Chapter 11! Wow! So this is a scene I've been dying to do for a long time now. I'm excited for you all to read it. It's going to be one of the MOST IMPORTANT scenes in this story (for my own reasons).

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I do not own Vocaloid or Vampire Knight, I simply wrote this story. Also, I am sorry if any of my stories are similar to anyone else's, I did not steal your ideas.

Vampireloids: Songs and Fangs

Len's mother finds out that he is gay, and, in rage, sends him to Cross Academy. There, he meets the mysterious Zero Kiriyuu, who may or may not be a vampire. But how does Len react? And what will he do when someone tries to drink his blood?

Chapter 11: Advice and Acceptance

Quickly and quietly, I sit up and scan the room. Kaito is sprawled out on the floor between my bed and the door. He's a light sleeper, so even with my new senses and abilities, I do not want to risk waking him up. My mom and sisters are sleeping in a guest wing, so when I climb out of bed, I head towards the window.

I open it as quietly as I can, flinching when it squeaks. I look back over my shoulder, but Kaito is still asleep. Whew! I open the window the rest of the way with ease, and climb out onto the sill. Glancing behind me one last time, I spring into the night, landing on my feet in a crouched position a few feet from the window.

I stand quickly, feeling my blonde hair tickle my neck. I forgot my hair ribbon. It was so long that I liked to keep it out of the way. Hence, the Len ponytail was born.

I walk quickly through the trees, making quick progress despite my sore muscles. I do not know where I am going; I am simply letting my feet and subconscious mind take me where they want to go.

After walking for a few minutes, I reach a tree. As a tree, you would think there was nothing special about it. I mean, there are millions of trees in the world. But somehow, this tree seems… different. I can't explain it.

I leap up and land on a branch, a very long and sturdy branch about halfway up the tree. There, I collapse, and start to cry. I watch the steady teardrops flow between my fingers and land with a near-silent plop! on the branch beneath me, before running along the grooves in the bark, and then sliding from sight as they dropped to the forest floor.

"Len?"

I look up, and Zero perching on the branch further down.

"How did you know I was here?" I ask him. Zero springs along the branch and lands in front of me, sitting cross-legged.

"This is where I came when I first accepted that Yuki was… you know," Zero finishes lamely. I nod. "Plus, I saw you leave your room and saw you head down this direction."

"I just… had to get outside, and I ended up here," I reply, studying Zero's face. Looking for any sign of the happiness he had showed in that dream, I suppose. Zero notices me looking, and he self-consciously covers his face.

"What? Is there something on my face?" he snaps. I shake my head.

"No."

"So… Len, what are you going to do? About the whole vampire thing, I mean."

"I'm… not sure. What did you do?"

"I… fought it. I didn't take the pills, even when I had to. And this tattoo…" Zero gestures to the one on his neck, "slows down the process of transforming. It took me four years to completely change. I mean-!"

I remember that he didn't tell me that he was completely changed. "It's OK, Sara-s-sama already told me you were already completely changed."

Zero nods thoughtfully, relaxing, before asking me, "Why do you do that?"

"Do what?"

"You stutter when you say 'Sara-sama'."

"That's 'cause I don't wanna say 'Sara-sama'."

"Then don't."

"But… I can't help it. It just… slips out, you know?"

"Hmm… okay, so what are you going to do?"

"What?"

"About the –"

"Oh, yeah! Um… I don't know. What are my options?"

"Well, you can deny it, like I did, or you can embrace it. Either way, you go completely mad until you drink the blood of the vampire who changed you."

"Did… did you go mad?"

"…Yes," Zero reluctantly replies. "I did. After the vampire who changed me was killed by Kaname Kuran." He spat each syllable of the name like it was venom, and in that moment I know, I am absolutely positive, that Zero is still in love with Yuki.

"Zero… why do you hate Kaname-san so much?" I ask quietly. Zero stares at me for a very long time before answering;

"Because he's a Pureblood, that's why."

