A New Life

Chapter 16 - History repeats

'Whats going on, why is it so dark? My body feels heavy, where am I?' Finally gaining the strength, I open my eyes to see bright lights around a room. Figures stood over my weak body, after minutes of recollection I managed to finally sit up. "Don't bother (y/n), you are really ill." a monotone voice advised. A strong arm pushes me down and I hit the bed hard. "Watch what you are doing half-blood. I'm still trying to figure out what drug (y/n) has taken. Judging by these abrupt symptoms, things are only going to get worse unless I find an antidote." Another voice which I now recognise, it was Reiji.

"Wh-what happened to me? Why am I like this?" You stutter. An abrupt smell of chemicals filled your nostrils, it was almost nauseating but bearable. "It seems that you're lucky you made that discovery. Whatever you took has begun to take an effect on you. I took a blood test while you were unconscious, there is a drug within your system. One that a human body like yours is rejecting." Reiji explained while whirling a thick black substance in a test tube. "For now I suggest that you just rest in here. Unfortunately, this also means no one will be able to take your blood for a while." Ruki sighs, running his hand through his black hair. 'Yes! I can finally have a break! No more fainting or harassment.' It was quite evident of your excitement, your straight face soon turned rose into a small smirk. 'knock, knock, knock', "Oi Ruki, is she okay yet. Can we see here yet." An energetic voice bursts out of nothing. "Just let him in, I'm tired of him disrupting me for the past hour." Reiji groans, signalling to Ruki. "Fine, you may come in."

At that moment, Kou bursts in a sprint like fashion towards you. Behind him was Azusa, Yuma, Ayato and Laito. In seconds, Kou was right beside you, displaying an expression of worry and glee at the same time. "Have you figured out what's going on with (y/n)-chan yet four-eyes?" Kou questioned. The nickname 'four-eyes' was quite amusing, causing a slight chuckle around the room. "Not yet, my only guess is that it has something to do with the awakening. Her body may be rejecting a sort of catalyst for it to occur." Reiji explained while adjusting his glasses, just to make himself look smarter. "I'll need a few days to figure out what it is. Until then, there is going to be no high-energy activities and no blood shall be taken from her at all costs. Understood?" Grumbles and groans across the room, increase in volume. "What would that person's motivation be? I mean, when would he have tried to take this sort of approach to an awakening? And why? Doesn't he want the awakening to occur?" Laito was continuing to question 'this person's' actions. Who was he talking about? There are a few people that may be able to enlighten me on the situation. "Reiji, would it be okay if I could go for a little walk? Just around the mansion." I asked, fiddling with my fingers to prove some kind of feeling of 'anticipation for movement'. "Fine, let me just do a few more tests before I let you go." Reiji gives in.

The current energy was very low, your body felt as if it was yearning for sleep but there's no time for that. Where is that violin noise? He should be playing it around now. It was quiet throughout the house. The Mukamis had headed home to give the Sakamaki's space, peace and quiet. It was due to this silence that your footsteps echoed through the hallway. Your footsteps came to a halt as you came across a dark oak door, the music room. As expected, he's in here. The tall blonde vampire sat on the piano stool, lying on the piano cover. "Shu? Umm, would you mind if I asked you something?" Quietly muttering the question, an ocean blue eye opens. "I see that you were finally let go." Shu's monotone voice echoed throughout the music room. "Yeah, I was wondering what was the reason why I was brought here? Was there any other intention for me to be here beside me being a...blood bag?" I ask. "Judging by the way things are turning out, there has to be another reason. The only thing I can think of is the awakening. However, it confuses me as to why my father would want the awakening to happen." Shu continued on. "What is the awakening? Why is it so important?" You continue to question. "As of now, it is none of your concern. I just recommend you get some rest, leave the scent of your blood drives me crazy." With that, Shu closed his eyes and attempted to fall asleep. You left soon after. 'If Shu won't tell me what the awakening is, I'll just find out myself.' you thought. The archives were probably the best place, you remember when Laito and Ayato gave you a tour the first time around the mansion. 'It should just be a couple of doors down from my room.'

'I was right, it's here.' Opening the same oak coloured door, the scent of ageing book filled your nostrils, and so did dust. Judging by the way the dust had collected on the tops and sides of the books, they haven't touched this room in ages. Walking in, the floorboards creaked after every step and a light set of footprints were even left behind. Even the floor was dusty. After wiping off the dust on most of the book covers, nothing ever signified what the 'awakening' was. The books were only titled by dates. '1701- 1750', '1751-1800', the number just increases to the present day, how old are these guys? One certain book had caught your attention, it seemed to have just been pulled out of the shelves as the title was highly visible and it was the only book to have a marked page. Taking out the unexpectedly heavy book, you laid it on a nearby table and flipped to the marked page. '19xx, xx-xx'. Why did they scribble out the date? It looks like fresh ink too as its glistened under what little light there was in the room and ink on the opposite page had the same shape. 'The plan had begun as Ayato attack his mother in the entrance hall. The two conversed for a while longer until Cordelia ran upstairs for refuge.' What is this? What is even going on? 'Cordelia had then stumbled upon the music room to find Laito playing the piano, Cordelia had begged for protection against his son and Laito had agreed to help. Laito had then told Ayato he had planned to kill her himself.' The reason they don't have any parents, is because they've killed them all? "You have seen too much, you shouldn't be in here." Another voice had emerged from outside the room. It was Reiji, he didn't look too happy. "You need to get some rest." With that his hand had covered your eyes and the other one held your waist, pulling you closer to him. A sudden wave of tiredness had flown over your entire body. It wasn't long before you fell unconscious under Reiji's command.

A/N~

Yay! It's done, I wanna apologise again for how long it has taken to update. School and other commitments. I am unsure when I will update next, it will probably be for another story next before I do another chapter. Until then, I hope you have enjoyed this chapter. Be welcome to comment, vote or do whatever. Thank you, just_bored202