Title: Punishment

Author: Jaden – Cyber Incision

Summary: This was previously a one-shot that was requested to a three-shot. Well, a sequel one-shot that I've stretched to a two shot ^.^

Disclaimer: I do not own anything but some fragments of the plot.

Title: Punishment

*Yawn*

You stretched your arms above your head, enjoying the feel of your muscles tension. You yawned again and rolled over, stretching your arms in front of you. Your fingers brushed something soft and cool. You felt again. Skin. You opened your eyes wide. Aido lay on the bed facing you, smirking.

"Hello Ash."

You cried out and sent your power surging. He flew across the room. You bunched the blanket around yourself. He sat up across the room.

"The hell was that for?"

The fact that he was sitting on your dorm room floor naked made your whole body turn red.

"Cover up."

You flicked your finger and a nearby towel landed squarely on his lap. He smirked at you again.

"You choose now to be embarrassed?"

The heat in your cheeks was almost unbearable.

"You-." You swallowed. "You got a problem with that?"

"No", he said, his tone consistent. "It just seems a little late for embarrassment."

You stared at him, questioning your own sanity and decision making skills.

"Aren't we cocky this morning?" You asked, standing. Covered in your bed sheet, you made your way into your little bathroom, your fresh clothes floating elegantly behind you.

"Shouldn't I be?" his voice sounded less cocky as you shut the door.

You thought over the possible responses and decided he'd mocked you too much to deserve an answer. {Which was yes.} Your silence left him silent. As you exited the bathroom, there was a knock on your door. {I swear, if that's Shiki again… But it's Saturday…} You looked at Aido and he shrugged, clearly as confused as you were.

"Can I help you?" you called, ushering Aido into the bathroom.

"It's me," answered a deep, monotone voice.

You breathed a sigh of relief and called Aido back out.

"Come in." You sighed again.

The door opened cautiously. Even hearing your voice must not of reassured Kain, because his body visibly relaxed when he saw you unharmed. You raised your eyebrow, but Aido just laughed.

"What brings you here this early in the morning, Kain?"

"I should ask you the same question. What are you still doing here? If Kaname had found out-"

"Did he?" Aido cocked his head to the side in mock concern.

"No, I've been covering for you, but it is Kaname, so you should go, before I get punished for this."

"Oh, so it's all right for me to get punished then, dear cousin?"

"You should be used to it by now." Kain smiled.

Aido let out a soft harrumph, and buttoned his pants.

He was suddenly beside you, he swooped and kissed your cheek. You heart speed as he smiled, his face still practically nuzzling yours.

"Goodbye for now, Ash." He whispered, stepping to the door.

Kain closed the door behind them. You sighed and twitched your finger, effectively locking the door.

"What the hell was I thinking?" You whispered to the empty room

You weren't regretting your decision, you just didn't know what you were supposed to be feeling. You decided you were feeling breakfast.

* Later * On *

You sighed as you pulled the covers snugly around you. Today had been very dull after the events of the past few days. You hadn't heard from Aido, which did admittedly hurt, but you knew you'd hear from him soon. It had been day after all. The only other interesting thing was the rumor of a rich grandfather of a night class student was visiting. You snuggled closer in your bed. You were almost asleep.

"Aido..." The sigh escaped your lips as you slipped into your dreams.

"Do it! Destroy them!" The man commanded.

You shrank back, your heart leaping in your chest. Your head swiveled as tears streamed down your face.

"I wont!"

He smiled, but it wasn't calming. "You will."

You jerked awake, your heart soaring and your breathing troubled. You put your head in your hands, then jerked them back. The deep crescent cuts from your fingernails burned from the salt of your tears. You shuddered and swept the blankets around your shoulders. You pushed yourself against the wall as your window slammed closed. You threw up your hands and saw the silhouette of a figure in the moonlight go flying towards your door and slam to the floor.

"OMPH!"

It stood slowly.

"Care to tell me why you just threw me across your room, Ashley?" The Voice belonged to Aido, who smiled viciously, his teeth illuminated fully in the moonlight.

You slowly placed your head in your hands again, but peeked at him sideways. "Why are you here, Aido?"

He shrugged and sat on the edge of your bed. "I smelt your blood. What's wrong."

You pulled your hands into your lap and rubbed them lightly against the bed spread.

"It's nothing. Just a dream. Shouldn't you be in school? Experimenting?"

He shrugged again. "Human cancer can wait. It's risky my being here anyways."

