A/N: Ooookay everyone...And I'm back, it's so nice to see you all again XD
First of all, thank you guys for all the lovely reviews. I honestly didn't expect to get that much only for the first chapter and it's kind of...ok, it made me INCREDIBLY happy, I admit U_U Now I understand other authors who say that reviews make them feel all inspired and etc 'cos I feel the same ^_^
The warnings, disclamer, etc are the same as in the first chapter. Well, the only thing that has changed a little is that I want the damn Yuuki's disappearance even more if it's possible. AGAIN, sorry Yuuki-fans, but with each manga chapter she makes me sick more and more and after I've read the last one...um...let's just say that the stupid brat ruins my good mood greatly every time I see her and this fact itself pisses me off. Please don't hate me, after all I still use her for my story even despite my deep hatred, ok?
Anyway, enough of my rambling, let's move on with the update. Please enjoy ^_~
And HUGE thanks to wonderful L'sTrueHeart for editing my multiple grammar mistakes in this text.
Chapter 2: Inevitable Consequences
Lost in his own thoughts and oblivious to his current surroundings, Zero stood on the flat roof of the school building. The night fully surrounded his form and a pearl-white moon caressed his smooth, pale skin with its gentle gleam. It was quiet, only a slight rustle of the leaves was heard as a light breeze blew through the trees.
A few days had passed since that...incident with Kuran and the bastard still hadn't made his move yet. The hunter knew that the pureblood needed something in exchange for his blood and Zero wasn't naive or stupid enough to believe in Kuran's 'generosity'. He didn't like that. And even more so, he hated those smug glances the brunet spared him each and every time he laid his auburn eyes on Zero. It pissed the ex-human off and every time he had to fight the urge to draw his Bloody Rose gun and shoot the older vampire in order to erase that damn smirk from Kuran's face.
Returning to that night, the last thing he remembered was the bastard's bloodied neck and collar before everything went black and he felt the strong arms encircling him, supporting from falling down. And the next time the teen opened his eyes he was in his bed, tucked under covers with Kuran's blood still lingering on his lips. He wished it had been a bad dream, one of his multiple nightmares that haunted him...No such luck. He did bite the pureblood and none other than Kuran Kaname at that, the one he loathed more than anything in this whole world, excluding the woman who had turned him. And now he was indebted to that same person, to that beast in human form.
'Brilliant. Just freaking brilliant, Kiryuu.' The silver-haired prefect thought, a slight scowl marred his previously relaxed features as he remember that night's events. But he was brought out of his musings as he felt all too familiar presence nearing him trying to stay secretive and as quiet as possible. Taking in a calming breath of the fresh night air, Zero closed his eyes, a slightly amused smile on his lips as he spoke.
"Yuuki, how long are you going to stand there?"
A slight yelp betrayed all attempts of the said person to stay unnoticed by the male prefect. Coming out of the shadows with a sheepish smile on her face, Yuuki came closer to the other guardian, hand rubbing the nape of her head in embarrassment.
"Hehe...How long have you known that I was there?"
"From the very start." He turned his head to look at the night sky again. "What were you going to do anyway? Jump me from behind?" An unsheltered mockery could be clearly heard in his melodic voice.
"I wasn't-! You jerk! I just wanted to see if you were alright!" She tried to convince Zero, but her persuasiveness was lost with a telltale blush that crept on her cheeks indicating that the silver-haired prefect's guess was right.
"Whatever." He shrugged, closing his eyes for a few seconds. Yuuki pouted childishly, but it disappeared as fast as it came as she watched Zero intently, trying to find any odd signs in the ex-human's behavior.
"...Zero, are you okay?"
Slowly, the male prefect's attention came back to the girl. He frowned slightly as he saw a concerned look on her face. Sighing, he lifted his hand and patted her head gently, ruffling brown locks in reassurance.
"What are you talking about? You heard what I said two days ago, didn't you? I'm fine. The tablets worked somehow and I don't need blood anymore. Shouldn't you be happy about it?"
"I am! But...Zero, what if-"
"No ifs. It worked and everything will be alright from now on. Stop worrying yourself over nothing, will you?" After a few moments, Yuuki gave a slight nod and Zero's hand was back to his side. He hated to lie to her, but what choice did he have? To tell her that her 'kind and honorable pureblood prince' was in reality even worse of a beast than he had already known him to be and that he himself had actually fallen for that monster's tricks? Definitely not going to happen. He won't ever admit he had drunk from Kuran. Period. Big fat period. And to top it all with a final blow, he still had no idea what the hell the damn bastard's motive was. Yuuki's safety was not enough of a reason to make all high and mighty Kuran Kaname offer his pureblood neck to the one he clearly despised and vice versa. 'Just what on earth-'
"..ro...Zero!" The ex-human snapped out of his musings when he heard his name being called together with the forceful tug on his jacket's sleeve, which caused him to focus his attention on the girl again.
"Are you even listening to me?" She looked at him with inquiring eyes all the while pouting in the most childish way. The hunter blinked, still a little dazed.
"Not really. Ow-!" Yuuki punched his forearm with all her strength, she repeated this action a few more times before stopping and grimacing at him sticking out her tongue in none too graceful gesture. "What was that for!" Zero asked, rubbing his slightly bruised forearm absent-mindedly.
"It's your fault for never listening, you jerk!"
"It's not a reason to beat people. What were you talking about anyway?" Zero changed the subject smoothly and Yuuki forgot all her scoldings straight away as the silver-haired teen brought up a topic she was most interested in at the moment after Zero's well-being.
"Ah, it's about tomorrow!" She beamed cheerily at him, excited to share her plans with the other guardian. "Since it's a weekend, we'll..."
Unbeknown to the both of them, in the Night Class auditorium one certain pureblood was watching their interaction intently with thoroughly concealed amusement. He chuckled quietly as his precious girl started punching the silver-haired teen again, seemingly for some other sarcastic retort on the hunter's part. He schooled his expression in no time before a few pair of curious vampire eyes looked his way carefully.
Standing to the side of the window and slightly leaning on its frame with his impassive mask put in place he tried to focus on the ancient book he held again. However, it didn't last long as his attention was captured by the pair standing on the roof across him once more. They both seemed immersed in their conversation seeing as even Kiryuu still hadn't noticed Kaname's prying gaze on his form.
The ex-human looked much healthier now. Even despite his naturally pale skin, it looked like some color was back in place on his face. And not only that but also his aura seemed stronger.
