Scarred Fates : Sequel to Twisted Fates. It's Seiran and Zero's final year at Cross Academy. More enemies inadvertently created due to her newly created blood tablets are out to get her…And who is that elegant lady plaguing her dreams? Why is everyone targeting the Level Es Seiran decided to protect…? Zero x OC (Seiran). Sorry, bad at summaries -.-"
Disclaimer : I don't own VK nor its characters. Any resemblance to any fanfictions, the living or RIPs is highly unintentional.
Dedicated to those who supported Twisted Fates. For new readers, do read TF in order not to feel lost :P
CHAPTER 1
"Ohayo gozaimas, Chairman," wished Seiran. Behind her was Zero who grunted, "Nnn," as a greeting as he stepped into the office.
"Ohayooo my lovely children! What brings both of you here? How was the honeymoon? I'm sure I haven't seen both of you since the ball three weeks ago…Where are my souvenirs?" chirped Chairman Cross. In undertones, he added, "Although I'm open minded about being incestuous and all…"
"What honeymoon? What incestuous? What crap are you spewing out?" snarled Zero, almost with a vein popping out. Seiran merely coughed, controlling her face from turning red when she realized there were three other people in the room – Toga Yagari, Yuuki and Kaname. Zero himself did a double take when he realized the presence of the others and blushed bright red. Kaname and Yuuki hid back their laughter while Yagari snorted.
"Chairman, are you sure you are not drunk on any alcohol?" asked Seiran smilingly but her eyes were slightly blazing. She remembered her late sensei, Kyousuke Tamaji, had told her that Cross who was an ex-vampire hunter would turn into an absolute girl when he touched alcohol, meaning he would start singing in a high pitch operatic voice which was capable of cracking glass.
The Chairman began to wail, "Waaaa, even my son, eh, no, daughter Seiran has decided to defy me!"
Seiran merely rolled her eyes. "Chairman, I'm here to see you regarding my classes."
"Oh, you didn't come to tell me how was the honeymoon?" asked Chairman Cross in sugary tones, his tone of voice hopeful for some juicy news. Zero grit his teeth, his hand gripping onto Bloody Rose…You pervert! We haven't even gone that far…!
Crack!
Spidery fine lines grew on the window panes behind the Chairman, causing him to spin around in alarm.
"Wha – ?"
"Ooops…, sorry Chairman, I apparently can't control my powers that well yet…," Seiran apologetically spoke but she hid a smirk. The man started wailing at the cracked glass – saying he needed to use funds to repair the office after Seiran destroyed it once again – the distraction allowing Zero to forget his earlier embarrassment.
"Waaaa, did you just see that, Yagari? Seiran just used her powers on her daddy!" bawled Chairman Cross.
"I'm not surprised…I'd do the same thing," remarked Sensei Yagari, ignoring his colleague.
"Jeez, Seiran's just here to talk about her classes and you're making it hard for her, Chairman," giggled Yuuki. Kaname demurely nodded, briefly glancing at the other pair in the room. It seems like Seiran has managed to tame Kiryuu after all…
"Alright, alright….So, which class have you decided to join, Seiran? Day or Night?" sighed the bespectacled man when he realized no one was siding him.
Zero glanced at the red haired girl. So far they had not finished discussing that topic. The few days after the ball, in fact, Seiran had received an award from a pharmaceutical company on her achievement of her new blood tablets which resulted in a trip to Tokyo to receive it, and she had asked Zero to accompany her. In Tokyo they explored the city to seek Level Es and hand them the tablets she made. Thus it was more of a working trip to which Seiran was very apologetic and treated the silver haired youth to ramen every day. I suppose she'll choose the Night Class…since it suits her…
Seiran had shot Zero a quick look when that question was raised. Actually she hadn't even thought much of it – deciding to be in the Day class because she preferred her classmates there. The Night class students, in her opinion, reminded her of the vampire hunter trainees who used to shun her. And of course, she had to keep Mr Sleeping Beauty out of trouble as well…
"I'd like to remain in the Day Class, Rijichou."
"What?" Now Chairman Cross was really serious. Zero's eyes were glued onto her.
"Have you clearly thought it over, Seiran?" Kaname asked softly. A vampire in broad daylight…Can you even stand the heat? Despite you just recently knowing who you really are, eventually you'll exhaust yourself out. Is it because you want to be with Kiryuu?
Yuuki was studying both Zero and Seiran's reactions which she found amusing. Wow…Zero is truly lucky to have someone like her…
Seiran ignored the other male pureblood. Of course I've thought about it, Kaname. Straight faced, she gave her reasons monotonously. "Firstly, Chairman, I'm still a school prefect. If I immediately switch to the Night Class, it would raise suspicion as I hadn't been in classes for awhile. Some excellent students in Day Class might also ask why weren't they selected to enter the Night Class. Next, I much prefer to be around the Day Class students compared to the Night Class – sorry, Kaname, Yuuki. Thirdly, I also like my classes in Day Class. I have no interest in the Vampire History, Grooming and Fashion classes. Lastly, I prefer conducting experiments at night. There are no disturbances."
Sensei Yagari hid back a yawn at her words. Aih…Zero does have a strange taste in women…His latest is very…level-headed…I suppose it suits his temper…
Chairman Cross and Yuuki were gaping at Seiran while Zero's mind had even gone blank. Only Kaname remained unaffected.
"Those were good reasoning points, Seiran. But as a vampire, you have to join the Night Classes. Even Yuuki had to leave her Day Classes and her prefect duties," Kaname reminded.
"Yes, I had to leave, although the level was much higher and I'd to work harder. But I'm sure you'll be fine, Seiran as you're brilliant!" Yuuki beamed.
