Chapter is short but super sweet

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~~~Anna~~~

As we climbed a flight of stairs, the smell of food wafted from underneath a doorway and into the hall. My mouth watered and I licked my lips, ears perked and tail thumping occasionally against the wall that Zero was walking close too. A small laugh came from Zero's lips and he stopped at the doorway, I stopped with him. I heard him open the door and I trotted in after him.

" Headmaster?" called Zero into the kitchen. Cross's warm voice answered us, not at all hyper or lovey-dovey as I was suspecting it to be. " Yes? I'm cooking in here. Is Anna with you?"

" Yes... " answered Zero.

Kaito and Yagari came in after us and shut the door. Light footsteps that clicked slightly against the tiled floor became hushed when they proceeded onto the carpet of the living room. Cross kneeled in front of me and I felt hands hold my face, they faintly smelled of Vegetables. I scooted forwards a little and sat on my haunches. His hands moved my head from side to side with gentle nudges.

" Kaname-kun, what have you done..." the retired Vampire Hunters whispers loud enough for me to catch. I heard it and whined, ears drooping. " Has she said much at all?" asked Cross, his voice directed up at the standing hunters.

" No... maybe a few words here and there, nothing much. " Zero said. " She's obviously more comfortable in this form. I don't mind it."

My tailed gave a short wag. Cross's hand felt my sides and my hip bones that were very prominent against my fur covered skin.

" Well Anna..." Cross said to me." I think we need to give you a bath first." A smile was evident in his voice. He started walking away and told me to go get one. I just sat there.

" Headmaster... Anna... She's blind." Kaito told him. Cross gave a low growl in anger and pet my head. He told me to wash up in my room . Zero opened the door for me I followed the sound of his footsteps, testing my hearing ability. I was able to do so and turned human when I entered my bathroom, nodded a quiet thank you to Zero before shutting the door and shed my close. My hand found the warm water nozzle and I got in after it had heated up. All of the bottles in my shower had diferent textures so I was able to find the right ones. After I had exited the shower I had yet another problem. Clothes. How in the world was I supposed to find the right shirt or pants, or even matching socks. My anger fumed as I dried off and opened my door. When I went to step out my foot connected with a pile of clothes.

" Zero..." I sighed with a smile, picked them up and shut the door to change. I felt bad for Zero, not wanting him to feel like he was a babysitter of some sort while I was the helpless younger child. My guess was that he chose to do this for me and I appreciated it with all my heart.

When I was finished I dried my hair to the best of my ability and smoothed the front of my shirt, my fingers brushed over every rib. I phased and shook my clean fur minding to do it gently and not harshly like before. The door to my bedroom was open and took a remembered left down the hall. I went to take another step and went lower than expected. I had reached the stairs. Okay Anna ... ten steps down, take a sharp left and walk down six more stairs. I said comfortably to myself and made my way down without incident... until I reached the bottom . I had seemed to forget to double check my footing and fell forward. i landed on my hands, stomach and hips with a harsh bang, luckily not my head.

" Anna?! Are you alright?!" asked Zero who helped my to my feet as I winced and rubbed my hips and hands, flexing a wrist.

I nodded." M-mistep." I mumbled,barely audible.

" Okay..." Zero led me into the kitchen and sat me down at the table, placing a spoon in my hand. I found a bowl and dipped my spoon inside bringing it to my lips. It... was... HEAVEN! But I forbade myself to scarf it down because I would just throw it up. I hadn't eaten in a week.

I could feel every ones eyes on me., I shifted uncomfortable and stopped eating, waving a dismissive hand in whatever direction. The feeling of their stares went away and the clanking of dishes continued. A hand played with my long hair as I ate, I knew it was Zero. I finished eating about fifteen minutes later, stomach full of noodles and various, tasty vegetables that left me satisfied.

" Thank you for the soup, Zero." I said, wiping my mouth with a napkin and setting it in the empty bowl, holding it out to my right for Zero to take. I felt him take it and I stood, pushing the chair in.

