Disclaimer: Vampire Knight and the characters here belong to Hino Matsuri.
Revenge
Rating: M
Alternate Universe, OOC
Genre: horror, romance, yaoi, hurt/comfort, humour
Mystery, family
Pairings: Kaname Kuran and Zero Kiryu
Zero/Kaname fiction. Very minor K/Z
Minor: Ichiru and Maria
Yuki and Hanabusa
Families:
Kuran family pureblood
Kaname, Juri, Haruka.
Kiryu family pureblood
Rido Kiryu, Shizuka Kiryu
Ichiru and Zero.
Aidou family purebloods.
Parents
Hanabusa Aidou
Yuki Aidou [adopted daughter of Aidous. human]
There are no fights since peace is there.
Chapter 1
Feast Begins Now
The night was as silent as death. There was not even a sound of a bat or an owl. It was an eerie sort of silence which scared the living daylights out of people. Suddenly a bloodcurdling scream was heard and sound of hurried footsteps. A body was pushed against a tree trunk roughly and a maniacal laughter was heard. There was an old blonde man pushed against a tree, his whole body in wounds, his clothes in tatters. Suddenly a hole could be seen through the man's body. A pale white hand with long fingers, glistening sharp nails approached the chest of the man. The blond man's eyed showed fear and horror and suddenly another scream rang through the forest as a pulsating organ in the pale white hand was crushed in front of the blonde. Then a sound of gnashing came and blood was splattered across the flowers. The blonde man had died a cruel, horrific death. The worst death a person could inflict upon themselves.
Next day
Newspapers, fliers were going around that Asato Ichijou was killed in the most gruesome way anyone could think of as soon as he had come back from his tour. His neck was ripped open with multiple slits, his body parts were strewn across the forest floor and the heart of the man was missing. The newspaper was now in hands of Haruka Kuran who was sitting in his mansion ready for a good breakfast from his wife Juri. Suddenly the next door neighbour Hanabusa busted into the house.
Hanabusa," uncle did you hear the good news, the bastard is finally dead."
Haruka, "yes I did read it but the way he was killed is a little…"
Hanabusa," oh he deserved it uncle."
Haruka," well yeah that is correct, but I really don't want to go to his funeral."
Hanabusa," oh crap. I think we should hold a party to celebrate the bastard's death, instead of going to his funeral."
Juri came with breakfast. She kissed Haruka on cheek and greeted Aidou. Aidou greeted them and went back to his house disappointed that he didn't find Kaname since Kaname had gone for his nature walks. Kaname was a great nature, plants and animal lover. Every day he used to go by the lake and sit hours by it and sometimes was also seen fishing. He was a very kind person but absolutely lethal and dangerous if angered or if his family was in danger.
The Kurans lived in countryside along with Aidous and like all purebloods could appear anywhere out of thin air. The Kurans rarely mingled with anyone. They had long given up the façade of mingling but still they were the most respected of all vampires. They were royalty. After them were the Kiryus, that's why Rido was the leader of vampires since Haruka had long ago said goodbye to all this crap.
Kaname came back to his house to be greeted by his mother and was told that they have to leave immediately for the Ichijou house. The Kurans went over to the Aidous and the two families went off for the funeral. Least to say none of them were sad. Kaname and Aidou were cracking jokes and were thinking of ways to congratulate Takuma Ichijou their friend that finally he was free. As they arrived at the house, they could see many hunters and vampires there.
Everyone was standing around the Ichijou's. Haruka walked over to his friend Rido and greeted him. Haruka felt sad for his friend. His wife Shizuka had died a year ago and after that Rido was broken. His children Zero and Ichiru were his only support. Zero was standing next to his father and politely greeted Haruka. His eyes went over to the Kurans and lingered on Kaname for a moment then he again started talking to his brother.
After the funeral everyone went back. Takuma went inside his house and immediately called all of his friends for a good rocking party in celebration for the death of a tyrant. Takuma immediately booked a luxurious hotel since many hunters and vampires would come. As Kurans reached their house the butler of Aidou's told them of the invitation.
