First off IM SOOOOOOOO sorry that I havent been writing :/ Hopefully this chapter will make up for the time loss

SHIKI

Chapter 21: Escape

News got out.

Kaname had made sure that all vampires knew and were prepared for a likely war.

While the humans and hunters knew nothing the night class started to prepare for any situations that were likely to come their way. Even the headmaster didn't seem to notice. And as the preparations were all being made and handled, the meeting between vampires and hunters was starting to assemble.

At one end of the long oak wood table sitting at the head, was Kaname. To his right was Yukki and two other older senior council members as well as I.

In the worst case, it was decided that I sit closest to the exit to retrieve Rima's body before word could reach them to kill her.

On the other end, facing Kaname was the hunters association's leader, vice president and two of their best.

Toga Yagari and Zero Kiryu.

"My my, what a predicament we have gotten our selves into" their leader smiled hiding behind his pink paper fan.

There were a few noises coming from both sides of the table and harsh looks towards one another.

"Everyone, as you all know, we are gathered here today to decide the fate of one of our own, a vampire student and a vampire who joins me in wanting to unite the human race with the vampire race in harmony, Rima Touya" Kaname started gaining everyone's attention at once.

"Bringing her back to life may rise a few problems no?" their leader asked lowering his fan staring straight at Kaname.

The smile on his face made it clear he thought of this as a game and nothing more.

"Bringing her back to life will not cause any problems for ANYONE" I said trying to keep my anger from my voice, looking right at him.

"You must surely be her lover" he said studying my face with amusement.

"And of pureblooded blood. Odd I thought they only mated between themselves" he went on showing an unfriendly smile on his face.

"She was never a threat to anyone to begin with" I added keeping myself more controlled, regardless Rima would be brought back to life.

"Can you be sure that she will not cause a problem?" Yagari chimed in as he lit a cigarette.

"Why should we trust the judgment of any vampire? Regardless of their blood lines?" he asked looking at everyone opposite from him, the scent of cigar filling the room.

"Kaname-sama's word can always be trusted!" This time it was Yuuki who spoke up surprising everyone.

"He is sincere and always keeps his word! He saved my life more than once and his ideals to bring vampires and humans alike I believe can be made into a reality if its Kaname-sama. As hunters you may laugh at this but I trust him with my life on any given day! If any of you knew him like I do, then there would be no hesitation to trust in him! That's why no matter what anyone says about him, I will never leave his side!"

The room was silent as everyone stared at her, her cheeks bright pink.

Everyone but Zero who was looking away, his face a mask of unreadable emotion.

Kaname reached his hand in hers and held it there.

"This girl, Yuuki has been with Kaname-sama for over ten years. Her judgment of him can be nothing but trusted" one of the older vampire councils members said sitting up straighter.

"It seems that girl can be trusted then" said the hunters leader beginning to fan himself despite the cool temperature in the room as all the vampires in the room agreed.

All the hunters looked at him anger clear on their face.

"We shouldn't let such a trivial matter influence our decision on wether he can be trusted or not" Zero coldly stated looking right at Yuuki who looked back with shock and disdain at him.

"The same should be said about you, Kiryu. You should not let your hatred for us vampires affect who you decide to trust." Kaname responded calmly in only the way he could.

Everyone looked back at the two waiting for Zero's response, instead he remained silent.

"With this meeting here, I can assure you that the vampire girl will be brought back to life under one condition" he announced.

I couldn't believe it. They were going to let her live and war would be avoided.

"If the girl causes a problem once alive, then all of you here who came to fight for her will be killed including the girl herself.''

"But of course, Yuuki will not be harmed." Kaname opposed, his eyes filled with murder if the wrong answer were to be said.

"At the hunters association, we do not tolerate humans being killed regardless if they have connection to a vampire or not." This time it was Yagari who spoke with firmness sparing a sharp glance at Yuuki then at Kaname as if to assure him their word was good.

With that everyone knew the meeting was over, we had won and peace between us and the hunters would stay as stable as ever.

Outside I met with Kaname who was saying his goodbye to the two council members with Yuuki at his side as the hunters guarded their surrounding area.

"Shiki-senpai! We did it!" Yuuki smiled once seeing me.

"Thank you for convincing them" I thanked her with a small bow.

"Everything turned out peacefully" she smiled on. I looked at Kaname. I could tell that there was something that he had to tell me as he began to lead the way outside the hunters building.

"Kaname-sama?" I began.

"Ruka, Kain and Auido already have Rima's body. Some of my blood was injected into her already." he explained in a low voice as me and Yuuki continued to follow him.

"Kaname-sama, I dont understand."

"Kaname-sama, whats going on?" Yuuki asked just as worried as I was.

We came to a stop as a black sleek vintage car appeared before us.

"Good afternoon Kaname-sama, Yuuki-sama and Senri-sama" greeted the driver holding the door open for us.

As we drove further away from the association he spoke, "It seemed that it ended peacefully, but it didn't. I sent them to get Rima's body because some of the hunters don't approve of our agreement."

"Things will become violent" Yuuki said looking out the window realizing where this was going.

Deep down I should have known such an easy victory was not possible.

"Yes, but I will protect you with my life" Kaname sweetly told her cupping her chin with his hand making her look him in the eye. She smiled.

"How violent will things get?" I wondnered aloud, my only concern being getting to Rima as fast as possible.

"The hunters who don't agree are going to gather and go against their head leader." he explained.

"They will revolt against the association and they will revolt against us vampires."

"What is their objective?" I asked.

"They want Rima dead" he said in a low voice.

~End of a sweet dream, but I will show you another one~

Ok so there :D hopefully I did a good job with this chapter :D