Chapter Five: Her Worst Nightmare

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Nicholas P.O.V.

It's been almost six months since our daughter was born and I did not want to do this, but there was no choice. I stood behind the desk, waiting as she signed her signature to the papers and when she handed the pen to me, I signed my name on the line next to hers. Sighing, I put the pen down and looked at my soon-to-be-ex-wife. Her face was void of any emotion but I could see the sadness in her eyes. "I'm sorry, Yuki. I wish this didn't have to happen but since you have been neglecting our kingdom, this is the only way."

She seemed reluctant to respond, her eyes darkening. "No, I understand."

Hearing her voice break like that broke my heart but I couldn't go near her. Not now. Not after what I had just done. "I will tell our children that you had to take some time away to recover and that you brought Hinata back to see father and mother." I walked around the desk and pulled her close to me, kissing the top of her head before letting her go. "You should probably go before the sun rises."

The look she gave me would be forever burned into my mind. Instead of their natural yellow, her eyes were blazing red as the walls and windows cracked around us. Her expression was neither sad or happy but instead full of rage and unyeilding hatred. "Then you best remember this, lord Nicholas." Venom creeped into her voice and I felt chills go down my spine as I took a step back away from her. "No matter what may happen in the future, if we cross paths again, I will never forgive you for this." Yuki turned on her heel, her dress swishing from the gesture, and stalked out of the room, the door slamming shut behind her.

I slumped to the floor, my back pressed against the desk as one of the pictures fell onto the floor, the glass of the frame shattering down the middle. I picked it up and saw it was the photo of me and Yuki from when we were fifteen. I remembered that day clearly.

-Flashback-

"Nicholas, where are we going?" She asked, smiling.

I chuckled. "It wouldn't be much of a surprise if I told you, now would it?"

We were walking along the path to the garden she found almost a decade earlier. Actually, I was guiding her since she had her eyes closed. Since we were twins, we usually did everything together, including celebrating our birthday a few days early. It was almost christmas so we were allowed to go home for the holidays. Once I had her in the right place, I let go of her hands and reached into my pocket. I had the box in hand and I knelt down in front of her. "Okay, open your eyes."

Her eyes opened and when she saw me kneeling on the ground, her eyes widened while her face flushed. "Nicholas, what are you...?"

I took her left hand in mine. "I know wee're still young, barely into our teen years, but I want you to be with me of your own choice and not because we're siblings." I swallowed and opened the box, showing her the ring that had our birthstone in the center. "Yuki, will you do me the honor of becoming my wife?"

She was so quiet I couldn't even hear her breathing. I thought she was going to say no but she nodded, crying. "Yes, I will."

Grinning, I slipped the ring on her finger and wrapped my arms around her, lifting her off the ground and spinning her around which caused her to laugh. I gave her a tender kiss that she returned. We stayed in the garden a little while longer, lost in our own world until it was time to go back.

We walked back to the manor, her arm laced through mine. Our happy moment lasted until we walked though the door and both of us were almost knocked to the ground as someone slammed into us with lightening speed, engulfing us in a hug.

"I am so happy for you two!" Mother shouted.

Over her shoulder, I could see father and Kaname watching us. Father looked amused while Kaname kept his face blank, as usual.

Yuki reached up and tapped her shoulder. "Mother...can't...breathe..."

Mother must realized she was using most of strength and released us, to which I was grateful for. She giggled and took her seat next to father. Yuki and I sat opposite of them. Father crossed his legs, his eyes shining. "I see you two decided to do it the more traditional way."

I nodded. "Yes. I know we've been engaged since we were born, but I wanted this to be her choice."

Father smiled, clearly agreeing with that decision. "I understand what you mean." He was going to say something else but mother pulled out her camera. "Juri, must you do that now?" He asked, sweating.

She looked at him and pouted. "Of course! I promised Kaien I would send him the family pictures."

Yuki's aura darkened. "He is still obsessing about photo's? Even after all this time?"

Taking us by surprise, Kaname laughed. "You know he is eccentric, especially when it comes to you."

She was going to argue but mother held the camera up. Both of us turned to her and smiled as she took the picture.

-End Flashback-

I smiled at the memory and put my hand over my face, holding back a sob as the tears flowed over. Please forgive me, Yuki.

Yuki P.O.V.

Packing the last of my bags, I slipped Hinata's clothes and toys into the bag and lifted her out of her cradle. She had woken up shortly before I came in and was playing with a stuffed rabbit lady Juri had made for her. I looked at her and saw that she was watching me, her yellow and green eyes wide and alert. When she saw me looking at her, she smiled and cooed, reaching her hand up to touch my cheek. I smiled back, even though it was forced, and walked out of the palace, carrying my daughter in my arms without looking back.

The limo was already waiting outside by the time I came out and climbed in, holding Hinata close. The driver shut the door once we were inside and got in up front. I heard the car click into gear and that's when I knew I wasn't dreaming. Nicholas wouldn't come out to stop us from leaving. He did not care anymore. I felt a sob rising and choked it back, refusing to cry.

"Milady, where do you want me to take you?" The driver asked, his kind eyes looking at me from the rearview mirror.

