Hannabusa walked into his room that was coated in darkness. He thought about all that had happened in just a short few days and now he had agreed to be Miss Day Class President's official guardian.
The only reason he agreed was because Lord Kaname had asked him to, and that was it. Honestly he found the idea of chasing that problematic pureblood less than thrilling, but he would endure.
He walked over to the light switch and flicked it on before screaming and taking a couple steps back. Sitting in one of his chairs was the very pureblood herself. He took in her appearance and noticed that she had changed into something way more professional than before. "What are you doing here?! I mean.. Lady Adelaide, what do I owe the pleasure?"
Rose clicked her heels and uncrossed her legs before leaning forward. "I have a proposition for you."
Hanabusa looks around nervously and visually shrinked when she moved from her chair and took a step closer. Her eyes burned crimson and he couldn't look away. "And what would that be Miss?"
She looked over to his clothes that were laid out on the bed and then back to him. "I'm assuming Kaname asked you to be my permanent guardian after this whole ordeal."
He gasped and tripped over his words. "How-did-you…"
Rose smirked in response and rolled her eyes. "I am not an idiot Hanabusa, although Kaname may think otherwise. His protective nature can be predictable."
Then she took another step forward and he smile was gone. "Let me put this plainly, I hate you."
Hanabusa jumped back and a drop of sweat ran down his face. Was it that obvious that it was a struggle to converse with her? "Well I…"
She put up her hand to stop him from speaking and when she knew he wasn't going to, she continued "And I know for certain that you are not to fond of me either so.."
Rose turned away from him and moved towards a window in the corner. "I know that my uncle plans to have me create a blood bond with you but since it's in none of our favors so, this is what we are going to do.
You will be my guardian for the remainder of the break and after that I will tell both Kaname and my uncle that you are not a suitable guardian. Then you will be on your merry way flirting with a thousand girls and I won't have to deal with your constant whining and complaining. Deal?"
Rose lifted her hand out for him to shake and Hanabusa didn't know what to say. First of all was it true that her uncle desired them to form a blood bond? That was only between the strongest servants and masters of the vampire class, and it was eternal. There was no way he could follow Rose for eternity, never mind the rest of break. It also seemed like she wasn't so hot on the idea either. What she had offered was an easy way out.
He looked at her hand for a moment and knew this was the best option. Then he grabbed the purebloods hand and gently shook it. "Deal."
Rose nodded her hand in response and when they stopped she pushed a strand of her behind her head and stated. "Also, let's not pretend that we hold nothing but ill feelings to each other in private. Keeping appearances can be taxing."
Hanabusa nodded his head once more as he watched her leave the room. What was she planning?
Yuki walked up to the roof to meet Zero who was looking on the academy like a thing of the past. Everything had just gone by so fast. When he felt her approach he turned to her. "It used to be so bright. I used to watch you two from up here. And I'd watch you as you watched Kaname Kuran. Whether you were with him on anybody else, you always had a smile on your face. I was ready to give up everything for you, so now you're going to leave now?"
Yuki gasped and knew she had to tell him the nature of her decision. "Yes."
Zero closed his eyes and pain and nodded to himself. "I thought so.
She turned to the view and thought of something new. "You said that you would want me to kill you if you turned into a vampire, but what if I became a vampire?"
He chuckled to himself and turned away from her. "You know, I'm not sure you really are a vampire. You will have to prove it, drink my blood."
Zero moved close to Yuki and wrapped his hands around her waist like he was holding his little sister for the last time. He gasped when he felt her fangs pierce his skin. This was proof that she really was a vampire.
When she withdrew his eyes grew wide at another voice calling out. "Yuki, it's time to leave."
Yuki turned and found Rose standing in the doorway with a placid expression on her face. Yuki nodded her head and moved away from Zero until he grabbed her arm firmly but not roughly. "This means we can't live in the same world someday in the future I will come after you to kill you."
Suddenly a new hand rested on his arm, pulling him away from Yuki. "We never lived in the same world Kiryu. And I can promise you that I will never let you lay a hand on her."
Zero's eyes grew cold as he shook his arm off her hand. "How does it feels to know that everything you have ever told me was a lie? Does it make you feel superior?"
Rose closed her eyes and looked him dead in the eyes. "I take no satisfaction in these games like Kaname does. I was sent here for a request and it has been completed. That is all."
She then turned away from him and lead Yuki out of the doorway but stopped when she heard him shout words that pierced her every being. "You're right, You really did murder Isabelle. I feel sorry for her, if she even actually existed at all."
Rose closed her eyes and forcefully dragged Yuki further until she could shut the wooden door to the roof. Yuki was confused at Zero's words but gasped when she saw Rose's face.
One wet tears dripped down her cheek as she had the look of utter heartbreak. She was about to speak out when Rose gave her a look that silenced her. "Don't you dare tell anyone about this."
Then she wiped the tear and walked away from her first love forever.
Walking down the academy steps was one of the hardest things Rose could ever do. She paused when she saw Headmaster Cross waiting for her.
Rose stopped and breathed a sigh of relief that he was okay. "Looks like you made it out also."
He laughed and pointed to the huge rock pile behind him. "Just barely. Yagari is okay also. Takes more than a thousand level E's to slow us down!"
She smiled and was suddenly pulled into a tight hug. The rest of the vampires gasped at the familiarity of the situation but were only able to watch. Rose sucked in a small breath as he let go and grabbed her hand. "Are you going to be okay?"
She looked down at his hand and dropped her smile. "I honestly don't know."
