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Rosario + Vampire: Harem and a Vampire	By : Roadkill47 Category: +M to R > Rosario Vampire Views: 18234 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 1
Disclaimer: I make no money from the writing of this story. All characters and locations of Rosario+Vampire belong to Ikeda Akihisa.

Chapter List
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Its been a while but after a bit of writers block the story is back. I know where the next chapter is going in terms of plot but not much has been fleshed out so it might be a month or more till next chapter goes up. Sorry for the delay. As always a warm thank you to DrunkenScottsman for being my Beta Reader.

After Ruby was accepted into the group by Kurumu and Mizore, Tskune suggested that it might be a good idea for just Ruby and him to spend some time together. While it was Tsukune's actions that helped change Ruby's attitudes towards humanity during the events at Witches' Knoll, she had never been as close to Tsukune as the others were. All this changed once Kurumu forced the issue and the Mokas reacted the way they did. While working at the academy, Ruby was kept busy with various and at times very disjointed duties that pulled her away from contact with the Newspaper Club. Plus, Ruby was several years older than anyone else in the group.
In the end, it was decided for Ruby and Tsukune to start with a walk around the Snow-Fairy village. That walk turned into lunch at one of inns of the village that served food. Then another walk talking as they went. Little did Tsukune and Ruby know that from the moment they left the ice palace they were being followed.
Across from the inn the succubus sneezed, "Ah… chu!" Then the young woman looked around in worry.
"Act natural or we will be noticed." The ice-fairy instructed her close friend.
"It's just cold…" As she tried to explain Kurumu's eyebrows creased in worry.
Noting the tone, Mizore looked away from gazing at the window where, just beyond, Tsukune and Ruby could be seen laughing at their table.
"What is it, Empty Head?"
Chewing her lip in indecision at last Kurumu vocalized her fear, "Do you think Tsukune likes Ruby more than m…. Than us?"
Mizore hid her own frown at Kurumu's slip; clearly the succubus was going to say, 'Do you think Tsukune likes Ruby more than me?' Still she caught her error. "Who managed to take Tsukune to bed first?"
"She is older than the rest of us. Maybe Tsukune will decide he likes a more sophisticated girlfriend."
"If that was all it took, our mothers would have already had him and he still refuses their advances."
Kurumu was caught between horror and amusement at the statement, as both of their mothers had gone after Tsukune with some effort. Of course, the elder Succubus had suggested a threesome with mother and daughter.
Tsukune and his newest girlfriend stood up, and as they did Mizore could see the snow-fairies in the inn bow to their new lord. That state of affairs and its implications hadn't really settled in to anyone of the group.
Only half paying attention to Kurumu, Mizore pointed, "They're getting up to leave. Remember - keep quiet!"
As Mizore and Kurumu headed down the dusty secret passage, Kurumu couldn't resist the itch anymore.
"Ah…chu!"
"Don't make too much noise or we will be noticed." The light purple haired young woman ordered the blue haired one.
The two women continued down the rarely used passageway between the walls in silence for a bit. Then Kurumu asks, "I won't even ask how you know about this but I wonder… are all Snow-Fairies stalkers? Why have a series of hidden hallways that connect to various rooms in the palace?"
It is a good question and Mizore had to think about why the palace was built this way. The young Snow-Fairy had been exploring the tunnels ever since her mother told her of them the other week. "I'm not sure, but I think they're escape corridors to be used in the event of attack. Several of these passages lead to tunnels that go under the village and into the countryside nearby."
The stark reminder that in the past monster had fought monster, even in pocket realms.
The two young women walked together in silence down the dark corridor, occasionally having to brush aside dust laden cobwebs.
"If you've been here before, why is the hallway so filled with cobwebs? I don't think anyone has been here in years."
As Mizore shone the light down the hallway, she frowned, trying to figure out where they are and then answered distractedly, "We're looking for Ruby's bedroom. Tsukune normally spends his nights in your room or mine, only going to his own to change or…"
A frown crosses Kurumu's face, "Or…"
Realizing she said too much Mizore keeps silent in the faint hope that Kurumu will drop it but no such luck. "Hey! I asked a question: Tsukune goes to his own room to change or what?"
"Like two days ago, when you both where late for lunch and you said you were working on a special dessert?"
The young succubus had to look away in embarrassment at the memory. "So, you were watching us?"
"Only after I didn't find you two in the kitchen. You said you were getting a special dessert, not a quickie. I wouldn't have gone looking if I knew what was going on."
With cheeks burning bright, Kurumu stopped and glanced at Mizore with a clearly questioning expression. After a few moments, the snow-woman looked away, "Most likely wouldn't have gone looking for you. I really was wondering what happened to you two…"
Slowly Kurumu nodded but bit her lip, caught between explaining and not. In the end explaining won out, sort of, "I made cookies for everyone but the special dessert wasn't a quickie with Tsukune…"
Mizore was even more confused as she knows what she saw that day. So, the young snow woman just gave her dear friend her own questioning look.
The red rose in Kurumu's cheeks at the attention, "I wanted to be with him…. He… he said that he didn't want 'this and that' to be all our relationship was, so he just held me in his arms."
Then Mizore's mouth changed to a large 'O' as understanding started to dawn, "But you weren't dressed…"
Now unable to make even eye contact, Kurumu looked down at the ground, "That was my idea. I wanted to feel him against me. So, we got out of our clothes and Tsukune held me in his arms."
"What was that like?"
After a sigh, "Nice but low key…"
"That all?"
"Maybe a little frustrating."
Looking around a bit Mizore pointed to a section of the wall, "Let's start checking rooms."
The pair had to try several peep holes into other rooms before they found the right one. Of course, Mizore found the peep hole to allow them to gaze, one at a time into Ruby's room. The room's occupants were involved in a very intimate moment as expected. Ruby was on the four-corner bed blindfolded with her wrists tied to the upper corners and wearing very little. Besides sweat and some rather obvious hickies, the oldest women of Tsukune's Harem really didn't have anything on her.
As Mizore looked at the scene in the room, the exact details shocked the young snow-woman. In the years since first meeting Ruby at Witches' Knoll, they all had seen some signs of Ruby's tendencies toward being dominated. In fact, watching the older woman writhing on the bed and calling Tsukune 'master' as he tongued her pussy was something else.
"What's going on?" Then with more insistence, "Is something wrong?!"
With Kurumu pushing against Mizore to get the latter's attention, it also had the unintended consequences of rubbing the Succubus' ample bust against the Snow-Woman's back.
While stepping aside to let Kurumu in, Mizore pushed back against her friend to increase the contact.
So curious at what was happening in the bed room, what Mizore had done didn't fully register to Kurumu and any half-formed questions were swept aside at seeing Tsukune with his head planted between Ruby's legs with the witch writhing.
After looking things over Kurumu let out a slight sniff, "He is such a considerate lover… seeing to others' pleasure…" The sentence was cut off as she felt Mizore press against her, "Please… I just got a chance to see what's going on."
