A/N- I've been SO lazy recently... But part of that was because I've lost these chapters too many times to count. It's extremly frustrating! D:

This is also due to Geometry. see what it does to me? :P

Anywho! Please enjoy your masochism-laced love story, as always. This chapter...Well...You'll have to read to find out XD We have a cameo of one OC character, and an introduction of another! Let's see who can figure out who they are! - Hint, I've written about them on my profile :P -

- I do not own Vampire Knight...DAMMIT! XD-

" You'll never live to see him smile...Can't you tell something is wrong? Can't you feel the vitality leaving your body?" A voice from nowhere cut through my blissful silence. I could only feel the cold wind, and the bitter darkness...Is this my death? Alone?

" Yes...You will die alone, with nobody holding you...Your not strong enough to win this battle" The voice says again. It reverberates on unseen walls, cutting through my frail body. Then, I feel my heart spasm. I'm rendered helpless once again, as the pressure assults me in undulating waves. I collapse, and feel the ground, which matches the air. The pressure grows stronger, and my chest throbs. I feel hot tears contrast the coolness of my skin. I can't take this! It's as if a cold iron weight has been thrust against my heart, crushing it

I writhe on the floor, once again clawing my chest...

Yuuki...

~ 21 days ~

Goodness! Where IS he? I was searching for Zero...again...We were called up to the headmasters office, probably to just get some information he had mentioned. But, when I looked in Zero's room, he wasnt there. As I ran through the sunlight courtyard, I looked around. This is where I belong...This is my home... I turned a corner, speeding up. Then, without warning, I fell over. I clutched my heart, feeling the erratic beating through my shirt. I felt an unseen pressure, and a hollowness in my chest. I hit the ground hard, and curled up. My heartbeat sped up, my blood raced.

What...Whats happening to me?

The pressure grew worse and worse, and I felt faint. My entire body was on edge, senses laced with pain. I grit my teeth, waiting to feel relief. The sun freezes over, and the warmth is sucked away from my body. The icy blood running through my veins only adds to the biting pain. I moan, shivering and waiting for the pain to stop. A voice cuts through the faint buzzing in my ears.

" Yuuki?"

A warm hand presses into my side. I felt myself being picked up, and pressed into the same chest I was last night. Zero's warmth radiated like the suns. I felt a surge in my body, as his warmth eradicated the icy cold. A shockwave of pressure overflowed and burst. I doubled over, crying out a sigh of relief. My body only hummed and resonated lightly. My blood was warm, and I could hear. Tears flowed freely, as I lurched towards him, desperate for his warmth. I ended up knocking his balance off, and he cradled me tighter, as we both tumbled down. He shielded me, and cradled as we both hit the ground. I grimaced when I heard his back hit the ground. He had me pinned to his chest, embracing me securely. I looked at him, and placed my hand on his jaw.

" I'm sorry, Zero." Was the only thing I could say to him. His violet eyes were twinged with pain when I said this. Slowly, as if he was afraid I would pull away, caressed my cheek.

" You have nothing to apologize for, Yuuki. I'm doing what I should always be doing. I will always protect you ."

Zero's voice was low, and tinged with sorrow when he spoke this. I couldn't bear to see him like this! I sat to his side, to allow him to get up. He stood swiftly, and held his hand out to me. As I took his hand, and rose, my mind went into a fog. I was only halfway up when I toppled over again. He quickly caught me, and cradled me.

' Yuuki! Are you ok? What's happening to you?" I didn't know...but theres no way I'm going to let himknow that

" I just didn't get enough sleep last night...I was drawing "I smiled sheepishly. The fake confession didn't do much for him. I could feel his muscles tensing, as he cradled me closer to his chest.

" Try to get more sleep Yuuki...I hate seeing you like this. It's like...you aren't Yuuki...So, sleep well!" His voice was low. I nodded, and he started to turn around to the dorm rooms, to let me rest. As he carried me through the halls, I buried my face in his arms. What was going on? I tried to think, but all I could do, was listen to the unsteady totter of my heartbeat. I had to find out what was happening...Maybe I should visit her...I will...

My thoughts are stopped as Zero carries me to his room. As he enters, I can't help but look at him and see a beautiful soul. I will always see that, even though he can't. He deposited me gently on the bed, and pulled the covers over me.

" You need to sleep, Yuuki. Rest here, I'll cover you for guardian duties." He smoothed my hair down, before leaving. The room was filled with Zero's scent. I turned in his bed, and inhaled deeply. His scent always calmed me down. I fell asleep in his room, wanting nothing more than his embrace.

