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Thorns of Betrayal

Chapter 15- Safe house

Since the days of old there have been unexplainable things in this world. Humans with their science try to justify every unexplainable thing. They throw science in where it does not have purpose, mixing the mystical with science. Blinding them from the truth they fear what they don't understand so they pretend it isn't what it is.

There are a few who are open and excepting of the truth. However they too let the fear control them… and the results? Hunters, slayers, and bringers the three groups of people who know the truth. The groups that hunt down those who are not human, killing them one by one.

Hunters use force and usually work in small groups they train till they are the perfect weapon hunting those who are different. Slayers are an underground society they only attack if they find you guilty of a crime. Lastly the bringers the name standing for the bringers of justice, but how is it justice when they willingly kill the innocent as well.

They do not go off proof or anything like that. No these bringers will destroy any who carry a slight resemblance to what they call "Monsters". Many innocent people have had their lives stolen by this foul group. Yet no justice is served to them for their crimes.

It was only a matter of time before they would show their faces. They had heard through the grape vine about the strange occurrences hitting Japan. Just as the other groups had, surely the two other groups were also headed straight to Japan. They may all have different ways but in the end the same goal so why not join together?

They had no clue that they would cause the end to come much sooner than if they left things alone.

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(Amu pov)

Everything seemed to be going wrong. We had left Tsukasa's burned down house to get back to safety for the night. However we should have known something would go wrong considering the track record. Yet we were all stunned to find are house torn apart crawling with numerous beast. I wanted to march in there and kill them all.

However I was out voted by…well everyone when I proposed this. I was tired of this already, but Ikuto proposed instead we go to the safe house. "Why the hell didn't we do that in the first place?" I yelled out of agitation.

Rima and Utau glared at Ikuto while Kukai just stood there confused. I knew what he was going to say before he opened his mouth. "There's a safe house?" I shook my head, "Kukai all vampires must have more than one safe house. Otherwise it would be easier for hunters or slayers to get us."

"You have been a vampire for long enough to know this." He shrugged sheepishly not letting it faze him. I had noticed in California the hunters and slayers were all odd in fact I had even came across a new type. They were called bringers nasty little humans I nearly died on that encounter.

We headed off it would be faster if someone carried Rima so Kukai volunteered. However Rima noticed the way Utau got upset they still were upset at each other. So In the end I did it she didn't like Ikuto still and said she wanted me to. I couldn't say no when she gave me the puppy dog face so instead I told her hop on.

The closer we got toward the more usually populated areas the more the air began to stink. It smelled of burning flesh and twisted metal. The scent of blood was everywhere lingering in the air mixed with the other fowl smells. It was so strong even Rima could pick out the smells.

She was gaging like every second I felt so bad for her she was the only one of us that actually had to breathe. I knew it was going to happen, and I was proven right when halfway there I felt warm liquidly vomit go down the front of my shoulder. "Sorry!" She said and began to panic.

"It's ok Hun" I reassured her while trying to figure out what to do. Luckily Utau came to the rescue handing me another shirt while telling the boys to turn away. I quickly slipped the vomit covered shirt off while being careful enough not to get any on me. Once I had the new shirt on I just tossed the old one to the side.

Luckily no other problems occurred on the rest of the way and we reached the safe house shortly after. We got there and thankfully the house was as it should be. In fact all the houses seemed to be untouched. I couldn't decide whether that was a good thing or creepy.

It seemed as though even the people in this area were still in their houses. It was… as if they had no clue that the world was going to hell. How is that possible it made no since what so ever. Even the dogs on this street seemed to be acting normal.

If the others noticed they did not mention it. We quickly went in and locked all doors and pulled the metal blinds down locking them. There was no way anything could get in not even vampires. It was a special type of metal made to keep "monsters" out and it covered all the walls, windows, and doors, even the roof was plated with it.

Now all we could do was come up with a plan to search for Tsukasa and try to stay alive. Luckily the cellar was stocked with multiple fridges of blood as well as regular food. We had barrels full of water and a generator. Weapons were stored in the attic and there were enough for an army.

The house was designed for emergencies and had everything we would need to survive for a year or two. We all agreed before we left that we would help survivors, and this house would be able to help us do that. When we all had disarmed ourselves we sat at the coffee table. It was only then that we mentioned the strangeness outside.

We tried to figure out just what to do. I mean should we bring them all here and tell them of what was going on, or leave them. If we left them then they would surely die if those things came here. So in the end we decided to once again arm are selves and go to gather the survivors.