With a wicked smile that was hidden by Kurumu facing away, Mizore whispered, "You can keep looking, as long as you describe to me what's going on." Mizore then pressed herself fully against her dear, very dear friend and laid her head on the latter's shoulder.
"Really!? O... OK…. Well Tsukune is still licking her."
"And…"
Kurumu gulped, "I can't hear much. I can see Ruby's chest rising and falling quickly. Her bust size isn't nearly as big as mine, maybe not even as large as when teen-witch Yukari got older."
"You do have a nice rack."
Hearing the husky tone in Mizore's voice was enough of a warning for Kurumu so that she wasn't totally shocked when the snow-woman reached around with one hand to grasp one of Kurumu's very ample breasts.
"Hey!?"
Whispering against Kurumu's ear, "If you really want me to stop, you can just step aside and let me watch Ruby and Tsukune."
Indecision warred in Kurumu's mind. She really didn't mind what Mizore was doing. They had been together several times now and she really didn't want to stop watching either, so she decided to say nothing and see what Mizore would do next.
The wait wasn't long before the succubus felt the slight chill of the snow-woman as Mizore pressed even tighter while running her hands over Kurumu's chest. "You are supposed to describe to me what's going on."
Looking into the room again, Kurumu saw that Tsukune was untying Ruby. At first Kurumu wondered if the two were about to go all the way, but the foreplay was continuing. "Ah…. Tsukune has untied Ruby…. Tsukune is sitting down on the bed and…. Ah…. She is kneeling down…."
"So, did she offer or did Tsukune 'ORDER' her to suck on him?"
The idea of Tsukune being so aggressive was a bit silly and Kurumu started to laugh. That laugh was cut off as Mizore licked the succubus's ear while starting to undo the bra. "Keep talking…"
"Ah…. Ruby is… ah… she is bobbing her he… head…"
A thought occurred to Mizore as she gently kissed Kurumu's neck, "Can I see your tail?"
"What?"
"Your tail…. I want to see your tail."
Confused but also wondering what Mizore had in mind, Kurumu nodded, "Ah step back…" Then once no longer feeling Mizore against her, Kurumu transformed into her true form. Bat wings and the long tail of her kind extended, but Kurumu kept her razor sharp and lengthy claws retracted. As Kurumu tried to turn towards Mizore she started to say, "What do you… ugh!"
Before the turn was even half finished Mizore had managed to gr
asp the succubus's tail, particularly the spade shaped end of it. "I wonder…" Without another word, Mizore started to run her tongue over the fleshy tip.
The sensation of Mizore's tongue on her tail was unlike anything that Kurumu had ever experienced. While akin to Tsukune or Mizore using their tongues on her nipples, it wasn't quite as intense as them touching her clit. Still, it was very intense, and Kurumu found herself sinking to her knees as her legs melted.
"Ah… ah… oh… my… yes…"
Shocked and pleased by Kurumu's reaction, Mizore stopped to giggle, "Wow…. Wasn't expecting that response."
Torn between wanting to ask, no DEMAND that Mizore keep going, Kurumu could only nod at first. After a few breaths, the succubus at last said, "Nothing like that has happened before. I don't know what to say…" A though occurred to Kurumu and her eyes widened as she remembered a conversation with her mother from years ago, "No… it couldn't be…"
Now confused, Mizore looked at her friend in a little concern, "What?"
"No… it couldn't be..."
"WHAT?"
"It couldn't be..."
"WHAT!?"
Kurumu looked off into the distance in shock, "I need to talk to my mother…"
Now worried, Mizore stepped forward and took out her magical lollipop, "What's wrong? I didn't hurt you? I thought you were enjoying it…"
Kurumu forced a smile that shows through as being forced, "I just remembered I need to talk to my mother! BYE!" The busty Succubus runs off down the hallway.
Before Mizore could chase after Kurumu, she heard a clear and loud shout from within Ruby's room, "You… you traitor! Magic Stick!"
While the snow-fairy was trying to fully register the significance of the screams, the wall Mizore was standing behind exploded as a large metal frying pan smashes a hole.
A few minutes before.
Yukari raced past the snow-fairies that were escorting her through the snow palace. The guards and servants had made a point to remember the vampiress classmate of their new lord. The little witch wasn't viewed as a person to be concerned about. So when she arrived saying she had an urgent message for Tsukune Aono, they brought her right into the palace.
After walking a bit, Yukari lost patience, 'Tsukune has to listen to me!' Outer Moka was very specific: her father is a threat, Moka's older sister is a threat and both are after Tsukune, besides Moka being yanked out of the school. 'Tsukune will remember he loves Moka and go to rescue her! In the hospital after the horrible ordeal in the cave, Moka remembered she loved Tsukune and was going to get him! I just have to get the two together and all will be right!'
Turning a corner Yukari came to a long hallway that looked like what the villagers said was the bedroom wing. Looking closely there were some decorations on the doors. A blue, purple… 'Those must be Mizore and Kurumu's rooms.' The little witch tried to not frown at the reality that her two friends had claimed Tsukune as a lover; the rejection of Tsukune had stung so, ever so badly. Still walking down the hallway, there was a door with a magical symbol of protection on the door intended to ward off evil spirits. 'RUBY!' The older witch and magical mentor to Yukari - this had to be her room. 'Maybe she will know where…'
The thought died as Yukari burst through the door into her older friend's bed room and saw Tsukune and Ruby entangled with each other.
Time slowed down and Yukari looked in shock but then in mounting anger. 'Ruby? He's added Ruby but not me?! She stole my place!'
As Tsukune and Ruby tried to untangle themselves, they each spoke but all Yukari could hear was the pounding of blood in her ears. Tears rolled down her checks and then she screamed, "You… you traitor! Magic Stick!"
A large metal frying pan was conjured and with a flick of the wrist Yukari sent it flying.
Soon a great deal of yelling was echoing down the hallways of the castle overlooking the snow-fairy village.
"How could you betray me!? I thought you were my friend!" Yukari had large tears running down her cheeks now. In frustration, the young witch threw her pointed hat onto the ground. "You were just using me to get close to Tsukune!"
"Let's just settle down!"
"I'm sorry, but I love him too!"
"Y… YO…. YOU Bitch! MAGIC STICK!"
A wave of her magic wand summoned a half dozen kitchen pots and pans of all sizes. With a wave, the black and gold pots flew towards Ruby.
The older Witch, nude and helpless, was shocked by the outrage of her friend and fellow witch. Beads of sweat from their exertions rolled down Ruby's naked flanks as the pots and pans hurdled towards her.
Tsukune, now one of the most powerful of monsters, a Vampire ripped his limiter free of his wrist. In mid transformation into an S Class monster, the equally naked Tsukune dove for his latest lover. Vampire impacted into Witch and the two rolled to the side of the bed room. Into the center of four corner bed the pots and pans mashed the bed. Wood splintered and fabric shredded under the hammer blows.
