♖ Six

- A demon?
- Why are you afraid? You know that your boyfriend is not so far from becoming a being like me, is not it?
   Raven paused.
- What do you want?
- I can not make a little visit to my sacrifice?
   Axel growled.
- Do not you dare say that.
- But it's the truth! His father made that covenant with me and told me you would be my sacrifice. And I admit that his soul was a wonderful meal.
   Axel did not think before moving on Seth.
- No, no, no. - Axel knelt feeling the same pain I was feeling before - That kind of attitude is not pretty.
- Damn you.
- Yes, I know, but let's get to it because I'm not here to play with you: I am willing to release you from me, but I demand a payment. - He pointed to Raven.
- Are you kidding me.
- Oddly enough, I'm not.
   Raven shook from the look of the devil, whose eyes conveyed no absolutely no thought. However, Axel seemed to realize exactly what the demon was thinking and got up, anxious to protect her, but Seth disappeared instantly, leaving a few feathers in the place where he should be.
- Do not worry. - He was near Raven, with the index under her chin and looking deeply into her eyes - You gotta tame this girl very well.
   The cold breath of Seth blew in her face, causing her to falter. As much as his gaze was scary, there was something that was able to attract any human inside of them.
   An evil smile bloomed on his face.
- I think I spoke too soon. Maybe you have not been as strong as I thought.
- If you dare to do something, I end up with you.
- Would not it be so fun to start now. I'll let you try to tame it.
   He disappeared before the two sudden manner, leaving no trace of his presence in the house.
- He did something against you?
- No.
- I do not want you to feel upset about it. Seth is a demon and he was born with the gift of persuasion, you might not be totally resistant; even a non-human creature can stand firm against his proposals.
- Even so, I feel an idiot who just giving the gaze of others.
- Do not say bullshit, if that were true you would have completely lost reason and other human who end up giving to the demons and I do not speak only to those who have black wings as Seth.
- You're not like that.
- Vampires and demons are separated by a minimum difference: while the vampires have any human trace, the demons are creatures that have completely lost human thoughts and feelings. Thus, they are unable to understand the actions of mortals and vampires.
   Seth really did not seem worried about what she felt, nor what she might be thinking at that moment. The only thing that Raven was able to capture within those demonic eyes was the selfishness and the desire to possess just what he craves, but with some fun. Thus, all that Axel said made any sense.
- So he is to blame for you being like this?
- No; he only fulfilled the covenant that my father wanted to do with it.
- If he was not so interested in you at first, because he simply does not release you?
- As they are not interested in sacrifices, demons never release a sacrifice without receiving anything in return. And usually they stipulate what they want.
- And you are bound to accept?
- Yes. If your answer is nothing will change in your life. - He touched the mark of chains - You will remain a prey creature, despite the extreme freedom ... - Axel stopped in the middle of speaking softly and looked to Raven - How is your case.
- I am here by choice and not because of a pact.
   He did not answer. Raven would not be able to understand the theory of an indirect pact and it would just be born a discussion and would not result in absolutely anything. Moreover, the idea of an indirect pact even mattered at that moment, because it would be important to ensure the safety of her soul on Earth first. Seth was undoubtedly a great opponent.

♜ Five

  The night was really long.
   Axel looked at the clock. It was two o'clock of the morning and he was still trying to figure out who could be the one winged creature had passed that way. However, he had no contact with other creatures, which made it harder. All he had was a black plume that had its peculiarities. Anyway, he did not feel good to have that feather in the house and opened the window to throw it out. Of no use to keep an object like that around, especially when it came to some other kind of creature he did not know. Raven was asleep so she could not stop him from disposing of the plume.
   He looked at the sky, which was covered in stars with few clouds. It was the same sky he saw when he became a vampire because of his father. It was then that he realized that another year had passed. How many? He did not even lembarava. Besides, what difference would remember? Nothing would change the course of his life and the best thing is to let go of all past events. Anyway, it was laborious to try to forget most of his life, for those moments he spent with his family were the only memories he had from when he was human. Axel never had brothers, so it was hard trying to forget all the affection he received as a child before being betrayed and losing everything.
   His throat began to burn, but he knew that this time was not thirsty. It was the same feeling he had when he took over the body chained and pierced by a dagger so that your life could be taken. It was not sadness and even tears that were forming, it was as if someone or something was growing inside him and made him lose control of his own body. Her legs were asleep and he could not even keep standing. When he least expected it, I was already kneeling on the floor, breathing hard, as if someone was squeezing her throat and preventing him from breathing.
   Axel's head was hurting and he could not move. It was as if the currents returned and suffocated him as revenge because he escaped. He managed to crawl to reach the room where she could sleep peacefully leave Raven as he tried to regain control her own body. The bitter taste of bile invaded his mouth and made him feel deep sickness until he started vomiting blood. Axel was already with her face and hair covered in sweat and he was shaking with pain and cold.

