How two souls intertwine Pt 2

  Trying to hide a well placed blush... I asked him what his name was.

"Me? Hmmph, if you really want to know its Vladimir... And this, this is Valermos. The only way you get a last name in my family is by finding your true blade..." All the while he was talking he held up the exquisite sword.
"What's your name?"

"Kasumi."

"Kasumi... How beautiful, just like you." I smiled.

"Thank you for your kind words. By the way, this may seem like an odd question but, can I hold your sword?"

"Well... if you want to be burnt to a crisp then be my guest, but that would be a waste. You see, only the owner of the sword can hold it to prevent thievory if you will."

"I see, but can I... touch you? That did not come out right... I mean as in... your cheek perhaps..."

"Sure...?" I felt his cheek with my hand, it was as cold as ice - I gasped, and he then looked at me and smiled.

"Not what you expected, is it?" He grabbed my hand and pushed it to the side.
"Are you a vampire too?"

"Huh? No, not quite..." He wrapped his index finger and thumb around his chin, as if he was thinking. He grinned, as if he had just schemed something.

"I have just about as much human in me as vampire, I suppose. Exceptions like me are called damphir. There isn't a big difference though. I'm... not as powerful as a vampire would be, but at least I'm not as weak... *Small laugh* And my family's blood is more pure than any other so that continues to knock off the weakness' to the point to where I can be in the sun just as much as the every day human."

  He stopped, carefully examening his words I came to one conclusion. This man is very interesting. *Nods head* Finally, walking up to the cherry blossom field, he set me down by one of the trees. It was by a small pond, I suppose it was kept there to keep moisture in the soil. He then reached for what seemed to be a string. It sounded off something, but nothing I could hear. And then a tall, odd looking man came running down the steps towards us.

"Kasumi, this is Umbra. He can take care of any small need. Like food, drink, training... Anything small like that. Umbra?"

"Yes?"

"Make sure that Kasumi is shown the utmost respect."

"Yes sir!"

  Vladimir knelt down, then looked deep into my eyes and spoke. "Sleep well Kasumi, may your dreams be filled with happiness, and joy." He then took his index finger at touched my lips, then stroked it down to my neck. I closed my eyes, and went to sleep. I suppose he then took me to the doctor and then my room and had Umbra fetch some outfits...

  My dream, how interesting. What could it mean? A horrid man with raw looking flesh walking away into flames. Then a demon of some sort, flying up towards what looked like me wrapped around in crystal. Then the demon squished the crystal formation and then it closed up to my view and the shadowy face became so vast, I couldn't really see anything. A smile came into view and I almost saw the rest of the face but all I can remember is the mouth opening up with blood pouring out...

  And then I woke up in a cold sweat. A storm perhaps was brewing as lightning had just struck. I could here the rain pouring constantely over the roof. I looked around. At an amazing rate, the room looks almost exactely like my room at home. A bitter form of comfort came upon me. Memories of fierce battles and horrid laughter... And then memories of me and Ayane playing together at the waterfall... and then me taken away from her...

  The sound of thundering foot steps comeing to the door. It was Vladimir, he then opened up the door and began to speak.

"Kasumi, are you alright? I heard some screaming and I thought you might of been in trouble..."

"Thank you for your concern but I... I don't think I screamed. Did I?" He nodded to confirm it, and he also said he heard someone crying.

"How odd... Yes I was having a rather bizzare dream, but I doubt I could of been crying. I have on the other hand been sad but I haven't cried since... when I was five."

Hmm... he seems to be very concerned about me. I might as well make the best of it.

"Vladimir?"

"Yes?"

"Can you... get you and me some saki?"

  He seemed somewhat puzzled but then he went to get some. After grabbing a jug of some and a couple of cups he then came back. He sat down in front of me and then poured saki into a cup and handed it to me. Raising the cup I took a sip. The saki tasted unlike any other that has ever touched my lips. The strong, warm liquid rushed through my throat and then landed in my stomach. And then I began to speak.

