Warnings: yaoi m/m relationship – mentioning and further m-preg – don't like, don't read – you have been warned

Disclaimer: Vampire Knight and its characters belong to Matsuri Hino – just this plot is my idea.

Authors Note: I'm not a fun of tiring descriptions, and I don't like to write about things that are unnecessary for the story. So, if any of you have the feeling that I'm moving too fast and that I am skipping some parts, I'm sorry, but I want it to be this way. The chapter is short, but we are slowly moving on...

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- Chapter 13 -

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-CROSS-

"So, if I understand correctly, it's coup d'etat that you're planning here. Right?" the three of us turn as the new voice echoes thru the room to see its source. There, in the opened door, stands a tall man with scars from many battles decorating his bald head. His dark eyes bear no emotions, his posture is relaxed, telling us that he doesn't feel threatened by us. Oreste P. Caprion - he's old, but one mustn't underestimate him. He's also one of the elders, which doesn't mean anything good for us. This is bad – really bad.

"Um… Or…"

"Don't say anything, Cross," Yagari says quietly, just for me to hear - true. Nothing I would say will help us now, and as I know myself, I would make the situation worse for us than it is already.

"You know," he sighs, closing the door behind him, "I think another location would be better if you want to discus such matters. So, if you two are done talking about that crap, I need to talk to Saki - alone."

"Leave us," comes Saki's voice after a few quiet minutes, where I do nothing but stare on that expressionless face to see if I can read his intentions – that man has no openings, no way of telling what he's thinking.

"But…" I look questioning at her - it's not like we can leave here, leaving all the blame on her.

"It's all right, just go," Yagari pulls me out of there the next moment, not letting me say anything further. Once outside her office, he doesn't let go of me until we are far enough that the door is not in out point of view anymore.

"We shouldn't have left her there alone," I jerk my hand our from his grip, standing still.

"Don't worry, nothing will happen to her."

"How can you be so sure?"

"I just know it, okay?" he pulls out a lighter and a pack of cigarettes, lighting one right away - is that his way to calm himself down? No - I don't think that. It looks more to me like he's too sure in what he just told me.

"You know, I think that I want to see Zero," I pass by him, continuing to walk the way we were heading before I stopped.

"Where did that came from all of a sudden?"

"I just… since his return I haven't visited him yet… since I wanted to give those two some time alone before Kaname-kun leaves," it's true that as his father – even if Zero doesn't likes that idea I like to call myself that way – I wanted nothing more than just go right to him when the news of his return reached me, but on the other hand, I understand Kanames feelings of wanting to be with his beloved as much as he can before he has to leave him again for god knows how long.

"Hmmm… I think that I will visit that brat with you," I look surprised at Yagari - I haven't expected that kind of respond from him.

"Are you perhaps worried about your pupil?" I try to tease him, remembering the harsh words Saki told him earlier.

"Lets just say that… I just… want to make sure that hes all right," he lets the smoke out of his mouth as he mumbles those words.

"Don't worry. Kaname won't let anything happen to Zero."

"You told me the same thing two years ago, if I remember correctly, and we both know what happened than."

"This time is different - Kaname has now only Zero…" it's still painful for me to think that my little Yuuki is no longer here. And such a sweet girl she was. Even the thought that the one responsible for her death has met her faith isn't doing much to fill this emptiness in me. Yagari gets the hint, and doesn't pursue the topic further.

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-ZERO-

The time we had for ourselves before Kaname leaves for America has gone by so quickly, and tomorrow he will already leave me. We haven't done much, as he promised - spending the whole time in our room, especially in our bed, and I blush madly just by thinking about all that lovemaking that we did. We talked a lot too, and I now know that this is where I belong - where I want to be. I feel safe when he holds me - the past seems like a nightmare in comparison with his touches and kisses. I gave myself to him wholeheartedly, and I love this vampire that's beside me.

