept through the whole day and awoke in darkness, just as he arrived in. To his surprise the door was unlocked just as Kanda had said. He had decided he would look for as many places to escape as possible, maybe think it through a little more than last time so the chances of success are higher. The small boy wandered around on the lower decks, checking windows and doors that lead to different places. One to the kitchen in which a cook eyed him up. He didn't really get why they had a cook but retreated anyways and found other rooms to peer into. He then made it to the upper deck where he found several of the crew working. Including Lavi. He chose to ignore them and wander over to the side in which he peered over and then into the horizon. He had no idea where he was or which way was home. He was how would you put it without using any of that foul language commoners would; Damned?

Lavi on this occasion came up to him and turned him towards him, inspecting his neck.

"Woah, looks like Yuu-Chan got to you quickly! Ehh? Did it hurt?" He gave him a sympathetic look before patting him on the shoulder and then started panicking as Allen winced. He forgot that it would be a bit sore.

"Reaaallyy sorry about that, Mr Walker-Sir. Hey, that seems a bit formal, can I call you Allen? Maybe Allen-baby? Hmmm, yeahh I like that one," he grinned and Allen smiled slightly, nervously. There was one question hat was killing him inside and he just had to ask.

"Are you all vampires?" He blurted out rather suddenly. The red head looked taken aback before smirking.

"Course we are! Don't worry, no-one'll lay a finger on you. Your Yuu's now and does he have a temper you don't want to mess with. Well I do but he loves me so~" for some reason Allen was having a hard time believing everything. Being kidnapped on his wedding day. Vampires. Pirate. On a boat in the middle of no where. It all seemed so unreal to him but the face was, it was real and he had to deal with it.

"That makes everything better." Allen stated sarcastically, resisting the urge to roll his eyes. Lavi laughed slightly before watching the boy fidget causally.

"I know your bursting with questions, so, out with them." Lavi said while casually walking over to the railing of the ship and leaning against it.

"Uh, well." Allen hadn't really thought about asking anything on the subject as it all seemed to frightful too him. "Why do you drink blood?"

Lavi was stunned. Out of all the questions he could of asked, Allen chose the one nobody could answer.

"You've heard about vampire stories haven't you Al?"

"Yes, but they say they drink blood not the reason behind it." Allen stated.

"I suppose." Lavi pondered. " To be perfectly honest with you Al, not even I know that. It's just something you accept with and not ask questions about when getting into this life. It's sort of like asking why is the sky blue?"

"Oh," Allen considered for awhile. "Then how did you get into this life? Or why for that matter?"

"Now there's the questions we're after!" Lavi said as if it we're a good thing. "Well, being bitten for one."

Lavi noticed Allen cringe with worry as he said that, he pitied the boy in some form.

"But" Lavi continued. "Only if blood is given in return. Like how Kanda has bitten you, you won't turn unless Kanda gives you his blood in return."

"So, I'm not going to turn into.." Allen struggled to find the correct term for it.

"Blood sucking fiend? Leach? Creature of the night? Oh oh! Count Dracula! You know he was just a myth right?"

Allen laughed. "Yeah, something along those lines. So, what happened to you? If you don't mind me asking."

"How about we save some stories for another day?" Lavi said, readjusting his head band. "Plus, I'm not sure if your ready for any of this yet. I'm shocked Yuu would even go as far as that."

Lavi casually flicked the side of Allen's chin near the inflaming bite mark, he sighed as Allen flinched in surprise.

"Will I ever be able to leave?" Allen asked quietly as Lavi walked slowly past him. Lavi stopped and placed a hand on Allen shoulder.

"I'm sorry kid. I really am." Lavi said sympathetically, his usual smiley expression filled with pity.

"Is that a no? Lavi please! Why?" Allen demanded, trying not to raise his voice any higher than necessary.

"Allen. Just calm." Lavi pleaded, turning Allen to face him. "I'm not sure what the future holds. I can't predict anything. Just, try and stay calm."

Was all Lavi could manage to say before walking off to continue with his working labours.