Kaname smirked inwardly, satisfied with the outcome of his earlier actions. 'There is no turning back now. We crossed the line that night and it cannot be reversed, Kiryuu.' The pureblood watched as Zero turned his gaze away from Yuuki slowly, concentrating his attention on something else. He frowned and tensed visibly, not sure where the disturbing feeling was coming from. He looked to the side, but still couldn't put a finger on the annoying sensation. His eyes widened slightly as his gaze slipped through his surroundings and caught the pureblood's observant eyes. Kaname didn't break the contact, now looking Zero straight in the eye and grinning visibly, parting his mouth mere inches showing the tips of his fangs with tongue tracing it slowly and sensually. Zero narrowed his eyes, still steadily holding Kuran's gaze. Full lips parting slightly saying something quietly, so that only the person standing near him could hear those words as the male prefect turned around and jumped off the roof, disappearing from both brunets' sights, each movement light and unconsciously gracious. Yuuki called out his name, not understanding what's happened to the hunter, but when she came to stand before the roof's parapet, she could see only retreating silhouette of the silver-haired teen.
After losing Zero from his sight, Kaname looked away from the window, chuckling quietly. Lips curling in a hardly visible smile as he lifted his back off the wall, closing his book with barely audible thud. 'The game has started...'
Zero strode through the woods in a rushed pace, not knowing where and why exactly he hurried so much. But he had to get away from there. He needed to escape no matter what and as far away as possible.
'What the hell was that?' The ex-human thought furiously, images of that insufferable pureblood monster flashing through his mind, reminding him of those creepy sensations he felt under the bastard's gaze. The hunter shuddered, feeling cold creeping down his spine and letting out a shaky breath.
Now calmed down, he heard a slight rustling and turned his attention to intruders, knowing who it probably was. Murderous glare now put back in place, he went in the direction the noise was coming from. The hunter's mood got even worse when he saw two Day Class girls making their way to the school building.
"Hey!" The two female students squeaked of surprise as they heard Zero's angry voice. Turning their attention to the said prefect, they visibly paled, seeing his furious glare shot straight at them.
"K-Kiryuu-kun! We're-"
"It's past the curfew." He stated firmly, eyes not leaving the girls who looked more like two lambs, shaking under the wolf's steely gaze. Even they, though a mere humans, could feel the intimidating aura coming off the silver-haired youth. And his seemingly calm, quiet voice made the matter even worse for the two. "Get the hell back to your dorm rooms. Now." The ex-human eyes narrowed threateningly.
He didn't need to repeat himself as the annoying fangirls have already started running away in direction, stated by the prefect. When they were out of his vision, Zero sighed in relief, running a hand through his silvery locks, tugging a few stray strands behind his ear.
"How scary, aren't we, Mr. Prefect?" A deep, rich voice a few meters behind him brought the ex-human's attention back to his surroundings. The hunter grabbed his weapon in a flash and started pulling it out as a strong hand took a firm hold on his wrist, preventing his hand from moving further. Eyes widened in near panic, he tried to free himself by turning around to face the one behind him, but before he could move, another hand shot out, starting to squeeze his neck and he was brought closer to the other's body. He tensed visibly, feeling a warm breath on his nape. He almost started struggling, but thought better of it and stood still, a heavy silence hung in the air. The ex-human heard a light chuckle from behind him.
"Such a quick learner."
"Let go." The hunter refused to show his fear. Kuran was too close and Zero didn't want to risk when he almost literally felt where the pureblood's attention currently was. "I'm serious, Kuran! Get the hell off me and go back to your damn class!" Zero tried to pry the brunet's hand on his neck off with his free one, but to no avail much like in their previous encounter. He didn't want to give the older vampire pleasure of feeling his inner struggle with his fears, but couldn't stay still nonetheless because of the pureblood's proximity that only added to his discomfort.
"Shouldn't you be more courteous with your superior and the one who saved you on top of that?"
"You? Saved me?" Zero's voice was lit with uncovered disgust and incredulity. "Don't make me laugh. You don't give a damn about me. The only reason you did it is your own benefit." The prefect's eyes narrowed suspiciously when he peered over his shoulder.
"Oh?" Lips curled in an amused smile. "And what would it be? Pray tell, Kiryuu."
"Just get it over with and leave me the hell alone!" The ex-human's patience was wearing thin with seconds.
"Don't you want to know what I expect to gain from this...agreement?"
"I don't give a shit about it."
"What if I want to take your life?"
"Right after you've 'saved' it as you say? Hardly." Zero smirked. "You're such an idiot, Kuran."
Kaname couldn't mask his bewilderment as he looked at the silver-haired youth. He didn't respond to the insult and Zero continued. "Yuuki...eventually she'll really become your end if you keep going with all this crap." The pureblood's eyes narrowed dangerously and changed their color to a slightly crimson hue. "Insufferable, insolent little brat. Just begging to be killed, aren't you?" He tightened his hold on the vulnerable column in his hand. "Do you even realize whom you're talking to?" He leaned closer. Any content the hunter felt before disappeared as Kuran lowered his head and dipped it slowly to the side. Zero felt a warm puffs on the right side of his neck before the pureblood started nuzzling it. Trying to move away, the teen struggled harder, now desperate to pull out his gun. On his throat, Kaname's fingers started moving across slowly, making a deep cuts on the soft skin and drawing blood with his sharp nails. The ex-human's heartbeat quickened, breathing ragged.
Kaname felt those familiar tremors of excitement shot through his entire being reacting to the fear that was coming off the hunter in waves. But it felt so much better with a real thing unlike a mere fantasy. Wanting to get some more of that sensation, he licked the small amount of remaining blood and scraped his fangs experimentally on the smooth layer that prevented him from tasting that sweet, delicious crimson elixir directly. Kiryuu's blood was good. Even with that tiny amount he took, he could say that it tasted incredibly good and was absolutely unique. Letting out a shaky breath and trembling with excitement, the pureblood ran his skillful tongue across the ex-human's rapidly pulsating artery. He started nipping at the skin with his now fully aroused, throbbing fangs. Groaning inwardly and regretting that he even started doing it, he dipped Zero's head slightly up and to the side, continuing his ministrations more insistently.
Despite being freaked out by Kuran's actions and the feeling of those fangs on his neck, too close for his comfort, the silver-haired hunter felt disturbing sensations he didn't want to feel, and even more so, to feel it because of the pureblood bastard.
"K-Kuran...stop...!" He protested breathlessly, trying to move forward in an attempt to escape. But in response for his action, the brunet's hold only tightened.
"It is considered an honor to let a pureblood feed from you...Stop resisting and accept the reality, Kiryuu!" Kaname's voice was nothing but a whisper that sounded more like a roar full of venom by the end, exasperated and impatient. The older vampire bared his fangs, ready to bury them in the soft flesh that was so close and completely his for the taking.
To say that the ex-human was scared would be too big of an understatement. He was terrified and it got even worse when Kuran let go of his aura which made Zero feel sick. A sudden pain shot through the right side of his neck as he felt a penetration of the sharp canines and a life source leaving his form slowly.
