I sighed holding my sword tightly in my hands before slashing the monster in front of me turning it to dust in mere seconds. "So tiresome" I said aloud to myself looking at the pile of dust before me " He didn't even have the humanity left to talk back. What a boring assignment". I turned back towards the door letting out a small yawn before putting my sword back into it's holder. Most assignments were like that though. Former humans turned into vampires will inevitably turn into a level E and it was my duty to destroy them when all their humanity had vanished leaving them as nothing more than monsters. Beasts in human form. My body heated with hatred at the thought.
'Vampires, such vile creatures.'
My hands coiled into fists. I stopped under a tree and took a deep breath to calm myself as I slid down into a seated position. This was a normal routine for me these days. I could see my home from where I sat and it calmed me after killing or encountering vampires. I sighed once more before getting up and making my way down to my home. Once I reached the door my adoptive father, Toga Yagari glanced at me. I just nodded my head to respond to his silent question, "It was quite quick and easy this one" I replied setting my sword on the table before me "He had lost his humanity entirely and was nothing but a growling beast ravished by unmentionable blood lust" I said without much emotion.
I saw my father nod once as he lit a cigarette before he spoke, "Do you remember Zero Kiryu?"
My eyes widened, "Y-Yes, of course."
"He has become a vampire." My body froze. Zero? a vampire? But how?
"If seems although he was the only survivor in his family. It seems he did not get out untouched"
I looked down nodding. I understood what he was telling me. The pureblood who killed Zeros family left him cursed as a vampire. Before I knew it a single tear ran down my face. Without another thought I went to grab for my sword and turn out the door but Toga was faster than me and held be in place by my wrist before I could do anything foolish.
"We are going to Cross Academy to keep an eye on him. You will enroll as a student and gardian and I a teacher."
I simply nodded and fell into my fathers arms waiting for the silent tears to fade. I took a deep breath into him and sighed. "I will pack immediately and be ready by morning" He gave me a sad smile and nodded as I turned away from him to go into my room. Cross Academy. I had heard of it many times. The head master Kaien Cross, former hunter created a school for humans and vampires in the hopes to show that we could all coexist peacefully. I admired his pacifist ideals however, I had killed far to many beasts to believe that vampires were anything but monsters.
Once alone in my room I stopped at my vanity to see the picture of myself as a child with twins on either side of me. 'Zero and Ichiru Kiryu the famed hunter twins' . My father was our mentors and we became very close. Their parents often joked that one day I would marry one of the boys. I felt another tear roll down my cheek it had been 6 years since that photo was taken and the last day I saw the Kiryu family. I held the picture frame gently in my hand before placing it into a bag. I packed quickly and sat down on my bed letting everything sink into my mind. Zero was a vampire. Zero Kiryu who I hadn't seen in six years. Who's famous hunter family was killed by a pure blood vampire. I clutched my hand over my chest. My heart hurt for Zero. He was once my best friend but now the end was near. Every day he is alive is another day he is fated to become a Level E. I let the tears fall freely not bothering to wipe them away.
'Zero Kiryu is no longer your sweet little friend. He is a blood thirsty beast in human form'.
The next morning we arrived at the gates of Cross Academy. It was quite early and no one seemed to be awake yet. I instinctively held the handle of my sword that was placed on my hip. I could smell them…. vampires. Toga put his hand on my shoulder to reassure me there was no need to worry. I just sighed and relaxed under his grip as we walked to the building the headmaster resided. As we walked I couldn't help but wonder if that was how Zero smelt now. I frowned to myself. I really didn't know what to expect from coming here. To be honest I haven't been this scared since the first time I saw a vampire. I shook from my thoughts when my father turned to me and opened the door to the headmasters office
"Oh look how little Kohana has grown! No wonder Toga has been hiding such a beautiful child all to himself for so long!" I blushed a little shocked by the headmasters words and my father cleared his throat being the serious man that he is. "It's nice to see you Cross. It's been a long time"
"Oh no need to be so formal Toga. We are friends aren't we? Now take a seat and I will explain everything to our lovely Kohana" I only nodded sitting next to my father in front of the headmasters desk. "Now, as you may already know this school is meant to house not only humans but vampires as well in the hope to allow us all to peacefully coexist."
I nodded at his words, "Yes, I know. What is my roll here, headmaster? My father told me I am to be a guardian. What is that exactly?"
He paused for a moment and smiled childishly at me, "My dear child. You are to simply be a Day Class student with my daughter Yuki and son Zero" I gave him a questioning look "You see besides you three the other day students do not know that our Night Class are vampires and-" My fist clenched as I spoke cutting off Kian Cross.
"So, I am to preserve their ignorance and keep the vampires away from the humans to ensure the safety of the students. Correct?"
The headmaster looked as if he was about to cry from my harsh tone and I rolled my eyes at the man in front of me. "Oh Kohana! Why are you being so scary? You are just like Zero!"
At this I looked at him shocked and let my saddness cloud over my features slumping further into my seat.
"But Zero is a vampire now." I whispered under my breath as i looked into my lap.
"I am very sorry, Kohana. I know the two of you were close. But Zero is not a level E yet. You still have time to rekindle your friendship" I shook my head at him. "No, Zero is now a vampire. You have to know that for me to be friends with him now would only cause much more sadness when he must be killed. The Zero I once knew is nothing but a monster now."
