Requested by animeangel

Found the picture on Deviant Art, so giving credit where credit is due.

Also, since I'm dealing with vampires and 2ps, there will be blood mentioned a lot in this so, anyone really squeamish to blood should not read it.

Narrator's POV

"Kitten, could you get me my favorite drink?"  Zao asked you.  You smiled and nodded, heading out of the room.  Zao waited till he knew you weren't close by before sagging back on the couch, his fangs shining in the dim light.

'God, I didn't realize how thirsty I was till just now.'  Zao thought to himself.  He rubbed his throat, hoping to get some of his special "drink", before something bad happens.  Just then, the door opened as you walked in, a glass filled with a dark red liquid in it on a tray.

"Here you go Zao."  You said softly.  Zao nodded and reached a hand out when the tray tipped over, spilling the drink on the carpet, the glass shattering.

"Oh no!"  You said as you bent down to try and pick up the glass.  Zao's throat burned as his vision blurred a bit.

"No!  Don't touch the-"  But it was too late, you touched the bloody glass, cutting your finger.

"Ow,"  You said softly as you looked at the thin line of red forming on your skin.

Zao's eyes began to glow red as he drooled at the delicious scent coming from the cut, his lust for blood growing hellbent as he licked his lips.  And before he knew what was happening, he pounced on you.

"Wha-"  You were cut off by pain hitting neck.  You shrieked as you felt something sharp and pointed enter.  You tried to break free, to get Zao to stop, but it was futile.  Zao held you down, ignoring your cries and pleas.

After a few moments, you began to stop struggling as the world dimmed and spun around you, your life being drained away.  You were barely conscious when you numbly felt Zao's grip loosen and the needle-like objects retract from your neck.

The last thing you saw with your blurry and teary eyes was Zao, snapping out of his trance-like state and stare at you with a mix of fear and horror.

Once Zao saw your glazed over eyes close, he panicked and began shaking you.

"NO!  DON'T SLEEP!  YOU HAVE TO STAY AWAKE!"  He yelled as he clung to you.  Hearing his yelling, Zao's men burst into the room.  Zao looked at them and barked orders.

'I'm not losing you kitten,'  He thought to himself.

--------- Time Skip to 3 weeks later ---------

"How are you today kitten?"  Zao asked as he sat beside your bedside, gently holding your hand.  "Today was another gloomy day for me kitten since you weren't there to brighten it for me."  Zao said as he smoothed your hair.

Ever since Zao lost control of himself and drank you nearly dry, you have been in a comatose state, with Zao's private doctors unsure of when you would wake up.

'I thought today would be the day...'  Zao thought with a sigh as he rested his head on the bed and stared at you.

Your hair seemed to lose its shine as your skin was deathly pale.  Zao felt his heart ache at the sight of tubes and wires connected to your body, you chest barely rising.  Zao squeezed your hand.

'If only she would wake up... I would make sure that this never happened again...'  Zao thought, his eyes drooping before he felt movement.

Zao sat up and watched as you shifted in your sleep.  Zao bit his lip and held his breath as your eyes twitched and slowly fluttered open.  After blinking a few times, you spoke.

"... where... am I...?"  You questioned weakly in a hoarse voice.  Zao hugged you close, carefully of all the tubes and wires.

"Oh kitten,"  Zao said, holding you as tightly as he could.  You slowly turned your head, burying it in Zao's shoulder.

"Zao...?  What... what happened?"  You asked.  Zao pulled away and looked at you with a shocked look.

"You... you don't remember kitten?"  Zao asked, sounding astonished.  You shook your head.

"Not really... just red..."  You said softly, your voice hurting.  Zao nodded and hugged you again.

'All that blood loss must've messed with her memory... which means... I might've been given a second chance.'  Zao thought happily to himself as a few tears rolled down his face.

"Zao...?  What-"

"An attack."  Zao said, cutting you off.  "There was an assassin who came and shot you, hitting you in the throat, causing you to lose a lot of blood and putting you in a coma for a few weeks."  Zao lied.

"Oh dear... Zao... are you okay?"  You asked, still acting like the loving girlfriend you were.  Zao nodded as he tightened his hug.

"I am now kitten, now rest, you'll need it."  Zao said.  You gave a small nod as Zao gave you a small kiss on your forehead before running his fingers through your hair, whispering sweet nothings in his native tongue as you fell peacefully asleep.

Once he knew you were asleep, Zao stood up and tucked you in before going out of the room, seeking the doctors out.

"Will she ever regain those memories back?"  Zao asked them.  The doctors whispered to each other.

"Not likely due to blood loss, but if something similar happens, then it might trigger the memories again."  One doctor said.  Zao thought for a moment before turning to one of his men.

"I want to make sure that all personal who knew about what happened are dealt with and spread the lie I made around till it becomes the truth."  Zao ordered.  The man gulped and bowed before grabbing his gun and heading off.

"And you,"  Zao said, turning to anther man.  "I want you to make a special set of chambers prepared for my kitten to recover in where no one, and I mean no one, will be able to bother her."  Zao said.  The man nodded and went off.

