Something like Suicide

Night Eleven - 014

Sunday

Syo stared up in awe at the the large house that stood between the trees. It was unlike the houses from his village. the could clearly tell that the brick building had a second floor. Other than the hospitals he had been to in the city, he had never been in a such a big place.

Puffs of steam escaped between the tips of his finger as he tried to warm them. Snow fluttered down from the night sky only to melt upon touching his blonde hair. To his surprise it had not been Ai who'd come to fetch him, but rather the ever cheerful Natsuki.

Noticing the smaller blonde shiver, Natsuki smiled. "We can go in, you were invited after all."

" But it's so lovely out here."

The taller one chuckled. "Especially at night, when the moon is shinning high in the sky."

Syo looked around taking in the scene on last time. It was beautifully breathtaking. Even with what little moon light from the waning moon shown down through the snow-capped trees, it still light up the blanket of white that lay virtually untouched. It was hard to believe that this place was hidden in the forest behind the quaint, quiet, village that he had spend to many years in. And now he was the only human to know of it's existence.

Natsuki touched the back of the other blonde, herding him towards the door. He could feel the young teen shiver. even as bundled in the winter wear that he was, it help little against the night's cold chill. Natsuki couldn't help but to wonder what it was like to feel so cold. If he was a human, would he be could as well.

"You live here?" To that the vampire nodded. " Does Ai live here too?"

" I do not believe he's here right now, but yes, he too, residences here." His smiled dipped into a frown upon seeing the look on Syo's face. "What's wrong?"

Syo quickly looked up at the other. His cheeks puffed out a little in frustration. "I haven't see Ai in a really long time, and finally when i get to visit his house, he's not even home."

"Ah." Natsuki nodded, his cheerful disposition slipping slightly. "I guess that could be disappointing, but Haru-chan probably planned it this way."

"Haru-chan? Is she the lady of the house?"

"You'll see." Natsuki nodded slightly.

The sound of boots crunching the snow echoed as the vampire opened the for Syo. He motioned for the blonde to go in and closed the door behind him, not following him in or leaving the human with any instructions.

"Syo?" Her voice rang out clearly like a bell. Turning his head to the left, looking into the dimly lit room, he was her. Her golden eyes piercing through him like a sharp spear. Her petite figure dressed in a to-cheery-to-be-vampire yellow dress. Her red hair falling just passed her her back straight against the plush chair, and her legs crossed neatly in front of her, she looked intimidating, scary, queen-like almost, and yet the light smile on her face looked warm and welcoming. "Welcome."

Ai scowled as he walked next to Ren. His arms folded over his favorite white jacket as they continued down the worn dirt road. He didn't have to look at the strawberry blonde next to him to know that he was wearing the flirtatious grin of his.

"What are we doing out here?" Ai's mono-toned voice reverberated out through the quiet night air.

Ren didn't look at him as he sighed. "Haruka needs time alone too. You can't expect her to always want everyone inside. It is her house."

Ai narrowed his eyes. "Why are we here? What was the point of coming here?"

"Fun maybe? These quiet towns are hard to find. They can be peaceful."

"Since when have you ever wanted peace?"

Ren looked over, thought the cyan haired teen wouldn't meet his gaze. "Playing with little lambs is fun and all, but if this is where Haruka wants to be this is where I'll be. After all, family comes first."

"That's rich coming from you." Ai glared at the snow as it slowly drifted down from the sky. "You left your real family too. And for what to join Haruka? Familly comes first, what nonsense."

The blonde's eyes darkened thinking back to so long ago. "We all have or reasons, we may not see eye to eye, but you came here by choice not by force. I do not pretend to know your reasons, do not pretend to know mine."

Ai winced at the last part as Ren continues on ahead. While he didn't want to admit it, he knew that Ren was right. Haruka would never force them into this life, especially after she was forced to be this way, not wanting it in the least.

He shrugged it off and quickened his pace to catch up with Ren, who had found someone walking alone a little further up the road.

"Get ready Ai. you are about to find out why we are here."

Syo shifted uncomfortably as Haruka poured tea for the two of them. He sat across from her on a lovely white couch. a small silk blanket was draped around his shoulders to protect him from the cold. He watched her pale hands as she set the pot back into place. it was chilly in the room, yet she wore a sleeveless dress.

"Syo." The sudden ring of her voice made him jump slightly. Her eyes looked up, though her head still bent down, as she peered through her red bangs.

"Y-yes?" He stuttered, clearly nervous.

"I did have a reason, other than a nice cup of tea, for calling you here." She handed him the white cup. Her fingers holding the burning side so he could grab the small handle.

"Does it hurt?" his voice filled with worry, eyes locked on to her should be tender flesh.

"No." She smiled, picking up her own teacup and taking a small sip.

"Oh." He said shyly. "As you were saying."

Her smile dropped a fraction of an inch. she set her teacup back on the wooden table. Haruka leaned back into her chair, crossing one leg over the other, taking on the queen-like aura once again. "Syo do you enjoy life here?"

He hesitated but nodded.

"Would you leave if you could?"

Another slow nod.

"Even if it meant leaving everything and everyone you love?"

He didn't answer. His blue eyes stared at the honey-like tea in his cup. He would have to leave Kaoru.

When he failed to respond, she continued. "I can make you better."

Syo's head snapped up. His blue eyes glared at her. "How?" his voice was only a small whisper, and at first he doubted she could even hear his measly response.

Her smile grew, fangs flashing as she began to lean forward. "You know what we are, don't you? I'm sure Ai has told you."

He nodded.

Standing from her chair she leaned over the table to rest a hand on Syo's paled cheek. "I could make you better, take away your restrictions, but you wouldn't be able to go back to them. You would join my family."

He opened his mouth as if to speak but her hand dropped down, away from his face.

"I do not want an answer know. Think about it. You will know when you need to answer."

All the Syo could do was stare at her and her gentle smile as Natsuki strolled into the room. The sun's rays already trying to peek out from behind the horizon.

Hiya! I'm Chaotic, Silven's beta. Hehe, well just this once. I'm being such a nice friend postin' since SK is once again having tablet issues.*sigh*

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