Amidst the shadows and the secrets

Night Forty-Four

"Do you think that it will help you seeing her one last time? Kanato drained her from her blood and dressed her up. She's a wax doll and might not look anything like her normal self." Reiji finished his paper and turned to her. "I can take you there that's not the issue but why now?" 

She made up her mind and wouldn't let him convince her otherwise. "I don't know, I can't quite put it into words. I feel like I have to see her one last time."  

He understood. "I'll take you there. Would you mind if I teleport us there?" He held out his hand. 

"Of course not." 

*** 

Showing a faint smile, Chisana found herself in the other part of the house and saw the dolls. I can't believe Seiko is one of them now. 

"Kanato, are you here?" Reiji walked further inside to see if his brother was there. 

Chisana followed him. I wonder how much these dresses cost. It must be a fortune. 

"I'm here, why?" Kanato saw his brother first before realizing the girl was there too. 

"Where are they?" Reiji noticed in which direction he was pointing and turned to the girl. "This way." 

Going after him, she saw the two dolls. Seiko and Yoshi. They do look rather pale. Paler then I remember, then again, Reiji did mentioned Kanato drained them from their blood. I don't think I want to know what he does with people to turn them into a doll. Looking at the two, she only felt a shiver going down her spine for seeing them as dolls. 

Reiji crossed his arms and waited for her. "I did say Seiko was pushing things and got herself involved with the supernatural." He won't tell her how they met their end or how he enjoyed watching Seiko squirm while his brothers bit the girl. 

She nodded. "I'm aware. She couldn't let me go either and it resulted in her getting bitten." 

He got closer. "Then you know it's her fault for bullying you as well." He laid his hands on her shoulders. "You are in our care, Chisana, and I won't tolerate anyone messing with my prey." 

I am foremostly your prey, and I know it. Not that I feel like it because you all treat me better. Despite wanting my blood. She let out a sigh. Goodbye Seiko, Yoshi. You both made my life miserable. Maybe now, I can move on for real because you can't bully me from beyond the grave. She turned to him. I didn't know what to expect but surely I don't cry for them. 

"Ready?" 

"Wait!" Kanato came to them. "You promised me something, Chisana, but I couldn't bite you because the awakening started." 

She knew and nodded. "I remember." I can't avoid them, and I did come here with Reiji. She feels a couple of arms being wrapped around her and how Kanato bit her. It seems it's true, it doesn't hurt me much anymore. I still feel it but less pain. "Did the awakening change my blood, Kanato?" 

Kanato agreed. "It does but only a little." 

"Really?" Reiji knew his brother is the first to bite her since the awakening. Standing behind her, he bit the nape of her neck to taste it for himself. Realizing it change a little, he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her closer. 

Making Kanato laugh. "See, it changed a little, but we can tell." 

Quickly, Reiji let her go. "Sorry, I just had to know." He knew he could make her faint if he drank too much. "But Kanato is right. Your blood did change a bit. Just having you around is messing with my head because of your scent. I'm sure the others will bite you soon."