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Apocalypse: The E.N.D. (Eternal Night's Dream)	By : Im-ur-Misconception Category: +. to F > Diabolik Lovers Views: 1305 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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(A/N: I own my own OC's and hope you respect that and do not use them without asking me first. And all the DL (Diabolik Lovers) boys belong to Rejet, sadly. Otherwise, I would use them to take over the world and have all my favorite FanFiction authors writing lots of naughty things with them.)
The earliest recorded version of the rhyme is in Tommy Thumb's Pretty Song Book, published in London in about 1744, which uses the opening line: 'Hickere, Dickere Dock'.[1] The next recorded version in Mother Goose's Melody (c. 1765), uses 'Dickery, Dickery Dock'.

The rhyme is thought by some commentators to have originated as a counting-out rhyme. Westmorland shepherds in the nineteenth century used the numbers Hevera (8), Devera (9) and Dick (10).
The rhyme is thought to have been based on the astronomical clock at Exeter Cathedral. The clock has a small hole in the door below the face for the resident cat to hunt mice.

According to a Clock Shop owner in Tennessee, this rhyme originated from actual events which occurred quite often in everyday homes and assisted in the popularity of the rhyme.
Antique clocks often used lead weights to operate, which were suspended by twine. This twine would dry-rot and break if not kept lubricated, so people would use grease, lard or fat to prevent this.
At night, the mice would climb up and into the clocks to lick the "fat" from the lubricated twine. Sometimes, the mice would accidentally chew through the twine, causing the lead weight to come crashing down inside the clock.

This, as you can imagine, along with any chimes or bells inside the clock, would make quite a bit of noise and would scare the mouse or mice, running down and back out of the clock. "Hickery, dickery, dock!"
Hickory Dickory Dock,
The mouse ran up the clock.
The clock struck one,
The mouse ran down!
Hickory Dickory Dock!

It had been a whole month since they'd rescued Yui, who had survived her awakening. And another month after that before she was able to control her new powers, powers that were far beyond what they had thought she'd be capable. None of them were happy though when she finally chose her mate. Well, except for the person who now was standing proudly by her side as she stood there looking up at the school gates for the first time since her kidnapping at the hands of the Tsukinami's. Pink eyes now shining with a hint of red in their depths as she chewed on her bottom lip nervously.

It behooved them that she still showed a lot of her human traits and beliefs. All that should have vanished when she turned after awakening, but no, they were still there and just as strong as before. A vampire who believed in God, the church as well as being a decent human. It was utterly disgusting to all of them, even her mate, though he tended to overlook it for her blood and the rights to her bed. Leaving an ever-present smug look on Ayato's face that made each one of them, even the passive Shu, want to wipe it off.

But the power that Ayato had gained, kept them all in a cage, like small pet mice.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The bird looked at the clock,
The clock struck two 2,
Away she flew,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

He stood there staring at the back of a head of pale white-gold hair, trying to be as patient as possible with the man. Never in either of their long existence, had he really tolerated the man. His ego, no ID was beyond something anyone could handle or deal with in anything but small amounts. So, with a tight smile plastering his fine-boned facial features into a mask of politeness, he waited for an acknowledgment.

Though it confused him why the so-called Demon King was acting as the school doctor (something he found ridiculous) under the assumed name, Rainhart (Another bunch of stupidity in his opinion). When a soft cough brought him from his thoughts, he let his dark red gaze land on the golden one that was glaring back at him with caution.

"What are you here for?"

"Oh!? Have you forgotten something. Something very important, Rainhart?"

The way he sneered as he spoke the name this man was going by, got a reaction. The slight narrowing as his aura started to spike before it settled. Letting him know that he still was able to get under this man's skin, even if he was only a few hundred years older than himself.

"I do not think so....."

When the man trailed off, his golden eyes going wide as it dawned on him, it was hard not to laugh. But he liked to think he was the better between the two of them. And he had withdrawn from both worlds when everything was taken from him. Hiding away in either his home in Germany or Ireland. Being a Laird, was hard work, Irish were even in this day and age difficult. But that stubbornness had helped keep him from getting rusty.

"If you're here then that means... Time is moving forward again towards the...."

"Yes, Karlheinz, cousin, it has."

As they continued to stare at each other in silence, the sound of a night bird filtered in, singing it's sad, sad tune.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The dog barked at the clock,
The clock struck three 3,
Fiddle-de-dee,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

It was intimidating being back at school after being gone for just a little over two months. She was honest, it scared her greatly, being able to see, smell and feel things with a greater clarity than when she was human. Leaving Yui feeling more overwhelmed as she tried to stay close to Laito, who Ayato gave her protection to. Though she knew that Laito would try nothing with her, not without having his head lopped off by her now husband. No, mate.