Haruki's prediction came true. Really he thought we vampires are so very good at posing. Just now we were mourning the death and now we have to attend a party.
At night
All the hunters and vampires had gathered to celebrate. Takuma was very happy because now his family could finally be free. Suddenly the Kiryus came. Zero was all happy smiles and had ruka souen by his side his fiancé. Ruka very much loved Zero but Zero was a total flirt.
He had to have girls by his side no matter where he went and since he was a total stud everyone came willingly. His silver hair, beautiful purple eyes which were like amethyst allured people to Zero.
As soon as Zero entered a loud whoop was greeted and many girls went by Zero's side much to annoyance of ruka. She couldn't stop Zero. Soon Zero had a whole table to himself surrounded by everyone. Ruka was trying to get Zero's attention but it was futile, Zero was busy checking out all the guys and girls.
Ruka was constantly trying to get Zero's attention but as fate would have it Zero was swiped by another crowd of girls and ruka was left alone sitting with her mouth open and a suicidal expression on her face.
Akatsuki kain sighed as he saw all this. He was Aidou's cousin. He was sitting with Kaname and Aidou. Akatsuki loved ruka. He always had since he saw her on first day of college. Kaname, Zero, Aidou were in third year of college and Akatsuki, ruka, Maria and Ichiru in first [since Ichiru was so dumb he failed two years straight.] Akatsuki tried to talk to Aidou.
Akatsuki," um Aidou how could zero leave Ru…"
Aidou," what do you want Kain, if it bothers you so much go sit by her side, here I am fed up with waiting years for Yuuki to be mine and you are pissing me off with ruka this ruka that."
Aidou turned his attention back to kaname.
Aidou," yes Kaname, where was I? Yes, Yuki….. She always reverts her eyes from me and always talks with you like…"
Suddenly a sound of something breaking was heard. It was a sound of someone's patience snapping.
Kaname," Aidou. Stop. Now. For the past one hour I have been listening to your blasted love life." Kaname was in a bad state he honestly pitied the girl Aidou was in love with. How could she love him? Yuki had talked to Kaname and admitted she liked Hanabusa and had taken a promise that he won't tell him since she was afraid they were too different. A human and a vampire.
Kaname had consoled the kid and said everything will work out that she shouldn't worry.
Aidou," I am sorry, but I really love her, I can't seem to get her out of my mind, her face, her smile her…"
Kain," huh and here you lecturing me on loving ruka, you are as much of a pervert as I am."
Aidou," well I am sorry you think that, I think Kain you are too….."
Kaname," okay stop it, honestly in this world all you think of is girls, think about nature, flowers, trees."
Kain and Aidou," oh Kaname just because you don't find love interesting doesn't mean we are also like that or maybe you like guys." The last part was added by Aidou.
Kaname had a very dangerous look on his face which shut Aidou up. Kaname burst out laughing. Kain was smiling as well. Aidou looked so funny when he was scared. It was worth it scare him.
Kain," but still why does Zero do this, can't he see his fiancé sitting alone?"
Aidou," I think you should talk to her Kain go, maybe she'll fall for you."
Kaname looked over at Zero. The silver haired man seemed familiar but he couldn't figure out from where. Kaname was just about to ask Aidou when a disgruntled senri Shiki came.
Shiki," I hate Zero, why does he have to be so fucking perfect. Rima left me and went to him she saw Zero and said she'll try to gain him since his fiancée is way too clingy and stupid. I mean do friends mean nothing these days?"
Kaname and Aidou laughed at this. Takuma came by and consoled Senri. Kaname was getting irritated. He hated all this nonsense of love, feelings blah blah blah…. how can someone feel this way for another person, then after a few days for another. Huh
He was very happy with his parents. They are very nice. That was real love. Which his parents had for each other.
Kaname never liked being near people, to him his parents and his plants, birds, animals were everything. What was love? How could you love someone so much?
