Chapter 27: Unrestrained Anger

Chapter 27: Unrestrained Anger

The moonlight was interposed by a cloud as it obscured the moon completely. The shortage of radiance did not seem to bother Zero for everything was much clearer to him in the dark than during the day. Ever since he was turned, it was like he became one with the darkness. A Creature of the Night. A vampire.
The swords met in a shower of vermillion spark not a moment too soon as the twins leapt back from each other.

“ Not bad at all, I should say, Zero, “ Ichiru commented, gasping for breath. “ You have improved during our last battle. “

“ It’s not like I appreciated the comment, Ichiru, “ Zero informed him coldly.

“ Hey, hey, let’s not get personal. All I’m doing is to simply praise you, “ Ichiru said, shrugging his shoulders. “ I don’t see anything wrong in that. “

Zero smirked.

“ Likewise here but if it is coming from you, you can just swallow it down your throat. “

Ichiru smiled even through the insult, Zero had callously thrown at him.
” You haven’t changed at all. “

The vampire rolled his eyes.

“ Same goes for you, “ Zero retorted.

Ichiru’s smile still lingered as he sprang forward once again, his sword at the ready.

Zero raised his sword in defence.

An intrepid whoosh of striking swords cleaved the air, as steel met steel.

The impact caused Zero to draw backwards a few steps.

“ Great deflect there, brother, “ Ichiru remarked.

“ I’ve told you t stop calling me that! “ his twin snarled through gritted teeth.

Ichiru grinned slyly.

“ Say bro…Zero, I see that you’re with the ‘Hunters’ Association now. Guess your dreams came through, huh? You being a vampire hunter and all… “

“ I really don’t need your small chat, “ Zero snapped harshly, moving in for another attack.

Ichiru braced himself for the attack as he brought his own sword up to ward off his twin’s aim. The sound of the swords meeting one another sliced through the silence of the night.

In the confines of her own office, Lady Lia sat at her bureau and stared at the clock.

She sighed and placed her head in her hands, squeezing her eyes shut.

I wonder if I should have told them everything…

Everything about her…

How much it really affects her…

I really hope that it will not happen…

But…

If it really does happen…

The mental torture…

The things that she went through…

It will be enough to make anyone go insane…

But still…

I really wish it will not happen today…

Nevertheless…

I cannot predict the future…

There is a very high chance…

That she will release the true her…

She will go out of control…

And kill anyone in her way…

Including people whom she knows…

That’s the reason why…

I always keep her here…

Away from any innocent people…

Since…

She is the only one who recognises me…

Despite…

The fact that she loses control of herself…

Only on this day…

Hesenl…

The term in Necromancy…

Given to describe this day…

“ Huh, Lechary?! “

Zero stared at the girl in disbelief as she picked herself up from the ground, wordlessly.

She looked unruffled and collected now.

First she looks like she is in pain…

But the next second later…

She appears the opposite…

What’s going on here…?!

“ Lechary, you okay? “ the vampire demanded, as he went over to help her.

However, the girl simply pushed him away from her. Although it was only a small push, Zero was sent flying. He landed a few feet to her left. Despite this, Lechary kept walking.

That’s strange…

She’s walking towards Ichiru…

That’s too open…

She’ll be strike down easily…
If she’s not careful…

And…

How in the world did she manage to pull it off…

By sending me flying…

Just by one little shove…?

It’s absurd…

“ Ah… hello there, Lechary, “ Ichiru acknowledged. “ So, you decided to join in the fun? “

Lechary did not answer him but continued to approach him, her face shadowed by her honey blond bangs.

“ Uh-uh Lechary, you think that you can defeat me by intimidating me like that? “ Ichiru sneered as he let one more round of swords flying in her direction.

The vampire hunter’s lips cracked into a weird smile as she easily sidestepped the swords.

Ichiru’s eyes widened in horror and flabbergast.

“ B-But…how? “ he stammered, backing away from her.

Lechary remained silent although she kept advancing towards him.

“ Hmph, that’s simply but child’s play. “

Lechary’s voice was soft but dangerous as she whispered these words out which Ichiru could hear clearly.

“ If you want to see what I’m talking about, then try this on for size… “

Ichiru’s heart sped up as he continued to draw back, bracing himself for anything to happen.

It was then that Zero’s twin brother saw her face, illuminated by the moonlight.

Her pale but beautiful face radiated with unearthly beauty and power. The only thing which disturbed him greatly was her eyes. Those bluish-grey eyes were now dark, emotionless and cold. It was like they were devoid of life and had never known any warmth before. Also, they had a reddish hue to them.

The nineteen-year-old raised her hand and flicked her wrist in one fluid movement.

Almost immediately, Ichiru was airborne. He was floating in mid-air.

Then, with another flick of her wrist, he was flung backwards with incredible force.

All too soon, Ichiru landed on his back, on the ground, hard.

He coughed up blood as he struggled to his feet.

“ This is only the beginning, Lechary. I’ll see you next time and when I do, it will be you and your foster mother’s demise… “