Disclaimer: I own nothing of Vampire Knight. This ingenious work of art belongs to Matsuri Hino.

A/N: Here is the next chapter for your viewing pleasure. It took a bit of work on the dialogue and I hope it turned out ok. Please read and review, all review responses and thanks are at the bottom.

Reveal

As the seconds ticked by in silence, Zero gave up on receiving an answer so he was shocked when Kaname quietly began to speak, "I see them… Whenever I close my eyes, they're there… Like the images are forever burnt to the insides of my eyelids," Zero wondered who they were, but he kept his silence. He knew it was hard it was for Kaname to be open about this, to reveal a weakness to anyone. "I wasn't suppose to be there… I had forgotten a book that I wanted to finish. I heard noises… screams… coming from upstairs. It was my mother, she was yelling for my father and begging for something to stop… I ran up the stairs but I tripped over something… When I looked down, all I saw was blood. It was everywhere! Lying in the middle of the stairs was my father… He was barely alive, his eyes begging me to save my mother. I tried to reach out for him, to touch him and assure him it was all going to be alright… But he turned to dust beneath my fingertips," Kaname paused, pressing his head to Zero's chest. Taking several deep breaths, he desperately trying to smother his anguish. "I don't know how long I stared in horror at what used to be my father, but soon my mother's cries pierced my mind. I continued to run up the stairs, to my parent's room. The door was locked, I couldn't get it open with strength alone, it was shielded with something… It was the first time I had used my power, I completely obliterated the door by the sheer force of my mind… I was shocked, but that was soon replaced by complete horror. My… My uncle," the word was hissed with the deepest amount of hatred Zero had ever heard, even through his own hatred of purebloods, "He was… Holding my mother down on the bed. Her dress was in shreds and she was bleeding from so many places. He was… He was raping her right in front of me… and I could do NOTHING! He looked right at me and never stopped… He only continued to laugh harder. His laughs… Oh god, I can still hear them!"

Kaname clamped his hands over his ears and his eyes screwed shut once more. Zero laid silently in shock, trying to register what had just been revealed to him. Before he could delve too far into his thoughts, the pure, sweet smell of blood coated the air. Hissing in discomfort, he knew his eyes had turned red as he felt his fangs lengthen. Pushing back against the beast within him, he looked down at his chest to see a distraught Kaname clawing at his ears with more tears coursing down his face. With a silent curse, he rolled over and pinned Kaname to the ground. Sitting astride his hips, he grabbed the pureblood's hands and held them above Kaname's head with one hand.

"Kaname! Come on, snap out of it damn it! You're not there, you're here! You're safe in Cross Academy, you're safe here! You're safe with… me," Zero pleaded with the pureblood.

Kaname's tears continued to fall as he shook his head from side to side, clearly still lost in his personal hell. Curing fluently, Zero buried his free hand in Kaname's thick chocolate locks and held his head to his own chest. Leaning his head close to Kaname's ear, he whispered calming words to soother the pureblood back to reality. So concentrated on his task, he failed to notice the sounds of approaching footsteps. Several growls sounded through the air as the small clearing was filled with tension.

"Kiryu!"

END

A/N: And there it is, there is Kaname's problem. I twisted the story to fit my purposes so I apologize to Matsuri Hino. I hope to get the next chapter up no later than Monday. I hope you enjoyed the chapter. Now to review responses and the thanks.

Shizuhana- Yes, Kaname is a little OOC in this story… I wanted to write a story where Kaname throws off his apathetic shall, as well as Zero's kind side could come out to play. Thank you for the review and I hope you continue to do so.

Michi-ichi- It's quite alright that you didn't review on the first chapter, I understand that you wanted to have more to work with. I am glad that you liked it enough to respond the second chapter. I hope you enjoyed this update.

KanameZero4Eva- Here is the chapter that answered your question, I hope you enjoyed it. I also hope that you continue to read as well as comment.

darthmocy- I don't think anyone likes seeing Kaname suffer but sometimes pain is necessary for happiness and understanding. Here is the next chapter, I hope you continue to read and review.

Qualyn- Sorry for that, I like to end my chapters on a note of suspense so as to keep readers guessing as well as coming back for more. I hope you enjoyed the chapter, though I ended it in suspense once more *laughs*

Maargereto-sama- I enjoy Zero's kindness in responses to Yuuki's pain so I wanted to give Kaname the chance to receive that kindness as well. I hope you enjoyed it. Thank you for reviewing and I hope you continue to do so.

Flor Oriental- Esta bien, se un espanol pequeno pero lo que yo no comprendo que utilizo a un transductor. Yo no cuido que idioma que usted comenta en, acabo de disfruta de ello cuando alguien reacciona contra mis historia. Desee lado que vulnerable de Kaname para salir asi como lado de clase de Zero. Espero que disfrutara de de este capitulo y continuara disfrutar del resto de la historia. Tambien, perdone por favor la falta de accentos y tambien la traduccion aspera.

Haltia- First, thank you for the story alert add, I appreciate it. Second, I hope this update was soon enough. I am glad that I have gotten you interested.

Pink Bead Girl- Thank you very much for the story alert, favorite author, and favorite story add. I am happy that you appreciate the detail I incorporated into the story. U wanted Zero to respond to Kaname the was he responds to Yuuki. Kaname lost his parents in a similar way to the way Zero lost his (in the original anime) so I thought they would have a common pain they could relate to given the chance to do so. I tried to portray that here, and will continue to try to do so. Thank you for reviewing and I look forward to any other comments you wish to offer.

LunaRina- Thank you for the story alert add, I am glad you enjoy the story enough to do so. I am glad you have taken interest in my story. I hope chapter has satisfied you and that you continue to be satisfied with the rest of the story.

irmina- First, thank you for the story alert as well as the favorite author add. Second, Kaname has his own pain, he just never is allowed to express it due to his station in vampiric society. I wanted to give him the chance to do so. Same with Zero and his compassionate side, though the reason for not expressing it is different from Kaname's reason. I thought Zero calling Kaname's name without the 'sama' without being reprimanded was a nice touch as well, I intended it to be like a step toward understanding and friendship. I am glad you enjoyed it. I hope you like the rest of the story as well.

Additional thanks to XxSenarin18xX, Cocobi94, chocoxlat, animegirl2781, for the story alert adds. Also, I would like to thank NegatiiveeFTS for the favorite story add.