The pale pigments of Twilight coloured the sky. The Night of the Vampires was beginning. Kaname and Yuuki lead the way. They always walked close together, they would either talk or just appreciate the others presence. The Night Class could still feel the unbearable atmosphere, it was almost electric. As soon as they walked through the gates, the sounds that greeted them were unbearable. The chaos of the Day Classes obsession with the elegant and beautiful Night Class, masked the fear and dread some of the Aristocrats were feeling.
The students of the Day class began to push closer, all shouting for the Night Classes attention. The crowd usually consisted of girls all fighting to grab the attention of their favourite Night Class boy. Headmaster Cross and Yagari would do there best to hold them back. Cross usually failed miserably, often been trampled on. It was equally hard for Yagari, because some of the Day Class girls vied for his attentions too. Sometimes his name would be heard above the rabble.
Working alongside the two teachers, were two members of the Day Class guardians. Yori stood, the symbol blazing on her arm as it had done on her friends a long time ago, pushing the crowds back further and further.
"IDOL SENPAI! Over here!"
"Wild Senpai! WILD! WILD! EEE."
"Sensei Toga!"
"KANAME! YUUKI!"
"LUCA- LUCA! We love you!"
"They get worse, everyday they get worse!" Luca muttered "Get LOST" She screamed at the group that began to form around Kain, who was too laid back to tell them himself. They screamed and promptly ran away from him. He grinned and walked by her side.
"Thank you, Luca." He shoved his hands into his pockets and smiled to himself, until he saw his cousin.
"Morning Ladies! Hello, you all look ravishing today!"
"Jeez, Hanabusa. Could you make it any worse?"
Aidou still basked in the worship the Day Class girls would give him. He often would step out of line, and risk exposing them all, resulting in Yuuki or Kaname-sama to scold him. They had only returned a few weeks ago, and he had already gotten himself suspended for three days.
"Yes I could. Hey Ladies. Wild-Senpai adores you all!"
Yuuki meet the eyes of her old friend and nodded, smiling. Yori winked back, as she pushed a bunch of desperate girls back.
They all squealed with glee, and pushed through Headmaster Cross' feeble blockade. Yuuki turned and saw the Headmaster being shoved to the floor, as the girls rushed towards Kain and Hanabusa.
"Kaname... it's happened again..."
"Hm?" He turned to see Cross flat on his face, groaning in annoyance. He smiled, and tucked a stray hair behind her ear. "First time this week though. Usually its everyday."
"It is Monday Kaname sama."
She stopped and walked over to her old friend and guardian. She bent down and helped him up to his feet. He seemed uneasy, but soon smiled when he realized it was Yuuki.
"Seems I was careless. They love my beautiful Vampires! And seemingly my Hunter friend..."
He looked over to where Yagari stood. He was holding the students back, although some of them were taking the opportunity to harash him.
"Shh. Don't let the others hear you... you'll receive poisoned Pocky through your door. Are you feeling OK, Headmaster? You seem agitated... on edge."
Cross paused. He smiled and reached out for a hug
"Why can't you call me daddy? Like you always did?"
Yuuki recoiled from him, a frown of disgust on her face.
"I will not call you daddy, as you are not my daddy. And I never did call you daddy! I try to help you, showing concern and you shove it my face." Yuuki walked back to the others who had waited for her, having lost patience with the Head masters' inability to hold a serious conversation with her. Headmaster Cross looked sad as she walked away. He knew how to anger her, how to change the subject. She was just like her mother. He wished he could tell her everything, but he couldn't. He didn't want to be the one to tell her, the real truth.
Kaname had walked on ahead of the other Vampires. The Day Class were no where to be seen. He had managed to slip away from the crowd, un perturbed by their silly obsessions. His chess board was bothering him. He preferred to keep Yuuki away from danger, either having himself deal with it or making sure she had some sort of support, or back up. But this time, she would have to deal with something alone. As long as she full filed her duty, in the end it didn't matter if she lived or died. He shuddered, and ran his fingers through his hair.
Thinking like that, is not going to help. I am going to make sure, she lives through this.
