Ichijo went to bed and eventually drifted off to sleep. Now and then his eyes would flitter open and he'd hear the slightest movement from the next room over. Kaname wasn't sleeping still. As Ichijo drifted back off into his light sleep he began to dream.

Don't stop, keep running. he said to himself over and over. Whatever was chasing him was large and was ready to kill him. A gun shot sounded in the distance and he saw the redish pink light through the trees.

It was no doubt a hunter. A fast one at that. He kept slowing down as he felt his feet get heavy and his strides moved into a slow jog.

"Go faster!" He begged himself in his mind. "Please move faster!"

Then he tripped, tumbled down a slope and smashed headfirst into a large oak close to the shore. Behind him the hunter approached, his gun aimed at Ichijo.

"...pare....o...ie....." The hunter said in a muffled voice.

Ichijo tried to stand to protect himself, but he wouldn't move. In a frightening crack it was all over.

Kaname had entered Ichijo's room because he'd heard irregular movement. He walked in to see Ichijo thrashing about his bed, sheets and bedding completly kicked off, almost like he was trying to run while laying down. Not exatly thinking clearly, Kaname just wanted to to get Ichijo out of this dream.

"Ichijo." He said while approaching the end of the bed. Then he said it again, but louder. It wasn't waking the blond vice president. realizing this, Kaname reached out and lightly grabbed the top of Ichijo's foot and shook it slightly.

This small gesture awoke the vice president and caused quiet a shock to go through him. Ichijo jolted, sprang from his bed and pinned Kaname Kuran to the floor of his bedroom. His fist a tight ball raised above the presidents face, and his teeth bared, a low growl emited from somewhere deep in his throat.

"Ichijo." Kaname said calmly as if he couldn't see the fist or hear the growl.

Instantly the blond vampire lowered his fist and the growl stopped. He collapsed. As simple as that, he fell on top of Kaname.

Swiftly and gentaly Kaname rose to his feet, holding Ichijo. Laying Ichijo to rest, his gaze lingered for a second on Ichijo. Whats this feeling? I think I need to clear my head. Kaname thought shaking his head and taking his leave from the room.

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