Name: Rika Kaguri

Age: 18

Height: 162 cm

Race: Vampire Hunter, Vampire

Level: Ex-Human

Occupation: Student (Day Class), Vampire Hunter

Weapon: Dying Rose (Anti-vampire Sword)

Family: Father (unknown)

Mother (unknown)

Cousin(deceased, killed by a vampire)

Unique traits: When she was a child, she learned how to use sign language in order to talk to her deaf cousin that came over a few times. But when her cousin got killed by a vampire, she vowed never to use it. But now that she herself is silent, she uses sign language in order to communicate with those around her.

Appearance: Rika bears a tattoo, the Hunter's Seal, on the right side of her neck originally used to suppress her vampire side(like Zero but his is on his left side). She has amazingly pale, red hair with light purple eyes. Her skin used to be paler than Zero's until she was bitten, making her have a light tan complexion. Maybe even a lighter tan than Zero's. She wears three earrings on each ear at the top with one ear(her left) pierced at the bottom. She wears a silver necklace with a rose pendant for unknown reasons as to why. She claims it was a gift, but still unknown as to whom gave it to her. She is a casual dresser like Zero, and tends to be more 'open' than the other girls at Cross Academy. Which makes most males find her attractive due to her liking to expose some of her bust with her uniform top unbuttoned a bit. This also makes Yuki scold her for doing so, but Rika claims that 'she needs to cool off the stress', which leaves Yuki confused even to this day.

Personality: Like Zero, Rika is generally composed. Though, when it comes to fangirls, she likes to let her anger get the better of her since she pulls out Dying Rose as a threatening sign that she won't show mercy to cut them all down. Rika is usually a nice, and considerate person when in a good mood and understands others very well, which makes Zero relax when around her since he knows he can trust Rika fully.

As a child, Rika used to be a hyper, outgoing girl as she loved to explore and enjoyed a game of 'danger'. Having Zero and Ichiru by her side, she was always pointed out as the one who would enjoy a battle of 10 on 1 with vampires when she grew up because she was always fascinated by weapons and their use. As dubbed by Zero, she is one hell of a crazy chick and her love for weapons.

Rika does not in fact hate vampires as much as Zero, as she even went out of her way of protecting some of the Night Class guys from Zero's wrath and stated to him that they are just like you and I, which angered him a bit but he knew why. Rika only hates the vampires who go out of their way to hurt people, not those who want peace with the humans.

Besides all of that, Rika has yet to have her vampire side slip out. For unknown reason why or how, there is no telling what she would act like if that side of her came loose. Rika is an intelligent girl with a good heart, though she doesn't like to show as she fails some tests on purpose. She has much strength to show, though she knows that most vampires are stronger than her(meaning Kaname, Takuma, Shiki, etc) and Zero.

Hates: Not being able to speak, having to wait on the bathroom(Yuki and Zero), for being weak, sour foods, the color pink, fangirls, fanboys, snow, that Zero can show his strength unlike herself

Likes: Zero, the Night Class guys(sometimes hates Aido), ramen, sweets, laughter, her new family(Yuki and Headmaster Cross), Dying Rose, Bloody Rose(when Zero doesn't know), sleeping, weapons

Not sure of: Ichiru, her past, herself, Cross Academy, Kaname, if she is strong enough to protect those she loves

4 years earlier on a snowy night...

"Ichiru…" I whisper quietly as I stepped forward. I had came from my house to visit him and Zero. Though, I hadn't spotted Zero as Ichiru was outside alone in this chilly weather. The snow came and was falling heavily as I was wearing my thick winter coat.

He turned to me, shock written all over his face. Though when I looked into his eyes, loneliness and sadness were shown. He was hiding something, that, I was sure. Me and him were both similar. We were sick children of vampire hunters. Though I had no twin, I was still a sick child.

Ichiru was always by Zero's side, as I was by his. We were born on the same day, and that's when we grew up together. My parents lived on about a mile away from their house, and my teacher is the same as Zero's and Ichiru's, Toga Yagari.

We made eye contact for as long as I can remember, until he turned and looked away. I held out my small hand as I tried to reach for him, but he backed away instead. My heart felt like it got stabbed into millions of pieces.

Ichiru never acted like this. He was good, and always loved it when I hugged him. But now…he was rejecting me like I had never existed. "Ichiru…" I mutter, feeling the cool night air brush past my cheeks.

His sliver hair smacked against his forehead when he turned to look at me, a glare set on his face. "Get out of here, Rika! I don't want to ever see you again! Just, get away!" He cried out, gritting his teeth as he did so.