He looked up to the sky and stopped walking.
"Its going to snow." He sighed. "Sieren, you can come down."
They Grey haired vampire jumped from the tree and bowed.
"Kaname-sama, Shiki and Rima are here. They have news for you, but they can not stay long. They await for you down by the main school entrance."
"Thank you, Sieren. How was your trip to England?"
"It seems the King is still intent on his purges. He wants all Aristocrats, previously loyal to the old King dead. He seems, however, to have most of them on his side. Albeit out of fear. He is also aware of his Nephews' position in the Senior Council. He may act upon it."
"He had picked up the pace I see, you have done well as always... You are very useful Sieren, thank you."
She smiled. He was attempting to be polite to those lower than himself. Kaname had been less cold towards the Aristocrats ever since Yuuki was reawakened as a Vampire. He didn't have the same sunny personality as Yuuki, he knew this. He had lived too long, and seen too much to allow his true emotions to be seen to all around him.
"I am honoured Kaname-sama to be of service."
He nodded and turned, heading towards the main entrance.
"However, Kaname-sama. Although you are keeping the other Aristocrats in the dark, about current events... I have to tell you... I know."
Kaname didn't stop walking, and smiled. He tilted his head towards her and nodded.
"That is because, you are more tied to this than the others. And I wanted you to know."
Seiren bowed, and watched him walk away. She could feel the nervous atmosphere slowly beginning to build again, as a wolf howled once more. She smiled, soon she would be back by her Princes' side.
Kaname walked towards the entrance of the Academy, the only noise was the wind that encircled around him. Shiki and Rima stood waiting for his arrival. They worked for the new council now, acting as the link between Kaname and the happenings of the outside world. They still had modelling to think about however, so often refused jobs during the day. As Kaname approached, they began to walk towards a small clearing in the trees, to make sure they were truly alone. Rima held a packet of Strawberry Pocky in her hand and threw one to Shiki.
"I sensed wolves earlier, Kaname-sama. I take that it is under your attention. However, Shiki and I don't particularly want to mauled by hungry wolves, we have jobs. We have to keep up appearances." Rimas' blue eyes flashed with annoyance. Kaname assured them both that the wolves were harmless. unless told to attack.
"I take it you are not here, to tell me of wolf uprising, but to tell me of important news."
"Hmm. We were able to locate Takuma. He is currently been kept under lock and key, while Sara returns to England. It seems she has unfinished business with the King. Although, I take you already knew this... yet wanted confirmation."
"And how is President Ark?"
"He is good at his job, Kaname-sama. Royalty does run in his veins after all. However, I believe he is becoming agitated at the constant threat of assassination, now he has stepped into the lime light." Rima sighed. She held the parasol above her head; she deeply wished to greet her friends at the academy, but her and Shiki were needed at the council. They also wanted to avoid questions about Takumas' whereabouts.
"He sends his regards... and also says... "Take care of Lacie, the treacle is getting thicker.". But that doesn't make sense..." Shiki frowned, watching Kanames' reaction to the message. Shiki knew Ark Windsor was no fool, and that it would mean something to Kaname, if not to him.
Kaname smiled and nodded.
" Thank you."
Shiki looked towards the sky. The last shades if the sun shone through the trees, and he could see the full moon beginning to rise. Something was happening, that was way above any of them.
Shiki and Rima turned and disappeared into the fading light. They looked about them, still afraid of the wolves; they were models after all and were delicate to attacks.
"Kaname-sama?" Yuuki stood behind Kaname, even from where Yuuki was standing she could read him. Something was worrying him. He closed his eyes and faced her.
"I am OK, Yuuki. Don't worry." He reached out his arms and held her too him. He stroked her hair, breathed heavily and closed his eyes. He wanted to stay like this forever, forget everything. All he wanted was just her and only her, for eternity.
Authors' Notes:
Please comment if there are any obvious mistakes etc, or if you have any questions. but things will becme clearer, like who Ark Windsor is... it may be obvious because of the last name (clue) but never mind.
I'll Show You a Sweet Nightmare Next Night...