"I don't think that's it. Or all of it, at least."

"You don't know anything," Zero snarls.

"I know much more than you think. I know you were hurt. I know your parents were killed by the Pureblood who bit you, and that she also took your brother. I know that Yuki was left in a snowstorm when she was younger, and was saved by Kaname when a crazy vampire tried to attack her. I know that you loved her, and possibly still do."

"H-how do you know all this?" Zero stares at me with disbelief in his eyes. I adjust so that I am sitting on my knees rather than my backside.

"Zero… do you love Yuki?"

"No! I could never be in love with somebody like her! She's… she's… a Pureblood…" Zero collapses, moving his hand to his face. That hand covers his whole face, and he peers through, eyes downcast. "Is… is it that obvious?"

"No. I'm just really good at reading people. Plus, you told me at one point."

"Does… does Yuki know?"

"No. At least, I don't think so…"

There is a long, awkward silence following before I blurt out, "What if I just accept it?"

"What?"

"Being a vampire. You said there are two options, embrace it or deny it. But what if… I don't want to do either? Can't I just accept it? Accept that it's part of who I am, and continue on with my life not worrying about? I understand, of course, that I cannot just forget about it, but if I just changed my lifestyle slightly to accept it… wouldn't that work?"

Zero stares at me for a while. "I guess… I guess it would. I never really thought of that before."

We don't talk for a while, just looking at each other. And then Zero moves forwards, towards me, leaning in… And I want to refuse, but my mind and body are working against each other, and I lean in to accept the kiss.

Zero lips are warm and soft, and yet strong and very comforting. And this kiss is different from the first one, not so desperate, not so abrupt. The feeling of his lips against mine is amazing, until;

"Len!"

I abruptly pull away, swearing under my breath. Kaito! How could I forget about him?

"Zero… I'm sorry. That shouldn't have happened."

"Len, you can't have both of us. At some point, you are going to have to choose between us. And I want you to know that I love you, and I hope you choose me." His silver hair blows out of his violet eyes, which are pleading and forgiving.

"Zero… promise me something."

"What's that?"

"Give Yuki another chance. You'll never be able to kill her like you want to, so, please, even though you don't want to, try to be nice, okay?"

"But, Len –"

"I know that you say that you love me, but I think you're just trying to avoid Yuki. If I'm wrong, than I am terribly sorry, but Zero, I honestly think that she didn't know the truth. So please, give her another chance."

Zero looks at me for a long time before nodding. "I will, but only for you. I understand how much it means to you."

"Thank you."

"Len!" Kaito's voice is closer. I look back, but Zero is gone. And I realize, he's right. I will have to choose. And I have no idea what to do.

"Len!"

I turn and drop neatly in front of Kaito's feet, making him scramble backwards and fall down. I stand up and giggle, helping him up.

"Sorry I scared you!"

"Hmph! You always did have a thing for trees…" Kaito grumbles. I laugh.

"Yep! Still do!"

"Why did you sneak out in the middle of the night, exactly?"

"I needed to get some fresh air."

"And you couldn't have left a note because..?"

"Oh," I reply. "I guess I didn't think of that."

"Well, don't do that again."

"Yes, Mom!"

"You know how gross that sounds?"

"EW! You're right, that is gross!"

Kaito is snoring, sprawled out on the ground again, but I cannot fall asleep. I keep remembering what Zero said to me.

"Len, you can't have both of us. At some point, you are going to have to choose between us. And I want you to know that I love you, and I hope you choose me."

Why, Zero? If you really, truly love me, what is the reason for it?

I grab my cellphone from the nightstand, and quickly dial Luka's number. In a time of need, Luka's wisdom can help a person figure out pretty much anything.

"Hello? Ssh!" Luka's voice and a bunch of giggles. I suddenly realize that it is 4:00 AM, and am lucky that Luka's awake.

"Hi, Luka. Sorry, did I wake you up?"

