Ok, this chapter has a lot of POV's to keep the story going.


Takuma's POV

"Proposed?"

I couldn't believe it, I refused to. Aido's father had given the go ahead for Habanusa to marry Misaki?

"It's hard for you." Sara smirked, "I can imagine. But you know maybe if you helped me more. I could help you."

I lifted my head, engrossed in her proposition, when it came to Misaki I had to admit I would do anything. Even my loyal heart would turn dark for her.

"Ah, you're interested? I thought you would be." She pushed back her long hair and smiled innocently, "We could make a good team you and I."

"I won't work with you, just for you, as a prisoner." I snapped, there was no way I would work with her, she kept me here as a slave and if anything she has forced me to compromise. "What was your plan?"

She giggled and stretched out on the sofa, "Well, you give me information on Kaname and I will help you intervene with the marriage."

I was cynic about this plan, but I couldn't just sit and let Misaki marry someone else, not while she doesn't know my feelings.

Misaki's POV

"Yuki!"

"I couldn't help it. It was so pretty."

I looked at my new dress, Yuki had borrowed it and been in the garden with Kaname, I don't want to know what happened outside but now my pretty white dress was grass stained green. I pouted, I hadn't even worn it yet.

"Sisters, huh?"

I turned to see Shiki and Rima leaning against the wall together, Pocky in their mouths.

"Yeah, typical." I smiled weakly.

"You know Aido's still worried about Takuma showing up." Shiki murmured.

"I guessed as much." I would make sense, he knew I had feelings for Takuma, I probably would for a long time, who knows if they would disappear with time?

"I can't help but wonder if that pureblood is actually keeping him there for a reason." Rima narrowed her eyes in wonder.

My heart leapt and felt like it sank, I had never thought of that, what if he was in trouble?

"He wouldn't be in trouble would he?"

"Nah, it's Takuma." Shiki shrugged, "Plus Kaname would of known by now wouldn't he?"

"Yea," I felt relived then, "that's true."

Shiki was looking at me in a strange way, his eyes were quizzical and he looked confused.

"You're going to marry Aido?" he asked, ah, that's why.

"I guess, I mean he's a great guy and it would be good for vampire and human unity,.."

The way Shiki was looking at me, I knew he was thinking; what about Takuma?

I sighed and smiled, "Well I'd best get getting ready for dinner."

Yuki's POV

I relaxed as he stroked my hair and pushed it away from my face.

"Kaname?"

He looked up at me with his dark eyes and tilted his head.

"Takuma, he is safe isn't he?"

He sighed and shifted, "Yes, he is safe. We do not need to worry. He can handle himself, Yuki."

I hung my head, somehow I couldn't believe him, even though it was Kaname, there was something going on.

"You don't think so do you?"

"I believe that he is safe. It's just.." I sighed, "There is something strange about it."

He kissed the top of my head, "Maybe it's best to leave it as it is and let whatever happens, happen."

I looked up out of the window at Misaki and Aido in the garden. What will happen?

Misaki's POV

"Ow!" I breathed in as much as I could, "Maybe it's too tight?"

Ruka looked up in the mirror at me, "Too late now."

I whimpered and looked at my stomach, it was flat due to the corset but, was it worth not being able to breathe?

"Hey." Yuki walked In and smiled shyly, her bridesmaid dress flowed perfectly around her, she seemed to float.

"Wow." I whispered, I hugged her tightly as she came over, tears in our eyes.

"You're getting married Misaki." She wiped the tears away from my cheeks and giggled.

"I know. To Aido of all people." I began to giggle too.

Ruka tugged my arm and led me to my dress. I stood before the long white dress that would be my wedding gown. I took a nervous deep breath and let it out slowly. I was actually doing this.

"I wanna come in!"

"No master Cross please wait outside!" Ruka impatiently yelled.

I looked to Yuki in her deep red dress and she smiled, it encouraged me and I smiled too.

"Ok, let's do it."

Takuma's POV

The crowd grew bigger in the humans' church, I became saddened and nervous. Sara sat at my side holding my hand as if we were a couple. It made me angry, but I could not afford to mess this up. She promised me Misaki.

The doors opened and I looked away from a nervous Aido at the front to the back. Misaki, my beautiful Misaki. Her white dress made her glow with beauty, my heart ached. I wanted to run up and take her away. Sara restrained me. Music started and Misaki started to walk down with master Cross holding her arm. Yuki followed behind with Kaname. His eye caught mine then looked away. He knew. He did nothing.

"Doesn't she look beautiful?" Sara whispered. I ignored her and concentrated on Misaki.

As she reached Aido, his faced changed, he was soft, his eyes filled with warmth and comfort. I don't know what to feel. Aido obviously loved her.

"Are you ready to marry Misaki?" Sara whispered. My head whipped to look at her, but as I did I seemed to blink and everything went dark. I blinked again and I stood before Misaki. I was in Aido's body.

The marriage councillor made us say vows and I copied what I had to. Misaki was so warm, but her eyes were filled with discomfort. I watched her carefully, her eyes kept darting to someone than back to me, each time she seemed sadder. I followed her gaze. It was me. My empty body sat with Sara. Did she love me?

After the 'human' wedding vows, we had to exchange blood. A bond made forever.

The ceremonial knife was placed in my hand; I carefully cut a line on my hand and let drops of blood fall into the cup. As did Misaki.

The rest of the cup was filled with human blood and Kaname blessed us with a drop of his. I sipped the mixture, as she did. I felt nervous, sad, hurt and pain. These were her feelings not mine. Why could I feel them? Every vampire bond can have special effects but this was a greater deal.

Takuma

I heard her voice in my head. Now I could hear her thoughts? She obviously couldn't hear mine. But she said my name.

Why don't you smile?

I sighed, she looked up at me in Aido's body then.

"Is something wrong Aido?" she whispered.

"No," I spoke gently, "No everything is perfect."

She smiled and leant in for a kiss, my first real kiss with Misaki. Even though these lips were not mine I would be able to feel her soft mouth against mine. As we kissed my stomach flipped and I deepened the kiss. I felt her embarrassment, in front of many people. What was I thinking?

Wow, Aido save it for later at least.

I let out a sigh with a mixture of laughter in it, she raised an eyebrow, and she would probably take this as normal Aido behaviour. Of course, later, they would consummate their marriage.

Poor Aido, he's gone insane

Misaki looked at me waiting to leave the church. I took her hand and we walked down the aisle, I watched her breathe nervously as we got nearer to the doors.

Takuma

Her eyes were on my body, I stared ahead of me, Sara holding my hand.

Misaki's feelings were intense, she loved me. She wanted me to hold her, to tell her I loved her. That Sara was nothing. I closed my eyes and cursed myself.


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