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Apocalypse: The E.N.D. (Eternal Night's Dream)	By : Im-ur-Misconception Category: +. to F > Diabolik Lovers Views: 1305 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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(A/N: I do not own the characters or storyline of Diabolik Lovers, that right belongs to Rejet. But, I do own the OC's used in this story, its plot line, as well as any other crazy shenanigans that happen within. So, please do not use my OC's without my express consent. They are like my babies since I have had them since I was very young! Like Six/Seven years old young.)

The words to the Ring around the rosy children's ring game have their origin in English history. The historical period dates back to the Great Plague of London in 1665 (bubonic plague) or even before when the first outbreak of the Plague hit England in the 1300's. The symptoms of the plague included a rosy red rash in the shape of a ring on the skin (Ring around the rosy). Pockets and pouches were filled with sweet smelling herbs ( or posies) which were carried due to the belief that the disease was transmitted by bad smells. The term "Ashes Ashes" refers to the cremation of the dead bodies! The death rate was over 60% and the plague was only halted by the Great Fire of London in 1666 which killed the rats which carried the disease which was transmitting via water sources. The English version of "Ring around the rosy" replaces Ashes with (A-tishoo, A-tishoo) as violent sneezing was another symptom of the disease.

Ring o'ring O'roses
A pocket full of poses

The silence in the limo was almost unbearable as Yui leaned back into the protective embrace of Ayato. She felt his arm tighten around her waist, drawing her gaze up to meet his as she smiled softly. Well aware that her emotions were showing very clearly on her face. Something she couldn't really control since she had always been an open and honest person.

"Pancake."

With a small shake of her head before she leaned in to rest against his shoulder. Looking at the others in the vehicle with them. It was crowded with the four extra additions sitting on one side. Glaring was a nice, very nice way, to describe what was going on amongst all of them. Since it had been a shock and very unpleasant surprise when the Mukami's handed a small folded note to Reiji. Who had promptly read it and curled his lip before hissing about inconvenient situations? Then informed them that 'that man' had requested that they all arrive together to the mansion, due to him having something important to discuss with them.

Of course what little conversation had ended minutes ago when she had stated that the new teacher, Ryu was the man that Laito and herself had heard the night before talking to Karlheinz in the infirmary. That had earned her a rather dark glare from Laito, clearly unhappy at her telling them that. To Azusa asking what they meant before Ruki had given him a very abbreviated version of what they all knew about their 'father's' scheming again. Thus the ensuing silence now permeating the interior.

Mentally, Yui went back over her brief meeting with the strange girl. The feel she had gotten from her when Kanato and herself had met, Lunaria in the Home Economic Rooms had been almost soothing. When she had spoken to introduce herself, Yui felt a sense of peace wash through her, as if that girl was someone she knew from a long time ago and could trust. Then again, it was strange that each of them had a run in with each of the sisters.

As she recalled what happened to her person, after it was accosted by Ayato, between First and Second period, Yui smiled. He was, in her opinion, the one who showed affection, even if it was a bit warped. So, the moment he grabbed her, spun her around in his arms and kissed her senseless, before commenting under his breath that he was straight, had left her a bit confused. At least until she heard after the assembly what had transpired between him, Yuma and the blond Tician in the gym. Unable to help it, she gave a soft giggle, drawing the dark gazes of everyone in the car.

"Is something funny to you, Bitch-chan."

"Ayato."

The look of understanding drawing in not just Laito's eyes, but quite a few of his brothers and all but Azusa's eyes, before they to gave a chuckle. Mostly at the expense of Ayato who just snarled and pinched her thigh. Biting the inside of her mouth to keep from making noise. Instead, Yui shifted one of her hands from her lap and laid it on his leg as it pressed against her own. Doing something so bold had a blush creeping across her cheeks as she looked out the window as the limo pulled up the front door of the Sakamaki mansion.

Ah tissue, ah tissue
We all fall down

He was the last to get out of the limousine as he looked up at the mansion. His red eyes narrowing to glittering slits as he sensed his father inside. It was not often that he directly involved himself in their lives, but he was doing so right now. And it was leaving a very bitter taste in his mouth, like tea that had been burned. With a small sigh, Reiji walked past his brothers and their guests that had been forced upon them. The best way to find out what was going to be happening, if at all, was to go to the source itself.

"Reiji?"

Pausing as he walked up the steps, he turned his head enough to look over his shoulders, seeing the concealed look of worry in each of his brother's eyes before looking directly at Ruki. Giving a small shake of his head, indicating that he didn't have an answer to the unspoken question. Then without any preamble turned and began his trek up the stairs to the double doors.

