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******************: means a flash back

~~~***~~~***~~~***: means dream/ flash back

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~: means a dream

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"So warm…warm?? …

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WHAT THE HELL!?"

Forcing his heavy eyelids to open and reveal beautiful amethyst eyes, Zero stared in shock at the sight before him. Where on earth could he be? He didn't recall ever being in a room like this before.

Large windows lined one side of the wall, white see through shades, allowing small trickles of light into the exquisitely decorated room. He jumped out of the bed quickly, hurriedly fixing the sheets so nobody would realize he had been sleeping in it.

He quickly scan the room, looking for the bloodied mat he usually slept on, not finding it, Zero went for the next best thing and simply bent down on the hardwood, shivering from the contrast between his heated skin and the cold wooden floor.

"Fuck, I'm so cold now. I wonder why I was in that bed anyway. Some stupid maid must have put me in it thinking she was being nice… coulda' gotten me in serious trouble. Dumb-ass maids."

He hoped there wasn't a mess on the bed sheets now, he was still covered in dried blood and he reeked of sweat and semen. At least someone had thankfully put a pair of boxers on him. An image of the young brunette popped into his mind. Only she would be thoughtful enough to help him this way. The boxers were a bit large and he could feel them slipping down his thin hips leaving little to the imagination yet he still refused to move to pick them up. He really was getting too thin.

He had felt the toy still inside of him, making the situation more uncomfortable. He hated Aidou's obsession with toys. Everything about him screamed child. It was as if he was trying to turn back time, bringing back what he had lost, including his innocents even if said innocence was rather distorted and twisted now. Aidou had since long gone mad and Zero knew this, he had lost himself in the violent acts and deep sadness within his heart.

He bowed his head low to the ground waiting patiently for his master to return. A few minutes of silenced passed by, leaving him to his thoughts, something he had grown to hate over the years of sitting silently and waiting for his 'Master' to return. It made him think about what his life was like and how he desperately wanted anything but this.

It was then Zero began to notice that he was no longer in any type of pain. Gazing sneakily across the room, violet eyes hidden by silver bangs, Zero checked to make sure there were no other people present. He then hastily started to examine his body.

Most of his scars were healed, something that greatly surprised him, usually his master would give him only enough blood to make sure he lived through the night, not heal him. He reached his arms above his head and happily stretched his back feeling relaxed and cheerful for once, a small smile growing on his face.

"Feeling better I see," a deep voice chucked, walking quietly into the room.

Zero tensed at the sudden voice, instantly letting his head drop and arms fall limply at his sides. His back bending painfully forward in a half bowing position on his knees. He could tell the figure was a pureblood and although he didn't recognize the voice he knew he should show his utmost respect for the man or else he would pay for it later by his master's hands. Zero desperately wanted to know what the man looked like but he knew better then to raise his head. His hunter senses usually told him to protect himself and look at the enemy, but for some reason he felt almost safe in the vampire's presence.

The strange man walked past him and sat on the bed. He noticed Zero's reaction realizing that Aidou had probably beaten him for stretching. "Stretching too? Hanabusa, why did you hurt this poor boy so much? And what for? You have taken your anger way too far this time."

He sighed, "Tell me your name?" Kaname asked patiently, waiting for the boy to respond. Hesitantly Zero replied unable to stop his stutter, as he answered quietly.

"Z-zero"

The brunette flinched at hearing that broken voice, his heart skipping a beat at the thought of the amount of torture the boy must have gone through. This beautiful boy didn't deserve what had happened to him. Kaname wanted to see the boy's eyes and secretly wished Zero would gain enough courage to look up at him, yet he didn't want to frighten the young vampire any further. It was quite clear, that Aidou had done enough of that.

"Do you know where you are Zero?" He asked, as he leaned back, lazily looking over the boy. Waiting for a reply that never came. Sighing again he decided to save the boy from confusion, it would be much less hassle if he did.

"You are in my home, Zero. You belong to me now. Hanabusa-san owed me money, but in since he could not pay I decided to have you. You are now free of him forever."

