A/N I don't own Vampire Knight nor do I make any profit from it
Chapter 41 - Union of their Souls
"He's beautiful," Sara cried, "I'm so glad that he is Kaname's child."
Hikari cradled her child and kissed his forehead. Kaname kept an arm around her waist, feeling both possessive and protective at the same time. Takuma smiled and caressed the child's head with a single finger.
"Well, Sara, have you told them the news," he asked. Sara smiled and shook her head.
"This is their moment," Sara said and Hikari looked up.
"What news?"
"Sara's pregnant again," Takuma said with a satisfied-with-himself smile. Hikari smiled weakly.
"I'm so happy for you," she said, "Truly I am."
Kaname smiled at his best friend, "Congratulations, Takuma. It seems you have out done yourself again."
Takuma blushed slightly, "Come on, Sara, let's leave Hikari and Kaname to their reverie. We'll see you in the morning."
"See you in the morning," Hikari said as the two left the room, closing the door behind them. Hikari gazed down at her son, "Your parents will be pleased," she said as Kaname gazed at his son, "Our Haruka too."
"Yes," Kaname said as he took Hikaru and cradled him gently, "There's no need to worry now. We'll get married again and there will be nothing they can do."
He placed his son in the cradle and turned to his lover, watching her tenderly, "What," Hikari asked.
"Nothing… I just think that you are such a beautiful woman," Kaname said as he caressed her cheek and pulled her close, "Let's get married tomorrow. It doesn't have to be anything big… I just want to be with you."
Hikari nodded and rested her forehead against his. Kaname moved forward and kissed her on the lips, tenderly kissing her and bringing her close. Hikari wrapped her arms around his neck and their kiss became unrestrained and fierce. Kaname's large hands caressed her body and lost himself in their kiss.
"Hikari… your absence drove me insane…" Kaname gasped as he laid her down on the bed and pressed himself against her. Hikari gasped, feeling the result of his desire against her leg.
"Kaname, don't stop," Hikari whimpered. Kaname didn't plan to stop. His lust was too much for him to handle. Hikari moaned loudly as Kaname kissed her neck, sucking at her pulse points. Her body was honest in its desire for him. However, Hikari's moan had awakened their infant son, crying loudly. They both groaned with frustration and Kaname sat up, allowing Hikari to stand and walk over to the crib. She picked him up and cradled him gently. Kaname walked over to Hikari and gazed at his child tenderly.
"Did you see how my mother and father acted when they saw the baby," Kaname said as he wrapped his arms around Hikari's waist. Hikari nodded slightly as she gazed down at her child.
"I'm so glad to be home," Hikari whispered, "I didn't know it was so easy to escape."
"I think you forget you're a pureblood sometimes, my love. You're so gentle and kind," Kaname replied. Hikari sighed and leaned into him, "Well… do you wish to get married again? We're technically divorced."
"I'd like that," Hikari said with a smile. Kaname held her close and kissed the back of her head. Hikari sighed and placed the settled child back in his cot, "I'm so glad to be back… with you and… everyone else and have to this little one here… here with us… I'm so glad. I wish Haruka was here… where is she?"
"She's in the Kuran manor. I didn't want her to be involved in any of this," Kaname whispered. Hikari nodded.
"I wish to return tomorrow. She should meet her brother."
"Indeed," Kaname replied. Hikari turned around his arms and hugged him tightly, "Indeed she should."
Hikari sighed and rested her head on his chest, "Are your family still into the idea of intermarrying?"
Kaname looked down and blinked, "What?"
"Are Hikaru and Haruka going to be expected to marry," Hikari clarified.
"Well… that's entirely up to us. Yuuki and I would have married but we didn't… circumstances changed," Kaname replied, "It's entirely at our discretion. Do you want them to marry?"
"I don't know… I'd rather make that decision when they're older. I mean… what would they say to them? "Fall in love because in a few years time, you will marry each other? You might be brother and sister but you're just going to have to forget that for the rest of your life!" I don't think so! How did your parents do it?"
"I can't even remember," Kaname replied, "It was so long ago."
Hikari sighed, "Would you… consider letting them choose their own spouses? I know it worked out for us eventually… the whole arranged marriage thing… but it doesn't mean that it will work for our children."
"That's true… but there will be many people vying for their hands in marriage. I mean… what if we have more children? We're both still quite young and we still have a few thousand years left of our lives. Do… you want more children?"
"Well… I don't know… perhaps but I want to wait a few years for another," Hikari said, "It doesn't mean we have to stop… you know… making love… because that is important…"
"Yes, because I love you and I want to be able to hold you and love you as only a man can love a woman," Kaname replied, "We have the contraceptive herb, Hikari. Take that every morning and then we can make guilt free love anytime we want."
Hikari giggled, "I love you, Kaname… and I'm glad to be back in your arms."
