A/N: Welcome! To those of you who have read Kuroshitsuji: His Butler, Returns I just want to say thank you for reading my FanFiction and supporting me on it. To those who are reading these first, check it out! ^.^ This is my 2nd Fanfiction based of my most favorite Vampire Knight couple Senri Shiki and Ichijo Takumra. Enjoy The Missing Can Always Be Found!
It was still early even. Ichijo had just gotten out of the shower. He was always the first one to wake up and take a shower before the other. For a vampire, the day time doesn't seem to bother him like Aido and the others. He got that impression a lot.
When he entered the room, his roommate Shiki was still sound-asleep in his bed. Ichijo went over and sat of the edge of his bed looking at the sleeping Shiki. He loved watching him sleep, he was so cute when he's asleep. Ichijo ran his fingers through his hair; it was as soft as a new born kitten's fur. Shiki, being a model, had to look perfect for his photo shot.
"If only they could see you now…" Ichijo thought to himself, still playing with his roommate's hair. Finally, Shiki squirms and opens his eyes. Two beautiful light blue eyes stare up at Ichijo. Not too long ago, his left eye was red and his right still blue. He was possessed by his dead farther, Rido Kuran. After that incident, Ichijo swore to himself that no one will ever use or hurt Shiki again.
"Takuma?" Shiki asks, rubbing his eyes, he was the only one who called ichijo by name.
"Sorry for waking you Senri, I didn't mean to." Ichijo said, he also calls Shiki by his first name.
"It's alright. I had to get up in a little bit anyways." Shiki says, sitting up in bed. He fluffed his hair a little bit and looked at Ichijo with his usual expressionless face. Even though it's always like this, Ichijo can always tell what Shiki is thinking.
"Everyone else is still asleep. You can go ahead and get in the shower." Ichijo says, getting of the bed, and heading to the closet to pick out his uniform.
"Are you sure you want to continue the Night Class?" Shiki asks suddenly. It had been only a few months since Kaname, Yuki, Aido, Kain, and Ruka left the academy. Ever since that incident, Shiki never talked about it till now.
"While things seemed strained at this point, I still believe in Headmaster Cross's idealism." Ichijo says, laying his uniform on the bed and then turning to Shiki. "You don't agree, Senri?"
He shakes his head back and forth. "No, I agree. I just don't know what the others will think…" he trails off, gripping his sheets tightly. Shiki had been mostly avoiding the other the whole summer, mainly Rima. Ichijo moves over and hugs Shiki. "No one blames you for what happened. Rido Kuran was to strong and gaining power by the hour. We were very lucky that nothing really damaging happened." He says, moving away and looking into his eyes. He could see his reflection in Shiki's eyes. "If they want to blame someone, they can blame me for letting this happened."
Shiki shakes his head back and forth again. "You hand no choice in the matter either. You didn't even know what was happening till the last minute. I don't blame you…" he says, looking at him directly in the eyes.
Ichijo just smiled at his friend. It seemed like they are returning to the way they once were. "You should hurry and get ready, classes will start soon. We don't want to be late on our first day back at school, now would we?" he says, getting into his school uniform. He was now head of the Night Dorm. It was his responsibility to watch over it.
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Night has finally falling over the Academy, the Night Class students head to the gates to go to class. As usual, the girls from the Day class have gathered outside the gates. Once the gates open, the girls behave themselves and say hi to the Night class students. To Ichijo's surprised, Zero has remained at the Academy and is still on the Disciplinary Committee.
"I thought you would be on the hunt for Kaname and Yuki." Ichijo says to Zero. He was standing by him keeping an eye on the new Night class students, while Zero was keeping his eye on the new Day class students.
"Trust me; there is nothing more I would rather do than that. But, the Hunter Council believes my abilities are better suited here." He says, not even looking at Ichijo.
"Listen Zero, I don't want to make an enemy of you. I was hoping that we can start anew?" Ichijo says, looking over to Zero. To his surprise, he was staring back.
"That may take some time…" he says, looking away first. Ichijo just smiles. He digs into his pocket and takes out the new blood tablets.
"At least that's not a no." he says, handing them to Zero. He takes them and stuffs them into his pocket.
"You better catch up to your classmates." Zero says, nodding his head over to a tree to where Shiki was standing under looking at him and Ichijo.
Ichijo laugh, "Good Work, Mr. Disciplinary Committee member." He leaves Zero's side, smiled at some of the Day class girls, and meets with Shiki under the tree. "You didn't have to wait for me Senri."
"Yes I did." Shiki says seriously. "I just got a call from Headmaster Cross, and he wants to see us now."