Zero lifted his head slightly at those words, confusion and uneasy eyes peeking through the locks of silver hair. He didn't believe the purebloods words, it was too good a dream to be true. Hanabusa would never let him go. His recognition of kaname's existence allowed a triumphant smile to form on the purebloods face. He had finally gotten the opportunity to see those violet eyes, eyes that suited the boy oh so well, before they dropped once more to the floor.

Zero did not believe him. He had a feeling this was all a game that Hanabusa was playing. Everything was a game to Aidou and Zero was too weak from the emotional struggle to care anymore. He would play along with this joke it no longer mattered to him.

"Yes, it is true. I am your new master and as long as you do what I say things will go smoothly for us. If you refuse to do as I say I will have to punish you."

Zero tensed again at those all too familiar words. "Taken from one hell just to be thrust right into another," He though sadly. "Even in his games, he doesn't give me a break!"

"My name is Kaname Kuran, Kuran-sama to you, do remember that. Now come along."

This man, Kuran, led him out the door and down a long wonderfully decorated hallway, that did not resemble Aidou's home. "This defiantly isn't Aidou's house. Even for Aidou, this is nothing like him. He would never let me leave the home… maybe this stranger is telling the truth."

Each step made the round sex toy rub against his prostate, he tried ignored the semi-hard erection that was beginning to form between his legs, hoping his new master wouldn't notice. "If this guy truly is my master now, how would he react to me still having the seed of my old owner inside of me? ..."

Observing his 'masters' distracted gaze he reached up towards his neck feeling no collar of ownership. Confusion clouding his mind.

"Start the bath in my room, Zero-sama is in need of one. Starting today he will be sleeping with me." The dark haired brunette gave Zero a sidelong glance, checking his reaction to the news, but Zero gave no indication of even hearing what he said. The maid rushed off to do as she had been told and Kaname walked slower allowing her to prepare. Zero followed three steps behind him, Head bowed low. "Like a perfect slave. Fuck, I wish he was a bit more disobedient. It would at least show that Hanabusa did not fully break him. Then I wouldn't be so afraid to scare him… and we could have a bit more fun…" Kaname smirked, dirty thoughts of laying the boys beautiful body on the bed and pounding into him until he was calling out his name repeatedly in a fit of lust, flashing through his mind. He shook them away, nervously flushing at how weird it was that the figure behind him made him think of such thoughts so easily. This was not like him. He was a pureblood!

Kaname walked into his large master bedroom, pointing his finger towards the washroom as he absent-mindedly went to his work desk and began shuffling threw paper. He figured Zero would catch on to what he meant by the action since the door was open, obviously showing that there was a bath full of hot water waiting for him.

Zero on the other hand often … "assisted"… Aidou when working. Or as Aidou put it, "He was to be helpful at reliving stress", and his new master defiantly looked stressed. He hadn't noticed the others hand pointing to the bath, due to his head being bowed low. Nervously he raised his head all the way looking at his master properly. "My 'new' master, if that what he truly is, isn't asking anything of me. He looks so concentrated. His facial features are … nice… 'humph' what am I thinking. I'm a slave not someone he's trying to befriend or he even cares about. My job is to act the way a good 'sex slave' would." He took quiet steps towards the sitting man and bent down the chair quietly looking the distracted features.

Kaname had stopped paying attention to his new 'acquisition' and had begun to focus on the paperwork he had in his hand. He had to get them sorted by tonight and he was slightly confused by some parts of a contract he needed to sign. Zero lowered his shaking hands to the others tailored pants, undoing the button before strong hands stopped him.

A full laugh now escaping the pureblood. "My my, aren't you excited to get started." He immediately regretted his words as the shaking got worse and the boy's body tensed in fear. He instantly stepped away from the boy and out of the chair.

"That was simply a joke, please forgive me for my ignorance Zero-kun." He bowed in apology at the younger vampire, smiling politely at the other, openly showing his shock on his pale face.

"Please feel free to take a bath, the bathroom is right over there and the water should be ready." He said, and pointed once again in the direction of the tub.

