When the Bloody Moon Rises | By : Mina-chan95 Category: +S through Z > Togainu no Chi Views: 48 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0 |
Disclaimer: This story was made for fun and definitely NOT for making profit or money out of it. Trust me, Mina only sees writing as a hobby and her passion. More important, I do NOT own Togainu no Chi. |
Okay!~ and it's been one hundred years since this work was updated( ͡ᵔ ͜ʖ ͡ᵔ )
So, I missed working on it. Even so, if a lot happened during this time...
*sigh* Anyway, for now, I'm adding a bit more calmer/light-hearted chapter before Shikitty decides to bully Akira for n-th time x'D
So, as always,
Enjoy!~
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Some time passes by. Finally, the silver-haired man starts waking up. After he sits and looks around, he notices that he is alone.
Perhaps that vampire is hunting for new prey, or he messes with his mind again, waiting for him to leave the room. Or so Akira wonders while staring out the window.
At some point, the hunter got used to seeing the crimson moon above and how the moonlight falls on the Forest of Eternal Night. More so, this place become like a new home for him. Yet, Akira understands if he tries to leave again, the creatures silently lurking in the darkness may attack him.
But for now, when he places his palm on the neck, he widens his eyes as the flashbacks of yesterday rush to his mind.
Suddenly, Akira closes his eyes and lets out a weak mewling noise as he remembers how easily that evil creature toys with him and feasts on him.
Even the sensation of two sharp fangs sinking into his neck while he is forced to do such shameful acts still lingers inside him.
As the hunter opens his blue eyes, he realizes he was turned into the same creature that he hunts.
On the other hand, the silver-haired man doesn't feel anything has changed. He still feels the same as yesterday, before the vampire sank his fangs into his neck. Either way, he needs proof before confirming this terrible truth.
After Akira jumps from the bed, he starts looking for the mirror. Unfortunately, no matter how hard he searches, his effort is vain.
Did that bastard hide it? Or so the blue-eyed hunter thinks after an unsuccessful search while punching the nearest wall.
However, the sudden knock on the door and a gentle, polite female’s voice ‘‘Are you awake, Young Master? Master wants you to come to the dining room.’’.
For sure, the very last thing the silver-haired hunter wants to do is to see Shiki. More so, instead of facing Akira, the nocturnal creature has the audacity to send one of his servants.
As he closes his eyes, he frowns and replies ‘‘Tell him to get lost. I’m fine being here.’’.
Yet, the voice behind the door objects ‘‘This isn’t good… You cannot upset Master like this. Young Master, please open the door.’’.
‘‘Leave me alone.’’ Or so the blue-eyed man backfires while turning his head away from the door.
After a minute of silence, Akira assumes this person is finally gone.
‘‘...You leave me no other choice. Please excuse me for intruding.’’ The same maid's voice speaks up.
As the door opens, the silver-haired man dumbfounded stares at the bewildered nocturnal creature with long pointy ears who wears a traditional maid’s uniform.
‘‘Young Master… Wh-what happened here? Are you not hurt?’’ The green-haired demon asks without hiding the genial concern while staring at the room, which is in a mess as if the storm came by.
However, the vampire hunter turns his head away and remains silent.
It seems that the maiden doesn’t waste any time and begins to look in the closet for one specific piece of clothing ‘‘Anyway, let’s prepare you before meeting Master.’’. After she picks up and carries the black silk bathrobe, she approaches the careful hunter ‘‘Here~ You might want to wear this so that you won’t catch a cold.’’.
Suddenly, Akira briefly objects ‘‘I’m fine like this and staying here. Besides, I won’t feel cold or hungry any longer because your master turned me into one of your kind.’’.
Yet, the demon only gives a confused gaze. A second later, she comes up with the conclusion ‘‘Oh! You are already aware that Master is considering adding you as a part of his family. That’s great! Now, please, allow me to help you.’’.
In the end, the blue-eyed hunter understands that it’s useless to argue with both - the ruler of this castle and his servants. More so, it appears that this maiden does not possess any harm to him and only follows the given orders.