That word made her shiver, drawing the green gaze of Laito to her. Putting on a small smile and shaking her head as she sat next to him in the class, she wondered how long she would last. This was a sin, to be the living dead, to crave blood. No better than a rabid dog that was in the wild. But it was her life and she would have to find a way to get used to it.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The bear slept by the clock,
The clock struck four 4,
He ran out the door,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

The tension was building again in that small, sterile room. Neither wanting to speak, but both knowing it had to be done. This was important, a change in plans for them because the coming events could not be stopped. No, not now that the proverbial sleeping bear had been awakened.

Not breaking the eye contact as he shifted, so he was sitting on the small cot-like bed, moving his thigh length black and red-streaked hair, so he wasn't sitting on it. He shrugged at his counterpart, who he could tell was quickly trying to figure out how this would mess up his plans for the 'new' race he was attempting to create. Keyword to remember was 'attempting'.

"Are you going to run away again? Become even more delusional?"

The sarcasm and condemnation in his voice made the blond-haired man actually growl as he shook his head in response.

"No. This cannot be avoided. It means that we need to work things out for this to go smoothly in the near future. Because even I am not stupid enough to try and fight that Fate!"

As those words were spoken, a smile curved both their lips as they nodded in agreement. Now the task at hand would start. Today was the thirtieth of October. Time was no longer on either of their sides. It was short, like the fleeting warmth of spring day.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The bee buzzed round the clock,
The clock struck five 5,
She went to her hive,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

He was annoyed, and it was very obvious to those around him as he stood there in the library trying to burn holes into the book he had gotten to read. Being at the top of his class afforded a lot of privileges, just like being the Student Council President did. A duty he took seriously, just like running the household, using an Iron fist to make sure everything was under his control and to his specifications. But two months out of school meant that things were done without him. Part of him wanted to kill those on the council, though he knew he wouldn't or rather couldn't.

Sighing as he closed the book and placed it back on the shelf, Reiji turned to go leave. Only to stop and see one of the insipid vampire sluts looking at him. Her gaze raking over him like the prize he knew he was. It had not taken long for word to get through the school of Yui's change and that she was solely Ayato's now. Meaning his brothers and himself were now something of a status quo to be gained or owned.

Curling his lip upwards as he equated that she would be like the others, nothing more than an annoying bee buzzing around him in hopes that he'd choose her as his mate. A thing that her and all the other little whores, even the human females, could just keep dreaming about. They were never going to be worthy of bearing the Sakamaki name.

Lifting a hand and curling a finger as an indication for her to follow him, Reiji turned and walked towards the back of the Library, where there was a private room that was soundproof and locked. He had some tension he needed to relieve and she would be a willing body. Of course, he would not give her what she wanted, he'd rather waste his seed, spilling it on the floor instead of her pitiful womb. But first, he had to make some tea to... make no help her a bit easier to fuck senseless and forget later. Yes, that sounded good as he felt a smile spread across his face.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The hen pecked at the clock,
The clock struck six 6,
Oh, fiddlesticks,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

As all four of them sat there, staring at each other, knowing what each other was thinking at that moment. None of them were happy about who she had chosen, but each knew they'd had to accept it. Right now their lives were in turmoil since the Adam and Eve project had been the whole purpose of their 'vampire' life they'd been given by 'that man'.

They all now knew why every one of the Sakamaki's, except Kino, referred to him like that. When the battle was done, won with no great amount of some loss or another, he had been there waiting for them. Looking pleased, yet unsatisfied with them, and the whole situation. It was hard being back at square one, helpless and having no direction to go in.

They were nothing more than pets to the man, that was very obvious to each of them now. Caged pets, like Hens, that were still able to peck at anything and everything around them, but not considered a threat. Had no drive but to sit there and go about what was deemed a 'normal' routine by 'that man'. Avoiding the others who no longer needed the 'half-breeds' help with the rescuing and mating of Yui done.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The cat ran round the clock,
The clock struck seven 7,
She wanted to get 'em,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

Again Red-black and gold were staring at each other. If anyone had walked in at that moment, they'd probably think they were two tom cats circling each other. Waiting for the right time to strike, since they'd reached a stalemate in agreeing on what to do with the current situation. Neither willing to budge, just like all those years ago that had cemented their eternal dislike for the other.

