Chapter 8

Ghouls, Grim and Gone

When I went up the stairs it was way to easy to figure out which room was Haku's since the door said No Banshee's past this point. I figured Dell put this up. I also figured the words written under that sign was written by Haku since it said Fuck Demons! I giggled and gingerly opened the door.

Haku and Dell's room was like a Goth store threw up. Not only was everything black but the fact that Haku hung from the ceiling with her feet on a black wood beam across the top of the room just made everything seem creepy.

Haku looked at me. She had been reading a magazine upside down but I guess from the way she was hanging, it was the correct way to read it. She gracefully landed on her feet then smiled.

"Hello Gumi, you said you wanted to speak to me." Haku sat down on a couch which had some kind of fabric that had spider webs made into it…and it was black of course. I sat down next to her.

"Well…I wanted to know something about you." I said.

"What do you want to know?" She asked.

"I want to know your story."

She looked at me confused. "My story?" She thought for a second. "I don't think I follow you."

"I want to know about your life. How'd you become a Banshee for instance?"

Haku looked away from me and remained silent. I waited but she never said a word. Just when I was about to apologize for asking she spoke. "I will only tell this story once and you must never ask again. Are we in agreement?"

My eyes widened. This must be a difficult topic…but I'm not gonna pass up the chance to learn something about Haku. She barely even talks to anyone and never leaves her room except to get food and to go on her trips to the Elf town or whatever it's called.

"Yeah, I agree."

Haku turned to me and crossed her legs. "I was born an angel but I never wanted to be an angel. I wanted to live with the humans and go to high school. I wanted to learn as much as I possible could and I wanted to learn it from Human kind. The Angel teachers were tough and never taught me anything I wanted to know…so I rebelled against the angels. I found all the angels that wanted to be free of the angels and brought them together. Eventually we decided to charge the angel castle…but our Queen met us there and stripped us of our pure white wings and banished all of us to the human world. That was what we wanted at the time… but up to that point we never knew anything about Banshee's and Demons…so when we got to the human world we believed we'd be human and be able to live amongst them…but we came down with black wings and we were forced into hiding. A few years later I met Dell. He helped me and accepted me into his home as if it was no big deal but later on I learned how difficult it was for him to get his family to accept me." Haku sighed. "I was such a burden to him and his family hated me for not being a Demon. You see, there is a big difference between Demon's and Banshee's. Demon's rebel completely against the angels and make themselves something else without the Queen's consent. Banshees are banished by the Queen with her consent and that made me a pathetic angel that ran away from the angels for poor reasons. It was a tough time in my life and an even tougher time for Dell." Haku ran her fingers through her pony tail trying to remain calm.

"Dell loved me with ever ounce of his soul and body. He always told me that what his family thought of me didn't matter but I knew that it was eating away at him…so I went in search of a new home. I eventually purchased a small home which is around the time we started having kids…but they all refused to live with us after they turned 10. We had twelve children and they all distasted me. Everyone in the angel knows that all Banshee's should be shunned and expelled so they shunned and expelled me…but one of my children has managed to actually speak to me for a short time…she was my first child and she treats me kindly no matter what I am…but she only sees me in secret and only ever 20 years. Dell doesn't know. Unlike Dell, I was banished. He chose this life but I was banished which is the only reason why she bothers." Haku chuckled. "If Dell knew, I bet he'd cry." Haku got up and walked over to a mini black refrigerator with bat and spider magnets.

"Anyways, after our last child left, I knew that it was time I found a place where we would be accepted…around that time I met Neru who had already been living in Kaito's mansion." Haku pulled a Sake bottle from the fridge and used her nail to flick the bottle cap off. "She insisted I met Kaito, Luka and Kiyoteru and see if they would let me into there home. At the time the people living there other then Kaito, Luka and Kiyoteru were Gakupo, Rin, Len and Neru of course. The second Luka saw me, she insisted that I live here…but it took a little more persuading to allow Dell into the house. Luka said she felt a dark presents from him but she soon warmed up to him. That is my story. Do you comprehend?"

