The Line Blurs

RECAP

"So that was Kaname, eh?" De stated more like a question.

"Just leave it be. That will never happen, since there's Yuuki," Zero said getting up from De's side, "De you can stay here with me if you like."

Zero looked back as De nodded. She then told Jeffery to get her things that way if she was now found they would never be able to get to the vampires she swore to protect. Without her the Hunters Association would have never been started.

Chapter 4 : Working Together

De took over the guest/Ichiru's room as her own. She made sure to set up shop. The room was painted, rearranged, reorganized and change to her tastes all thanks to Jeffery her favorite servant. The walls were painted black, the door a bright green and thanks to De, the black walls became black walls with green writing all over it. Almost like Zero's except her's was a to do list. The room was now almost like a emo's christmas, Bloody red woodwork for all her funiture, bright green and black instead of white. It was actually a lot like Zero's, except more expensive, ancient and dark looking.

Zero slept soundly as De and Jeffery clean and some what redecorated the whole place to be a blend of her and Zero's tastes which were mainly a rip of her tastes to begin with. With the Zero's home now feeling more like her home De went to snooze on the chair in the living room after a good mug of warm blood. The aroma from De's mug swayed it way into Zero's room waking him up in hunger. Slightly off since he just woke up Zero couldn't remember where he put his pills. He and the Hunter's accosiation had found a way to make the old one's stronger, thus helping their now in act peace treaty with Vampires.

"Zero, would you like a cup?" De asked as soon as she heard Zero's door close. Zero wobbled some on his way to the couch, where he flopped down like a fish.

"I'm so tired ... and yes please," he practially whined.

Jeffery was quick to make another mug of warm blood coffee which by De's standards had to be the best half and half type of drink ever invented. Then again anything mixed with blood would probably be good, with maybe a few exceptions. Zero sat up on the couch and took the mug Jeffery offered to him. As the blood coffee slid down his throat, he closed his eyes to enjoy the sensation it gave him. Zero didn't normally enjoy listening to his other side but as long as De was near him nothing bad would happen. Or atleast that's what it felt like to him. Opening his eyes Zero looked around letting his mind wander. He noticed only a few differences, well everything was similar but the same.

The living room walls were still a pale blue, which made the the cherry wood frames of the doors, tables and his wall units stand out nicely. All electrical stuff was personalized to fit many needs and they were all silver with dark red buttons. The leather sofa and lazy boy changed from a dark brown to a dark red with blue and silver throw pillows. A blend of colors between them always seemed better than their original.

"Zero, it seems that I need to have a chat with Kaname, so how do I use this electronic called cell phone?" De asked before handing her empty cup to Jeffery for another blood coffee. She then withdrew one of the newest models of cell phone that were color coded to fit her tastes.

"Why would you want to speak to him, if anything you should speak to Ichijou." Zero stated before finishing.

"No, I want to talk to Kaname since his opinion will be unbais," She said as Jeffery handed her back her mug.

"Fine, just press the numbers in the right order," Zero said as she did what he said, "now click the one with the green phone symbol and put it to your ear."

"Kay, thanks," De said slowly removing herself from the chair to take her call in her bedroom.

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De shut her bedroom door quietly as Kaname picked up on the line. She sat down on her bed as she and Kaname greeted one another and discussed about meeting up sometime to speak in person with each other.

"Was there any main reason why you called me?" Kaname asked through the phone.

"Two reason but I'm only able to share one," De said calmly, "One is, I wanted to make sure the number worked and that I would be able to have a sure way to get ahold of you, while Zero is busy with work. The second is something for me to know and if your deemed worthy, I'll tell you another time."

"And what is it I need to be worthy for?" Kaname questioned as he moved to an area of his quaters where others couldn't easedrop on his conversation.

"You need ... I was just about to tell you. That was a pretty sneaky question there." She claimed and looked at her walls for the reasons why she needed to have the other thing on the phone with her as an alli.

"Man, Zero would have killed me if that was said, and there's a clue for you. Maybe in time you might be able to get Zero to tell you because he would definately give that reason away at least one week before I would." De said before she chuckled lightly to herself of the possible scenarios that could happen.