Kaname would soon find out. He looked at his parents. They were standing next to Cross Kaien a hunter. He saw his mother and was surprised she was looking absolutely dreadfully frightening. She, his sweet mother was glaring at Cross.
Cross," ah hello Haruka how have you been?"
Haruka," I am good, how about you everything fine at association?"
Cross," yes it is."
Cross Kaien had always loved Haruka Kuran. When he had told Haruka, Haruka was very surprised but he kindly declined it since he only loved Juuri and could never even think of another. Cross had understood it but still couldn't control when he saw Haruka, his beautiful face, kind eyes allured Cross. Cross just didn't know how someone so beautiful could exist. Cross couldn't stop his love from showing and sometimes he wanted to get a rise out of Juri. Yagari and Kaito were standing next to them looking bored. Yagari is cross Kaien's friend and Kaitou their mutual friend. Both are hunters as well.
Haruka noticed Juri's irritation and smiled kindly at her and bowed and asked for the dance. Many older couples were dancing. Haruka took Juri for a dance and Juri couldn't suppress it and threw cross a stupid look that said I won take that creep. Haruka and Juri danced gracefully but Juri was still very hurt since Haruka knew everything but still talked, smiled at Cross and sometimes they even went for fucking drinks. She was about to cry thinking one day Haruka will leave her.
After the party ended everyone went back. Juri was in a very foul mood and everyone except for Kaname gave her a wide berth.
The Kiryus went back as well. As soon as they dropped ruka off to her house they went to their mansion. Zero went inside his room and sat at his bed. This was the real Zero. He had a completely different look on his face. Fake smiles, gestures, playboy attitude, imposing, smart ass. All gone.
This boy looked hurt and alone, Zero was shaking, he hugged himself, tears about to pour from his beautiful eyes.
Zero picked up a photograph of a beautiful woman with silver hair. Zero looked at the picture and tears started rolling down his face. Zero loved his mother very much. Even maybe more than Rido loved his wife. Zero was very attached to his mother. She was kind, good loving wife and mother. Zero looked at the image and touched his mother's face, he hugged the photo as if, if he lets go his only reason to live will go as well.
Zero," mama why, why, did you leave me, I hate this, all of this, smiling at people, they ogling at me since father's the head, then there's ruka I can never love her she may be a friend but nothing more, why mother why couldn't you take me with you. Mother." Zero started shaking, the windows started cracking.
Ichiru had heard the cracking and his brother's sobs and came inside.
Ichiru," Zero stop crying please."
It broke Ichiru to see Zero like this every day. What Zero showed everyone was not the real him. He had changed since a year ago, he had become a flirt, a stupid fool who befriended anyone. But it was all an act, his heart, his soul was barred. It had turned to cold hard stone without any feelings. He couldn't care for anyone. He only lived because of their father and Ichiru. He remembered the time when their mother was alive and it was their birthday.
Past memories
Zero was laughing with Ichiru wearing matching clothes and looking at all of his friends who had come for his birthday. There was little Aidou and Yuki. Kaname was standing with his parents smiling at Zero who was hanging to his mother who was talking to Juuri. Zero had smiled for real at Kaname at that time. Those were wonderful days. Zero giggled when he saw Kaname. He thought so beautiful. Kaname blushed hiding behind his father. Zero smiled, his eyes glittering with happiness, joy. Kaname was peeking at Zero behind his father's coat and his heart was thumping very fast.
Memories end
Zero smiled at Ichiru.
Zero," I am fine this has become routine, don't tell daddy he will be worried, already he is annoyed because of Sara she keeps on glomping daddy even though daddy made it clear to her he has no interest in her. "
Ichiru," stop Zero, stop hurting yourself let go off your facade, I will not tell father. But do you think father is stupid? He knows what you go through Zero."
Zero," if I do that I won't be able to distract myself I will always remember mother." Zero started crying again.