I was taken aback as I back up a bit. I felt…betrayed. My heart ached as I grabbed for my chest. Tears formed as I frowned. I let my smile slip away as soon as he told me that he didn't want to see me ever again. And if that's true…than why? Zero must know. I have to go see him.

But my feet could not move. I looked down, it was like I was frozen by something or…someone. I looked back up at Ichiru as tears came down my cheeks. My eyes glistening as I stared at him.

Ichiru looked…scared. Why? Is it because I wouldn't runaway? Is it because he realized I wasn't going to move? Is it because…he scared of me? So many questions I wanted to ask, but my tears were in the way. I was crying so hard that I new my voice would crack if I spoke. My vision began to blur.

"Ich-Ichiru!" I cried out as I rubbed my eyes. I bit my lip and looked at him for questions.

He frowned and shook his head. Anger appeared back on his face as he closed his eyes. "Get out of here Rika! Just get away before…before…" I was shocked. Was Ichiru trying to save me?

I had finally gotten the strength to walk as I began to stumble towards him.

He began to step back, but I continued to walk. I held out a hand, telling him it's okay. I smile.

Ichiru shakes his head. "Please! Rika! Run!" He cried out and fell to his knees. I stop, and frowned. I let my hand fall to my side. Ichiru wants me to run…but to run from what?

"Ichiru…?" I ask in a hushed voice. My tears had already stopped by the time I had been about a few feet away from him. He looked up at me and made eye contact.

He stared, with a saddened look in his eyes. "I-I'm sorry...Rika..." He whispered, tears forming in his eyes. Why was he crying?

"Why-?" I gasp as I felt a stinging pain on my neck. Something had pierced into my flesh. Tears had formed back into my eyes as I could not bear the pain. It hurt…so bad. Last thing I saw was Ichiru calling out my name and running towards me as I fell into the arms of darkness. My whole world turned black and his voice faded.

-X-

"Is she going to be okay…?" A hushed voice asked. Where am I? All I see…is darkness.

"I really can't say…" Another voice sighed out. Where are these voices coming from..?

"Where is she? Where is Rika!" A new voice shouted out with worry as they entered the room. That sounded like…

"Ah! Zero! Don't yell. She's resting." Zero! Zero's here! Let me see him! Let me wake up!

"I don't care! I need to know if Rika is alright!" I heard Zero shout with worry as I heard footsteps running across a floor. I then felt someone begin to shake me, as if they wanted me to be awake.

"Rika! Answer me! Please tell me that you're okay!" I heard Zero say again. I felt tears trying to burst out. Why can't I wake up!

"Kiryu! Stop this right now! She's still recovering from the hit!"

I snapped my eyes open and looked around. Zero appeared in my vision, but so did two others. I started to freak out, but also cried. I then reach out to Zero and begin to cling to him.

I heard him sigh of relief as he hugged me back. I wanna know what happened! What's going on? Why am I here?

"Shhhh, it's okay Rika. Everything is going to be fine." I heard Zero trying to reassure me as he rubbed my back. I cried harder and tightened my grip on his shirt. I opened my mouth to say something, but no words came out. My eyes widen, and I pulled back.

I sniffled a bit, while my tears began to subside. Zero cupped my cheek as he turned me to look at him. I reached out and touched his face. I opened my mouth once again, but no words came out.

I took my hand off his face and touched my mouth, worry in my eyes. Why can't I speak? Why is it that no words have came out?

Zero gasped a bit and turned to someone else that was in the room. I didn't turn as I was frozen in shock.

"Why can't she speak!" Zero shouted.

"I'm sorry Kiryu…it seems that well…she had lost her voice from being out in the cold for so long…I'm…terribly sorry." I heard that same voice say as they sighed sadly. I looked down and pulled my knees to my chest.

I cannot speak. After everything that has happened, I cannot talk. I won't be able to tell Zero things anymore. Express how much I care for my friend as I can't talk. Enjoy a time of silence because I will be silent forever.

I cry. And I can't even scream anymore as I had no voice.

I felt a pair of arms wrap around me as I heard them trying to soothe me. How can I? I won't be able to ask what had happened with Ichiru? I didn't see him as I saw Zero and two other people. Where was my mom and dad? Where was Zero's parents?

So many questions to ask, yet I cannot ask them. I don't know how long I cried, but it wasn't long until I had closed my eyes and kept them closed for a long time. I allowed a cloak of darkness to cover my eyes.

What do you think so far? I really don't know whether or not it's good so far? Would you guys mind reading about a girl who lost her voice? Read and Review to tell me what you think. ^^ Sorry if it's short, but I needed to get this part done before the longer writing. Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Knight or Ichiru, I only own my oc and her family.