The sun shines down through the tree branches and leaves. I sit on a branch in Zack's camo pajama pants and an off the shoulder black shirt. A water bottle with 4 blood tablets in it lays in my lap. I close my eyes and take in the suns warmth. Its been a week sense my run-in with Zero and sense I had that memory. Kaname still kept a tight leash on me. It kinda seemed like I had a part-time job. Weekends when he'd go out and speak to the council, I'd sit in his office doing paper work, clean, organize, or whatever he needed me to do. Uncle Isaya would be proud of me. Well except my trips of sneaking out of class or moments like these, sneaking out of my dorm. Other than that, my days of jumping off buildings or tall trees, picking fights with Kaname and Zero, and instigating are over. I guess I just needed something to do around here. Plus, everyone gives me attention here because I'm a pureblood. I hate admitting it but, Uncle Isaya was right, my stupid selfish act was well stupid and immature. Either that or I've changed because my partner in crime left. Yes, my wonderful hybrid guard, Zack Fair, has left me here at this boarding school. He lelft a couple days after my last memory. He said something about being called back to Uncle Isaya's. Guess they were having trouble with intruders. Hate to be them when they see Zack's back.

A very strong, negative aura was moving towards where I was sitting. I took a couple of sips of the synthetic blood and waited for the oncoming fight.

"You're not supposed to be out here." His voice sounded stern. Without looking I could tell who I was talking to.

"I'm sorry Mr. Guardian. I don't see what I'm doing wrong except being out of my dorm during the day." My eyes were closed but I could still see the frown on his face, "Besides, I'm out side the Moon Dorms, not causing trouble. Plus it's the weekend, can't we just let it slip? This is my only freedom before I have to go work for Kaname." I open my eyes and look down at him. It the the first time I've seen him sense that memory. The only change was his eyes. They were so happy back then. Now, their as cold as ice.

"Get back inside, Nora." He growls. Now see this is where someone would listen to him and run away with their tail between their legs. No, not stupid, reckless me.

"When did you turn so cold, Zero? No matter how defensive you were as a kid, your eyes always showed kindess to your brother." I mentally slapped myself. Stupid, Stupid, STUPID!

"How would you know I have a brother." His fists cletch and he glares up at me.

"We met a long time ago. My Uncle promised my blood could help heal Ichi-"
"Don't Say His Name!" Zero snaps. I watch from where i sat as he lost control. He has been refusing to feed. I hop dow off the branch and walk towards him.

"Do you want my blood Zero?" He looks up, holding his throat, surprised. "My blood could help you." I took a step closer and he pushes me back. "If you don't want mine, what about Yuki's? Unless she already offered to you and you denied her too."

"How did you know?" He started to gain control again.

"One the smell of your blood mixed with her's and two..." I smile, "Aidou told me." He smirks at the ground. "Zero?" He looks at me. "If you ever want my blood or just to talk, you know where to find me." I walk away taking a drink out of the bottle. Inside, I was greeted by Kaname. He motions for me to sit next to him on the couch. I sit and pull my knees up to my chest and count the marble tiles on the floor.

"That was quite the offer you made to Zero." He spoke calmly as he leaned on the arm of the couch and looked at me.

"I ment every word." I lost count of the tiles and replied. We sat in silence for a bit. "Kaname." I look over to him, he was watching me, "Who was it that killed the Kiryu family? I never knew what exactly happened. All I heard from Isaya-sempai was a pureblood went on a rampage because they killed her mate."

He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. When he opened them he replied, "The Kiryu's killed a human who she was in love with, not her mate. Shizuka Hio had taken her revenge out on his family and she bit Zero to make him feel the pain that she felt."

"That makes sense. I mean, making him suffer as she has." Kaname smirks at my comment. "She shouldn't have done it though. I mean, someone was bound to find out about the man and kill him sometime."

"Kaname brushes a strand of hair out of my face, "You're Uncle was right about you. You settle down after a while." He stands and fixes his shirt. "I have no work for you to do tonight. You're free to go." He walks away.

I look out the window and watch a bird fly by. I was so absorbed with being outside that I didn't hear someone approaching.

"Hey Nora-chan!" Wanna come to my birthday party tonight?" I jump at Ichijo's voice.

