Our hearts always have a way of hurting us.

Chapter Five; Back To The Start

Aurora

She had never loved someone so dangerously.

A classic Romeo and Juliet they were. Hopelessly in love from the moment they laid eyes upon one another, vowing to stay together forever. A covenant she hadn't realized he took too earnestly. Just like the star-crossed lovers, they were spurned, for both of them were on the different sides of the spectrum.

But Aurora still had loved him so, even in times when it felt like he didn't reciprocate. She waited, even when he was impatient. Even in his overt faults and wicked ways, she saw nothing short of perfection and rectitude.

It was a bitter feeling that overcomes her whenever she thinks back, how naive she was, before she had ever met him, she had been able to see the truth in anyone, but with him, her Kaname, she had been so terribly blind that it hurts to even think of it. How could someone so headstrong become so passive, wasn't love supposed to strengthen?. His despicable plots she had always look the other way, his love was enough to turn against her own morals.

And that's just what he wanted, he lusted for nothing more than for her to become just like him, to fully accept him as the person he is, and for a time, Aurora had. How she regrets so. If there was one person in this entire world she should have listen to, it was her father. For once, she had not seen him as the villain, but just like Kaname, he had hurt her deeply too. But, looking back, Aurora loathes the fact she hadn't heeded his words of the russet eyed boy that would captured her heart and place it in a silver cage only for his keeping.

But Kaname had thwarted her mind before her father could talk sense to her, her dearest painted her father as the ruthless hunter who wanted to mercilessly slaughter any night creatures in his sight. There were few of them then, their future destruction was not in the perception in her mind; so he spoke enchanting words, taking no time to waste his advantage. "They are scared of themselves, unable to control what they born as, they have appetites, just like humans, what was the difference?." She was devoted to him, how could she not believe him?.

The memory makes Aurora want to enter slumber and never arise, how could it have not been to clear?, the powers she possessed, he did not love her, he loved them. When he had gained just enough trust and fidelity, he made his move on his chessboard. The night he came to her, Aurora remembered vividly.

The cold winter air hung over her, feeling as if it were freezing her to the bone, she tugged at the wool coat, scoffing as she remembered the the furrier exclaiming to her father that it would keep the owner warm even the harshest of weather, her homeland suffered much cold than the flurry of white falling around her like cherry-blossoms in the spring, she decided to keep in mind to discuss with her father to visit the man. Aurora was on the verge of deciding to go home and keep warm within the confines of her tender bed, but just the mere thought of not meeting with Kaname put her in a unpleasant mood. And she had to admit, slithering around her keen father was the most grueling thing to do only for her to return back without going for what she came for, but luckily the apple hadn't fallen too far from the tree.

Aurora had found the simple log they had always sat upon, a place they had first met, spent hours in the night conversing, and shared chaste kisses. With gloved hands, she did her best to removed the small mount of snow that piled, when she had finished, she seated herself and began to wait. As time began to tick by, she could help but feel the tall, ebony trees loom over her, their leaf barren branches looked sharpened for a kill. She bit her lips, she was safe, Kaname would always come for her, no danger would ever befall her. However, as he became late, the streams of moonlight that pooled onto the single spot of were she sat, Aurora could swear that many eyes steady themselves onto her and no matter how many times she had tried to put it aside, it grew larger until it swelled into her chest.

Eyes were, in fact, watching her, but they were not the glowing russet she had been accustomed to.

Two circles of vermilion had seemed to have appeared from the heap of snow on the ground, the pupils almost look swallowed from the swirling scarlet. Snow did not have eyes last time she had checked, and her muse was validated by the mount only a few feet from her slowly ascending. As it's movements ceased, she had gotten a better examination, a wolf. A scream locked in her throat and Aurora felt as if she were being strangled and as she remembered how to breathe, she scurried away from the creature.

Strangely, it did not howl and yap at her or chased her down to be it's next meal, it only remained still, it's head turned to the side as it watched her. It felt like a calling. Her muscles and joints slowed to a halt and she remained paralyzed in her spot, lying on the frigid floor of the forest. Their eyes never parting. It's fur, apart from the sanguine orbs it held, it's silver hue shimmered in the pale light. The prepossessing sight had created an impulse within her; an arm suddenly stretched out, her hand reaching for the enthralling sight before her. It complied.

