Chapter 17

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They could only stand back and helplessly watch on as Yuki, like a helpless butterfly was caught into the web of Rido once again. Their bodies were unresponsive, the mere thought of going against a Pureblood anchoring them to the ground. "Call it out the name of the one you love" His husky voice whispered in her ear, his hands had long trapped her body against his. Her squirming form stilled, his words echoing in her mind. The one I love... Before he could fulfill his wish, mere inches from tasting her blood his form was ripped from her.

The others watched frozen as a black wolf barreled into Rido with a snarl, in the same instant a bullet was fired. Blood spilled into the air as its claws swiped at his back, his groan of pain lost to the wind. It took its place between the two, back turned to Yuki. Its bared teeth and slitted eyes focused on Rido's form. 

As if nothing had happened Rido slowly stood, hand wiping the blood from his chin; a delighted chuckle leaving his lips "Ah, my lovely niece has finally made it" The wolf crouched lower, feet spreading apart readying itself attack if given a provocation. "Won't even greet me, I am truly hurt" Rido continued a mocking expression of hurt taking over his twisted features. The majestic beast retreated, taking slow and cautious steps back. Its eyes never leaving the man, until it finally settled beside Yuki's shaken form. It nuzzled its snout into the brunette's cheek with a quiet whine. "I'm okay" At her reassurance the beast moved further away, casting a glance to the vampires its mismatched eyes caught the attention of two individuals. 

"Rin..."

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"Rin.." with my name having been called my body sank to the ground. A dark mist swirled around me; tendrils slithered down as I transformed back. The air vibrated as the darkness shifted in anticipation. 'Sorry for being late' giving my insincere apology I rose from the ground and patted away at my cloth. 'Uncle so nice to meet you' I drawled out dryly, signaling behind my back for Yuki to move away. "You can't even imagine how long I've waited for this" tilting my head to the side my mismatched eyes met his own. "Did you like the gift passed down to you" his very demeanor mocked me.

I remained quiet. My weapon held securely, my eyes never leaving his form. "Not going to answer....it seems that Haruka and Juri didn't teach you any manners, well as your uncle it's my duty to do that-" I watched as he disappeared. Without hesitation I fired back, the sickening sound of flesh being pierced and the smell of blood confirmed that I had hit my target. Turning slowly I faced his slumped form. Blood spilled from his wounds. 'Yuki go to the others, he will continue to go after you' She hurriedly scurried off to the side with the others. 'Zero stay by her side, the others cannot harm purebloods and so...they won't be much help in protecting her'

"Tch, don't order me around vampire" rolling my eyes as he walked to Yuki's side I turned back to Rido. 'Is this all uncle? I thought tonight would be more fun' "Haaha....of course it will be fun. A family reunion after so long, I wouldn't dare to not have entertainment"

Masses of lower ranked vampires appeared from the surrounding area. Their gazes fixed hungrily on the tower. The pile of bodies where he had sat upon broke slowly. Each body rising with hungry eyes. They surrounded us fully, creating a protective dome for their master. "I wished you had these kind of manners.... but one can only hope for so much" His arms extended and as if called upon many of the vampires jumped upon the ledge of the tower. Their forms crouched lowly in awaiting for their next orders. "Let me see how strong you are, Zero-" Rido's eyes turned to the silver haired vampire hunter a smirk painted upon his lips –"tell me did you devour ichiru if so then you will have no trouble here" Zero's eyes flared in anger, hand gripping his weapon. "You as well my lovely nieces, show me that you are worthy of bearing the blood of Juri" His army charged forward at once. 

'Be on guard and don't break the circle' I ordered the others, my full attention on the assaulters. "Hey don't order us ar-" His words were muffled by Rima. "Just do as Rin says, we can't go against her either way" Huffing Hanabusa turned back to the fight "Fine" "That is true whether we want to  accept it or not Rin is a pureblood so we have no other choice" Akatsuki spoke up his eyes glancing to his cousin briefly. "Okay I get it, you don't have reprimand me like a child" 'Don't act like one then' his blue eyes turned to Rin with malice "What was that Rin?" 'Hn'

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How many more will be coming? How long will I be able to bear with this? My lavender eyes briefly glanced to Rin. I watched in awe as she easily cut down the enemies that swarmed around her. After this is over I'll....speak with you and see if I can come to terms, so until then don't die.

'Zero is it charged up? We'll need it soon so be ready' I snapped out of my daze at her words. Charged? What needed to be charged? 'You are much stronger than before, and bloody rose will change as well. During your entrance the energy in it spike however I dispersed it to save it up' My eyes widened at her words. 'By the entrance...go there at my signal' "Tch whatever, just this once I'll listen to you vampire" 'Well if you didn't then Rido would have obtained what he's seeking. Yuki would be no more' "Shut up" I seethed, the very image of Yuki being hurt made my blood boil. 'Do as I say and Yuki will be safe...although the price might be a little high on my part' "What?" 'It's nothing, be ready' her presence faded from my mind and yet I couldn't shake of her words. What price...what are you going to do Rin?

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A/N: Hello my lovely and loyal readers, I'm sorry for not updating in such a long time. I will try to do more often. I was busy with a program and was away for 2 weeks. The corp of cadets is no joke. Anyways thank you for the lovely comments left by many. I will update as often as I can. ~Hikari

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