'Kitten,'  Zao thought to himself as he went off to perform his duties.  'I refuse to lose you or see your smile vanish.'

--------- Time Skip ---------

It has been a week since you had been moved to a more secure set of rooms by Zao, and though you were still mostly bedridden, you could tell something was off with Zao.

He seems rather protective of you and yet distant and you couldn't help but worry for him.  With a sigh you lay back on the plush bed, eyes closed as one of the doctors came in to check a few things before leaving.

'Maybe I should talk to Zao... It might help him to get it off of his chest,'  You thought to yourself.

"Excuse me Miss [lastname],"  The doctor said.  You opened your eyes and looked at him.  "But I need to draw a small blood sample to run a few small tests."  You nodded and closed your eyes as the doctor cleaned your arm before taking out the needle and pressing it into your arm, drawing your blood.

'Ngh... Why does this feel... bad?'  You questioned, feeling uncomfortable.  You let out a sigh of relief when you felt the needle being taken out and a bandage being placed on your arm.

"Are you alright ma'am?  You seem to be a shade paler,"  The doctor asked.  You shook your head.

"I'm fine... just not a fan of needles is all."  You said.  The doctor nodded understandingly and left, leaving you to your thoughts.

'I think I should talk to Zao about this.'  You thought when the man himself walked in, a cute plushie in his hands.

"How is my kitten doing today?"  Zao said, placing the plushie on your lap before giving you a kiss on the cheek.  You gave a small smile.

"Okay,"  You said.  Zao gave a small frown as he fluffed the pillows up, helping you to sit up.

"What's wrong?  Do you want something to make you feel better?  Maybe something sweet or-"  You cut Zao off by shaking your head.  Zao sighed and sat down on the bed beside you.

"Then what is making my kitten unhappy?"  He asked.  You looked down at the plushie.

"Well... I feel like something's been bothering you,"  You said, not noticing Zao tense up.  "And I want you to know you can talk to me about it, because it'll definitely make you feel better."  Zao's shoulders relaxed as he let out a long sigh.

"Mmm, I'm just worried about you kitten and whether or not you still want to be with me after..."  Zao trailed off as he stared at the bandage around your neck.  You noticed it as well and gave a small giggle, gaining Zao's attention once more.

"That's silly Zao,"  You said.  "What happened, happened and nothing you or I say or do will change that so we have to leave the past in the past and move forward, okay?"  You said.  Zao was still for a moment, tears welling up before he nodded and hugged you tight, his mouth brushing against your neck.

All at once you felt as if a jot of electricity ran down your spine as you felt the hairs on the back of your neck standing up.  Your head hurt as you hugged Zao back as hard as you could muster, feeling fear for no known reason.

Then it hit you; your memories.

The glass falling, the cut on your finger, Zao's strong grip as he held you down and pierced your neck with what you now realized were teeth - no, fangs, vampire fangs to be exact.

You began to violently shake as your heart rate spiked.  Zao felt this and heard the heart monitor go out of control.  He pulled back from the hug and looked at you, placing a hand on your cheek, trying to calm you down.

You looked at his face, everything blurring.  You could see his lips moving but all sound seemed muffled to you as the room began turning before you finally pass out, you chest hurting.

-------- Time Skip --------

Beep... Beep... Beep...

'... what... what's that noise?'  You questioned, slowly opening your eyes.  Slowly, your eyes got adjusted to the bright room.  You turned towards the noise, finding a heart monitor nearby, along with a breathing mask covering your mouth.

'... I guess my body couldn't take the revelation...'  You thought, remembering what happened before you passed out, now leaving you with an important question;

What now?

Your ears perked up at the sound of someone coming closer, causing you to shut your eyes and try your hardest at acting like you were still out.  The person came closer and sat down beside you.  All was silent till-

"Kitten..."  A hoarse voice said.  You realized it was Zao, sounding like he had been straining his voice.  "Kitten please be okay... if anyone should die, it's me for... for doing this to you..."  He said before beginning to break down.  You felt your heart break.

Even though he was some sort of blood thirsty monster who attacked you, he still loved you and felt bad about it.

You opened your eyes, your decision made.  You tried to raise your hand, managing to latch onto Zao's sleeve, giving it a small tug.  Zao felt this and turned to you before quickly engulfing you in a hug.

"Kitten..."

"Zao..."  You said in a soft whisper, your throat hurting from the memory of what happened.  You weakly put your arms around Zao.  "It's okay... I forgive you and still love you..."  Zao pulled back, confused till a look of shock hit him as he stared at you.

"... Kitten... do - do you..."

"I remember."  You said, a small smile on your face.  You managed to place a hand on Zao's cheek.  "And it's okay... you didn't mean it..."  You said.  Zao was still in shock as silence settled in the room.

"... How...?  How can you forgive me?"  Zao asked, breaking the silence.

"Even after hurting me, you tried so hard to make things better,"  You said.  "And you still love me and protect me."  Zao gave a rare smile.

"Of course, you're my precious kitten."  He said, kissing your hand.  "And I'll always love and protect my kitten.  But I promise you, I'll try my hardest so that this never happens again."  Zao vowed.  You smiled.

"I know you will Zao."

~Fin~