They all could have teleported right into the house, but he knew each of them didn't want to rush right into whatever possible trap that awaited them. Their father, their creator was an old and conniving bastard. Prone to only doing things that benefited his ideas and goals. It was how he had managed to live for so long. Yet, like him, he knew they were all curious about the 'new teacher' and transfer students. Already, his brothers and himself knew that the man Ryu Vantiri was a vampire, a very old one at that. Possibly, even older than Karlheinz, their father.

"Hurry, we will find out nothing if we wait here. And I do not relish being burned when the sun rises."

With those few curt words, Reiji opened the doors and strode into the manor's foyer. Feeling his father's aura like a cloak that was trying to smother him. Straightening his back as he walked forward across the floors, not making a sound as he entered the living room, coming to a halt just inside the door.

"Hey, move it. You're blocking the door."

Curling his lip slightly at Ayato's crudeness, Reiji stepped to the side, giving the rest of them a good view. Showing that their father was not alone as he sat facing the doorway on one of the couches. No, there were three other people sitting, their back to them. But it didn't take a genius to realize who they were. The three that had caught each of their attention at the school's impromptu assembly earlier that evening. Only making Reiji more curious as to what was going on. And how this involved his father.

"Reiji, come and sit. Same for the rest of you."

Tilting his head in acknowledgment, Reiji glided over to the couch and sat next to his father. Feeling the others take up their places on the other furniture, or behind the couch. Once they were all seated, Reiji didn't have to wait long, though he did drop his gaze to the tea set on the table and the soft, yet bitter smell of Darjeeling tea wafting from it. This was not one of his collection, in fact, he was not familiar with the maker of the tea set.

"You all were 'introduced' to these three earlier. So, I am telling you that as of this moment, Lord Ryu Vantiri and his two wards, Lunaria and Tician Dracos will be living here with us. As well as the Mukami's."

The way the words were spoken, or rather stated, left no room for protest. It would happen no matter what. And a fact that they should just accept it. Even if it was the most disagreeable thing to have the half-breeds living in the manor with them. And Reiji could feel the agitation coming off of his brothers without having to look at them.

"Is there a purpose for this father?"

"Yes."

Fighting the urge to groan and roll his eyes (something beneath him) at the single word answer, Reiji took a slow, deep breath to keep himself calm.

"Karl, you are the same as you were back then. Still no common sense. What else have you denied these children of yours?"

Blinking as he looked at the dark haired male on the couch across from him, Reiji found it a bit of a shock at how blunt the man spoke to his father. Let alone the disrespectful chastisement he just delivered without any fear. Making him wonder again just who was this vampire?

"They know what they needed to know, Ryu. How I raise them and what I want them to know is none of your business."

The deep rumbling chuckle accompanied by a slightly higher one had not just himself, but everyone in the room shifting to look at the trio. Seeing the man, Ryu and the blond Tician looking amused as they continued to get amusement from their father's words. While the dark-haired girl, Lunaria frowned at their antics, before lifting the teacup to her mouth and sipping. Her eyes downcast, half hidden behind her bangs.

"That is true, but ignorance is not bliss. I figured you would have talked with them last night after we finished."

The soft 'hnn' from his father had Reiji looking at him from the corner of his eye.

"Again, that is not your concern."

"Uncle... please..."

The softly spoken words from Lunaria had Reiji looking back at her. Noting that her head was lifted up and she was frowning as she leaned forward to set the cup on the matching saucer on the table. Before sitting back and directing that frown at his father, who was seated directly across from her. Giving Reiji and everyone an unrestricted view of her eyes. Which was very odd in appearance. They looked brown at first glance, but there were two thin rings of almost liquid silver around the pupils and the outer edge of the iris'.

"Please, Karlheinz, I would most appreciate it if you would explain things now that we are all gathered. It has been a long time and I do agree, you haven't changed at all."

In one fluid motion, Reiji saw his father stand up from the couch, and a facsimile of a smile gracing his lips as he stared at the girl. Whom he had to admit was very well spoken, showing his father the proper respect. Though what she said left him a bit more curious, since how she worded the end of her little speech to indicate she has known his father for a long time. Which had to be impossible, they looked to be sixteen. Taking a small sniff, Reiji realized that he couldn't smell either of the girls, though the male by them he could easily.

Ashes in the water
Ashes in the Sea

The room was bathed in silence, all eyes focused on a single person, who was standing before the fireplace. Pale blond hair cascading to lay between shoulder blades that were locked stiffly in place. Making the person seeming standoffish and snobbish, which was not a far cry from the truth. All in the room knew the man in one form or another, knew that he was manipulative, cruel and calculating. So, it was hard to fathom why he would gather them all there.

