Chapter 6:

The Vampire Twins: A Deadly Hunt

Fangs and Facades


The day went by uneventfully. The twins attended classes and spent most of their free time studying. When lunchtime rolled around, they sat together, eating sandwiches.

Mika broke the silence, her voice casual yet curious. “Have you heard about the recent murders happening around town?”

Yuna’s face remained impassive as she replied, “Yes, it’s quite alarming. But I trust the authorities will catch whoever is responsible soon.”

“But have you thought about the way they’re being killed?” Mika’s curiosity was piqued. “It’s rumored that someone is actually eating the victims. Can you imagine something so gruesome?”

Yuna’s expression changed slightly, a flicker of fear crossing her face. “That’s terrible. I hope they catch the killer soon, before anyone else gets hurt.” Yuna shrugged indifferently. "It doesn't matter if it's gross. Murdering innocent souls isn't right."

"... that's true," Mika conceded reluctantly. But she still couldn't shake off her uneasiness regarding the recent events happening in Sakura. Something wasn't adding up. Why hadn't anyone else noticed yet?

School ended early that afternoon because of bad weather. Both girls headed back to their dorm rooms.

They spent the afternoon reading news articles about the murders around town. Nothing unusual jumped out at them until an article appeared online entitled 'Vampire Murders in Cherry Blossom Town'.

The headline read, "'Cherry blossom' town plagued with vampire attacks". Below the title were several photos taken at various crime scenes.

"Vampire Murders?" Mika muttered in disbelief, staring at the screen.

Yuna followed her gaze, looking closely at the pictures. She saw images of corpses with missing limbs and heads. Some were barely recognizable as human beings anymore; they'd been dismembered with surgical precision. Others showed only body parts, showing how the killers had performed their gruesome acts.

Neither girl knew whether to laugh or cry at such macabre displays.

"This is one of those stupid tabloid websites. They are just trying to get famous off at someone else's expense," Yuna remarked dismissively, turning back to her book.

"Maybe you're right…" Mika mumbled uncertainly, unsure herself why she suddenly felt compelled to look further into the story.

She searched through the website, finding multiple links to related stories. As she clicked deeper within the site, her curiosity peaked.

One link led to another, and soon she came upon a list of names under the heading "Victims of Vampire Attacks". Most of the victims listed lived nearby.

"Yuna, most of the murders are right around here, some are a few towns over... I'm scared," Mika whispered nervously.

Yuna glanced down briefly at her sister, noting her pale complexion. Then she turned her attention to the computer screen.

There were dozens of names on the page—all young men and women ranging in age from 16 to 20 years old. All of them died violently, often mutilated beyond recognition.

"Me too. Mika. But the school has taken extra precautions, the lock the gates at sundown. Police officers regularly patrol the grounds. I think we'll be safe." Yuna reassured her sister, smiling reassuringly.

A short while later, both sisters fell asleep after having dinner alone in silence. Around 1 am Mika was the first to wake. Her eyes had turned red again, a sure sign the vampire side of her was now in control.

Stroking her chin thoughtfully, she stared blankly into space for a moment before getting out of bed and walking across the floorboards to sit beside Yuna.

"Hey sis..." Yuna greeted weakly.

"I'm hungry! Let's go get a snack!" Mika exclaimed excitedly.

Without saying another word, the vampire sisters left their dorm room. Each grabbed a flashlight and climbed the stairs to leave campus behind. They dashed along the streets of Sakura, searching for prey.

"Our other halves are getting nosey." Yuna said quietly.

"It's going to be harder to keep our existence secret from them. They keep having dreams about some of our kills..." Mika said angrily.

"Don't worry, they haven't figured us out yet. We can handle this situation," Yuna assured her calmly.

After leaving Sakura, the girls headed southward toward Shiroiwa Beach. They crossed paths with a couple of teenagers making out on the beach below.

They hid behind an enormous pile of boulders, watching their prey.

"Fear and arousal make them taste so much better..." Mika murmured in excitement as her fangs extended slightly.

"Easy Mika... easy." Yuna warned her sister.

"Let's let them have a little more fun..." Mika suggested.

The twins crept closer, their vampire senses heightening as they got nearer. Their eyes glinted with an animalistic hunger as they watched the couple kissing. Mika’s fangs descended, and she licked her lips in anticipation.

