Story chosen: Snow White and the seven dwarfs
The sound of her high heels echoed through the dark halls as she marched towards the lab. Her black dress waving around her curves. Her lilac hair flowing behind her back. The red in her lips sparkled to the grim light of the candles as her determined eyes stared ahead, focused on her destination.
–KARLHEINZ!! -She yelled as she bursted through the door in anger.
The king, however, remained unfazed. He calmly continued his annotations as his deep voice responded to her.
–Good evening, Cordelia. What brings you here now of all times?
The woman stomped his way in an attempt to bring his attention to her.
–You… You have been looking for another woman, have you not!?
–I beg you pardon. What made you come to such conclusion?
–Do not pretend like you’re unaware!! -She once again yells, throwing his papers to the floor. -I can see it in your actions. You are following the exact same pattern from when you chose those other two when you already had me!!
Karlheinz watched his papers fly from his desk and a sigh left his lips. He looked up at the woman before him with a soft smile, which contrasted with the coldness in his eyes.
–My dear… How many times must I tell you having multiple partners does not stop me from cherishing you?
–If that is so, why do you not come to me? Why do you always avoid our meetings!?
–I am a king, Cordelia. I have important matters to attend to and I cannot control when I might be needed somewhere else.
She frowned at his response. The anger in her chest refusing to subside. Slowly, however, a seductive look formed in her features as she let herself slide down onto his lap.
–Please… tell me who she is… -She requested calmly, taking him in her arms as her hands touched his skin.
–Why does that matter to you? -He asked, wrapping his arms around her.
–I simply wish to know… who is this woman who has caught your attention.
His eyes stared at her for a moment before mysterious words left his mouth.
–Her hair is half blue, like the waters washing over the dirt. Eyes dark as the deepest woods. Cheeks blushing as a blooming rose.
Maria walked among the flowers, admiring the beauty of the royal garden as she moved in slow steps. She had no hurry. The castle behind her keeping the source of her fears hidden behind the sturdy walls. Her mind was lost in a multitude of questions as she tried to understand what she was brought here for. What terrors could be awaiting for her? Why did the most powerful of demons decide to bring her to his domain?
Those thoughts kept harassing her as she walked, unaware of the eyes which watched her from afar.
–Haah, why are we doing this again? -Kou asked his older brother, who stood next to him.
–The queen was clear with her orders. We must kill the woman and her heart as proof to our obedience. -Ruki responds coldly as he stared at their target.
–And since when do we follow orders from that old hag? -Yuma spit out, not caring for any sort of respect towards the woman above them.
–She is the wife of that man and therefore we must respect her… as unpleasant as that may be.
–I do not… want to kill… Maria… -Azusa complained quietly.
–Yeah, I don’t see why we have to do this! Wasn’t it that man who brought her here in the first place? -Kou agreed.
–This is a waste of time. -Kazemi said unamused.
–You have agreed to join us. You are here on your own accord. -Ruki says to the woman.
–Yes, but this is not part of our job. I say her let her go.
–You know it will be troublesome if we happen to displease that woman.
With those words, Kazemi made her way to the young lady, despite the Mukami’s protests, and smiled at her and told her about the queen’s plans for her. Seeing the fear grow in Maria’s eyes, she showed her a path through the woods she could use to disappear. Once she was gone, Kazemi hunted down an animal in the woods and collected it’s heart to show Cordelia instead of Maria’s.
The queen was pleased at first and showed her beloved king the trophy she had acquired. Karlheinz, however, chuckled at the sight, amused as he observed red blood in the box. His response infuriated Cordelia, who soon learned the heart’s source and the girl’s blood to be of a rare purple coloration.
In the meantime, walking deeper into the woods, Maria had started to feel hungry and tired. She did not stop to rest as fear held her hostage. She knew she could get lost in those woods, if she wasn’t already. The howls of wolves echoing between the trees did not help ease her mind.
It was then she sighted a crow up on a tree branch. Something about it caught her attention. It felt unnatural. Almost as if it knew who she was and what she needed. In fact it started moving as it looked back, as if wanting her to follow.
