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Seal of Darkness	By : RaphaelTMNT Category: -Misc Anime > Crossovers Views: 4281 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Seal of Darkness
CHP32: Akasha's Proclamation

Garbed in a bright green dress with black boots, and green bow tied in her hair, Akasha Bloodriver strolled into a restaurant labeled Wild Berries Cafe. Much like any place she went, the vampire was victim to frequent stares as she approached the front desk.
"Hello miss, do you have a reservation?"
"Akasha Misaki, party of two...but it might be under Mister Wayne's name."
"Wayne, as in Bruce Wayne?!" the woman across from the vampire asked.
Akasha confirmed this with the nod of her head, eying the name tag of the woman that read Cindy.
"Oh great, the boss was joyous when his name appeared on our guest list. He's been wanting to reunite with Bruce for quite some time."
"They've got history?" Akasha asked.
"Uh huh and believe it or not..." the woman became silent as the individual approached. "Well speak to the devil."
Akasha looked to her left eying a man standing at 5'11 in a light brown suit.
"And who is this lovely young lady?" he leaned against the desk.
"Akasha Misaki," the woman replied. "And she's here to meet with Bruce Wayne, who has not yet arrived."
"Oh goody!" he rubbed his hands together. "He sure does know how to pick the prettiest of them. Oh excuse my tongue, are the two of you dating?"
Akasha partially looked away from him and nodded her head with a smirk.
"We are, yes. How do you know Bruce?"
"It was a couple years back actually. My family and I had just moved here from Switzerland and times were tough. Before that move was made I was known as arguably the best chef back home. I opened a small diner in town, but it never really kicked off. Finding work was tough outside of that. We got by in any way we could, but we were constantly hustled and criticized by street punks. There were others like us that suffered and were barely getting by, and I so often provided free meals to those in need. But one night a family was held at gunpoint by thugs, and I agreed to take their place. The gang members agreed to these terms, and I was beaten in front of my family as a result and completely humiliated."
Akasha rested a hand over her lips.
"That...that's terrible!"
"A night I wish I could forget, but believe me it could have turned out a lot worse. I gave them what they wanted, money, cards etcetera but that wasn't enough. Their head guy had the barrel of his gun aimed at my head ready to pull it. They would have done the same to my family. And I wouldn't be alive today had he not shown up."
"Bruce?" Akasha asked.
"No...The Batman. Folks around here like to refer to it as zero year, the time Batman first surfaced. Everyone had different opinions about the vigilante, just as I did after that. He was truly bigger than life, a true living prodigy. But I suppose I've gotten off topic here," Lewis said.
He stepped away from the counter rubbing his hands together.
"Even after being saved that night, others of that same gang came after us and one of my nephews was killed, and my wife put in the hospital. It was a short week later that we laid him to rest and that's when the letters started coming, telling us to leave their city or be killed. With the expenses of the hospital bills and funeral and the lack of income from a failing diner, I found myself backed in a corner. I had no choice but to close down the shop, and before I knew it I was sent a notice of foreclosure on our home and then we quickly found ourselves homeless and walking the streets of Gotham."
The pink haired vampire felt her heart sink at the story.
"We checked ourselves into a homeless shelter and it was only then that those delinquents lost interest in terrorizing us. I guess seeing us hit rock bottom satisfied them. I remember it like yesterday, it was announced that Bruce Wayne would be visiting the shelter Christmas Eve and the kids were so ecstatic, including my own. He arrived carrying gifts and holiday treats for everyone," Lewis's eyes lit up thinking back to that night. "Not even thirty minutes into his arrival I was approached by security and informed that Mister Wayne wanted to speak to me in private. At first I kept implying there must have been a mistake, but they assured me there wasn't."
"What happened?" Akasha inquired with great interest.
"I met with Bruce on the second level and he introduced himself, and he was so kind. He told me a little bit about himself, but he was more interested in knowing about me and my family and genuinely cared, it was really quite unbelievable. We must have talked for over an hour, and he had something about him that made it so easy to open up to him. Meeting with and conversing with Bruce up close like that really showed me something, he wasn't just some celebrity figure above the average person that cared only for his own success, but for those of less fortune and to bring us to our feet. Somehow he knew of not only the diner I was forced to close down, but other past missteps of mine and so he made an offer."
Akasha was fully dialed in and wanted to know everything.
"I lost all feeling in my body when Bruce told me my family and I would be leaving the shelter and into a home paid off by himself just blocks away. At first I thought it was a joke but I could see it in his eyes that this was no hoax. I asked why...why me, why would he do something like this. He responded simply by telling me in return he wanted me to do what I've always done and look after others in need. That was the only thing he wanted in return and he even put down Fifty thousand dollars on an establishment so that I could reopen my cooking business. He promised me the threats from the gang members would no longer be an issue and that this part of the city would improve greatly, and that I just needed to be patient. I didn't believe him at first but then…"
"But then, what?" Akasha asked.
Lewis smirked with his arms crossed.
"This was literally the worst part of Gotham and look at it now," Lewis spoke with pride. "Wayne invested so much of his time and resources into this part of town, and with the surfacing of Batman who essentially ended the organized gangs in this locale those changes Bruce Wayne promised came a lot faster than I anticipated. I still remember it like yesterday when it was broadcasted of the major drug bust, and those behind it brought down and imprisoned…all thanks to the vigilante. Zero year was the beginning of something special. The return of Bruce Wayne and the birth of Batman…it was just what Gotham needed."
"Bruce Wayne took a chance on Lewis and I'd say it's paid off. There are six Wild Berries Cafe's in Gotham alone, which doesn't account for the nearly eighty others outside of the city's limits. It has become a multimillion dollar brand," Cindy added. "And Lewis isn't the only one Bruce reached out to that Christmas Eve, in some way or another he aided every single person in the shelter, a lot of which have benefitted and made something of themselves. This used to be one of the worst parts of town, but now based on polls it is the ideal spot for tourists."
The vampire's eyes enlarged and felt her emotions climb.
"It's all thanks to Bruce Wayne that any of this was possible. He took a gamble on me and I held my end of the bargain, every major holiday our firms feed the less fortunate and I'm present at these events myself. There is nothing better than smiles on the faces of my many customers."
At about that time the front entrance to the cafe swung open and the three of them looked that way.
"Well if it isn't the man of the hour," Lewis smiled.
Akasha felt the gravity around her surge tenfold and her heart stopping, seeing him approach dressed in dark pants with a blue shirt and brown jacket atop it. The vampire felt tears vaguely surface into her eyes after hearing Lewis's story and what Bruce had done for him and his family. Her entire outlook of him had again reformed and that included the way she felt about him. What she believed wouldn't happen in the beginning was now true.
