#mangastory

“You're my problem.” he said blankly.

“I don’t see how I don’t even know you.” I stated.

“You don’t remember me kicking your ass last time?” Akio asked with a smirk on his face.

“If I had digested more blood you wouldn’t have.”

“Well I'm a half breed and barely need it so why should you? You're a weak full breed, it's ok to admit.”

“Say that again to my face.” I snapped.

“I already did. I bet you knew about their past didn’t you. You knew and you said nothing! All this time you knew they were vampires and didn't do anything.” Akio snapped back.

Neither of us realized that Hikari and Yua had walked into the room along with Yua’s new bodyguard.

“I wasn’t allowed to say anything because I was under direct orders! I was protecting them from monsters like you. Does Hikari know you were stalking her for months?”

“Why are you so obsessed with her all of sudden. Shouldn’t you be worried about your girlfriend?”

Before Haru could shoot back Yua walked up to me and slapped me across the face and it stung a lot. “Do you know how much we struggled with this! People are fucking trying to kill us and you're concerned about direct orders!”

“Yua you know I didn’t lie to you on purpose.”

“Is this why you left me without a word? You broke my heart, left me and then came back as if nothing happened but where the hell did you even go? Back to my parents?”

“No, I went to meet your brother. I reported to him when needed and he told me to keep my distance from you guys for a while so I did and I had to leave. But when I wasn't there he watched over you”

“We have a brother?” Yua and Hikari said at the same time.

“Were you really not gonna tell us anything?” Hikari's soft voice came up.

“That's why I told you and your sister to come here so I could tell you everything in a more calm manner until this fucker here had to ruin it by sticking his fukin nose were it doesn’t belong.” I pointed at Akio rage in my eyes.

“If you would have said something sooner, a lot could have been prevented. I'm pretty sure it wasn’t your mission to date one of the girls.” Akio snapped back.

I started towards him but Riyoshi blocked me by stepping in front of him. “You don’t wanna do that, let's save you the embarrassment now alright.” He tapped my shoulders before walking back next to Yua and putting his arm over her shoulder.

“ Really dude?”

“Get over it. You may not like it but she’s mine now.”

I looked yua deep in the eyes “Yua my feelings for you are real. I know I lied and I’m sorry but I swear my reasons were justified.”

Yua looked at me as tears ran down her face. “You out of all people. I trusted you the most. Would your reason have been justified if we were killed? What if you were too late huh? What would you have done?”

“Yua-“

“No this isn’t love. You broke my heart twice because of your lies. I can't take a third.” She shook her head, tears still visibly falling down her face. Riyoshi turned her into his chest and held her for comfort. Something I wish I could do right now.

“I understand your decision even if I wish you would have chosen differently.” I looked Riyoshi in the eyes.

“I hate you.” The seriousness in Yua’s tone burned through my soul but I had no choice but to accept it as I wasn’t the best boyfriend to her nor the best protector.

“Ok well as much as I like to see my sister in despair, can we please be civil and just hear what Haru has to say so we can know what the hell we're dealing with?” Hikari chimed in, obviously annoyed by the bickering.

“Okay it’s true I knew you were vampires when we first met but that wasn’t exactly our first time meeting. Your memories were erased so you didn’t recognize me even when I introduced myself. I was only supposed to watch over you along with your brother-”

“Yeah but you had other plans and wanted to date around right?” Riyoshi interrupted. I side eyed him before moving on.

“Your parents knew someone or something was coming after you. They wanted to give you a chance to live. Maybe even have a normal life. I was supposed to be there for you when you fully transformed and bring you back home since you’d be strong but things didn’t end up that way…mostly because of some people.” I said glaring at Riyoshi.

“What happened the day we left and why did we leave?” Hikari asked and hugged Hisako closer. She seemed sad and confused.

“Well someone who worked alongside your family was suspected to be working with someone else on the outside. They were going to take you away and use you as ransom but we didn’t know why.”

*flashback*

“Hikari, don't be so worried.” Saki reassured her, ruffling her hair.

“How can I not? I won’t even know who you are.” She cried out. Saki smiled, kneeling down to be at eye level with Hikari.

“Yes I know. But we’ll be back together one day. Okay?” Hikari engulfed her sister in a tight hug.

“We know we're only doing this because someone in our own kingdom betrayed us. And this will be a chance for you and your sister to have a normal life” Queen Rei said to her daughter. Hikari nodded and grabbed her mother's hand. Saki fixed the girl's face coverings.

“Let’s go.” King Sammuel said approaching us.

