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 3

An hour later, back at the academy.

Seiran made her way to the garden where her Dancing Lady orchids were alongside Sensei Tamaji's grave. She sat down in front of her master's burial ground and closed her eyes, feeling suddenly very tired. "Sensei…," she whispered as her fingers traced the delicate petals of the flower she loved, "People are questioning me on the blood tablets I created for the Level E vampires…" She gave a mirthless laugh. "Remember those Level Es, Sensei? The ones we killed without hesitancy because they were harming ordinary humans? I managed to create something to save them, give them some control over their sanity…at least give them a longer lifespan and a slightly better life…It's no wonder drug, but at least it's something, right?"

The young pureblood-hunter sighed. "But now some vampire hunters aren't happy because it's obvious if the Level Es are all under control, there wouldn't be any need to really have vampire hunters…I mean, one of our duties is to hunt down Level Es but the ones actually at fault who created Level Es are the purebloods, and we aren't allowed to hunt purebloods down because of the laws…and it's going to be a huge, bloody problem when Level A, B and C vampires get pissed off because we hunted down their royalty…I have to give a proper answer in a month's time at the hunters-vampires meeting…Isn't there any proper way to solve this delicate issue? I don't even know if a Vampire Council still exists any more ever since…"

She stopped her rant, her mouth forming an 'oh' in comprehension. That's right…Sensei once said something about Kaname destroying the Vampire Council leaders…If the V.C still exists, who is in control now?

Kaname…?

Then is it better to have Kaname as an ally?

So many questions, no answers at all yet once more…It was exhausting.

"I'm sorry, Sensei…you must be tired of hearing me being long winded like that…It's not very like my character, isn't it?" Seiran had a smile now, feeling slightly better that she poured out all her feelings to her Sensei although she had no response from him. "Arigato for listening to me, Sensei…"

"And oh, before I leave…" She put a can of beer on the ground. "The best brew there is in Tokyo, Sensei…" A draft of wind barely escaped her notice…

Hmmm…

She got up, brushed the dirt of her pants and made her way to the room Zero and she shared once more ever since the night of the ball.

Knocking the door, she heard Zero's acknowledgement before twisting the doorknob open.

"Your new uniform is here, Seiran," he spoke as the girl he liked walked to him and gave him a hug, still not saying anything.

"Seiran?" Zero frowned as his pulse raced slightly. She couldn't have…? I thought I was careful…

She was still silent.

"Seiran, you know you can share your worries with me…please…," he whispered into her ear.

Seiran looked up and he could see a pink blush on her cheeks. "Zero, I sensed you were there in the garden…listening to my raving…Thank you for being worried about me…"

Now it was Zero's turn to turn pink. So her sharp hearing caught my footsteps…I need to train harder as a hunter…"You said we'll be each other's support, remember?"

The red head laughed slightly, feeling better after his words. "Yeah…"

"Your invention is a wonderful thing, it doesn't matter what others think," he softly consoled her.

"It's not about what others think, Zero…It's more of whether it was the right thing to do or not." Seiran leaned into his chest, enjoying the security he radiated.

Her blue eyes landed on the crisp Night Class uniform and an incomprehensible look gradually appeared on her face. Zero noticed it and started looking very uncomfortable. I don't quite like the look she's giving me…He recalled the time when Ichiru wore a Day Class girl's uniform and parodied him – only Heaven knew what was on his crazy twin's mind! – causing a huge ruckus amongst the Day Class girls who had swooned and the boys giving Zero weird looks for months, totally freaking him out and he carried Bloody Rose beside him for days during classes. Umm…she couldn't have possibly heard about that incident, right…?

"Zero…" Seiran looked directly into his eyes, causing Zero's pulse to increase.

"…Yes…?" Zero hoped his cheeks weren't burning with embarrassment by now.

"Do you want to see how I look in the Night Class girl's uniform?"

The silver haired youth's eyes blinked when he heard those words. What? His heartbeat began to slow down when he realized that his room partner was just asking an innocent question and he honestly hoped the ground would swallow him up that time. Thank goodness Seiran was no mind reader as she looked at him curiously, feeling his heartbeat fluctuate. Hmm, is something wrong with Zero?

"S-Sure," he shakily answered before another thought crossed his mind and he started feeling more awkward.

I want to see you in a Day Class girl's uniform…

He recalled how stunning she had looked in the dress during the vampires' ball Aidou and Ichijou planned in her honour.

"Umm…I know it wasn't a Day Class one…but you don't mind, right…?" she shyly asked as she held onto the white blazer and skirt.

"N-No…" Zero inwardly cursed. Why on earth am I stuttering? It was because he knew she was attractive in both attire – male or female. Another feeling stirred up in him and it wasn't pretty. Wonderful, so all the Night Class vampires get to ogle at her while I…hang on a sec, what the heck am I thinking?

Just admit it, Zero…you're starting to get envious for no apparent reason… his conscience saintly reminded.

I am not! he fumed back. I'm just worried that the Night Class boys will disturb her!

Suuurrrre…Remember she's a vamp hunter trainee, like you are, and she can take care of herself.

