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Chapter 5

Sayori was hauled to an empty classroom. "Explain what happened," Yagari said, once inside. Ichiru and Zero waited expectantly. Regardless of word choice there was only the unbelievable truth to be told she knew. "I am a pureblood," she said, face earnest. Noting their incredulous looks Sayori said, "I can prove it. We've met in the past."

Zero shook his head. "We would have sensed it if you were a vampire."

Sayori corrected him. "Not vampire pureblood. Hunter." She didn't wait for a reply. She turned to leave beckoning for them to follow before she ran out of the room. Taken by surprise the three men were left behind. Recovering they gave chase. Her sense of urgency kept her ahead of them. Her right hand closed around her bedroom's doorknob only to be captured by Yagari. The twins right behind him. "I don't know why, but after you told me the myth a lot of odd things happened for me to discover what I am," she said looking directly at him. "I still have the mask you gave me and the kimono."

His mind easily conjured the image of the ghost; of Sayori. He loosened his hold on her wrist. Stepping inside her room, Zero and Ichiru still didn't understand. Sayori withdrew the blue mask and satin kimono from the closet. They recognized the outfit instantly. Their expressions were identical—eyes wide, gaping. "You didn't react after it happened, so I assumed I was going insane until I gained some helpful information."

"Shishou said you were a ghost," Ichiru accused. Zero stayed calm. Having her gaze on him, Yagari replied, "Because you faded away." He had to report this to the H.A. he informed Sayori. She felt uneasy about that, but at least he allowed her to continue training with Yuuki only. Her friend took the news about her identity without a problem. Yuuki promised to keep it secret. There was only one secret Sayori would continue to conceal: Kana-chan.

Two weeks later the Hunter's Association had sent Takamiya Kaitou to investigate the claim of a hunter pureblood. Immediately upon arrival he requested to meet Sayori. No one in the association, much less he, expected the claim to be true. Still he had a job to do, so he was forward in asking her to demonstrate her "pureblood" abilities.

Sayori disliked being ordered around, but she did it. She would be as unobtrusive as possible, making her visit three minutes long. He wouldn't notice the effect until after he slept. Not even after she returned. Nonetheless Sayori had learned something that made her slightly curious about Takamiya-san. He was a student of Yagari-sensei.

Indeed, as the girl said, he saw her in his sleep. He had also witnessed her disappearance and reappearance. His stay at Cross Academy was going to be longer than he expected. After making the phone call, he received his next orders. He was to call a meeting involving the Kurans, Zero, Yagari, headmaster Cross, and Sayori.

The Hunters' Association had several intentions. The first was to announce Sayori's existence to both vampires and hunters. The second was to find a way to draw her into a more active role. She declined, politely from taking a political role. It had been predicted she would. Takamiya changed tactic. "Is there anyone you are fond of Wakaba-san?"

"No," she said with absolute surety. Kaitou took her word on that. The association wanted to, as another option, multiply their one existing pureblood. From there they might find a way to pull her into a more active role. Options were few, however. Zero was dating Yuuki Kuran and his brother was rumored to be with Maria Kurenai. The final option would have been a non hunter. Kaname chuckled, drawing attention. "That's a lie. I could tell you who she likes for something in exchange."

Forgetting tact, Sayori objected. "Kaname-sama, why are you..?"

"I am doing this because I like you," he said. Takamiya asked him what it was he wanted. "I want to be a potential candidate to marry Sayori, and I want the association's approval in writing." Kaname knew that his request was not going to be accepted. Yet he quickly caught on to what the H.A. planned. The thought of any man touching, being intimate with Sayori made him sick. If they wanted the perfect choice, he'd give them two for the price of one. Yuuki whispered to her brother, "How do you know who she likes and I don't?"

"Have you asked her recently if she likes anyone?" he murmured. Yuuki shook her head. She had her answer.

Sayori would have believed Kaname's actions a friendly gesture, if he hadn't made it unmistakably clear that he was serious. "Until you bring me a signed official document I won't answer your question." He had proceeded to leave. They knew where to find him. Yuuki bid her friend farewell. The Kuran's exit seemed to be the end of the meeting. Sayori felt confused. How was she supposed to act around Kaname-san now?