Luckily for the silver-haired teen though, when Kaname continued piercing the unmarred skin, he moved his hands to hold the hunter in a possessive manner, encircling the ex-human's waist with one and rolling his head further back to have a better access, with the other. As a restrain, preventing Zero from drawing out the Bloody Rose disappeared, it took him only a moment to pull out the gun and bring its barrel to the pureblood's head that currently rested on his shoulder, switching the safety latch off less than in a second.
The brunet was brought out of his euphoric state as he felt a cold metal press against his skull. He opened his now fully crimson orbs and glared at the abominable weapon aimed at him before quickly withdrawing his fangs from the smooth, pale column as a few gunshots sounded in a row.
Zero pressed a palm to his bleeding neck, slightly paled, eyes widened in horror, breathing ragged. Kaname stood a few meters across from him, eyes never leaving the ex-human. Blood was dripping down from his temple, staining his white uniform's jacket. He bared his bloodstained canines, letting out an animal growl. The hunter still held his weapon aimed steadily at Kuran, heavy silence surrounded them. The silver-haired teen was first to break it.
"I'll kill you." Zero's voice was quiet and still a little shaky, but the determination could be heard in it clearly enough. "I swear, I will freaking shoot your fucking brains out of your damn head if you don't leave me the hell alone, you sick, twisted son of a bitch!" Lavender orbs flashing with hatred, his own fangs elongated, ready to tear the bloody bastard's throat out. His hand started shaking, but he steadied himself as much as he could manage at the moment.
The pureblood smirked at the threat, a sinister expression on his perfect face.
"Your wounds are still haven't healed...It looks like you will need blood soon." He ran a hand through his chocolate brown locks, watching irritably at the blood, remaining on his palm after doing so. He hated the anti-vampire weapons. It always slowed their healing ability, but fortunately for him, he managed to escape the direct blow and the bullets only scratched his temple. Averting his attention back to the ex-human, he chuckled, amused.
"Put it down, Kiryuu-kun. You were the one who asked me to 'get it over with' if I am not confusing anything." A wicked, predatory smirk now could be clearly seen on his features. "And I haven't even started yet." He took a step forward, slowly closing the gap between them.
Kuran's strange behavior and threatening expression coped with his imminent, commanding aura made Zero feel sick. As if someone was strangling him, drawing his life out of him. The pressure on his brain was becoming stronger with each step the pureblood took, the hunter felt like he would break if the other vampire came any closer. On shaky, wadded legs he backed away, whimpering miserably, chocking on his words as he tried to speak.
"What was that, Kiryuu-kun? I am afraid I couldn't hear you clearly." His voice was silky and lit with mockery, confirming the pleasure he was deriving from seeing how his actions affected the younger vampire.
"..-st...p...Stop, K-Kuran...s-stop..! Ngh!" Feeling as though his head would blow up, Zero covered the side of his face with a bloodied hand, staining his silvery locks and moonlit skin with crimson. Features twisted in torment, he struggled to keep standing, continuing his unsteady movements. It was even worse than the last time the pureblood did it to him.
"Are you feeling unwell again? I guess your condition is becoming worse..." The false innocence of his demeanor was hardly sheltered, voice silky and luring as he neared his prey.
"Shall I help you, Zero?" He took a hold of the Bloody Rose's barrel and started lowering it, all the while continuing the motion of his hand forward, to the prefect's trembling one. The satisfied smile graced his lips when his actions were met without resistance. But as Zero felt the other's skin contact with his own, an untamed panic made him jerk violently from the unwanted touch and all he heard was a single gunshot that echoed in his ears. He hadn't even realized that he pulled the trigger until he felt the pressure cease and the burning touch disappear. The next second the only thing he saw was a rapidly changing flow of his surroundings' colors. Not looking back, he ran without any definite course or direction in his clouded mind.
The atmosphere in the lounge room of Moon Dormitory was still, heavy and completely frozen. Vampires' restlessness was evident. Their senses screamed at them violently and they could hardly ignore it. Everyone's attention was concentrated on the only vampire who can influence them that much - their pureblood leader who was currently emitting his dangerous aura all over the building, making all of them acutely aware of his complete discontent.
At first they'd smelt some foreign, but nonetheless very appealing for them blood...It was hard enough for Ichijou to calm everyone down so that some of them wouldn't jump out of the classroom's window to chase after the sweet scent. No one knew whom it belonged to, but they could say that it was quite unique. All students of the Night Class became restless, not able to ignore their predatory instincts and if it wasn't bad enough, after they'd caught a heavenly odor of pure vampire blood that made all of them lose control over themselves completely. Their Lord was somehow injured and bleeding. The smell of his crimson source of life was really tempting, but they also were very worried, especially the ones of his inner circle. With vampire speed they exited the building in a few seconds and were on their way to Kuran when suddenly they heard a gunshot and the scent got stronger.
The pureblood was somewhere deep in the forest and it would have taken them some time to get to his side if the nobles hadn't been stopped by Kaname himself. Not reaching him enough to see, they got the straight message to 'back off and not even try to get closer'. They could do nothing but obey, so when the pureblood came to the other vampires' sight, they stayed still, heads lowered with eyes trained on the ground. Even Takuma, though Kaname's best friend, didn't want to risk angering the pureblood by merely asking if he was alright. As the brunet approached, all of them stepped aside to let him through. None of them was stupid enough to make even a sound...Except Aidou, who just couldn't keep his mouth shut.
"Kaname-sama!" He stepped forward a little to get his Lord's attention before Kain could stop his foolish cousin. "Are you alright?" He tried to steady his voice, but the apprehension was too evident.
The pureblood stopped in his tracks and stood still for a few moments, an unreadable expression on his face. He turned to the blond and, narrowing his eyes, asked in a slow, quiet tone, making the other vampires flinch at his darkened aura.
"Does it look like I am not, Aidou?"
"N-No, that's not-" He was cut shortly as Kaname spoke again.
"What is it then? What made you think that there is something wrong with me?"
"But-!" He stopped, concluding that it was better not to push the matter. For the first time in his whole life it looked like the noble made a right decision. "No. It's nothing." He bowed his head in an apologetic manner. "I'm truly sorry for my inappropriate behavior, Kaname-sama."
"...Make sure not to let anything of that sort happen again and..." He turned his attention to the rest of the vampires present. "Everyone shall return to their dorm rooms and do not try anything that could upset me further. Should any of you defy my orders, the punishment will await them." The Night Class understood what or rather whom he was talking about. Though indirect, it still was an order not to touch Kiryuu Zero, the one who was to blame for their leader's current condition. Despite their burning desire to kill the silver-haired prefect, they couldn't oppose Kuran. If some of them wanted to say any objection, it died on their lips as Kaname questioned them.
