Fiction - Collab - JE - Societatem Coire 3/?
Title: Societatem Coire (To Come Together in Blood)
Authors: suboshiyui & setos_puppy
Rating: Overall: NC-17; Chapter: PG
Warnings: Alternate Universe, vampire, blood, gore, death, sex, angst
Pairings: Akame (friendship), Pin, Kameda, Rygomi (Ryo/Golf/Mike), T&T
Disclaimer: None of these boys belong to us (;o;), we’re just borrowing them for some fun. No money is being made off of this (again ;o;) so please no sue!
Authors Notes: Influenced heavily by Anne Rice, this is an alternate universe where our JE boys are vampires! Co-written with setos_puppy! Constructive criticism is appreciated, but please no flames!
Summary: In a world where vampires are real, Kamenashi Kazuya has been searching for his “Chosen,” his soulmate. Finding a lonely street kid, he takes him in, hoping against hope he has found his soulmate. Yet, forces beyond his control seem to be converging upon him, and his vampire family. Will they have the strength to survive or will they succumb to the burning of the light?
Chapter 3
If there was one thing vampires were used to, it was the passage of time. Time didn’t mean much to vampires; they had plenty of it. Because of that, they were unprepared for when things changed around them suddenly. Such was the case with Kazuya. It seemed that one minute he was playing with a rambunctious twelve year old, the next he was staring at a very mature seventeen year old. Moreover, said seventeen year old had grown up to be incredibly hot.
He knew that Tatsuya was starting to have feelings for him, which he was glad over. But he couldn’t…wouldn’t do anything until he was sure. The young man needed to experience life, see what it was like before he decided to end it and become one of Kazuya’s kind. Not to mention the fact that it was dangerous. What would happen if Tatsuya couldn’t handle it? It was more than just dangerous; he would be living a life of secrecy. Maybe it was time to show Tatsuya just what it was his kind was really like.
Tatsuya stood in the bathroom, standing in front of the only mirror in their hotel room apartment, a low-slung fuzzy black towel knotted around his waist as he blow-dried his hair. Once his hair was dry, he went through the black locks with his hair straightener. Kazuya had told him when he woke up that he wanted to take him out that night so Tatsuya had made sure that he would look good for him.
Putting the straightener and blow dryer away while he styled his hair with mousse, he turned around in front of the mirror to make sure the style looked good. Putting in the one long chain earring in his left ear before applying his moisturizer and switched his glasses for his contacts. Grabbing his bag of bathing supplies, he zipped it shut after throwing everything inside and headed to get dressed.
Waiting in the other room, Kazuya arched an eyebrow at a naked Tatsuya. He unconsciously licked his lips, all but hidden in the corner as he waited for the young man to finish getting dressed. Tatsuya certainly had filled out nicely. He wasn’t at all like the scrawny little kid he’d found five years ago.
“Remember to wear something warm; it’s going to be cold tonight,” Kazuya said softly, moving from his spot against the wall to sit in one of the plush chairs that decorated the bedroom.
"Yes mother," Tatsuya said sarcastically, adjusting his black jeans with zippers and tugged on a red zip up hoodie over his white t-shirt. Sitting on the bed Tatsuya pulled on his shoes as he peered towards the vampire. "Where are we going tonight?" he asked, taking a sip of his nearby soda, finding his necklace and pulling it on. He stretched leisurely and smiled. "Are we going shopping? Are you taking me on a surprise whirlwind trip?" he asked, shifting his weight slightly so one hip jutted to the side and his hands were in his pockets.
“No, Tatsuya. We aren’t going out for any of those things. You’re coming with me while I hunt.” Now to see what his reaction would be. No matter how he felt for the boy, he couldn’t have him around any longer if he showed even the slightest hint of revulsion towards Kazuya. Not only that, Tatsuya had to be shown that being a vampire wasn’t all glamorous. There was a dark side to it; the side that made him go out and hunt for blood nightly, the side that made him kill.
"Uwwaaa... Really?" Tatsuya asked with a small smile. "Cool! I've always wanted to, it's the only part about your life I don't know and I want to be included in it," he answered honestly. "Why now, what do you want me to do?"
“All you have to do is watch, Tatsuya.” Kazuya went over to the much younger man and wrapped his arms around his waist. He looked at him seriously, his eyes dark. “What I’m going to show you will dispel all the romantic notions of our kind. The time for you to choose is rapidly approaching. I can’t…I won’t have you trapped within a life that you think you want, but will grow to hate.”
Tatsuya blinked at Kazuya's seriousness but nodded slowly in understanding. "You want to show me the truth of being a vampire," he whispered softly. "I have to see it to understand, I get it," he said with a small smile. "Just do me a favor, don't try to baby me, I want to really know," he said firmly. "I want to see your world for what it really is."
“Agreed.” Kazuya brushed back a lock of Tatsuya’s hair and smiled. “If you get scared or uncomfortable during any of it, tell me.” He hoped he didn’t; if he did, then that would mean they would have to part. He didn’t want that.
