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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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[Author's Note: Okay guys, Sunday's are a bit different than the normal days. For starters, there will be several insertions under the title Sunday Outing. And that will be explained in this chapter. Not all will be a songfic, in fact, most will be like the interlude I have previously done. Well, Enjoy!]

[Author's Note 2: This Chapter and the next are dedicated to my reviewer, Cat McHall. Because of their review noting something that I purposely put in Chapter Two. A subtle, but very obvious statement that was a prelude to these chapters I have been working towards.]

Sunday, November 8th

Once everyone was gathered in the garden, their attention directed to the Gazebo which was emanating a strange pulsing energy. Leaving them curious about what their father and the Elder Vampire Lord wanted and had done. Since there was a lot of archaic runes seeming drawn around the entrance to the Gazebo, glowing faintly.

"Glad you all could finally join us," Ryu said in a rather amused voice.

The glint in his red-black eyes said he was very aware of what had happened last night, as was all of them. Well, except for the two who had just teleported in a few minutes ago. Something that would have to be addressed later. As most of them didn't appreciate that Kou had left the property with one of their brides for the night with no word of warning. But the way that Lunaria was smiling and looking content said that she had no real problem with whatever had happened.

It didn't help matters that they could smell the sex still lingering on Reiji. Who was even smugger than normal? Considering he was the first to get one of the girls in bed. Oh yea, they had all heard the several rounds the two had gone. While it was good to know that Tician had the stamina and could go for hours. None of them had wanted to know that Reiji could. Though they were questioning what Tician called foreplay. And if there might be a way around it.

"Ryu, don't just look amused. Finish the spell," Karlheinz snapped.

"Fine, fine. Though this is amusing and you cannot deny it," Ryu snipped back.

Several sets of eyes moved back and forth between the two Elder Vampires. Easily able to see that both were amused and not even trying to hide it. In the next instant, they all witnessed Ryu turn toward the Gazebo and mutter something in an old language that had the fine hairs on their arms and neck raising. Just to have a large amount of magic power wash over them in a wave. In the next instant, it was gone and a swirling black and white vortex appeared where the door to the Gazebo had been.

"Well I will go first, you last Karl. All of you children follow me, please," Ryu said as he stepped through and vanished.

The silence that followed as they just stared at where Ryu had been. Each trying to figure out what was going on. Why he would open a portal to someplace. At the sound of a deep cough, they all looked at their father, who pointedly stared at them.

"Tician would be so polite as to show my children that there is nothing to worry about?" Karlheinz asked in an overly solicitous voice.

A loud snort was the answer they all got as they watched the rambunctious blond, who still had an afterglow halo, march forward and step through the portal before her head was thrust back through and she hissed.

"This is... not a joke, is it?" she asked.

"No," came the simple reply.

This had them all very curious as Tician just vanished back into the portal. Leaving them standing there, each debating, who should be the next.

"I think I want to see what is on the other side," Laito spoke up.

It was as if a barrier was removed as they watched Laito moved to the portal. Stopping before it, only to lean to the side. The low whistle he gave before looking back at all of them, winking and practically swaggering through it. Hand on his fedora to hold it in place. Afterward, they all followed quickly. Lunaria was the last to enter the portal, followed by Karlheinz, who muttered something in that same ancient language. The Portal vanishing, leaving just a faint residue of magic in its wake that was rapidly fading.

Two people stepped out from behind a tree, their eyes glinting in the late evening sunlight. Hair being ruffled by a light breeze as they stared at where the portal had been. One looking angry, the other contemplative.

"Well, this is annoying."

"Not really. You just need to be patient and wait."

"How long do you think they'll be wherever they went?"

"They will be back by dawn. It would be remiss of them to miss any more school."

"True. And I want what is mine. Let's get everything set up for their return."

Silence followed as both moved forward towards the Gazebo. Neither made a sound as they started their preparations for the return of those that just left the human world.

It was safe to say that they were all stunned by the sight that met them on the other side of the portal. It was a large forest, but it was all black, gray and white, like an old fashioned Television show. Drawing a small whimper from only two of their small group. One who had pushed her way up to stand next to her sister.

A dry laugh echoed through the trees, causing everyone to go on guard.

