here's a new story that i thought up. hope you like it!

The orange sun glistened brightly on the beautiful evening. The courtyard was empty save was lone being crouched in a garden. Her long brown hair swayed gently in the wind. Her hands and knees were dirty from working the earth for long hours. Her pale face was smudged with dirt when at last she stood. Reaching down to grab her basket full of vegetables, she headed into the large mansion.

The house was quiet. She washed herself quickly in a luxurious bathroom before heading into the kitchen. A package wrapped in brown paper and twine sat waiting on the counter. Smiling softly, she unwrapped it. Instantly, the room was flooded with the scent of blood. Her mouth watered as she gazed at the raw filet. She laid it down and began preparing the vegetables.

Her kind wasn't used to eating food, yet it was a habit she hadn't been able to break ever since she had been awakened. She didn't want to stop eating food. To be honest, it occupied her mind and time. Everyone in the house didn't mind. They ate what she cooked as well, most likely out of politeness.

As the vegetables cooked, she began slicing the meat into thin strips. The sun's rays disappeared behind the horizon and she knew that soon, the house would be busy. She placed the thin strips of raw meat on a platter and continued seasoning the vegetables. She hummed softly to herself while she finished.

"Yuuki." Came a soft voice from behind her. She turned quickly, and her heart leapt in her throat.

There stood the painstakingly beautiful Kuran Kaname. His brown hair was lightly disheveled from his sleep, but his burgundy eyes were clear and focused. On her. She smiled and blushed, stuttering.

"Kaname-senpai! I'm sorry I wasn't asleep. It's just the day was so beautiful and-" She was cut off as Kaname approached her. He buried his face in her hair, and Yuuki felt the blush travel down her neck.

"You smell of earth and sunshine." He pulled away, his eyes showing the tenderness and compassion they only showed for Yuuki. She smiled and touched his face softly with her hand. He leaned in and closed his eyes briefly before pulling away.

She missed his closeness and tried to hide a pout. He began moving around the kitchen, observing what she cooked.

Aidou entered the kitchen, stretching and yawning. "I smelled food." His eyes locked onto the raw meat and he smiled eagerly. He made his way for a plate. Yuuki placed her hands on her hips.

"If you're going to eat the meat, you'll need to eat the vegetables too." She stated hotly. Aidou paused and looked up at her in surprise. He shook his head and held back a laugh. They had grown close these last few years. Kaname-sama had appointed him as her body guard shortly after they defeated Rido. He saw her as a beloved little sister now. He would give his life to protect the little princess.

"Yes, Yuuki-sama." He said politely. He hated adding the lady to her name, but Kaname would be angry if he didn't.

Yuuki nodded, satisfied. She knew they didn't need the vegetables, but it her own way, it was her protecting them. She wanted to make sure they got some form of nourishment, even if it wasn't the kind they needed.

Kaname-senpai had forbidden her from giving blood to anyone else. And secretly, she was fine with that. She only wanted to give Kaname-senpai her blood. And she only wanted Kaname-senpai to give her his.

Ruka and Kain followed in shortly, smiling politely at the two royal siblings. They fixed their plates and sat down to eat. Along with the food, they fixed drinks with a tablet to really cure their hunger. Yuuki looked at Kaname-senpai. He rarely ate her food, not out of impoliteness, but because he wanted his hunger satisfied in another way.

Yuuki blushed and looked away. Sharing blood between them was so intimate. It was much more intimate than when Zero drank her blood or when she drank his. No, this was her brother, her senpai. He didn't just drink her blood; it felt like he was drinking her very soul.

She knew she loved him with every fiber of her being, yet she wasn't ready for all that just yet. Plus, she didn't know if Kaname loved her in that way. She knew he cherished her, but as a sister? Or as a lover? She didn't know. And she wouldn't move forward until she did.

Yuuki fidgeted and decided to start cleaning up. She wasn't very hungry for food. But it had been days since she last fed and the hunger pains were gnawing at her insides. But she felt bad asking for blood from Kaname-senpai. He already gave her so much. She always waited until she couldn't stand it anymore before asking for it.

She could feel Kaname's eyes on her back like two smoldering coals. He would be leaving soon to go speak with the council. She had no idea how long he would be gone, but every time he left she was filled with loneliness and longing. Aidou knew this and tried to keep her mind occupied with various activities that she used to do in her human years, but it never truly worked.

Yuuki finished cleaning and wiped her brow. "Phew." She turned back to Kaname with a smile. "What's on the agenda for tonight, Kaname-senpai?" She asked cheerfully. The trio came walked over with their plates empty, also curious.

"We are going to visit the headmaster." Kaname replied smoothly. Yuuki grinned excitedly. She hadn't seen her adoptive father in years.

"Kaname-sama, if I may ask, what is our purpose in returning to the academy?" Adiou asked politely. They all looked at Kaname, the same question circling their minds.

He looked out the window into the twilight. Two cars he had ordered drove up into the grand driveway. It was almost time to leave. He knew they deserved an answer, but the real answer would put them on edge. Should he risk it? Or let them find out on their own?

"It is time for our departure. Hurry and pack and wait in the car in the front," Kaname said before heading up to his room. Yuuki quickly followed, leaving three confused noble vampires behind. They did as they were told, sending glances at each other that told them they would find out.

Yuuki followed Kaname silently up the winding staircase. She knew he had a lot on his mind, and was surprised when he said they would be coming with him. It made her happy not to leave her senpai, and excited to see the Headmaster. But why were they going? What was going on?

"Yuuki." Kaname said. They had reached their rooms, adjacent to each other.

