Disclaimer: I do not own Inuyasha or its characters; that right belongs to Rumiko Takahashi. Nor do I own Vampire Knight or its characters; that right belongs to Matsuri Hino.

Author's Notes: This is a gift Fic to the amazing and talented RavenNM for the inspiration to write this. Go! Check! Her! Stories! Out!

Kaname's P.O.V.

Slowly Kaname made his way to where he had been requested in the letter he had received. The spot was familiar to him as he had explored every inch of the property the Academy-owned. The well was out of place in the middle of the forest like that. It was situated upon a hill of all things. Low creeping fog rolling around his feet as he walked without making a sound.

He had been able to leave the dormitory without anyone following him. But still, he remained on alert. Since this was near the edge of the property, were level E's could show up at any time. His eyes were darting up to the visible sky through the barren branches of the various trees. Seeing the cloudless sky shining with the stars, but no moon. His mind figuring out why they had requested the night of the new moon for this meeting.

Soon though, he slowed to a stop. Red-brown eyes were looking into the clearing, seeing a hooded figure sitting on the edge of the well. Their back to him as they leaned over at the waist, messing with something at their feet. Taking in what he could see, the person was short and petite. The whisper of their words was muffled, making it hard to recognize what they were saying. Stepping into the area, he felt a small surge of power rush over his skin before it was gone. Telling him that they had set up a barrier, but yet he had not felt it go up. Nor had the headmaster since he had not contacted him.

"Glad you came, Lord Kuran. And at the correct time too."

When the soft, lilting voice floated to him, telling him the person was indeed a female like he had guessed, Kaname narrowed his eyes. While the words were polite, they were a bit teasing as well. Watching as the person stood up, he saw that they were not much taller than Yuki, who was a foot shorter than himself. Unlike Yuki thought, their presence held power and demanded that he take notice that they were not weak.

With a tilt of his head to acknowledge their words and presence, he spoke softly.

"Of course. I admit my curiosity brought me here."

The clearing filled with soft laughter, as the person turned and walked towards him. Only to have the fog near their knees shifted, revealing two large wolves. One brown with vivid blue eyes and the other white with clear green eyes. They walked a few paces behind the girl until she stopped a polite distance away, that was still just out of his arms reach. And gave a formal Japanese bow at the waist.

"Lord Kuran, it is a pleasure to meet you. I am Kagome Higurashi."

Though he didn't hear the word finally in that sentence, it hung in the air. So as he stared down at Kagome, noting she wasn't rising. Kaname realized she was waiting on him. He gave a small hum from the back of his throat. The girl, Kagome, righted herself, tiny pale hands coming out from inside the cloak to lower the hood.

If he didn't already know that Kagome was a human, he would say from her looks; she was a vampire. With that pale skin, black-blue raven locks and ethereal beauty that was offset by blue eyes. That was similar to the wolf behind her, yet clearer and brighter. She was showing her emotions, while her face was a mask with nothing more than a polite smile adorning it.

As he looked at her, Kaname let himself memorize what he was seeing as she stared at him patiently. Her eyes were telling him that she was allowing him to make the next move — all the while looking slightly impish.

"Does your Lord, Kagome, know what you are."

It was more of a statement than a question. But the reaction Kagome gave was rather comical, to say the least. Eyes wide, mouth slightly ajar and looking at him as if he had two heads. While from just beyond her, he heard a snort and soft but muffled woofing. Glancing over Kagome's head, Kaname saw that the white wolf had buried its head in a somewhat human gesture, into the brown one's neck, while the brown wolf just looked at him like he was stupid. Again something human in nature, making him wonder about them.

"I can assure you, Lord Kuran, that my Lord is very well aware of what I am. He jealously guards me, not that that is outside his base nature. And don't mind those two. They always protect me when I am outside the safe confines of the Academy. And before you think to ask it, yes, the Headmaster, Kaien Cross knows my Lord, me and what I am, Lord Kuran."

The teasing tone to her words made him quirk an eyebrow at her. Earning him a broad smile as she just stood there waiting for him. She was taking his cue at her silence to continue asking questions.

"Have I ever met your Lord, Kagome?"

"Yes, a long time ago."

"What is his name?"

"I am not allowed to tell you that at this time."

