Hey all! Hope ya'll read my little intro to the story. I wrote this the same day, whether or not I have posted it…anyway, instead of rambling, I am going to say that I don't own Vamp Knight. Haha, and by the way, this one is longer than my last. So, if you liked my last one, here is some more! ALSO A huge, special thanks to Zero-Yuuki-333 who helped A TON with the story. It is really both of ours. Now, please read on! ( sorry for OOCness )

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A small light touched the face of Yuuki's captor, before his fangs slipped deep into her neck.

Though Zero's other hand still held tightly to the Bloody Rose, he didn't have enough control to pull the trigger. In his anguish, he saw Yuuki's blood spill down her neck and shoulder, yet could do nothing about it.

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Chapter One

Precious moments passed in which Zero could only watch the life get sucked out of Yuuki. In seconds, Yuuki fell to the ground, unconscious. The Level E vampire that was stealing her blood began to run. Zero was being overwhelmed with his bloodlust, though his only true desire was to save Yuuki. He found a strength within him, that he hadn't known existed, and pulled the trigger.

The bullet journeyed for what seemed like forever before it hit the vampire. Zero, breaking free of his torment, was already picking Yuuki up. With all the power he could muster, he ran, with her in his arms, back towards the school. Many of the Night Class, who were in class, came out to meet him. They were getting very excited, due to Yuuki's blood. Kaname was close, in seconds, and took Yuuki from Zero without a word. Sensing Level E vampire all over her, he suspected Zero had finally gone too far. However, there was no time to punish him. Instead, he brought her to some of the nurses that were aware of vampires in their world.

Kaname wanted to stay by her side as the nurses bandaged her, but they insisted he left, as much blood may be a temptation. He knew this wasn't a problem for him, but did as they said. No use in explaining. While waiting for them to finish, he decided to find Kiryuu. He is no longer able to protect her, as he had obviously been taken over by bloodlust, therefore, he must die. Kaname realized that Zero was able to achieve sanity once more, to bring Yuuki here before she dies. This is what made Kaname remember that there had been no blood around Zero's mouth. The only blood he did remember was what he got on his clothes from carrying her.

Kaname, instead of thinking this thoroughly, decided to confront Kiryuu about it. He found Zero immediately, as Zero had made no attempt to run from the school. Zero was alone in his room, sitting on the ground. When Kaname barged in, he jumped up.

"How is she?" Zero asked, finding his throat needed to be cleared. Kaname noticed a few tears that had dried on his face.

"Wouldn't you know? She obviously was fed upon for a many moments. Have I not told you, it is your job to protect her? I said no thing about harming her." Kaname's voice was emotionless but his glare was filled with hatred.

"I didn't do it. She was following me and another vampire jumped from the trees." Zero stared at his floor.

"And you weren't able to stop him earlier? I thought you were a hunter, Kiryuu. Yuuki was close to death." So he hadn't been the one to cause her injury, Kaname was thinking., Nonetheless, he couldn't protect from this individual.

"I know she was! Listen, I killed the vampire. I couldn't handle things any faster than I did.."

"Yes, that is true isn't it Kiryuu? You couldn't help her because of your bloodlust. Usually, you would have killed that beast in just moments, no matter how far she was behind you. And Zero, why, exactly, was she so far behind you?" Kaname spoke quickly, but remained rather calm, despite the anger that grew and grew inside him.

"You said it yourself Kuran. The bloodlust. I didn't want to hurt her…but that didn't stop another from harming her. " Kaname could tell that the reason Zero's face showed so much hurt was because of regret. He obviously regretted leaving her behind, and now he cant stand the fact that he cant see her. He is most likely worried about his cravings still, and therefore refusing to get near her.

"Then stay away from her for now. Try to control the beast that you are. Until then, I will protect her." Zero's face twitched with anger. Of course, he wouldn't say a word to oppose it, as Yuuki needed someone to keep her safe. But the fact that it would be Kaname Kuran really got under Zero's skin.

"Then go." Before Zero even finished sending Kaname out, he had gotten down the hall, to spend time with Yuuki no doubt.

Kaname couldn't help but think of how distraught Zero had been. Only Kaname knew how deeply Zero cared for Yuuki, as he feels the same way. Zero even shed tears for her. Always spending time with Yuuki, Kaname had been jealous of Kiryuu. But now, it was his turn to be jealous of Kaname.

