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Edited in February 2018

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XI

Talk with Death and Headmaster

Haruki's POV

"The first storm has already passed. What will become of the next storm?" A voice came from behind me, a very familiar voice.

"Good evening, Death. Finally, we have time to do a private chat." I answered the voice with a hint of amusement.

Death just stared at my back and sighed, then walked to my place and sat beside me leisurely. "Honestly Haruki, I never thought that you not only save Shizuka Hio from her worst fate but also give Ichiru the one thing that he shouldn't have but destined to have. And I can't believe that Kaname Kuran just let that pass and instead punished you for something silly like going to the town alone." He said with a lecturing tone that he developed with time from too much time with me.

"You are becoming more human, Death, even though I was the one who threw my emotions away when I decided to stand beside you but in the end, it was you who became more like a human because of some silly wish like wanting me to have happy memories," I said something very different from what Death wanted because I really didn't want to remember that particular subject again.

I could imagine my companion beside me scowling at my statement, "Please don't change the subject Haruki. And we know that I will do anything for your happiness Master. You are my one and only true Master after all. The Life created you to become my companion and my Master."

I hummed and decided to answer his true inquiry. "I don't know why, but I just know that I have to save Shizuka Hio, and in addition, that way I can bring Ichiru some happiness. It's not fair that he's just worried about his thick-headed brother and did nothing to himself, also because as my knight, it's my duty to think about his happiness." I answered with a small hint of happiness and satisfaction.

But unexpectedly my companion let a soft chuckle and this time it was me who frowned and scowled at him, "It's funny for someone who frowned at me because I want his happiness when he himself practically grants happiness to the other people."

"Shut up," I grumbled.

"It seems you already got some of your emotion back, bit by bit, courtesy of Kaname Kuran. And speaking about Kaname Kuran, have you already solved the mystery surrounding the nature of the true relationship between you and Kaname Kuran?"

I glanced at Death with confusion, "What are you talking about? Isn't Kaname Nii-sama just my ancestor? Is there more?"

And Death just gave me a look that said, 'are you stupid', and I just answered his look with a confusion expression, "You know Yuuki and Zero's kind of fate, then you give Shizuka Hio and Ichiru's their true destiny, and you still don't know about you and Kaname's? Honestly Master, are you really that daft?"

And that got me to think about the nature of our true relationship. For a second there I still didn't understand what was Death talking about, but the next second their so-called relationship, the one I helped them to make it happen, come crashing down to my mind and I let my eyes widen and I shouted, "WHAAATTT?"

Death's POV

I watched my Master realize my supposed gift. Honestly, when it comes to something like his own feeling he really is clueless like some newborn baby. And then he shouted, that was something I didn't often see from my so ever calm Master.

"But… It can't… How… Why…." And that stutter continued for some time. It seemed like he couldn't comprehend that he could get something like a companion for life.

"Please calm down Master," I said calmly without much impact.

"How can you tell me to calm down when out of nowhere you just told me that I have a mate!? Me, the one who was cursed with an eternal life as your Master, the one being who will jump from one dimension to another, how can Life give me something like a mate in this dimension and possibly not in the other?" It seemed Master really knew how to object something that he deserved.

"That's why I told you to calm down Master, honestly. And by the way, that soulmate is my gift to you, something that you never had in your original dimension, a life-mate. And also, it's not like you didn't have a mate in the previous dimension. You had one, but you chose to stay with me and do nothing with the other human, and at that time I didn't really know about feelings so I didn't particularly care about that aspect of your life. And for your information, the one from your previous world couldn't be with you in the next dimension even if you had a relationship with one another, but I can't answer why because I don't feel like sharing that information. And Kaname is, you can say, your previous mate's reincarnation but also someone entirely new because of his previous stupidity." I explained to my oblivious Master.

And unexpectedly, he just silently listened to my explanation without so much fuss. "Is that so… Then, I'm sorry if you worried about me that much, it seems I really was oblivious about feelings, be it mine or yours. Haha… well isn't it an interesting notion, you and feelings."