You stared straight at your knees. "Why?"

He was silent. You glanced up at him. He was staring at you.

"Takuma's grandfather is here. Asato-sama is checking his grandson's progress."

"Oh." Was all you said. You were distracted by the intensity of his gaze.

He gently grabbed one of your hands, bringing your palm to his lips. He lightly licked the wound, causing the blood to flow a little more freely. You knew you should be recoiling in horror, but you found yourself floating on happy memories, the horror of your dream near forgotten. Your locked door burst open. Aido pulled away but kept a grip on your wrist, pulling himself in front of you on the bed. Yuki and Zero Cross stood in the doorway, weapons brandished.

"Hanabusa Aido, you have broken the rules!" Yuki proclaimed, her palm up in a halting motion.

Zero entered the room, his eyes going from you to the man before you. "Her memory will have to be wiped." He remarked angrily.

Aido stood, releasing you, and took a step toward the school guard. Zero motioned to the door, which Aido hastily exited through, Zero's weapon at his back. Yuki walked quickly to the bed.

"Are you hurt." She asked softly.

You shook your head numbly, your face a mask of horror. Yuki sighed sadly, probably taking your demeanor as one of fear.

"We'll send someone up to take care of you." She sat on the bed and patted your arm.

"To erase my memories?" You whispered.

She didn't respond, just continued patting your arm.

"I know about the vampire. I already knew." You croaked hoarsely. "The headmaster-"

"Wouldn't want you to remember the attack." She finished for you. Se smiled her silly smile. "Do you want this memory to haunt you when you are at school? Here in the night door, when you try to sleep?"

"He wasn't attacking me." You continued as if she hadn't spoken. "The headmaster will see that. He can't be punished for a... visit. He CAN'T be!" You cried desperately.

Her eyes grew huge as she took in the secret meaning behind your inflection on the word 'visit'.

"The penalty of sneaking around humans isn't up to the headmaster." She said sadly. "It's up to Kaname."

"You've been warned about this before." Kaname's face was it's ever neutral self, but his voice was stern.

"Forgive me, but you yourself gave me permission to be there." Aido responded.

"I gave you permission. Once. A day ago. That time is passed. And you weren't caught by me. You were caught by the day class guard. This is not something I can simply ignore with idol punishment."

'Idol punishment?' Aido thought, but said nothing.

The soft tap of expensive shoes began out in the hall. Human ears wouldn't be able to detect the sounds. They waited in silence, already knowing what would come through the doors. A tall blonde man with matching facial hair entered with a natural blue blood ease. His presence caused everyone to face the doorway, as if he was the new head of the room.

"The punishment for risking the knowledge of our existence is death, and nothing less."

Kain, who until this moment had stood on the sidelines quietly, started. All eyes were on him even before he spoke.

"The human in question already knew what we were. It would make no sense to punish him for a crime he didn't commit."

The man's eyes appraised Kain as if he were a piece of dust on his crisp suit.

"Taking her blood is the same offense. The human girls memories are to be wiped, or her life must be also taken."

"But she's not a normal girl," Kain strained to keep his voice even. "she has abilities that were thought to be dead to this world."

The man raised his eyebrows. "She's a witch, then? Witches are extinct. That much is common knowledge."

Kain shook his head. "Kaname-sama can attest to my claims. She is not a human. She is immortal, and her abilities are like nothing I've even heard of."

"That's absurd." Was all Aido said.

"Even the vampire in question denies your claims. Kaname?"

Kaname looked far away. "It's true. She has some powers, but whether or not they are as great as he claims..."

The room was silent.

"An investigation by the council shall follow. In the mean time, I ask you, Kaname, that no one," He looked pointedly at Aido, "be allowed near her."

With a slight nod of Kaname's head, the man started to the door. Ichijo, who had been about to enter, stopped abruptly.

"Asato." He said with a quick nod.

Asato gave an equal nod and walked past his grandson.

You sat in the dark of your room, tears cascading freely, though you hardly noticed. For the time being, you were allowed to keep your memories. However, the likelihood of ever seeing Aido again was nonexistent. There was a knock at your door.

"Go away!" You spat.

The knock came harder. You sighed loudly and threw the blankets to the ground with unneeded force. You stomped to the door, your feet thundering.

"Yes?" You snapped, yanking the door open.

Then darkness.

A/N: So here it is. I guess just let me know what you think ^.^ I like it alright.