And there's little kid talk so don't correct me for grammar mistakes haha!

" Annnaaaa- cchhaaannnn!"

I groaned at Headmaster's loud and obnoxious voice floating towards me from the kitchen. I stood, straightened my Cross Academy skirt, and scuffed in.

" Whaaaattttttt!" I whined. " I need to go out on duty soon..."

" But you haven't had any breakfast yet!"

" I rarely have breakfast, Chairman! Would you let me go already?!"

A small hand grabbed at my skirt making me look down to see Ken rubbing his eyes tiredly. " An-chan..."

I sat down at the kitchen table and pulled him into my lap. " I'm sorry Ken. Did we wake you?" Ken shook his head.

" Nighmewe."

I hugged him close to my chest. " I'm sorry..."

" It wad dat scawy monstur... he wad gowing to hurt me." Ken's bottom lip quivered , shoulders shaking.

" Sshhhh. I promise I won't let that scary monster hurt you ever again. " Resting my chin on his head, I stole a helpless glance at Cross before shutting my eyes. " Let's get you back to bed..."

I carefully carried him to my room where we had put another bed on the opposite wall across from mine, and laid him there, pulling the covers up to his shoulders. He stared at me as I did. I caught his look and smiled. " You comfortable?" He nodded but grabbed my hand. " Can youw stay wiff me?"

I looked at my clock on the nightstand. I guessed I could skip duty just this once. There were others out there to do it anyway. I crawled on the bed, curling around his small frame and kissed his forehead. Ken's breathing slowly turned even as he fell into deep sleep. I found myself falling asleep with him.

A hand gently shook my awake. Slowly opening my eyes I saw Zero standing next to me in full uniform with a smile.

" Hey sleepy head. It's afternoon..." Ken stirred at the sound of Zero's voice and opened his eyes. " An-chan...?"

" Hi Ken."

" Headmaster wanted me to get you up so you could take him outside to walk around a bit. He's been cooped up in here for a few days and I bet he's pretty bored. " I answered with a nod and scooted off the bed, picking Ken up in my arms, bathed and dressed him and led him out to the flower gardens that were planted near the Moon Dorms. Curiosity filled his eyes and he wandered about.

" Stay close to me Ken." I reminded him gently as he got too far away. Ken came back but resumed looking at the flowers. A butterfly flew and landed on his arm. He froze and stared at the insect in wonderment. I walked over and took the butterfly off of his arm. It settled comfortably into my palm, occasionally flapping its tiny multicolored winged in the sunlight. I plucked a flower that was full of nectar and held it close to the butterfly. It flew off my hand and landed on the flower, sticking its tongue into the center of the flower and drinking up the nectar. The sight only lasted for a minute before it was full and leaped off the flower and went into the sky.

" Whewe do you fink ifs gowing..." Ken asked, looking sad.

" I don't know."

"Do yew fink it wiwll come back?"

" I'm sure it will Ken... I'm sure it will." We watched the butterfly fly higher until it disappeared completely.

. . . . . .

Ken had begged and begged me to play chase with him. So I did. Changing to a wolf I made it more fun for him and so he could see me easier.

" Yew can't catf meh!" He giggled, using his little short legs to run as fast as he could. I laughed and trotted after him.

Ken ran through some bushes and I called his name. No response.

I sprinted through the bushes and found myself on the path that led away from the Mood dorms. That's where I saw Ken, standing frozen, staring at a group of Night Class vampires walking towards him with books in hand. The vampires proceeded forward and stopped in front of Ken.

" Well hello there little one..." cooed a vampire girl. Her eyes glowed red and fangs extended. A hand reached down to grab him. That's when I burst through the bushes and bit the girls hand. She cried out and yanked her hand back.

I snarled loudly, teeth bared and my hair bristled.

" Disgusting animal! " she snarled. She swiped her claws towards Ken, but I intercepted gladly. He claws caught me full in the face creating five bloody claw marks .

Ken hid behind me burying his face into my furry side, shaking and crying softly. One of the boy's snatched her back.

" Stop it!" He growled. " Contain yourself."

I turned human so I could glare at them, blood dripping down my face. Crosses my arms. " I suggest you as he says. Or will I have to report this to Yuuki...?" I raised a daring eyebrow as the girl opened her mouth to say something. She turned, pulling her arm away sharply from the boy and continued to walk, the others gradually followed. I watched them with a careful eye until they disappeared. Ken gripped my leg , making me snap back to the present. I picked him up and cradled him in my arms, rocking back and forth. His head pressed against my neck, I could feel his warm, hitching breaths as he calmed down.

I turned sharply as the sound of hurried footsteps crashed through the trees. Zero, gun loaded ready, appeared. His eyes promised death.

It changed when he saw the dried blood and the healing scratches on my face. Zero rushed over and put one hand on my face, the other on Ken's back. " Are you alright?!" I nodded. " Is Ken?"

" No, just scared. That's all..."

We walked back to Ken and my shared room. Ken refused to be put down so i set him on my lap once I sat down on my bed. Zero relaxed next to me, an arm circled my shoulder.

" You know," Zero began." Now that I think about it. You may be right. Maybe we should take care of him. I wouldn't mind..." He trailed off, measuring my reaction.

It took me a second to gather what he was saying. Then it settled in.

" Zero, are you kidding me? Oh my goosshh! I would love to are you serious?! Thank YOU!" I leaned over and kissed him passionately before pulling away and leaving him blushing and in a daze.

" You're w-welcome." He stuttered, blushing up to the roots of his hairline. I snickered. Feeling Ken pull away from me I looked down to see his body slump from exhaustion as he fell asleep for the second time today. Laying him carefully in bed, I asked Zero quietly if we could go discuss this with the headmaster. He complied.

. . . . .

The headmaster was literally jumping with joy when we confessed what he wanted.

" Awwwww! You guys will be like an adorable married couple with a son! My dreams are coming ttrruueeeeee!" He practically sang the last word.

" Headmaster...!" growled Zero.

I poked his shoulder. " Cool it, he's only joking. Though I want to strangle him myself..." An irk pounded furiously on the side of his head despite my words. I sweat-dropped.

" Headmaster!" I yelled, this time stopping his rant. " Yes my dear?" His voice was still sing song.

" So you'll let us take him?"

" Yyesss!"

I did a inner victory dance, too excited to say anything else but a thank you.

Short but really sweet. Next chapter up soon! I promise you that this time.