SO! If you guys haven't paid attention, I'll tell you what I've done. I stopped writing the countdown! Why would I ever do that?

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PLOTHOLE!

Nyau! So I guess you'll just have to read and enjoy, won't you? ;)

- I do not own Vampire Knight. The glorious Matsuri Hino does :) I wonder if she ever reads fanfics...o.o -

"So…Your name is…" Kaien Cross paused, and folded his hands across his chest. A young woman stood in front of him, her arms were at her sides, her fingers slightly twitching. Her large golden eyes were unnerving…Something just didn't scream 'human' about her. She cleared her throat a bit, and smiled brightly. Her outstretched hand flew across the desk as she said in a sickly sweet voice

"My name is Akira Asahina! It's so nice to meet you, Professor Cross! I'm honored to be in your presence! "

Kaien shook her hand, noting her strong grip. As she smiled eagerly, he took her measure. He knew she wasn't human…Anyone who had been in his position for that long could see that. But…She didn't seem like a vampire either…What was she?

"Well, I will call my two academy guardians to show you around the school…I hope you enjoy your experience here "He finished softly, while pulling out his pager. She bubbled enthusiastically, probably showing her thanks…But he didn't pay attention.

"Zero, bring Yuuki and come to my office. There is a new student you must give a tour to." He noted that the girl's eyes flashed when he'd said 'Zero'

"What? At this hour? Sounds suspicious….Are they in the Day class or Night class? Chairman…Yuuki isn't feeling well at all right now…Should I ask anyways?"

"She's going into the Day Class Zero…Think of Setsuna…" He paused, waiting for Zero. He knew that Zero knew full well what that name signified. Setsuna Hakai had been a special case student. She wasn't a vampire, but she sure as hell wasn't human. Zero was quite good at discovering hidden identities of students. Zero figured out her true identity, though to this day he wouldn't tell him. Zero inhaled slowly, and asked

"Special circumstance? Would she be another Setsuna, or different?" He could almost see Zero's eyes narrowing at the mention of another Setsuna. He looked at Akira, who was still smiling pleasantly, and used his gut feeling to give Zero the most accurate answer.

"No, it's alright. Just bring Yuuki if she feels up to it, and we can all discuss this later ". He sighed as he hung up the phone. Akira twirled her long hair in her fingers, and casually asked

"Setsuna? Who is Setsuna?"

Kaien felt she knew who Setsuna was. When he said that, her fingers clamped together. He felt a bit bad about it, but if this girl was a possible threat, then it was his job.

"She was a special case at the academy; A very weak, frail girl, who couldn't walk because of a condition with her brain. We had to have Zero escort her everywhere, seen as Yuuki wasn't strong enough. Ever since she died, I've had to tell him when we may have another student like her."

He could feel Setsuna resisting the urge to slaughter him…Even though she wasn't here anymore, he could just feel that. Akira cocked her head to the side, and narrowed her eyes ever so slowly.

"Why would you mention her name talking about me?"

"She was also the smartest girl in the day class, so we had to transfer her to the Night class, where she also excelled. Your file indicates that you excel in your classes as well. So I need Zero to know that, in case he needs to go to the Moon dormitory to prepare a dorm for you there." Akira smiled again, and said

"I'm sure that won't be necessary, Cross-san." Akira looked at him, before asking

"What was the girl's last name? Setsuna…was it Hakai?" Her query made him a bit nervous. It was true that it was Setsuna Hakai, but nobody had ever heard of her.

"Why would you like to know?"

"I feel like I may have known her…So, was her last name Hakai?"

"No, it was Kusenaji." Akira's eyebrow rose, and she laughed pleasantly. At that moment, Zero opened the door, with Yuuki trailing weakly behind. Kaien did a double take, looking at Yuuki. Her hair was slightly greasy, and her uniform was a bit wrinkled. But it was that doomed look in her eye which made his heart twinge. He remembered the last time he had talked to…Juuri…Juuri had that same haunted look in her eyes. He cleared his head, and turned to Zero.

" Zero, make sure you and Yuuki cover everything." Zero nodded, and started to turn away. As Yuuki was leading Akira away, Kaien saw Akira's eyes shooting daggers at her. He called after Zero, who closed the door on the two girls.

" Zero, come closer...I have the feeling she can hear a lot better than normal humans..." Zero kneeled next to Kaien's chair, and nodded.

" She seems to be maybe another species...Definatly not human... I have another theory...But this could get dangerous if I'm correct.." Zero looked at him, his eyes boring holes into Kaien's.

" What is it, Chairman?"Kaien cleared his throat, before uttering his worst nightmare into Zero's ear.

" She could be a pureblood, hiding her aura...Another thing...she seems to have it out for either you or Yuuki...Take care of Yuuki...Protect her for me. Will you do that for me?"

Zero's eyes were blank as he calculated all possibilities.

