Blood Lust

Chapter 3

A/N: Here's chapter 3 at last! 

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The walk down to the dining hall felt never-ending as Yuuri and Yuri walked alongside each other in silence. Yuuri studied the long corridor and every room with the door opened that they passed. For such a big place it was quite empty, Yuuri observed. It was the same with the residents. There didn't seem to be anybody who lived here. Yuuri wondered if there were many vampires in the clan or if it was just Yuri, Phichit, and the master living in this large castle. If that was true then their residence was impractical for a group of their size.

As if Yuri was a mind reader, he finally spoke up. "We don't need much for comfort. A lot of times we're out finding people in need. Plus, we don't need to sleep or eat, so a lot of this stuff is just for decoration." he took a look at Yuuri and gave a small smile. That surprised Yuuri and he smiled back. "You probably won't see a lot of our clan at one time, but there are a few hundred of us working alongside Master. Some don't return back at the castle until dawn and then sleep in until dusk. I'm sure you'll meet more of us soon though."

Just as he finished his statement they approach the double doors of the dining hall. Yuri gave one more look back to Yuuri then cracked open the doors and pushed them open. The large room looked just as it did before but this time one occupant sat alone at the head of the table.

He looked up when he heard the door creak open. He gave Yuuri a gentle look with his soft blue eyes. "Hello, have a seat at the foot if you'd please, my beautiful fiancé."

Fiancé. The word made Yuuri's stomach twist even though his voice was soft and sweet as the word rolled off the tongue.

Yuuri hesitated and stepped closer to the other Yuri. That didn't help because Yuri shoved the scared man towards the dining table.

Yuuri started walking slowly to the foot. The man never took his eyes off Yuuri as they followed him to his seat. He wore a big grin on his face that did not resemble any form of evil. As Yuuri pushed himself in the man swept back the silver bangs that slightly covered his left eye but it didn't do any good since they just went back in their place.

"Would you like anything, Master?" Yuri asked towards the man who sat at the head.

The master shook his head then looked back at Yuuri as he answered. "But if you could, bring my fiancé a glass of red wine. You don't mind drinking in the morning, do you, my love?"

Yuuri didn't know how to answer the question although he wanted to say no. Instead he shook his head.

"Thank you." he told Yuri. Yuri nodded then left through the kitchen doors.

As soon as he is gone the master rests his elbows on the table, and his chin on his crossed hands. "So, my fiancé, how did you sleep last night?"

Yuuri looked down at the mahogany table. "Alright." he mumbled quietly.

"Come on, babe. Look up at me. You can speak to me about everything. You are my fiancé after all."

Yuuri cringed. He really didn't like that word coming from the master's mouth and towards him. Yuuri certainly didn't want to be considered this man's fiancé. And the master didn't ever use his name. Does he even know it? Why would he want to marry Yuuri if he didn't even know his name? Yuuri didn't even know the master's real name. Did he even want to know?

Yuri walked back in with a glass of wine and a plate of salmon for Yuuri. He set them in front of him then goes to stand in the corner of the room.

The master sat there looking at Yuuri patiently. Yuuri didn't touch the food or looked up from his plate as the room stayed quiet. Although he didn't look at the master Yuuri knew that the master had eventually looked away from him and up at Yuri.

"Would you please leave?" he asked so kindly. "I'll watch him while I'm here. Wait outside and I'll call you in after my fiancé finishes his breakfast." Yuuri listened to Yuri's footsteps make it across the room and leave through the entry doors.

Yuuri felt the master's eyes gaze back at him. "Go on. Eat."

"I'm not-"

The master slammed his fists on the table which caused the dish and glass to rattle. He stood from his chair and his eyes almost seemed to darken in anger as he started yelling. "Yes you are! I can see it on your face! Eat! I will not have you hungry for our wedding!"

Yuuri burst into tears. Through his watery eyes he saw the master's expression soften and take his seat. Suddenly his voice was back down to the calm tone that Yuuri began to recognize as his. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you." he sighed and he almost look thoughtful as he stared over at Yuuri. "Would you please eat? If not for me then for you and your health?"

"Why should I care?" Yuuri asked before he realized what came out of his mouth. "I've already had to say goodbye to my life. There's no point in living now."

The master's voice broke out into a low growl. "I could kill you right now if I wanted, but I am against that and I wish to protect you from any danger."

Yuuri began trembling but he pretended like the master's words didn't faze him as he responded, "Your words don't scare me. Nothing you say could intimidate me."

The master smirked. "Your words and your actions don't match." he was over by Yuuri's side before Yuuri could realize that the master was missing from his spot at the head of the table. His breath tickled the back of Yuuri's neck which caused the hairs to stand as he spoke. "Actions speak louder than words you know."

Yuuri let out a shaky breath. The master chuckled into his ear. "I know that I've got you wrapped around my little finger now."

The master grabbed the fork and knife sat in front of Yuuri on the table. He cut up a piece of the salmon and brought the piece up to Yuuri's face. "Open it up for me so you can enjoy your breakfast." Yuuri remained tight lipped for the master. "What, you don't even want me to feed you? What kind of fiancé are you? I set up this breakfast so we can learn how to get used to each other as husbands."

The master put down the fork with the slice of salmon and proceeded to stroke the side of Yuuri's face. "I'm going to make sure you get comfortable for as long as you're here with us, my fiancé."

Yuuri felt it was time to ask the question that was stirring up in his mind. "If you want me to feel comfortable then tell me, who are you?"

The master frowned at Yuuri. He started making his way to the exit. "I'll call him back in as you eat your breakfast. Then I wish for you to start preparing for our wedding tonight."

Before Yuuri could request that the master would answer his question, the door closed behind him and a few seconds later Yuri reappeared.

Yuuri's stomach growled and he thanked God that the master wasn't in here to hear it or else he would have forced the salmon down his throat. Yuri took to standing in the corner again as Yuuri started to finally eat the meal prepared for him.

The worst day of his life only just begun.