By: Lena
Authors note: Hello, I hope that everyone will enjoy my story.
Reviews and Critics are greatly appreciated!!
No Flames, onigai!
Disclaimer: I don't own Vampire Knight
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'My mother use to tell me, about a girl named Cinderella…'
'And about her happy ending…'
She would cry after telling me that story,
Because she knew one day,
My life wouldn't end in a happy ending…
I am a vampire, so what prince would want me?
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Like Cinderella
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Chapter one: The beginning
Light blue eyes shot open as she scanned her room. The ceiling was rotting and she could smell the nasty wet curtains that were still drenched from yesterday's storm. She flipped off her quilt and opened the curtain.
Sunlight streamed on her face and she opened her broken window to feel the morning breeze. She inhaled deeply at the morning scent.
A small knock brought her back down.
"Come in…"
The crumpling door opened to a white haired man.
"Ichiru! What are you doing here so early?"
"Silly girl, I told you I was coming to take you to Cross Academy! You know Cross-san will get mad if I don't."
She gave a small giggle. "Yes, I suppose so, hold on I have to get ready." She walked into her bathroom and washed her face and brushed her teeth. Quickly she brushed her long black curly hair and slipped on a black cloak. The door creaked closed as the two made there way to the Academy.
My name is Sai Rie; I live by myself in a small apartment that is currently falling apart. Do I have any parents or siblings? No, but that doesn't make me sad, because vampires are suppose to be by themselves. Yes, I am a vampire, but then again, I am also half human and vampire hunter.
(A/N: In this story vampire hunters have their own breed from humans and vampires. That's why they can perform spells to tame vampires.)
My father was half human and vampire hunter. He was ordered to go and kill my mother. But when he met her, he fell in love with her and they had me. The Vampire hunter society disagreed with my fathers actions and killed him. He died saving me and my mother.
"Rie…Rie!" She felt her cheeks being pulled.
SMACK
"What do you want Ichiru!"
"Ow, that really hurt…" Ichiru said as he cradled his left cheek were Rie had slapped him.
"Sorry." Rie said sheepishly.
"So, do you know what duty's your doing today?"
"Not a clue Ichiru. Although I heard that some maiden students are going to get chosen to be able to live as maids there. I hope that I don't get chosen."
"And why is that Rie? Just a few months ago you wanted to get chosen. " Ichiru asked, raising an eyebrow.
Rie stayed silent for a few moments. "Because I don't want to see Zero…"
Ichiru studied Rie then gave off a sigh. "Again about my twin brother Rie! So he became a knight and went up to protect the castle. So what? We both managed fine without him."
"Yeah, your right. But he did break his promise about coming to visit us." Rie said quietly. Zero and Ichiru had grown up with Rie since her mother and father died. All three lived in an orphanage and attended Cross Academy together. But the council had seen how great Zero was at fighting and sent him up to the Night palace. Were he was now currently a knight.
"He didn't break his promise; it's just that he's busy. He's not even in town anymore. I heard he left for Otuma a few days ago."
Rie said nothing as they both saw the familiar small stream that ran through the city. They turned right at the nearest intersection and walked up the wet slippery steps.
"I don't get why you come in the mornings when you should be coming at night. You know we have morning and night students." Ichiru said as he walked next to Rie.
"I know, but I always like to help extra. Plus, what's so wrong about loving the sunshine?"
"Nothing, it's just that you're a vampire and I'm not. Well Zero is one too but…" Ichiru's mouth was covered by Rie's small delicate hands.
"Shut up Ichiru! No one is supposed to know that the night maids and knights are vampires. If the city knew…" Rie looked around. No one, the coast was clear.
"Um, kay! Vest let meuh go!!" Ichiru managed to say.
"Sorry," Rie released her death grip on Ichiru's mouth. "But everyone is supposed to come early; the ceremony to being chosen only is announced in the morning. You act like you didn't get the notice."
"That's why I said I know. And when are you going to move out of that crap apartment. It smells disgusting."
"I wish I could, but since I attend Cross-san's academy and the Hunters society, it's kind of hard to keep my money balanced. I only work at the nearest bakery and play the piano at some of the vampire hunter's special occasion. That's not a lot of money Ichiru." Rie said then she gave a small sigh.
"Why do you attend the hunter's society anyways?" Ichiru asked as he scratched the back of his head.
"Well, I did promise my father that I wouldn't hate his side of the family. And so I can save my own ass when I come face to face with a vampire. I can't depend on you and Zero forever, right?" Rie said cheerfully as she gave Ichiru a little wink.
Ichiru blushed lightly and turned his head away. "Fine, do what ever you want…"
Rie gave a small laugh then pulled on her best friend's wrist. "If we don't hurry, we won't make it in time. "
"Hai, hai…" Ichiru said playfully as he ran up the steps behind Rie.
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A loud knock was heard through the thick wooden oak doors. He opened his dark maroon eyes and adjusted to the rooms' darkness. His clocked flashed 7:30 am.
'To early…' Kaname Kuran murmured to himself. He did not respond to the person outside, because he only knew one person who would have to guts to knock that loud.