"Good to see you as always, Bruce," Lewis shook hands with Bruce.
"How goes the business?" Bruce chortled.
"Excellent, stocks are expected to rise. We're truly a household name."
"I'd expect nothing less with such a talented individual running things. And your family, how're they?" Bruce asked.
"Everyone is fine, we have a trip to the Bahamas planned for next month so everyone is looking forward to it. Anyhow I'd hate to keep you from your lunch, oh and by the way anything you order is on the house, free of charge."
"That won't be necessary."
"I insist," Lewis argued. "There's a spot reserved for you on the eighth level, with a great view of the city. You can use the stairs or the elevators over that way."
"Thank you, hopefully we'll get a chance to speak again before I leave," Bruce said.
"Indeed," Lewis replied.
Bruce looked to Akasha who appeared like she'd seen a ghost, her expression one of shock. Not thinking much of it he took hold of her hand and together they walked across the room and toward the elevators.
"You ok," Bruce broke the silence. "You seem a little stressed."
They continued along as Akasha kept to herself and didn't speak. Bruce narrowed his eyes at this and pondered if she was mad at him. Once through the doors Bruce pressed at the number 8 as the doors slowly closed.
"I can't help if you don't tell me what's..."
Akasha forcefully pushed him back against the wall and pulled at the collar of his shirt as she vigorously devoured his lips, kissing him fiercely. Her eyes were closed shut while his wide open. She broke the kiss looking him in the eyes with longing in them.
"If I could take you right now, I would," she said.
Bruce had no time to respond as she again took his mouth prisoner with hers and wrapped one leg around his waist. Unlike the first he gave in to her actions, allowing her tongue entry into his mouth and wrapping his hands around her waist. The vampire grinded her lower body against him while moaning into the kiss. Bruce lowered one hand over the left side of her butt and gripped before lifting her up and the vampire wrapping her legs tightly around his waist. Their mouths remained connected as they smashed their lips together and spun their tongues around each other's. A loud ring stopped them as Akasha dropped to her feet and the elevator doors shot open. The vampire was the first out, blushing the entire way and Bruce wiping away her saliva from his lips. A handful of other customers were present in the room.
"What did I do to deserve all that?" Bruce moved up beside her.
The vampire wrapped her arms around his left arm, lowering her head over his shoulder as they walked across the carpet.
"I'm just really happy to be with you, that's all," Akasha said cheerfully.
Bruce smirked at this as they spotted the reserved table for two in front of a large window and took a seat across from each other. A waiter approached their table within five and both ordered. He chose not to bring up Kurumu for the time being until John Constantine's contact arrived and they could do something about the succubi's current state. Akasha wouldn't want to see her as she was, and Bruce knew it.
"I had plans for later this evening with Candice, but those have been effectively canceled," Akasha looked into Bruce's eyes. "I was going to surprise you with something this upcoming weekend, but I think tonight is as good as any. Stop by around ten, I have a little something for you."
"Oh really," Bruce smirked with interest. "You've got my attention, do I get a hint?"
"Of course not silly, hehehe. It wouldn't be a surprise otherwise," Akasha leaned forward with her hands over the table. "But you said there was something you wanted to ask which brings us here, right?"
Bruce sat up straight and took a deep breath.
"That's right. With my recent investigations into the yokai world and its prominent figures I came across a name, someone that you should know very well. Your adoptive father, his name is Apollo...isn't it?"
Akasha's heart hurdled at the question and her expression was one of shock as she grazed the tablecloth with her fingernails.
"I'll take that as a yes," Bruce went on. "However it isn't Apollo that interests me, but rather a close friend of his from the past that turned evil. Does the name Argias ring any bells? And centuries later came Lastiu Vlet, what do you know of either if anything?"
The tension around the vampire climbed and he could both feel and see it. Over a minute passed before she spoke or even gave eye contact.
"You truly are the world's greatest detective."
"What can you tell me?" Bruce asked.
"I don't understand," the vampire looked him in the face. "What does any of this have to do with anything?"
Bruce kept quiet and thought things over before choosing to respond.
"It retains to everything that's going on, but I'd rather not go into details. Can you help?"
Akasha exhaled as she sat back. She hadn't any idea how he came across the names of her adoptive father and one of his greatest adversaries, but she trusted him so nothing else mattered.
"Unfortunately father never spoke much about Argias, or past tyrants for that matter. The one you speak of came centuries before my time. Well then, I suppose we should start from the beginning."
"The beginning?" Bruce inquired.
"Yes," Akasha nodded her head. "Not very many know about what I'm going to share with you. What is said from this point is best kept between us, OK."
Bruce simply nodded.
"Good. I was born right at the end of the fourteenth century and raised by my mother, and I was about seven when she passed from an illness. When that happened my whole world flipped upside down…and I was so lonely. It was only about four months later, four long months of being taken care of by other villagers that fed and clothed me that he revealed his true nature to me. Living amongst us in secret was a shinso vampire, and I suppose you could say I reminded him of his late daughter."
"Don't tell me, you..." Bruce felt his body go numb.
"That I was born human, like you. Alighieri was his name and he turned me just outside the borders of the village within a forest. But we weren't alone, a powerful specimen overlooked all of what took place and in a single strike Algie was erased from the living world for doing what he'd done to me. Most of that day was a blur as I passed out and didn't regain consciousness for another two weeks, but by then I awoke as a vampire. It was a miracle I didn't revert into a ghoul. My surroundings were very different, I was inside a palace of some sort and that's when father revealed himself to me and explained all that had happened and what I'd become. He couldn't bring himself to down me, so instead took me in and relocated me to the Principality of Wallachia, a town where there were many others like myself. I guess you could say he saw potential in me. It was there that I lived under the rule of what at the time was king of the vampires."
"Alucard," Bruce said and Akasha nodded.
Bruce took time to take in all the information finding it quite intriguing.
"Let's fast-forward ahead about five years, that's when he came into the picture...Rory Vlet, a descendant to both Lastiu and Hisaya. And this would have been roughly a year after the humans attacked Wallachia. Alucard and I were the only two survivors, but our vision for the future contradicted one another and so we went our separate ways. I traveled long and far reuniting with father and explained to him what happened, but he'd already been aware of the attack. It was father that urged Alucard beforehand to keep our existence a secret from humans, warning there would be consequences if he didn't."
Year 1502
Birds chirped outside the window with their tune resonating all around as the vampire slept peacefully. A knock at the door woke her from deep sleep as she rolled over hiding her face in the pillow and grumbling. A voice called out to her on the other side of the door and when she didn't answer someone pushed through and raced across the carpet and jumped into bed beside her.
"Akasha nee-chan wake up, wake up it's time for our studies!"