Kaname's gaze seemed to penetrate her soul as she gazed up at him. His arms held her small form tightly and a comfortable silence fell between them, "Kaname," she whispered, "Kiss me…"
"Gladly," Kaname whispered before kissing her tenderly on the lips. He pushed her up and Hikari wrapped her legs around his waist. Hikari then felt herself being gently laid on the soft cushions in front of the fire, "Makes a change from the bed, eh?"
"I think it's romantic," Hikari replied. Kaname's lips found her neck, wet kisses and nipping her skin, eliciting a quiet moan from his lover. His hands expertly caressed her curves through her night gown, grinding his hips to hers. Hikari's head fell back against the pillows and scatter cushions with a breathy, quiet moan, "Kaname… I think we should stop…"
Kaname blinked and stilled against her, "Why?"
"I think we should stop and wait for our wedding night. It will make it more special," Hikari said, "And we will want each other more."
"I've never wanted you more than now," Kaname said, "In fact, with every time we're together… I want you even more."
"I just think it would be more special," Hikari smiled. Kaname sighed and moved off her, lying beside her.
"If that is your wish then… all right…" Kaname said as he turned on his side. Hikari did the same and smiled gently, caressing his cheek. Kaname closed his eyes and imagined her touch to be the most wonderful in the world which of course, it was.
"My love, I am so happy," Hikari said with a kind smile, "I'm so happy to be back in your arms."
Kaname pulled against his body with his large hands, "Hikari… my sweetest Hikari… I love you. Without you… it was torture…"
Hikari smiled and brought him into a kiss. Kaname moaned and let a hand land skim over her curves, "When would you like to get married?"
"Tomorrow," Hikari said and Kaname blinked.
"Tomorrow?"
"Yes, yes that's what I want. It can be a simple ceremony. I have a simple white dress and you can wear a simple white shirt and smart pair of trousers. It doesn't have to be a big state affair like our first… "wedding"…. This will be small and intimate. We can get married in the Awayuki chapel. I'm sure Sara won't mind."
"If you're sure… then it will happen," Kaname said, "Let's get some sleep."
"Yes…." She yawned and she snuggled into him, "Good night."
"Good night," Kaname said as they both drifted off into dreamland.
Later the next day, around early evening, Hikari gazed at her reflection in the mirror. Her dress was knee length and had a chiffon overskirt. It had a high neckline and it was fitted, showing off her slim waist. A shawl was placed around her shoulders and a wreath of white roses was placed on her head.
She then heard a knock at the door, "Come in," Hikari called. The door opened and her entourage poured in. Juuri, Sara and Hana walked inside the room wearing light blue dresses which were similar to Hikari's dress.
"You look beautiful," Juuri said as she walked towards her daughter in law and kissed on the forehead, "We're all so glad to have you back. Our grandson is beautiful and I think that you have been extremely lucky to have had Kaname's son. But there is someone here that wants to see you."
Juuri walked towards the door and opened it, "Come on, darling," she beckoned and Hikari watched as a little girl walked through the door. In six months, Haruka had matured quite a lot due to her pureblood body and heritage. Her white blond hair was in an intricate bun and she wore light blue dress and she held a white basket with flowers in.
"Mummy," Haruka whispered. Hikari blinked and ran towards her daughter, engulfing her in her arms. Haruka hugged her mother back tightly. Haruka had grown quite a bit too, coming up to Hikari's waist, causing Hikari to kneel on the floor to hug her, "Mummy, I missed you," Haruka wept. Hikari caressed her daughter's hair and hugged her tightly.
"It is heart breaking, isn't it," Sara whispered to Juuri and she nodded in agreement.
"Haruka, have you been a good girl for daddy," Hikari whispered and the little girl nodded.
"Mummy, do I have a brother?" she asked and Hikari smiled brightly.
"Yes, you do," Hikari said as she stood and took Haruka's hand, leading her to the bassinet. She picked up the tiny baby and carefully knelt back down to show the little girl her new baby brother, "His name is Hikaru."
"He's cute, Mummy," Haruka replied.
"I'm glad you think so," Hikari said and she handed the child to Hana. Suddenly, there was another knock on the door, "Come in!"
Eisuke poked his head through the door. Hikari gasped and threw herself into his arms, "Father, I didn't think you were coming!"
"Of course I was," Eisuke said as he hugged his daughter, "I wouldn't miss this for the world. My dearest daughter… you do not know how much you were missed. If I ever find Rido Kuran and Hanaka Ueda again, I will kill them… I swear I will. What they did to you… it's disgusting. I am so happy you escaped and I'm impressed how Kaname got to you in time. You two are made of each other. I've had my doubts but… seeing your children Haruka and Hikaru… and your love for each other… I see no need to interfere."
"Father, think only of today," Hikari kissed him on the cheek.
"I will," Eisuke said kindly and he offered his arm to her, "Let us go. Your groom awaits your presence."