Allen stood there a little longer, it was taking him a longer time to process what he had just heard. He turned to the ocean and sighed, leaning on the boat as a hand slammed down on it beside him. Slowly he looked up to see a wide, sharp-fanged grin on a surprisingly darker toned face than all of the others. He had terrible bags under his dark eyes as he leaned closer to the boy.

"Soooo, your the captains boy, eh? Such a cute little thing~" he practically teased as his other hand rested on the other side of Allen, pinning him to the edge of the boat. The man was very close, too close for Allen's liking and he could feel his breath dancing across his own pale skin. He could smell the achohol in his breath as a deadly cold hand touched his arm,

"Pretty little thing, aren't cha'?" He continued before pulling him into a kiss.

Suddenly a hand came flying onto the man who had come onto Allen. Grabbing his arm harshly and bending it in a awkward position, so forcefully it snapped. A pained howl hissed from the Vampire as he stumbled backwards clutching his now-broken arm.

"Daiisyyya! You foul son of a fucking bitch!" Growled a very irritated captain, a harsh-looking smirk plastered on his face as he walked towards him grabbing his neck.

"Now, I know ordinary vampires can't die from suffocation. So how about some silver." His harsh smirk turned to a twisted grin as his silver mugen ran straight through the other man's body as if it we're merely a piece of thin cloth that Lenalee used to dress Allen in.

Kanda glared down at the corpse at his feet before turning to his red read boy in the crew.

"Oi Lavi," He summoned before pointing at the body. "Clear up this mess."

"Yes, captain" Lavi knew the captain was in no fit mood to play name games and he knew Allen was in for it.

Speaking of the boy; He was shaking. He'd never seen someone throw away a life just quite like that. Such coldness Kanda showed but he never once though he was that cold. The said man turned towards him advanced as the boy backed away.

"Tch," the man didn't sound to happy at this as Allen backed further away only to have the distance closed by the dark haired man. He stumbled slightly as he came into contact with a wall and was pinned by the larger man but the small boy slid down the wall and curled up on the floor. Kanda shook his head in disapproval as he tugged the boys arm and pulled him up, dragging him back to the cabin. As Allen left he saw Lavi cleaning off mugen and throwing Daisya's body into the ocean, not one of them shedding a tear for their comrades fate. Allen's eyes widened as he was thrown into the room. It wasn't with much force but it took Allen by surprise. He lost his footing and fell only to be caught in the man who threw him arms. A chapped pair of lips met with Allen's small soft pink ones, in a delicate and short, sweet kiss. It wasn't as forceful as last time but it was no better.

"How's your arm?" He heard him murmur a hint of concernment in his voice

"He didn't hurt you did he?" Anger then rose as he threw the closet thing to him which happened to be a vase that reminded Allen of his home. It smashed into thousands of tiny little pieces a lot like Allen's hope at this point. Kanda stepped towards Allen and leant down, trying to restrain his anger.

"Don't Cry." Kanda whispered in his ear.

The small boy screamed out in pain as a pair of fangs bit down, hard into his skin.

Allen's scream was loud in the vampire's ear but he ignored it and began sucking the sweet blood out of his partner who was become paler by the minute. Dispite Kanda's demand, tears began forming in the young boy's eyes; He had never felt a pain quite like it. It was unreal. Allen's knees had become weak and were shaking, slowly they both fell to the floor. Kanda pulled away from Allen, wiping the excess blood from his mouth and then began licking the wound he had just re-created before getting up and finding a box of plasters and bandages and dressing the smaller boys shoulder with them. The tears began to fall as the boy, not quite as drained as the time before sat there shaking. He heard the other sigh as he adjusted his seating before Allen and leaned in whispering in his partners ear;

"Stop crying, it's not the end of the world." His words may have sounded harsh to you but to Allen it seemed as if this was as soft as Kanda was ever able to get. His voice wasn't harsh and stern as usual. It was softer, more comforting as a hand came to his cheek. The older's rough thumb brushed away the tears as their lips met once again. It was nothing more than the kiss they shared before but still Allen was frozen on the spot, not rejecting it nor welcoming it. The older man pulled away and stood up.