The pink haired vampire griped as the girl atop her pulled and grabbed at her shoulders, shaking her around.
"Yeah, ok I'm up," Akasha pushed up and yawned as she looked to the girl opposite her.
She had shoulder length brown hair, gold colored eyes and was dressed in an old fashioned school uniform in the color of green and brown. Her name was Sasha Madelyn, and she was a vampire just like Akasha. Tossing the blankets aside the pink haired vampire again yawned as she allowed the dark blue nightgown to fall off her body. She quickly got dressed into her uniform while Sasha watched from the bed as her legs dangled over the edge. While standing in front of a mirror Akasha finished off the last of her uniform which was a black bow she tied into her hair and spun around once.
"Oh gosh let's get on with it already, you aren't a princess," Sasha rolled her eyes.
"Papa always calls me his little princess, and he's emperor so technically I am," Akasha stuck her tongue out at Sasha.
"Only because you suck up to everything he tells you and in his eyes you can do no wrong. You're faultless and his favorite, a little angel of perfection with no flaws" Sasha crossed her arms and pouted.
"That isn't true," little Akasha raced across the carpet and threw her arms around Sasha. "Papa loves us equally, now let's go before we're late!"
Just as Akasha Sasha was an adopted daughter of the great emperor of yokai. The pink haired vampire took hold of Sasha's hand as they raced through the door and into the halls of the palace. Numerous Valkyries mingled the halls all of which were hired security with elves included guarding the roofs.
"Let's say hello to papa before we go," Akasha suggested.
"No or we'll be scolded in front of the whole class again, for being late. You're good at so much, but waking up on time isn't one of them," Sasha replied.
"But his office is just ahead," the pink haired vampire complained.
Akasha released her hand from who she considered her sister and sprinted down the hall.
"Akasha, no," Sasha rolled her eyes and followed.
"Papa!" Akasha called out as she approached the door to his office.
As she came to a sliding stop and pulled at the door she realized it was closed shut and locked. Voices were on the other side and she recognized one as her father and the other she had no clue.
"Father has company, huh?" Sasha slowly approached.
The vampire slowly dropped to a knee and positioned the side of her head against the door.
"What're you doing?" Akasha asked.
"What's it look like, I wanna hear what they're saying."
Sasha was the most curious of the two, but Akasha followed her lead, lowering herself and resting one ear over the door.
"Do you realize what you were plotting?! An Absolute destruction of the world we walk, such an action would be an abomination to all of that I've worked so hard to create and build. Did you not think I'd become aware of your recruitments?! I have eyes and ears everywhere, Rory!"
"My emperor, you must hear me out!"
"No, I've heard enough! Reopening Zelliatos is a farce, one in which my kingdom will not stand for or tolerate. You seek to unlock something you don't understand and in this case that something will completely destroy everything we know and cherish. You're just like him, Hisaya..."
"My ancestor, the greatest of my kind and a living legend amongst all Tengu alike."
"Once upon a time that was true, but the man he worked for was far too ambitious and power hungry and tried to do exactly what you're doing now. Argias and I were the greatest of allies in the beginning but our paths cut off and I lost him in the bliss. As grace I'll leave this as a slap on the wrist but if I even sense in the slightest you pursue this again, the consequences will be momentous!"
Sasha and Akasha's eyes widened at this, even though they hadn't a clue of the subject matter.
"Would you look at the time," someone approached from behind with his arms crossed. "Your tardiness has been a problem all week."
"Nii-san!" both girls said at once.
Standing over them was Fafnir, the emperor's biological son from his third marriage being a couple centuries older than the two vampires but it didn't show in his appearance. Both vampires stood as the doors to the emperor's office shot open and Rory was escorted out by two guards who held him firmly as he tried fighting them off.
"Papa!" Akasha raced into the room and threw her arms around the waist of her adoptive father.
The emperor of yokai stood at 6'0, with average build and dark colored blue eyes and waist long platinum blonde hair tied in a low tail with two lengthy strands making their way down both sides of his chest. He was dressed in a dark lavender robe with black as a secondary color. His name was Apollo.
"How's my little princess," he smiled running a finger over her left cheek. "Shouldn't you be in class?"
"Yes," Fafnir coughed stepping in. "I was just escorting them that way."
"Good, then you better hurry before you're late," he gently patted Akasha over the head.
"Yes papa," the vampire rubbed the side of her face against him.
Both she and Sasha waved and he did so back right before Fafnir escorted them down the hall. Studies and classes of all sorts were held in the palace with yokai children and teenagers attending, but only Akasha and Sasha had the treat of living inside the palace. Only those overly advanced in academics were invited into the palace for the classes' orchestrated by the most brilliant monster minds in the world.
"Hey ah nii-san," Sasha pulled at the material over his shirt. "Who was father talking to back there?"
"A child such as you shouldn't concern yourself with such matters. But his name is Rory Vlet, a bit of a troubled individual who surfaced recently."
Fafnir walked them all the way to class and provided an excuse to the instructor which let them off the hook for being late.
"Everyone, open your books to page twenty five. We will now review the different habitats of the human world and how to adjust to different climates and conditions."
The two vampires recovered a book off a nearby shelf and returned to their desks as the lesson proceeded. Each of the students took notes as the sensei read through the material and answered questions. It was only three minutes into the class that someone else appeared through the doorway. He was dressed in a dark brown uniform, white under shirt with red tie over it. He had light short spiky brown hair, light purple eyes and the most alluring smile. All the female students were in awe as he stepped through, which included Sasha. He was the most popular male student that most girls crushed on.
"Fumiya Ichiro," the sensei glared. "Why're you late?"
He walked through with a cool demeanor, throwing his head back which made the girls feel love-struck as he took a seat at his desk.
"Ichiro-san!" many of them shouted together.
"Quiet, all of you!" the instructor demanded.
The room quieted as the attention again fell on Ichiro.
"Sorry Manami sensei, guess I just lost track of time," he said innocently.
"Ichiro-san is so cool, he's gonna be my future husband!"
"In your dreams Shelby, he's mine," Sasha retorted.
The other male students were jealous of the attention he received on a daily bases from all the girls. His true form was that of a vampire. All the students were at least one year older than both Akasha and Sasha, as being tutored in the palace on a daily bases put them far ahead in academics in relation to those in their age group.
"That's enough everyone, get your feathers wet. Time to take notes."
It took the instructor time to settle the room and much of the girls staring at the classroom crush. Ichiro dipped his feather into the ink and looked to the one girl who wasn't constantly drooling over him like the others. She was not only intelligent, but kind, beautiful, sweet and daughter to the emperor. He eyed the pink haired vampire from the corner of his eye with a leveled grin.
