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Chapter 7

When Kaname became aware of what happened to Yori he rushed back to school with Yuki. He went directly to the headmaster to go see Yori. However, Takamiya denied him permission. After much arguing Takamiya allowed the Kuran siblings to see her. On the condition they be supervised by Zero and it had to be a quick visit. Kaname agreed, impatient and anxious.

He felt relieved when he saw her sleeping peacefully. She had several bandages, but did not look sickly. Yuki sat next to her placing a hand on the slumbering girl's forehead. "What happened?" she asked of Zero.

In response, he shook his head. "We don't know," he said, making a face of disapproval. "Takamiya believes she won't tell us, which is why he is setting a lot of limits." It was true. Yori kept many secrets. As her friend he concurred that she needed to be protected, even from herself.

Standing, Yuki walked over to him. "If that's true can't you let Kaname see her alone for a moment," she said. Yuki put her hands together in a begging gesture. Zero sighed, giving in.

Kaname approached Yori's bed. He hadn't been able to speak. He could easily tell Zero what he knew, but it wasn't his place. Yori would choose what to say. Kneeling beside her bed, he took hold of her hand wrapping his other arm around her waist. Laying his head down over her heart he listened to the rhythm of its beat. He wondered how to capture it. What had Yagari done? Lifting his head he brushed a light kiss on her lips, like the touch of a butterfly's wings. "You made me love you, so I will make you mine," he whispered in her ear before leaving her to continue dreaming.

She did dream of her attacker. It was a standoff. Sayori could not look away from the mysterious person. She stayed tense expecting another attack. "Relax. I am not here to hurt you."

Yori wasn't too sure about that. She asked, "Why are you here?"

"You are the first pureblood to awaken centuries after your ancestors' abilities were sealed."

Sayori's eyes widened. This person made her curious. "Why did you try to attack Kana-chan?" she asked.

"I told you we were persecuted because we allied with the vampires. I am merely warning you history might repeat." Yori frowned at that, but the stranger spoke again. "I know that your choices are your own, but you need some help. If the hunters or vampires ever turn against you there is a way out. You can erase yourself from their memory."

"Thank you, but I won't need to do that," Yori informed the stranger. In return she received a shrug. "Are there other purebloods?" Sayori asked, unable to resist.

"Novices like you? No, but that is probably because they haven't been 'awakened'. There are a few who have been around as long as I. We're more like phantoms; we do not exist." It sounded confusing to Yori. The stranger noticed. "To wake like you one of my descendants would have to be told the myth by a hunter. They do not tell that story to many. I doubt there will be more purebloods unless you tell the hunters about it."

Sayori shook her head. "Are there any abilities I don't know about?"

"I have answered enough questions. You will find out in time. However, since you seem to be set on being with that vampire you should know that you will live long. Also, if he bites you it will not change you." Moving closer to Yori the stranger placed Yori's katana in its hiding place, and then vanished. Kaname took residence in her dream.

Zero, lying in the bed opposite of Yori's noted her sudden movement. Getting up, he gently shook her shoulder. She sat up startled, gasping. Her hands clenched the front of his uniform. She looked worried. "You were dreaming," he said, wrapping his arms around her for comfort. Letting his words sink in she calmed. Her dream about Kaname had turned awful. The strange pureblood's words had managed to affect her. She pulled away from Zero, recollecting her wounds. Looking down at herself she was bandaged. "What happened?" she asked.

That question cause Zero to raise an eyebrow. He muttered, "You tell me. Who hurt you?" Sitting next to him on the same bed she heard him, but she didn't answer. Zero leaned back. "Kaito expected you wouldn't say. He suspects this happened in a different time," he said.

Takamiya stacked several notebooks and textbooks on his desk. He had to take them to Sayori. She had been sleeping for a couple of days in the headmaster's house. He had to go see her often, so she was relocated. It would be wrong for a male teacher to come and go from the girl's dorms. He had seen her jump from the window in her room that early morning. The sight of her covered in blood prompted him to move quickly to apply medical aid. The cuts weren't deadly though she lost quite some blood. Maybe that was why she still slept, from blood loss fatigue and the medicine he had given her.

His thoughts were interrupted by the door to his office being pushed open. He saw it was Yagari. He sat at his desk waiting for the other man to speak. Yagari's presence slightly irked him because of his disinterest in Sayori. The H.A. had accepted his refusal to follow orders. They were seriously considering Kaname Kuran. There was only one possible factor that made him ineligible to marry Sayori. His irritation grew worse from working as a teacher and babysitter to Wakaba. He spoke first, in a bored tone. "Can't you just fake it? Sayori isn't ugly."

"You like her," Yagari stated, smiling. Takamiya shrugged. He did like her as a person. She didn't shy away from asking questions and she was a hardworking student. If only the association let her go on a mission it would show her the type of creature Kuran was. Pissed off he got up to leave. "I feel responsible for what happened. That's why I've changed my mind. I'll do it."