"Can I meet with your Lord tonight?"

"No. He is rather busy with both personal business and the person of interest."

At her quick responses, Kaname tried to figure out just who out of all the Vampire nobles would employ, knowingly, a human priestess. And one with a rather smart-aleck attitude.

"He is not a vampire lord. But he is known amongst the nobility and Senate of vampires. As he is amongst the humans of the same status quo."

Her words were breaking through his thoughts, making him realize somehow she knew what he was thinking about. Putting on his mask of indifference, Kaname figured it was time to get to the reason she called him out here.

"You mentioned that we, your Lord, and I share a person of interest. Who is this person, and why does whatever your Lord's interest has, concern me."

The small smile on her face vanished in a second as her blue eyes flashed. The air around her becoming serious as she nodded her head once before speaking.

"It concerns Rido Kuran, your uncle. He has made contact with someone my Lord and I keep tabs on."

He didn't miss that she had stated her Lord and herself there. Or how her face scrunched up in distaste when referring to the unknown person. Kaname was quickly reading that she had an extreme dislike or hate for them.

"Why would this concern me."

"Because, should he accept the aid of this... man... Then what your uncle did eleven years ago to the House of Kuran will pale in comparison."

He felt as if she had just thrown cold water over him. The look she had on her face as she had spoken told him that this person had hurt her or her Lord severely. But the fact she seemed to know about the events that had happened, which had been kept secret. Kaname felt as if he was standing on the edge of a cliff.

"Explain."

His voice was cold, harsh, and demanding. And it didn't even phase Kagome as she just stared at him, or rather tried to stare him down.

"I am forbidden from going into too much detail. But this person, he is ruthless. A conniving bastard that will do anything for his gain. And he will use and throw away anyone he sees as beneficial to whatever his current goal is. He has cost my Lord a lot over the years. As well as..."

Never taking his eyes off the girl, he saw the emotions fly through her eyes, as her face remained impassive. The pain, anger, loss, and disgust clear.

Quickly he realized that if this Lord she served was reaching out to warn him. To make him aware of the situation, then it was a serious matter indeed. He did not want to see what he saw in Kagome's eyes in Yuki's. Ever. So, Kaname took a breath and waved a hand to indicate that Kagome should calm herself before speaking.

"Since you cannot tell me about your Lord, as he wishes to remain anonymous. And you are restricted to tell much about this person, other than he had made contact with my uncle. What does your Lord expect me to do with this meager amount of knowledge."

The moment he finished, he saw a genuine smile curve her lips. As if he had asked the right question.

"Well, on that note, you know what I am. And I am sure you had to explain from my 'cleansing' of the classroom, what or who could have done it. I expect a lot of opposition from the night class. But he wants to work alongside you. Any information received from your uncle, though he is residing still in the Ichijo house, in regards to his continued contact with that man... And I am my Lord's Emissary or liaison. So that means, in a sense, I report to you. But that requires you to have faith for what must be done to make this whole thing a lot easier."

Again Kaname was left just staring at this girl. Her words made perfect sense. Spelling out what would have to happen — leaving him feeling as if he had no choice in the matter.

"If I agree to go through with this, will you tell me more about this man and your Lord."

The soft tilt of her head to the right as she giggled at him.

"Of course. It would be rude to go into that and then not tell you anything. Once it is done, you will be able to meet my Lord as well. He is an extremely private person and a recluse. So, shall we?"

With a nod of his head, Kaname stepped closer, shortening the distance between them. Watching as Kagome released the tie on her cloak, removing it. She was folding it neatly as she held it out to the side. When the White Wolf came over and allowed her to put in on it's back before going back to sit next to the brown on. It was a rather unusual display to see.

"Let us begin Kagome. What are the terms of this contract."

"The terms are any information pertaining to either your uncle Rido Kuran or that man, whose name is Naraku, will be shared freely between us. No matter how trivial. As well as shared information on the safety of those both humans and vampires that attend Cross Academy. To protect them to the best of our joint abilities. Does this please you?"

He gave a quick nod of his head as he held up his left hand, watching as she held up her right. With a swift motion, she had his hand in hers, holding it palm upwards as slashed it open quickly with her holy powers. Before giving him her palm for him to do the same. Once it was done, Kaname pressed his palm to her feeling the burn from purification for, but a second, before another magic, older magic, began to fill the air around them.

