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.)
Song Name: Cleaning out my Closet
Album: The Eminem Show
Artist: Eminem
Release Year: 2001
Duration: 4:57
Genre: Hip hop music, Contemporary Hip Hop
Have you ever been hated or discriminated against?
The smell of food having been cooked roused the inhabitants of the house from their beds. The faint light from the sky outside speaking of early evening with the sky tinted red, orange and yellow. As slowly they made their way downstairs, silently following the aroma of the cooked food in the dining room. Where the table was meticulously set, food set out on a mix of platters and bowls.
One gaze in particular narrowing as he stepped forward and walked around the table, trying to find fault as always. He had not given the order to cook. And from what Reiji could see this was not done by the familiar as there was no smell. Wanting to find something wrong and out of place, when he couldn't, he paused and straightened up as a polite cough drew his attention from his inspection.
"I am sorry for taking liberties... But I was unable to sleep long and thought that making a nice breakfast before we discuss everything would be a good idea."
Everyone watched as Reiji slowly turned around and looked at the petite Raven-haired girl, who looked visibly shorter than the day before. In the next instant, he vanished, only to reappear a few seconds later. A stunned look on his normally emotionless face, as he looked at the girl giving a small shake of his head as if dismissing her.
"Lulu, you should know that you will be under scrutiny. Dissected and discriminated against by them. They are aware of what you're capable of after this morning."
The look that flickered for but a moment on the girl's face let them know as she put on a smile that was half fake and half genuine. The small shake of her head as she opened her mouth to speak as silenced as the last two people in the household arrived. Gliding through the small group as if they were not there and sitting at opposite ends of the table. An unspoken cue for everyone to take their seats.
In less than a minute all were seated and filling their plates. Though they all went still when a politely spoke, 'Thank you!' came from the head of the table. Shock coursing through each of them at the fact that man had even given it. None of them have had heard him do it before. So, when a simple 'You're Welcome.' was given they gave each other a silent look of confusion before attending to eat.
Once the food was gone and the familiar having cleared the plates and other dishes from the table. Silence lingered before it was broken. Though no one was really surprised that he was the one that did it. Since he was known to be facetious at the most improper times.
"So, I still want to know the answer to my question I asked before our surprise guest arrived. But, now I am wondering why we have to let human witches, one who is harmful to us, live here."
The frowns that suddenly appeared across everyone's face as they all turned to look at the dark-haired girl sitting to the left of Ryu, hanging her head as she pointedly stared at the table. Visibly she was nervous, even though none of them could smell it on her.
When a small hand rested on her shoulder, they all watched as the girl looked up at Yui, who had touched her, before Ayato pulled her to him, jerking her hand from Lunaria's shoulder, growling threatening.
"You shouldn't touch her, she can kill you now that you have turned. She is no better than that so-called that father of yours trying to kill you."
The quiet whimper from Lunaria as she looked sad and curled in on herself. His words biting deep at her already fragile sense of self. While her sister started to stand up, ready to verbal fight, just to be shot a look from her guardian. Sitting her down as she growled in a very animalistic manner.
"It is alright Tician. I am used to being treated like I am a pariah. Remember, what happened back then? This is more tolerable than what happened in the demon realm. He is right, my magic is a threat to them. And his instinct is to protect the girl, she is clearly his soul mate."
All this commotion emotions run deep as oceans explodin'
A hiss was her reply as Tician shook her head violently. Denying what she was saying, even if her eyes became sad at some recalled memory.
"That is bullshit. UTTER FUCKING BULLSHIT! Only cowards react that way without knowing the truth of the matter. You are unable to harm a single person. Even then you took what they gave you, as they blamed you for something you for... for... UGH!"
The anger that was in her voice as Tician's face turned red, eyes flashing, as the room suddenly looked darker as the shadows began to grow. Causing the group to grow tense.
"That is enough Tician, control your emotions. It is affecting your control. And you know what Lunaria said is right, but you are correct, only cowards react that way without knowing everything."
Again all eyes turned up towards the head of the table. Where Karlheinz sat, his body relaxed as he stared past them all, his golden gaze looking at Lunaria. His face a mask of irritation.
"I suggest you all think before you speak. There is a reason for everything. And to be blunt, you all caused this situation to happen, now take responsibility."
Not takin nothin' from no one, give 'em hell long as I'm breathin'
Tension began to thicken the air. Making it feel hard to breathe, even if they didn't need too. A wariness crept across their features as they tried to figure out what he meant. Where their father was concerned anything was possible. His reach was far, ability to manipulate was beyond compare. That didn't mean that he didn't react when crossed. Apparently, somehow, a line was crossed where these two girls were concerned. So, it was a bit of a shock when Shu spoke up.
"What did we do father? Please, tell us so we can understand."