The mysterious bird led her to a strange house in the middle of the woods before flying away. Maria could only hope for this to be a good idea as she approached the house and knocked on the door. Who answered was a tall young looking man wearing glasses and an arrogant expression.
–And who might you be? -The man asked with an unamused tone.
The woman almost flinched at the coldness in his tone.
–My name is Maria… There’s someone trying to kill me. Is it ok if I hide here?
–Why would I allow a pathetic human such as yourself to hide in our house?
–Now now, Reiji, you shouldn’t be so mean to such a poor terrified woman. -A third voice said chantingly before Maria felt a cold hand holding her shoulder as a man in a fedora hat appeared behind her. -She smells so good… I’m sure we can make this situation beneficial for all of us, don’t you agree~?
The house turned out to be home for six vampire brothers and a recently turned woman. At first it seemed like everything would take a turn to the worst, but luckily they agreed on letting her stay as long as they could have her blood, although most of them ended up not taking advantage of the deal after noticing it’s exotic color and flavor.
The location of the woman soon became known to the jealous queen, who immediately sent the Mukami to investigate the place and kill her. The first to try was Kou. He showed her samples of a supposedly makeup line and purposefully held the powder against her face. However one of the Sakamaki soon showed up and chased him away before she could suffocate.
The second attempt was made by Yuuma, disguised as a wandering traitor. He offered her some of his vegetables, including an apple he made sure to poison beforehand. When she refused to have it, he tried forcing the apple into her mouth, but once again a Sakamaki showed up and chased him off.
The final attempt was made by Azusa. He stalked Maria for a while, waiting for the right opportunity to act. While she was by herself eating some cashews, he scared her with a loud noise, making her choke on the nut. She fell to the ground squirming, but this time no one came to her rescue as the young vampire left the scene.
The Sakamaki soon found the woman unconscious. Unable to find the source of the problem, they were ready to carry her inside when the king of founders showed up and demanded to know what they were doing to her.
–That is none of your business! -Yelled Ayato with an insult.
–The woman is in great danger. If you do not act fast, she will certainly die. Hand her over and I shall ensure she survives.
–My, how kind of you. And what makes you believe we would willingly trust our prey into your hands? -Reiji asked.
–That is your choice. However I assure you she will not survive otherwise.
Reluctant, the vampire brothers agreed to Carla’s terms. The founder soon managed to expel the cashew from Maria’s throat, allowing the air to flow once again, waking her up. The whole group celebrated and the queen never tried to kill her again, since the king had made sure to punish her for her attempts against the human’s life.
–And that’s the end! -Maria said in a happy tone.
–How mediocre of you to give this a happy ending. -Reiji commented with a sigh.
–Teddy did not like the story… Why did you mention Laito and not us…? -Kanato complained.
–Because I’m her boyfriend, of course~! -The vampire in a fedora beamed, placing his arm over the woman’s shoulders.
–Well I thought it was a fun story… -Yui said quietly.
–Who asked for your opinion!? It would have been a much better story if Ore-sama had a bigger participation in it! -Ayato said.
–I would like to understand why you decided to include that founder at the end. His participation seemed quite out of place for the story. -Ruki pointed out.
Everyone kept commenting about the story in a big mess as Maria simply watched and listened. She sighed as a soft smile formed in her lips. She knew the story wasn’t great, but seeing how enthusiastic everyone was about it was enough to warm up her heart.
–Slut-chan~. -Laito whispered in her ear.
–You know, I only have one complaint about your little story…
–The kiss… Snow White was supposed to awaken from a true love’s kiss, was she not~?
–Not in the original story…
–Is that so? But isn’t that version much better~? How about next time we make this into a play? I will be the prince who will awaken you with a kiss~.
– … That actually sounds fun… -She replied with hesitation.
–Doesn’t it? Shall we start practicing~? -He chuckled as he slowly leaned closer to her. -Now, Snow White… close your eyes for me~.
