ALRIGHT THIS IS GOING TO BE A 2 PARTER BECAUSE FLUFF. There is just a lot of fit in one chapter so I broke it up. After this one the next part should be out within the next day because cliffhangers and such. Enjoy all the fluff!

Rose sloppy opened her eyes to find her surroundings were different then usual. The ceiling above looked almost like the sky, huh that's weird.

Suddenly all the memories came rushing back as she shot straight up and hit someone in the nose.

He groaned in pain as her eyes refocused and recognized Zero's outline next to her. Oh crap.

Looking around she looked where she had been sleeping before and blushed in embarrassment when she realized it was his lap. "Oh! I'm so sorry. I didn't know you were there."

Zero rubbed his nose slightly and looked at Rose for a moment before covering his mouth and letting a small chuckle escaped his lips.

She looked at him confused until he spoke up. "You got a little something right there."

Rose followed his finger and wiped the corner of her mouth before realizing it was drool. Oh god she was so uncool.

Playfully slapping him on the arm she cried out. "Oh shut up!"

Then she froze when she smelled something different in the air. Rose glanced at Zero and noticed that his nose was slightly bleeding from being hit. This was bad.

Rose felt her fangs ich for his blood but she shoved down her lust and quickly stood. An attack was right around the corner. "Well I should get going. Lots to do you know…"

The sudden movement caught her off guard as her legs buckled underneath her, certain she was going to fall to the ground. (Yes I'm doing this cliche shhh)

Zero's strong arm wrapped around hers and stopped her from falling, which caused her body weight to shift onto him, wrapping her in the intoxicating scent.

They stood there for a moment and Rose moved closer to the blood source, not noticing her eyes turning crimson.

She had almost reached his neck when reality snapped her back and she shoved him away from her as quickly as possible. "No!."

Once they were apart Zero took her words as one's of disgust and scoffed loudly. "Okay. Fine then."

Before walking past her and leaving her alone.

Rose didn't have time to process his sting as she dug into her pockets for her blood tablets, falling to the ground in the process.

This attack was way worse than the others only because she had been so close to what she needed.

She grabbed onto her throat desperately and silence a painful wave crash over her as her blurry vision fumbled to open the box.

Once they were open Rose took no hesitation and poured the entire contents in her mouth and coughed loudly at the disgusting taste.

She willed for them to go down and after a few moments they did, but not before she was degraded to coughing on her hands and knees weakly.

It took a couple minutes for the attack to completely pass and when it did Rose sighed a breath of relief before standing up.

It seemed that the attacks were taking more and more to ease the pain. Just a month ago it only took a third of a box and now it took nearly the entire package. That couldn't have been good.

After she concluded she was fine, she turned on her heels and walked back towards the moon dorm.

When she entered the dormitory everyone was in a tizzy over the latest swaray that was announced a couple days ago.

Of course it wasn't her choice but Carson insisted that she make herself presentable and greet all of the high class families that decided to attend the academy.

Everyone's parents and siblings would surely be there to be in good graces with the purebloods and Rose wasn't excited in the slightest.

She spotted Kazuki in the corner, directing a couple student and strolled over to him. "Good afternoon Kazuki. How is the planning going?"

Because Kazuki was elected the vice president that meant he was in charge of putting together events like this. Kazuki himself seemed less than thrilled about it. "Who's idea was this anyways? I'd like to slap them upside the head."

Rose smiled a bit and laughed while quietly pushing his shoulder so no one would notice. "Honestly I'd want that too."

She turned away from him and found Hanabusa hard at work in another corner so she decided to greet him.

When she got there he gave her a ticked off look which made her laugh. "Rough day?"

He glanced at her and pointed towards Kazuki angrily. " I don't like him. Why did you choose him as the vice president? All he does is complain."

Rose looked between the two and shook her head. "You didn't like me before."

Hanabusa narrowed his eyes and watched Kazuki stick his tongue at him. "Don't pull that card on me. Just look at him! He's impossible and rude."

All she could do was pat his shoulder in comfort and reply. "You can do it Hanabusa. I believe in you."

He looked over to her glumly and muttered. "That doesn't help."

Rose let her hand fall and shrugged her shoulders. "Sorry that's all I've got. Now I should help out other people. Okay have fun byeeee."

Then she turned and ran away from her friend who called after all playfully. "Rose! You get back here!"

Later that night Zero was patrolling the grounds when he heard a rustle in the bushes and pulled out his bloody rose. "Show yourself."

A couple seconds later a large group of twenty people circled around him in a menacing manner. From the looks of it they were a mix of Level E's and aristocratic vampires.

They circled Zero, enclosing him within the circle when the leader stepped forward. He smiled and a chill grew up his spine. "Good evening Zero Kiryu. It seems we have some business here."

