A: N/ sorry for the slow update, and again, my heart is very touched by the responses from all of you, I'm glad that the story has met your liking!*happy dance* and since our Yuki was off scenes last chapter I'll give her the honor to present this one, Yuki?

Yuki: Oh my pleasure! Here is a new chapter enjoy it!

Me: umm Yuki Chan you forgot something.

Yuki: Ah! Vampire knight and their Characters - except my twin Yumi- Do not belong to Souma Chan.

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Fate always bonds us together, even if the circumstances threw as apart. When the roads are meant to cross they will in due course regardless of how endless the time seems. That fearful yet exciting tomorrow might be burdening, but in the end it keeps trapping your soul and chaining your actions. Those lies and empty smiles will soon break apart to let the ugly truth exposed. That's a cruel reality I had to face for a decade.

Chapter 4: time to remember -part 2

My breath quickened a bit, and my palms were soon tight balls with white knuckles. I tried to avert my eyes away, but that strong familiar and fearful aura sent shivers to my core. All my scenes alerted my body to run as fast as possible from this place. For some reason the idea of shoving that person and crushing him on the closest wall and looking into the same eyes seemed tempting. The questions that I begged for their answers were swelled in my throat pleading to be released. Why? Why? And why? The same boring word kept swaying in my mind for years, but every time the answer appeared different. More fearful, darker, and simply increasing my disgust of my mare existence and nature.

I looked behind the heavy bangs at Ichijou, he didn't seem to detect any strange vibrations from me. He wore the same polite smile whereas facing that guy. Bowing slightly as greeting when the other waved back. They talked a bit, probably discussing the new upcoming events in the academy, I didn't focus though, I was trying desperately to hide my vampire instinct and my threatening tears. I could tell that my hands are trembling. Since the tea cup was shaking as well. This is bad, if that continues I might...

"Yuki, I see you are here"

That voice, the tone that I hadn't heard for a very long time. It hit my ears and they absorbed the foreign effect.

"Ichijou can you leave us alone"

Oh no! I can't stay here alone with him! I have to speak and make an excuse fast! Or God knows what would happen, I'm certainly not ready to have a one to one conversation. I placed the cup on the table and stood quickly before anyone could reply.

"Ah no need Kaname sama, Ichijou senpai was going to give me some documents for the chairman, also I kind of need his help"

I gathered the remaining strength I had, and barely managed to pull of the most innocent and kind smile I can. I held my both hands together behind my back, hopefully my weak limbs would stop shaking. I looked at Ichijou, secretly pleading for him to agree and go along with the rhythm. Few moments past and finally the blond hero saved the day. He ran his hands through the golden locks before hesitantly facing my bastard of a brother.

"Fine as long as this is your wish, Takuma, escort Miss Yuki to the chairman's office and make sure she makes it safe"

Disappointment and faint sadness were visible through the chocolate wine orbs. He pulled the expressionless mask, but some feelings were leaking through it. After all that time, he still hasn't changed that habit. Locking all the worrying problems to himself was his best character. I waved at him quickly and turned my heels around and fallowed the noble vampire. Just as I was leaving and finally escaping a small tug on my shoulder made me stiff in my place and not dare to turn around. My back still facing that man while my eyes staring blankly on the door, those lips spoke again.

"Yuki, is there something you are hiding from me?"

My eyes widened largely and my throat was soon dry. Is there a possibility that he already caught me? Was my secret no longer hidden? Did he sense my animalistic aura? Is everything over?

There is one way to find out. Inhaling the sickening air in the room, I gestured enough composure to respond.

"Ka..Kaname sama, what are talking about?"

Closing my eyes and holding my skirt' edges tightly till they were wrinkled badly, I stood there. I took the fact that he didn't show any dangerous signals as a hope. I mean if he figured out the whole matter I should've been laying in my own grief right? That arm that still held my left shoulder firmly was soon joined by the other one gently grabbing my right shoulder. I predicted the next move so I quickly pulled the 'Yuki profile'. Burring the discomforting feelings as deep as I can I wore that smile, the feature that I practiced hard! Now, I was facing him for the second time of the day, and trust me it was painfully breathtaking.

"Yuki, you weren't acting like usual, you kept avoiding me. Did I do something that hurt you?"

You abounded me! You left me to die! I called after you but you pretended to not hear or see! You hated me ever since I came to this world didn't you? That's what I wanted to say, I wanted to scream all these words at him, but I can't, I can't break down here and now, not before fulfilling my goal and answering the question marks.

Smiling in determination when I recalled my mission, and how sweet my desired ending would be, I ran my hand to remove the wig's strays that bothered my eyes.

"It's really nothing! Well, actually I didn't have enough sleep few days ago, and the stress over whelmed me, I'm sorry that I acted weird this morning, and sorry for slapping your hand, does it hurt?" I faked a guilty expression and took his right hand, as if erasing the stingy pain from the previous slap. I had to bravo myself, that act worked like magic, and that sad face of his was soon happy.

