DO NOT OWN
Everyone froze, including Kaname.
Ruka said, "liar."
"I do not lie. I had met his parents four hundred years ago, before they were married…"
Kaname said "come, Miss Taisho, I will take you to your room." She followed, feeling the shock of the others. Kaname showed her to her room and asked, "You were weary weren't you?"
She nodded, "a hundred years in a period not mine, and fighting battle after does that to a soul. When I learned that your parents were killed, I was devastated. Forgive me Lord Kuran, for failing to save your parents."
He cupped her cheek. "Help me protect my Yuki from the same man. My parents knew you were weary, which is why they didn't wake or call upon you."
She wrapped her arms around him. "I will do everything in my power to make sure of it."
He looked her in the eyes, "Likewise; I will do everything in my power to make sure he is protected." She smiled and kissed his cheek, before backing away. He walked out of the room, "Get some rest Kagome."
She nodded and Kaname headed back down. Ruka demanded, "Do you believe her?"
"Yes, as I remember her. I was so young when it happened but she was always there, except at the end."
Kain asked, "Is she really a Taisho?"
"Yes, the man who got out of the car with her was Sesshomaru Taisho."
They continued to ask him questions, but he answered no more. They soon gave up and went about their normal business.
In the early hours, Kaname heard Kagome moving about, taking a shower. He heard it turn off and her moving around. She stepped out of her room. "Good morn, Lord Kuran."
"Kaname…its Kaname to you, Kagome."
She bowed her head. "If you'll excuse me, I have to go see Kaien, Yuki, and Zero."
He waved her off. She headed down the stairs only to be stopped by Ruka and Aido.
"Where do you think you're going?" asked Aido.
"Who do you think you are to talk to Lord Kaname that way?"
Her eyes flashed pink. "Your worst nightmare; now get out of my way."
Ruka tried to slap her but Kagome grabbed her wrist.
"How dare you?! We are aristocrats!"
"And I am the sister of Sesshomaru Taisho and should I call him and tell him that I am being harassed by Ruka Souen and Aido Hanabusa, he will get you both kicked out, so I will say it again; Get out of my way."
Kaname reinforced it. "Get out of her way Hanabusa, Souen."
She released Ruka, who slapped her. Kagome kicked her in the gut, barely stopping from using her power.
Kaname smacked Ruka and Aido. "Go on Kagome."
She bowed her head slightly and left.
Kaname said, "Do not mess with her again. She is more dangerous that myself or Sesshomaru. We are lucky she has phenomenal control or we would all be goners.
Rima asked, "How is that Lord Kaname?"
"She is ever demons worst enemy but our greatest ally too. Do not cross her again. If she brings Sesshomaru into this equation, it makes me look bad. And she will do it too. They know me though. I will discipline you until you learn. Now go back to your rooms and rest."
They listened, wondering and worrying.
XoxoxoxO
Meanwhile, Kagome made her way to the Headmaster's office and knocked.
"Enter" was heard.
She opened and entered, c losing the door behind her.
Zero glared at her.
Kagome arched a brow at that and sighed.
"Kagome!"
She smiled at Kaien. Yuki waved shyly.
'Kaname, can you head over here?' asked Kagome mentally.
Kaname headed over to Headmaster Cross' office and knocked.
"Come in!" was Headmaster's reply to the knock.
He entered and Yuki's heart began racing. He smiled at her before turning to Kagome. "What is it that you needed, Godmother?"
Everyone stood frozen, shocked. Kagome asked Zero, "If you could be anything, what would it be?"
"Demon or human" he replied, confused.
She arched a brow. "Are you aware that Demon's need blood also; though only after a blood rage?" He nodded. Kagome looked at Kaien and Kaname, asking, "Would you be mad at me if I gave him his desire?" Both males shook his head. "Kaien, may I use your phone?"
He nodded and she dialed Sesshomaru's number. She then spoke too quickly for anyone to hear. She gently hung up the phone. "Sesshomaru is sending Kilala to help train Zero, if he wishes to be demon. Otherwise, I will return him to being human."
They all turned to look at him. "Demon."
Kagome turned to Kaname, who nodded. "He will not be able to protect your Yuki for a while.
He nodded, "But then you can."
She bowed her head slightly. "Kilala will arrive here during the night classes. She is to follow my scent to your office Kaien. Now Zero, I cannot chose what kind of demon you become. You become what you are most suited for. Kilala and I will help you control your abilities."
He hugged her. "See child, not all vampires are like Shizuka Hio." He stiffened but she continued, "Some of us are willing to help you, so long as you do the same."
Kaien asked, "When will you do it?"
"Now, if it is possible Kaien." He nodded. "Would you freeze up if you were bitten?"
He froze at the mention. She explained. "There are two ways to do this. One is to suck the vampire blood out of you, the other is to purify. And that one hurts like hell. It's your choice Zero. I'm not going to take that from you."
He sat and thought hard. "Purify it…"
"Be sure. Once I start I can't stop until it's gone."
He nodded. She waved him over. He sat. She placed her hand over the seal on his shoulder and the other in his hand. "Follow your instincts Zero. Don't let your conscious fight you."
