Second Night: Cross Academy Part 1

Eyes red as Blood

Authors note: Italics represent thoughts unless they are used for emphasis.

Disclaimer: I do not own Vampire Knight, but Matsuri Hino does.

Mother only had the strength to grant one of us a relatively normal life. Since I was the eldest she told me all about Rido, she told me that when the time came- if it came- that she could only save one of us…

"Arisu, come take a walk with me," Juri said looking at the small child.

No fair! How come she gets to go outside," Yuki complained.

"Oh, Yuki, we aren't going outside we are just going to walk in the hallways," Juri said smiling at her pouting daughter.

"Then how come I can't come along?" Yuki was inseparable from Arisu; it was always fun being with her.

"Okay, Mother," Arisu replied, "Don't worry, Yuki, I would never hide anything from you and I'll always come back to you."

"Do you promise," Yuki asked, other than Kaname and her parents, Arisu was the only person she truly trusted.

"I promise," Arisu said ruffling Yuki's hair, making her seem years older, in reality they were only hours apart. Mother and daughter exited the room.

"Arisu, you have to understand that what I tell you now, you can't tell Yuki," Juri said looking at Arisu with loving and trusting eyes.

"What is it, mother?" Arisu was starting to worry. Her mother never actually spoke seriously, but when she did it it was obviously very important.

"Remember when you asked if you had other relatives? Well, you have one Uncle. Rido used to be my brother, but he betrayed our family and for that he was disowned from the Kuran bloodline." Juri paused hoping that Arisu could take this all in.

"I don't understand," Arisu looked up to her mother.

"He is the reason why you two are hiding here. Rido went after Kaname first and your father and I are concerned that he will come after you and Yuki. He is a bad man."

"Why?"

"When the time comes you will know, but he will come for one or both of you. And I only have enough power to save one of you." Her mother's eyes were brimming with tears. "In order to do that I will have to seal the vampire genes and instincts from one of you so you can lead a normal human life," Juri spoke again this time she spoke softer. Arisu was confused. Even though she was only six, she knew she would do anything to keep her sister safe.

"Yuki… save Yuki, not me." Juri smiled, her eldest daughter was growing up to be kind and protective of her family.

"I will still do this one thing for you," Juri spoke, she put her hand on Arisu's head and Arisu fell into unconsciousness.

When Arisu woke up, she was in her bedroom and Kaname was sitting next to her bed. "Arisu, are you alright," Kaname asked.

"Yes, but what happened?"

"Mother says that you felt ill and that then you fainted," Kaname said this time his voice sounded concerned.

"Don't worry Kaname, I'm fine," Arisu said as she sat down in her bed, "where's Yuki?"

"She should be coming-"

"Arisu!"

"Yuki," Arisu replied, just as happy to see Yuki. Yuki ran in, hugged Arisu, and then sat next to her.

"Tell her about your trip Kaname," Yuki said beaming at Kaname.

Kaname gently smiled and nodded, "I told Yuki that I saw a rose that only blooms once every ten years and that I was going to bring one back for Yuki next time."

"Awe, that is so sweet of you, Kaname," Arisu said teasing both Kaname and Yuki, but she found it hard to smile. Haruka and Juri entered the room, by that time both Kaname and Yuki were blushing and Arisu was laughing.

"Stop teasing them, Arisu," Haruka told her, but he was only kidding, of course.

"Did you guys bring anything back, father," Arisu asked, a hopeful gleam in her eyes.

"They did, but they wouldn't let us see until you woke up," Yuki pouted. She stuck her tongue out at Kaname.

"Like mother like daughter," Haruka said smiling at Juri. "Here." Haruka handed the presents to Yuki and Arisu.

"Thank you, Father," Arisu replied. Yuki's present was covered in light pink wrapping paper and when she opened it there was a brand new red dress and a gold bracelet.

"Thank you, Kaname, Father," Yuki said as she got up and hugged them. Arisu opened hers and there was the exact same dress only in cobalt blue and black. It was knee-length and had elbow long sleeves. The only thing that was different was that Arisu got a necklace that was all gold except for the gem. It was a moon shaped beamed up at her father and Kaname.

"Wow, that is really pretty," Yuki said admiring the necklace, though she thought her bracelet was better. Along with the dresses the girls also received new ribbons and toys.

"Well I hate to interrupt, but Arisu needs her rest," Juri spoke.

"But, Mother," Yuki started to complain, but was cut off when Haruka picked her up and swung her around. Yuki squealed in delight and Arisu giggled.

"Take care," Kaname told Arisu as he stepped out of the room following their father and sister.

The only one that didn't leave was Juri. Her eyes betrayed the emotions she had felt earlier. "Arisu, come over here." Juri walked over to the dresser. Arisu was confused, but did what her mother told her. "Look at yourself in the mirror and imagine what it's like to be human," Juri said as she knelt down.

Arisu looked at herself and suddenly instead of seeing the deep red-brown hue of her eyes she saw that they were now more of a dark brown, "M-mother, what's wrong with me!"

"Nothing, sweetie; I gave you this power so that when the time comes you can safely be hidden. If you learn to master this power then you can hide your vampire aura so that you can mingle with humans and other vampires without them knowing," Juri said as she explained this to a terrified Arisu.

"What about Yuki," Arisu spoke now out of concern for her sister.

"Remember I told you that I could only seal one of you? That is what I'm going to do if Riddo ever comes back." Arisu burst out crying, she didn't want to leave her family ever.

That happened over ten years ago and I still miss them. "Arisu-sama, are you alright?"

"Yes, I am. It's just that I'm a bit nervous," Arisu explained though she continued to look at the trees passing. They were on their way towards Cross Academy. The trees started to spread out as they neared the town.

"If you want I could go with you," he offered.

"Don't worry I'll be fine," Arisu said trying to assure him. It was quiet for the rest of the car ride. The car slowly came to a stop.

"Arisu-sama, we are here."

Arisu looked out the window and sure enough the tall buildings of Cross Academy stood in front of her. "Can you accompany me for a bit, Ichiru," She turned to look into the light purple eyes of one of the Kiryu twins.

"Of course, Arisu-sama. My loyalty is now yours."

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