"Okay," Tatsuya said with a smile, taking Kazuya's hand as they exited the room and locked the door, he was eager to see this part of Kazuya, to see his true nature. He threaded his fingers with Kazuya's as they slid onto the streets.
Once they were out on the streets, Kazuya turned a corner, leading to one of the bad parts of town. He glanced back at Tatsuya, silently telling him to keep back while Kazuya went ahead. He was certain he wouldn’t have to wait long. With the way he was dressed, he was certain some thug or other less reputable person would accost him.
Tatsuya stayed back like he was told; only following Kazuya to a distance so he could see clearly. He nibbled his lower lip, carefully watching Kazuya. He looked around shortly to make sure he wasn't being approached as he hid in the shadows of a building but could still clearly see Kazuya.
True to his thoughts, Kazuya was attacked within seconds of walking down the alley. Three men, at the very least double the size of Kazuya, came out of nowhere and pinned him against a wall. In broken Japanese, they demanded his money and his clothes. Kazuya arched an eyebrow; they must be running from something or someone. Too bad for them they found him.
He broke the hold of the other two easily, a satisfied smirk on his lips when he heard the bones of their wrists crack and break. They squealed like a pair of pigs and Kazuya felt his lips curl in disgust. Such weak things, these humans could be. Before the first man could do anything, Kazuya’s eyes changed; no longer were they the usual ice blue, but now a fiery red. One squealed, trying to crawl away from the frightening sight.
But it was too late. Kazuya lifted the man by his shirt, lifting him a few feet off the ground and pressed against the wall. Without hesitation, his fangs extended and he ripped the man’s throat out, blood squirting. The taste of the coppery red liquid was like a balm over his seemingly insatiable hunger. His victim struggled in his hold, but soon stopped. Kazuya pulled back just before his heart stopped, having drained him almost completely. Letting the dead body drop to the ground, he turned his eyes onto the last two.
Tatsuya watched as the other two tried to run and were quickly finished off. The change in Kazuya's demeanor scared him a little but he still saw Kazuya as he always did, he was awed, frightened yet still attracted to him. He watched as the last body dropped to the ground and he tilted his head to the side, taking a tentative step forward. "Kazuya?" He ventured, unsure of how the other would respond.
At the sound of his name being called, Kazuya froze. He’d forgotten all about Tatsuya’s presence; that he was watching from the shadows. He looked down at the three bodies, at their ripped out throats. The bloodlust had come over him unexpectedly and he’d been unable to stop it. Then again, wasn’t this what he wanted? For Tatsuya to see his true self?
“You should go now, Tatsuya. Go find yourself a safe and happy life. Away from someone who you fear.” He could feel Tatsuya’s fear, and something else. He chose to ignore the other emotions, concentrating on the fear he could sense.
Tatsuya stepped forward more, placing a hand on Kazuya's face. "You're all I know Kazuya, a nice, safe, happy life is with you," he replied, tilting Kazuya's hidden face upwards, taking in the sight of his red eyes and fully sharpened fangs. He smiled. "And you're still as beautiful as ever," he whispered, a finger trailing over the edge of Kazuya's lip before holding it up with a wiggle, "you missed some." He informed with a wry smile and a giggle.
Kazuya had been afraid to look at Tatsuya; knowing that all he’d see would be revulsion on his face. But when Tatsuya touched his face and said those words, he wasn’t sure how to take it. He turned his red eyes onto Tatsuya, just watching him for the longest time. Finally, he managed to get his voice back. “The fact that I’m a killer doesn’t bother you? If you join me, Tatsuya, you’ll become one too.”
Tatsuya shook his head softly, "I've loved you since the moment you saved me, and you’re only doing what is natural to you." He breathed slowly, "and as long as I have you, I'm still me and can live with whatever choices I make." To emphasize his point the seventeen year old leaned up on his toes and ever so softly brushed his lips over Kazuya's.
God. If Kazuya believed in a god, he would be praying fervently at this very moment to not lose what was being given to him. He wanted nothing more at that moment then to kiss him back hard and…and…
Shaking his head, he pulled back from the kiss, the red of his eyes fading, turning to his usual blue eyes. He brushed his fingers along Tatsuya’s cheek and smiled. “I’m glad to hear those words from you, Tatsuya. I’ve felt the same since I first saw you; even before.” He’d been in love with the idea of Tatsuya, and to find him real had been like a blessing. “Thank you.”
Tatsuya looked to Kazuya with a soft flush, he'd never meant to kiss him, it just happened... "You’re welcome. Now, can we get going?" He asked, taking a small step away from the wall and Kazuya's victims, "before anyone catches us."
“Bah. They do, I’ll deal with them. But let’s go.” Kazuya smiled at Tatsuya before taking his hand and leading him out of the alley. It would be awhile before the three were found so it would be best if they weren’t seen in the area. He wasn’t worried about being found out; he was relatively sure he could get away without any problems. He was worried more for Tatsuya’s sake than anything else.
