Yui sighed, closing the mirror once she finished her bow. (Y/n)-chan... I hope she's okay... She turned and started walking out when a hand grabbed her wrist, spinning her around. She widened her eyes. "Ruki-kun?"

"Come," he stated, turning and walking the other way. She stumbled after him. Soon they were in a darkish hallway with blue lights. She noticed his pace grew faster. "Ruki-kun! Where are we going?!" he didn't answer. "Ruki-kun!"

He glanced back at her angrily. "Shut up!" He opened a door and threw her in quickly. Yui stumbled in, turning around while her back hit the wall. Ruki grabbed her chin, lifting her head. "You'll be staying in here for a while."

Yui gasped. "Here? Why? What's going on, Ruki-kun?"

Ruki clenched his teeth, pushing down her shirt and pulling her hair back while he sank his fangs roughly into her neck. Yui widened her eyes, pain erupting rapidly throughout her neck. He sank his fangs in more, making her gasp. She closed her eyes, her whole body going limp. Ruki widened his eyes, pulling away. She dropped to the ground when he let go. He backed away slowly then left, closing the door and locking it. Yui opened her mouth slightly. "Ruki... kun..."

~Timeskip~

No Livestock is going to get a choice...

Kou sighed, looking over at Ruki. "Hey, Ruki-kun, how long are you going to keep them locked up in their 'rooms'? Its already been a week."

Ruki didn't look up from his book. "We need more of Eve's blood for the awakening. The other one will keep getting in the way. Prey does not deserve freedom."

"Even so, you can't keep them locked up forever," Yuma pointed out.

"Did you forget the promise we made with him?" Ruki muttered. Silence fell over the room. Ruki stood up. "We must become Adam." He turned and started walking away. Kou perked up slightly.

"But she's getting really weak! Both of them!" he said, worry clear in his voice.

Ruki stopped in his tracks. Azusa watched him. "If Eve is gone, it'll... be a problem for you too, right?" Ruki stood there for a moment before he continued walking out of the room. Yuma walked closer to Kou and Azusa, watching him. "What had gotten into him?"

"Seriously," Kou put a hand on his neck, "this is so unlike Ruki-kun. He's getting ahead of things."

Azusa nodded his head. "Yeah..."

~Meanwhile~

Ruki slammed his fist against the wall, glaring at the ground with clenched teeth. He was getting frustrated. We're supposed to become Adam! He stared at his hands for a second, clenching them into fists. He blinked, looking up and turning around to face the window. Standing outside in front of the house was Ayato Sakamaki. Ruki stared in slight shock at him, frozen. Ayato glared back, baring his fangs. "Tch."

Ruki glared back, turning and heading for Yui's locked room.

~Meanwhile~

Yui sat on her bed, eyes closed with a blanket wrapped around her. She shook slightly, holding the blanket close. "Why? Why did this happen?"

"I finally found you, Pancake."

Yui opened her eyes, looking up to see Ayato standing in front of her. She widened her pink orbs. "Ayato-kun?! Why are you here?"

"Jeez, you're nothing but trouble," he reached forward and grabbed her wrist, pulling her into his chest. "Come on, we're going home."

Yui looked up slowly. "W-Wait, Ayato-kun-"

"Have you been tamed by those guys?!" he growled, wrapping an arm around her waist. "You're my prey, and mine alone!"

Ruki threw open the door right as Ayato picked up Yui. Ayato glared at him and teleported away, leaving behind the blanket that covered her. Ruki backed away as his brothers walked in. Yuma picked up the blanket, lost in thought. Kou spun around, facing Ruki. "Ruki-kun! That Sakamaki guy took M Neko-chan! Why didn't you stop him?!"

Ruki turned his head away. Yuma stomped over, grabbing him by the collar of his shirt. "Don't just stand there. Answer! Shouldn't we be chasing them?!"

"Yeah!" Kou exclaimed. "We have to get her back!"

Ruki closed his eyes. "There's no need."

All three of them gasped. Azusa widened his eyes, freezing. Yuma tightened his grip. "What do you mean?" he clicked his tongue, dropping Ruki and walking away. "This doesn't make sense."

Kou followed him after a moment of silence. "I don't get it, either."

Azusa grabbed his left arm, looking down. "What now... Ruki? If we... don't have Eve... We..."

Ruki didn't answer. He thought back to everything that happened the past few weeks to the point where Ayato came and took her away. He snapped his eyes shut, setting a hand on his face. Azusa stayed silent as well, tightening his grip on his arm.

~Timeskip~

You lifted your head slowly when you heard the lock click on the door. Light seeped into the room as the door opened. Blinking your blurry vision away, you recognized Kou standing at the door. He walked forward and kneeled down in front of you, reaching a hand and grabbing your arm gently. "M Neko-chan..."

You blinked slowly, too weak to say anything. Kou watched you sadly, his eyes trailing from your eyes to your necklace. You're... Subaru-kun's... He carefully picked you up, turning and carrying you out of the dark room. He walked into the living room, laying you down on the couch next to Yuma. Yuma looked up at Kou. "What are you doing?"

Kou set a blanket over you. "I'm not letting M Neko-chan suffer in there..."

Azusa walked over, looking down at you. "Ruki-kun... said-"

Kou looked at Azusa. "I don't care what he said. She will not suffer in there."

It's time you realized, foolish human, just how weak you are.

Don't waste your time thinking, just obey my words.

If you're unable to, then I'll have to punish you through discipline.

It's time for your punishment.

Offer your blood.

~Reiji Sakamaki