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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: I do not own Diabolik Lovers, that right belongs to Rejet and Idea Factory. I do own the crazy Idea that I am putting the character through. And my Original Characters.]

Sunday, November 8th

They all stood in a clearing not too far from the cabin. Which had left quite the impression on each of them? None quite used to that amount of magic. But currently, all of their attention was focused on their father and Ryu. The latter who was smiling in a rather chilling and sadistic manner at them.

"Got Everything!"

At the sound of Tician's voice, they didn't break eye contact. Though as she came into view carrying what appeared to be several wooden practice swords, of various lengths, and a few practice daggers.

"Out of the eleven of you, who knows how to use a sword? Other than Ayato and Reiji, of course." Ryu said.

This caused them to shift a bit before a loud snort was heard. It clearly was unamused.

Soon Ruki, Shuu, and Kanato moved forward as well. Leaving Ryu to narrow his eyes at the rest of them.

Subaru spoke up, "I prefer knives and daggers."

His words causing Azusa to mumble that was his preference as well. Leaving Yuma, Kou, and Laito standing off to the side.

"Well, what do you three got to say?" Karlheinz said, voice low and commanding.

Laito gave a low chuckle, hands coming up in defense as he replied, "I'm a lover, not a fighter, father. And you know mother never made me learn the art of war, other than how to protect myself."

This had a few of his brothers either snort or growling in irritable agreement. None of them amused.

"I've never had to really fight. My looks have pretty much either helped or damned me my whole life And as you never demanded of me to learn any form of weaponry," Kous said, trailing off.

This got a dry laugh from his brothers and Tician. All aware of how bold he was being by laying the blame at their father's feet. And from the narrowing of golden eyes, though nothing was said, it was clear Karlheinz was not amused but was letting it slide. As attention focused on Yuma.

"I prefer grappling and brawling. It's what I've always done, from childhood in my village to living in the streets. My strength and body type are best suited for it. Swords are for nobles that don't care to get dirty," Yuma stated.

Shock coursed through several of them at his words for some of the words cut low and hurt. But in Tician's and Ryu's case it had them laughing while Karlheinz looked as if he just sucked on a lemon.

"Well then this will make it easier and more fun to teach you all," Ryu said, his hand sweeping out to indicate they should get a weapon. "Tician it seems you'll be helping in training them, after all."

Their eyes shifted as one to look at the blond whose face had lit up, eyes sparkling with a dark, sadistic light, while her tongue darted out and traced her bottom lip. Brining Lunaria's words back to their minds.

Bodies sore and battered as they made their way hours later back to the cabin. Each more aware of what their strengths and weaknesses were. Ryu had proven that even Shu had known next to nothing about sword fighting. Hell, he had had all eleven of them attack at once and laid them all on their asses.

Only to have their father fight with Ryu. And their little, short spar was all deadly grace. Neither used any excess movement, wasted very little energy. Both constantly observing for the others weakness while never stopping moving.

So, when Tician got to spar with them it became obvious that Ryu had had a hand in training her. From there each had been evaluated and put into pairs. Except for Yuma, Kou, and Laito. Who were under said blonds tender mercies. All three got a new respect for Reiji who had already fought against her the night before.

The moment they stepped into the cabin. Wanting food and rest. It was clear something didn't feel right.

"Yui!" Ayato called out.

When the girl didn't appear, they moved aside as Ayato darted up the stairs to their shared room. Tician going to her shared with Lunaria. Only to come back and state that Yui was not in their room.

"Where would she go? I told her to stay here!" Ayato growled.

Worry flashing in his green eyes. It was clear he was not happy his tiny mate was not in the cabin.

"Stay calm. There is no threat in this place. She might have gone for a walk. It is only natural she'd be curious and want to explore," Ryu stated.

This had Ayato snarling how she should just obey him. Making Tician growl in waring. All while a soft groan came from the doorway behind the blond. Instantly causing silence to fall over those in the room. The sounds of fabric rustling, before the soft thud of what could only be feet hitting the floor came next. A few seconds later Lunaria appeared from behind Tician. Eyes glazed and half opened as she looked at them all. A small smile dancing on her lips.

