Second Chances 4/12
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write_my_dreamsTitle: Second Chances
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Pairings: past Hakuei x OFC, Hakuei x MiA, Tsuzuku x Koichi (mentioned)
Genre: AU, supernatural, vampires. 1980s setting.
Warning: None
Disclaimer: The band members portrayed do not belong to me but the writing/story and the original characters are mine.
Rating: PG-13
Chapters: 4/12
Summary: The desire for blood and sex brings Hakuei to Kabuki-cho one night. A chance encounter at a nightclub brings MiA into his life, giving him a second chance at love and happiness after the death of his beloved wife
Author's Comment: Wanted to get "Trouble" posted before I headed up north tomorrow. This chapter was difficult not only becuase it leads into the main plot, but a substantial portion is Hakuei telling MiA about vampire soceity. I worried that too many details about the political system and the monarchy would get boring. Hopefully not!
So much had changed in two years. Before Hakuei, MiA casually dated but he’d never found someone he wanted to genuinely commit to. How bizarre that almost being date raped had led to the greatest relationship of his life. And to learning that vampires were real! MiA glanced over at Hakuei as he recalled how spooked he’d been by his announcement.
“What are you thinking about?” Hakuei asked.
MiA stopped at the door. “You. Us. I’m really happy I gave you a chance.” He squeezed Hakuei’s hand.
“As am I.” Hakuei leaned down to kiss MiA then unlocked the door. He pushed it open so he could go in first. MiA entered the penthouse, every feature of it as familiar to him as his own apartment was. He spent so much time here he was half tempted to suggest moving in together. Except he enjoyed his apartment too much to let it go just yet. It wasn’t as luxurious as Hakuei’s penthouse, but it was home.
His smile faded as he noticed the suitcase against the couch. Hakuei was going away? Why hadn’t he mentioned this earlier? “You didn’t tell me you were leaving,” he frowned at his lover. Hakuei could have told him at dinner! Or better yet, sooner! MiA had taken Thursday and Friday off to spend an extended weekend with his lover. Now he’d be spending that time alone.
“I didn't want to spoil our anniversary with this news.” Hakuei dropped his keys on the table. “I only found out a few hours ago that I needed to go to Kyoto. Trouble is stirring in the vampire world, MiA. A cult like group of new vampires has recently been stopped. They had activities in five different countries—Japan, the US, Brazil, France, and Russia. You recall the Tokyo murder cases from a few months back? Young men and women left drained outside of bars and nightclubs?”
MiA frowned. “I remember.” He’d been asked to take notes while the senior detectives discussed the murders, whether or not they had a serial killer on their hands or if this was the work of multiple killers. At the time he’d longed to tell them that vampires were behind the deaths. “You never told me it was a cult. What happened to them? I know you caught them.”
“They were executed.” Hakuei sighed softly. “Unfortunately, they were captured too late. Their actions already drew far too much attention in both the national and international media. The term ‘vampire’ has been tossed around far too often for my and my superiors’ comfort.” He took MiA’s hand and led him to the couch so they could sit. “I need to meet with the vampire council in Kyoto. If all goes well I’ll be able to return home to you within a matter of days. If not, I have to go abroad. Meet with the royal council to discuss how to handle this matter. I really don’t know how long I’ll be gone. It could be a few days. It could be a week or two, possibly more. Everything depends on the Kyoto council.”
MiA nodded. “Okay.” He wished Hakuei didn’t have to go, but he also knew he couldn’t be selfish about keeping Hakuei with him. He had a job to do. A society to protect. “When do you leave?”
“Tomorrow night.”
Shit. That didn’t give them much time together. MiA glanced at the suitcase again. “Where do you have to go if the Kyoto vampires want you to meet the rest of the council?”
“Siberia.”
MiA did a double take. “Siberia? B-But that’s in Russia! What about Transylvania? Aren’t vampires supposed to be meeting in Dracula’s Castle?” He gave Hakuei a dirty look when he started laughing. “I know Dracula wasn’t real but why would you meet in Siberia when you could be in Transylvania?”
It took Hakuei a few moments to recover. “It’s early November so the northern region of Siberia is a convenient location for a vampire. This time of year there is darkness for the majority of the day. The court moves during the summer. And before you ask, no, they do not go to Transylvania.”
“Oh.” MiA had never considered the far north being any sort of vampire haven. It made sense though. If the sun was only out for a few hours then that gave vampires plenty of time to enjoy their existence. “Do you still get tired during normal daylight hours?”
“I do,” Hakuei replied. “I’m not used to having such short days and long nights. For the vampires who live there half the year, it’s easy for them as they are accustomed to it.”
