Warning: Beware of spoilers. Don't read unless you've read up to the latest update (chapter 40) just to be safe. I dont want to ruin anything for anyone.

Summary: Just after Kaname and Yuuki Kuran lost their parents, and Yuuki's existance was outed, Kaname forces her back into hiding. A few years later, Kaname allows Yuuki to emerge from hiding, and the both of them, hoping for a peaceful coexistance between humans and vampires, attend the newly established Cross Academy. After a few years there, they find they must defend themselves from both human and vampire threats, some even from within the 'safe' walls of the academy. KanamexYuki

Background: If you couldn't tell from the summary, this story is my take on how the story would have went had Kaname and Yuuki's mother not taken her memory away.

Also: I haven't read the story for a while, so if i make mistakes i'm sorry, but just roll with them.

Enjoy!

PLEASE READ! For those of you who read my last chapter before I edited it, I meant to say ''Shiki'' not ''Kain'' who Kaname is sending Takuma to find. It is corrected now, but please note the change.

One week later

''Who are you?''

The newcomer turned sharp eyes to Aidou, the source of the question. ''By you, do you mean me?'' She moved quickly. Had they not been vampires, they would not have been able to follow her quick movement. She jumped from the front of the classroom to the top of a desk, landing directly in front of Kaname.

''Hello, my name is Maria Kurenai!'' she said. ''I know who you are. You are Kuran Kaname! I am so excited to be meeting a pureblood!"'

Tension swam through the classroom, and Maria was conscious enough that she realized she was the source of it. ''Oh dear, I seem to have caused a fuss.''

Kaname frowned, standing. ''It is alright.'' Kaname was very aware of the tension in the room because of her bluntness and presence. ''Perhaps you should forgo attending class tonight, and instead get aquainted with the campus.''

Maria looked surprised. ''Is there someone who can show me around?''

Kaname hesitated. ''My sister is patrolling. I can keep an eye on my vampires long enough for her to show you around, without fear of some conflict occuring while she neglects her prefect duties.''

''I get to meet another pureblood tonight?'' Maria asked happily, ''Oh my luck!"' She left the room without another word, and the others watched her go with narrowed eyes.

''Is Yuuki safe?'' Aidou asked.

Kaname looked at him. He was surprised but did not show it. Perhaps his vampires were not as blind as he thought. Could they sense the evil that lurked behind that innocent face?

''Go. Keep an eye on Maria.''

Aidou left without a moment of hesitation.

Yuuki's brow furrowed when she felt a presence enter the forest, one that shouldn't have been there. She glided elegantly through the trees towards it, and came to a stop in a clearing.

Zero stopped when she entered.

''What are you doing here?"' she asked. ''You're restricted from prefect duties. You shouldn't be out of the dorms.''

''I just came to keep you company.''

''Oh,'' Yuuki said, surprised.

Before he could say anything else, Yuuki sensed another presence withing the forest. An oddly strong one, headed towards her. It did not move at a predatory pace, but Yuuki could not help but draw her weapon. It gleamed silver and sleek in the moonlight.

''Kuran Yuuki!'' A feminine voice called just before a very beautiful vampire emerged out of the brush.

Yuuki frowned. ''Who are you?''

''I am Maria Kurenai! I am new here to the academy,'' she said brightly.

''Oh,'' Yuuki said. ''It's nice to meet you Kurenai-san.'' She frowned at the news though. How come Kaname did not inform her of the new student?

''Please call me Maria!"' the girl said, ''I hope we can be the best of friends!"'

Yuuki smiled, despite her unease. For some reason this girl set her nerves on end.

Yuuki tensed slightly, surprised, when she felt yet another presence enter the forest, headed towards them. She easily recognized it as Aidou, wondering what he wanted. She frowned when he stopped, only a little distance away. Sent to spy on them, but what for?

''Kuran Kaname said you could show me around the academy, since I'm new here.'' Maria said.

''Of course,'' Yuuki said, still unable to help her discomfort of the whole situation.

Only then did she look at Zero.

He was frozen in place. The only thing about him that seemed to be moving were his hands, which were balled into fists at his sides, trembling. His face was twisted in anger and horror. Yuuki's eyes widened, surprised. ''Zero--?''

