A/N: instead of posting them in separate chapter I decided to add it here. This way this whole chapter will make a lot more sense . So just be aware this chapter is long. Previously it was 4000 words approximately, it's over 11000 words. Hopefully you guys won't get bored midway.

Enjoy!

Chapter 12


The dark limousine pulled over before the main entrance of the Shiki residence.

The butler of the house came down the steps in a rush to open and hold the door of the vehicle in order for the people inside to come out. Like expected it was the regal pureblood who first stepped out, then following his lead was a blonde haired vampire. By taking just a simple glance towards the newcomer the butler understood who he is…the grandson of the man who now controls the vampire realm.

Following the general aristocratic customary, the middle aged butler welcomed the guests to the Shiki residence by greeting and bowing before them in ninety degree angle to show utmost form of respect. Kaname being familiar with his face from his earlier visits exchanged few polite words with him. While he did that, his friend silently stood by his side. Looking no less than an obedient child awaiting mother's next command.

After the brief conversation between the pureblood and the butler came to an end; the duo were led towards the living room. Where preparation of their arrival was made beforehand. Tea, coffee and other forms of refreshments and snacks were already served on the center table situated between the sofas.

The butler took off after assisting them out of their coats and getting them settled in.

He went to inform the other pureblood about the arrival of her guests.

Kaname and Takuma took their seats across from one another. They remained quietly seated in dignified silence till the butler returned again, this time with the information.

"Kuran-sama...the word of their arrival has reached Aiyora-sama, she will be here soon. In the meantime if there is anything you require please do not hesitate to ask, I will be just a call away. And Ichijo-sama we sincerely hope you enjoy our specialty treats."

"Oh Thank you so much Tanaka-san," the blonde read the butler's name off his badge that was pinned over his chest. "You have been more than kind…"

While Takuma expressed his gratitude to the Shiki family butler for the first class arrangement and excellent hospitality, his pureblood friend on the other hand simply dismissed the man with a simple and dry 'thank you'.

The butler gave them one last quick bow before turning around on his heels and walking away.

Much to Takuma's disappointment, with the third person's exit the odd silence returned between them once again. At this point he felt quite unsure on how to handle this situation and inside continued to pray for Aiyora to come down sooner.

Takuma threw his friend few quick glances. In most of those cases Kaname kept his eyes focus elsewhere. But even if by accident their eyes made contact once or twice, the pureblood acted by simply averting his gaze away. Pretending like nothing happened.

It went on like that for some time…

However the tension in the atmosphere further heated up when the pureblood went as far as to pick up a random book that lay atop the side table and started to surf through it. And through his action he made his point clear that he was ignoring the Ichijo heir.

For the poor aristocrat the situation just jumped from bad to worse. The more he studied his friend the more he understood how mad the other was. A part of him, that harbored weakness for the pureblood felt terrible. It hated to see his friend like this. However the part of his head that worked rationally assured him not to worry much. It further encouraged him that if Kaname made himself clear that he had no desire to speak to him in the given moment, then he should be left alone. Takuma chose to give him space rather than apologize. Plus, why on earth would he apologize when clearly he did nothing wrong…!?

Removing his eyes from Kaname, the blonde vampire dived in to taste the delicious looking snacks.

It has been a while now since the two supposed friends' last spoke. They have been maintaining this cold shoulder since half way through their journey. Since that uncomfortable conversation inside the car.

"… A day will come Kaname, when you will love Aiyora-chan with everything! You love her more than anyone, more than anything, more than life…"

"And then what?" the other responded back with a smug look pasted on his face.

"Nothing!" he almost spat the word onto the pureblood's face "…Because she will never return your feelings."

Kaname felt Ichijo's forest green orbs lingering upon his form for quite some time. At first the latter was trying to steal glances but then he just stared. The pureblood paid him no means and continued to ignore. He wanted Ichijo to understand that those words that he said earlier, has both offended and hurt him to great lengths. Although he said nothing with his mouth but Kaname surely expected an apology. He has a soft spot for the blonde. Therefore all Takuma needed to do was just say the simplest of 'sorry' and he, Kuran Kaname would reconsider. But the fact that no word of apology came out of the blonde's mouth yet was what him furious inside.

This time it was the pureblood's turn to stare at his friend. And was he was taken by quite a surprise to see how the Ichijo heir was enjoying his tea. He was drinking so freely. All traces of tension that was on his face earlier now vanished.

How can he act so casual?

Kaname's dark orbs threw death glare at the blonde.

Takuma made the smart move by not looking up to meet the brunette's expecting eyes. He knew his dear friend was silently expecting an apology. But his mind was already made, he wasn't going to give his highness any sort of apology... when he clearly meant each and every word he said earlier!

With pin drop silence still ongoing the tension in the room continued to multiply. It would have deepened more if not for the sudden interruption by a third party.

"…Welcome back onii-sama!"

Came a soft feminine voice. That sounded not only cheerful but super excited. It was that very voice that brought relief to the heavily tensed situation of the living room. It not only made the environment lighter but also made the air more breathable. Thus putting an end to the far stretched silence which was turning not just awkward but also becoming quite uncomfortable for both parties involved.

Both the vampires turned their head to meet the figure as she climbed down the stairs galloping like a pony.

"Aiyora…" her name was uttered by her fiancé.

To acknowledge her, Kaname put his book aside like it was of no importance. He also stood up and gracefully walked towards the approaching maiden. Takuma on the other hand remained unmoving. He simply sat back and continued to watch the scene play out...very carefully!

Kaname took his fiancée by her hand and guided her down the stairs. His gaze at the moment was warm and affectionate. Very similar to the one with which he looks down on Cross Yuuki.

"Good evening onii-sama!" she greeted him politely and respectfully. Her moon like face beaming with joy.

"Good evening to you too Aiyora." One of his hand reached out and took few locks of her hair between his fingers before bring them to his lips to kiss them.

"You look quite beautiful and happy this evening…is it because of me? Have been awaiting my arrival?" he asked in a voice so enthusiastic, while the underlining of his tone could be described as borderline flirtatious. And to put a cherry on top was the added sweet smile that completed the look of prince charming.

Takuma took notice of how Kaname still continued to play with her hair. Her lock of her hair now tangled between his fingers.

"Um…" she just hummed with an unsure tone.

When Aiyora said nothing particular to his question Kaname took this opportunity to go on and take this a bit further.

"I'm glad to know that my thoughts have started to invade your mind." He cupped her face, to add a touch of affection.

Her initial excitement was replaced by surprise. She blinked couple times before snapping out of her trance and getting her focus back on track.