Hearing his talk, I got slightly offended with his last sentence, "Honestly Master, I'm hurt that you think so little of me, just because my early mechanism didn't include feelings that it seems funny to you." I said to him and surprisingly he laughed out loud to that, and just a bit of me was relieved to see his new easy-going persona. "But, I'm surprised you didn't want to know who your mate in your previous dimension was." That got him to fall silent.

I looked at him and saw him give a long sigh, "Well… you deliberately spoke about him in a riddle, and that got me automatically thinking that you can't tell me the exact person who should become my mate, my companion for life. But seen from your riddle, I could only think about one person who screwed about everything in his life but also became one who changes the world for the better even if just for a moment." He told me with such a weary expression that I almost felt sad for my beloved Master.

"That's all right, the past is just the past. For now, please do something with your life and be happy. That's all I want you to do, Master. At least until the Fate deems you ready to know the meaning of your existence in the universe."

He snorted and replied, "Well it seems you could only tell me just that much, and who I am to demand so much more than this. Thank you, Death. For being my companion and wishing me a happy life and for standing beside me when all of my supposed family tossed me around like trash."

"Well if that's all Master, I must be going somewhere," I said and stood, getting ready to leave.

"One more question." He said with uncertainty.

I just looked at him with a speculative look, it's not like he is looking at me but still, "Yes?" I have a feeling that I know what question will roll from his mouth.

"Is there… A magical world and Hogwarts, in this dimension?" And I knew that he would have asked me that sooner or later.

I hummed, "I knew that you would eventually ask me about that, though I will give you a warning before I answer your question." I stopped and I saw a nod from him, "Don't interfere with this dimension's Wizarding Society. You could take a walk there once a while but you must not directly interfere with what's happening in that part of the world because you are not a part of this world's Wizarding Society, and if you got your hand in their problem, then you know the consequence. Though, you could bend some event for the better if you want, just like you bent some facts and event in this Academy." And here I got a nod again. After a long time passed, I knew that my Master took my warning seriously so I trusted him about this piece of information, though I believed he would do something about it, "And for your question, there is Hogwarts in this dimension, and before you ask, there is Harry Potter in this dimension too, and more or less with a destiny like yours also, but he never will be able to become the Master of Death because in this world there are no Deathly Hallows, and for the record, there is no one who will become the Master of Death again, you are the one and only in this whole universe."

"Is that so… Well… I don't want other people to live a cursed life like me."

"You and your big heart Master, it astounds me till this time that even if your feelings died, your kindness is remaining. And… if I may ask, what will you do Master with that piece of information."

And unsurprisingly he gave me a smile that told me he had a plan that he would never tell me, "Just some repairing here and there, but before that, I have to do some research. Just expect my call to give you some orders, Death. And thank you for your information and your warning."

"My pleasure, Master." Here I gave him a slight bow with my right hand crossed across my chest, "Well then, I will expect your call Master. And I hope whatever your plan is, the happiness you very much deserve will follow you everywhere." And with that I disappeared from the tower at Cross Academy that my Master deemed as his, leaving my beautiful Master with silvery light from the full moon.

Haruki's POV

'Well isn't this interesting, to think that Death would give me that much information willingly' I mused in my head about my conversation with Death not a minute ago. Even after Death left me alone in my tower I couldn't force myself to get up and back to my dorm. It was nearly midnight and I just couldn't shake my instinct that something would happen tonight. And just when I thought about it, a strange presence entered the school ground, and from what I could gather it seemed the intruders were vampires. 'So, the council begins to take a step from their slumber, honestly, those old geezers are just taking a step which will profit themselves' and with that in mind I walked down my tower and headed towards the bunch of vampires and also to where my beloved but stupid sister was.

'I will think about this dimension's Magical world later, for now, let's face the stupid vampires who took some stupid step just because it seems will make them a good example of justice.'

