The Feast of Houses
Celestara's upper palace had never seen such a gathering.The House of Valentine — half divine, half chaotic — sat across from the royal family of Dravania, ancient vampires whose very laughter carried echoes of thunder.Candles shaped like red roses floated above crystal tables; music shimmered through glass walls.
The Emperor raised his goblet.
"Tonight, we seal not just a marriage, but an era! May blood and code weave a bond that outlasts our empires!"
Luminous stood beside Lumiel, their reflections rippling in the mirrored floor.Daniel adjusted his collar, whispering to Klaus, "So, are we supposed to drink this or invest in it?"Kuroha, perched on a chandelier, muttered, "If it glows, don't sniff it."
The Emperor's laughter rolled through the hall.
"Let the Blood Pact begin!"
The Ritual of Crimson Light
From the dais, Luminous lifted a silver chalice carved with runes that pulsed in rhythm with her heartbeat.Lumiel's Red Code answered, symbols glowing along his hands and collar.The two stepped forward, and as they joined hands, the hall dimmed — not in darkness, but in awe.
The chalice filled itself with radiant scarlet light — not liquid, but essence, spiraling like auroras caught in glass.
Luminous spoke softly, voice both prayer and melody:
"By the code that shapes worlds, by the pulse that defies death — I share my legacy."
Lumiel echoed,
"By the fire that remembers creation, I accept the bond — and return it freely."
They drank together from the same light — a communion of souls rather than bodies.The glow poured through them, threads of crimson weaving into his veins, merging with his golden elf-light.It didn't burn; it sang.
The Transformation
Wind circled the hall. Mirrors flared, reflecting not just their images, but possibilities — thousands of futures where they stood together: lovers, rulers, wanderers, creators.
Lumiel gasped as the Red Code shifted inside him, harmonizing with new rhythm.His pulse became twofold — one mortal, one eternal.When he looked up, his reflection had changed: his eyes shimmered with faint crimson rings overlaid upon their usual glow, and his aura pulsed like the breath of a star.
Luminous's aura mirrored his — a pale moonlight now streaked with golden runes.The crowd whispered, awed and reverent.
"He carries both flame and blood," the Emperor said proudly."And she," Klaus murmured, "just turned our brother into living poetry."
The Siblings' Toast
Daniel raised his glass, smirking.
"To family expansion, and to our brother—now with premium durability!"Ayaka added, "And to our sister-in-law, who might be the only one to keep him in line."Even Laura giggled softly, her alchemist's eyes glowing with fascination.
Their glasses clinked — and from each one, a faint shimmer of red light spiraled upward, joining the energy above the hall.Their essences mingled, intertwining like musical notes, uniting House Valentine and House Dravania under one rhythm.
The Emperor's Benediction
The Emperor raised his hand, voice booming like a cathedral bell.
"So it is done. Let the Pact stand eternal! The first true union of blood and code!"
The palace shook with applause.Outside, the night sky responded — auroras of crimson and gold swirling across the heavens.Every mirror in Celestara reflected their union, broadcasting light across dimensions.
Kuroha stretched, yawning.
"Congratulations, Lumiel. You're now officially half-vampire, half-elf, and entirely unmanageable.""So… same as before?" Lumiel replied, smiling faintly.
Luminous laughed softly beside him, her hand finding his.
"Welcome to immortality, my love. Try not to get bored."
He squeezed her hand, eyes glimmering.
"Not if I can spend eternity arguing with you."