The show time arrived.

   Raven suddenly woke up, so that even she knew she would wake up. The girl glanced sideways and saw Axel somewhere in the room. She looked down and saw a small trail of blood followed out of the room.
- Axel!
   She did not think before they shoot amidst the blood to hold Axel's face, which was almost transparent and dark circles. His eyes were turquoise, but with a more opaque and somber tone.
- What happened? Please tell me.
- Go back to the room. - His voice was so hoarse that almost Raven did not hear - You need to rest.
- You need it more than me.
   She could not take him to the bedroom and he was too weak to move, causing Axel lie his head on her lap and closed his eyes. The girl touched her hair gently, thinking of something that could make him better.
- I'm sorry I can not do anything for you.
   His hand gripped hers. Raven knew what he meant, but she herself could not console themselves for being so useless to the point of not being able to do nothing but watch the master of her own painful way to die like that.
- I love you.
- I'm not dying, okay?
- Sorry.
- I'll be fine soon, do not worry.
- Love is beautiful, is not it?
   A pair of wings wrapped Raven for a brief moment. Those feathers ... She remembered exactly soft and smooth texture that same plume that went out the window. The wings were away until the figure of a man of stature, black hair, eyes closed and dark clothing appeared before her.
- By the way, thanks for surrendering my feather. I think I owe a favor to you.
   All of the pain that Axel was feeling disappeared with a simple snap of the winged boy.
- How did you do that?
- I can undo what I do anytime.
- Are you implying that all my pain came because of you? - Axel asked, skeptical and rising from the floor.
- What do you think I am?
   He opened his eyes. The left eye was red as blood, and transmitted some condescension, while the right eye was silver like a sharp blade rigid and unforgiving.
- A demon.
   The boy bowed slightly.
- My name is Seth.

♖ Four

  A shadow passed through the bedroom window, where Axel and Raven were preparing to sleep in peace again.
- Did you see it?
- Yes.
   The shadow turned and stood for a few seconds before the window. She was a tall person, belonging to a man who should have similar physical form to the shape of Axel. Something grew in his back symmetrically on the left and right side.
   Wings.
- Axel, what's that?
- I do not know, but I'll find out.
   As Axel approached, the shadow moved away and took off as soon as he opened the window. The boy growled and leaped toward the major, but because of the strange possess wings, the situation became unbalanced. Raven looked up and saw a pair of wings in the direction of the roof and saw Axel turning inwards, with turquoise eyes with a disgruntled glare.
- You could see who it was?
- No, he escaped.
   A black feather landed on the window. Raven held her and felt the velvet and soft texture, it was completely different from the plume of common animals. Additionally, the brightness of the object was intense and interestingly different, which completely discount the possibility that this was a raven feather or any other animal that had feathers.
   Axel took off and sniffed intently, looking for something that was familiar, but found nothing that would indicate any known person.
- You know who is?
-. No. But it's not any kind of animal. Surely belong to some dark creature like vampires. I think you should be passing a messenger, nothing to worry about.
- That new intern has nothing to do with it?
-. No. He did not smell of any creature. It was just an ordinary human.
- I hope so.

