Chapter 15 – The Night After The Continuing Screams.
The scene of the screaming before morning dawn erupted.
In the town so near Cross Academy, people ran as fast as they could to get away from the two beasts, that interrupted the towns peaceful sleep. Parents grabbed their children and ran for the woods near by having a gut feeling they would be found no matter what they did, seeing the beasts crimson eyes made them look yet, so imperior and with their unexplained powers, also powerful.
Out of the two beasts, the male one was attacking, the female one was simply staring up in the distance at cross academy.
The male one was like a hungry animal, he dived into the necks of the humans running around the town trying to get as many as he could leaving them to suffer after keeping them alive.
"Shizuka... don't you want a drink? Or any pets..." Rido smirked knowing what the outcome of leaving the people he bite to suffer, knowing they would turn into level e's and follow him and his orders.
Shizuka didn't look away from the academy. "No... I can hold my thirst A little longer... there's only one taste of blood I want... and I only want my own pet ...thank you." Shizuka walked off. "And what do you suggest with these level es?"
"Oh I know what to do with them... oh yes I do." Rido smirked wiping his very bloody mouth.
Shizuka sighed knowing it was the only way, knowing what Rido had in mind. "Well don't spend to long here... we have to move before the hunters come which by the sounds of all these people will be very very soon."
She walked off in the woods having enough of the smell of the overwhelming strong blood and leaving Rido to finish off knowing he would follow her soon.
"Ichiru... I do hope you doing your job right..." Shizuka sighed under her breath, wanting to be in the academy as soon as possible. She smirked going through all the plans in her head again giving out a little chuckle. "Mm I wonder how grown up he looks"
Early Morning At Cross Academy – Yuuki's room
Yuuki had only got an hours sleep. She was shocked to hear the screaming start again yet worse and continuous screaming and she couldn't bear to sleep through it. She looked down her bed at zero wondering whether he had slept through it and by the looks of it from Yuuki point of view, he was. But what Yuuki didn't know was that Zero did not sleep either in the end, nor did he listen to it, he was too busy feeling the pain in his neck and chest which occurred more frequently and now more painfully.
Zero knew the cure to his pain which would heal the pain temporary, and that was Yuuki's blood. He moaned imagining the taste of her blood and the feel of his fangs pierce into her neck. His eyes turned even more crimson and the pain got worse. He wanted her blood and he was going to have it, he thought to himself, but he stopped himself remembering he had alot yesterday. But he didn't care, he wanted relief.
Zero got under the covers, thinking that Yuuki was asleep and he crawled up the bed and on top of Yuuki.
"Z-zero... what are you doing?" Yuuki watched confused as Zero crawled up the bed towards he under the covers.
Zero reached the top of the covers and pushed his body onto Yuuki's and faced up at her. Yuuki froze struggling to look away from his crimson eyes.
"Again? Zero you had some last night!" Yuuki sat up a little to prepare herself, but she was only pushed down onto her back again.
"And do I care?" Zero's inner beast spoke diving into her neck kissing it before hand.
Yuuki was speechless but before she could do anything of fight back with her bracelet on her arm. She was already bitten into and she arched her back in pain yet again to only be pushed down by zeros body on top of her. Yuuki closed her eyes and tried to relax knowing it was the only thing she could do.
Kaname
Kaname had packed his bags and rushed out getting a car to take him back to the academy. He sat in the back of the car annoyed thinking he would be able to catch Rido in his trip down to the academy, but he was wrong. They, Rido and Shizuka, took a different route. So it was a waste of time for Kaname to leave the academy after all.
Kaname had sent a message round saying that the following should come back to the academy on the order of Kaname Kuran: Ruka, Akatsuki, Aidou, Seiran, Shiki, Rima, and Takuma.
Kaname knew that he should be feeling guilty getting his fellow night class students in their holidays, but this time, he didn't care, and after all, he is a pureblood, he could do whatever he liked, they should be grateful that he doesn't even use his full extent of his powers on them.
