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Hakuria hitsugaya, if you think its bad now, just wait until the story goes on!

Warning, there will be a bit of a dick head Aidou in this chapter. The magic is making him cocky and cocky people can sometimes get nasty!

I do not own Vampire Knight. If I did, then I would have then showing their fangs and red eyes more! I love vampire fangs and red eyes so much!

Vampires Covered In Blood Are Prohibited From Entering This Fanfiction.

Chapter Ten

The next spell Aidou did was another one on his own. He would have asked Gina to help but he was almost embarrassed about it... It might not be particulary embarrassing to other people but it was to him. Aidou wanted to be stronger. He wanted to be smart, like he was, but he also wanted to be strong as well.

He found it in the book by chance, just flicking through the pages casually and skimming each of the pages, and then he decided he wanted it. And it was pretty easy to get rid of Kaname now he was no longer completely obssessed. But he still asked if he was OK and showed slight more effection than he ever did before, even if it was just a smile here or there.

Aidou sat down on the floor with the candle in front of him. He also had on a large jacket that was a bit big for him. It was Kaname's jacket when he wasn't wearing the school uniform. He had borrowed it from Kaname's room. He would give it back but he need Kaname's smell to keep him calm like Gina had suggested.

Staring down at the book, Aidou wasn't sure he would be able to understand the words let alone say them out loud. But he tried none the less.

The words tripped on his tongue and he stumbled quite often on the more tricker words that didn't seem real. But he forced himself to get through the whole sentence slowly.

By the time he reached the end, the words magically seemed easier to say. They came faster and faster as he repeated them and his body began to feel lighter and weightless. He let his eyes slide shut as soon as the words were stuck in his head and smiled slightly as he continued to chant.

The spell continued until Aidou was ready to give himself to the magic completely. It took longer to resist this time than before but he managed to pull himself away from the feeling eventually. Opening his eyes, Aidou took a breath. He resisted the urge to vomit long enough to put the book and candle away in the cabneit beside of his bed. Then he couldn't hold it back any long and ran towards of the bathroom.

Again, no food came out, but heaving was almost as worse as real vomiting. He was shaking, with a heavy head and goose bumps going up and down his arms and legs before he managed to sit back up again on the floor. When he was done he went to lay down and rest on his bed with his face buried in the pillow.

Maybe a break from the magic wouldn't hurt...

... Or maybe Aidou would grow used to being sick after he done enough spells.

Grinning, Aidou chose to go with the second one and went down to the kitchen to try out his new spell.

Kaname was in his own room doing some sort of classified work, giving Aidou plenty of space. He walked over to the cupboard under the sink in the kitchen. Underneath was a special sword like weapon that they had hidden in case the school came under attack. There were lots of weapons all around of the Moon Dorm, all different types. It seemed to be happening more and more and they needed to be sure they could fight back if something happened to their powers or if somehow they managed to ignore them. It was impossible to bend or break, even for vampires. Or at least it was almost impossible. A pureblood might be able to crack it and a really powerful pureblood might be able to bend it.

Aidou pulled the sword out from the compartment and sat down on the floor, leaning against the counter. He vent took a hold of the handle and then carefully of the silver blade. It stung but he ignored it and used as much strength as he could to twist the blade. It took a few moments but eventually the strong, almost magical, blade tilted towards of the side.

Smiling, proud of himself, Aidou stopped there and put the sword back in its home. He stood up again. Now he wasn't just smart, but strong too. Stronger than any other vampire like him as well as some purebloods!

"What are you doing?" Kaname asked, appearing in the doorway without any warning.

"Oh sorry. Felt sick, so I came to get some water." Aidou smiled innocently. The magic seemed to be helping his confidence as well... The magic was so amazing! It did so much for him!

"Do you need anything?" Kaname asked.