"What's wrong?" She asked, her voice still heavy with sleep.

"Yui is missing. She is not in the cabin, where I told her to stay," Ayato groused.

The way Lunaria's face darkened was clearly because of what Ayato had just said.

"This place is currently not dangerous," she said. "It's not awake yet. So, we should be able to find her, easily."

"What do you mean awake?" Laito spoke up.

Tician moved as she spoke, allowing Lunaria out of their room. A smirked twitching at the corners of her mouth. Eyes dancing in mirth as she looked at him.

"This place is made literally from magic. It lives, breaths. Even if it is currently in a time lock," she said, her voice dropping a few octaves. "So, let's get to finding Yui!"

At her words they just stared, not completely comprehending what she meant. But they did turn to the door of the cabin and filed out.

"Focus on your bond with Yui, Ayato," Lunaria said. "It should tell you where to go."

Everyone watched as Ayato closed his eyes, before snapping them open and setting a quick pace in the direction of the lake. It was a short distance from the cabin, so it only took a few minutes since they didn't go by the monolith. Upon reaching the lake, it was obvious that Yui was not there.

"That's not right. I feel her, but she isn't here," Ayato said pacing along the water's edge.

A long-suffering sigh came from Ryu. Drawing Ayato's hard gaze, not that it affected him at all.

"She is here, but not here. I was not expecting this. Let me take you all to where Yui is, at the bottom of the lake," he said.

She had had every intention of obeying Ayato. Staying and watching Lunaria. But it felt as if something was calling her. And it was not subtle at all. so, after at least what felt like an hour, or what she thought was an hour, Yui gave in.

Allowing that feeling to guide her. Yui soon found herself back at the lake. Confused and curious she walked along its shore until she came to a small outcropping of rocks. Being careful she made her way across their alternating smooth and jagged surfaces. Stopping when she reached the edge of the last one.

Crouching down as a sense of peace washed over her. Yui let one of her hands slide forward into the water. The feeling of cold on her fingers had her looked down at its dark surface. Seeing herself reflected on the surface of the water. Smiling as she closed her eyes, Yui felt as if something pulled her forward. With a gasp she jerked her body back, removing her hand from the water as she opened her eyes. Only to have to blink them several times in disbelief. There across from her was a black stone wall.

Moving her head left and right, she realized she as in a cavern and not on the small outcropping of rocks anymore. Panic surging through her, Yui stood up. Only to completely still at the creaking sound under feet. Looking down she saw she was standing on a very old wooden dock. Very slowly and carefully she turned around. Seeing the dock led to a tunnel, which was mostly dark except for the bioluminescent moss, giving it an eerie vibe.

Sucking her bottom lip into her mouth and chewing on it. Yui decided it wouldn't hurt to explore to try and find an exit from the strange place. So, with hesitant steps, she moved forward towards the opening of the tunnel. Mildly surprised that she was no longer feeling panicked. Instead, that strange calm was settling over her person again.

The moment she stepped into the tunnel, pale orange flames burst into being on the walls in ornate sconces that had been previously hidden in the darkness. The illumination of those small flames case revealed walls with darkened, burnt or ripped tapestries. In some places, she could see parts of the images that were once on them. Sighing at the face that they were ruined she walked down the tunnel, only to have more of the flames bursting into existence the further she went.

Not sure how much time had passed, Yui finally came to a dead end. It looked like an alcove that had been painstakingly carved out. The walls were smooth, and the tapestries in it were in the better condition. Though a part of her had wanted to go back down the tunnel and try the many doors she'd passed by. But something was holding her in place, just like when she had entered into Cordelia's room.

Once more she found her bottom lip between her teeth, worrying it. She felt that something here was important. Reaching out to the largest tapestry, she let her fingers brush over the faded surface. Her touch elicited a small burst of power or magic, she was not sure, that felt very familiar to her. Eyes riveted to the tapestry as its threads seem to shift. Color spreading across his surface from where her fingers had touched. Her mouth falling open at the image as it was revealed. Leaving her feeling confused, happy, angry, and sad all at once.

