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Elaine washes off after Zero is done drinking her blood again. She gets ready for the ball as she puts on the blue Celtic style dress that she had bought with Roselle the last time they went shopping in town.
The door opens and Elaine turns around to see Yuki standing in the door wearing an A-symmetrical pink dress.
"I thought you weren't coming and I thought you hated wearing dresses".
"We have to do security work for ball remember. Besides if I'm going to wear a dress it might as well be something that I like. Where'd you get the dress. I know the headmaster didn't take you into town to buy one".
"Aidou sent it for me. He must of known I didn't have a dress to wear for the ball. It was very nice of him to do that".
"So did he ask you to be his date for the ball".
"Yeah he stayed behind and waited for me to start my rounds last night and asked me then".
Yuki and Elaine meet Yori and make their way to the hall where the ball was being held.
Inside the moon dorm...
Roselle stands in front of a large mirror in her room. Roselle is wearing a beautiful Celtic style green dress with lace sleeves.
"I better get down there I don't want to keep Kaname waiting any longer".
Outside the building where the ball is currently taking place...
"I didn't calm down until after I drank Elaine's blood." Zero thinks to himself. "Disgusting!"
"What's disgusting? By the way thanks for taking care of security".
"You tell me too I can't refuse".
"So obedient. By the way Maria Kurenai hasn't attended class lately. Do you know why Zero?"
Zero stares at the headmaster.
"You don't know why".
"No and that's why I'm worried".
"Zero you're already here?"
"Wow. You're actually on time for once for duty."
"Shut up Elaine."
"YUKI'S ALL DRESSED UP! Dance with daddy later."
"Uh okay. Later then."
The headmaster runs off excitedly. Zero turns back towards the girls trying not to blush from seeing
Elaine looking very nice in her gown.
"I thought you two weren't coming".
"Well we are here for security like the headmaster asked us to".
"Zero? Why are you staring at me?"
"I uh well uh… You look… Uh… Nice Elaine".
"Thanks?"
Elaine quickly turns her head to hide her blushing face while Yuki runs inside to find Aidou. Elaine is about to walk in with Zero when she remembers something important, Shizuka's deal.
"Either bring me the corpses of Kaname and Roselle or offer yourself to ne".
"I've made my decision. There is no way I can kill Roselle she's my friend. Plus I doubt she would ever forgive me if I killed Kaname. I will just have to kill Shizuka myself, after Zero drinks her blood of course." Elaine thinks to herself.
"Are you coming in or what Elaine?"
"I just remembered that I forgot something. I'll be right back."
Elaine takes off towards Shizuka's dorm with the intentions of protecting the ones she cares about. At the same time Roselle arrives and walks into the building look for Kaname. She walks up to Akatsuki and Ruka.
"Have you guys seen Kaname?"
"He is on the balcony waiting for you."
"Thanks Kain."
Roselle runs off towards the balcony to join Kaname. Akatsuki turns to see a somber-faced Ruka.
"What was I supposed to not tell her?"
"No it's okay and besides we are friends. Even though we both have feelings for him we won't fight over him like children".
"She never said anything about having feelings for Kaname-sama".
"She doesn't need to. It's pretty obvious that she has feelings for him".
Roselle walks out on to the balcony and sees Kaname standing there, waiting for her.
"Hello. Sorry I took so long Kaname."
"Not a problem."
He stares at her for a second.
"What's wrong?"
"You look wonderful Roselle".
"T-T- Thank y-you Kaname." Roselle says, quickly turning, and away blushing at Kaname 's compliment.
"Would you do the honor of dancing with me?"
"I would love to Kaname."
Roselle blushes as Kaname puts his arms around her as they slowly dance around the balcony. At first she is feeling as if she is on cloud nine when she notices that Aedan was leaving the hall and decides to go after him.
"Uh if you would excuse me Kaname. There is something that I must do. I promise I won't be too long".
Roselle runs out of the building and follows Aedan. She follows him to the fountain.
"Well what do we have here? You look lovely Roselle".
"Cut the crap Aedan."
"I have no idea what you are talking about".
"Don't you even play innocent cause we both know why you're here".
"I haven't a clue what you are talking about Roselle".
"I know you want me dead. You sent that assassin after me, and you have become jealous of Kaname."
"Why would I be jealous of him?"
"You're jealous that I've fallen for someone else, and not you, and you can't stand it. You want me dead and that's the truth. If you can't have me no one can".
"You will pay dearly for that Roselle. You've enjoyed a carefree life for four years now and that ends now".
"Don't you dare touch her you pathetic excuse of a man."
Kaname pulls Roselle behind him protectively.
Meanwhile...
Elaine walks into Shizuka's room.
"So you have made your choice."
"You better keep your end of the bargain."
Elaine kneels down before Shizuka who licks her finger. Shizuka is about to bite Elaine's finger when she notices something's off.
"What's wrong?"
"I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm glad that vampires find my blood delicious. And you're going to save Zero as well."
Suddenly Shizuka grips Elaine's hand tightly.
"I'm the one who drove Zero into despair." Shizuka says as she violently slams Elaine against the couch.
Elaine glares at her straight in her eyes.
"You're staring at me straight in the eyes. Reminds me of Zero when he was a child. I envy you. You have been cherished."
"But you are a pureblood. Why would you envy me?"
"Fool. You think all purebloods are happy. Well alright a deals a deal. I'll tell you how I can save Zero."
Ichiru walks in carrying a body.
"That is my real body. You know, it's real easy to save Zero. All he needs to do."
Shizuka takes 'her' hand and 'she' suddenly wakes up.
"Is drink my blood." both girls say.
Maria faints after Shizuka returns to her own body.
"Drink your blood?"
"Yes. The blood of his master, me, Shizuka Hio and then he won't become a level E." Ichiru put Maria's body on the bed.
"Huh?"
"Now for your promise. Offer your blood to me. I am to be pitied for I am being hunted and I need your innocent blood. But you do know what happens when a pureblood drinks your blood."
Shizuka leans in to bite Elaine's neck when Zero walks in with his gun drawn.
"Let go of Elaine Shizuka. Don't you dare bite the girl I love!"
Elaine pulls out her gun.
"Don't you dare to shoot her Zero. She can save you."
Back at the water fountain...
"Kaname what are you doing? This is my fight I don't need your help."
"No, I can't let you do that."
"Why Kaname? He has caused me too much pain I have to fight him on my own. Why won't you let me fight Kaname."
"I'm not going to allow that vermin to kill you. I care for you too much to let that happen Roselle."
Wow, it's getting pretty intense between Zero, Elaine and Shizuka and with Kaname, Roselle and Aedan as well. And Zero has admitted that he is in love with Elaine. Will she have the courage to tell him how she feels about him? Kaname has confessed to Roselle right in front of Aedan. But will her fear of her past repeating itself stand in the way of her confessing to Kaname? Find out next time in Love brings strength.
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