"You won't get away that easy, traitor!" Yukari totally enraged waved her wand and the pots and pans began to rise from the bed again.
Tsukune, now getting angry, shouted, "Yukari, enough!" Before the vampire had a chance to do anything else, the pots once more flew and another voice screamed from a hole in the wall.
"Freeze!" Everyone was stunned as Mizore appeared from a hole in the wall where Yukari's first pot projectile impacted and ruptured the wall. From the snow-fairy's outstretched hands, ice sprayed like water. Within seconds the outraged little witch was encased up to her neck in block of ice.
Two of the pots had already been sent on their way. Tsukune parried the first and the second, but the latter was only just deflected. It clipped Ruby in the head, sending the older witch sprawling to the floor.
"Are you ok?!" Tsukune held the now limp woman in his arms. Streams of blood run from a deep cut on Ruby's head.
After a few seconds, Ruby's eyes fluttered open, but they were unfocused and wandering. She heard her master's voice, "Tsukune…" But Ruby lacked the strength or coordination to lift her hands.
Now desperate Tsukune grabbed Ruby's hands and gripped them tight. Of all the women, his feelings were most confused about the woman now in his arms. That was until now, "Ruby, don't leave me! I love you!"
Ruby smiled at the words she so desperately wanted to hear and then blackness as oblivion claimed her.
Moments later several snow fairies flooded into the room, drawn by the sound of combat. Just as quickly Ruby was whisked away to the care of the snow fairy physicians.
With Ruby gone, Tsukune gets dressed and slowly walked out of the room past Yukari. The teen's emotions were a torrent and he couldn't resist glaring at his youngest friend. If the young witch wasn't encased in ice, she would have flinched at the look.
A snow fairy guard bowed, "What are your orders, Tsukune-Sama?"
"Put her some place she can't do any more damage…"
Mizore frowned at Yukari and then hustled to join her lover.
As her friends left, a chattering from the cold Yukari tried to explain why she has come, "Tsukkkune! We havvve to talkkkk! It's Mokkka!" Encased within the ice no one can hear her.
The three daughters of Issa Shuzen were escorted through the huge western style castle. Kokoa blazed defiance at the eldest sister Bitaasu while Outer Moka was badly distracted that her mother is here and so was Inner Moka observing from within the Rosary. Of course, Bitaasu had her face a mask, showing none of the joy she felt. This was the moment she had wanted: Moka managed to anger father and will now be punished!
The majordomo brought the three to a door with gilded leaf inlays in wooden doorway. The double doors were opened, and within on a throne of velvet and hardwood sat the Vampire Lord Issa Shuzen. His blood red eyes were cold and without pity, an expression that Inner Moka was not used to seeing.
On a chair to the side sat his wife Gyokuro, the mother of Kahlua and Kokoa. Of course, Bitaasu's mother was not here, being dead for several years, killed in a feud between Gyokuro along with Akasha. Despite being told by the mansion staff that she was here, there was no sign of Akasha.
In a high-backed chair Gyokuro had an expression of total calm and detachment. She pulled her platinum blond hair back and waited on events. In her hand rested a white leather glove; the tone matched the boots she wore as she is dressed in the height of western fashion.
Not used to the cold and detached expression by her Father, Outer Moka was off balance, "The servants said mother is here…"
Before more could be said, Issa barked, "There will be time for reunions LATER. First things first… come here."
Outer Moka slowly walked forward to her father. Once there, the vampire lord and father reached out and yanked off the Rosario that serves as Moka's limiter. The pink haired vampiress was replaced with the silver haired one.
Without missing a beat Lord Issa growled, "NOW, you two have been brought here…" Issa jabs his finger at Moka and Kokoa, "…to explain to me who brought Tsukune Aono across. Especially without MY permission. I am LORD! I am head of this family!" Pausing, Issa fixed his blood red eyes on Inner Moka, "Is there something you wish to tell me, my daughter?"
In the back of the room, Bitaasu had to use all of her control to keep the smile down.
The Vampire Lord Issa Shuzen glared at his favorite daughter, "So you admit that it was your actions that led to a lowly human being given the gift of the second birth, to be made a vampire." Shuzen's voice was cold like ice and utterly without emotion.
Inner Moka, not used to such treatment, nearly withered under her father's glare. "I would never have tried to have turned Tsukune without your permission or his."
Issa allowed a lip to curl into a snarl at the idea of a lowly human's opinion mattering.
"My only objective was to try to save his life, but he was so badly injured trying to protect ME that when I gave him so much of my blood it transformed him instead of just healing him." Inner Moka was in the unusual place of having to try force conviction into her voice.
"What exactly is he to you, Moka? Last year he appeared more worried about your double than you when he challenged me for another Holy Locket." At last the vampire lord was coming to the heart of the matter.
For once Gyokuro's mask of detachment cracked and open surprise showed. Issa tolerated a challenge by a mere human?! He didn't kill the swine for the offense?! "Well, well, my love - you are getting soft in your old age."
Using the distraction of her stepmother, Inner Moka argued, "Exactly - if you felt Tsukune unworthy, you would have killed him before. His courage is without doubt. As to our… our relationship there is nothing to say. He is with the Succubus and Snow-Fairy."
At mention of the Snow-Fairy, Issa's eyes flared in anger, "Thank you for reminding me of the matter of the Snow Fairy village. We will turn to that next but this boy…"
"I will say, my child, that you aren't a bore. You freely admit to changing Tsukune Aono into a vampire, no matter how unintended. A violation of my rights as head of the family and this new uncontrolled vampire then stole the Snow-Fairy pocket realm from my agents."
The utterly emotionless tone worried Inner Moka. Her father enjoyed to put on a show, especially mock outrage. Tsukune got a very vivid treatment of such last year when he confronted Father. This was something else though; Father was very angry. The less emotion he showed, the angrier the vampire lord was.
Whatever father might be feeling, Moka remembered who she was, and a daughter of Shuzen did not show fear or doubt. "With respect, if your agent couldn't deal with a single recently turned vampire then they aren't worth very much. Even if that vampire has been trained by me and is of my blood."
Seeing his daughter push back caused a moment of amusement for Lord Shuzen. Moka's blood line was one of the most powerful and any vampire she created would be powerful also. Still, Miyabi Fujisaki had failed utterly. That aside, there was the matter of Aono's turning, "Whatever Fujisaki's failure there is your own lack of control. If you cared for this boy, you should have come to me."
By this point, the last weeks have taken their toll on Inner Moka and she snapped, "His qualities speak for themselves, after he risked your wrath to 'rescue' that other girl. His worthiness of the gift of our blood isn't in doubt."
Issa's eyes narrowed at the challenge from his daughter, "I didn't give him your hand last year and you did not ask me. Now you are not together. Have you ever been?"
Kokoa gasped at the overt questioning of whether Moka and Tsukune slept with one another.
With being repeatedly challenge Moka's resolve faltered a bit, "I did what I thought was right and our status is moot."
