Author's Note: This chapter was a pain in the neck to type up, but finally got it done within three days! I admit I had been staring a blank word template for a day. Haha.. Inspiration comes when I feel extremely tired from work.

A slight M warning teasing in this chapter. 8)

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I'm terrified to admit, but I might have fallen for you.

Allen squirmed in his comfortable chair while feeling uncomfortable with his eyes diverted to the ceiling and gave a very nervous laugh. His hands were sweating while gripping on the chair's bottom cushion. It was very, very imitating when his uncle was staring him up close and personal. His eyes narrowed as he was only an inch away from Allen's face, but quickly pulled back while placing both hands on his waist.

"I can explain, Neah..." as Allen spoke up to break the silence, but still nerve-wracking as he was still staring at him.

"Nothing happened. Honest!" Neah can be scary when he's quiet.

"So why was HE in bed with you? With no shirt on?" as he raised a brow.

"Because he said he sleeps with no shirt." It's true.

"And you?"

Allen gulped. I hate it when Neah is like this. It's intimidating.

"It got warm so I took it off." I can't simply tell him that Tyki was the one who took it off when he was...umm...exploring.

"Did he do anything to you?"

Allen cocked his head as he looked at his uncle. "What do you mean?"

Neah scratched his head. "Did he..." Crap. How do I say this?

"Did he do anything beside sleeping with you?"

"He didn't do anything else beside a hug." And a few kisses. as Allen pondered. "Plus, he fell asleep before I did when I was comforting him."

Neah sighed as he rubbed his nasal bridge.

"Can I ask you something, Neah?"

"Go ahead, Allen."

He gulped and took a deep breath. "Do you something against Tyki? I've kind of notice your over-protective aura whenever I'm with him. A lot more than before."

Neah took a slight step back and scratched his forehead. I don't know. Maybe he's closer with you and him.

"Do you like Kanda?"

He froze and stared at his nephew. Wait? What? "What did you just said, Allen?"

"Do you like him?" Tyki told me to ask him this question since he was curious.

"Why would I like that selfish jerk who doesn't listen to my or anyone else's words?" Why is Allen asking this all of a sudden?

"Then why did you chose him as your Holy Knight if he's like that?" Sometimes I wonder how it even happened?

I've asked myself every day why whenever I see him. "Where did you get this silly idea?"

"From Tyki." as Allen watched Neah's face scrunched up. "But I overheard some conversations in the castle before he told me."

"You are not going to divert the subject about me, Allen Walker. I'm asking you." What conversations? I will have to ask Cross about it later.

Tyki was right. Neah did evade the question.

Allen pouted, but perked up as he looked at his uncle and his lips curved downwards. His eyes became watery and big as he got up from his seat and tugging on Neah's crisp white shirt. He was bringing out his most effective trick when his uncle became an overbearing parent. His puppy look.

Oh heavens no. Not this look. As Neah looked away quick before those eyes will suck him in. He will not give in. I wished Mana never taught Allen that trick. Geh.

Another tug. When that didn't work, Allen wrapped his arms around Neah's waist while looking straight up at his profile. He knew Neah will give in soon enough and just need one more push for him to give in.

"What if I can ask Tyki what Kanda felt about you, Neah? Will I get a little more freedom?" in his sweet, child-like voice.

Neah groan. I knew it. Mana taught him well when to use it against me.

He looked down at Allen who was still giving him the cute puppy eyes and sighed as he ruffled his soft white hair. His cute nephew was growing up too fast right in front of his eyes. He wanted Allen to stay as a child so he can protect him from their current situation.

However, he noticed during the weeks he had spent with Tyki and Kanda with practice along with Lavi's lectures has shaped him into a promising adult. Neah cannot help, but feel this bittersweet happiness. Sooner or later, he will have to let Allen go and it was something he was scared of.

He wrapped his arms around his nephew as his right cheek rested on top of his head. "Alright, Allen Walker. I will give you some freedom."

Allen's eyes twinkled and tighten his embracing hug. "Thank you, Neah!"

Please continue to look after Allen, Mana. I pray that nothing serious will befall on him.

"Komui, how's he doing?" Cross asked while watching the scene in front of him.

"It has gotten worse. Without Kanda, his fix will be even harder to contain." Komui responded while pouring two small glass tubes into one long tube. "Until then, this artificial blood will subdued it for another two days."

"You mentioned ordinary human and animal blood won't do, so what about blood from the royalty line?"

Komui stiffened and glanced up at Cross who gave him a confused look. "Are you suggesting taking blood from either the King or the Prince?"

"No." as a low, husky voice echoed in the room.

Both Cross and Komui looked at the speaker. Both wrists are chained to the wall while he was breathing long and heavy with his head down. His once smooth curls are now in shaggy mess and his shirt ripped and tattered.

"Any blood except theirs." as he clenched his hands.

"Why not?" as Cross walked up to him and crouched down as his hand cupped Tyki's chin and tilted up his head.