   The winged figure saved the wings  through a small cut that was in the back of the black overcoat and stood on the bridge, watching the reflection of the waning moon in the dam.
- Where have you been?
- Just went to make a short visit.
- You should not do this kind of provocation.
- I'm not worried about the consequences. Just want to point out that they are no longer alone. I want my entry to be remembered.
- What are you thinking?
- In anything great, although I deserve.
- Since I am relieved of this mission, come home, ok?
- I'll be fine, do not worry.
   An evil smile blossomed on his face.

♜ Three

- You no longer need to go back there, unless you want to do this.
- I do not intend. Tha guy, Axel, gives me chills. What will you do?
- I'll use all the knowledge that you got those worldly. It will not be complicated. You are dismissed.

   Axel's arms were not enough to scare away the thoughts that surrounded the head of Raven. She was worried about what might happen to Kira if that intern continued there.
- You look tired.
- I can not stop worrying about what happened.
- No point in thinking about it now. The best you can do is rest. Kira can take care of. Furthermore, few trainees who accept a job like that.
- Then why are you still there? Are you the owner of a large fortune, right?
- Yes, but I'm still there to take care of you.
   Axel narrowed his embrace around her and made her fall asleep.

   It's on time.
   The scars of Axel has started to bleed again and burn, as if his whole body would combust and turn into ashes. He felt a deep breath and Raven hesitated to feed again.
   As the minutes passed, the pain became more unbearable and seemed to consume him entirely. His throat was burning intensely by bloodlust and the fact that Raven near him did not help him get rid of thirst. Axel decided to get out of bed and away from the room until he could control himself. The boy passed a mirror and saw that the color turquoise has prevailed entirely on the brown color and the marks he had on his neck seemed streams of blood. His body needed food, but he would not get the sleep Raven for selfish purposes. I have to control myself, he said, it's always easier said than done. The blood was dripping on the floor and Axel felt his throat burn and his body get into a wave of frenzy.
- Axel!
   He growled to himself, but instinct was stronger and became increasingly unruly when Raven came up and touched his face.
- I'm your Bloodluster, remember?
- You can not pay the price for everything that happens to me.
- We are a team.
   It fit like it did last time and that allowed Axel pierced her neck once more. The despair he felt was great which made the boy want to merge the body of Raven in his body so that all that pain go away. Raven stroked her back slowly, trying to make the anguish he was feeling had an end.
- I'm sorry for your pain, master.
- Do not call me master. - He whispered - I ... I know this should not be the time for statements but you managed to conquer the coldest heart that exists in the world.
- Are you kidding.
- No, I'm not. I never spoke so seriously in my entire life.
   Raven really felt all the love that Axel had promised when he kissed her, but not a simple goodbye kiss, but who was able to translate his feelings for her to leave her completely enraptured.

   Enjoy the time you have, the human girl. The love you are about to have will be better.

♖Two

  It was not so hard to find the psychology laboratory. Damon came along with the students and went to the teacher, who pointed to a chair in the front room. He sat and waited until all the students settled down and in less than minutes, all eyes were on him.
   While the professor spoke, Damon looked closely at each of the people who were there to rest your eyes on a girl who was sitting on the left, whose gaze was not focused on it like the others. His brain processed every second of disinterest and kept everything in the depths of his consciousness.
   She has no interest?
   Apparently not. It is as if I were not here.
  Carry on. I need you to get as many information as possible.
   I'll try, but that guy did not seem to sympathize with me.
   It is not important. Just be careful that you do not find out. Forget those useless and just focus on it.
   Damon ended the communication is already realized who it was so that the same girl look about him, but had not the same intensity than the stares of others.
   Yes, it is the same. No longer need to stay there if you do not, I already have what I need.
   You just told me to ...
   Forget it. I have better plans.
  Anyway, I can not go out like that.
  Finish it and meet me at home.
   He continued to watch her, but the more I looked, the less I understood. Also, recall the feeling of eyes riveted on his back Axel was causing a shiver percorresse his spine.