Sensing a moment of opportunity Bitaasu interrupted, "Pardon me, my Lord Father. If Moka has no claim on Vampire Aono, then I am ready to move forward as we discussed to retrieve the village."
Moka and Kokoa gasped at the statement.
Lord Shuzen nodded. "Bitaasu will handle Tsukune, one way or another. As for you…"
The snow fairy village had a small but very advanced medical clinic. Normally the clinic saw to regular matters like fertility treatments, but it also handled injuries. Ruby had been taken there. In one of the waiting rooms, Tsukune along with Mizore waited for word. Feeling frustrated, Tsukune paced back and forth like a caged tiger. The new lord of the snow fairies wasn't aware that he never put his limiter, the holy locket back on to his wrist. So Tsukune was in his 'true' form as a S-Class Vampire. The piercing red eyes almost glowed from his anger and agitation. The girls fighting each other was nothing new, but this was the first time one of these battles resulted in serious injury.
The snow fairies of the clinic shied away from Tsukune. Most never having met him or only when his own injuries were being treated. They could see his obvious anger and the reputation of vampires was such that you do not antagonize one when they are already upset.
Sitting along the wall, Mizore gazed at Tsukune with a worried expression. She too was disturbed by events. Despite her repeated statements of being willing to and having fought Kurumu, Moka and Yukari over Tsukune, she never wanted to hurt the others. The goal was just to win Tsukune, but now someone had been hurt. Yukari had been attacking blindly, not caring how badly she might injure Ruby. Where might that lead?
At last Mizore stood up and walked to Tsukune. Not knowing what to say, she just wrapped her arms around Tsukune.
Slightly startled as Mizore walked ghost like across the floor with virtually no noise, but once Mizore was holding him Tsukune could small her distinctive scent.
"Thank you…" Feeling Mizore caused Tsukune to relax. "It's all my fault…"
Slowly Mizore turned Tsukune so he is facing her but his eyes were cast off to the side, "Did you attack Ruby?"
His sense of failure is painful; if he was a better boyfriend he would have protected Ruby, "It's still my…."
"No, it's not. You can't control what others do. You protected her from the worst of the attack and together we trapped Yukari." Thinking about what happened another thought occurred to Mizore, "You also protected Yukari…"
Now confused, Tsukune at last made eye contact with Mizore's eyes. "What do you mean?"
"Before I met you and taught me different, I would most likely have tried to kill Yukari. Instead I just trapped her. You taught me to look beyond and try to find another way." Mizore's voice filled with love and conviction.
Not sure and without conviction Tsukune mumbled, "Maybe you are right."
The snow-fairies had little need to keep people captive; normally they would just freeze any intruders and that would be that. As such their 'prison' space was rather undeveloped and Yukari was held in a dungeon below snow-fairy palace. The stone lined room was as old as the palace. The little witch sat sulking in one corner. "What am I going to do…"
After confirming that Ruby was going to recover, Tsukune and Mizore made their way back to the icy palace that sat at the heart of the snow fairy village and was now their home.
As the pair walked through the large entrance doorway, they were meet by a delegation of snow-fairies. Tsukune was uncomfortable as these adults, several of them seniors, bowed to him and Mizore.
"Aono-sama, what is your wish for the young captive that attacked your…" The old man paused to consider how to identify Ruby. "...your tutor?"
"What do you mean?"
The village elder was still feeling around the situation himself. The Snow-Priestess had proclaimed that the Vampire Tsukune Aono was the Lord of the village and was to be treated as such in all matters except for those of prophecy. Despite the well-known reputation of vampires for arrogance, cruelty and high-handed treatment of lesser monsters, Aono had so far issued very few orders, only in direct response to questions and was extremely polite to all that meet him. Perhaps it was time for a more direct approach, "Aono-Sama, the Snow Priestess has declared you our lord. You hold the power of life and death over any within these lands. Do you wish the captive to be killed?"
Mizore gasped in shock and Tsukune shouted, "No!"
"Do you intend to… feed upon her then?"
Perhaps even more horrified at that suggestion Tsukune took a half step back, "NO!"
Now confused the village elder sighed, "Do you wish us to keep her captive till you decide what to do with her?"
Mizore took Tsukune's hand and was reward with a tight grasp, "Tsukune, why not ask for a suggestion…"
Very uneasy but happy at a suggestion that hopefully won't lead to talk of blood or death, Tsukune took a deep breath. "If I was not Lord, what would be done?"
The collection of village elders relaxed fractionally and the leader spoke again, "Considering the captive's age, we would summon her family and or people. The attack on yourself and your tutor is a serious matter and as such cannot be tolerated. The village council would meet to discuss the circumstances and pass judgement."
"What type of judgement would you give?" Tsukune is worried as he asks.
Again, surprised at the hesitation by the Vampire, the elder wondered exactly what to make of him. The genuine affection he displayed towards his… women was a good sign and the way the women returned it. "Ice and winter are harsh, without mercy and sometimes life requires equally stern measures…"
Seeing Aono's eyes go wide, the elder chose his next words carefully, "But not always. The captive is young. Most likely a fine to her family and people followed by banishment from our lands, as long as the one attacked recovers fully."
At a loss for words Tsukune stood there for some time before the elder coughs. Prompted he at last asked, "You expect me to make this decision?"
The collected villagers bowed in way of a reply.
There was a strong, no massive temptation to just let the villagers decide Yukari's fate; but there was also the fear the villager elders would order more than just a fine and then banishment. "The sooner done, the sooner we can move on."
"At once Aono-sama… bring her to the hall of judgement?"
"Y… yes…"
The villagers split up, some to retrieve Yakari and others to escort Tsukune and Mizore to the hall.
Tsukune and Mizore, and Kurumu after she was located, were guided to the elder's hall. As word spread around the village about the judgement, many snow fairies decided to attend to find out what type of lord they now have. Ageha and Tsurara, curious at this latest twist in their daughters' love lives, joined the rest in the hall. The only one not there was Tsukune's cousin who had returned to the human world.
The village elders briefly explained how they operated before and somewhat numbly Tsukune nodded his understanding. Once all the villagers who wished to attend were in the room - normally only a fraction of the villagers attended such meetings - today it was standing room only.
At last Yukari is brought into the hall of judgment. The teen witch was sulking as she was led into the room with chains around her wrists. The room fell silent and Yukari was at a loss for words at the turn in events.
The village elder recited the charges against Yukari: destruction of property, assault and attempted murder. The elders had debated the latter charge among themselves, but in the end decided that lovers' quarrel or not, it was obvious that she was trying to kill their lord's paramour or at least simply didn't care if her attacks were fatal or not.
Yukari had spent the last hour in a cold place and still couldn't believe that Tsukune had rejected her but was with Ruby! She sulked unhappily.
From the table at the head of the room Tsukune was alone. The other girls were off to the side with their mothers while Tsukune was clearly miserable.
With all eyes on him Tsukune fidgeted under the attention. Finally, he asked, "Do you have anything to say, Yukari? You could have killed Ruby, you know."
