Taking Care Of Each Other

Author's Rant: Hey it's KawaiiKD! I know I'm writing 'For You I Will, a Sessh/Inu, but I decided to upload this story too!

Disclaimer: Sadly I don't own Vampire Knight at all!

Warnings:*Remember this is a yaoi [BoyxBoy], so if you don't like don't read and please don't flag!

Summary: Kaname Kuran's daughter Akemi always causes her nannies to leave, what happens when he runs out of people to take care of her and Shiki introduces him to a silver head who loves children. What changes will Zero bring to Kaname and Akemi's life and what changes will they bring to his? Zero does not hate all vampires in this, just the one that killed his family.

KaZe. Rated M for later chapters.

'Thoughts'

"Talking"

"Mate's messages"

I hope you enjoy!

A long curved driveway lined with sakura trees was what awaited anyone at the mansion on the top of the cliff. Around the back, was a large garden and a huge pool that seemed to cascade over. This mansion appeared to belong to a god, with its various balconies around the house, indicating various rooms, to the white marble pillars that seemed to hold it up.

From behind the closed entrance doors, you here the commotion of the workers getting their chores done. Maids ran about with loads of sheets for laundry and brooms, while a butler ordered them around. They all shared one goal and that was trying to please their marvelous master. As one ascends the marble-like side staircase with golden bars, one gets introduced to some of the many rooms within the home and after walking down a long hallway, one is graced upon by a door which held big bold letters that read "Do not disturb unless with extreme emergencies or permission."

The door led to an office where a lone figure with shoulder-length silky reddish-brown hair and garnet eyes. His name was Kaname Kuran and currently he was going over some paper work. He would usually be at his office, but it is the weekend and two in the morning. This man was no mere human, he was a vampire, a pureblood to be exact, so what we consider night was his morning. He is what you call a workaholic since he was the boss at his own company and the ruler of all the other vampires. He never had time for anything else other than work, not even for his family and friends. Speaking of family, he could here yelling from outside and footsteps heading for his door.

The door was slammed open and there stood a little girl of about five years, reddish-brown hair tied in a side braid and blue eyes. Kaname has been a single father for about three years now after his wife Yuuki had died in an accident.

The little girl stood there with a tear strained face, "Daddy, Daddy!" She yelled as she ran up and jumped in his lap. "What is the matter darling?" Kaname asked. "The nanny was being mean!" As soon as she said that, a lady came in with a scowl on her face. "Lady Akemi! Come back here!" The woman sounded angry and her voice held a trace of attitude. Kaname raised his eyebrow and she then recognized her place. The woman bowed, "my apologies Lord Kaname, I would make sure that she bother you no longer." Akemi stood on her father's lap and stood in his line of sight of the nanny. "Daddy, she hit me! See!" and sure enough Kaname looked down and a bruise was forming on her arm. "I just made a-a mess accidentally, and-and she hit me," Akemi stuttered before beginning to cry. "Sir..." the woman said as he looked down. "How dare you lay a hand on my daughter!? Do you have a death wish? You are fired, now leave my presence before I kill you." Akemi turned in her father's arm and stuck her tongue out at the retreating back of her old nanny. "Manners young lady," "sorry daddy, she was just a meany...so who is next?" "No one yet, I ran out of potential nannies, now I have to search for one, why don't you go make some cookies with Chef Daisuke and don't assume that I don't know what you are up too. We will talk about this later" Akemi knew that wasn't a question but an order.

Although she was sad, she left the room. A figure came out behind Kaname. "Seiren," "Sir, you do know she was lying," Seiren, his bodyguard said. Kaname sighed, "Yes I know, but I would rather find someone she likes and I didn't appreciate her attitude or how she seemed to forget her place. Now would you go and make sure she doesn't hurt herself." Seiren nodded her head, although she was behind him, she knew that he understood. Once Seiren faded behind him and her aura faded, he pulled his phone out and dialed the number for his coworker/best friend.

"Kaname my good man!" said a cheerful voice. "Takuma," Kaname answered slightly smiling. "What can I help you with?" "Due to...a certain situation, I lost my last nanny. Do you know of anyone who likes kids and are looking for a job and is willing to move in?" "Sorry Kaname but no I introduced you to everyone I knew," Kaname sighed in defeat. Suddenly he heard talking in the background and shuffling, "hello cousin" said a nonchalant voice. "Hello Shiki, how is the second pregnancy?" "Almost due. So I hear that little Akemi has caused you to fire yet another nanny." "Yes," Kaname sighed. "I do not know what to do anymore, she doesn't like anyone and says she is old enough to take care of herself. Can you believe that Shiki, a five year old telling me she is old enough to take care of herself, but I need someone to take care of her."

He heard laughter and sighed yet again. "Well you are lucky, I just ran into an old friend that just moved back in town a month ago and is looking for a job plus a place to stay." "How is he with kids?" "Oh excellent," "Well have him over as soon as possible." Kaname was ready to cheer, but that was not in his character. "The only thing is cousin, he is...different." "Different how," Kaname hopped that his only chance was not some idiotic person. "First, he is a level D and used to be a hunter, and secondly he does not like being ordered around, he would do what you say just do not push your luck." "Hmm...I have to think about this. Does he have anything against vampires?" "Not anymore," Shiki said softly. "If you like, I could call him on a three-way and you could talk to him or listen to me." "Yes, great idea. I would like to listen in and if you could bring him in later on today, I would appreciate it." Shiki said yes and after some time, Kaname could hear the line ringing.