MiA leaned back against the couch. “You mentioned a royal council. What are they like? Do you have to report to a king and then meet with his advisors?”
“No,” Hakuei smiled. “I report to a queen. The First Vampire was a woman. There was no Dracula, no deals with a devil as the movies love to show. She was the queen of a dying, war-torn nation. Enough, I will tell you her story another time. Because the first vampire was a woman only a woman can wear the crown and bear the title of Queen.”
Hakuei was being unusually informative tonight. MiA was always curious to learn more about vampire society, to meet others besides Hakuei. Requests his lover denied. “It’s best that you remain ignorant about these matters until you’re ready to join me in this life.” MiA didn’t agree with him, but pushing got him nowhere. “What happens if the queen dies? Or she abdicates her throne?” He was curious about vampire society, but not enough to give up his humanity. It was still too soon for that.
“Then another queen is chosen.”
“Even if her king still lives?”
“Even then,” Hakuei replied. “In the past there have been vampire kings and queens who ruled together. However, the queen holds full power and authority. It is her decisions that lead to action. If his queen were to die or abdicate her throne before a future queen had been chosen, then the king would become an advisor until the next queen takes the throne.”
MiA nodded. “Does it take a long time to choose a queen?”
“Sometimes. Vampires are, as you can imagine, indecisive when it comes to choosing their next ruler. Some of them object to maintaining our tradition of having queens. Others insist we remain pure to the Mother of Vampires. The two factions were so preoccupied with arguing and fighting each other that there was a two year gap between the current queen’s
ascension to the throne and her predecessor stepping down.”
“Was the last queen married?”
“She was, though her consort was female.”
MiA blinked. “So why wasn’t the consort made queen?”
“Because Emilia was not a ruler.”
“Oh. How are queens elected? I know it isn’t hereditary.”
“In a way it is. Every vampire that exists today is a direct descendent of the First Vampire regardless of how many generations separate us. Previous queens have founded a bloodline of their own while others have yet to do so. If the abdicating queen has a descendent then that woman can be considered for the throne. Merely sharing a bloodline with the previous queen does not, however, grant her automatic access to the throne. Only if she chosen will she become queen and her line continue.”
Compared to most monarchies, the system was surprisingly fair. MiA recalled the times where a king’s infant son would be placed on the throne while an advisor ruled in his place. “If you go to Siberia, would you meet with the royal council or do you meet the queen too?”
Hakuei smirked at him. “Pumping me for information? You’ll make an excellent detective one day.”
MiA stuck his tongue out at him. “Just answer the question.”
Hakuei laughed. “Definitely a detective in the making. The queen... Valeria is her name… is the head of the council so she will be present at all meetings. The Vampire Queen doesn’t merely sit on her throne draped in silks and jewels or host balls while wearing elaborate gowns. She is our leader and as such, she is always present when court is called. If it reaches that point she will decide how to proceed from here.”
MiA hoped it wouldn't. He wanted to have Hakuei here with him. “Is the queen Russian?”
“Valeria is Romanian.” Hakuei rolled his eyes at MiA’s smile. “No, she is not the daughter of Vlad Dracula. Vlad was a vampire only in fiction. You will enjoy this detail: the Mother of Vampires ruled over a territory in what is now Romania. Her castle still stands and that is where Valeria and the court dwell during the summer.”
MiA blinked. “I thought you said the court didn’t hold a permanent residence in Transylvania.”
“They don’t. Transylvania is merely a region of Romania.”
“Oh.” MiA’s gaze strayed to the suitcase once more. “Does every country have a council of vampires? And a security advisor like you?”
“Yes.”
MiA tried to recall how many countries there were, how many vampires that would involve if each council had at least two members. Giving up on that mental math he shook his head. “How many are there in Kyoto?”
“The council has six members. Enough of vampire politics. We have one full night together and most of tomorrow. What would you like to do tonight given that you won’t be seeing much of me until next week?”
MiA smiled playfully as he laid his hand on Hakuei’s chest. “You could get undressed so I could see all of you.”
Hakuei smirked. He grabbed MiA and lifted him onto his lap. “Only if I get to undress you.”
MiA kissed him. “It’s a deal.”
Later, when they’d returned to the couch to curl up and watch a movie, Hakuei dropped another announcement on MiA. “You know how you always ask to meet other vampires?”
MiA set his popcorn aside. “You’re finally going to let me meet your friends?”
“Yes. You’ll meet two of them and they will be your bodyguards in my absence.”
“Bodyguards?” MiA demanded, no longer excited to meet his lover’s friends. “What the hell?” he glared at Hakuei. “Why do I need a bodyguard let alone two?”
