Doflamingo x Reader {Vampire House}

XV

Doflamingo's Pov

This night was going to end up being a long one if these hunters didn't show their faces and frankly, I didn't want to be out here that long. (Y/n) was waiting for me to return after all. "Why is it you have chosen to take a bride now Doflamingo? I thought you were content with remaining alone" I had almost forgotten he was here but if he was so interested in me, I suppose I could spill my secrets. "(Y/n) was different"

"Different how?" Of course, he wouldn't understand as his bride hadn't been human for centuries at this point but still, he must have remembered bits and pieces of what made them so special. "Her eyes held such light and even when I wanted to kill her that night, she... Have I not told you what happened that night?" I had thought he would have already known but I was mistaken. "I do not recall"

"The Festival of Lights... Three years of hell"

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Three Years Ago...

"A Festival?" The humans were holding one nearby and while I had been told not to cause a scene I didn't care to listen. "I think it will help distract from current events. So, do you wish to go?" I could have easily found another person to go but for now, I had decided this one was going to join me. "Why is it you are asking me? We are not friends" He did make a fair point although this male was one of the more level-headed ones that took up residences in this castle.

"You would be correct Kata-chan. We are not friends but that does not mean we cannot have a night of fun. Besides, I would rather take you than Trebol. Do you accept the invitation or not?" Finding someone else last minute wouldn't be ideal although if this one was adamant about not going, I could manage. "Your heart is still hurting Doflamingo. Violence is not going to fill that hole. You need to move on before that pain destroys you" These people needed to stop bringing her up. "That does not answer my question"

"I will attend to keep you in check. The last thing we need is you causing a scene" Regardless of his motivation I was still glad at least one person agreed without much of a fight. Now, the others wouldn't be as easy but if I had to get my hands dirty then so be it. "Perfect" I expected him to leave however he stayed behind to further ask questions. "Who else have you talked into going to this foolish Festival of Lights?"

"Oh, they do not know it yet but Kidd, Law, as well as Hawkins, will be joining us" Everyone knew about my younger brother and even though I wish he didn't bring it up he did. "His heart is just as broken as yours. It is a pity he was once so strong" Maybe so but after tonight things would be different, he couldn't dwell on the past forever. Not when we'd live forever and not when nothing could have changed the overcome of that night.

"Exactly why tonight is going to cheer him up. I cannot have my little brother staring at the wall for the next century" It sounded so simple but pushing anything on that brat never ended well. He was the stubborn type and one who refused to listen to me half the time. "When do we leave?"

"Just before midnight. Fufufu. Do not be late"

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Later That Night...

"Where did Law go?" I could care less that I lost the others but I needed to make sure Law didn't run off when this night was planned entirely around him. He wasn't the type to draw attention to himself or at least that's what I thought until my eyes locked on him. "Hm? He- He is smiling and the cause is a mere human girl. How very odd" I wasn't sure if approaching them was a good idea but any advancements were put on hold as someone spoke behind me. "Excuse me?"

It took me a minute to process it although as I stared down at this small human the started to turn. "What do you want?" She wasn't particularly big although those veins of hers would be holding a fair amount of blood. "Have you seen a petting zoo around here? I heard they had one but I haven't been able to find it" She was so vulnerable and didn't even know it yet. A perfect snack to hold me over until my next meal. "A petting zoo?" I couldn't be certain but it almost looked as if this human glared at me. "Yeah, you know where you get to look at all the animals"