Blood Descendants (I)

V. 2

I never got the chance to see how this Palace looks, given that I was passed out when we got here. It is truly gorgeous. The stairs are made of pure red crystal with the same creamy white marble railing.

I get down to the first floor then enter a long hall full of mirrors, and by this I mean they were everywhere- the florr, the celling, the walls, all covered in silver mirrors. Amazed by the glamor of the room I spin around to admire it. I do the same trick with the air as I did in my room and climb up.

I feel a powerful presence somewhere in the room, hmm do they really think I can sense them?

I slowly form a few small light spears and throw them in that direction, but whoever is there caught them all.

"Show yourself."I say getting ready to fight again.

" Oh, but it seems like someone can handle themselves."

Suddenly a thick black smoke covered the room and a mysterious man is reveal. He's probably in his late 20's, wearing an elegant royal blue velvet suit, with a well knotted tie and a pure white shirt underneath. In his pale skinned hand is a bloddy red rose that matched his gorgeous eyes. They were an icy blue with red highlights. Their electrifying coldness send chills down my spine. His perfect lips are curved in a smirk that make my knees go weak. That white skin is showing perfectly his golden hair, a little bit in waves, with gel to keep it in place.

He approaches me, his walk just like a model's, straight and determined. His eyes didn't leave mine for a second, he is devouring me. He offers me the rose taking my hand in his, kissing it.

"Ayato Shaan."

He has a thick British accent, somehow similar to Kazuki. They both give me this feeling of vulnerability, yet of safety.... Why am I likening them? My eyes were wide open, waiting for his next move.

His eyes go up to mine, without letting my hand go. He's pulling me towards him, until our faces almost touch. My heart is beating faster and faster, I take a deep breath from the air he exhales slowly. He gets closer til our noses touch, I panic and push him away, taking him by surprise. I run toward the door, looking back only once to see him smirking at me like he got what he wanted.

I get into my room and shut the door, locking it with the golden key in the knob. I let my body fall on the ground, with my face covered by my palms. I was shaking, what did just happened? Who was that man? His name... Shaan, so he's a vampire?!

My face was covered in blood, I hold the rose too tight and the thorns prices my skin. I get up slowly and go to the bathroom to clean myself. The wound is already gone so after I wipe my hands and face I take off the dress and untie my hair.

Somebody knocks at the door, making me panic again.

"How's there?" I ask forming a ball of fire in my hand

"Riya-hime, I'm the lady that helped you prepare, are you okay? The leader asked about you."

"Yeah, I'm fine, could you, please, tell him that I can't make an appearance tonight?" I say calming down.

"Yes, of course. Rest well, Riya-hime." she says then I hear her footsteps warding off.

I go back to the bathroom where another letter is nicely folded on the makeup table: "Your elegance and grace got me enchanted. I love you, my lady." huh? Kazuki again? But the door was closed, how did he get in here?

I step into the shower, trying to clear my mind. The coldness is faded probably because of me being a vampire. Now when I think how it all started, everything feels ireal.

I take a towel and cover myself then go packing. I wanna go back in the town, drink some coffee at Mei, let it all fade away. I change my clothes and put some things in my bag pack and jump on the window. I have a few scratches and broken bones given I just had a free fall from the second floor but they all heal nicely.

When I finally get in the town everything seems different. Now that I think about it I didn't get to see so many people, humans, in a long time. It's like they are vibrating with colors and energy.

Why all this throng? Now that I think about it better, it's around Christmas time. I have to get some presents, maybe I'll visit Amy and I must get her something.

I first stop by the Cafe, sitting in the same corner on the very same cushions. I order an extra large vieneze coffee with cinnamon and orange and the sweet barista quickly brings it. I take my headphones and diary from my backpack. I start sketching something, nothing in particular, then I turn the page and start another drawing...of Ayato.

I let go of the pencil, sighing loudly, taking another sip of my coffee, that was completely disgusting. It didn't taste like coffee at all. I could still feel the bitterness in my mouth, which I love, but the rest was complete crap.

Suddenly a pair of hands cover my eyes. I catch them sinking my nails into the skin, feeling the blood covering on my fingers. The smell, it was not human blood for sure.

"Who am I, my lady?"

My lady? That's what Kazu have written on the letters, but the voice...

"Ayato?"

The hands go down on my shoulders as he kisses my cheek.

"Good job, your guess was correct."

He takes a chair and sits in front of me. His eyes fall on mine, the usual smirk on his face, the light sculpting his face perfectly.

"How did you find me here?"

"I have a habit of keeping a close eye on the things that are important to me."

Huh? I'm important? Pff.. Probably because of my powers.
He orders a some strong drink and I take advantage of the situation to form a small darkness needle.

"If you made such a sweet thing to come here and spend some time with me, why don't you give me a hug, A-ya-to?" I say in the most seductive way.

His grin is even wider now as he gets up and I do the same, a little bit surprised he took the bait. His muscular arm take me in, holding me tight by my waist. His cologne is a nice combination of lavander and jasmine.

I loosen up a bit, giving in to this nice, protective arms, but the thought of Kazuki brings me back to my original plan. I take out the needle, but he catches my hand before I can do anything.

"And I thought we were having a good moment here?" he says a little bit of sadness in his voice.

I feel embarrassed for what I've done, but when I try to take my hand back his grip tightens, making me let go of the needle. It falls and pieces Ayato's hand, he let out a horrific sound of pain as he looks at his hand. The darkness started to spread so he gives me an annoyed smile and leaves.