We walked through the dark forest to avoid being seen by anyone. It was early in the morning and freezing cold. I saw Hikari grip Yua’s hand harder like something was wrong. I whispered her name but she was too focused on something. We were almost at the clearing which was the halfway point. Hikari stopped all of a sudden standing at the edge of the clearing.

“What’s wrong? Do you sense something?” Queen Rei asked.

She nodded with closed eyes. “There’s people up ahead. Vampires. Not good ones”

“They found us. I can sense about 12 of them but there’s probably more” The King said angrily.

“Saki you and Haru protect the girls and get to our meeting spot. Michi stay with us and fight.” We took off running as blood curdling screams came from behind us. I looked back and there were already bodies on the ground with blood oozing out of the bite marks while some were in pieces. The royal family would spare no when it came to their family. Running through the mud we finally got to the meeting spot with the others not too far behind.

“We have to hurry. There’s more coming.” Michi the older brother said out of breath.

“I promise we’ll all be together one day. We all have to get stronger to protect each other and our kingdom.” King Sammuel said

“I know. I’ll take care of Hikari. I promise.” Yua smiled with tears forming in her eyes. The girls quickly said goodbye.

“You’ll fall asleep. A family will adopt you but Michi and Haru won’t be too far. Okay?” The girls nodded and hugged their mom one last time.

“I love you girls.” Queen Rei cried while waving her hands in front of them, erasing their memory.

“Wait so that’s it? Haru that doesn't explain why the VHA is after us. Why couldn't our parents protect us if they're so strong?”

“Yua, you have to discuss this with your family. I'm sure Riyoshi can tell you all about the VHA”

“When? Hmm? The VHA is looking for us so we can exactly go back to them now can we!”

“I'll take Hisako back home and your brother and I will take you. All of you.” I said looking at Riyoshi. The air was tense and the room was silent. After a few minutes of silence Akio said something.

“The VHA has plans to take control of the vampire population. The organization was going to use you and your powers to do so.“ Akio spoke up.

“Why?” Hikari quickly asked, turning towards him.

“No one knows for sure but it was all a part of Amelia’s master plan. No one really knows what’s going on in her head. I can tell you one thing for sure. She made sure that the VHA sees your family and everyone under them as the enemy.

*Later that night*

Yua’s Pov

How many times did I have to be hurt? How many times did I have to be lied to? I sat alone with my back against the bedroom wall. I didn’t know how to feel about Haru. Everything I knew was a lie. He says he has feelings for me so why don't I feel as if our relationship was a lie.

“When will you forgive me?” He asked

“When you feel the way I feel. When you spent just as many nights crying over me the way I cried for you.”

“Yua you know I love you-”

“Bullshit. Haru just go. Haven’t you done enough?”

“Yua…” he reached for my hand and I pushed him away.

“You can’t fix us. Not this time. I just wanna go home. Back to my family. Maybe one day I can forgive you but not right now.”

“You’re not the only one hurting, you know? How do you think I feel seeing you with Riyoshi? How do you think I feel knowing that you already moved on?”

”I haven't moved on.”

“This is it. I know she was here.”

I just need to pick up on her scent then this should work. I sat down on a bench and waited for the train. I checked the train number once more. It matched up with what I saw before. Closing my eyes I focused on the scents around me once I locked onto Hikari’s scent. This would guide me to her but I had to stay concentrated since the scent was faint and she was already very far.

I followed it to the first stop which was Yokohama and I was led to an abandoned church. I walked around the area the church was in and I caught two more scents, definitely male and definitely vampires. Did they have something to do with why they left?

“I swear if that stalker has her I'm going to kill him.”

I tracked the scents for a little while longer until I ended up in Yokosuka. Walking to a nearby alley I caught scents of a lot of vampires but the scents weren’t complete in some way because they smelled human at the same time.

The only two scents that concerned me were Hikari's and the scent of death. Someone definitely died here. Hikari's scent gave me the chills because it was different from what is was in the church. It still smelled like her but something had changed. I knew she was in danger.

It took me till the next morning but I finally tracked Hikari’s scent to a cabin and then my eyes locked on her but she wasn't alone. I locked eyes with a boy who looked around our age. The stalker? I thought. I wasn't sure but he was in the way of me getting to Hikari and he had to go down.

“Hikari!” I yell running towards her. She turned around with wide eyes.

I started walking towards them when Hikari looked at me and the boy turned around. That's when I started running ready to attack. My legs flew at him first he dodged almost immediately but he’s not fast enough for me. As soon as my foot missed him the other foot went for the kick and it landed perfectly right in the back of his neck.