Again time seemed to pass her by when she heard the faint echoes of whispered voices. Very familiar voice. But she couldn't find it in her to look away from the image before her.

"I see you have found... or rather were called here, Yui," Ryu whispered.

His voice came from right beside her. Slowly and numbly she just nodded her head.

"Do you remember what I said to you the first time we met outside the school?" he asked her.

This got her attention as she scrunched her face up in a mix of irritation and deep thought. With a slight tilt of her head so she could look at him from the corner of her eye.

"That I looked like my mother," she stated flatly.

The small lift at the corners of his lips had her snorting. her attention going back to the tapestry. Glad that the others were saying nothing.

"I also said something else, Yui," He whispered to her.

Narrowing her eye before her hands came up, grasping at the cross she always wore.

"That you had not seen this cross for over four hundred years," she whispered back, eyes wide. "Why did you say that?"

The soft chuckle he gave her had her blood rushing through her veins.

"Because it once belonged to my sister, Lady Anya Vantiri," His words echoed around the small alcove. "And I have it's twin. They are family heirlooms. Only a Vantiri can wear them. Gifts from our Ancestors."

At this, she finally turned completely away from the tapestry and looked at him. Not hiding her skepticism on her face. But it vanished when she saw a matching cross dangling from a golden chain he was holding up from his shirt. But the stone at its center was blue, not red.

Instinct had her lifting her cross up until it was level with his. The moment the two faced each other a brilliant purple light filled the alcove. The light didn't hurt, instead, it left her feeling as if she was enveloped in a warm, loving embrace.

"What was that!? What with that tapestry!?" Ayato exclaimed.

Shifting, Yui watched as the image on the tapestry changed. Where it had been an image of a tall, buxom redhead woman in a black corseted gown. Now it was that same woman, but she was being embraced from behind by a tall, tan-skinned, muscular man, with spiky blond hair, whose green eyes looked like polished emeralds.

At the back of her mind, she felt as if she knew these people. They looked so happy, and so in love. It had her reaching back with on hand. Grasping Ayato's, who she just knew was right behind her. When her hand touched him, Yui leaned back against him. Smiling as his arms wrapped around her protectively. They now mimicked the image on the tapestry.

"Who are these people, Lord Ryu?" Reiji asked, his voice very soft. "and how does Yui have your family heirloom? How does she have any relation to you? She was a human turned into a vampire."

His question were ones she had running through her head. Those were answers that she wanted. As Ryu chuckled in amusement by her side.

"The woman is my sister, Lady Anya Lilith Vantiri. That man is her mate, Michael Dracos," Ryu replied.

Jerking her head up at the last name of the man. Her pale red eyes darting around until she spotted both Tician and Lunaria. Both who had sad, longing looks on their faces. As she recalled they'd been asleep under a spell for seven hundred years.

"So, that man is of relation to the twins?" Ruki asked.

"Yes, Michael was our older half-brother. We shared the same mother. Different fathers," Tician said, her voice choked with a wealth of emotion.

"This means he finally got the love of his life," Lunaria choked out.

"Indeed," Ryu replied, his over voice showing great sadness. "As to Reiji's other questions. The answers are both simple and complex."

His pause had Yui looking at him expectantly. The hard, cold look on his face, as he silently asked her if she wanted the answers to her questions. It had trepidation filling her stomach, but she nodded her head yes anyways.

"To the heirloom because my sister gave it to her," he said, his voice a soft sigh. "Before she vanished four hundred years ago."

"Whoa, whoa! How the hell did she do that? Yui is only sixteen," Laito exclaimed.

A low growl escaped Yui, shocking her as well as everybody else. Interruptions were not appreciated.

"I guess I should give a bit more detail huh?" Ryu groaned, his hands coming up to run through his long hair.

"Of course Ryu. I do believe they deserve to know," Karlheinz said.

