Chapter 7
As Yuki cautiously walks into the cell, I begin to wonder if I am able to leave her behind in the hands of Kaname with no one else. Akatsuki would probably take over where I left off, even though he cannot stand being a bodyguard unless it is for Ruka. My attention turns to the situation at hand.
Yuki is now sitting in the chair that Zero was in before. I wonder who is going to start the conversation and end this long silence between us. I will let Yuki start because she is the one who wanted to see me; even though I desperately wanted to see her to make sure she was alright.
Five minutes have passed by and no one has said a thing. I am tempted to start the conversation but I am not sure what to say, how to start it. So I will leave it to Yuki as I have no idea what I am going to say anymore.
"Are you all right Hanabusa," she says out of the blue. "I have been really worried about you. They said I couldn't see you while you were unconscious, so I sent Zero in to watch over you, and to get me as soon as you were well enough to talk."
"I am fine. There is nothing to worry about because I have had a mountain of blood tablets before and after I fainted."
"This is why I didn't want to do this. Us purebloods are horrible beasts. I am only allowed to drink Kaname's blood because I can kill someone if I am not careful; when my vampire instincts take over. I could have killed you. I don't know why you are still talking to me."
"It was my duty. I did what was asked of me. What Lord Kaname asked of me. I protected you from danger. You needed blood and Lord Kaname wasn't there, so I was able to give you blood. Lady Yuki, my job is to protect you, teach you, and to fulfil the requests you and Lord Kaname ask of me."
"How can all this be still just work to you. How can you act like this didn't just almost kill you?"
"It is my job too. I take my job very seriously, which is why I have come to a decision."
"What are you talking about Hanabusa?"
"I am going to leave you and Kaname, and start taking a new path of my life. These emotions have clouded my judgement and are affecting how I deal with the tasks you and Lord Kaname set before me. I know this is all so sudden, but after this ordeal is over, I can no longer be your teacher or your bodyguard."
"Hanabusa, what brought all this on? Your emotions. I know I almost killed you, but you said you were fine with that. I need you in the mansion with me everyday, teaching and protecting me, like always."
"I have wanted to hear words like that for years. I love you Lady Yuki, which is why I must go. I love you to the point where I no longer care about the safety and well-being of Lord Kaname." Yuki did not reply so I decided to keep going. "Zero told me this was the best option to take and I believe so too. I know I will see you at soirees and that is all the contact I should have with you. Zero said I may leave when I have said my final goodbye, so I am going now. I am sorry for doing this to you Lady Yuki, and I will always love you."
I stood up and left the room without waiting for a reply from Yuki because I knew what her answer was going to be. I walked away from the best thing in my life.