"Its fine Yuki, I'm glad, I thought you were mad at me or bothered with something"

His hands left my shoulders and cupped my cheeks. I couldn't contain that flinch, that action was sudden, his face was getting close to mine, too close for my sake. His expert eyes might figure the tiny differences between me and sis. I pretended to gasp and over react about how time was running out.

"Oh! Sorry Kaname sama, I have to turn the reports quickly to the chairman, it's going to be evening soon and Ichijou senpain is waiting for me, bye!"

I didn't wait for his reply, I threw the poor door widely open before dashing away. I made sure that I left enough distance behind me before quickening my pace and forcing my twisted knees straight. The journey of 10 minute walk to the main night hostel was shortened to 3 minutes. I took huge gasps and had to hide in a near bathroom calming myself. Once I was normal again I walked out to see Ichijou setting waiting for me.

++++++++++++++ After 20 minutes ++++++++++++++

"Yuki chan, here are the documents you wanted, please send my greetings to the chairman" Ichijou handed me a yellow sealed file. I took it glad to finally pass the last stage, in few moments I will be out of this place.

"Thank you Ichijou senpai, I mean it"

Who would have thought that I could find a kind person like him, he sure is not similar to the vampires that I met in my life. He actually could be the only vampire that I don't hate plus my boss from Morphine. I smiled like usual, but this time I meant it. The person in question titled his head before frowning. He suddenly patted my head.

"Quit forcing smiles already Yuki Chan, I know something is troubling you" he ruffled the plain brown mob before resting his pale palm on my cheek.

"If you ever wanted to talk about it, I'm here okay?" Those emerald orbs darkened in sadness? Or is it pity? I couldn't tell. But in either cases a warm emotion tugged my heart, it's close to that one I felt when my new family adopted me despite being pureblood vampire. Being accepted and embraced without the need to hide behind a wall for the sake of not scaring others. I acknowledge that I shouldn't trust anyone here, but for once I caught those unexpected vibration from this particular person, the genuine and pure vibration.

"Yu..Yuki Chan, why are crying?"

Why..am I crying? My lips parted and the bottom one trembled and familiar hotness filled my eyes. My vision was clouded with prisoned tears, they soon ran like rivers on my cheeks. Aggressively robbing them with my sleeve until they became red, I glanced at Ichijou who was super worried by now. I had to act quickly, or else someone else might catch a glimpse. However, my power was worn out by now, all the strength was taken.

"I'm sorry, I have to go now"

Escaping, that was my only choice. But strong arms kept me frozen in my place. My face was barrier in his warm and protective chest while his hands kept rubbing my back in circular movements. I don't which is what anymore. My mind kept absorbing that strange tenderness. I cried, yelled, and sobbed madly for the first time since a decade ago. I clung on the white jacket that was soaked wet with tears. There, my muffled moans lessened after screaming for a good while. That noble vampire tightened his embrace around my frame and occasionally whispered gentle words to my ears. Soon, I calmed down and swallowed to ease my burning throat, sighing before lifting my head, I removed his arms and dried the remaining salty liquid on my face before meeting the blonde's eyes.

"Thank you Ichijou Senpai, and sorry for messing your uniform"

"It's okay Yuki Chan, but please if you want to talk go ahead"

"I'm only tired, a meal and rest and I will be new and strong! Ah, Can you please keep this incident a secret? I don't want to worry anyone since there is nothing big"

He seemed confused but accepted the request. He nodded in agreement before walking away. Gazing at the semi dark sky I replayed the whole previous scenario. I was pathetic, weak, and a person with low stamina. How on earth did I end up on Ichijou's chest crying my heart out like a spoiled maiden in distress? At least he was nice enough to promise me to keep it a secret. Any way Yuki will show up after tomorrow and clear this mess, now I need to hurry up to the Day Class's president and ending the day.

+++++++++++++ At the Sun Dormitory++++++++++++++++

"Excuse me; I came for the dorm's reports"

Maybe I should pass by later? The short black haired guy was frankly buried under mountains of papers books and files. The atmosphere in the student council office was gloomy and it seemed that the place wasn't cleaned for days. No one was present except this guy, so I had no choice but to ask him. On the other hand, the zombie-like human crept from beneath the mess, pushed back his glasses and adjusted a yellow clothed band on the right arm.

"Oh Cross san you were late!"

Cross San?! Is he one of my sister's friends? No, I hardly believe that this nerd is close to Yuki. Maybe he is one of her class mates.

"Umm. Yeah, but where is the president?"

Did the place turned chilly all of a sudden? I flinched when my eyes met the glasses dude in front of me. His mouth is wide open in complete surprise or shock. Oh my, did I do a terrible move just now?

"HOW COULD YOU?! Cross san we were in the same class all this time and you didn't know that I was the president here?!" The outburst sent winds that carried strays of my hair for a moment, and my poor ears hurt. Honestly, you don't have to over react and make me almost deaf!

"Ah, sorry my mind was a bit absent; can I have the files now?"

I didn't want to sound sarcastic, but I don't more commotion either. I had enough wild time for 24 hours, and Unfortunately I have to re-experience the whole journey once again by tomorrow morning. Luckily, this classmate, whom I had no idea about, was already full occupied schedule so he settled with giving me the papers. After thanking him, I turned back to the entrance, which was not far from my adoptive father's office, and I started running because it was night already.

