Chapter might be short again. Why can't I find more to write about in these chapters? ;-; "Project Zero" is commencing...sort of. Obviously I won't add Zero in yet, but only after a few more chapters. Can't make hasty decisions. :D Enjoy!

Four: Sayori Wakaba

Kaname POV

I found myself being dragged all over the town by Yuuki. I guess this was certainly better than staying around the dorm all the time. I felt Yuuki tug on my sleeve again.

"Kaname-sama? Did you hear what I said?" asked Yuuki as she pointed to a jewelry shop. "That's the place where you bought my necklace." I looked up to where she was pointing. It was in fact the same store. "Let's go!" Yuuki suddenly said pulling on my arm again.

"Where?" I asked.

"To the park!" cried Yuuki as she dragged me along. The buildings got scarcer as we headed onward. Soon there were no buildings at all as we walked down a paved walkway. There was a wide field of trimmed grass and a lake not too far away. There were also a few benches scattered around the park. Yuuki and I rested on a nearby bench enjoying the scenery. There were little people at the park only a few were walking their dogs or feeding the ducks who swam in the lake. Yuuki's eyes constantly searched the park. I wondered what or who she could be looking for.

"Who are you looking for Yuuki?" I asked out of curiosity. Yuuki looked up at me.

"Oh, I'm not looking for anyone," replied Yuuki absentmindedly. I suddenly heard footsteps coming down the paved walkway. Yuuki immediately looked towards where we'd come before. She was obviously looking for someone, but whom? I looked towards the paved walkway as well, but it looked as though the person was someone Yuuki didn't know. Yuuki sighed as she closed her eyes. Was that disappointment?

Questions hovered around my head. Why had Yuuki brought me here in the first place? Who was she looking for? What had caused her disappointment? More questions circled my head.

"Yuuki!" I heard a distant voice yell. Yuuki opened her eyes and looked around. I looked around as well.

Where had the voice come from?

"Yuuki! Over here!" called the voice again. Finally I spotted the source of the sound. It was a girl with caramel colored hair and brown eyes and by the looks of it was about Yuuki's age. Yuuki suddenly stood and waved to the girl.

"Yori-chan!" yelled Yuuki as she ran to the girl and hugged her. My questions had been answered. Yuuki dragged her friend over to me. "Yori-chan this is Kaname-sama, Kaname-sama this is Sayori Wakaba."

"Nice to meet you Sayori," I said politely.

"Nice to meet you as well Kaname-sama," said Sayori as she bowed and excused herself and Yuuki. I saw them walk a distance away from me. I could barely hear their conversation from far away.

Yuuki POV

"Nice meet you as well Kaname-sama," Yori-chan replied before bowing. She pulled me closer and whispered in my ear, "I need to talk to you Yuuki." We went a good distance away from Kaname before we were out of earshot.

"What is it Yori-chan?" I asked as I looked back at Kaname who was curiously watching us.

"You're staying with Kaname-sama?!" she asked skeptically. I nodded. "You're kidding! Don't you think he's kinda creepy?"

I shook my head, "Not at all…he's really nice," I said trying to defend my savior. Yori-chan shook her head.

"What about the others are they creepy?" asked Yori-chan. I shook my head once more.

"Everybody's okay except the bad guy," I replied. Yori-chan gasped.

"Who's this bad guy?! I'll kick his butt!" she growled as she clenched her fist.

"H-Hey I can take care of myself! I already took care of him!" I barked triumphantly.

"You sure I shouldn't come over and stay with you until the chairman gets back?" asked Yori-chan.

"No, no that's alright I'm perfectly fine. I'll be alright! I promise," I said giving Yori-chan a brave look. Yori-chan didn't look satisfied just yet. "What?"

"I don't believe you so I'm going to visit tomorrow!" replied Yori-chan. I was about to open my mouth when Yori-chan spoke again. "You can't talk me out of this! I'll be there first thing in the morning and you better be awake!"

