Chap 11 – Lost

His heart is accelerating, his breathing ragged as he search for Jandi in the woods. It was getting late and Junpyo feared something bad might happen to her. The reason why he didn't come after her was because Jae kyung was right; she needed time to be alone, and time to ponder things through. But now that it has been 4 hour since she went off, he was nervous. It wasn't his nature to be this paranoid; it's just that he had never been this far from her. For the past years, he has been constantly watching over her. He sighed and jumps from one tree to another, searching for her. He closes his eyes briefly because he wanted to feel her presence; he had always had this connection with her, like he could always pinpoint her exact location. He focuses hard as he traces her. His eyes narrowed as he felt her fears. He could hear her heart wildly pumping against her chest, her whole body alerted from something. He broadens his mind, hoping to sense some unnatural being lurking around the woods. He senses a vampire, particularly a strong one, and without hesitating, he doubled his effort, vanishing from one point to another just to get to her on time. He was silently praying while controlling his surging powers. He needed to get to her. He needed to save her. He closes his eyes again feeling her life slowly slipping from away. He knew she was losing consciousness. No, please! No! He prayed.

To the clearing path below the moonlight, he could see her life force slowly fading away as he saw a Kang Pei vampire, hosting her in the air. Without wasting any time, Junpyo immediately blasted his way towards the vampire and decapitates the limb that was holding Jandi. She was hardly thrown onto the ground and with JUnpyo's active reflexes; thankfully he managed to break her fall. Before the Kang pei vampire could react, he instantly caught Jandi and held her tight. He abruptly felt her weak pulse and realizes that she's slipping away. She wasn't breathing at all and with every strength left in him, he instantly tilted her head, breathes on her as he gave her part of his power to save her. After a split of second he saw her chest moves, slowly rising and falling. He sighed in relief as he felt her steady pulse. He brought her to the ground, and sat her to the tree and faces the vampire.

"You dare touched her." junPyo's voice echoed in the night as he roared at the vampire; his eyes ravishing with fury, his fangs already visible.

"I knew you'd come for her your highness and I was right." The Kang Pei vampire vanished in a blink of an eye, appearing and disappearing around JunPyo.

JunPyo alerted all this senses, as he follows at the ugly vampire. "You might be wondering why I knew young prince, but I have smelled her scent. Her blood is no ordinary human's blood; it has been touched by a vampire's blood. I knew she was no ordinary girl, why else could she have a vampire's blood mix in hers if she wasn't any vampire's pet." The vampire licks his hands, the hands that circled around Jandi's neck. "And what more interesting is that you love her didn't your highness?" The said vampire laughs while jUnpyo clenched his jaw." You fell in love with a human girl. Hahaha! This is marvelous! This is unique! Very unique indeed! Who knows that a pureblood would fell in love with a pathetic weakling like a human being." Junpyo balled his fist while mustering his powers.

"Although it would be such a waste; such pity. The poor girl is going to get hurt because the man she loves won't be able to make her happy." The insidious vampire flamingly sighs.

"Shut up! Who are you?" Junpyo demanded, who was already in the verge of killing the bastard. The Kang Pei vampire dangerously laughs and scoffs. "I am sorry your highness for being so rude. The name is Lucious Velbrik III." Junpyo's eyes rounded in shocked from what he had heard. The name, that name is familiar to him; this son of a bitch is the third son of the head of the Kang Pei clan. Suddenly his heart begins to rise while eyeing Jandi's sleeping form, thankful that he saved her just in time, if he was a minute delayed, she could have been killed instantly especially with a powerful vampire like Lucious Velbrik. He needs to be careful, not just for Jandi but for himself, if not, he won't be able to protect her. "What's wrong prince Gu JunPyo, you seem to be surprised? Judging from your reaction you've heard all about me, am I correct?" Lucious Velbrik dangerously eyed him while he stared at Junpyo.

"Yes, I've heard about you. You are the third son of the Kang Pei leader, the most cunning, dangerous, vicious killer but not the most powerful." Junpyo tried to daunt him while engaging in an unpleasant conversation. Lucious scoffs. "Really? You think I'm not powerful enough to be your opponent? Well why don't we find out huh?"