- That guy did something to you?
- Why not.?
- I do not have a good feeling about him.
- I admit it is a bit strange, but that's okay.
- Do not hesitate to let me know.
   As she walked through the halls to leave, she sees Kira talking to that same boy. At first, she did not care who Kira was talking, but remember the distrust caused Axel Raven stopped behind a closet to pay more attention to what was happening.
Raven, where are you?
Wait a minute.
What's going on?
Kira is with Damon in the hallway.
Are alone?
Yes.
- The hallways are not places for dating, Damon.
   Raven saw them moving away to opposite sides.
- What was happening?
- Let's say he was about to pounce on her friend.
   Think of the idea of seeing Kira being kissed by that weird guy made Raven feel chills.
- Are you sure?
- If I'm wrong I want my teeth to disappear from my mouth forever.
   As expected, the fangs have not disappeared.
- It is best to wait until tomorrow.
- Yes Also, Kira does not want to talk to me..
- She can take care of.
- I hope so.

♜ One

  He pulled the collar of his jacket. The evening was about to end and humans begin to awaken soon. To him, nothing was more uncomfortable than having to roam among mortals to look for someone, even if there were more efficient ways of searching. His power was limited, but that did not matter. All that were there were from lower castes. 

   All streets and human cities were equal and it did not feel more excited for a mission that he had to fulfill. The first worldly were leaving their homes to work and did not even notice his presence there. Anyway, the guy did not care about anything, just to receive it when finished. 

    Two shadows appeared not far him. It was a young couple that he knew very well, though they do not know. He narrowed his eyes and followed their footsteps to disappear from his sight. 

- What are you doing here? Follow them! 

- Shut up. I know what I'm doing. 

   So both are in the same place. This might be interesting. 

- What do you mean by "Apprentice"? 

- I'm just saying I have a possible apprentice to help with all the tasks of the campus, Slade, no need to exalt. 

- You got to be kidding me. 

- You have two options: to help and continue in employment or refuse to help and be fired. 

- That's a low blow. - Axel growled. 

- I'm glad you're willing to help. 

   He snorted once looked for the beginner. Was a boy apparently Faci teaching and should not cause problems. 

- What is your name, rookie? 

- My name is Damon. 

   Axel frowned and continued: 

- I'll be honest: I do not want to help you, but I had no choice. 

- Do not worry about me, I can learn for myself. 

- Great. I have work for you in the psychology lab. Need a volunteer for studies. 

   Damon retreated, without waiting for the guidance of Axel and heedless of the weight of brown eyes on him. 

- You know the way? 

- Should not be that hard. 

- You know best. When finished go to the library. 

- Yes, sir.

- I wish you would -

Give me a reason

Three Days Grace

Transit of Venus

♜ ｉ ｃａｎ ｓｅｅ ｙｏｕｒ ｓｈａｄｏｗ ♖

- Axel, what happened? 

- It's nothing. I am fine. 

   Raven did not know whether or not trust him. She could not see no sense that he could accuse him beyond his turquoise gaze be avoiding her for a while. 

- You do not look well at all. 

- I'm tired, that's all. Missed me? 

-. It was the least I could notice. 

   She approached him on the couch and knelt in front of him. Axel looked at the girl and he approached his face. 

- Why are you doing this? I do not want to worry me. Vampires are misunderstood creatures. 

- You're weird. 

- Sometimes it happens. 

   Her hand touched his scars and he made ​​a slight grimace. Raven approached him and touched his face, making him look at her. 

- Please trust me. 

- Let's say I'm having problems with some chains of the past. But I adapted to it. 

- I'm so sorry. 

- I do not want to worry me. How was your day? 

- Kira does not want to even see me in front of her. 

- Everything will be better, dear, do not worry. 

- Axel? 

- I'm fine. 

   He was not well. The scars that were on his neck were bleeding and his face seemed devoid of color. Raven persisted until Axel's fangs pierced his neck first. So far, she did not know what was the kind of love that one would receive Bloodluster, but now everything was revealing to her, his lips on her neck was all that was missing for it to actually feel full, but he was cautious in order to control the amount of love he yielded. However, it did not matter, because the feeling of arms of Axel narrowing around her was remarkable. 

   Suddenly, he was no longer sucking her blood, but touching the lips carefully around her neck. 

- Axel ... 

- I'm sorry. - He turned away, resuming the expression of light seriousness, as if that had not existed briefly, but Raven did feel again vazia.- I think just letting myself be influenced by time. 

- I would not mind if you continue. 