Aidou stared at him. Suddenly wondering what he could actually get away. Making up his mind quickly he swallowed any nerves he had and ignored it as best as he could. Walking forward, Aidou tried to keep his face calm and ignore the butterflies in his stomach.

"No."

Aidou leaned up and kissed Kaname directly on the lips. He shut his eyes and prepared to be thrown down but he could instantly feel Kaname kissing him back. For a moment the pureblood seemed to hesitate. Then he felt Kaname reach forward and take his hands, stepping closer as he continued to kiss him.

Kaname didn't exactly snap back to his senses, but he did jerk back slightly from the kiss.

"Sorry." Kaname mumbled like he was the one who had started it, releasing his hands and taking a large step back.

"It's OK." Aidou whispered, blinking up at him.

"You should get some sleep." Kaname said quietly, still staring down into Aidou's eyes.

"Will you come sit with me?" Aidou asked, almost cocky.

"For a little while." Kaname nodded.

Aidou smiled and slipped his hand into Kaname's. Kaname stiffened for a moment but then wrapped his own hand around of Aidou's and led him back towards of his room again. It was nice to lay down with Kaname sitting down beside of him again.

Kaname hesitated once more. Trying to think it all through once more. Before he leaned down and kissed Aidou's lips gently.

"Goodnight."

His dreams just seemed to feel all the more sweeter that night.

000

The next morning Aidou didn't do any spells, meaning he was well enough to go back to class. Although everyone stared at him, Aidou still found himself smiling and walking with his head high. Him and Kaname didn't speak or go near each other but Aidou sometimes watched Kaname and saw him glance at him.

Smiling after he had caught Kaname's eye yet again, Aidou sat down beside of Kain and leaned back in his seat.

"You are really acting weird..." Kain mumbled, watching him.

"How come?" Aidou blinked.

"I don't know." Kain spoke slowly, watching him closely like the answer might appear on his forehead. "Just something..."

"Like?" Aidou said, waving for him to continue.

Kain shrugged and fell silent. Aidou watched him for a few more moments before he turned his gaze back towards of the front. His smile never left his face and he knew it was growing a little cocky but he couldn't help it. The magic was changing him for the better, so why not enjoy it while it happened.

"Lord Kaname..." Ruka asked quietly, "Are you feeling alright?"

Aidou glanced over and scowled. He hated the way Ruka fawned all over Kaname whenever he was around her. Why couldn't she just go jump into a pit of Vampire Hunters and save them all the grief of looking at her. The thought made him snicker slightly. Besides, Kaname liked him now.

There was that horrible feeling in his stomach. It couldn't be the magic since he wasn't actually doing any magic. But then what was it?

"I'm fine." Kaname mumbled, almost ignoring Ruka. That gave Aidou some more enjoyment to watch.

"Hanabusa, what are you smirking at?" Kain frowned.

"Kain are you going to stare at me all day?" Aidou snapped sharply. "Would you just drop it and leave me alone already. You're like some kind of freaky stalker!"

Kain blinked. Clearly taken back. A few people around of them turned around to blink at him as well. Kain stared at Aidou and Aidou stared back at him. They held each others gaze before Kain gave a very stiff nod and turned away, still looking very confused and shocked. Aidou looked forward, feeling a little smug that he had managed to stare down Kain so easily.

It may sound a bit nasty, but it wasn't like a feeling that he couldn't quite control.

Aidou faced the board and was quiet for most of the lessons. No one else seemed to notice Aidou answering hardly any questions. No one else noticed Kaname constantly glancing over at Aidou and frowning like he was trying to understand something about the blonde boy. No one else noticed Kain also frowning and glancing at Aidou only his looks were more of concern rather than confusion.

As the lesson went on, Aidou sat back and found himself thinking about other things. He needed a real place where he could practice fighting. Maybe get better at it without using magic. Especially after he went through the magic to get it and was sick because of it.

Kaname dismissed everyone for a five minute break just as Aidou was finishing that thought. He sat up and watched Kain walk slightly ahead of him out of the door. Ruka seemed to be holding back so she could spend more time with Kaname.

