Chapter 12: The Blood War… Part 2

"You failed to kill Moka?!" Gyokuro asked angrily. "I thought you would have been able to kill them all?!"

"I was hoping one on one, if anything being weaker…" Rido said. "But, that wasn't my body… I will kill her and the others…"

"Good…" She responded.

"Anything else?" Rido asked mockingly.

"Yes, yes there is… If you fail, I will summon Alucard and he will finish the job along side of me…"

Moka laid with Zero that night and upon morning, Yuki was at her door, alongside with Kaname. They knocked and knocked, but no answer. After a short while of waiting, Zero answered the door.

"Yes?" Zero asked. "What do you want?"

"Z- Zero?! What are you doing here?" Yuki asked.

"Don't mind him Yuki. Zero, remember what I had told you… He is coming back and you need to be prepared this time…" Kaname said.

"I don't have to listen to you…" Zero said.

Ichiru passed by and waited behind Kaname. Zero took sight of him and stared him for a while. They stared each other down and Ichiru finally spoke aloud, "Hello, Zero…"

"Ichiru…" Zero replied.

"Your brother will be part of this fight. We have gotten other news such as a woman named Gyokuro and another vampire who will be coming alongside of Rido… Zero, this is a warning…" Kaname said.

Zero stood a listened, but shut the door and walked back to the bed. Moka was up and heard everything, she knew who that woman was and said, "Zero… That woman is my… Step-mother… She is dangerous…"

Zero sat down and stared at the ground with his hands at his side. Moka came up behind him and wrapped herself onto his back and said, "Don't worry, whatever happens, we will be together no matter what!"

"Thank you Moka…" Zero said.

Moka smiled and hugged him tighter. Both got dressed and headed out; Moka was always used to going out during the day, her vampire powers are a little different than the vampires in Cross Academy.

"Would you like to eat?" Moka asked as she clung onto his arm.

"Where?" Zero asked.

"Is there any coffee shops?" Moka asked.

"Yeah…" Zero responded.

Zero lead her to the nearest shop and both ate and drank. An hour passed by and both left the shop; Moka caught a glimpse of a man who resembled Shiki in some ways, mostly his eyes. Moka tightly gripped Zero and said, "Zero… Is that him?"

"Could be… But there are many vampires in this town…" Zero replied.

They walked away and were back on school grounds, no harm done. Mizore, Kurumu, Yukari, Yuki, Kokoa, and Kahlua were all waiting at the gates for them. Moka blushed brightly as did Zero.

"W- What are you guys doing here?" Moka asked.

"What were you two doing?" Everyone asked.

"Nothing…" Zero said, walking away.

Kokoa stood in front of him and placed his hand in his chest, stopping him. All the girls surrounded him and said, "Liar! You two were on a date!"

"So?" Zero said as he tried to get passed them.

All the girls pranced at him and covered him up, suffocating him with their bodies. Moka cried out, "Leave him alone!" No girls listened and by the time they all got off, he was left with scuff marks and kisses.

"Oh Zero!" Moka said as she helped him up.

"I'm going home…" Zero said as he walked away.

Zero headed to his room and was greeted by Yagari and Kaien. Yagari put his hand on his shoulder and said, "Zero, we know of the vampires coming… A war is going to break out and it's because of the blood of Moka and Kaname… If you truly love her, you will fight for this school and protect us all as you will for her…"

"What does protecting her have to do with the school?" Zero asked.

"You know the three vampires who are coming will bring armies of level-E vampires with them… Please…" Kaien said.

"Fine…" Zero said.

Zero entered his room and closed everyone out. Kaien stood next to Yagari, both staring at the door questioning if he really is the one to save everyone. Yagari just smiled and said, "Don't worry old man. He will do what he has to do…"

"I know… That is what I am worried about…" Kaien responded.

Moka went back to her room and rested for the day, there was a knock at her door. Moka stood up and answered it, she was very shocked and surprised. A woman of black hair, stood before her and smiled, hugging her tightly.

"A- Akua…" Moka said.

"Sister… I missed you…" Akua said happily and in tears.

"W- What are you doing here?" Moka asked.

"Sister, our mother is coming to kill us… I came here to protect you against her will!" Akua said.

"But… I have Zero…" Moka said.