~ 20 days ~

I ran swiftly to the outskirts of town, racing against the clock. I snuck out of Zero's room at midnight, and ran to her. She is a vampire, and a very powerful one at that. Surely she should be able to help me, as she's done in the past! Her powers surpass even Kaname-samas, which is why he hasn't told the chairman about her living on the outskirts of the school. She made it clear that she wasn't interested in the blood of humans, and promised Kaname to not drink from anybody. I run faster and faster, trees a blur all around me. Where I got this strength is a mystery to me. Is it my desperation to know whats wrong? As I jumped over a river, I saw the entryway to her living area. I skidded to a halt directly in front of an out of season cherry blossom tree. I tried to steady my breath, so I wouldn't wake her until I was with her. Zero would kill me if he knew I was visiting with her...But she's the only one I know won't make a fuss! Walking past the tree, I look for her resting place. It's a spring, surrounded by many rocks, with ivy and flowers growing around. I call out to her softly

" Hello? It's Yuuki...I...I have a favor to ask of you..." My voice falters when I hear a rustling. Fog is gathering around this mystical place where she lays. This is a secluded place in the heart of the foret, which only Zero and I know of. The fog gets thicker and thicker, and turns black. I steady myself against a tree, as she reveals herself. I see her pale porceline skin through the fog. The fog seems to be her dress almost, as she steps out. Her icy purple eyes never fail to send shivers down my spine, burning with unseen emotion. As she materialises from the clouds, I look at her long raven hair, and see it's turning sliver at the tips. Setsuna was tall, and carried herself with an aura of complete control.

" Hello, Hakai-sama. I'm sorry to disturb you at this hour " I bowed, to show her respect. She stopped walking directly in front of me, and reached out a hand, to pick my head up. As she straightened me, she looked deep into my eyes, violet piercing mahogany. She stood as tall as Zero, perhaps taller. As she gazed at me, I saw her eyes turn silver. Her hair settled around her like mercury, hugging her. I could feel her reading my soul and mind. Her eyes narrowed, and softened inexplicably. She let go of my jaw, as her eyes turned back. She tried smiling, which meant something was wrong. She never smiles, her face permenently set into a stern look, like Zero.

" I know why your here, Yuuki. And you don't have to refer to me in such a formal manner anymore " I listened to her low voice. It was crazy, but her voice seemed to heal me, reverberating in my heart. She took hold of my hand, and asked

" Your hear about your heart, correct?" I nodded, anxious. Her eyes flashed with pain, and she took a deep breath.

" Yuuki...that vampire...He hit your heart out of it's normal rythem. Your heart...well...you...Let's put it this way. Your heart is so off track, and it can never be fixed. This...The erratic beating will wear it out, and one day, you will die a premature death. The day your heart stops beating, I'm afraid...Is sooner than anyone would like." She said. My heart raced, and seized up. I almost screamed in pain as the news hit me. She grabbed me, and put her hand on my chest. Immediatly, it stopped, and I fell limp in her arms.

" How...how long do I have left?" I asked. She looked pained when she said

" You have 20 days to live, Yuuki. I'm sorry..."

My heart sank in my chest as my life flashed before my eyes. Memories flooded my mind, as tears spilled over my cheeks. Now I probably had a death wish for this, but I ran over to Setsuna, and grabbed her, hugging her tightly. Her body was warm, and I instantly felt safe, like I could live, thrive. I pressed into her chest, crying like a baby. She stood stiffly, before trying to relax, to comfort me. I felt one of her hands hold me to her heart, while the other went in my hair. She picked me up with one arm effortlessly, and cradled me. I felt her use the other, to make me more comfortable.

" Yuuki, look into my eyes" She said, almost commandingly. I obeyed, and instantly was hypnotized by her piercing gaze. Suddenly, I was very tired, and I fell asleep in her arms.

~ 19 days ~

I woke up in Zero's bed...with Zero next to me, facing the opposite direction. I looked at him, breathing softly. I couldn't remember how I had got here, but that really wasn't a concern of mine . I looked out his window, where the moon was hovering in the almost black sky. I felt my heart twinge, and suddenly, I remembered what was happening. A sob escaped out of my mouth, as I started crying. Zero woke in a second, and instantly cradled me in his arms, calming me with his warmth. I held onto him for dear life, even though it was short. And when I looked into his eyes, I could see the love pouring out. I buried my face into his chest, and clutched his rib cage. He was pulling me closer into his chest, and put his head in the crook of my neck. I could feel Zero's breathing rocking me to sleep. How was I going to tell him I was dying? My heart fluttered, as if to say ' I don't know how, but it better be soon '

What was I going to do? I let myself go in Zero's embrace, and we stayed like that all night.

~ 18 ~

Everything will be mine soon, a girl with black hair declared. Her golden eyes narrowed and sparkled with mirth. The imitation day class uniform fit the vampire in disguise well. She was quite voluptous, with a body almost any man would pull out his wallet for. But her heart was filled with malice, the blackest of any.

" I will destroy you, Kiriyuu Zero. You who rejected me, will now feel my wrath. Nobody rejects the Princess of Darkness. You who chose the sun, will see it fade, and wither. And you, I'll kill you, after I see her light fade out "

Zero...I'm afraid...Save me, my knight, before the light of my soul turns to nothingness...Please...I love you...

A/N- SOOOO! Who wants to kill me after that? I'm sure lots of you do! So, how about sending me all your fangirl induced death threats by clicking that review button over there? ;)

~ This was a " let you know I'm alive, and writing " chapter. It's here to let you know whats gonna happen. I eventually will fix it to make it better ,but for now, this will have to suffice :P ~