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Chapter 3

Yagari didn't give Sayori any weird looks that morning after her "dream". She had expected he would. She was going insane all on her own, she concluded. He was going away on several hunts, but until he returned she was to follow his regimen under Zero's supervision.

Her schedule began early in the morning and ended until early evening. Being studious she had some free hours gained through excellence and advancing past several courses. She spent that time reading books about the Hunter's Association and vampires. She had morning practice—sparring, specific exercise to improve strength, or speed—with the Kiryus. When Yagari returned he only observed, much to Sayori's chagrin, except on the rare occasion that he lectured on strategy, or mental preparation. P.E. was supplemental to the training. After classes she met up with Zero or Ichiru if she had any questions.

It was only after he left that Yagari dreamt about the girl in the mask. Watching her fade it made sense to him. Her resemblance to Sayori was just coincidental. She had been a ghost, he thought.

On the third night, while lying in bed something different happened to Sayori. Instead of simply seeing her room shift, her body felt bound. It was like being pulled in. Once more she found herself in front of Juri and Haruka. They were older, but in fairness they looked more mature not old. Both stared at her, speaking simultaneously. "It worked," said Haruka. "Got you," Juri said.

Sayori was speechless, her face expressing surprise. Understanding her predicament they explained. The last time they saw her they would have assumed it was all a hallucination. However, Sayori left behind her pillow after evanescing. They did some research and discovered only one possibility. Sayori had to be a hunter pureblood. Until that moment they had not tried contacting her. "It was only recently that we used your pillow to summon you," Haruka said.

Juri grinned at her, saying," There is someone we want you to meet." Sayori failed to recall that first room's details. She was moved to another with large, ornate chairs. The carpet was very thick Sayori could tell by the way it cushioned her steps. Someone occupied a chair facing away from the door. Juri waved for her to sit. "Sayori, meet Kaname," Haruka introduced his son. She didn't ask his age, but Kaname-san was younger and smaller. By her estimated guess he was 10, or 11 years old. He was, by appearance, a taciturn child. She soon learned that underneath he was sweet, benevolent, and sincere. She also met a hostile toddler Yuuki at a later time.

Provided with texts from the Kuran's private library Sayori was able to make sense of what had been said. When Yagari had told the myth she had assumed that when he said the purebloods were killed it was by the vampires. It was not, the hunters did it. Furthermore she learned that only a pureblood vampire could summon her because the hunter purebloods made the alliance with Kuran prior to being killed. Sayori gained reassurance that she wasn't crazy.

Discovering the trick to time travel Sayori spent the present training and the past befriending the Kuran family. In the beginning she felt tired from sparring practice. Yet she made sure to review her class notes before allowing herself to sleep. Yagari warned that her grades couldn't drop. Her sleeping hours varied due to going back and forth, but she was fine. She still woke up early to take 15 minute showers at most. Her hunger rose, so she ate fruits and vegetables in between meals. She adjusted and progressed. She could tell because she had more energy, strength and speed. Her sparring with Zero and Ichiru became equal in the span of two months. Not long since Yagari assigned both to spar against her. Having mastered the basics and some of the more complex exercises of defense plus offense, Yagari considered how to intensify Sayori's workout. She needed to get hands on experience, but fighting with the Kiryus wasn't the same as fighting a vampire. He'd think of something.

The secret to traveling to the past were objects. The Kurans had a necklace specially made belonging to Kaname, which was given to Sayori. When she held it and thought of him it took her to Kaname. As for returning to the present, that was easy, she belonged there. All she had to do was give in to its beckoning. She could resist only for a few hours before her time there ran out and she faded back. Time passed differently when she used her ability. Every visit had a time skip of 12 days. In consequence two years passed in the past, but in the now it had only been two months. Sayori was truly grateful to the Kuran's for helping to keep her sane. However, she forgot to be careful of Kaname-san because Yagari-sensei had seemed not to be affected by her visit to him.

Meanwhile Kaname was always having dreams concerning Sayori Wakaba. They were friends. She called him Kana-chan, as a result. It irked and mortified Kaname because his younger self had allowed it. Losing confidence the more it happened he began to wonder if he was going insane.

In one dreamt occurrence he had remarked, "Whenever I'm thirsty and you show up I suddenly feel sated."

"It's mentioned in the myth," she said, nodding.

"I wonder what else you can do that is not written about," he said.

