Chapter 22:

Entwined Realities: Hidden Guilt and Clashing Worlds

Fangs and Facades


Several nights pass without incident. Saori had to leave town for a few days to test some new tracking gadgets for her father. This was the perfect opportunity for Yuna and Mika to feed, but they were growing restless. They've been watching the security feeds from Saori's workshop all night, waiting for a chance to avoid the patrols.

Mika slumped in her chair, letting out an exasperated sigh. "Ugh, this is so boring," she complained. "I'm starving."

Yuna rolled her eyes. "I know, Mika," she said, her agitation seeping into her voice. "Quit your bitching."

Mika leaned over to peer at the screen. "Hey, look at those two," she said, pointing to a couple on the screen. "They're out past curfew, sneaking around like a couple of idiots."

Yuna smirked. "That's Emi and Hiro," she said, her voice low and playful. "I wonder how Emi's boyfriend would feel about their little trist.."

Mika grinned. "Ooh, that makes them even more delicious," she said, her eyes gleaming.

As they watched, the couple started to get intimate. The twins watched with rapt attention as they kissed and caressed each other, oblivious to the danger lurking nearby.

Mika licked her lips hungrily. "Okay, let's do this," she said, standing up from her chair. "I'll take the girl, you take the guy."

Yuna nodded, excitement building in her chest. "Got it," she said.

They stalked their prey carefully, waiting for the right moment to strike. As they closed in on the couple, they noticed the faint scent of perfume and cologne mingling in the air.

Mika and Yuna exchanged a silent glance, their eyes filled with hunger and anticipation. They knew the perfect moment to strike was when the couple was completely lost in each other. The twins' predatory instincts were sharp, and they moved with a fluid grace, circling their prey like a pair of elegant, lethal shadows.

As Emi and Hiro's passion reached its peak, the twins decided it was time to make their move. Mika swiftly approached Emi from behind, placing one hand on her shoulder and another over her mouth to muffle any screams. Yuna did the same to Hiro, her movements synchronized with her sister's.

The couples' eyes widened in terror, but before they could react, Mika and Yuna sunk their fangs into their victims' necks. The twins drank deeply, relishing the taste of the warm, life-giving blood. Emi and Hiro's struggles grew weaker and weaker, their bodies growing limp as the blood drained from their veins.

As the twins fed, they were careful not to take too much. They needed to leave their victims alive but dazed and unconscious, ensuring they wouldn't remember the encounter. When they were satisfied, Mika and Yuna withdrew their fangs, delicately licking the puncture wounds to seal them and prevent any further blood loss.

With a final glance at each other, the twins stepped back, allowing their victims to collapse onto the ground. Emi and Hiro lay there, their bodies tangled together, unconscious and vulnerable. Mika and Yuna, now satiated and reinvigorated, retreated back into the shadows.

They left the couple lying in a compromising position, hoping to cause a bit of drama for when they were discovered. As they headed back to Saori's workshop, they heard the sound of footsteps approaching.

"Shit, it's the patrol," Mika hissed. "We have to hide."

They quickly ducked into a nearby classroom, hiding behind a row of desks. As the patrol passed by, they heard a sharp intake of breath.

The patrol rushed towards the entangled couple, Yuna and Mika watched from their hiding spot, savoring the turmoil they had created. One of the patrolling students, Kenji, stopped dead in his tracks when he recognized his girlfriend, Emi, in the arms of Hiro.

"What the hell is going on here?" Kenji yelled, his voice trembling with a mixture of hurt and anger. He had suspected that Emi was cheating on him but had no solid proof until now.

Emi and Hiro, still regaining consciousness and unaware of the compromising position they were in, looked around in confusion. Their eyes widened in shock as they realized what was happening, and they struggled to disentangle themselves from each other.

"Kenji, I swear, I don't know how this happened!" Hiro stammered, his face flushed with embarrassment and guilt.

Emi, equally mortified, tried to explain as well. "Kenji, it's not what it looks like! We don't remember anything! Please, believe me!"

Kenji's face hardened as he clenched his fists. "How can I believe that? I find you two like this, and you expect me to just accept that you don't remember anything? I knew something was going on between you two!"

Yuna and Mika, still hidden in the classroom, listened intently, their eyes gleaming with satisfaction. They had hoped for drama, and they were certainly getting their wish.

As Emi continued to plead with Kenji, insisting that it wasn't what it seemed, the rest of the patrol stood awkwardly, unsure of what to do. Eventually, the sound of more approaching footsteps signaled the arrival of a teacher, who took control of the situation and ushered the students back to their dorms.

Kenji, Emi, and Hiro were left to deal with the fallout of their scandalous discovery, while Yuna and Mika slipped away unnoticed, feeling thoroughly entertained by the chaos they had caused.

Mika giggled as they made their way back to Saori's workshop. "That was seriously amazing, Yuna! I mean, not only did we get to feed, but we also caused all that drama! Nobody's gonna suspect a thing!"

Yuna, normally more controlled and refined, couldn't help but join in her sister's excitement. "I have to admit, Mika, it was incredibly fun. I never thought we could pull off something like that and keep our secret safe at the same time. Especially with Saori, my own girlfriend, being a vampire hunter and working so closely with our human selves."

Mika's eyes sparkled with mischief. "I know, right? It's like our secret double life is getting even more exciting. We get to play detective with Saori during the day, and then we're the vampires causing the chaos at night!"

Yuna chuckled, feeling the exhilaration of their recent escapade surge through her. "It's almost like we're playing a game with her and everyone else. We'll have to be extra careful not to let any clues slip when we're in our human forms, but I have to admit, it's a thrilling challenge."

Mika nodded excitedly, her enthusiasm infectious. "Absolutely! We just need to make sure our human selves don't get too close to the truth. We don't want them figuring out that they're the ones behind the vampire attacks, after all."

As the sisters continued to revel in their newfound thrill of being vampires and the secret they shared, they embraced the power and freedom it granted them. The knowledge that they could conceal their true nature from their human friends, family, and even themselves only added to the excitement.

As Yuna and Mika continued walking, Yuna felt a sudden twinge of guilt wash over her. She realized that her earlier excitement had led her to talk about Saori in a way that she would never have done in her human form. Despite the thrill of their secret double life, Yuna couldn't shake the feeling that she was betraying the trust and love she shared with Saori.

Yuna's internal monologue began, her thoughts racing. 'What am I doing? This side of me is supposed to be separate from my human emotions. But now, even my vampire self is falling for Saori. I can't deny it any longer. I love her, no matter which form I'm in.'

As Yuna continued to grapple with her feelings, she found herself questioning the actions they had taken that night. 'We've managed to keep our vampire selves hidden, but at what cost? We toyed with the lives and relationships of innocent people tonight. How can I face Saori, knowing what we've done? She's dedicated her life to hunting vampires, and here I am, both her lover and her enemy.'

She glanced over at Mika, who was still caught up in the excitement of their adventure. Yuna felt a sense of responsibility to protect her sister and their secret, but she also couldn't ignore the love she felt for Saori.

'Maybe there's a way to balance both sides of my life,' Yuna thought. 'I need to find a way to reconcile my human emotions with my vampire nature. I owe it to Saori, Mika, and myself to figure this out.'

Varon
icon-reaction-1