Chapter 5

Yuki was sitting on her bed next to the gift Kaname gave her and a association report she took from the library. It was wrong to do and she knew it but Rose wasn't telling her anything about herself and honestly she was curious about the hunter. One day she just showed up pretending to be a human, knowing Kaname from somewhere. It was suspicious on her part. She thought about it once more and then decided to open the book.

Report 12

Location: Shipyard Factory. Katiou, I and a group of 7 others snuck into the back entrance of the shipyard and found a group of 20 vampires feeding on about 16 humans. There dress was not worn out so we concluded that it they were not Level E vampires, but a small group of aristocrats. Discussing our plan I was used as bait for the group. They took it insisting and moved closer. Before he was able to bite me, I grabbed my hidden knife and plunged it in his chest. The rest fought swiftly and quickly but in the end only Katiou and I returned to the association. Vampires truly are disgusting creatures, 7 of our hunters, gone because those beasts thought it seemed fit. I saw there families mourn over the lose and cursed to myself why I couldn't do anything to stop it. I can never do anything to stop it. Katiou tells me to let it go but I find it hard.

Signed Rose Belcourt.

Yuki closed the book and moved it a bit away from her. She never knew that Rose had such hatred towards vampires. Then she remembered that she said that she was like Zero, turned. Then it all made sense, She really was like Zero.

Yuki picked up the rose that Kaname had gave her and questioned. What was Rose's tie to Kaname? Did she know anything about her past? It seemed as if she didn't want her to find out the truth but maybe she was imagining it. But thing was for sure. She was going to ask Kaname what happened on that snowy night ten years ago.

She slid of her bed and reached for the door handle when she saw flashes of blood. They covered the entire door and she drew back in a gasp. Yuki blinked and realized that the blood was gone just as quickly as it came. What was happening to her?

A loud clang could be heard through the office as the headmaster dropped his tea on the ground. Zero watched as he cried from losing the gift that Kaname had given him.

Zero turned to walk away when he smelled the sweet draw of blood. He turned to find the headmaster holding out his bleeding finger. "I cut my finger! You wanna lick Zero?"

He turned away disgusted by what the headmaster had suggested. "You sound like Rose."

The headmaster shot straight up in fake fury. "What!? When have you licked Rose's finger?!"

Zero responded with a sighed and looked at his adopted father. "You do know right? That I'm drinking Rose's blood?"

The headmaster dropped the act and also sighed. "Yes, I've known for quite some time. But even despite the pain you both chose that path anyway. And...I think it's good for Rose. So I won't do anything for now, even though it is a forbidden act. As long as you keep your sanity I don't see a problem with it."

Zero nodded his head in understanding and began to walk away but the headmaster yelled after him." Wait! A new student wants to enter the Day Class. I can't accept him into the academy unless I have your permission."

He turned and his eyes grew wide at the picture the headmaster as holding up. It was none other than his brother, Ichiryu Kiru.

Rose was walking out the halls thinking about what had happened last night. What did this mean for them? She wasn't exactly sure. A few months ago she would have told herself that he would never accept her fully and maybe that was right. But at least she's now able to have a brief moment of that it would feel like, to be loved.

She took another step and found her head began to hurt. At first it was a dull pain but then it grew into a screaming shout. She hissed and tried to anchor herself onto reality. She heard a noise and was surprised to see Zero holding her shoulders. "Rose?! What's wrong?"

The minute she looked at his face the pain went away and she was grateful for it. She blinked and few times and then gave him a reassuring smile. "I'm ok sorry for worrying you. I just get these headaches sometimes, kinda like when you're tattoo irritates. Then statement gave him a new set of worries but she seemed ok so he let out a sigh of relief. "Tell me if it gets worse ok?"

She nodded her head and moved to kiss her forehead. "Remember, you're not alone anymore."

Rose's heart fluttered as she nodded her head once more, before walking down the hall.

Zero walked a little more and found Yuki sitting on the floor. She had her head in her hands and heard him approach. "I tried to face him and ask him, but then I couldn't find the words to do it when I had the chance. He told me that I was dear to him, but that's it."

Zero frowned and tried to reassure her. "It's okay, you don't have to rush things. You can always ask those questions another time."

She nodded her head and Zero really wondered if she was going to be ok.

Zero knocked on the doors to the night class and was greeted by Serien. She looked at him with a blank expression. "Why have you come at this time of night? Please leave."

She was stopped when she heard Kaname speak. "I thought that I sensed something horribly unpleasant. It was you."

Kaname opened the door to his room and Zero walked in. He was here for a reason. "I want the truth. Did you erase Yuki's memories?"

Kaname stayed silent and this pushed Zero more. What was he hiding? "Did you have something to do with Yuki's past, or didn't you? Have you no desire to alleviate her fears."