Kaname sat in the back seat with his eyes closed trying to relax after his sleepless night knowing it wasn't at all long till they arrived at the academy.
Yuuki and Zero
Zero was even greedier than he was the night before, and this panicked Yuuki, but as usual, Yuuki than relaxed knowing the worry and fear within zero even though he never showed it, Yuuki knew it. And she knew that letting him drink her blood like this would calm him down, so for that moment, Yuuki was willing to die for zero till her eyes snapped open and then realised, that if she died, zero would have no willing blood supply and zero wouldn't have blood tablets as his body rejected the pills. Yuuki panicked and kicked trying to get zero off of her shakily and weakly, but it wasn't long till zero realised what she doing and he released her neck and jumped off her and the bed.
"Why do you let me do it!" zero shouted louder than before knowing she probably hasn't even got the energy to stay awake."WHY!" zero wiped his mouth seeing all the blood on his sleeve not thirsty or wantful anymore looking back to Yuuki. Yuuki had her head turned towards him. And no words came out of her mouth, her lips just curved in to a smile, a warming smile which lifted Zero's mood and heart but zero looked away yet disgusted. "Fine, stay silent!" Zero stormed out and slammed the door leaving a worn out Yuuki panicked that someone isn't there with her knowing she will faint soon due to having alot of blood being taking from her in less than 10 hours. Yuuki's prediction came true, she fainted, trying to call zero back feeling cold and wanting him there to keep her warm.
Ichiru
Ichiru took the advantage of an early morning and as there was no students still there, walked out of the academy and down into the wood near the academy. Ichiru seemed keen to not be caught due to his weariness of his surroundings and his speed of his walking which was quick. Ichiru kept on walking through the wood not looking around but staying in a stated direction as though he knew the wood off by heart, Ichiru slowed down seeing two people, one wearing a dark brown long jacket with brown long-ish curly hair who was male, and the other wearing a white dress/gown with pale silver hair, and female. Ichiru knew who these two menacing couple was... Shizuka and Rido, Ichiru walked up to Shizuka not interested in working with Rido but only under the slavery of Shizuka.
"Things are looking good and the plan is going well Shizuka" Ichiru declared to Shizuka looking only into her eyes.
Shizuka smirked. "Good... and you have done me proud... so I guess... we can make our way up to the academy finally? I know I am ready... are you Rido?"
Rido smirked nodding. "Oh, 'we' are very ready" beastly sniggering came from behind him.
"However, there is another person involved with him, a female that has been brought up with him there." Ichiru claimed.
"A female aye?" Rido replied intrigued before Shizuka replied.
"Yes her name is Yuuki... and she is a guardian along with Zero..."
"Hmmm... let me deal with her... please Shizuka..." Rido pleaded yet serious in his question.
Shizuka nodded. "Go Ichiru and expect us there tonight... I don't want any mess ups! You understand! I'm so close to meeting my aims of all this! So don't let me down! I need that boy to complete my hatred for your family!" she nearly screeched, desperate to let out her feelings.
Ichiru said not a word and walked away again through the morning, lit forest, thinking over the plan, reviewing it in his head, but this time not smirking or grinning, but emotionless and hurt.
"Were they really going to hurt Yuuki?' Ichiru thought in the sake for zero knowing she did nothing to deserve her upcoming consequence of being deeply involved with zero, but Ichiru knew she was the best punishment for zero, as it would hurt zero a lot if he saw Yuuki in pain because of him. Even though these images flowed through Ichiru's head, he still didn't grin or smirk, he felt hurt himself.
Yuuki
Yuuki felt herself go even colder and dizzier as she was trying with all her effort to get out of bed. She fell to the floor landing on her side making a loud thumping pain moaning in pain at the hard, awkward fall. She panicked looking towards the door annoyed at herself, but then she heard the door open and she was hoping it was zero. She mumbled.
"Z...ze...ro..."