He looked at her confused, but nodded. She placed up a barrier and, placing her hand on the seal, began to push the purification into him. He screamed and gripped her hand, hard, causing them to break. Yuki went to help but Kaname and Kaien held her back. The door slammed open and Kaien had to hold back Tagari.
"Why are you allowing this Kaien?! He's your ward!"
"It was his will to be rid of the Vampire, Tagari."
He froze. "What?"
"Kagome is getting rid of his vampire and giving him a demon, by his request."
He calmed, "Why is she doing this?"
Kaname said, "So that he can protect his loved ones. We all know he feared what he was becoming. Kagome just wants some peace with her comrades."
Tagari asked, "DO you know her?"
He nodded once. "She is my Godmother."
He froze. "Just how old is she?"
"Five hundred twenty-eight."
Kaien gasped and they looked back to see Zero with his teeth in her neck. "Good boy." She cupped the back of his head, after he released her hand. "Almost finished Zero…there…now you may let go."
He did and stepped back. Her hand and neck healed instantly. She locked eyes with Tagari, who gasped, "Demon Councilor."
"Former," she corrected, "I tired of politics." She looked at Kaien, who gasped at her golden eyes.
He caught her. "Your eyes went from blue with specks, to pink, then gold."
"Depends on mode; Blue with specks is vampire, pink is miko, and gold is demon." She pulled away, causing him to whimper. "Darlin, I told you yesterday that your blood is too tempting."
Kaname looked at her. "You need blood."
She shook her head. "I'll last another three weeks minimum."
Tagari demanded, "Drink the blood tablets."
She snorted. "Sure, if you want me to need blood before then." She turned to look at Zero. "How are you feeling Zero?"
He looked at her with his violet eyes. "Good, better than I've felt in a while."
She smiled, "That's good." She sat.
Kaien looked at her, worried, "Kags…"
She looked up and smiled, "I miss being human some days. I wouldn't have to worry about feeding on someone." She stood. "I am sorry, Kaien, that I can't talk to you longer, but I am heading back to my room. Maybe now that I feel weakened some, I can sleep again." She left the room, leaving behind a confused group.
XOXOXOXO
That evening, the Day Class clamored around the Night Class dorms. Yuki was having difficulties and Zero was with Headmaster.
"Pack it in!" The day class startled and looked up. "If you're gonna be in front of the dorm then get in line! NOW!"
They did so quickly. She jumped down and held her hand out to Yuki, whom took it hesitantly.
The gate opened and out came the Night Class. The females began screaming, "Quiet." She demanded monotonous. They quickly quieted. Kaname quirked an eyebrow at her.
She smirked and bowed slightly, tilting her head toward Yuki.
He nodded slightly and approached Yuki. "Hello Yuki. I thank you for your effort."
She blushed. He chuckled, causing the Day Class to get agitated. Kagome glanced at them and they quieted.
The Night Class soon went to class.
Kaien came out and said, "Kagome, go to class.:
She smiled, "I can hear Kilala heading this way."
A woman appeared with a man with red hair.
Kagome stepped forward, "Shippo?"
He hugged her tight. "Mama…Fluffy sent me to help out."
She nodded, "Kaien?"
"Hm..?"
"Can you take Kilala to Zero?" He nodded and they headed in. "Come Ship, we need to see Kaname."
He perked up. "He's here?"
She nodded and headed to class, opening the door to the classroom. Everyone looked at her. She ignored it and headed to Kaname. "Kaname, Shippo is here to help."
Shippo came over. "Hey Kaname!"
He smirked slightly. "Hello Shippo. So, you are here to help?"
He nodded vigorously, "Should he help Yuki, Kaname?"
Kaname nodded. Tagari looked at her, "You're late Kagome."
She turned around, "Forgive me Tagari, I was helping Yuki, seeing as how Zero is out of commission."
Her head snapped to the window. "May I be excused?"
Tagari and Kaname asked, "Why?"
"Something's out there."
"Go…"
She opened the door with Shippo following and the rest of the Night Class. "Shippo, go stand by the Night Class; actually, go get Kaien. Tell him to bring it."
He sped off into the direction. Her eyes scanned the surroundings. "Kaname, send someone to Yuki, one who knows how to use a weapon, not just ability."
He placed his hand on her shoulder, getting ready to speak but was interrupted. "What's going on Kags?"
"Kilala, Zero, Kaien. You didn't have to come out."
Kaien asked, "What's going on?"
She glanced at him. "Something's on the property and I think I know what it is."
Shippo said, "Mama, your shoulder's glowing."
She nodded. "Yuki…" she closed her eyes and located Yuki.
Kaname said, "I'm going to Yuki."
She nodded, "Shippo, go with Kaname."
"I can protect her."
She looked at Kaname. "I know dear, but you'll be too busy worrying over her to be on guard. Go. The barrier will fall when you get there. Shippo, knock out the other two."
Kaname said, "you will be too."
She looked at him. "I know but there's a difference. You can die, I can't. Go."
Shippo and Kaname took off.
Ruka demanded, "Who the hell are you to tell Lord Kaname to do something?!"
Kilala answered, "She is Sesshomaru's second-in-command."
Kaien asked, "What's out there Kagome?"
Her eyes continued scanning, "A few Shadow Demons. Hand me the sword please Kaien."
He did.