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One Week Earlier...

"The time has come, Ichiru," Maria sang as she skipped into her dorm room. Ichiru nodded to her and Maria seated herself on her bed. "Are you not happy?"

"It's not that," the second Kiryuu twin said and adjusted his mask over his face. "I'm wondering what you're planning to do with my brother."

"Oh?" Maria tilted her head and offered her hand to Ichiru, who ignored it.

"What are you planning to do with Zero and Himitsuko?"

Maria smiled girlishly and folded her fingers underneath her chin before gazing back up at the twin.

"I can't tell you. It would spoil too much fun," Maria said innocently and Ichiru chewed his lower lip to keep himself from saying anything else.

Himitsuko's fate is about to change drastically...Maria thought to herself and laid back down on her bed, Ichiru still staring at her curiously from the shadows.

Flash to Himitsuko and Zero...the next day...

"You're really going overboard with this whole New Years-Valentines Day you know. They're a month apart...more than a month," Zero sighed as he leaned against a wall opposite of Himitsuko.

"I am not," she protested, standing up and dropping four boxes of cocoa powder while balancing three more in her arms.

"How about you celebrate New Years and break first then Valentines, okay?" Zero sighed and set the four boxes that had fallen from Himitsuko's arms back on the shelf.

"Fine. We can do this your way," she growled and her companion smirked.

"We still have another week left of vacation...I think Chairman is planning something," Zero said and tossed a packet of pocky up in the air and caught it.

"What is he planning do you think?"

"Probably going somewhere...I'm not sure," Zero remarked and continued to repeatedly toss the packet up in the air and catch it.

"That would be fun," Himitsuko said and gave her friend's shirt sleeve a tug as a sign to go to the check out line.

"Depending on where we go."

"You're such a pessimist."

Zero sweat dropped and followed Himitsuko to the check out aisle before plopping the pocky packet down on the counter. They paid and Himitsuko picked up the grocery bags then headed out into the crowed street with Zero.

"Anywhere you want to go now? We have another half hour to kill," he said while looking off to the side and Himitsuko felt herself blush.

"Lunch possibly?"

"Alright."

Himitsuko kept the bag in front of her, a faint smile on her face and Zero could see a girlish sparkle in her eyes that he had never seen her have unless she was alone with him. He wondered if she ever acted as carefree around anyone else, if Kaname ever was able to see the same bright smile on Himitsuko's face...somewhat selfishly, Zero hoped he was the only one that would be able to make Himitsuko smile like she was now.

"Hey Kiryuu-kun, where do you plan on--Kiryuu-kun?" Himitsuko realized she was no longer at Zero's side and glanced around. "Kiryuu-kun?"

She wandered around, the groceries in her arms becoming heavierwith every minute that passed.

"Damn it...this happened last time..." Himitsuko cursed and shifted her bags in order to zip her coat up more to keep the icy wind from chilling her skin.

She continued walking along, the crowded road becoming calmer and she sat down on a stone bench.

This is making me nervous...she thought, the bags next to her and Himitsuko hugged herself. I hate being alone...even if it's broad daylight...I hate it...the memories of last time still scare me...

Himitsuko shivered and opened her eyes, guiding her hand over her side where her dagger was strapped. Her katana was too large to carry around, so she had resorted to carrying her dagger. Her body relaxed and Himitsuko was on her feet again, the groceries in her arms once more.

As long as I don't lose my mind and stay relaxed I'll be able to be more alert...everything will be fine...I'll find Kiryuu-kun...it'll be fine...

Himitsuko's pace increased and the more she went without seeng Zero, the more anxious she became. Her heart sped up and she broke into a run, her desperation rising, the same emotions of sheer terror and paranoia eating away at her. Himitsuko twisted down alleys only to find herself back where she started and she finally stopped to catch her breath when she had reached the same resturant for the third time.

"Kiryuu-kun!"

She skidded to a stop and dropped to her knees, gasping for breath.

"Great..."

"Are you lost?" a phantom-like voice asked and Himitsuko's senses became alert as a bony hand rested on her shoulder.

"K-Kiryuu--"

"Kurobi, Himitsuko."

The red head turned, her hand enclosing over the dagger handle inside her jacket. Her face drained of color when she met the cold eyes, the adreniline pulsing through her.

"DON'T TOUCH ME! KIRYUU-KUN!!"

Flash to Zero...

"I hate it when this happens..." Zero muttered as he paced around trying to find the rose red curls among the emptying streets. He fingered his Bloody Rose and calmed himself, trying not to assume the worst. "If she gets hurt...oh dear Lord..."

Zero kept up with his quick stride, his senses perked for a glimpse of her or the scent of her blood. The streets became almost empty as Zero searched for his companion, his worries about her only increasing as he searched.

"Where are you Himitsuko?!" Zero hissed and as if on cue, there was a terrifyed scream. "Oh shit..."

Zero broke into a sprint, drawing his Bloody Rose, not thinking about where he was going.

"LET GO DAMN YOU!" Himitsuko's voice screamed and Zero skidded to a stop in an alley.

"I can't...your blood just tempts me so much..." the Level E giggled and Himitsuko plunged the dagger into the vampire's bicept, making him scream in agony.

"I'm so sick of hearing that...you piss me off!"

The Level E growled and yanked the dagger out of his arm, his crimson eyes gleaming and he seized Himitsuko by the neck, slamming her against the brick wall. Himitsuko grimiced in pain and opened her eyes which were also glowing red with rage. The attacker chucked the dagger away from them and Himitsuko bared her fangs.