There was no reply back, it was completely silent and the footsteps got closer before they crouched down beside her, it was till then the man spoken.
"He has really done it this time...maybe it is time that he dies." The deep man's voice sighed.
It wasn't till then that Yuuki identified the man's growling, deep voice. Yagari.
"No...No you have got it all wrong..." she pleaded knowing she wouldn't be able to stop him this time.
"I don't think I have by the looks of your neck missy..." he stood up again walking to the door. "I will go and get you some help..."
"No! Please wait! It was... ahh... it was my fault... i... i offered him more... and i begged him to" Yuuki lied knowing it was zeros benefit. "I don't like that fact that that women might be still alive-"
"No. She is alive, and we all know it, but you like yourself being made weak by zero!" he yelled annoyed.
"No, I just like knowing that he is safe and at a healthy stage before he turns." She looked up from the floor which she still laid upon clutching her side still and at Yagari with watering, teary pleading eyes.
It only took Yagari a few seconds to give in and he sighed looking away putting a hand to his face frowning in annoyance.
"It may seem to you that I'm trying to run into any opportunity to kill zero... but your wrong... zero, has always been like a son to me and I'm only doing what I promised him and the hunters association... well actually forget about the association, I hardly rarely go along their rules." Yagari smirked. "But just stay there, I will get the chairman." Yagari turned around to walk out the door to only be made jump by the worried, panting Kaname, who had only just arrived at the academy. He stared endlessly at Yuuki knowing what had happened pushing past Yagari eventually in a flash, suddenly on the floor with Yuuki in his arms, with eyes pure crimson in hate and thirst.
"Why... WHY DIDNT YOU KEEP AN EYE ON HIM!" Kaname shouted looking back at Yagari who sighed and walked out.
"I don't orders from 'high status' vampires like you Kaname..." Yagari smirked to himself leaving the scene.
Kaname looked down at Yuuki who was looking up at Kaname smiling raising her hand to stroke Kaname's cheek.
"Kaname... theres no need to be this worried for crying out loud. Zero wouldn't kill me. Even you know that." Yuuki whispered to Kaname.
Kaname shook his head. "I don't trust him." He replied closing he's eyes in bliss at her touch wanting it all the time taking her hand, making sure it wouldn't move away from his cheek.
Yuuki smiled in comfort yet, after a while she looked away still wanting zero. She tried moving out of Kaname's firm grip on her.
"Kaname I have to find zero..." she pleaded struggling now feeling dizzy with every movement.
"No you don't, you need to rest Yuuki." Kaname picked her up and cradled her taking her along the corridor, down the stairs and out in the gardens.
"Kaname...where are you taking me..." Yuuki asked looking around at the surroundings in the bright afternoon sunshine.
"To the night dorm... I want you with me tonight..." He replied not looking to Yuuki.
Yuuki took her gaze from her surroundings up to Kaname in shock. "May I ask why?"
"You're not safe when zero is near you..."
"Kaname!" she struggled outraged. "Stop making zero seem as though he is already a level e!"
"I don't mean that side of him..." Kaname sighed not saying anything else.
Yuuki looked away down to her lap confused at what he meant then. And then, suddenly she clicked and realised what he meant...Shizuka.
"Is she coming tonight!" Yuuki froze. "We can't leave zero un- notified..."
Kaname shook his head. "How do I know when she will arrive...? Yuuki... you make it sound as though me and Shizuka are working as a team."
Yuuki knew she hurt Kaname, so she spoke no more and looked in front to where they was heading.
After a while, Kaname shortly arrived at the night dorm opening the door to see a little group among the sofas talking. The group consisted of Akatsuki, Aidou, Ruka, Rima, Shiki and Takuma. Seiran was always out and about under Kaname's orders. The group saw Kaname walk in, stopping talking and looking to him with respect, however, Ruka did the same as the others till she saw Yuuki in Kaname's arm. Ruka looked to Yuuki evilly and got up from the sofa walking up the stairs not wanting to know why Yuuki was there and why she was with Kaname.