And thus, Akira gives one arm and another to get dressed up. Besides, the quicker he’ll finish the business with Shiki, the sooner he can return to his room and lock it from anyone entering.
Some time passes by. Meanwhile, the crimson moonlight shines through the stained-glass wall in the luxurious dining room, where the red-eyed vampire sits at the end of the long dining table and waits for his companion to show up. However, he knows that Akira will arrive any moment now.
Suddenly, the knock on the wooden door, and a polite voice disturbs the silent moment ‘‘Master, I have brought the Young Master. Can we come in, please?’’.
After the demon maid enters inside, she holds the door for a silver-haired man, who cautiously walks while glaring at him, giving him a suspicious look on his face.
For sure, such a reaction entertains the vampire. But for now, Shiki turns his gaze to the other nocturnal creature ‘‘You may leave now.’’.
The green-haired maid closes her eyes and bows ‘‘As you wish, sir.’’. Lastly, as she closes the door, this couple is left alone.
Without wasting no time, Akira takes a step closer and briefly asks ‘‘What do you want from me?’’.
While those red eyes sparkle with amusement, Shiki cracks a smile ‘‘Can’t you guess it already? Sit down.’’.
However, the blue-eyed hunter only glimpses at the prepared feast on the table and gives a suspicious look ‘‘What do you want me to do with it? I can’t eat it any longer.’’.
Instead of saying anything, the dark-haired man chuckles ‘‘Why is it so?’’.
‘‘Stop playing dumb! You should know it better.’’ Or so Akira backfires in an indignant voice. As he places his palm on his neck and rubs it, he lowers his gaze ‘‘Thanks to you, I’m no longer a human.’’.
When Shiki closes his eyes, he places his hands on the table and gracefully stands up. While he approaches Akira, he speaks up ‘‘Hmph. What are you talking about?’’.
After he gets close to the silver-haired man, he grabs the hunter’s wrist and holds it. While his crimson eyes study the bite marks on Akira’s neck, he comments ‘‘Ah, do you mean this? You are too weak to handle vampire blood. In your current state, you’ll pathetically die from a single drop of it. Rest assured. I was only feeding on you.’’.
The blue-eyed hunter only silently growls and narrows his gaze. Suddenly, he brushes the vampire’s hand ‘‘Don’t touch me! You should have killed me while you could.’’.
When his eyes meet Shiki's, he widens them and turns his head away. After all, what if he gets mesmerized by these crimson eyes again?
‘‘What’s wrong? Are you afraid of me?’’ Or so the nocturnal creature asks.
When Akira takes a step back, he returns his gaze ‘‘I’m not falling into your trap again, vampire! Neither I’ll let you toy with me around.’’.
As he takes another step back, Shiki takes a step forward. Step after step, Akira’s back touches the door, and he leans against it. However, when the vampire places his palm under his chin, he stares him straight into his eyes. He understands that Shiki may use his hypnotizing eyes and mess with him again.
Even so, Akira keeps his determined blue eyes. After all, the nocturnal creature can defile him as much as he wishes. However, he will never break his mind and spirit that easily.
But for now, Shiki narrows his gaze while tilting the hunter’s chin and curves a smile ‘‘If that is so?’’. After he releases the hunter, he changes the subject ‘‘Either way, you need to restore your strength. So, you are not allowed to leave until you do so. Understand?’’.
‘‘As if you leave any other choice…’’ The silver-haired man hatefully spits out the words. Lastly, he closes his eyes and heads toward the table.
After sitting down, he suspiciously stares at the feast prepared for him and raises his eyebrow ‘‘You didn't put poison into it, right?’’. In the end, he carefully nibs the picked dish.
At the opposite end of the table, the vampire gives a smug look ‘‘Why should I waste time on that? Eat it. Or do you need help with that as well?’’.
No matter how hard Akira thinks, he cannot figure out why Shiki cares that much for a mere food source like him. However, he would not test the vampire’s patience.
After all, if that man only keeps him to satisfy his hunger, he could just throw him into a dungeon and treat him like a prisoner. Instead of that, not only he has been cleaned and dressed, but also eating like a noble despite being watched by the ruler of the castle. Or maybe it’s not for the human mind to understand why vampires behave this way and how they think.
