AN: my phone keyboardis being dumb so the chapters may take a little longer if the keyboard insists on cutting off. This is why I hate touchscreen phones sometimes.

Chapter 8: Surprises

She smirked from her spot in the window. Things were turning out great...for her. She had come here with no other plan than to take Kaname, by force if necessary. Then she had run into his play thing witch the Senate had so graciously tipped her off about. The best part was that he was so gullible and easily fell for her words of trickery. His head filled with doubts made it that much sweeter when she ran into none other than Ichio himself in Kaname's office. What a funny coincidence that he should be there visiting his grandson the same day. Ha, if only she believed in such things but hey it did make the game that much sweeter.

Originally she had been in this room to meet with Kaname but seeing as his little toy escaped she had a feeling he would reschedule. Looking out the window she saw a beautiful young lady strolling the Academy gardens. From the looks of it she was human but her Pureblood insticts told her, even from this didtance, that there was more to her. Untangling herself from the window seat she made her way out of the Moon Dormitories. She encountered no one on her way out which seemed to her a good thing. Finding the girl where she last saw her she walked the path to join her. Upon laying eyes on this mysteriously beautiful girl she knew she was in trouble. There was absolutely no way she could even consider it.

The bond she felt was impossible to ignore but att he same time there was no way she could ever mate a human. The bond was disigned to bring two perfectly matched people together. People who were perfect for eachother in every way and aspect. Meant to keep a vampire from insanity in their long lifespans os what she believed. That they only really kept you sane but maybe first you had to taste insanity in order to find yours. She knew that the mating thing worked or at least well enough that you wouldn't be able to physically harm the other. Proven that there was no escape from it and that you were perfect, even romantically so, for eachother. Once you found them there was no one else, not for you or them.

How the hell she could possibly know that this young woman who she'd only just met was her mate was beyond her. After all the woman was human, right? Taking a deep whiff she could smell something strange about her blood but the rest was perfectly normal, human. Walking up behind the girl she cleared her throat. She cringed when the girl jumped ten feet in the air.

The girl started to bow and apologize to her like royalty, whcih of course she was but she wouldn't know that. Smiling lightly Sara said, "No it is i who should apologize for scaring you. Are you alright?" She leaned in and tilted her head in question. The woman before her smelt absolutely divine and her eyes were just the most stunning brown she'd ever seen. Brown was normally the most broing to her but she really looked quiet nice. Her brown hair hanging to her shoulders in little waves. Everything about this girl turned her on it seemed. Shaking her head she realized the girl was talking to her.

"...how long are you visiting?" The way the girl tilted her head and smiled was just the cutest thing. Her large doe eyes entrapping her with their beauty once again. Clearing her throat she replied "not very long it seems the reason i came no longer has interest in my presence." Throwing in a frown at the end Sara lowered her head and looked up through her long eyelashes. The girl immediatly by her side, taking her hands and offering comfort.

"Would you like to join me for dinner then? I'm dining with the Headmaster tonight if you want i can see if he has enough. He always loves guests so I'm sure it won't be a problem." The girl smiled brightly at her then before frowning. "I'm sorry how rude of me, I'm Yuki Cross the headmaster's daughter and who might you be?"

Smiling Sara held out her hand " A pleasure to mee you miss Yuki, I'm Sara Shirabuki."

"Sara, what a lovely name you have." Yuki linked there arms, "would you like to walk the Gardens before we leave or would you rather wait til after dinner?"

"After dinner sounds lovely, the moon shining down on this garden would be just beautiful." Sara said, ever the romantic (not that she would admit it). Nodding her head Yuki led them towards the Headmaster's living quarters, unaware of the guest he already had.

Headmaster POV:

Having Zero for dinner was no problem, a delight infact but what worried him was how it came about. Zero had stormed in with more determination than I'd seen outside of the battle field. His mouth set in a hard thin line while his gaze never wavered from that steely determination. He walked right up to my desk not bothering to sit but instead crossed his arms over his chest. Looking down at me he sighed, his expression wavering between tired and pissed although not as noticeable if you weren't his parental figure. The poor boy looked so torn it was quiet sad actually. Sighing as well i stood up and walked around the desk, folding the teen in my warm embrace.