"Am I clear enough?"
Bowing respectfully with right hands over their hearts, they voiced their undying loyalty to the pureblood.
"Yes, Kaname-sama."
Everything fell silent again as the Night Class watched the pureblood proceeded walking in the Moon Dorms direction. After a few seconds passed, they also followed Kaname to their residency.
Now only vampires of Kuran's inner circle were present in the lounge. The air around them felt even heavier.
Kain watched his cousin's tense posture that hadn't changed since their arrival. He could tell the shorter vampire was deeply in musing over something and it made him feel uncomfortable, he could guess it would only make things even worse.
"Hanabusa...Whatever you're thinking about, just cut it out. Nothing good will come out of it and you'll only infuriate Kaname further." His warning voice didn't go unnoticed by Aidou, but the blond refused to listen to his cousin's advice yet again.
"I'll rip that despicable hunter's throat out. The filthy human, how dare he-!"
"Aidou!" This time Takuma had to interfere before the other noble did something that would anger the pureblood. Unusually for his cheerful nature, his voice and expression were harsh. "Haven't you heard Kaname's order? How many times do you need to learn your lesson to stop defying him?"
"I'm not-! Are you telling me that it's okay to allow that disgraceful being to do something of that sort? It's unforgivable!" He shot out of his seat, his normally boyish and innocent expression replaced with pure rage. "Even if Kaname-sama is so generous as to forgive him, I'm not! Kiryuu deserves death for his crime!"
"It's not your place to decide!" Aidou flinched slightly at Ichijou's unusually violent aura. The green-eyed blond always was so gentle that it was even scary to look at his angered features. "Calm down now. Kaname will deal with Kiryuu on his own. You don't doubt his methods, do you, Aidou?"
"I-I'm not! But-!"
"Stop it, Hanabusa!" Kain grasped his cousin's arm to stop any further objections. The atmosphere around was already bad enough and if this conversation kept going, it would get even worse. "Just drop it already, will you?" The taller vampire ran his hand through his fiery locks, sighing frustrated. "It's Kaname-sama we're talking about, so just stay out of it and don't interfere with whatever he plans."
Aidou's expression was defeated, but nevertheless, still enraged as he trained his eyes on the floor, seemingly thinking something over. "Fine," he clenched his fists, turning on his heels and running up the stairs to his room. "I won't do a thing." But inside of his mind he was still thinking over all the ways of killing the male prefect slowly, to torture the hunter and make him suffer unbearably. Twisted smile played on his lips as the thought crossed his mind. 'I will not do a thing...after I am finished dealing with Kiryuu...'
Lying sprawled on his large bed in nothing but a silk pajama pants, looking out the window with long fingers in his still a little damp chocolate tresses, Kaname allowed himself to be carried away by his agitated thoughts yet again.
His wounds weren't serious enough to cause any discomfort seeing as he was a pureblood, and a powerful one at that. Absently licking his still partly aroused canines, he tried to feel at least some aftertaste of that addicting crimson elixir he had drunk earlier, but not finding any, groaned irritated and rolled over to his side.
He remembered each and every drop of Kiryuu's blood he savored. It was good. Really good and for the first time in his life he felt his bloodlust slowly cease when he drank the crimson liquid. But the pureblood vampire's bloodlust can't be satisfied and now he wanted more. The thought of replacing it with tablets or blood of some other vampire hasn't even occurred to him in his musings. It won't help anyway and he knew it all too well. Sighing wearily for the umpteenth time this evening and getting up from his place on the silk sheets, he decided to busy himself with paper work for now, determined to take care of the subject of his concerns tomorrow. He had taken a first taste of his prey and fully claiming it was only a matter of time and patience, something that he had plenty of.
Zero was woken up and dragged to the town by force, not able to resist Yuuki's undying pleadings that he had a soft spot for.
Now fully loaded by the female prefect's shopping bags and almost sagging under its weight like some mule, he mentally cursed himself for spinelessness and kept praying that soon he'll get to his bed in the Headmaster's quarters and bury himself under the covers to keep sleeping like a log.
But being with Yuuki made him feel much better, he wanted to forget last night's events and thanks to the years of practice in that field, it looked like slowly he was succeeding.
Finally getting hungry and deciding to spare her adopted brother, she led them to the cafe, determined to continue her shopping routine after a 'little' dinner break.
As Yuuki was wolfing down her huge order that occupied almost half of their table space, Zero silently sipped on his coffee, trying to keep his thoughts from wandering and blocking what had happened recently. He wanted to understand what the hell Kuran was thinking about, messing with him like that, but even a mere memory of that smug face made him feel sick. In the end, he just couldn't put a finger on it and get the twisted bastard's perverted mind. He had always wondered how Yuuki could love someone like him. No matter his stupid lackeys with their ridiculous vampire laws, he supposed it was expected of them to worship the pureblood, but she? It's true that Kuran had saved her life all those years ago, but what could such a pure, kind person adore him so openly and sincerely? The sly bastard didn't deserve even a part of her concerns. But the hunter concluded that it was her naive, tender, kindhearted nature that allowed her to not only love that bloodthirsty beast, but also accept someone as damned as himself.
Being absorbed in his contemplations, he was oblivious of Yuuki's silent attention towards him. Her brown eyes watched him intently, knowing that something was wrong with the silver-haired teen in front of her, but she just couldn't gather the strength to question him. Zero won't answer any of her queries anyway, that much she could guess. She was about to voice out her concerns when Zero's hand started to reach the right side of his neck slowly and absentmindedly. He pressed his slim fingers to the pale skin, rubbing it lightly. His distant gaze was still chained to the street outside the window, he seemed deeply in thoughts and the petite girl could easily say that something was bothering the ex-human.
Suddenly the amethyst orbs were turned to her, visibly clearing from its earlier haziness. "I'll go the bus stop," the male prefect rose from his seat, picking up his jacket. "There is not much time left, so I'll wait you there. Don't take too long."
"Uh-okay," she nodded her head perplexedly, "I'll come shortly."
He nodded in consent, putting down the money to pay for their meal, gathered the bags and moved to the exit. The female guardian watched his retreating back, mentally scolding herself for hesitance. Making up her mind and deciding that she would ask Zero what kept troubling him the whole day on their way to the Academy, she turned her attention to the rest of her dinner and started finishing it with renewed sparkle in her eyes.
Kaname walked out of the bathroom, drying his hair off. Today his mood was much better, considering it was a weekend and he had a wonderful opportunity to settle his matters with Kiryuu since the Chairman personally invited him to partake in their 'Family Dinner with his sweet daughter and adorable son', as the eccentric man said. The pureblood chuckled at the thought. He was so looking forward to seeing the silver-haired prefect's face when the other saw him joining them. The realization that he felt more anticipation of meeting the hunter rather than his dear Yuuki hadn't even occurred to him, so he just kept getting ready for the night.