This struck something in Kaname and he did something that did wanted to do for awhile. He slowly glanced at zero and muttered. "Then should I alleviate one of her fears now?"

Then he grabbed Zero's throat and pushed him into the wall behind them. It made a crackling sound at the top as Zero pushed his gun into Kaname's temple. "Do it. I can probably get a shot off."

Kaname's hand tightened around his throat and thought about killing him for a second. It would've made things so much easier. But because of a certain blonde hunter, he restrained himself. Insead he pushed Zero closer into the wall and looked at him dead in the eye. "You know, you are quite the anomaly. Vampires should fear and respect purebloods by instinct, but still you bear your fangs without reserve. I really do….hate you."

Suddenly Kaname used his force to throw Zero through the wall and into the bathroom next door. The bathtub cracked under the pressure and force of the pureblood. A small trickle of blood dripped down his forehead and onto Zero's cheek. "You have no intention of killing me."

Zero hated himself but he knew that he was right, for multiple reasons. "It would only cause Yuki grief and Rose more pain. I want no part of that."

His eyes turned crimson and Kaname smiled at his pain. "You're eyes lust for the blood it see's."

Then then leaned forward and smelled a familiar scent on him. HER scent. He ignored her warnings in the back of his head and was blinded by jealousy. That a disgraceful mistake of a vampire could touch her. "I can spell Rose on you."

He narrowed his eyes and ripped his hand through Zero's skin, causing him to cry out and blood to go everywhere. "You act is if you know her. You disgrace full Level E."

His eyes grew darker crimson and Kaname moved closer. "Listen Zero, take my blood again."

Zero widened his eyes in disgust. "Why would I want your blood again?"

Kaname looked at him with a placid expression. "I can't have you die now. I've let you live this long to serve Yuki and now Rose, Because I know you won't betray them."

Zero scoffed and turned his head. "You're assuming things again."

Kaname tightened his hold and mocked. "Oh, I know. Because it's my belief that our feelings for Rose, are the same."

Zero's eyes grew wide and then closed them in acceptance. He was right. "I...just want her to be happy."

Kaname moved even closer and let his hatred be known for the hunter. "You think you can help her? It wasn't you that saved her from bloodlust. It wasn't you who held her after every nightmare for years. It wasn't you who watched her change into a new person. You didn't even know Isabelle."

He knew he was taking it too far but he didn't care. All of the pent up hatred for him came out in words of venom and Zero could feel his aura around them. Kaname punched Zero, causing him to fall on the ground, coughing at the force. Kaname continued. "And yet, you think you have the right to love her and touch her. You ungrateful, disgusting Level E."

Zero was met with another punch and was ready for another one but then met with the sweet smell of blood. "Now take my blood so I can lose you from my sight."

He tried to pull away but the strong smell was overpowering that he pierced Kaname's skin without a second thought.

After he pulled away he caught a glance at a familiar head of blonde hair in the corner of his eye. His eyes grew wide and Kaname to noticed her presence.

She clenched her fists by her sides and hissed. "What the hell are you doing?"

Kaname stood up and slower walked over to her. "I was just…."

But Rose cut him off. "Enough!"

Then she stepped forward and pointed a finger at him. "I am sick of you thinking that you are better then him. That you are more worthy, but let me tell you something….."

She started to shake and spat. "At least he hasn't abandoned me!"

The room was silent and Zero wondered what that exactly meant. Kaname was stunned and reached out to touch her. "Rose, I…"

But she pulled away from him like he was on fire. "No! Stop acting like you are better because...you left me. You just up and left me without a word! You left me alone with…"

She stopped herself from saying too much but then continued "I needed someone to care about me, anyone. But you...were gone. They told me that you left to start the Night Class and that I wasn't invited. I guess you only care about me when it benefits you."

Rose lowered her finger and ran her fingers through her hair, a sign that she was nervous and frustrated. "You're the one that taught me to not get attached, not get my hopes up. Because one day, once they use you then they will leave. You proved that point alright."

She then stomped up to him and glared. "So don't you EVER hold me close and pretend to care for me because I know the truth. And if you ever touch Zero again then I don't even know what I'll do next."

Suddenly the pain in her head returned and she lowered it while grunting. "Damn it."

Kaname and Zero eyed her worriedly but she tried to smile through the pain. "Zero, could you give us a minute? I'll return right after I promise."

He wanted to object but the look in her eyes made him nod his head and slowly leave the room, all of the previous injuries gone because of Kaname's blood.

Once she could feel him anymore her dropped her smile and closed her eyes, willing the pain to leave. Kaname stepped toward "It's getting worse?"

She hissed and the pain started to dissipate. "Recently yeah. It seems to come in stressful situations. Like extreme anger, pain, fear you know, all the things I feel everyday. Lucky for me."