The headmaster looked at me with shock and sadness, "Very well. I do wish you change your mind on the matter. However that is a choice you will have to make on your own. Now classes will be starting soon. Kohana, here is your uniform I suggest you change into it before you and Toga head to class." I nodded slightly ashamed of my outburst towards the headmaster but he had to know what I said was true. Even if he wasn't now eventually Zero was going to become a level E and as a hunter it is my duty to kill him when that time comes.
"I'll wait for you out here while you change." I nodded and closed the door behind me. I sighed once again undoing buttons of my blouse. My actions were slow as I dressed. It had been a long time since I went to a proper school and though I knew I would be fine with the work I was not looking forward to it. I hadn't been around people my age much since the training with Zero and his brother. I would probably seem weird to most of the students. Once fully dressed in my uniform I looked into the mirror. I laughed a little. I looked so normal. My pastel pink hair had its dramatic waves as usual and my skin was so pale it looked almost translucent especially in contrast to the black day class uniform I was in. In this moment I was no longer a vampire hunter but an ordinary high school student. I just hoped everyone else would think the same.
There as a knock at the door, "We need to get going Kohana. Are you ready?" I took one last look at my reflection before nodding even though I knew Toga could not see me. "Yes, I am coming father" and with that we walked to the class my father would be lecturing this morning.
We got a lot of stares on the way to the classroom. I could see the girls and boys pointing and whispering to their friends. I held a straight face as I walked with Toga showing no emotion to what was going on around me. We stopped in front of the door which I assumed was our class. I could hear excited voices on the other side. My father opened the door wide and as we walked in the room fell silent. All eyes were on us. That was when I saw him. Zero Kiryu. Our eyes met and my chest burned. Toga was introducing us to the class and I turned my gaze away from Zero.
"This is Kohana Yagari. She is my daughter and a transfer student here. Please show her your kindness" I nodded at Toga "Yes,thank you. It is a pleasure to be here. I look forward to attending Cross Academy with you all"
I found an open spot by the window next to a girl with short red hair. She didn't look up from her book which was somewhat of a relief to me because I was in no mood to talk seeing as all the other students were busy asking inappropriate questions to Toga about our personal lives and the fact I could feel Zero burning his eyes into me. The room was getting rather rowdy and I heard the class president yelling at everyone to raise their hand if they had a question. a girl with glasses and two braids raised her hand and stood up.
"Um, that patch your wearing is it some new fashion trend?"
My eyes widened and I looked up to see Zero storming out of his seat as the class grew silent. Of course, I knew why he had a patch over his eye and it was not out of fashion. I kept my eyes glued to the spot Zero had just left and noticed a girl with short brown hair had ran after him. As my father explained that losing his eye was the price he paid for saving an others life. I knew all to well what he was referring too and why Zero Kiryu had ran out the door with such haste.
I didn't see Zero or the girl who followed after him for the rest of the day. Which was fine. I wasn't sure how I would possibly interact with him now knowing what he was. However, instead I was bombarded by people who would ask me questions or tell me how pretty I was.
"You really look like you should be in the Night Class!" I clenched my fist and glared at the girl. She took a few steps away from me and looked as though she was going to cry from my gaze. I simply sighed in response and walked to the dorms to find my new room. I really was exhausted from being around all these people. I enjoyed my solitude and quiet company from my father.
I settled in rather quickly. I was glad they allowed me to have my own room. I don't think I would have been able to handle those girls fawning over those monsters. I looked through my bag and took out the photo from before. A single tear rolled down my eye. He looked virtually the same but he's not. Not anymore. He is a vampire now.
There was a knock on my door and I quickly wiped my face and hid the picture in the bottom of my bag telling whoever was on the other side that I was coming. I swung the door open and saw Toga.
"It's time to fulfill your duties as a guardian. All you have to do is patrol the grounds and make sure no one is out who shouldn't be. I'm sure you can handle it"
"Yes, of course." and with that I walked out of my door to patrol.
I stopped in front of the Moon dorm gate when I saw Zero and the brown haired girl who I figured was Yuki talking very seriously. I silently walked closer and saw Zero was giving her a gun. So he wants her to be the one to kill him? At least he knows his own fate. I took another step towards them before I was seen.
Zero's eyes widened, "Kohana? Why are y-"
He was cut off by Yuki who smiled happily at me, "Oh Kohana! Sorry we didn't get to meet earlier. I am Yuki Cross! Welcome to the disciplinary committee! It'll be so nice having someone else to help out!" I turned my gaze back to Zero not showing any emotion "Yes, Yuki. Thank you."
"We were just going to see the Night Class in their dormitory. Would you like to come and meet them?" I glanced back at her. She was so cheery and innocent it seemed strange. Like she was excited to see those monsters.
"Why, would I need to meet such monsters." I turned back to Zero "They are nothing more than beasts in human form" I could see the hurt on Zero's face. But I didn't look away.
"N-no! They are good vampires! You really should meet them, Kohana" I laughed rather cruelly at Yuki's remark "All vampires are beasts. They lust after blood and cannot control themselves. Do not forget that Yuki."
"No" I looked into her eyes she was so determined "They are not all like that. Kaname is different. Kaname saved my life!" her eyes almost in tears now.
I put my hand on her shoulder. "I am sorry I have offended you Yuki. Let's go. I will meet the night class if that's what you wish" She smiled so brightly at me I thought my heart would explode.
"Okay! Let's go guys!" I watched her walk ahead as Zero stood next to me "So you know."
I simply nodded my head not daring to look at him as we walked further into the lions den.
