Kaname walked into the Dinning hall dressed in simple jeans and a black T-shirt with a small smile on his usually expressionless face. This kind of act didn't go unnoticed. He was carrying two black backpacks, of which he then set down at the bottom of the stairs.

As he sat down at the head of the empty table and ordered two plates of full English with a large portion of Salmon Sushi. As he waited for his order, someone sat in the chair next to him "Thanks for ordering for me, Onii-Sama" It was Yuuki and her usual sickly sweet smile. Her hair was done up in a Greek style bun and was wearing white three-quarter trousers and a baby blue designer blouse. Kaname just ignored her as she started to spout nonsense gossip. His mind started to wonder about how today was going to plan out. He started to go over the list of stuff he had packed to make sure he had everything. Partway through he was interrupted "Why are dressed so… commonly?" smile gone, he simply resorted "Because I will be going out soon and probably for the whole day as well. Be good while I'm gone, okay Yuuki" when he had finished Zero sat in the seat on the other side of Kaname with Takuma next to him "It's fine, really. He never was much of a family person and he never really noticed me so… no harm done, Zero. It's Okay." Zero gave a shrug with a face that said 'Okay, if you're sure'. Seeing his friends confused face, he explains "Zero was apologising for what happened yesterday. But to be honest, there is no need for it as he wasn't really there for me anyway." How Takuma manages to find a way to stay on the bright side, even after that kind of incident is admirable.

Takuma was dressed in a light green V-neck jumper and jeans whist Zero wore an oversized Blue-black shirt that drooped more on the left side and black trousers. Today, he wore no make-up, so all stripes were as clear on his skin like black on white. His tail swished from side to side in a happy manner a few inches from the ground.

After a few minutes of pleasant chatter between the males and Yuuki uselessly trying to get the attention of Kaname, three plates appeared in front four students. Yuuki turned her nose up "You know I don't like Full English- I mean with all the fat it's cooked in- and how much Sushi." Clearly this was only going on way, but the males didn't care. "I did not order for you Yuuki, you are a big girl now, you don't need me to do things like this anymore." Then he tucked into his meal. Takuma did the same with the other plate of English breakfast "Then why did you order it for him then?" Kaname, with a fork, picked up a piece of Sushi but didn't eat it as he explained "On my way down to the dinning hall, I met Takuma who asked me to order as I-"

"Spit that out, RIGHT NOW!" Yuuki roared. Thankfully they were the only ones in the hall at the time because the shrillness of her voice caused the males and the kitchen staff to wince. Kaname wondered what the problem was as the fork in his mouth- with no Sushi on it. He glanced at Zero whose cheek was bulged slightly on the left side. The blond glanced between the two males before it finally clicked and he started to laugh. "What did you expect when you wave fish in front of a cat, Yuuki?" Kaname realised what had happened and was too laughing at the confused face of Zero before for started chewing the food that was now his. "But, but b-… he nicked the food from your fork. Has he no respect!" she glared at the accused male, but he was oblivious to her as he finished the piece in his mouth and pulled the plate of Sushi towards himself and continued eating, happily.

Realising that she was getting nowhere, Yuuki stormed out of the Dinning hall with a pout on her face.

When the males finished their breakfasts, they headed to the bottom of the stairs. Kaname picked up the two backpacks and gave one to Zero.

"Enjoy your day out, guys. Have fun" Takuma waved the others off as the walked out the Dorm and he himself went upstairs to browse PocketManga on his Tablet.

Kaname and Zero arrived at the stables. Zero headed straight for Lily as Kaname picked a black stallion called Dark Star. As they kitted up and mounted their horses Zero wrote 'What will be doing today, Kaname?' and Kaname answered "Just a few exercises that will help you balance yourself- meaning finding out what stimulates you to be like a cat. As well as what you can do." Zero tipped his head to one side but didn't pursue into the topic, as he will find out soon enough. As they rode in silence another question popped into his head and he wrote it down. "Why Scarred Mountain? Because it's a place where we are unlikely to be disturbed by others and you seem to know it well, from what I hear." Zero nodded in understanding.

After two hour riding, they arrived at the clearing with the large clear lake. After dismounting the horses and retrieving the backpacks they continued on foot, with Zero leading, into one of the caverns of the mountain.

