Disclaimer: I don't own Vampire Knight. But a girl can dream...
Hello there! This fic is really an excuse for me to gather all the Vampire Knight characters into one place! I'm not very far into the manga yet, so I would say this more follows the anime right after season 2 ends. This is will begin very serious, with only Yuuki and Kaname, but as more and more characters gather at the house, I intend for there to be a fair bit of humor to level out the drama. XD Haha, I'm so excited for all the characters to be stuck with one another! Hahaha! Let's begin then shall we?
Yuuki glanced up at the fading sky, broken by the lifeless branches of trees that intersected it. The black boughs halted the fading sunlight that meekly tried to stretch across the sky, but thin slivers of pale light still managed to leak through the dark barrier. Ghostly graves could be seen through the dead trees, and the haunting sight made Yuuki shiver and quicken her footsteps.
The hurried sound made Kaname halt, glancing behind him, "Yuuki?" He questioned at her nervousness.
Too distracted by the dreary atmosphere surrounding her, Yuuki didn't notice his halting, and she promptly collided with him. "Ah! I'm sorry!" She jumped back and held up her hands. When he continued to stare, she fumbled for an excuse, "Ah, um, I… just stumbled on a stray stone."
He didn't bother to point out that the path they were currently traveling on was dirt, with not a rock or stone in slight, he simply let it pass. "I see, be careful." And he proceeded.
"I will. Sorry." Yuuki continued after him, keeping her eyes lowered, so they barely touched the bottom of his moving feet. I'm acting so strange, he thinks it's his fault, so he's being considerate and staying so distant… It had not been long since she, Kaname, and the others had departed from Cross Academy. That time, she had been so sure that being with Kaname was the best thing for her, and that she wouldn't miss the Academy as long as she was with him. In the days past then, Kaname had kept his thoughts in his head, because of her strangeness, and even Luca, Hanabusa, and Akatsuki had departed yesterday. Kaname knew why, but didn't inform Yuuki.
Yuuki's thoughts were broken when she heard the sound of her feet on stone. She looked, and saw that it was some kind of walkway, but to what she couldn't tell, the trees hid everything from her. "Um, Kana-"
"It's alright."
"Eh?"
"We're stopping soon."
"I see."
That must be the longest conversation we've had all day. What's going on? Ever since they had left Cross Academy, they had been walking. To Yuuki, it never appeared as if they were heading anywhere, but Akatsuki and the others never questioned, either that, or they already knew where they were headed. They can follow him so readily… But, I- Her eyes blurred with sudden tears.
You don't have the courage to follow him. Pitifully stumbling behind him and slowing him down.
I have faith in Kaname-senpai! I've said before that I waiver, but I-
Where has your desire to protect him gone?
I haven't had anything to protect him from yet!!
Really? He needs protection. From you. It gives you pleasure as he grieves over you. You know that you could set him at ease. But you enjoy his hardships… His suffering nourishes you. Like acold blooded vampire.
"NO!" She screamed, clasping her shaking hands over her ears, shaking her head. She clenched her teeth in an attempt to stop the tears that threatened to fall. A fang pierced her lip, and a stream of blood slowly rolled down her chin like a single tear. Upon realizing her outburst, she quickly righted herself. "I'm sorry." And she covered her face, to hide from his coming gaze.
"Yuuki." Kaname got down on one knee before her, and took her face in his hands. "It's alright now, we're going to be staying somewhere for a little while." He chose to pretend he didn't hear her outburst. He ignored her tears, and gently wiped away the trail of blood. When she apologized again Kaname continued, "Not all your human uncertainties have dissipated. The concerns and worries will all fade away soon."
She nodded, and lifted her arm from her eyes, to meet Kaname's. His caring eyes calmed her, and she quickly became embarrassed. "I'm sorry; I don't know what that was all about. I'm so strange!" A faint smile crossed his lips and Yuuki relaxed, "What is this place we are staying at?"
"An old mansion that's been abandoned for quite a few years. It seems secluded from the outside world, it is somewhere quiet where we can allow your vampire senses to settle down."
"Will Aidou-senpai and the others be joining-?"
"They will. Aidou refused my insisting of him doing otherwise." Kaname stood and gazed far off behind Yuuki.
He didn't want Aidou-senpai to come. Yuuki smiled at his obvious dislike for the young aristocrat's affections for him. "Well then, let's go!" She grabbed his hand and tugged him in the direction of which they had been headed, "We don't want to keep them waiting! Aidou-senpai is probably anxious about our separation already!"
Kaname didn't answer, but allowed Yuuki to lead him forward, holding his hand.
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Meh, we'll see how this goes! Gah, I can't wait for the humor!
REVIEW! If you do, a naked Kaname and Zero will visit you tonight! 8D~~~