Momo: I am EXTREMELY sorry I haven't been uploading at all! I feel like such an ass! My schedule is insane, so I really am trying T-T.... Anywho, this whole chapter is in Hikari's POV, so you guys won't be finding out what happened with the kids for a while ^-^ Enjoy!
"Sorry about the windows Hanabusa." I sighed as I started to sweep up the glass. Kaname had completely lost his temper and shattered them. I don't know what pissed him off more: The fact that his daughter, godson, niece, and nephew are possibly out there with Haku's son, or explaining all of this to Yuuki, who no doubt would be quite upset. "Don't worry Hikari. It was my fault." Kaname murmured as he picked up all the glass with his powers. I had literally been so upset that I forgot that I had powers.
He then helped me up, and we both sat on the couch. I immediately buried my head into my palms. "Kaname, Hikari... Would you two like me to help you hunt them down?" Hanasbusa asked. Aside from the fact that Hanabusa aided the kids in pursuing a dangerous vampire with his supposed son with them, I think he may be of good use. Hanabusa loves the kids to death and obviously thinks some of this is his fault. Personally, I don't think it was his fault at all. He doesn't want me in danger again, and he thought the kids could handle it... Well, it doesn't help that Natsuki's a pureblood. She's as cunning as her father.
"I suppose you can help Hanabusa, but before we go to Haku's old home, we need to check old council records and look for Ryuu Arashi's birth certificate." Kaname answered. Hanabusa's eyes lit up. He was glad to help us... It feels weird not having Zero to help... Luna to crack jokes.... Takuma to be by my side.... The more I think about it, the more I want to cry, but I have to pull myself together and get my act straight. My loved ones are in danger and I am NOT going to sit here and cry. I guess after all the emotional trauma I've had, mixed with all this crap, it's amazing I haven't had a mental breakdown. Then again, I don't know if I should be sad or infuriated. Who the hell comes back to life three times!?
"So Kaname, don't you have the old records in the library in your mansion?" I asked. He nodded, making me sigh and stand up as he did. "Well, we don't have time to screw around. Lets go." I said. Kaname and Hanabusa both nodded. The last thing that was said and done before we left the mansion was Hanabusa walking up to Yori, telling her he loved her, and kissing her goodbye. Not a permanent goodbye mind you, just a short one. Anyways, after he did that, we were out of there. We had to hurry if we wanted to find out anything about before the kids got in trouble.
"How long do you think we have before things get really bad?" Hanabusa asked. "Not very long. If Haku has a son, and if he is with the kids, that could be a very big issue." Kaname answered. "Maybe. This kid may not be as bad as Haku. After all, Haku had to have been dead around the time that kid was born since he's going to school with them." I stated. I'm not going to jump to conclusions and say that this kid is totally dangerous when I don't know him. However, I am going to be cautious just in case he's like his father. "If he was born after Haku died, who's the mother and why did Haku still go after you?" Hanabusa asked.
"I know for damn sure I'm not the mother, but I do know that whoever had him, it had to have been either after he died, or just before he did. As for the actual identity of the mother, no clue. The prick was so busy making our lives hell, it's a wonder that he even has a child... It doesn't make sense though. If he had someone else why the hell did he still go after me?" I answered, only leading into more questions. "A trophy perhaps." Kaname stated bitterly. Yeah, I can see Haku just wanting me for a trophy. It wouldn't surprise me at all.
"This whole incident is just reminding me of how much I despise him." I muttered. Hanabusa and Kaname both nodded. Seriously, why can't he just die and stay dead with his legacy? This whole repeating cycle of coming back to torture us was really getting on my nerves. Not that it wasn't the second time he came back, but still, I'm sure everyone gets my point.
Kaname's home came into view, we were almost there. Hopefully, Yuuki was asleep and we wouldn't have to explain to her what was going on. I don't like a hysterical Yuuki. She would want to help, Kaname would forbid it, then there would be a fight. I can already see it. "Hey Kaname, if Yuuki's awake, what are we going to tell her?" I asked. The smallest look of fear made it's way into his eyes. He was thinking the same outcome as I was. "I'm not sure." he answered. Awesome, no plan past looking at old records.
We made it to the front doors a few minutes later. I panted out of exhaustion, leaning against the door for support. I needed blood bad. Takuma drank from me before he was kidnapped, so I was a little weak. "Ready to face the music?" I asked after regaining my breath. Kaname nodded slightly. I moved off of the door so it could be opened. Our luck was just perfect because the very moment we stepped inside, Yuuki had literally run across the room and glomped Kaname. She must have waiting ever since he left. I had to hand it to her, she was very intent on the situation.
"Kaname! Did you find them? Or did you find out anything? Please tell me they're okay!" she cried. I thought I was bad. Kaname sighed, trying to find a way to explain this to her. "Here, I'll explain." I said before Kaname could get a word out. I figured I'd make it a little easier for Kaname if I told Yuuki the news while he and Hanabusa went through the old records. "Okay." Yuuki said, taking the offer. Kaname gave me a slight look of thanks and led Hanabusa into the library, where they would look for the records. Yuuki, on the other hand, led me to the couch where we sat down.
