The night class settled into their seats before the lesson started and thought about what had just occurred outside with Lady Adelaide.

The girl herself was sitting in the corner per usual as she pulled out her textbook and flipped through the pages looking bored like she always did.

Ruka walked into the classroom and glanced and Lady Adelaide before thinking of the words she used yesterday. It couldn't possibly be true, she was obviously saying all that for attention. Of course something inside her doubted her own thoughts and before she knew it she found her feet moving in the direction of the pureblood.

Rose looked up from her textbook in curiosity at why Ruka was standing in front of her but didn't have long as the aristocrat spoke first. "What you said yesterday, was it true?"

The pureblood glanced to the other students who weren't watching her and decided not to sugar coat her response. "Why, do you care?"

Ruka seemed a bit taken back by the response and quickly fired back. "What? Of course not. Just so you know, I still hate you."

She waited for Rose to give a reply but was surprised to see her chuckle while turning the next page in her book. "Well, join the club."

That seemed like such a weird response for someone like her, it was almost like she didn't care if everyone hated her. "Do you purposely make people hate you?"

Rose paused her hand and looked up from her book before answering sarcastically. "Unfortunately no. This is just my sparkle personality. Then again, it does make things easier."

The last words of her sentence struck a chord with Ruka as she wondered what Rose could really mean by those words. "Makes what easier?"

Rose opened her mouth to speak when a couple students to her left began gossiping loudly about her. She looked away from her Ruka and focused back on her book, pretending not to care."Did you see what happened?"

Another girl glanced at Rose before continuing the story. "Yes, what do you think this means? Do you think that Lady Adelaide could be cheating on Lord Kaname with such a lowly Level E?"

Ruka listened to the conversation and looked at the pureblood expecting a response but she stayed glued to her book in silence. Was she really not going to say anything?

One of the boys joined into the conversation and chuckled loudly. "If that's true in maybe our family has a chance of stealing Lady Adelaide away from Lord Kaname. It's obvious she doesn't fancy him anymore."

Lucky Hanabusa wasn't here yet because if he was then his sudden outbursts would be infinite to the words they were using. Ruka snapped her head back to Rose but still found her uninterested about the gossip.

Another group to the right of her formed as they talked about an entirely new subject. "Do you really think Lady Adelade would do such a thing to Lord Kaname? Maybe she's not as sweet as everyone thinks."

The boy next to him nodded his head and leaned in closer. "You know, I heard from my uncle that she murdered a group of aristocrats last year."

His friend gasped at the news and Ruka noticed Rose stop her hand from turning the page. "No way really? That doesn't sound like Lady Adelaide at all."

The boy smiled and placed his hand on the desk before whispering. "That's what I'm saying, but if that's true then Lady Adelaide sounds really dangerous. Maybe we should keep our distance and tell our father's about it."

At those words Rose stood up from her seat and walked over to the group before give her best dazzling smile at the boys.

She then leaned over the desk to grab a paper and her scent intoxicated them. "Hello, I was wondering if I could be of any assistance? You seem distressed about this assignment."

The boys gasped at her sudden presence and shook there heads. "No it's okay Lady Adelaide, I can handle it."

Rose smiled and at the boys and slowly nodded her head. "Alright, but if you ever need some assistance please feel free to ask. Quadratic equations can be quite tricky."

They nodded their heads in response as Rose moved over to help another group when she tripped over her own feet and started to tumble down.

When a strong hand caught her she looked up and thanked her saviour. "Thank you Lord Kaname."

Kaname smiled and helped her to her feet before fixing a piece of her hair that was out of place. "Try to be more careful."

Rose smiled slightly as Kaname leaned down and kissed the top of her head which caused the rest of the class to blush and look away.

She turned to sit back in her seat when she heard the same group of boys next to her speak. "Maybe we were wrong,It seems Lady Adelaide is still quite taken by Lord Kaname. There is no way she could be that kind of person."

Once she was settled in her seat Ruka looked at what had just occurred and gasped. Did she just plan all of that so that they would stop gossiping about her? It seemed her suspions were right, Rose was a manipulative girl. "Why?"

She reopened her book and glanced and Ruka before answering quietly. "I could care less what they think about me, but if it effects the one I hold dear then I will do anything to change that. I don't expect you to understand."

Honestly if those boys actually did tell their fathers about her past actions then it would eventually reach Carson. And if it reached him then that would mean the end of everything for Zero. Of course she wasn't going to tell Ruka that in fear that she may turn around and do the same thing so instead she shrugged her shoulder and settled back into her book.