"That doesn't matter…". Yukari tried to explain about Moka being taken, but her word choice was poor and it shocked Tsukune.
"Doesn't matter? You tried to kill Ruby!" A great deal of frustration had built up in Tsukune in his time at Yokai Academy. The girls always had to protect him; at best, he was Inner Moka's gate keeper. Now he could do something to protect one of them.
"Look, Tsukune, it's about Moka…"
"Don't change the subject! Moka made her choice!" Now shouting Tsukune stood and shook his fist at his youngest friend.
The girls were frankly shocked by the display. They could think of few times when Tsukune got upset, let alone the enraged state he was in now.
"Please Tsukune…. Moka…" Yukari tried to get through to Tsukune, now starting to sob.
"ENOUGH! Moka can come ask Ruby, Mizore and Kurumu for a place with us if she wants; but she has to ask. You on the other hand…" Tsukune paused to catch his breath before he continued and now his voice was hard, "You on the other hand are to leave and never return." Turning to village elder, "Take her back to Yokai Academy. I never want to see her around me or my fiancées again."
The total rejection by Tsukune knocked all will out of Yukari and she collapsed, placed her face into her hands, and sobbed.
The elders returned to the room and bowed, "As you wish Tsukune-Sama."
Yukari was shattered and couldn't do anything other than whisper Moka and Tsukune's names as she was taken away.
The vampire lord of Snow Fairies, like his young friend, was shattered by events and walked out of the room utterly silent. The expression on Tsukune's face was like he ordered Yukari's execution rather than banishment.
Kurumu and Mizore ran to their lover's sides to support him.
Back at the mansion of Lord Issa, inner Moka was in her own state of shock. As punishment, she was being withdrawn from Yokai academy. Instead she would be tutored only by vampires. Her father had said, "It's clear that you my daughter have acquired some strange ideas while at that school. You have been contaminated!" Moka could go about the grounds but not leave the estate and when out of the building she had to be 'chaperoned' by an adult member of the family.
Father had refused to talk about what was going to happen with Tsukune, but once done Moka was free to visit, Akasha, her mother.
So now that was where Inner Moka was headed. A servant opened a door to the master library. As with all things that Lord Issa had, it was lavishly fitted out and to European tastes a century in the past. Leather-bound tomes lined the walls. But what caught Moka's attention was the woman sitting in a wheel chair in the center of the room. The outlines of the face were so familiar - she saw them staring back every day, every time she looked out from within the Rosary. While Outer Moka's face was round and filled out, her mother's face was thin and drawn in. Every bone stood out in sharp relief on her mother's face. The bubblegum pink hair was faded, streaked not with grey but outright white. She looked decades older than her memories.
In a faint whisper the older vampire said, "Come to me, my daughter, and let me look at my baby girl."
Unable to restrain herself Inner Moka rushed to her mother. The two held one another for what seemed like an eternity. Then Moka noticed the plastic tubes filled with blood that ran to several blood bags hanging from a stand on the wheel chair. "What happened, Mother? Where have you been?"
Akasha's expression turned distant and this served to make her look even older. "What do you remember? Before the locket and I… went away?"
Inner Moka frowned. There always had been a cloud over her memories before, as if trying to look through a haze. Deciding for direct, "Next to nothing, which is why I asked."
"As I feared, the ritual was rushed..."
At last hearing details, Inner Moka grabbed her mother's hands, "What ritual?"
"Let me tell you a story, some of which you might know already… but just listen."
Pleased at the possibility of answers, Inner Moka grabbed a chair and sat next to her mother.
Akasha started her tale from very far in the past. "The name of the first vampire has been lost to the ages but they had numerous descendants. Over the millennia, bloodlines arose where the members of the bloodline would have a tendency towards certain gifts. Now all vampires are incredibly powerful fighters and any vampire can learn all the gifts in time. Bloodlines can learn certain gifts easier than others. Our bloodline is that of the Shino and it was renowned for the ability of its members in that they could learn any gift they set their mind to. Some claim the Shino were the first vampiric blood line."
Once Akasha finished Inner Moka was more confused by the tale. "What does this have to do with my locket? With that other girl?"
"With power comes a price. You are familiar with a Ghoul?"
At mention of the monstrous failed transformation Tuskune had become, Inner Moka just nodded.
"It is possible for Vampires to become a Ghoul."
"What?!"
Akasha shrugged, "It's not something well known. One trigger can be over feeding, especially on vampiric blood. That happened to you."
Now utterly confused, Inner Moka just stared at her mother.
"I was attacked by a Dragon, one of few, very few monsters able to challenge a vampire physically." Moka's mother paused as her aged visage was clouded by the painful memory. "Despite your youth, you jumped into action to protect me. You were so brave."
Inner Moka blushed at the complement.
"The Dragon was driven off, but you were crippled by your injuries and I was little better. To preserve your life, I gave you my blood, a great deal of blood. I passed out and your father arrived. The impact of so much vampiric blood on you triggered a transformation and to halt it you had to be sealed by the Rosary. Your father is a skilled practitioner of blood magic and he did the best he could; I doubt I could have done any better. The ritual attempted to seal off my excess blood from your body, which it did. The way it did was unexpected, though; it was supposed to create a focus tied to the Rosary. In your case that focus breathes and talks."
Understanding Inner Moka frowned and said to her mother, "This focus looks like you since it was made from your blood."
"Yes… it's in essence a clone of me, but with its own personality and sharing your body through the Rosary."
Inner Moka stood up and walked around the library for several minutes and then asked, "Where have you been?"
"I was both badly injured and gave you all of my blood. By the time your father arrived I had slipped into a deep torpor. I only just awakened two months ago, but I am still weak and will be for some time."
"Two months ago…. Tsukune…"
At the questioning look from her mother, Inner Moka explained about Tsukune's transformation into first a ghoul and then a Vampire.
Hearing the pain in her daughter's voice, Akasha asked, "You love him, don't you?"
Unable to voice the words, Inner Moka could only nod.
"This is the boy that took away the village your father was scheming over?"
"Yes… he is there now with the girls he loves." Moka then had to explain about the various girls being in love with Tsukune.
Once finished, she returned to her mother: "So you awoke the same day, perhaps right after Tsukune transformed? Why?"
"It's tied to our bloodline. I am a Shinso Vampire, as are you and so is Tsukune. Your blood, his blood, and my blood are all connected. Certain things can felt by other vampires, the stronger the event, the closer the blood tie the easier it is for others to feel. That is why your father came after our battle with the dragon, he felt your injury since he is your father."
Inner Moka walked around the library and gazed into a mirror on a wall and for the briefest of moments Outer Moka gazed back. "What can be done about the locket and that... other girl?"
The elder vampire gave the matter some thought. She had been in the library looking for answers and some ideas had become apparent, "At this point enough time has passed that the danger of you transforming into a Ghoul has passed. We could unmake that Rosary."
"What would that mean for the other girl?"
Akasha answered slowly, "She is tied to the Rosary; destroying it would kill her, but free you."