Seiran wanted to roll her eyes. It was – duh – so blatantly obvious Kaname and sweet talked Yuuki into leaving the Day Class as he wanted to be with her – it was just typical of his possessiveness. At least Zero didn't coerce me to stay in the Day Classes…
"Why do I have to join the Night Classes? It's not imperative at all to me. Joining the Night Classes will disrupt my biological clock used for sleeping which is bad for health." Adamant, Seiran stood her ground. You can't possibly expect me to be in a class full of snotty vampires except for the few which are close to Kaname and are my distant cousins as well…Or maybe I just can't fit into that society yet. That bloodthirsty society which I still don't want to be a part of…
Zero finally spoke, "Seiran…I think the Night Classes would fit you better. Their level is higher which will support your interest. You'll learn more things there which would improve your skills in your chemical inventions…" I don't know if you're partly doing it for my sake, but I also wouldn't want to be in your way of achieving your goals…
Now Seiran stared at Zero, her mind pondering over his words. In fact, they were reasonable words. Zero understood her 'academically'…And Kaname's thoughts that were sent to her head regarding a vampire's weakness to the sun were true and she hadn't felt any effects so far. Her eyes left Zero and looked at the others in the Chairman's office. Hmm…then what course of action should I take? Kaname won't let Yuuki be a prefect, otherwise she would have remained one. Zero can't control all the mad fan girls all by himself either even with his scary aura…
Yuuki could have sworn she heard a light bulb ping on top of Seiran's head as the other female pureblood began to smile.
"Shall we compromise then, Kaname, Chairman?" asked Seiran in dulcet tones.
"Compromise?" asked both the males.
"What Zero and Kaname said are true…," Seiran didn't realize the smug look Zero shot Kaname as she mentioned his name first, "…How about I take half the classes in Day Class and the other half in Night Class?"
"Huh?" It was Sensei Yagari's turn to be surprised.
"Well, I don't see what's the problem, really…In Day Class I'll be wearing the male uniform, considering the girls there still think I'm a boy; and in Night Class I'll be wearing a female uniform," continued Seiran. Since Zero wanted to see me in a girl's uniform…Although he wanted it to a Day Class one…
What on earth is she thinking? Why is she making things so difficult for herself? wondered Zero. Then he saw the strong look which Seiran gave the Chairman falter slightly and immediately he understood. Of course! She doesn't like the Night Class. He recalled the ball Ichijou and Aidou prepared in her honour of saving them and had seen her uneasiness. It's a new territory for her although she's of the highest level of vampires…And then she had told me before about training with the other vampire hunter trainees who ignored her because she was a girl…Yuuki had that Kuran to help her adjust to the aristocratic society, but Seiran – she chose me, and I can't help her to be comfortable in the world she actually belongs; except to just be her support…
Zero looked outside. Honestly, even though we've admitted our feelings to each other…are we really even compatible?
Chairman Cross and Kaname had been silent since Seiran's new proposition.
"Onegaishimas!" Seiran bowed. Please…I really don't want to be in the Night Class if I can help it…I…still don't belong there…
The bespectacled man coughed. "That's a rather err…unique request, Seiran…But I think it can be arranged." He bent down to swing open his cabinet door and took a file. Opening it, he showed the red haired pureblood who looked relieved. "These are the lists of subjects in both Day and Night Classes. Choose the ones you're interested in and we'll arrange your time table for you. Kaname, do you think Ruka or Rima's dress size will fit hers? I will get the uniform."
Kaname's eyes hovered on her for a moment before he answered, "More of Ruka's, Chairman."
Seiran herself was happily ticking the classes she wanted – Advanced Mathematics, Anatomy and Physiology, Advanced Chemistry, History, Art, Ethics, Language Studies, and Drug Mechanisms & Chemical Inventions – before handing them to the Chairman.
"A balance between the Day and Night classes each…Seems like you've really thought about it quite fast, Seiran," Kaname remarked lightly, observing her discreetly. Or did you manage to turn the conversation into the direction you desired..?
"Hmm…I wonder myself…That's a mystery," Seiran shot back, handing Kaien Cross the lists. Some vampires aren't as manipulating as you, Kaname…
There they go again – the two superior purebloods glaring at each other…noted Yagari. Sometimes I wonder if they're actually communicating with one another…
"They're such hard classes, Seiran…," Yuuki said in awe as the Chairman's eyes bulged out at her choices.
The other female pureblood shrugged it off. "Not really, Yuuki…Some are my interests and some are for me to carry out what I intend to do in the future." She smiled meaningfully.
Turning to the bespectacled ex vampire hunter, she asked, "I hope I have your approval, Chairman?"
Slowly he nodded. "Yes…I'll leave you to plot your own timetable as well."
Folding her arms, Seiran relaxed in her seat and lightly enquired, "Now…what was it all of you were discussing before you hurriedly changed the topic when you heard Zero and I approaching the office? Such actions make me believe it has something to do with me…"
Chairman Cross and Yuuki sweatdropped while Sensei Yagari and Kaname were momentarily stunned.
She is one scary person…thought the chairman.
What a fearsome pureblood…to completely lull us into relaxation and striking like that…Kaname felt impressed. A 'new' pureblood, at that…
Zero stared at Seiran, shocked, before staring at the other four in the room. What…?
It was Toga Yagari who broke the uneasy silence. "Seiran…it's regarding your blood tablets…"
Lesson no. 2 : Sometimes the truth is kept from the people we care about to prevent them from getting hurt.
HY : Sort of a filler chapter…Hope it wasn't too boring…Am in a sort of writers' block right now after knowing how much crazy workload have for the new academic year…Gawds…:P *Nervous about how the sequel is going to turn out*.
Please do review, arigato!