At that moment Hanabusa walked into the classroom and protectively walked up to Ruka and Rose. "What are you saying to her?"

Ruka blinked a few times and didn't like the fact that she was being painted as the bad guy. "Nothing."

He didn't believe her words and instead turned to Rose for a response. She just shook her head and waved her hand away. "It's what she says Hanabusa. Nothing to worry about."

Hanabusa looked between the two and let out a sigh of relief. Maybe they were finally getting along? Of course he wasn't going to hold out much hope after what happened yesterday.

Just then Rose smelled a familiar presence and turned to find Zero doing his normal patrolling just outside the window.

Hanabusa and Ruka watched as Rose's lips curved up into a small smile for the first time since their conversation as she watched him walk by.

The female aristocrat seemed disgusted by her actions. She already had Lord Kaname wrapped around her little finger. Why did she want that hunter also?

Hanabusa noticed this and carefully stepped in front of her before speaking. "Class is about to start. I think you should find your seat Ruka."

Ruka seethed with anger as she stomped away from the two of them and Hanabusa decided to find what was really up. He spoke carefully through the blood bond. Are you really okay?

She closed her eyes in response and answered back. Yeah I'm fine. She didn't say anything don't worry.

He nodded his head in relief and smiled slightly. Maybe this was a good sign for her.

Zero turned to corner and into the hallway the next day and found that he was face to face with another girl who was in his class. She looked really nervous. "Umm Zero? I was wondering if I could talk to you?"

Slowly nodding his head she continued, her voice slightly shaking "Well umm I really admire your job as a guardian and I was wondering if um, you would like to go out sometime?!"

He blinked a few times in confusion at what the girl was suggesting. Was she really asking him out?

But before he could answer another voice entered the mix in amusement. "Sorry sweetie but he already has a girlfriend."

Zero turned and found Katio winking at him as he playfully slapped his books against Zero's head. The girl seemed dejected at his answer. "You have a girlfriend? Who is it?"

Not really knowing what to say he searched for the answers until Katio gasped and pointed behind him. "Ahh here she is now."

Then he raced over and grabbed Rose who was walking towards them and pushed her over to the group all while she protests. "Hey, Katio what are you doing?!"

The girl looked at Rose strangely and narrowed her eyes. "You are from the night class. Are you really Zero's girlfriend?"

Her eyes widened as a light blush ran across her face, throwing Katios arms off her in the process. "Girlfriend? Ahh well…"

Zero looked between the group and realized Rose was in a weird situation and quickly grabbed her hand before dragged her away from her interrogation.

Once they were away from the protests and shouts Zero let go of her hand and immediately she felt drained of all the warmth. "What was that all about?"

Zero shook his head in annoyance and replied. "Don't worry about that. This girl confessed to me and then Katio got involved."

At the word confession her heart dropped into her stomach but tried to remain cool on the outside. If Zero wanted to choose that girl then there was nothing she could do to stop it. Maybe it would be better if he did accept. "So what did you say?"

He sharply turned to her and checked to see if he was hearing her words right. Did she really think that he would just leave her like that? "What do you think I said? I obviously said I wasn't interested."

His words made her slightly happy inside but this also brought up an important topic she wanted to mention. "Look Zero, if you ever find a girl that you want to hold dear then don't worry about me, okay? I want the best for you, and I'm still unsure that I am the best option for you."

Zero blinked a few times and a hot ball of anger swirled in his chest. What was she talking about? Finding someone else? "Would you really be okay if I was with someone else?"

She looked down at the ground and gained a bit of courage for her response. "I would endure it. As long as you are happy then that's all that matters. I could die tomorrow and be content if I knew you would live a long life."

He was becoming more and more frustrated by her actions. What kind of warped perspective did she have and how did she think so low of herself? "Well I wouldn't be!"

Suddenly she felt him grabbed her arm and pull her deep into the forest so that no wandering eyes could see them, then when he knew they were safe he aggressively wrapped his arms around her and pulled her into his warm embrace.

She gasped at the feeling but slowly melted into him as his voice echoed in her ear. "I wouldn't be okay if someone else took you away. I just got you back, I can't stand the thought of anyone else hugging you, biting you, kissing you. I've already missed so much. So how can you be okay with it?"

Rose buried her head in her shoulder and muttered. "I never said I would be okay with it. I said I would endure it. If you find someone who makes you happy then I have no right of getting in the way."

Zero shook his head and pulled away from her only to cup her cheek in his hand as he spoke. "I have found someone who makes me happy, and I am never letting her go again, no matter what."