Yuuki needed to be sure of her brother's intentions. Following after him from the meeting, she asked, "Are you being serious about Yori-chan?" Kaname nodded. If that was too vague, it wasn't when he informed the night class of his intentions. It had them abuzz hearing that there was such a being as a hunter pureblood; one that their leader wanted to wed. Yuuki made up her mind to aid her nii-sama in wooing her best friend.

Weeks later Yuuki's scheme fell through under the code name: slumber party. It had been difficult to convince Sayori to agree. She avoided Kaname like he was a plague. She had been neglecting her friendship with Yuuki as a result. At last, Yori had decided that she'd stop it. Arriving at the Moon dormitory, Yori was pulled to a room full of clothes. Yuuki had gone shopping for her and wanted Yori to try on the clothes.

Completely stripped of her uniform, Yori wore only her undergarments. Rima, Ruka, and Yuuki searched through the outfits she would try on. Before that could happen the door was pushed open. Aido rushed in followed by Kaname and Takuma. Only Aido ran away, everyone else froze. Yuuki recovered first. She picked up a boot, throwing it at her brother. "Get out!" He easily sidestepped the assault. Right behind him was Yagari. He failed to dodge the flying boot. It hit him on the jaw.

Worried Sayori forgot about modesty. She rushed to him. He was going to say he was fine until he noticed Yori's near nakedness. Without a word he stepped out of the room. Kaname's eyes roamed over Sayori's body. She was too distracted to notice. Her eyes watched an empty open doorway. Kaname put a hand on Yori's waist. His hand slid down to her hip. Further down his fingers traced the underwear's outline. Her undivided attention was on him now. "Takamiya is here to see you."

Yuuki had not moved from the shock of hitting Yagari, but she finally moved again to beat on her brother's back as he left. Takuma was finally noticed by Ruka, taking pictures. She too had been shocked into silence, but by Kaname's actions. Immediately she mimicked Yuuki's attack on him. Not wasting any time Yori dressed in her uniform as soon as Rima handed it to her. She was left alone in the room. Rima was the only one who had remained unconcerned with the men's intrusion.

Heading downstairs Sayori crossed paths with Shiki. He offered her his bitten pocky. Sayori accepted his generous offer. However, Kaname broke the stick in two before she could take a bite. "I think Kaname-san wants one too," she said. Wordlessly Shiki handed him a whole unbitten Pocky stick. Kaname took it and hauled Yori with him. Once more she was offered bitten Pocky. She ate it quickly as she entered a room.

Sayori understood. This was another meeting. Takamiya said, as she sat down next to Yuuki, "You've received your signed document. Now it's your turn to give."

"It might be that Yori told me, but careful observation would make it obvious. She is fond of Yagari Toga," he said. The people in the room were speechless. Takamiya knew the association would delight in hearing the news. That Yagari was much older didn't matter. He was a perfect candidate. The silence didn't last long and conversation filled the room. Eventually the meeting ended and Sayori headed back to the room with all the clothes. It was still a slumber party. She couldn't sleep because her mind continued to think. "Why did Kaname-san say it?" she whispered in the dark room.

"I want you. That is why," he said. Sayori sat up trying to see him in the dark. He sat next to her on the bed. His comment only made her feel weird. It was the truth. He ached for her. The idea of sex with her, especially now that others had plans for her, constantly passed through his mind. Not wanting to sound possessive, Kaname amended his comment. "I'm in love with you," he said crawling under the covers with her.

Sayori didn't know what to say. Not until he straddled her pressing their bodies together and his hot breath brushed her neck did she find her voice. "Kaname," she said warning him.

"I'm not going to bite you. I'm erasing what Kiryu did," he said. Swiftly before she could say more Kaname latched on to her neck. He didn't break the skin, only nibbled and sucked. The sensation left Yori grasping onto his shoulders. Being certain that he'd left a love bite he released her neck. She opened her mouth to speak only to be captured in a smoldering kiss. Sayori tried to push him away, but he was overpowering her with his skillful tongue. Attempting to throw him off with her body made it worse. He pressed his hips against her grinding his straining erection on her sex. She stopped resisting and gave in kissing him back.

Before he could lose self control Kaname pulled away from her. The sight of her lips bruised from his kisses had to be enough for now. He left her without a word. Realizing her reaction to him frustrated her. How could I let him seduce me? She berated herself. If he hadn't stopped they might have… She refused to finish that thought. She tried to fall asleep without success.