Black Blood Takeover

CHAPTER 1: Infected


"KAMI!"

There was a distant scream that somehow caught my attention. 'Who was screaming for me?' I took a step forward and suddenly realized that I was in the middle of a field, with the stars as my only source of light.

Cool grass crunched beneath my feet every time they made contact. I was trying to find out how I ended up here, and who was yelling my name.

"Hello?!" I called; no answer. "Hello, is anybody here?!" I kept calling out to the person who screamed my name, but no reply came.

I looked down and noticed that I was wearing a hakama, but it was all white. I raised an eyebrow, while examining the outfit. 'How did I get in this?'

My instincts told me to keep walking to see if there was anyone that could tell me where I am and how I got here. But apparently, I'm having no luck.

I kept turning my head to the left and the right, just to make sure I don't miss anything. Suddenly, I spotted something shiny glistening in the distance. I immediately walked over to the object, hoping that it would help me find my way home.

As I got closer to the object, I sighed; It was nothing more than a mirror. Who would put a mirror in the middle of a deserted field? There has to be a reason why...

I took a step closer to the mirror, looking at my reflection. I still have no idea how I got into these clothes, but I have to admit that I looked real pretty in it.

"KAMI!"

There it was. It was that same voice that screamed my name earlier.

"I'm over here!" I yelled in return. "Is anyone there?!"

Like I said before, there was no reply after I yelled.

I just sighed and continuing examining myself in the mysterious mirror. I was fixing my hair, straightening my hakama, and twirled in the outfit.

'You think I'm pretty, without any make-up on
You think I'm funny, when I tell the punch line wrong
I know you get me, so I let my walls come down...down'

I started to sing "Teenage Dream" while admiring myself in the mirror. I kept the song going until I heard a series of footsteps approach me.

My body completely froze, not obeying my command to run. I slowly turned around once the footsteps stopped, and was ultimately relieved at who was walking.

I was standing in front of a girl who looked exactly like me. She was wearing an outfit similar to Reimu Hakurei, but it was completely black. It was kinda weird that both of our outfits were opposites.

"You are very beautiful," the mystery girl said. "It would be a shame if you happened to do something that would mess up your body."

I looked at her rather confused. "Thank you for complimenting me. As for your second statement, there is no way I plan on messing up my body. I take care of it really well."

The girl smiled, inching a bit closer. "That's good to hear...but there's also some people out there who can abuse a body like yours, and can eventually control it."

"I guess that means I have to be more careful..." I said a little nervously.

The girl didn't blink. "Yeah, 'cause you don't know when those types of people can strike...like right now."

Before I could react, a sharp object punctured through my skin. The girl had an emotionless face that quickly turned into a sadistic smile. I looked down at my injury and widened my eyes. Blood was flowing 'everywhere'. The red liquid made its way into my mouth, causing me to cough.

I tried to cover my wound, but that wasn't much help. I was gasping for air, trying to stay alive for a few minutes longer.

The girl watched as I laid myself against the grass. She leaned closer to my face, as if she was trying to kiss me. I felt really dizzy, and my vision was starting to blur. She gave me another sadistic smile.

"I'm in control now, Kami."

My vision went black. The last thing I remembered hearing was my name being yelled...

"KAMI!"

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My eyes fluttered open, slowly adjusting to the light. A pounding struck my head as my eyes opened a bit wider, trying to clear my vision. When it finally became clear, I realized that I was in Shibusen's Dispensary.

'What am I doing here?'

Looking around, I noticed that there was no one in the room except me. I looked under the covers and was taken aback at what I saw.

My lower torso was covered in bandages, while my right abdomen had large cotton pads wrapped to suppress whatever my "wound" was.

I racked my head, searching for the incident that made me end up in the Dispensary. I couldn't find it…all I remember was that insane dream.

"That couldn't have been real…" I said. "Unless I was unconscious and dreamt my own interpretation of what punctured me…"

I looked at the pad covering my wound, and noticed that there were spots of red that were visible. My eyes stared at the injury, while my hand poked at the cotton. It didn't hurt when I touched it, but when I got up, that's when it felt as if someone branded me.

"OW!" I yelled.

There were speedy footsteps that I heard, and that quickly stopped.


"Kami lay down! You're in no condition to sit up yet!"

I grunted at the searing pain. I felt two hands slowly push me down. The pain immediately vanished. I looked up and saw Aunt Kim appear in front of me.

"Aunt Kim…"

"Hi sweetie. I find it that you've been awake for a couple minutes now."

"Yeah," I replied. "I'm still trying to piece together how I got here…but the problem is that I can't recollect anything."

Aunt Kim pulled her eyebrows together. "I think it's better if your family explains what happened. You might be in for a shock."

I raised an eyebrow. "What kind of shock?"

"Don't ask me, ask your parents."

I sighed. "Are my parents here, Aunt Kim?"

Aunt Kim shook her head. "They're talking to Lord Death right now."

Of course mom and dad were probably discussing something that had to do with me being in the Dispensary.

My nerves suddenly jolted. "Where's Blue Star?" I asked, slightly worried.

"Blue Star is talking to Lord Death as well. Your brother and Vivi are in the Death Room too. I will contact them immediately once they get out."

"Okay." I said.

More than two hours have passed since I woke up. Aunt Kim kept checking in on me, as well as seeing if anyone passed through the door.

I quietly sipped my water, thinking about my dream. Well, I guess it wouldn't qualify as a dream since I ended up dying in the end; "Nightmare" was the more appropriate word for now.