"Born of blood, bound by blood, this contract will be made. A new alliance form under the skyless moon. As once was old shall be made new."

As she spoke the ancient words. Words Kaname had not heard for a binding ritual in several hundred years. Kaname wondered if her Lord had taught her. How he knew if he was not a vampire, left a lot of questions that would be answered.

Soon an unseen pressure pushed against his body. As if it was trying to smother him as he felt Kagome's small hand in his clampdown tighter. A faint lilac and red glow mixing as it spread down both their wrist and over their body until the odd swirl of colors coated them both.

"Partake of the old ways. Bind me completely unto you and you unto me. The price to pay to make complete, the essence of life shared between."

At her next words, a phantom wind picked up and blew at his hair, whipping it into his face. While it caused Kagome's to fly up over her head as if it were alive. Knowing what the next step was in this ritual, he lifted his right hand till it was before her mouth. While she mimicked him, stopping her left hand just an inch from his lips.

"Share this gift in a good light. Share this gift in hopes of a strong alliance. Share this gift so that no lies or illusions will come between. The nectar that draws from the moonless night. The night of new beginnings and old ends."

As soon as she finished, he felt a brief burst of pain as she bit down on his thumb, before the following suit. The gentle pull of his blood from his thumb as she sucked swiftly to keep his flesh from healing itself. He couldn't help the small wave of pleasure at the act that washed through his body at just how intimate it was to share blood, and from the faint pink now tinting her face, she was well aware of it too.

The taste and power in her blood as the old magic flew around them was heady. It washed over his tongue like a well-aged wine. But at the last minute, he tasted something bitter and acidic. Pulling away after running his tongue across it to seal it, Kaname looked down at Kagome. Knowing his eyes were a very vibrant red. While hers were still blue, but now glowed lilac to them.

"That after taste, it was poison. What is the meaning of this?"

It was a few seconds before she spoke. Her face contorted in a semblance of pain, as she visibly fought for control of her powers. She was telling him that his blood was having an odd reaction to her being a priestess. Staring coldly down at her, not caring at all if she was in pain, he waited for an answer. So when she looked up at him, eyes glazed and even paler than before.

"That would be the power of my Lord. You could say that poison flows through his veins, literally."

He didn't have to see himself to know that his eyes had widened. He had heard Kagome's words very clearly, though she never opened her mouth. Already the old magic was fading from the ritual, but the bond was active as if it had always been there between them. This was a rather interesting gift being given. And he was intrigued by the fact she said the poison was her 'Lord's' meaning she too was in a contract with him.

It was then that it dawned upon him who her Lord was. Making him take a very close look at her as she stood there, trying to catch her breath. The wolves have come to her side and were leaning against her as if to comfort her.

Kaname wanted to know how she had met this person. As she stated, he was a recluse. He was also well known by name. This could be a unique situation. But first, he would need to get more information. He was motioning for Kagome to walk with him back in the direction of the Academy. He saw her take her cloak from the white wolf and put it back on. Finally, realizing that she was wearing ancient and traditional Japanese Shrine Maiden clothing, as she hushed the wolves and telling them she would be safe by his side.

"You do know that at some point, you will have to introduce yourself to the others of the night class right."

He spoke mentally to her, only getting an indelicate snort before she responded back.

"Oh, I know. And I expect some backlash as well. But don't worry, I already have an idea of how to slowly introduce my person to them. Before letting them know that it was me who... well, you know..."

The fact that she didn't sound repentant at all about her little stunt in the classroom was amusing. She shared a few traits with Yuki. One being she was not afraid of the vampires. Then again, she was a predator in her own right. But he felt a small bit of worry niggling at him at her slowly introducing herself.

"I'd rather you just come straight out and met them."

"No! And that is final, Lord Kuran."

"Please, call me Kaname."

"Then, please call me Kagome."

As they walked and talked, via the mental link they now seemed to have, Kaname found several things out about Kagome. As well as the other situation. When he bluntly asked her about how she met her Lord, he just got a small brush off, that it was a long time ago, and a lot has happened. The sadness in her words left a sour taste in the back of his mouth. But he knew that in two weeks he would be having a meeting with said Lord.

TBC!