Great…Just great…

He had lost an argument with himself. How wonderfully pathetic!

"How do I look, Zero?" Her voice brought him back to reality and his head swung in the direction of the bathroom.

His clenched jaw went slack.

Gee, smart ass, how do you expect me to not get envious when she's looking like that? He cornered his conscience.

Seiran was at the doorway of the bathroom, rather unsure of herself as her fingers straightened the imaginary creases she saw on the skirt. Personally, she thought it was too short. It didn't even take a Physics student to say that if strong winds blew – a normal thing which happened at the Cross Academy – that skirt would definitely flip upwards.

The blazer showed off her pleasing curves and rather slender waist and the skirt – It's too short! yelled Zero's mind – flaunted her fair legs to which Zero realized that he was almost close to drooling at her.

It must really look awful on me, otherwise Zero would have said something by now instead of staring at me ridiculously. I guess the suggestion of wearing a Night Class girl's uniform was a silly one. "It looks bad on me, huh? Guess I'll go and change before bringing it back to Chairman Cross for some alterations." She turned to get changed.

Wait, what is she saying? She looks damn hot in that uniform! Before Zero realized what he was doing, he had already grabbed her into his arms and had kissed her.

Huh? Seiran's mind went blank as her heart started to thump and she returned that kiss until both of them grew breathless.

"What was that all about, Zero?" the pureblood hunter asked, looking really confused.

"You looked wonderful…I was speechless…," Zero whispered, controlling himself from trying to run his itching fingers down her back, along her hip and….

"Why didn't you just say so? You were looking at me as though I'd looked like a fashion disaster." Seiran began to laugh now. Or maybe it was a…what was it called again? I remember Sensei used to do that to the ladies at the bar…Yeah, the 'once over look'…

"Erm…yeah…" Zero wanted to sweatdrop at her. Good lord…is she really that clueless about how she looks? With the way she looks, I wouldn't even be surprised if Aidou senpai tries to jump at her! Heck, even he wanted to jump on her.

Aidou senpai…? God, of all the vampires…Better than that snake, Kuran! He mentally shook his head. I'm having too much of a vivid imagination all of a sudden!

"So, I don't have to alter anything then." She gently extracted herself from their heated embrace, smiling at him.

"N-no…" Wonderful, the stuttering came back!

Minutes later, dressed up in her usual clothes, the red head packed her sling bag.

"Where are you going?" It was his turn to be curious.

"The Night Class library. I need to see the study materials I'll be using as well as to get my new textbooks from Taku-chan." She opened the door.

Zero suppressed another growl of envy when he heard her calling her distant cousin that affectionally. Right…like you want to be called Zero-chan… taunted his annoying conscience. "Yeah, sure, I'll see you afterwards." His voice sounded strained, Seiran noticed.

Zero's not happy about something…I'll let him cool off it first before asking him later I guess. Seiran was tuned in to her late Sensei's behaviour being occasionally tsundere and Zero seemed quite similar, so she supposed she could apply the same principles in caring for him. "Yeah…or do you want to come with me?" she quickly added, changing her mind. Maybe Zero wants to spend time with me and I've been neglecting him with my own work…

Oh, no, I'm not stepping in one foot into that damn dorm! But then that image of Seiran in her white uniform swimmed enticingly in his mind, making him feel uncomfortable and somewhat…warm… "It's really…alright, Seiran. I will see you later." He stiffly kissed her and softly closed the door, leaving her standing there for a few moments before she shrugged to herself, turned and headed in the Moon Dorm's direction.

Maybe I'm not treating him a way girlfriends treat their boyfriends…We've never been official or anything, we've always just stayed close to each other after and he's never actually said anything about being my boyfriend…And I honestly don't know how this 'being a couple' thing works – it's not like any Science textbook I've read explains anything…Urgh…I must be the worst girlfriend, if I'm even considered as one, ever…

Seiran's shoulders slumped slightly. Maybe initially I thought it was easy, liking a person who likes you back, simple reciprocal of feelings. But the fact is now I've got to learn to think of his feelings. She sighed. I wonder if there's a 'Relationships for Dummies' book anywhere…

*

The minute Zero had shut the door, he made a mad dash to the bathroom and twisted the shower knob to spray water on himself. You are such a pervert, Zero Kiryuu. Getting yourself heated like that…But damnit, that uniform…

As the water fully drenched him, Zero knew he had to seriously consider two options.

One – Seiran and he couldn't possibly share rooms any longer. Not with his perverse mind.

Two – He probably had to stop studying Biology. He did not want to learn that particular topic which was soon approaching.

Lesson no. 4 : Sometimes when a relationship is still new, many things can be awkward…

Zero : *Groans* I can't believe you made me such a pervert, HY!

HY : *Laughs darkly* Oh, Zero, I promise you there's more in store for you….Muahahahahaha

Zero : *Terrified and escapes on White Lily*

HY : Well, that particular topic is Sexual reproduction...just in case anyone is wondering...lol...Please do R & R so that I can improve :D Arigato gozaimas!