Blushing slightly at his words he leaned in closer and she complied. They moved closer into a soft kiss as Rose wrapped her arms around his neck. He really was her everything.

When they pulled away Zero shifted his head to her neck and Rose gasped when she could feel his sharp fangs on her throat.

She grabbed onto his back as he bit into her and started to drink her blood. The air around them shifted and she hoped that the night class was still sleeping or else this would be difficult to explain later.

Rose listened to his heartbeat hammer in his chest to suggest that he was nervous of this interaction.

When he was finished Zero pulled away and wiped the blood off his lips before grabbing her hand. "Come on."

Looking confused she pointed to the school and questioned. "Where are we going?"

Zero's mouth curved up into a tiny smirk as he dragged her along. "We are going to complete those journals."

Then before she could reply they were already heading towards the gates of the academy.

Zero certainly wasn't kidding when he said they were going to complete the journals. No matter how silly it may have seemed he brought her to do as many things as possible before they had to return. He bought her the biggest sunday and he let her drag him to karaoke as she sang every song in the book.

When they were finished they made a wish together and threw a couple pennies into the fountain as they walked back hand in hand.

Rose knew that all of these things were not something that Zero would have normally enjoyed which made it extra special that he was doing this for her.

A couple hours later they returned to the academy and decided to hang out in the headmaster house next store so that no wandering eyes could catch anything suspicious.

Rose opened the door and stretched out her arms before flopping down on the familiar sofa. "Ahh that was the most fun I've had in years. You really are a trooper Zero for being able to listen to my terrible singing for hours."

Zero nodded his head and smiled before taking out a bag that he had hidden and lifted it up. "Well we're not finished yet."

Her eyes lid up when she realized that inside the bag was a bunch of various ingredients "You didn't…"

He smiled and handed the bag to her before moving towards the kitchen. "I did. Someone told me that you love chocolate cake."

Rose thought about who could have possibly told him about her guilty pleasure but quickly forgot about it once Zero started taking the ingredients out of the bag.

She took out a bowl from one of the drawers and got to work mixing in the different items while humming happily. " I used to love to bake for my boyfriend many years ago. Course I wasn't very good then and he almost threw up once because of it but in the end he still eat everything."

Rose smiled at the thought before realizing her words as she backtracked. "Sorry you obviously don't want to hear about my past boyfriend."

Zero responded by moving closer and carefully grabbing the hand that wasn't mixing the bowl. "I want to know everything about you, even if it's painful. You always light up when you talk about him. What else did you do together?"

Thinking that Zero was a weird man for wanting to hear about her past relationships she continued. "Umm well he used to play piano and would teach me a couple things. I was never any good though. It was like I had two left hands."

She found it strange when Zero chuckled a bit at her statement which made her heart flutter. This made her decide to open up a bit more, into something darker. "When I was at the estate Carson forbid me to bake. Said it was a very human thing to do. I've missed this so much."

He looked at her with such sad eyes and was hesitant to ask his next question, but he needed to know. "The estate, what was it like?"

Rose stopped mixing the bowl and moved her hand into a fist. She didn't really want to talk about this. "You saw my memories, you know what it was like. Torture."

Zero nodded his head slightly but still wanted to know more. Of course she showed him her memories but he couldn't live with that. " I know, but I want to know more. I know it's selfish but please."

She looked up and him and knew that if he asked for it then she would comply. That's just how she was. "I don't really know what to say, my time at the estate made me into something that isn't human anymore. I hurt and killed so many people Zero, including you. The blood on my hands will never go away no matter how hard I scrub. And that's just how it is."

He moved forward and wrapped his arms around her neck in comfort as she stared at the bowl in a black stare.

Suddenly the room opened and the headmaster walked in only to jump back at the scene before him. "Rose, Zero, what are you doing here?!"

Zero jumped away from her as she answered quickly. "Zero and I are making a cake. Would you like some Headmaster?"

Cross stared at them blankly before nodding his head joyfully. "Would I? Of course I would! I never turn down cake."

Rose laughed quietly as the room became silent and the headmaster changed his tone. "Rose, are you and Zero together?"

She jumped back in embarrassment and tried to come up with a lie quickly. "What? Of course not. That's ridiculous Cross."

Although Zero wasn't as sly as he moved forward and grabbed her hand before turning to his adoptive father. "Yes we are."

The headmaster looked between the two and Rose feared for the worst but was caught off guard when his mouth curved up into a small smile. "I see.I always had a feeling things would end up like this. Congratulations you two."