“Because you’re human.”
“So?” MiA snapped. Being human didn’t make him some pathetic little damsel in distress! Hakuei should know that by now.
“I’m not saying this to insult you.” Hakuei grabbed the remote to pause the movie. “You are incredibly fragile compared to me. I told you that trouble is stirring in the vampire world. I will be in Kyoto and possibly Siberia. I won’t be around to keep an eye on you, and you could be in danger while I’m gone. Do I need to remind you what happened to my wife? Kana was a vampire, yet she was still overpowered and killed. There is also the night we met. Should I remind you of that too?”
“I didn’t need a bodyguard that night!” MiA had, admittedly, needed someone to alert him to the fact that his drink had been drugged. He’d handled everything after that though! Coming close to being date raped once did not mean he needed bodyguards.
Hakuei rolled his eyes. “Yes you did. You’re lucky I was there that night. Look, MiA, the fact that we are together places a risk on you. Anyone with such a high position in vampire society has to watch their and their loved ones’ backs in case of dissenters. If a vampire wanted to hurt you, it would be all too easy for them. I am NOT going to lose you like I lost Kana so yes, MiA, you will have bodyguards. I don’t want to hear you complaining about it.”
MiA could only gape at him in shock. Recovering, he shot to his feet glaring at his lover. “You’re not going to listen to me protesting about you making choices on my behalf? I’m working days this week so if you’re so paranoid about me being out at night, I won’t be!”
“They will pick you up at the station and you are not to go out at night unless you have one or both with you.”
MiA gritted his teeth. “Don’t fucking make choices for me.”
Hakuei sighed then picked up one of the empty popcorn bowls. It was heavy wood yet it might as well have been glass for how easily he snapped it in half. He maintained eye contact with MiA as he broke one of the halves again and crushed it in his fist, opening it to let the dust pour out. MiA knew this demonstration of strength was for his sake. He could feel some of his anger fading. “Did you see how easy it was for me to break that bowl?”
“Yes,” MiA said quietly.
“Imagine how easy it would be for me to hurt you. I could snap your femur with minimal effort. I could flick you in the forehead hard enough to kill you. When I say you’re fragile and human, I’m not doing it to belittle you. I’m telling you the honest truth.” Hakuei stepped over the broken bowl to move closer. “Now hit me.”
MiA frowned at him. “What?”
“Punch me.”
MiA looked his boyfriend over. “Why?” What was this supposed to prove?
“Just do it.”
Slightly confused MiA shrugged and threw a punch at his lover. His fist never connected. One moment Hakuei was there in front of him the next he was behind MiA, pinning his arms to his sides and pressing his fangs to MiA’s neck. The brunette swallowed. It’d been child’s play for Hakuei to overpower him. He was right—if a vampire did have evil intentions for him, MiA wouldn’t stand a chance. It’d be like a toddler going up against a trained assassin.
Hakuei kissed his neck then released him. “Now do you understand?”
MiA sighed. “Yes. I do.” He rubbed his arms and turned to face his lover. “…What are their names?” Hakuei’s demonstration had been more than effective so he would swallow his protests. Even though he wasn’t happy with the situation.
“Tsuzuku and Koichi.”
“How long have you know them?”
“About fifteen years. Koichi was closest to Kana… after her death, he remained loyal to me. I assure you that he will show you the same devotion he did to her.” He brushed MiA’s hair back then cradled his face in his hands. “I know you’re upset, that you’re used to taking care of yourself. If I knew you would be safe in my absence I wouldn’t ask my friends to watch over you.” He kissed MiA’s forehead. “I do this because I love you. To protect you. Please, MiA, stay with Tsuzuku and Koichi. I can’t risk losing you too.”
MiA sighed. “I’ll stay with them.” He took Hakuei’s hands. “When do I get to meet them?”
“Tomorrow. I know this isn’t the way you wanted to meet my friends, but I think you’ll enjoy their company. They like watching movies and they’re both passionate about music. Koichi plays the bass and Tsuzuku sings. Ah, one more thing. Hide your chocolate from Koichi or he will devour it. He has a worse sweet tooth than Ruiza and that’s something I never thought I’d say.”
Ruiza must be another vampire—one with a sweet tooth apparently. What a cute visual. “Well, if they like movies we could see something in the theater then go out for ice cream.”
“Koichi would like that.”
“What do they look like?” MiA wanted to get an idea of who his bodyguards were before he was suddenly saddled with him for possibly a week.
“Koichi has long pink hair. Tall, not so much as I am though. He’s very cute. Tsuzuku usually has black hair, lots of piercings. He has tattoos like I do. He’s about your height.”
