FILTHY RAT

The night was still. The light of the moon illuminated everything within it's reach. It casting eerie shadows upon those not so fortunate. Alas, the very same shadows cast a significant one upon your heart. The stress, the fear soon returning to you. It greeted you as if an old friend. It weighed you down as you laid within Laito's arms. You were just dreading, waiting, for the time he'd 'take you home.' Even so, did he really find it necessary to prolong the inevitable with such frivolous things?

Once you'd arrived to the port, despite your insistence of walking on your own two feet, Laito still held onto you. As expected, the exterior of the place was spectacular. Intricate, delicate, yet highly functionable. The hood of the gondola was decorated tastefully with the Capricorn Ram; two crescent moons flanking each side.

Laito addressed the captain casually, so much so that you'd figure he'd known this man for years. In stark contrast, the captain greeted you both with a dead stare. Laito shrugged it off and took this as permission to board. The captain's gaze merely followed you both as you made your way onto the gondola. Once finally aboard, he slowly turned his head back. You shivered. This captain was more zombie than vampire.

As soon as Laito had taken his seat, you took the opportunity to spring up out of his grasp. Brushing yourself off, you shot a glare back at him.

"Why so cold Little Bitch~?" he chuckled, eying you down. "You really are living up to the name aren't you?"

You scowled at the sound of the new name he'd given you. How the hell were you supposed to get used to that? With a sigh you turn your back to him. It wasn't worth getting angry about now. Too much was at stake here. Looking at that face any longer and you were sure you'd smash it in.

"I never wanted to be here in the first place..."' you finally spoke.

"Hmm~?" Laito hummed. You imagined him actually paying heed to you, judging by his apparent stillness. You decide it might be worth your time to vent; just a little. If anything, it'd calm your unease, even if just a little bit.

"I hate it here. Being hunted down, having to steal to survive every damned day. I hate the people, I hate the town, I hate the Carnival - I despise everything about this god-forsaken hellhole." You spoke through gritted teeth, now practically shaking from your rage.

Suddenly, you feel yourself pulled back by the hand. You land with a light thud right into Laito's lap. He wrapped his arms around your waist, holding you closer than ever. Being caught so off guard you couldn't help but blush a bit at his sudden change. He really is an unpredictable son of a bitch.

"Aw…" he cooed, leaning in closer to you. "I'll make it all better."

His breath now tickling your ear, you shivered. He laughed softly before continuing. "Nfu~ those lowly dogs won't be able to take you anymore."

From what you could, you looked to him in surprise.

"That's because you're my Little Bitch." With this, he stroked the tip of your ear with his tongue. You jumped a little, snapping out of your trance. You began to attempt to wriggle away frantically. He held you firmly in place. "Can't have you running off before we have our fun ~hmm?"

Laito's hold suddenly became rough when he turned your head to the side, exposing your neck to him. With one jerk, he snapped your necklace right off. "What the hell are you doing?" You shrieked, still attempting to break free. You shot a look towards the captain. His form remained fixated on the task before him. He showed no signs of acknowledgement of the current situation. Bitterly you tense up. This man truly was as soulless and dead as his countenance displayed.

Leaning back to your ear Laito whispered. "He can't save you Little Bitch~"

He laughed. You jerked your head away from him. What you didn't know was this was exactly the reaction he'd been looking for. You felt his grip around you only tighten as he grazed your bare neck with his tongue. You loudly protest but he paid you no heed. A scream of pain was heard once he'd sunk his fangs in. Deeper and deeper he dug into your throat, causing you immense amounts of pain. The sound of him drinking your blood rang through your ears. You sealed your eyes shut, hoping if only it'd just all end. If only you could just die right then and there.

As he continued on, the sounds grew into something else entirely. With each intake he'd moan into it. Despite yourself, you felt your body grow hot: being so close like this, having to hear such lewd sounds. Soon however, your body was granted a moment of reprieve once he'd finally withdrew. Shaky, you stared at the ground in shock.

He just...you'd just been bitten for the first time.

For the first time in your stay in this hellscape - you'd been bitten.

You had little time to recover when Laito noticed your distressed realization. "First time~? Nfu, I'm glad." He said, hovering over your ear yet again. "I'll bury my fangs into you more and more - until you're just begging me for it."