Present Day
"I was only twelve at the time and didn't know what the conversation between Father and Rory was about until years later," Akasha said.
"And Rory's plans were to reopen Zelliatos and free Argias, but for what reason? And off topic, what became of your adoptive sister and Apollo?"
Akasha's head lowered as she took a deep breath.
"Father I'm not so sure about, but Sasha...well I'd rather not talk about it. One of the many tragedies I suffered through my life. She was the best, we shared and did everything together."
Bruce didn't know how to interpret what was behind her words and so he didn't.
"And Apollo," Bruce leaned forward. "If he's out there somewhere, shouldn't you try reaching out to him? Sounds to me like he'd know a whole lot about the situation that's going on..."
"No!" Akasha interjected. "Father would disapprove of everything I'm doing, being linked with Fairy Tale even if just undercover. What they aim to do could put many in danger. And believe me, if he's out there and wanted to...father would find me."
"You believe he's dead?" Bruce asked.
"Don't know, I really don't," Akasha replied.
"That's fine, but back on topic. What else can you tell me about the relationship between Argias and Apollo, particularly details that led to their fallout? I'm sure he must have shared stories at some point or another."
Bruce's phone then went off and the caller ID was that of John Constantine. Shutting the electronic off he knew he'd call back after lunch. Akasha was still unaware of Fairy Tale's objective and Bruce felt it was about time that she did.
XXX
Closely watching her from the other side of the glass it was like the friend they knew was replaced by someone else entirely. No one felt more ache than Tsukune however, part of him blaming himself for what happened to her due to his absence when everyone was attacked. The blue haired succubus was like an animal in a cage, pacing back and forth with a distant look in her eyes.
"Morrigan is going to pay for what she did to Kurumu-chan..." Moka clinched her fists, surveying the succubus from the opposite side of the glass.
Tsukune, Gin and the remainder of their group were all present inside the facility. The succubus pressed the side of her face against the glass, looking passed Moka and to Tsukne who was about a foot and a half behind her. Running her hands up and down her legs and then groping her own breasts through the jacket, she winked at him.
"Tsukune," she whispered seductively sticking out her tongue and licking at the glass. "Don't you want me, don't you need me?"
The male vampire felt a hit of current travel up his spine at seeing one of his closes friends in such a state of mind, wanting nothing more than to wrap his hands around the neck of Morrigan and snap it like a tree branch. Kurumu's calm nature quickly shifted as she began banging at the glass with her fists.
"Let me out, I need you Tsukune!"
Gin felt sick to his stomach seeing her like that, Moka, Tsukune and himself the most affected by the scene. Automatic doors across the room diverted everyone's attention as three persons entered, the first being Batman and the second John Constantine. The last was a woman with brown eyes and long brown hair, dressed in black pants, a purple crop top and a black leather jacket atop it. Gin and Moka were the only two that recognized Constantine from the encounter that led to the collection of one Drocgoeu and the Tzet Gyilu written by Kuenuiko Ayano. As for the woman they hadn't any idea who she was, but the two vampires detected a massive monster presence from her.
"You!" Kurumu hissed looking at him directly. "Let me out of here!"
The caped crusader stepped in front of a small control panel in front of the cell, pressing at several buttons. Not a moment later a cloud of gas filled Kurumu's cell as she punched away at the glass coughing.
"What're you doing to her?!" Gin marched forward.
"Putting her to sleep," Batman replied.
Tsukune threw out an arm and stopped the werewolf in his tracks. Exposure to the gas dropped Kurumu to the ground in a matter of seconds as she passed out over the ground. Once the gas cleared the cell was opened in the press of a button and Batman stepped through taking Kurumu into his arms and carrying her across the room. He lowered her over a table where he proceeded to bind her ankles and wrists to the table.
"When you said you knew someone that could help I trusted you, and that hasn't changed," Tsukune moved up on the dark knight. "But is all this really necessary?"
"Just taking the proper precaution in case things don't go as planned," Batman replied.
Kokoa's eyes fell over the two unknown persons with crossed arms.
"Who're they?" the orange haired vampire asked.
"John Constantine and Chantinelle, they're going to help with the process of bringing Kurumu back."
John stepped forward and rubbed his hands together.
"If we're passed all the chit chat, shall we get on with it?"
"We're ready," Tsukune nodded.
Constantine was the first up and created a magic circle that stretched outward beneath the table and a couple candles lit around it. The lights were dimmed down inside the room as Chantinelle removed her jacket and tossed it aside right before stepping into the magical circle. As she approached the unconscious succubi, demonic wings extended from her backside and Yukari's eyes broadened at this.
"She's a..."
"Succubus," Mizore finished for her.
Chantinelle moved in close running a hand over the side of Kurumu's face before lowering her head downward and pressing her lips against Kurumu's!
"What the hell is she doing?!" Gin barked marching forward.
He was stopped by Batman.
"Move aside!" Gin grimaced.
Chantinelle pulled back and turned around looking back to everyone standing outside the circle, specifically Tsukune.
"You," she pointed at the vampire.
"Me," Tsukune gulped.
"You can reach her, there is no one in this room she cares for more deeply than you," Chantinelle extended her arm toward him and gestured for him to join her in the circle.
Tsukune was hesitant taking only one step.
"How do you know this?" he questioned with skepticism.
The succubus rolled her eyes out of irritation, having no interest in explaining herself and wasting more time than necessary.
"I didn't come here to explain the prowess of a succubus, but since you insist," Chantinelle threw her hair back. "In a single kiss a top level succubi can dive into the feelings, thoughts and dreams of someone. Only the most advanced of our kind are capable of this, and it is said the S class bloodline can accomplish this feat through throwing fists with another succubus. You said it was Morrigan Aensland that did this to her, right?"
"Yes, it was her," Moka groaned.
"She is the queen of my kind, with absolutely no equal. A succubus like that would never hurt one of her own without a really good reason, she must have seen something within Kurumu during the physical encounter. Things might not be what they seem," Chantinelle said.
Much of the group looked at one another and then back at the succubus.
"What's that supposed to mean?" Mizore sucked on her lollipop.
"Forget about it Mizore-chan," Tsukune joined Chantinelle in the circle. "Let's just get Kurumu-chan back. What do you need me to do?" Tsukune asked.
A long tail extended from the back of Chantinelle's waist which she stabbed into Kurumu's side. She then looked into the eyes of the vampire standing opposite of her and let out a sigh.
"I'm sorry," Chantinelle whispered.
"For what?" Tsukune raised an eyebrow.
Chantinelle swiftly placed her hands over Tsukune's face and forced her lips against his, embracing in a deep kiss. Moka instantly clinched her fists feeling disgusted seeing yet another woman being cozy with the man she loved. The magical circle beneath them glowed a bright purple as Chantinelle wrapped her wings around him and the candle flames became more intense as the bodies of them both grew bright and disappeared over Kurumu's.