"Go to hell!" she snarled and clawed the Level E's neck, making him screech.

"Put her down," Zero ordered once he had reached them, his Bloody Rose aimed and ready to fire. The Level E smirked at the silver haired hunter, the grip on Himitsuko's throat tightening and she gurgled.

"Kiryuu--kun--"

Her eyes were dimming and Zero cast her a pitying look. Her hand reached out to him and she seemed to beg him to help her.

"Get--away--"

"Her blood is tempting you too, comrade," the Level E sniggered and Zero clenched his teeth.

"Shut up!"

"Kiryuu--kun--" Himitsuko dug her nails into her enemy's wrist but he seemed unaffected.

"You want her blood, don't you comrade?"

Zero's finger began to pull back on the trigger and his eyes blazed with anger.

"Let her go now!"

"Let's see how bloodlusting you are," the Level E said and slit Himitsuko's cheek.

"DAMN--YOU!" she choked and kicked the vampire in the stomach. Her lungs screamed for more air and black and red blotches danced in front of her eyes.

"Mm...the blood is so thick and sweet...you love the taste as much as I do," the Level E giggled and Himitsuko focused her dazed eyes on Zero, who looked as if he were holding back on licking the scratch on her cheek.

"Kiryuu--kun..."

"I guess I can drink from her neck then," the fangs whispered and became closer to her.

"S-shit..."

Feeling returned to Zero's body when he saw the disgusting fangs about to puncture Himitsuko's pure white skin.

"GET AWAY FROM HER!" Zero yelled and finally fired his Bloody Rose, the Level E crying out in surprise. The long, bony fingers unwrapped from her neck and she dropped to the stone ground, sucking in as much air as she could. The Level E shrieked and Himitsuko fell to her knees, rubbing her neck as the gunshot blasted through the confined area and she covered her ears. When she opened her eyes, Zero had slipped the gun away, a glare still in his violet eyes and Himitsuko focused her own deep crimson eyes on him.

"Kiryuu-kun, are you alright?" were the first words out of her mouth and Zero bit his lip. He didn't answer her and instead, walked in front of her, kneeling down to her eye level.

"You're still bleeding," he told her and began to untie his red tie to use as a tourniquet.

"I'm fine," Himitsuko said and pushed his hands away, then pulled one towards her.

"What are you doing?"

Himitsuko didn't answer and raised his hand to her cut, which had begun to clot but still had a few threads of blood flowing out.

"I want to satisfy you," she said and let his cool finger trace over the crimson line.

"Himistuko--!"

"You're eyes are glowing the color of blood," Himitsuko told him and Zero closed his eyes, "you know, it's okay. I'm not ashamed or afraid of you. You just saved me so...I owe you."

"Don't talk like that."

Himitsuko rose to her feet, making Zero do the same and she used her filed nail to scrape away the thin layer of new skin forming over the scratch.

"It's not that big of a deal. The most you could get now is a small lick but I guess later--"

Zero slapped his hand over her mouth and Himitsuko's eyes widened.

"Fine--just--stop--!"

Zero leaned forward, lowering his hand off her mouth and pulled her close to him. Himitsuko caught the scent of his blood and curled her fists against his chest as he hugged her, her eyes closing. Zero sighed and lowered his lips to her cheek, his tounge grazing over the threads of blood trickling down her face.

"Happy now?" he whispered and Himitsuko nodded, a small smile on her face.

"Yes."

Zero didn't make eye contact with her and buried his face in her shoulder, his arms tightening around her body.

"Thank God you're okay," he breathed into her neck and Himitsuko wrapped her arms around his body.

I don't deserve you...

Back at Cross Academy-Dusk...

"Kurobi-san," Maria called to the prefect as she patrolled.

"Maria-senpai, shouldn't you be in class?"

The silver haired girl skipped up to her and Himitsuko tried not to coil back from the vampire's icy touch.

"Kaname-sama wanted to speak with you after classes...also, there's something I have to talk to you about," Maria sang and took Himitsuko's hand.

"Now--?"

"Yes, right now, there's something I want you to see."

Maria began to skip back towards the Moon Dorms, her hand in Himitsuko's and the young red head felt her heart begin to race.

"Maria-san."

"Mmhmm?"

"What do you have to do with Kiryuu-kun's past?"

The doll didn't answer as she skipped and hummed a music box melody to herself, Himitsuko's nerves rising.

"Well, I have a lot to do with it," Maria answered once the two girls were in front of the Moon Dorms, "come in. There is a certain person I want you to meet."

Maria lead Himitsuko inside the darkened building and the red head could only follow the silver haired doll.

"Here," Maria half whispered and Himitsuko's eyes adjusted to the dark ball room, "Ichiru-kun, come on out."

"Ichiru--?" Himitsuko started and saw a shadow move.

"Kiryuu, Ichiru," a man's voice told her and Himitsuko let out a light gasp.

"Kiryuu-kun has a brother--?"

"Twin brother," Ichiru said and Himitsuko raised to her eyes and met the cold stare of Ichiru Kiryuu.

"But--wait..."

"I am Ichiru Kiryuu, Zero Kiryuu's younger twin brother."

What the hell is going on?!

Sorry...another cliff hanger...XD I am going to go back and tell what happened with Kaname and Himtisuko (this whole ordeal happened a week before when they are all on break) Well, 5 reviews please and I'm sorry for not uploading...school has been really stressful. T.T I got a snow day today though so YAAAAY!!!! XD Hope this is keeping you interested! I am going to work on the next chapter right away...-disappears to work on next chapter-