"You're absolutely right! Actually I was waiting for you onii-sama. There is something that I want you to see…" she added with a cheeky grin showing almost both sets of her teeth.

"And what might that-"

He stopped mid-sentence abruptly, there was something sliding up his back in a slithering motion…!?

What is that? He thought inwardly but hearing Takuma's shocked gasp, he concluded it to be something horribly unpleasant. However he didn't make a single move. He waited while keeping his focus on his little fiancée whose grin was now so wide that it reached from one ear to another.

Her odd behavior added to his curiosity. It went as far as for him to give in. And as he looked back over his shoulder, his eyes went wide. Although his face showed nothing but he did receive quite a shock. He couldn't bring himself to believe what he was seeing!

A snake which was gliding up his back minutes before was now circling around his neck…!?

What in the world is this?

It was not every day that the pureblood cursed; even if it was just in his head. For Kuran Kaname to curse like that surely meant the matter was of great deal.

If it was any other person, he or she surely would have fainted by now. But Kuran Kaname was no ordinary person, nor was he any ordinary vampire. Therefore a mere snake wouldn't shake him. Especially when throughout his entire life he has crossed path with far too dangerous species.

Remaining still on the spot he continued to study the snake while it continued to wrap around his neck. It was no ordinary snake, it was a poisonous black cobra. The snake fully encircled itself around his long slender neck. Its head now resting beside his face, waiting for the master's next command.

Aurora smiled mischievous smile and instantly Kaname felt the cobra tightening around his neck like it was trying to choke him.

She even mastered her control upon her familiar! But how so? When I am yet to teach her that…

It was one of those rare moments when the shock was well captured on Kuran prince's face.

For Takuma who was the audience, to him this whole scene playing out looked so…so strangely erotic! Like there was some hidden sensual message concealed in that act.

Also, the sight of Kaname mutely standing before Aiyora while a snake strangled his neck reminded Takuma of a particular manga he read long ago. It was a story about a wealthy-powerful man who was a masochist behind the closed doors. And Aiyora with her current confident face looked every bit like the leading heroine of that manga, who knew how to have her man weak in the knees, begging for mercy.

"What do you think?" Aiyora asked breaking the silence. "Now... Aiyora too have a strong familiar like onii-sama."

As an answer to that the male pureblood grabbed the snake by its head and pulled it free from his neck. He then brought the familiar before him in order to do a quick study. The look of his face remained solemn, as he watched the snake wrap itself around his hand this time in a rhythm that was slow and seductive...

"Onii-sama…?" Aiyora asked again, after making her familiar dissolve into the thin air.

Kaname was not sure how he should respond to that. His head kept going back and forth thinking, making one of his eyebrow rise up. After all none of it made any sense to him.

How is this even possible?
So fast, so soon?
Wasn't it just two week ago, when Aiyora was crying like a baby because her creation of familiar stayed within the range of small puppies to kitten to yellow ducklings and chicks!?

She was unable to create anything predatory. So how did that change? From all those adorable animals how is she able to make a snake her familiar? Snakes are cunning and difficult to control. But judging by what he saw, she was having no problem controlling it.

"Kaname onii-sama?"

"Onii-sama is proud of you Aiyora..." was all he could say in that moment as his palms took her face between them and placed a fleeting kiss on her forehead.

Truth to be told, Kaname was impressed! He was so impressed that he became momentarily speechless. Such great performance in so short span of time. He was at a loss, he could not find the word that would complement her in this achievement.

On the other hand one thing was for sure, he underestimated her!

Oh he really underestimated her!

The long silence went on which neither of the Kuran made any attempt to break. Kaname rested his face atop her head while his fingers continued to play with her hair; and Aiyora just remained in her brother's arms, keeping the lids of her eyes close.

However, Takuma who was still watching narrowed his eyes, when the male's arms tightened around the small figure of the female.

"I see you brought a friend." Breaking from her brother's embrace Aiyora acknowledged the other presence, whom was left forgotten.

Without even paying any means of heeds to him, Kaname wrapped an arm around the dark haired girl's shoulder and guided her to where Ichijo was.

"Come, let me introduce you to him."

It was when the pair of blue eyes made contact with the emerald green ones for the first time. The latter flashed her a kind smile and in return received a sweet smile from her as well.

A long time has passed since Takuma last saw the youngest Kuran. In these long span of time her changes had been drastic. She is no more a mini version of her biological mother. Today, all she still has of her mother is the hair. Those dark tamed, silky, straight locks. When the rest of her features have now gone after her father. Especially the long facial structure, the snowy pale complexion, the small well defined nose, the dimpled smile and those pearly white teeth.

And yet she stands out! Her appearance still quite different from both Kuran Kaname and Kuran Yuuki. For some reason Aiyora simply just doesn't blend among Kurans'…

For a brief moment the aristocrat ponders why…?

"Aiyora meet Ichijo Takuma. A close confidant of mine."

Those words pulled the blonde back out of his thoughts.

Simultaneously both Aiyora and Takuma took notice of how Kaname skipped out on the term 'friend' and called him his 'confidant'. It hurt Takuma a little but he chose not to delve into it much. But Aiyora however was a different case. She actually snapped her head at her brother and blinked her eyes. Her gaze now changed to full-fledged confusion.

"Didn't you say that you were going to bring a friend?"

Kaname's expression hardened. He looked like he was holding the air inside him. His body turned unnaturally stiff; like everything would crumble at the slightest of movement. The tension has been quite high between him and Takuma for a while now. He was already in an uncomfortable state, barely hanging by the edge of a cliff and her question just pushed him off there. He tried to dodge the subject with an attempt of distraction, by caressing her face with his other hand that wasn't on her shoulder.

But as his damned luck would have it, Aiyora was a headstrong girl, so she asked again. The determined expression of her face told him that she would continue to do so till she receives her answer.

"Is he not your friend onii-sama?"

What kind of answer would satisfy her appetite? Why wasn't she trying to understand his difficulty? Could she not see that he did not want utter the 'friend' word this moment?

"You see-"

"Aiyora-chan!"

Both purebloods turned following the voice and found the blonde up on his feet and now coming around the table towards them in slow strides.

Now that was something unique. Before his fiancée could put him in further difficulty his friend came to rescue.

"Confidant is referred to the one whom you can count on and trust by keeping your own eyes closed. And I am one of those very few with whom Kaname is comfortable sharing his deep secrets…" but if only Takuma knew that wasn't exactly the truth.

"...so that makes me a friend doesn't it?"