"Zero knows about this then ... maybe I shall ask him sometime," Kaname said sighing as a knock on his door repeated itself.

"Ah, it seems your going to be busy, so we'll meet in two weeks so I can explain what I need done and then two months after we start the final phase," De said as she removed herself from her bed.

"Sure, at Mufuda Park, I will see you there," Kaname said moving closer to his door.

"See you then too." With that said De closed her phone, ending the call. De stood up and left her room to go back into the living room where Zero sat on the couch chatting with Jeffery. Well he more or less chatting while Jeffery listened.

"So..." Zero said as De sat down in the chair closest to Zero.

"Yeah so we're going to meet at Mufuda Park so I need you to come with me that way it looks less suspicious," she said as Jeffery got up from the couch and went into the kitchen.

"Yeah sure, which date that way I can have my work finished before then," he said before sniffing the air as an aroma hit his nose.

"Oh, two weeks from to day exactly," she said before licking her lips from smelling what Jeffery was cooking in the kitchen.

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TWO WEEKS LATER

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"Oi, Zero! Get up!" De yelled as she bursted into his room, shedding light into the room. Zero pulled the covers over his head before snuggling back down into bed.

"But I don't have to be up," he said.

"Yes but you said you'd accompany me to go see Kaname," De claimed trying to tug away the warmth from Zero still sleep induced body, "and you promised."

Zero grumbled as noticed De wasn't going to leave him alone until he did this little outing with her and Kaname. He groaned at the prospect of having Kaname in his personal space for more then what was necessay. Zero got a sudden chill down his spine and he felt as if something was bound to go wrong later.

Zero took his time getting ready while Jeffery went and bought a Lexus so he could chauffeur them around. It was long after he finally sat down to eat that Jeffery walked back inside the apartment stating that everything was ready. Exiting her room, De was dressed in a tight light green jumper with black buckles and knee high boots. Zero went into his closet and threw a black hooded trench coat at De before putting on his gray one.

Zero didn't even attempt to button up his coat, he left it open showing his light purple form fitting T-shirt and gray jeans. His black shoes matched his black sweater he wore over his shirt, underneath his jacket.

They left quietly so not to disturb anyone asleep throughout the building. Both Zero and De sat in the back because Jeffery demanded that De start to project the image of someone in her standing. The ride to the park wasn't very long but if the need arose where they might have to make a quick escape they would be ready.

They sat down on a park bench watching the moon and the stars come out of hiding. They would have alnight to talk. Actually De would be talking and Kaname and Zero would listen. Although Zero knew a lot there were still some things that he wasn't sure of and he got the feeling that he was going to find out.

Kaname arrived by himself no ride, like he just went out for a stroll through the park and just happened to stumble across them. He greeted them both before sitting down next to Zero because De sat at the edge of the bench on her side.

"I didn't want to have to look back and forth to each side of me." She stated as if her reason was obvious. Then she started her story.

"Um I guess you could say I wanted to talk about who we'll be up against. His name is Sethe, nephew of Lord Dramein Dracula Corrvinius the second and cousin of Lord Dramein Dracula Corrvinius the third. When I said I was a G3, I lied. As Zero already knows I am a G1, meaning I was bit by the first himself. His main family are the only ones who have my loyal without earning it. Also it's the reason why I am the Keeper, he taught me everything he knew before he went into sleep. The only ...'Vampires' who didn't go into hibernation when the third did, were outcasks and certain elders who wanted to leave their children as head of the clan, since you know we don't die that often," De said and Zero just knew that everytime she said the word 'Vampire', she was going to use air quotes.

"Okay bypassing that, Sethe is devious and uses his little bit of relation to his advantage. The main reason why I need to discuss this with you, is he has found and stolen the Third's Uncle Tyki. He is still asleep, because only my blood will wake him, so to say that I have been attacked a few times will be an understatement. I need help to get Tyki back and also for someone who knows about the 'Vampire' world in this day and age to keep their ears open for me so I can get this over and done with." She stated her fingers tightly folded together as if she didn't want to break something.