I told Rima to stay inside and unlock the door only when she heard my voice. Reluctantly she agreed, while locking only the regular door. We did not use are speed so that we wouldn't be spotted. We all split up Utau got the top left side, Kukai the bottom left, Ikuto the top right, and I got the bottom right.

I went and knocked on the first door, waiting patiently. After what felt like forever but was only a half a minute and old lady opened the door. She smiled at me, "Why hello there dear, is there something I can do for you?" She didn't seem to notice the smoke in the distance or the fact I had weapons strapped to me.

"Y-yes… actually you see I was wondering if you would like to take shelter at our house. It's more than safe and we have plenty of room were trying to gather all the survivors we can." I watched as her eyes turned to confusion. "Why dear whatever do you mean?"

My eyes widened in shock. "You don't know what's going on out there do you?" I said while pointing towards the smoke. She looked in the direction I was pointing and I saw her eyes widen.

"That's very odd the sky… why, it's red and filled with smoke. What exactly…is going on?" She looked at me once again confusion etched in to her face. I wished I didn't have to break the news to her but I wanted to save her she reminded me of someone.

"Fires, death, destruction, the end of things as we know it." I said as softly as I could. "I have a grandson who lives over that way." She whispered in horror.

"Please come with us where trying to save all we can so far the people on this street are the only survivors we have seen." She nodded sadly tears at her eyes, it broke my heart. I didn't want to make her walk all down the street with me so instead I took her to the house immediately. Rima helped her inside and promised to try to comfort her.

Then I once again left to try to gather all who would come.

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An hour later and the house now held 24 people. I was happy despite the fact Tsukasa was missing at least these people would be safe. The odd thing was none of them had heard anything or noticed until it was pointed out. Right now I was cooking for everyone Utau was setting cots up for beds while Kukai explained exactly what had happened and Ikuto was reading to the children.

I was lost in thoughts when the old lady from earlier came in. She had told us all to call her granny. "Let me help you with that dear." She smiled but I could still see she was very worried and sad.

"Sure that would be great." Hopefully cooking would distract her at least for the moment. I told her what we were making and she automatically jumped in washing the vegetables and making a salad. I had just finished putting the last pan of enchiladas into the oven.

"You know you and your friends are like guardian angels. Not many people would go out of the way to help others. You took us all in and are helping us in many ways." I smiled if only I wasn't a monster… if any of them found out they would not trust us and wouldn't be nearly as thankful.

(Rima pov)

Not many people could make me drop my shield besides Amu, Utau, and now "granny". Even Ikuto, Kukai, and Utau seemed to granny, they listened to her and treated her with manners. Now seeing Ikuto read to all the children made me re think my initial thoughts about him. Amu stood in the door way transfixed on watching Ikuto she stared at him with what could only be love.

I walked over to her wanting to tell her I finally approved of them dating at least for now. If he screwed up I will rip his head off after all I wouldn't let anyone live who hurt my Amu. "He would be a great father" She said with longing as well as sadness in her voice. "Amu… I will allow you and Ikuto to date."

I stated while pouting. "Um…Rima we kind an already are and have been since before you were born." She said with a dumbfounded expression. I shrugged it off I wasn't sure exactly how long Amu has been alive but it didn't matter to me.

I went upstairs to help Utau, I really needed to get her and Kukai to talking again I knew Amu would want to help to. I would just talk to her for now and then come up with a plan later with Amu. I found Utau punching a pillow in one of the rooms. "Just what did that pillow do to you missy?"

I asked as if I was serious. She smiled a little I knew she was frustrated with everything though she wouldn't dare let Kukai see. I could see he was sad and frustrated also despite him playing the same game as Utau. They were both so similar acting in front of each other as if they didn't care about the other out of stubbornness and pride.

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(Mystery pov)

(A/N it's not Nagi oh but let's see if you guys can guess)

I had just arrived in japan when all hell broke loose. Luckily my cell phone still worked I alerted the boss of what had just happened. As soon as I had sent the message sent I turned to find a monster barreling toward me. I was shocked because I wasn't sure what the hell the thing was.

Quickly getting over the shock I pulled out my sword. Jumping up using the monsters back as a way to push myself up higher I turned just as he looked up and plunged the sword through its head. Landing on its dead body just as it fell. I quickly sent a picture to the boss hoping he would be able to explain what the hell this ugly thing was.

I kept my sword at ready noticing a small boy cornered by a monster. Opening up a piece of candy I smiled, popping it in my mouth. Then I ran towards the monster right before it could grab the boy.