Me: *yawns* Damn...I am so tired...

Rin: You should sleep more!

Newt's father: SHE SLEEPS ENOUGH!

Me: *Flinches* Yea...no...maybe...no...

Rin: *Giggles* You seem to have an interesting life Newt...Oh! Who's doing the disclaimer?

Me: *shrugs* Well, Zess hasn't yet- *flinches when said demon glares at her* But! He can do it later...Oh! I know! How about Tsukumo!?

Tsukumo: Me?

Me: Yes, you. I find you are in a much better mood than everyone else.

Tsukumo: Ok. NewtB00 doesn't own anything but Rin-kun. So, please don't sue her.

Me: Merci! (Thats french by the way) ANy way, enjoy the chapter that I have finally decided to post!

Chapter 3: Walpurgis Night

I sobbed into Yuki's shirt. He rubbed my back softly as he whispered softly in my ear to comfort me.

After a minute, he picked me up and started walking. I had my arms around his neck, with my face buried into his right shoulder.

"Yuki", I heard Takashiro say. "If you come with us, we will give you knowledge, control, and the means to cope with your powers. This is the best path for you and Rin, Yuki."

Yuki and I tightened our grip on each other as the wind blew through the trees. I looked through my bangs at the man standing besides Yuki. My eyes widened. He was the same man had seen in my dreams.

Sensing my stare, he looked at me. Both of our matching silver eyes met. His widened slightly as mine widened further. But then I winced from the cut under my right eye.

It was when the wind stopped that Yuki gave his answer," Can I have some time to think it over?"

"Of course. It's an important decision."

Toko tried, "But…"

"What are you going to do about your powers? About Rin's powers", Tsukumo finished.

"I'll think of something. We've managed just fine on our own till now. We can just keep living like that. Umm… Tsuumo-kun and Toko-san…"

"Why are you treating me like a stranger? You call Tsukumo 'Tsukumo-kun', but I'm 'Toko-san'? You're so mean! That's discrimination! It's favoritism! Bullying even!"

I started giggling madly into Yuki-kun's shoulder, despite the pain I was in. Toko-chan instantly demanded what was so funny.

I looked over at her while giggling," You're so dramatic Toko-chan."

She blushed even harder as she pouted. I smiled and rested my head back on Yuki's shoulder. The pain in my shoulder made me wince, but the I held a straight face for the most part.

"Then, Toko-chan…"

She instantly smiled," What is it, Yuki-chan?"

"Does this mean that you two…are our relatives?"

"Our surnames are Murasame, but I guess that, since we're part of the same clan, we kinda are."

Tsukumo nodded in agreement.

I smiled when Yuki said," I'm glad. I never imagined that we'd have relatives. Rin-kun and I have only had each other."

"It makes me happy, knowing that we aren't alone anymore", I added.

"Yuki-chan, Rin-kun", we were enveloped in a hug," We'll be here for you. You'll never have to worry about anything again! There, there."

Somehow, Toko-chan ended up holding me while Yuki talked to Takashiro-sama. She brought me over to where Tsukumo was with a smile. He brushed my bangs from my face and frowned as he saw the cuts, bruises, and scratches.

"How did you manage to get so hurt, Rin-kun?"

"I was running from the girl with a creature inside her, and I had to fight her, then it."

They both frowned. Toko-chan kissed the side of my head and set me down so I was sitting on the railing by Tsukumo-kun. He had his hand on my back so I wouldn't fall.

Kneeling in front of me, Toko-chan started looking me over to find all my injures. It wasn't too bad, just a lot of scratches, small cuts, and bruises. The bruising was worst around my neck, and the worst cut was the one on my knee. The worst wound overall happened to be the bite on my shoulder.

Toko-chan poked around the wound; making me wince. A frown crossed her face.

"Sorry, Rin-kun."

I smiled," It's okay."

"He really is something else to be so concerned over something so minor", Takashiro-sama said suddenly.

"Maybe he's just panicking", Tsukumo-kun suggested.

"I agree", Toko-chan said.

I watched as Yuki-kun looked around the hole in the street. I noticed that the girl was gone, maybe it was an illusion that creature created. I grimaced when Yuki-kun dripped his fingers in a puddle of dark liquid. It was deep red; my blood.