For a brief moment, Inner Moka is thrilled by the idea as that would give her a chance to win Tsukune in her own right but it's at once replaced with horror and then shame. "Mother, how could you suggest that?"
The weak and aged Akasha smiled. The suggestion was a bit of a test, and she was pleased that her daughter wasn't interested in killing even for her own advantage. "To see how you would answer. I have some other ideas. The problem is that you two are sharing a soul and body; one life force really. Separating you two and keeping you both intact is challenging. It requires very powerful magic; vampires have some ability but compared to witches and warlocks our power is…"
A thought occurs to Inner Moka, from last year, "The Magic Mirror! It for a time separated us!"
Akasha was confused and asked for more information. Moka explained Kokoa's scheme to bring out her 'true self' using the mirror and the chaos that followed. Including both Mokas appearing at the same time but both being weak.
"Let's talk to Kokoa; she can perhaps tell us more about this mirror."
When a servant brought Kokoa into the library, she was also shocked by the appearance of Moka's mother.
"I will explain later but I am fatigued now and will need to rest soon. Moka said something about a magical mirror that you obtained to attempt to bring out her true form but instead created two copies?"
While Akasha wasn't her mother, Kokoa always found her kind and was horrified by what she looks like, "Ah…. Yes…. The mirror did create two copies but it also divided their strength too as Big Sister couldn't defeat the spirit within the mirror herself. She needed the help of the imposter and the pantywaist to do it."
Akasha gave a weak smile, "That is something to start with at least."
Yukari was back in her dorm room, having been dropped off by the Snow Fairies at Yokai Academy. Moka was lost; Tsukune had rejected her; she was totally alone now.
"I don't need them anyways! I am way smarter than any… than any…" Yukari tossed herself onto her bed and started to cry, "It's all that big titted cows fault! That traitor said she was my friend! And the snow skank abandoned me at the first chance she had!"
Stomping around the room, Yukari picked up a book on magic at random and started flipping through the pages. After going through half of the book Yukari stopped on a chapter titled, 'Basic Defense Against Curses, Hexes and other Black Magics.' She remembers a saying, 'Best Defense is a Good Offense.' The little witch gazed at the page for a bit considering her situation. Tsukune had clearly been bewitched by the other girls… so she needed to remove the other girls and break their hold over him. Then she could warn him about the threat of Moka's sister. How to do that was the question. Yukari had tomes on doing things like creating a voodoo doll, but what Yukari had in mind would require more advanced and dark magics.
Yokai had an extensive occult library; it was just a matter of getting in there.
There were many libraries and vaults at Yokai Academy. Yukari's attempt to sneak into the vault with the collection of black magic went without a hitch. The issue was her attempt to leave the vault did not go so smoothly.
"You do not belong here." The old man with the gravelly voice said. "A witch by the outfit - that explains the interest in the material here - but this area is forbidden to those without permission. I know who belongs here and that does not include you."
In preparation for her attempt to sneak into the vault, Yukari had prepared a number of excuses in case she was caught. "Ruby Tojo asked me to ge…"
"She has left the academy. Care to try again?" The old mean stumbled forward with a noticeable limp, his skin a mass of wrinkles and liver spots. The white on his head was a disheveled mess.
"There has to be some mistake. I just spoke with her this mo…"
The old man gave a dry chuckle, "Good tactic in not changing your reason; that would be a sure tell that you do not belong here and might have worked in one of the other vaults… Let's see here…" The old man reached out and took the magic tome from Yukari's grip. "Ah…. Alex's Tome of Summonings…. He met a bad end you know? Summoning demons never goes well and there is always an extra price. So what do you expect your little minion from hell to do for you?"
Yukari tried to turn and leave the vault, but the old man said a word of power and the old stone vault door closed in her face. "Oh, you will not be leaving that easily. As I said you don't belong here, so you are in a lot of trouble."
"You're a wizard…"
The old man had that dry raspy laugh again, "I know a bit of the art. Now let's start with why you want the tome." The old man waved his gnarled hands in the air. Despite his decrepit state, his hands flowed like a dance as he traced a sigil of power. Yukari recognized some of the forms and symbols, it was some type of spell to force her to tell the truth.
"Again… why are you here?"
"I want to win Tsukune Aono's heart back." Yukari said without even thinking.
The old man nodded and coughed a bit, "How will the tome help you do that?"
"I will summon a demon to get rid of the other girls that are with Tsukune now, but especially Ruby Tojo, so I can have him for myself." Yukari's eyes blink at what came out of her mouth; she expected to say that but to say share him with Moka.
At the look of horror, the old wizard smiled. The next words came easily, "Ah, little one, the spell forces you to tell the truth of your heart, not just the 'truth' we deceive even our own selves with." The old man coughed again and then looked Yukari over. "So young and vital… a healthy body. How far would you be willing to have your minion from hell go to drive away the other women?"
"I don't care! Kill them if necessary, especially that traitor Ruby." As soon as Yukari uttered those words she cried out in horror. "NO! That's not possible!"
"Search your feelings; you know it to be true." The old man laughed a bit; this spell he had created years and years ago was his finest achievement. It was not easy to create a spell that could search a target's and feelings to force them to tell a warped version of the truth, "It just happens I am willing to let you have that book…" The old man left the sentence hanging in the air before he finished, "For a price."
Again, the old man looked over Yukari and as he did she took a half step back, wrapping her arms across her flat chest. Instead of denying the offer she heard he self ask slowly, "What price…"
"Nothing a pert little thing like you can't afford to pay…". The old man laughed a bit but it degenerated into a coughing fit before he continued. "As I said you have a lovely, healthy young body…"
The day in the village of the snow fairies had been a crazy one and with Yukari being banished had ended with more than a ring of defeat to it. Mizore thought back to just before the little witch burst in on Tsukune and Ruby. Kurumu had acted SO STRANGELY, 'Maybe I should go check on her…' Then the young snow-fairy shook her head. If all of them were going to be truly what Tsukune wanted, a family, then sneaking around wasn't the answer for this particular problem. Ruby and Tsukune's date had been fun to watch and was a way to share without getting in the way, but something else was going on with Kurumu. There was a little time left before dinner.
So Mizore passed her own bedroom and knocked on the door to Kurumu's room. After a few moments, the door opened and Kurumu was there. "Hey snow-skank…"
"Boobzilla... Can we talk?"
The banter between the two, once biting, now was playful and without malice.
Kurumu stood aside to let her friend into the room and then went to sit down on her bed while Mizore sat in an offered chair. "Want to talk about Yukari, I assume?"
Tempted to take the opening to avoid prying, Mizore hesitated but then shook her head, "Later, yes; but something else is on my mind. You were acting strange in the hidden hallway before she crashed Tsukune and Ruby's first date. What was wrong?"
After the conversation with her mother and the reason for it, Kurumu wanted to just deny everything but the earnest intent rang out in Mizore's voice. The two had grown so close, especially the last few months. 'She deserves to know.'