Suddenly he remembered someone. It was a young guy who was standing next to the man talking to his father in morning at funeral and was sitting at a party with a Blondie and fire haired man. Zero remembered the guy [Kaname] with beautiful face and red eyes and soft brown hair like his father and Zero's own father. Zero quickly shook his head. It was as if a glimmer of light came in his dark, gloomy world.
Zero," uh Ichiru where do you go off sometimes at night. Your sleepwalking habit is still on?"
Ichiru suddenly stiffened and shrugged saying nowhere and yeah it was still on and had been since a long time. He went back to his bed room after kissing Zero goodnight. Zero hugged the image of his mother to his heart and went to sleep covering himself thoroughly with blankets. Again Zero could not sleep he had that same dream again.
He was sitting in his garden. His mother was in garden on ground covered with bruises. She caressed Zero's face and then smiled at him. Suddenly Zero awakened again.
Zero was shouting, red faced pulse high, eyes red, ready to burst out, clothes sweaty trying to catch something which wasn't even there, "mother MOTHER PLEASE NO NO NO NO DONT LEAVE ME, MOTHERRRR.
Rido quickly rushed in with Ichiru and both shushed Zero.
Rido," my dear Zero shush quiet, everything is fine, shush."
Zero was shaking, shivers of horror ran through him. He was scared. Rido kissed his forehead and patted his head. Zero buried himself in his father's chest. He was crying again. It was recurring dream he had. Zero looked at his father and saw one blue one red eye. His father was the only one who had such eyes. His mother always said she fell in love with those eyes of their father. Zero quieted and told his father to stay with him. Zero slept in his father's lap that night. He was still shivering. Shizuka's death hit Zero the most. Ichiru slept on couch and after a while they were all asleep.
Kaname was on one of his nature tours, he was studying plants, and he had gone to a different forest today. Suddenly he heard a couple bickering. He decided not to intrude but seemed like they were having problems with their kid. Kaname went towards the sound of voices and saw a young couple with a small boy.
Kaname," um is something wrong? Your voices could be heard over a long distance."
The couple looked at Kaname and fell to their knees sobbing. The mother clutched Kaname's leg.
Mother, "my son, he hasn't been speaking since two days, he is just crying and is scared please help him. There aren't any doctors here since it's a camp area. Please."
Father," we don't know what has happened to him, please help him."
Kaname smiled at both of them and pulled them up. He then went to the child and looked at him. The child was still crying. The kid looked at Kaname and immediately stopped crying. Kaname smiled at kid and beckoned him towards him. The child ran to Kaname and hugged him. Kaname sat on his knees and shushed the kid. The parents looked in wonder. Surely the kid must be an angel since their son stopped crying.
Kaname," what happened kid, why are you so afraid?"
Kid," a its it sc sca scary. In th th the forest the voice…. la."
Kaname patted the kid's head," you are a brave boy eh? So stop crying, look your parents are so worried about you hmm…"
The kid saw his parents, they looked ready to cry themselves. Kid stopped crying. With his little hands he wiped the tears and smiled at Kaname. What a cute kid kaname thought.
Kaname, "now tell me what happened?"
Kid, "laughing and wailing came from forest two days back. I was playing with my ball, the ball went too far and I followed it. I saw saw an old man's heart being crushed by another person then the person vanished in thin air. "
Kaname hugged the boy. Any kid would be afraid if they saw such a dreadful sight. He was so sorry the little kid had to witness something like that. He quickly did what he knew he should. He touched the parent's heads and the kids and wiped their memories. Then he told the parents to go their home, leave the area since it's dangerous. He quickly went back to his mansion.
Kaname saw his father looking at the football match.
Kaname," daddy I think what happened to asato is worrisome, I just went to a forest like usual and heard what happened from a little kid. I think do you remember in old legends there are mention of such vampires who kill like this. I think we need to look into this. If humans are attacked then… it's going to be a problem. Let's ask Cross san."
Juri stiffened at the name, her ears were very sharp.
Why that jerk of all people. So what if he is the legendary hunter?