"I don't have to ask what brings the last of the Vantiri back to this place. We all felt as time started to move forward," that same dry-sounding voice said, drawing everyone's focus to a small, stooped over the person sitting on a stump.

In the silence that followed each person looked at who had spoken, tension filling the air. As they watched them lift their head up revealing a wizened face full of wrinkles. But what held their attention was the eyes of the person. Their eyes were completely black, no white of the sclera of the eye like a normal person. Though none could miss the faint multitude points of lights that seemed to fade and brighten at random intervals in their depths.

"It has been a long time since I have last seen you, the one who is damned," the person spoke, their voice harsh and sounding like many dead leaves on the wind.

Curious at who this person was referring too since they were all considered the damned by humans for being the living dead.

"Well, tell me what you want here, Vantiri," the person said again, their head turning slightly so it was facing Ryu.

"You know what I want," Ryu replied, his voice soft, neutral.

"Oh ho! That I do, but I want to hear it from you little boy," the person said, his voice almost mocking.

While this conversation was going on the group stepped back wanting to give the two talking space. The feeling that Ryu was giving off was not pleasant. Well, except for Tician and Lunaria who just stood their ground right behind both Ryu, next to their father. As if this was a normal occurrence. Though it was obvious from the way that Lunaria was leaning away, hand coming out to brace against the nearest tree it was not easy for her.

It was as the silence was becoming strained that a small gasp came from Lunaria. Who straightened up, jerking her hand from the tree as if it burned her.

What did you do to this place? Why did you do it? And how can you be so cruel!" she cried out, breaking the silence completely.

The way the persons head whipped around to look at her, eyes narrowing. They all felt it as power came crashing down around Lunaria and Tician, who now held her sister against her side, firmly. The person stood up, their body hunched over though not so much that they couldn't look up at her. Giving them all the distinct impression this definitely was a male.

"You dare question me? You! The one who committed a sin so willingly?" That person said, that dry voice booming. "You are the damned and have no right to question me."

The slight flinch from Lunaria as she pushed herself away from her sister's arms had them again wondering just what was going on. What this place really was to the girls and Ryu. Who that person and why they seemed to dislike Lunaria.

"Excuse me, but I clearly have no idea what is going on or what this place is. Can someone explain it."

All eyes turned to look at Ruki who had spoken up. Relief washing over a few faces, mostly due to not having to ask the question themselves, while for others it was because it took the tension and removed most of it.

"The damned or her sister can do that," the old man said. "Or Ryu, as he is more intimate with this place, even Karlheinz can give a short synapse."

There was a brief silence before Lunaria spoke up, "This is where Tician and I were born. A small secluded area of the Demon World known as the Eternia Forest. This land was owned by Ryu's family, or more specifically his younger sister, Lady Anya."

Her voice was soft, sad, even pained, yet fond all at the same time. It was obvious that this place held a lot of memories. Also, it let them understand Tician's question when she had popped back through the portal to ask it. But still, there were so many questions that were left unanswered about the two that had seemingly appeared.

"That doesn't tell us what happened here, Lunaria," Yui said, her voice soft, but carrying in the silence that descended once again.

The reaction she got from the old man was quick. The way his attention now focused on the short, quiet girl, had her stepping back and leaning into Ayato. Who, of course, wrapped his arm protectively around her. The way those odd black eyes stared at her pointedly, as if assessing something that they'd just now noticed with a keen intensity of interest. It had Yui shaking and the others forming a circle around her and Ayato.

Soon a booming laugh echoed through the forest. Just before a loud poof and smoke obscured the old man from their view. The laugh kept on for several seconds before the smoke thinned. Where the old man had been standing was a rather short, young looking child, with little hair on its head as it swam in the overly large cloak around its tiny body. The only thing that they all could really see was those strange black eyes with those little motes of light that faded and brightened. Except that the eyes themselves were bright.

"What just happened?" Kou asked, disbelief coloring his voice.

Again laughter filled the forest, echoing around. Only it was not dry sounding. No, it was youthful, bright, even slightly airy. And it came from the small child before them.

"It does not matter what form I take. And you girl... this is too priceless. I wonder Ryu, what have you, Tician, and the Damned have told them?" the little boy said, his full pink lips pulling up into a cold, mocking smile.

The way the silence became long and pregnant told the boy a lot. He just doubled over laughing hysterically. Clearly amused by what was not said.