Yuuki saw none of them, as she chose to hide her face under Kaname's arm not wanting the embarrassment of her weakness.
Kaname spoke not a word, and followed Ruka shortly up the stairs. Once Kaname reached the landing, he walked straight into his room which was further down the corridor and closed the door behind him locking it and then taking Yuuki over to his bed laying her on it and then tucking her in the covers.
"Kaname... im not sleepy... i just need to see zero-"Yuuki pleaded weak.
"No. You need rest. If zero is needed I will get him for you." Kaname sighed. "But please just sleep Yuuki...you will feel a lot better after."
Yuuki sighed and turned onto her side closing her eyes not speaking a word, Kaname smiled and his eyes flew over to her neck so swiftly keeping them there, suddenly forgetting his wanting to bite into that soft neck of hers, and making her like him, wanting her blood also to be claimed by him and himself only.
Kaname turned away quickly and got up, literally running to his door and unlocking it trying to slowly shut it without slamming it shut in panic. He panted outside the room with bright crimson eyes, which suggested he was panting with thirst.
It has been a long time for Kaname from drinking real blood. He was a patient pureblood that wasn't so selfish and instead took blood tablets even though he felt it wasn't enough to satisfy.
Kaname was made jump suddenly when he saw Ruka had appeared right in front of him when he had looked up. There was a lot of worry in her eyes, also mixed with confusion.
"Kaname..?" she questioned. "Are you okay? Is there something wrong?"
Kaname shook his head and showed her his crimson eyes. She understood immediately at what to do. Ruka grabbed his hand and dragged him away from his room to her own which was further up from Kaname's room.
They had both entered Ruka's room, and Ruka was still holding onto Kaname tightly as she shut the door behind her. It wasn't the first time Ruka had had blood taken from her from Kaname. Ruka had always offered her blood to Kaname as appreciation and also as she had feelings for Kaname which she knew he wouldn't care of due to his high vampire status and his deep interest in Yuuki, however most of the time, Kaname would only agree to taking her blood if Kaname had been thinking about Yuuki's blood or even smelt Yuuki's blood.
Ruka's room was reasonably large. It consisted of a light wooden wardrobe and chest of drawers and also a dressing table which had an elongated, decorated metal framed mirror. The walls were light lilac which light the room up at a high quality.
Ruka pushed herself into the wall dragging Kaname with her and then pulling Kaname down to her neck.
"Kaname... take as much as you need... please don't hesitate." She pleaded as she pushed Kaname's head to her neck feeling his heavy, panting breath tainting her neck.
Kaname moaned, but he knew deep inside that Ruka's blood would not satisfy him either, but he didn't have the heart to say that, but he was thankful for her offering and was panting to take it wanting to feel the warmth and thickness of blood again.
Kaname licked up Ruka's neck and immediately bite in after. Ruka whimpered slightly, used to the suddenness of the sharp pain now.
Kaname drunk Ruka's blood viciously and greedily moaning as he took every gulp, and after a while, Ruka panicked and struggled.
"Kaname... I think that's enough..."
Kaname didn't stop, nothing was going to, and Ruka was feeling faint and dizzy about to pass out at any second. It was only at that second that Kaname stopped taking from Ruka, when a new smell, sense and voice was in the room.
"Well Kaname... I hope you haven't finished her completely... she seems like a tasty meal for me to have also..." the deep voiced man growled smirking in the shadows of her room.
Kaname sighed after releasing Ruka's neck picking her up and taking her over to her bed to lie down as she fainted. Kaname kissed Ruka's forehead in thanks and then stood up properly turning to face the shadow.
"What has brought you here... master." Kaname said Kaname.
He heard the man, who is Kaname's 'master' chuckle in the darkness before walking out into the sunlight bedroom. And there, with his arms crossed with his damaged, blood stained long black coat, and long curly hair dangling over his blue and red eyes, was Rido Kuran.