- We have enough time, do not worry in a hurry. 

- Is that better? 

- A little. - Axel touched the scars - The bleeding is already slowing. 

- Are you feeling it? 

- Certainly. 

- This is your chance, why not go right? 

- There is still time. Furthermore, it is not polite to interrupt such a sentimental moment like that. 

- Why so much consideration? Get it over with? 

   He looked down and smiled. 

- I can see their shadow, there is no escape. 

   There was a small tower of crystal glasses on a table, which collapsed. 

- All the little world of them will fall apart like this tower.

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✗ Twenty

  Raven had the strength to go through college with Axel, however, the time they were there behaved as unknown and rarely seen, since each had a different job to do and they rarely coincided. 

   However, crossing the same corridors that Kira was not very easy. Although they do not meet the same classes, Raven could not stop thinking about the discussions they have had since when Axel turned the whole truth about her, forcing her to say nothing at all for anyone. Every time she tried to say something, Kira continued walking as if he had not seen nor known. Maybe it was better this way, she thought, but what would have happened if she had told everything? Is that something serious had happened? 

   Anyway, she could not stand thinking about what could have happened. The important thing was to protect the secret of Axel at all costs, no matter what might and what might not have happened. 

- Hey! Look where you're going, girl! 

- I'm so sorry. 

   Raven was not feeling well. Something inside her was busy and she felt that something was wrong somewhere beyond the college campus. 

Do not come. 

   It was the voice of Axel. 

What's going on? 

It does not matter. Just stand there and ignore any sense. 

Axel, what are you doing off campus at the time their shift? 

This has the minimum value. Finish their classes and meet me at home. 

   Raven could no longer have contact with him. Axel had blocked the connection between them so she did not meet him until the end of the class schedule. However, it is an extremely dificl task, especially when you can feel, but can not communicate, and because of that, the hours seemed to drag. 

   Axel was leaning against a wall in a cul de sac. He was panting and his body shook with grief that caused her scars. It was as if the chains were creating life and were still there to remind him of what he really was and that he could not escape it. "The mark of current through your body will condemn you forever. You can never escape." That was what his father said that night, but made ​​not be true. Axel thought he would never feel pain again, at least not while Raven had with him. 

   Maybe he had to choose what to do, but she was still with all health, so he need not choose so briefly. However, remember Ashley trying to take possession of what it did was worry about making a decision, even if Raven had not even thought about her decision. 

- What are you doing here? 

- This does not concern you. 

- Axel, you're not looking good. 

- If I were, I would not be here. 

   Leah did not know what to say. Now he had a Bloodluster she could not do anything else to help you. However, talking with Raven was not an option, since Axel was not pleased when he learned of the conversation they had. 

- You know you need to think what to do with it, is not it? 

- Yes, but I can not do anything without her give me a first response. 

- You give her too much freedom. 

- I want to give her what I never had. Anyway, I've made ​​my decision some time ago. 

   She studied his face intently Axel and managed to extract the answer immediately. 

- Would you rather lose all he got? 

- I do not want to condemn anyone else the same fate as mine. I do not have to get rid of it. - He touched the scars that were still sore - Death is the only way that I have now. 

- Do not you think this is all because of your conscience? 

- Do not talk to me about consciousness. 

- You are stuck in the past. You're stuck to what Natassia Daewron did to save his life. You're stuck to what his father did in the past. 

- I'm not tied to anything. 

- That's what you think. You are leaving Raven do what you want with you. It's like she's the master and you the slave. 

- This is bullshit. I just do not want her to become a prisoner as I was. 

   Leah looked at him. The turquoise eyes could not lie, so anything that Axel was saying could be considered true. Maybe the fact that he did not want to turn on Raven prisoner is true, but it was something that made the girl get surprise. He was always devoid of feelings, but after the girl under his care, that cold vampire was disappearing. 

- You do not want to live with her if she was only your Bloodluster, is not it? 

- Why do you say that? 

- Because it is stamped on your face. 

   He did not answer. The scars were not hurting as much and therefore he followed the path back home, where Raven should have been. 

- You need not answer, Axel. 

- Who said I would? What I feel is my problem.