CHAPTER 13
(ZERO'S P.O.V)
I used my power to swing the door open violently.
I was beyond angry with Yui.
It was bad enough that Staz was in a coma, and now I had to deal with the possibility of Yui dying on my hands.
What the hell was she thinking?.
What I saw was not what I was expecting.
There stood a smug Karl Heinz and a frightened Yui. The smell of blood was gone. As a matter a fact, no blood could be seen anywhere. My shocked expression soon turned into a glare, directed at both of them. "Whatever you have planned Karl Heinz, you can forget about it."
I growled.
(YUI'S P.O.V)
NO WAY…
KARL HEINZ…
"It's you…" was the only thing I could say.
"You're a very lucky lady Yui. If you had summoned a demon, you would have been killed." I gulped still on my knees. The hair on the back of my neck stood up, as I could feel the dark energy radiating off him. Slowly getting up, I reminded myself that I had made it this far, and that I couldn't turn back now.
"I need you to heal Staz Blood." I stated pushing down my fear. "There's a heavy price to pay if you do. Are you ready for that?." Karl Heinz said looking down at me sternly. "No she's not. She doesn't know what she's getting into, you fucking snake." "Zero, Zero, Zero." Karl Heinz said shaking his head in disappointment. "You really should give Yui more credit. She managed to summon me, give the girl some credit."
Karl Heinz said never taking his eyes off me. Which is why I want to know the price." I spoke up. "I will revive Staz in exchange if you keep your word to be Ayato's one and only and be turned." "You see Yui," Zero said glaring daggers at Karl Heinz. "This is what happens when you try to make deals with disgusting creatures like this one." "That's interesting coming from the vampire who begged me to save the love of his life."
Karl Heinz mocked. Zero turned away in shame.
So this is what it comes down to:
Either I walk away from this, or save Staz and give up my freedom and humanity.
Wait a minute I remembered the conversation Ayato and Laito had…
Karl Heinz wasn't holding all the cards in his hand.
I was…
My unsure expression switched to a cunning smile.
"I accept."
"So be it then," Karl grinned showing his fangs.
Even though he flashed me a confident smile, I could see he was puzzled at my sudden change in attitude.
That nervous look was there, but for a split second.
Good…
It's time someone else felt nervous and unsure for a change.
(YUI'S P.O.V)
The three of us stood by the foot of Staz's bed. Karl Heinz raised his left hand. Two small balls of light pushed out of his hand. They floated across and entered Staz's chest. "Remember our deal Yui, or there will be dire consequences." Was the last thing I heard from Karl Heinz, as I felt a light breeze.
He was gone.
"Yui I -," Zero had started to say. He stopped as we witnessed Staz levitate off the bed suddenly. "Zero what's going on?." I whispered. He didn't answer instead he pulled me away from the bed quickly. He threw himself over me protectively, with his back facing the bed. I was about to ask him what was going on, when I heard Staz let out an angry scream. As Zero hugged me tighter, I heard every window in the house shatter.
I began to struggle when the ground began shaking. Zero had my head down, so I couldn't see anything.
Was Staz doing this?.
Was he that powerful?!.
"Stay still Yui." Zero growled.
And just like that the place became silent. I pulled away from Zero, to see the windows smashed.
What I saw made me retract my steps in fear.
IT WAS STAZ…
His shrewd blood shot eyes glowed an angry red as massive energy seemed to be swirling around him.
His glare scared me even more.
"YUI…"Staz growled my name.
"I'm going to destroy Ayato and Laito. BRACE YOURSELF …"
"NO," I said.
"Yui don't." Zero warned resting a hand on my shoulder.
Staz glare deepened.
" I know your angry, and you have a right to. I'm asking you to give me one chance to take a shot at him first. He did things to me that I don't know if I'll ever get over. If I'm ever to get over him I need closure. This is the only way. SO PLEASE…"
Without warning he appeared in front of me. I didn't see him move. He leaned forward, as his lips touched my ear.
"I'll back down, but only as a courtesy to you. If you fail, I'm next in line. You only get one chance…"
With that he was gone.