"Where did they go?" Yukari asked.
"Inside your friend's spirit, and with luck they'll make it out in one piece. With Chantinelle directing the charge, I wouldn't worry too much love."
Everyone waited with anticipation for how things would play out, most holding their breaths. Tsukune found himself floating away in a realm of nothingness. It seemed as though there was no end to it as he fell further and further into a bright endless void.
"You must find her from within, reach out to her...find her voice. Guide her back, she's waiting for you," Chantinelle's voice filled Tsukune's ears.
He was no longer physically connected to her far as he could tell, but he could feel her presence looming over him just as he could feel Kurumu. Doing exactly as the succubus suggested, the vampire focused his senses and dove deep. Chantinelle guided him through and though he'd never done something like this before he felt like he was getting closer with each passing second. Unexpectedly Kurumu's voice echoed all around, which was followed by her cries and then her laughter. The vampire was getting close and his anticipation grew.
"We will now proceed to dive into her dreams, and that is where she can subconsciously be repaired," Chantinelle's voice echoed all around him. "I hope you're ready."
"I'll get Kurumu-chan back no matter what," Tsukune said with determination. "What was with that kiss, a little warning would have been nice."
Chantinelle didn't respond to the statement and Tsukune found himself passing through a void with imagery of Kurumu's dreams and or past experiences. It was difficult to tell either way.
"You're there, call out to her and let her hear your voice. The emotions connected to her spirit and soul have been tampered with, I can undo what's been done but this will go by a whole lot quicker with your participation," Chantinelle implied.
Doing exactly as she said, Tsukune called out to Kurumu at the tops of his lungs. Outside the circle Gin tapped a foot over the surface watching as one minute turned to ten. It was right around then that the flame within each candle ceased at once as Chantinelle and Tsukune returned right before their eyes. The older succubus did away with her wings and tail, looking to everyone standing outside the circle.
"It is done," Chantinelle said.
"Was it a success, is she back too normal?!" Yukari asked.
Chantinelle ripped away the constraints hold Kurumu down and Batman immeditely stepped forward.
"What're you doing?!"
"She's perfectly fine now, as you will see for yourself once she awakes. Kurumu was never a threat to a single of you and in fact Morrigan did nothing to alter her mind or use any form of brainwashing. She could very easily have done so, but her motives were in the best interest of Kurumu."
"Bullshit, Kurumu-chan sexually assaulted Tsukune without his consent!" Gin stomped at the ground. "She'd never in her right mind do something like that!"
"Explain," Batman glared, staring into Chantinelle's eyes.
"I could do that, but wouldn't you rather here it from her?"
Over the table Kurumu mumbled Tsukune's name as her eyes slowly opened and everyone looked to her, not knowing what to expect.
"Kurumu-chan," Tsukune approached her. "How're you feeling?"
She pushed upright and could only look at Tsukune for a moment before looking away in shame.
"Tsukune...everyone," the succubus whispered. "I'm so sorry, about everything. Please forgive me."
Her eyes fell over the table choosing not to look at a single of her friends directly.
"It isn't your fault," Tsukune dropped a hand over her shoulder. "This was all the doing of Morrigan, you can't blame yourself for what happened."
Kurumu immediately shrugged his hand off her shoulder.
"I'm just as much at fault as her," the succubus spoke softly. "Everything she did was to give me an advantage, and I gave into my own feelings and lust...for you."
Tsukune's eyes expanded and much of the room was surprised to hear this, all except Chantinelle.
"What do you mean by advantage, none of this makes any sense?" Tsukune said.
"I'd rather not talk about it right now," Kurumu curled up with her head lowered over her knees and her arms wrapped around her legs.
Tsukune opened his mouth to say something else, but Batman came up on him and silenced the vampire by placing a hand over his shoulder.
"Give her time. I think what's best for Kurumu is that you take her back to where she's staying and let her rest up, she'll talk when she's ready," Batman turned around looking to the other succubus. "Thank you, Chantinelle."
"Please, just call me Ellie."
"Ok Ellie," Batman walked toward her. "I know this wasn't originally part of the deal, but would it be any trouble for you to look over Kurumu for the next twenty four hours?"
The succubus chuckled at this.
"You afraid of a relapse, dark knight? I can assure you she is perfectly fine now, but sure. Looking over one of my own is always welcome."
Batman then turned to John Constantine thanking him for his contribution and for making contact with the succubus. Tsukune helped Kurumu off the table where she was engulfed in a group hug by all of her friends. With a job well done the magic circle was suspended and everyone exited the hidden facility.
XXX
Making his way up the steps he moved in front of the door and rang the doorbell. The meet up was planned and he looked forward to giving the pink haired vampire the good news. Kurumu was back and unscathed, with only a few mental bruises. He was dressed casually in blue jeans with a gray sweatshirt and watch over his left wrist.
"It's open, let yourself in," a female voice called out and Bruce did exactly that, pushing through.
The door closed behind him and he looked around but she wasn't in plain view.
"I'm freshening up a bit," her voice came from a nearby bathroom. "Be out in a sec, you can have a seat in the living room."
With his hands in his pockets Bruce sat back over the sofa with one leg over the other. He wondered what the surprise might be she spoke of earlier that day, and he wanted to relay the news of Kurumu ASAP. He looked to the time over his watch and sat for over a minute before the bathroom door rolled open and the pink haired vampire emerged wearing something he didn't expect. His expression told her all she needed to know, and the vampire spun around giving him a view of the entire outfit and shaking around the pom pom's in her hands.
"You like?" she winked.
She was dressed in a cheerleader outfit that consisted of the colors white and blue, with red lettering over the chest. It was a two piece which revealed much of Akasha's cleavage, lower stomach and her bellybutton. The skirt was in the color of blue with white stripes lining the bottom portion of it. She wore white shoes with red laces and blue socks, and a blue bow tied in her hair. The pom poms were in the color of white and blue.
"What's wrong, I thought you would like it?" the vampire's shoulders lowered.
"It isn't that," Bruce dropped his leg. "It looks incredibly sexy on you."
Akasha blushed and halfway smiled.
"Then what is it?"
"The colors and design," Bruce sat forward with his hands together. "That uniform is of Metropolis, Gotham's primary rival in most professional sports."
Shaking the pom poms around some more, Akasha snickered at his response.
"It's not my fault the Gotham Knights stink, and this is the only sports team I follow mainly because of Candice. We've been to a couple games and your American football has sparked my curiosity somewhat, especially all the big hits! It was either this or Central City hun, so deal with it."
"Anything's better than Metropolis..." Bruce whispered.
