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Chapter 3

Zero's POV

"I'm not going anywhere with you," I said coldly. I know he's my former master and I have to respect him, but he's from the Vampire Hunter Association. His only motive was to take me away and possibly kill me. I didn't want to die like that-shot in the head with a gun or tortured until my last breath disappears. I know I threaten my own life sometimes, especially to Yuuki, but I would rather be alive than be captured by the VHA. Honestly, the only person I will willingly lose my life for or allow to kill me is Yuuki.

"I'll just have to shoot you then," Yaguri said and before I knew it the gun fired and blood was gushing out of my side. It hurt like hell but I tried my best not to yell out in pain.

It was a burning and stinging pain I would never get use to. I doubled over holding my stomach while a chain of cursing words ran through my mind. I heard the gun click as he was going to shoot again, but a clinging noise seems to make him hesitate.

I tried my best to stand upright and use my shaky vision to search for whatever it was creating the sound. "You will have to go through me before you do anything to Zero."

I instantly knew it was Head Master. I could since his voice and ridiculousness from a mile away. He seemed different though. He still had that dim-witted personality for saying "before you do anything to Zero" when I was obviously shot in the stomach already. Maybe it was because his pony tail, kind smile and dramatic-like ways were gone and replaced with a mature and serious Kaien Cross.

He pointed his tough-looking sword at Yaguri. "Zero is like a son to me and I won't allow you to cause anymore harm to him."

Yaguri stood frozen for a while then withdrew his gun swinging it round his shoulder. "I guess I surrender." He pulled a pack of cigarettes out of his jacket pocket. "I don't want to interfere with your father-son relationship."

There was a short silence as the wind blew leaves around.

"However," Yaguri said sticking a cigarette in his mouth and lighting it. "At this point Zero has lost enough blood where he could lose control at anytime. I think it would be for the best if we put him into solitaire confinement until he heals."

I didn't protest not one bit. Maybe some time alone can help me clear my mind.

20 minutes earlier:

Kaname's POV

I was hurt but not surprised at what Yuuki implied. She had lived 10 years as an innocent human and humans don't marry their own family members. It's a tradition that only monsters do.

I hate to leave her on such a vulnerable note but I might loose control if I didn't get out of there soon. It wounded me deeply to get rejected from the only person that I truly love. But it wasn't in my plans to give up. I will keep fighting until I know Yuuki is completely safe.

I walked down the grand staircase and turned around when I heard my name being called. It was Rima bowing at the top step. "I just got a call from Tamuka just now. He said Senri somehow let Lord Rido's soul take over his body. They should be arriving any second." She seemed worried and slightly annoyed.

"It's possible for a pure blood soul to temporarily control or take over anyone below its own status even if the body is unconscious."

She nodded, descended down the stairs, and started towards the entrance. "He's here." She disappeared through the front door. I followed her down to the front gate to spot an expensive-looking car sitting idly. Takuma got out and opened one of the back doors. "Thank you Mr. Ichigo," I heard the voice that taunted me since that winter night a decade ago.

"It's nice to see you again my dearest nephew Kaname," Rido said. There was no doubt it was him. The one-red-one-blue eyes, the deep tone he spoke with, it all brought back those memories I tried to forget. He will be dead by dawn and that's a promise.

I restrained my emotions and conjured up some half-hearted words. "Same here Uncle."

"And how are you young lady," Rido's gaze wondered over to Rima. She turned her head and a little spark erupted from her hand.

"Lord Rido," Takuma said. "Please follow me to your reserved room at the Moon Dormitory."

After we walked back to the door I went directly to my room and stared at the chess board on my desk. It seems to me like I have some pieces to move.

Yuuki's POV

I didn't care if Hanabusa or Akastuki were right behind me. I just kept running until I got to my dorm. Everything looked the same as before. The window was wide open and the incased rose was blown over from when Kaname came in. The only thing that was different was the blood that covered everything. It was gone and I was finally free.

