Venom both in their gazes were evident as silence 
consumed the deserted ruins, dull hues hinting predatory gleam
yet masked impassiveness on the pureblood’s features was displayed.
Queries fell on deaf ears, crimson gaze narrowing as long fingers
started pressing its flesh into a weapon he was once accustomed to,

A weapon akin to that of artemis, the very instrument
that would lead him and the others to their own demise.
 
 ‘  —–There’s not a need for such, ’ lips bared canine fangs, 
words came out so casual but dangerous. Lids hadn’t blink one 
bit as the other showed signs of aggressiveness amidst their
frontal conversation. 

He was persistent,
        even more so than the time he had seen him last.
        And he (too) was all too stubborn to back down.

His grip tightening at the tip,
Kaname continued.‘ Even if I may
have lost it or not. It no longer mattered. ’ He says, 
not in the least thrilled.  His aura darkened, an 
uncharacteristic frown formed on the once
amiable face. Perhaps after being isolated 
for so long, his heart grew colder.
Being damned,
even after everything he did.
He no longer cares, nor         
does he even fear death this time.

With a taunting whisper, the former King said.
‘ You wish to end me, no? then …
        I’d like to see you try. ‘

                        ‘ If you can. ’