Aiyora freed herself from her brother to fully turn around to face the other, who in turn bent down on one knee to adjust his height to her level.

"It simply does not make you a friend Ichijo-san, it makes you his best friend!" she spoke with the same excitement as a child does.

"Actually you are correct Aiyora-chan! I wonder how come I never thought like that…" Takuma agreed with full force, making it sound like he just learned something exciting. His voice also contained some childlike innocence that matched her.

"Aiyora-chan?" she finally registered that this vampire despite being an aristocrat was referring to him without 'sama'. Not like she mind. Just that it felt a lot strange. Somehow somewhere it reminded her of her beloved Senri-chan.

"Um…if you feel uncomfortable about it then I shall address you as Aiyora-sama from now on."

"No no no…" she vigorously shook her hands and head suggesting against it "...Its just that the way you called me, it reminded me of someone…"

"Someone special?" the Ichijo heir asked glancing at his friend who quietly stood behind the girl.

"Someone very special!" her face flushed a deep shade of pink as she uttered those words. While her shy eyes looked down as the monotonous face of the burgundy haired model flashed in her memory.

"Aiyora chan…" Takuma called the younger pureblood gaining her attention.

"Now that we know what I am to Kaname, what does that make us?"

"…"

Confused by his words Aiyora stared back at him and blinked her eyes, while thinking of a suitable answer.

"I am Kaname's childhood friend. At Cross Academy I used to be Senri's roommate for some time when the night class was initially established, and since then we have been friends too. Now only if you want…"

Takuma extended his hand towards her, like he was sending her an invite. "…you and I could become friends too."

In the meantime the hands that Aiyora previously freed herself from, once more came back to sit on her shoulders.

Takuma looked up and noted what a tight grip the hands had as they grasped her. The fingers gripped the flesh so tightly that he feared it might tear through those tender muscles. He has never seen Kaname hold someone so tightly. For someone who is so used to seeing the pureblood act so tenderly with Yuuki, this sight was surely very foreign.

"So far I really like you Ichijo-san…but I don't make friends that fast." Aiyora gave him her response in a matter of fact tone.

The smile from Takuma's lips dropped. At the same time a smirk appeared at the corner of Kaname's lips. To be honest he was quite taken aback. He really did not see that coming. Judging by his knowledge of her so far Aiyora should have instantly accepted Takuma's hand. Yet she did not…

"But please don't take my words to heart and feel so discouraged Ichijo-san. Like I already said, I feel your positive energy. So I really would like to know you more."

Takuma was quick to regain his composure. Her words were honest and genuine. She made her point clear that she did not want something fake, she wanted the real deal. He liked that nature of her found himself harboring deep respect her.

"Hmmm...that could turn into real problem!" Takuma responded placing his hand under his chin and tapping the area there like he was in deep thought.

It sparked the girl's curiosity further as she ended up asking arching her perfectly shaped eyebrow.

"How so?"

"Well you see Aiyora-chan I am far more handsome, youthful and charming when compared to Kaname. So there are higher chances that you might not want to marry him in the end after all and start chasing me!"

There goes the dead silence again.

Both the purebloods looked at him with wide eyes. Shocked by what just left his mouth. Takuma was not sure if either of them understood the joke. Did he offend them? Should he run for his life? Various thoughts as such appeared in his head.

While Kaname still continued to glare Aiyora soon caught the punchline and exploded into a series of laughter. And the fact that she laughed made her fiancé furious.

"In a sophisticated society it is considered manner-less and rude to make advances on a maiden who is already taken."

The choice of his words and sound of his voice made Kaname sound no less than a prude. It became clear that say such jokes didn't fit ancient's sense of humor.

Both Aiyora and Takuma looked at him so amused like he was an alien. For the next couple of seconds they only stared till one of their resolve cracked and then both exploded into a series of unstoppable laughter. Whilst the ancestor just stood there feeling like an idiot among his decedents. He felt like that grandpa who failed to understand his grandchildren's joke.

In between his laughter Takuma still took the time to observe, how freely Aiyora laughed with him. At one point she even raised a hand and offered him high-five. They may have barely shared a proper conversation, she barely even knows him but despite all odds they have already clicked because of small jokes. Now all that he must give her is time. Time to understand and trust him.

Although she said earlier that she does not make friends so soon but little did she know how wrong she was, because even if she was yet to realize but her door to friendship was already open for him…

His heart warmed at the discovery.

And in that moment he, Ichijo Takuma made a silent oath that he would cherish this friendship above all...


Takuma was nestled on the bed, sitting on straight posture against the headboard. With fingers curled under his chin the blonde contemplated, while going through the pile of manga that remained spread out before him.

It was one of those unusual evening when the vice president skipped class.

His new collections of manga were delivered only hours ago; therefore to unbox and rearrange everything according order he had to stay back.

Beside that there was another matter that needed his attention. He also needed to pick a gift for his new found friend. Kuran Aiyora!

He will be meeting the young pureblood once again tomorrow evening. For a small dinner date held at the Shiki residence. Where he will be joined by her brothers Kuran Kaname and Shiki Senri. To be honest Takuma wasn't planning going when Senri mentioned it at first. However that plan had to change when he received a phone call from the host pureblood. Aiyora took the initiative to personally phone and invite. Thus preventing all his chances of saying no and on top of that he couldn't go empty handed, especially after learning that it is her who is cooking for them.

Mere thought of the young pureblood brought a tender smile on his face. A smile that was full of admiration and fondness. Being born as the grandson of the man who rules the council, Takuma has had the privilege of meeting a handful of purebloods. The ones he acquainted were more reserved and arrogant in nature and a lot less approachable. It was always the same case for both adult and children. Take his best friend for instance!

Kuran kaname is actually the perfect example of how a pureblood should be.

Kuran Aiyora however is more humble and down to earth and a lot more approachable. But that doesn't mean she is easy. She is not as naïve as she was before. Now she carries an air of authority around her. Yet she is quite well of where her limit ends. But what Takuma actually found most fascinating about Aiyora is her ability to make others feel important. This is one aspect where she already beat her fiancé. With his powerful presence the Kuran prince tends to make others feel inferior in his presence. One would have to think twice before actually saying something. So carrying on a conversation with him is actually quite difficult.

With Aiyora it's a lot more different, one can speak with her for hours without feeling a single trace of boredom. It was indeed heartfelt to see how despite being a superior she gave the effort to make the other feel equally important as her when in her company.