The Headmaster placed his other hand on top of hers and sighed. "I will pick up your requests again if that will make you feel better?"
She looked up and nodded her head slowly before squeezing his hand lightly. "Thank you Cross. "
He nodded his head and noticed her looking in the direction where Zero was standing on the roof. "Don't worry, I'll make sure he's safe."
Rose closed her eyes and removed her hand before turning to Kaname who had appeared out of nowhere. "Ready?"
She looked out onto the other vampires and and nodded once more, as they moved together. They stopped when Hanabusa offered to carry her things which she complied to, keeping up appearances in the process.
Rose stopped abruptly when she saw Matthew with a black car waiting for them. This was really it, the end. Kaname noticed her uneasiness and quietly slipped his hand into hers. She let out a gasp when they made contact but she didn't pull away. Instead she lightly squeezed his hand for comfort and reassurance.
Walking together they passed the other members of the night class who insisted to come with us but Kaname put his foot down. It wasn't that he didn't want them to come but Rose had made it specific that the people that would join them would be as few as possible. Only Hanabusa was approved of.
They slipped into the car, Yuki taking the seat across from Kaname and Rose and Hanabusa sat in the last place across from Rose. As the car started to leave the academy he spotted Rose looking out the window with a sorrowful expression. The curiosity of her continued to grow as he watched her movements. She was so complex.
The first couple hours where silent which made things slightly awkward for Yuki and Hanabusa. Rose and Kaname seemed to welcome the silence as they sat with their eyes closed.
Kaname opened his eyes when he realized that Rose was leaned against the window. He sighed to himself and carefully pushed her body towards his, having her head fall onto his shoulder.
Yuki and Hanabusa blushed and the action and turned away from the moment. Yuki felt a sharp pain of jealousy in her stomach as she tried to take a nap of her own.
Katiou smiled as he downed another shot of alcohol. He was satisfied after finishing a successful hunt and decided to go out and celebrate.
The bar he chose was a local place that hunters tend to frequent in town. He turned his head and saw the rest of his friends drinking to their heart's content and winked when a few girls circled him. "Hey handsome. I heard you had a great hunt."
Katiou smirked and pulled her waist closer as she giggled. "Well not to brag but it was one of my best."
The girl wrapped her arms around his neck and whispered seductively. "What do you say we get out of here and celebrate then?"
He closed his eyes as the girl's lips collided with his passionately but only lasted a moment as he pulled away. "I think I'm going to have to decine."
The girl tilted her head in confusion and let go of his neck. "Wow, what they said is really true. What happened Kaitou? Has the famous playboy actually fallen in love?"
Katiou laughed at this statement as a flash of blonde went through his brain. He pushed in aside and ordered another shot. "Oh come on Aimi do you not know who I am? I'm not settling down, just not in the mood."
Aimi narrowed her eyes in suspicion before her hands landed on his chest. "Okay sure. If you're not in love then prove it playboy."
He was about to deny her again when a couple of his hunting buddies approached him. They had a small paper in there hands and looking less than thrilled. "Hey boys! What's with the long face? Did they call us out on another hunt? Already?"
The group looked between themselves and mentally had to draw straws to see who would speak. The elongated silence started to worry Kaitou. "Come on guys, what's up?"
Finally a man from the left side that had the paper known as Jun moved to face him and gulped. "Kaitou.. I-I-I'm sorry"
Kaitou dropped his smile and looked at the paper in his hands. Jun shakily brought the paper up so he could grab it before hurrying away.
He looked down at the paper and read the words.
Hunters Association Report 112
We are disheartened to report the loss of one of our own members. Rose Belcourt traveled to the Westwood mansion on a solo mission to retrieve and safe four humans from the hands of a pureblood vampire and his colleagues. After fighting swiftly, Rose suffered the bite of the pureblood vampire and turned into a Level E. She was found by a another wandering hunter who eradicated the vampire for the safety of our people and humanity itself.
Signed, Association President
After reading all the words before him Katiou sat in silence, letting the weight sink snapped to his colleagues when a couple them muttered things like
"We are sorry Katiou.
It's such a tragedy.
There was nothing we could do...
The words swirled around in his head as he breathing started to come faster and faster. It couldn't be. He wouldn't believe it. Rose was dead?
The mummers became louder and louder driving him insane. He had just seen her a couple days ago and now, now she was- he couldn't bring the courage to finish that sentence.
The voices got so loud that he couldn't take it anymore and smashed his shot glass against the nearest wall which caused everyone to pause. "SHUT UP."
Everyone in the bar didn't dare to move as they watch the hunter fall apart before their eyes. Hot tears streamed down Katiou's face as he thought about the letter. She was turned into a Level E by a pureblood. Such vile and lowly creatures, to take the life of someone he lov-
He paused as his sadness turned into anger. That pureblood had turned the wrong person and he wasn't going to stand for it. He would find that disgusting creature and he will give it the same treatment it gave Rose.
Katiou slowly rose out of his seat and pushed Aimi off of him before walking towards the door in silence. The rest of the group looked confusion and one brave soul called out "Where are you going?"
Katiou stopped his steps at the question and turned to the hunter with the intend to kill. "I am going to kill a pureblood."
Hello everyone it's Ashley aka Zerolover713 here! I can't believe Rose's story through the anime is over. This is honestly so much fun to write. BUT DON'T FEAR! Because after this chapter we explore the many many secrets of Rose Belcourt/Rose Adelaide and why she does what she does. I have no plans of stopping the story here. In fact we are just beginning ;)