MiA nodded. So a cute guy with pink hair who liked sweets and a more rocker type. This would be interesting… hopefully it wouldn’t be horrible or awkward. “And I have to be with them all night?”
“They’ll be staying at your apartment with you. Or you can go to theirs if you prefer.”
MiA made a face. “I’d rather stay at mine.” It’d be more comfortable to be in his own home rather than staying at a complete stranger’s.
Hakuei turned his chin up and gave him a stern look. “And don’t even think about not giving them permission to enter your apartment. They can’t be your bodyguards if they’re waiting outside for you.”
MiA huffed as he swatted Hakuei’s hand away. “I won’t do that. Your little demonstration worked, okay? I’m not happy I need bodyguards but I won’t deny that I need them. I’ll stay with them during the night.” He would have appreciated to hear about this earlier so he could do some tidying and get the couch set up as a sofa bed. Tsuzuku and Koichi could stay in his apartment with him, but he’d draw the line of them being in his bedroom. Besides he’d be safe there. The only vampire that could get into his apartment was Hakuei.
“Good.” Hakuei brushed MiA’s hair back then pulled him close to kiss him again. He let the kiss last then draw back, hesitation crossing his face. “MiA, there is… one more thing. I won’t show you without your permission though.”
MiA frowned. “You’re not giving me another bodyguard are you?”
Hakuei shook his head. “I’m not. I can’t believe I’m making this comparison, but you know how the Jedi can use the Force to manipulate another’s will? Vampires are also capable of doing this.”
MiA bit his lip. “So… you could tell me to do something and I’d have no choice but to do it? I wouldn’t be able to fight it off?”
“You have a strong will and it might be possible to train you to resist a compulsion. Might. That would depend entirely on who you went up against.” Hakuei reached for MiA’s hand again. “Will you allow me to influence you this one time? I swear I have never done it before. I respect you far too much to do that. Let me do this once and I will never do it again.”
MiA swallowed. It’d be utterly eerie to have someone in his head telling him what to do. If, by some horrible chance, he did meet a vampire who would mind control him he would much rather have his first experience be in a controlled setting with someone he loved. “Alright. Nothing weird though, okay? Don’t tell me to do cartwheels in my underwear.”
Hakuei snorted. “Can you even do a cartwheel?”
“I can,” MiA laughed. “Now promise?”
“I promise. And I assure you, I never intended to do something that would make you uncomfortable.” Hakuei kissed MiA’s hand then released it. “First I’ll show you the difference between a simple command and a compulsion. MiA, touch your hair.”
There was no compulsion to do so. So he did nothing.
“MiA. Go to the wall.”
It felt like someone took control of his body and propelled him towards the wall. MiA stopped in front of it, eyes wide as he looked back at his lover. His tone hadn’t changed but it was the force behind his words that made everything different. He hadn’t been able to resist him at all! It scared him to think that someone could control his body as if he were a marionette. “D-Does that work on you?”
“Only Kana could have compelled me. The bond between maker and descendant is a strong one.” Hakuei joined MiA and pulled him into his arms. “I apologize for frightening you,” he said softly. “Now do you understand why I fear for your safety?”
“Yes,” MiA whispered. He always believed himself to be a strong person, but compared to Hakuei he really wasn’t. And it hurt to see that. “I promise I’ll stay with Tsuzuku and Koichi.”
Hakuei kissed his hair. “You should get some sleep now.”
MiA wasn’t feeling overly tired, but he did have work tomorrow so knew he shouldn’t stay up all night with Hakuei. “Are you coming to bed?”
“I am. Once you’re asleep I’ll finish packing.” Hakuei sent MiA to the bathroom to get ready for bed while he cleaned up the living room. Once both were done he joined MiA in bed, wrapping his arms around him and holding him close. MiA was so used to sleeping with Hakuei that having a bed to himself would be strange. Hopefully Hakuei would come back soon.
“Good night,” MiA said. He was starting to feel tired now that he was in the bed.
“Good night.” Hakuei kissed him then pulled the sheets up and started to sing to him. MiA soon dozed off absently wondering if he could get Tsuzuku to sing for him. He enjoyed being sung to sleep now.
Author:
write_my_dreamsPairings: past Hakuei x OFC, Hakuei x MiA, Tsuzuku x Koichi (mentioned)
Genre: AU, supernatural, vampires. 1980s setting.
Warning: None
Disclaimer: The band members portrayed do not belong to me but the writing/story and the original characters are mine.