Before the prince of Gu clan could answer, Lucious vanished from JunPyo's peripheral vision and appeared behind him, attacking him with it's big hands. Junpyo immediately senses the danger and vanish right away, appearing a few feet away from Lucious. "hahahah! You are fast, your highness but can you dodge this!" He appeared in front of him again, this time, Lucious was able to blast through his shoulders. JunPyo leaped from the tree and landed smoothly on the ground half crouched. Thankful that he wasn't hurt that bad, he was slightly surprised by Lucious attack and was not ready for it but this time he wouldn't let his guard down. He hissed, focusing all his energy to his powers and channeling it to every fiber of his being. He can afford to play any games anymore, he needs to end this now and safely get Jandi away from the forest. Black and red veins were visible in his face, his neck and all throughout his body, his eyes turning blood lust red as the blue flames illuminates his feature. He closes his eyes, while stretching his powers to reach to the sleeping Jandi, the blue flames surrounds Jandi, serving as her shield, her protection. He can't lower his guard and cause her harm.

"Before the night will end, you will be dead!" Junpyo declared.

"I wouldn't be so sure Gu, JunPyo!" And with that Lucious release his full powers, increasing his body mass, the sound of the bones and muscles stretching inwardly making his size bigger than he already was. His face contorted into the most gruesome and scary looking creature, his flesh slogging from his body, his whole physical form like a ghoul. He is half crouched, his claws so long and sharp. Junpyo opens his eyes, and invisibly meet Lucious halfway. They're action so fast that no ordinary eyes can see them; they were attacking one another, like lion to a prey. Both monsters so insidiously looking and ready to kill each other, JunPyo's back was clawed, as he blasted through Lucious huge body. He managed to burn a hole through his stomach, before being slashed away. He landed awkwardly to the ground, groaning in the pain he organs were severely damaged. He stared ahead and saw Lucious fighting for his life. Junpyo gather all the strength he has left, he needs to end this now before other vampires comes. With blood all over the place, the forest stinking with his and Lucious blood, they will smell the ludicrous smell and will come for them. He forcefully stood up, hissing, while walking towards Lucious. JUnPyo immediately severed Lucious head, tearing his body limb by limb. Lucious was instantly killed and JunPyo instantly grabs Jandi, he carried her bridal style and flies away. He needed to warn Jae kyung and Yi Jeong, they needed to get away from this place right now. They needed to find Seo Jin and JiHoo because by now the Kang Pei clan already found them.

-0-

Ga eul is lying in her bed, wide awake as she thought about previous happenings in her life. First, the whole city was attacked by monsters; second her brother jIHoo turning into a vampire, and lastly Yi Jung's confession. She was completely taken aback by his tender words that she still can't believe it. He told her how he felt about her and she did too. It was such a memorable night, that she is in cloud nine. She smiles brightly as she caresses her lips, imagining YI Jung lips kissing her. He was such a good kisser that just by the slight touch of his lips made her ecstatic. She tenderly sighs as she remembers how he almost lost control while they were in both in heat from kissing. She could feel his fangs slowly protruding, his touch becoming intense, his kisses urgent. If weren't for his self-control, she was positive they would end up in bed. She inwardly laughs, giggling, as the thought displays on her mind. This is bad! She thought as she felt herself yearning for him. She brushed it aside and thought about what both yI Jung and her saw at the kitchen. She was a bit shocked when she found both Jae kyung and Woo bin kissing in the kitchen and Woo bin lying on top of her. It was such a very intriguing realization as her best friend, Song, Woo bin has finally found the girl of his dreams. Of course she had never thought it would be a vampire that will capture his heart because Woo bin hated their kind. But now that the situation is different, she couldn't be more happier for him. He deserves the best! And if Jae kyung is indeed for him then she will support Woo bin no matter what! Ga eul sighs in happiness because after all this darkness, there was still hope, a light in the midst of everything. She continues to stare as again the face of So Yi Jung, flashes in her mind. Unable to fall sleep, she decided to see him, knowing that he was on patrol outside the small cabin. She stood up, silently opening the large window when a brush of wind hit her face. She immediately close the window and staggered through the wall. She looked around, squinting her eyes to see through the darkness. When she was satisfied, she tried to open the same window again and was surprised that she could no longer open it. It as if there was a force holding against it, keeping her from opening it.

"Urgh!" She groans as she tries too hard to open it. Desperate, she finally surrenders and wore her sleepers to head downstairs; she walked towards the door and yanked it open, when it didn't. Furious, she kicked it with her toes and yelps in pain as it hits her. "Ow!" Ga eul reacted and sat on the edge of her bed, when she heard a deep voice, chuckling from behind. She search for it in the corner of her eyes and almost shrieks in fright when Yi Jung's face pops out from behind.

"Waahh!" She mutters when he covered her mouth.

"Hey it's just me." YI Jung graciously smiles while embracing her from the back. She playfully punches him in the arms while laughing at her stupidity. "Did I scare you?" Yi Jung teases her.