With her enhanced hearing she picked up on every word out of his mouth and frowned. Bruce wasn't much for sports, but he was aware of the major rivalries within each.
"I can take it off if you'd like."
"Unnecessary," Bruce grinned.
The pink haired vampire returned the smile as she slowly walked toward him. She stopped about a foot short of him and began dancing around, twirling the pom poms around as she slowly spun around and gave him a view of her backside. The movement in her hips and backside was quite the view and she smirked at him over her left shoulder. He wanted to bring up Kurumu but in that moment it just wasn't the time. The vampire bent her legs as she went up and down showing great flexibility as she kept her backside spinning. Bruce remained a gentleman and didn't touch or slap at her butt, tempted as he was.
"You know why I called you here, dontcha?"
"I have a few ideas," Bruce smiled.
The vampire leaned back into his lap, spinning her hips around him, giving Bruce a lap dance. She waved a single pom over his face as she looked back at him over her right shoulder.
"You really do know how to spice things up," Bruce complimented.
"Of course I do," Akasha lowered the pom poms over the couch on either side of him. "I'm really feeling it right now, so let's get right to it. Oh and you won't be needing this."
Akasha undid the watch over his wrist and tossed it aside as she turned around facing him and removing her panties from under it. She pulled them down passed her ankles and tossed them aside. Bending forward and dropping on her knees she licked at the fabric over his jeans, before unzipping it and pulling down his underwear.
"I've barely done anything, and look at you," Akasha chuckled as she took his hardened member into her hands and stroked him off. "Did my little routine turn you on that much?"
Leaning her head forward she spun the tip of her tongue around the head of his member. She teased him for only a moment before taking the whole thing into her mouth and roughly sucking him off. The vampire groaned as she dropped her mouth down his shaft and Bruce moved his hips while it flew into her wet mouth, and Akasha sucked while simultaneously licking at it. Bruce and Akasha groaned as she tasted his flesh.
She pulled back whipping her tongue around his penis and slobbered on it as she took it back into her mouth. Bruce's manhood pumped into Akasha's mouth as her breasts bounced on him and she licked his shaft while it jetted into her mouth. She let out a muffled snivel as he lowered his left hand and squeezed at her right nipple through her shirt. The vampire's womanly juices were leaking out from her vagina, some of which dripping down her legs.
"I can't take it anymore," the vampire removed her mouth from his penis. "I need you inside."
Bruce resituated slightly and lowered his pants further as Akasha placed one hand over his shoulder for balance. He accepted the yokai's flesh as she steadily inserted his member into her womanhood while lowering her hands to the sides and recovering the pom poms.
"I'm gonna fuck you silly!"
"Go for it," Bruce took hold of her waist, aroused by her proclamation.
Akasha moaned and groaned as she moved her hips up and down, side to side and in a circular motion. She moved with such a swiftness and he loved everything about it. The vampire held the pom poms up near her chest and waved them around. Her breasts also swayed and flew forward with Bruce directing his throbbing length into her wetness.
Bruce moved one hand into her skirt and the other remained on her waist while he matched her intensity forcing his cock forward and she loudly squealed. Her head shot back as she continued waving the pom poms and bounced over him as her walls became tighter with each movement. Her eyes glowed with lust from the indescribable pleasure she was feeling from the pounding she was giving Bruce coupled with his powerful thrusts. Akasha lowered the pom poms as she wrapped her arms around his neck, not even for a moment slowing up her pace.
"Come to think of it, we still haven't done it with the suit. That absolutely has to change," Akasha said in between moans.
"Not gonna happen, the suit is for patrolling only," Bruce replied.
"Where's your sense of adventure?" Akasha whimpered looking him in the eyes. "Will you do it if I dress as Robin?"
In most instances the remark would have killed the mood, but she was riding him so good that his body was completely at her mercy. Akasha slowed up and grinded atop him as she helped remove his shirt over his head. Bruce lifted up the upper half of her cheerleader outfit just enough so that her breasts were exposed and hanging out. She wasn't wearing a bra so made it easier for him as he threw his head forward sucking on her left breast, before switching to the opposite.
She held onto him as her ass rocked and bobbed up and down while Bruce firmly took hold of it. Bruce's member hammered into her wetness and the sensation of his manhood rubbing against her walls put her in a lustful state of mind. Akasha felt Bruce's tongue slowly licking her left nipple and she cried out in pleasure. In a quick move of her hands she took hold of his head and smothered her lips against his as her breasts were firmly pressed against his chest. They moaned into kiss with passion.
Bruce's length soared up into Akasha's womanhood and she felt sweat begin to pour down her provoked body. She positioned her arms behind his back and dug her nails into it. Though he winced as her nails tore through his flesh it brought about added pleasure. She ceased doing so and instead softly ran her hands up and down his back.
Her eyes were already watering with pleasure and she felt his throbbing intensify as her walls tightened over him. He held onto her with his arms wrapped around her torso as they broke the kiss as she smiled at him, brushing her hand against the side of his face ridding him of the sweat on that side. The pink haired vampire grinded his cock as it glided forth. Akasha again wrapped her arms around his neck as she whipped out her tongue which met his. Their tongues swirled and clashed about. The throbbing of his erection intensified the more their thrusts collided and Akasha's ass slapping wet over him.
Bruce and Akasha's movements rocked the other's body. Their mouths parted slightly and their tongue skirmish prolonged as they began licking the sides of each other's mouths. Akasha's blush was across her cheeks as she wiggled her tongue against his and tasted him. This went on for a little while longer before the vampire pulled back and looked him in the eyes.
"Let's take it upstairs," she breathed heavily.
Bruce smiled at this, lifting the vampire up and carrying her across the room and up the steps and she kept rutted her hips the entire way. Her bedroom door was already open so easily carried her through and dropped her over the bed where he positioned atop her and giving her thrust after thrust. They slowly removed whatever clothing they had left until there was nothing left to remove.
XXX
Inside the apartment complex sat Gin, Tsukune, Moka and Chantinelle who was there only at the request of Batman. She read through a magazine as the others sat in silence, hoping and waiting that Kurumu would come out at some point. Since they arrived she went straight to her room and locked herself up for hours. Gin eventually clicked on the television and turned to the evening news, resting one leg over the other. It was just a couple minutes after that Kurumu appeared from down the hall as she approached. Her hair was tied up, and she wore a pink t-shirt that extended downward an inch passed her knees.
"Kurumu-chan!" Moka called out to her.
Chantinelle instantly lowered her reading material as the younger succubus took a seat across from them on the sofa.
"How do you feel?" Tsukune asked. "The others returned home for the night, but Moka and I..."