Haruka quickly wrote a letter and wrote all Kaname had heard from the kid. The Kurans males wanted to make sure if something like this had happened elsewhere as well. Juri was protesting on writing the letter herself, she didn't want her husband to write to that Kaien. But Kaname calmed her down.
Kaname disappeared and delivered the letter to Cross's house to a maid then came back. Kaname was about to go sleep in his room when a flash of yesterday's party's most desired guest Zero Kiryu image came in his mind. Zero he thought why I feel as if I know him from before also. Then Aidou came bounding in his room with news that Yuki is coming tomorrow.
Kaname," Zero is Rido and Shizuka's son right? Do we know him from before also?"
Aidou," eh yeah remember we first met him at the twins birthday at Kiryu mansion."
Kaname recalled and then suddenly as if out of nowhere came an image of a very serene calm Zero smiling at Kaname. Kaname recalled how he had blushed when he had seen Zero that time. Kaname blushed now also. His heart started beating very fast. He remembered both the Zero's but something was different in the present, he looked fake the Zero of now.
Aidou," hey Kaname hello I said we'll be going to the airport tomorrow. Yuki will be staying here now. I want to know what she learned at university, why was she sent with mom while I was stuck with dad….."
Kaname laughed," Oh she'll be back tomorrow so no worries."
College
Zero was back to his usual self. He had come out of his grand limousine with three girls and one boy while ruka had come with Akatsuki since he had found her waiting for Zero. Zero was all happy smiles. Kaname and Aidou looked at Kain and his murderous glare at Zero. Ichiru just shook his head and went off to find Maria.
Kaname at lunch went to his usual isolated place in back gardens where he usually sat. He was not in the mood for another rambling by Aidou. He was about to enter it by climbing when he heard a voice and looked at the right side of the wall and saw Zero falling. Kaname didn't know what happened but he just went and catched Zero and in process he fell on the ground with his arms circling Zero and Zero on top of him. Their eyes looked in each other, red into purple.
Kaname and Zero both felt their hearts thudding in their ribs. Their faces were extremely close, they could feel each other's breath.
Kaname immediately drew apart. Zero's waist and form fitted against his so well as if they were made for each other.
Zero was cursing his stupidity. He wanted some peace from Ruca and his fan boys and girls so he had escaped but failed to climb a fucked up wall.
To make it worse he fell on the guy whose image came in his mind very frequently. He couldn't help but notice he was very beautiful this Kaname. He had remembered him. He was Haruki's son. He had come on his birthday all those years back. He was wondering why his heart was beating like hell. Hell he could even make out that Kaname's face looked very soft.
Kaname, "are you okay Zero?"
Zero," yeah yeah I am okay, are you? Sorry for falling on you, please forgive me, your clothes look bad."
Kaname just thought is he that pompous ass, rich boy he saw yesterday, neither was he laughing like a fool, neither throwing superiority looks.
Kaname, "its harm done."
The silence was awkward, they were both trying to avoid looking at each other. The only thing going in their minds was what now.
Zero
Dammit why did I bumped in him, at that time when I was a kid I liked him a lot, he is so beautiful, I wanted to marry him. Mother had agreed. Father too. What the heck he is messing me…. Just look at his face, he looks so innocent, his beautiful red rubies are precious, he is delicate if I say one bad word he will break. Yeah let's tease him. Ha what do I have to lose anyway?
Kaname
Why is he looking at me like that as if he'll eat me, what's with the frown, he is getting fidgety , did I do something, I don't think I did, I really like his eyes they seem so mysterious and beautiful. His hair I want to play with them they seem like mountain goat's hair. Yeah that's it. Isn't it, what else could be the reason for me wanting to touch him this stuck up asshole?
Kaname decided to break the silent atmosphere.
Kaname," Zero do you remember me?"
Zero was back to his usual arrogant self and said with a raised eyebrow, "Excuse me just because you saved me doesn't mean I know you. Stupid."
Kaname was hurt, stupid? Was he stupid because he remembered?