"Tea?" she offered. "No, I'm fine." I declined. An uncomfortable silence passed after declining the offer. It was because I didn't really want to tell her, and it was because she knew the news wasn't exactly great. We didn't come back with the kids, Zero, Luna, or Takuma, how could it be good? After a few moments of the silence, Yuuki finally decided to speak up. "So, what did happen?" she asked. I sighed, preparing myself for any reaction she may have, and explained.
"The kids are trying to save Zero Luna, Hotaru, and Takuma. That's why they snuck out obviously. Since then, they've been running from place to place. They even went to Hanabusa's, but he couldn't turn them in due to Natsuki. They are now at Haku's mansion. Hanabusa told them where it was because he knew it was abandoned. We didn't go after them because we found out someone was with Aiko, Arashi, Tenshi, and Natsuki. Hanabusa said his name was Ryuu Arashi. Arashi was Haku and Hana's last name, so we have reason to believe he is Haku's son. Plus, back at my home, the symbol of the old council was found. So, we came here to look at old council records for clues. Then we'll leave to Haku's mansion to find a birth certificate."
She sat there for a minute, slowly taking in all the information. I had a bad feeling of her reaction. "You're saying... that our kids and Zero's son may be with Haku's son?" she asked. Here we go. "Yes." I answered solemnly. I didn't like the sound of it either, but if we managed to be lucky for once, then they weren't. She bent her head down, looking at her hands that were folded in her lap. I couldn't see her face, but I could see her shoulders start to shake. This is the part where telling people bad news sucks.
"Oh, Hikari!" she cried as she pulled me into a hug, sobbing into my shoulder since I was taller than her. "I can't believe this all is happening." she sobbed. I just hugged her back and let her cry. At least she wasn't pissed, but I expected her to cry. "Neither can I." I whispered. I really hated to see her cry, but it was a good stress reliever amiss all this commotion. Trust me, I know.
She cried for maybe about ten minutes, then detached herself from me, wiping her puffy red eyes that were soaked in tears. "Sorry." she apologized. I smiled lightly and handed her a tissue to wipe her eyes. "It's okay. "I've done my fair share of crying, and it's nothing to be ashamed of." I assured. She nodded and wiped her eyes with the issue I handed her. A few moments of silence passed, but in those moments, her sad features twisted into what looked like determination. Aw crap, I knew this was coming too.
"I want to help. Let me come with you guys." she said. Thinking from Kaname's perspective, minus the fast that I'm not in love with Yuuki, I said what I think he would say. "No Yuuki. You don't need to be in danger too. It's already bad enough as it is, we really don't want you getting hurt." I said sternly. She looked up at me in what looked like a half-hearted glare. "I'm not completely hopeless." she muttered. "I never said you were." I retorted. "Then why can't I help?" she argued. I was beginning to lose my temper. "You really think if I thought I could do this by myself, then I would!? I don't like dragging Kaname, Hanabusa, or any of my friends into this! It's my fault he keeps returning! I don't want you getting hurt because of something I caused sixteen years ago!" I yelled.
Yuuki's eyes widened, then she looked at the floor, away from me. I calmed down and exhaled slowly, getting my emotions back under control. "Yuuki, I didn't mean to yell at you. Don't you understand? I just don't want anything happening to you." I murmured softly. She nodded. "I'm sorry I upset you." she apologized. "Hey, it's okay. If I were you, I'd do the same thing, only I'd be a lot more rude than you." I said truthfully. She laughed slightly and nodded. Go me, I managed to make her laugh.
"Hikari!" Hanabusa called as he and Kaname walked into the room. "What is it?" I asked. "We found out that Takuma's grandfather was working with another pureblood, and it wasn't Rido." Kaname answered. Really? How fantastic. "Does it say who?" I asked. "No, that part of the file is missing." Hanabusa answered. "Think, Hikari. If it's missing, who else worked with Ichiou that would take the file?" Kaname asked. I thought for a minute until the answer her my like a brick wall. "Haku!" I exclaimed. He nodded. "So, this means we have to check Haku's mansion now." I stated as I stood up. Kaname nodded and walked over to Yuuki.
"Are you alright Yuuki?" he asked. She nodded and hugged him. "Yes. I'm just a little upset. Please find them and please be safe." she said. Kaname nodded, kissing her forehead. After those too separated, I looked at Kaname and Hanabusa. "Are you two ready?" I asked. "Yeah." Hanabusa answered. After that, we were out the door. Haku's home was pretty far away from Kaname's mansion, and the kids had to have left there by now, so we needed to hurry.
Hopefully nothing terrible had happened yet, but even if it didn't, it was just a break from the inevitable.
Momo: So that's it! Hope you all liked it. Please review! Reviews are love! Oh, and before I forget, if anyone here likes Final Fantasy VII, could you please take a look at Ryuu814's Final Fantasy VII: Shattered Dreams? It's really good ^-^