He jumped at the sound of his name, and looked at Yuuki. He turned his face back towards Maria, only a moment before turning and running.

By the time Yuuki finished showing Maria around, and got her settled in a room in the Moon Dorm, dawn was near. The Night Class was just returning to the dorms when Yuuki was leaving. She entered the forest, where just inside, Aidou was still hiding. He dropped down from the trees when Yuuki entered, landing directly in front of her.

''Why did Kaname send you to spy on Maria?'' Yuuki asked.

Aidou said nothing.

Yuuki frowned, frustrated. ''I'll just ask him myself.''

''There's something... off, about her.'' Aidou admitted, ''Though I'm sure Kaname knows more about that than me. We were worried about your safety, so he sent me to watch her.''

''I can take care of myself.''

Aidou was silent.

They walked back to the dorm together. There was no point in returning to patrolling, dawn was too near.

Yuuki cast her senses out when she entered the dorm. She frowned when she felt two presences missing. Shiki and Takuma.

She thought about asking Aidou, but thought better of it. She'd ask Kaname later.

''Are you thirsty?"' Aidou asked her. When she considered it, she nodded. They went into the kitchen and got two glasses, before dropping two blood tablets into them. Yuuki took a sip and suppressed a grimace.

As she drank, she thought about Kaname. Why would he not tell her about the new student, especially if there was something wrong with her? And where were Shiki and Takuma?

A strange cracking reached her ears, and it took her a moment to escape her thoughts before she registered it was Aidou. She started to move, but found ice had engulfed her legs to her knees. ''Aidou--''

He didn't speak, just leaned forward and kissed her. She tried to focus, to use her power against him, but his lips were distracting. When she tried to fight him, to pull away, he wrapped his arms around her, forcing her closer. Since she was stronger, she started to exert her strength to force him away from her.

A loud shattering sounded, and Yuuki cried out, covering her ears. The ice on her legs had exploded away, and she stumbled against the counter. Aidou was thrown forcefully backwards into the table. He shielded his face from the flying ice, that sliced at his body like knives.

Yuuki and Aidou both looked up at Kaname, who stood, an angry presence in the doorway.

''Onii-sama--'' Yuuki started.

''Go to my room,'' Kaname said, ''and stay until I get there.''

''Kaname--''

''Now!''

Yuuki jumped, shocked and frightened. Kaname never yelled at her. Tears welled in her eyes as she rushed past him, out of the kitchen.

Yuuki sat silently on the edge of Kaname's bed.

It was a while before she felt his presence outside of the door. But he stayed there, hand frozen on the knob, and did not enter.

It was a long time before he finally twisted the knob and pushed the door open.

''What did you do to Aidou?'' Yuuki asked.

Kaname closed the door behind him, and approached the bed without answering. He stood in front of Yuuki, face a blank mask. ''I merely reminded him of his place.''

Yuuki was silent.

''Should I remind you of yours, as well?''

Yuuki's face twisted unhappily. ''I didn't do anything wrong.''

''Aidou kissed you, I know. He confessed to it. I wasn't sure at the time whether he was saying it to keep you safe, or if it was the truth.''

''You know I would never--'' Yuuki stopped, shaking her head. ''I don't need to defend myself.''

''I never said you had to.''

Yuuki was silent a moment. She stood from the bed, and the movement brought her shockingly close to Kaname. She stepped away, before smoothing her skirt where it had gotten wrinkled from sitting. ''Where are Shiki and Takuma?'' Yuuki asked.

Kaname turned away from her without answering.

''Do you know?''

''I know, for the most part,'' Kaname answered.

Yuuki sighed. The silence that surrounded them was thick with tension. It was finally broken by Kaname, when Yuuki opened the door to leave. ''Do I not get a kiss goodnight?''

Yuuki did not move.

Kaname chuckled darkly, without humor. After another moments hesitation, he asked, ''Oh. How did you like Maria Kurenai?''

Yuuk frowned. ''There's something off about her. But what?''

Kaname chuckled again, dryly, unhappily. ''I'm sure we'll find out soon enough.''

Author's Note: I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I'm sorry. I've been so busy, and I had no idea what to write in this chapter. I hope it turned out alright, and that you enjoyed this chapter. Please review! (p.s. i looooove long reviews, with a lot of feedback ;D haha)