A Game of Chess
by Mitsuki-chi

Summary: Chess, a seductive game of love. Wherein, a man always plays afraid of losing his queen and a woman risking everything just to protect his king. VK AU.

A/N: So I'm a big fan of VK and after finishing the story. It kinda left me hanging like wtf—why did it had to end like that? DX yeah, I'm a bit saddened by the end but nevertheless, it was a very spectacular story. So, I read a similar story and I was inspired… Yeah, I'm a sucker for vampire and other supernatural stories. So I hope you'd enjoy this story.

Disclaimer: I don't own Vampire Knights. XD Although this plot somehow is a result of my over-productive imagination. Oh, and the awesome poem below is made by GM_rodcelle entitled Love is like a Chess.

Please enjoy~


Prologue

Friendship is the Opening

Of love that has no ending

I never stop maneuvering

Until the girl reach the square of queening

Thinking hard in every move

To position my words and for me to prove

That all my motives are best

Though it hurt me on the chest

Sometimes I got to sacrifice

Just for you to realize

That I'm not just up for play

But I am just right here to stay

You're the queen and I am the king

Stay closer to me when the enemies are attacking

To support each other is our quest

For love is like a chess.

His gaze lingered at the beautiful masterpiece in front of him. The painting was an abstract of circles and lines shaped like the bursting sunset in the middle of the ocean.

Seeing the painting reminded him of his fate—no matter how much he wanted to gain freedom, there was no escape. No matter what he chose and decide, it always resulted in the same conclusion. He always lost the thing most important to him. His freedom and happiness was like the sun—it always has a time frame. It could never last for a lifetime.

"It's a bit peculiar painting don't you think?" A cheerful voice interrupted his thoughts.

He stared at the ashen haired male with spectacles. His lips curved into a polite smile. "It suits your taste, Chairman Cross."

Kaien Cross beamed at him. "The painter quite thought so too, but I think otherwise. I believe you've been enchanted with it, care to share those thoughts Kaname-kun?"

"Nothing I've already shared with you Chairman." He took a sip of his tea gracefully.

"Hmmm. But alas, just like that painting—we might see the same yet view it differently." Kaien shrugged. "Shall we begin this game once again?" He pointed at the chessboard between them.

Kaname softly sighed as he placed his cup down. He silently placed the chess piece on the board. He wondered until when he'll keep playing this endless game. For almost half his life, his existence had become like chess. He would start with planning his moves, strategizing his success, and making sure he ends it efficiently; yet one-by-one he would lose them—friends, allies, and love ones. Although a few games he might win, the spoils of war were incomparable to the ones he'd stake.

The game had become quite boring in his opinion over the years—just like his life.

'But winning is everything isn't it? It such a shame to lose, even if it's a game.'

Yes, at first it was all a game to him and her. A pastime they'd decided to play and turn to reality. He'd forgotten his sworn duty as they played that silly game. Thus, his punishment to atone for was losing her—his life mate, his world and the only woman he loved—over and over.

Whenever he considered his victory to be with her, she would always abscond him. Thus, he would begin again from the start until he finds her.

Like a game of chess.


A/N: A bit melancholic start, I know. But believe me, it will get better. And yes, I got the idea of this plot with a very amazing story 'Renegade Angels' by Sylvia Day. I love it and all its spectacular twist and turns. But I kinda changed a few here and there. Anyway, just wait and see for the next chapters ne? XD See you minna, until the next chapter~

~mi-chi. xoxo