A/N I don't own Vampire Knight nor do I make any profit from it

Chapter 30 - Fun at the Fair

Kaname and Hikari indeed went out that day. Changing from their formal and stiff clothing, they opted for a more casual approach since they had chosen to go to a nearby Christmas/winter fairground. Hikari wore a pair of white jeans and a red, long sleeved t-shirt. On her feet was a pair of black ankle boots. Kaname wore a pair of black jeans, a white shirt and black v-neck sweater. On his feet was a pair of good leather shoes. Pulling on their winter coats, they made sure that their daughter was all right with Juuri before heading out. Hikari had recalled Hanaka glaring at her as they walked out of the Kuran manor.

"I'm so excited, Lord Kaname," Hikari said as she linked her arm through his, "We get a normal for today!"

Kaname smiled down at his wife for a moment before nodding, "It is nice to get out of doing our court duties once in a while."

"It's also nice to forget that we're parents once in a while too," Hikari said, "As much as I love our baby, I haven't been able to do anything for myself. I know that comes with parenthood but most mothers are not confined to their bed for six months."

"There's no shame in that, Hikari," Kaname said, "It's nice that just the two of us have this time alone. My mother loves our daughter so it wasn't a problem to leave Haruka with her."

"I know… I just don't want to feel guilt," Hikari said as they approached the town where the fair was being held. Kaname looked around to see excited human children pulling their parents in the same direction.

"One day, we will take Haruka here when she is old enough to appreciate this," Kaname said as they gazed at the snow covered town.

"This town is so picturesque," Hikari said with a small smile, "You could find it on a Christmas card."

"Indeed," Kaname said they walked past a few of the village shops which were decked out in Christmas decorations. Hikari sniffed and giggled childishly.

"Can we go in that cake shop, Lord Kaname," she squealed. Kaname turned his head to see the cake shop on the other side of the road, "Please, Lord Kaname?"

"All right," Kaname said as he let his wife lead him the hand. Hikari pulled him inside the cake shop and breathed in the sweet scent of sugar and chocolate. Hikari squealed with delight and stuffed her hand in her pocket and pulled out her little purse.

"Please, sir, may we have those cup cakes… the once with the chocolate chips and white icing," Hikari said as she placed the coins on the counter cheerily. The man behind the counter smiled at her cheerily.

"Yes, Miss," he said as he picked up a pair of tongs and retrieve the cakes from the stands behind the glass presentation counter. He placed them each into their own brown paper bag, "There you go, Miss, have a nice day!"

"Thank you," Hikari said as she handed the cake she had bought for Kaname to him. Kaname blinked as he received the cake from his excited wife, "Come on, Lord Kaname! Eat your cake!" Hikari said as they left the shop.

Kaname pulled the cake from paper bag and grazed at it before taking a bite out of it, "Does it taste good, Lord Kaname?"

"Yes, it does," Kaname replied with a cheery smile. Hikari bit into her cake and shuddered with great joy, "Hikari."

"Yes, Lord Kaname," Hikari replied as she swallowed the mouthful of cake, "What is it?"

"Please don't call me "Lord Kaname" today," Kaname said, "Call me as you do when… when we're in private… when we're too wrapped up in our love to care about social status and titles…."

Hikari blushed deeply, "If that is your wish, Kaname, then I will honour it."

Kaname smiled, "I love it when you just call me like that."

As they both finished their cakes, Kaname pulled Hikari into a deep kiss, tasting the sweetness of the cake in her mouth. Kaname's arms were tight around her slender waist, warming her up instantly. They heard giggling and sighs coming a gaggle of teenage girls and heard comments such as,

"Oh, isn't young love beautiful?"

"I wish I had a boyfriend like that!"

"I wish I was her!"

Hikari smiled against Kaname's lips and broke the kiss slowly for breath, "Look, we made them jealous… and they think you're my boyfriend…. How disappointed they would be if they learnt that you are my husband…" Hikari playfully gloated. Kaname smirked slightly and gazed into her eyes meaningfully, touching her face with his gloved hand. After a few more moments, they pulled away and Hikari slipped her hand in his and pulled him in the direction of the fair. They join a long queue, which quickly became even longer, "It must be quite a popular attraction."

"Indeed," Kaname said as he watched the queue. After another hour, they bought their tickets and stepped inside the fairground, "Which ride do you wish to go on first?"

"I'd love to go on the rollercoaster," Hikari said, "I've never been on one before! Can we?"

"Of course," Kaname said, "I have never been on one either."

"Well, it's an experience we can have together," Hikari said as she pulled him towards the large metal rollercoaster. Luckily, there wasn't much of a queue and they more or less got on it within minutes, "I'm so excited!"