Even the theory that he learned about the creatures of the night as a hunter now feels as if he knows very little or nothing at all. Perhaps the vampires are dangerous not for their terrifying power, endless cruelty, and bloodlust but for how mysterious and enigmatic these creatures are.
In any case, Akira decides to play along with the red-eyed vampire’s rules and continuously study him while keeping his guard high.
Meanwhile, Shiki is entertained at how the silver-haired man looks like nothing more than a stray dog who is cautious and still doubts after receiving a treat instead of being threatened.
''It is only a matter of time before he’ll gladly eat from my hand.'' Or so the dark-haired vampire wonders while enjoying observing how this human without realizing being slowly tamed.
However, the sudden Akira’s voice grounds him to earth ‘‘Is it that entertaining? At least let me eat in peace.’’. Lastly, Shiki only slightly softens his gaze and silently exhales.
After a while, a peaceful time gets interrupted by the familiar maid storming in "Master! I came with the big news - there is a hunter in the castle!".
Yet, the vampire only lifts his eyes and gives an indifferent look "And?".
"There were two of them. One of them was eaten by your pet, while the other one managed to get through. What should we do?" Or so the concerned demon asks.
‘‘Then greet him and take him to the Coliseum, where I would wait for him.’’ Shiki gives brief orders.
Lastly, the green-haired maiden nods ‘‘Understood! I’ll inform the others.’’. A second later, she looks towards the silver-haired man and asks the ruler of the castle ‘‘But what should I do with this boy?’’.
The noble nocturnal creature replies ‘‘Take him to the bedroom and make sure he won’t escape until I return.’’.
Meanwhile, it’s the last drop of the blue-eyed hunter’s patience. After he clenches his hands into fists, he stands up and addresses the arrogant vampire ‘‘Just because you defeated me once, it doesn’t mean that you can do as you wish. So, you have no right to decide for me.’’.
Suddenly, the demon maid gasps and begins to scold Akira ‘‘Please, watch your language and to whom you are speaking!’’. Just as she is about to take a step further, she widens her eyes and freezes in the same spot.
Apparently, a silent palm raise alone has such a powerful effect, which is followed by Shiki’s strict voice ‘‘Enough. You may leave now.’’.
‘‘Y-yes!’’ Or so the demon replies before rushing through the door and leaving this couple alone.
Even if at the moment Akira doesn’t like the deadly silence and the tension in the air, he refuses to say anything.
More importantly, it’s nothing that he has told nothing wrong. It's Shiki's problem if he gets mad. Or so he convinces himself.
However, when he is about to leave, he feels the gloved hand grasping his wrist.
Suddenly, Akira widens his eyes and turns his head 'Just when did he?-'. After he turns his head, he notices how Shiki holds his wrist and gives him a smug look.
Nevertheless, he closes his eyes and sighs ‘‘Let me go. Aren’t you supposed to protect your stronghold?’’. After opening his blue eyes and holding his wrist close to him, he continues ‘‘You should never underestimate your enemy. It might be a veteran hunter, and you may get killed this time.’’.
For sure, the silver-haired man’s words thrill Shiki who curves a satisfied smile. Lastly, he wraps his arm around the hunter’s waist and brings him closer ‘‘Then stay here and keep this place in order until I return.’’.
Surprisingly, Akira doesn’t resist or say anything. Not even the red-eyed vampire’s other hand sinks into his gray hair. Although, he doesn’t care whether Shiki uses the mesmerizing gaze again or not.
However, when he is prepared for something more to happen, he is released from the vampire’s embrace. Strangely, he even feels slightly frustrated and annoyed at how the dark-haired man walks past him and only turns his gaze to him before leaving the room ‘‘I won’t take long. So, behave yourself and don’t cause any problems.’’. And with these words, the noble creature of the night elegantly leaves.
A few hours have passed. However, there is still no sign of that arrogant vampire. During all this time, Akira killed the time in the study room or wandering around, he eventually got tired of waiting and was guided to the bathroom.
Despite that, while the hunter enjoys the bath and his healed bite marks, he feels anxious.