I stared at her. I never would have thought that her life was so difficult. All of her dreams were crushed and then Dell's family not only despised her but Dell was shunned form his own family for her. Then her children left her and her own daughter is ashamed to be with her. Poor Haku. I've never heard something so sad.

"I'm so sorry" I whispered.

"What are you sorry for? None of that is your fault. You shouldn't say you're sorry if it doesn't involve you." Haku took a long drink of her Sake bottle and then let out a happy sigh. "Are you satisfied with my answer?"

"Uh yes." I said quickly.

"Then I'd like to be alone. I've brought up some bad memories."

I nodded and left her alone. I'm so glad that Haku has opened up to me but I feel like I shouldn't have asked at all. I probably should have listened to Dell but I really didn't believe it'd be so bad. Poor Haku.

Gakupo canceled his appointments for the inter day…and he left without a word. I would have stopped him if I wasn't busy talking to Haku at the time. I'm totally gonna take off points when he gets back. He's totally screwed.

Anyways, the next three days dragged by like a turtle going from Europe to Russia in slow motion. Gakupo didn't return and I sat all day waiting for him to return. I couldn't even sleep knowing he wasn't home and it worried me that someone took him. Kaito assured me that no one is better at defending himself then Gakupo but I don't believe it. I felt like my heart was ripped out and it wouldn't mend until Gakupo was home.

It wasn't until the fourth day that Gakupo finally returned at around 11 pm. I hadn't even bothered to go to bed and neither did most of the hosts and hostesses. They all had been chatting but I knew they were worried but everyone spirits lifted when Gakupo returned.

I rose from the couch where I sat and ran to him but I came up short when I saw his face. He looked defeated and he didn't seem to want me to hug him but I decided I didn't give a damn. I walked right up to him and slapped him across the face. His eyes widened. I defiantly caught his attention.

"You ass hole" I hissed. "Where were you? I've been up late waiting for you for four days and you didn't even call damn it! At least if you want to leave for four damn days, tell me you're leaving! What the fuck is your problem? I've been worried sick about you! You didn't think I'd worry if you up and disappeared?"

Gakupo hugged me. My eyes widened. "I'm sorry." He whispered. His voce seemed distant and sad. "I just needed sometime on my own. I'm sorry I made you worry. I promise I'll tell you next time I decided to leave."

I stood there in shock but after I finally put together what he said I pulled out my notebook and subtracted 50 points. "50 point deduction for making me worry"

"Damn" he mumbled.

"Don't be a child." I pushed away from him. "For your punishment, you're sleeping on the floor tonight."

"Unfair" he moaned.

"Gakupo!" Rin sobbed running to him. She hugged him. "Don't leave like that! I thought you were dead!"

Gakupo chuckled and petted her hair. "Sorry."

"Alright everyone. Get some sleep. We have guests tomorrow. Sleep lines are ugly" Meiko announced. Everyone began to file to there bedrooms but Rin and Len stayed where they were.

"You can't just get up and leave like that! Not at a time like this!" Rin sobbed.

"I should have said something. I'm sorry." Gakupo whispered petting her head.

"Rin, let's get some sleep." Len said holding his hand waiting for Rin to take his hand. Rin clutched Gakupo tighter.

"No, I'm not done." Rin looked at me. "You want to ask us something."

My eyes widened. Now that I think about it, I do need to ask them about there story. Len is next on my list. I guess hit two birds with one stone.

"Well…I do but it can wait." I said awkwardly.

"Out with it. You have kept us in suspense long enough Cat." Len said.

"Cat?" I looked at Gakupo who chuckled. "I wanted to know how you two got into this house."

"We walked in silly!" Rin said perking up.

Len rolled his eyes. "She meant how did we get to stay here."

"Oh!" Rin giggled. "I'm such an imbecile sometimes!"