"You are one to talk, cousin-dear," Ryu hissed. There was no mistaking the threatening tone.

Rolling her eyes, Yui decided to be bold as she spoke, "If you two are doing acting like children..."

Her voice clipped, drawing both elder vampires gazes to her. She just stared at them. Fighting the urge to be meek and hide behind Ayato. Who she could feel was shocked and smugly amused by her actions.

"Of course," Karlheinz drawled, his golden gaze boring into her.

"Sorry, Yui," Ryu apologized, his voice showing she had mollified him.

"So, what is this tapestry lesson about?" Yuma asked, clearly not wanting to listen to it.

"My family line and how Yui's involved," Ryu said. "Karlheinz is my cousin. His father is the brother to my mother. Their parents are the very first vampires. Lilith, the first woman, and Judas, the betrayal of Christ."

Yui felt shocked. Being raised in a church she was well aware of the events in the bible. But to learn that was how vampires were born or created was just so... basic. Her eyes tracking Ryu as he walked up to the tapestry. His long finger hands brushing across its surface, causing the image to change once more.

There it showed a red-haired woman with a severe look about her, a blond man very similar to Karlheinz. Before them were three small children. A much younger version of both Ryu and Karlheinz. The girl, younger than both of them, had to be Anya. But as she looked at the child version of Anya, Yui couldn't help noticing her eyes and face were somehow familiar to her.

"Our families have mostly had the controlling power of the demon realm. My mother, when she mated, made it clear she didn't want the responsibility of ruling. Leaving it to her brother," Ryu spoke, his voice the same as when he spoke during class, lecturing. "Her mate was an incubus. She never lacked for a good time, but no children were born of the union. So, it forced her to take a lover from her mother's first union. A half-brother. Thus myself and my sister were born."

As Ryu trailed off his hand pressed against the tapestry. Causing the family image to ripple before changing again.

"You all took care of that family line when you rescued Yui," His voice flat to everyone's ears. "Geisback and his ilk, along with Cordelia where the descendant of Lilith fucking Lucifer himself."

Several gasps resounded around her in the alcove. That was not what she had expected, but explained why both Carla and Shin claimed they were the only pure vampires, the first bloods. Though she'd been taught any child of the devils was a demon. Vampires were apparently, not quite demons.

"Anyways. After my sister was born, Lilith and Judas appeared for the first time in centuries. This made our mother jealous. Already my sister was more beautiful and was showing signs of being more powerful than her," His voice trailed off again as he looked at the tapestry. "Our grandmother bequeathed my sister as her heir to her powers. Judas did the same to Karlheinz. His father didn't care. Since he was already king of the demon realm."

The tapestry settled showing a split image. One side was a tall, pale-skinned man, golden eyes, and sandy blond hair, handing a pocket watch to a young, elated looking Karlheinz. While the other showed a Raven-haired woman with vivid red eyes handed Anya two crosses. One with a red gem, the other a blue gem. In the background, their mother looked spiteful.

"Anya, being young, didn't quite get the meaning of these necklaces. And gave me the blue one. Binding me to her, in servitude and lust." Ryu said. "Not that I minded. Like Karlheinz here, I was power hungry in my youth. My sister refuted both our advances."

Silence fell as she thought about what he just said. Her eyes dropping to her necklace. This little thing was very old, ancient vampire heirloom. It was somehow given to her by Ryu's sister. There was something important that was missing though.

"That she did. As beautiful as she was, she was oddly kind for all the power she possed, yet exceptionally cruel when angered," Karlheinz said. "She broke all the bones on one side of my body when I tried to get physical with her against her wishes."

"Ah! I remember that. She shoved her hand through my stomach and almost crushed my heart for the same thing," Ryu stated, in a rather happy and fond voice.

It creeped her out how happy the two sounded at recalling those memories. She still didn't understand how men thought, let alone vampire men.

"She is the only woman I've ever loved," Karlheinz stated.

The stiffening of Ayato against her, let Yui know how he felt about that fact. As well as the way the other Sakamaki's, by the way, their agitation rolled off of them.