"No sir! I was just simply surprised." She proudly says.

"Oh really?" he eyed her tenderly and she blushes. He stares at her, completely mesmerized by her beauty, even in the darkness, her face lightens up and her beauty radiates. She lovingly looks at him and smiled. "How did you get here?" He pointed through the window and Ga eul furrowed her eyebrows.

"That was you? Why didn't you reveal yourself right then?" She curiously asks.

"I wanted to see your reaction. Why did you open the window? Did you forget it's dangerous to keep it open especially during at night?" He reminds her why she pouts, remembering his instructions before she went to bed.

"I forgot .. and .. I .. was looking for you." Ga eul smirks.

"Hmm. And why, my love, were you looking for me?" He teases, cupping her hair while tightening his embrace. He settled his chin on her shoulder as she relaxes on his arms. "Nothing, I was thinking of accompanying you in your patrols, I have trouble sleeping." She sighs, now thinking about her brother Jihoo who left with Seo Jin earlier.

He read her mind and says "He's going to be okay. Seo Jin will protect him, she loves him very much." YI Jung gently kissed her shoulders. "So don't you worry okay?" He added. She faces him and looks him in the eyes. He caresses her face and lay her down in the bed with him hovering on top of her. He fixes her hair and plants a kiss on her forehead. "I love you Ga eul." He whispers while gently kissing her lips. Her mind automatically went blanked as soon as she felt his lips moving onto hers. Her body reacting innocently to his touches as his fingers caresses the side of her waist, to her midriff, to her shoulders. His lips came down to her neck, sweetly licking her, he planted soft heavenly kisses on the back of her ear down to her shoulder blades. Ga eul can feel her body lost control as the prince of the So clan gently caress her. She moans between their kisses, her arms snaking on his neck. She is clinging on to him as she matches his intense kisses. She felt like she is being carried away in the clouds of overwhelming love towards him. He fingers the helm of her pajamas, slightly pulling it down when she gasps. He tenderly smiles at her and stray his fingers away from it. He held her small waist instead and licks her neck. "YI Jung" She moans while looks her in the eyes. "Take me". She muttered between ragged breathing unable to control the feelings she had inside. Yi Jung stopped for a moment, contemplating on whether to give in to what she wanted or holding back. "Ga eul, you don't want this"

"But I do. I do love you." She whispers, coaxing his god-like face. "And I love you more than ever but I don't think I can control it any longer, now that you're inviting me it will be hard on my part. I don't want to hurt you"

"I trust you. I've always been, ever since the beginning." She informs him tenderly while moving forward to claim his lips. The touch of her lips on his was to convincing and inviting for YI Jung to reject anymore. It was too powerful, his will bending to her request, he loves her, he clearly loves her. So kisses her passionately, lovingly, claiming her lips, increasing their heated passion. This time she takes off her pajamas and her tank top, almost naked in front of him. YI Jung took a deep harsh breath as he tried to control his fangs, she looks like a goddess, laying there in front of him, giving him her everything. He made love to her, expressing his feelings for her, his undying love to her that no matter what happens he will always love her.

-0-

They were out on patrol on the west side of the cabin. Although Jae kyung wanted Woo bin to rest, the latter insisted to come with her. So after an hour of checking the west part of the forest, Jae kyung and Woo bin sat on the edge of the lake staring at the sky. "Hmmm. No stars for tonight, that's sad!" She heaves a sigh and Woo bin turns to her. "You like the stars?" He asks her.

"I do. I always look at them from my greenhouse, from my roof terrace and everywhere I go. They always make me smile. They brighten my mood. They make me happy." She smiled at him which melt his heart and stared back at the sky.

"Just like the sun." He mutters.

"Yeah, kinda like the sun. But I love the stars simply because there are more of them. A sun is only a sun while there are billions of stars out in the sky." She brightly smiles at him while he couldn't get his eyes off her.

"Jae, how is it?" Woo bin carefully asks. "I mean, being a vampire." He added when Jae kyung studied his face.

"Ow. Well, for my sake, I was born one. I was born to be a pureblood, a descendant to the first vampire. I was born with privilege, with responsibilities and enormous power to begin with. Everything is laid on a platter for me, just like YI Jung, JunPyo and Seo Jin. We are all bound to our fate, cursed through time, to walk alone to empty darkness throughout eternity." She sadly said as her voice falters and goes on. "I used to be proud of what I am, I used to be believe that everything below me is nothing but a waste. I was raise to believe that humans are nothing more but pathetic weaklings, that they are the lowest creature living on this earth. But clearly everything I was thought was wrong. I've learned that humans and vampires have the same rights to co-exist on this plane. That it's a natural balance of life, just like the sun and the moon, earth and wind, fire and water, life and death. They take part in the normal balance of life." Jae kyung explains and heaves a sigh.

