CHAPTER-22:BEAUTY AND THE BEAST (PART-2)

The heavy smell of blood filled the air outside the Kuran manor. Vampire's from both sides where fighting vigorously. The full moon shone brightly above them and reflected of the snow covered ground. The howl of the Hybrid vampire broke threw the air as it transformed. In the centre of the battle Kaname and Shinobu where locked in a fierce dual.

"Give it up Kuran and then we can all go home." Shinobu offered.

"I would sooner die than hand Zero over to you or my uncle." Kaname retorted as he lunged forwards with his daggers.

"Easily arrange." Shinobu fired back as he dodged the purebloods attack.

Both vampires where too busy fighting to notice a new presence enter the Kuran grounds or the even see it as he rushed past them.

Inside the manor, Yuki sat huddled in a corner in her basement. She had her arms wrapped tightly around Zero's shaking form, and was trying her best to stay calm. The smell of blood had reached her nose and she was deeply worried for her family's safety.

"Don't worry, Zero. Everything will be ok." She reassured, although she wasn't sure weather she was talking to the boy or to herself.

Suddenly the sound of footsteps echoed from the other side of the huge sealed door that was keeping Zero and Yuki safe. The footsteps ended just outside the door and the pair both held their breath in anticipation. A heavy sense of fear filled the small room until-.

"Yuki? Yuki Dear are you alright?" Juri's warm voice called out and washed away all the tention that had built up.

"I'm fine Mother. Is it all over? Is everyone ok?" Yuki questioned.

"Don't worry everything is fine. Their all gone, so you can come out know." Juri voice reassured.

"Ok." Yuki replied as she stood up and walked towards the door. Using the charm bracelet on her wrist, she broke the hunters seal that was protecting the door, and then undid the bolts. A second later the door clicked and Yuki pulled it open. The young Vampiress smile warmly as she looked up, expecting to see her mothers kind face. But instead she was met with a hard blow to the head, which knocked her clean of her feet.

Yuki groaned as she looked up to see her attacker. Standing in the doorway was a tall Vampiress with long silver hair and alexandrite coloured eyes.

"Shizuka?" Yuki asked groggily.

"Do not fret child. I have no use for you. I've only come for the boy." Shizuka informed as she stepped over the brunette, heading over to where Zero sat, shaking uncontrollably, in the corner. "Now sleep well." She taunted before bending down and smashing the younger vampire's head into the ground, making Yuki lose consciousness.

"And now for you." Shizuka continued as she turned her attention to Zero. "Your gonna be a good little boy and do exactly as I tell you, or I'm going to have to hurt you." She cooed sweetly, but her eyes held the true darkness in her words.

Tears welled up in Zero's eyes at the thought of becoming Rido's prisoner again. He didn't want to go back to that life. He'd sooner die. With that thought in mind, Zero grabbed the knife he was hiding behind his back, tighter and lunged forward. The silver blade met flesh and Shizuka let out a pained yelp.

"Why you little Bastard!" The elder silverette screeched as blood trailed down her face. The knife had sliced open her cheek and the silver had scorched her flesh.

Shizuka's eyes flashed red with anger as he fingers trailed the cut. And before Zero could blink she had him pinned up against the far wall and her right hand wrapped tightly around his throat, cutting of his oxygen.

Zero's hands came up instinctively to try and ease the pressure on his neck and help get some air into his lungs. But she was too strong and a few moments later, his body went limp as he passed out. Letting go of the boy, Zero's prone form slumped to the floor.

Looking around to make sure nobody was coming, Shizuka gabbed Zero my the collar and pulled him into her arms, to carry him out the basement and sneaking away back to Rido's castle. Knowing full well that Rido would be please with her, she let a smirk consume her face.

Part 2's done and part 3 will follow shortly.

I know it was a bit short, so please don't get mad at me.

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