"Please just return our home back to normal, I beg of you," Lunaria said, her voice showing how distraught she was feeling.

"If you want to release them, do it yourself. Use your own power," the boy spat as he crossed his arms and attempted to turn so his back was facing them all. Failing as his legs got tangled in the robes, sending him stumbling.

The soft huff from Lunaria as she shook her head, before walking away, had them looking at her. They all could feel she was back to what they deemed as normal. A low chuckle coming from the boy, who's partially exposed face looked triumphant.

"This is not a game you know. And I have an idea why you did this," Tician said as she started after Lunaria. " Think on this before you piss both of us off... further. She is hurting already. Carrying the burden of not just her sin, but the lives that she was forced to take. How protective she is of those she deems her's. This is no game. Like you said, time is moving forward again. Maybe you should as well. I am more than willing to reenact what happened here over seven hundred years ago."

With those parting words, they all watched as Tician vanished into the trees. Clearly going after her sister. Leaving the group to stand there looking at the boy, who now was openly pouting as he stared after them.

"I heard the rumors of what had happened and now see the truth of them. In part, I accept my own blame for what happened here. Is there nothing that can be done to meet in the middle?" Karlheinz asked.

This had them all awed. Their proud, arrogant, demanding, and manipulative father was being humble as well. Honestly so, if his admission was to be taken at face value. Not that any of them from their quick shared look could fathom how he factored into what had happened in this strange place.

The boy had shifted, more carefully before another poof and cloud of smoke obscured him from view. This time it was larger and had an odd smell that was disgusting to their senses.

"There is not. What are you asking of me Lord Ryu Ignatius Vantiri?" The boy said, only his voice came out deeper, more mature.

The smoke continued to dissipate, though it was taking longer this time, as Ryu replied. "I need to have at least a seven to one ratio. Favoring here over the human world, Chronos."

As Ryu finished speaking the last of the smoke cloud vanished. Revealing where the boy had been a tall, very handsome man in what seemed to be his mid-thirties. Long shimmering hair that spilled out around the top of the hooded cloak, as those same black eyes stared at Ryu. Each was curious how this person seemed to keep aging as they stood there talking. Why he was. And for some, why the name Chronos seemed familiar.

"That is a tall order you ask. That is further manipulating time here, where I have stopped it. Though I know why you ask for it, due to the nature of certain events unfolding, of course," The man said, his odd eyes flicking over those gathered, showing a mix of dark humor and disdain. "Though, you know that me doing this comes with a price. And I know you, Karlheinz and the now absent two will pay it. But would these upstart, snot-nosed, rebellious heathen children pay?"

Those words had every one of them, even Yui, shifting in anger. There was no missing that blatant insult that was just off-handedly delivered to them.

"I am game. But I am curious as to the whats and whys being slung around," Laito said, his ever-present smirk belying the dark glare he was giving the man. "I mean you call Lunaria the Damned, mention her sin, whatever that is. But you too know of this prophecy that we are apparently apart of."

A few low grunts, a soft hiss from Kanato, echoed in agreement.

"You mean they do not know? That they've been told nothing?" the man asked, his head whipping around to look back at Ryu and Karlheinz.

Karlheinz just shrugged and looked irritatingly smug, while Ryu narrowed his eyes, aura flexing and snapping out.

"I left it up to them to tell their story themselves," he stated in a flat voice that held a cold, hard edge to it.

"Ah! I see why you would. Reliving that would be... unbeneficial to all of you. And the things needed are trust and respect," the strange man said, shifting till he was looking at the rest of them. "And since they are of Karlheinz loins... that is a tall order. I guess I will be back with what you will need."

With that said he was simply gone. No longer there. Leaving the small group to stare for a few seconds before all attention was placed on the two elder vampires.

"I am curious as to what is not being said. What is it that Tician and Lunaria would not want to talk about? What is this prophecy? Why are we even here in this place? I think we are entitled to know," Shu said, crossing his arms over his chest, narrowing his blue eyes.

"Like I said I leave it up to the girls to tell you," Ryu stated, tilting his head to the side and looking at Shu. Letting a slow smile curled his lips upwards as his eyes almost seemed to glow black. "I know for a fact that both girls hate when others speak for them. As for that last one. To test and train you, of course."