As the twins approached the kissing couple, their hearts pounded with anticipation. They kept themselves concealed, staying in the shadows and hiding behind rocks. Their movements were slow and deliberate, trying to remain silent as they closed in on their unsuspecting targets. The couple remained oblivious to their presence, lost in the moment's passion. Soon, the twins would reveal themselves, and the lovers would realize they weren’t alone.

The young girl broke away from her boyfriend's kiss. "Did you hear that?" she asked fearfully.

He looked around wildly, noticing nothing was out of place. He kissed the top of her forehead tenderly and replied soothingly.

"It's just your mind playing tricks on you, honey," he said. “I promise you, there’s nothing out here that could hurt us. You’re safe with me.”

The couple continued kissing for a few moments before she broke away again, looking uneasy.

“Jun, I swear I heard something! It sounded like footsteps coming from over there.” She pointed towards the darkness beyond the beach.

Jun rolled his eyes, clearly annoyed. “It’s probably just some kids messing around. Let’s not let them ruin our night, okay?”

She nodded reluctantly, but the feeling of unease lingered. Suddenly, they heard a rustling noise coming from behind him.

"Who's there!" Jun shouted angrily.

No answer came. Instead, the sound grew louder, growing larger. And then it started moving.

"Get me out of here!" the terrified girl whispered hysterically.

"Ayane, I think you're right. Let’s go home. There's probably some wild animal around." Jun said, trying to sound brave.

His words did little to comfort Ayane, who remained silent throughout their encounter. After a brief conversation between the teens, they decided to call it a night and return home. They headed up the path.

"I wish we didn't have to walk through the woods, Jun." Ayane commented sadly.

Jun smiled gently and placed his hand lightly against her cheek.

"I know, but if we follow the road, it will take hours to get home. It's only a fifteen-minute walk..."

As they walked farther into the forest, the sounds of waves crashing onto the shore faded gradually. Gradually, even the wind became muted. A chill settled in the air as the moonlight disappeared completely.

Mika and Yuna were stalking their prey now, moving in shadows. They could smell the fear coming off their bodies. That made the hunt more exciting for the siblings, heightening their senses and increasing the pleasure of feeding.

Their quarry was deep in the woods now, and Mika had been using some of her powers to confuse the couple. They were lost and getting even more scared. Mika watched anxiously as their heartbeat increased dramatically.

"Jun, where are we? I'm scared!" Ayane said desperately.

Her partner tried to calm her nerves, assuring her everything would work itself out once they got home.

Yuna attacked, striking Jun with the force of a freight train. His fangs plunging deep into his neck.

Ayane let out a horrified scream. "NOOOOOOO!"

Yuna bit hard into the soft flesh beneath the boy's jawline. Blood spurted like water spraying from a broken hose. Within seconds, Jun went limp, falling face forward onto the ground. Yuna greedily lapping up every drop, savoring its flavor. It tasted rich, full of nutrients. She swallowed eagerly.

Ayane screamed in terror as Yuna tore off chunks of bloody meat from her beloved's throat.

Ayana spun around to run, but before she could take more than a step, Mika materialized out of the shadows. Her eyes glowed with an unearthly intensity, and her fangs glimmered with a malevolent hunger. Ayana froze, unable to move as the vampire closed in on her. In a sudden, savage movement, Mika lunged forward, sinking her razor-sharp fangs deep into Ayana’s shoulder. The girl’s blood spurted out in a hot, pulsing stream as Mika greedily drank her fill. Ayana’s body convulsed in agony, but the vampire held her in a vice-like grip, draining her life force with merciless efficiency. It was like watching a wild animal tear apart its prey with savage, ruthless abandon.

Mika released her prey. The girl ran, staggering as if she were intoxicated.

This was Mika's favorite part, chasing down her prey, feeling the rush of adrenaline pumping through her veins. When she caught them, she enjoyed playing games with them, torturing them slowly before taking what she wanted. This time, though, she couldn't wait to sink her fangs into her warm, pulsating neck.

Ayane only got a dozen feet before collapsing from blood loss. She rolled over onto her back, staring at the night sky. The last thing she saw was Mika's fangs extended, her own blood covering this demon's mouth and those terrible glowing eyes....