"Onii-sama! You need to get up right now and get dressed! It's rude not to meet the new maids!" A loud voice said from the other side.
"Yuuki-sama, I do not think it's wise to knock that loud on Kaname-sama's door this early in the morning." Takuma Ichijo, first hand noble and assistant, said to Yuuki.
"Moua! Takuma, if I don't wake up Onii-sama, he'll never…"Yuuki stopped talking as she heard her brother's door open.
Kaname leaned against the door frame. He only wore black pajama pants and his white collar shirt was opened, showing quite a hand full of his masculine chest.
"Oh, you woke up. Well then, I'm off." Yuuki said in a hurried voice. She turned to run when she heard her name being called. 'Shit, I'm so dead…'
"Yuuki, come here." Kaname said in a cold commanding voice. Ichijo felt the uncomfortable evil presence and stepped to the side as Yuuki walked past him.
"Yes?" She said in a too high pitched voice. She bit her lip. Any minute now, she would get yelled at. Instead though, she felt a pat on her head.
"You don't have to be so scared of your brother Yuuki. And thank you for waking me up. I almost forgot…"
Yuuki could feel tears stinging her eyes. Why did her brother always do that? Act mad and cold then would get all brother protective with her.
"Now go down to the grand hall and check to make sure that the preparations are complete, okay?" Kaname said quietly into her ears.
Yuuki nodded, bowed then turned to leave.
Ichijo gave a small smile. "Kaname-sama, you are most evil when you talk to your sister."
Kaname glanced over at Ichijo and rubbed his hand through his silky dark drown hair. "Ichijo, plan out my outfit for me. I have to go see the council before I greet the new maids. Since Shiki and Rema can not go fetch the new comers, please tell Aidou and Kain to fetch them. Please remind Adiou that if he dares inflict damage on any newcomer that I will personally deal with him. That is all." With that Kaname closed his bedroom chamber door and locked it.
Ichijo gave a small chuckle then turned around and walked down the hall.
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"When I say your name, please step up and line up behind the door." Chairman Cross said through the microphone.
Rie and Ichiru had managed to squeeze through the crowds of night and day students and had now settled into seats. So far only 12 night girl students had been chosen and only 5 of the day girl students.
"Ichiru, how come more night girls are being chosen than day girls?" Rie asked curiously.
"Dummy! Are you forgetting that the Night castle is only inhabited with vampires! Even the prince is a vampire!"
"Not too loud Ichiru!" Rie hissed.
"Gomen, I forgot." A sweat drop rolled down Ichiru's face. He hoped that Rie would not get chosen to go. He had become mentally attached to Rie after Zero had left and did not want to lose another childhood friend.
"Sezi Ringo."
"Shino Mizuki."
"And the last person on this list to go is…Sai Rie."
"NANE!!"
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"How could they-he- choose me? I'm not fit to meet royalty! Have you seen me try to clean or follow directions? I am not graceful at all! Oh, Ichiru this is horrible!" Rie whined as she sat next to him by a bench under the shade.
"It's not my fault that you jinxed yourself Rie. Now you can live in luxury, isn't that what you've always wanted?"
"No…I mean I dreamt of getting rich but I don't want to work in the palace. I-I just don't…"Her voice cracked a tiny bit.
"Why?" Ichiru asked her.
Rie heard the sadness in Ichiru's voice. She hated when she got him upset or worried. "Because, if I leave you here, then who are you going to stick with then Ichiru?" She looked up at his light purple eyes.
Ichiru could see tears pilling up, daring to just spill over the top of her sapphire eyes. He pulled her close into an embrace. "Sia Rie, why must you always think of other people before yourself? For once think about how changes in your life can benefit you," Ichiru gave a sigh, "And if you keep on crying I will tell everyone that you are a cry baby."
He felt a hard punch by his rib cages and he gave a grunt. "Stupid Ichiru, you always somehow find the right words." Rie said as she unhooked herself from Ichiru's embrace. "Thanks for always being there for me Ichiru. I am most grateful to you."
"No wonder your name is Rie." Rie gave him a funny look and shook her head. Ichiru just gave a little chuckle. A/N- Rie in Japanese means, 'Grateful or thankful'.
"Students that have been chosen, please go to the front gate. I Repeat, students whom have been chosen come to the front gate." The inter come became dead afterwards.
"I'm guessing they are calling for me." Rie said quietly as she stood up. Ichiru also stood up and hugged Rie again.
"You'll do great Rie. Just remember, being yourself is the best thing you can do. And don't worry about me too much. I haven't gotten sick since I was a baby."
Rie gave a tiny laugh then pulled away from Ichiru. "Ja ne Ichiru."
"Ja, and if you ever see Zero, tell him that his little brother misses him!" Ichiru said.
"I will. Bye!" Rie began to run off towards the gate then stopped and turned around. " Ichiru! When I get to the palace, I'll make sure to send you lots of money!"
"I'll be waiting Rie!" Ichiru said.
Rie gave a wave and Ichiru watched the second most important person in his life disappear from his sight.
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'20 girls are going…that's-that's a lot.' Rie thought to herself.
"Alright get into 5 lines everyone."