After that dream he paid attention for a sign of it. Heading to class several nights later he almost forgot about it because of the latest dream. Sayori had been under Yuuki's jealous assault. The gamut of attacks went from making faces to setting up traps to throwing things. The young Kaname had wanted to intervene as well as Juri and Haruka. Sayori asked them not to stop Yuuki. They had to work out some kinks in the process of creating their friendship. She did say to aid Yuuki in letting out her anger because her most recent trap for Sayori was a bucket of water perched above a partly open door. She didn't mind being drenched. Not after being bombarded by balloons full of paint. "You can't steal Kaname. I won't let you," Yuuki yelled.

At last Yuuki began to cry silently, ashamed of her actions, but still too upset to apologize. Kneeling to be close in eye level with her, Sayori said, "I could never steal Kana-chan's love from Yuuki. You're not replaceable in his heart." After that Yuuki warmed up to Sayori. Listening in Kana-chan knew she was correct. Yuuki was his special girl. Living without her would be impossible. However, he felt a pang of guilt knowing that Yori was important too.

It was Hanabusa's words to Yuuki that made him recall the other "dream". Not dream, it's more like new memories, he thought grimly.

"I'm hungry," Aido said. Yuuki concurred, she was too, but she warned him to wait. Sayori passed them on their way to class. She waved to Yuuki, unaware of Kaname's gaze, as she hurried away.

Hanabusa halted, frowning. Yuuki stared at him with curiosity. "I feel…full," he said mildly.

Understanding dawned on Yuuki. "I'm not hungry anymore either. That's weird. I was going to ask Zero for a drink," she said, shrugging.

Clenching his jaw and fists in frustration Kaname felt it too. He was being affected, or simply going insane.

She showed up in another dream a little after his parent's death. His face remained serious without a tear to shed. Sayori frowned at him, worried.

"It's okay to cry, Kaname," she said. His eyes held a distant look. He stayed silent. She tried again, placing her hands on his shoulders. "If you can't cry, I'll cry for you," she said, pulling him into a hug. He hugged her in return. Wordlessly, hot tears streamed down his face falling on Sayori's shoulder. She promised, even if she went back to the present she'd always come back to him. Kana-chan would've doubted her if not for the every now and then when she did as promised. In time he was able to smile and laugh genuinely. It tortured his adult self.

It was in particular two "dreams" that made his mind up. Kana-chan, he could feel, anticipated seeing Sayori. He was smitten by her. He thought about confessing, but decided against it. She acted motherly to him, so she was liable to reject him. Suddenly he wondered if he had any love rivals.

"Is there anyone you like, Yori?" He asked feigning indifference.

She nodded, smiling. "I do."

Kana-chan asked, "Who is it?" He watched as Sayori's eyebrows creased. She was unsure if she should say it. Nonetheless she said, "Toga Yagari."

He was slightly upset to find out there was someone. He concealed it by asking another question. "Have you told him?"

Looking alarmed, Sayori shook her head. "No. I won't ever tell him."

Despite being in a dream Sayori often napped. Watching her sleep on his bed Kana-chan found himself crouching above her. His arms on either side of her head he leaned down to kiss her on the lips, but deviated. Instead he kissed her cheek. He paused to see if she'd wake up. She didn't, so he continued by kissing up her jaw line. Then onto her eyelids and back down the other side of her jaw. Last he pressed a kiss to her lips. He knew it was wrong to steal a kiss from her, but he had been jealous.

The next time, however, lying beside her Kaname yearned to touch her. She was asleep again. Her shirt was scrunched up showing off her waist and the small of her back. Tentatively Kana-chan ran a single finger up and down her exposed side. Goosebumps formed and disappeared. Sitting up he kissed her hip before trailing all his fingers on her sensitive skin, eliciting a laugh from Yori. Now only half asleep, she said, "Stop tickling me Kana-chan."

In a dry tone he replied, "I wasn't tickling." In truth he was startled. He proceeded to purposely tickle her sides to allay any possible suspicion. Sayori jerked at the sensation, her arms and legs twisting. Burying her head in the pillow to stifle her giggles, Sayori tried to get a word in. "Kana-chan, stop," she panted.

Kaname finally snapped. He arranged a false mission for Yagari and his students to get them away. He was determined to corner and question Sayori about the dreams that were driving him mad, and changing his feelings. If she was afraid and confused it would confirm his madness. If not, what would she say? He remained mindful that Yuuki would hate him if he hurt Sayori.

She didn't have a room-mate since Yuuki's departure. It was the best place to get her alone. During classes he slipped away, leaving instructions to his classmates. They could not let Yuuki come looking for him.

Sayori had been on the verge of falling asleep. Her eyes opened sensing the vampire in her room. Sitting up she could see his eyes flash red in the dark. He said in a low growl, "Stop your mind games on me."

She grimaced. "I can't," she said.

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