"Ka-chan?"

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"Ka-chan!?"

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"Ka-chan, where are you?" the small girl pouted in frustration. She was looking for her brother-like figure but couldn't find him. Her wanderings had brought her to where main garden where the most beautiful of flowers grew. As she rounded a corner she stopped smiled at her friend who was currently picking her favorite flower.

Thinking of an idea she silently made her way over to the unsuspecting boy a mischievous grin on her petite features. When she was about a foot away ready to pounced, he turned, surprising her, and smiled.

"What were you doing, Ren-hime?" he asked politely. Ren's face flushed in embarrassment before she quickly composed herself.

"I-I was looking for Ka-chan. You're supposed to keep me company, but you ditched during studies. But anyway, what were you doing?" the young boy only smiled and held out the flower to her.

"I was walking when I saw these. As soon as I saw them I was reminded of you. Ren means 'Lotus' and isn't it befitting that is also the Shinou family crest?" Ren took the flower and gave a soft smile before hitting the boy in the back of the head.

"I know what you're trying to do and stuff like only works on little Yuuki. Honestly Kaname." She sighed and dragged the young pureblood back toward the Shinou mansion happily not know that day would bring both sadness and hatred.

Shinou Ren sat motionless in her dark chambers reminiscing. It wasn't like her to do so but felt compelled to. Most of her memories in life were happy, all except one: The day the Heads of the purest line of vampires were murdered. It was also the day she found out the truth about what she was. Just thinking about it made her blood boil.

A knock sounded at her door causing her to open her eyes to reveal blood red. No, she wasn't thirsty; it's just the nature of her vampire form. Lifting her head slightly from her knuckles she murmured a soft "Come In," though as low as it was the person on the other side heard it clearly.

The door opened to reveal her most loyal companions. Two of which were very capable Vampire Hunters and one trainee. As she acknowledged them with eye contact they bowed on one knee, right first over their hearts, and eyes to the floor. Ren straightened in her seat.

"Stand: Kurohiko, Ayase, Minako, Kaemon, and Shirou." Instructed their mistress. Kurohiko stepped forward gave a short bow and proceeded with his report.

"You've just received a letter, Ren-sama." He handed her the letter. She recognized the script immediately and smiled. At seeing their mistress smile the mood turned lighter. Ren scanned the letter quickly and stood.

"It seems we've been invited meet and old friend. Shirou, Kurohiko please prepare the car." She said lightly and turned to her closet giving them a perfect view of her straight, long, white hair.

"Everyone else please be ready in an hour." With another bow they all exited to do what was instructed of them. For some of them it had been awhile since they'd left the manor. Ren gazed at the letter again a soft expression on her features.

"Arigatou, Kaien-san."

"Sugoi, ne, Ren-sama?" exclaimed Shirou as he gazed excited out the window. Ren nodded.

"Hai. Minna-san," she paused her expression turning slightly serious. "When we are on academy grounds you are to address me as Kamiya Reiko. I don't want any noisy nobles knowing about me yet." They all nodded at her request.

When the limo pulled up to the gates it was near twilight. Ren's once white hair was now black and reached the middle of her back. The gates opened automatically granting the 6 of them entrance. Ren walked the lead with her eyes closed sensing out the Chairman. It didn't take her long to reach his office or to notice the pureblood that was on his way.

"It's nice to see an old friend, ne, Kaien-san?" her melodic voice broke the cheerful chairman from his personal rambles. He paused, blinked, and then cried happy tears.

"Is that really you, Ren-hime? I didn't think you would actually receive my letter or come personally. This is indeed a happy day!" he whined hugging her around the waist on his knees. Ren patted his head affectionately.

"Hai, hai."

After brief introductions, a couple cups of tea, Kaien Cross put on a serious face just as a familiar figure entered the office. All heads turned as Ren stood and faced him.

"Konnichiwa, Ka-chan." Kaname blinked in confusion at the regal woman before him. Something familiar burned in his chest as he made eye contact. His eyes widened in recognition.

"R-Ren-hime? I thought you—"

"Were dead?" she finished, caressing his cheek as if she were a lover. Kaname's eyes glazed over in happiness and content, a look he'd ever shown to one other.

"Don't worry, I'm alive and well. A little weak, but fine." He nodded taking her hand in his.

"What are you doing here?"

"Kaien-san asked if I would like to support his pacifism and not be cooped up in the manor. So I'll be joining the Night Class soon. So take good care of me." Again the pureblood nodded but didn't let go of her hand. He turned to Cross and his smile dropped.

"What about them? And her identity? No one—" he was cut off by Ayase whom stepped forward from the line of loyal bodyguards.

"We'll be attending as well. Minako, Shirou, and Kaemon have been registered as Day Class students and if things become serious, temporary guardians. The rest will be Ren-sama's bodyguards and attend Night Class." She explained. Kaien took over from there gaining everyone's attention.

"As for Ren-hime's identity, her new name is Kamiya Reiko, of the Kamiya Noble Clan." He said enthusiastically. Ren laughed lightly at his antics. Unfortunately the action caused her to become slightly dizzy.

"Daijoubu, Ren-hime?" chorused everyone in the room. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

"I'm fine, just a little unbalanced."

"Ren-sama, if you need blood, please take mine." Offered Minako only to be pushed aside by Shirou and Kaemon.

"You wouldn't even be able to satisfy her majesty, let alone survive! Ren-sama, please take my blood instead." Bowed Kaemon. Shirou argued his position causing the three of them to fight.

"Enough!" though she didn't shout or raise her voice above normal, the three humans obeyed immediately and without question.