“Ahcck” he grunted aloud as he hit the ground and looked up at me wide-eyed, shocked and confused.

“What did you do to her?! Why does she smell like a vampire?!”

“Why do you smell like one huh?” he shot back.

“Uh uh I’m asking the questions what did you do to my best friend you jerk!?” He stood in front of Hikari sticking his arms out, standing between her and I.

“Best friend? Yeah right. Like she would be friends with someone like you.” he yelled back getting defensive. I got ready to swing at him again when Hikari grabbed my arm stopping me.

“Let go. He hurt you, he's mine for the kill.”I growled, my eyes never left his.

“Look at me okay?” Hikari asked me gently.

I sighed and looked at her. “He didn’t hurt me or turn me, he protected me.”

“Then how are you—?”

“She was already like that.” the boy replied. I pulled Hikari towards me and looked at him.

“Stay away from her.”

“Sako..” Hikari whined from my arms.

I looked at her. “ Where's Yua?” I asked.

“Listen to me! Yua is fine! I am fine! He is not the enemy!” Hikari yelled at me breaking free from my grip and I just looked at her with big eyes . Shocked, I had to do a double take. “ Wait, what do you mean he’s not the enemy?”

“Exactly what I said.” Hikari responded and looked at the guy who nodded his head but he definitely kept his distance from me.

“Scared pretty boy?” I asked in amusement as I watched him take a step back again. Rolling his eyes he gave me a look so cold. My smile dropped and then it was me stepping back. His stare was very intimidating.

“How about we finish this talk inside?” Hikari trying to calm the tension.

“No she can't come in”

“Akio! Why not” Hikari whined.

“Because she kicked me in my neck, almost taking my head off. She’s a danger to society.” he scoffed at the last part.

I bursted out laughing. “I thought you kidnapped my friend. I'm pretty sure you would have done the same.”

He scoffed. “Too bad. Shouldn’t judge off the bat. I’ll send Yua out so you can talk. But don't leave, it's not safe.” He said, giving Hikari a look. Hikari nodded and smiled shyly which made me snap my head her way. Ohhhh I see what's happening here.

As Akio walked away I gave Hikari a big smile. “What?” she asked.

“You like him don't you?” I smirked.

“Excuse you. No I do not.” She said getting in defensive mode.

“Yes you do because you're defensive right now.”

“I'm not. Oh my god, Hisako. Did you come to look for me or did you come to make fun of me?”

“No I didn’t but that doesn’t make it less amusing or fun I haven’t got to kick anyone in a while because you left me!”

“You have to stop going around fighting people because you think they’re a threat to me.” She shook her head at me and face palmed as Yua walked up to us.

“Hisako hey what are you doing here?”

“Looking for you. Haru is looking and he’s pretty worried.”

“He is?” Yua asked, looking worried.

“Yep and he found someone because his face was wow when I saw him get beat up pretty bad I guess.”

“Yea I already know about that” Yua replied.

“Why aren't you shocked?” I questioned picking up on the easy tone in her voice.

“Because the ones who did it are inside that cabin over there.”

My mouth formed an O shape as things were starting to come together. “Wait, why would they hurt Haru if they are protecting you?”

“Because they weren’t always protecting us. It's a long story that we’ll have to catch you up on but not right now I don't feel like it.” Yua said plainly

“I'll catch her up, she's my best friend anyways.” Hikari said with a smile.

Yua shrugged then looked at me. “ We can't leave. People are after us.”

I nodded my head. “ Kinda figured. But hey why is your dad acting so weird? It's like he doesn’t care that you're missing.”

“Because he doesn’t. I don't know whats up with him and sadly I don't care. My life means more at the moment.”

“Well let's go in the house and finish talking guys. Hikari said cheerfully.

“Didn’t that guy say no?”

“Oh he can never say no to her and he also has no choice. Let's go.” Yua started walking towards the cabin while we followed her.

Later that night Hikari and I were sitting on the couch. She rested her head in my lap as we watched tv.

“So you knew where to find me because of my scent?” she suddenly asks eyes not leaving the tv.

“And from your note. You said you were still being followed so I knew I had to come find you.”

“So have you always known you were a vampire?” she asked, sitting up facing me.

“Yeah my family comes from a long line of pure bloods so I always grew up around vampires. Actually now that I think about it I don't think there's anyone in my close family who isn't a vampire. My family served at the castle for generations. And then we moved to Tokyo from Okinawa and I haven't been back since.” She nodded trying to take all the new information in.