Tatsuya smiled, walking with Kazuya on the street. "So... Is that all you had planned for tonight?" He asked, "because if so I was thinking Chinese food and movies." He said simply, "unless there are other things you can think of for us to do in the hotel room, alone, together?"
“…..” Oh, he could think of something they could do, that was for sure. Coughing, Kazuya wiped at his lips delicately before shrugging. “Chinese food and movies sound fine. Whatever you’d like to do, Tatsuya.”
Tatsuya smiled, "scary movies?" He asked as they headed towards the movie store, ever since learning that Kazuya was a vampire, Tatsuya had learned the other liked watching vampire movies to see how they viewed his kind. He squeezed Kazuya's hand softly, moving closer so the vampire could slide a hand around his waist if he chose to.
“Sure, why not? Let’s see what new idiocy they have now.” Kazuya was always amused by the fact that the lore on vampires was so outrageous. If they knew about the real vampires in the world, they wouldn’t think they were so romantic.
Tatsuya smiled wider and tugged Kazuya into a video store, browsing the titles, he picked up a movie examining the cover and held it up to Kazuya, "this one's new. It's called Queen of the Damned, it's by the same woman who made Interview with the Vampire, you liked that one." He continued browsing the selections with Kazuya, musing over what to pick.
“Oh yes. I remember reading that. She certainly is imaginative.” Kazuya privately wanted to find this woman and have a long talk with her. Not everything she wrote about was true, but a good deal of it was at least close to the truth.
Tatsuya picked out Dracula, both of them had seen it so much that they had it memorized, but they loved it. There were no other good movies to pick from in the vampire section so he began to browse for other movies.
Kazuya watched Tatsuya move through the store, picking out movies. He really didn’t care what they watched; it wasn’t the movie itself that he cared about, but the company. He waited patiently while Tatsuya selected the movies he wanted them to watch.
Tatsuya made his way towards the front after picking out a few more movies and paid for them, then made his way towards the door and opened it for Kazuya. "You're paying for dinner," he said, grinning at the other as they headed to the Chinese restaurant nearby then to head back to hotel to relax.
“Yes sir.” Kazuya grinned, slinging his arm around Tatsuya. After he’d been changed to a vampire, he never thought he could ever be this happy. The day he’d found Tatsuya certainly had been a blessing, for not only him but the young man beside him.
Tatsuya smiled as they ordered their food and it was paid, drinking his soda through a straw as they headed back through the hotel where they stayed.
Once they arrived back at their hotel room, Kazuya took the food to the kitchen and put them on plates while Tatsuya prepared the movies. Returning with the plates, he set them on the coffee table before taking a seat on the couch.
Tatsuya smiled and took a seat on the couch after putting Queen of the Damned in and whispered the soft blessing before parting his chopsticks and beginning to eat.
Stealing an egg roll, Kazuya munched on it absently, only half watching the movie. Most of his attention was focused on Tatsuya and how beautiful he was. Just sitting there, eating and watching a movie, it made him happy. “Thank you, Tatsuya. Thank you for understanding.”
Tatsuya looked at Kazuya and nodded his head, offering him a piece of beef with his chopsticks, "we all have to eat to survive, and no matter who you are, your food is going to end up dead and it isn't pretty. It would be hypocritical of me to not understand." He said, so wise for only seventeen.
“There are a lot of people that think otherwise. Some think that if we have to have blood, we should take animals and not humans.” Kazuya accepted the bit of beef, munching slowly. His eyes fell on the television and he frowned; he really should read those books. Did that woman say she was from Egypt?
"I'm sure they taste different, like different meats." Tatsuya said with a soft shrug, finishing off his food and cuddled up to Kazuya, laying his head in the other male's lap as he watched the movie. "So, what flaws are you finding?"
“In the movie?” Kazuya snorted, rolling his eyes. “Flying for one. I don’t recall being able to do that. Would be nice, actually.” The imagination of some authors was truly amazing. He wondered just where the hell they came up with such flights of fancy.
"Well... Maybe only she can do it because she's Queen." Tatsuya said, drawing a design on Kazuya's knee, "still compared to some movies, this is much more realistic, I wish you had a reflection like these vampires." He couldn't help but hope that Kazuya, unlike these vampires, could indulge in sex.
“Good point. I should ask Tomohisa about it.” Since his master was the oldest living vampire that he knew, it would reason to believe that he would know more about such things. Assuming he knew anything or that he would say anything about it.
"It's too bad he had to leave, he was nice." Tatsuya said, giving a soft yawn as he pulled the blanket over top him, his eyes falling shut softly, "thank you for showing me your world Kazuya, all of it."
“Thank you for letting me.” Kazuya smiled softly, reaching out to run his fingers through Tatsuya’s hair. “And don’t worry; I’m sure they’ll come back to visit.”
Tatsuya nodded his head, yawning softly, the fingers in his hair making him sleepy; he listened to the faint English dialogue of the movie as he slowly faded into sleep.