Rating: PG-13
Chapters: 4/12
Summary: The desire for blood and sex brings Hakuei to Kabuki-cho one night. A chance encounter at a nightclub brings MiA into his life, giving him a second chance at love and happiness after the death of his beloved wife
Author's Comment: Wanted to get "Trouble" posted before I headed up north tomorrow. This chapter was difficult not only becuase it leads into the main plot, but a substantial portion is Hakuei telling MiA about vampire soceity. I worried that too many details about the political system and the monarchy would get boring. Hopefully not!
So much had changed in two years. Before Hakuei, MiA casually dated but he’d never found someone he wanted to genuinely commit to. How bizarre that almost being date raped had led to the greatest relationship of his life. And to learning that vampires were real! MiA glanced over at Hakuei as he recalled how spooked he’d been by his announcement.
“What are you thinking about?” Hakuei asked.
MiA stopped at the door. “You. Us. I’m really happy I gave you a chance.” He squeezed Hakuei’s hand.
“As am I.” Hakuei leaned down to kiss MiA then unlocked the door. He pushed it open so he could go in first. MiA entered the penthouse, every feature of it as familiar to him as his own apartment was. He spent so much time here he was half tempted to suggest moving in together. Except he enjoyed his apartment too much to let it go just yet. It wasn’t as luxurious as Hakuei’s penthouse, but it was home.
His smile faded as he noticed the suitcase against the couch. Hakuei was going away? Why hadn’t he mentioned this earlier? “You didn’t tell me you were leaving,” he frowned at his lover. Hakuei could have told him at dinner! Or better yet, sooner! MiA had taken Thursday and Friday off to spend an extended weekend with his lover. Now he’d be spending that time alone.
“I didn't want to spoil our anniversary with this news.” Hakuei dropped his keys on the table. “I only found out a few hours ago that I needed to go to Kyoto. Trouble is stirring in the vampire world, MiA. A cult like group of new vampires has recently been stopped. They had activities in five different countries—Japan, the US, Brazil, France, and Russia. You recall the Tokyo murder cases from a few months back? Young men and women left drained outside of bars and nightclubs?”
MiA frowned. “I remember.” He’d been asked to take notes while the senior detectives discussed the murders, whether or not they had a serial killer on their hands or if this was the work of multiple killers. At the time he’d longed to tell them that vampires were behind the deaths. “You never told me it was a cult. What happened to them? I know you caught them.”
“They were executed.” Hakuei sighed softly. “Unfortunately, they were captured too late. Their actions already drew far too much attention in both the national and international media. The term ‘vampire’ has been tossed around far too often for my and my superiors’ comfort.” He took MiA’s hand and led him to the couch so they could sit. “I need to meet with the vampire council in Kyoto. If all goes well I’ll be able to return home to you within a matter of days. If not, I have to go abroad. Meet with the royal council to discuss how to handle this matter. I really don’t know how long I’ll be gone. It could be a few days. It could be a week or two, possibly more. Everything depends on the Kyoto council.”
MiA nodded. “Okay.” He wished Hakuei didn’t have to go, but he also knew he couldn’t be selfish about keeping Hakuei with him. He had a job to do. A society to protect. “When do you leave?”
“Tomorrow night.”
Shit. That didn’t give them much time together. MiA glanced at the suitcase again. “Where do you have to go if the Kyoto vampires want you to meet the rest of the council?”
“Siberia.”
MiA did a double take. “Siberia? B-But that’s in Russia! What about Transylvania? Aren’t vampires supposed to be meeting in Dracula’s Castle?” He gave Hakuei a dirty look when he started laughing. “I know Dracula wasn’t real but why would you meet in Siberia when you could be in Transylvania?”
It took Hakuei a few moments to recover. “It’s early November so the northern region of Siberia is a convenient location for a vampire. This time of year there is darkness for the majority of the day. The court moves during the summer. And before you ask, no, they do not go to Transylvania.”
“Oh.” MiA had never considered the far north being any sort of vampire haven. It made sense though. If the sun was only out for a few hours then that gave vampires plenty of time to enjoy their existence. “Do you still get tired during normal daylight hours?”
“I do,” Hakuei replied. “I’m not used to having such short days and long nights. For the vampires who live there half the year, it’s easy for them as they are accustomed to it.”
MiA leaned back against the couch. “You mentioned a royal council. What are they like? Do you have to report to a king and then meet with his advisors?”
“No,” Hakuei smiled. “I report to a queen. The First Vampire was a woman. There was no Dracula, no deals with a devil as the movies love to show. She was the queen of a dying, war-torn nation. Enough, I will tell you her story another time. Because the first vampire was a woman only a woman can wear the crown and bear the title of Queen.”