Kaname's POV

I felt Haruki's presence right after the council dogs gave their verdict to Zero, honestly how ridiculous. But from my view, I could only point one more person who recognized the arrival of Haruki, and that was Yuuki. I wondered if this was a family thing, and as expected of Haruki, he really could hide. I gave the council dogs a blank look, and all members of the Night Class also gave them an unimpressed look. Then without a second thought, I let out a bit of my power and blasted one of the council dogs. After that, I let out my aura and roughly told them to get out of the academy, and to think that they still have the gall to threaten me.

After they left, without my command the Night Class scattered and mostly went back to the dorm because our time was up, except a few who were exceptionally loyal to me.

"Thank you for defending Zero, Kaname-senpai." Yuuki's voice drifted to me. I could tell that she was scared of me, of my show of power, and I couldn't blame her, though what surprised me was the determined look from her eyes.

"No, it just wasn't right from the start. You don't have to thank me," I said halfheartedly because my mind was on someone who just watched the rolling event from above me.

"And…" Yuuki's voice drifted again but she didn't finish it.

I looked at her and gave the silent question of 'yes?' with my eyes alone. But instead of answering me, she just looked up and without a doubt in Haruki's way.

"Honestly you two, it seems trouble finds you everywhere Yuuki and Zero." Haruki's voice came from above, and without warning, he jumped and landed gracefully beside me.

"And I can't believe that you would just stay away and observe it though I am glad you chose to stay away, but it seems you're not in your best condition Haruki, you seem distracted," Yuuki said seriously.

And I saw Haruki frown, "I'm fine Yuuki, you don't have to worry about me. Just worry about yourself and your …." For some reason Haruki just trailed off.

"Yes?" urged Yuuki.

But it seemed Haruki was lost in his own world. Without much thought, I grabbed Haruki's shoulder and asked, "Are you alright Haruki?"

That make him get out of his mind and with that he spun around to face me, "I'm alright Kana…" He trailed off again, but this time when he faced me with my name on the tip of his tongue.

"Yes?" I urged. But unexpectedly he just stared at me wide eyed, and then not five seconds later, a blush spread from his face to his ear and neck, and now it's my turn to stare at him wide eyed, "Are you really okay Haruki?" I asked him, honestly worried.

But unexpectedly he stuttered his answer, "I… I… I'm… al… alright… Ku… Kuran… Kuran-san… Excuse me!" but the ending he finished with so much urgently. And right after he answered my question he bolted right back up to the academy without a glance back.

And I, along with the rest who present there, could only stare at his back with a confused, and for me, a worried, look.

Haruki's POV

A few weeks passed without me having to face Kaname, but I couldn't do it any longer. He seemed ready to pounce on me and take me to some corner to interrogate me, honestly, I acted like some school girl who didn't want to face the reality about her 'boyfriend' or 'supposed boyfriend'. But I didn't know what to do about this type of situation. Should I approach him? Or should I just throw myself to him? Or what? And questions just kept popping up in my mind like 'did he know about our supposed relationship?' or 'did he do all that funny business because he knows about us?' or 'since when did he know?' and the worst situation is I didn't know a single answer to any question.

'Akkkhhhh! I'm going crazy!' I screamed to myself in my own mind, how pathetic.

That aside, so far what Kaname wanted to do and what I did to turn the event from what Kaname wanted didn't have a side effect. After Zero's so-called verdict, Ichiru came back from my safe house, leaving Shizuka Hio and Maria Kurenai to rest. Also, it seemed that after I left him with Shizuka, he made a cover story with her for the supposed missing Maria Kurenai. So far there was nothing wrong from both sides, from Maria's parent and from the academy's side. I hoped this cover story could handle the pressure until this nightmare with a particular person finished, the one who destroyed everything because of some stupid wish to control a power.

"Haruki, there you are." Yuuki's voice drifted from behind me.

I turned my head to look over my shoulder to Yuuki who stood behind me. "What is it Yuuki? Do you need something?"

"Not really, I was asked by Headmaster to bring all the Guardians to his office and you couldn't be found anywhere so I supposed that you went to your favorite tower, the abandoned one."

