*Shizuka's pov*

~15 years ago~

Snuggled deep within my lover's arms I feel safe. I chuckle softly to myself; I the oldest vampiress pureblood am completely and totally infatuated with a human. I have been with him for five years now the whole time he knew what I was and never once did he coil from my embraces. Though he begs to be bitten, I have been strong willed and not turned him out of love. I want to be with him like this forever but I don't believe the vampire life is the best. The council would never accept him as my lover vampire or not. If only I were not so high ranked I could easily turn him and be happy. He stopped my mind reminiscing with a gentle kiss. Oh how I loved him.

**** the next night *****

Shizuma please turn me. The love in his eyes he wants to be a wretched monster for me. Why I ask pleading him to not make such a request. For you love and for our child. At this he generally kisses my stomach which indeed holds our child. This child of a vampire princess and human would be safer with two vampire parents. Perhaps I should change him. He would never fall to level E because I would be right here for him to feed. Are you absolutely sure? He pulls at the collar of his shirt exposing that purely human flesh. That's all I need to sink my fangs in. for the first time I taste my lover. He winces at the initial piercing of flesh but soon feels comforted that it is only me. I stop and look at him. He wipes the blood dripping from my chin off murmuring an "I love you" before falling into oblivion. I cradle him knowing that the vampire changing process could be brutal. His eyes flash open a scarlet stains where a warm chestnut use to lie. Im so sorry I whimper. Hungry a gruff voice says. I quickly slice into my wrist here love. He grabs at it licking and sucking any and all blood. His eyes fade from the red and return to normal. I know now he is like me. I kiss his head as he falls asleep in my arms.

~ 3 months later ~

Im ready to have our child I can just feel it. Love its time I tell him. He helps me unto our bed and stays with me for support. I cant just go to a hospital because im not mortal plus this is no vampire child either. My baby will be the if not first in existence then the first to live. My husband and I already promised to protect our child no matter what. Just as the baby entered this world hunters entered our room. is this the home of shizuma hio they questioned. As if they didn't know. We have been ordered to kill mr hio. Swiftly both hunters aimed antivampire weapons at him. He didn't fight back I could see it in his eyes he was going to be peaceful in order to protect me and his new daughter. The weapons were fired. Soo much blood. All his blood. I started crying and screaming his name. the hunters vanished without a trace. Leaving behind a hysterical vampiress, a newborn, and a dead carcass. I couldn't even move to comfort him in his last moments for the birth took away any strength I would have had. Care for her love. Care for our little raven. Remember I love you both. At this he breathed his last. I lost all train of logical thought until my baby cried. I had to be strong for raven.

~10 years ago~

For five years I stayed in hiding and looked for clues as to who murdered my love. This whole time my little raven I kept hidden and close to me. She was now 5. I must admit I was worried at her aging one year at a time like a human it also concerned me that she didn't show interest in blood. I perched on a tree near the kiryuu residence to form a plan. I would take my revenge it was long overdue. Idly planning I barely noticed the young silver haired boy who approached me. Pretty lady why do you look so sad? The genuine sincerity of his concern touched me. This boy couldn't be older then 7. Hello young one I am sad because this is the anniversary of losing one very dear to me. Oh he said climbing up the tree to sit beside me. You smell like a vampire but a nice one. This statement took me back. Who was this boy? Child who are you. Im ichiru he blushed. Ichirusan how do you know about vampires and why aren't you scared of me?

I know about vampires because teacher teaches us everything about them and how to kill them. I am not scared because I am tired of living anyways and to be killed by a lovely vampire like you wouldn't scare me. Again who was this kid? I wont kill you and why are you so done with life this young? Well my parents neglect me and my brother whom I adore out shines me so im useless. Oh that's awful I being a mother myself would never neglect you. Could you be my angel and save me? He asks this so sweetly and innocently. Of course I say and right then and there decide on a plan. Where do you live? He points to where I suspected the kiryuu house. Ichiru I will save you in a weeks time you understand me. Yes pretty lady he says hugging me.

~ 1 week later ~

Holding raven by the hand I burst into the kiryuu residence. First I take ichiru by the hand and tell him and raven to wait outside. He obliges and takes my daughters hand trying to lead her outside the house. I tell her its ok and to go with the boy. Then I take the other boy from his bed. And rush into the parents room holding him up. you took everything from me I yell hysterically. Before the boys parents can react I bite the kid and sling him aside. Then swiftly kill the wife first the the dear daddy. The scene is horrific I relish in it and drink the parents blood. I notice raven and ichiru in the doorway. Ichiru doesn't look sad and ravens little eyes are red. I watch her bend down and drink from the boy. I smile proud f my little girl. Then before she can finish I take her and ichiru out. We run into the woods. I cant get caught by a hunter for my sins. I need to care for my children. I know the hunters and vampire council will soon be on my case about this incident and I cant risk them finding out about raven. So I run. Then I lay low and teach my baby for the next 10 years. I also care for ichiru who proves to be quite a reliable servant.

~ Present ~

My daughter is now 15 though I was worried about her at first I am very pleased now. She is weak for a vampire , but ichiru or I is always there to protect her. Ichiru is a great servant but I fear he adores me too much and doesn't care for raven all that much. Im not blind I can see the way he avoids her and mean glares he gives her. I am not all that worried for his loyalty to me comes before all. The doorbell rings. How odd I don't have any friends and people don't just show up here. Oh well I make my way to the door. There is a letter and no sign of anyone. I pick up the letter shut the door and flip the letter over. On the back is the vampire princes seal. My hands are visibly shaking. I thought he died a few years back and how would a letter from him find me. What could he possibly want from me? I carefully slip the letter open and cautiously begin to read.

Dearest shizuma,

I have just recently found out about an event that transpired 15 years ago. I am deeply sorry that it has taken me thus long to offer my condolences. I also have some info about who set up your lover. Please find it in your heart to come meet me at the cross academy. Don't worry dear im the only vampire that im aware of that knows your current residence. I wouldn't call for a meeting if it was not at utmost importance. I look forward to your arrival. Please come as soon as possible.

Sincerely,

Kaname

What could he know? I must go though anything about my lover I must know. I quickly prepare my stuff. I intend to leave now. Miss Shizuma where are you going? I have to leave now I tell Ichiru. I must come with you. No stay and watch raven. She is a big girl he informs me. I sigh not wanting to waste time me and Ichiru begins our journey. I hope my baby will be ok but I shouldn't be gone long.