Hiya, Demon Oki here, I'm Baaaaaaaaaaaaack with the next installment of the dark and Mysterious Tears of Blood ::said in an overacted scary storyteller voice:: Thank you to everyone who read and reviewed the first part of this story. Please keep in mind that this is also kind of a comedy but none of it should detract from the cool horror-ness of this story. If the humor portions clash too badly with the rest of the story please let me know and I will tone them down a bit.

Tears of Blood

A Cage in Shadows

Dark clouds still hadn't released their hold on the sky over New Tokyo. The first day of his last year of high school had finally begun and Nos was anything but happy. The harsh reality of his situation hit the morning before, on the arrival of an overnight package from his favorite person in the world. As he had read the letter all the blood had drained from his face making him ghostly pale,

My Dearest Nos,

As you embark on your last year as a mere high school student there are a few things I hope you will take with you, one: dignity as the heir to the Ketsueki name. If you do anything to embarrass me I swear . . . Two: Respect, mostly just respect your elders namely . . . me Whahahaha . . . Three: this School Uniform . . .

"N-NANI!?" he exclaimed as if the letter could answer him. He quickly ripped the tissue paper from the top of the box. He stared at the contents dumbstruck, several pairs of black pants were the first things he pulled from the box then a couple of white undershirts lastly was the German-styled jacket. The jacket was one of the shorter styles where if he were to reach over his head his white under shirt would most likely peek out the bottom of the jacket. Distastefully he carefully threw it on the floor with the rest of his uniform items. Turning his attention back to the letter he finished reading it.

. . . That's right a school uniform, wipe that disgusted look off your face, I have gone to the trouble of registering you in one of the most prestigious private school to get into, not only in the country! but the world. Whahahahahaha . . . hmmm. It is called Kageori Academy. DON'T EMBARRASS ME!!!! It will look very good on your record, which will look good on my record. Whatever you do, don't screw up like you always do. At least pass one class first time through.

Signed,

Ms. Kirau Ketsueki CEO

Ketsueki Yokubo Industries

P.S. Beware of Strangers

There is that phrase again, just like the other day.

What is mother trying to say? Is she trying to scare me into confessing something? What the fuck do I care anyway? How could I have let myself get tricked into having to wear a . . . a . . . damned school uniform?!!? The Sound of the bell snapped him back to the present. Shit, I'm running late where the fuck is my class . . .? DAMNIT! This map they gave me makes no sense!

"That map is three years old!" a strong female voice stated flatly upon seeing Nos's dumbfounded look. Nos turned his head to the source of the voice. She was a tall girl with wheat-colored hair and dingy gray eyes. Her eyes were so emotionless it kind of freaked Nos out. She started moving toward him taking long aggressive strides. She got right up into Nos's face until their noses practically touched. Instinctively Nos went to take a step back instead he lost his balance and landed hard on his bony ass. She confidently stood over him as if she had just bested him in a fight. Nos felt his eyebrow twitch as his anger began to rise.

"My name is Kyoko Bukiryo, and if you plan on lasting in MY school for more than ten minutes I suggest you not cross me . . . Whahahaha" she laughed at herself for what seemed like an eternity. Nos could feel his anger spreading throughout his body.

Who the fuck does this girl think she is? Goddess of the fuck'n school! What a fuck'n bitch. He thought as his fist began trembling. Nos hadn't any qualms about hitting girls.

"Your eyes . . ." a small timid voice stated suddenly from somewhere behind Kyoko. Nos leaned down on his elbow to look around the all bitchy one. It was another girl. His eyes widened, she seemed like the exact opposite of Kyoko. Her hair was dark auburn pulled to the sides of her head in ringlet pigtails. Her eyes were clear and dark blue almost black in color. Their eyes met. Her eyes widened in shock and her cheeks flushed. Quickly she broke eye contact and continued what she had been saying.

"Your eyes . . . they changed colors," she said quietly. She looked over to see if he was still looking at her. He was, her face turned redder as she looked away again, "They were cinnamon before now . . . now they're deep red" her face turned even redder still.

"Toshi-Chan!!" Kyoko snapped. Toshi quietly bowed her head and said nothing more. Kyoko turned her attention back to Nos, who was still defiantly sitting on the hallway floor. He pushed himself off his elbow and looked up at her. The loathing and distaste he felt for her burned in his now blood red eyes. She took an involuntary step back, out of pure fear. Fully unable to find her voice she stood there dumbfounded staring at the "new kid".

"Down Kyoko, Down" a deep voice said mockingly. She quickly whirled around and came face to face with a tall handsome boy.

"Kakumei-senpai" she said slightly surprised, her cheeks turning slightly pink. She grabbed Toshi by the wrist and dragged her off in the opposite direction towards their class. The boy called Kakumei just shook his head. He then turned towards Nos who was still on the floor.

"Kazuo Kakumei, senior class president, welcome to Kageori," Kazuo said extending his hand to Nos. Nos grasped it pulling himself up off the ground. Kazuo's eyes were a color Nos had never seen before, he couldn't help but stare. His eyes were a very pale violet like the color of sakura petals in the springtime. Nos's intense gaze started making Kazuo a little uncomfortable. His heart beating rapidly and his cheeks began turning pink. Nos's passionate red eyes seemed to peer into his soul seeing past all of Kazuo's fronts, looking straight into his heart. Kazuo trembled slightly almost feeling violated although for some odd reason he didn't mind. He turned his head, desperately wanting to look at anything else but those scarlet oracles. Nos's eyes widened as he realized he had been staring at this poor guy making him uncomfortably. He let go of Kazuo's hand to scratch the back of his head. He figured he had better explain.