Just as Ryu finished speaking the man returned, only he was once more that wizened, stooped over looking person again. His weathered and wrinkled face creasing from the smile that spread across it. With a flick of his wrist, a small object flew from inside one sleeve, arcing towards Ryu. Who caught it without even looking at the man. Only to hold it up for all to see as he scrutinized it.

"There are fourteen grains of sand in it. One will fall every twelve hours. When they all have fallen it means a full day, twenty-four hours have passed in the human world," he said, giving a loud, dry and raspy laugh. "I cannot wait to see what comes of this. But the reality is when the time comes, will the Damned actually do what is needed, or will the Damned run, again."

The smile that appeared on Ryu's face had them all pulling back as he spoke, "We will see won't we?"

In that instant, the world around them seemed to ripple like the surface of a pond when something disturbed it. And before their eyes, they saw the trees seem to go from varying shades of gray to sepia. The power that seemed to cause the ripple effect was familiar as it rolled over them. Causing the fine hairs on their arms to rise again, not in danger, but as if caressed by an electrically charged wind. As one they all turned, including Ryu, Karlheinz, and the strange man.

"You did tell Lunaria to use her own powers," Karlheinz drawled, a rare smile curling his lips upward.

"That I did. But I didn't think that... they'd have grown like this...." the man said before once more just vanishing without a trace.

Ryu gave an indelicate snort before he motioned for them to follow as he started in the direction the twins had gone in.

"How...come...it didn't...hurt...us?" Azusa asked as he fell into step behind his father and Ryu.

The rest waited as they all filled through the trees on a path that was rather hidden unless walking it. They too wanted to know the answer to the question. There was no mistaking the feel of Lunaria's holy powers. But instead of hurting, it was warm, gentle, a soft breeze like a caress.

"Because it wasn't just her power. The girls are polar opposites in powers and personalities. But if you blend the two powers, it creates a balance between them," Ryu said as he broke through the tree line and half walked, half slide down the small hill.

Each person processed what was said. Some coming to a conclusive answer quicker than the others as they too broke the tree line to see before and slightly below them a large lake. In its center stood both Tician and Lunaria on the surface of the water as if it was the most natural thing in the world to do. Under their feet, the water rippled as they moved as one, turning hands held together to look at them all. Smiles on their faces as they walked across the lakes' surface towards them all.

Ryu had stopped at the edge of the lake as they reached the bottom of the hill, his hands held out. Just as the twins reached him only to collapse into his arms.

"Do both of you feel better? That was an impressive amount of magic you two just released," He said.

Tician gave a soft throaty laugh, "Yeah I feel so much better...That was like a huge weight off my chest."

Lunaria just looked glassy-eyed as she yawned. Her body swaying lightly in Ryu's arms before she let her head rest against his shoulder, eyes sliding shut as she passed out. That was answer enough to have not just Ryu's eyebrow's jumping up, but a few others as well.

"This happened this morning as well," Kou spoke up, his brow pinched as he stared at Lunaria in concern.

This drew everyone's attention to look at the blonde. Who didn't seem to care, since he figured that they'd all be curious as to where they went and what happened? Well except for Tician who just had a knowing look on her face as she sent a smug smile in Reiji's direction.

"Oi, what are you talking about?" Ayato snapped.

Kou turned his gaze to Ayato before sighing, "I wanted to apologize. And I took her to our old mansion. After I said my piece, she asked me what my favorite thing was when I was human. I told her watching the sunrise. She did something that showed me she forgave me. It allowed me to see the sunrise early this morning. But the after effect was that she was exhausted using that little amount of magical power, so I took her to rest."

The way several eyes narrowed at him, he knew they were well aware of which room she rested in. It was of no concern to him. The only opinion that mattered had been Lunaria's and she had told him to stay, giving him a set of rules. Now he was seeing her more exhausted than she had been earlier in the day.

"I see. That is a bit troublesome. Well, let's get you all up to the cabin, so you can acquire your rooms, because when I am done with the lot of you, all you will care for is sleep, possibly food," Ryu said as he scooped up Lunaria in his arms and started to walk in a different direction.

