Vampire Knight (Matsuri Hino)

Enough is Enough, My Hand Wavers No Longer

Single quotation marks ('') indicate thoughts while standard quotation marks ("") indicate speaking.

Cross Academy was founded upon the principle of coexistence between humans and vampires. However that principle was no more than an idealistic dream. Kaien Cross was no longer the Headmaster of Cross Academy. He had been assigned to an overseas branch of the Vampire Hunter Association. Although he tried to appeal the transfer it fell upon deaf ears. Kaien promoted Kaname to Headmaster of Cross Academy until his return. When Kaien was Headmaster, Kaname only pretended to play along with his pursuit of peace. Since Kaien was no longer around, Kaname turned the campus into a luxurious playground for vampires. The Day and Night Classes were no longer separated and vampires freely mingled alongside humans. Nobody cared about having their blood drained because the vampires were beautiful so the Day Class students were willing to forgive the Night Class student's primordial tendencies. Fancy dinner parties were held bi-weekly. The Disciplinary Committee was dissolved since there was no longer any reason to enforce the separation. During the school day and after-curricular activities, Kaname entertained himself in Yuki's company. He enjoyed exploiting his relationship with her in front of Zero to make him jealous. Zero never confronted him about it because he didn't want to upset Yuki.

"Ch." Zero sucked his teeth. "This is a such a pain." Zero fiddled with his tie. He never did like attending these dinner parties.

"Come on Zero," Yuki chastised. "Try to enjoy yourself more."

"Yeah, yeah. I know, I know." Zero shoved his hands into his pants pockets. Yuki smiled. "You can't fool me. I know how much you actually enjoy these parties."

"No I don't!" Zero shot back. "I only go to these things because you drag me along with you."

"Oh come on don't be that way." Yuki giggled. "Besides you look very handsome in that tux."

He didn't have the courage to admit it but he actually liked the dinner parties because Yuki looked super cute in a dress.

"Why hello Yuki, Zero." Kaname greeted.

"Hell…Hello Kaname-senpai." Yuki stuttered.

'Asshole.' Zero said to himself.

"Yuki, you're looking very lovely tonight." Kaname praised.

"Thanks Kaname-senpai." Yuki twirled her hair.

'I can't stand this guy.' Zero's eyebrow twitched.

"Yuki, would you join me in welcoming our guests tonight?"

"Of, Of course Kaname-senpai." Yuki agreed. The two of them left together. Kaname grinned over his shoulder at Zero. Zero ignored Kaname's gesture and let the two of them be. Kaname and Yuki greeted the Academy students as more and more people began to fill up the hall. The party guests were all enjoying themselves except for Zero but he's naturally moody so let's ignore him for now.

"Everyone, thank you for coming." Kaname said. "Please enjoy all the Academy has to offer." A band started to play festive music.

'Even thought Kaname dissolved the Disciplinary Committee, I still won't let any Night Class student touch someone from the Day Class.' Zero glanced around. 'Especially that guy.' Zero was talking about Aidou. Aidou was chatting it up some human students.

"Aidou-senpai you're so cool."

"I love you Aidou-senpai!"

"No, I love you more Aidou-senpai!"

'Disgusting.' Zero felt like vomiting.

"Zero is something wrong?" Yuki asked. Zero had been so focused on Aidou he hadn't seen Yuki walking towards him.

"I don't trust Aidou."

"I'm sorry Zero but there's nothing we can do. Kaname-senpai dissolved the Disciplinary Committee. " Yuki told him.

"I know that but,"

"Jeez, stop being so uptight all the time." She gave him a gentle nudge in the ribs. "It's a party go socialize." She ducked behind Zero and gave him a shove or at least tried to. Yuki pushed with all her might but she couldn't get Zero to budge.

"Okay, okay quit pushing me. I'll go talk to some people." Zero approached some girls. He put his left hand behind his head. The girls giggled.

'I know I shouldn't be worried about Zero and I tend to mother him a lot but he's one of my best friends and I really care about him.'