Hakuei was being unusually informative tonight. MiA was always curious to learn more about vampire society, to meet others besides Hakuei. Requests his lover denied. “It’s best that you remain ignorant about these matters until you’re ready to join me in this life.” MiA didn’t agree with him, but pushing got him nowhere. “What happens if the queen dies? Or she abdicates her throne?” He was curious about vampire society, but not enough to give up his humanity. It was still too soon for that.
“Then another queen is chosen.”
“Even if her king still lives?”
“Even then,” Hakuei replied. “In the past there have been vampire kings and queens who ruled together. However, the queen holds full power and authority. It is her decisions that lead to action. If his queen were to die or abdicate her throne before a future queen had been chosen, then the king would become an advisor until the next queen takes the throne.”
MiA nodded. “Does it take a long time to choose a queen?”
“Sometimes. Vampires are, as you can imagine, indecisive when it comes to choosing their next ruler. Some of them object to maintaining our tradition of having queens. Others insist we remain pure to the Mother of Vampires. The two factions were so preoccupied with arguing and fighting each other that there was a two year gap between the current queen’s
ascension to the throne and her predecessor stepping down.”
“Was the last queen married?”
“She was, though her consort was female.”
MiA blinked. “So why wasn’t the consort made queen?”
“Because Emilia was not a ruler.”
“Oh. How are queens elected? I know it isn’t hereditary.”
“In a way it is. Every vampire that exists today is a direct descendent of the First Vampire regardless of how many generations separate us. Previous queens have founded a bloodline of their own while others have yet to do so. If the abdicating queen has a descendent then that woman can be considered for the throne. Merely sharing a bloodline with the previous queen does not, however, grant her automatic access to the throne. Only if she chosen will she become queen and her line continue.”
Compared to most monarchies, the system was surprisingly fair. MiA recalled the times where a king’s infant son would be placed on the throne while an advisor ruled in his place. “If you go to Siberia, would you meet with the royal council or do you meet the queen too?”
Hakuei smirked at him. “Pumping me for information? You’ll make an excellent detective one day.”
MiA stuck his tongue out at him. “Just answer the question.”
Hakuei laughed. “Definitely a detective in the making. The queen... Valeria is her name… is the head of the council so she will be present at all meetings. The Vampire Queen doesn’t merely sit on her throne draped in silks and jewels or host balls while wearing elaborate gowns. She is our leader and as such, she is always present when court is called. If it reaches that point she will decide how to proceed from here.”
MiA hoped it wouldn't. He wanted to have Hakuei here with him. “Is the queen Russian?”
“Valeria is Romanian.” Hakuei rolled his eyes at MiA’s smile. “No, she is not the daughter of Vlad Dracula. Vlad was a vampire only in fiction. You will enjoy this detail: the Mother of Vampires ruled over a territory in what is now Romania. Her castle still stands and that is where Valeria and the court dwell during the summer.”
MiA blinked. “I thought you said the court didn’t hold a permanent residence in Transylvania.”
“They don’t. Transylvania is merely a region of Romania.”
“Oh.” MiA’s gaze strayed to the suitcase once more. “Does every country have a council of vampires? And a security advisor like you?”
“Yes.”
MiA tried to recall how many countries there were, how many vampires that would involve if each council had at least two members. Giving up on that mental math he shook his head. “How many are there in Kyoto?”
“The council has six members. Enough of vampire politics. We have one full night together and most of tomorrow. What would you like to do tonight given that you won’t be seeing much of me until next week?”
MiA smiled playfully as he laid his hand on Hakuei’s chest. “You could get undressed so I could see all of you.”
Hakuei smirked. He grabbed MiA and lifted him onto his lap. “Only if I get to undress you.”
MiA kissed him. “It’s a deal.”
Later, when they’d returned to the couch to curl up and watch a movie, Hakuei dropped another announcement on MiA. “You know how you always ask to meet other vampires?”
MiA set his popcorn aside. “You’re finally going to let me meet your friends?”
“Yes. You’ll meet two of them and they will be your bodyguards in my absence.”
“Bodyguards?” MiA demanded, no longer excited to meet his lover’s friends. “What the hell?” he glared at Hakuei. “Why do I need a bodyguard let alone two?”
“Because you’re human.”
“So?” MiA snapped. Being human didn’t make him some pathetic little damsel in distress! Hakuei should know that by now.
“I’m not saying this to insult you.” Hakuei grabbed the remote to pause the movie. “You are incredibly fragile compared to me. I told you that trouble is stirring in the vampire world. I will be in Kyoto and possibly Siberia. I won’t be around to keep an eye on you, and you could be in danger while I’m gone. Do I need to remind you what happened to my wife? Kana was a vampire, yet she was still overpowered and killed. There is also the night we met. Should I remind you of that too?”