Take his visit to the Shiki house for example. That evening the tension between him and Kaname was huge. Aiyora sensed that too the moment she stepped into the scene but chose not to question on the matter. She understood it wasn't her place and gave them their space; by keeping herself oblivious to the very obvious matter.

However the way she handled the situation was real mature.

After the awkward introduction period over Aiyora took it upon herself to make the conversation. She chose her topic very wisely. While on one hand she asked Takuma to speak more about himself on the other hand she asked Kaname about his side of the story. She then proceeded to tell him about how she has been working hard since their last training session and expressed her sincere gratitude towards him for taking the time off from his busy schedule to dedicate it to her training. Then she again jumbled back to Takuma and the two shared almost a debate on whether reading or watching television was a better mode of entertainment. At one point she also got Kaname involved into the debate. And interestingly even for that brief amount of time the brunette spoke on his friend's side defending how reading was actually better option of entertainment quoting:

'Reading a book may be boring but it helps building with your intellect. Whereas television actually does the opposite.'

At one point the debate turned so intense and Aiyora spoke so illogically and presented such non-sense point that Takuma and Kaname both had to team up in order to beat her. And they won! They successfully took her down. Although the moment was ironic, it took two adult male to take down a girl as little as her in debate.

It wasn't until later the Ichijo heir understood what her real motive was. And to say he was impressed by that would be an understatement.

...in spite of it all Takuma couldn't shake away the feeling, that night he witnessed a completely different side of Kaname. This Kaname was so different from the one he was used to. Full of life and childish. Plus there was a side that showed his growing caring side towards Aiyora. And that happened at the dinner table where the brunette practically used his power and forced Aiyora to eat when she fussed over food, barely eating anything. His eyes showed real concern upon the girl's terrible eating habit.

For her growing age Aiyora barely ate anything. No wonder the girl was still tiny in size!

"Go for romance with happy ending, that's here genre."

Wait what…!?

The voice took the Takuma by surprise, making him jump with fright. Regaining his composure the blonde turned towards the direction of the voice only to find the young Shiki heir, his former roommate leaning against the doorframe. With his arms crossed over the chest and like always a poky stick at the corner of his mouth.

He came back to reality and realized he was still trying to figure out which manga would best suit Aiyora's taste? Would she prefer a solid story or would she be more interested in art. But his confusion is cleared all thanks to maroon haired vampire.

"Oh Senri…sorry didn't notice you earlier. Class seems to have ended early tonight, when did you get back?"

"Class is still in session," the maroon haired boy left the door, walked towards the divan and threw himself there. "I received a call from my manager so I left early."

"What did your manager say? Is everything alright?"

"I'm needed at the studio tomorrow evening!"

The deputy president noted the subtle hint of anger in the young vampire's voice as he made the declaration.

"But tomorrow is dinner with Aiyora-chan, isn't it?"

"I am going to have to miss it."

"Can't you speak to the agency and postpone."

"I called them, and they said it's impossible since the clients are running behind schedule."

"So you won't…go?" Takuma asked feeling awkward.

"I can't…I signed the contract after all."

"Aiyora-chan will be devastated."

"She already is!" the words left Senri mouth like he was spitting venom. It wasn't every day that one would witness the Shiki heir speaking in such way. The sight was heart clenching for the Ichijo heir, as he could see the pain hidden behind those monotone baby blue eyes.

Senri paused to let out a frustrated sigh and then added. "It sucks to be in a profession like this, when you can barely be there for your loved ones."

The words were enough to express his turmoil. Followed by that came a long silence that neither of the boys tried to break.

It was one of those rare times when Senri actually showed emotion. It was written all over his face how heartbroken he was. Takuma wanted to comfort him. But he was also well aware that there was nothing much he could do. He couldn't change the agencies mind and the reschedule for another day. The only one who could take action in this situation was Kaname. The latter has good network and connections with big name in the agency. But he highly doubts the pureblood will even lift a finger. Can his grandfather do anything? What was he even thinking? Definitely not. His grandfather does not believe in doing favor unless there is a benefit for him.

"So have you decided, what you are going to take for Ai-chan?" The young vampire tried to divert the topic elsewhere.

"Yes, this one." The Ichijo heir answered picking up the book he finalized.

"Would you want me to help you wrap that...?" the younger vampire offered. Takuma looked at him a little confused, wondering why the other made such strange offer before politely declining it. He did not want to put much pressure on Senri. He had no desire to rub salt on the poor boy's fresh wound.

"Oh don't worry about it Senri, I'm sure I will be just fine..."

"Ai-chan is fond of fancy wrapping; in that particular aspect she is still very childlike."

He told the blonde, meeting him in the eye. And that put Takuma in a bit of a bewildered situation. It got him thinking. Before inviting the other to help him wrap the present he selected for the young pureblood princess.

While the duo continued to wrap the present the topic of discussion turned out to be the person for whom this present was. Takuma told Senri about how his evening was spent at the Shiki residence that day. Of course he didn't forget to mention how immensely impressed he was by the other's half-sister. Senri on the other hand also spoke candidly about some of his fond memories of her from their childhood together. He told Takuma about Aiyora's likes and dislikes, how kind she was for a pureblood, how sometimes she was so matured yet other times how she acted like a naïve child who understands nothing.

Once the gift was fully wrapped Senri added a little decoration made with ribbon with aesthetic purposes.

"There you go...its complete." He declared after a little bit of scrutinizing.

"Thank you so much Senri-" Takuma was cut off mid-way as the other vampire spoke up suddenly.

"Ichijo…can I ask you for little favour?"

"Sure." The blonde flashed him a beaming smile. "Anything…!"


"Here…this is for you Aiyora-chan!"

Takuma handed Aiyora the present. A broad grin was placed across his lips.

Initially the girl's eyes turned wide in surprise but then her face flushed a warmer shade, portraying how touched she was by this kind gesture of his. Like any normal girl of her age Kuran Aiyora too loved to receive presents. However her one condition was that, they needed to wrapped and packed in the fanciest possible manner. Ichijo heir did not fail in that aspect. After all the present was wrapped perfectly. Almost too perfectly!

"Oh Ichijo-san, I cannot thank you enough for your thoughtfulness…" Aiyora politely thanked the blonde and asked pointing towards the present. "…but why take trouble? This wasn't necessary at all. You managed to make it despite my last minute call, that's all that matters to me."

Takuma smiled again touched and amazed by her words. He could not help but wonder for a moment how it was possible, for someone of great evil as Kuran Rido to produce such an innocent and kind hearted children? It was surely a miracle that neither one of his children was anything like him!

"Oh it was no trouble at all. Besides if Aiyora-chan is kind enough to make dinner for me then is it not my duty bring a small token to appreciate her effort."