"Vladimir? Can you and I talk for a bit?"

"Sure, why not. I'm having some trouble sleeping anyways."

"So then, your family. Tell me about them."

"Well, my father is a vampire practically raised in Japan. His name is Shojimitsu. I still have trouble pronouncing it. He stands around 6;4 and is in pretty good health even with his old age. My mother is a human raised for the most part in Northern Russia. Her name is Naphelia. She used to be an extroudinary warrior as my father has told me. She's around 5;7 and also seems to be in good health regardless of age."

"I have a brother... His name is rather odd. Oh well. Bealzabuth... Even with a name like that he maintains more human than me. He, right now is around 6;7 and is pretty big. His blade, as the tale goes, is the shadow of Valermos. When two fought for it, one came victorious but at the last minute the other grabbed the blade just as the victor claimed it, and it split in two. The light and the shadow. I possess the light. He possess' the shadow. It was given a rather odd name as well. Leadriemshiua... I doubt anyone would want that as a last name so his last name is also Valermos... But I doubt my family's story holds any interest to you. So about yours?"

  Searching through my memory I then opened up my mouth, but the words did not come out.

"Hmm... I see the saki is taking its effects. It's pretty strong stuff, but you'll be able to pull through it. Continue."

"My mothers name is Ayame. I have virtually little memory of her but her long black hair and velvet gleaming eyes always stood out. She isn't very old either. I can't remember my father. I don't think he was around much. My brother, Hayate... He really is a good man. But his loyalty to the clan, even now is as strong as ever." Vladimir tightened a fist in his non-cup holding hand.

"I also have a half-sister. She is named Ayane."

"Half-sister?"

"Yes. Once my mother was raped and Ayane was the result. Not very pleasent woman now... Once when we were kids we used to play together at a waterfall. Once, though, I was taken away to the village while she was forced to walk back alone. In the rain. That was the first thing that began to form her. She is... much more cruel than one would ever guess. The attempts on my life by her are to many to count."

I stopped for a few seconds...Vladimir then began to speak.

"Hmmph... Well, she doesn't sound very friendly. I myself do not like hurting women in any way but attacking you so much to were that you lost count. Oi. She sounds like a..."

"A bitch?"

"Uhh... yeah... Didn't expect you to talk like that."

"Ahh don't worry about it, she really is one sometimes." I couldn't tell whether it was me or the saki talking but it felt good... Very good actually. And then he said sorry.

"Don't be, there is no need. Vladimir, is it ok if we can continue outside? It sounds like the storm has calmed."

"Sure. Besides, here... when the storm rests, it takes its bed elsewhere; thus, the sky can be very clear."

  We then walked around outside, continuing the conversation. And then he pointed to the sky. The sky was so full of stars it almost made me forget where I was... The moon was full, and also rather huge. Much bigger than any other time I've seen it. So close to the Earth... And also, many shooting stars could be seen from here, and the cherry blossom trees were stirring up an aroma. So romantic... Then, we walked towards the edge view looking over the altar.

  We sat down and, probably from either the saki or just plain feeling cold, I nestled against him. He flinched at first... but then probably though I was just cold so he then took off his jacket and wrapped it around me.

"Vladimir, thank you. Your kindness has lifted me from this 'tombstone of anxiety', although it has only been around a day... I am eternally greatful for your help." He then began to speak.

"Wow, I hope I don't say anything to screw this up..."

  I then wrapped my arms around his shoulders and then put my head to his chest. Then I began to cry tears of joy... He, in reaction took his arms and slowing rubbed them across my back and, for about a half an hour we sat there, slowly getting a moonlight tan. No intention to rush anything but this is what release will do to you...

  And suddenly, without any trouble at all...I opened my mouth and then a beautiful song poured out. Without any effort at all... After my song ended, we at the exact same time smiled, and then I raised my head to kiss his cheek. We both fell asleep.