Misery Loves Company II - A Vampire Knight Fanfiction by Clue-sama .{Sequel}.
Disclaimer: I do not own anything legally affiliated with Vampire Knight as made by Matsuri Hino. But I do own Nezu Harita and Eiji Nanako. Any ideas regarding things not explained already in the manga/anime that I use that other authors have already used, credit goes to them.
Author's Notes: Oh god, Nezu 'n' Kaname are about to fight! D: Heehee... But I'm noticing more and more of you are now rooting for Eiji~ ^^ I'm so happy that you like my OCs. Some people hate OCs but I think they help a story a lot if you wanna keep it interesting. (Unless you're like... Blackened Wing, Sagakure, YenGirl... *continues rattling off names of people without important OCs who write kick-ass stories*) XDDDD lightpathetic writes good ficcys wiff her OCs! Ken (APFU) is my favorite! :3 I haven't given props to lightpathetic properly, but Ken actually was great inspiration for Nezu. I somewhat recalled his suave disposition as I wrote Nezu. I wouldn't say Ne-chan is exactly borne from Ken's awesomeness, so don't worry- Nezu is completely original! Although... they both fall in love with Zero at some point. O.o
Chappie Warnings: fight scene? o.o More corny drama that I love to write! :3
For the love of all that is holy and sinful, enjoy it!!! XD
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Chapter 11- Let's Go
Both of the low-level vampires' eyes widened at the utter challenge and foolish bravery that dripped from Nezu's words: "Don't you dare... harm him..."
Zero and Eiji looked to Kaname, who still had his arms crossed, and the pureblood didn't look surprised. He only had a smirk on his face and a glint in his eyes. Kaname was enjoying this! No one even thought of confronting a pureblood like this and even though the older brunette felt a faint hint of annoyance, he mostly felt a thrill. A thrill to fight. Since no vampire had acted against him and the last real, violent encounter he had was with Ichiru, Kaname rather would like to fight Nezu. Especially Nezu, actually. Of course, the pureblood also felt some measure of respect for Nezu... but it was only because he was now fighting to protect someone he loved, just like Eiji had done before.
"Ne... Ne-chan..." Eiji whispered reaching out to touch the noble's arm. Nezu didn't take his eyes off of his enemy, but he did reply. He murmured, "I am so sorry, Eiji, and I want you to stay with me..." the blonde's eyes lit up briefly, but Nezu added, "But we will talk about that later..."
Green eyes flashed as Nezu glared down Kaname even though the older vampire hardly looked intimidated. Zero softly mumbled, "Kaname..." But the pureblood just cooly said, "Zero, forgive me, but this boy is nothing but a nuisance..."
Eiji flinched as Nezu snarled lowly, a sound the blonde never heard from his friend, just before the noble lurched forward. The pureblood also became nearly invisible as both brunettes turned to nothing more than blurs of color. Zero tensed and even he was having trouble keeping up with the two while they exchanged blows that could probably rip adult human men in half. During a brief pause in which both fighting vampires touched the ground for a moment, Zero saw that Kaname and Nezu both had their claws out for maximum damage. Their eyes burned crimson like the blood they aimed to spill, and when they bared their fangs, the razor-sharp teeth were elongated dangerously. This is what they were- animals.
Zero supressed a shudder as they went for each other once more. He hated seeing Kaname like this- like the beast he really was inside of that beautiful shell. But the hunter knew and accepted that part of his lover. It was just still a little freaky to see Kaname all edge and manage to look graceful as he slashed at another being. The ex-human glanced to Eiji. The young vampire was clenching his fists so tightly by his sides that Zero could smell a bit of his blood from where his nails dug into the skin. The prefect felt a bit of sympathy for the boy- this must be even harder on him to watch. As the blonde had said, he didn't want his friend to get hurt but here he was, watching Nezu go against a pureblood. Even worse... Eiji must know what the outcome will be...
Right on time, but not a welcome happening, the scent of blood blossomed in the air and there was no mistaking whose it was. It smelled rich, no doubt, but not as rich as a pureblood's. Zero winced as the smell hit him, but not because he wanted it, but because as the fragrance was sensed, he heard Eiji gasp and Nezu grunt loudly. Even the hunter gasped when he suddenly got a clear sight of the noble being slammed down onto the ground with Kaname straddling the other's hips, his talon-like fingers wrapped around the younger brunette's neck. The pureblood's claws were embedded in Nezu's neck where he gripped. The two bystanders' eyes widened at this rather alarming sight, but neither moved. They wanted to badly, but what were they supposed to do? Kaname probably wouldn't let Zero near and Nezu wouldn't let Eiji help.
Nezu gagged as Kaname tightened his hold , cutting off his oxygen and trapping the blood in his throat. He was drowning and suffocating and making the telltale sounds of approaching death as he clawed desperately at Kaname's arm and body. His reach wasn't enough to cause any serious damage to his enemy's body and he was becoming too weak to damage the other's arm that held him down. Still, numerous cuts were being laced all over Kaname's skin from the noble's scratching, but the older vampire didn't flinch at the attacks nor as the younger started to slow his movements- as he started to die. The lacerations were healing under the shredded clothes as they formed.
Zero watched in horror as he watched Kaname kill Nezu. He had known that that's what he was going to do from the start but... this was so much different! Different than Ichiru or someone who has deserved to die! He chest ached and as he stepped forward to stop him, he heard Eiji scream, "Let him go!" The hunter looked over to see the blonde dashing towards the pair on the ground and he quickly looked back to see Kaname look up at the common vampire with burning eyes. Alarm spread through the prefect's thoughts.