Mika’s razor-sharp fangs penetrated Ayana’s neck, tearing through flesh and muscle with ease. Ayana screamed in agony, but her cries were drowned out by Mika’s snarls of ecstasy. Blood gushed from the wound, spilling onto the ground in a crimson pool. The metallic scent of blood filled the air, thick and suffocating. Mika’s eyes glowed with an unholy light as she drank greedily from her victim. Ayana’s body convulsed with each pull of blood, her life force draining away in a torrent of pain and terror. Mika reveled in the power coursing through her veins, relishing the sensation of Ayana’s life force fueling her thirst. It was a moment of pure horror and violence, a testament to the brutality of the undead.

Yuna and Mika sat there for a while, their bodies still pulsing with the excitement of their feeding. They looked at each other with a sense of shared accomplishment and relief, knowing that they had satisfied their hunger. In a moment of sisterly affection, they wrapped their arms around each other, feeling the closeness that only twins could experience.

As they sat there, Yuna felt a sense of gratitude towards her sister. Mika had always been there for her, through the good times and the bad. They had been through so much together, and at that moment, Yuna knew that there was no one else in the world she could trust more than Mika.

With a small smile, Yuna stood up and dusted off her pants. She turned to Mika, her eyes sparkling with a mix of pride and love.

“Good job, sis,” she said, giving her a playful nudge. “I couldn’t have done it without you.”

Yuna whispered, “Let’s get rid of these bodies before anyone sees them.”

Mika nodded eagerly, and together they lifted the lifeless corpses and carried them to the nearby cliff. As they reached the top, they paused to catch their breath and laughed at the absurdity of the situation.

“Can you believe we’re doing this?” Mika exclaimed between gasps for air.

Yuna giggled and replied, “I know, right? Who knew disposing of bodies could be so much fun?”

With one massive heave, the bodies plummeted into the ocean below. The sound of the impact echoed through the night, but the sisters didn’t flinch. Instead, they high-fived each other, feeling a sense of accomplishment and camaraderie."Thanks, Yuna…" Mika said sheepishly.

Mika and Yuna walked back to town. Yuna used her magic to obscure themselves. People could see them, but they just didn't register as important.

They arrived at their old home, the one they lived in before their parents were killed in that accident. There was a private hot spring on the property, and they could use that to clean themselves up.

After disposing of their clothes, Yuna and Mika made their way to the basement where their hot spring awaited them. The steam engulfed them as they slipped into the warm, bubbling water. It was their sanctuary, a place where they could wash away the sins of their vampiric nature.

As Yuna washed her sister’s hair, Mika relaxed into her touch. The sisters shared a bond that went beyond words. They were more than just siblings; they were two halves of a whole. A love so deep that nothing could ever break it.

“You always take such good care of me,” Mika whispered, a smile gracing her lips.

“Of course, I always will,” Yuna replied, her voice filled with affection.

They sat in the hot spring, enjoying the warm water and each other’s company. Yuna felt the stress of the day melt away as she relaxed in the tub with her sister. She looked over at Mika and smiled, feeling a deep bond between them.

“That was exhilarating, wasn’t it?” Yuna said with a grin.

Mika laughed. “It was amazing! I can’t wait to do it again.”

Yuna reached over and squeezed Mika’s hand. “I’m so glad we have each other. I don’t know what I would do without you.”

Mika smiled back. “Same here, sis.”

After a while, Yuna suggested they head back to their room. Mika wrapped herself in a towel and followed her sister upstairs. As they walked, Yuna noticed Mika looking at her and blushed slightly.

“What?” she asked, a little self-conscious.

Mika shook her head. “Nothing. I was just thinking how pretty you look, even in a towel.”

Yuna blushed deeper but couldn’t help but smile. “Thanks, sis. You look pretty cute yourself.”

Laughing and joking, the twins made their way to the school dorms. They had retrieved their new uniforms and left their childhood home behind. As they approached the dorms, they snuck in through an open window on the high roof. Inside, the lights were already dimmed in anticipation of bedtime. Most of the students had gone to sleep, with only a handful still up doing homework, chatting online, or studying for tests. As the girls quietly passed by, no one paid them any attention.

They entered their room and changed into their pajamas. Slipping into bed next to each other, they cuddled close and fell asleep quickly.

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