The slight raising of a single eyebrow as their father looked at his eldest son. Eyes flashing as he looked at his normally lazy, impassive son. Showing that he too was a bit taken back by him speaking up.
"You woke them up when you killed the last of the purebloods. Ending their lives weakened the barrier that their father had sealed the twins behind for almost seven hundred years ago. Allowing me to free them and bring them here. Unfortunately, that has made you pawns in a bigger game than whatever Karl can ever think of playing."
The frown that turned down said man's face at Ryu's words, as he inclined his head in agreement with what was said. While most were still hung up on the fact that Ryu said that the twins were sealed seven hundred years. Making them much older than themselves, yet they didn't look older than sixteen.
"How is that possible?"
At Ruki's question, an annoyed sigh escaped from Karlheinz lip as he shifted in his seat. The look on his face showed just how irritated he was becoming.
"Because, the girls were not born in this realm, they were born in the demon realm. And when they were born there, to their... troublesome and very aggravating parents, a prophecy was given. It was put out of all our minds until one day they just vanished. Sealed away in the Tsukinami's castle, beneath a very powerful barrier by that pureblood. Who, by the way, Giesbach is the child of Lilith the first vampire and the Devil himself."
A collective intake of breath echoed in the quiet that followed the small speech Karlheinz had made.
See they can trigger me but they never figure me out
It soon became deafening in the quiet that filled the room. No one was wanting to speak up or say what was on their mind. Each lost in their own thoughts. Processing everything that was just told to them, about the girls, their imprisonment and now a prophecy that they were pulled into because they had killed the last of the purebloods, who were apparently descended from the devil himself.
It was that last thought that had them all drawn back to what the devil himself had said before he parted. How they'd have to drink the girl's blood, but it would be a struggle for them all. And how their father had not denied it. Or the fact that he said his business was not done with them.
"What was this prophecy? And just how does this mean we are involved. I mean Ayato was the one who actually killed them. We just provided support."
Several snorts came at Kou's words, as each was glad that they didn't have to ask that question. While, said person realized that he was indeed the one who delivered the killing blows, using his father's own sword, a sword meant to kill the undead.
I'm sorry mama
I never meant to hurt you
I never meant to make you cry
But tonight I'm cleanin' out my closet
"The prophecy... is neither here nor there at this moment. There is still a lot to see to before you can be told. But, as to how you all are involved, is you were all there when their blood was shed, seeping into the stonework to the hidden chambers beneath the castle. And do not deny it, because I was there. I watched from the trees as you went in and came out covered in blood. Who laid the killing blows does not matter. Each of you played a part in rescuing Yui, the magic recognized you all as you left and burned that place with hellfire."
The of those words were not lost on any of them. But it was surprising that he had been there watching and waiting.
"How did you know to be there? Why did you not help us?"
The question from Subaru bitten out showing just how resentful he was feeling. Knowing that an elder vampire had been there and just stood by and did nothing but watch.
"Because he couldn't. He has been forbidden a long time ago from directly interfering with anything that revolves around us. His task to wake us after freeing us from the barrier. I am sorry you all are being dragged into our..no my mess. Everything is my fault."
With those words, Lunaria stood from the table, turning so she was facing them and bowed at the waist in the classic manner of asking for forgiveness. Her hair sliding over her shoulders, revealing her upper back and a mass of scar tissue. Which made her body tremble just enough to be seen. Scar tissue that could only be caused by only one thing, a whip... one that had been decorated with spikes at its tip.
"Do not bow to them, they have done nothing to deserve you demeaning yourself. If you recall, the fedora-wearing one and his look-a-like have insulted you. Why do you always have to be this way, putting the blame on your shoulders."
The sound a chair scraping across the hardwood, before Karlheinz stood and walked to the bowing girl. Leaving his brood in shock once more. Stopping only when he stood before the girl, staring down at her for a bit before reaching out, gently grasping her shoulders and lifting her so she was standing upright.
"You do not need to be forgiven for things you didn't not directly cause. Fate and Destiny are very cruel mistresses and you and your sister are their playthings. From here, it depends on the choices that not just you two make, but myself, my cousin Ryu and my children."
I maybe made some mistakes but I'm only human
But I'm man enough to face them today!
"But... I... Karlheinz..."
The severe shake of his head silenced the girl. When she didn't try to speak anymore, he turned and made his way to his seat and sat once more, leaning forward placing his elbows on the table, steepling his fingers before his face as he looked over the table.
"Mistakes are made. It is knowing you made a mistake, even if it was not intentional and learning from it. Not letting it stop you from moving forward. This is a lesson you know, but for the life of me, never practice Lunaria."
The clipped tone from Karlheinz as he spoke, though to those gathered heard a slightly fatherly tone underneath the boredom. It was at odds with his nature. Causing jealousy to creep through the veins of the males gathered as they watched Lunaria sit in her chair.