"I'm fine Tsukune," Kurumu assured him. "And now that I've had time to myself there's some things you should all know."
She didn't look at a single of them directly, still humiliated by what occurred. For starters she endured intercourse with Tskune against his own will, and Moka watched the entire time as she did. It was the most incredible physical experience in her life and the circumstances aside, she enjoyed every second of it.
"It's OK Kurumu-chan, if you aren't ready to talk there's no need to rush," Tsukune said.
"No Tsukune, you all need to know the truth," Kurumu took a deep breath. "About what happened."
Lowering his leg Gin clicked off the television as everyone dialed in on Kurumu.
"You probably believe I was tortured and brainwashed into doing what I did, but that isn't entirely true."
"What do you mean?" Gin sat forward.
The blue haired succubus fiddled with her fingers, having a difficult time putting her thoughts into words. Chantinelle noticed this and so she decided to take command.
"What your friend is trying to say is her sexual desires were heightened significantly, but only in a way that she'd act on these feelings towards someone she really cared about," Chantinelle said.
Kurumu nodded her head at this.
"I don't know how she did it, but during the tussle Mizore-chan and myself had with her, she submerged into my inner spirit and saw everything. My strengths, weaknesses, relationships and...pain," Kurumu tightened her fists. "A succubi's greatest pain is finding someone they deem their special one, and that entity doesn't return that love."
All eyes quickly fell on Tsukune who felt his entire body tighten.
"Succubi's look out for their own before anything or anyone else," Chantinelle added. "And when she became aware of Kurumu's pain and misery, she took it upon herself to do something about it. Isn't that right?"
Kurumu nodded her head in response.
"She knew from looking into my soul that I'd never use my abilities to make you mine Tsukune. All the time I was away and in her custody she physically and mentally prepared me for the next time we met."
"Yeah OK, but why go through all the trouble of capturing Moka and the others! That's just way twisted having them watch!" Gin grimaced.
While biting back Kurumu's eyes fell over the ground.
"There's a reason for that too," she looked back up at them in a few moments. "Her goal was to eliminate all competitors for Tsukune's heart, so that he could be mine only. By having you all there while I made love to him and took his seed, you would truly taste defeat with your eyes. I would never have taken Tsukune's soul, and Morrigan knew this. By saying those things, she aimed to break you and destroy your spirits."
Moka's mouth dropped open at Kurumu's explanation while Tsukune was equally in shock.
"I could only think about Tsukune in the state of mind I was in...so please forgive me," tears formed in the succubi's eyes. "Please don't hold a grudge against Morrigan, what she did was wrong but within the community of our kind, one succubi's pain..."
"Is another's," Chantinelle finished. "And seeing as Aensland is the queen of our species, this holds even more true to her."
Gin, Tsukune and nor Moka couldn't believe what they were hearing and had no way to respond.
"But that bitch changed you Kurumu-chan, you yourself have stated you wouldn't have done so own your own and..." Moka's voice trailed off.
"You aren't of my species Moka," Kurumu spoke softly. "The pain of rejection has been said to kill off succubi's who're rejected by the one they love most and refuse to use their charm abilities. A very small number though. In light of everything that's happened, it is probably best I return to Japan and..."
"Absolutely not!" Tsukune jumped from his seat and moved in beside Kurumu. "You aren't going anywhere, we're going to see this through together; all of us. We love you Kurumu-chan...I love you."
He wrapped his arms around the succubus and held her tight as tears fell from her eyes, and she accepted his embrace with her arms wrapped around him.
"Tsukune!" she cried into his chest.
Both Gin and Chantinelle smiled at this while Moka felt all warm and fuzzy almost wanting to cry herself.
XXX
Feeling himself giveaway he held onto her tight with one hand over her left shoulder and his opposite around her waist. They breathed heavily over each other's lips, the vampire silently moaning and smirking at the feel of her lover's release spraying a couple rounds inside her womb. They moved slowly as some of it spewed down his member and onto the sheets beneath them. She pushed up over Bruce, roughly grinding atop him with her hands over his chest. The bed rocked back and forth as she looked down into his eyes.
"Yes, so good," the vampire whispered.
The vampire slowed up her thrusts before coming to a stop. He held firm over her waist on both sides as she leaned down kissing at his lips before rolling off of him. The vampire was lied out on her back, but with her head over his right shoulder. His eyes ventured to the window across the room and in the sky was the symbol of the bat, the dark knight being called upon. Bruce ran a hand through his hair as he sat up and attempted to get out of bed but Akasha held him back.
"And just where do you think you're going?"
"Patrol," Bruce looked back at her. "I can't stay all night, I've made exceptions here and there but not tonight."
"And that's fine," Akasha sat up rubbing her bare chest against his side. "But you know after amazing sex cuddling is essential. Give me thirty."
Bruce bit at his tongue seeing where this conversation was headed.
"Five."
"Fifteen," Akasha stuck out her lower lip, purring into his ear. "You don't want to leave your lover dissatisfied do you?"
His shoulders lowered as he let out a sigh.
"Fine, fifteen minutes but no longer," Bruce dropped back down as Akasha did the same.
She curled up next to him with her head over his chest and her legs wrapped around him.
"You're so needy," Bruce uttered.
"I'm the queen of vampires, what do you expect?"
Bruce ran two fingers through her hair as she lightly grazed the flesh around his stomach with her fingernails.
"Nothing less, and I wouldn't trade it for anything," Bruce lowered his head and kissed at her forehead.
They stayed that way for a little over two minutes in complete silence. Akasha was the one to ultimately break the silence, having something on mind that she wanted to get off her chest.
"Bruce..." her voice trailed off.
"Yes?"
She took a deep breath and didn't speak for various moments.
"I...I wish this could last, forever..."
Bruce bit at his tongue hearing those words come out of her mouth and he was left astounded for some time, but gathered himself quickly as he could.
"Nothing lasts forever, there is a beginning and an end to everything," Bruce replied.
"Technically speaking, but that doesn't apply to everything and everyone," Akasha pushed off of him and situated on her side. "I'm immortal Bruce, and unless I'm slain or choose to end my own life I'm not going anywhere."
Bruce repositioned slightly and looked her in the face, having a pretty good idea where the conversation was going. Entertaining the idea of a long term relationship with her was reckless and that included allowing things to go as far as they did. Alfred tried convincing him otherwise, but it appeared he and the vampire thought similarly.
"I've got sixty to seventy years tops, but highly doubtful in my line of work. If I make it anywhere near that than I'm blessed and extremely lucky. What we have here is special, and you're beyond anything that I deserve. I can't deny that and you've made me feel like no other has...but I understand your decision to end this, us. One of these nights a criminal will get the better of me or I'll reach my limit passed my time, and I understand why you don't want to endure such heartache. This wasn't meant to be I suppose, but I will say you've lifted a weight off my shoulders, and I'll never forget you for long as I live. And when my time comes, I do hope that somewhere within you is a..."