Right now, we're enjoying our joined bath, lying in a full bathtub filled with hot water and bubbles to hide our nakedness - not that I have a problem with him seeing me and vice verse, especially after these two days. Kaname is sitting in the tube, holding me, as I'm sitting between his legs, using his shoulder as a comfortable pillow.

"Kaname?" I tilt my head to look at his face - his wet hair is pulled back and he has his eyes closed as he's enjoying the moment fully - is it strange of me to think that he's such a handsome man?

"Hmmm?" is the only reply I get from him, but I know that he's listening.

"Do you..." I don't know if I should ask him this question, as I don't want to ruin this peaceful time between us that we don't have much more of for ourselves, but I just need to know. "Do you think about Yuuki? Because I find myself not thinking about her at all," and it pains me. She was the only girl in my life that I loved, and she was always there for me - she doesn't deserve this.

"It's understandable, Zero, considering all that happened since her tragic death."

"But..."

"Not," his left hand tilts my head so that he can place a tender kiss on my lips, and when he looks at me with those intense eyes, all my words are lost. "I should be the only one on your mind right now," when he kisses me again, and his other hand travels from where it was placed on my belly a little lower, it gets to me what he wants.

"Don't, Kaname," it's just a weak attempt at protest, as I don't really know if I want him to stop - I can't remember a time I was so satisfied by him as these past few hours. "Give me a break already, otherwise I won't be able to get up properly tomorrow," I say teasingly, not really being fully against it.

"You will have all the time I will be away to recover from it," he smiles mischievously, and surprises me by using his vampire speed, as I find myself where he was sitting just a second ago, my legs wrapped around his waist. "Now, I want to hold you, my sweet Zero," I blush - from surprise, but more because of his words. The more time we're spending together, the more he's becoming relaxed around me, and is showing me his real emotions and his playful nature.

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-ICHIJOU-

Kaname called me early this morning to tell me that he's leaving for the States, leaving the matters here in my trustful hands. When I heard those words from him I felt like a traitor, like I'm betraying his trust by not telling him the truth of what I'm about to do. But this is also what I have waited for. I called Kaito right after I wished Kaname luck with his matter - because he will need all the luck of the world to convince those purebloods in breaking their normal routines and see things the way he wants them to.

I didn't wanted to just leave the Aidos villa like I have - sneaking out while the cousins are asleep, leaving just a note of simple sorry and thanks behind, but I need to move fast. Kaito should be also on his way, as we knew that Kanames department would be around today, so when I arrive to my destination, he shouldn't be too far behind thanks to the little tracking device. Or at least I like to hope in that.

But the whole plan can't work without the little help from our new human friend. Speaking of him, looks like I was right to predict that they would wait before my apartment in hope that I would be stupid enough to return here.

"That won't be necessary," I look at the human - what was his name again? Rion Tanchiro. There are two of those bloody beasts that he used at me and Kaito last time with him, and even if they are restrained and two strong looking vampires are holding them, I don't feel good just being in their presence.

"I'm glad to hear that. Shell we go?" walking up to me, he motions for me to follow him into the dark car that he has prepared. It's just me and him sitting down in the backseats, and I'm glad to see thru the darkened windows that those two beasts are getting into the little truck.

"I need you to put this on, Takuma Ichijou," he said my name like a curse, but I don't pay it much attention - you can't except much from your enemy. Taking the black blindfold from his hands, I put it over my eyes, binding it behind my head so that it holds in place. There must be some kind of spell on it, as it's pitch black the moment I tied it, and even my senses became dulled, like something is blocking them.

"So, can you tell me..."

"No talking, please," he doesn't let me finish my question. Okay, so lets play by his rules - for now, that is. "Instead, you can take a little nap."

"What...?" too late, as I feel my consciousness slipping, eventually loosing it to the darkness.