"(Yawn) Hello," he heard a sleepy voice say. "Hello Zero, sorry to wake you." Shiki said. 'Zero what an interesting name' Kaname thought. "You didn't but Shiki, what's up. Hold on. If you touch that I swear I'll kill you!" Kaname did not like that one bit, he didn't need someone threatening his family. In the background you hear a voice say, "man I was just looking and how dare you threaten me! I'm like your brother!" Shiki started laughing and said "So I see Kaito is touching your things again." "Yes! You do not know what I go through staying with him! He is so annoying and dirty. He woke me up like five minutes ago because he was bored, even after knowing that I haven't slept for two days because of my job! Get me out of here." Hey! Was heard through the background of Zero's phone and from Shiki's one could hear him and Takuma laughing, even Kaname smiled. "Well actually that is why I'm calling you. My cousin needs a new nanny for his daughter and I recommended you." "Ok. Tell me more" Zero voice changed before it was a little playful but now it held seriousness. "Well you will be living in my cousins mansion, his daughter's name is Akemi and she is five, he is actually on the line." "Hello there, Zero is it. My name is Kaname Kuran and was looking for your services. Would you mind stopping by later on today to talk more." "Kaname Kuran huh...the pureblood and sure I am guessing Shiki will be coming with me?" "Of course Zero." "Well, I hate to be the one to end this but I have to continue working," Kaname said. Everyone hanged up and went back to what they were doing, Kaname continued working and sending Seiren to look up anything she could find on this Zero character, Zero beating up Kaito, and Takuma and Shiki doing...cough...things. ;)

Around 5:30 A.M, Shiki, Zero, and Shiki's son Haruki arrived to the Kuran Mansion. As they walked in, well wobbled in Shiki's case, Zero's mouth dropped. "Pretty nice right." Shiki said with a smile and watched his son run off towards the backyard. Zero coughed and pretended he wasn't interested, "it's ok" Shiki laughed and pointed Zero towards the living room and told him to wait there.

Zero sat on the couch for a bit and then heard Haru running down the hallway. "Come Akemi, come meet your new nanny! He is awesome! And I should know because it is my uncle Zero." Haru came in and ran to sit on Zero's lap. Zero then noticed a head sticking out at the entrance, Zero beckoned for her and she slowly walked in. "Hi there little one," Zero said with a sweet smile. What he didn't notice was that Kaname and Shiki had also came it. "Wow! you're really pretty!" Akemi said with a big smile and touched Zero's hair. "Not as pretty as you," he said as he tapped her nose with his finger. "Now what is your name," "Princess Akemi," "Well then Princess Akemi, I have a present for you," Zero said and bowed. He then pulled a princess doll out of his bag and gave it to her. "Your Uncle Shiki told me you like dolls." "Oh thank you!" She said as he ran and hugged him. "Uncle Zero! Where is my gift?" Haru yelled. "Haru" Shiki warned. That is when Zero noticed that Kaname and Shiki came in. Zero could not help but stare, "I've heard of this man, but never expected him to look like this...this man is just...wow". Zero eyed him and the only one to notice was Shiki. Zero then turned to Haru, "well if you eat all your vegetables, I'll make you your favorite dessert." Haru said ok and started jumping around.

When Shiki came into the room, I had just finished the paperwork I was planning to do that day. "Hello cousin, Zero is downstairs." Shiki said through the door as he knocked. I got up and walked towards the door. We walked towards the living room, talking about our children and the one that Shiki had on the way. He brought up how I should spend more time with Akemi, how I should take a vacation, and that I should find someone to love and love Akemi. Also, stating that the person I am with now isn't someone I should consider to become a wife/mother.

We arrived at the living room and what I saw shocked me. There stood a man with yet a feminine figure, silver shoulder-length hair and lilac colored eyes. His ears were covered with piercings and he had a hunters initiation tattoo on his neck. "Wow! You're really pretty!" My daughter yelled and I had to agree something about him made one want to stay by his side. I thought it was nice for him to bring her a gift and compliment my daughter. Also, it seemed as if she liked him, so that is a big improvement.

Thanks to Haru, we were finally recognized and for some reason I got some kind of feeling when he looked at me. I could tell just by the way he treated Haru and how he was being with Akemi that he is exactly what I need.

"Well Zero, I do not need anymore proof, you are hired." "Well then Kuran, let me tell you something, I do not like to be ordered around and do not bow because I feel like we are equals, unless it is for Princess Akemi." He said with a slight smile and bowed again. "That is it for now but I'll let you know if I think of anything else" Zero said as he looked over at me. Kaname couldn't say anything but nod as they continued to stare at each other. Because of that they missed Shiki and Seiren's (who popped out of nowhere) excited smiled or their thumbs up to Akemi and Haru.

Sorry it is so short! I just recently came up with this idea for a story and want to see if anyone likes it and wants me to continue writing!

So please R & R...let me know what you think so far.

Thank you! KawaiiKD