Chapter 21! I can tell that his book will be a bit longer than the first one. Well I hope it will be anyway. XD Review!

BTW: - I will be going back and forth on P.O.V's a LOT!

- sweet Zero x Anna moments ( I know you love those!)

- PTSD: Post Tramatic Stress Disorder ( for those of you who have forgotten what it means or dont't know at all.)

~~~ Zero and Kaito~~~

" Anna..." They said at the same time and carefully made their way down the steps, the toes of their boots tapping lightly on the cement from each step. Zero was first to reach the bottom and felt around with his right foot for anymore stairs. There were none. The sound of quiet sobbing came from somewhere to their left and from the door that they had left open shined light down into the darkened room. Kaito could see a lamp in the corner to his right and a faint outline of bars which seemed like a large cage to his left. He felt the wall as he walked towards the lamp, feeling for a switch. When he found one he flicked it on and was immediately replied to by Anna's broken voice.

" N-no... I- I'll do anyth-ing! D-don't hurt m-m-me!" Her voice was full of terror and pain.

Kaito looked at Anna in the cage, his sight was aided by the dim light of the lamp. Zero made a sound almost like a choked sob and rushed over to the bars of the cage, dropping to his knees. Kaito did the same.

" Anna?!' cried Zero in a hoarse whisper, knowing not to be too loud in case Kuran came back.

~~~ Anna~~~

I cowered at the sound of the light switch snapping on. I didn't need to worry about being blinded from being in the dark so long because I was blind. The acid had gotten into my eyes when I was lying on my back at the time when Kaname turned on the spray.

" N-no... I-I'll do anyth-ing! D-don't hurt m-m-me!" I cried, shaking hard.

" Anna?!"

Zero's voice whispered in horror and in happy relief. ZERO?! He found me. I broke down in fresh sobs of relief.

" Anna quiet down, we'll get you out of here." whispered Kaito. Kaito was here too?!

I gave a feeble nod and waited.

~~~ Kaito and Zero~~~

Kaito felt for a latch and found none. Just a door with no handle. He opened it and ran inside.

" No handle?! Jeez.-" But then he saw the chains around her ankles and wrists. Her skin different coloration. If the light had been brighter it would have showed what she really would have looked like and begin to panic, thankfully it wasn't and made him have somewhat of a calm mind to focus on the task of freeing his only sister.

Zero ran in behind him with hushed footsteps, crouching near Anna's head. He broke the chains, muttering a spell under his breath. They fell away with a few clinks. Zero bent down to stare into Anna's eyes which were staring off into the wall.

" Anna... Look at me." He waved a hand in front of her face but she didn't blink or flinch, or give any sign that she saw him .

" I c-cant see y-you Z-Zero..."

Zero flinch visible at how broken she sounded. " Can you sit up?" He asked. She shook her head no. Kaito very carefully slipped an arm under her head and underneath her knees. Immediately Anna was gasping and biting her lip, trying to not scream or cry out. She went limp in Kaito's arms. Anna had passed out.

With quickness and efficiency they fled up the stairs and down the hall towards the main door, they had brought a car with them, thank Kami.

Zero surveyed all around them for any sign of Kuran but found none. Once they were outside, Kaito finally had the strength to look down at the bony, and weightless being in his hands.

His eyes over flowed with tears at her state and got in the back with Anna. " Hospital." He choked out to Zero who jumped in the driver seat, revved the engine and sped towards the hospital. Zero dared not look into the rear-view mirror, he picked up his cell phone and dialed the Association, asking for two other hunters to guard the mansion before hanging up and gripping the steering wheel with white knuckled hands.

Meanwhile, Kaito observed his beloved sister in his arms. Her skin was pale, drawn over her cheekbones and was marred with horrid burns and new scars which covered her body from head to toe. He held onto one of her frail hands, rubbing a thumb over the parts of her hand that were healed or undamaged. Anna's breathing was shallow and her body cold and shivering.

They got to the hospital where a doctor and some nurses were waiting with a gurney. Kaito carefully set her down and watched them take her away. This was a vampire/wolf/ hunter hospital and Kaito knew that they would be sufficient in their work. Zero walked up beside him, glaring at the floor with a murderous look, Kaito could see his shoulders shaking with effort to not lose control so he set a comforting hand on his shoulder, gripping it firmly.

" She'll be alright Zero. She's safe, that's all that matters."

Zero nodded stiffly, rubbing a caring thumb over the velvet box in his pocket once more and relaxed.