"And I've also learned that humans are blessed and wonderful beings, I envy them. I envy you." Jae kyung turns to Woo bin and look at him in the eyes. She genuinely smiles at him and continues. "I envy you because you can smile. You cry. You laugh. You live. And you can love freely, you can be happy because life is too short and you'll never know when it ends. You can live freely Woo bin and I envy you for that." She looked away from him hoping to hold back tears.

"And how I was wish it's that simple, how I wish that vampires can feel live freely, that we can really co-exist with humans but I knew that was wishful thinking." She added and Woo bin saw the tears in her eyes. She is crying and that made him angry for himself. Why did he have open up his mouth and ask her that? Stupid! He curses himself.

"Jae, I'm sorry, I didn't mean to –"

"It's okay. I'm glad you ask because it means you want to understand us. And I like that." She wipes the tears in her eyes and Woo bin held her hand.

"You know Jae, you can live and love freely. It's only a matter choice. If you choose to love then love will choose you." He tenderly smiles at her and held her close. Jae kyung felt extremely happy when he embraces her. Her mood lightens up and suddenly she felt like she was home. Woo bin had always been there for her, cheering her up and now she had a conclusion.

"Thank you Woo bin." She closes her eyes and laid her head on the crook of his neck. "Anytime." He kisses her forehead.

"Woo bin?"

"Yes." He mumbles.

"You are my star." Jae kyung honestly told him while Woo bin felt like he was in heaven. Both of them in each other's arms when Jae kyung instantly stirred and stands up. Woo bin panics and held her hand. "What's wrong?" He queried.

"Someone's coming." Jae kyung sternly informs him and just like a lightning, a vampire appears in front of them. Jae kyung immediately crouched down ready to kill.

"No need to engage into a fight, princess Jae kyung. I was sent here from the kang Pei clan to deliver the news to you that your sister, princess Seo Jin and her other half were captured. And to convey the message from our leader that if you and your brother Yi Jung won't come to the masquerade ball two nights before full moon, they will be killed in ways that you can't never imagine." With that said and done, the vampire begins to disappear when Jae kyung spoke. "WAIT!"

The vampire stops and hovers.

"How do we know this isn't a trap?" Jae kyung glares at him.

"Why don't you take a risk to find out?" He darkly spoke and vanished.

"Oh no! Seo Jin!" Jae kyung kneeled down and cries.

"Shhh.. We will go. We'll go and save them" woo bin spoke while holding Jae kyung steadily.

-0-

He is carrying her in the air when a blast of lightning hit them both. They fell down to the ground with Junpyo badly hurt; he tried his best to stand up and urgently looks for Jandi. He desperately panics when suddenly two vampires appeared in front of him. One of them was carrying Jandi and the other staring madly at him. "Give her back to me" JunPyo demanded.

The one that was carrying Jandi spoke, "Do you really think we'll do that? After all what you did to our dear brother?". JUnpyo clenched his fist ready to kill. He doesn't want to engage in nonsense conversation anymore, he doesn't want to waste any time. "Give her back to me or you'll regret it!" He threatened them.

The other vampire encircles around Jandi and smelled her scent. "Hmmm. I don't think so, I think we will keep her. The scent of her blood is so enticing and so pure yet it is tarnish with a blood of a pureblood." And before JUnPyo could ever reacted, the vampire held Jandi's wrist, his long fingernail cutting through her skin. Junpyo's eyes widen in shocked and in fury as he saw Jandi's blood oozing out of her wrist. The vampire hissed and instantly licks her blood.

"NO!" Junpyo immediately blasted his way towards the vampires, attacking both of them at the same time. Jandi fell onto the ground with a thud. Although weaken by his previous and present wounds, he fought hard just to save the love of his life. He managed to slash the vampire that was previously holding Jandi and fought the other remaining one. He finally killed the proud vampire and turn to Jandi to find the most shocking thing that stops the beating of his heart. He saw the vampire whom he thought was already killed when he slashed him, kneeling on the side of Jandi, feeding on her. The bloody vampire was immensely clinging onto Jandi's neck, drinking her blood. Junpyo loudly hissed, his whole body vibrating of madness and without even touching the vampire, he blown him into pieces. He rushes towards her, partially coaxing her body.

"JANDIIIIIIIIIIIII!" He screams his voice desperate, begging and full of pain. He cries so hard, rocking her body back and forth as he cradles her.