It had been a couple days since Zero and Yuuki's leaving and I hadn't heard a single peep from them and it began to worry me greatly.

I found myself pacing back and forth in the kitchen, throwing a granny apple up and down in my hand expertly but I did not eat it. My phone lay on the counter and I kept obsessively glancing at it each time I bounced the apple in my palm hoping it would ring and I would hear Zero's voice.

" Would you stop pacing?" Kaito's voice said from the doorway to the kitchen. In my surprise I dropped the apple and looked at my brother, then at my apple which rolled and bounced on the floor finally coming to a stand still.

" Zero hasn't said a word since he left us. Aren't you concerned at all?" I asked with a glare and picked up my apple continuing my pacing and tossing. The scrap of a chair on wood told me Kaito sat down and I could feel his bored stare at my back.

" Yes I am. But you're worrying to much. I'm more worried about you at the moment actually. You haven't eaten anything for a day straight. Nor have you slept a wink. You are making this harder on yourself than you need to." Kaito sighed and I saw him lean back in his chair and throw a foot on his knee.

" I'm fine so You don't need to worry." I knew my voice was letting on a sharp and mean tone and I was filled with guilt when a small flash of hurt crossed Kaito's face.

I stopped pacing and leaned against the counter next to my mobile and looked at Kaito apologetically.

I spoke this time with a softer voice. " I'm okay. Just worried. I can't seem to relax at all these days with everything that's been going on. No one can. "

" Yeah. There still hasn't been any sign of that Kuran boy anywhere. Our leads are teetering on a cliff edge. If we don't get anymore evidence soon... then we're finished." His voice sounded defeated.

" Well... something's got to happen to gets our leads back up and running so we can try and figure out a way to stop this havoc. " My voice betrayed my confident expression.

Kaito's emerald eyes, once full of teasing and sparking with ready and waiting humor, were dim, tired, and stressed. He looked to be several years older than he was. Poor Kaito. He got up with a stiff groan and shuffled out of the door and down the hallway to the living room. I heard a relieved sigh as he plopped him self on the long couch and the sudden sound of a t.v show when he turned on the television.

I was now alone and I stood there for a good twenty minutes stuck in my inner thoughts. A vibrating sound jerked me out of my musings and I snatched my phone off the counter looking to see who it was. My heart sank to the floor in dismay at the caller I.D and reluctantly snapped it open. " Yes?" I asked angrily.

" Anna, I need you at the Academy today. Can you swing by?" Cross's tone was serious.

" Why do you need me. I've already done enough damage to the Association and had people killed. "

I heard Kaien wince." You already know it's not your fault, and I know it too. Please come?"

I glared at the fridge opposite of me and stayed silent, trying not to find something to throw.

" Anna?"

I wolfishly growled into the phone.

" D-does that mean y-yes?" stuttered Cross.

" Yes." I said and snapped the phone shut." I swear... just when I want to be left alone Cross has an I NEED ANNA NOW radar" I hissed menacingly and walked into the living room to tell Kaito I was leaving.

I stopped short when I found him propped into an uncomfortable sitting position with his head leaning on his shoulder awkwardly and the remote held loosely in his grasp. My gaze traveled to his sleeping face and I smiled softely. It looked young and youthful without any stress lines or that constant frown upon his mouth, or the furrow of his eyebrows. Walking over silently I manhandled him into a lying down position with his head resting comfortably on a pillow. Finally I pulled I a blanket over him and shut the curtain to make the room dark so only the hall light shown in the room. I kissed Kaito's forehead and flipped the off switch on the remote and was just about to walk out of the room before Kaito's groggy voice made me turn.

" Mom... where are you going?"

My heart dropped to the floor a second time. He thought I was...

I looked at his eyes and saw that he was completely sleepy and thirdly awake.

" Headmaster called. I'll be back soon. Go back to sleep." I said quietly and he rolled over, starting to snore softly.

With shaky hands I grabbed my keys and phone before closing the front door. He thought I was Mom...

I shook my head and got in the car, backing up and onto the dirt road and onto the highway towards the Academy. All the way there my hands where gripping the steering wheel for dear life as i replayed what he said over and over in my head. Mom...Mom...Mom...Mom. I mean, I missed both of my parents and I knew they were in a better place. Over the years Kaito and I had come closer. And we always made the mistake of calling each other Mom or Dad. We just thought of each other that way some times.

I let out a troubled sigh and looked at the Academy at which I had pulled up to. " Home sweet home." I sighed and walked through the gates. Immediately I was greeted by the sight of many Day and Night class students milling about. Some turned in my direction as I walked past.

" Anna-chan!" came a squealing voice and I had a split second to avoid getting hugged or bowled over by the blod haired blur.

I glared down at the chairman. " What do you want Headmaster."

Cross hopped up and fixed his green scarf. " I need to discuss some duties I want you to-"

" Oh no you don't! Absolutely not. There is no way I'm coming back here for some guardian duty crap." I growled.

" But Anna you're a junior and you haven't finished schooling. I will have no uneducated hunters working at the Association." He said, brown eyes gleaming.