Kaname expected to find a large empty space, maybe with a few items of interest to Zero that he had brought with him from before.

That was not the case.

Kaname found himself staring at an underground paradise, filled with luscious plants of all colours of many varieties, most of which Kaname has never seen before. It spaced out for what seemed a mile in diameter and in the Western side was a little spring and streams flowed from the West side all the way to the East. Directly above the blooming garden, was a massive hole in the wall of the mountain- if it had been daylight sunlight would stream through but the moon looked just as beautiful, maybe even more so. Kaname looked at Zero, who seemed quit pleased, then reached out and closed the brunettes mouth that he wasn't aware was open.

"You did this?" Zero nodded. "It's amazing, gorgeous even." Zeros smile widened.

Then the Neko jumped from the Two Meter ledge they were on and landed on healthy green grass, then looked back up at his companion waiting for him to follow.

OXOXOX (Time Skip-Three Hours) OXOXOX

"Try again once more, Zero, but this time an apple tree." Kaname stood by the small red and white chequered picnic blanket with a book and pen in hand watch in the sight before him.

Zero was stood a good distance away from him, and in front of Zero were trees of all kinds- From Birch to Willow, Orange to Coconut bearing trees and so on; at the speed which was impossible, an apple tree grew from a small sapling in the ground to a full Seven meter tall tree with bright green leaves and ripe apples hanging off almost every branch. Eighteen seconds Kaname thought, that was all it took. Then he reached down, with his left hand, into one of the packs, took out an object and placed it into his right breast pocket for a later task.

So far, Kaname found out that the stripes on Zeros arms and tail can reform into free flowing vines that can either be covered in thorns or, to Kanames surprise, blood red roses that seem to glow brighter in pulses. He can allow plants of all types to grow anywhere as long as soil was present- water and sun seem to not matter but Kaname can't be sure for those factors. As well as restore withering plants back to full bloom.

Now that Kaname has seen the abilities of Zero, he was now curious of something else- the feline half of Zero. Firstly, why- if Zeros ability was to manipulate plant life- was he half-tiger in the first place; Secondly, what stimulates the odd behaviour.

Kaname knew how big a part it played in the others behaviour patterns. At first, he-and many others- thought the cause was emotions like when he was angry, scared or hungry the poison in his teeth, claws and saliva starts to form, but this was mistaken. The poison is already there, already formed, you just don't know about it until he shows it. This was proven when Zero had left half of the cake he and the Kaien had made and the headmaster had finished it off. The saliva that was on the fork he had used ended up making Kaien ill for two days afterwards.

Kaname had a theory, but he had to test it first.

He sat back down onto the blanket and waited for Zero. When Zero did arrive at the spot, he sat down on the left side of Kaname. The brunette handed the other a plate of tuna and sweet-corn sandwiches. Zero took the plate then helped himself to a few and went to pass it back, he didn't let go of the plate.

"You know you don't have to give it back if you don't want to, I had them made for you after all." He let go of the plate, but Zero right hand grabbed Kanames causing the brunette to freeze. The Neko didn't move for a while as he stared at the palm of Kanames hand before suddenly bringing it up to his face to nuzzle it. Kanames eyes opened wide in surprise before realising why, maybe he could smell the- then zeros head snapped up. He gave a little sniff before putting his nose to Kanames wrist and slowly started to follow up his arm, towards Kaname sill sniffing a bit. Zeros full body was turned towards the other, his right hand still around the wrist but his left was on the other side of Kaname, so to support himself as he leaned his nose into the brunettes' chest still searching for something.

With his free hand, Kaname reached for his pocket and took out the prize.

A tiny, pillow-like pouch that had the label- Catnip.

"Looking for this?" he teased as he wave it in front of Zero whilst watching, in amusement, how the younger followed it eagerly with his eyes. "This was suppose to be used for a little task for later, but no-"and he whipped it out of sight, behind his back "-You spoiled the surprise, your not allowed to have it" he chuckled at how Zero seemed to pout with his bottom lip and reach around him to get the little pillow. Just as he was about to grab it, Kaname stretched his arm above them both and out of Zeros reach. Now slightly annoyed, Zero let go of the wrist and places it on Kanames shoulder and swung his leg over, so his knees were on each side of Kaname and raised his hand in another attempt for the Catnip. Upon contact, Kaname opened his fist and captured Zero in his, the Catnip dropped between them and before Zero could move to retrieve it Kanames other arm snaked round the teen's waist, holding him in place.