The protective bar came down over them and before they could even thick it shot of like a bullet. Hikari squealed and grabbed onto Kaname's arm as they went at a very fast speed. They could barely feel themselves doing 360 degree loops. Before they knew it, the ride had come to end. Hikari and Kaname looked at each other, "Well, that's certainly something…." She said as they stepped out of the rollercoaster train.

Both Hikari and Kaname were quite dazed and uneasy on their feet, causing them to hold onto each other, "Wow, that was exhilarating," Hikari said as they sat down on a nearby bench, "Shall we go on the Ferris wheel?"

Kaname nodded as he tried to control his breathing and dizziness. After a few minutes, they stood up and walked over to the large and red Ferris wheel. This time, there was a larger queue and it took some time to pass. As they were seated in their own carriage, Hikari and Kaname sat next to one another as the man operating it closed the door.

"It seems that we have come far in our relationship," Hikari said distantly after a moment of silence, "You know the rumours… people said that you had many lovers…. Is that true?"

Kaname turned his head to her and shook it slowly, "It was only ever Hanaka and then… you came along…"

"Did you ever really love her? Or was it just carnal lust," Hikari asked. Kaname blinked at her.

"Why the questions all of a sudden," Kaname asked.

"I just want to know," Hikari said, "We shouldn't have secrets anymore."

Kaname sighed and nodded, "I was with Hanaka for a number of reasons. One of them was our parents. We were going to marry but then your father came to us asking for help. Before I knew it, I was married to you. I thought I loved her but then one day… she touched me and I was repulsed by it. It was then that I knew that I wanted you… that I had fallen for you. I thought I loved Hanaka but I was wrong. Hikari, I love you and only you."

"So what do you think of Rido sleeping with Hanaka," Hikari asked.

"I don't think anything… Hanaka is power hungry and it is obvious that she didn't love me," Kaname said, "It hardly matters anymore."

"Do you think they're plotting something," Hikari asked, "Hanaka wouldn't just be sleeping with Rido for nothing. She thought you could bring her power above present station but when you rejected her, Kaname, she headed for Rido… a vampire who is vastly older than you. He can offer her something which you can no longer provide. Then she comes with a cock and bull story about her parents being dead. If they are dead, who killed them? If not, what happened to her? It raises all sorts of questions. She is not to be trusted."

"She'll be gone soon," Kaname said evenly, "And out of our lives for good."

Hikari nodded, "So… what are you going to do?"

"About what," Kaname asked.

"About this situation," Hikari answered.

"Oh, I'll come up with a solution," Kaname replied casually. Hikari gazed at him for a moment, "What?"

"Nothing," Hikari replied with a heavy sigh, "I was just looking."

"I see," Kaname said as he entwined his fingers in hers, "Hikari, do you want go home after this?"

"We've only been on two rides, Kaname," Hikari said in an annoyed tone, "Why do you want to go home?"

"Well, perhaps not home but… somewhere less busy would be more agreeable," Kaname replied, "I feel like I am spending time with the rest of the world when I only want to spend it with you."

Hikari blushed deeply, "I see," she said in a small whisper, "Well, there were a couple of cute cafes around. I am sure that we can get into one of those."

Kaname nodded and pulled her into a kiss. Hikari sighed and pulled him closer to her. Kaname groaned quietly as his lover let her hands tangle in his hair. Hikari tugged at his hair as Kaname's lips attacked her neck with wet kisses, causing her to gasp. Hikari was glad that the Ferris wheel carriage was enclosed and with tinted glass.

"Ah, let's go home… we can have much more fun in our bedroom… my mother will still look after Haruka," Kaname whispered cheekily, "Cute cafes aren't going to do it for me."

Hikari giggled, "Well, I am sure that can be arranged…"

"Have you taken your contraceptive this morning," Kaname asked as his hands pulled her closer. Hikari nodded in the heat of the moment. As soon as the Ferris wheel came to a stop, Kaname and Hikari rushed out with a suggestive giggle, leaving the operator confused. Hikari and Kaname left the fairground and walked back to the Kuran manor.

Servants greeted the pair but they paid no heed as they rushed to their bedroom, consumed by desire. Kicking the door shut and locking it, their clothes were torn from their bodies and as they fell on the bed, their loving caresses and kisses were enough to consume the young king and queen. They did not hold back vocally. Their love for each other was too much to handle.

However, as they lay in the afterglow of their physical love, something suddenly dawned on Hikari.

She hadn't taken her contraceptive herb.

It would be a matter of hours before she found out if they had conceived.

Hikari prayed that she hadn't.

A/N So, what will happen? Find out in the next chapter.