I dragged Cross over to a secluded spot where there weren't many students. I sighed and rubbed my temple where a headache was starting to make itself present.

" I ... can't... But if you really are in need of people. I guess- Oopmh!" I was squeezed into a death hug.

" Thank you, thank you , thank yooouuuuu!" He cried. Suddenly turning serious he let me go and pushed his glass up with a finger. " But it's something that should be discussed indoors. Come with me."

I followed him to his office and sat down in a comfy chair in front of his desk.

" What's the news?" I asked warily.

" I need you to supervise the Night Class while its in session."

I was about to protest but he held up a silencing hand. " I know, but the Night Class needs it. And it's for the Day Class's benefit. Would you want a vampire slipping out to devour a wandering boy or girl and draining them of blood?" He raised an eyebrow as if daring me to say anything. On my behalf I said not one word. " Here's your uniform. You don't have to worry about patrol or the morning of evening switching of the Day and Night Classes, I have several trustworthy and responsible new prefects to handle the job."

At that I had to let out a sigh of relief. Taking the uniform in hand I tucked it under my arm. " When do I start."

" Tomorrow."

" Alright. Well, I'll see you tomorrow then." I turned and walked out without a backward glance.

After the little encounter with Kaien I decided to have a day to myself and walk around town.

Kaname's P.O.V:

I paced back and forth across the grassy forest floor, anger boiling and ready to spring like a coiled snake spitting its venom coated teeth at the enemy.

Anna had humiliated me, making me look weak and vulnerable. She knew my only weak spot.

My anger let loose to the tall and proud pines around me. An ear-splitting crack filled the air as the trees imploded. Shards and chunks of wood flew in every direction with untamed aim. The pieces flew harmlessly past as I shielded myself. Get in control of yourself Kuran!

I took in several deep breaths, anger still seething. But I managed to contain my aura once again.

Snarling I glared at the now dead trees around me. It wasn't enough, killing nature isn't going to do anything! I wanted to kill Kiryuu and Takayima.

And that was final...

( Cliffy? Yeah not gonna happen! Keep reading Lolz)

Anna's P.O.V:

I exited out of a a clothing store with a new jacket and a realxed smile. My phone vibrated and I flipped it open not even bothering to get excited because I knew it wasn't Zero.

" Yes?"

" Hey where are you at?"

" Hey Daisuke. I'm in town doing a little alone shopping. You?"

" Almost done working at the flower shop in town. You want to walk over and we can go and eat at the small Cafe next door?" Daisuke asked. In the back round I heard the tinkling of a bell from someone entering the shop.

I came to a stop next to a bench where a man was reading the newspaper. I hesitated before answering. " Uh sure, when do you get off?"

He gave a sigh." Umm, in about 10 minutes or so."

" Okay, I guess I'll see you then." I snapped my phone shut and stared at it.

" I can't believe I agreed..." I mumbled, shaking my head.

" Zero won't mind." said a male's voice and my head snapped around to look at none other than Takuma sitting on the bench with a newspaper covering his face. So that's why I didn't see his face.

" Takuma? What are you doing here and why were you listening to our conversation?" I asked, pushing the newspaper down so I could see his smiling sea-green eyes staring up at me.

" Can't I enjoy some fresh air? It's not my fault I have good hearing." He said with a raised eyebrow.

" I-...," I sighed." No, it's not. Answer my first question please."

" Came here to get a clear head. Kaname's friend did something unforgivable. And he's my best friend... I don't know what to do." Takuma's shoulder sagged and he fell back against the uncomfortable iron bars of the bench. I looked at my watch and sat down next to him seeing that I had about 5 minutes to spare.

" None of know what's going on or what to do Taku." I smiled and used one of his nicnames. This cause a smile to form on his lips, but it faded.

" Yeah..." His downcast expression made my smile disappear.

" Hey... do you... do you want to join me at the Cafe? I'm meeting a friend but he won't mind."

He held his hands up. " Oh, no its fine. I don't want to intrude or make him uncomfortable."

" Come on." I huffed, holding out a hand.

He took it reluctantly and I pulled him to his feet.

" He's expecting us now." I told him as we walked towards the Cafe and I immediately spotted a male with jet black hair and blue eyes. They met mine and he smiled, it vanished when he saw Takuma.

We reached him and he stood stiffly. " Hello Anna, who is this?" He asked, giving Takuma a hard stare.

" I'm Takuma Ichijou. It's nice to meet a friend of hers." the blond vampire said politely.

" Vampire." Daisuke growled under his breathe.

I glared at Daisuke. " Be nice to him."

Daisuke threw me a look before looking back at Takuma and held out a hand. Takuma took it and shook it firmly before letting go, meeting Daisuke's eyes with a level gaze.

" Okay, so..." I sat down in one of the chair and pushed my bags under the table. " We need to talk about some-" I froze, my body stiffening immediately as a feeling and a very familiar scent wafted over me. I turned and out of my eye I saw him.

I saw Kaname. And he had the intent to kill.

" Is there something wrong?" asked Daisuke.

I got up slowly." No, I just remembered something. Will you watch my bags for me?" They nodded.

I got away from them and when they were out of eyesight, I turned.

And I ran.