"Yes, Kaname-senpai?" Yuuki asked, looking up at him. He smiled and brushed her cheek with his hand.

"This trip will be dangerous. I don't like bringing you, but it would be unfair not to. Promise me you won't do anything careless." Kaname said softly. Yuuki nodded, eyes wide.

Kaname turned and entered his room, leaving Yuuki to do the same.

Yuuki had no idea what to pack. She stared into her closet and at her empty suitcase. She knew time was important, yet she didn't know what she should be packing for. She shrugged and grabbed a little of everything, packing it carefully into her suitcase. She heard a loud thump behind her.

Turning, she was surprised to see Artemis lying on the floor. It must have fallen out of her closet. It sat nestled in its leather strap, and Yuuki was reminded of the day they defeated Rido. She bent over and picked it up, securing it around her upper thigh. It couldn't hurt to be protected.

She started packing her vanities when a sharp prick made her pull her hand back. A hat pin had stuck her finger, leaving a perfect red drop of blood on the tip. The room filled with the scent of blood, and Yuuki's eyes turned bright red.

Her door opened, revealing Kaname. His eyes were, too, red. But they were calm, curious. He came forward and took her hand gently in his.

"Yuuki. You were careless." He said softly. Yuuki shivered at his soft touch. He brought her finger up to his mouth and gently sucked on the wounded digit. Somewhere deep inside Yuuki, a response was triggered. Heat pooled in her stomach and her whole body tingled. She suddenly wanted more.

She pulled her hand away and unbuttoned her shirt. Kaname's eyes stayed transfixed on her movements. When she offered her pale neck to him, Kaname thought he would lose control. Her neck gleamed in the candlelight, a delicate offering that he wouldn't be able to refuse. With the sample of her sweet blood still in his mouth, he bent over to her neck. Pausing, giving her one last chance to deny him, he waited. But Yuuki stayed there, secure in her decision.

His fangs elongated and he opened his mouth wide to gently pierce her skin. Instantly, her blood flowed into his awaiting mouth. His body was warmed and his powers hummed in happiness. He pulled her close to him, gripped her with all his might, scared that she might leave him again. Her blood was light, delicate. Almost like a fine wine that had aged perfectly. It was sweet, unlike any blood he had ever tasted. Now, no blood but hers could satisfy him.

Yuuki wrapped her arms gently around his neck. Her Kaname-senpai. No, her Onii-sama. Love for him filled her until she thought she might burst. She wove her fingers in his silky hair, his soft gulps relaxing her. She was giving him what he needed, what he craved. In every possible way Yuuki tried to make him happy, to make up for those ten lonely years. And she would.

Kaname pulled away, a trickle of blood on his chin. Yuuki looked up at him, her eyes still bright red. Knowing what she needed, he then offered his neck, stooping to her level. Yuuki touched it softly with her finger, feeling the blood pumping quickly with the blood he just took. She leaned in, her small but deadly fangs resting on his skin. She also gave him the chance to refuse her if he wanted. But he never did. And he never would.

She bit down, and his blood filled her mouth. Her hands gripped his shirt as the blood hunger slowly faded. His blood, ancient and powerful, was heavy. It sat on her tongue as if teasing her in its absence. It was laced with so much power. But that's not why Yuuki drank it. Yuuki drank it because she loved him. Loved him and his willingness to give only his blood to her.

She pulled away and Kaname stood. They looked at each other for a long reached up and wiped the trail of blood from Kaname's face. He did the same to her.

Kaname turned and made his way to leave.

"Onii-sama!" Yuuki cried after him, not wanting him to go. Kaname paused at the door. She hadn't called him that since before she lost her memory. He turned to her, a look of disbelief on his face.

She approached him, fidgeting with her hands. "Thank you, Onii-sama." She leaned up on her tippy toes to give the tall pureblood a kiss on the cheek. Yuuki backed away with a smile, her eyes their normal burgundy color.

Kaname was in shock. Was it possible that Yuuki was feeling comfortable around him again? That she saw him no longer as her superior, but as her brother? He was filled with happiness, and he swept Yuuki into his arms.

"Onii…sama?" Yuuki asked, confused. She smiled and hugged him back.

"I have waited long for you to finally be the Yuuki you once were before you lost your memories," Kaname whispered. Her breath caught in her throat. "The Yuuki who was meant for me." He set her down. What did he mean by that? Yuuki was confused.

Kaname quickly left, leaving Yuuki to her thoughts.

"They're what?" Zero demanded. Kaien looked at him from across his desk.

"They won't be here for a while. But you knew the day would come when you would see her again." The headmaster stated coolly.

Zero turned away and cursed. He knew he was right. But he hadn't been ready for it. He still wasn't ready for it.

"She's still the same Yuuki, Zero." Kaien said behind him. Zero frowned, unwilling to believe it. She was a vampire, a pureblood at that. She had deceived him all her life.

"One day… I will kill you."

She smiled softly, sadly. "I'll be waiting."

The memory flashed before he could stop it. Damnit. Even then she was willing to give her life to appease his sorrow. But that didn't matter. She was a vampire. Something that killed to feed. A monster.

"I won't be here." Zero said coldly. Kaien sweatdropped.

"Fine. Run from what you fear, Zero." The headmaster shot back. Zero squinted his eyes at the man before him. He wasn't running. He was allowing Yuuki a few more years to live.

Many times he asked himself if he could do it. If he could really kill the only person who had accepted him and offered so much to keep him sane. Then more memories would show themselves of the old Yuuki, and the new Yuuki.

He left the office. He would kill Kuran Yuuki.

uh oh! Zero seems pretty befuddled.

R&R!

LD