The wolf's paws stepped forward, ambling closer until the tips of her fingers grazed the now ivory hairs and it brought a tender feeling. The animal came fully onto her hand, its head now resting against her open palm. Aurora closed her eyes, her body relaxing at the warmth that filled her entire being. However, it did not last. A low growl rang through her ears, the noise coming from behind. Her fingers leave the hearth and Aurora turns her head. The sight displayed rattled her very soul. Before her, was another creature of the night, except, unlike the snow-white wolf she had recently came across, the snarling animal had the fur that matched the sable sky, one feature that caught her eyes was the vivid brown eyes specked with red.

Aurora, on her hands and knees, hurried away from angry beast, coming closer to her newly found friend. Fear raked through her as she remained by the chalky fleece of the carmine eyed wolf. Their attacker watches them with an attentive glare, and she is left daze as her new companion begins to leave her side, Aurora sputtered in confusion, shaking at being betrayed.

"W-wait." Her eyes follow, unable to move, staring in despair as the wolf turned to leave. As it reached a certain distance, it's head turned,looking as if it were waiting for her to join. She tries to come after one last time and once again, she was still immobile.

Despite the fact that usually a rabid dog in the forest would had tore her limb-from-limb; but just like the wolf before it, the animal had exceeded her expectations. However, the girl did not leave her gaze, fearing that if it had faltered, she'd be killed. Aurora takes a sharp intake of air as it moves closer, taking amble steps forward. Her heartbeat quickens and she starts to tremble, breaking the eye contact.

"Kaname, please." As if her words were laced with magic, a gust of wind blew around her and began to warm her frozen cheeks. Gasps of relief and surprise escape her throat. After it had died down, Aurora suddenly felt arms encircle her, she yelps as it brings her near until she felt herself being pressed against a rigid surface.

A gentle beat caressed her ears, which to her, sounded like a lullaby.

Aurora opens her eyes abruptly, her eyes settled upon her beloved, Kaname. Instead of relief, however, the palm of her hand was brought against his chest. "What's wrong with you, scaring me like that!." Despite her outburst, he only seemed amused which only infuriated her further.

"I didn't mean you frighten you," He says simply,"I merely wanted to drive that wolf away." The tip of his index-finger strokes her face.

"The wolf wasn't doing anything, you were." Aurora chided, ignoring his words. Kaname once again doesn't seem bothered, however, his sudden monotonous voice unnerves her, "If I had not reached you when I did, you'd be singing another tune, Aurora."

She sighs and decided to give up, not wanting ignite an argument and rests her head against his chest.

"Aurora," He starts, "Did you complete it?."

She bites her lip, digging in her pockets, bringing out a small azure colored liquid.

"You think a lot, M'lady."

Aurora perks her head up from her lap, her eyes coming upon the energetic fourteen year old blonde she had seen once she had been awakened, her skinny arms were still behind her back, "I suppose I do. Kura, did you retrieve what I asked?."

The girl's lips twitched into a half, devious grin, "Would I ever fail you?." From hands hiding behind her back, Kura brought forth a old and used book. "It's surprisingly easy to get past those dimwitted Hunters."

As the book was brought to her, Aurora watched it apprehensively, afraid to see what was inside.

"Kura," She begins, "I have another task for you."

"Anything for you."

"Find where the Kuran prince resides, stay out of sight."

At the behest, the girl grinned, "As you wish." She turns to head off, but Aurora's voice interrupts her, "Do find where this Yuki girl is too."

As the girl left, Aurora began to get ready for the Soiree taking place later that night, the insufferable Ichijo had arranged it; 'a chance to unit the vampires once and for all,' he goes on and on about. Though she still was going to attend, Kaname was going to be present. Aurora opened the book to a specific page, the paper was carved, inside was a emerald embedded dagger.

Even after ten thousand years.

The words might even kill her, he's not there and he could still do it all over again.

"Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry

You don't know how lovely you are."

Quote; "the scientist" by Coldplay