Not sure how to say it she just blurted it all out, "ITHOUGHTTHATIMIGHTBEPREGNANT!"
Mizore's eyes blinked, once, twice and then she slowly took out her mystical lollipop, "What was that?"
Forcing some control on herself, Kurumu tried again, "I thought that I might be pregnant."
The statement hit Mizore like a cannon shot and slowly she asked, "Might? Are you…. I mean pregnant?" Having a child was HUGELY important to Mizore and she didn't know what to make of the idea of Kurumu having one before she managed to. Snow fairies were having more and more trouble having children and this, combined with the narrow window that they could have children, meant a dying people. Hence the command by the Snow-Priestess for arranged marriages trying to have children from 17 on. In ten years, her mother only managed to have her; some snow-women managed to have more than one, others none.
Chewing her lip, Kurumu shook her head, "No, I spoke with my mother to be sure. It was my tail…"
Mizore remembered the way her friend reacted to having her tail played with but was utterly confused, "OK…"
"Never mind, we can talk about it later. It requires an act of will on my part and I need more than just..." Embarrassed, Kurumu trailed off.
"Spunk, baby batter, jizz…" helpfully and bluntly Mizore provided.
Despite being a succubus, some things she was still embarrassed about and she nodded, "Yes… I also need some of his life force…"
"WHAT?!" Mizore stood up in shock.
Waving her hands defensively, "It's not like that! When a succubus is with a man, we take a small fraction of their energy, their life force. Like a vampire needs blood, but only can be taken in a sexual act." Then more quickly Kurumu continued, "At the most it makes the man tired for a bit, but they recover quickly and it's harmless. Reproduction takes more and must be combined with my own life force to create the child. I can get pregnant any time I choose… and I haven't. As long as it's our mate of fate, the man just falls asleep for a few hours but otherwise they recover fine."
The information was interesting, but Mizore was still confused, "What does this have…"
"When pregnant, a succubus' sex drive increases and we become more… sensitive in our true forms…"
It all made sense now from the way she acted in the hallway, but the idea that Kurumu could have her libido increase even more was shocking. "When you do get pregnant, you don't get more time in the sack with Tsukune!"
The limo was driving over the snow-covered roads carefully. In the back Bitaasu threw her cell phone. Of course! Moka embarrassed the family, broke an ancient rule and what does she get? Glorified grounding! She should have expected father to wimp out when his precious Moka was involved. Mother had listened in on the conversation between Moka and her own mother, and the little brat was still in love with her toy. That left taking him for herself as the only opening left to hurt Moka.
Sitting in a smaller dining room in the Icy Palace, Tsukune was with Kurumu and Mizore. A fine meal sat virtually untouched. Kurumu was unbalanced by the conversation with her mother and worried for Tsukune. The scene over Yukari and Tsukune's action was worrying.
Seeing her friend was torn, Mizore decided to speak. "Tsukune, I agree Yukari was out of hand, but banishing her? That's not like you."
Pulled from her inner turmoil, Kurumu looks up.
"What else was there to do? I wasn't going to hurt her and Yukari can't be trusted around Ruby. She needs to learn her place."
The two girls' eyes go wide, as that was Inner Moka's catch phrase.
Kurumu slowly asked, "What about your place? Is this what you want?"
The past two months have been chaos for Tsukune's soul, "Some of it, yes. Coming to terms with my feelings for you all is good. What's happened with Moka… both of them and Yukari… I didn't want that. I wanted us all to be together but not at the risk of anyone's safety. I never wanted to be lord here but will just have to do my best."
"If Yukari repents and once she is older will you reconsider?" Mizore asked.
"I expect that Ruby will want a word on that idea." Tsukune said but his tone wasn't happy.
Before either girl could say something else, one of the Snow Fairy palace servants entered the room. "Sorry to interrupt your meal Tsukune-Sama and your…"
"Wives," Tsukune added and the phrase brought a smile to both Mizore and Kurumu.
"Your wives' meal but there is a visitor. Lady Bitaasu has a letter from Lord Issa for you and asks to deliver it herself."
None of the three teens were happy to hear that Moka's sister had returned. Tsukune half remembered something from the book on Vampire Etiquette he read about receiving other vampires but couldn't recall the details. If it's Moka's father, best to not ignore him. "Have her join us."
Mizore just looked at Tsukune while Kurumu frowned.
The servant withdrew to bring Bitaasu.
The untouched meal was removed as Tsukune, Kurumu and Mizore received their guest.
The snow fairy servant entered, "Tsukune-Sama, your guest, the Lady Bitaasu."
Bitaasu strode into the dining room. The eldest daughter of Lord Issa had long green hair and yellow-gold eyes while wearing her limiter. Her long black Victorian dress fluttered around her feet, "Greetings Lord Aono, I bring you the message of Lord Issa and will return with your answer. I ask for your shelter and protection in the meantime." Her speech was precise like an instrument, yet very formal and ended with a curtsy.
Uncomfortable, Tsukune reached out his hand for the letter.
"I take it you are refusing my request for shelter and protection?" Bitaasu asked while still kneeling in the curtsy.
The look of confusion on Tsukune's face was obvious, but Mizore provided an answer. "Visitors between monster realms can ask their host for protection while they stay. It's a tradition, diplomacy thing."
Bitaasu hid a smirk at the 'thing' comment.
"If I agree to this request, what are you expecting…"
Kurumu was suspicious of Moka's older sister, "What do we get if we agree?"
"If you agree to shelter and protect me, I will honor your rule and obey the laws and customs of this realm."
"Didn't you just try to take over this realm?!" Kurumu asked with more than a bit of indignation.
Bitaasu stood and laughed lightly, "Our presence then was a matter between us and the previous ruler…"
In a soft voice Mizore whispered, "The Snow Priestess…"
"Exactly, and that visit wasn't… friendly."
"And this visit is a friendly one?" Tsukune tried to put an edge in his voice but it didn't come out well.
"Oh, this is the friendliest of meetings as the letter from my father will explain." Bitaasu radiated confidence and a certain deadly charm.
Not sure what else to do Tsukune scratched his hair and at last said, "I grant you shelter and protection as long as you honor my rule and obey this land's rules."
Again, Bitaasu curtsied, "I will." She handed over the letter.
Tsukune opened the letter, breaking the heavy wax seal which showed the sigil of house Shuzen. Kurumu and Mizore craned forward to read over Tsukune's shoulder. The normally ghost-like Mizore was so eager she actually bumped against Tsukune's arm in her haste.
Tsukune finished and sat back in his chair shocked. While Kurumu shot to her feet in outrage, "You can't be serious!" Mizore said nothing, her eyes just narrow, acquiring a deadly glare.
"My father, Lord Issa Shuzen is very serious in proposing a marriage alliance between his eldest daughter, the Lady Bitaasu Midori, and Lord Tsukune Aono of the Snow Fairy Lands." After a brief pause Bitaasu continued, "Me and you…"
Mizore had edged halfway around the table before anyone noticed her moving, her hands now encased in blades of ice. Her eyes were like daggers as they glared at Bitaasu. Tsukune's whispers halted her movement. "We promised her protection, my love…"
The gentle terms and those words, 'my love' stopped Mizore in her tracks and she returned to her seat.