Yeah…it definitely was a nightmare.

Aunt Kim came in, checking her chart. "Are you okay, Kami? Is there anything you need?"

I looked up at the pink-haired witch. "Actually Aunt Kim, when I was…asleep…I kinda dreamt about something…"

She raised an eyebrow. "What'd you dream about dear?"

"I dreamt about me…dying…" I replied.

Aunt Kim widened her eyes. Before she could speak, someone burst through the door, catching both our attention.

"YAHOO! THE GREAT BLACK STAR IS HERE TO CHECK ON HIS GORGEOUS GODDAUGHTER!"

Uncle Black Star burst in to the room, along with a bunch of people trailing behind him.

"Black Star! Don't ever burst into the Dispensary again! You could've scared Kami!" Aunt Tsubaki said.

I shook my head and giggled. I was always fond of Uncle Black Star's attitude, 'cause Blue Star was about the same…just a little less hyperactive.

"Kami! My dear baby is awake!"

I looked to my side and saw my mother run into me. She took me into her embrace, something I've been waiting for. I wrapped my arms around her as well, hugging her tightly.

"Hi mom." I smiled.

Mom released me, and wiped a tear. Dad walked over to me as well, giving me a crushing hug.

"We're glad that you're alright, sweetie. I don't know what'd we do if we lost you." He said.

"I'd probably quit the academy. I would hate not seeing my sister," Ryder smiled.

My brother walked over to my bed and gave me a gentle hug.

"It's good to see you awake, sis. You've been knocked out for a few days."

I rubbed the back of my head. "I've been asleep that long? Wow…"

After I said that, more people came and hugged me, telling me how worried they were, and how lucky I am to be alive.

Uncle Kid and Aunt Liz gave me hugs, along with Aunt Tsubaki and Uncle Black Star. All of my friends, well mostly the girls, gave me hugs. Chris and Jesse just told me how glad they were that I'm awake.

The whole Dispensary filled up even more when Uncle Ox came in with Alex and Isabelle. Uncle Kilik and Aunt Patty arrived with Bridget, who gave me a stuffed giraffe. The last people to come were Uncle Harvar and Aunt Jacqueline, who came with Janine.

I couldn't believe I have so many people who love and care about me so much.

While everything settled down, I searched around the room.

"Where's Blue Star?" I asked. Everyone looked at me.

"Um he was right behind us when we went to talk with Lord Death," Dad started.

"What'd you talk to Lord Death about?" I asked.

"I think it's better if you talk to Blue Star, Kami. He'll explain everything better." Mom said.

As if on cue, Blue Star opened the door. He looked and widened his eyes, surprised on how filled the Dispensary was.

"Blue Star," I smiled. "I'm glad to see you."

Blue Star looked at me. I could tell he was trying to hold back his tears. He walked over to my bed, and gave me a hug.

"I'm glad you're alright. I don't know what I'd do if I lost you."

Suddenly, someone burst in through the door.

"MY DEAR KAMI IS AWAKE!"

Everyone looked at the door, and sighed in annoyance when my grandpa came in. Mom rolled her eyes while Dad shook his head.

Grandpa pushed Blue Star out of the way, giving me a bone-crushing hug.

"Oh Kami! I'm so glad you're awake! Your dear grandpa was so worried about you!" he exclaimed.

"Gr-grandpa…y-you're…c-crushing me…" I tried to say.

"MAKA-CHOP!"

Mom took one of the huge medical books and smashed it on top of grandpa's head. He fell to the ground, a pool of blood surrounding him. Everyone sweat dropped.

"Geez papa, can you be any more inconsiderate?! You couldn't tell that Blue Star and Kami were hugging?!" Mom yelled.

Grandpa quickly rose. "It was 'your' fault that Kami ended up in the Dispensary! 'You' should've been the one to take the blow, 'NOT' Kami! You're a man aren't you?" he said, pointing at my meister.

Blue Star narrowed his eyes.

"Kami jumped in front of me," he explained. "It was already too late."

"Well you shouldn't have let her!" Grandpa yelled again. " Look where she is now! She's in the Dispensary! If 'you' took the blow she wouldn't be in here and 'infected'!"

I widened my eyes. 'Infected? What does grandpa mean?'

Everyone glared at him.

"Papa," Mom growled. "Please get 'out' …"

Grandpa looked at mom, then at me. He sighed and gave me a sad look. He walked out of the Dispensary with mom.

"What did he mean by…'infected'?"  I asked, breaking the silence. No one answered.

"Kami, we're gonna leave you and Blue Star alone to talk. I need to go check on your mother." Dad said.

Everyone followed him out of the room, while mumbling about some random stuff.

Blue Star watched as our friends exited the room, and then walked over to my bed. He sat down and sighed.

"Blue Star, what did my grandpa mean?"

My meister tugged on his collar. I knew just by that action that something was definitely wrong. Blue Star looked straight at me, holding my hand as well.

"Kami," he started. "You know about black blood right?"

"Yes," I answered. "Black blood is an artificially made black blood cell created by Medusa. When it infects a person, it induces the soul with madness and gives that person incredible power…my dad has it."


Blue Star widened his eyes. "Great explanation…Anyway, I found out that the kishin we were after had…black blood."

It was my turn to widen my eyes. Blue Star bit his bottom lip, staring at the ground.
"Don't tell me…" I said.

My meister sighed, looking at me. He took in a breath, and gripped my hand tighter.

"Kami…you're infected with black blood." He said, almost inaudibly