Nobunaga was waiting for his sister to return home. He was not surprised. She usually went out to the cherry blossom orchard, he knew she was safe there. She came at the same time as always but something was strange to him, she was very happy. She greeted her brother with a hug.

"Good evening Nobu-nii-sama"

"Ichi how are you feeling?"

"I'm doing great. The sakura trees were at full bloom. It was amazing looking at the trees radiate from the moonlight"

Nobunaga never understood why she was so fascinated with the moon. Vampires are usually associated with the full moon around those parts, so why would she? He just could not get in his head why she chose to be a pacifist. Those beasts will not change until they're put to rest.

"Ah I'm glad that you were enjoying your free time Ichi."

Ichihime knew her brother was stressed. He had to go hunting at night daily. Some times the vampires would get away and sometimes they would have the upper-hand. He never really came home too injured though, only one time did he have a fatal wound. Even then he did not succumb to it. Ichihime's expression grew with worry as she climbed up the stairs.

"What if he really does kill my masked man?" She thought to herself. It was very possible. If he were to ever find out about the other night, then he might cut down Caesar. All she could do was pray that it would never happen.

At The Cathedral

Caesar sat up from the coffin bed, he was panting and sweating. A nightmare overcame him as he tried to sleep. In it he dreamt that Ichihime was killed by his own fangs. He had lost himself in indulgence; He was afraid of losing her. He started to calm down after remembering that he could still see his beloved.

The two of them met under the cherry blossom trees for the next several days. Each day they spent together was not put to waste. They usually went to the flower meadow, occasionally looking after moon drop flowers Caesar had planted.

"Caesar-dono, the flowers are growing beautifully," the girl giggled, "I would like to see when they are at full bloom." Caesar looked up at her and smiled, "A few more weeks and they will be ready. They glow beautifully under the moonlight." It was then that Ichihime realized that he was becoming more human. His once frozen smile was now receiving a warmth that made her heart skip a beat.

"Caesar-dono?"

"Yes my dear, Ichihime?"

"You've been alive for many centuries, correct?"

"Yes why do you ask?"

"How long have you known of this meadow?"

"About 200 years"

"And you've never had anyone to come with you?"

"Never. I've looked after this place alone. Hoping it would stay beautiful forever."

Ichihime cried a bit, he was alone for hundreds of years. Starving, craving, searching for someone who would be willing to stand by his side. Among the women he killed, perhaps he was trying to find someone who would accept him. But Ichihime did not want him to feel alone anymore, she wanted to let him know that she would always be there for him. Thus she hugged onto him.

"Caesar-dono, you're not alone anymore. You have me, we can look after the meadow together" she held one of his hands in hers.

"Stay away from her!" A voice in the near distance startled Ichihime. She knew it very well...it was Mitsuhide's..

The raven haired male jumped out at Caesar, his eyes glowing a fiery crimson, biting into the arm that the masked man used to defend himself.

"M-mitsuhide" Ichihime was terrified by what she saw. The man she used to love and adore..he was a vampire too. A creature of the night; it was no wonder he rarely showed up at their house during the day..of course the night time suited him well for vampire hunting and perhaps..the true reason he rejected her... But, why was he killing his own kind.. She thought to herself.

Caesar winced at the bite. He hadn't been in combat with another vampire for at least a century, so he was not used to the pain. Yet he tried to endure it the best he could.

"I only wanted to see my beloved. There's nothing wrong with that.. I just want to see her happy", the white haired vampire shoved Mitsuhide away, leaving his arm bleeding but slowly regenerating.

"Mitsuhide please don't harm him! He did not do anything to hurt me!" The girl clung onto his sleeve, begging him to stop. But he would not listen not until this nuisance disappeared from his sight.

"Ichihime-sama. He's done nothing but seduce you to drink your blood. I just know it!" His eyes were still glowing red and he attacked Caesar yet again.

Caesar jumped out of the way and landed next to Mitsuhide, managing to kick him underneath his jaw.

"I would not do such a thing to someone I hold dear. Unless it is just you being fueled by jealously.. That the nape of her neck has been pierced by someone else," he smirked a bit, Ichihime had told him of the rejection. He was able to comfort her and help her forget the pain.

Ichihime was still shocked beyond words to take note of what was going on; the battle between these two vampires. Has Mitsuhide kept that secret hidden from Nobunaga, for all these years? Has he always been lonely as well? Even so, she could not bare to lose either of them.

"Yamete!" The pink-haired girl yelled out as she got in between them. Caesar's eyes had softened at her actions, while Mitsuhide's face was horrified.

The masked man knew that she still cared for the other. She was too kind to just let him go from her life. If it meant it would bring her happiness, then he was willing to stop the fight.

Mitsuhide was seething with anger. How could she protect a vampire like Caesar? How could she easily accept a man like him to be exact? The man was looking down on him in a condescending sense; believing he was better suited for Ichihime. He could not make her sad though so he calmed down, letting his eyes return to their cerulean color.

The girl sighed in relief as the atmosphere lightened up a bit. Only to be greeted by the sound of a gunshot.

Her eyes widened in fear as Caesar fell over, gripping his shoulder in pain.

"So you're.. The famous...vampire hunter..." The masked man turned to see the shadowy figure.

"Ichi...why did you not heed my words several days ago" she turned to see her brother walking towards them in the distance, holding a shotgun.

"Nobu-Nii-san! Why did you shoot him?!" The girl was heartbroken. She feared something like this was going to happen.

" I told you if I saw you with him again, I would kill him, did I not?" His eyes were filled with uncertainty and sadness. "You were meeting with him secretly weren't you.."

"If you'd let me explain then you would know why I wanted to see him" she held the vampire against her chest, letting his blood stain her clothes, hoping her warmth would relieve the pain a bit.

The pain was somewhat unbearable and the wound was not healing. The masked man knew he was shot by a silver bullet. He looked up at Ichihime who was holding and protecting him with her dear life.

He smiled gently at her piercing resolve.

"Ichi there's no explanation for this! You went behind my back and-"

"Caesar-dono is not a bad vampire! He never meant to hurt those countless victims. He had to suffer, looking for a way to quench his thirst. Looking for someone to turn to when he came undone! I can help him become better! I know I can!"

Nobunaga's eyes widened. After realizing her feelings and resolve, he could not kill the vampire. He had become too precious to his sister for him to kill..

The vampire hunter let out a sigh, "Alright..I will allow you to keep seeing him."

Ichihime looked up at her brother.

"But if it happens that he goes berserk on you, then I will kill him"

Ichihime smiled and tears ran down her face. "Arigato Nobu-Nii-San"

"Ah don't worry about it. I just want to see you happy" her elder brother looked away blushing lightly. The girl giggled as he tried denying his own kindness.

"Oi Mitsu let's get out of here" Nobunaga yelled as he was walking back.

"Hai..Nobu.." the raven haired male followed him, seething with anger that his best friend allowed her to keep seeing Caesar. He would figure something out to get rid of him..even if it meant going against his best friend's wishes..

Ichihime looked back down at Caesar in a loving gaze.

"I'll treat your wound, I just need somewhere to do it." the pink haired girl stroked his cheek.

"I know the right place, my dear Ichihime.." the masked man still held his shoulder in pain as he sat up.

"I will lead you there" She helped him stand up and they started walking to their destination..

I know silver is more of a werewolf weakness but, I like using it as a vampire's as well.

Edit: There's a time skip between this chapter and the last. Which is why what happened last chapter is the "other night". I don't want to confuse anyone ;-;