Len sighed. "Well I guess we might as well start from the beginning since I'm sure that's what you're asking. Rin and I met in the Egypt while I was feasting on a young woman who had died out in the Desert at some point. Being Ghouls we are able to appear in many different forms to disguise out original forms so Rin appeared to me as a lovely female though I knew she was a Ghoul instantly by her scent. You didn't really hang around other Ghouls at that time so it was rare to find a Ghoul traveling with another Ghoul or with any mythical creature for that matter though I was taken by Rin and we began to travel around Africa together for a good century before we met a group of Mythical creatures traveling through Egypt to the Middle east with a Grim reaper who was assigned to a mission. We had planned to eat them but when we got closer to carrying out our plans we instead decided to be friendly. At the time, it was just Kiyoteru, Luka, Kaito, Gakupo and Neru so we were easily accepted into there group. The mission Neru was on was beneficial to us, you see, since she had to kill someone and get rid of the body and we happily agreed to help her with the job of getting rid of the body."

"Oh yeah, that was a fun time. Neru is good at her job." Rin hugged Gakupo tighter. "Gakupo is the reason we were accepted into the group so easily. Gakupo stuck up for us and thought we would be a good asset to there group at the time but really, he accepted me because I look so much like Gakupo's little sister."

"And you act like she did too." Gakupo patted her head. "To bad she's not around anymore. You would have loved her."

"To bad" Rin repeated.

"Anyways, we also helped Neru with another mission in Russia before we went to the mansion and remained there. We've haven't left this mansions grounds since then" Len looked at Rin. "Am I missing anything Rin?"

"Don't forget Luka! She was terrified of us for years!" Rin giggled. "But I didn't do a good job trying to get her to like us since I scared the crap out of her for a good century!" Rin laughed so hard she fell on the floor.

"Alright Rin, we need to get our sleep. Our favorite guests will be coming tomorrow and we don't need you tired for them."

"Really?" Rin shrieked happily and jumped up off the floor. She skipped to the stairs happily and walked upstairs with a smile on her face.

"I hope this information is satisfactory" Len said then walked away without another word. Len really is uptight but I can see the kindness in him when it comes to Rin. He must really love her to care so much. There way to different. Len's so proper and Rin's so loud and hyper. How do they stand each other?

"Len and Rin got married a century ago." Gakupo said placing a hand on my shoulder. I looked at him. "About 50 years ago Rin lost her ability to change to different forms…so she will never be able to change into another form but her true form. The only reason Rin looks like she does is because Kiyoteru amped up the power of the generator."

"That's so sad…how much longer for Len?" I asked looking up at him.

"Kiyoteru says 2 years. Rin is two years older then Len."

I sighed and hugged him. "Poor Rin and Len."

"There happy here and there accepted by Mythical creatures in whatever form they choose…but they can't blend with the humans anymore…so no matter what, they can never leave without letting the world know Ghouls exist. It's the same for a lot of us here. You're just lucky your specific features are easy to cover up like mine."

I shook my head. "I don't want to be a half breed."

Gakupo flinched. "Since when?"

I gripped his shirt. "I've had a lot of time to think it over…and I've realized that if I wasn't a half breed, I wouldn't have to leave you."

"If you weren't the council would never let me so much as hold you in any way that's even slightly loving. Mythical creatures can't have humans no matter how much you beg. This couldn't be helped. We'll get through this. I promise you." He kissed my hair. "I won't let you leave me so easily when I don't have all my points left."

"Do you think they'd let me stay with you if I was pregnant with your child?"

Gakupo chuckled sadly. "No, they'll believe were trying to get around there decision. They are the supreme power for us so we don't have a choice but to listen to there decision." Gakupo held me close. "I know the wolves are on our side so they will vote for us and I'm sure the Siren will also vote for us but The Half Breeds will vote for Mikuo…and I doubt we'll get any votes from the angels or the Fey."

"Why the angels and the Fey…what are Fey anyways?"