I sighed. Obviously I couldn't talk my best friend into changing her mind. "Alright, but be careful. I don't want you to be caught by the bad guy."

Yori-chan scoffed. "Oh, I bet I can kick his butt with my hands tied behind my back!" boasted Yori-chan.

"Sure…, but I have to tell Kaname-sama," I said before looking back at Kaname who was now entranced in the glistening lake. We then walked back to Kaname.

Kaname POV

I grew bored of watching the two girls who were obviously having a conversation they didn't want me to hear. I now stared at the shining lake as the sun's rays touched the surface. What ever I was staring at I could only focus on what Yuuki and her friend were discussing. I could hear their footsteps approaching.

"Kaname-sama, can Yori-chan come visit tomorrow?" asked Yuuki. I turned to look at the two girls.

"I won't take no for an answer!" barked Sayori.

I sighed. "I guess it wouldn't hurt. When are you coming?" I asked keeping an eye on the bright sun which was now lowering.

"Bright and early!" replied Sayori with high enthusiasm.

"Alright, I'll make sure Yuuki is awake by the time you get there," I said staring at Yuuki for a reaction. She seemed to look very exasperated. Sayori then turned to Yuuki.

"I'll see you tomorrow okay?" said Sayori grabbing Yuuki's hands and staring her in the eyes.

"See you tomorrow Yori-chan," replied Yuuki showing as much enthusiasm as possible. Sayori then waved goodbye to Yuuki and ran back to town. Yuuki sat back down beside me.

"Are you happy your friend is coming?" I asked trying to break the silence. Yuuki remained silent.

"I guess, but sometimes I think Yori-chan worries too much about me," said Yuuki sighing.

"Well, that's how friends are," I said brightly. The comment seemed to lift Yuuki's sprits more than it intended to.

"Alright then! Let's go home so I can be ready for tomorrow," said Yuuki as she dragged me off of the bench. I must've suddenly lost track of time because the sky was getting darker with the first stars appearing. It would be dark soon. We started our walk back into the town. Yuuki was happily walking by my side. It was eerily quiet in the town. Suddenly a scent filled the air, the same scent from yesterday. I looked up from watching Yuuki.

A person stood a few feet in front of us. It was the same man that had passed us yesterday. He leaned against the wall of a nearby building staring at us with the same intense red eyes. Yuuki now hid behind my legs seeking protection. I glared at the vampire ready to attack at any moment. The vampire just calmly walked towards us as if he meant no harm.

"Don't come any closer!" I barked at him. The vampire stopped in his tracks and only stared at Yuuki whose heart was pounding incredibly fast. "Look at me when I'm talking to you!"

The vampire finally looked up at me. "Why don't you shut your mouth pure blood…why are you protecting that human girl?"

"That's none of your business monster!" I growled still staring at the vampire. The vampire stared at me with a look of pure hatred.

"My name is Akamu Haruko!" It looked as though the already exasperated vampire would say something else, but something caught his attention. He then cursed under his breath and disappeared. I saw two figures sprinting towards us. I was ready to attack when I realized the figures were only Shiki and Rima.

"Kaname-sama, there you are. We've been worried," said Rima as she looked down at the still terrified Yuuki.

"Are they bad vampires too Kaname-sama?" asked Yuuki as she still clutched my pants leg. I chuckled lightly.

"No, they're fine," I replied looking at Shiki and Rima. "This is Shiki and Rima they came to help."

"Was that the vampire you spoke of Kaname-sama?" said Shiki staring at the direction the Akamu went. I bent down so Yuuki could crawl onto my back.

"I'll tell when we get home. Are you alright Yuuki?" I asked as we continued through the town. Yuuki nodded weakly. We'd have to dispose of this rogue vampire…soon.

Alrightly peoples! In a past review someone suggested Yori x Aidou well now is the time! Not really in the next chapter then it will be the time! :D