"Looks like you were wrong", the man in black said. "Yuki won't turn out the way you think he will."

"No, everything's going according to plan", Takashiro-sama said. "He's useless if he's too easily seduced by what we have to offer. We need someone who has the kindness to sacrifice himself for others… and the strength to endure that pain. Yuki will come with us."

I cleared my throat," Um, excuse me, what plan are you talking about? Does it have anything to do with these weird powers and those creatures that keep following me around? And Yuki-kun's the best type of person around. He's so selfless that it worries me sometimes."

They all looked at me, but Toko-chan was the one to speak," You're a lot like him, Rin-kun. You risked your life to keep Yuki-kun safe from the Duras."

"Duras?"

"Demons", the man in black stated.

My mouth formed a small 'o' as I nodded.

"But…why are they after Yuki-kun?"

"They're after both of you."

"But why", I asked the man in black.

"It's because of the powers you have and your connection to the Giou Clan."

I looked down and noticed I had started to fidget. Pulling Choji from my shirt, I hugged him tightly. I slowly slipped off the fence before I started walking towards Yuki-kun. Toko-chan was going to stop me, but her partner held her back with a frown. He understood that Yuki and I needed to time to think and recover. The two of us had a lot we needed to think over.

Yuki looked up when he heard footsteps," Rin-kun, are you okay?"

I nodded," I'm okay, just tired."

"Let's go home", he said as he took my hand. I gave him a nod with a smile, which he returned with a smile of his own.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"Can't we just leave them alone", Zess questioned.

"That's impossible", Takashiro stated. "Toko and Tsukumo, the Zweilt, will be unable to fight without Yuki. If that happens, this world will end. You should know that."

"Yuki-chan would never want that", Toko said quietly.

Zess 'tsk'-ed in annoyance before starting to walk away.

"Zess", Takashiro called, making him stop. "Stay away from Yuki and the girl for a while. Don't tell him the Duras are after him, either. He'll feel too secure with you by his side, and his true powers will never awaken. We have to take drastic measures."

Zess lifted his hand, like Rin did when she faught the Duras.

"Don't do it , Zess", Toko yelled but it was in vain.

He swung his arm, releasing purple energy at the tree Takashiro was leaning against. It took a hunk out of it; causing his glasses to fly off. A small scratch formed on his check, instantly dripping with blood.

Tsukumo and Toko ran to his side; prepared to block any other attacks from the raven that stood several feet away.

"What are you doing, Zess", Toko questioned him.

"Takashiro", Zess said to get his attention. "I'll kill anyone who tries to hurt Yuki and Rin."

With that said he turned around and started walking away. The wind swirled around him. The dust rose up, hiding him from view. When it disappeared, Zess was gone as well.

Takashiro smiled," What a fascinating look you had in your eyes, Zess."

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

Yuki-kun and I walked home to the orphanage, hand-in-hand. Two ladies were laughing together at the entrance to an apartment building. Yuki pulled me to a stop by his side. I looked up at him, concerned.

"Yuki-kun…?"

"Another Duras", he whispered.

My head snapped to the lady. A Duras was clinging to her shoulder. I hissed softly and tightened my grip on Yuki's hand. The Duras turned and growled at us.

Yuki and I gasped in surprise. It jumped off the lady. Landing on the ground, it stalked towards us, his prey.

I hissed at it again while moving in front of Yuki. I raised my hand and swung.

Two bolts of purple energy struck the Duras. He exploded into nothing. My eyes widened, I didn't shoot two…I couldn't, as far as I knew. A shiver ran down my spine as I sensed something familiar; I looked behind me and past Yuki.

The man in black stood there with his arm outstretched like my own. Purple energy danced around his hand like electricity before disappearing. My arm dropped to my side in awe.

"Zess-san", Yuki said.

"I'll go with you", the man, now know to me as Zess, stated as he walked past Yuki.

Yuki reached out and grabbed his sleeve. Zess stopped; turning to look at Yuki who was staring at the ground.

"I'm sorry. Can we stay like this for a while?"

"You'll be fine. I'm here."

I walked up to them shyly, not knowing if I should interrupt or not. Zess turned his gaze to me. Reaching out his free arm, he patted my wounded shoulder. I hissed softly from the pain, but quickly felt relief. It was like the skin was knitting itself together at super speed.