Zero looked towards the ground ashamed, but made no move towards the bathroom. "I'm not usually allowed to take a shower when master is in the room. I have to wait until he is ready to take one as well so that he can make sure I'm 'properly cleaned'. Should I assume that is what Aidou would want me to do for him as well and wait? Or do as he says and go by myself? "

Raising an eyebrow Kaname realized his confusion. He sighed. This was beginning to become rather frustrating."This kid's innocence is so tempting I am giving him the opportunity to take a bath by himself but he's still waiting for me, of course, that's because that's what he has been taught. I hope I don't end up taking him sooner then I should."

"Your waiting for me aren't you?"

Zero nodded, shrinking slightly at the purebloods stare.

"Well let's go then, shall we?" The brunette stated, quickly walking towards the bathroom and checking the water to make sure it wasn't too hot, before removing his shirt and pants, folding them neatly and putting them on the side table.

"Hop in."

Zero complied, quickly getting in. Secretly he hoped it wasn't scalding hot and going to burn him.

Zero was rather surprised when Kaname stood outside of the tub and pored soap onto his hands, rubbing it all over Zero's body, gently scrubbing the pale flesh and working out the many knots in his back. Kaname didn't seem to be paying much attention, far to lost in his own world. The slight rocking of his body from the strong hands gliding across his skin, was starting to affect the toy that was still deeply logged inside of him, as it rubbed inside of him and forced his shaft to grow.

Kaname looked away from Zero, respectively giving him his privacy as he washed the lithe figure, thinking about his work and reports, when his hand skimmed over something hard. He looked at the boy in shock. Zero had his head down with a slight blush on his face, greatly embarrassed at having been caught. He wasn't sure if he should tell his master about the toy but he didn't know what else to do.

"I-It's the t-toy" He said, his stutter progressively getting worse, as he looked through silver bangs. Noticing Kaname's raised eyebrow.

Kaname sighed sadly feeling sorry for the teen.

"Turn around." He asked gently, watching as Zero did as he was told, going on his hands and knees inside of the tub.

Zero was anxious of what his punishment would be. He had never had a new master and he was sure that having reminder of his old master embedded inside of him would not be a good thing. But Kuran-sama only looked at him with pity.

As Kaname finally took notice of the small piece of rope hanging outside of the teen, gently he began to pull at it, taking note of Zero's reaction. One by one each ball was pulled out, the feeling making Zero moan and shake in need. When the last one taken out, Kaname instantly threw the toy into of the trash, disgusted by it. "The kid won't be needing that ever again,. I'm more than big enough for him." Kaname chuckled mentally.

A white liquid slowly began to trickle out of Zero's abused entrance, that defiantly wasn't something Zero's own body made naturally. If Kaname noticed, then he paid no mind to it. Instead he began to massage the abused hole gently with his finger, easing the soreness and causing Zero to let out another moan from the gently touch. The pureblood could feel himself grown at the image of Zero, his body arching to allow better access to his bottom and his head thrown back in quiet cries of pleasure his member twitching in anticipation. The teen was lost in the pleasure not realizing his own reactions and the effect they had on the pureblood. Stepping away from Zero lower body, Kaname tried to calm himself, bending over the tub and focusing on letting out the dirty water so he could refill it with warm clean water. Slowly coming out of his lust induced haze, Zero noticed the bulge in Kaname's boxers, but chose not to embarrass himself again by moving to help him relieve the problem. Instead he waited to see what his new master would tell him do about his erection. The silver haired teen was surprised when Kaname got up and walked towards his bedroom.

"You can rinse yourself off and then fix your problem. When you are done the towels are behind the door, I will leave clothing on the bed, put it on when you're dry. Be careful not to wreck any of them though there are expensive. We will go shopping later and buy you some clothing of your own." The brunette called over his shoulder, before leaving Zero to his own device.