Zero shifted his weapon to the leader and muttered. "You are trespassing on school grounds. What could you possibly want with me?"

The group around him began to whisper as the man put his hand up. Leaning forward on his cane he smiled, causing the group to close in. "Oh silly me. I should've been more specific. We don't want you. What we want is attached to you."

The hunter tried to hold his stance but couldn't help be confused by his words. "What?"

The man chuckled and pointed at him with interest. "You see, we want your guard dog. Let's see how fast she runs when she finds her dear Zero in danger."

Zero's eyes grew as he watched the group get closer and closer. They wanted Rose? What made them think that she would come because of him? A couple hours ago it seemed clear that she wanted no part of him. "You're wasting your time. Rose won't come."

The leader chuckled loudly and leaned forward. "Well I suppose we shall see. But first, we need to send her a signal. So sorry about this.."

The hunters turned his head in confusion when a small group of aristocrats came barreling towards him all at once.

He easily fought off the front group but barely had time to notice as another snuck up from behind him and ripped her claws through his back, drawing a large amount of blood.

Zero grunted in pain as he clutched his back as the leader stood before him. "There, that should do. Now you better hope she gets here quickly."

A couple vampires held him down as he face pressed into the grass unwillingly. These people were wasting their time. There was no way Rose would put herself in danger for him.

Rose sat at her usual seat in the classroom and looked into her book boringly. When was class going to be over?

She couldn't help but think of Zero and her's altercation a couple hours ago and how she had almost drunk from him. It was a good thing she snapped out of it in time.

Suddenly a fleck of blood crossed her nose and she paused. The entire class seemed to notice it as well and started to discuss the smell.

The scent became stronger and stronger until Rose realized who the source exactly was, and she thought she was going to be sick.

Her head snapped towards Kaname and Yuki who also seemed to recognize it and Rose knew what she had to do.

She shot up out of her seat in an instant which caused the entire class to look at her in confusion at her actions. Rose always seemed so emotionless but now everyone could see the anxiety on her face.

Without another word she pulled open the window next to her and glanced at Hanabusa before jumping out.

Landing with a graceful tap it didn't take long to find the source of the blood and she raced forward, turning into her Phoenix familiar.

Zero could feel his shoulder being mended with his vampire powers and knew he had to say something to this crazy group to stop them from hurting Rose. "I told you she's not going to come. You are wasting your time."

The leader turned to speak when a fiery ball of energy tore through the group and burned a couple of the vampires standing near it. The bird landed on the ground before the gold matter swirled to reveal Rose.

She looked upon the group and then at Zero before turning at give the leader a look of anger. "Who are you and what do you want with me?"

The man's face changed into an expression of absolute delight as he bowed in her presence. "Finally, it has been such a long time. My name is Eito Funai. I'm surprised you don't remember me Lord Rido."

At Rido's name Rose's eyes grew in terror as she put her hand out, slightly in fear. "You must be mistaken. My name is Rosabella Adelaide, Rido has been dead for a year."

Eito nodded his head in understanding when a couple other members stepped forward. Rose recognized them as the boys that were harassing Zero at her engagement party. "We thought so too. Being followers of Lord Rido we were very distressed to learn of his death. But then a couple of my colleagues heard rumors of a successor. One that shares the blood of the Lord and will take his place."

Successor? Rose's blood grew cold at his words. What the hell were they even talking about? There was no way that she was Lord Rido's successor. "I don't know what rumors you have heard but I am in no way that man's successor."

Eito turned away from her and moved towards Zero which made Rose froze. "Oh we've heard many rumors about you my Lady. Let's test them out shall we?"

The group holding Zero pushing him further in the ground and he grunted in pain. One of them pulled out a long sword and held it to his face in which Rose tried to race forward but Eito moved in front of her.

Carefully touching her hair he glanced towards Zero and stated. "For example, we have heard that you will do anything for this boy. Now, I want you to bow to me or I'll let my colleague over there end him. What will it be?"

Rose nervously looked at the pain Zero was in and knew what she was going to choose. She gritted her teeth in anger as she took action.

Everyone watched as Rose slowly slumped to the ground before kneeling for Eito in utter humiliation. The entire circle gasped as the leader moved forward in amusement. "So it is true. This boy is your weakness."

She looked away from Zero as Eito laughed at her weakness and forcefully kicked her in the chest.

Rose groaned in pain as she felt two strong hands wrap around her arms, holding her in place. "Now let's get down to business. We believe that Lord Rido is waiting to be awakened inside of you. You just need a little, motivation."

When the group lifted Zero to his feet Rose growled and tried to struggle against her captors to no avail. What the hell were they going to do to him? "I don't care what you do to me, but he has nothing to do with this. Let him go!"

Eito smirked and ripped his crawls through Zero's chest, causing him to scream out in pain and Rose was frantic to break free. "You don't understand. We need Lord Rido to reveal himself,do that and we will stop."