~~~ Anna~~~

I woke slowly, the first thing I noticed was when I opened my eyes I saw nothing but blackness. Then I remembered I was blind. I was covered in a blanket and lying slightly upright on a bed. A familiar beeping sound entered into my ears making me realize I was in a hospital. My throat was dry and parched as I tried to swallow, licking my dry lips to soften them. Currently I could here no movement or sound other than my own breathing, the beep or occasional click of machines and the rustling of the sheets as I shifted my leg that had somehow fallen asleep.

I lay there for a few more minutes and heard the sound of a door open and close. Fear gripped me instantly and my heart monitor started to speed up.

" Anna! Hey, calm down. It's me." I could hear his footsteps stop at the side of my bed and a familiar, warm, and gentle hand rest over mine. My nose was filled with his scent.

" Zero?" I asked. I smiled, wishing with all my heart I could see my savior's face.

" Yeah..." His lips kissed my forehead. " I'm so glad I found you, you have no idea how much I searched that week for you. I'm so s-sorry."

I felt something hit my face, Zero was crying. " Don't cry Ze. I'm fine..." But I wasn't.

Zero continued. " When I-I saw you l-lying there I...I - "

" Sshhh Zero." I closed my eyes and gripped his hand tightly. I heard a shift of a chair and the swish of a coat as he sat down, then I felt his head rest over our hands. With my other free hand that had no I.V I slide it over my stomach to my right and placed it caringly on his head, stroking his hair gently. His crying turned to even breaths, hold slackening from my hand. He had fallen asleep. I followed soon after.

The next thing I heard when I woke was the sound of voices. Kaito's, Zero's, and an older male that had to be the doctor.

" Her vitals are slowly coming back to normal, there was so much venom in her system that we almost lost her but you two luckily got her out in time. She may not have lasted another round. Her blindness... well, gladly it isn't permanent but it will be a couple of weeks for her vision to fully heal. Lastly her emotional trauma... I don't know what to tell you. I have no Idea what happened and neither do you, so gradually I would ask you to not bring it up unless she is willing. PTSD is the main thing right now."

" How long do you think it will last?" asked Kaito.

If I could see, the doctor might have shrugged. " I don't know. These things take time."

" We understand..." replied Zero.

" Two weeks huh?" I asked from the bed.

" Oh. you're awake! Yes, two weeks. You can leave today but I'll send some painkillers with you before you leave." said the doctor. I nodded and heard the sound of his footsteps leaving and a door open then click shut.

" I brought you some clothes from home." Kaito stated and I felt a pile of something land on my foot.

" Thanks..." I muttered. " Can you two leave so I can change? And no I don't need help."

They left without a word and I sat up gingerly, I felt that I was still wearing underwear and my bra, thank goodness. I slipped off the hospital robe and felt for my shirt. Feeling for the tag I put it on the right way, along with my pants, shoes and zip up hoodie. I ran a hand through my slightly dirty hair knowing that I would need a shower when I returned to the Academy. I made sure I had everything and felt my way towards the door, running into the sharp corner of the table and stubbing my toe on a chair. After what seemed like forever I felt the cool metal of the door handle and turned it, opened it and stepped slightly out into the hall.

" Zero? Kaito?" I called hesitantly. A hand touched my arm and I flinched harshly, not hearing them approach.