It clearly showed on his face that he was deeply hurt by Zero's words. His eyes looked back at Zero pleadingly, face crest fallen, eyes wet. Kaname didn't speak to many people, just his and Aidou's family. Kaname's eyes dropped, he looked heartbroken.
Zero was mentally slapping himself, he isn't supposed to talk like this to someone who helped him. Zero was feeling really bad maybe he took the joke too far. No one gave him the right to hurt this person.
Kaname, "on your sixth birthday don't you remember?"
Zero did remember. He very well remembered. He thought even at that age his heart had warmed at the smile Kaname had given him. But after Shizuka's passing he had practically forgotten all warmth. Zero was now in his usual sadistic mood.
He wanted to know how many beautiful faces Kaname could make, he really wanted to see every side of this handsome, charming, innocent guy who wasn't leaving his mind.
Zero smirked and said with one hand in his hair, "no I don't."
Suddenly Aidou came with Akatsuki.
Aidou saw Kaname and zero and said," Kaname I was looking everywhere for you and what are you doing here Mr Playboy?"
Zero," manners Blondie don't forget who my father is."
Kaname was visibly shaken. He didn't know what was causing him such sadness. All he knew was that he wanted to be as far away from Zero as possible. If he stayed any longer he will lash out at the bastard.
Kaname got up and said, "Let's go Aidou, Kain."
Kaname looked at Zero and said, "I am sorry Zero seems like I was mistaken that it was your birthday I went to."
Kaname didn't know why but he felt like crying. He was extremely hurt by the cold attitude of zero.
Kaname put a hand on his face and laughed softly, "I thought I liked him ha ha I am a real idiot, he thinks I am trash."
Aidou stopped, "what the hell? Kaname why are you apologising to him? All of us were there on his birthday, Yuuki and Kain too."
Aidou turned to zero," your brain is dead or what? How dare you insult him? What did he do to you? Do you have no shame you wretch…..."
Zero looked coldly at Aidou, "huh as if he also isn't trying to be my friend just to win support of father."
Zero knew he was out of line but he was angry now, he was real pissed, his eyes were glowing a dangerous purple, he didn't know why Kaname wasn't hurting him, why was he still listening to his poisonous words?
At this Kaname snapped. Kaname was angry now, there was a limit to how much insults he could take from this guy.
Kaname, "remember Zero Kiryu who you are speaking to, I am from the purest and the most royal bloodline the Kurans. Don't you dare forget who I am? I am above the purebloods. Your parents are better than you Zero, why you are like this I don't know but don't say something which will make me regret doing something to you. Just because I don't say anything doesn't mean you'll keep on uttering whatever nonsense that comes to your mind."
The wind had started blowing very fast, it was so fast that the other three were about to be blown off. Zero stared wide eyed at Kaname whose eyes were glowing with ethereal red glow and his hair was fluttering because of the wind.
The other two Kain and Aidou were scared and felt a chill. Kaname was doing something. They were feeling horrible. This kind of scenario was not common. Kurans usually don't use their power ever but it seemed Kaname was very angry and hurt. Kaname went back with Aidou and Kain.
Zero was now back to his true self. He slumped down and broke. What had he done? Zero pulled his hair in frustration. I am sorry, Kaname I am sorry, I didn't mean to hurt you, but I can't let you see the real me I am sorry. The real me died with mother. There is nothing left of me but an empty shell.
Zero looked at Kaname and thought I pushed the only person who really did seem to care for me for who I really am. Zero started crying and he immediately vanished in thin air.
Kaname didn't know why but he stopped and looked back to see no one. He felt very sad. He wanted to go back and hug Zero for unknown reasons. It was a miracle Kaname wasn't crying. Or was he? As Kaname's touched his eyes he felt wetness there.
Kaname, "why am I? Zero why, why…" Kaname closed his eyes and let the tear fall down.
Author's note
I would appreciate if you review the story if you liked it. No flames.
Previously named bloody thirst.
