COME ONNNNNNN! Hey Universe, you're really taking your time in giving me Vampire Knight and Harry Potter! RIGHT NOW would be preferable.

Okay, listen "GOD" or "Science" or WHOEVER created the world-WHY DO YOU INSIST ON TORTURING ME? HUH?!

Devil: I think she's cracked...even I don't want her soul now! TOO STRESSFUL! Besides...she gives me the creeps.

Me: What was that?!

Devil: NOTHING! Just, umm...being...evil?

Me: HUMPH! If you don't watch what you say, I'll force you to take my soul!

Devil: NO! PLEASE! ANYTHING BUT THAT!

Me: You are under MY control! Mua ha ha ha ha!

Psychologist: Yes, I think she may have deluded herself into thinking she's speaking with the devil rather than a wall...Rather peculiar.

Back in the Present

Kaname's PoV

I knock on Headmaster Cross' office door. He sent Zero to fetch me-although I'd have much preferred it if Yuki had come instead. She's so sweet, kind and wonderful. I dream about her all the time! I dream about Zero too. Nightmares where he takes my precious Yuki. But, it's not the taking that stresses me mosts. It's the constant worry that she finds me repulsive or is unhappy. That's a truly shocking thought. Sometimes, I dream that she's dead. Then I wake up in a cold sweat. Dreaming about Zero dying would be a pleasant thing due to his casual rudeness, (although it is a refreshing change from the stuffy manners I usually put up with) if it weren't for dream-Yuki's anguish.

"Come iiii-iiin!" The eccentric man trills. Great. He's in one of his...less sane moods.

"Good evening headmaster." I say quietly and smoothly. He beams from behind his desk. "Come in! Come in! Take a seat! Rose tea?"

"No thank you."

"Are you sure?" His eyes are wide and incredibly annoying unlike Yuki's sweet, adoring gaze.

"I'm sure, although it is kind of you to offer." I reply, emphasising the "is".

He twinkles at me, and suddenly, I'm afraid of what this authoritative oddball has done.

"So headmaster." I say, trying to keep the abrupt panic under my voice. "Why did you call me here?"

"The senate has requested a vampire/wizard exchange with an English school. Hogwarts school for witchcraft and wizardry."

"Pardon?" I crumple my brow. I know it is politically important-essential even, but leaving for an exchange would mean leaving my dear girl behind with...Zero. The level D, soon to be level E. I would never allow that-EVER. Because I cannot trust him, it may not be his fault-and I admit that with reluctance-but he cannot control himself.

"Hogwarts." Headmaster Cross repeats. "During half term, several members of the Night Class will go to England because our half term is a week before theirs! The night class is having the usual two week half term, but I'll give the day class three so that the Hogwarts students can come back for their exchange during their half term the next two weeks after! Then the day class students will have an extra week of school at the end of term to make up for the extra holiday they gain during this extended half term." He beams slightly madly, "I've got it all figure out!"

All except for one minor detail. Just one. Now, I am prepared to beg, wheedle, manipulate or even downright threaten. Besides, I have pureblood powers of persuasion although I did say I wouldn't use them. Well, I told the Night Class students...not the headmaster.

"Headmaster Cross, will Yuki be going?"

"Well, she isn't strictly a vampire..."

"Yes, but she will calm them because I'm sure they will be distrustful of us, doubting the safety of housing several vampires in their school no matter what they're told! Besides, it's hard to keep certain members under control, I won't name any names" Aido.

"So it would be useful to have a member of the disciplinary committee to help, they all respect her." except, maybe Aido, but a word from me will fix that.

"She must get rather lonely being stuck here in the holidays...not that anybody would not want to be staying with you."

He nods thoughtfully, "How considerate of you Kaname-sama. Very well, if Yuki is okay with it, she may go."

"Excellent, thank you Sensei Cross." I bow slightly, "May I go and tell her?"

"If you can find her then yes, yes you may." He smiles slightly insanely and waves as I exit the room, closing the door behind me before briefly closing my eyes and shaking my head.

"Kaname. What are you doing here?"

I turn to see Kiryu, standing in front of me, arms crossed complete with a hard stare.

"Zero-san." I nod slightly, acknowledging him.

"You haven't answered my question, Kuran." he spits out my surname.

"I was having a word with Headmaster Cross. About a student exchange." I turn and walk along the corridor towards Yuki's dorm.

"The exit is that way." he jerks his finger over his shoulder.

"I do know. If I didn't, I would take it upon myself to learn. I have been at this school for a while now, Zero. I don't need a walking, talking map, especially not such a hostile one."

Handled that one pretty well!

"I know you know." Zero growls, aggressive, "I'm directing you away from Yuki's dorm."

"And why would you do that?" I raise an eyebrow, fully knowing precisely why.

He huffs. "I don't trust you Kuran, just remember that, I don't trust any of you bloodsuckers."

I keep my politely incredulous expression, "Well, correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm quite sure that you are one, which is why your teeth are puncturing my dear girl's neck and you are sucking her blood. Granted, you didn't ask for this, but then, none of us born vampires asked to be born a vampire. It's simply not our fault that we were made that way."

He grinds his teeth, seething and under the surface of my words, there is a boiling, bubbling fury which I am quick to conceal.

HOW DARE HE draw blood from MY Yuki, my precious girl! I don't care if she lets him, she has no idea what she's getting herself into! Not only could he kill her, but others could-and would-too.

I pivot on my heel and walk gracefully along the corridor.

"Turn around." I ignore his command. "I said TURN AROUND!" It isn't shouted, yet, but spoken rather loudly with a vehement force.

I oblige, spinning to face him. "Manners are an essential part of society." I state calmly, "Ever heard the saying 'Manners maketh man'? Maybe it's wrong, but the way you act is on display to everybody. So, if I were you, I'd make sure that I was aware of the barrier between my thoughts and my mouth."

I can see the blazing fury in his eyes. I don't care. All I care about is Yuki and right now, I'm not with Yuki, therefore I DON'T CARE!

"Why do you want to see Yuki?"

"Why do you ask? Do I need permission?"

"Not officially, but yes. Yes you do. And you AREN'T going to get it."

"If you must know, Headmaster Cross sent me. Defying me is defying him."

"I don't bloody care."

I tut softly, under my breath. "Well then, I guess I can't tell her this important thing and she'll be oblivious and confused and everything will be a surprise-but it may not be a nice surprise for poor Yuki."

He suddenly looks stricken. Like me, he cares deeply for Yuki. It's impossible for him to care as much as I do, but he does care.

"Tell me and I'll pass on the message."

I shake my head. "Sorry, but I cannot do that. The message is does not concern you as you are not included in the group in question. Ask the headmaster."

He glares at me. "I will."

He turns and opens the Headmaster's door without knocking and I quickly head towards Yuki's dorm room.