WOWWW so I decided to make Yuuki a little stronger. It seems that my friend who has kindly supported me and read this story's rough drafts (as well as online viewers) feel that Yuuki is a bit too weak, so I'll try to transition to a stronger Yuuki! Please be patient!

Plus! Another person returns from the past! Not sure if you want them back, but they're coming back anyway! Enjoy! ^^

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CH 11

CLANG!

Aido's sword flew out of his hand and hit the ground with a loud thump.

He bowed, "well done Yuuki-sama." Secretly, he was annoyed. He who took years mastering his technique was taken down in one week. Of course, he could not say that though.

Yuuki saw her face in the reflection of her sword. She was not the same Yuuki from one month ago. The Yuuki who always listened to Kaname, the Yuuki who was just a little afraid of the council, the Yuuki that was afraid of what other vampires thought of her. But it was different now. She wasn't afraid of anyone.

"I think I'm ready? Don't you?" She asked Aido.

"Yes. Let's get back now Yuuki-sama, no doubt Kaname will be worried to find you out of your room.

I smiled. He would worry wouldn't he? After all, Kaname was always looking after me, looking after all my needs, always putting me first. This time I would repay the favor.

I walked backed to my house and up to my room to catch a few hours of sleep. Sure, vampires weren't supposed to sleep during the night, but all official business was done during the day.

"Everything has been prepared Kuran-sama."

Kaname? Or was it me? Who was that voice?

"Thank you Ichio, you, no-the whole senate will be lavishly rewarded after his demise. The girl will be mine and under our control."

"Yuuki are you ready to go?"

I snapped out of my gaze; another vision. I finished brushing my long brown hair, and rushed down the stairs. For this occasion, I thought a tight, knee-length dress with a red belt around my waist would be appropriate.

He took my hand as we started walking toward the carriage.

"Are you feeling nervous yet?"

"A little." Of course it wasn't the meeting I was worried about.

He smiled, "It's natural, you'll be fine. I'll be right behind you."

"Were you ever nervous at your first senate meeting?"

"No, I have never been nervous about meeting people in this lifetime of mine."

"What do you mean, why not?"

Kaname avoided the question, of course…

"Yuuki you look absolutely stunning, no doubt you will be the most beautiful person in the room."

We got of at a nearby street and started to walk. I tensed up. Everyone walking around was in some way a member of the council. I stole a glance at Kaname. He seemed at ease, so I tried to act that way too. We had nearly reached the senate house when I heard the creepy voice that haunted my dreams since the day of my parents' deaths.

"Now"

Clang! I already had Artemis whipped out by the time the assassin was ready to strike me.

"Dammit!" He yelled. " I want Kaname Kuran's blood. Let me through!"

Kaname was just about to blow it. I hadn't seem him this mad in a long time. He would surely kill this assassin.

"NO!" I yelled.

He stopped.

"Kaname, go on and stall the committee! I can handle this!"

He looked surprised, "Yuuki, you've never held a sword in your life, how did you-"

"Now ISN'T the time Kaname! GO! I'll explain later!"

He seemed to be hesitating, but he decided to trust me.

"Yuuki, hurry up." he strided of silently.

At the gate Ichio waited, looking rather annoyed and surprised to see Kaname.

"Why are you here?" Ichio asked, irritated.

"Is there anything wrong with that Ichio? Kaname asked innocently.

"Where is the girl?" Was all Ichio could reply with.

"Ah, that's Yuuki-Kuran sama to you, and she will be joining us shortly. She had some business to attend to first. Kaname smiled, the gears turning in his head as he figured out what was going on.

Ichio blushed embarrassed and muttered something about the senate being unhappy.

"What was that?" Kaname asked, clearly enjoying the response he was getting from Takuma's granfather.

"Nothing, nothing, but the senate will be extremely displeased that Yuuki-sama is late."

"Ah, well until them, I would be more than happy to entertain them. Now let's head in, if they are as irritated as you say they are, we mustn't keep them waiting any longer."

Kaname and Ichio walked towards the senate house, Kaname looked back one last time.

Hurry Yuuki! He thought.

"AHH!" I yelled. This opponent was not as tough as Aido-sempai, but he was still rather good. All I could do was defend myself at the moment. The man I was facing wore a black mask that covered his whole head. All I could see were his eyes. They looked so familiar. I couldn't place my finger on it, but yet they looked so deadly, I didn't remember ever seeing eyes this cold before. Before I could think about it anymore, I decided to end it. I might as well take of the mask as well, I thought. With a clean and final attack, I ducked as he swung at his head. He was fast, I just grazed enough to cut off the top part of his mask.

Che! He retreated back into the shadows. Gone as fast as he arrived.

I stood stunned. I couldn't believe who I had just seen. I knew I wasn't supposed to cry, it was taboo for a pure blood to cry. So I held it in. I bent down and picked up the silver whispy lock of hair I had cut of from my attacker.

Zero was back.