"Anyways, my mother's jealousy made her try to kill my sister. Which is how Eternia was created," Ryu continued as if they didn't just stop to reminisce. "Most Vampires can fly during the full moon, have either a minor fire or shadow control. My sister was different, in a class all her own. She had, like our grandmother, the ability to manipulate nature itself and raw magic. Thus this place. Tying it to those of her choosing. Me being one."

The small smile she saw on Ryu's face was one of pride. It had Yui wondering what her own vampire powers would be when they awakened, finally. Since she was already showing a lot of potential according to the boys. Who she mentally noted were being unnaturally quiet.

"Let's jump forward a few hundred years. People that come here had to meet one of two conditions. A new start on life, or were in a near death state and not ready to die," Ryu explained. "It was now Tician's and Lunaria's parent's eventually arrived here. Leading to the events revolving around the prophecy, Lunaria's ordeal, and the loss of many good and innocent people. Demon, Devil, and human alike."

"Hold up, humans live here? In peace with Demons and devil?" Kou exclaimed, clearly in shock.

"Yes," Lunaria said, her voice firm.

A deep-throated chuckle from Ryu had them all focused back on him again. The Tapestry showing an image of the twins no older than four or five, their brother Michael, Anya, another male holding Anya, all of them at the lake.

"Anya taught the twins. Michael was very... protective of them and my sister. That man... holding her was her first lover, Shade." Ryu's voice held utter contempt as he spoke the man's name.

"A flick of his fingers on the tapestry had it changing again. This time a white-haired man held Anya. His short white hair, crystalline blue eyes shone with malice. In the background were both Ryu and Michael. Both had a hand on a teenage looking Tician and Lunaria. Yui figured by the slightly haunted look in Lunaria's eyes this was after she'd been rescued.

"Her second spouse, not mate, Alucard. I was so happy when his head was removed by my sword," Ryu bit out.

Again the image on the tapestry shifted at a touch of his fingers. This time it was Anya sitting before the cabin. Her face tear stained as Michael stood silently behind, an arm around both his sisters. Who both looked like they'd just been crying.

"This was after the second war. Nefitiri died this time. As did more people we held close. I... had met my mate during that war and almost lost my Mora," Ryu said, his voice slightly breaking on the name. "Lunaria saved her by healing her. And gave us something neither of us thought we'd ever had. But the toll of this war took its toll in the loss of people... and the twins shortly thereafter."

As he went silent, Yui saw the slight shaking of his body. Carefully she looked towards Karlheinz and saw he held a sorrowful look in his eyes. Continuing her perusal, she saw the raw pain etched in the twins. Seeing how they were suffering from the loss of their parents, brother, and friends. It was heart-wrenching.

"What do you mean the loss of the twins? Teddy wants to know," Kanato spoke up.

"It was shortly after the end of the last war, Geisbach kidnapped them. Putting them under that sleep spell. Michael was damn near insane. The scar I have trying to hold him back was unpleasant upon receiving," Ryu said, his hand ghosting over his left hip. "My sister was the only one to calm him. Then we all realized that the first part of the prophecy had happened."

"Again... with that... prophecy," Azusa muttered.

"Yes. But that'll come soon enough," Ryu replied, a sad smile appearing.

Once more at his touch, the tapestry changed to yet another touch. This time Yui saw Anya and Michael sitting on the outcropping of rocks, bare feet dangling into the crystal blue waters. Smiles on their faces as both their hands rested on Anya's swollen stomach.

"Almost three hundred years later those two fully mated and were expecting. Though the child came at a high price. Michael gave up a part of himself so Anya, my sister, could have the child she always wanted, no deserved," Ryu said, a humorless laugh escaping his lips.

"Gave up something... A part of himself...That means he did..."Lunaria and Tician said in perfect tandem. Both their voices happy and sad at the same time.

"Yes, he did that. But when their child was born, there was no regret from either of them. The baby was perfection personified," Karlheinz said softly.