"I'm impressed, you didn't pass out again. Saves me the trouble of carrying you to the bed. However I do suggest you go to sleep being bitten can prove to be quite tiring." He chuckled lightly, quietly. So quiet that Allen didn't even hear it as he turned

"And Allen, don't let this happen again." He said before closing the door and locking it. Allen's tears began to flow again, he hated being alone in the cold, dark room. Silently he cried in the corner. His shoulder was aching. Today, Tonight; It had been a very, very different day for the boy. Watching Kanda kill someone right before his eyes and then being bitten then locked up again. He let out a cry that couldn't of been held in and continued to cry, curling up on the floor, shaking.

When the boy had finished and calmed himself and slowly got up. Dizziness took over as he reached for something to hold onto to stop himself from falling back down. As his head cleared he slowly and steadily walked over to the small window at the side of the room. Crunch. The small boy's dulled, now lifeless eyes ran down as he removed his foot on what he had stepped on. It was the vase Kanda had thrown and smashed. Even though it wasn't too long ago, the memories of that man, Daisya, came back and then the way Kanda protected him from everywhere else. Maybe he wasn't so bad after all. Just a little over protective. A tear slid down his cheek as he walked over to the window. Nice or not all he wanted to do was go back home, see his Uncle and Lenalee. He sighed and thought. Will I ever get home? Is Lavi telling the truth? Will I ever see my family and friend ever again? What if I'm stuck here, what will happen to me? Why did Kanda want me in the first place? That night the white haired boy watched the sunrise as he over thought about everything that'd happened and began to plan his escape.

Back On The Mainland

A tall tanned man stood at the foot of a long table as a few other tanned people ate meals prepared.

"To think," the Man started. "Elaine was in fact a boy!"

"Cyril, we've had this conversation before." Tyki - Allen's previous fiancé spoke this time.

"Yes! But it's outrageous! To trick us - The Noah family - and get away with it!" Cyril spoke more firmly now, placing his hands on the edge of the table.

"Either way brother," Tyki played with the knife between his hands, unfazed by his brother growing anger. "The boy - Allen - was my fiancé. He is mine. Gender is of no concern to me."

"Whoa? Ye' got a lil' boy fetish, Micky?" Another family member contributed to the conversation, with weird pattern shapes under his eyes just like his twin, except his twin had much lighter hair.

Tyki scoffed at the insult. "No. Those pirates dare to take what's mine."

"He wasn't yours yet." The other twin spoke this time. "Think he'll marry ya' now he knows ye' know he's a lad? Highly doubtful trick."

"Nice one Jaz!" Devit squawked through laughter. "Micky Trick! Hah."

By this time both twins we're in uncontrollable fits of laughter while Cyril sighed out of irritation and turn to his brother once again.

"You don't mean that do you?" he questioned. The table went silent, waiting for Tyki's answer.

"I do. Our family is not one for anti-gay rights. Need I remind you of the brotherly-love fest going on over there," Tyki waved a hand at Jasdero's and Devit's position, both in a weirdly close embrace.

"Shaddup! You're just prissy cus' your not getting any." Devit said before bursting out into laughter once again.

"Such profanes coming from young gentlemen's mouths" Cyril shook his head in disapproval.

"'Such profanes coming from young gentlemen's mouths' Who ever said we were gentlemen Sheryl?" Jasdero mocked while putting on a false accent.

"Urgh. How can I be related to such people," Cryil rubbed his forehead and looked at the small girl in the seat neat to him. "What do you think Road?" The small girl looked up from her doll innocently before her face twisted into a devilish smirk.

"You know how much I love Tyki, Father. He deserve to be happy." Road said happily as Tyki smiled her way.

"I guess your right." Cyril looked at his family who were anticipating the orders.

"It's time we found a ship. A vampire ship." Tyki spoke up. Malicious laughter filled the room as the plans unfolded in front of them.

A/N: Tykis back! Bo'yeaaah~! Too whoever guessed that it wouldn't be the end of Micky Trick gets a cyber cookie. All the cookie goodness without the tooth decay! 8D

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