A/N: Heya! I'm becoming too busy... *sigh*
Chapter 13
It took a while, but Kagome was able to coax Zero from his room and they left to the bathroom to clean up. She was worried about the blood and wondered why he would scratch himself so violently when she could see nothing wrong. She'd already asked why, but all it did was provide her with a look of immense loathing and disgust, so she let the topic drop.
Their hands were intertwined tightly as Kagome led Zero into the living room where a very familiar face greeted them.
"You!" The miko said in surprise, "Why are you here?"
Kaname couldn't help the minute lift to his lips, "It has been a while hasn't it, since we last saw each other." He shifted and an exuberant Yuki came rushing back with a poorly made Kaname look alike doll.
"Look, look Kaname! Doesn't he look just like you?"
It was actually kind of cute, with its slightly lopsided body shape and crooked smile with button eyes and brown yarn for hair.
"Very well done Yuki." and the little girl smiled like the sun. She climbed into his lap and Kagome watched as he held her like fine china. It was odd, to see such a powerful being hold a little human girl so gently in his arms, but she supposed it was no different from Sesshomaru and Rin.
Kaname returned his attention back to Kagome and answered her earlier question. "I'm simply here to visit Yuki, nothing more."
Kagome raised a dubious brow and said sarcastically, "Yeah, and I'm not here to see Zero." The miko stroked the boy's hand with her thumb to reassure him.
"You're stubborn, Kagome." It shouldn't have bothered her the way he said her name, but it didn't.
"Mmhm, and you're thirteen."
"Looks can be deceiving, didn't you know?" The pureblood watched her frown and roll her eyes.
Kagome sighed, why was she even arguing with someone who looked no older than some adolescent? Yeah, she understood he may very well be over five-hundred, but look at him. The ravenette decided to sit across from the vampire and stare. Zero sat beside her, the two of them touching.
Amusement rolled off him and Kaname leaned slightly forward while he played with the ends of Yuki's hair. "If you must know, I am here to discuss an idea with Kaien." Kagome nodded and waited for him to continue, "We want to create a high school for vampires and humans."
"What?!" She shot forward and grasped Zero's hand again, "That's… an amazing idea."
Kaname blinked. "You agree?"
"Yes, YES! Of course, you'll need to separate the the two groups because even if there's a pureblood to keep them in line, people still like to disobey orders."
The brunet hummed in agreement, "Yes, and I will be the pureblood to control all who enter the night class."
Kagome nodded, but paused and cocked her head to the side. "Just how long have you and Kaien had this idea? It sounds pretty advanced already."
"We have accomplished most of our plan, it is just a matter of presenting myself as the pureblood who will control those who enter Cross Academy."
The miko had a contemplative look on her face. "Won't you be too old for high school?" She asked, "I mean, I'm just assuming, but I gather you want to enter when Yuki does."
"What makes you think that?" He asked nonchalantly.
"Every hunter has heard of the Kuran massacre. if they haven't, then they must be living under a rock. I also know about your… attachment to Yuki."
Kaname's eyes narrowed and the air shifted subtly. "Do you Kagome?"
"I didn't actually see it at first, but now that you two are together, it's quite plain." Kagome gazed at him through old eyes, "Looks can be deceiving, didn't you know?"
It was late and Kagome sighed forlornly. Zero gripped her hand tightly, his short nails digging into the skin on the back of her hand. She really didn't want to leave and the look Zero gave her… all vulnerable, scared and hurt. It made her feel like a failure all over again. He walked her to the door and Kagome put her coat on and knelt in front of him.
"I… have to go Zero." Her voice was soft and melancholy, and she hated that he looked as if he'd be abandoned again. She gave him a hug and tried to pull away, but he wouldn't let go, "Zero…"
"I don't want you to leave again!" He cried and curled his hands into her coat, "I don't want to be alone again!"
Her eyes misted and she gently stroked Zero's silver locks, "I don't want to leave either, but sometimes people leave because they have something important to do, and I have something very important to do…"
Kagome carefully pulled his arms away and linked her pinky finger with his, "do you remember that story I told you about the kitsune and his friends?" He nodded and tried to keep a straight face, "Do you remember what a kitsune promise is?" He nodded again and a fat tear rolled down his cheek. Kagome wiped it off with her other hand, "I will never abandon you, and I will always come back no matter how long I'm gone. That's a kitsune promise."
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