Author's Note: So, I found out when I was uploading the document to , that I have almost exceeded the Uploaded Document Limit, so from now on, there won't be any author's notes seeing as I might have to combine A LOT. If I can figure this out, then I'll let every know. If you guys can help me out, that would be great! :D Anyway, enjoy Vampire Knight Chapter 4! What does Kaname have in store for Zero next?! :O Chapter 5 coming soon!

"This is all for Yuuki. This is all for Yuuki. This is--"

"All for Yuuki."

Zero turned around to see Kaname right behind him, a hint of conceitedness in his eye. Zero glowered at him and backed away, his muscles tense to spring at any given moment. His trust could not be easily swayed at this point; especially by Kaname. Kaname held his hands up in surrender.

"Easy, Zero-chan. I told you last night that I am not here for a fight, nor am I here to mess around. I care about Yuuki's life as much as you do, maybe more than you do, and I will do anything to rid her life of any threats. Those threats, of course, include me and you. But I am able to control my thirst. You do not. So I am eliminated as a threat. You are all that's left."

Zero's muscles contracted quickly and he growled. He began to lunge for Kaname, but Kaname hissed at him, ordering for him to hold his stance and step down. Zero didn't understand why, but he felt it was best to do what Kaname said. He hated the feeling of being told what to do, especially by a filthy creature like Kaname. The same creature he hated to be considered...

"First rule: being able to find alternatives." Kaname fished around in his inner pocket of his uniform and brandished the familiar black box of blood tablets. "These supplements may not be the greatest or most efficient way to curb a vampire's thirst, but it certainly will tide us over for a good few days before we actually crave the real thing. Unfortunately, most of the others have turned to hunting wild animals deep within the mountains. I, myself, find that idea repulsive."

Zero tried to stay attentive to Kaname, but he found that he was anxious to get this "lesson" done and over with so he could return to his room. Kaname seemed to sense his mood and immediately stopped talking. He smiled softly at Zero and then shifted into a defensive stance. At first, Zero thought he was about to attack.

"I knew this was a trick." He growled at Kaname. Kaname's expression changed from determined to innocent in a split second. He shook his head and stared at Zero. Zero didn't see any sort of deceitful in Kaname's eyes. He relaxed.

Suddenly, Kaname reached into his jacket and pulled out a blood packet. He ripped the packet open with his teeth. He inhaled deeply and shivered with pleasure. He poured the blood on the grass in the space between them and looked up at Zero. Zero's body tensed as the scent from the blood rose up into his nostrils. He growled and tried hard not to bend down and start licking the ground like some animal. Suddenly, the smell was too much to bear and he leaped onto the spot, licking the grass. Kaname sighed and shook his head.

"We've got a lot of work to do, Zero." He muttered. Zero stood up, trying to regain his composure and bandage his hurt ego. He stared shamefully at his hands. Faint blood stains were smeared on his fingertips and palms. He sighed and his hands closed into fists.

"I...I'm sorry, Kaname." He muttered. The words burned on his tongue. Kaname shook his head.

"It's fine, Zero-chan. It's hard for me too. But I've been able to train myself to resist it. But not for long. Follow me into the forest. Away from this delicious smell."

Zero and Kaname walked for what seemed miles into the forest, never once stopping or speaking. Once Kaname stopped, Zero stopped in front of him.

"Now what?"

"Now, I teach you to resist the blood."

Kaname pulled out yet another blood packet. Even without it opened, Zero could tell it was freshly drawn blood and it was delicious. Zero's muscles tensed as Kaname opened the packet and dumped the blood onto the forest floor.

"Won't other animals come?"

"I doubt they will. I have ways of scaring them away if need be."

Zero didn't bother to ask further but instead, concentrated on the smell and how to resist it. Kaname managed to coach him along.

"ZERO! Stop where you are. Listen to me. Try to think of the one possession or person you love the most and imagine that the blood will depend on their life. Depending on what you love, it may actually come down to that. So imagine that by giving in, you will be hurting the person or thing you love. Do you want to break the love of that possession? Protect it by resisting the smell."

Zero closed his eyes and immediately, Yuuki's face came into view. Her large brown eyes and soft hair... Then suddenly, her expression changed and so did her appearance. Her eyes were wet with tears and her hair was matted with fresh blood. Blood was smeared on her face and the tears ran down her bruised cheeks. He suddenly opened his eyes and backed away from the puddle before him. The blood looked so tempting but then Yuuki's face seemed to reflect in the pool of blood and he shook his head.

"No. I will not give in."

"Excellent!" Kaname exclaimed. Zero looked up to see Kaname smiling. He approached Zero and smiled.

"Tomorrow night. We'll meet again same time, same place for lesson two."

Zero nodded and turned away. Kaname followed after. When they both arrived on school grounds, Zero started back towards his room. As Zero walked away, he could hear the faint hum of Kaname's voice whisper:

"I'm proud of you, Zero."