The vampire silenced him with a finger to the lips.
"Bruce," she looked him directly in the eyes. "Please shut up."
His throat closed up on him at the remark and his heart danced observing the demonic look in her eyes. She removed the finger and pushed up slightly.
"You've got it all wrong," tears formed in her eyes making Bruce feel like a villain. "That's not what I want, I don't want to break up with you."
"Akasha," Bruce whispered, reaching out and wiping away the tears trailing down her cheeks.
Now more than ever he was totally confused. What exactly was she trying to tell him, if not what he already knew? She took a couple moments to collect herself before continuing.
"When this started, this whole thing with us I told you I wasn't looking for anything long term and that we should give it a chance."
"And we have, and it's worked. If not for our biological differences I might even say we were a match made in heaven, but you and I know this will end with you…alone," Bruce replied.
A glare from the vampire again put Bruce on his heels, and he felt it was best not to speak again until she finished.
"You possess so many attributes that I look for in a man and that's what originally attracted me to you. The dinners, events, professional office life and even our nightly activities have been a pleasure. You're a hero and a fighter who confronts the most powerful and cruel people and monsters of this world with no fear. You're genuine, kind hearted and loving even though you might not want to admit it. Hearing Lewis's story about how the two of you met and how you helped his family, showed me another hidden layer. You're willing to understand and get close with those you protect and provide a comforting shoulder. When you said you were lucky to have me, I believe it's the other way around and I've come to realize that this is what I want...to be with you," Akasha moved in and pressed her lips against his cheek.
She pulled back after a moment and her eyes slowly looked into his.
"I love you Bruce," she said with passion and not even a spec of hesitation. "And I want you to be my mate."
The vampire knew he felt the same, even if he didn't say it out loud. Biting down sharply he couldn't believe the words that came out of her mouth and he surveyed her expression for any sign of deceit, but there wasn't any. The vampire was serious and Bruce felt his throat go dry. On numerous occasions she articulated how much she adored and appreciated him, but never before had she dropped the L word on him and she even claimed she wanted to take him as a mate which he just didn't see as possible.
"You look confused," the vampire spoke softly. "Do you need to hear it again?"
"No it's just," Bruce went silent for several seconds and looked away from her. "What you're saying isn't possible, and doesn't change what'll happen. You're the queen of an entire race and an immortal, my lifespan is justifiably a quick span for someone like you. I'll be a distant memory before you even know it. Truly becoming your mate is madness, I'd be at your side for a couple decades at best and then it'd be over. Even if I wanted to Akasha, I can't. I'll be nothing more than a fling in a stretch of time that you will look passed."
The vampire moved in closer beside him, but the determination in her eyes hadn't ceased and if he didn't know any better it appeared there was something else she had yet to tell him. Bruce tensed up at the feel of her soft touch, Akasha running her hand down his arm.
"All of what you said is true," she nodded.
In hearing this Bruce raised an eyebrow.
"Then what, I don't understand?"
She pushed back slightly but never took her eyes off him.
"I could never be mated to a human due to my position, it is against the very rules that are set in place within the monster world, and I holding the position that I do could never cross such a line. Queen of the vampires sharing a throne with a non-vampire is forbidden and I'd lose much credibility within the realm, specifically with my vampire peers. There would be incredible backlash from the vampire royals from each region, although I have yet to officially announce my return from the dead. Maybe when this is all over."
"Then what you're saying is..."
"I'd have to turn you," the vampire interrupted and immediately broke eye contact. "Doing so intentionally is also considered a top level crime, punishable up to death by beheading. Which in most cases involves both parties involved, unless the human was turned against his or her own will. But even in that case it isn't guaranteed. This rule was primarily put in place due to most attempts resulting in those infected with vampire blood turning to Ghouls, a mindless monstrosity."
Bruce's eyes widened at this.
"Of course with my status being what it is I'd never be subjugated to such extreme punishment, but I would certainly be put on a leash and limitations added to my overall power for a period of time agreed upon by the vampire elders and royals. Humankind is essential to the balance of our world and turning them would..."
"Disrupt that balance," Bruce said.
Akasha nodded and continued.
"In the case of my daughter with Tsukune, they'd be exempt. Moka had shared her blood with Tsukune on a handful of instances, all with good intention to try and save his life but she didn't realize the more it went on the closer he was to losing his humanity. Point is, it wasn't intentional."
"But what you're suggesting would be," Bruce glared.
"Yes, and I guess you could call me selfish, but when you're in love not a lot else matters. This is what I want, but it is ultimately your decision to make. You don't have to decide now, tomorrow or even the day after that. This is a life changing decision and there is also a chance you become a ghoul...but that's a chance I'm willing to take."
A long period of silence fell over them and the vampire tried studying his features in hopes of figuring where he leaned but he gave off nothing.
"I'm going to tell you something that you already know, but I'm going to say it anyway. If you do so happen to take up this offer and become a vampire, you would outlast everything around you, your entire world. Eventually they would all pass, and you'd have to say your goodbyes. Bruce Wayne would also perish at some point, but the Batman would be forever...you could truly protect your City and foresee the promise you made to your parents. You would have the power, immortality and abilities of a shinso vampire, and with your knowledge, combat expertise and weaponry you'd be unstoppable...we'd be unbeatable. We would do it together, construct a world where crime is at a minimum. Eliminating it entirely is almost impossible."
There were pros and cons just like with any other decision he made. It was not something he could just agree to without thought, it would take a lot of time to think over.
"Make the decision that is best for you and if that is to remain human, I won't love you any less. I won't be the one to take away your humanity unless you so choose and want to become my mate, what we have now is great but I'm thinking long term. We immortals tend to do that. If you want to leave now and patrol, I understand."
"Not at all," Bruce wrapped his arms around her. "I've got time."
The vampire curled up next to him and buried her head into his chest. They stayed like that for minutes and the vampire fell asleep in his arms. He was stunned that the Dark Lord put everything out on the table, leaving her feelings completely exposed. She once told him vampires were prideful beings and expressing themselves was difficult, but she had done so time and again with him. Even with her proposal he couldn't help but think back to Issa Shuzen, Akasha's most recent and only true lover. She considered her previous relationships to that nothing more than a means of physical pleasure. If and when Issa became aware of Akasha's return, he'd surely come for her and when that happened things would become complicated. But from what she told him, they were no longer mated. Bruce decided not to think about it and instead stared down at the woman sleeping peacefully beside him. He kissed at her cheek before slowly getting out of bed, knowing it was time to go.
To be continued
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