Currently fully dressed and sitting in his armchair at the desk and doing the newly arrived paperwork, Kaname was interrupted by a few slightly impatient knocks on his study's massive door. Sensing Takuma's aura and a touch of agitation in it, he gave the noble his permission to enter and concentrated his full attention on his friend.
"Kaname..." The pureblood noticed stiffness in his posture as the noble bowed his head respectfully and continued to speak, "I think we have a problem."
"What is it, Takuma?"
"Aidou... He is nowhere to be found on the Academy grounds."
Some time had passed since Zero left Yuuki and after a while the female prefect had finally finished eating. Refreshed and ready to come back to the Cross Academy, she started towards bus stop, but slowed down in her tracks after seeing strangely familiar items sprawled on the ground carelessly. And it was not anyone's, but their shopping purchases that she herself had chosen. Momentary confusion and slight irritation were fully replaced by worry and fear for her partner. She tried to convince herself not to get agitated over nothing as the track of her thoughts was interrupted by a distant sound of gunshot she knew all too well. Despite panic she ran to the source of the recent noise, ready to help Zero with whatever trouble he got himself into this time around.
Not really looking where she was going, after turning a few corners of the old and seemingly deserted buildings, she came upon scene that almost literally made her heart stop.
Her eyes immediately concentrated on the sight of Zero being crashed back into the wall, holding his somehow half-frozen right hand that clutched his anti-vampire weapon.
"Zero!" Her worried cry made the hunter tense even further, a stormy violet gaze met Yuuki's scared brown orbs as the male prefect turned his attention to her for a heartbeat, stopping her hurried steps towards him with harsh voice, shouting at the brunet to stay back. Then in a flash the ex-human moved forward and to the side, running further from the girl so that his attacker won't get to her, whether accidentally or not. The gun fired a few more times in a row and it looked like this time it hit the target, considering the pained hiss that escaped the other figure.
The female guardian's shock grew even further when she saw all too familiar messy blond curls of the said villain. But this time Aidou was truly terrifying. The blonde's usually playful expression and mischievous sparkle in his blue eyes now gone, replaced with enormous scowl, violently red orbs and dangerously long, sharp fangs. He held on to his now blood-covered shoulder, deep predatory growl coming from his throat. The noble hadn't even noticed the newcomer, fully concentrated on his chosen victim.
"Are you really that foolish to think that this pathetic gun of yours will stop me, Kiryuu?" His voice was unrecognizable. "I'll have your abhorrent heart in my hand before you see any of my movements."
"Keep dreaming, vampire! I'll have your crazy brainless head first, you stupid lackey! What, that pureblood bastard couldn't even send someone better than such an imbecile little twit like you?"
"Don't you dare speak of Kaname-sama in this disrespectful manner! Ungrateful, filthy D!" The atmosphere changed from chilly to frozen together with walls and ground that started being covered with thin layer of ice that was extending from the blond vampire to the silver-haired teen.
"Zero!" Yuuki's legs moved forward on their own. "Stop it, Aidou-sempai!" She pulled out her Artemis Rod, determined to use it if needed. The blond stayed still and kept directing his ice fury towards the ex-human, stopping only when he felt Yuuki's anti-vampire weapon placed right before his throat as the girl stood behind him. "If you don't stop, I'll be compelled to use force. Please, retreat, Aidou-sempai. I don't want to hurt you." The vampire surely was trapped. At least that was what the female prefect thought. However, unlike Zero, she wasn't able to see the noble's wicked expression as a new thought occurred to him. Still looking straight in the hunter's eyes, he smiled spitefully, right hand twitching slightly as his nails started drawing out. The hunter's eyes widened in horror as the realization struck him hard. In a flash he rushed forward, totally forgetting about the gun in his hand and not even considering using it. The urge to protect the most important person in the world completely fogged his mind as his body moved, voice sounded panicked and ragged.
"Yuuki! Drop it and run away from him!"
"What are y-..." she trailed off when after blinking, instead of Aidou's back she saw his side as he started turning around to face her. The sight was terrifying and she felt as if her body was paralyzed.
Then everything happened in a flash. She didn't notice how she released her weapon. The only thing Yuuki remembered was warm, protective embrace and strong hands that encircled her form. A firm hold that reassured her safety and helped the girl to calm down and get free from her fears...But as fast as it came, it was gone in a few moments when the other's hands started pushing her form away with force, catching the brunet off guard and making her recede a few steps backwards before falling on her backside. Hearing the metal hit the stone ground after half a second, she lifted her head up hastily, breath catching in her throat, eyes widening even further at the frightening sight.
The first thing that drew Yuuki's attention was Zero's dull, unfocused gaze that was directed somewhere through her. He stood there unmoving for a few agonizingly slow moments before a ragged cough broke the silence. The female's attention came down to the hunter's mouth, from where she saw the blood oozing down the silver-haired teen's chin and further as he coughed a few more times, struggling for each breath he took.
With her senses still a little dulled, the brunet girl couldn't process the reason for the ex-human's bleeding. At least until she caught a sight of someone's hand coming from the hunter's middle. It was covered in crimson and finally, the realization hit her harder than ever.
"Z-Ze...ro...?" Her tiny voice was almost inaudible. "...Zero...?" The moisture formed in her big brown eyes. The hand started withdrawing slowly, making the male teen gasp in unbearable pain. Desperately trying to fill his lungs with much needed oxygen, his knees buckled and he started falling forward as in one swift movement the torturous limb fully withdrew from his flesh.
"Zero!"
Blood was dripping from Aidou's right hand while he watched the scene before him in satisfaction. The brunet guardian caught Kiryuu, preventing him from hitting his head on the ground. She held him tightly, clutching at the bloodied clothes and calling the ex-human's name repeatedly. A huge pool of crimson elixir started spreading around their figures, now also staining her skin and clothes.
Even if Zero had heard her voice that was calling for him continuously, he couldn't have answered because of the pain that was literally killing him at that moment. He couldn't register what was happening to him even when Yuuki moved to the side, pulled his body closer and started cradling him, slightly rocking back and forth, tears running down her face unstoppably as she cried her lungs out for Zero, still calling out his name and begging him to drink her blood through the uncontrollable sobs. But being too weak, he couldn't respond and in a few seconds his consciousness went blank.
Suddenly, Yuuki heard the sound of clicking heels nearing them and the horror shot through her very being. Body moving on its own yet again, at that moment she was faster than ever in her whole life.
And the next second the only thing that could be registered in her wrecked mind were the sounds of bullets fired from the Bloody Rose gun until the said weapon's store was completely spent.