Aiyora fidgeted the gift in her hand while continuing a casual conversation with her brother. But the conversation suddenly got cut off when a familiar scent invaded inside her. She froze momentarily as if a realization just hit her.

The sudden oddity in her behavior gained attention of both the males. Questions came from both voices inquiring if she as alright. But instead of answering she looked up. Her sad eyes focused on the guys occupying the opposite couch.

"I can smell him…" she stated after a quick inspection and then asked "…Senri-chan wrapped this present for me didn't he?"

Takuma nodded his head in an automatic response gaining a hard glare from pureblood sitting beside him.

Without even realizing Aiyora tightened her grip on the gift before bringing it closer to her chest. She hugged it in a manner that made it seem like it was the last remains of her half-brother.

All of a sudden there was a change within her personality. To Takuma and Kaname she looked like a child who was possessively holding onto her most favorite toy. But that was far from what the reality was. The reality was in that moment she felt broken, all her efforts seemed futile. All because the person for whom this arrangement was made mainly, could not be here. She cooked all his favorite dishes yet he couldn't be here to taste them. How much more cruel could fate be upon her.

From the corner of his eyes Takuma took a quick glance at his friend, who was now blankly staring at his fiancée. He also wondered what the pureblood was thinking in that moment. Although his face remained expression free but there was something in the depth of those burgundy eyes, something that Ichijo could see but not exactly point out.

Situation between the two males have surely improved, thanks to Aiyora. They resumed speaking, but only when necessary. Such as matters involving the night class, situation with any student or the moon dorm and the council. Other than that they simple ignore the other in dignified manner.

Even tonight, the entire ride to the Shiki residence passed in pin drop silence. The whole time they were inside the vehicle Kaname and Takuma spent that time looking outside the widow.

"I wish he could have come…" Aiyora's voice pulled back Takuma from his train of thoughts. "I was really looking forwards to seeing him. It's been so long…since I last saw him. It feels like forever."

Takuma was a bit taken aback to see how openly Aiyora was expressing her feelings about Senri. During his last visit she barely mentioned the Shiki heir. But now her voice quaked while she spoke about her half-brother, her eyes shined with tears that kept threatening to fall. She looked so weak and vulnerable that Takuma feared she was going to break down any given moment.

"Dinner has been served Aiyora-sama…" a maid came with the information.

And the sudden diversion gave the young pureblood the strength to pull herself back together.


Dinner that night couldn't be more unpleasant…

When the trio reached the dining hall Shiki Sayatohi was already there, waiting for them. However he wasn't alone, he had company a couple that sat on his right hand side of the table. And like most nights, that night also Shiki Midori remained absent on the dinner table.

Aiyora went forward and took the seat on Shiki Sayatohi's left. She sat down and Kaname pushed her chair in before sitting himself down on the chair next to her. Usually the pureblood preferred to take the seat on the other end of the table across from lord Shiki but today he chose otherwise and sat very close to his fiancée.

Sayatohi took careful note of this change with a small smirk at the end of his lips.

Takuma in the end was left with no choice but to go around the other side and seat himself beside the other guests. The lady beside immediately recognized who he was and greeted him politely offering him a kind smile.

Aiyora eyed the couple in front of her. For some reason they looked strangely familiar. The woman's ginger toned hair and her husband's blue eyes…the young young Kuran could swear she saw those features elsewhere! But the where actually? If anything Kuran Aiyora is 100% sure she has never met these two before.

There was a moment of tensed silence that no one dared to break. During which four maids stepped into the dining room. Two proceeded to serve food on the plates while the other two continued pour drinks on the glasses.

"I was not aware that you were having guest tonight Shiki-dono…in any case it's great to see you both Mr. and Mrs. Touya."

It was the Kuran prince, who broke through the silence and started a civil conversation. Beside him Aiyora snapped her head dancing it between her fiancé and the couple sitting opposite to her.

Touya? Wait a minute…that name sounds so familiar.

"Pleasure is all ours Kaname-sama…" the man responded in a monotone voice, devoid of all emotions.

"We weren't expecting you here Kaname-sama, Ichijo-Kun. But surely both your presence made this evening all the more wonderful." His wife picked up the conversation from where he left off. She sounded completely different from her mate. Her voice was full of excitement.

The woman then faced the female pureblood and continued "…And who might this lovely young beauty be?"

"My name is Aiyora. Kuran Aiyora!" she introduced herself politely.

"Ah…I see you are the precious daughter of Kuran Ri-"

"She is my wife to be! That is all that you need to know." Kaname's stern and strict voice cut off the aristocrat woman midway.

"My deepest apologies Kaname-sama. It wasn't my intension to cross the line."

There was a whole minute of pause before the woman continued again. During which Takuma and Aiyora shared an eye contact.

"It is a wonder to see what a child bride you have chosen for yourself." She her words were intended for Kaname, who seemed unfazed by it.

"I'm sure you will be rewarded for your patience. This adorable child will definitely grow up to be beauty in due time..."

This time Takuma and Kaname shared an eye contact. Even though their facial expression hid it quite well but in reality both were quite surprised. Now they know that Rima definitely took after her father, the man barely uttered one sentence this entire time unlike his wife who could not stop speaking.

"Tell me dear, how excited are you to have Kaname-sama as your fiancé?" The question was directed towards Aiyora.

"Um…"

The young pureblood became nervous. She opened her mouth only to close it off moment later. She wasn't sure on how to respond to that. The question was quite personal, and was asked in presence of public. There was no way she could pour her heart on the matter; she would need a tactful answer.

Aiyora glanced at the head of the Shiki family to see him cutting his stake with the cutlery. His face neutral. Her head then turned to her brother, who in turn gave her a soft smile before cupping her face assuring her not to worry about it.

But Aiyora knew all too well that it wasn't so simple. Nothing in her life was simple no matter how much she craved for simplicity. Her wrong form of response could bring severe trouble for Senri. There was no way she could afford that.

She leaned more into her brother's touch. Showing everyone that she was melting into his caress. And hoped from the bottom of her heart that this would answer the woman's question.

From his position Takuma observed the exchange between Kaname and Aiyora. He wasn't sure what to make out of it. It looked real, so real that he felt concerned for both of them. Especially Aiyora.