Still, this felt good to both of the men, to be able to actually face off against someone of equal power and status quo. Though, again, neither would openly admit it aloud to the other, or where anyone could hear it. Because it was a matter of pride between the two ancient, male vampires. Creatures who valued their pride and their strength, most of all sheer willpower.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The horse jumped over the clock,
The clock struck eight 8,
He ate some cake,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

The soft, sweet and melancholy sounds that rang out through the music room reflected his mood. He normally didn't give a damn about anything really. Mostly because it would expend too much energy, the energy that he would prefer to save. It had helped a lot when retrieving Yui, reminding his brothers he was the eldest and at that point the strongest. Now he was just the eldest, though Shu didn't mind one bit, except for it being lorded over him by his younger brother Ayato.

"You know I believe this is pathetic even for you. Fucking moping around when you don't give a fuck normally."

"Oh, you're one to be speaking vampire. All you are good for is killing, though father insists restraint on my part."

With a roll of his icy blue eyes, Shu looked at the last to speak. He knew exactly what this young male was, a created vampire from their father's blood due to a mistake during an actual experiment like Reiji favored. A thing of blood, magic and a piece of something that had his father's DNA on it. Though they'd been made to acknowledge him as the youngest Sakamaki. Even if 'that man' didn't acknowledge Kino, himself.

"I am not moping. There is nothing we can do. Fate has decided that Ayato is her mate. You didn't have to help us, even if he ordered you too. The time you had with her was even less than the Mukami's."

At his words, he saw Kino scrunch his normally happy looking face up, reminding him of a horse before it bit you. Causing him to show a rare smile, before shrugging his shoulders and running his fingers over the polished Ivory keys, playing Beethoven's- Requiem for a Dream. Each poignant note filling the air, causing the others to him to go still.

"Still, I think this is fucking stupid, Shu."

The silence was all the answer that was needed for Subaru's verbalized thoughts. Since both, himself and Kino agreed with it.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The cow danced on the clock,
The clock struck nine 9,
She felt so fine,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

A loud groan filled the air of the small room, as the desk chair creaked as he leaned back in it. It was tiring to do this. He couldn't believe he had somehow forgotten about the whole prophecy, meaning a few other chess pieces were now on his board. Pieces that foretold many things, would bring even more moves to his hands to win his end game. And he would win, no matter what he had to do.

Letting his golden gaze drift away from the obnoxious man sitting across from him. A man who had been a constant thorn in his side since they were young. Even, if he, Karlheinz was the elder between the two, he would admit only to himself and begrudgingly at that, the man was stronger both physically and magically. Blessed beyond belief by their shared bloodline. Also, in the looks department, having that pale, perfect white skin, red eyes so dark that they were considered black unless you knew him.

An almost effeminate appearance that exuded pure masculinity, that had many times stolen a female's attention from himself. Hell, the bastard had denied him the woman he wanted from the beginning, saying he was unworthy of her, while he too tried to pursue that same woman, only to both be rejected when she married the man that was chosen for her. Earning both of them nicknames from that fiery, passionate woman.

She dubbed her own brother The Sow, while he was nothing more than The Cow. And it was obvious that when she ate, at least to him, that she preferred Beef to Pork. But still, he needed to reach an agreement that was fine by both of them. The night was almost over and the bells would toll soon to send the students here, both human and supernatural home.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The pig oinked at the clock,
The clock struck ten 10,
She did it again,
Hickory Dickory Dock!

He stood there at the break, watching silently as he always seemed to be doing with his brothers. There was not a lot he had in common with them. Especially his twins. And he had to get attention any way he could think of, which was often having a tantrum that disgusted each and every one of them. Now, he had a sister, a sister that should have been his mate.

Hugging Teddy closer to him, Kanato smiled as he heard the soft whisper from the stuffed animal. They all thought he was off his rocker because he talked to the stuffed toy. But Teddy was so much more, it housed the soul of another demon. It had been a shock for him to find out he had another ability that his brothers, he knew for a fact, didn't have. Making him even more special.

"Yes, Teddy, I agree. They are nothing more than pigs. Dumb, mindless pigs."

He whispered back to Teddy, his words giving away to soft, demented sounding chuckles, making his brothers and Yui all look at him. To which he bared his fangs as he smiled, reaching into his pocket and pulled out a cookie and eating it. Eyes gleaming brightly in the light of the almost full moon. Casting his face into some very eery shadows, that had him watching as they drew back from even more.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The duck quacked at the clock
The clock struck eleven 11,
The duck said 'oh heavens!'
Hickory Dickory Dock!

Ayato stared at Laito, who just stared back calmly and with his normal cocky as sin grin. Out of all of his brothers, he knew he could trust Laito the most. But with what he had just been told, he held Yui closer to his body, eyes narrowed and wanting to call him a liar. That it was not possible! Then again, it involved their father, so it was very possible, in the long scheme of things.

