Alas, I know its already been half an eternity since I last updated and I'm really sorry. *Holds up imaginary shield to fend off thrown rocks* I know my meager apology isn't enough, but I hope it helps. And here's a big THANK YOU! (Told you it was big)

Song to listen to before reading: "When Somebody Loved Me" by: Sarah McLachlan

Why: To get a feel of Zero's POV

And now allow me to draw back the curtains so the show can begin 3

Bump...Bump...Bump

The car was going down the uneven road to get to the bottom of the mountain. Aidou sat to the left of Yuuki and Seiren was at her right. They were on their way to the Hunters' Association's Headquarters.

'Gotta think fast. How do I get outta this? What can I do? Who can I rely on...Zero!' Yuuki gasped suddenly, causing both Aidou and Seiren to glance at her suspiciously. She told them it was nerves, but they still continued to look at her skeptically. The ride continued on for a long time. Yuuki was so caught up in trying to figure out a way to contact Zero that she didn't notice when they pulled up to the Headquarters' gates.

'Crap! I'm runnin' outta time,' Yuuki thought as Seiren dragged her out of the car. Aidou was right at her back as Seiren continued to pull her up the steps and into the Headquarters. All the Hunters made way for them as they watched them pass by. Just as Yuuki was running out of ideas, she saw a gob of silver hair making its way towards her. It had been the most welcoming sight she'd seen all day, but sadly, her dreams soon turned to ashes.

"I'll take it from here, Seiren," Zero said.

"What," Yuuki yelled a couple seconds later in delayed shock. No one spared her so much as a fleeting look as she was passed on to Zero. The big, high and mighty group of three spoke for a few moments longer while Yuuki sulked in anger. Abruptly, Zero turned and started making his way towards the elevator doors to take Yuuki to her "underground prison". She knew he'd put her in the same room she was in before when Kaname sent her to the Headquarters to keep her safe. It hadn't worked of course; she was so adamant to stay with Kaname. They reached the elevator doors and they closed after upon entering. Yuuki couldn't hold it in anymore - she exploded.

"When," She screeched.

"When what," Zero asked in a monotone voice.

"Ohhh, Don't play dumb with me Zero Cross! You know exactly what I speak of. When did you betray me," Yuuki fumed.

"Yuuki, darling, I assure you I have no idea what you're talking about," He replied sounding so smugly innocent. But then a sudden look of unadulterated menace appeared across his face that had Yuuki edging back. "Of course, I wouldn't know anything after you've already left me for so long, hmm?"

They rode in silence for a few more minutes until Yuuki settled down a little and broke it. "...Is this how it's going to be, Zero," Yuuki asked shakily as the bell dinged and the doors opened. Zero's iron fingers wrapped themselves around her arm and ushered her out of the elevator and down the hall, leaving little room for her to ponder escape. "Here, I was thinking-," Yuuki's voice choked because of the tears, but she fought on anyways. "Thinking that if everyone else abandoned me, that I'd still have you. That surely you of all people would be on my side." It was getting harder and harder to speak through the tears that controlled her voice. 'Look at me now. Here I am, barely having lived my life and it's already over. Everyone I've ever loved - trusted - has turned their back on me. Fine if it's what everyone wants, then okay, I'll give up. But not until I say one last thing.' "I thought you were a better man than that Zero," Yuuki exhaled wobbly.

"I was, back when somebody loved me," Zero said raggedly.

Yuuki's head shot up at his little quip just in time to see Zero's blood-red eyes before his lips crashed against hers. Her head was about to bounce against the wall, but Zero's hand took the beating for her as he cupped the back of her head. 'Hot. Soft. Forceful,' ran through Yuuki's mind as Zero continued to kiss her. His lips tasted slightly salty due to the tears, but it was still a mind-numbing kiss just the same.

It took a few moments for Yuuki's mind to clear and her to realize that Zero wasn't kissing her anymore. He was gazing down at her softly with a smirk dancing across his lips while his fingers grazed her behind her left ear.

"But...I thought...," Yuuki whispered in confusion.

"You thought wrong, My Dear," Zero chuckled against her forehead when he gave her a sweet peck, making her bangs go askew. "I had to gain their trust somehow and there was no time to tell you. Now we have to get you out of hear, before anyone comes," He replied as he started making his way down the hall.

Yuuki's head darted around as Zero led her down the intricate hallways only a Vampire Hunter would know how to get through.

"Don't worry," Zero called over his shoulder, "There aren't any cameras around here. If there are, they're just for show."

Yuuki continued to follow him until they reached what was probably the "garage" considering it was filled with tons of cars. Zero bent down and lifted the garage door with ease.

"You ready for this," He questioned as he strolled over to a midnight-black car and opened the passenger door for her. She hesitated briefly before lowering herself into the offered seat. Zero shut the door quietly and backed out before taking off. Yuuki turned around in her seat to look back at a place she once thought of as a safe haven, but now regarded as a death sentence.

"You okay," Zero asked as he glanced anxiously at her from where he was sitting.

"Yeah," She replied resignedly. "I just wish it didn't have to come to this," She finished before turning back around and looking out the windshield into her future.

Sooooooo, How'd you like it? Good? Bad? Rushed? Un...rushed? Well, You know how you can tell me right? Just click on that button below that says "Comment". And how about that song choice? Sheesh, talk about crying buckets! I feel like I'm forgetting something. Hmmmmmm. Oh Yeah, What about that kiss between Zero and Yuuki? *Holds up imaginary shield again to fend off said rocks* Ya'll seriously need to learn how to calm yourselves! ;) Don't worry, this is clearly going to be a Yuuki X Kaname fic...Or is it? JK! Gotcha didn't I?...Or am I kidding? HAHA, Gotcha again! Oh well *sigh* All's fair in the game of love and war! MWAHAHAHA!