Shiki takes too long dealing with what he assumes is an easy challenger. What if he was finally defeated? What if, before taking his head as proof, he got sold to the black market as a slave or for organ harvesting? After all, vampires' organs and body parts are valuable material. Or so Akira wonders as he stares at the dark marble ceiling.
As the silver-haired man closes his eyes, he slowly sinks into the bathtub while the negative thoughts flow in his mind.
More importantly, if another hunter kills Count Il Re, Akira will be sent to rot in jail because of being accused of murder. Besides, even if he escapes the castle, the Hunter Guild probably has placed a generous bounty on his head.
Lastly, the blue-eyed hunter lets out an exhausted sigh ‘‘That arrogant fool should have drained me to death before recklessly throwing his life at risk…’’.
On the other hand, if the dark vampire lord had perished, his demonic castle may have crumbled too, unless Shiki is not as powerful as the legendary rumored SSS-rank monster. Who knows… Either way, the mysterious hunter or Shiki will eventually show up and finish him. That’s why there is no point in worrying about the inevitable grim future which awaits him. Or so Akira decides.
But for now, the silver-haired man leaves the bathtub and grabs the white, fluffy towel. Lastly, without rushing, he dries himself and puts the pajama on.
A good amount of time passes. Akira is deeply asleep on the vampire’s bed without realizing that a large black feline has returned.
After the red-eyed panther approaches the peacefully resting human curled under the blanket, he carefully jumps on the bed and makes himself comfortable. As Shiki’s head nudges the hunter’s back, he closes his eyes and deeply purrs.
Meanwhile, the familiar strong vibrations and the sound wakes Akira up. But for now, he refuses to open his eyes or move. For now, he only murmurs in a sleepy voice ‘‘You stupid cat… Why did you take so long? Anyway, go to sleep somewhere else.’’.
However, the large feline places his paw on the human and begins to lick his nape and hair. Then, he gently licks the hunter’s cheek while loudly purring.
For sure, such an unexpected move makes Akira shrug and silently groan. A second later, he hides under the blanket while hoping the clingy cat leaves him alone.
Unfortunately for him, he can feel how Shiki climbs on top of him and rests his upper body on him. Although he is under the blanket, he can imagine what kind of smug face this panther makes.
Suddenly, the silver-haired man widens his eyes when a black paw removes the blanket and exposes his face. Even if Akira can perfectly sense Shiki’s breathing on him, he tries to remain calm and asks ‘‘What is it with you? Did anything happen to you?’’.
In the end, he deeply exhales and lazily rolls on his back ‘‘Fine… If that makes you leave me alone.’’.
Soon, the panther climbs on top of Akira and corners him with one paw. While his ears are lowered, the feline narrows his eyes and begins to lick the hunter’s neck and face. A second later, his one paw kneads the pillow while the other one the silver-haired man’s chest.
For sure, no matter how hard Akira thinks, he can’t figure out what caused out of blue Shiki’s behavior nor why he is so clingy.
Perhaps it has something to do with Shiki’s encounter with the new challenger. Although, the feline has returned alive and without a single scratch. Could it be that even a fearsome lord of darkness was finally threatened or on verge of death?
Either way, it shouldn’t be any of his concern. Or so the silver-haired man tries to convince himself.
Despite that, Akira is curious why Shiki seeks attention from him instead of his servants. More importantly, why the dark-haired man only behaves like this only in the panther form? But for now, he doesn’t resist and instinctively reaches out to stroke behind the feline’s ears while wrapping his other arm around the panther.
Surprisingly, Shiki immediately ceases purring and moving while only staring with his crimson eyes at the blue-eyed man while the hunter strokes his head.
In the end, the large feline rests his head on Akira’s chest and enjoys the given attention. Eventually, his red eyes become sleepy, and without notice, the black panther falls asleep while loudly purring.
Meanwhile, the silver-haired hunter continues to stroke Shiki’s head until the purring becomes quieter and quieter until the beast exhales and briefly licks his own face before falling asleep.
But for now, Akira also feels how his eyelids become heavy, and without realizing he returns to his peaceful slumber.
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