Zero was once again surprised by his new master, but did as he was told, rinsing himself off then looking down at his own problem. He awkwardly waited hoping it would go down. Unfortunately, the "problem" continued to stay up. Violet unsure eyes were confused about what to do. He had never been permitted to touch himself before and with all the times he had been violated in that place he was sure he didn't want to. Hesitating he wished he didn't have to give in. But his new master had told him he must fix the problem and he began to touch it in the way Hanabusa always did not knowing any other way to deal with it. He put his hand on the base of his cock and pulled upwards towards the head letting his thumb flick over the tip.

His head feel back in surprised ecstasy as a low quiet moan escaped from him mouth. He hoped his master didn't hear his needy call. The speed of his strokes became faster as the image of Kaname's face entered his mind. Zero found himself picturing Kaname's hand around his cock instead of his own. He legs shook in want as his other hand reached down fondling his package.

The imaginary master smirked at the image of Zero beneath him. "Cum for me, Zero."

He moved his hand faster to completion until finally the feeling of release hit him. He let the orgasmic waves spread throughout his body relaxing him and letting him sink deeper into the tub. Shocked by how the pure bloods image was the one he was thinking of. He tried to forget his actions as he quickly washed the semen off with the remaining water and got out of the tub putting the towel around his waist.

Walking out from behind the bathroom he raced towards the bed avoiding the purebloods presence. Still embarrassed by his previous thoughts about his master, "I can't believe I actually thought about him when I was doing … that! He's my master! I'm his pet I mean nothing to him… and I don't even know him… so why can't I stop picturing his deep brown eyes. ARGHHH! This is pathetic."

He hid his body behind the bed and away from prying eyes. Should Kuran choose to look away from his paperwork he wouldn't be able to see Zero's body behind the large draped bed, pulling the clothing towards him, the silver haired teen quickly slipped them on.

The clothing looked very expensive and consisted white dress shirt and black pants. The clothes were a size too large for him and the sleeves tended to slip down his wrist and covered his hands. Although the pants were most likely a snug fit to a certain pureblood, they were actually quite big on him, and would fall down his hips when he walked. Lifting his violet eyes high enough to see his master over the mattress, he noticed how concentrated the man was towards his work, before he turned towards the mirror behind him, and stood up to his full height. He looked elegant, smiling softly to himself admiring his image and picturing how this may have been what his life would have been like if his family were still alive. He might have been able to dress up in one of these suits and attend parties much like Aidou always had. "I could have dance with a beautiful girl like Yuki and charmed my way int…"

"You look nice." Kaname's smiled kindly, face appearing in the mirror above Zero's own.

Zero simply let his head fall, once again becoming submisive. "I a-am very s-sorry master. That was very n-narcis-sistic of me, please p-pun-ish me as you will, my e-eyes are only for your o-own and no one else's not even m-myself."

Inwardly the pureblood flinched, "Looking in the mirror is wrong? Who knew?! Darn, Didn't I tell him to call me Kuran-sama. Should I punish him for disobeying me? It's what a proper master would do. No! I could never hurt him. It's just a mistake. Something we will have to work on… slowly. One thing at a time...But he does look amazing in my clothes. It's so cute how big they are on him… wait!… DID I JUST CALL HIM CUTE!... argh."

Kaname didn't say a word, he simply smiled slipping his hand underneath the boys chin and raising it so Zero would be able to see his own reflection once again. Kaname watch him from the mirror letting his hand fall to the tattoo on Zero's neck and tracing the lines gently with the tips of his fingers, before he reached towards the bed and grabbed a belt making Zero's heart flutter with fear.

"Maybe I shouldn't have said the punishing me part...Great now I have to watch myself get beaten." The teen thought venomously to himself, but Kaname continued to smile, and simply laced the belt through the pants loops before he tightened it around Zero's waist so they wouldn't fall down.

"There isn't that better."

The brunette let his hands linger in front of Zero's wais, liking the feel of the shorter teen between his arms. Kaname sighed, taking a deep breath and basking in the others heavenly scent, before he released the boy and grabbed a set of keys from the nightstand.

"Let's go."

