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 Note: The pace of this story will begin to change and deviate a bit more from the Anime/Manga than it already has. 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 wandered through the halls of the Sun Dorm, her mind not focusing on anything in particular. So much had happened since Shippo had arrived. His introduction to the Night Class had been rather amusing, to say the least, especially since he had no qualms about hitting on the ladies. A thing that had always amused her. Then Kaname going to the Senate to plead for Zero, all while the whole issue of one of the Night Class had fed off a Day Class student.

That had been a fiasco. Kagome was amused though by how Yuuki had stood up to Kaname for Zero. Then again, it had been Aidou, no real surprise there though she understood his reasons, even if it was to a degree flawed. The damage that could have been done for the coexistence of the two races.

Now she could hear what Kaname thought as he attended a party tonight. One hosted by Lord Aidou himself. It was straining on her because he had told her that Yuuki was there as well. And to make it all the better, Kaname had refused her offer of sending Shippo to retrieve Yuuki. But he knew best and would deal with things in his way.

Kagome paused and looked down at the piece of paper in her left hand. It was severely crumpled now and the other source of her agitation. It had arrived early that morning, and she had been shocked at seeing the seal on the back, while elegant, flowing script stated her name on the front. The look on Head Master Crosses face as he handed it to her spoke volumes, giving her pause.

What was inside that short letter had her blood-freezing, and she knew she would have to talk to Kaname about it. Things were going to get a bit crazy if what was written inside was true. A dream will always be a dream, or so she believed. And Kagome knew her peaceful life at Cross Academy was just a pipe dream. Eventually, it was to come to an end. She had just hoped that maybe it would be a long way off into the distant future.

Kaname P.o.v.

Kaname stood at the window, looking out over the Aidou courtyard. He felt a bit conflicted about the way things were unfolding. And what Kagome had dropped in his lap via their link as he left for the holiday. It meant that he'd have to adjust and change his plans. He was then dealing with the past being brought up and trying to deter Hanabusa from digging into it (knowing it won't work), and it irritated him. Then again, his relationship with the young Aidou heir was something else.

Though Kaname's main concern was protecting Yuuki, partially to keep her memories from returning, the knowledge that there was another Pure Blood out there, other than him and Sara, could be damning. That and she was his fiance. His offer was not a whimsical joke to turn her, or rather awaken her. How easily she had said yes. The effect it had on him was strong, and he couldn't just give in.

Soon the short break would end, and they'd all be back at the Academy. And he'd be meeting Kagome's Guardian face to face for the first time in several hundred years. The news that the man had to impart, and face to face had to be a serious issue. Sighing, Kaname turned from the window and leaned back against it, listening to the idle chatter from Ruka to Akatsuki and Hanabusa. They had no clue what was coming. Or just how it would change the world depending on the events taking place and when.

General P.o.v.

"My Lord, are you ready to leave?"

Golden eyes were turned to the small, aged, and gray imp who stood waiting patiently for him. He was grateful for Jakken, who had been serving him faithfully for centuries now.

"Yes, let us go to Cross Academy in the Nigenkai," he said.

When Jakken turned and opened his office door, he stood and followed silently behind. There had been movement from Naraku's lacky, not to mention the bastard's lackies had tried to attack Kagome. He was proud of how well she had settled into her role as a liaison between him and Kaname Kuran, the rightful King of Vampires. As well as maintaining her position as a student of the Academy.

Kaien Cross knew he was coming since Shippo was currently under restriction for going to see Kagome without permission. But the Kuran had been correct in Shippo's particular talents being of use there. And an extra set of eyes to watch over his ward, pack, and adopted family was always good since Kagome tended to attract trouble of the worst kind.

? P.o.v.

I stood there waiting for the car to pull up and take us back to the school. It was hard to believe that the vacation had come and gone in what seemed like a blink of an eye. But it didn't matter to me, much, since I had Ruka beside me. The distance between Kagome and myself was much needed. It is allowing me to clear my head.

"Hey, is everything okay?"

Turning, I looked down at Ruka and gave a small smile. A quick shake of my head as the car finally pulled to a stop before us. The slightly skeptical look she shot me before slipping in to sit next to Kaname was telling. It wasn't so far fetched that she would pick up on my mood changes of late.

Though leaving the school had been a bit odd this time. I knew I had watched as Senri went his own way, while I went mine. That I couldn't see or even sense Kagome was strange. It was odd that she hadn't come down to see Kaname off at all. In fact, I found it suspicious that she hardly came around the week before vacation.

And the one time she had been spotted, Ruka had asked if she was going home on vacation to holiday with her Guardian and family. It had sat wrong me with the way her eyes dulled as she explained that she was staying at the school. That her Guardian was busy and couldn't be bothered with her visiting. Before stating she had no family left anymore. The smile she used to punctuate her sentence left me feeling a bit sick. It was apparent to even Aidou that it was a fake, forced smile. Yet Kaname said nothing and let her go on her way.

"I wonder what we are going to be doing for the next semester in school?" Aidou spoke up.

Turning my gaze towards my cousin, I saw that he was trying to appear cheery like usual. But when you know someone for an extended period of time, continually interact with them, it is easy to spot their tells. And I had noticed his change since the knight Kaname had spoken about his family and them being murdered. Just the thought of it had me feeling like something terrible was going to happen.

TBC!