A/N : Hi! This is my first vampire knight story... you can probably tell that I only recently got hooked onto the manga...however, the bloodscent was something I developed based on Aido's acute ability to smell blood.

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Chapter 1

"So! What do you think?" Hanabusa Aido asked, settling in an armchair with a leg casually crossed over another. With one hand, he popped a pastry into his mouth, savouring its fruity sweetness. Delectable.

"Cross Academy is a school with a good reputation. My parents have settled on this already, and I agree. It's time we did something to encourage co-habitation and mutual understanding between us and the humans," Akatsuki Kain replied. He was a taller, leaner version of Aido, with wild, honey coloured locks a slight shade darkier than Aido's golden bangs.

Aido grinned and sipped at the cocktail.

"Well, I like it. Lots of humans around. Beautiful, hot blooded youths at the prime of their lives…" The last phrase was a low, sibilant murmur, filled with arousal and desire. Kain caught a red tint in Aido's pupils, and remained silent.

Cross Academy's registration and reception was a grand affair, the headmaster having invited the Vampire Council of Elders as guests of honour, as well as many other vampire nobles. Headmaster Cross was easy to spot, a gay and exuberant man amongst the more subdued Council Elders. His essence stood out amongst that of the vampires like a banana amongst apples.

It isn't unpleasant, Aido mused. Just different. Humans' bloodscents were thicker than that of vampires, warmed by the sunlight they loved and combining the mixture of animals scents from the meat they ate.

Headmaster Cross seemed to be getting along well with the uptight Council Elders, you could tell. They were all smiles and handshakes, no glinting fangs, no –

Aido stood up abtruptly. All around them, vampires in the hall stilled; their heads were turned towards the entrance, their acute sense of smell tingling with this strange new bloodscent.

Aido couldn't place it. It wasn't human, it had to be a vampire's – but –

Twin mahogany doors opened, and a tall, dark haired youth stepped through. All eyes were on him, this person who emanated the foreign scent that vibrated almost tangibly.

Who is this? Aido wondered. Why is everyone ducking? What's wrong with his scent –

The vampire turned, and for a brief moment, their gazes met, before Aido frantically bowed his head too. For now he knew who –what – this vampire was.

Vampire nobility were highly respected in the society, but this youth was a league apart. He was royalty, his blood as pure and untainted as moonlight. It was so clear, so strong – so sharp – in its purity that being around him akin to breathing thin air on a mountaintop.

"Lord Kaname Kuran…we are greatly honoured by your presence," the Head Elder and Headmaster cross bowed low as they presented themselves. The prince answered in a voice like a calm ocean that beheld great power. The three of them moved off, two elders flanking a taller, dark haired youth.

"You idiot," Kain scolded.

"I don't think he saw me staring," Aido muttered.

"Gawking like a fool! If your father knew-!"

"Hey, looks like a little bird made it in! And such a cute little hen, too!" Aido was abruptly distracted by the appearance of another student. Compared to other noble vampires, the human scent in her blood was overpowering, almost like that of a commoner. This girl was short and dark, with hair a honey-wheat colour that was lighter than her skin and cropped close to her neck.

"Only humans are off limits, right? If I could snag this girl -"

"Aaah, you and your wanton desires," Kain groused. "Insatiable, like a beast out for blood…"

"Yes, yes. Still…but the number of humans around!"

In full blown fantasy mode, almost salivating, the bloodthirsty Aido failed to see the approaching Elders and Headmaster.

"- Oi, Aido – " Kain hissed, trying to warn him.

"I wouldn't let those passionate, energetic, full blooded bodies go to waste!"

Vampires around them, having hushed as they gradually caught onto Aido's words, were completely quiet at his last sentence. The last triumphant declaration by Hanabusa Aido fell on a hall of silence like a clanging bell.

Aido blinked and work his mouth, like a student caught daydreaming. In front of him was the Headmaster, slender brows forming an ominous V shape over his nose. Next to him, Head Elder of the Council glared at the young vampire with a calculative gaze.

But it was not these two that scared Aido. Kaname Kuran stood between then, and for the second time in minutes, Aido looked into his eyes, mind racing.

He didn't see it coming, but he heard the sharp "crack" and felt the pain an instant later. Kaname raised his hand a second time and stuck Aido across the other cheek.

"Beg forgiveness, you fool!" Aido sensed his father's thought, and fell to his knees at Kaname's feet.

"As you obey the law of your people, you will obey the rules of your school. Headmaster Cross has stated that human blood is forbidden."

Kaname's voice slid over Aido like a razor over skin, smooth but authoritative.

"Forgive me, Lord," he said.

"That boy should be reprimanded for actions that befit that of a human turned vampire. Impetuous in manner, complete disregard for protocol –"

"No." Kaname interrupted the Head Elder. "He has been rebuked already." Aido's heart thumped rapidly. The Head Elder was a sticker for regulations, and had been known to strip nobles of aristocratic status when they failed his standards. To be disowned, dishonoured like a degenerate.

Aido felt a long, cool hand tilt his head upwards.

"What is your name?"

"H-Ha-Hanabusa Aido," said the blonde vampire. "My family and honour is at your service, lord," he added the customary greeting.

"Hanabusa Aido," Kaname repeated. "You are young and rash still…but…you will learn your place, and you will learn it well."

Two pairs of eyes, one bright blue and shining like a sapphires, the other brown and gold flecked, were beautiful in their strength and intensity.

"Yes…my lord."

Aido spoke in a voice that was strong and clear, his words tapering off into a gentle whisper. None who heard those three words misunderstood the pronoun nor the reverence that laced them.

From then on, Hanabusa Aido belonged to Kaname Kuran … mind, soul and body.

END

This is a series chronicalling the relationship between Kaname and Aido. I think they might have met before attending Cross Academy, but I'm ignoring that possibility for now D