It was not uncommon for Vampires to have pets. In fact, most did. Especially purebloods; because there were so few they would frequently marry for the good of their race instead of love, often leading to them having to satisfy their passion with pets. Even humans at the time would often keep weaker vampires as well as other humans as slaves. If someone could not pay their bills they would sell their children or themselves resulting in slave markets; a rapidly growing market in today's economy. This way of life was not sought after. The pretty ones would be used until they grew old and unwanted, before being forced into hard labour until death. A slave could never be free. As soon as someone became a slave they were branded with a large tattoo that almost resembled a cross with small swords sticking out of each side, and diamond-like shapes in-between. The tattoo would be placed on the side of their neck and onto their shoulder so that all could see, and it would be hard to cover. If a slave was left without a collar or escaped their home they would often be caught again by a new master due to the tattoo. It was seen as acceptable, if a slave had this tattoo a pet was no longer a person but a possession who had sold his or her soul. It no-longer mattered if the transaction was willing or unwanted.

Slaves had to act acceptable, the higher the class of the master the better they were expected to perform. There own personal welfare did not matter, their existence was a joke. Every inch of a slave's body was to belong to his or her master. They were to only have eyes for their master… well that and the floor. If they even glanced at an object they could be severely punished because it would mean that the slave had a mind and wants of its own. People didn't want to think of slaving having intellect or feeling because that would mean the actions of torture they placed upon them would be inhuman. And where is the fun in that?

It was not the best logic in the world but nobody had concern. People would only be concerned for themselves; their own pleasure, wants, and needs. So what was the harm in that? This was a new world and you never know how long your life is going to last. Might as well enjoy it.

It is very rare to find good people in a world where it's every man for himself…

Kaname placed a temporary collar around Zero's neck as they entered the shopping mall. It was a comfortable cotton chocker that matched his silver hair, his name and proof of ownership being written on the inside with pen. "Argh, this makes me feel so cheap. Any pureblood would be embarrassed by having there slave wear that! It's not my fault I hadn't planned on getting a slave. I have to get a new one as soon as possible."

"I hope I don't need to remind you of the circumstances that will befall you should you choose to attempt to escape. I have been a fair master so far and I expect you to be on your best behaviour."

Kaname said, making sure the chain was securely attached to Zero's collar. He would have to be harsher to the boy in here. The presence of high class people would expect him to act a certain way and his actions would have to comply. For the respect of his family name he had to act like a proper pureblood would. He began to walk ahead.

The teen carefully followed proper protocol, Kaname had expected no less. "He acts the same way at home, why shouldn't he here. Eyes downward, following three steps behind, never talking unless told to, and back hunched to show respect and absolute servitude to the individual in front."

The Kuran could see the envious looks of the individuals surrounding him, jealous of such a well behaved and beautiful pet. Kaname ignored the ignorant people. They cared nothing about the person in slavery and only about devouring the adorable boy.

Kaname hoped that his pet would feel more comfortable in common outfits rather than expensive ones. Slaves often wore rags and having Kaname buy the boy many expensive clothing could make him feel unworthy to be in the purebloods presence. The boy could feel that it was inappropriate. Sort of like a constant test to make sure he was careful. He would feel as if the material was as delicate as glass and would constantly worry about ruining the outfit. So the pureblood decided to stick to outfits he though Zero might enjoy.

His butler had told him this when he asked him for his experience in these events. The Kuran family had adopted many slaves over the past few centuries to free them from torment and give them a better life. Kaname had never personally assisted in helping these slaved, but his butler was often the one who made them feel comfortable and explain their new job of maid or cook. Although, he wouldn't mind giving the boy exquisite suits. The sight of Zero in this his oversized outfit suited him well and he had a feeling he enjoyed wearing it. But the butler was a very reliable source and Kaname trusted his claims.

Which led them to where they were now, a common store many teens of middle class wealth often went too. The signs showing sales made Kaname feel embarrassed to even be seen in such a store, and he had to forcefully stop his legs from leaving the store. This would be a hit to his pride, but Zero seemed to love the clothing by the open look of excitement in his eyes.

Zero noticed his masters look of detest at the look of such common attire, but he loved the clothing. It was just like the clothing Yuki often told him about, some telling of popular bands and others funny sayings. Some just held beautiful designs.