'Ah that voice, Cross-sensie.'
"Cross-sensei! Cross-sensei!" Rie said.
Kaien Cross turned around and saw his favorite student. "Ah, Rie! I see you have been chosen!"
"Yeah me too Cross-san," Rie said gritting her teeth, "But tell me, why did you chose me?"
"Why did I choose you? I chose you because I knew that you would do best. You often help me organize my office and you aren't afraid of the sunlight like the other vampires are. Look around you. The night class girls are underneath shade or underneath cloaks." Kaien gave Rie a pat on the back. "Look there's your ride."
Rie followed the direction of Kaien's gesture and saw six beautiful carved carriages in gold. Two white horses where pulling the wagons into the front of the Cross Academy gates.
The first carriage door opened and two men dressed in white uniforms stepped out. One had beautiful messy blond curly hair. His turquoise eyes searched the group excitedly. The second man had light orange hair that was spiked up and red-orange eyes.
The air was suddenly filled with screams and shouts, mainly commenting on the two hot men that had stepped out of the carriage.
"Hai, hai! Everyone settle down now. "Hanabusa Aido said as he flashed a very handsome smile. All the girls fainted on the spot except one.
Rie watched as this very handsome man give off a looks-can-kill smile and watched as the girls around her faint. This man would defiantly fit the description of a player.
Aido raised an eyebrow. "Hm…It seems that my good looks don't really have an effect on that girl Kain."
Kain looked over at his cousin. "Aido, remember what-"
"I know, I know, don't "inflict" any damage on the new comers or our dear lord will "deal with us" himself. You don't always have to be such a party pooper Kain." Aido pouted.
Kain gave a small sigh. "Let's just read the script and get them to the palace Aido." He handed the scroll to Aido.
Aido cleared his throat and all the girls immediately sat up and listened. "On behalf of Prince Kuran Kaname, you have been granted to come and work for the Night palace. As I read your name please file into the carriages. Only four to one carriage please. Ah, and I believe I haven't properly introduced myself. My name is Hanabusa Aido and this man here is my cousin, Akatsuki Kain." Aido said with pride.
The girls began to squeal with delight again.
Aido cleared his throat again to silence the girls. He then began to read off the names.
Rie stood underneath the tree shade as she listened to the names being called off. Her thoughts though, drifted off into a different direction. 'I wonder if I'll be able to see Zero. It's been about two years and a half…'
"Sai Rie? Sai Rie!!" Aido's voice got louder as he became impatient. Who ever this Sai Rie was she was very rude for not saying anything.
Rie snapped out of her thoughts and looked over at Aido. 'Opps… there I go again, drifting off…' Rie gave a small smile and walked casually over to Aido.
"Gomen, I was drifting off. I'm Sia Rie." Rie said with a smile. Her cloak hood had fallen off reveling her long curly black hair and her light blue eyes.
Aido was taken back. Her smile was so pure and her eyes. Her eyes were…amazing.
It was Kain who brought Aido back to earth. "Cousin, Aido!"
"Oh, you're Sia Rie?" Aido asked stupidly.
"Yes, I think I just said that earlier." Rie said.
"Um… Your carriage is the last one." Rie directed her gaze to the last carriage and gave a short bow. Then she turned around and walked to the last carriage. As she passed the other carriages she could hear the other girls whispering about her.
"Look at her; she was so flirting with Idol-senpia!"
"She won't get away, I got chosen because I'm a noble."
Rie just kept on walking until she reached the last carriage and opened it up. Her eye's got wide as she saw only two girls inside.
"Yori!" Rie said as she went to hug her best friend. "I didn't know that you were going."
"Me either. I just sort of got dragged in. But how did you get in?" Sayori Wakaba asked her friend.
"Chairman Cross recommended me…I think I'm going to kill him." Rie said trying to sound pleasant but it turned out into a growl.
A sweat drop rolled down Yori's forehead. Rie could get violent at times.
"Ah, Kisa! I didn't know that you were coming also." Rie said pointing at the light brown haired girl with the same matching eyes.
"Hello Rie. Always loud and cheerful as usual in the morning." Kisa said in a soft tone. Uruury Kisa was always the nice shy person in the group. But she was just putting up a front. Her true self was loud and she loved to gossip.
"Hello to you also Kisa. But where is the forth member?" Rie said looking at the unoccupied seat next to Kisa.
"I heard that Tomako Hina was suppose to go, but couldn't because she got pregnant." Yori said sadly.
"Did she really? Last time I heard about her was when she hooked up with one of the night students." Rie thought.
"She hooked up with Yamazaki and got pregnant. She is going to get married pretty soon, or so I heard." Kisa said promptly as she ran her fingers through her short straight brown hair.
"That's a shame. So it's only 19 girls who are going, huh? Let's do our best, ne?" Rie cheered.
Yori just nodded in agreement. The carriages began to move slowly then pick up speed.
Rie watched the scenery outside pass her. 'I have a feeling that this is just the beginning of something…"
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Finished! Tell me how you liked the first chapter. The second chapter is the real beginning of "Like Cinderella." Reviews are much appreciated!