“I'm sorry I never told you. I always wanted to but there was never a good time. I was going to tell you though. I just needed to find a way to tell you without you thinking I was crazy.”

“I would have thought you were crazy either way.” she laughed. “I would still love you the same.” I reached out, pulling her into a hug.

“I can ask my mom if any of our family is still there. Maybe then you can find out how you became a vampire.

“Hisako what’s the Kingdom though?” She asked.

“It’s the place where most of us live. Vampires were always ruled by the royal family. They make sure vampires are protected and keep the balance between us and humans. There’s plenty of vampires who live outside of the kingdom but most still choose to live there. It’s a protected place where only we can go and have complete freedom. No need to worry about accidentally biting a human or being exposed to or worst hunted. It’s like a country of our own. From what I've heard it mostly looks like modern day Tokyo but there is a lot of nature too. t’s run by the Kamiya family who are the most powerful family. They come from the strongest pure blood line.”

“Have you or your family ever been?” she asked, looking up at me. I shook my head.

“No but it sounds amazing. You know not having to worry about biting someone.”

“You seem like you’ve got it under control. You've never tried to bite me. Or have you?”

“Oh I have.” I laughed, causing her to sit up and stare back at me. I grabbed her cheeks, squishing them.

“I'm just kidding. I mean unless you want me to.” I winked causing her to roll her eyes.

Haru’s Pov

“No sir. I haven't been able to find them.” I had to listen to the older man yell at me over the videophone call.

“No I haven't had time to feed-”

“I know finding the girls is the top priority but you need to take care of yourself or you won't be able to help them!”

“Yes sir. I understand.” I felt ashamed. All I wanted to do was protect Yua but i'm probably making it worse. She doesn't deserve this. I don't deserve her.

“Hikari? Are you okay? Are you heading to work?” I turned back around and blue eyes was gone. “I was heading back.” I told him turning back around to face him. He told me he was on his way to the cafe so we walked back together. One the way back I thought about that time Mr. Hara showed up when I was being chased. This was the second time he had showed up like this.  Was he really just in the neighborhood or was he watching me? I mean weirder things have happened. Returning back to the cafe I drank two glasses of water within the span of a minute. Hisako watched me while finishing off a cookie. 

“Someone is thirsty.” She laughed. I rolled my eyes at her putting my apron back on and walked into the front. When I got back Mr. Hara was rushing out the door. He always seemed busy. He rarely showed up to school anymore. Maybe there was something going on. Our other teachers always said he had family business to attend to and that’s why he was almost never there. He always seemed to be in the neighborhood though. Almost every time I had a run in with one of those boys he was there. I shook my head not wanting to think about the possibility of my teacher watching me. There were no customers right now so I started cleaning the table. When I was cleaning the last table I knocked over a glass of water. Reaching out to grab the glass when the water on the table froze. I quickly drew my hand back looking at the now frozen water. Did I do that? I touched the water and it went back to its liquid state.  I stepped back for a moment staring at the water. Waving my hand over the water it all went back into the glass. The table was dry like nothing happened.  I can control water now? What’s next?  

Hisako was locking up tonight so I got  to go home first. It was windy and pretty cold but luckily the train station wasn't that far. The wind blew harder sending a chill throughout my body. I was walking along the same path I was earlier when I felt his presence. I stopped in the exact same spot where we had locked eyes earlier. I don’t know how long I stood there but I jumped when I heard footsteps approaching me. 

“Well, well you must be the one he can’t seem to stay away from.” A tall boy smirked at me. 

“Who?” I asked confused. “The blue eyed boy that’s been stalking you.” He laughed taking a few steps closer. I stepped back with every move he made. 

“Why are you so afraid hm? Akio was right you are pretty cute.” So that’s his name. Akio.  He tried to grab my face but I swatted his hand away. He raised his  eyebrows, surprised at my actions.  “Playing hard to get? How cute.” He leaned down so we were now eye level.

“I like girls who are feisty.” he winked. With that I punched him in his nose causing him to stumble back a little.

“Is that feisty enough for you?” he looked up at me angrily with blood running down his face. 

“Do I need to punch you again?” A sudden rush of confidence rushed over me and I walked closer to him. “Or do I need to break your nose so you’ll get the message?!’ 

 “You bitch.” he snarled, getting ready to attack me when another figure tackled him to the ground punching him repeatedly. I watched as he punched the boy over and over, not missing once. 