Bitaasu smiled and bowed in silent thanks for Tsukune's intervention. Not that she couldn't handle the young snow fairy. "Ladies… there is no need to get testy over… access to Tsukune. I am sure his stamina is up to satisfying all of us at once if need be. He is a young vampire after all."
Tsukune turned an interesting shade of red, while Mizore and Kurumu continued to glare.
At last Kurumu asked in a snide tone, "If your father wanted a marriage alliance so badly why didn't he suggest Moka, who has history with Tsukune? Or even Kokoa, who at least knows him, rather than a virtual stranger?"
Mizore was outright surprised by the insightful question.
The question had been expected but Bitaasu expected the question to be from Tsukune. The observation reports for Moka had made clear that the Succubus and Vampire viewed one another as rivals. "I could give a number of theories as to why my father put me forward, starting with 'I volunteered.'"
"What?!" The three blurted at once at the revelation.
"When Tsukune defeated Miyabi Fujisaki, he actually did me a bit of a favor. The worm had been trying to get father to allow him to make an offer to me. Lord Aono defeating him badly discredited Fujisaki in father's eyes. I looked a bit more into Lord Aono's history. At first I thought that Aono was some weak monster that Moka had inexplicably turned, but then I learned of the incident from your first year when the safety committee attempted to put him to death as a human. A charge he was cleared of when, by multiple accounts, Lord Aono transformed into a vampire. As this was well before Moka turned him and it was no doubt because of being empowered by Moka's blood, the conclusion is obvious. Tsukune was a human before he was given the second birth. Impressive." Bitaasu was careful to say only truthful statements and avoid saying other motivations like the desire to humiliate her younger sister by stealing her toy.
"You said your motivation, but why should I agree? Why shouldn't I just counter offer to Lord Issa that I want to court one of his other daughters." Tsukune's voice was strained.
Kurumu and Mizore glanced at their shared love out of the corner of their eyes but said nothing. The strain on their faces was obvious to a skilled observer like Bitaasu. There was clear history and tension on the subject of Moka with these other women of Tsukune's. Combined with the upset state of Moka and the history of rivalry, it all pointed to there being some type of breach.
"First, let me give some of the advantages of having a Vampire in general as one of your… consorts. You really need a guide to navigate the complexities of not just the monster world but of fellow vampires. You know very little about our history, politics and social norms. Does this make sense?" Bitaasu had no need to project confidence, as the logic of her argument was self-evident. From the involuntary and subtle changes on the girls' expressions, it's an argument that has struck home.
"As to why me over Moka… let me ask you a question: Has your formation of a harem been well-received by the other females of your social circle? How did my younger sister react?" Tsukune couldn't avoid looking way with a hurt expression in his eyes, providing all the confirmation that Bitaasu needed on her guess.
Silence ticked by till at last Tsukune broke first, "There have been some problems and Moka left because of them; but that door hasn't been closed. Perhaps time will help her decide what's important."
"What of the others? The two witches…"
Kurumu without thinking says, "Little miss smarty witch Yukari put Ruby in the hospital, so Tsukune banished…" Realizing what she said Kurumu's mouth forms a neat 'O' in surprise and she finishes with, "oops…"
Bitaasu couldn't avoid smiling herself; it's exactly as she predicted. So strange - what type of magnetism did this former human have to lure in women the way he had? Tsukune Aono, while fit, was plain overall but still there was something about him. "Having me as a mate means you will not have to worry about soap opera jealousy of that type. At least, not from me."
"Really… vampires are kings and queens of pride. You aren't going to be upset every time Tsukune takes one of us to his bed? You won't feel demeaned by being one of many?" Kurumu's voice dripped with suspicion.
"This is exactly why Tsukune needs a guide, as life for second born vampires can be so very difficult. You all clearly have no idea about the nature of vampire marriages and relationships."
"Why don't educate us then?" Mizore snapped.
"Gladly…" Bitaasu had a smile showing her upper fangs, "First, it's totally normal for male vampires to keep a harem. It's also normal for female vampires to play the field a bit, as long as certain rules are followed. For the wife, any lovers are only taken after children have been produced, and lovers are taken discreetly and never kept if the husband objects. Vampires are immortals, after all; emotions and relationships change with decades and centuries. Keeping to strict human or other monster norms of what is a relationship makes no sense. Next, in the Vampire world, I alone would be considered his true mate as I am the vampire."
Tsukune asked carefully, "What does this have to do with you being a better choice than Moka?"
"Again, I am not going to get angry or violent over you spending time with one of your lovers. You are in love with them, aren't you?"
"Of course I am in love with them!" Tsukune snapped at last.
Seeing how the two young women nearly swoon at the statement amused Bitaasu. "Our relationship would be one of politics first and any emotional attachment comes later. It was what I was raised to expect in a relationship. Your Snow Fairy wife can talk about that, can't she?"
Everyone by now was well aware of the Snow Fairy tradition of arranged marriages, and they all involuntary nodded.
"Let me guess: Moka not only couldn't handle the concept of being one of many, as you put it; she reacted very badly to the idea. My little sister has always had a bit of temper and can't accept being second in anything." Neither can I, Bitaasu thought, but no need to make the exact terms of my desires clear now.
Tsukune could only mutter unhappily, "Something like that."
"Neither father nor I expect an answer at once. Consider the offer; as questions occur ask me, and not just about the marriage alliance. We all agree you need a tutor about the vampire world, so I will answer any questions."
For once Bitaasu was surprised as while she was speaking to Tsukune, the girls spoke first. "Just so YOU know: Kurumu, Ruby and I all have to agree before anyone else gets added to the marriage. So don't think you can just seduce Tsukune!"
"I am not here to seduce anyone. Lowering myself to using my body is not something that a TRUE daughter of Shuzen does. I expect you all to see the advantage of my father's offer." Inside the voice continued and to agree that I am better than Moka. If father can't be counted on to put that little bitch in her place, then what better punishment than to be rejected by her 'lover' and her 'friends'. "May I be taken to a room?"
"Ahhh… OK." Tsukune said. As their guest got up to leave, he took a careful look at Bitaasu. Thanks to the gift of immortality, the woman looked to be in her late 20s to perhaps early 30s. Her graceful cheeks framed her face and the green hair hung long down her back. Part of his mind observed the fact her dress from another century hides most of her physical attributes. Unlike the low cut and short skirts the girls and their mothers have worn since he came to Yokai academy, Bitaasu isn't on display like a chunk of meat; the contrast and things being hidden made her sort of exciting, now that Tsukune bothered to think about it. Still, this woman played a key role in nearly getting Mizore stolen from the group and married against her wishes and the idea of marriage for something other than love was alien to Tsukune's way of thinking.
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