Cross slid his hand down on Tyki's neck swiftly when he saw a quick glimpse of his two canines and applied some pressure around his neck. The golden eyes he once saw earlier are now red as blood.

"It will awake what's dormant inside of me." as his blood red eyes glared at Cross.

"I can kill you right now before it does. How's that sound?" as Cross pulled Tyki closer.

"Did you forget on your first try?" Tyki grinned with his sinister voice. "Only the Prince can kill me now."

Komui stood up with the tube in his hand and walked towards them while keeping his distance from Tyki as he stood behind Cross. "Why the Prince?"

"Clown Crown." as he gave a cold chuckling.

Cross slammed Tyki's head back hard at the stone wall while he applied more pressure around his neck as he snarled. "Is that your main objective with my godson, Tyki Mikk?"

He doesn't sound like himself at all. This one sounds more sinister and dangerous.

He smiled.

"Cross Marian, let him breathe so he can speak." as Komui placed his hand on his shoulder.

Cross clicked his tongue as he released his grip roughly and stood up while he took a stick out of his breast pocket and lit it.

"Kanda has a role in this too. What are you and Kanda's true objective?" as Komui crouched down while looking straight at Tyki.

A chuckle. "Wait and watch." As Tyki gave an eerie laugh as he looked up at the stony ceiling. "We will see who will come out alive. The prince or me."

"Neah will never let that happen." as he flicked his burned out stick to the ground. "He'll stripped and locked you up before that happens."

He laughed as he tugged on his binding. "It's too late now. It has begun."

"What do you mean?" Komui asked.

Tyki gave a harsh and hoarse cough before he lost conscience and his head drooped. Komui checked his pulse from his neck and looked back at Cross who looked very irritated and furious. He sighed as he tilted Tyki's head up while applying some pressure on his lower cheek as he poured the red liquid into his mouth. He wiped off the reminding liquid from the side of his mouth.

"What should we do, Cross?" as Komui began to unlock Tyki's binding chain. "Should we inform the King about this?"

He scratched the back of his head while giving a sigh gruff. "Neah's current state of mind is a mess. He will become irrational that will hurt Allen more."

Komui watched Tyki's body slumped onto his chest. "So we have fallen into their eccentric trap and all we can do is watch as it unfolds slowly."

"Tch." as Cross punched the wall hard as it left a hallow hole.

[Two days later...]

"Prince Allen, you've grown into a handsome man." as Eliade made minor adjustments on his new long coat. "You were still a cute child the last time I came for your 7th birthday."

Allen's cheeks became pink. "Thank you, Eliade. How's Krory? It has been awhile I've seen him."

"He has been well. Work has kept him busy so please forgive him for not visiting today." as she straighten the coat tail and quick adjustment of his coat lapel.

"It's alright. There's a next time and make sure he has time for you, Eliade." as he stood straight.

"I will. Thank you Prince." as Eliade adjusted his collar area.

"Eliade, you will give this to the Prince. Failure is not an option." as the hooded man handed her a small crystal vial. "He will keep his word."

Eliade nodded as she placed the vial in-between her breasts area. "When does he want this done?"

"Sooner the better." as the man turned around. "Get this done in two days or you will see your husband's corpse."

The man walked off as Eliade clenched her fists while closing her eyes. I'm sorry Allen, but for my husband...

She walked around Allen and stood behind him as she placed both hands on his shoulder and looked at the big, stand-up mirror in front of them. She smiled as she gazed at the beautiful prince in his new royal outfit fitted and made for his upcoming 17th birthday.

He stood tall in his new white coat with small gold embroideries along the edges, a golden tassel roped sideways across his chest added a nice touch with his crisp dark red slack and long black boots.

"You are a handsome eye-catch, Prince Allen. People will fall for you immediately." as she smiled.

Allen's cheeks became red. "I hope so. Thank you."

"Oh? Did someone catch your interest?" as she turned and stood in front of the Prince. "Who's this brave and lucky person?"

"..." as he looked away quick. "It's embarrassing to say so it's a secret."

She took the small vial out of her chest pocket and opened carefully while placing a small amount on her fingertip as she spread the clear liquid on and around Allen's neck. He sniffed the subtle fragrant smell. It had a slight fruity smell with a hint of earthy tone.

"What did you put on me, Eliade?" in his curious tone.

"Do you enjoy the scent, Prince Allen? A gift from a friend."

"I do." as he took a quick sniff from the vial in Eliade's hand. She gave a small and yet, sad smile as she watched Allen.

I'm sorry, my Prince.

Shit. I won't last after tonight. As Tyki stumbled towards his bed, but fell to his knee on the ground while holding on the mattress.

Today was the worst as he had to keep his composure and pain behind his mask to make it through the day. He was able to escort both of his niece and nephew to Maiden Lenalee's chamber before retreating to his room where he tore off his mask and toss it aside as he thrashed room in silent pain.

Without Kanda's blood, it has become extremely difficult to suppress his fix and his thirsty desire to drink the closest person was unbearable as it took every single ounce of his will and strength.