"Yuki, is something the matter?" Kaname suddenly appeared next to her.

"Oh, Kaname-senpai." Yuki jumped a bit in surprise. "No, I was just trying to get Zero to talk to people."

"Your concern about others is charming but I wish you would show concern for me too."

"I'm sorry, Kaname-senpai. You aren't jealous are you?"

"Me? Jealous? Perish the thought." Kaname chuckled. "I was merely lonely from lack of your company."

'Zero looks like he's having fun so I guess I can spend time with Kaname-senpai for now.'

"Yah, Aidou-senpai that hurts." A girl was having her blood drained from her neck rather forcefully by Aidou. Zero suddenly placed his hand on Aidou shoulder.

"Enough already, you're hurting her." Zero told him. "This is why I hate vampires; they're nothing but beasts in human form. They give in to their erotic urges and drain anyone they please without any recourse." Kaname separated Zero and Aidou.

"What are you doing?" Zero glared at Kaname.

"Why do you insist on stopping him, Zero? He's not doing anything wrong."

"Like hell he is! Kaname, you used to punish Aidou when he would do something like this. In fact, you never allowed vampires to even touch Day Class students. But now all of sudden since Headmaster Cross left you've disregarded everything you once stood for. You never really did believe humans and vampires could coexist, did you?"

"Do you have any proof to back up that statement?" Asked Kaname.

"Kaname." Zero unconsciously balled his hand into a fist. Once he realized what he was doing he used his other hand to qualm his shaking fist. Kaname put his arms out to the side.

"Why don't you strike me, Zero. It wouldn't change anything but if it will make you feel better I'll let you hit me."

"Kaname, you bastard!" Zero whistled through his clenched teeth.

"Zero, you wouldn't hit Kaname would you?" Yuki was on the verge of tears and Zero could tell by the tone of her voice.

'Damn it! It's always been about Kaname. She loves him and I'm just her friend. No matter what I do or how much I try, I'll always be second to him. I knew it was impossible for vampires and humans to coexist.' Zero lowered his fist. He withdrew Bloody Rose and threw it onto the ground and stormed out of the hall.

"Zero!" Yuki ran after him. Kaname grabbed his forehead with one hand and his stomach with the other. He began laughing hysterically. Kaname's malicious chuckles echoed throughout the hall. Guests began to join him in laughing at Zero.

"Zero! Wait up!" It was hard for Yuki to run in heels. Zero continued to run until he reached his dormitory. He unlocked the door, locked it, then sat down on his bed he pulled his knees to his chest and buried his head in his arms. 'It's always been him. No matter what I say or do. She'll never love me the same way I love her. To make it worse he always rubs it in my face too, always taunting me.' knock knock knock

"Zero? Zero are you in there?"

"Go away, Yuki. I want to be by myself." Yuki turned her back to the door and slid down against it until she was sitting on the floor outside of Zero's room.

"What Kaname-senpai said was true though." She acknowledged. "Zero," Yuki's voice grew softer. "I'm sorry."

"Why are you even here? Shouldn't be with Kaname? He's your boyfriend isn't he?"

"I love both of you!" Yuki outburst caught Zero by surprise. "I love Kaname-senpai but he'll never replace you, Zero. You're one of my best friends and like a brother to me. And that kind of love is special." Yuki placed her hands over her heart.

"Yuki, I want you to be happy. If staying by Kaname's side will make you happy then do it."

"Zero," Yuki stammered. Zero stood up he walked over to the wall. He balled up his right hand and punched straight through the wood. The sound caused Yuki to cringe.

'I hate him. I hate him so much.'

"Zero…" Yuki felt like her heart was being ripped in two. She couldn't choose between Kaname and Zero. She loved both of them.

"Yuki," Zero told her through the door. "I can't stay here any longer."

"What, what do you mean Zero?"

"I'm leaving Cross Academy for my own sake as well as yours. If I continue to bottle up my emotions it'll only hurt me in the end."