Finally gathering up her courage Aiyora pulled back from her brother's caress and faced Mrs. Touya to give her the well awaited response on how she felt about being engaged to Kuran Kaname. But before Aiyora could even part her mouth the older woman started speaking again fully blocking off her chance to speak…

"You must be thrilled Aiyora-sama! Then again who wouldn't be? Such a privileged child you are. Not sure if you are aware but there are so many girl who would die to be in your place today. My niece, she is absolutely fascinated with Kaname-sama. She often tells me how she would go into any length to win his favor…"

Aiyora batted her long lashed and blinked her eyes several times to register all those sentence that were thrown at her all at once. She was fully astonished. In her mind it made no sense. She found herself asking again and again what was so special about her brother anyway? If ever given the chance Aiyora would probably end up writing an entire essay describing how much of a boring person Kuran Kaname is.

"…It's sad how he chose to get himself tied down to a committed relationship instead of enjoying his youth in the arms of various woman. He must truly adore you."

This time however the young pureblood's face flushed a deeper shade of pink, as she tried to put the woman's words to picture. Her head became clouded with the various images of Kaname (naked) surrounded by many other beautiful woman (also naked)…all of whom were taking their turns in loving him. Just the way its shown in the silver screen. Oh she should stop watching those damn R rated movies! They rotted her brain enough.

"Are you okay...Aiyora?" it was her brother's concerned call that made her snap out of those vulgar thought. She faced him trying to shake away all her nervousness and flashed him a toothy grin just to assure that everything was alright.

"I'm fine!" She tried to appear as fine as possible. If by any chance he gets a clue of what she was thinking about just a while ago, she Kuran Aiyora would never be able to face him again.

"Are you sure?"

She nodded her head very enthusiastically.

"I see that you are red as tomato," he whispered into her ear leaning down a bit closer. "…was it me that you were thinking about?"

Her face turned redder while her eyes were about to pop out of their socket. Kaname seized this golden opportunity to place a longing kiss on those deliciously looking rosy cheeks.

The small moment between the purebloods was witnessed by all the aristocrats.

Mr. Toya as expected had no emotion to show just like Shiki Sayatohi, his wife on the other hand continued to watch the two purebloods in awe and acting like she was giving them her blessing.

Takuma's face only showed concern and displeasure. He could clearly see Kaname's attempt at seduction. Although it was kept very subtle but there was lot more intimacy than what actually needed for the evening. For instance the way his lips touched the shell of her ear as he whispered or the kissing of her cheek. None of these were necessary. It was all done to show.

Now the question remained whom? Whom was he showing it to?

...To Aiyora, so that he can trap her in his game faster?
… Or him! Was this display of affection just an attempt to prove him wrong?

Either way none of it is done for Aiyora's sake or her betterment...that much was quite clear.

"Oh onii-sama by the-" the sudden unexpected interruption cut her off right away.

"Onii-sama!" it was lady Touya again. Her eyes perfectly expressing disbelief."…you're addressing your husband to be, as brother. Is that not inappropriate Aiyora-sama?"

"He is my brother! And just because we will marry sometime in the future changes nothing."

Aiyora hoped she made herself very clear.

"But-"

Lady Touya would have said more if not for Kaname's dangerous glare and her husband stepping onto her foot under the table to make her stop.

"Incest among purebloods are common. Especially within the siblings. They do it in order to keep their lineage pure. As for us aristocrats, we do not engage in such sinful relationships often."

Shiki Sayatohi elaborated this to his guests generally but everyone knew whom these words were targeted at.

While the head of the Touya house kept his face neutral, his wife on the other hand made certain expressions on her face. Not hiding that she took offense. She did not need this lecture, she was well educated on the pureblood's culture and norm. The reason she pointed out the girl calling her fiancé onii-sama was because they weren't siblings to begin with. They were cousins for goodness sake!

Why on earth were these people trying to hide this matter from her?

"So how is Rima adapting in Cross Academy?" Shiki Sayatohi asked conversationally. In an attempt to break the silence and bring back the lighter mood back on the dinner table.

"Rima…!?" Aiyora interrupted, a little confused. "…you mean Senri-chan's modelling partner?"

"Aye…yes. She is our first born and our only daughter. Other than that we also have two boys." Mr. Touya spoke. First he clarified to the pureblood then proceeded to answer lord Shiki's question.

"She is coping well. Making many friends-"

But he was cut off before he could say any further due to his wife's interruption. Again!

"What making friends! Honey you barely know our daughter. She is quite the anti-social character just like you. The only ones with whom she associates are Takuma-kun and Senri-kun. However with Senri-kun she is closer. From what I feel from my daughters words I conclude them to be inseparable. After all the two of them are always together…be it at the academy or the studio…"

"I'm glad that Senri-chan is making friends. I was actually losing sleep worrying how lonely Senri-chan must have been there…I guess now I can sleep at peace."

"You mustn't waste your energy worrying about the lad Aiyora-sama. You have a fiancé to think about."

The expression on Aiyora's face hardened. Her jaws were tightly clenched. It was easy to tell how hard she was struggling to hold herself back. But whether or not lady Touya had any clue on the matter still remained unclear. Especially the way she went on strongly suggested otherwise,

"My daughter is there by his side, she will look after him. I'm sure by now she is habituated to it…"

Rima's mother went on and on about how close her daughter and Senri were. Everyone continued to be listen her words attentively; including Kaname. Only Takuma took this opportunity to focus his attention on Aiyora. He took notice of the damage it was doing to her. He looked at her eyes and noted the sadness it reflected.

And then suddenly this came into this mind; a question that he has been pondering for a while.

Despite the similarity, why she still looked so different from the other Kurans…?

The question was in his mind for some time but tonight he had the answer.

Now that he was seeing the two Kurans together in one frame.

The realization came crashing down on him.

It's those eyes!

Amongst all of Aiyora's beautiful features the one that stood out the most was her big blue eyes!

Eyes that she inherited from her grandfather (mother's father). The former head of Hanadagi clan, Hanadagi Azulon. Takuma haven't had the chance to meet older pureblood in person, however he surely had the opportunity to see him in portrait.

But unlike her grandfather's one, Aiyora's deer like eyes reminded him of the brightest day of summer. Those big blue orbs are warm, just like the person she is. And by goodness her eyes talk. They express so much. In his lifetime of being a vampire Takuma has never seen such expressive eyes. She could almost narrate a tale with just the simplest of expression. Eyes as these are rare gems amongst their race.

Probably this was the reason why he, Ichijo Takuma was having hard time concentrating on other things. And even harder time looking away. Maybe this was why he felt as if those orbs had him captive in some form of hypnotic trance.

All it took him was a small moment of eye contact and as if by magic he suddenly knew her, all of her. Her pure soul, her innocent heart and her mischievous mind. The aristocrat found himself familiar to all those trait.

