A/N: I'm sad to say that I won't be writing about the Ball. I know some of you have been looking forward to the chapter about it but I've tried writing it but I get headaches and to be honest I wasn't going to put it in this story in the first place but I though I could fit it in but sadly if I do it messes up the story a lot…so, sorry about that…I will make up for it somehow…maybe in my net Shima story*HintHint*

XxMy Black RosexX

XxLetterxX

"AKATSUKI HOW COULD YOU?"

"What's all the yelling about?" Shiki yawned, coming out of Rima's bedroom with her. It was the day after Ball, and he was still sleepy from it. He and Rima got bored and ended up coming back early from it and hung out in the Dorms.

"Oh, Shiki, you don't know because you and Rima left the Ball early," Ichijo said.

"Know what?" Rima asked, also yawning. Ichijo felt his heart tighten when he looked at her. She seemed paler and shadows were forming under her eyes.

'She's been under so much stress but she won't let anyone but Shiki see it at it's worse' he thought sadly.

"Ichijo-San?" Ichijo blinked, being taken out of his thoughts.

"Oh, right," he smiled. "Like I was saying you two don't know but last night Kain and Ruka kissed and ended up crashing on the couch together. Aidou saw them and is devastated."

"About time they confessed to each other," Rima said, going down the hall towards the staircase.

"But why is Aidou upset?" Shiki asked, following her. "He's not in love with Ruka, or have all those insults been cover ups for it?"

"No, I'm pretty sure he's still in love with Kaname," Ichijo said. "But according to him Kain is betraying him by being with an enemy."

"Enemy?"

"His words not mine."

When they got to the staircase Shiki could see how devastated Aidou was. He was holding Akatsuki by his shirt, shouting at him(which would be more intimidating had Akatsuki not been a foot taller).

"Hanabusa…" Akatsuki sighed.

"Would you grow up already," Ruka crossed her arms, annoyed.

"I won't accept it! I refuse too!" Aidou fumed. He let go of his cousin and stomped up the stair case.

"What's his problem?" Ruka muttered, sitting down.

"He's probably just upset that his two childhood friends are together." Ichijo sat down beside her. "I know I was when Shiki and Rima did."

"What are you talking about?" Rima said. "You wouldn't stop saying 'About time, About time' for a week."

"I stand by my statement," Ichijo pouted. "That reminds me a letter came for you yesterday but I forgot to give it to you because of all the excitement from the Ball." he grabbed a piece of paper off the coffee table that Shiki hadn't noticed and passed it to her. "I don't know who it's from though."Shiki watched her open it and became concerned when she frowned, annoyance in her eyes.

"What does it say?" he asked.

"Nothing really," She said, putting the letter back in the envelope. "I'm going back to bed. Shiki? You coming?"

"Sure," He yawned.

When they got back to the room, Rima sank down on her bed, rubbing her temples.

"Ugh, I don't need to deal with this…" She muttered.

"Who was it from?" Shiki sat down beside her.

"It's…from my mother. She wants to see me when we go on break in a week."

The next few days Rima was more depressed, and didn't even bother to hide it and no one blamed her.

Right after the Rido incident Rima had a falling out with her family. The Touya Family is Pro-Monarchy, Anti-Senate. The Shiki Family is Pro-Senate. So when Rima told them she was together with Shiki they weren't pleased, making her choose them, or Shiki.

It goes without saying who she chose.

"Do you want me to come with you?" Shiki asked her. They were in her room, Shiki on Rima's bed watching her pack.

"No, I'll be fine," Rima told him. "She probably just wants to talk about me leaving you and I don't want you to hear it again, especially if my grandmother is there."

Shiki couldn't help but grimace at that. Touya Nana. She hated Shiki with a passion, but adored Ichijo.

"I'll meet you at Aidou's afterwards," Rima went on. "It won't take long."

"You sure?"

"Yeah." Rima put her suitcase on the ground beside the bed.

Shiki watched for a bit as she checked to make sure she had everything then grabbed her hand, pulling her towards him and onto his lap.

"Shiki-"

"I can tell your thirsty," he said, pulling her closer to him.

"I'm not-"

"Your eyes are already red."

"…" She didn't argue anymore. She pulled the collar of his shirt so she wouldn't stain it, and bit into the skin without hesitation.

Whenever she drank his blood she could tell how much he did love her. They have never said it to each other, nor have they really shown it. It was only when they spilled the others blood they could tell. But this time it was a bit different. She could feel worry in his blood, and anger at himself for not being able to do more for her.

"Rima, you don't have to cry," Shiki stroked her hair softly. "It's not your fault."

"I'm sorry Shiki," She let go, licking his neck clean of blood and hugged him as tightly as she could. "I hate worrying you."

"You always worry about me," Shiki reminded her. "Now it's my turn. Besides, even Rima can't stay composed all the time."

"You sure you don't want Shiki and I to come along?"

"Yes, Ichijo-San," Rima sighed before getting into the car. "I'll meet you at Aidou's."

"Alright," Ichijo waved as her car drove away then turned around. "Well, I guess we should get going too."

"We have to wait for Yuki-Sama first," Akatsuki reminded him.

"Oh, right."

"Have fun Yuki," Yori said, hugging her vampire friend.

"You too Yori-Chan," Yuki smiled. "I'll bring you something back if I can."

"Yes, since I always bring Yuki back stuff every year," Yori smiled.

"Yori-Chan can be mean…"

"Shouldn't you leave now?" Zero said, not looking at her. "Their all waiting on you."

Yuki turned around and sure enough, everyone was standing outside the two remaining cars. She took out a key from her pocket and handed it to Zero.

"Here's the Key to the Moon Dorm. I'll see you when I get back." As he took the key, Zero bent down and said quietly, only for her to hear, "Remember what I told you."

"Y-yeah." Yuki murmured

When she walked over she noticed Rima wasn't there.

'I didn't get to say bye to her' she thought. 'well, doesn't matter, I'll be seeing her later at Aidou's'

I knew right away it was a dream. A memory. I was seven, and running towards the gates, struggling to open them I was so eager to get inside and see him. Finally, after six months he was back! Daddy was home!

No…

"Let me help you with that," A servant said, opening the for me.

"Arigato!" I smiled before running to the door.

"Tou-San! Tou-San!" I called, stepping on the tips of my toes to open the door. Even back then I was short for my age. "Tou-San, I'm home!"

No…

I got the door open.

No…

And saw the weapon go through his heart.

"TOU-SAN!" I ran over to him as his body hit the ground, the knife falling out of his hand with a loud clang. "Tou-San, why?"

"Sorry…Ri…" he whispered. "Didn't mean…for you to see…Just can't…do it anymore…"

"No Tou-Sam, you can't leave me again, not with her, no, don't go!" I sobbed. But I knew it was too late. His body was starting to turn to dust.

I jolted awake as the car came to a stop.

'This place always gives me a headache' I thought, placing my hand on my forehead.

"Rima-Sama, we're here," the driver said. "Shall I wait for you?"

"Yeah, I won't be long."

I got out, looking at the mansion that I hadn't returned to for almost a year now.

As I walked to the doors, I got the feeling again but this time it was stronger.

A maid opened the door just when I was about to.

"Your mother will be down in a moment Rima-Sama," She said. Just as she shut the door I thought I saw a pair of red eyes in the shadows outside.

XxBut no longer it matters, for I'll set you free