When I pulled the collar away to look, I saw it had healed. There was a scar, but it would go away. Zess had somehow healed my wound.

I smiled at Zess," Thank you, Zess-san."

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"What is Zess' problem? He's always throwing a fit like he's next door's cat", Toko complained in the car.

Takashiro stated," With that level of power, he can do it without spells. He's a valuable resource. I'm not asking you to understand Zess. You just need to work with him. Understood?"

After a moment Toko answered," Yes."

Silence followed, but was broken by Tsukumo," Has anyone thought about Rin and Zess? I mean they look like each other and she has similar power to him."

"It is strange. I have yet to figure out what this means, but I will. Rin may be another sign that everything is coming to an end", Takashiro said.

Toko looked at him," You don't think she's…"

He nodded," It's possible."

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

I sat on top of the monkey bars in the park while watching Yuki and Zess. The two of them were sitting on the bench.

"Have you calmed down", Zess asked him.

"Yes. I'm sorry. I know I said that we could handle things on our own, but I was suddenly rooted to the spot. If you or Rin hadn't been there… I thought the Duras might be after me, especially since Rin has been seeing a lot of them following us lately."

I sighed, falling backwards. My legs bended into a hook to hold me up as I hung there. I was still watching them, just upside down. I rocked back and forth in thought.

Hugging Choji tighter to my chest, I yawned. I was still tired. But after Zess had somehow healed my shoulder, I had some more energy. Otherwise I would have been sleeping.

"If…if that's the case…"

Zess stood and his words made a chill run down my spine," Don't go outside tomorrow night. It's Walpurgis Night… The night when the moon is stained with blood… We display our power in the name of our master… and celebrate the festival of Walpurgis."

I furrowed my brow,' Walpurgis? Strange, it sounds so…alluring to me. But why? I'm not a Duras…'

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"Thank you", Yuki told Zess. The sun was setting, leaving long shadows on the street. I gave a quick glance to the orphanage yard before looking back at Zess.

"Don't forget what I told you. Don't go out tomorrow night, either of you. Don't even be alone if you can help it. Got that?"

I nodded and tightened my grip on Yuki's hand.

"Go."

"Okay."

We started for the building but I paused. Letting go of Yuki's hand, I turned back towards Zess.

"Um…I feel like I've known you for a very long time. I'm not sure why though", Yuki told Zess as he stopped as well.

"Hurray."

"Okay."

Yuki started jogging for the house, but I stayed put. Yuki knew I would follow in a minute. But I really needed to talk to Zess.

"Um…Zess-san", I asked as I walked back over to him.

He looked down at me with an emotionless expression.

"Um…I wanted to thank you again for saving Yuki-kun and healing my shoulder. And…do you know why I look so much like you? And why I have similar powers?"

Without breaking eye contact with me, Zess knelt down to my level," You're part Duras."

My eyes widened with a gasp," What…"

"You have Duras blood running through your veins, Rin."

I blinked," How can you be sure?"

"Demons can tell who their kin and enemies are by sight and sent."

"But…I'm related to…Yuki…wait, does this have anything to do with the dream I had about you with a female version of Yuki-kun?"

I saw sadness grow in his eyes after I asked him. Guilt grew in the pit of my stomach.

'So, it wasn't a dream after all then…'

"Go inside, and remember what I told you and Yuki."

"Hai, Zess-san."

I turned around and started walking slowly. There was too much going on in my head. Quickening my pace, I hurried to the house.

I needed to sleep before my head exploded.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

Yuki looked out on the moon which was tinted orange in color as he remembered his conversation with Zess.

'What happens on Walpurgis Night?'

'Once a year when the moon turns red, they rise up.'

'You mean…the Duras?'

'Most Duras are lesser demons, known as Nidatorehi, hiding in the shadows of the human heart… but on Walpurgis Night, their demonic powers grow, and they cause harm to the humans.'

Yuki sighed,' Is something really going to happen tomorrow night?'

He was interrupted from his thoughts when a girl tugged on his sleeve. He knelt down to her level as he took her hand.

"What's wrong?"

"The princess… What happened to the princess and the prince?"