Rose let out a sigh of relief and moved forward to ask Cross another question. "Are you going to tell everyone about us?"

Cross eyes the two of them and shook his head before placing both his hands on her shoulders. "I don't see why I would have too. Love is a beautiful thing Rose, you must hold onto it no matter what."

She nodded her head as Cross expression changed into a sly smile and added. "Now make sure you two give me lots of grandchildren to love!"

Rose and Zero's faces blushed with embarrassment as Zero kicked him out of the room. Once he was gone they looked at each other and laughed at his words.

Rose quickly finished the batter and poured into into the mold before turning to Zero. "Almost done."

He smiled slightly and picked up one of the ingredients before asking. "Is there anything I can do to help?"

She smiled slightly and grabbed some of the batter in her fingers before flinging it onto Zero's face.

It landed on top on his cheek and he stood there shocked for a few second before grabbing his own bit of batter and wiping it on her nose.

Rose gasped at the cold liquid and grabbed more batter.

Before they knew it most of the cake was on the two of them and not the cake. Rose looked at the carnage and sighed. "Well, there goes that idea."

They laughed wildly at each other and Zero wiped off a part of batter that was stuck to her cheek and brought it to his mouth before tasting it. "Delicious."

Rose blushed at the action as they stood there in utter bliss. Was this what normal felt like? She wasn't quite sure but she knew that somewhere deep down, she liked it.

After Rose had wiped all of the cake batter off of her she reluctantly headed back to her dorm. Zero offered to come with her but she thought it may have looked suspicious if he kept dropping her off. She didn't need anymore rumors.

Opening the door to the dorms she was surprised when someone was waiting for her on the sofa in the lobby. A couple of other vampires were around and bowed at her presence.

She moved closer and the figure stood up, stepping into view. When Rose recognized who it was she became a bit more wary and on guard. "Good evening Lady Adelaide. I would like to talk to you about a few things if you don't mind."

Rose narrowed her eyes and looked at the woman who she now knew as the president of the vampire hunter's association. "If I may ask, what do you want with me?"

The president smiled until her fan and answered loudly to make sure the other vampires would hear her. "I would like to speak to you about Rose Belcourt."

Her eyes widened at her hunter name and the vampires around her started to gossip about the deceased girl. "Very well, we can talk in my room if you don't mind."

Knowing that she had won, the president nodded her head as Rose led her into her room quietly with Hanabusa trailing behind her.

Once they were gone from wandering eyes Rose lifted out her hand and gestured her new guest to sit. "Why are you asking me about a deceased hunter?"

The president chuckled and sat down before giving her response. "Oh I think you know why I'm asking, Rose Belcourt."

Rose froze and quickly glanced at Hanabusa before answering. "I'm sorry I think you must be confused. I am not a vampire hunter."

She laughed quietly at her joke and smiled. "No you are right. You aren't a vampire hunter anymore. Now let's drop the act and get down to business shall we? You were never good with answering straightforward."

Rose brought her hand into a fist and muttered. "How long did you know?"

The president closed her fan and placed it up to her lips before replying. "I knew since the day I saw you on the training grounds after Cross brought you in. I then realized that you could be of use to us in the future. Now it looks like that time has come."

Suddenly all the pieces started to click together as she recalled the report Matthew gave her a year ago. "You, you're the one who wrote that fake report of my death…"

She smirked at her accusation and placed her fan on her lap. "No my dear I didn't write that. That was all your secretary's doing. I just made it official. Now time to talk about what I came here for."

The President reached into her sleeve and threw a vampire gun on the table in front of them before stating "Notice anything different?"

Rose glanced at the weapon and gasped when she realized that it was admitting some kind of blue lightning. This wasn't normal. "What happened to it?"

Hanabusa and Rose looked between each other as the president spoke. "There once was a story of a hooded woman who sacrificed her heart in a blazing furnace so that she could create a number of vampire weapons, the weapons that we have now. Unfortunately it seems that the energy that woman possessed is wearing off."

Rose looked down and the gun and question. "What does that have to do with me?"

The president chuckled darkly and moved in closer. "Because the energy is depleting that means it is once again time to repeat the process. Another sacrifice is needed."

Not understanding what she was saying Rose turned her head in confusion and answered. "So, what? You want me to find another sacrifice?"

Suddenly the air around them got darker as she spoke back. "No, the sacrifice must be a pureblood with immense power. We don't need you to find a sacrifice, you are the sacrifice."

After slowly processing those words Rose's eyes grew wide and she jumped out of her seat. Hanabusa also moved to stand in front of her protectively. "And what makes you think I would comply?"