I pulled my uniform out and laid it on my bed. It seems like forever since I wore it. So much has happened in just a few hours. Not only that but I knew other things were going to happen too. I knew that the most yearned for event was about to happen and the effects would change things forever. I don't know how I know this exactly. Maybe it was some type of intuition. At these thoughts I decided to put it on. I am a guardian of Cross Academy and guardians help and protect.

"Lady Yuuki," Hanabusa called. I stopped buttoning my blazer and looked at him.

"Hanabusa."

He stiffed all of a sudden and his face formed an awkward and uneasy expression. "Um…uh…I'll give you some privacy." He tried his best to close the door quickly but I stopped him. "Hanabusa…"

He turned around. "Yes."

I hesitated for a second. I wasn't sure how to word what I wanted to know. "Is something…wrong? Is something going to happen? I just have this feeling like…"

Hanabusa sighed and made a serious face that didn't suit him. "To be honest Yuuki I have no idea, Lord Kaname hasn't informed us on anything. I do know that those to the same Pure Blood family can't kill each other. He has an uncle, Rido Kuran, who's been causing problems for the family for centuries. I think Kaname has plans to take his life."

I was going to say something, anything to confirm what he said but Akatsuki came in. He spoke so low that I had to struggle to hear even with my vampire abilities. He was saying something about Shiki and Rima and Kaname. Then he made a worried face and said something about Ruka.

"Please excuse me Yuuki." He bowed then left closing the door behind him. I don't think he left completely though. I could since his presence nearby.

Author's POV

(I didn't know whose view to tell the story in so I made it 3rd person.)

"I can't believe Yuuki is a Kuran," Ruka thought to herself. "I guess my chances of being with Kaname are over." She sat with that same melancholy look on her face since the event. She had shut herself out from the rest of the world. It was the only way she thought she could cope. There was a knock on the door and before she could look up someone was walking towards her.

"Shiki?" she said questionably. She took another look and realized it wasn't him. It was some kind of possessed figure that replicated him. "Shiki…" she repeated, this time with a hint of fear. She tried to control him…it, but it didn't work.

"I'm feeling quite thirsty right now," he smirked. At that she tried to move, she tried to get up, but he pushed her down on to the bed. "Shiki! What are you doing? Stop!"

"Don't be so afraid I'll only take a little," he said positioning his body on top of hers. Ruka let out a loud echoing scream when she felt his breath on her neck. Just as his fangs were about to pierce her skin a boom-like sound came from the front of the dorm room. "Get the hell off of her!" Shiki looked behind him to see Akatsuki trudging over.

"If you don't mind you are interrupting_" he was cut off by a very strong orange haired vampire slamming him into to the wall.

"Akatsuki…" Ruka called in disbelief. She sat up and ran into his arms.

"Are you ok? He didn't hurt you, did he?"

"No I'm fine."

"Hey is everything alright in here," Takuma asked his voice lapsing into understanding at the scene before him. "Causing trouble for the students Lord Kuran, I think it's time for you to leave." Shiki got himself together and smoothed over the dent in the wall before exiting the room.

"I'm sorry Ruka," Takuma added. "I would've sent someone to inform you the current situation, but you were so_I just didn't want to bother you."

Zero's POV

I thought that being alone but myself would help me sort out my thoughts but it didn't seem to be working. I couldn't calm down no matter how hard I tried. I was pissed and I didn't know why. Was it because of Yuuki, Kaname, or myself? My brain was so crammed, it gave me a migraine. The blood inside me was churning every time I thought of her. I could never hate her. She's too special to me. I love her soft hands, her kind smile, her satisfying blood; I loved every part of her. There was no room for hatred.

The metal door opened letting in the moonlight. I didn't look up at all, I knew exactly who it was.

"Are you praying or crying," Kaname asked mockingly.

I resumed my knees-pulled-up-to-chin position and stayed silent.

"Listen well Zero," Kaname demanded. "You will do as I say and I guarantee you won't object."

I shot him a glare of disgust. "Are you forgetting the fact that I'm not one of your pawns?"