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-KANAME-

This time the flight was much tiring and felt longer, even if it was the same rout we took to get home. The fact that Zero was not with me this time to keep me company - even if just by being there, as he haven't spoken much to me back than. The second reason was that I was leaving Zero alone - again. I trust that the Professor and the others will take care of Zero, and if worst comes to worst, there's also the Association. I may have told them that I don't intend to return Zero to them, but knowing Cross, he won't just stand by and do nothing when Zero's life would be threatened.

When I arrived at the airport, lord Linovas was already waiting for me with his private plain that is right now taking us to the sacred island where the representatives of the five mighty pureblood families will gather. I wonder what kind of place it is - father have never mentioned it to me, so I don't have any idea what will wait for me there.

"Kaname-kun," the lord interrupts my thought, and I avert my eyes from the small window to look at him. "How is Evan doing? I can see it in Victors eyes that he longs to see his twin, even if he's not telling it to me directly."

"I'm afraid I don't have good news - nothing has changed about his condition. The Professor says that it's like he refuses to wake up," I decided to not tell him either what I think I saw, as to not give him false hope. But what surprised me were his words - Victor longs to see his twin. And he, as his grandfather, doesn't he longs to see the child? While it's true that he was sleeping this whole time, and haven't been there even when the boys were born, but they are the precious beings his son left behind. He sacrificed his life so that his son may live - I would have done the same, if I were given the chance.

"Kaname-kun, we are almost there," I look out of the window, but beside the blue of the see that reaches till the eye sees, I can't see anything that resembles an island. "There's a barrier around the island that protects it, preventing those who aren't meant to from entering its sacred grounds."

A strong light suddenly blocked my vision - it's like a play of different colors, that aren't mixing together, just showing you their beauty. I swear I can hear voices, but I don't recognize them - I don't even know what they are saying. But I have this warm feeling… they are welcoming me here, in this sacred place that they are guarding. And suddenly, the light is gone and an amazing new view is replacing it.

To think that such a beauty would be somewhere hidden from us, from our society… there's a small island, with tall rocks protecting it from all sites, making it impossible to approach from the sea. Protecting the city that's sitting there in the middle of the blue ocean like a white pearl glittering under the rays of sun. White is not the colour that suites us, the takes of others lives just to sate our thirst, but for some reason, our ancestors have dyed the city in this color.

"Come, Kaname-kun," the lord tells me when we're safe on the grounds, as I'm not able to still look away from that which is hypnotizing me. Is it all right for me to walk on this pureness? I inhale deeply before I take the first step out of the plain and into the sacred city.

"Welcome, lord Linovas and lord Kuran, to the sacred city of Eliya," there are three figures standing before us, all three in long black coats, their faces hidden from our eyes. All that I can tell about them is that they are definitely all males - and of course they're vampires.

"Are we the first ones to arrive?" the lord asks.

"Yes. We will show you to your chambers where you can stay why you will wait for the others. This way please," the tallest one that talked before pointed the way with his hand for us to follow - there are markings on his skin, some kind of language that I don't recognize, and by the way they are disappearing under the black fabric, I would say that they continue at least thru his whole hand - if not further.

"We thank you for this offer," I walk by the purebloods side, trying hard to hide my wandering looks at the parts of the city that we are going thru as not to look… well, if one is a pureblood lord, they should look like one in the public and not like an curious child that is looking with wide eyes at everything new around them. But from what I see I can tell that the city looks like it's abandoned. We haven't come across anyone as we walked so far, and also no presence can be sensed. From the earlier words of out guides, I get the feeling that they don't want us to wander the streets alone.

"This will be your room, lord Kaname, while your will be staying with us," we stopped and the tall one opened a simple white door for me. "We will come for you when the time is right," and with that they left. To my surprise, white isn't the only color in the room. It's like I have entered a different place, a palace fit for one of my status. Walking thru the room, I try the double glass door that leads to the balcony.