"My thirst is too much for any of you; therefore, I must drink from a pureblood. Gomen." They all bowed in respect missing the smug look Kaname had unconsciously given them. Kaien cried for a reason only known to him and went off into a ramble about 'loyal subjects' and 'love', but everyone ignored him. Once he'd calmed down, he handed them their uniforms, and informed them of the rules. When they were dismissed, Kaname agreed to lead those in Night Class to the dorms. Thos participating in Day Class had to wait for the two guardians to escort them.

Once they were outside Ren fell in step with Kaname the others a few feet behind.

"I didn't mention this earlier but I want you to treat me as a noble, otherwise they will suspect things. I don't way any more trouble than my presence and relations with you will already bring." The Ancient muttered. Kaname gazed at his old friend from the corner of his eye and chuckled.

"Don't worry, everything will be fine." Ren narrowed her eyes.

'So he says.'

Ten minutes later they arrived. Kaname pushed open to reveal a small group of Night Class lazing around the foyer. They stood at seeing Kaname and bowed.

"Kaname-sama." They chorused.

"Minna, these are our new students. Please welcome them politely." He instructed monotonously. At first they call just stared at the three unfamiliar vampire's tension building. Afraid that a fight might break out, one of them broke the silence. He had somewhat straight blond hair and bright green eyes that held a likeable kindness. His smile seemed to brighten the mood.

"Welcome to Cross Academy! I'm Ichijou Takuma, Vice President of the Moon Dorms." He greeted as he shook my hand wildly. Ren could feel the two behind her stiffen slightly.

"Arigatou, I'm Kamiya Reiko desu. Yoroshiku." The Ancient replied happily. Ichijou's bright smile was contagious.

"Behind me are my…cousins. Shimizu Kurohiko and Takamori Ayase." Ren introduced. The other vampires, more secure about the situation, introduced themselves. The first to reach her was a very hyper blond with light blue eyes. His name was Aidou Hanabusa and she felt the temperature drop a few degrees when he was near and easily noted him to be a horrible flirt and troublemaker.

Next was a tall guy with orangish hair and eyes. He introduced himself as Akatsuki Kaien and got the feeling that he was the exact opposite of his cousin. He pulled his cousin away from the uneased Ren and she felt the temperature rise slightly above normal.

After him was a very reluctant ash blond girl by the name of Souen Ruka. Her brown eyes were in set in a glare and Ren felt Kurohiko and Ayase glare back at them.

"Don't get close to Kaname-sama. He's just being courteous because you're new." She advised with a bit of darkness in her tone. A growl was heard from behind Ren who raised her hand to silence them. Ren smiled at the young vampire who was to become her classmate.

"Don't worry Ruka-san. I'm not afraid of you." She whispered so only the female could hear. With that she moved on the next person who was to themselves.

Last were Touya Rima and Shiki Senri. Rima had dark blond hair and blue eyes. She was chewing lightly on a pockey stick that was half way sticking out from her mouth. Her male counterpart had red hair and beautiful periwinkle eyes that looked slightly familiar. When introductions were over Kaname spoke up.

"Now that introduction have been made, Ichijou could you show Shimizu-san and Takamori-san to their rooms, please. Everyone else please enjoy the rest of the evening." Ichijou blinked a bit confused.

"What about Kamiya-san?"

"She and I need have a talk before things are settled." Everyone watched as the two made their way up the stairs and disappear around a corner before doing as instructed by their leader.

The room Kaname led Ren to, was spacious and fit for a prince. Ren laughed mentally to herself, lightly tracing the ivy vine wall design. Kaname watched her closely, all the memories he kept locked away immediately rushed to the surface. Ren, who'd felt the shift in atmosphere, turned to her old friend and smiled.

"You haven't changed much, but I guess that's a good thing." She commented and then turned away, her eyes glowing red. Kaname quickly rushed to her side, concern etched in his handsome features.

"Daijoubu, Ren-hime? How long has it been since you've fed?" he asked.

"A while." She evaded earning a none-too-happy look from the pureblood. He shifted them into a position where Ren had a clear view of his now exposed neck. Without question she sank her teeth into his flesh settling into his warm embrace.

Kaname smiled although she couldn't see it. He was happy to have his goddess by his side once again. When he thought she'd died he almost killed himself for his inability to protect her but thought about what he had promised his 'parents'. It was true he loved and cherished his beloved Yuuki but things were different with the Ancient Shinou. He would give his life to her without a second thought and sacrifice any and everything just to see her happy. As soon as he'd seen her in the Chairman's office he'd vowed to himself he would do his job of protecting her, even if it meant giving up Yuuki to that disgusting 'Level E'.

Unconsciously Kaname pulled her closer to him afraid that if he let go it would all just be a dream. A contented sigh escaped his lips when he felt Ren's tongue slide across the puncture wounds she'd made to heal them. She pushed away from him gently and began to fix his collar, not one blood stain present. Kaname brushed one of her stray dark locks from her face.

"You are the only vampire I know that feeds so neatly." Ren chuckled fixing his tie.

"Arigatou. Once again I am in your care." There was a comfortable silence as both of them stared into the others' eyes. After a moment Ren stood and moved to the door.

"Ayase is worried, I must go. Until next time, Ka-chan." She said before gliding silently out the room the only sound being the soft click of the door closing. Kaname smile softly placing a hand over the place where his goddess' lips had once been.

"Until next time, my goddess."

SweetInsanity (SI): Thanks for reading. Tell me what you think. I know it's a bit MSish but I promise it won't be able to predict the ending.