Rose could feel the hot ball of energy in her stomach, waiting to break free but she shoved it down into the abyss. She was honestly so afraid to let Rido's influence control her but with every hit to Zero she could feel it building faster and faster.

Suddenly Eito lifted up his sword and lifted it above his head. "What's it going to be, my Lady?"

Her vision became blurry as she struggled to stay conscious. Zero was going to die, he was going to die because of her.

A loud animalistic growl seeped out of her lips and she knew she couldn't hold on any longer.

With one swift burst of energy the two captors holding her flew in opposite directions and Rose leaped into action.

A couple enemies blocked her path but they were no match for her as thorned vines ripped through the grass and pierced their hearts, but not before breaking a few bones.

Looking at the carnage Rose felt a low chuckle escaped her thought at there pain and moved to fight Eito.

He seemed surprised by her sudden action which was enough time for Rose to grab him by the throat, lifting him up into the air.

Eito gasped for air as he gazed into her eyes and froze. Looking back and him were the exact eyes of Lord Rido. He had done it.

He tried to speak but felt the air escaping from his lips until Rose dropped him.

Gasping for air he quickly bowed and smiled widely. "My Lord, it's so wonderful to see you again."

Rose's face curved into a twisted smirk as she spoke, her voice sounding like sandpaper. "You think I will spare you?"

Eito shakily nodded his head and pointed to Zero who was bleeding on the grass. "I did awaken you my Lord."

She smiled back before lifting her hand up and having the thorned vines wrapped around his arms and legs, slowly crushing his bones.

Eito screamed at the pain and shuttered quickly. "Please my Lord, spare me!"

Rose continued her torture before plunging her hand deep in his chest and ripping out his heart with her bare hands.

Once he was dead Rose felt another presence next to her and turned to find someone staring at her with terrified eyes. Why was he so scared? "Rose! Damn it, not again!"

She turned her head to the side in confusion before racing into action to attack. The stranger seemed more inclined to run away as his seemed to be shouting at something. "Rose! Snap out of it! She's too far gone!"

His words were lost on her as she raced forward to grab him. A small formation of ice swirled around her feet which caused her to growl in anger.

The stranger seemed to be desperate as he shouted at an unnamed source. "You have to do it! You're the only one that can do it."

Suddenly she felt a strong force wrapped around her waist and she tried desperately to break free. That was, until she heard his voice.

His words wrapped around her as his warm breath felt so familiar. "Rose, stop! I'm okay, I'm okay."

Her temple screamed in pain and she placed a hand up to relieve it as his voice registered in her mind. This was Zero's voice.

Rose blinked a few times and everything came crashing back to her. Zero was going to die, That man wanted her to be his successor, and she had hurt a large amount of people.

Her head sharply turned to see the carnage she had caused in her insanity and crumbled to the ground in self hatred. What had she done?

Zero's warm embrace wrapped around her until it was suffocating and she aggressively broke free. She didn't deserve his warmth after what she had done. "I'm sorry I don't-I don't know what…"

She paused when a new voice entered the area, low and concerning. "Hanabusa, please clean this up."

Hanabusa nodded his head and Rose looked up to fnd Kaname's smooth voice in her ear. "It's okay Rose. I've got you."

He helped her stand and Zero raced forward to grab her arm. He didn't even know what to think anymore.

Rose looked down at his hand and forcefully ripped it away from her before leaning into Kaname's chest. She didn't want him touch her after how dirty she was. She didn't deserve it.

Zero watched as Kaname quickly led her away and once they were gone Hanabusa moved forward in anxiety. "We need to talk."

Zero glanced at him before dismissing his words. "I have nothing to say to you."

Hanabusa caught him before he tried to leave and spoke carefully. "It's not about me. There is something I want to show you."

He stared at the aristocrat who looked slightly nervous and became curious and what made him so paranoid. "What is it?"

Pulling out a bag he had with him he gazed it for a couple seconds before turning back to the hunter. "I still don't understand what she sees in you,but I want her to be happy."

Zero was extremely confused at his words as he watched Hanabusa take out a stack of black and white journals before reaching them out to him. "What is this?"

The aristocrat threw the bag onto the floor so Zero could see that there were numerous journals just like the one he had shown him in the bag. "It's the truth."

Zero leaned down the looked through the bag when he realized Hanabusa leaving the conversation.

He tried to call after him but Hanabusa was gone in a flash, leaving him with these strange notebooks. What was that all about?

When Zero returned to his room at the association he placed the large bag on his bag and began ruffling through it. There seemed to be about twenty books in the large space.

Not sure exactly what he was doing he picked up the top book and opened the top.

When he turned the page a folded up piece of paper flew from the book to the floor and Zero picked it up.

Then he carefully opened it and began to read its contents.