"Len!" Luka exclaims, and I hear a bunch of other exclamations in the background. "No, you didn't wake us. We were just getting ready for bed."

"Luka, you guys are aware that it's 4 o'clock in the morning, correct?"

"Yep! Obviously, you are aware of this too, but why did you call at this time of day? Iroha!"

"I need some advice. And who's Iroha?"

"Iroha Nekomura-san is new. She took your place on the class list."

"And our friendship, I see," I reply.

"Oh, Len, don't be so over dramatic! Anyways, I'm going to put you on speaker phone so I can listen and get ready, okay?"

"'kay."

"Hi, Len!" a bunch of voices yell suddenly. I can hear Miku, Gumi, Miki, that annoying girl Neru, and an unfamiliar voice. Must be this Iroha Nekomura-san.

"Guys!" Luka complains. I hear a rustle of fabric. Oh, god, are they changing?

"Well, Len, if you need advice, could it not have waited until a later time?"

"No. I need it while Kaito's asleep."

"Ooohhh!" all the girls giggle.

"Ah. So you met a guy there, and you sort of started to like him, but then you got in that accident and Kaito arrived, and suddenly you have to choose between them, and you don't know what to do."

"Well… yes."

"Wow, Luka! You really are amazing!" that unfamiliar voice breathed.

"I told you, Iroha! Eep!" Miki exclaimed.

"No pillow fights until I'm off the phone!" Luka screeched. The laughter immediately ceased.

"Thank you! Now, Len, explain your dilemma."

"Um… you kinda just did."

"Oh, yes! That's right! Um… so, let's start here; what do you like about each guy?"

"Well, Kaito, he's always been there for me, no matter what, and he always knows how to make me laugh."

"Those are two very important things. What about this other guy?"

"Well, I feel like I can tell him anything, and he understands what I'm going through. He got in the same accident when he was younger."

"Those things are also really important. So, what are some flaws about them?"

"Um… well, with Kaito, I've been feeling really distant from lately, especially since I moved to Cross Academy, and I feel like I have to keep a lot of secrets from him."

"That sucks. Cross Academy? Gumi! Write that down! Quick! Quick!"

"Got it!" Gumi exclaims.

"Good," Luka replies. "So Len, what are some flaws about this other guy?"

"He… he gets angry very easily if you bring up the wrong topic, and he loves somebody else, but he's denying it."

"Well, most likely if he loves somebody else, he's just using you to make him jealous and come towards him."

"Her, actually. He loves a girl."

"Oh," Luka replies. "That just makes it less likely that he actually loves you."

"I know! But… I think he does care for me, deep down, and I don't want to hurt his feelings by choosing Kaito, and I don't want to hurt Kaito by choosing Zero! So what do I do?" I know that I am near hysterics by this point, but I cannot help it. I'm so desperate to know what to do, and Luka can always help me out.

"Len… I'm not going to tell you what to do. In the end, it's your decision. But I want you to think over everything you just told me, and make your decision from there. Happy extremely belated birthday, by the way." Cries of "Happy belated Birthday, Lenny!" filled the phone, and I realized with a start that it was already March, which meant I was already 16, and Rin was 14. Wow.

"Oh, yeah…" So much had been going on that I completely forgot mine and Rin's birthday! Oops…

"And to Miki and Luka, too," I add, remembering that their birthdays had also passed in early December and late January. Miku's in August and Gumi's coming up next in June.

"What about me?" Neru demands.

"Huh? When's your birthday?" I ask wildly. I was told her birthday was in July.

"November 1st!" Neru exclaims.

"Oh. Well, happy belated birthday, Neru. Thanks for the advice, Luka. Have a fun pillow fight, everybody! Bye!" I hang up, not waiting to hear the sounds of giggling. Well, now I have a lot to think about. And I should probably get some sleep. I will make my announcement when I awake.

I hope you enjoyed this chapter! And very soon, you'll find out why it's so important!