"Zero?! Who is that?! A number?" Akua asked.

"My… My…" Moka said, but was cut off.

"YOUR BOYFRIEND!" Akua asked angrily. "I'm the only one you need!"

Akua left quickly to find this Zero person, in her mind. She traveled all over the school asking left and right where Zero was. Akua came across a tall man with long black hair and an eye patch.

"You, one eye! Where can I find this Zero person?!" Akua demanded.

"Why does it matter?" the man asked.

"I demand you tell me now!" Akua yelled.

"Do you know who I am?" The man asked. "I am Yagari." He said but was cut off.

"I don't care!" Akua said.

Yagari slowly dropped his gun towards her face and said, "You filthy vampire, get the hell out of here before I blast your face…"

Akua acted quickly and grabbed the gun, pointing it upwards, then kicking Yagari in the gut, knocking him to the ground. Yagari got up and went to strike her, but she had the gun pointed at him.

"Pull the trigger…" Yagari smiled.

Akua pulled the trigger, no effect, nothing happened to Yagari who was smiling at her. He struck forward and hit her across the face; Yagari's superhuman strength gave him enough power to knock her to the ground.

"You picked the wrong person to fight…" Yagari said.

Akua got up and began to prepare to fight. Zero walked in between them and said, "Yagari, she wants me… Leave her to me…"

"I warn you, your friends punch was mere luck… Now you will see the full extent to my power… Zero, you will die…" Akua said angrily.

Akua charged at Zero and struck in a patterned combination. Zero was swiftly dodging, but she was too fast and struck him across the face. Zero flew to the ground, but quickly got up; Zero went to strike her, but she dodged and kneed him in the gut. As she lifted him with her knee, she bent over and whispered in his ear, "You have no right to be with Moka… I will show her what a weakling you are…"

"Sorry flat chest, but I'm going to prove what I can do… For Moka…" Zero said.

He quickly grabbed onto her and swung her over to his side, she hit the ground and landed on her back and he landed on top of her. She blushed in anger and covered her chest.

"How could you say that?!" Akua said angrily.

Zero backed off of her and he felt his power rise in him, the blood of purebloods that flowed within him was coming out. He fell to his knees as the power was coming out, he stood up and his wrist and hand was one scythe like blades.

"W- What are you…?" Akua asked. "Never mind that, I will kill you!"

She charged at him and just when both were about to collide… Moka stepped in between them, stopping the fight from continuing. Moka looked at both and said, "Zero, you are my lover… Akua you are my sister… Please stop fighting…"

"But… Moka… You only need me!" Akua said.

"Akua… She doesn't just need you… She needs more just as you want her… Just as I want her…" Zero said.

Everyone stood in silence, Zero's hand blade turned back into a hand and he lost his rage of power. Akua calmed down and stopped; Akua began to cry and hug Moka, "I'm sorry… I've been so alone…"

"Akua… I know what that feels like…" Zero said. "It is a hurtful thing…"

Ichiru stood aside and watched and listened, he angrily looked at Zero and walked away. Zero took notice of him and moved his eyes towards him. Moka held onto Akua and forgave her, they made peace.

"Who is this?!" Kaien asked happily as he walked outside.

"My sister… Akua…" Moka said.

"Oh, yay! Another student!" Kaien cheered.

Akua bowed and she smiled. She turned and looked over at Zero, her previous target and realized her was on his knees, holding onto his neck. She walked over to him and asked, "Something wrong?"

"No, leave me… Alone… Erg…" Zero struggled to say.

"Please, if there is anything I can do for you to forgive me, tell me what is wrong?!" Akua said.

"I… I need blood…" Zero said.

"That's it?" Akua asked.

She slit the side of her neck and offered her blood to him. Zero knew whenever he drinks another person's blood, Moka gets offended. Moka will soon have to realize he needs to feed every so often and he took Akua's offer.

"Erm…" Zero struggled to speak as he went in.

He gripped her tightly and sucked her blood. He soon finished and wiped his mouth; everyone was watching and he ignored them, Moka didn't even say anything. Suddenly, a hand went through Zero's chest, almost hitting Akua.

"Ugh…" Zero gasped as he spit up blood.

"ZERO!" Everyone screamed out loud.

Zero fell to the ground, lifeless. Everyone looked up in shock and saw… Him…