It was silent as they followed, each looking around and noting the scenery. Until they climbed a short hill and saw a rather large black stone, partially covered in gray/yellow moss. It was so out of place it drew their curiosity, forcing the group to come to a halt.

"What is this?" Laito asked, his hand snaking out to run over the smooth surface.

Under his fingers a faint glow appeared, lighting up names on its surface.

"It appears to be a monolithic memorial," Reiji stated as he too stepped forward and ran his fingers over it, causing more names to appear.

"You are right, Reij. It is a memorial for all those that have died in this place," Tician said as she stepped up and stood on her tiptoes, not able to reach the top. "These are those that we held dear."

The way her voice sounded had them looking at her as she kept her fingers from brushing the stone's surface. Her face showing the pain she kept hidden from them all, her lips moving silently as she read the names off to herself. At least until her hand was level with her head.

"Nefitiri Dracos, A. Rage Dracos," she said only those two names aloud, as her hand pressed to the stone. "Our parents. One died saving Lunaria from that bastard who put those scars on her. He died before her eyes as a halberd pierced his chest, splattering his life's blood on her face. Our mother a few years later... when that same bastard came back and tried to not only control her but me as well. Having learned somehow that we were one person, sharing a soul, but in two bodies."

All watching as she finished speaking. Keeping their thoughts to themselves. It was a heavy revelation about their past. Again though it didn't answer any of their questions. There eyes following as she, Ryu and his cargo started walking away. Soon they followed, threading their way through the thick trees of the forest. It was not a long walk before they broke into a clearing where a small rustic, lichen-covered cabin stood. And amongst the gray and sepia of the forest, the browns, greens, and reds of it stood out like a sore thumb.

"Come. Let me introduce you to a piece of magic that my sister created," Ryu said, his voice showing his pride as he marched up the short three steps to a small porch. Which creaked under his weight as the door swung open silently admitting him without having used a hand to do it.

When he entered they all got a brief glimpse of the inside. More rustic looking than the outside before they too walked up the stairs and into the cabin. Which seemed to magically expand as they all felt an odd warmth in one hand.

"What is this, Teddy?" Kanato asked in a hushed voice as his purple eyes went wide.

There dangling from his hand was a simple leather thong with a plain silver key. Which drew a hiss not just from him, but everyone else.

"Oh cease your theatrics," Karlheinz said as he held up his own, grasped tightly in his fist. "The silver is magical and won't harm you. Do try to think and use your brains."

A soft, deep chuckle from Ryu had them all glaring at the elder vampire. His red-black eyes dancing as he stared back at them.

"Seriously, my sister was fond of jokes. Trust me, you are not the first to react that way. Others who have an aversion to silver had the same reaction. Now, up those stairs with each of you. Find the door that causes the key to glow a bright blue. Ayato and Yui will be in the same room as they are mated," he stated, his voice still showing his mirth. "And do know that no one can enter another's room without being invited into that room by the owner of it. The room will customize itself to your individual taste. Now please hurry, I want to get things started."

A soft snort came from Subaru, Yuma, and Kou at Ryu's words before they started towards the stairs that would lead them to the second floor. Reiji, Kino, Ayato, and Kanato were quick to follow. Their eyes going to the unconscious Lunaria in Ryu's arms as they passed. The last to leave was Ruki, Shu, and Laito. Leaving Azusa standing there silently as his gray eyes bored into Ryu, Tician, and his father.

"What... are you... going to do... with her? Where is her... room? Is... she going...to... be okay?" he said, his words coming out slowly.

The sound of the others coming to a halt when they heard him speak. Their attention was drawn back to the first floor.

Tician gave a small huff as she walked forward to the base of the stares, her hand coming out and pressing on the wall. A small shimmer of magic was all that happened before a door appeared. It was half white and half black with little purple and silver studded bolts.

"Our room has always been on the bottom floor. And she is to rest. I believe she will be. This has been a shock to her, though her being so drained... that is not normal," she said, pushing the door open.

Silence met her words before everyone continued on up the stairs to their rooms. Azusa stood for a few seconds more before he too made his way up the stairs, going where the key led him. Which was to the first door to appear at the top of the stairwell, directly above the twins room. Smiling to himself, he inserted the key and opened the door. Only to smile wider when he saw the room shift to suit his taste. Surprised gasps, comments, and chuckles were heard down the hallway behind him.

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