Hikari smiled gently and nodded, looping her arm through her father's. The bridal party walked out of the room and down the corridor before they reached the chapel. Hikari was close to tears as they opened the doors to see Kaname waiting there at the altar for her. As discussed, he was wearing a finely tailored white dress shirt which was sewn together with silver thread. He also wore a pair of black slacks and highly polished black leather shoes. Takuma, Haruka (Sr) and Hanabusa, who were all waiting there for them with Kaname, all wore the same thing.
Kaname turned around to see his beautiful bride walking steadily towards him on her father's arm. As they approached, Kaname held his hand out to her. Eisuke gently took Hikari's hand and placed it in Kaname's and kissed her cheek, "Good luck, darling," he whispered and Hikari nodded. Kaname kissed her hand as he drew her nearer.
"You look beautiful," Kaname whispered. Hikari blushed coyly.
"As do you, my lord," Hikari said. The priest smiled at the couple as they turned towards him.
"We are all gathered here today to witness the remarriage of this young couple. They have come here to bond their souls with the love that they share. Now, are there any objections to this match?"
When silence reigned, the priest smiled jovially and continued, "Very good, we shall continue. Do you, Kaname Kuran, take this woman to be your wife? Will you love her, honour her, protect and care for her in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"
"Yes," Kaname replied, "I will."
The priest turned to Hikari, "Do you, Hikari Kitamura, take this man to be your husband? Will you love him, honour him, protect and care for him in sickness and in health, for as long as you both shall live?"
"Yes," Hikari whispered.
"Do you have the rings," the priest asked and Kaname nodded, placing them on the priest prayer book, "When you slide the rings on to each other's fingers, you will say "With this ring, I thee wed"."
Kaname took Hikari's ring and tenderly took her left hand in his, "Hikari, my dearest love, with this ring, I thee wed," and he slid the ring onto Hikari's ring finger. Hikari took Kaname's ring and smiled up at him, taking his hand in hers.
"With this ring, I thee wed," Hikari whispered.
"Well now, I can now proclaim you husband and wife," the priest said happily, "You may kiss your bride."
Kaname didn't need to be told twice. He engulfed her in his arms and their lips clashed in a passionate kiss. Everyone clapped and Hikari felt someone tugging on her dress. They broke the kiss and looked down to see little Haruka smiling sweetly up at them. Hikari lifted Haruka into her arms and kissed her on the cheek.
"Mummy, are you having going to the honey moon now," she asked, "You'll need a rocket, won't you?"
"Honey moon," Hikari asked before it clicked what she meant, "Oh… well… no but… we'll go later."
She placed Haruka back on the ground and turned to her husband. Juuri approached them and smiled, "Well, go on, you two. You're dying to… well… we both know what you both want to do. I'll look after the children tonight."
"Are you sure, Juuri," Hikari asked.
"Of course… and you can call me mother again too," Juuri replied with a kind smile.
"Thank you… mother," Hikari said. They said their goodbyes and kissed their children goodnight before walking to their honeymoon suite.
As soon as they walked inside, Kaname locked the door and turned to her.
"Do you like what Sara and I did with the place," Kaname asked. Hikari looked around the room. It was candle lit with white washed walls with white and silver hangings on the wall. The four poster canopy bed had white drapes hanging from it and the bed sheets were made of pure white silk. The fireplace was lit and warming the room.
"It's beautiful, Kaname."
"We spent most of day doing this," Kaname mused, "I wanted it to be to be special for us."
"And it is," Hikari answered.
Kaname closed the drapes before approaching Hikari from behind, pressing her body to hers and kissing her neck tenderly. Hikari turned around in his arms and pushed herself up, wrapping her legs around his waist.
"Make me yours, Kaname," Hikari whispered, "Make love to me until dawn comes."
"Gladly," Kaname replied, kissing her fiercely. He walked to the bed and placed his lover gently on the bed, "But I don't have to make you mine… because you're already mine."
"That's true," Hikari whispered
Hikari blushed and Kaname slowly unzipped her dress, pulling it from her body, "You're still as beautiful as always."
Kaname kissed her teasingly, caressing her soft skin and losing himself in its silkiness. Hikari gasped and moaned, unbuttoning his shirt and pushing it from his shoulders. They both slowly removed each other's clothing until there was nothing left. Pressing himself against her, Kaname gently pinned Hikari's hands to the bed, gazing into her eyes with undiluted passion.
"Are you ready, my dearest?" Kaname asked and Hikari nodded. Kaname kissed her lightly as their bodies connected for the first of many times that night. They lost themselves to the scents, smells, sounds, each others touch and sensations, the desire for each other too much for them to handle.
True to Kaname's word, they're bodies did not separate until the morning. The bed sheets were a mess and the lovers' limbs were still entangled with the others.
A/N So sorry for the wait. No Rido or Hanaka in this chapter. They will appear in the next chappy. But what would you guys think of a sequel? I'm not sure yet but have a couple of ideas.