The president stood up slowly and moved closer to her. "I knew you would ask that question. You are so easy to read Rose. If you don't agree to this then we will have to find someone else. What about Kaname Kuran or Yuki Cross? Those are also fine choice. See, I came to you first because you aren't even technically a pureblood."

Rose remained frozen as she circled her prey. "Think about it. Who would the world miss more? Two of the most influential vampires in the society or one measly Level E who masquerades herself as a pureblood? Maybe we should go ask Zero Kiryu. I just might have to make some changes to that execution list."

At Zero's name Rose balled her fists at her sides and thought about the possibilities. If she disagreed then the association could put Zero on the execution list just like Shizuka's fiancee was. Plus Kaname and Yuki would be put in danger because of her. But if she agreed then that meant Carson wouldn't get his hands on her power. The choice seemed obvious.

Hanabusa moved in front of her and tried to reject the offer. "You can't just blackmail someone like that. As if Rose would…"

Suddenly Rose cut him off in a loud authoritative command. "I understand."

Hanabusa's head sharply turned to hers in disbelief at the words she was using. It grew even more when she stepped forward. "I understand your terms. I only ask for a bit of time so I can destroy Carson Ackerman first."

The president nodded her head at the terms and smiled. "I'll agree to your conditions. But as soon as he is gone you must comply."

Rose nodded her head and watched the president turn to leave all while ignoring Hanabusa's shouts and protests behind her. "President, one more thing. If I find out that you hurt Zero then I will personally end you myself."

She glanced at the pureblood and waved her hand away before she left. "You still haven't changed Rose. You have my word."

Once she was gone Hanabusa roughly grabbed her by the shoulder and tried to shake some sense into her. "What the hell are you thinking?! You just signed your life away you idiot!"

Rose looked away from him and didn't dare try to fight him. She knew very well what she had done. "It's better this way Hanabusa."

He seethed internally and shouted in her ear. "How is this better?! You dying is better?! What about Zero?!"

She closed her eyes in pain and forcefully shoved his hands off of her. "Who do you think I'm doing this for?! If I didn't agree then he would've been put on the execution list! I would much rather die than him."

Hanabusa threw his arms out in exasperation. "Then we would've found a way to fix it! Stop being so reckless and think of someone else for once!"

At those those Rose was fuming. He didn't understand anything. "Think of someone else?! Are you freaking kidding me?! That's all I've been doing! If I turned her down then Kaname and Yuki would have been in danger and Zero would be killed. When will you realize that I don't care about what happens to me as long as the ones I love are kept safe!"

Hanabusa stayed silent for a moment as Rose finished her sentence. "If I don't die then who will? The president it right, I am not even a pureblood, just a defect. It's better if I go then someone actually influential. That way Carson can never get his hands on me."

Feeling absolutely appalled and dejected by her words he grabbed onto her shoulder once more and let his head fall onto her left one. "What about me? I don't want you to die."

Rose looked down in sorrow and answered him quiety. "I know, and for the first time I don't want to die either. But this is what I have to to do. I wasn't made for a happy ending. I know that now."

Hanabusa closed his eyes and realized that he was crying for his friend. "You deserve so much more then what this world has offered."

She smiled sadly and patted his head like a child as tears of her own threatened to fall. Just when she thought she could have a chance at a normal life reality came crashing down on her. It was always like this.

Knowing what she had to do she looked up and spoke. "Hanabusa, I don't want you to get involved in trying to change my fate like last is the path I have chosen."

He slowly lifted his head and wiped a couple tears before answering. "But what if we talk to Lord Kaname, he may know how to fix this."

Rose shook her head and replied. "No, I won't do that and neither will you."

Then she took a deep breath and looked him with apologetic eyes before commanding. "Hanabusa Aido, I forbid you from interfering with this matter. That is an order."

A sharp electricity went through the two of them as Hanabusa looked at her in utter devastation before bowing and muttered. "As you wish Lady Adelaide."

She truly was a disgusting person for forcing him to comply through the blood bond but Rose knew this was the only way.

Unknown from sight Kazuki's eyes widened at the interaction that had just occurred. Was Lady Adelaide really going to die?

Before the two of them could notice he turned around and quickly ran away from the conversation he had just unintentionally heard.

Oooooooooh snap! We are reaching the end my friends (but that doesn't mean I don't have a few tricks up my sleeves. ;) Next chapter we have some more Zero X Rose fluff, and just how Rose comes to terms with the idea of her leaving Zero behind.