Zero knew he was going to see if he could use this information and De to his advantage. In what? Zero didn't know, considering that he already had his love and followers plus was given power because of the corruption of the council. So Zero really couldn't see why he needed her favor besides maybe to get a higher status for if he's alive when the well ancients wake.

Kaname thought along the lines of he would help but he wanted something in return, he didn't know what yet, but when he did he she would be the first to know. Kaname also thought about his most recent problem, Yuuki. They got over there fight but what Yuuki truly thought came out into the open. Kaname graoned in his mind, this wasn't in his plans. No it wasn't, it didn't occur to him that Yuuki's human side would still have a say in anything but it did.

"Kaname is something wrong?" De asked.

"Yes, there is but not with anything your involved with ... it's Yuuki," He said folding his handstogether gracefully.

"Oh," De gasped, "Is there anything I can help you with?"

"No, I don't think so, unless you can get someone to change there mind." He scoffed

"Why, It's not like she doesn't want to be with you anymore," De chuckled lightly. Kaname was so shocked about what she said that he forgot to school his features. Zero looked just as stunned after he took a side glance at Kaname to watch him as he gave his reply. The silence that came over them was awkward.

"Well, I think I should head home now," Kaname said lifting himself from the park bench. Zero didn't realise how cold he was, till Kaname started to walk away. De then patted Zero on the shoulder and said she'd wait in the car.

Zero went after him. He needed to know what was really going on. Of course Zero wasn't able to get Kaname to stop until after they entered a small forest area. Also Kaname was angry. All he could was how dare Zero gloat in his face that things were falling through with Yuuki.

"What do you want me to say!" Kaname said raising his voice, "Do you want me to tell you go for it. Obviously she doesn't want me so you should be good enough. That's a laugh. You will never be good enough for her no matter what you do. It took most of both their will power not to lash out. Trees and most wild life around them were being destroyed by Kaname's vampiric powers, although not a single one of them hit Zero.

"I don't want Yuuki!" Zero yelled at him. He quickly brought up his hands to cover his mouth. Kaname stood there waiting for Zero to elaborate.

"I don't like her like that." Zero said quietly, "She's like a little sister to me and she knows it." Kaname walked up and grabbed Zero by the collar of his shirt bringing the boy closer to himself. Zero used his hands to grip onto Kaname's forearms so he wouldn't be thrown and could have a better sense on what pureblood was going to do to him.

"So you just let me make a fool of myself," Kaname hissed, "Did you enjoy knowing that the thought of you and Yuuki together angered me."

"I don't want Yuuki," Zero growled out through clenched teeth, "all you had to do was ask if you wanted to know about how I felt for her."

"Who do you want then Zero?" Kaname asked gaining back his composuer.

"I thought it was obvious, since everyone keeps telling me that, but I guess not." Zero smirked after saying and then shrugging his shoulders for more affect.

Zero kissed Kaname.

He was shocked that he released his hold, Zero kissing him with such passion was not anything he calculated. Kaname flung Zero off his person and turned to walk away before he did something. Zero hit the nearest tree and slid down it, landing in an awkward slump at the bottom. Zero hissed in pain as he as he got off the ground before dusting himself.

"K-Kaname ... I-I'm sorry," Zero whispered. Kaname glanced back to see an expressiion of absolute anguish upon Zero's normally glaring face.

"I-It won't happen again," Zero stated before repeated it a second time like he was speaking to himself. He brought one of his shaky hands to comb through his silver locks of hair as he stared at the ground like it was the most interesting thing in the world.

Kaname blinked and Zero was gone. He ran, not caring if he stumbled or fell face first sometimes after triping over a branch and tree root.

He just ran.

Kaname turned back to where his vehicle was waiting and licked his now slightly throbbing lips. He wondered vaguely what that odd taste was that happened to be on his lips and the tip of his tonge ... till he realized that was just the faint sweet taste of Zero that the boy left behind.

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