For them the scene they came upon was both terrifying and tempting at the same time. Yet again, it only proved their twisted nature. But frankly speaking, they had never thought that near-death could look so beautiful. Because of such an amount of blood the only thing they could control was their elongating fangs, albeit only partly. The air around them was filled with tempting odor that was bound to make them go crazy. And it was proven when they couldn't cease the bright crimson in their eyes, being in the situation that had been already terrible enough.
The first ones to come at the scene were Kain and Takuma. The two nobles tracked Aidou, but it was too late as the damage was done. And even worse was the fact that Yuuki didn't let them come near her and Zero's forms, still not ceasing her death grip on the Bloody Rose even for a second. When they tried to get closer, she would point the gun in their direction with shaking hands, screaming at them to stay back. And if she hadn't fired a few times, they wouldn't have even considered complying. But mostly it was because of their worry for the girl's condition rather than fear of being shot. Vampires, and of a noble class at that, of course it would take some time, but nevertheless, their wounds would have healed anyway.
So as not to agitate Yuuki further as she kept holding Zero as if she was holding on to her life, they thought of a better plan of helping and called the Chairman, briefly explaining the situation by phone and asking for his assistance immediately. The ex-hunter arrived remarkably fast, but what surprised the nobles even more was the feeling of commanding aura that made them tense visibly as a silent fury of a certain pureblood reached their senses.
Moving towards them in fast yet gracious strides, Kaname was anything but his usual self. The posture stiff, eyes colder than ever with murderous intent written there too clearly, his muscles tensed visibly as Kuran was fully prepared to attack in any moment. This time no one could even guess the level of the pureblood's rage and Aidou regretted not dying before his Lord's arrival. The blond knew he was officially dead now and there was no excuse for his disobedience, so he kept standing by his cousin's side unmoving, gaze cast down looking anywhere but Kaname.
Before any of them could blink, Aidou was smashed in the brick wall behind, crashing it with sickening sound of a few broken bones. The brunet vampire hadn't touched him, but his telekinetic abilities did the job while Kaname continued approaching the two prefects.
Cross had already come to Yuuki's side, taking away the gun from her shaking hands, convincing the girl to release the silver-haired teen so that they could help him.
"Yuuki, Zero will be alright only if we help him right now." His voice was soothing, but the worry and uncertainty could be heard clearly. "Let us take care of him, I promise everything will be fine."
"W-hy...?" Her voice cracked as she made an effort to speak. "Zero, h-he...he didn't do anything wrong...b-but...he was...Aidou-sempai attacked him...! Zero protected me! With his own body...he j-just..." upon hearing those words, Kaname turned his ruby gaze to the guilty noble once again, promising the most torturous punishment to the blond. His voice was a nearly soundless whisper when he spoke to his subordinates, "Take that back to the academy and make sure it is locked out and placed under careful watch until my direct orders about any further actions. As for now, I don't wish to neither see, nor hear anything concerning that shameful disgrace of our kind."
Aidou's heart fell after hearing the pureblood's decision. Ichijou and Kain only bowed deeply without saying a word, not wanting to infuriate Kuran even more, and disappeared, taking the 'it', as Kaname referred to Aidou, along.
Taking in a calming breath, Kaname tried to steady himself; albeit unsuccessfully, he proceeded in his earlier tracks. Yuuki still hadn't released Kiryuu from her protective embrace and now they both were covered in Zero's blood. Even though the boy was injured only minutes before, the blood loss was massive and it was necessary to do something about it. If not...well, it was obvious and they had to hurry.
Kneeling before the trio, he calmed himself and put a comforting hand on Yuuki's trembling shoulder, speaking in a soft, gently voice.
"Yuuki. You have to go with Chairman Cross now." It looked like the petite girl went out of her daze after hearing Kaname - another person who always knew what to do to calm her...another precious being that she cherished and loved no less than the one she was holding at the moment. The female prefect looked up at the vampire who gave her a small, tender and reassuring, yet sad smile. "I promise to take care of Kiryuu...but you have to release him first." He started pulling the unconscious hunter in his arms when after weakening, the girl's firm holding increased once again. The pureblood kept his eyes steady on the female, "You trust me, don't you, Yuuki?" his sad expression broke the girl's suffering heart completely. Eyes full of sorrowful tears again, she could only nod a weak 'yes' at Kaname's words and took her bloodied hands off Zero, falling into the Chairman's chest and sobbing unstoppably. Kaname put his palm on Yuuki's brown locks and in a few seconds the girl went limp and would have fallen to the ground if it weren't for Cross supporting her.
The ex-hunter cast a worried glance at the brunet vampire, but didn't say a thing, deciding that it's better to let Kaname handle the matter. He was reassured that both of his 'kids' would be alright and it was enough for him, at least for now. He gathered Yuuki's sleeping form in his arms and went out of the sight, leaving the two as the pureblood had requested earlier.
The silver-haired youth had drifted in and out of consciousness a few times before his senses returned, albeit only partly. But the pain in his body was as unbearable as ever. He was strong both physically and mentally, could take anything, but right now the only thing he wanted was either coming back to nothingness or simply dying so that he wouldn't be able to feel a thing. The hole in his stomach now coupled with fully awaken bloodlust was killing him and for the first time in his whole life he truly wished he would have never been born. 'Yeah, everything would have been so much better...Yuuki...and Ichiru too...If I never existed, if only...' Taking in the agonizing breath, he felt moisture tracking down his cheeks, at first the left and then the right one. After that came the touch of someone's cold skin. It was light and gentle, even caring and though Zero knew he didn't deserve it, he leaned into that tenderness, shivering at the contact. 'Who...?' The ex-human couldn't comprehend whom the warmth that embraced him belonged to. The next moment he became aware of something hot and wet slowly traveling from his chin to the corner of his mouth. But then it disappeared, leaving a ticklish sensation on the teen's skin.
One hand shifted further to Zero's nape and started massaging it soothingly, but it ended too soon for the silver-haired teen's liking. However, the thought was dismissed the moment Kiryuu's senses registered the smell of sweet, enticing elixir – the only thing that could save his damned existence. It was familiar and the realization of whose blood it was hit him. Even more confusion fell upon the ex-human when he felt a soft lips coming in contact with his own, parting it persistently.
The prefect's eyes opened slowly, revealing his tired crimson orbs, when the taste of rich, thick pure vampire blood assaulted his edged receptors. He let out a quiet moan of pleasure, lifting a trembling hand to intertwine slender fingers with silky chocolate strands, trying to bring the other vampire closer. Kaname compelled and was rewarded with shivers of pure ecstasy when Zero started sucking on his tongue hungrily in an attempt to get as much blood as he could. When the life-giving substance ended and the ex-human couldn't obtain more, he pulled Kuran closer and darted his tongue out into the other vampire's mouth, exploring it to receive the remaining amount of crimson liquid. The feeding grew more greedy and passionate when the pureblood responded, but it ended not long after and they separated for much needed breath. Kaname's blood helped to cease the pain and Zero felt as his body started healing, albeit very slowly. The hunter needed more, but he couldn't move his body yet.