"So, we are stuck with an outspoken, barbaric tomboy and a docile martyr. This could be worse."
The deep chuckles that met the statement from Reiji helped ease a bit of the tension since one of the twins laughed along with their guardian. While the other one just stared in muted acceptance, only proving what was just said.
But put yourself in my position just try to envision
Twenty minutes later found the group back in the living room, seated on the furniture, almost like they had been last night. But instead of the Trio sitting on the small love seat, it was just Tician and Ryu, while Lunaria was leaning against the window, looking out at the sky as it began to turn various shades of purple as night crept up.
Tea had been made by Lunaria, who had served everyone. Those that normally didn't like it, given mostly because it was Reiji who made it, took delight in the fragrant liquid. Each lost in their own thoughts. Still trying to figure out what was going on, how it affected them.
"Ask your questions. I am sure you all have plenty of them."
The silence broke by Tician's rather melodramatic sounding statement.
"If you insist Tician if you insist."
Ringed eyes narrowed at the mocking tone from Ayato, who flashed her a fanged smile as a sweet sounding peal of laughter resounded in the room, sounding musical in nature. It was so out of place as eyes turned to look at who had done it. Seeing Lunaria's shoulders shaking as her hands now covered her mouth as she continued to look out the window into the night.
"Traitor."
The single words were said with humor from Tician as she looked at her sister, her gaze was soft and loving, in a face that was a hard looking mask.
"You asked for that, so keep your comments to yourself, Tici."
The playful banter between the two girls helped everyone relax.
Each looking thoughtful in their own way. Deciding what question to ask, but of course, that right went to Reiji, the self-proclaimed leader of the group.
"Then you care to explain why we cannot smell or sense you two."
A silent look was shared between the girls before Lunaria walked to stand by her sister. Who stood up and was grinning ear to ear at him. Her eyes shining with mischief that was echoed in Lunaria's lighting up both their odd eyes as they stared at him. Matching grins on their faces.
"That would be simple," Tician said.
"It is because we are sealed." Lunaria finished.
In tandem they lifted their arms up, causing the thin silver crosses to dangle and swing back and forth from their wrist. Which caught the light and shone more brightly than they should have. Making everyone, including Karlheinz and Ryu to flinch back from it.
"Crosses are a symbol of faith," Lunaria stated.
"But they were originally a way to seal away power, both evil and good." Tician finished.
With that said, they dropped their arms. The silver crosses looking plain once more as they continued to grin at them all. Meeting each person's eyes with a quick glance. Only for Tician to flop back onto the couch in an unladylike manner, while Lunaria went back to the window and stared back out at it.
My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn't
'Til I grew up, now I blew up
It makes you sick to your stomach, doesn't it?
"Okay... Why.... does... Lunaria... have.... those... Scars... on... her.... back."
A sudden chill settled over the room at the question from Azusa. Who was staring fixedly at the said girl, oblivious to the glare that promised pain, a great deal, directed at him from Tician? While Lunaria wrapped her arms around her waist and seemed to withdraw into her own self.
"That is personal and if she does not want to tell you, then please don't pressure her. It was painful for all involved..."
"It is alright. I can... try to... to explain, Uncle Ryu."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes. It is my own story to share. Painful as it is."
The way everyone seemed to lean forward, curious and ready to find out about those scars. Scars that were clearly made by torture. No one wanting to speak for the fact that it might deter the girl from speaking about what had caused it. Her shoulders stiffening as she continued to stare out the window, silently refusing to look at them as she started to speak.
"When Tician and I were eight years of age, I was kidnapped by a real sadist. The likes of which most demon kind can never compare to. He... used... very old forbidden blood magic, not knowing Tician and I was twins. It took me from looking eight years old to look as I do now. But his reasoning was specific, he wanted to awaken the magic sleeping dormant in me. So he implanted and control stone in my forehead before doing the spell. What he made me... do... I.... can never reconcile...As I was .... forced to slaughter.. innocents in the Demon Realm, with my holy powers. Friends and family alike."
She paused, a small choked sob escaping her lips as her arms tightened around her body as she recalled, her fingers digging into her hips. Letting them all know that she was suffering mentally and emotionally. Making them glad that they were unable to smell her since they were all sure that it would be very strong on their enhanced senses.
"Lulu... you...can...stop..."
The pain that sounded in Tician's voice was like a cold caress across all their skin. The woman was brash, outspoken and just plain reckless as far as they could tell. To see this let them know she was upset and feeling exactly what her sister was. Indicating that they had a unique bond between them. Unlike Ayato, Laito, & Kanato. Then again, they were human and the others were not.
"It is okay. I will do my best to finish... If we are to live with them, being their potential..... you know... Then they have this right to know...."