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"Good job Yuki"

"Sir, you don't have to pretend, I'm alone now so feel free to speak normally"

I was standing next to the chairman's desk staring at the glassy stars. I heard a small click on the wooden table so I averted my eyes towards the source. It was his glasses being taken off and placed. By then, I had a hunch that a serious conversation was about to be started.

"I know, but you always have to keep your guard on. Unless you are together with Yuki in the dorm you can't drop the act"

"Yes I understand. And thank you for helping me"

"Don't get me wrong, I'm simply fulfilling my daughter's wish. But I still have to keep an eye on you. Although you said you came for a research, I need to see the process myself "

"You don't have to remind me. Where is she by the way?"

The long haired man stretched on the leather chair and straightened his back. Then his hand reached to one of the shelves in the office holding a small white box towards me.

"This is a cell phone. Although it's forbidden to use one inside the hostel I will make an exception. Both you and Yuki should keep in contact all the time"

Nodding in agreement I fetched the tiny device to turn it on. Inside the contacts list there was only two numbers saved. I was about to ask about them when he beat me to it.

"The first one is Yuki's, I also handed her a cellphone. The second number is mine, call me during argent situations"

To tell the truth, I thought this dude was bossy& annoying gay, but I guess I shouldn't judge on a book from the cover! He obediently accepted me in his house and agreed to my plane regardless of what my other intentions could be. I'm glad that my innocent younger sis was in his care. Searching through my skirt's pocket I took out my black note book, it looks like my day isn't over yet! I have to go for another 'tour' around the hallways to make sure none of the crazy fans is sneaking under the night to meet the knight class students.

It didn't take long before reaching the destination. My feet was brushing the soft and wet grass while the small winds played with my hair. Such peaceful weather and calm night was cozy and comforting. It was so much alike to those tender moments I had in the past.

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In a big room with a single bed was a small child laying and connecting her thin legs to hug them tightly. The small ball of flesh kept trembling and sobbing slightly until a hand reached her head to stroke it lightly. The dark red orbs rose to meet a couple of hazel ones.

"Yumi, did you have a nightmare again?"

The little girl nodded and broke into fists of chocking tears and soon the old male's arms wrapped around the small girl. Both of them stayed in this position until one of them calmed down.

"How about we take a walk around the garden, you will feel better"

The red eyes suddenly widened in fear and the head gave a wild refusal shake.

"I..I can't.."

"Why?"

"Be..because my e-eyes are red..I l-look like a mo-monster"

The man broke into small chuckles making the girl confused and thus the slightly buffed orbs were observing him.

"Yumi, just because your eyes are different it doesn't make a monster, remember the flowers we saw in the guarded?"

"Y-yes"

"Were they in the same color?"

"No"

"What did you think about them?"

The small hands dried the tears on the cheeks and the girl sat properly on the bed.

"They were pretty, I liked them"

"And so are people Yumi, you are special we can't hate you. You are pretty on your own way just like flowers"

Both of the faces turned into smiley ones. One of them was laughing while the other's tiny arms wrapped tightly around the older figure

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Those memories were sure blessing. If I wasn't fated to meet them I should've been dead now. My beloved family, and the most precious friends. They taught me to trust, care, and know what being alive is.

Tears started to gather in my eyes again. Oh man how much I miss them, it's only a matter of time before I go back to where I belong, but of course of course after I am done with what I came for. Now I should focus on finishing this stupid patrol and return to Yuki! A nice shower and vanilla ice cream would be perfect! The image of the cool and delicious dessert sent me drooling but not for long. A strong sweet aroma reached my nose and made my whole instincts stiff hardly. This smell was nothing other than blood.

I ran as quickly as possible to the source to stop in an open grassy spot. There, two human girls squeaking and totally blushing. The blond one was holding her hand tightly in her other palm, and the brunette friend was helping her after returning what looked like a camera inside the bag. That was bad! She injured and close to the Vampire danger zone! Not waiting any longer I walked towards them until I saw two other students moving in the same direction. Those shiny golden locks and the electric blue eyes belonged to none other than stupid Aidou. However, the usual blue was mixed in complete redness. He approached the human girl and directed a 200% charismatic wink. Here knees were already jelly. That damn playboy! The vampire grabbed the wounded hand and held it close to his lips.

"Your smell is nice"

"Th…Than…Thank you" The poor girl fought to talk in a complete sentence. I guess that is the 'Idol Fever'

By now, I saw the bloody red hint in his eyes grew deeper. And faint fangs started to appear. He is not planning to suck her blood right? How could he?! After all the efforts done by the chairman to unify this world, he entrusted those oblivious human kids to these hungry creatures! No, I will not allow this behavior here, not on my watch!

Without a second thought I dashed towards Aidou with explosive anger, and I didn't notice that I unconsciously broke a small tree in half.

~To Be Continued~

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Yaay It's finally done! How hard to write angst stuff, oh well I hope you liked it. Remember to pass my profile to see the next update's date!