Gakupo sighed. "Fey are like more powerful Elves that can control other beings. Angel's believe in mating with there own species and Fey don't give a damn about anybody but themselves. Lily is one of the rare Fey that actually gives a damn about others. Lily is the only Fey I've ever met who actually cares about other creatures. It's so pathetic."

"What about all the other creatures?"

"It's debatable." Gakupo sighed. "I'm afraid the views of the council members aren't clear for this particular situation."

"Damn" I shut my eyes and bared my face in his shirt. "It's not fair."

"Nothing about Mythical creatures is fair. It's all about living with it." Gakupo lifted me into his arms like a baby. "Let's go to bed, we have work tomorrow."

I pulled my notebook from my pocket and wrote down plus 10. "Plus ten for admitting you were wrong." I added 10 more points. "10 points for remaining calm in a difficult situation."

Gakupo half smiled. "So do I really have to sleep on the floor?"

"You thought I was kidding? Your punishment stands."

"I guess I can live with it." He gave me a kiss. "Now what does 570 points get me?"

"We can make out."

"I'll take you up on that."

I sighed and laid my head on his shoulder. "Ordinarily I'd say forget it but tonight I'll allow it."

"Really?" Gakupo looked at me curiously. "Why?"

I gave him a kiss. "I don't know." That was the last thing I said all night.

The more time I spend at this mansion, the more I realize how much I like it here. It's a new home even though my old home is next store. I keep finding myself trying to find good things if the decision sends me to Mikuo…but I can't find any other then being with my own kind…and the more I look at it, I hate the idea of being with them.

I love everyone in this house. They all treat me nicely…to and extent…and they always explain things I don't understand even when they don't have to. Plus, I doubt any of the Half breeds from that group are as interesting as everyone here. Everyday I learn something new about all of them and it's so funny to watch. They've been trapped together in this house for centuries and they still have fun and find ways to annoy the hell out of each other.

I can't believe how jealous I am of all of them. To have such deep friendships with so many people…I don't really have that. Sure I have friends but I don't have friends like this…and one day I'll have friends like that. To be surrounded by so many people that love you…that's something I've always wanted and they all have that every single day…man am I pathetic.

It was around noon when I finally got up. Gakupo had left already and I could hear the host club in activity down stairs. I was still tired but I got up anyways and got dressed in the least slutty outfit Gakupo had for me in his closet which was sadly still pretty slutty.

I wore a pair of black shorts that just barely covered my ass, a white midriff top that had a big wolf print on it. Plus white and black striped hosiery that was slightly over my knees and lace up boots with white laces. It was a pretty cute outfit and it wasn't too bad. At least it covered a good amount of skin.

When I got down stairs I heard a roar of growling and hissing. I nervously looked around the corner. "Amin feuya ten' lle (Translation: You disgust me)" Meiko snapped.

"Those are the current states. Yuma felt you would like to be updated." Someone said. The thing that spoke looked like a troll or something. It defiantly wasn't good looking and its voice sounded beyond creepy.

"Thank you Nzagr. You're free to go." Kaito said placing his hand on the things shoulder.

"Thank you kind sir." The thing left.

I walked into the room. Everyone immediately looked at me. "Why is everyone looking at me? What's going on?"

"This may be a little alarming to you Gumi but some of the stats on the council member's votes are in…though there not finalized so keep that in mind." Haku said.

Gakupo snatched the paper from Haku's hand and read them aloud with angry eyes. "The Goblins have voted for Mikuo, as well as the Succubus's, the Half breeds, the Nymph's and the Fey. For me the werewolves as well as the vampires, the Demons and the Grim reapers. The Banshee's, Brownies, Witches and Sprites are leaning towards us on the vote while the Pixies, Angel's, Tengu's, Elves and Ghouls are leaning towards Mikuo. The Fairies, Ghosts, Corpse's, Spider gods and goddess, Elders and Mermaids are still undecided." Gakupo tore the piece of paper of viciously. "Damn it!"