"Zero, my love, if you could just see what I see right now," the view is magnificent - blue ocean spreading everywhere my eyes can see, and under me are white roofs that are glittering in the sun. The city is built in three circles, one growing from the other, and we're at the top one. The light breeze that is blowing is playing with my hair, bringing to me memories of the one I miss. When I close my eyes, I swear that I can feel his hands holding to my chest, his breath on my skin before his fangs break my skin, and I can't help but caress that one special place on my neck. I hope that this will all end soon, so that I can return to your side, Zero.

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-ICHIJOU-

This darkness is starting to get to me. Why can't I see anything with my vampire eyes even if I don't have the blindfold on? I'm sure that I'm no longer the unwilling prisoner of my mind, but am fully awake. My senses are working perfectly, that I am sure of, so than the only reason why I don't sense anyone is because I'm alone. Great. I was brought somewhere I don't know and left alone in a dark room.

I am a patient person, but this won't get me anywhere. I should at least try to get out of here and look round for the proof that I need. As I try to stand up from the uncomfortable wooden chair I am sitting on, I find myself unable to do so. It's not like I'm bind to it with any kind of rope, and I don't think that a spell was used to hold me in place, so the only explanation is that I'm not as alone in this room as I think.

Narrowing my eyes as I try to see better in the dark, I focus my attention before me - one must face the one on which they are using their powers, so he's standing right before me. Standing there quietly and perhaps waiting to see what will I do under these circumstances. I don't like that - to be looked on and not seeing the one who's looking myself. And the fact that they can so perfectly hide their presence and at the same time use their powers tells me that the person is a pureblood - an old and powerful one. This is bad - my plan didn't consider a pureblood.

"Why are you doing all this? What is your intention?" I ask the pureblood I'm sure is there as I'm sure that he's the one behind all that's happening. I relax in the chair, as it's obvious that any attempt I might try to break free from his use is futile.

"Tell me, young one," a deep voice asks me when I started to give up on receiving any kind of respond from him. "What do you see when you look at our society?" I don't know what's the best thing to answer - if my words will be enough for him, or if there's a concrete answer he's waiting to hear from me.

"Let me answer that for you," he doesn't lets me decide, but so be it - I'm seriously interested in what he has to say - maybe thru his answer I will learn about his intentions. "What I see is a dying civilization. We have been walking on the face of earth longer than the records can say, much longer than human. But the times are changing, young one. I can't see a bright future for the children of our blood. The purebloods are dying, and it's not because of our own will. We are killed - just in the last two years eight of us died. Young, old, children, woman - it doesn't mean anything in the eyes of our murderers. The humans - the hunters - have means to kill us, and even our extraordinary strength and powers can't save us. The annihilation of all of the humans is the only chance for our kind to live thru this."

"And what role does Kaname play in your plan?" from my other captivity by the nobles I came to the conclusion that they want Kaname for some reason.

"He's the key," my next question stays unasked as the sudden light that fills the dark room leaves me blinded, locking my words away as I shield my eyes from it. When I than look before me, I see him standing there - his dark skin tells me that he's a foreigner, all right, you may say that if he were a human, he would be in his forties, but you never know with a pureblood. His eyes are surprisingly light, and the long beard gives him an elegant feeling along with his strong features. I think I know him - or at least I'm sure that I have seen him once, long age when I was a child. Yes, that's it - he visited grandfather once in his mansion. Grandfather said that time to me that he's an important guest. What was his name again...

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-KAITO-

When Ichijou called me that we can set our plan in motion, I wasted no second in showing those two into my car and riding off, guided by the tracking device in his leg. It surprised me that he decided to check his apartment, as I didn't think that there would be anyone waiting for him there, but for our luck there was someone. Biting my lower lip, I now regret that I have allowed him to risk his life. Maybe they won't harm him as he was telling me, but what if we're wrong? What if we're reading this whole thing wrongly? If for some reason I were to loose him, that would be the end of me, because I can't just close my eyes and say that there's nothing that is binding me to him - there are my feelings towards me, and I dare to say that he feels the same way.