As long I don't encounter Shounen tonight, I can get my fix somewhere else.

He licked his lips as he remember Allen's smooth, creamy skin withering underneath his hands. The faint taste of his sweet flesh lingered on his tongue. His low, sensual tune of his voice in pleasure were pleasant in his ears.

Tyki held both side of his head and shaking furiously at the thought. I cannot be consumed by this carnal desire.

His pupils dilated into a narrow slit and his fangs elongated as he snarled when he felt an unwanted presence intruding his territory. He looked up and glared at the intruder who was hiding in the shadows.

"What do you want?" with his voice dipped in venom. "Get the hell out of my chamber or I will kill you."

A smirk and a white gloved hand appeared out the shadow as it pointed out the direction behind Tyki. He looked back when his eyes widen and became red immediately as he saw the very person he was avoiding all day today. There he was sleeping peacefully on his bed in his silken violet pajamas with only one button enclosed on his shirt while parts of his smooth, cream skin exposed. His eyes reverted back at the intruder.

"What did you do to the Prince?"

"Just giving the boy prince a nice, decent sleep and a little something else." a male voice spoke out.

"I will-" as his words interrupted by sudden scent, an earthy tone, that permeated his room. A familiar and yet, hated scent he hoped he would never, ever want to encounter.

Shit. They're still alive and knew where we are. As Tyki gripped on the hanging bed sheet. No, it can't be.

Tyki looked up to see the man had stepped out of the shadow and was looking down at him with that disgusting smirk. "What did you do to Kanda?"

"Nothing. I wouldn't do anything to him except setting up his long awaited meeting with someone from the past."

Someone from the past? Tyki gave a small laugh. "No one survived that day. We made sure."

He tsk'd. "But one did and he was itchin' to meet Kanda. He must taken him back Home since Alma was so keen on taking him back."

Tyki's body went stiff frozen. Alma? Alma Karma? He could not have survived after what Yuu did...

"He's dead."

"Was." as the man corrected him. "But let's get back to our current subject, Tyki Mikk. I want to see your hardworking happy life crumbled."

Tyki held his forehead with his palm as his eyes were becoming hazy and his thirst has gotten worse. He could feel something dark and cold flowing along and inside his veins.

"Let's see how long you can resist." as Daisya grinned. "I have another task to do so enjoy your fun."

He disappeared as he stepped back into the shadow.

Tyki felt a sudden heavy weight on his lap and feeling light touches down along his chest as his exposed skin felt the mix of cool and warm air. His eyes glanced down to see the familiar snow white hair nuzzling against his neck.

I need to get Shounen to Komui fast before it gets worse.

"Shou-" his breathing hitched as his exposed chest made contact with warm skin.

"Tyki.. Feel me..." as Allen took both of Tyki's callous hands and puppet it across his upper body. "Touch me..."

No. Stop Shounen. Don't.

But his words weren't able to come out as he watched the Prince licking his right palm like a kitten, moving up on his middle finger to its tip and made a slow swallow movement. He slid his puppet left hand downward and over his covered hard erection, rubbing it up and down. Allen's eyes fluttered while closed as soft mewls vibrated along Tyki's fingers.

Need to stop this now before...

It was then he felt his own conscience mind was pushed back hard and becoming blank until a small smirk crept up. Several trails of black dusts oozing out from his body and encircling them like floating ribbons.

"Ah~ Is the little kitten prince all hot, aroused and impatient? No worries." as his long, pink tongue licked inside of Allen's ear and then nuzzled on his smooth neck with his nose. "You are being very, very delicious right now. Continue to show me what you truly want."

As his left hand took over Allen's so he can feel his own hand on his own flesh. "What an idiot to deny his own needs. Suck more and I will give you more to your heart's desires."

He slid both hands into Allen's violet silk pant and both fingers wrapped around the hard, hot flesh inside. Allen jerked forward as he whimpered and moaning while two fingers are in his mouth. His hand guiding the Prince's hand in a slow, teasing pace before placing one finger at the tip and gave a little rubbing.

"Yess~~ Let me hear that lovely voice again." as he gave a low, lustful whispers on his neck. "What a lovely smooth skin. Your blood will taste more delectable and sweeter when you're ready."

After a couple of stroke lessons, Allen's head fell back on his broad shoulder blade where Tyki took out his fingers and gingerly tilted his chin upward and looking away, exposing his neck openly. He took his other hand out and up to his face as he licked off Allen's essences on his fingers. He licked his lips and his canines as he trailed his index along warm, moist neck.

Mmmm... If only I can eat him up now, but it would be much, much sweeter when I'm fully awaken so I can use my favorite tendrils.

"Next time, I will savor every single inch of your sweet, virgin body, but I'm quite, quite thirsty so," as he position the tips of his fangs on Allen's neck, "I shall partake this like a fine aged red wine."

As Tyki's long, white fangs pierced through his skin as Allen gasped and his visions covered in euphoric haze. He lifted his arm up and stretching out straight with his fingers trembling in the air.

I'm sorry.

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