Kaname walked through the store picking up anything he thought may look good on Zero and practically tossing the boy into the change room.

"Hurry up and try that stuff on, come out and show me everything."

The day turned into a blur for Zero, as he tried on outfit after outfit, even some more formal ones like Kaname's. A few outfits turned into hundreds and Zero could not fathom why anyone, especially him, would need so many. He must have spent hours in the mall with his master and the walking was beginning to wear on him. He had to carry all the bags and his feet had become sore from the walking. He stifled a yawn which didn't go unnoticed by the watchful pureblood.

"We will be going soon, do not worry. I just need to stop at one more store." He said as he walked into an expensive jewellery store for a few minutes, leaving the smaller vampire outside waiting. He soon returned not carrying any other bags, picked up the leash once again summoning Zero, and signaling him to follow.

Zero was bored and tired of walking he had been wandering around the mall all day and didn't even see what it looked like. He raised his head enough to see from beneath his bang seeing his masters attention on the road ahead and decided to sneek a look around the mall.

He gaze fell upon a magnificent fountain. It held a statue of a beautiful mermaid holding her arms out and towards the teen as if drawing him in and wanting to welcome him into a comforting embrace. There was a delicate bird sitting happily on one of her hands. Its little twits sounding as if it was singing to him. In Zero's adoration of the dazzling statue he had stopped walking causing his master to inversely tug on his collar because of his speedy pace, knocking Zero out of his trance and several bags out of his head.

Kaname knew it was a mistake but everyone in the mall was waiting for him to react and punish the teen for this situation. He furrowed his brows. His chest hurting, knowing that these actions would only scare the boy further and push Zero farther from his caring arms. He tugged on the chain roughly making him drop a few more bags.

"What did I say about acting appropriately?! Everything about you is mine; even those eyes. Your eyes should only be on me and on my wants and needs not on decorations that you will never need! Pick up those bags! We will discuss your ignorance further at home." He screamed at the boy recalling the words Zero had told him earlier when he was looking into the mirror and using them now. The selfish observers nodded approvingly at the purebloods actions. Leavening him with the sick feeling of betrayal and dishonour about sinking to their level, but it was necessary… he had to think about his families reputation.

Zero struggled to pick up the fallen bags with his already full arms, fear vividly seen in his violet eyes. "Well at least I know this is no joke, He defiantly acts like a master. I wonder what will happen to me when I get home…" His body shook uncontrollably in fear. He had never been punished by this man and he was wondering how harsh it would be.

Kaname dragged him off towards the car roughly stopping before entering he talked to the driver giving him a receipt. "I want you to pick this up from the jewellery store tomorrow morning it is very important and you will be punished for your incompetence if you forget."

The driver nodded taking the bags from Zero and placing them in the trunk as Kaname got into the car.

Zero sat beside the pureblood in utter terror. He knew that this man would be stronger then Aidou because of his hierarchy position and wondered if he would hurt him more than Hanabusa.

Then soft fingers touched his face pulling his gaze towards mesmerizing brown eyes.

"I am very sorry to have frightened you Zero. It was necessary for me to act like that in public. Do not worry I do not feel that you did anything wrong. That piece of art often captivates me when I am in need of comfort."

He pulled the surprised teen closer, wrapping his arms around the small body. So their noses touched.

"…But I would rather have you looking towards me for comfort instead of some rock. What if we give you a small punishment so you learn your lesson? Hmmm... How about you put all those clothes away?" He chuckled, his voice calming, teasing, and soft bringing a sense peace to Zero's features and soothing his fears.

"I think that is punishment enough for the amount of clothing we bought today."

He pushed his face into Zero hair smelling the scent of the shampoo used that day as well as the boy's unique smell. He smelt delicious.

They stayed this way, Zero's eyes closed in surprised comfort of the warmth surrounding him, until the car reached the mansion doors.

Kaname Immediately stepped out of the car and walked towards the room Zero following closely behind and the driver, carrying the bags of clothes and shoes.

As soon as Kuran reached his room he went straight to his work desk, already having missed a full day of duties he would have to work hard to catch up with them.

