T I T L E : Glittering Black Mirrors
F A N D O M : Vampire Knight
P A I R I N G : Kaito Takamiya / Maria Kurenai
T I M E / S E T T I N G : based after chapter 75 and shortly after my piece, A Beast Weeping
A / N : I just had to delve deeper into this pairing. I really hope Hino considers giving Kaito a chance at Maria. We all know that Zero will always be hung on Yuuki (and the same goes for Yuuki). I don't want my Maria hurt. She's too cool to just be a plot device for Zeki.
.: Glittering Black Mirrors :.
The sun's rays are muted by a smooth blanket of misty clouds. I sniff the air, my parasol twirling absently above my head. Milky sunlight bathes the world in an almost dream-like haze. My fingertips tap at the handle. It could snow, but not until tonight. It's coming early this year.
Up ahead, my eyes spot a figure walking down the stone path. I tilt my head to the side and then a prickling heat gathers at my cheeks, slowly sinking into my stomach dragging my heart along with it. Ash-blonde hair. Rough worn clothing with a redeeming hint of elegant dress. Eyes the color of a deep emerald pool, reflective, too murky to see what lies within. The hunter that is Zero's friend. The one who'd seen my tears last night. Kaito...I swallow thickly and avert my eyes, my fingers tightening around the handle of my parasol.
Last night's episode passes over me like an unwanted shiver and I duck my head, letting my bangs shield my eyes. Deafening, his boots tap carefully against the stone. A hunter approaching a vampire. The wind carries his scent to me : leather, cedar, and mint. Such a surprisingly pleasant combination. I spare a shy glance up at him and I'm suddenly left breathless. No distaste in those near black eyes, no hate. Something else. What is that? I tilt my head to the side, my lips parting slightly in curiosity. His brows knit in confusion and my heart skips a beat. What is that in his eyes?
Suddenly, his jaw tightens and he skewers me with a nasty glare, smoldering sage. Hot. Intimidating. Forced. My heart lodges in my throat and I suppress a gasp.
"You shouldn't be wandering the grounds vampire." His tone slices through the air as he passes by me.
I hadn't realized that I'd stopped walking. I abruptly drop my gaze, a blush coloring my cheeks. "I was just taking a walk."
"Zero isn't around." He deadpans, pausing to look over at an owl that sits idly in a nearby tree.
I ignore his brutish incentive to bare my fangs and I peer furtively at the owl.My Chika.The magnificent bird abruptly takes flight, her wings beating harshly at the wind, and she disappears into the outlying forest surrounding the academy.
"That your pet, vampire?"
I bristle and speak before I can stop myself. "This vampire has a name, hunter, as I'm sure you do. And yes, that is my friend. She is no pet." My eyes widen at my words and he about-faces, his own eyes unreadable. Something else aside from hatred is there, but he won't let me see whatever it is. Strange. Shouldn't he snarl some acidic retort and tell me to go back to my dorm. Why isn't he telling me to go back?
Then, he covers the short distance between us and stops only a foot from me. My heart is a turbulent storm in my chest, howling against my ribs. I inhale softly, unwittingly reminding myself of that pleasant scent. His scent. Would his skin taste the same? Wild, untamed, and brutal?At the realization of where my thoughts were heading, I step back and lower my gaze. My cheeks are so warm, prickling with embarrassment.
"Your name is Maria Kurenai."
My head jerks up in surprise. "Yes... Ummm..."
He cuts me off. "Name or not, you are still a beast."
I feel my skin heating up, but no longer with embarrassment. "Isn't it funny that you should talk of us beasts as if you are above us. Isn't it due to vampire blood that you able to hunt us?"
He smirks. "I knew you had a sharp tongue... behind those doll-like lips of yours."
Is he...? No... I blush. The way he's looking at me. It isn't how a vampire hunter would look at a vampire. Goosebumps blanket my arms and I take another step. He's too close. Leather, cedar, mint...I lick my lips. "How I speak with my tongue is none of your concern."
For a moment, he seems to get lost in thought. His eyes soon reflect more than just my reflection. I stare into them with a strange new hunger. What is he thinking? I watch in rapt fascination as his brow crinkles and his lips press deliberately together. Then, he moves forward, eliminating all but just inches of distance between us. "Do I look like I abide to boundaries, vampire?"
I look up at him, my cheeks burning. "Is it wise for you to play this kind of game with a vampire?"
He cocks an eyebrow. "Is it wise for a vampire to invite such a game?"
Leather, cedar, mint... My veins tingle with anticipation and I lean into his smell, savoring it. When I look up at him, his eyes are glittering black mirrors. I can only see my reflection again. Something about that upsets me. Why? I scowl. "Vampires are the ones who taught hunters how to play such games."
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