IMPORTANT A/N: I am now in school again, so I will most likely be unable to update with chapters daily like I have been. I will try to update often, but school comes first so there are no guarantees. I'm sorry, but I will try to update once a week at least! Who knows maybe the chapters will end up being longer, but I do not know for sure.
"talking"
Thoughts
Warnings: Bullying, kidnapping, angry Kaname
Disclaimer: I don't own anything.
Chapter 7
Zero didn't know what was going on. He had thought he was fitting in just fine. He had made new friends (Senri and Rima), and Kaname was always nice to him. Zero had also made sure he didn't get into trouble, and up until a few days ago he believed he was well liked. What happened? Did he do something wrong?
A few days ago, when Kaname had to leave the classroom to go to a meeting with Cross, Zero had found a letter hidden inside his desk next to Kaname's. It was a mean letter. It had told Zero that he wasn't wanted at Cross Academy, and that he was useless. The small silver haired boy didn't know what to make of it, but he quickly tore up the letter and threw it away before Kaname came back. Zero needed to be a big boy.
The next day, another hurtful letter was there when Kaname was once again doing things away from the classroom. In fact, Zero continued to receive the letters whenever Kaname was not around, and it didn't stop there. Zero had overheard many different night class students complain about him, and say mean things. Even now, he couldn't think of why he was hated so much.
Zero did not think he would be able to hold back his tears like a big boy much longer.
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Aidou had the perfect plan, afterall he was a genius. He had used both his and Ruka's skills to good use. Aidou had made several hate letters in several different writing styles. He had made sure that none of them looked like his hand writing just in case someone other than Zero got the letters. Ruka had used her ability, and changed her voice to sound like many other night class students when she sensed Zero was close. Careful not to get caught, she made it seem like many different night class students did not like Zero.
So far the plan was working. Aidou had seen the way Zero's eyes would well up with tears when he read the letters, and the way his bottom lip trembled when he heard all of the nasty things Ruka said about him. He enjoyed watching his Lord Kaname stealer getting what he deserved. Ruka down right refused to watch Zero's tormented face, and Aidou also thought that was best seems how Ruka was weak against Zero's blinding cuteness.
The only reason this plan was working was because Lord Kaname had to leave the room often because of the Chairman and the Vampire Council. Aidou didn't know what the meetings were about, but he was grateful they were so frequent. All he needed to do now was give Zero one last push, and he knew what would be the perfect shove.
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Zero was on his way back to his and Kaname's room. He was wondering if he really even deserved to be in the same room as Kaname. The night class seemed to think that he was causing Kaname trouble. What if they were right? Did Kaname not like him anymore as well? Zero hoped not, but he decided he was going to ask Kaname to be sure. Maybe Kaname would tell him what he was doing wrong.
Zero stopped outside of the door when he heard Kaname talking to someone through door.
"That's enough, Senri."
"But I thought you hated Zero too."
"I do, but the Chairman told me I must put up with him until his memories return. Then I can get rid of him." Zero gasped and covered his mouth.
"Why don't you just get rid of him now? Why put up with him and treat him nicely?"
"I am attempting to jog his memory. I am making him do different activities to see what could cause his memory to return. I just want him out of my life. He is so useless. "
Tears dripped down Zero's face. Kaname had never liked him. Kaname had pretended to care about him. Zero couldn't take it. His heart felt like it was ripped away from him. Zero turned and ran off towards the woods.
How could he do that? Why would he lie? Why did he have to pretend to like me? I liked him, but he didn't like me. Is Mr. Cross also lying to me?
When Zero was far enough away from the school, he dropped his backpack onto the ground, and sat beside a tree.
Zero cried until he had no more tears to cry. Zero felt exhausted, and lonely. He didn't know what he should do. Zero just sat there for a while until he felt an odd aura. He looked behind him to see a dark figure towering above him. Zero scrambled to his feet and turned around.
He looked at the strangers face with his puffy red eyes to find he looked a lot like Kaname. But this man had wavier hair and different eyes that were different from Kaname. The stranger crouched down in front of him.
"Little boy, what are you doing out here all by yourself?"
"I-I have nowhere to go. Nobody likes me anymore." Zero said quietly.
"Is that why you're crying?" Zero nodded. "Well you don't seem like the type of person people would dislike. How about you come home with me? I promise to take care of you."
Zero looked at him with a newfound spark of hope in his eyes.
"Would you really? I won't be trouble to you?" The stranger smiled, and his mismatched red and blue eyes glinted.
"You would be no trouble at all. Will you come?" Zero nodded vigorously, and began to reach for his backpack.
"Oh, no. You won't be needing that." The stranger tossed the bag away before grabbing Zero's hand and disappearing with him.
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Kaname had finally returned from the meeting. The council was getting very agitated about him taking care of a human child. Kaname would need to find a way to make them happy soon, or they might do something to Zero. He had a plan, but he needed to get Zero's permission first before taking any kind of action.
Kaname roamed around the school. It was weird. He couldn't find Zero anywhere. Kaname headed back to his room in hopes Zero just went to bed early.
It was strange. Usually Zero was hanging out with his friends, reading, or something until Kaname came back. Kaname came to the conclusion that Zero must be upset something. Zero only went into their room if he was tired or if Kaname was there.
As soon as Kaname entered his room he knew something was wrong. He could smell that Ruka was in his room, and Zero was nowhere to be found. Kaname turned around and marched off to Ruka's room.
Kaname banged the door to Ruka's room open, and he narrowed his eyes at a scared Ruka.
"Why were you in my room?"
"I-I was just…I mean…I had..I was looking for you!" Ruka fumbled. Kaname became angrier.
"Where. Is. Zero.?" Knowing she had no choice, she explained Aidou's plan to get rid of Zero. Kaname was pissed by the time she finished. Kaname left without a word, but Ruka could tell by his dark aura that she was going to be severely punished later.
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Kaname busted through Aidou's door with his powers, and full on glared at Aidou.
"L-Lord Kaname!"
"Where is Zero, Aidou?"Kaname seethed.
"What?"
"I know about your plan to get rid of him, so where is he?!" Aidou paled, and trembled with fear.
"I d-don't know L-Lord K-K-Kaname. I sw-swear I don't kn-know!" Kaname glared one last time before he left and began to search every nook and cranny of Cross Academy calling out for Zero. He was just about to search the woods when he spotted Zero's backpack laying on the ground on the edge of the forest.
Kaname quickly picked it up only to drop it when the smell on the backpack reached his nose. It was a familiar smell. One he would probably never forget. The smell belonged to the man he swore to have his revenge on for the murder of his family.
His uncle, Rido Kuran, had Zero in his clutches.
Kaname picked up the backpack once more, and knowing that Zero was not in Cross Academy, he slowly returned to the Moon dorm in a haze.
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Takuma was looking for Lord Kaname everywhere. He finally found what he was looking for. Takuma burst into Lord Kaname's room. Relieved to find Lord Kaname sitting on the couch, Takuma stood in front of him, and told him that he had finally found it.
"I know what Zero is!"
A/N: Cliffhanger! . I hope you guys forgive me for making Aidou and Ruka bully Zero, but I needed a reason for Zero to go with Rido. I didn't enjoy it.
To ItsRandom: Correct. But I want to keep you guessing his true nature until I reveal it.
What do you think Zero is? Can you guess?
Please review, comment, or something :D