His body reacting faster than his reason could, Zero figured that he must have used his vampire speed or something because he cleared the distance between him and Eiji swifter than he'd ever moved in his life so far. He wrapped his arms around the smaller vampire and they both crashed to the ground sideways as a powerful telekinetic razorwind flew past. However, Zero's leg was deeply caught by it and he cried out, drawing his leg up closer as if he could escape the pain. He let go of a dazed Eiji and rolled over to sit up and hold his leg. Biting his lip and growling at the pain, the ripped section of his pants was large enough so that he could see the cut. It wasn't too bad, but if it weren't for his healing powers and Kaname's blood in his system, he would need stiches for that...
Now Zero's bloodscent tinged the air and Kaname released Nezu suddenly, the murder in his eyes that had been like a heavy fog disappearing. The noble turned his head immediately and coughed up plenty of blood before gasping for air. The deepreaching holes in his neck still oozed, but they began their healing as Kaname sat up on top of him, looking in Zero's direction. The hunter was struggling to his feet now and the pureblood seemingly forgot about Nezu as he swiftly rose, his bloodied fingers dripping as they returned to normal.
"Zero..."
Kaname felt so bad as he began walking to his lover in long strides.
Eiji looked at the ex-human beside him, the smell of unfamiliar blood tickling his nose. He had saved him? What would have happened if the blonde had been standing there and Zero hadn't moved him out of the way? Wait- Nezu! He turned his blue eyes back to where Nezu was getting choked to see Kaname coming towards them, looking anxiously at the silver-haired vampire. Eiji almost sighed in relief, but he sprung into action rather fast when he saw his best friend staggering weakly towards the pureblood while the Level A's back was turned.
With a low yelp, Nezu landed on his back again, but this time a lithe blonde vampire was astraddle him, his fingers curled into his hoodie tightly. Eiji buried his face in his chest.
"You're so stupid! Stop it!"
"Eiji..." Nezu groaned softly, finding it hard to stay awake. He'd lost a good amount of blood, not enough to kill him, but the temporary loss of oxygen wasn't helping either.
Some distance away, Zero cooed his forgiveness to a fretting pureblood while the prefect's fingers combed through the soft chocolate locks gently and repeatedly in the way that Kaname usually ended up falling asleep to. The pureblood had made Zero sit back down in the grass and he was now kissing and soothing the wound he'd accidentally made, taking the pain away and coaxing it to heal faster. So while Kaname wasn't caring about Nezu, the hunter emotionlessly watched the scene playing out a few yards before him. It hadn't lasted long, thank goodness, and now he wanted to just drag Kaname to bed and go to sleep even though the sun was rising.
"Eiji, get off... I have to--"
"No!" the blonde cried, pounding on Nezu's chest with both fists. He rose his head and his eyes were like the very ocean as they pleaded to the leafy green ones. "You lost! You lost so you're returning home with me and never coming here again!"
Nezu frowned and he just stared at his friend before whispering, "I'm sorry..." He'd done so many stupid things and it was all he could say right now to say what he felt. He felt sorry.
"I know..." Eiji smiled a bit and very gently touched at the mostly healed puncture marks in Nezu's neck. The other flinched and the blonde pulled away, idly nipping the blood from his fingertips. "But it's okay now. Let's go home."
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Kaname breathed softly as he finally fell asleep, curled up against Zero's warm body. They were face to face in the pureblood's bed and the prefect was glad that break was still on. More and more students would be returning today and he had been advised that he should be on guardian duty as they did so, but not right now. The holiday break would be officially over the day after tomorrow, so he would worry about tomorrow's surge of students returning and the school morning after that. For now, he was relaxing. As he ran his sleepy gaze over his love's perfect face, he remembered what happened after the fight earlier...
Both younger vampires bowed lowly and Nezu said, mustering as much humility as he could, "I apologize, Kuran-sama. Kiryuu-san."
Kaname simply nodded and Zero 'mm-ed'. Eiji came up first, thanking Zero for saving him, which made the pureblood shift in his spot- if he had just controlled himself more... The hunter put an hand on his lover's arm, physically calming him. Nezu nodded in agreement to his roommate's thanking.
"Yes, Kiryuu-san, I want to thank you for that as well. I don't know what I would do without Eiji."
The blonde vampire blushed, but shuffled closer to the noble.
Nezu smiled in his usual way even though his face was still spattered with his own blood and continued, "I also want to let you know that I also will not be coming onto you anymore, Kiryuu-san. You are very lovely, but I have someone else now."
Zero smiled, knowing completely what was going on and he said, "I know. And no offense, but thank you for leaving me alone."
Nezu chuckled and turned away from the older vampires. As he did, he reached out and grabbed Eiji's hand, lacing his fingers with the blonde's. They both left, Eiji happily beaming, Nezu contentedly walking close with his more-than-a-friend, and Zero wondered if he would ever see them again.
Presently, Zero smiled to himself. At least no one died this time... He snuggled closer to Kaname, his head gently pressed against the dark-haired vampire's and he closed his eyes, joining his partner in slumber.
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Author's Notes: Ack, it's short... Butisn't it great how I always suddenly spring the end of a story on you? ^^ Yup, this is basically the end, I think. There'll be an epilogue, as usual, but yeah... Please review! :)