Immortal flames

Chapter 2- KarlHeinz

Shizue's P. O. V. 

Making my way out of the forest, I saw what to be the charred remains of the Hinata family, their bodyguards, servants and their home as well. Lucky one of their many cars was still functional, and hot wiring was easy. Using the map in my mind I drove almost all night before arriving at the vampire king's door step. Like the last home it was lavish and everything showed his status. But personally that's like a man compensating for something he doesn't have. For example a guy with a four wheel drive truck on twenties kinds of compancating. Placing the car in park I then locked it after getting out. Walking up to the front door steps in, I noticed the two double wooden doors with lion head door knocker. Grabbing hold of the left door knocker I used a good bit of energy I had to make a loud echo throughout the house. Waiting for a few moments I then heard the door creek open revealing a man with long white hair and gold eyes. 

 " Are you KarlHeinz?" I asked, feeling more faint by the second.  Looking down at me KarlHeinz eyed me curiously as he spoke up. 

"Yes my dear. And what of yourself?" He questioned. 

"My name is Shizue kiyo. I am the progenitor of lady kiyo." He looked surprised by my almost soulless response, but that expression quickly turned to an intrigued one. Opening the door wider he then offered his hand to me. 

"If it wouldn't be so much trouble to ask...would you come inside.” I was hesitant at first but slowly held out my hand to place it in his. As soon as I did karlHeinz pulled me inside of his home where we were greeted by a servant. 

 "Take Miss Kiyo to a guest room so she can wash up before dinner." He said to one of the female servants who had long brunette hair. 

"As you wish master." Motioning me to follow, I made my way through the halls of the very massive mansion. The woman guided me to a room with a high ceiling. Decorative crown molding framed the room with a white shine to them as the light touched the room. The was were red, black, and gold Gothic styled. 

"Miss Kiyo, there is a fresh change of clothes in the bathroom for you." She said as the women bowed to me before exiting the room.  Once the woman had left, I quickly made my way to the bathroom. Looking in the mirror, I saw my cheeks had sunken in from days of malnourishment. My hair was dirty with my blood still covering the tip of my now white locks. Looking at my clothes, I notice they were ripped from me running through the woods. Ah, shame this was my favorite shirt.... Taking my shirt off, I saw the arrow scares me in the mirror. It looked like several weeks had passed but I only received the wound several hours ago. After staring at the wound for a few more seconds, I fully undressed myself. Stepping into the shower and letting the water flow over me. The hot water felt good over my cold skin. Once I was finished with washing myself, I stepped out, dried myself, and got dressed in a beautiful red and gold evening dress.  It was a bit tight under my chest but it wasn't too uncomfortable. Once I was dressed I exited the bathroom only to be greeted by a man in a dark trench coat. He had magnate Garnet red eyes which showed little emotion. His aura spoke for itself and said he would rather not be here. 

"You know it's rather impolite to be in a woman's room in which you were not invited into." I said in a unpleasant tone to the man's.

 "Say's the woman who is not welcome here." He said in snide way.

 "Richter, I asked you to retrieve our guest, and not harass her. My apologies Miss Kiyo for my brother's impertinence toward you. You mind accompanying me to the dining room.” Nodding I took his hand in which he led me down the halls. On the table was a simple Japanese dish tonkatsu served with a bowl of rice and some sauteed vegetables. Pulling my seat for me KarlHeinz motioned me to sit down in which I gladly accepted. He then flashed to the other end of the table before taking his seat. 

“So Miss Kiyo or should I say Knight. How and why were you sent to my estate.” Not wasting a beat I quickly answered his questions. 

“Lady Kiyo sent me here for my own safety as for how I managed to find it. Lady Kiyo gave me all her memories but many are still closed within my mind. Also please refrain from calling me Knight. I no longer wish to be associated with them.” I said in a sad expression. KarlHeinz seemed to be in thought before speaking again. 

“Very well, Miss Kiyo. If you don't mind, I have an offer for you. I will grant you my protection under one condition. You have to marry one of my sons.” Marry one of his sons, really? 

“Fine, but I have conditions as well. So to make this simple, how about we put this into a contract.”

A devilish smirk graced his complexing before agreeing. Grabbing a piece of paper we wrote the contract in which he placed a magic seal on it. The contract consisted that I wasn't to be killed even though both of us are immortal beings. On the night of the full moon I will not be disturbed under any circumstances. Finally I will choose whom I will marry.  Once finished KarlHeinz left me to eat and had one of his many servants escort me back to my room. He also informed me that I will leave his mansion when I return to proper weight. 

You're properly wondering why I would agree to arrange marriage with the vampire king and his son's. Well to be honest I want revenge on my mother and anyone who is related to the Hinata family. A rich politician who lived for many decades would have no problem with such a task and that is one of the promises in the contract he can break. That night I fell asleep peacefully, no worries for the road ahead.