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: Here soon, the story will start to deviate a bit more from the Manga/Storyline. So if you do not like that, I politely ask you toturn around and leave now. Because I don't see the point in you wasting your time and mine.

Kagome P.o.v.

Kagome narrowed her blue eyes as she felt a new presence on the campus. It had her skin practically crawling. It was easy for her to tell that the new person was a vampire. Looking over at Zero, who had been silently staring in the direction of the Headmasters Office, she knew he felt that presence as well. With a small sigh, Kagome forced her Reiki back into its little contain her imagined.

"Kaname?" she asked via their link as she started moving forward again.

There was no response, which was telling in its way since he liked keeping it open at all times. Wrinkling her nose, Kagome continued on the path she was currently taking. Looking back, she saw Zero leaning against the tree, seemingly zoned out. He hadn't even noticed she'd left his side. It was okay because she didn't want to be nearby when Yuuki happened by though each day had her worrying a bit more for him.

Kaname P.o.v.

He was not amused by the way Maria Kurenai introduced herself. It had left an oppressive atmosphere in the classroom before she had left. That and he had heard Kagome in the back of his mind. But he didn't respond. This was more pressing. And a problem for the vampires. Something was off about the girl. His instincts were telling him that in the coming days that he'd need to be on guard. And keeping Kagome away from her was vital.

Yes, he was a pureblood, and other vampires desired to drink his blood. But if the girl bit Kagome, she would be exposed, which means that what they had gotten done in the few months since her arrival would be a waste. Then her guardian would be highly displeased as well. And while he liked the man just fine, he didn't want to deal with him being oppressive and starting a fight with Kagome about returning to his side, where she would be safe.

That had Kaname smiling mentally. Yes, he found it rather humorous that Kagome had a strong will and heated temper when provoked. But that would be for later. Now he had to plan on how to deal with Maria.

General P.o.v.

Things were still tense as talk flew around. The students were smiling, getting excited for one of Cross Academy's Traditions. The Dance Party, where the day and night class got to mingle and interact with fewer restrictions. It was all that anyone cared about as each person talked about who they wanted on their Dance Card. Each was wishing to vie for their particular favorite of the night class, even if it was a formal event.

This had a few people in particular rather stressed out as comments were made. It was causing a soft giggle to escape from a particular raven-haired girl and drawing the attention of those around her. And a dark glare from the Class Representative.

"And what do you find so amusing Miss Higurashi?" he snapped at her, his eyes not leaving Yuuki.

Everyone watched as blue eyes grew hard. The smile still on the girl's pink lips as she walked over to Yuuki and draped her arms over the girl's shoulders. She was finally drawing the full attention of the Class Representative to her.

"Oh, that you have so little faith. I mean, I have been helping Yuuki study. Occasionally Zero, when he thinks he can find the time to study with us," Kagome said in a soft, sweet voice that was cold.

Those gathered around were shocked. They were not aware that Kagome had been tutoring Yuuki, or even studying with Zero for that matter. A thing most of the female population had tried to do at one point or another. Causing a bit of jealousy to well inside of them though they all knew that she had no interest in the boy himself or even the Night Class who seemed somewhat interested in her.

This had the Class Representative a bit flustered as his face turned a bright shade of cherry red. "N-No... no, it does not..." he finally stuttered out.

It is causing everyone in the class to laugh at his embarrassment.

Yuuki P.o.v.

Yuuki was flustered. And now she was kneeling and hiding from her classmates with Ichijou. Who was doing the same thing? And as she listened to him speak, she realized a few things. One being just how much all the vampires in the Night Class respected Kaname. She was still learning a lot about Vampires and their culture. And it made her happy to hear how everyone liked him. Even if she was afraid of him due to the fact he was a vampire.

Zero P.o.v.

Zero looked at Hanabusa as he asked his question. He was getting an answer that was not exactly favorable. His past was cropping up. And there was no way he could ever mistake the Aura of Shizuka Hiou for anyone else. Not when the woman slaughtered his family. Took everything from him and left him in an in-between state, slowly turning into a Level E. His anger would not be sated ever at the rate things were going and hating the fact that the audacious Blond was right. He was bonded to the woman. Hence he could not mistake that aura.

Then he went; still, the person who was the topic of discussion was now before the both of them.

Kaien P.o.v.

Kaien was no fool. And while he smiled, listening to Kagome help tutor Yuuki, who just didn't seem to get Algebra at all. He wondered just what was going to happen. Maria Kurenai was an unknown factor. She had gone through all the proper procedures, did the pledge. But she was causing waves where there should be none. And he was respecting Kaname's wishes by not openly interfering with everything.

When he saw Zero cross by his open office door, he spoke up, "Zero, why don't you come in and help Kagome Tutor Yuuki. And I will go on the patrol."

The dark look he got in return had the smile on his face faltering just a little bit. Before Zero consented and entered. Allowing him to whisk himself out of the room. But not before looking back at the three kids. Two he saw as his children. While the last he knew as much older than him and the ward of a very powerful and influential person. And he didn't want to be on that man's bad side again.

Kaname P.o.v.

Kaname was sitting in his room, looking at the chessboard when he felt her presence. He didn't even look at her as he addressed her. It was beneath him to do so with the horrid and vulgar game she was choosing to play. Of course, he set the game up himself with all the pieces now located at Cross Academy.

Zero P.o.v.

He was stunned by Shizuka. He wanted to kill her, but he couldn't pull the trigger. And even then, he missed her heart, only to be frozen where he stood. The person now helping her looked exactly like him. Only they wore glasses. And they didn't even spare him a glance.

Yuuki P.o.v.

Yuuki frowned as she watched her Class Representative freak out. She spaced so badly during the exams. Failing them all horribly, meaning their class had to do the backstage preparations. But to her, it was not crucial as she saw that new Night Class girl again. Right now, they had to prep for the Dance.

She'd just have to let things run their course, even if Maria Kurenai had given her an ultimatum. Neither were choices she wanted to make.

Kagome P.o.v.

Kagome had opted out of the Dance. Sure she would have loved to go. But she had finally gotten Kaname to talk to her. Revealing some crucial things that had her sitting in her bedroom. This was Kaname's problem. And Zero's apparently. She was not to butt in. Pride was on the line for both of them.

Sighing as she leaned her head against the cold glass of her window, she blinked up at the moon hanging high like a beautiful pendant in the sky. It told her that someone would die this night, which she didn't have a clue. And it made her heart heavy as she placed her hand flat on the window pane. Eyes misting over as she let go of her control over her emotions. She was letting them run rampant.

? P.o.v.

I had found a quiet corner, or rather a wall, and chose to stay there. It had been a few minutes since Yuuki had come by and talked to me about Kaname. Something I was sure she shouldn't have done as I pushed Ruka to go out and dance to help promote the interrelations. I didn't like it. But as my eyes scanned through the crowd of people, noting that one Day Class Student was missing. But that was not what was necessary at the moment.

When I felt Aidou approach me, we briefly talked and left the party. Only to find Shizuka Hiou's body before meeting the mirror look-alike to Zero before having to withdraw. It was annoying, and I now had to find the Dorm President who didn't seem to be anywhere at the Dance. With a breath, I turned and made my way to the Dorms.

The last person I expected to find there, Yuuki, was standing alone in a room. And the smell of blood was surrounding her. It didn't bode well, and I needed to find the source, whether Yuuki was in tow or not. I knew that what we'd find would be less than pleasant. As a small voice in the back of my head told me that it was a good thing that girl had not shown. Having heard her roommate mention as I was passing, she had stayed in their dorm room tonight.

TBC!