" An-chan?" called a small voice from somewhere behind me. I froze. Ken...

I turned in a 180 degree angle and crouched with my arms outstretched. The small patter of feet ran closer until I felt his arms wrap around my neck in a death grip. My arms immediately closed around his small, delicate frame and I fell backwards into a sitting position on the floor, ignoring the slight, smarting, sting when my tailbone made contact first with the tile. Ken began to cry in relief as did I, but more quietly. I shushed him quietly. " Shhh, I'm back Ken. It's okay..." Ken"s sobs did quiet down to hitched breathing, my shirt was soaked with his tears but did I care? No. I was too busy shedding my own tears.

" He was hysterical all week..." I heard Yagari say from a location to my front right. " Kid would barely eat and would ask where you were. I had to chase the rascal a few times because he would wander outside calling your name. "

" Really now." I sniffed and stroked his hair.

" Mommy is home fow good now?" asked Ken, I felt him pull away and I could feel him staring straight at me. I tried my best to find his face but failed miserably.

" Mommy...? Why can't you see? Who huwt you?" Ken asked again. His voice was thick. I felt his hands clasp my face tightly in his small palms. " When I am owder... I wiw huwt who did diff to you!"

I was in shock by his words. " That's my boy." I heard Zero mutter. Yagari chuckled. I pulled him close once more and kissed his hair.

" I love you, Ken." I whispered.

" I love you too, mommy." He whispered back.

The moment couldn't have been more perfect.

3 YEARS LATER

During the few months after Zero had rescued me I had regained my sight back and now I was as happy as anyone could be.

I was now 20 years old, graduated from Cross with honors and worked part time as a hunter trainer and as a teacher at Cross Academy. Zero was 21 and worked full time as a hunter. Ken was a crazy 8 year old who was in Elementary school. All of the furnace stuff and pureblood craziness had died down over the years. It was curious really. I never have seen Kaname since three years ago. I suspect he's planning something but I never got to deep into thinking. I had other things to worry about that were much more important.

I sighed and set down my teacher's book on the desk in front of me. The moon shone high in the sky, It seemed closer than usual tonight. Its moonbeams like daylight shining into the room, filling it with a gray-blue glow. The classroom I was in was long empty, for classes had ended about an hour ago and I had not moved from my spot.

I heard Zero open the door and walk over to me. " You alright, Anna? I was looking for you." His hand placed itself on my head, rubbing gently. " Hey, tomorrow. I have something special planned. Just for us two." He murmured with a soft smile.

" Where to?" I asked, copying his smile.

" It's a secret."

" Ze... I have so much stuff to do! I don't think I can g-" He broke me off by kissing my lips softly. " I'll go." I finished and smiled. Zero laughed. " Alright."

. . . . .

The next night I found myself on a beautiful hillside, the lit up view of the city was gorgeous. We sat on a blanket, finished food off to one side on the grass. I lay in Zero's arms, warm and protected.

" Anna?"

" Hmm?" I answered. Zero said up on his side to look down at me while I lay on my back staring up at him.

" I thought that this would be a good moment to do this but I want you to listen and not interrupt." I nodded a frown creeping onto my face. " We've been dating for four years. We've been through a lot and you've always been there for me when I thought you weren't. You always seem to make me smile when I never thought I could. You've stayed strong through all the terrible things you've gone through. We've both lost things and gained things. And I wan't to gain one more thing tonight that will I hope she'll stay with me for the rest of forever. Anna..." He pulled out a small black box and opened it. Inside was a beautiful diamond ring. I stared at it in shock.

" Will you marry me?"

" Yes..." I took the ring and slipped it on my left ring finger. It fit perfectly. I smiled and pulled Zero down into a deep and passionate kiss. His body moved over mine and he hugged me to him.

He broke this kiss. " I was hoping for a punch in the face but..."

" Oh shut up you idiot." I said and kissed him again.