“Stop before you kill him!” 

“Maybe I should.” the boy growled turning back to face me. It was Akio. His eyes were darker and filled with anger. Just like how Haru’s were before. A punch to his jaw sent him flying off the boy and closer to me. 

“You really are whipped aren't you? You look at her for one second and you lose your focus.” the other boy said from the ground. His right eye was black. The boy jumped up trying to hit Akio but Akio kicked him sending him flying. Akio grabbed my hand and took off running. For him to have a cold exterior his hands were warm and comforting. Within seconds we were in front of the train station. Looking around it was the same train I always took. He really is stalking me. I heard the train signaling that it would be here any second. 

“Get on and go home. I'll handle him.” He finally said. 

“Wait why are you helping me?” He didn’t say anything but took off his beanie and put on my head. 

“Here. It’s cold.” The train showed up and he nudged me into the train. I watched him from the window running back the direction we came from. I sat back on the seat and let go of a breath I didn't know I was holding. Everything is getting weirder and weirder. 

“Im home.” I said tiredly, taking off my shoes and hanging my bag up. 

“Why are you so late? Did something happen?” Yua asked from the couch eating a bowl of chips. “You look tired.” Yua followed me into the kitchen as I heated up leftovers. I told her everything that happened. 

“So if I were to throw a glass of water at you, you’d be able to stop it?” She grinned hand gripping the glass in front of her. 

“Yua don’t!” Before I knew it water came flying towards my face. I put both of my hands in front of my face, stopping the water. This time it froze mid air. I sighed, taking the glass from her and touched the water returning it back into the glass. 

“I wonder if you can control other elements.” 

“Yuaaaa.” I whined. “That’s not important. What is important is why Akio protected me.” I told her cleaning my dishes. 

“Maybe he thinks you're cute.” She winked. I hit her arm with the wet dish towel. “You're not helping.” 

I was finally back in my room after a long day. I changed into my pj’s and sat on my bed. I stared at Akio’s beanie sitting on my desk. He seemed so different from the time he attacked Yua and I. He was more gentle and caring. I walked over and picked up the hat running my fingers over the soft material. I closed my eyes and smiled. “Hikari don't cry. I hate it when you cry.” I heard a voice in my head say. I dropped the hat and my eyes shot open. 

“Akio?”

A few days later 

“Why don’t you believe me?!”  Yua yelled from the other side of the table at our dad. He sighed resting his chopsticks on the table next to his bowl. We were supposed to be having dinner but like most night lately there was more fighting being done than eating.

“If these boys attacked you why didn't you say anything before? You waited until now to tell me or your mom.”

“How can I tell you when you're never home? When you are home all you do is get into fights with mom. What happened to you?!” 

“Don’t raise your voice at me.” 

“No, because the only time you listen to me is when I'm yelling. Otherwise you forget that you have a family.”

“Yua I didn’t forget-”

“Who is she? Who is that girl you were having dinner with? Remember you said you had a “work dinner”.  He stared at her without saying anything. 

“Hikari and I saw you. Haru saw you too. Are you cheating on mom? Why are you trying to break our family apart?”

“Yua that’s enough!” mom cried out finally saying something. Her and I had both been quiet this whole time. 

“You always jump to conclusions. You’ve been so wrapped in Haru ever since he left and now that he’s back it’s even worse. He’s changed you. He’s the reason you don’t trust me or anyone. You're just afraid that someone will leave you again like he did.” I could tell Yua was hurt at this point. She was on the brink of crying. 

“I'm more afraid of being raised by someone like you. I can't even trust my own parents. I rather be abandoned again than to be raised by you.” Yua got up from her chair and headed straight to her room. Dad turned his attention to me. “Are you gonna follow her like you always do?” He asked angrily. I did follow her. I found Yua sitting on her bed angry. I sat down across from her waiting for her to talk. After a few minutes she finally looked at me. 

“You made me stay once but this time we’re leaving.”

“And where are we going?”

“I don’t know. Anywhere but here.” Yua continued on with her rant but I couldn't really hear her. I could hear that voice that I always heard trying to say something. I closed my eyes and focused on what they were trying to say.  “You need to leave. Get out of there and we’ll find you. No matter what we’ll find you. If you need me, focus on me. My name is Saki -”  ” We’ll find you? So there was more than one person looking for us. It seemed like Saki wanted to say more but was cut off. Maybe it was time for us to leave. Neither one of us felt safe here anymore. I opened my eyes and Yua was already looking at me.

“The voice came back. What did she say?”