"Good," Kaito said, picking up the notebooks and exiting. If it's not too late, he thought.

Yori jumped off her bed searching her wardrobe and drawers. Her uniform and clothes were there except for Yagari's gifts and Kaname's necklace. Zero told her Takamiya-sensei had gone to great extremes. To prevent her time travelling he had confiscated all of her belongings. All of which were replaced. Only some things couldn't be supplanted, being one of a kind. Dispirited Yori sank to her knees. She wondered how she'd tell Kana-chan she was alive.

"We couldn't find your katana. You must have lost it," Zero said. She touched her back feeling for her weapon. It was there, hidden. It hadn't been a dream completely. In addition to her imposed restrictions, Zero informed her about Kaname and Yuki's visit. Distracted Yori missed the sound of the door opening.

"If you're still weak, why are you up?" asked Takamiya, staring down at her. He moved to place several notebooks on her bed before returning to her. He pulled her up. "I'm fine. What are all the notebooks for, Takamiya-sensei?" she said.

"Copies of your class notes," he said. He truly had replaced everything, almost.

Weeks later Sayori concocted a plan. She couldn't see anyone from the night class and she was under observation. Despite promising not to time travel in return for her necklace and kimono the answer was the same: no. She decided there was one option available. Headmaster Cross was one of her guards in the evening. She told him she needed to see Kaname, baiting him with the possibility of a human and vampire alliance. He was not a fool. However, he chose to help because Kaname was ill-tempered lately.

He provided a night class uniform and wig for Yori to wear. The wig gave her long black hair. Together they made their way to the Moon dorms. It was nearly time for night classes to begin. They almost arrived without a problem until Takamiya's voice was heard calling out to headmaster Cross. He signaled for her to go hide.

She ran away around the side of the dorm building. Takamiya-sensei had mentioned before that it was a bother not being able to sense her presence unless he saw her. Had she stayed with the headmaster the disguise would not have fooled him. She saw a window open on the second floor. Immediately she jumped grabbing onto the ledge. Leaping inside she closed the window. The tension drained from her shoulders until she turned to find a tall blonde vampire staring wide-eyed at her. "Wild-sempai," she said in acknowledgment. He grimaced at the nickname. "Is Kaname-sama around?" she asked.

"You don't want to talk to him right now. He's scolding Aido," he said, inclining his head to the open door. Not understanding she peered out into the hallway. Yori didn't see Aido, but Kaname walked by her. Impulsively she grabbed his arm. "Kaname-sama, I need to borrow something that belongs to you," she beseeched.

He moved to walk away, not wanting to be bothered. He was already upset. He had punished Hanabusa despite knowing he hadn't done anything to deserve it. Yori didn't wait for a reply. Desperate she plucked a hair from his head. He turned upon her. "I'm sorry, but I really need to see Kana-chan," she apologized. Luckily for her it worked. She evanesced from sight.

It was dark in Kana-chan's room. Yori feared she wouldn't get to see him. She was tackled from behind onto the bed. "You're alive," whispered Kana-chan's voice close to her ear. Twisting her body around beneath him, she nodded. Not waiting for words he kissed her, his hands cupping her breasts. He released her mouth to address some problems.

Sitting between her legs he took hold of her ankles removing her shoes and leaving her socks on. Still holding one of her ankles he trailed kisses up her leg. He held her down as she began to squirm when he reached the inside of her thighs. He marked the sensitive skin with several love bites. Hovering above her once more he removed her wig. He wanted to see her light-brown hair, touch it. Her jacket was discarded. He loosened her tie, her black shirt unbuttoned to reveal her white lacy brassiere. It was dark in the room, but Sayori's face flushed knowing that Kaname could see her clearly.

Determined, Yori moved her hands to remove kaname's shirt. Tentatively her hands skimmed over his abdomen and back. Her touch made him groan. Kaname travelled under Yori's skirt, without hesitating he snapped the sides discarding her underwear. She shivered knowing she was vulnerable. Sayori was going to protest. She was hindered by a deep kiss. Taking the tie from her neck Kaname bound her wrists together. Flipping their positions he lay on his back placing her bound hands behind his neck. Yori tried to maintain distance between their bodies by supporting her weight on her knees. Heat radiated off her, especially the center of her legs. Spreading her legs, he teased her nub with his thumb eliciting a gasp from Yori. "Hush. You don't want anyone to interrupt our lovemaking," he said.

Yori did try to stifle her sounds. It became increasingly difficult as Kaname pinched her clitoris. Soon she felt the delicious sensations building. Panting, she pleaded for release. Instead he ceased his actions. Frustrated Yori bucked her hips on his belly. Kaname sighed, exasperated with himself. He moved fast dressing Yori to her original status minus her panties. Countenance serious, he said, "I don't want you to come back anymore."