Darkened auburn watched the hunter intently. "I have committed a crime twice to save your life, Kiryuu..." He paused, as if thinking something over, voice hardened when he continued. "No matter what you think, from now onwards it belongs to me and only I can decide what is to be done with it." Zero's eyes widened in horror as he listened to the other vampire's words. But what terrified him more was the fact that Kuran was right. The hunter really owed his life to the pureblood and he couldn't deny it. And in that kind of situation when he couldn't even move away from the bastard on his own, it was useless to even try protesting. "Body, soul, mind, blood, the very existence itself – all of you can be bound to my own will if I ever wish for it to happen. But you would never want to be a lifeless doll, now would you, Zero?" The lone teardrop fell from silver lashes. "In spite of how many times you have thought of dying, when you have such an opportunity you still keep holding on to your life...And your reaction to my blood is proof enough." He cupped the side of the prefect's face tenderly. "Just how badly do you want to live, Zero?"
Kaname fell silent, studying the ex-human's expression, entranced by those anguished crimson orbs. Slowly, he moved his head to the side so that his neck was directly under the hunter's mouth. The moment the silver-haired teen felt the throbbing vein under his lips his instincts went wild. Licking the smooth skin urgently, he barred his painfully aroused fangs and bit down roughly without hesitance. The older vampire moaned quietly at the mix of intense pain and pleasure he felt when the prefect's fangs had broken the skin. Kiryuu drank from him in greedy desperate gulps, fisting the chocolate curls in his hand and burying his canines even deeper.
Kaname felt his own need grow as his dark eyes stopped at the dark ornament on the ex-human's neck. The pureblood lowered his head and started tracing the lines of the vampire-taming tattoo and scraping his canines on the soft skin. He was terribly wrong when he thought that it would help to ease the lust for blood seeing as now his fangs begged to be buried into slender column before him even more persistently. Since Zero didn't respond to any of his earlier actions Kaname concluded that this time he could give in to his carnal nature, at least for a few seconds so that he wouldn't kill the other vampire. Giving a final thorough stroke to the pulsing vein under the smooth tempting surface, he moved his mouth to the prefect's ear. His voice nearly breathless as he whispered. "You will fall with me...to the very depths of darkness." The ex-human shuddered at the hot breath on his skin. As the pureblood bit him, a loud gasp escaped the hunter's lips when he tore his fangs out of the older vampire's neck. He felt fear, yes, but it wasn't like that time with Shizuka or Kuran last night. There wasn't any pain or agony, only disturbing sensations that terrified him even more than the fact that he was being bitten by a pureblood vampire. Trying to pry Kaname off him seemed useless as the pureblood didn't budge, only buried his sharp canines deeper, leaving the hunter breathless.
Zero couldn't take it anymore. He hadn't felt the effects of blood loss yet, considering that the older vampire drank slowly, almost leisurely, but he still needed blood. Giving up on his attempts for now, he got back to his previous task, closing the distance between them and biting on the already healed skin.
Takuma waited for Kaname's arrival in front of the academy's gates. The pureblood called him, asking to send a car and emphasizing that no one but driver should be present there. It had been a while now and they should arrive at any moment.
After a few more minutes of waiting Ichijou could see the car he himself had sent for his pureblood friend and felt the powerful presence. The mood of the other vampire hadn't improved in the slightest, that Takuma knew for sure since Kaname didn't bother to conceal it. Mentally preparing himself for any forthcoming events, the blond lowered his head as his friend stepped out of the car holding an unconscious Kiryuu in his arms bridal style.
"Kaname-sama," the noble bowed his head as the brunet came closer. He looked at Zero's limp form worriedly. "Should I take Kiryuu-kun to the Chairman's quarters?"
"...No. It's not necessary, but do let Cross know that I will be taking Kiryuu to my rooms."
If Ichijou was surprised by the pureblood's words, he didn't show it, at least not too obviously. As the noble bowed, showing his obedience, Kaname went past him, heading in the Moon Dorms' direction. Ichijou started his way to the Chairman's office when the brunet's deep silky voice stopped him.
"Takuma..." The pureblood gave the blond vampire a brief, small, but somewhat dangerous smile before continuing. "Make sure no one disturbs my rest this night." With that said Kaname proceeded towards his destination, not waiting for a reply to his order since he had already known what it would be.
The room he woke up in was dark. His vision was a little blurry for a few moments, but soon his eyes adjusted to the pitch black darkness that surrounded him. And after a few seconds of getting used to surroundings, the teen became aware that he wasn't alone. Zero could literally feel someone's intent gaze slide all over his body and he didn't like the sensation one bit. Though still feeling some discomfort, he noticed that he didn't feel any pain from earlier. He couldn't look over his wound because it was bandaged, but at least he could move and it was a good sign for the prefect. Now sitting in the king-sized bed under the silk covers, he could tell whom the luxurious room belonged to - it was the same person that was making him overly uncomfortable all this time. All the while, the realization that he was naked made the situation even worse for the ex-human. Fisting the covers, he fought the urge to pull it up and shelter himself from the other vampire's prying eyes. The prefect's posture tensed visibly when he thought he felt a light caress on his skin. He was sure that nobody touched him, but the sensation was too real for a mere illusion and it made his skin crawl.
"Stop it." The voice was hard and quiet despite Zero's inner fears. Recent events came back to his mind and he couldn't silence his overly loudly pounding heart. A low chuckle sounded from somewhere in front of him, but the hunter wasn't able to gather enough strength to look up.
"You seem to be particularly fond of this phrase, Kiryuu. You say it every time I'm near, not doing a thing to offend you." The silver-haired teen felt another creeping touch to his skin with each word coming off the bastard's poisonous tongue. Zero hated that amused tone of his. Every time he heard it the desire to slaughter the man became almost unbearable. Had he his Bloody Rose right now, he would have definitely shot the smirking leech. Even without looking at the pureblood's face the teen could tell that Kuran's smug expression was firmly in place and it only angered the prefect more. He knew he was screwed; royally. And he couldn't do a thing about it. Summing all up he could do only one conclusion: the fate or whatever up there hated him and he even didn't know for what exactly. Again, freaking brilliant.