"Is there a Level E?" Ichijo asks. Of all the times for a Level E to show up, it would be now.
"He didn't say; just to meet him in his office." Shiki says, heading towards Cross's office.
"What about…" Ichijo starts.
"I told Rima and left her in charge." Shiki finishes.
"You talked to her?" Ichijo asks, looking surprised.
"Her and Maria, while you were talking to Zero." He says, staring straight ahead. "I decided to take your advice, and they did forgive me."
"That's great!" he says, smiling at him. He looked back at Shiki and saw him blushing a little bit. This in turn, made Ichijo blush harder than him. He looked straight ahead and continued to walk in silence.
When they got to Headmaster Cross's office, Ichijo knocked on his door while Shiki stand quietly behind him. "Come on in!" they heard from behind the door. "Excuse us." Ichijo said as they entered his office.
"I'm glad you can make it on such short notice." Headmaster Cross says, sitting behind his desk in his chair.
"It's no problem Headmaster, what did you need?" Ichijo asks. If it was a Level E attack, they would be out of Cross Academy's gate by now.
"First, I just want to know who the new Night students are holding up?" he asks, folding he arms on the desk.
"Both Day and Night Classes are getting along well. Having Zero here still as a Disciplinary Committee member is a great help to us." Ichijo states, while Shiki stands behind him nodding his head in agreement.
"That's good to here! With the Academy rebuilt, I'm hoping to continue my Idealism for humans and vampires to co-exist." Cross says, looking at Ichijo and Shiki with a serious look when he fought the Level E's. He being a retired hunter was also an assist to the Academy.
"Is that all you wanted?" Shiki asked. This was the first time he spoke up since the walk to his office.
"No, it's not. Thank you for reminding me." Cross says, pulling out a file and handed it to Ichijo for them to look over. "There have been a number of a people going missing from the local towns around us. It is believed that a vampire starting to fall to a Level E is taking them."
"And you want us to check it out?" Shiki asks, looking over the file.
"In short, yes." Cross states. "I don't know who long it's going to take. I'll have Rima take over your duties for now Ichijo."
"And what if it isn't a vampire?" Ichijo asks, this is not how he wanted to start his first day back at school.
"Then the locals will handle it. As to why Vampire Hunters aren't taking the case, they are shorthanded after our little fiasco." He says, standing up and walking towards them. "I know I can count on you two to handle it. If you need anything, call and let me know."
"We will." Ichijo says. Shiki just nods his head in agreement.
"Good! Now, get going! The sooner you get this done, the sooner you two can come back." He says all cheery like. Just like how he used to be. A tear drop falls from Ichijo's forehead.
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After leaving the Headmasters office, Ichijo and Shiki headed back to their rooms to pack there things. They each only packed two suit cases and some money to last them for two weeks. Shiki was just pulling his sword out of the closet when there was a knock at the door. It was already open, and Maria and Rima were at the door.
"We heard that there was a case…" Maria says, steeping into the room. She looked like her normal self, with a little worry in her eyes.
"People from the neighboring towns are starting to go missing, and they suspect to be a vampire falling to a Level E." Ichijo says, zipping up his bag. He looked over at Shiki, who was sheathing his sword again. They were ready to go.
"You know what to do?" Ichijo asks, standing in front of Rima.
"Yeah, I've got all your foot notes. You two just be careful, and let us now if you need anything." She says, turning her head to Shiki. "That goes for you too, Shiki."
Shiki blushes a little and just nods his head.
Rima and Maria walk with Ichijo and Shiki to the gates of the Academy. There was already a car waiting for them, along with Zero. They put their belongings into the trunk and said their goodbyes.
"If you need anything…" Zero begins.
"We know, call you." Ichijo says, finishing his sentence.
"Heard it already?" Zero asks, looking over at Maria and Rima.
"You could say that." Shiki says, looking at Zero, Maria, and Rima. "Ready?" he asks Ichijo.
"Yeah, we'll be back as soon as you can." Ichijo says as they entered the car. He closes the door and as soon as he does, the driver heads off The Academy and everyone getting smaller and smaller along with them moving farther away.
"Do you believe a Level E is responsible?" Shiki asks, looking over the case file one more time.
"Who knows, but once we get into town we'll investigate and get back to the home." He says, looking over and catches Shiki in a yawn. He chuckles a little and pulls Shiki's head onto his shoulder. "You can us my shoulder as a pillow, Senri." He says, smiling.
Shiki looks up at Ichijo and closes his eyes and fall right asleep. It'll be an hour or so to get to town. For now, Ichijo is just content to let Shiki us him as a pillow for now. Until the time of the mission, they are at peace.
