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Vampire Knight: Redux

Chapter 3: Honor

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"Even from you Father." Allana said quietly. "You may have found me when vampires attacked and killed my real family. Brought me to Headmaster Cross' to save me and allow me to stay with you when I was scared. You raised me like your own…"Allana pushed the blade harder into his throat and a thin trail of blood slid down his neck. "But if you try to cross that line, I will kill you."

"Good girl." Zero said, releasing her. It was good to know that she was no longer the skittish and fearful little girl he found. Back when he was traveling and hunting vampires and caught wind of a massacre at a nearby hunter's home.

The place was a mess, covered with bodies of fellow hunters and allies alike with fresh blood filling the air that was both intoxicating and revolting at the same time. He searched the place, killing the stray vampire that remained behind before finding her in an upstairs library.

The sight of her limp bloodied body filled him with rage at the unfairness and cruelty fate dealt the girl in her final moments. He knew what it was like to feel the fangs of a vampire at such a young age---

"Vampire." He ran to her side at her whisper. He turned her over to see her awake, though struggling to remain so. She was covered with blood and from the mess in the room and the broken window nearby, it could have been from anything or anyone.

"I have you now. Its okay I'll—" he cut off as he felt a blade slip into his chest. A blade being held by the small girl in his arms.

"Vampire." She hissed, her eyes dark with fury before she passed out.

"Be sure that you keep that promise." He said, walking towards the door leading to their apartment. "I'd be disappointed if you were to fail."

"I owe you a great debt Father. We, the Uriel Family, always pay off our debts. As the last, it is up to me to keep our family honor intact." She said as Zero reached for the door. "And also as an adopted member of the Kiryu's." Zero paused. "I won't let you down Zero."

Zero nodded before walking through the door. Allana waited until the door was shut before she turned around and ran, heading in the direction Dylan went.

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Dylan walked around the grounds with little worry. The Night Class are in class, studying their advance studies, which was a good thing. It seemed that Gaia had everything under control in there and for that he was glad. He liked quiet nights.

The night air was still warm enough that he didn't have to wear his jacket and he had it slung over his shoulder and his sleeves rolled up. He sighed in satisfaction and thought back to his younger siblings at home. He knew that the Mistress was taking well care of them from what the letter he received two days ago said.

In fact, the letter hinted that she might stop by and have a look at the school. She told him once, that summer as he prepared the necessary items for school that she used to live on campus with her wonderful and cheerful father and her best friend who never smiled. She relayed stories of their time together, the fun she had as she tried to make him smile and how protective she was of him when he was younger. Her school stories were always amusing and were demanded at bedtime by his siblings.

She smiled brightly as she told the stories but he noticed a flash of such sadness on her face that made his heart ache. She never spoke of her best friend around the Master. That itself was puzzling because he was sure that the Mistress and the Master were childhood friends.

He asked the Master about it once. The darkness that came over his face had forcibly reminded him that the Master was a vampire, not only that but a rare pureblood. As he stood there, he felt such coldness, and a sense of danger that it still caused him to shiver whenever he thought about it. The Master shook his head, reached out and tussled his hair before saying that he didn't know what he was asking before dismissing him.

Dylan went back to his room, trying very hard to not run as he did so. He never asked the Master anything about school after that incident. In fact, he fell back on politeness and honorifics for weeks afterwards. After all, he wasn't a vampire, not like the Master and Mistress even though they had taken them in as their own after the death of his parents. His family was human servants, going back generations, favored and treated with respect by other vampires.

It was a great honor to serve the---

"There you are!"

He turned just as Allana launched herself at him, wrapping her arms around his neck as his went around her waist as he spun around to keep his balance though at the end it was useless as she laughed and tripped him up by sticking her leg between his, tangling them up.

They fell into a heap on the cool grass.

"Um, Dylan do you have something in your pants or are you just really glad to see me?" Allana's muffled voice asked.

"Actually," Dylan replied his voice just as muffled as he dug into his pants. "It's Headmaster Cross' candy bar I was supposed to buy for him." He pulled out an extra large candy bar from his pocket and held it up for her to see.

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Back at Headmaster Cross' office, the Headmaster sat in his office, tears streaming down his face as he ate yucky, low taste low-fat chocolate yogurt. Wasn't Dylan supposed to bring him some real chocolate goodness? He continued weeping as he ate spoonful after spoonful of yogurt.

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Everything remained quiet for a few seconds before Allana's shoulders started to shake with laugher before she pushed herself in a sitting position, her knees on either side of Dylan's waist. "Look at you—all glowing." Dylan commented as he played with the edges of her coat.

"Just glad that Zero's home." Allana said with a smile. "And I'm here with you, all alone with no care in the world."

Dylan reached up, pushing some of Allana's red hair out of her face. "So, now that you're in such a good mood, and you have me all to yourself---what do you want to do?"

"Hmmm." Allana seemed to think this over before she leaned down, her face centimeters away from his, whispering. "How 'bout I say hello?" She pressed her lips against his in a kiss.