The light steps towards the bed brought Zero out of his musings. It echoed in his ears, sending the unreasonable and absolutely unwanted shivers of terror down his exposed spine. After a few torturous seconds that seemed like hours for the ex-human, the edge of the bed mattress sank slightly as the pureblood seated himself near the silver-haired boy. The silence was heavy. At least for Kiryuu, who felt especially self-conscious when Kuran sat near and started watching him. The pause continued until the brunet's voice sounded again, this time deprived of any playfulness.
"How is your wound?" The hunter couldn't hide the surprise he felt from hearing the older vampire's words. He took a little more time than necessary before answering.
"...It's fine. You don't have to worry about it." The lavender orbs tore themselves from darkened auburn, not able to stand his own weakness, nor the intensity of the other's gaze.
"I am not. You took a lot of blood from me; it couldn't have failed to heal you."
"Arrogant bastard." Kaname felt his brow twitch at the insult, but decided to dismiss it this time. The ex-human still refused to meet the pureblood's eyes. "Why the hell am I here?"
"I brought you. Do you have some problem with staying in my rooms?"
"A huge one, damn it! I can feel you all over this place and it pisses the hell out of me!" The uneasiness radiated from Zero as he looked at the brunet. "Give me my clothes back and I'll leave!"
Kaname watched the ex-human silently, impassive mask back in place. The brat really knew how to anger him better than anyone. Trying not to get agitated over nothing, the older vampire mentally steadied himself and answered calmly.
"What if I refuse?"
"What the-"
"You owe me, Kiryuu. The moment your fangs pierced my neck for the second time, your fate was sealed. You should be able to understand at least that much."
"I never asked for your damned blood."
"But still drank every drop you could get. Should I refresh your memory?" An evil grin appeared on the brunet's sculpted lips when he saw a bright red creeping on the ex-human's cheeks. The sight was rare and Kaname fully enjoyed the given opportunity. "Are you alright, Kiryuu-kun? Your face looks a little flushed."
"It's not! Go to hell, stupid pervert! I never asked you anything! You forced me into drinking your poisonous blood and you're damn well aware of it!"
"Would you have preferred dying there? In Yuuki's arms, leaving her with nothing but pain and grief?" All harshness back, the pureblood vampire felt his fury boiling. Eyes narrowed in anger, voice grave. "Why can't you be thankful and accept the generosity given to your ungrateful self?"
"Stop deciding for me!" He knew it wouldn't lead to anything, neither would it make the matters any better, but the hunter couldn't stop himself. "You know nothing, vampire! Why don't you come down to the earth from your pedestal and think of someone else besides your high and mighty self?"
"You-" Kaname was cut off when Zero continued. Determination was clearly visible in his eyes. "I would have never left Yuuki like that. But...I'd rather die than be indebted to you."
In an instant, the injured teen felt a cool material press against his back as the pureblood grasped his neck and pinned him down to the bed. The sight of the vampire that was currently straddling him would have been terrifying for anyone, but the ex-human didn't experience any fear. His gaze remained defiant as he watched the pureblood above him, who seemed to struggle with himself. Ruby eyes bore into the silver-haired guardian; Kaname tightened the hold on the other's throat. They kept staring at each other unblinkingly in complete stillness until the older vampire's quiet contemplative voice sounded yet again.
"Why...I wonder...?" Not finishing his thought, he lowered himself down slowly till his face was a few inches above that of the confused prefect. One hand still on the pale column while the other went to Kiryuu's face and cupped it carefully, a serene thoughtfulness now fully replaced the recent furious expression on the brunet's face.
If Zero still had any doubts that the pureblood had lost his mind completely, it disappeared the moment Kaname lowered himself further and pressed their lips together. At first it was hesitantly, but less than in a second the pureblood started working his way more persistently, leaving no room for resistance. 'Shocked' was way too weak of a word to describe the ex-human's physical and mental condition at that moment. But he got a grip of himself not long after and started pushing on Kuran's chest in spite of how futile the effort itself was. A surprised gasp escaped the prefect's lips when a strange sensation, caused by the pureblood massaging the bite area on the left side of Zero's neck, shot through the boy, giving the older vampire an opportunity he had expected to get from his earlier action. He hadn't just sat and watched Kiryuu sleeping, but had allowed himself to do some innocent exploring; besides, it was natural for any vampire.
Pleased with the ex-human's reaction, the brunet slid his tongue into the other's mouth, moaning in pleasure and urging a response from the teen beneath him. He got what he wanted when Zero made an effort to push the assaulter out with his own tongue. Still, he couldn't win that battle for dominance despite all his attempts. Giving up and desperately wishing that this humiliation would end sooner, he let Kuran have his way with him, hoping that the damn leech would get tired of his twisted game soon. However, his naive decision was forgotten when the pureblood bastard let his hands roam over the prefect's bare body.
"Mmph!" Wide-eyed, the teen tried to stop the limb, fingers of which slowly trailed up the ex-human's thigh, stopping on the hip and gripping it painfully.
Fortunately for Zero, when he tried to turn his head away for the umpteenth time since the beginning of the 'kiss', Kaname allowed him the luxury of choosing and withdrew himself, both of them breathing heavily after their brief encounter.
Strangely enough, none of them could utter a word. Kaname kept watching the hunter attentively while the latter steadily avoided the eye contact. Kiryuu twitched and tensed visibly when the pureblood started moving towards him again. He tried to move back, but to no avail because of the strong hand that was holding him firmly in place. Now feeling a real fear, the only thing he wanted was to get away from Kuran the farthest he could.
The ex-human felt the other's warm breath on his ear as Kaname spoke. "You shall come to me the next time you get hungry, because now only my blood can satisfy the beast within your body." A sinister smile graced his lips as he started playing with piercings in the younger vampire's ear. The silver-haired teen couldn't move. He was paralyzed with horror and it disgusted him all the more. He was supposed to never be afraid of this monster, but Kuran's proximity never failed to arouse all of his inner fears, some of which were buried within his consciousness so deep that even Zero himself wasn't aware of their existence. He was trapped. And now it was for real. The pureblood was right saying that the prefect couldn't escape him and the realization of that particular fact only added more hopelessness to the teen's already screwed up life. The younger vampire trembled when Kaname gave one last lick to his flushed ear. "But remember that I will require full payment for my...kindness." With dark smirk still playing on his features, the brunet got off the bed and left the room, leaving Zero alone in his personal hell.
After hearing a soft click indicating that the door was closed, the beautiful pale figure rolled to the side and curled into itself, pulling the covers up to shelter the exposed body. Hugging himself, the ex-human clutched his arms to stop shivering, but it didn't help in the slightest. He suppressed the sob that was threatening to escape him, refusing to give up the last fragments of his shattered pride.
"Damn...damn you, Kuran..."
Phew~Finally finished. And I'm really sorry for the late update. But I promise to post the next chapter sooner. I have already started it, so...Yeah, I'll do my best to finish it as soon as possible~^_~
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