Yui looked at her father-in-law. His face blank, but she could see a slight tightening at the corner of his eyes. The only indication he felt anything. It made her heart go out to him and his unrequited love. Turning her attention back to the tapestry Yui gasped at what she saw. There were Anya and Michael standing on that rocky outcropping, Ryu behind them smiling, though he was clearly sad, holding a small pink wrapped bundle.

"They were so happy when their daughter was born. I was too, even though a month prior my own mate was killed," Ryu explained, his voice so soft and wistful. "It was a very happy event. And the second time a birth happened in Eternia."

Silence reigned for but a few seconds before the guys all spoke up at once. Each asking a multitude of questions. Only to have Ryu just shake his head. Ignoring them as his eyes bored into her. The intensity had Yui pressing firmly against Ayato. something told her that Ryu was not done.

"There is more... isn't there?" She asked.

The smile he gave her had her glad it was hard to blush as a vampire unless you just finished feeding. His hand brushed the tapestry causing its surface to shift and form in widthwise blocks. Each block showed a different scene.

"A few years after my niece was born her abilities started to manifest. Leaving us in shock. But, of course, like my sister it drew those that wanted her power," Ryu said, his head turning so he could pointedly look at Karlheinz, who looked away. "But what caused everything to turn out as it is now was Geisbach and his brood."

Yui shuddered at the tone Ryu used. There was no mistaking the amount of hate and anger it held. In fact, it made the air feel thick and she was sure if she could still breath it'd be very hard. Faint movement from the tapestry drew her attention back to it. The top image blanked out, allowing the next one to enlarge. It showed a blond man that wasn't Karlheinz staring down at Michael as he put himself between the man and his mate and daughter.

"Geisbach wanted more power to take Karlheinz throne from him. It lead to another small war. In which a decision was made," Ryu muttered, voice still showing his emotions. "I didn't agree with it. But at that time it was the best and safest."

Again the image blanked out. Enlarging the next. Which was of Ryu, Michael, Anya and their daughter in a clearing. Squinting Yui gasped. It was the same clearing they'd arrived in. Only the picture she was seeing it was lit up by a large red glowing inverted pentagram with runes around it. Runes she found oddly familiar.

"The ritual we performed regressed the age of my niece from five years old to about a year. Sealed all her budding powers and locked her vampire blood away into stasis, making my niece a human child," Ryu explained, speaking slowly.

Again the image blanked out. The next growing in size to show Michaels hands up and glowing as he cast a spell. Ryu holding the curly blond haired baby who was crying. While Anya placed something over her head.

"Michael ripped a hole in time, while Anya put her necklace over my nieces head. A protective charm and secondary seal to keep her daughter's powers from every awakening," Ryu whispered. "Than they sent my niece four hundred years into an unknown future. Choosing to leave her on a churches doorsteps."

The final image of the tapestry showed a pink bundle sleeping calmly on the steps of a church. A very familiar church to Yui, as she grew up there. It had Yui whimpering aloud.

"I don't have to say it do I, Yui? Who you are." Ryu asked her.

A small shake of her head no had Ryu smiling down at her. Her mind was so confused. All this information was too much. She couldn't believe she wasn't a human, to begin with. That her parents, her real parents, who defied time and god to protect her.

"So... you are saying Yui was never a human, to begin with? Then why the fuck is her blood so addicting? Does it have to do with Cordelia's heart being transplanted in her? or because you are from a pure vampire bloodline?" Subaru bit out, anger lacing his voice.

"Ah! As to that, neither." Ryu said, flashing his fangs in warning to Subaru. A dark delight shining in his eyes. "It's because she is a true born half-breed vampire, called a Dhampir. The best of both worlds, with a potential to have stronger gifts and strengths."

Silence fell over them all at that revelation. As she shrunk under their combined gazes. Glad for Ayato at that moment. Because her knees felt wobbly and weak. It was a bit much to learn all at once. That she was so different than what she thought as she looked up at the tapestry, which had changed again. The image was of her parents sitting together on that rocky outcropping, holding her across both their laps in a loving embrace.

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