"Well if you knew that I would be here why not come here from the start," I asked her while I rose and brushed some invisible dust from my trousers.

"I forgot about this place, the one who reminded me was Kaname-senpai."

I stopped in my tracks to follow Yuuki who was already in the door that led downstairs. "Kuran-san?"

"Yes, and please don't stop." And with that demand, I came back to reality and reluctantly followed Yuuki. Halfway down the stairs, Yuuki began to speak again, "Honestly what's wrong with you Haruki? You're slacking off more than before and also it seems you want, and are succeeding, to avoiding Kaname-senpai at all costs. Is there something wrong with you and Kaname-senpai?" Yuuki asked me calmly while going down.

I could only stare at her back for a while to construct my mind, "There is nothing wrong with us, it's only some…" I trailed off and lost all conscious from the world, and just went with the flow.

After some time, without realizing it, we were already at the bottom of the stairs, "Whatever it is that makes you so confused Haruki, I just want to tell you that whatever is going on between you and Kaname-senpai will end only with the both of you needing each other, after all, you two are meant to be together. I'm sure Kaname-senpai will cherish you, Haruki, and will provide you with whatever you want, even his own life." Just like that, Yuuki gave me a mind-blowing speech and then continued to the headmaster's office without so much as a glance to me.

Kaien Kurosu's POV

"Well… It seems all of you are already here." I stated and then looked at the occupants of my office. There was Zero on the couch with Yuuki, Ichiru on the other couch, Haruki leaning against the wall, and Kaname and Takuma just standing in front of my desk.

"Is there something you need from us Headmaster?" Ichijou Takuma asked with his calmness and easy going attitude like always.

I knew that they were tense because my usually carefree attitude was nowhere to be seen and I had a serious face from the start, "Yes. First of all, I want to tell you that an invitation came just this morning from an old acquaintance. The invitation was more or less about some tournament and our school, the vampire part of the school, invited as a guest to watch this tournament. He told me in the letter, which was sent with the invitation, that he wants his students to know about magical creatures. Do you want to accept this invitation Kaname?"

Kaname just looked at me critically, "Why are you asking me, Headmaster? This kind of matter about the school is not my jurisdiction."

"I know, I just want to make sure that you're all right with this," I stated, but I just wanted a confirmation.

But for some reason, Kaname instead looked at Haruki from the corner of his eyes, and Haruki for some strange reason looked at Kaname with a guarded expression but also told Kaname that he would accept everything Kaname wanted with his eyes. I wonder…

"How many of us do you want to send to this tournament?" Takuma asked me.

"If I can, all of you can go there. After all, the Night Class can't run if Kaname isn't there, so why not all of you go there and observe the magical humans."

"Well, it's not a bad idea. This trip could also be our vacation time. Where is the tournament going to take place and how long is this event?"

"It's in Scotland, precisely in a magical school called Hogwarts. The tournament itself will take place from September until June, but as we aren't participants, only a guest to watch, we can go home anytime, but if I can suggest something, we should go home after the Yule Ball."

"Yule Ball?"

"A Christmas Ball, a tradition in the Triwizard Tournament."

"So, this tournament is called the Triwizard Tournament, well…" And with that, all of my beloved students presented thoughts about the invitation, without doubt about pros and cons if we attended.

And not so long afterward, Kaname opened his mouth after he played another 'mind game' with Haruki. "Very well, we will honor his wish and go to this tournament as 'test subjects', but I have one condition."

"Yes?" I asked him, a bit skeptical about what the esteemed pureblood prince wanted.

"I want Haruki with me, at my side, all the time during our 'trip' there," Kaname stated with a calm voice and straight look.

For a moment, I pondered about his condition and wondered what the meaning was. I could tell that all the occupants of my office just looked at him blankly, and then incredulously, and then right at that second, I could predict what all of them were going to say when all of them started to look like fish out of the water.

"WHAAAATTTT?" All shouted but respectively with different reasons.

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