"Don't follow them so closely," tells me Eiji as we're back on the road, following one of the cars that left the parking lot before us - the one where Ichijou is of course. I don't need him to tell me how I should do my job - there's no way that we are loosing them, but even so I would like to have an eye contact with the car.

"So, Eiji," I need to change the subject to something else, to bring down my thoughts from all those negative images that are playing in my head. "Tell me once again, why is it necessary to bring that girl with us?"

"I can hear you just fain, Kaito-kun," she announces, and looking back at her thru the mirror, I see how her cute little mouth forms a straight line. "And, I like already said to you few days ago, my ability will come in hand - trust me on that one."

"So that tell me what kind of ability it is that you speak so proud of."

"Can't do," and she averts her head, her eyes looking down. Women and their secrets. When it comes to that, they are stubborn as hell.

"Hey, I think that we are near - they have stopped," Eiji suddenly tells me, as he's the one following them thru the small screen from the tracking device - that wasn't so far. Can it be the right place? I park the car at the nearest possible place, not wanting to notify them of our presence.

"We're going by foot from here," I take the screen from Eiji, locking the car when all three of us are out. What's more surprising is that this street is just a normal looking one, with houses on both sides of it. Are they really staying at such a place?

"Don't you find it suspicious?" says Luna as we're standing just one house away from our destination. We have a good view of the old mansion where the red point on the screen is pointing. That must be it, even if there's no car parked outside, or anywhere where we can see it. There is nothing - no presence can be felt from the whole mansion, be it vampires or humans.

"What now?" Eiji is the next one to question this - don't they have any faith in me? If so, than they shouldn't have bothered to come in the first place.

"Were going in," or at least I am.

"Kaito…" I don't stop my advance even after hearing Eiji call after me, quickly moving to the front door. If you should attack the enemies hideout, than the front door's the best for entering - they won't think that you would dare to use it. I know that those two are behind me as I try the doorknob before I force my way in - I don't even have to, as it's not locked.

"An empty house when it should be full of vampires… it's not a good sign at all," she has a point, but now that I'm in, I don't intend to walk out without Ichijou - be it a trap or not.

"We need to go down," I say to them, going around the staircase first with my gun ready in my hand. There is a second pair of stairs that leads to what seems to be the underground part of the mansion. It's quite dark in here, but thanks to the light shining from one door on the left side of the corridor, the visibility is not so bad. Even if there's no presence that gives away the enemy, I take small careful steps, leaving the trap searching to those two behind me.

As we near the light, my heart starts to beat faster - is it from excitement? With my finger on the trigger, I look carefully into the room that the light is coming from - a smile forming on my lips from itself as I recognize the one in the room. It is the blond noble, but why is he sitting on the chair and not even moving? He' has his back to me, and I want to call out his name as I walk into the large room, but the dark presence that suddenly flowed everywhere took away my words.

"Looks like now we're all here," the two behind me also stopped the moment that deep voice reached our ears, and I feel like my legs are glued on the spot - I can't tear my eyes away from the figure that is emerging from the light. This presence that is holding us down - there's no doubt… that's a pureblood. And a powerful one.

"Kaito-kun, run!" it's like he finally find not just his voice but also the strength to move a little - so that pureblood was holding him in place all the time. I'm sorry Takuma, it's already too late - a wave of enormous dark power is coming our way.

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TBC…

-as always, thank you all for reading.

I know that Kaito acts recklessly, but I'm just no good when it comes to that that kind of situations. I have a question - does anyone know what ability Takuma has? I kind of can't remember if it was mentioned in the anime or in the manga, and I would like to make him more "active" in the next chapter. If not, than I would be forced to come up with something - I liked the idea in one story I have read, when he had the control over the lightning - I don't know if it's true, or the author have just made that out. One more thing - we are on the 13th chapter now, so it means that there will be only three more chapters...