"I don't think you want to challenge me," He said in that annoyingly confident tone of his. I had my smart ass remark right on the edge of my tongue when a sharp pain rushed through my neck. I involuntarily gripped my neck although it didn't help much. My hands were slim as if my veins were swallowing its self. My entire body raced as if every muscle had run a mile. Was Kaname doing this to me? I saw his smug eyes watch me in severe pain and it seemed to make everything hurt more.

"You have a powerful mixture of blood within you right now. Yours to start off with holds the soul of a vampire hunter and a half. Yuuki's blood also flows through you who is no longer a human and of course my blood; the purest which contains traces of Shizuka Hio in it. The blood is trying to harmonize as a result you get that." He pointed at me.

I didn't respond. I don't know if it was because I couldn't or because I didn't know what to say back. It made sense, I could give him that much. The power inside is too strong for me.

I strived for deep breaths only to get them semi-even and strained. After a few long minutes I gained control again.

"It seems like you are sane again, more or less."

"What exactly do you want from me Kaname," I snapped.

"I'll make it simply. All you have to do is kill Rido Kuran for me."

"Why would I do anything for you?"

That's simple too," he replied and I rose my eyebrows in curiosity, "because you will do anything for Yuuki. You will do anything to protect her. That is why you will kill him."

There was an intense silence before he finally left. Even though I hate to admit it everything he said was true. I would do anything for Yuuki even if it is requested by Kaname. My affection for Yuuki is stronger than my hatred for Kaname. That, I couldn't change.

Author's POV

"Shiki you big dummy," Rima called out in a pitiful voice.

"Shiki won't answer you," Rido said proudly, "because I control him now."

Takuma and Rima lead Rido into a secluded part of the campus's wood. They stood in the middle of the paved path ready to fight (especially Rima.)

Rido poked his finger on his fang and a red rod of blood surfaced. He swung it around his head like a cowboy with a whip and flung it at Rima and Takuma. Both of them moved back swiftly but the orange haired girl was a second to late and a cut formed on her cheek.

"How dare you hurt a models face," Rima growled.

"You wanted a fight and a fight you will get," was all he said. At that insincere comment sparks erupted from her hands. She charged at Rido, flashes on lightning everywhere. Somehow the attack suddenly backfired and she was sent flying back, a cloud of dust surrounding them.

"Rima!" Takuma yelled into the gray darkness. He ran over to her and helped her up quickly incase he tried a surprise attack. Rima stood strong even with all the already-healing cuts and bruises on her body.

She jerked forward as if to charge at him again but Takuma stopped her. "No Rima you shouldn't…I brought him out here so I should be the one to…"

She jerked one last time before relaxing her shoulders in defeat tilting her head downward. It was no use. She knew Rido was much stronger than her and she couldn't beat him. Or at least she couldn't beat him physically…

"When did you become so stupid Senri," she mumbled. "Why would you let someone take over your body? I thought you were better than that, stronger than that."

She brought her head up as if receiving a boost of confidence. "Don't you love yourself? Don't you respect yourself? What about modeling? You have your whole life in front you and he would sacrifice it all willingly. Senri, you're such a dumbass!"

There was stillness in the air as if the world was muted. Rima stared at Shiki with emotional eyes while Takuma starred down with a melancholy look. After a few more seconds of this Rima lost her resolve and lapsed into hopelessness.

Then, a reflex, a jolt, tore through Shiki's body. Both Rima and Takuma's eyes were wide open in astonishment. Was Shiki trying to fight back? Did Rima's heartfelt lecture reach him?

He twisted and turn as if having a battle with himself. He bent over and his eyes changed sporadic from red and blue to gray. "No I won't let you," the strained voice of Rido said.

"Come on Shiki you can do it!" "Don't let him control you Senri!" the two vampire students started to shouted out word of encouragement.

"Rima…" the real Shiki called out. Unfortunately, that was the last thing he said before collapsing to the ground.

He did it…Senri Shiki fought back and Rima was proud of him.