You see Zero may act the tough guy but i know, from years of experience, that he needed the love and care every child did. I felt him tremble slightly in my embrace and i had to wonder what Kaname could have done to get such a reaction. Sure Zero didn't know that I knew who was most likely behind this visit but that didn't mean I couldn't offer him some form of comfort, after all I am all the only one close to a parent left. Rubbing his back in small circles til he calmed down is what I did. I knew when he was ready he'd tell me and not a moment sooner.

Pulling back he looked up at me with a small smile of thanks, nodding I gesture for him to sit which he thankfully takes. Leaning my left hip on my large mahogany desk I cross my arms. All I do is look to him because it is his story to tell after all. I'm also pretty sure if I just blurt out something along the lines of "what did Kaname do?" He'd probablythrow a shit fit and storm right back out. Waiting patiently for him I look up at the clock placed high voluptuous on the wall directly behind him. It seems it's time to start dinner soon but it can wait a few minutes for Zero's sake. Just then a loud rumbling filled the room and a very pink Zero tried to hide his face from view.

Laughing I say "how about you stay for dinner son we can get that stomach of yours filled and talk afterwards alright?" A slightly embarrassed Zero nodded before walking towards the kitchen mumbling somethingalong the lines of "your cooking will not be filling me if I have any say about dinner tonight." Shaking his head he started rummagingthrough the fridge and my cabinets,taking out all the necessary ingredients. Clapping and dancing around I say in a sing song voice, "my son'scome to cook his dear old daddy some dinner how marvelous!" Zero shook his head but I didn't miss the smile on his face, so out of place when you get used to all the glares he throws at the mention of the word daddy.

Whatever had affectedhis mood before slowly started to disappear and he became more young and carefree. Soon we were singing while he whipped us up something yummy for dinner. Laughter filled the small kitchen as he moved along the stove top with a bounce in his step. Everything was going great all that was missing was my lovely daughter Yuki. As he dished up our plates we sat at the table across from eachother a smile on our faces. He seemed like a starved man the way he devouredall that was on his plate before getting up for a second serving.

"Now Zero save some for your sister." He only snorted at that and said," I cooked it and she isn't here so as they say, you snooze you lose." Shaking my head I couldn'thelp but smile at his carefree and childish attitude. This one much better than the one he had earlier when he first entered my office. Sighing in content he pushed his chair back some and rested his hands on his full stomach. "That was good if I do say so myself." The smile on his face reminded me of earlier years. Smiling in response I collected our now empty plates and set them in the sink, tonight was Yuki's night for dishes. Speaking of Yuki where had that girl run off to this time? Standing I offer to make tea which he politely declines.

Tea always helps me relax before bed and this way I can wait up and make sure Yuki is okay. Turning to Zero who I notice still in the door I see the torn expressionon his face. Smiling softlyi turn back to my tea water and say "Zero I would love if you spent the night here like you used to. I'msure your sister wouldn't mind either. We can all have breakfast together before school in the morning like we used to." Turning half way I see his answering smile, "yeah I'd like that too." He waved on his way out of the kitchen wishing me goodnight.

Just as my tea finished I heard the front door open. Smiling I turn, "Yuki dear, Zero preparedfor us a lovely dinner...oh I'm sorry I wasn't aware we were having a guest." Smiling I extend my hand to the other female only to replace it with a bow. The other female having been a Pureblood it was only right to show respect. "And what brings you here Shirabuki-sama?" At this Yuki looks confused.

"You two know eachother?" She looks between us, "Oh! Of ourse you would how silly of me, after all you must have signed in with the headmaster to visit your friend." She smiles at her own problem solving skills deduce the situation but of course that is not the case. Sara here never signed in actually i was made aware of her presence after a quick call from Kaname two nights ago.

"Yuki my darling I know Miss Sara here because she is a well known Pureblood princess and as a hunter it is our job to know all vampire royalty."You..you mean your a...a Pureblood. You were a princess and here I was disrespecting you. Oh God!" At this point Yukigoes into a frenzied of bowing and apologises. "I'm so so very sorry! Please forgive me." She grabbed Sara hand in hers as she kneeled before her head bowed. Surprisingly Sara lifts her up to stand and places a gentle kiss on her forehead.

"Now now child there is nothing wrong. I told you to call me Sara and I meant it. There'sno need to apologize because you couldn't tell my status. In all honesty I had cloaked it so as not to scare you away. I wished for you to see me as just a regular vampire rather than royalty. There are enough people out there who treat me as a princess." Smiling she caressed her cheek.

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