"Excuse me, Lord Kaname." Aidou said, stopping beside of him and smiling. "Could I have a word with you?"

Ruka scowled at Aidou.

"Of course." Kaname said, he looked at Ruka. "Come back in five minutes for the rest of the lesson."

Ruka did not look happy at being dismissed but she gave a small smile at Kaname before glaring at Aidou and turning, leaving the room. Aidou wanted to give her the finger or shout something about her fat ass but he resisted while with Kaname. He was still unsure of the limit's Kaname now had with him.

"What would you like to talk about?" Kaname asked looking at Aidou. He focussed hard on the shape and colour of Aidou's eyes and how they seemed all the more confident now. Also how they seemed more bright and round. More beautiful and bright.

"I was wondering if there was some kind of place where I could work off energy I had. Like an excersise building either on school grounds or off them." Aidou asked, smiling softly.

Kaname watched him and nodded his head. "I will speak with Cross."

"Thank you." Aidou beamed at him.

Kaname hesitated a moment and then reached up, touching Aidou's shoulder effectionately.

"Go to your break." Kaname mumbled quietly, still watching Aidou's face closely. This time his eyes seemed more fascinated with the shape and colour of Aidou's lips.

Aidou nodded, he held Kaname's gaze for a few more moments before forcing himself to leave the room.

Outside of the room, Kain was leaning against the wall and waiting for his cousin. No one else could be seen. Kain looked up as soon as Aidou stepped out, he grabbed a tight hold of Aidou's elbow and dragged him down from the building. Kain ignored Aidou shouting at him and pulled him all the way around to the back of the building where he pushed him up against the wall.

"We need to talk." Kain scowled.

"About what?" Aidou scowled right back. "Why did you grab me like that?"

"About you." Kain said, ignoring Aidou's second question. "You've been acting differently today. It's worrying." Kain's features softened slightly. "Is something wrong? Do you wanna talk?"

"No, nothing is wrong. If anything things are great." Aidou sighed. "And so no, I do not want to talk."

"... You're not doing anything... Are you?" Kain asked slowly.

"You mean drugs?" Aidou laughed. He paused and frowned slightly. The magic could be seen as a kind of drug. It gave him a bit of a high when he was using the magic and he did get a bit of an after burn when he was done. The magic could kill him if he wasn't careful. It was closer to a drug than he thought it was.

"Hanabusa?" Kain said, leaning down so they were eye level.

"I do not take pills. I do not inject myself with needles and I do not drink strange alcoholic liquid that is designed for medical puporses only." Aidou sighed being careful to no longer actually say that he didn't take drugs. Though, honestly, he had no problem with lying.

"Then what's wrong? Why have you been acting different?" Kain asked.

"I haven't. Maybe I am just coming out of my shell more." Aidou scowled.

"Since when were you in a shell?" Kain demanded.

"I've had enough of this. Stop treating me like a suspect in some stupid crime show." Aidou sighed and pushed passed him.

He made sure to bump their shoulders and ignored Kain when he called his name.

Then Kain reached over and grabbed a tight hold of Aidou's shoulder. Aidou scowled, he reached up and grabbed Kain's wrist, twisting his arm and slamming Kain against the wall hard. Kain shouted in both surprise and slight pain as Aidou had him pinned there with his arm behind of his back.

The two held each others gaze for a moment before Aidou smirked, gave Kain another small nudge, and stepped back releasing his hold. Aidou gave a sarcastic wave as he turned and walked off.

Kain stared after Aidou with wide eyes. Never mind the fact that Aidou had completely gone crazy and attacked him, something Aidou would normally never do! But Aidou had been able to do it. Ever since they were little kids and they had their "play fights", Kain had always been the strongest and had been able to pin Aidou down. Aidou won every now and then when he used his speed and brains but nine times out of ten he just didn't have the strength to hold his talle cousin down for long enough.