…And right now he knew how much of pain she was enduring in!

"Aiyora?"

Her head turned towards her brother upon call. The pureblood prince looked at her with worried eyes before taking a glance at her plate. She barely touched her food. In fact she smashed them with the spoon and was continuing to do so till he pointed out.

"How are you going to eat that?" his voice came out strict, like he was scolding a child.

She only muttered a barely audible sorry and revealed she had no appetite. It was a lie that Kaname caught instantly. He already knew, Mrs. Touya's suggestion Senri and Rima's potential future together has made Aiyora upset.

A maid appeared beside the young maiden and requested to take her plate away and offered to bring a fresh one.

"Allow me to take this away, and make you a fresh plate Aiyora-sama."

The said princess nodded her head no; and when the maid was about to protest Kaname spoke up.

"Take her plate away…" he told the maid and pushed his own plate towards his fiancée directly indicating that they will be sharing "...I have enough for the two of us."


It was around early noon. The sun was shining brightly up on the sky. Its ray peeked through the window of a bedroom in the Shiki mansion. It was the only source of light that illuminated the otherwise dark room. The entire mansion was asleep during this time. The only one awake was the little pureblood that has been residing with the family for years now.

Aiyora remained seated by the window hugging her legs pulling her knees close to her chest. Her tired blue orbs were cast outside, not focused in anything particular, just the overall scenery in absent mind.

For hours she had been trying to let sleep overtake. In order to achieve that she tossed and turned on the bed many times, changed direction or simply lay down staring up at the ceiling. But every time as her lids even came close to shutting down, the moments from dinner last night flashed before her. Thus taking all her efforts to drain...

And then she finally made the decision to give she gave up. Left the bed and found herself on this particular spot by the window.

Although her eyes were focused outside but her mind was completely elsewhere. Lost in disturbing thoughts, which after last night she could no longer shake away.

Reason behind the Touya couple's visit was quite clear now.

They want to unite the two noble families! Which translates to: supposed marriage between Shiki Senri (the solo heir of the Shiki family) and Touya Rima (the eldest daughter of Touya family).

Aiyora cringed at the mere thought of it. Her whole body shook, as she had found her mind at the midst of fury she never knew she had.

'This cannot happen.' A voice inside of her argued. 'Senri-chan cannot marry anyone but-'

Her thought was put to a stop before it could go any further when the reality came crashing down on her.

Yes…he can!

He, Shiki Senri could marry anyone.

Her Senri-chan could marry anyone,

...anyone but her!

It was their union that was on the top lists of impossible!

Aiyora sighed, a long depressed sigh.

Is there no way for her to be free from this engagement? Why does Kaname onii-sama not understand that their marriage would only end in disaster? She will never be able to be a good wife to him, if her heart remains with another.

An idea popped into her head,

What if they sit down and have an honest talk? Will he understand then? Can they come to some sort of amicable agreement?

But that is for later... first she must find out why on earth is he so determined to marry her anyway? First he abandoned her, then reappeared in her life years later to make her his wife? The scenario all combined together doesn't add up much. Something here feels amiss.

Shaking those thoughts away Aiyora hopped down the window side. She walked towards her bed and threw herself on it. As she turned right, an object on that side of the table caught her attention. It was Takuma's present! That she totally forgot about. Once the blonde revealed to her what was underneath the shiny wrapping paper her interest flew away. Aiyora was no fan of reading books. But at this point to fight her insomnia she was ready go into any lengths.

Extending a hand she grabbed the present and brought it close. With the bored look still intact on her face she ripped the wrapping paper and revealed what her present was. It was no book but a manga. To Aiyora it actually made no difference because she did not really know how to read that either. Despite all odd she continued to turn one page after another. The artwork was really good. She was impressed. The main character was well drawn. She raised the book to bring it closer but was interrupted when something fell from inside and landed on her chest. One of her brow arched up when she saw the envelope on her chest. She hasn't known Takuma for long and he already started to write letter to her in secret. The idea of showing it to her brother seemed very tempting in that moment…

But her world stopped the moment she picked up the envelope, and saw the familiar handwriting engraving her name.

'Ai-Chan'

Senri-chan! She sat up on the bed instantly. Her each breath now coming out short and erratic. Her hands shook as she ripped the envelope and brought out the letter…

Dearest Ai-chan,

I can only imagine how upset you are. I am well aware no matter what I say nothing will make up for my actions. What matters in the end is that I let you down. I chose my carrier over you. But believe me despite my choice otherwise there was no option left for me. For I have signed a contract with the agency.

I wish I could show you how my heart crumbled when you cried over the phone during our last conversation. What made it harder was the fact that I could not console you properly and had to calculate my words back then. I do not believe in sharing personal conversation through talking especially when we are surrounded by souls that should not be trusted. Hence I chose to write to you. This way I can freely scream out each and every syllable that my heart wishes for you to hear.

I chose to send the letter with Takuma, because he is someone whom I can trust. He maybe your brother's best friend yet he has a soft spot for me. We used to be roommates when I first started here at the academy, I guess staying under a roof in one room made us come close. And I'm sure by now you too figured out that he is worthy of your trust. This is what I can tell you about the guy, he is clean soul. If he likes you he will not hesitate to shield you and take the blow intended for you.

Therefore if you wish to reply do not hesitate to use him as the medium.

Miss you very dearly, your thought never seems to leave my mind. I want you to know that I'm anxiously waiting the time we meet again.

Your

Ri-chan…

With a smile of fulfillment on her face the young pureblood rolled herself out of the bed and made her way towards the study table. She gracefully sat down, grabbed a pen and a piece of paper and started to scribble down her reply to the letter.

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Shiki Senri paced inside his room from one end to another. In his mouth he had his favorite flavored poky biscuit, and on his hand was the letter, the reply he received from his beloved half-sister. He looked deep into the white sheet. His baby blue eyes focused only onto her handwriting, reading each and every word carefully.

A rare smile made it into his lips as he reached the end of the letter.

He grabbed a notebook and pen from inside the drawer of his bedside table before turning on his heels to make his way towards the terrace. On the terrace he leaned on the railing and looked up at the sky. It was a clear cloudless sky that night. The moon was at its fullest, shinning down proudly at him. Under the moonlight his usually dull eyes shined their brightest. These kind of night became his favorite. Especially because of the beautiful round full-moon, that always reminded of him of his beautiful little sister. Just as the moonlight kept this dark night illuminated, the same way her simple smile kept his whole word lightened.