“I didn’t need a bodyguard that night!” MiA had, admittedly, needed someone to alert him to the fact that his drink had been drugged. He’d handled everything after that though! Coming close to being date raped once did not mean he needed bodyguards.
Hakuei rolled his eyes. “Yes you did. You’re lucky I was there that night. Look, MiA, the fact that we are together places a risk on you. Anyone with such a high position in vampire society has to watch their and their loved ones’ backs in case of dissenters. If a vampire wanted to hurt you, it would be all too easy for them. I am NOT going to lose you like I lost Kana so yes, MiA, you will have bodyguards. I don’t want to hear you complaining about it.”
MiA could only gape at him in shock. Recovering, he shot to his feet glaring at his lover. “You’re not going to listen to me protesting about you making choices on my behalf? I’m working days this week so if you’re so paranoid about me being out at night, I won’t be!”
“They will pick you up at the station and you are not to go out at night unless you have one or both with you.”
MiA gritted his teeth. “Don’t fucking make choices for me.”
Hakuei sighed then picked up one of the empty popcorn bowls. It was heavy wood yet it might as well have been glass for how easily he snapped it in half. He maintained eye contact with MiA as he broke one of the halves again and crushed it in his fist, opening it to let the dust pour out. MiA knew this demonstration of strength was for his sake. He could feel some of his anger fading. “Did you see how easy it was for me to break that bowl?”
“Yes,” MiA said quietly.
“Imagine how easy it would be for me to hurt you. I could snap your femur with minimal effort. I could flick you in the forehead hard enough to kill you. When I say you’re fragile and human, I’m not doing it to belittle you. I’m telling you the honest truth.” Hakuei stepped over the broken bowl to move closer. “Now hit me.”
MiA frowned at him. “What?”
“Punch me.”
MiA looked his boyfriend over. “Why?” What was this supposed to prove?
“Just do it.”
Slightly confused MiA shrugged and threw a punch at his lover. His fist never connected. One moment Hakuei was there in front of him the next he was behind MiA, pinning his arms to his sides and pressing his fangs to MiA’s neck. The brunette swallowed. It’d been child’s play for Hakuei to overpower him. He was right—if a vampire did have evil intentions for him, MiA wouldn’t stand a chance. It’d be like a toddler going up against a trained assassin.
Hakuei kissed his neck then released him. “Now do you understand?”
MiA sighed. “Yes. I do.” He rubbed his arms and turned to face his lover. “…What are their names?” Hakuei’s demonstration had been more than effective so he would swallow his protests. Even though he wasn’t happy with the situation.
“Tsuzuku and Koichi.”
“How long have you know them?”
“About fifteen years. Koichi was closest to Kana… after her death, he remained loyal to me. I assure you that he will show you the same devotion he did to her.” He brushed MiA’s hair back then cradled his face in his hands. “I know you’re upset, that you’re used to taking care of yourself. If I knew you would be safe in my absence I wouldn’t ask my friends to watch over you.” He kissed MiA’s forehead. “I do this because I love you. To protect you. Please, MiA, stay with Tsuzuku and Koichi. I can’t risk losing you too.”
MiA sighed. “I’ll stay with them.” He took Hakuei’s hands. “When do I get to meet them?”
“Tomorrow. I know this isn’t the way you wanted to meet my friends, but I think you’ll enjoy their company. They like watching movies and they’re both passionate about music. Koichi plays the bass and Tsuzuku sings. Ah, one more thing. Hide your chocolate from Koichi or he will devour it. He has a worse sweet tooth than Ruiza and that’s something I never thought I’d say.”
Ruiza must be another vampire—one with a sweet tooth apparently. What a cute visual. “Well, if they like movies we could see something in the theater then go out for ice cream.”
“Koichi would like that.”
“What do they look like?” MiA wanted to get an idea of who his bodyguards were before he was suddenly saddled with him for possibly a week.
“Koichi has long pink hair. Tall, not so much as I am though. He’s very cute. Tsuzuku usually has black hair, lots of piercings. He has tattoos like I do. He’s about your height.”
MiA nodded. So a cute guy with pink hair who liked sweets and a more rocker type. This would be interesting… hopefully it wouldn’t be horrible or awkward. “And I have to be with them all night?”
“They’ll be staying at your apartment with you. Or you can go to theirs if you prefer.”
MiA made a face. “I’d rather stay at mine.” It’d be more comfortable to be in his own home rather than staying at a complete stranger’s.
Hakuei turned his chin up and gave him a stern look. “And don’t even think about not giving them permission to enter your apartment. They can’t be your bodyguards if they’re waiting outside for you.”