"But Zero…"

"Go back to the party." Zero told her. "I just need some time to myself." Yuki wanted to say something to discourage him from leaving but she thought it would be best to let him sort it out by himself.

"Okay Zero, but if you want to talk just tell me." Zero half-smiled.

"Thanks, Yuki." She stood up and left the dormitory. Kaname was waiting for her outside.

"What was that all about Yuki? You left in such a hurry." Yuki stormed past Kaname.

"What? What's wrong, Yuki?" Kaname trailed after her.

"You really hurt Zero. He's like a brother to me. How could you do something like that?"

"Yuki," Kaname caught up to her and put his arm around her shoulder and pull her next to him. "I would never do anything to hurt you. If it would make you feel better I'll apologize to Zero."

"Would you do that, for me?" Yuki gazed up at Kaname, enchanted by his silver tongue.

"Of course my darling Yuki. How can I be happy when you are angry at me? Tomorrow I will apologize to Zero."

"Thank you Kaname-senpai." The two of them went back to the party. Yuki and Kaname spent the rest of the evening chatting with other students and dancing together. Zero however was busy penning a letter to Yuki by lamplight.

"There." He put the pen down. "At least I'll be able to leave with closure. He lifted the satchel filled with his belongings and slung it over his back. He opened then closed the door to his room and left the dormitory never looking back once. Zero entered the town outside the Academy. 'This is for the best.' He reasoned.

"Zero?" The dinner party came to a conclusion and the guests had all returned to their homes. Yuki told Kaname that she wanted to return Bloody Rose to Zero since he left in the hall. Kaname gave a long sigh but allowed her to do as she pleased. "Zero?" Yuki repeated. When she grasped the doorknob she realized the door wasn't locked. She turned the doorknob and entered his room. Zero was nowhere to be found. Yuki noticed the lamp on Zero's desk was still lit and there was a note on top of it. Yuki placed Bloody Rose on Zero's bed and sat down at the desk. She picked the letter up and began to read it.

Dear Yuki,

I don't think I'll be returning to the Academy anytime soon. Don't wait for me.

-Zero.

'Zero…' Yuki couldn't believe it. Zero had left the academy possibly to never return.

"Yuki?" Kaname was standing in the doorway. "Is everything okay? You were taking a long time so I thought I'd check up on you."

"Everything's fine Kaname-senpai. Zero-kun wasn't feeling well so he left a note saying that he'll be gone for a couple of days."

"Really, that's a shame." 'Good riddance.'

"I hope he feels better soon." 'Maybe he'll never come back.'

"I'm sure Zero will return any day now. Let's go back to my dorm room. Okay, Yuki?" Yuki nodded her head and followed Kaname back to his dorm room. Yuki was no stranger to Kaname's dorm room. Frequently the two would have sex together, a fact unknown to Zero but he assumed that they had sex whenever Yuki would stay the night in his dorm room. Tonight, Kaname decided to give in to his carnivorous desire for her flesh. After all, she looked so beautiful and tempestuous in her nightshirt. He started by passionately kissing every inch of her. His hands slowly glided across every corner and crevasse of her petite body. When he reached her neck he gently inserted his fangs into her smooth, flawless skin. The blood bubbled to the surface and dyed his pale sheets crimson. After tasting the succulent fluid, he licked the spot where he penetrated her. Yuki moaned in pleasure allowing herself to embrace Kaname's advances.

"Yuki," He placed a hand on her cheek.

"Kaname," She did the same brushing some hair out of his face. Kaname leaned down and attacked her lips. She retuned his affection. As he began to thrust, Yuki gripped the sheets with all her strength Kaname retreated from her lips to let her scream out his name. He climaxed inside of her. Yuki gave one final pleasure filled moan before wrapping her arms around his neck. Kaname collapsed on top of her and they kissed. Kaname released her from his passionate grip and whispered in her ear.

"I love you, Yuki."

"I love you, Kaname." Yuki whispered back. The two them fell asleep in the other's embrace.