I was about to tell him to bring me to lord Haruka and lady Juri's manor but decided against it. Instead, I thought of the one person I trusted most. "Please, take us to Cross Academy."

He nodded and drove in the directions I gave him. The trip would take us about a half a day so I took the oppurtunity to allow my mind to wander.

-Flashback-

Father crossed his legs, his eyes shining. "I see you two decided to do it the more traditional way."

Nicholas nodded. "Yes. I know we've been engaged since we were born, but I wanted this to be her choice."

Father smiled, clearly agreeing with that decision. "I understand what you mean." He was going to say something else but mother pulled out her camera. "Juri, must you do that now?" He asked, sweating.

She looked at him and pouted. "Of course! I promised Kaien I would send him the family pictures."

My aura darkened. "He is still obsessing about photo's? Even after all this time?"

Taking us by surprise, Kaname laughed. "You know he is eccentric, especially when it comes to you."

I was going to argue but mother held the camera up. Both of us turned to her and smiled as she took the picture. Mother squealed with excitement and jumped out of her seat. "Yay! I'm going to develop these and send them to him right now!" With that, she bolted out of the room, leaving the four us to stare in the direction she went in silence.

I sighed. "I have forgotten how excited mother gets."

"I understand what you mean." Kaname agreed. He stood up and held his hand out. "Yuki, there is something I need to discuss with you. May I talk with her in private for a few moments?"

Nicholas looked up and nodded. "Of course."

I smiled at him and took Kaname's hand, allowing him to help me to my feet. I followed him to one of the rooms down the hall. "How long?"

I just stared. "How long what?"

He shook his head. "You do not need to act oblivious. How long ago did your memories return?"

I understood what he meant. He was referring to the memories of my past life. "A couple days ago. How did you know?"

He smiled. "Your formal speech. Remember, I've known you a long time."

I smiled back. "I do remember." My smile faded. "Please, do not tell him. I want to wait a while longer before he has to know."

Kaname put his hand on my shoulder. "You are the oldest friend of my grandson. I will only inform father and mother. Take your time and enjoy the happiness that you deserve."

I nodded. "I will. Thank you, Kaname."

-End Flashback-

The limo came to a stop, bringing me back to the present. I looked out the window and saw the door of his home opening. Standing in the doorway was a man with ash-blonde hair pulled back into a pony tail, his hazel eyes bright behind his glasses. Even though he appeared to be in his mid-twenties, I knew he was much older than that. The driver came around and opened my door. I climbed out and walked over to him, Hinata watching him from where she was lying in my arms.

"Yuki, it is so good to see you again!" He said, hugging me carefully.

I relaxed and returned his hug. "It is a pleasure to see you again as well, headmaster."

He allowed the driver to bring my bags in and we followed him, settling down into the living room. Kaien had started a fire since it was cold outside. "Yuki, is this her?"

I smiled and sat Hinata upright on my lap. "This is Hinata. Your granddaughter."

His whole face lit up. "SHE IS SO ADORABLE!"

Hinata, sensing his excitement, laughed and held her hands out to him. I stood up and placed her in his arms. "Can you hold her while I bring our bags upstairs?"

"Of course. Take your time getting settled." He said, smiling.

I picked up my bags and carried them to my old room. I pushed the door open and set the bags on the bed before placing Hinata's toys and blankets in the crib the headmaster had bought. I unpacked the clothes and hung them in the closet and placed some in the dresser. When I was done, I went back downstairs to find Kaien standing in front of the stove cooking while holding Hinata in one arm. I giggled and took her back.

When dinner was done, he placed the food on the table and I held Hinata on my lap while we ate. I was giving her a bottle when I was halfway done and that's when Kaien spoke up. "Yuki, what happened? I know this is not just a visit."

I looked down at Hinata and sighed when I saw that she finally fell asleep. "Nicholas asked for a divorce."

He sammed his hand down on the table. "He did what?!
"I'm sure he had a perfect reason, but this was the way to go. Please, will you watch over her?" I stood in front of him, the bundle of blankets pressed close against my chest as I looked down at the sleeping baby girl, her red hair blending in with the color of her blanket.

My other adoptive father watched me, sadness taking over his usual happy expression. "Are you sure you have to do this? You know she will question as to why you and her father weren't around when she's older."

I met his gaze and his eyes widened when he saw the tears spilling down my cheeks. Purebloods never cried in public. "I do know but this is the only way we can protect her. The divorce is final and now the only thing left for me to do is to return to my families resting place."

He sighed, his eyes darkening as I handed my daughter to him. He held her gently as I backed away from them. "What do you plan on doing?"

I let out a low chuckle, even though it was forced as I choked back a sob. "I am returning to my place alongside my sister and parents."

Kaien took of his glasses and wiped his eyes. "I will watch over her until it's time for her to return to you."

I looked at my daughter one last time, hoping she will grow up to be a happy, normal child. Goodbye, Hinata. I allowed my body to break off into the form of my familiar and disappeared from the headmasters home before returning to my family crypt. I stood in front of the empty coffin, memories rushing back from the time of when I first went into my long slumber. Now, it was time for me to return. There was a possibility that I will not awaken once I closed the lid. Looking back at the closed off entrance, I carefully entered my coffin and slowly laid down, the lid closing off the light to the outside world.