"Oi, sorry, it's just that I've never seen an eye color like that before. You must think I'm a total weirdo staring in your eyes and holding your hand for so long. Oh, um, my name is Nos Ketsueki," he said with a worried smile while thinking, the last thing I need right now is for everyone to think . . .

"It's alright Ketsueki-kun, it happens to me all the time, anyhoo I'm supposed to show you around cause they haven't updated that map in ages" Kazuo said still slightly flushed. Boldly Kazuo grabbed Nos's schedule from him, their hands lightly brushing up against each other. Kazuo's face turned bright red as the sensation left on his skin sent shivers up and down his spine. Kazuo watched Nos out of the corner of his eye to see if he had a reaction. Nos remained calm as ever, paying no attention to the now obvious starring by Kazuo. Nos let his moist tongue run along his parched lower lip. Kazuo sucked in his breath with a start. His body temperature began rising, as his mind replayed the action of Nos's tongue over and over again in slow motion. Kazuo quickly shifted his books around to try and hide his obvious arousal. Luckily Nos didn't notice or at least he pretended he didn't. With one hand clenching his books tightly to his front side and the other holding Nos's schedule, Kazuo led Nos around the school showing him where all his classes were. Finally they came to Nos's first block class, which was now half over.

"Well here you are," Kazuo said handing the schedule back to Nos. Not fully aware of his actions, Kazuo lightly caressed the back of Nos's hand as he pulled away. Nos didn't even blink. Kazuo stared; studying everything there was about Nos. His eyes traced along Nos's jaw, up to where it curved in to the nook just below his perfect earlobe. Kazuo's mind began to wander fantasizing about the possibility of one day caressing that jaw with his graceful hands, gently kissing that nook just below the earlobe. He closed his eyes as his mind continued to wander his body temperature began rising again. Kazuo clenched his books even tighter to his front side. Suddenly he was brought back to reality when he felt a cool hand against his forehead. His eyes shot open, Nos's scarlet eyes full of concern stared back at him, their faces mere inches apart. It took every ounce of Kazuo's strength not to take Nos's lips with his own right then.

"Kakumei-kun, are you alright? You feel kind of hot?" Nos asked. An involuntary smile spread across Kazuo's face,

He sort of just referred to me as hot!!! Yay! Kazuo cheered inside his mind.

"Don't worry Ketsueki-kun, I'm fine," Kazuo said, quickly breaking their eye contact before he did something he would regret.

"Well okay," Nos said narrowing his eyes at Kazuo,

He's hiding something from me, Nos thought as he bowed to Kazuo.

"Thank you for showing me around this labyrinth of a school," Nos said with a warm and inviting smile. Kazuo could feel his face turn redder. Then with a slight wave, Nos turned and walked into his classroom. Kazuo watched after him. Nos's hair was black, but not dull black it was like the color of a raven's feather with slight hints of iridescent. His hair was short in the back but longer on the top, with large pieces of it hanging into his beautiful red eyes. He had a long graceful neck that just begged to be kissed. A smile began forming on Kazuo's face. His back was obviously strong even though it hid under several layers of clothing. Kazuo's smile widened as he thought of his back minus the layers of clothing. His eyes traveled "south". Nos had a slender waist and narrow hips, suddenly an image appeared in Kazuo's mind one of Nos's narrow hips pressed firmly up against his own and then . . . he couldn't take it any more, he felt like he was going to explode. He ran full tilt to the nearest boy's bathroom. Once inside he scrambled with the facet until he had the cold water running full blast he doused himself until he practically drown. He clenched the sides of the sink until his knuckles turned white. Looking into his reflection a dissatisfied expression on his face. Kazuo gave himself a once-over. His baby-blue hair was soaked and going in every direction. Breathing heavy he stared into his own eyes. Tears began forming then rolling down his flawless cheeks.

"I don't stand a chance," was all he could choke out.

To be continued . . . . .

Notes: I had a lot of fun with the names in this one! Number one Nos's last name (Ketsueki) it is the Japanese word for blood and it might not be the correct way but I pronounce it Ket-Ski. Number two the school's name Kageori is two Japanese words put together namely Kage (shadow) and Ori (cage) so the school is a cage of shadows. Next is Nos's mother's name Kirau is the Japanese word for dislike. Next after that is Kyoko, which means mirror, and Bukiryo which is the Japanese word for plain/unattractive. And then Toshi, which means mirror image. And last but not least Kazuo (hmm sigh), which means man of peace and his last name Kakumei, is the Japanese word for revolution. Kinda cool huh? Someday I hope I can get a web site so I can post my character drawings and profiles but until then at least read and enjoy them in there every day lives. If anyone would like to draw pictures of any of my characters please do and send them to my e-mail address not only would it be cool to get fan art but also it will show if my descriptions are accurate according to what I see in my head. Thanks for taking the time out to read my humble story please review so that I can improve my craft. J