Silence met Lunaria, though she head lowered so her chin rested on her chest as she took a deep breath in hopes to calm herself. It was painful to relive that part of her life, to remember the senseless slaughter she was forced to do while being conscious of it and unable to stop it. The smell of blood filling her nose making her want to gag. As flashes of images crossed her mind.
"I was not mindless while doing this, I was very aware of what I was magically being forced to do, gentlemen. But, that was not that man's full purpose for aging me, as well as Tician by proxy as my twin. No, he wanted my body, because he believed that if he put his mating mark on me, that I would be his and be forced to mindlessly obey without the magic control. On top of producing him children with my unique magic talent. It was at this point I started to attempt to fight back. Telling him that he would only be able to mate me over my dead body."
Lapsing into silence once more as she looked up at the night sky and the waning moon that hung in it like a pendant in a black velvet backdrop. Her eyes shimmering with tears that were unshed and smelt by those in the room.
"He took my words seriously, using his favorite whip to beat me till I was within an inch of death. I wanted nothing more than to die right there. Let it all go. But I was unable because it would kill Tician. So instead I did something else, something that was completely unforgivable. I too used forbidden magic, my own blood in that magic circle he held me captive in. A taboo and sin even amongst the demons."
When she fell silent this time, the way her body was tensed, they all understood that she would not speak to tell them what she did that was taboo. It didn't tell them much about why the devil was after her, wanting her powers, that were a danger to him. But instead, they all sat there, reflecting on many things.
They knew they were cold and cruel people. That they had little care for others that did not benefit them. But to take a child and do what had been done to her and her sister by proxy, that was even beyond what they were willing to do. It sickened them to no end, though it gave them an understanding as to why she was so docile and a martyr in nature. Why her sister had such a huge complex. Even if in some way or another they'd find a way to test it.
I'm sorry mama
I never meant to hurt you
I never meant to make you cry
But tonight I'm cleanin' out my closet
The first to move was Azusa who walked slowly to stand by Lunaria. He didn't lift a hand at all, just stood by her until she lifted her head and looked at him. His gray eyes looking at her with understanding before he tilted his head to the side, raising up his bandaged hands. showing them to her before he removed the cloth bindings showing his scars that were fading again.
"You.... said... something... to me.... it made... me.... happy.... Understanding... is important... to be...accepted... for the.... imperfections....I... will... accept...you... for all your... imperfections... You... are nice...."
As everyone just watched and listen to the interaction between the two. Each being taken aback by his words, how they hit home since none of them liked his hobby of slicing himself to keep the scars on his body. Judging and shunning Azusa for that and his masochistic tendencies. But here he was clearly saying that even if she was scarred, damaged goods, and quite able to harm them with ease, he was going to accept her for it all.
The way they saw her eyes widening as her face showed her shock clearly before she smiled warmly up at him. In the next instant, Azusa was wrapped in a hug, leaving him stiff and unsure of what to do. This was not something he was familiar with. His eyes practically popping from his face as he looked at them, silently asking what he should do.
His response came from Ryu, who mimed for Azusa to wrap his own arms around her in return. Slowly and very hesitantly he did as he was shown. Letting them drape over Lunaria's shoulders, feeling the warmth that she radiated seep through his sweater. As a calm, he was unfamiliar with settled over him, as his lips twitch upwards at the corners into a smile as he caught the very faint scent of flowers and rain.
Leaving the others looking at him with a bit of envy. Well, except for four people, Karlheinz, Ryu, Tician, and Yui. Who was all smiling at the two as the hug continued for a few more minutes? Looking content and happy about what had just happened. It was as Lunaria was pulling away from a now very reluctant Azusa that the lights flickered and grew brighter in the room. As a snort of disgust filled the air as the light flared, blinding them all.
Ruminations: Whooo, this one just was well, wow.... But progress is being made... and DAMMIT I didn't want Lunaria's past to come out just now... Oh well, it is what she wanted, which was shocking as she doesn't talk about it for obvious reasons..... AND some of those events did happen in a very dark, sadistic D&D session, with a bunch of my friends. We were all very drunk.
Tician - Now you know what her powers are... on top of her complex issues. She does have a softer side, at least where Lunaria is concerned. hahaha...
Lunaria - She took me for a ride with wanting to tell a small.. and I do mean small... portion of her story. Why she is so complacent. It is a harsh reality that she bares. But it was the hug at the end that had me squealing. SHE IS VERY FRIENDLY in that sense. always hugging others, doing things for them. hahaha...
Ryu - he was a bit not there this time, while Karlheinz was well. Talkative... Gotta love when Characters shift roles. Though you now have more on what is going on, YES! I am making him cousins..... Seemed fit, since there has been no introduction to who the parents are...
So, I hope you all enjoyed this chapter. The next one... Is done to Chop Suey.... hahaha... can you all guess who is visiting? Which one in particular? I give a shout out.... for the person who guesses it.
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