MiA huffed as he swatted Hakuei’s hand away. “I won’t do that. Your little demonstration worked, okay? I’m not happy I need bodyguards but I won’t deny that I need them. I’ll stay with them during the night.” He would have appreciated to hear about this earlier so he could do some tidying and get the couch set up as a sofa bed. Tsuzuku and Koichi could stay in his apartment with him, but he’d draw the line of them being in his bedroom. Besides he’d be safe there. The only vampire that could get into his apartment was Hakuei.
“Good.” Hakuei brushed MiA’s hair back then pulled him close to kiss him again. He let the kiss last then draw back, hesitation crossing his face. “MiA, there is… one more thing. I won’t show you without your permission though.”
MiA frowned. “You’re not giving me another bodyguard are you?”
Hakuei shook his head. “I’m not. I can’t believe I’m making this comparison, but you know how the Jedi can use the Force to manipulate another’s will? Vampires are also capable of doing this.”
MiA bit his lip. “So… you could tell me to do something and I’d have no choice but to do it? I wouldn’t be able to fight it off?”
“You have a strong will and it might be possible to train you to resist a compulsion. Might. That would depend entirely on who you went up against.” Hakuei reached for MiA’s hand again. “Will you allow me to influence you this one time? I swear I have never done it before. I respect you far too much to do that. Let me do this once and I will never do it again.”
MiA swallowed. It’d be utterly eerie to have someone in his head telling him what to do. If, by some horrible chance, he did meet a vampire who would mind control him he would much rather have his first experience be in a controlled setting with someone he loved. “Alright. Nothing weird though, okay? Don’t tell me to do cartwheels in my underwear.”
Hakuei snorted. “Can you even do a cartwheel?”
“I can,” MiA laughed. “Now promise?”
“I promise. And I assure you, I never intended to do something that would make you uncomfortable.” Hakuei kissed MiA’s hand then released it. “First I’ll show you the difference between a simple command and a compulsion. MiA, touch your hair.”
There was no compulsion to do so. So he did nothing.
“MiA. Go to the wall.”
It felt like someone took control of his body and propelled him towards the wall. MiA stopped in front of it, eyes wide as he looked back at his lover. His tone hadn’t changed but it was the force behind his words that made everything different. He hadn’t been able to resist him at all! It scared him to think that someone could control his body as if he were a marionette. “D-Does that work on you?”
“Only Kana could have compelled me. The bond between maker and descendant is a strong one.” Hakuei joined MiA and pulled him into his arms. “I apologize for frightening you,” he said softly. “Now do you understand why I fear for your safety?”
“Yes,” MiA whispered. He always believed himself to be a strong person, but compared to Hakuei he really wasn’t. And it hurt to see that. “I promise I’ll stay with Tsuzuku and Koichi.”
Hakuei kissed his hair. “You should get some sleep now.”
MiA wasn’t feeling overly tired, but he did have work tomorrow so knew he shouldn’t stay up all night with Hakuei. “Are you coming to bed?”
“I am. Once you’re asleep I’ll finish packing.” Hakuei sent MiA to the bathroom to get ready for bed while he cleaned up the living room. Once both were done he joined MiA in bed, wrapping his arms around him and holding him close. MiA was so used to sleeping with Hakuei that having a bed to himself would be strange. Hopefully Hakuei would come back soon.
“Good night,” MiA said. He was starting to feel tired now that he was in the bed.
“Good night.” Hakuei kissed him then pulled the sheets up and started to sing to him. MiA soon dozed off absently wondering if he could get Tsuzuku to sing for him. He enjoyed being sung to sleep now.
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Date: 2016-05-06 04:18 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2016-05-06 05:59 am (UTC)I'm so glad to see these boys back. I love your vampires! Can't wait to see when MiA meets Tsu and Ko. That will be fun I think :)
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Date: 2016-05-09 02:02 am (UTC)it will be fun :) Koichi and Mahiro are giving each other evil looks right now because both of them want attention. Koichi's impatient to have his story told.
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Date: 2016-05-06 04:34 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2016-05-07 09:15 pm (UTC)Hakuei is so sweet... I wouln't mind habing him to myself *smirks*
I was wondering if Hakuei would ask MiA to join him in Kyoto, but apparently, no. He probably doesn't want dozens of vampires close to MiA.
I'm curious about what MiA will think of Tsuzuku and Koichi :3
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Date: 2016-05-09 02:07 am (UTC)Hakuei has kept MiA isolated from his vampire friends so suddenly exposing him to several vampires, especially ones who won't understand why MiA is still human, is the last thing he wants to do.
You'll find out soon :)