" It's Zero." Zero said, sliding his hand down my arm into my slightly trembling hand. " Come on." He gently pulled me out into the hall and started walking. I hugged his arm with my free hand, pressing my body close to his to avoid hitting anything or anybody. A close presence to my right and the smell of his clothes told me it was Kaito and I relaxed some. We made it to the car, the ride to the Academy was quiet with the radio on low volume in the background. A frown slowly found its way to my face as I sat there next to Zero in the passenger seat. How am I going to cope with being blind for a couple of weeks? I'm going to hate it. Stupid, sadistic , royal pain in my behind pureblood.

The car moved to the right and slowly came to a stop. " We're here Anna." Zero said and I unbuckled from the car, got out and phased to my four legged form which I felt more comfortable with. I heard no question from Kaito or Zero as I shook my fur and yelped as I stretched some burned skin and healing cuts. Zero's hand pet my head and walked through the gates of the school and up the long flights of stairs that led up to the school. I stayed pace with Zero, though my body was beginning to burn with pain at the lack of morphine that was quickly draining itself from my system. A few times I felt a hand brush my head for encouragement,Zero knowing that I had to endure the pain and get my healing body back in shape. I stumbled a few times and Kaito asked if I wanted to be carried, I just growled and shook my head with a snort. When we made it up to the top I was panting and whining at the ever present in my body.

" You are really out of shape, Anna. Maybe I can help you get back into rhythm with your workouts." The teased double meaning I caught in his voice made me bark and wag my tail. I wasn't the only one who caught it. Hearing a sudden shuffle and a curse from Zero I stopped walking and felt the vibrations in the ground from their fall . They began to wrestle on the ground.

" You dirty vampire!" Yelled Kaito, his voice half serious and half playful.

" I was kidding Kaito!" yelled Zero, who cursed and I heard Kaito growl in pain. I sat down and listened to them patiently.

A gun shot went off and hit the ground near my feet. I yelped and skittered away, backing up till I felt myself hit a tree. I hid behind it and whined, shaking in fright. It had scared be badly.

" Would you two knock it off!" yelled Yagari.

" Where's Anna?" asked Zero. Looking around and not seeing me.

Kaito got up and dusted himself off. " Master must have scared her... Anna! It's okay. Come out!"

I slowly got up and took my steps carefully forward, I stumbled slightly as I tripped on a small but thick piece of bark. Yagari laughed, and I hung my head in embarrassment and shame.

I stopped , not remembering where they were and waited. heavy booted footsteps and a firm hand rubbed my head and moved down to my neck to pick me up by my lose skin and fur, as soon as I was off the ground I had a sudden flashback of Kaname with the same roughness and I snarled, turning my head to bite his hand hard. Yagari let go of me in shock and I fell to the ground unable to keep my footing and landed on my side, quickly scrambling up to my feet and backed away,my head hanging even lower than it was before.

" OW!" Yagari yelled and I soon smelt the scent of blood in the air. I whined.

~~~ Kaito, Zero, Yagari~~~

Kaito kneeled next to Anna and put a hand on her head, rubbing behind her ears. He knew why she had reacted that way because Kuran and done that same thing to her the day she was taken. " It's Yagari, Anna." Kaito said in a calm tone of voice. The brunette stared at his Master's bitten hand and then at Zero who hadn't changed expression. Why is Zero so calm... I don't see a hint of red in his eyes, He thought. Strange...

Zero stared at his Master as He wrapped a cloth around his hand that he produced from his pocket and tied it tightly around the bite. " Learn your lesson Yagari?" He asked with a glare adding a raised eyebrow to his expression.

" I didn't know she would act like that!" Yagari growled back, letting smoke blow from his mouth in a gray cloud, cigarette hanging from the corner.

" She's blind..." Zero said. " And has PTSD." He added under his breath.

The black haired man nodded shared a sad look between his two students who returned the looks. Anna had turned around in a 180 degree angle and started walking. Zero walked up next to her and made his leg brush against her side, Yagari and Kaito followed and watched as Zero turned corners and Anna stayed right next to his leg at every turn toward the Headmaster's study . The two hadn't said a single word of what Zero wanted her to do. It was like a silent understanding.

Kaito smiled at the two, he had finally changed his mind about them. They did belong together.