Zero looked down at Kaname, not understanding the look in the others eyes.

Neither moved, not daring to break the trance.

Until Zero started to purr. Kaname gasped slightly at Zero who started to nuzzle is nose around the purebloods face with affection. Kaname didn't know what to do for a second, but he let go of Zeros hand, which Zero places onto his other shoulder and starts to gently kneed into them. Kaname just went with the moment, thinking it was best, and nuzzled Zero back, which only caused him to purr louder. The vibrations in his chest could be felt, rather then heard, by Kaname.

He felt…happy. Kaname felt happy when he was with Zero. Always, and now he felt happy to be with Zero and only Zero.

He knew why. The other doesn't understand status or certain rules. All he knew was who was a good person and who was a bad person and will react to that person as they do to him. If you are mean to him, cruel to him or think less of him- he will be the same back. Doesn't matter who you are, who you are related too, or where you come from- just be kind to him and he will be back. That's why Kaname felt happy; he could be himself around Zero and fears no judgement for the other.

"Zero?" he whispered as he pulled his head back far enough to look at the other in his eyes. Filled with affection and happiness too, Zero stared back at Kaname. Then he closed the gap between them so their lips met.

It was a small kiss, nothing more then a slow peck, but held enough understanding for how each of them feel for each other.

When Zero pulled back with a smile he opened hi mouth.

"…ka…"

Kanames eyes opened a little more.

"…ka... n… ka…"

A smile grew.

"..Kan… a ... a… m..."

He mouthed the words to help him.

"Kan… kana…me…"

He nodded in encouragement

"… Kan…a… Kaname"

He was beaming now "Say it again"

"…K… Kana…me"

Zero took a breath.

"…Kaname…"

Zero smiled at his accomplishment. As did Kaname "Well done, Zero. Well done" and he reached to circle his fingers behind Zeros ears, making him close his eyes and Kaname, with the other, grabbed the pillow of catnip and put it in his pocket while Zero was distracted.

Golden sunlight started to fill the cavern with early golden rays. As on queue, Zero yawned widely allowing the brunette to see those sharpened teeth before he closed his mouth and gazed at Kaname sleepily.

"I think we should head back, don't you?" Zero nodded in agreement then proceeded to get off Kanames lap and start to pack the bags again.

When they had finished, the leapt back onto the ledge and headed back to where they last left their horses.

By the time they got back the academy, it was ten in the morning and Zero was practically falling asleep in his saddle. As they entered the Dorm, it was silent as everyone had gone to bed, Zero and Kaname headed for their own Dorm rooms. The Neko handed over the pack he was carrying to Kaname as he disappeared into his room to get changed.

Kaname entered his and place the packs onto the couch before throwing his clothing at the side of the bed then changing into his night clothes and climbing into bed. I'll get washed and all after I wake up.

Just as he was about to fall asleep, he felt the bed dip at the bottom closely followed by the sound of purring. He smiled then lifted the quilt cover to allow Zero to climb in next to him "Miss me already, Kitten." He chuckled. Before either could settle, he reached for his shirt at the side of the bed and pulled the catnip from his pocket and gives it to Zero. He inhaled the little pillow deeply before sighing, he held it under his chin as he cuddled up to Kaname, using the broad chest as a pillow and drifting of to sleep.

Kaname adored the sight and gave a peck in the younger ones head before falling asleep himself.

Hello Interneters

As promised, Catnip and fluff.

The scene where Zero pinches Kanames Sushi actually happened between my and one on my cats. I was eating Kebab meat when I got distracted by someone talking and she, Lucy my cat, nicked it from my fingers- about a five inch long piece and all I had left was a centimetre! She was a very happy cat to say the least.

Anyway I hope you enjoyed this chapter.

As usual, leave a review of your thoughts- any kind is welcome- and I'll try to update soon.

See you soon, guys

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