"Umm... Srue." I smile up at him and notice a boy with brown shaggy hair behind him. Senri Shiki, I think that was his name.

"Okay, I'll see you later Nora-chan! I'll have Shiki come get you so you know how to get there!" He smiles brightly and waves. Shiki follow behind him with his hands in his pockets.

They diappear through another doorway. I stand and walk quietly up to my room. The sound of my barefeet on the marble floor brought back memories of running around messing with the maids in Uncle's mansion. I sigh and open my door. It was so empty. No Cloud. No Zack. It was too quiet. I walk up to the stereo and turn it on. Soft music starts to fill the room. I crawl under the covers on my bed. The sun has never been good for vampires but I just loved being outside in it. It zapped my energy thought. Maybe it will help me sleep soundly. I drink the last of my water blood and throw the empty bottle over my shoulder. I close my eyes and let the darkness take over.

~I was in a strange hallway. It was so dark and the walls felt wet and mossy. I guessed I was underground somewhere. I hear footsteps coming up from behind me. I turn around to see who it was.

"Ah, sweet Nora. Its been a long time." The voice says darkly. The only thing I could make out was his eyes. One was blue and one was a crimson brown. "Awe, don't tell me you've forgotten about me my dear." He spoke again.

"I... I do not know... who you are." I was struck with fear as the voice laughed.

"Oh, but you do Nora. And you're supposed to help me... To heal me." A smile shows on the dark figures face. "One day, I will drink your blood and be fully healed once again!" His laugh echos through the hallway. I take a couple steps back. "And I think that day is coming soon." His fangs grew out as the figure advances on me. I turn around and rung. I hear his laugh once again. Suddenly, I slam into someone. I look up with absolute terror. It was the figure."You will never escape Nora." He says ruthlessly. He grabs my hair and jerks my head to the side, exposing my neck. I feel his fangs brush my skin.

*BANG*

I snap upright in my bed. Breathing heavily and sweating, my hand fly up to my neck. Nothing... I felt smooth skin. It was all just a dream. I put a hand on my forehead. Oh thank God* I sigh and get out of bed to move towards the window. What was that noise? It sounded like a gun shot. I gaze out the window into the night sky. All my senses, all of a sudden, wnet on high. A vampire was hurt. I close my eyes and try to focus in on who it was. It was Zero... He was shot by his own kind. A vampire hunter. That only ment one thing...

Zero tried to take Yuki's blood.

I walk to the bathroom and take a shower. So Zero finally broke down to the bloodlust. I hope no one else was injured. I let the scalding hot water run through my hair and down my back. My mind goes back to the dream. That man. He was familar. I just couldn't put my finger on it...Oh! I forgot about Ichijo-san's party! Ugh, he's gonna be upset with me that I didn't come. Oh well... I turn off the water and step out of the shower. I wrap a towel around myself then wring out my hair. I hear a faint knock on my door. "Just a minute!" I yell and thrown on jeans and a blue off the shoulder shirt. I continue to dry my hair with the towel as I answer the door. It was Kaname. "Yes, can I help you?"

"Zero's been shot. I was just making sure you weren't a part of the situation in any way." He was checking up on me. "And because I didn't see you at the party. I assumed you'd be out causing misjiff."

"I fell asleep. I'm sorry I missed Ichijo's party." I throw the towel into the laundary basket. "I haven't been sleeping well, so I took a nap." I shrug and look up at him. He looks down at me like he's contemplating something.

"Would you like my blood,Nora-sama? It could help gain you memories and possibly stop these nightmares." He was being sincere. Of course he was watching over me and had to make sure I was okay when I go back to Isaya-sempai. I nod and beckon him into my room. He shrugs off his jacket and pulls me up to him. I feel his eyes watching everyone of my movements as I lean in towards his neck. My fangs elongated and pierce his soft flesh. Scenes flashed through my mind. The day I met him. How he scolded me for saying something mean about Sara Shirabuki. How he looked so lonely in a room full of people who adored him. Then something else hit me. Something deep... His concern for Yuki, his love for her. Something else ran through my mind.

I withdrawal and like the wounds so they close. I look Kaname in the eye. "Yuki... is... your sister?"