Dear Zero,

I guess it's pretty stupid to say that since you will never read this entry but somehow I always feel the need to. At this moment we have parted for hopefully the last time as I go to face the punishment I deserve.

I just want to thank you. Thank you for giving my life meaning once again. You don't know but the last couple years ripped everything away I could ever hold dear. The only thing I wanted to happen at that time was for a hunter to come along and end the non existent life I lived. But then you came into my life and I willingly gave up everything for you. How funny is that? You became my everything without even knowing it. And slowly, without fail, I started to fall in love.

Of course, I know I don't deserve you or anything more then the result which played out and I'm fine with that. When I found Shizuka had escaped from her cage it was my duty to stop her and I failed. I failed her and later I found out I had failed you. I'll never forget the eyes you showed me in that interrogation room. You probably don't even remember me being there but I remember it like it was only a couple hours ago. That's when I knew I could never have you.

To tell you the truth, I didn't know you were going to be at this academy and when I found out I almost killed Kaname for not telling me. I didn't want you to see what I've become and let your life meet the same fate as many have before you. I promised long ago that you would be different, no matter what I had to do.

When you told me you loved me that night after I regained my necklace, I was so happy. You can't describe the pure and utter joy I experienced that night as you kissed me. I thought maybe it was possible to have both possibilities, your safety and my happiness. Of course, I was dead wrong about that.

I can't ask you to understand why I did what I did and right now you probably hate me which is perfectly okay, I don't blame you for that. You see, my time of freedom here was very limited and I couldn't bear for you to come into the world I lived in. I would have rathered died.

I then concluded that I would always do what is best for you no matter what. Even if I long to be by your side and embrace you I know it will only end in tragedy. So at least I can say it in this letter that you will never read...

I love you Zero. I love you more then words can describe. I tried, I tried so hard not to fall for you but I failed miserably. But you were to die then I would die too. I wish I could stop this car and run up to the steps of the academy, wrapping my arms around you and kiss you with an amount of passion you've never experienced.

I want you to know that if we do meet after this, I will always think of these things. When I say your last name I'm secretly thinking "I love you" and if I ever do something impulsive (knowing me that's highly likely) that is me showing just how much you mean to me. Your scent will drives me insane every time I look at you and your body heat will seep into me and make me feel normal again.

Now, it's time to face the future I've been avoiding for quite some time and we may never be able to speak freely again but know this, I will always be yours. Even if you don't wish it, even if you can't see it, my life is dedicated to you. And I would never change that for the world.

For the last time,

Rose Belcourt

Once Zero had finished reading the numbness in his hands caused the letter to sink to the floor.

He didn't know how to process this new information. A new wave of unexpected emotions crashed over him as he picked up the fallen letter. Did this mean that she still loved him?

Wanting to know more he dug through the books to find a set of matching black and white bindings before opening the black one and reading the first entry.

Dear Rose,

Today there is supposed to be a night celebration in town but Zero doesn't seem to want to go to it even though I said it was going to be fun. I really hate to leave him alone after all that has happened but it's hard to talk about him when he pulls away like that. Kind of reminds me of someone else I know *cough cough*. His training is going better and I think he's finally able to get to sleep now without a nightmare. Things seem it be going good.

Signed,

Cross

He remembered this day from a couple years ago. The town was holding this lantern festival for the New Year but he didn't want to have to socialize. Zero wondered why Rose would have had that memory in the book. In fact, all of these black books were just entries of his life.

Zero picked up the book underneath it which was an off white color and opened that one instead. When he read the first couple sentences his heart dropped into his stomach.

Dear Zero,

A festival? That sounds like a ton of fun, although I know what you mean by the crowds. Although as of now I would take any type of interaction. My lessons were doubled yesterday and Kaname missed another meeting. Of course I shouldn't blame him, he gets so busy I'd understand why he wouldn't have time to see me. As I was riffling through the paper I found that there is supposed to be a shooting star tonight, how exciting is that?! Of course I probably won't be able to see it but it's a nice thought. You know what I wish? I wish that we wander through town, drinking hot chocolate and see the stars together. Does that sound cheesy? Oh it probably does. Oh well. About the nightmares, I'm so happy to see you have recovered from them, if only for a little while. If only I was just as lucky. It seems mine have only been getting worse. But I suppose that's just how the way things are. Maybe next year you will go to that festival. It would make me really happy if you did. I'll hope you do.

Signed,

Rose

When he finished the words on the page he froze. Where all of these books letters to him? And if so why hadn't he seen them?

Zero flipped through the rest of the book and the ones after them and concluded he was right. How long had she been writing these?

He spend the rest of the night reading all the entries as he slowly understood just how she felt about him.

When the night was over Zero wiped a small tear from his eyes and knew he needed to see her.

Next chapter we deal with the party, Zero confronting Rose and so much more fluff! :D