Intertwining Fates
Written by xshukaku

Disclaimer: VK and its characters do not belong to me in any way ...unfortunately ):
A/N: Hello! Yes, after writing two oneshots on RimaxShiki, I have finally decided to actually write a proper fic with chapters :D YAY? And now that my exams/school are over (YAY) I actually have time to write it ! Hopefully I'll be able to finish this before school starts next year ~ Feb2nd? Because if I don't ...I won't be able to update it until the END of 2009 D: ..since that's my final year and ..blah-blah exams :) ANYWAYS enough about my ramblings ..enjoy!!

Prologue: Tears

It wasn't unusual that Shiki and Rima kept to themselves most of the time; they were after all, the youngest members of the Night Class. Furthermore, since they were significantly younger, they both weren't aware of Kaname's tight circle until they were much older. Also considering Shiki and Rima grew up together as family friends; it wasn't a surprise to say that they were pretty much inseparable.

Rima first laid eyes on Shiki when she was only two years old; although both Shiki and Rima find it slightly difficult to remember the exact events that occurred that day, they are certain they remember gazing in to each other's eyes in curiosity.

Rima's mother confirmed this story by retelling the story to them when they were ten. It had seemed that, Shiki's mother and Rima's mother were best friends in their teens, and had inevitably grown distant after Rima's mother had married in to the prestige Touya family. But on that fated morning, their mothers had coincidentally met at a toddler's photo shoot; in which both Rima and Shiki were involved. At that very moment, when both mothers closed their distance, their toddlers, who were both firmly holding their mother's hands met. Large, cerulean eyes stared in to the cold, silver ones. Although Shiki stood slightly behind his mother, one hand in hers, the other gripping at her dress slightly, his gaze on Rima never faltered. Witnessing this sight, both mothers grasped each other's hands in unison, hope gleaming in their eyes. Yes, their children were going to become the next 'hottest couple' internationally.

"Senri," his mother had cooed, "this is Rima, say hello"

Shiki had only blinked at his mother once before whispering a soft greeting towards the golden haired girl. Rima could only continue to stare as her cheeks turned a light shade of pink, before whispering a 'hello' back to Shiki.

Their friendship grew slowly each time their mothers arranged another photo shoot; it wasn't easy for either of them to make friends thus the reason why their friendship took so long to surface. It wasn't until they were both five when they had both labelled themselves as 'best friends', even though both had no other friends to compare each other with.

Shiki was over at Rima's, both being babysat by Rima's maid; as both of their mothers were out for a coffee and some shopping. They had laid beside each other on the king size bed, a small box of pocky resting between them.

"Rima..." Shiki had murmured softly, turning his head to face her

"Hmm?"She replied, still chewing pocky as she continued to stare at the ceiling

"My throat hurts," the small voice whined, hands cradling his throat, "Please?"

Shocked ceruleans turned to him now; she was quite aware of what he was implying, her mother had talked her through their 'drinking' processes.

Shuffling her body closer to him; Rima searched his eyes, momentarily pondering if she was doing the right thing. Holding a delicate finger to her face, she slowly bit it, causing her porcelain skin to break. Crimson blood flowed out, dripping directly in to Shiki's mouth. As Shiki's tongue darted out to taste the sweet blood Rima's mouth curved in to a little smile.

"You're my best friend," he had mumbled against Rima's finger, which he held against his lips

A soft giggle erupted from Rima as Shiki's tongue tickled her tiny finger, before she replied softly, "You're my best friend too."

Soft hands rested beneath her pointed chin; big, misty eyes clouded with confusion. Touya Rima sat on her bed, letting the memories of her childhood with Shiki flow through her mind. Thinking, and searching for a clue that might explain her so called best friend's sudden change of behaviour.

Although Rima was a supermodel, she was not stupid. It was obvious that Shiki Senri was now different; she just knew it wasn't him. Her best friend would not have changed so abruptly, especially not after just a month.

Clenching her fists by her side, a few electric sparks emitted from her hands, threatening to reveal her power and anger. She knew the answer was right in front of her, buried somewhere within her memories but she just couldn't put her finger on it. And adding to her frustrations, this new 'Shiki' did not know her personality very well at all.

The nerve of this 'Shiki', casually asking for her blood, it just pissed her off. If Ichijou wasn't there to stop this 'Shiki', she was sure that he would've tried to forcefully take it from her. Yes, although Shiki and herself would indulge in each other's blood every once in awhile, it was only after a panic bloodlust, or when they were satisfying other urges.

Bringing her knees up to her chest, she felt a tear threating to fall from her eyes. Surprised at this, she reached up to capture the droplet. Rubbing the tear between her fingers, she allowed her head to hang. She hadn't allowed herself to cry since...since...

...since that time.

Reaching out for the stuffed bunny rabbit wearing a top hat; Rima embraced it tightly, allowing the tears to stream down. After finally having cried out all her pain; she held her toy in front of her face and smirked slightly.

"What would he say if he saw me crying?" Rima whispered to the inanimate object, "Ne? Usagi-san..."

The rabbit's red beaded eyes stared back at her, as Rima allowed herself to break down before the little present Shiki had given to her when they were just seven.

Wiping the tears off her face, Rima forced herself to adapt the apathetic look that everyone was familiar with. She quickly slipped out of night gown, and pulled on her white school uniform. Rima grabbed a few text books and reached for the door handle before pulling her hand back. Hastily she turned to the bathroom mirror in her room, and stared deeply in to its depths. Her brows knotted in slight irritation, as she tugged the bows out of her hair, allowing her hair to hang loose.

After cooling her flushed skin with a few splashes of water, she quickly redid her hair and strolled out of her dorm, text books in her hand, indifferently.

Rima glided down the stairs silently, and gripped her text books a little tighter when her eyes found his.

"Rima..." Shiki purred as a smirk appeared on his beautiful features

To the outside world, it would've seemed that Shiki was just normally calling Rima, but Rima knew the menacing tone that lingered in her best friend's voice. Like poison, dripping from a beautiful flower.

She closed her eyes briefly, removing any emotion that might've surfaced in that short moment, and walked to stand beside him.

Opening one eye to scan her best friend's face, and then slowly lingering on the stranger's unmatched eyes. Hardening her eyes at the sight, Rima swore to herself that she would get her best friend back.

Get her Shiki back...

A/N: So how was it? (: If I get enough reviews to fuel my happiness, the next chapter will come out sooner ! (: Oh btw; Usagi-san (Rima's soft toy) in Japanese means "Mr Rabbit" (: Yay! Anyways, what's going to happen next ei ei ei ? (: What is Rima trying to remember from the past :D ?! YAY ! I'm excited (: Aren't you ? ANYWAYS, doesn't that cute little lavender box tempt you to do something ............. (: Review and be blessed with muffins (: xx ( if there's any mistakes, please do not hesitate to tell me ..i will fix it! :] ) OH . and before I forget, I'd like to say 'THANKYOU' to all the people who have reviewed my one shots (: Because I'm guessing that you are reading this one too :) x You guys make me happy :3