Remembering his masters command the younger vampire began putting his new outfits into an open walk in closet which he assumed was to be his own. After organizing the outfits by colour and style. "I wonder why he was so comforting with me. And what's with this joke punishment. Not that I'm not thankful. Is this a trick to make me trust him? I don't think I could go through that again." He left the closet, retiring to the desk and bowing down by his master's feet.

Feeling the movement by his toes brown eyes gazed down at the figure underneath him; gently ruffling the boy's hair with his free hand feeling the soft silver strands between his fingers.

"Zero-kun, you should get some rest. We had a busy day today."

The pet nodded, slowly rising to his feet and walking towards the bed as Kaname continued with his work. After a while of hearing no creak from the bed signifying a body entering it, he turned around. He noticed that the bed sheets had not been touched and there was no Zero in sight.

His anger flared. He had left the door open… the boy could have easily tried to sneak away without making a sound. "How dare he leave me! I have been a good master to him! Does he think he can do better than me!?" He got up walking towards the door ready to start the search when he looked down on the floor noticing the already sleeping figure curled up in a ball on the hardwood. Zeros cat-like posture was adorable and he looked so comfortable despite the uncomfortable place he chose to sleep. He noticed Zero had kindly taken off the expensive suit and folded it. Now lying in his boxers on the chilly floor. "The idiots going to catch a cold like this..."

He threw off the duvet covers and carefully, so as not to wake him, picked up the boy, placing him between the sheets and tucking him in. Zero looked so comfortable and warm.

The pureblood wished he could lie beside him but he had work to do.

***~~~***~~~***~~~***~~~***~~~*** Dream/ Memory***~~~***~~~***~~~***~~~***~~~***

Hmmm.. so warm.

"This warmth feels so… calming, but this heat… its becoming a crushing pain…" I struggled to free myself but it engulfed me… pulling me down and suffocating me. I looked up into darkening brown eyes, a smug malevolent smile beginning to grow on the brunette's face.

It was happening again… except this time it was the pureblood that had been fooling him. It was all a game; all masters were the same.

Events of the past replay in my mind, but this time with a new face controlling the actions…

The brown haired man grabbed the toy and after pulling himself back out, shoving the torturous plaything forcefully into my exhausted behind.

"Now, now… we wouldn't want to let any of my seed, that you worked so hard to get, coming out, do we?"

Red eyes flashed, as he chuckled immorality uncaring of the torment he was putting me through. Throwing me off the bed and onto the floor, before getting up and kicking my ribs several times.

With each kick I heard a choked and broken scream or sob coming from my parched lips. The pain ripping threw my body at an unimaginably fast rate. Each hit screamed of his hatred, "I thought you were different," I whispered desperate for a reaction, any symbol that he cared…

The man grabbed my hair, using it to yank me to my feet. Kissing me roughly, shoving his tongue into my mouth muffling the sobs spilling from it. He pulled my away biting my lips roughly and letting the taste of my own blood flow into my mouth. Then in an instant I felt another tug at my hair, the ground come closer to my face as he began pounding my head on the ground. He laughed with each hit. The world went black momentarily and when I awoke once again my arms were secured above my head. My wrists bleeding and sore from the old handcuffs placed around them. A whip lashed at by back cutting my flesh and making my legs tremble from the force. The only reason I stayed standing through this torture was due to the handcuffs holding me up. With each lash of the whip my body would lurch forward cutting my back and wrists from the force. I felt blood trickle down my arms but it was quickly licked away by a rough tongue and then he plunged into me. He grabbed my hips making me meet each of his thrusts and shoving the toy deeper inside, not only making me see stars but making me feel instance pain from the brutal treatment. I felt so full and so empty at the same time, as I stared into the red hazed, once brown eyes looking at me… pulling a broken bottle from somewhere behind him.

"You like that don't you. You know you deserve to be hurt like this. You masochistic fucker. I bet this isn't even punishment for you. Look at how much you are getting off on it." He snarled at me in a patronizing manner.