" I will protect Yuuki with my own life Chairman. And I will investigate this student at once."

" I knew you would never fail me."

What's going to happen now? I...I feel as if Yuuki is in danger...

After the tour, Zero walked silently with Yuuki. It was quite late at night, Akira had so many questions. He noticed that she definatly hated Yuuki, as much as she tried to hide it. Yuuki was also deflated almost, devoid of her life and rigor. Her breathing was slightly labored, even if they had only been walking. He stopped her, blocking her path with his body. When she looked up at him, Zero had to keep his head cool. Her eyes...They were so dead...Those eyes which had saved him countless times, which were always brimming with emotion, and sparkling...were dead.

" Yuuki, are you ok? You've been acting quite off...Not to mention you're winded...Is there anything wrong?" Her head shook 'no', although her appearence screamed 'yes'.

" Yuuki...Can you still stand?" He didn't want to believe that she was this run down, but her knees were shaking. She tried to walk on ahead, muttering " I'm fine Zero, don't worry about me " when she stopped dead in her tracks. He stepped in front of her, grasping her shoulders. She was clutching her heart, and breathing rapidly. Her eyes were wide, almost bugged out as she screamed in silent agony. He kept calling her name, trying to get her to snap out of it. Then, she shuddered violently, and crumpled to the floor. He caught her as she fell, cushoning her fall with his body. Her head flew back, and he watched her body shudder again and again. Her lips were parted halfway, and the only sound was her breathing. Zero hugged her close, as she convulsed again...

My heart...It hurts...So much...I feel like I'm nothing but lead...The pressure crushes me, dragging me to the floor. I try not to scream as an indeliable wave of pain bursts from my heart, the horrid sensation running through my veins. It sets my very blood into stone. Cold, brittle stone which flows no longer, but sits below my skin. My head ponds, my heart splutters, giving up it's task. I can't feel anything... I can't think of anything but the pain...As the final bits of stone settle in my body, I go numb.

It's dark...I can't see anything...I can't hear anything...My skin is frozen, a bitter frostbite. My heart beats intermittenly...languidly pushing bloody stone through my body...It skips another beat, my body lurches. Then, the pace picks up, my heart beating faster and faster...Blood rushes all around, warming my barren body. My eyes open, but Isee nothing. The ringing in my ears quiets as my body returns to normal. When I woke up, I was in my room. Zero was frantically sitting over me, saying my name. When I opened my eyes, his hands instantly went to my shoulders, pulling me up into a hug. I was overwhelmed by him, overwhelmed by what just happened. I hugged him back, burying my head into his neck. His embrace tightened, as he whispered " I though you weredying Yuuki...What just happened?"

I froze. He drew back, and looked into my eyes, narrowing them. I couldn't speak, or think. I could only think of my fate, looming closer and closer...

He cupped my jaw in his hand, and brushed my hair away from my eyes. I averted my eyes from his...I couldn't look him in the eye...I knew what he was going to say, but I let him say it anyways

" Yuuki, whats the matter? You never smile anymore...It's like you've died, and this is just your shell...Why won't you trust me with this? What ever it is...Why won't you tell me your burden?"

His eyes cut into my soul, even if I couldn't see them. I let my head droop into his hand, and hld his other with my own. Tears fell out of my eyes, as I thought of my reality. He pulled me into another hug, smoothing my hair down with his hand. I latched onto him for dear life as I cried for the first time in ages.

"My lady, who should I attack?" Anderson asked through the cold, steel bars of the academy's wall. Akira's golden eyes were the only visable thing about her. She was shrouded in a black cloak, blending into the shadows. She passed a photograph back to him, one depicting a rough sketch of Yuuki.

" That one...She's in my way. I would do it myself, but I can't risk blowing my cover."

" And what shall I do to this...girl, my lady?"

Akira grinned darkly, and said

" She has a limited amount of days to live, Anderson. I want you to...shave a couple days off. They have to keep the Day class from trampling the Night class every day. Well our hinderence has a weak heart. So if she had a...push in the right direction, we could send her health spiriling out of control, thus ending her life faster. Can you accomplish this task, Anderson?"

" I will see to it, that your will be done, Lady Akira-sama...But..Why do you despise this girl so?" Anderson wondered aloud. Akira's hand shot through the bars, clamping around Anderson's neck.

" Do not ask questions to your queen, subordinate." Her eyes narrowed as she strangled him further. He gasped, and went limp as she cut off his air supply. She finally dropped himn, and rolled her eyes as he gasped for air/. SHe walked away, calling out " Anderson, I want it done by tomorrow "

Anderson let his head rest in the cool grass, breathing heavily.

"Of course...My lady..."

A/N- So! I thought I should clear any misgivings up. I was referencing Eternity a bit, but this story isn't related with it at all, ok? Just making some backstory xD

Please review! I was a good authour, and even got this one out faster than I usually do! :33333