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Zero sat on his bed. His hand flew to his face when he realized the moisture. He had just shown his tears in front Kuran. That aspect wasn't important in his mind, so it was quickly pushed out by thoughts like, how could he have done this? In trying to protect Yuuki, he had left her behind. He only wanted to keep her safe, by getting away and not coming back. If he had listened to her in the first place, he wouldn't have left the school and they wouldn't have gotten so far into the unfamiliar woods.

A few days quickly passed by, and Zero had heard news from the chairmen that Yuuki had begun to wake up a few times daily. She could easily eat, and even though she was still kind of weak, she was still her bright, happy self. She had asked about Zero a few times now. He still refused to come down though. She needs more rest anyway. She had almost all the blood sucked out of her body, after all. At least, that is what the chairmen told Yuuki when Zero didn't ever show up.

Zero thought about death many times, because he was sick of hurting her. This had really crossed the line. His mind would become so confused, as he wanted to end it all and keep living for Yuuki. He couldn't imagine how she would react if she found out she had been giving her own blood to him, just to have him give everything up.

He couldn't get the image out of his head. He kept seeing her brown eyes clouding up as her blood was sucked by the insane vampire. He remembered the many times he had drank her blood as well. Then he remembered a recent time, when they were at the infirmary. He had dreamed that he killed her. He had almost kissed her that day, but then stopped himself. Does she think of him as a brother? This slipped another thought into his mind. About his feelings for her, and how they had changed so much over these four years.

Zero pondered this for a moment, before realizing how mushy it sounded. A part of him had made up its mind a while ago, and so he refused to put her through any more danger.

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"Zero!" Yuuki was running, completely healthy, towards Zero. Surprise overwhelmed him when he discovered she wasn't angry with him for not visiting. Se wrapped herself around Zero in huge hug. " I haven't seen you in days!" Yuuki's smiles disappeared quickly as she brought a hard hand to the side of his face. "What were you thinking not coming to visit!?" So she was angry….Zero touched the red spot on his face where she had slapped.

"I didn't come for a reason…" Zero was looking right passed Yuuki as if he wasn't interested in their conversation. He was only greeted with another slap. "What was--" Zero was cut off when Yuuki put a finger to his lips. She put her face close to his to whisper something.

"What have you been doing for blood?" Her voice was barely audible.

"Don't worry about it. The tablets are fine." Zero responded, making sure to look at her this time, in fear of another slap.

"I know your body wont be able to hold them down for too much longer. I bet the chairmen -"

"No! I am not going drink blood from him. I would never be able-"

"But you don't have a problem with mine…"

"I meant that his would taste dis…I…err…" Zero was going to tell her how bad the chairmen's blood would taste, but he was disgusted with his own words. He was truly a vampire. Thankfully, the bell rang and Yuuki dropped the subject. She grabbed Zero by the sleeve and quickly walked towards class.

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Zero and Yuuki shared many classes. So when Zero didn't see Yuuki in his first class, he was curious about where she could be. He decided he needed to check her dorm, and make sure she was alright. He stood up in the middle of class, and walked right out, despite the teachers protests.

When he arrived at Yuuki's door, he knocked. When there was no response, he considered the fact that she may be sleeping. He walked in the room. Sure enough, Yuuki was sound asleep in her bed. Zero noticed her uniform laid out on one of her chairs. She must have over slept….by an hour. He was going to wake her up when he noticed what a distraught face she wore. He gently ran his fingers through her hair. Much to his surprise, she smiled in her sleep.

Zero heard breathing behind him, so he turned, with a hand on his gun, which was on his belt as usual. The man standing in the doorway was Kaname.

Both men looked at Yuuki when she spoke. "Zero." She was still sleeping. And smiling wider than ever.

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Sorry if the end was disappointing, but I enjoyed it. Oh, I know I prolonged Zero's feelings of hurt, but I wanted to get the message across, that he was really angry with himself for letting her get hurt so often. ( sorry if Zero is a little OOC ) I think this one was pretty good, just a filler, as in not a lot of action. I am happy it is a lot longer than my first part ( which was NOT a chapter, simply an intro, to see if people would like the story) ONCE AGAIN THX to Zero-Yuuki-333, and even though the original plans were not followed exactly, they were the very important guidelines I used! Haha, please review!!

Talia-Minou