Laughing he pulled out to the tip thrusting back in until he was completely enveloped again, making me moan in pain. Hearing the crash of glass I become aware of a glint from the corner of my eye. An instant later I see the object against my skin. He let it drift across my face teasing me with the image of the next pain he would inflict on me before pushing the broken bottle against my chest dragging it down. A new cut for each thrust I felt my blood leave my body and the world became a haze. I no longer felt pain or the movement of my body against his. I knew the thrusting continued only because of his grunts that grew in speed signifying he became closer to completion. Fear gripped me… I don't want to die.

"P-please!" I begged. "Please s-stop. I don't want to d-die!"

"You deserve to die." His hate filled voice snarled cut through my haze and I screamed in fear and grief of my death I knew was to come. My head falling forward, far too weak to bother lifting itself up anymore. He dragged an especially deep cut down the center of my chest and I screamed the pain coming to me once more and ripping through my body.

Darkness began to engulf me… pulling me into its depths…

Then a bright light came unexpectedly from within the black abyss. A figure stood there looking at me, brown eyes holding a comforting gaze and a reassuring voice spoke,

"Zero, wake up it's alright your safe now. I promise to protect you. Nothing like that will ever happen again. Just wake up."

Kaname's figure appeared. I looked behind me the chains now gone. Although the figure that had been torturing me was still there looking at the other duplicate in shock and fear. The kind Kuran made me feel confident and fearless, giving me the strength I needed to reached up to the red eyed Kaname's face pulling off a mask; The new face showing Aidou's blue eyes and blonde hair. Stepping back I fell into the true Kaname's arms… arms that didn't tighten or try to hurt me. Arms that surrounded me, forming a protective wall from Aidou.

His voice whispered in my ear.

"Wake up Zero… come back to me."

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Zero forced his eyes to open, his tired violet eyes looking in to worried brown ones, the same ones that had protected him when he was in need of protection.

A soft hand drifted down his face and tucked its finger behind the teens head; pulling nervous lips towards ready ones.

Zero's half asleep mind prevented him from feeling fear from the man above him and the hero in his dreams warmed him making him feel comfortable.

Kaname let his lips tickle the boy's in a gentle drift skimming his lower lip against Zero's top. Leaving them both wanting more of that teasing taste. He deepened the kiss with soft slow movements only leaving a small amount of pressure on the soft pink lips of the boy below him. Their mouths danced in silence as Kaname let his tongue flick out, letting it run softly against his bottom lip and pulling the body closer to his own before slipping his tongue into that warm and wanting mouth.

Zero let out a barely audible moan, trying to silence himself but too content with the situation to not indulge himself slightly.

Their tongues tangled in a teasing fight for dominance before the other pulled away, a desperate feeling entered Zero as he pushed his own tongue out of his mouth trying to reach the purebloods.

Kaname pulled back slightly and away from the wanting tongue. He didn't want to lose control of the situation, the teen was just too alluring and he was unsure of how well he could handle the situation if they kept going at this steamy rate.

He place a few chaste kisses against Zero's, not wanting to completely leave the kiss yet but forcing himself too as he pulled away from the boy once more looking into violet hazed eyes.

Now feeling fully awake, Zero was shocked by his inability to have personal control of his actions.

The pureblood pulled his hand out from under the teens head and Zero's heart fluttered nervously, thinking that he was going to be left alone with his nightmares once again.

Kaname moved to get off the bed and back towards the paperwork when a hand grabbed his shirt. He turned to look at the boy shocked by the others actions, but even more surprised by the look he saw on the teens face. Zero looked just as surprised by his actions just as much as the pureblood did, yet his fear shone brightly in his eyes. "He doesn't want to be left alone. He wants ME to comfort him." The brunette sighed and gave his pet a reassuring smile, getting into the bed and pulling the silver haired figure towards him.

Zero allowed his body to be pulled against the purebloods, who seemed deep in thought now. "I can't change my mind now and push him away. I already have him so close to me now… I wonder why I did that? This feels… right." Zero let his head rest against his master's chest, letting the man intoxicating smell and warmth lull him to sleep.

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