He lowered his eyes in sadness and tried to reach out for her but he stopped when he remembered what she said. He had wronged her and he near even knew how deeply it changed her. But there was one thing for sure, he didn't want her to experience anymore pain. "You should just relax, I can take care of things."

Rose lifted her head and didn't like what he meant by that. "Are you telling me to stop guarding Yuki?"

Kaname remained silent and she knew that meant yes. Rose was livid which didn't help her headache. "I can still do this Kaname. Don't you dare pull me away from this! You're the one that called me!"

The spikes of pain returned and she hissed. "I won't let this stop me. I won't let HIM stop me."

Kaname wanted to believe her but he was worried about her. He hated to see her in pain if he could have stopped it. He saw her move towards the door and muttered. "Don't do anything stupid Kaname."

Before leaving Kaname alone with his now broken room.

The two walked out of the dorm in silence and spotted Hanabusa ahead of them. He looked surprised at the blood on Zero and connected the dots. Zero had drunk Kaname's blood

He was about to scold him but then he thought that maybe Zero could find out Rose and Kaname's secret, there darkness.

So instead he turned his back and stated. "Get out of here. The night class have caught onto the scent, they know it's Lord Kaname's blood."

Then he turned and left the two alone.

The next day the Day Class was in a tizzy because of a new student coming in. The teacher announced the name and Rose's eyes grew wide. "I would like to introduce our new student, Ichiryu Kiru."

The girls swooned at the boy but Rose and Yuki just stared with a shocked expression. That must be why Zero was absent Rose thought.

The professor smiled and pointed towards Rose. "Rose, please show our new student around."

She grimaced but hid it with a small smile. "Of course Professor, happy to help."

Her classmates stared in awe that there wonderful day class president, always willing to lend a hand.

Ichiryu smiled and went to take a seat toward to Rose. He placed himself down and before the professor continued with the lesson he whispered "Zero used to keep better company. I can't believe he cares for someone like you."

Rose stiffened and ignored his comment, instead focusing on the lesson at hand.

An hour later the entire Day Class was wrapped around Ichiryu's little finger. They swooned at every comment and Rose was just watching while rolling her eyes.

One of them made a comment that made her turn her head. "You're so kind like Rose Ichiriyu. I think you two would make the perfect couple."

Ichiruyu laughed at the compliment when Zero walked into the room. The students were silent and wondered if he heard what they just said.

Ichiruyu and Zero leaned against a poll outside in silence. That was until the silence was broken by Ichiruyu. "What is it? And stop looking so menacing. You're frightening everyone."

Of course Zero wasn't having it. "If you're here for revenge then why don't you take it now?"

Ichiruyu laughed at his brother's stupidity. If only he knew what was really happening. "In due time Zero. But unfortunately, I'm not here for you."

Zero turned her head and his brother smirked. "But I'm looking forward to being a normal high school student. No point in letting you have all the fun."

Later that night Rose, Zero and Yuki met after there rounds. The headmaster asked Rose to patrol night also for some reason. They reported the rounds and Yuki looked worried. "I saw you talking to Ichiruyu today."

Rose glanced at the conversation but stayed out of it. "I'm impressed by it. It seems you're doing you're best to meet him halfway."

She smiled at this. It seemed that they were trying to mend their relationship from long ago. Yuki then changed the subject. "I'm going to face Kaname tonight. For ten years he has been a constant part of my life. And I always thought that I wouldn't be mad if he betrayed me. But I was also scared. I already know, that Kaname is hiding something from me, but still I don't care. I need to go."

Then without warning she lept off the roof leaving the two of them alone. Rose looked nervously in her direction and sighed. "I'm gonna turn in for the night. See you later Zero."

Yuki was faced to face with the one person she was afraid to actually face. Kaname looked at her in question when she spoke out. "I want you to tell me the truth. Kaname, you have something to do with my forgotten past, don't you?

He narrowed his eyes and Yuki that meant yes. She ran to him and pounded on his chest. "So it's true! Then why won't you tell me what happened!? I will not be left in the dark anymore! Tell me! I….I love you Kaname!"

Kaname stood frozen but then pulled her close. "Oh Yuki. I love you also but I don't think it's the love you want."

Yuki froze at his words and whispered. "What do you mean?"

Kaname ran his hand through her hair and sighed. "You are one of the most important people in my life but I'm sorry Yuki,my love belongs elsewhere. Please be happy at this academy a little longer."

Yuki pulled away from him and the words echoed in her mind. Where did his love belong? "Where does your love belong?"

Kaname let go of her hair and changed the subject. "Alright, I'll tell you everything, if you prove you're love for me. Be mine."

Yesssss things are getting crazy. Oh no Rose told him not to do anything drastic but he didn't listen. Remember he never said that to be "his lover" but rather something else.