Several minutes ticked on by according the grandfather clock in the far corner of the tastefully decorated living room. Keeping time as it flowed on by punctuated by the soft, yet loud, the sound of the pendulum swinging. Eventually, the man gave a sigh that was drawn out as he turned to face those gathered by him. His yellow eyes flashing in the dimness as he relaxed his body. Making each person lean a bit more forward. An art he had clearly mastered at some point in his long life.

"When you all retrieved your Sacrificial Bride and Eve, you set things in motion. Things that I admit I may have momentarily forgotten. And as a result, you all will be living in this house together."

Tilting his head up as he finished speaking, a delicate and very feminine snort came from the couch holding the three people who were sorely out of place. Causing everyone to look at the three of them, as the blond man quirked an eyebrow and stared unamused at the offending person. While earning a dark glare back at him, before a slow and sardonic smile curled pink lips upwards.

"Really old man, you 'momentarily' forgot? I was not aware that the 'King' of the demons could forget a single thing. Then again, you have apparently been attempting to play god, so like a child with a new toy, being distracted is understandable."

The way everyone shifted in the room at the mocking tone from the blond who stood up from the couch. Her body language speaking confidence and cockiness in spades as she met and kept the cold, hard glare from the blond male as he stood his full height. Clearly not amused by the girl's response to what he said, as they all felt his aura lashing out at her. Not that she appeared intimidated, rather the opposite, giving those watching the impression she was crazy.

"Tician, you will behave yourself."

A small frown graced the girl's lips as she kept her eyes locked in a battle of wills with the man. Though her body's posture softened as she gave another snort.

"If I must Uncle if I must."

With those words, she broke the eye contact before sitting back on the couch. Curling one leg under her bottom and crossing her arms over her chest, clearly pouting at being taken to task. Though now that she was sitting, each of them could see her eyes clearly for the first time, as they seemed to glow faintly in the dim light from the chandelier and fireplace. Like the girl's younger sister, they looked to be one color, a liquid silver, until a soft brown was seen ringing the pupils and iris'. A perfect reverse of her younger sisters.

As the silenced settled over them, broken by the occasional crackle and pop of the fireplace. Each person was left to their own thoughts of what was going on and what was to happen.

Please pick me up
With a 1, 2, THREE

Finally, a soft sigh broke the quiet, drawing all eyes to the chair containing Ayato and Yui. The latter fidgeting slightly under the gaze of everyone. Her pale pink-red eyes shifting nervously as she leaned back into the red-haired male, who just wrapped his arm around her waist a bit more tightly. While she visibly relaxed, though her body was still obviously very tense.

"Uh....so I am curious about something. Mister Vantiri... yesterday after school, you said I was... Beautiful like my mother. Do you... Do you really know her?"

At her innocent question, everyone else turned to look at the man in question, who seemed to have stiffened a bit as he looked back at her. His dark red eyes glazing just a little bit before he shook his head yes. Silently giving her an answer to her question.

"I do. You look almost exactly like her, though you have your father's hair color."

The way Yui's mouth dropped open into a small 'o' of surprise at his admission, she understood from his tone, which was sad and wistful, that he didn't want to discuss it further. But that left many questions popping up in the other's minds. Adding to the mystery and allure that the three were presented, on top of what was not being said by their father.

"Okay...So you know Bitch-chan's mother and father. That' great and all, but what I am wondering about, is how an elder Vampire Lord, such as yourself has two human girls calling him Uncle. I am sure that is interesting."

The soft sound of metal hitting against metal echoed in the silence that followed the question Laito had asked. While the Dark haired Vampire sat back on the couch, crossing his legs and stretching them out, as his hands rested limply on his stomach. The small smile that played across his thin lips was chilling as he let his red-black eyes pin each of those gathered for a few seconds each.

"Because I have..."

His words cut off as a strong cold phantom breeze blew through the living room. Only to have every source of light suddenly go out as a deep, emotionless chuckle briefly filled the darkness. Causing every one of the young men to jump and tense, readying themselves for a possible attack. While a loud feminine groan followed the chuckle.

TBC
Well, this is yet another chapter. WHEE!! I took a bit longer then I wanted, but I had several of those moments where you re-read and take stuff out and then put it back, or just plain rearrange the words. ALSO, Real life, (IT IS A THING) happened. My workload picked up. This is a good thing, but at the same time, takes away from my writing... So sorry.

This chapter we didn't learn much of anything about the trio, or the situation, or why they are even there... BUT I can tell you, the next chapter will be... (Giggles like a mad woman) just read...
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