The maroon haired boy opened the notebook, uncapped his pen and started to write down his share of letter. This time however he started by addressing her a bit differently than last time…

'My beautiful Ai-chan…'

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Aiyora giggled childishly while rolling on the bed. Half way into the letter she started to laugh. In this particular letter Senri mentioned about one particular funny incident that happened on set during his shoot. Once finishing the letter Aiyora too started to write down. This time she also decided to write about the interesting incidents that has been occurring in the Shiki residence for the past couple weeks. The pureblood in her letter mentioned about his grand uncle's sizzling affair with his mother's new nurse. Who in appearance is quite the beauty and in actions equally seductive!

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The boy scratched the back of his head with one hand while holding the letter with another. Aiyora had called him an idiot in this particular letter and scolded him for not properly take care of himself. And he surely was feeling like one. However a smile graced upon his lips after reading her adorable threats.

In her next letter Aiyora wrote about her growing concern for still not getting her period. Senri wrote back assuring that she was worrying for no reason, she was still very young and should concentrate on enjoying the sunset years of childhood before finally stepping into the difficulty of adulthood.

In another letter Aiyora wrote about her recent lesson. She mentioned how she now knows what exactly transpires between lovers as they get under the sheet after taking off their clothes. Then she also asked in a hesitating and shy manner if something like that would ever happen between them? Poor Senri had the most awkward time answering to that letter. He wasn't sure what to write and how to. So he decided to keep it appropriate and told her weather or not if they become lovers, she will always be special to him, so special that no one can replace her in his heart. And to that letter Aiyora also responded right away telling him that no matter whom she is married off to, in her heart Senri-chan will forever remain as her most desired.

This way the letters between the half siblings continued to become more and more intimate. A new connection was formed between them. It not only helped their growing feelings for one another but also brought them closer on a whole intense level. And the best part of this whole situation was that everyone was oblivious to it. Especially Aiyora's fiancé and their letter delivery man (Takuma).

The Ichijo heir may have delivered the letters but he too had no clue what actually transpired through it.


"Aiyora-sama!"

The maid tried to awaken the young pureblood but the only from of response received was the sound of her snore.

"Aiyora-sama please wake up."

The maid to put more effort. She placed the breakfast tray on one of the side tables and opened the drapes-curtains to reveal the beautiful late afternoon sky.

"It's almost evening Aiyora-sama, time for us creatures of the night to wake up."

Towards the end the maid was left with no choice but to get her voice a little louder give the slumbering figure a little shake and the result turned to be a success as it got a reaction from the sleeping pureblood. Tucked under the duvet the small figure moved and groaned signaling the lady in waiting that the sleeping beauty is finally awakening.

Aiyora squinted her eyes couple times before slowly blinking them open. She eventually sat up stretching her hands on the sides and above her head. Then proceeded to scratch the back of her head and rub the corner of her eyes.

With slightly messy locks and puffy eyes Aiyora was a sight to be seen. She looked so cute in those yellow cartoon printed pajama set that one would want to gobble her up just then and there!

She greeted the maid in her still sleepy voice and asked her to pass the breakfast.

That evening Aiyora woke up with a good mood, she felt fresh after all those long hours of nap. Aside from that she has also been quite happy for the past few weeks. The time couldn't be any better for the half siblings. Senri and Aiyora were closer than ever. Even though they were physically far apart but mentally they were quite intimate. There was no border or line existed between them that was forbidden to be crossed. Now they have reached a point where they can talk about anything. They talk about love, they talk about life, sometimes they discuss about sex and intercourse, blood thirst, urges and most importantly they talk about Aiyora's engagement to her brother and how unhappy she is with the arrangement. Often she bring up the topic of eloping once she reaches a proper age...

Putting aside all these there is one other topic pops up in the letters every now and then. A topic that Aiyora really wishes to avoid, Touya Rima. Senri does mention the ginger haired female sometimes. Although Aiyora wished he wouldn't but in the end keeping that wish locked deep inside, she goes along with the topic. In other way it gives her a chance to see how deep their friendship has progressed.

"Here you go, make sure to sweep your plate clean."

The maid told Aiyora after placing the breakfast tray on her lap.

"Don't worry about it, I'm starving, this might not even be enough." The pureblood added in a light hearted tone while flashing the maid her signature toothy grin.

She was about to place a piece of toast in her mouth when a knock on the door interrupted. In her excited chirpy voice she ordered the person standing outside the door to enter. The door opened to reveal another maid who stepped inside holding a big envelope.

"What is it?" Aiyora asked, with food in her mouth. Scratch the table manners!

"Your magazine has arrived."

The information just made the pureblood's day even better. Arrival of new magazine means she will get to see more of Senri's work. She could no longer hold back on her excitement. She tapped on the empty space on the bed and signaled for the magazines to be placed there.

Holding a piece of toast on her mouth Aiyora dived in for the priced possession. Shedding the brown envelope mercilessly she brought out her magazine. And soon as her eyes landed on the cover-page…

The wide grin on her face turned grim before slowly curling down to a deep frown. In just a matter of second everything changed. She was no longer excited. Nor was she looking forward to the day. Her joy now turned to bitterness and anger, her appetite for big breakfast now all gone. All she felt was bile coming up her throat.

Aiyora's hold on the magazine tightened. She crunched and crumbled it for a while before throwing it towards the direction of the fireplace. Her aim was spot on, the damned magazine flew into the blazing inferno.

As the pureblood continued to watch the magazine burn down to ashes in the fire a sound was heard. Tearing her gaze from the fireplace Aiyora faced the window only to see a huge crack appear on the glass.

Is this my doing?

She could not believe it.

Aiyora was taught how loss of pureblood's temper releases enough strong energy to able to crack glass and even break them in some cases. But it took her a while to under that it's her wrath that actually cauno sed it. She didn't know she possessed such temper until now.

And in that given moment two things became quite clear to her:

One- she wanted Senri to herself only.

And two- She and Touya Rima will never be friends!


A/N: congratulations if you have made it so far.

thank you all for reading and enjoying.

If you paid attention something interesting did happen one is aiyora making a progress with her power. now she can make snakes as a familiar. second despite turning down Takuma's friendship they still connected.

Also my apologies to the Senri-Aiyora fan. But not to worry next chapter will be for the Senri Aiyora fans.

Also I was wondering... What are your thoughts on Mr. Kaname Kuran? Do you guy still hate him?

thank you all for interest in my story. Thank you for the follow, favourite and reviews. see you in next update. till then take care.

P.S. Time for Aiyora to go to the academy is coming closers.