Yuki smiled and picked the girl up," Let's go back to your room. It's time for bed everyone."

"Hai", the other kids chorused.

"Yuki-kun? Is Rin-kun going to join us tonight", the girl in his arms questioned.

"No, she's still feeling under the weather and went to bed early."

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

Zess sat under the moonlight on the remains of an old building as he remembered the one of the last moments of the previous life with Yuki.

I will not betray Yuki.

'I won't leave you, Luka', Yuki promised him as they embraced under the moonlight. 'I've always been jealous of people in long-lasting relationships. I had no one. Thank you for finding me, Luka.'

The wind blew around the two softly in the middle of the field. Zess held her as close as he could without hurting her…or the child inside. The small bump between them held the proof their love.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

A phone started ringing, interrupting the silence in the large estate. Takashiro paused to pick up the phone.

"Hello?"

"This is Sakurai. Sorry to call you so early", Yuki told him.

"It's fine."

"I've given it a lot of thought, but I just can't go to Tokyo."

"Are you sure?"

Yuki leaned against the tree as he replied, "I'm sorry, but Rin and I have lived here my whole life. This is our home. I feel there's still something left for me to do here."

"That's your final answer?"

"Yes."

"Very well. If you ever need anything, let me know."

"All right, thank you. Goodbye."

Yuki ended the call and let his arm fall to his side.

'I guess we won't see them again. Not even Zess-san…Why do I feel so sad?'

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

I leaned against the window; soaking up the red moon light. What Zess had said was true. The light from the red moon did help Duras. I felt a lot better; not drained at all.

I opened my eyes with a smile, but it quickly fell. Yuki-kun was running out of the orphanage! Why would he do that? Zess-san had said it was too dangerous!

Leaving Choji on the window sill, I ran down the hall to where the two caretaker ladies were.

"Excuse me, but where is Yuki-kun going?"

"He went out to help us find Rina-chan and Mami-chan, they haven't come back yet."

My eyes widened. Turning on my heel, I raced out of the orphanage. I had to get Yuki-kun back to the orphanage before something happened.

Little did I know that it was one of the biggest mistakes I had made.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

'Zess. Zess, can you hear me?'

Zess looked around," Tsukumo?"

'Yuki and Rin have left the house.'

"What are Yuki and Rin doing", Zess questioned.

'I've lost track of Yuki's consciousness. Toko-chan and I are looking for him, but I think someone's interfering. I can't even sense Rin anywhere.'

Zess launched himself from his position, he had to find them. But, when he landed on the ground, several Duras appeared. They were larger, more powerful, and thirsty for blood.

Reaching up to his ear cuff, he summoned his black sword.

"I don't have time for this. Get out of my way!"

He rushed the Duras, radiating a killer aura.

~XxThexLostxGiouxX~

"Damn it. Where are you", Tsukumo cursed as he panted.

'Concentrate. Concentrate and find their consciousness…'Just wait. I'll be right there.' Yuki!'

Opening his eyes, Tsukumo started towards the school building in the distance.

On another street, Toko was running, also looking for Yuki and Rin.

'Toko-chan. Toko-chan!'

She stopped," Tsukumo?"

'I found Yuki, just for a second. He's probably at the school.'

"Let's meet up and-"

'No, he's close. I'll go ahead. You search for Rin-kun along the way.'

"No! Tsukumo, it's too dangerous to go by yourself! Tsukumo! Tsukumo!"

Toko-chan: Why did you have to do that? I don't want my partner hurt!

Me: *Sweatdrops* N-no! Relax, it's part of the original story line anyway. You can't blame me for that.

Hotsuma: For once, Newt's right.

Toko-chan: *glares at the blond* I thought you didn't agree with anyone?

Hotsuma: I'm not, I'm just stating that she was right...for once.

Me: Oh thanks! Wait...*smile drops as she scowls in realization* You jerk! Get back here!

Shusei: *sighs as Newt chases his partner" Wow...those two are really childish at times.

Toko-chan: I agree. But, readers, please stand by for the next chapter! We all really appreciate you guys taking time to read Newt's work.

Shusei: Oh yea...isn't it her goal to become a writer after highschool?

Me: *Pops up randomly* Yes, yes it is! *Smiles* Anyway, come back next time!