"Calm down." I said walking towards him. "There's plenty of time for the council members to change there votes. It's all up in the air until the final decision. Relax." I grabbed Gakupo's face and stared into his still angry eyes. "Everything's gonna be fine."

"How do you know?" Gakupo yelled pushing away from me. He collapsed onto a near by couch and dropped his face into his hands. "I'm going to lose you to a Half assed douche bag and all I can do is wait!"

"Uuma dela (Translation: don't worry)" Rin said patting his shoulder.

Gakupo growled. "Damn Half Breeds are always getting in the way."

"Watch it! I'm gonna be a Damn Half Breed!" I yelled then looked away from him and crossed my arms. "I may not like it but I'm gonna be and I don't care how much you hate them, you will not talk poorly of my kind in my presents. Am I understood?"

Everyone stared at me with shock. "Damn and I thought you didn't have a serious muscle in your body." Lily said.

Gakupo stared at me. "Sorry."

"Damn right you're sorry…but I understand so I won't take off points." I looked at everyone. "How likely is it for the people who have decided on there votes to change them?"

"Extremely unlikely." Meiko grumbled.

"Damn" I mumbled. "Then we'll have to hope that the undecided votes are towards us."

"I've tried my best to reason with everyone but some of the mythical creatures are very tough to sway. The best thing we can do is wait." Haku said. "But I feel like they'll choose time honored traditions over judgment. All we can do is wait." Haku grabbed Dell by the collar of his shirt. "Let's eat." Haku dragged him away into the kitchen.

Teto walked over to me. "Will you be alright?"

"I'm fine" I whispered. "All I can do is wait." I looked at Gakupo who looked beyond frustrated. Rin was doing her best to comfort him but I could tell it was a lost cause. Luka suddenly hugged me.

"Luka says, don't worry. Everything is supposed to happen for a reason and I'm sure this will end in a way that will make you happy. In a dark tunnel there's always light at the end so keep moving towards the light. That's all you can do now." Kiyoteru said.

"Thanks Luka" I whispered hugging her tight.

"Why don't we have a slumber party?" Teto shrieked. "That always makes me feel better!"

"Right now? At a time like this?" Lily asked.

Kiyoteru sighed. "Luka says let's do it all with enthusiasm."

"Kiyoteru, you're as enthusiastic as a stick." Lily said impassively.

"Well I'm not going" Miki announced.

"Please Miki" Teto begged.

"Fine but were gonna need chocolate" Miki announced.

"Why?"

"Because I read in a magazine that chocolate fixes everything so were gonna need some. Miku get to it."

"Of course" Miku bowed a little then walked gracefully to the kitchen.

Luka smiled at me and hugged me tight. Kiyoteru groaned. "Luka says she wants to share a sleeping bag with Gumi"

"No way Luka, I want too!" Lily snapped.

"Luka says back off you dumb blond."

Lily's eyes got big. "How dare you? You can't even talk!"

"Can to" Luka struggled to get the words out.

Lily growled. "Fine but I get to style Gumi's hair. No objections."

"Don't I get a say and all of this?" I asked.

"No" everyone said. And just like that I was being forced to go to a sleepover full of Mythical creatures…this is so weird.

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Ok so I love sleepovers. Figured I might do one for this story. I hope I can bring out the personality of some characters that haven't spoken a lot. I really like Lily so I'm defiantly gonna do something with her. Maybe I'll have Miki and Lily have a girl fight. I don't know. I'm working on it.

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Ok so I have some questions that I hope all my fans will answer. Just put them as a review or send your answer in a message.

Do you want Gakupo to get Gumi or Mikuo?

Which character do you want to see more of?

Do you think Gakupo and Gumi should make love before the vote is finalized?

Which story do you want to hear next?

I'm gonna try and post another chapter soon so I hope everyone likes this chapter. Please please please answer these questions. I honestly don't know where I'm going up to this point so feed back is helpful. Also if you want to see something happen, let me know. Thanks for reading.