Your breath grew faster and your heart beat rose. No, you'd never become like that. You vowed you'd never reach such a level of depravity. Yet you thoroughly cursed your body for responding in such ways, thus only encouraging Laito further. He bit back down into you, now down into your shoulder. Every muscle in your body tensed. Did he have to cause such pain? Let alone in multiple spots about your body? He moaned into each sip, somehow instinctually driving you insane. You continously cursed every part of your physical being for submitting to such vulgarity. The only thing you could ever be proud of is the longer it went on, the more your body began to relax. He was draining the very life from you. Your face grew flushed, you slowly began losing what strength you had.

...

Laito had completely lost himself with your blood. Admittedly it wasn't as sweet and addictive as Yui's, but even so, it held its own unique charm. Clinging to you like this...he felt as if he could stay there forever - draining every last drop of blood from your body. His moans grew more desperate as he sank his fangs in deeper, causing his prey to cringe yet again in pain. He really couldn't get enough. Due to the bitter sense of loss he'd felt once Yui was snatched away by them. He'd grown especially insatiable now that his prime meal had been stolen. Now he has you. He was not about to let this one leave so easily.

He lazily opened his eyes, still taking small sips from your wound. Laito was greeted by a pair of scarlet red eyes peering at him from the opposite end of the boat. Eyes now fully open, he could see it was a sleek, black rat. He took a moment to withdraw, lapping up what blood was leftover. With a devilish grin, he adjusted you in his lap. At this point you'd become as good as a mere toy in his arms - complying entirely. Staring the creature dead in the eyes, he sunk his fangs in, somehow deeper than before. You yelled out in pain as he'd dug them in further. The rat stared back for a moment. Soon it scurried up and away to the top of the gondola, disappearing entirely. Laito laughed to himself in victory. He let his eyes close yet again as he now more gently continued drinking what blood he could before you'd pass out.

...

Not soon enough, he released you. You collapsed to the other side of the bench, trying to hold yourself up. From all the blood you'd lost, you'd become shaky. Your arms having tremors just from supporting your own weight. Slowly, you turn to face Laito, who was looking up towards the roof.

"You bastard." You said, each word laced with malice.

Laito's eyes met yours and to your displeasure, he shot you that damned smile. "You hate me...don't you?" He said, now looming over you. You skittered back, but soon your arms gave way. Laito crawled on top of you, his eyes almost glowing in the moonlight. Your eyes grew wide upon seeing the remnants red; the red of your own blood upon his lips. The blush upon his face had deepened, this somehow leaving you more unsettled than before. He wasn't going to...not here. Would he? You held your breath and stared defiantly back up him.

With a satisfied grin, he looked you over yet again; eating you up with just his gaze. Licking his lips, he began to laugh softly. "You already want it...don't you Little Bitch?" he spoke with a tone meant for seduction; filled with lust. You looked away and gritted your teeth. Flatly you declined. He merely leaned in closer, his face only a foot away from yours.

"Beg for it."

The gondola made impact with the dock, causing the whole thing to shake. You managed to hold Laito back from actually closing the gap between you with what little strength you could muster. With a sigh he looked up. "Hmm~ maybe it's best to keep you waiting." He looked back down to you, leaning back in for one last time to your ear. "You'll only want it more later."

You scoffed, only earning another laugh from him.

It was a wonder that you were able to walk off that damned boat. Perhaps it was due to the fact you had a chance to rest your legs in the most uncomfortable position. You only had enough to walk rather slowly, but it was still something. Laito had taken your hand and escorted you of the gondola; like a gentleman. You didn't accept his hand immediately of course, but once you did you were pleasantly surprised. Part of you expected him to throw you back down. Still you remained cynical about this man. It's way too easy for one to get swept up in his pace. No other man had ever left you feeling more disgusting and violated after a simple gondola ride.

[Authors Note: I know you all are tired of waiting~

No worries my darlings, our little angel will soon appear]

Diabolik Lovers, the setting nor characters belong to me. I'm simply crafting a story based upon such.

Nor do I own the title, I have MEJIBRAY to thank for that