Summary - Yuuki stares after Kaname's shadow, wishing he would come back. Surely, after his encounter with the council, they would persecute him.
Waiting
(The Truth)
Kaname sighs as he watches Yuuki sleep. In the slim trails of moonlight weaving through the curtains, he can see a trail of fresh tears. Guilt washes over him for the consequences of his annihilation of the council, but he doesn't regret what he did. Slowly, Kaname closes the curtains fully, so that Yuuki can sleep in peace. Walking back to her side, he reaches into his coat and removes a folded piece of paper. Most of all, it hurts that he has to leave when she's asleep. Deep down, he's sure that he won't see her again. He doesn't feel like he deserves to be near her, not after what he's done. Carefully, he places it on her pillow so she can't possibly overlook it. Then he turns to face Aidou standing in the doorway. Aidou nods solemnly and takes his leave. Just like Kaname will have to, but he lingers with her for a little bit longer.
As those last precious seconds with her fade away one by one, he kisses her forehead and leaves. Behind him, the door closes silently. Kaname can't help but wonder whether he'll ever be allowed to see her again. Although, he can't imagine having to live and never see her again. There would be no reason for him to exist if they're not to exist together. Though, he would wait, just in case a day arrives when he can see her again. If only it weren't for those hunters, and their sudden change of mind. Kaname can't abide most hunters on the best of days.
He looks up as the front doors swing open. The entire pathway is covered by hunters and their things. They aren't willing to take any chances on him escaping. Among the crowd, he can see Kaien looking guilty and helpless. His old ally clearly wishes things were different. A malicious glint in his eyes, and a conspiratory smirk, Kaito is pleased with how things are going. Though, to Kaname's surprise, Zero isn't amongst the crowd like he expected.
"Kaname-sama, are you sure about this?" Aidou whispers, frowning. "They aren't the type to let things go."
"I'm sure," Kaname replies, calm and solemn. "While I'm away, take care of Yuuki. Make sure she stays safe."
"Of course!" Aidou exclaims, trying to hide his uncertainty.
A small sliver of light pours into the dark room. Yuuki stirs, twisting under the sheets uncomfortably. Even in her sleepy haze, she senses that something is wrong. She rolls over, and opens her eyes to the empty room. A frown instantly settles over her face. She pushes herself upright, and her hand brushes the note. Tears prick at her eyes as she gazes down on the note. The light is angled directly over Kaname's delicate handwriting. Yuuki squeezes her eyes closed, and tries to choke back a sob. There's nothing else she needs to see, because she already knows he's long gone.
It takes a few minutes to calm her racing heart. Though, she can't help regretting the conversation she had with Kaname the night before. It could hardly be considered the greatest conversation to see your loved one off. She reaches for the note with shaking hands and she opens it gently. Silently, more tears slip down her face.
I can't understand how upset you are, and I'm sorry for leaving the way I did. Whether I am found guilty or not; I will find my way back to you. I hope you can wait until then.
Be safe,
Kaname.
She takes a shaking breath and folds the note over. Delicately, she slips it under her pillow, and she lies down again. Her eyes squeeze shut and she tries to calm her breathing. Never in her life did she think she would react like she currently is. The last strand of a connection to her vampiric childhood feels like it's been severed. Her parents, her past, it all feels like it's slipped away from her. Most of all, she feels so alone. There's a bottomless pit of darkness that she can't help but fall into.
The door creaks open, and Aidou pokes his head in. "Yuuki-sama,"
She hides her tearful eyes. "Please, Aidou, not now… I… I have homework to do,"
He frowns. "Yuuki-sama, you have a visitor. He insists on seeing you right now, I can't change his mind,"
She stirs, turning to him, but still hiding her eyes. "Who is it?"
"I don't know, but he won't leave without seeing you," he sighs. "I thought you might want to know that."
The door slowly creaks closed behind him. Yuuki reluctantly sits up. She's wary of whoever it could be, but now, more than ever, she needs something. Even if the encounter doesn't last long; it might still distract her from her aching heart. She glances at the pillow hiding her last connection to Kaname. If she leaves, who knows who could come into her room? That person could knock it from its place and she might lose it.
Yuuki throws the covers off and pushes the door open. "Aidou, where is this person?"
Author's Note: Oh dear, I forget to mention in the previous chapter about the double u in Yuuki's name. Yuuki means 'Tender Princess', which is the definition given in the anime. Yuki, which is the version most people write, means 'Snow'. I just thought I should clear that up. I hope you enjoyed reading this chapter, and again, if I could not entertain you, I apologise.
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