Where had all that power come from?

And why was Aidou using it?

Kain bit his lower lip and watched Aidou disapear around the corner. What had happened to his real cousin?

000

Aidou punched the bag in front of him three times before he paused. He then rose his foot and kicked it, watching the bag jog back and inch. He then repeated the same motion a few times before he grew a little winded and needed to take a break. When Aidou had taken a few breaths he started on the punching bag once again, hitting it harder and faster.

Wetting his lips he paused and shut his eyes for a moment. Then he was attacking the bag like his life depended on it. He ignored the horrible salty taste from licking his sweating lips and moved as fast as his body would naturally allow.

It had taken a lot of convincing (and a bit of magic) but Cross had finally given him permission to take a short cut down to the town to join one of the centre's. Kaname had given in when he had saw what Aidou had done to Kain, he realized that Aidou needed a way to get rid of whatever frustraition that he was building inside of him and he hoped that it wouldn't cause him to get more violent. He had to go with someone to keep an eye on him though. Normally Kain or Ichijo. It was okay as long as they stayed out of his way when he was pushing out his anger.

Ichijo seemed to have a problem with remembering that but he quickly turned and made his way to the cafe every day after Aidou had shouted at him and punched his bag hard enough that it broke off from the strong metal holding it to the ceiling. Kain would just sit on the benches and watch Aidou like he was studying him closely to learn something new.

There was only a few other people here and they were all vampires like Aidou that wanted to get some anger out. Needing to get some frustraition out on someone beside of their friends and families.

"Are you done yet?" Kain grumbled, suddenly appearing behind of Aidou.

Aidou paused and looked around. He wished he could fight some of the other people here, but he could only do that if he impressed them and so far they all ignored him when he came in. They had to argue and have someone supervising them if they wanted to try out on one another.

"Yeah, I guess." Aidou grumbled. "But don't sneak up on me. I might catch you on one of my punches."

They turned and made their way over to the bags on the benches and the door.

Kain walked beside of Aidou in silence. Then he sighed and ran a hand through his hair before coming to a stop.

"What is it?" Aidou frowned, turning to stare at him.

"Why don't we get a drink..." Kain shrugged, nodding over to an all night cafe.

"... Huh?" Aidou frowned.

"Come on, it won't kill you." Kain said, trying to make it sound almost like a joke, turning and walking towards of the doors.

Aidou hesitated a moment. Then he gave in and followed Kain. Kain did not look back to see if Aidou was following but he heard the thunk as Aidou stopped the door closing and followed him inside.

It was quite dark and depressing inside of the cafe. The walls and floor were all a dark red with matching ceiling and brown seats with brown tables lined up along of the wall. There was a long counter with stalls linned up beside of that and a elder woman was standing behind of the counter, watching the two of them closely. There was only one another person in the room and Aidou instantly knew who.

"One second..." Aidou mumbled, "That guy owes me money."

Before Kain could snap at him, Aidou dropped his bag down on the floor and darted over to the small line of soft chairs that he was sitting on. Aidou sat down beside of him and turned to face him, scowling.

"So this has been where you were hiding out?" Aidou asked.

Ichiro looked up and smiled coldly. "Not just here. But around and about."

"What have you been doing all this time?" Aidou frowned, he was well aware that Kain was watching him from the door and could come over at any moment.

"Stuff. I know what you've been doing. A lot!" Ichiro snickered. "But it's cool isn't it. The magic I mean. It really pulls you in."

Aidou scowled at him.

"Go get your little snack with your cousin. I'll mind my business if you mind yours." Ichiro said, winking.

Aidou stared at him. He wanted to press the matter. He didn't trust Ichiro and knew he was up to something. But he knew he would get no more out of him. So he stood, gave him a final warning glare, and walked back over to Kain trying to ignore the feeling that was banging against the back of his mind.