Yui was his and he refused to share her. She was his possession and had claimed and accepted him as her own mate. He knew she would of course, but inside he had felt that relief was through him that he was not going to lose her. She kept his nightmares at bay, helped keep the darkness that raged inside of his mind and body in check. That same Darkness that he knew rolled through both of his triplets as well. Though it had always shone clearly in Kanato.

"You know I am not lying, so don't try and tell me I am."

Shaking his head, as he looked down at his mate, wrapped tightly in his hands. What more did his father want from them? What more could he wring from him and his brothers? And why the living fuck would Laito take Yui anywhere near that bastard, even if he was pretending to be a human doctor or nurse?

"This is something we will have to talk to Reiji about after school, now take Yui and get back to class."

With that, he reluctantly let go of her and shoved her towards Laito. She went, always willing to obey, more-so now that she was his mate. The bond made it so she had to. The worried flicker in her pink gaze as she looked back him, before following Laito away from him. Whatever 'that man' was thinking, would probably involve that spawn created by accident and possibly the Mukami's. Running his hands through his tousled hair, Ayato turned and looked across the school's campus, trying to figure out what the next move should be. He had someone to protect now, meaning he couldn't just charge in as he did before.

Silently he had one of Yui's phrases run through his head, “Oh, Heavens!” making him bit back a bitter laugh that sounded almost like the quacking of a duck.

Hickory Dickory Dock,
The mouse ran up the clock
The clock struck noon
He's here too soon!
Hickory Dickory Dock!

They had finally come to an agreement, just as the bells tolled for the night. Hands shoved into the pockets of his black leather pants, he walked through the doorway of the school, face a blank mask as he heard the whispers from the students as they wondered who he was.

His long hair being tossed in the early morning breeze as he made his way with long, even strides to the front gate. Pausing when a familiar feeling caressed his skin, drawing him from his thoughts. Looking forward he saw a blond haired girl, wearing the school uniform standing there, body tense as she looked out the gates to the limousine that was waiting there.

The feeling of something pulling him towards her, he let it guide him until he was standing still behind her. He could feel the vampiric powers, new and weak, yet strong at the same time rolling from her person. She had to be the girl that was rescued all those months ago by the young men that were manipulated by the dick upstairs.

When the girl turned, finally feeling his presence, he felt his throat constrict. Her cherubic face had wide pink colored eyes, that held a red glow in their pale depths, set in a heart-shaped face, that was framed by that pale hair. While her lips were parted in shock as she stared up at him. But what held his attention was the cross she fiddled within her hand that hung from a unique chain. A cross he hadn't seen in almost four hundred years. She reminded him of a small field mouse, making him smiled down at her.

Yui was stunned by this man in front of her, unable to do anything but stare up at him. The power she could feel from him that was being restrained, as he looked in shock down at her. When he reached up, gently lifting a few strands of her hair, that was considerably longer now with the change. The almost sad look in his eyes, as he smiled at her, ripping the breath from her at how beautiful he looked.

"Beautiful, just like your mother."

In the next instant, the man's body was covered in shadows before her burst into hundreds of bats that flew of into the lightening sky as the sun rose. Leaving her stunned. She didn't know that a vampire could do that, well yes she did. Shin Tsukinami had shifted into a wolf form. But bats was not something she was aware that they could do and so many.

"Yui!"

Blinking and slowly turning her body to face her mate, Ayato who had called out to her. His voice sounded panicky, and she could feel his unease through their bond. When he reached out, she stepped into his arms and nuzzled his chest affectionately as her body suddenly relaxed.

"Who was that man, Yui? Have you seen him before?"

Raising her head up, she shook it once to indicate she had not to both his questions. Before turning it just enough to peek around him at the rest of the Sakamaki's who were gathered. Their bodies radiating tension of various degrees as they were on alert.

"He told me I was beautiful, like my mother. But, I do not know my mother. I was told she died birthing me."

At her words, they all went still.

"Yui, only the oldest 2: and purest of all vampires can do what he did. And I was under the impression all the old ones had gone to sleep. Not even our father can turn into a bat, let alone so many of them."

A small gasp came from her at Shu's words. She wondered if this meant they had a new enemy to be worried about as she recalled what Laito had told Ayato and thus her earlier, even though she was with him and overheard Karlheinz talking to someone in the infirmary a few hours ago.

Okay, I couldn't help but post this tonight. My muse was giving me crack, so I could slave over getting it written up. Some bit of sporadic this is.... hahaha.. Oh well, hope you all enjoyed this look into the lives of the men, before I take this into the left field and right into the twilight zone in the coming chapters. And how I have used this simple Children's Rhymes. (chuckles very darkly!) Also, this chapter is a gift for Princess-snow510!
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Apocalypse: The E.N.D. (Eternal Night's Dream)