As seconds ticked by, what turned out to be a simple kiss was soon becoming more as Allana sucked his bottom lip into her mouth gently and Dylan's hands cupped her face and neck carefully. His mouth teased over her lips for half an eternity and he never once pressed against them with his tongue—something that still made her blush.

Allana had honestly forgotten her own name by the time he pulled away and murmured, "There's someone coming." Allana huffed and pushed her hair back as she climbed to her feet, followed by Dylan.

"I swear if it's some girls from Day Class---" Dylan chuckled at Allana as she cursed, pushing his arms through the sleeves of his jacket.

"Relax sweet, we still have the whole night." He grabbed her hand, pressing a kiss against the back. "We'll go have some rounds and then go find a nice secluded spot to spend the rest of the night."

Allana sighed, tiredly and with a bit of regret, shook her head as she pulled her hand free, "Father's home."

Dylan let go of her hand as she headed towards the noise, which as it turned out were two girls from Day Class sneaking out in hopes of getting pictures of the Night Class. After a severe tongue lashing and under the threat of being sent to Secondary Headmaster Kiyu's office in the morning, the girls scampered back to their dorms. They went to go check on the Night Class, standing on the roof of a nearby building.

"Good. All students are accounted for." Allana said, shielding her eyes from the bright moon as she looked through the windows of the classroom. "No happy meals on legs for you!"

"Shh." Dylan held a finger to his lips. "They might hear you."

"No they won't."

Dylan pointed to the windows and in the far corner, they could see that one was pushed in so that fresh air would be let in. Allana grimaced before stepping away from the edge with her hands crossed behind her head. "Oops. Well, I'm sure they don't mind. I'm pretty sure that they have some very not nice things to say about me."

"They wouldn't. They are the children of nobles and aristocrats—they are taught to remain polite and courteous when the situation calls for it. As students of Cross Academy, it is in their best interests to keep out of trouble in order to protect their family name and the secrets of the vampire from leaking to the rest of the world." Dylan said matter-of-factly. "And besides, they are quite nice and friendly once you get to know them."

"So I take it you're just mental." Allana stated with a bored look on her face. "I think I can find a strait jacket just your size—"

"Allana!" Dylan huffed, his hands on his hips in fists. "Must you--!"

"Yeah I must. I can't stand anyone, especially you, talk so highly of vampires. They're beasts in human form Dylan. They hunger and they thirst and they see us as prey. Why can't you see that?" Allana turned away from him, hugging herself to escape the chill that was coming as midnight grew closer.

Dylan didn't say anything. There wasn't anything he could say that would change her negative views of vampires. Allana's family and friends of the family were killed by vampires several years ago. If it weren't for Zero Kiyu's sudden arrival at her family's home, she would be dead. She bore the scars of that attack on her neck and it changed her forever. He wished it could be different, he wished that he could take away those bad memories that haunted her but he couldn't.

"I'm going to check the dorms." Allana said. Dylan didn't need to respond; she wasn't asking for his approval. She went to the edge of the building and stepped off the roof. He walked over to see her run towards the dorms.

He sighed and continued his watch on the classroom across the way, never noticing that one vampire kept her eyes on him as the night went on. At 3 am, he walked with the Night Class back to their dorms, noticing that Allana didn't show.

'She must be more upset than she let on.' He thought when Gaia stopped besides him.

"Thank you." She said to him, placing her hand on his arm. "I wish there were more people like you in the world."

Dylan looked at her confused for a moment before a light went on his in head. She must have overhead his and Allana's conversation. He smiled shyly as he cheerfully spoke, "Don't worry, I'm sure that there are plenty of people like me out there. Have a good rest and we'll see you tomorrow."

Gaia laughed lightly, her pale blue eyes sparkling in the moonlight. She threw her long golden brown hair over her shoulder as her friends waited for her at the gate. "I look forward to it Dylan. Good morning."

Dylan waved as they went through the gates, waiting until the gates were locked before he yawned and headed for the dorms for some well needed rest.

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"How are you feeling now? Your heart's not racing, your body isn't flushed? The sounds and scents aren't overwhelming you anymore. That's good."

A glass of water was handed down and was quickly gulped down followed by coughs that shook her whole body. Allana looked up from her place on the floor, tears in her eyes.

"I hate feeling like this." She whispered.

"It'll fade soon. It always does." Zero replied, bending down to run a cool cloth against her flushed face. "Something set you off. Was it Night Class? Or was it Dylan?"

She shook her head, shifting until she rested her head against his leg and held his arm close to her, like a child holding a beloved toy. He reached into his back pocket and pulled out a knife. He made a small cut close to her mouth, knowing that the scent would instantly draw her in. He held her close as she fed, rocking her softly.

Allana was a strong girl. She took to being his daughter and his apprentice like a fish to water but he planned on her being a shark. He wanted someone to take over if something were to happen to him, to finish the mission he set out on. But times like this, when Allana's weakness took over, he swore over and over to protect this girl the way he couldn't protect his friend ten years ago.

He broke that promise.

Now he would do anything to keep this one.