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Chapter 8

Underlines Should Know There Place, A Soul On A Thin Thread

No one had noticed the window opening slowly or the first attack that came from outside. Seeing that his first attack was blocked, another attack of ice was send. From the shadows a figure appeared and ran to wards them. Kaname pushed Yuuki aside and received the blow. His fangs appeared, a long with a hissing sound. He lost his balanced for a bit and moved a few steps back before attacking the figure that he didn't recognize. His punched missed and his hand was gripped. Slowly ice started to appear on it. The ice itself looked familiar. Kaname looked straight in to the shadows 'Aido?'. Hearing his name Aido went close to the light so it would be easier for them to see him. He hadn't really change. Still had his looks, but he was a bit more serious now. Years of wondering around, doing what his parents and the council told him to do. Aido bowed down and had an apologizing face on him 'Sorry to attack you Kaname-sama, i thought Yuuki-chan was in danger so i...i am truly sorry' He bowed down again and took the ice off Kaname's arm. 'That's fine Aido.' He didn't want to explain his actions to wards him. He knew Aido was wondering about what was he doing, almost biting Yuuki. His eyes carried curiosity. But since it really wasn't his place Aido decided not to mention it, at least not while Yuuki was looking confused. The dreams had affected her in a weird way. She wasn't even sure why Aido thought she was in trouble or what she was doing near Kaname before he came inside. Her head was truly a mess. She went near her drawer and searched for Artemis. Maybe holding it in her hands would make her feel better.

The two left her alone while Aido thought it was time to explain what he was doing here. 'I have received an invitation from the Chairman, something about Yuuki-chan getting married.' She gulped slightly, hearing the word marriage. Especially since it came from Aido himself. She hadn't seen him for quite a while as well and now it seemed like everyone decided to come out, just cause her father decided it was time for her to get married? What were they doing before? If it wasn't so important, at least they could of visited -even if it was for a short while-. She tried to get rid of such thoughts. It wasn't her place to order anyone around. But their actions did make her even more depressed. Was it only important if she got married to a stranger and not her own well being. In the mess of her own thoughts, she touched the familiar structure of Artemis, she hold it in both hands gripping it even tighter.

Aido coughed a bit and turned his looks back to Kaname. 'So i decided to check out what was going on. My duties had just finished when i received the invite. I figured you would be here as well Kaname-sama. But i couldn't see you much. Only saw a glimpse of you and Zero, when i was outside with the crowd. Your presence is indeed strong and getting stronger i guess' He turned his eyes a way for a bit. A noble was not to judge a purebloods powers. 'Go on Aido' He turned his eyes back again after hearing the request from Kaname. 'I also heard that for some strange reasons not many could enjoy there dates with Yuuki-chan. To tell the truth none of them understood what was going on. I managed to talk with one of the humans and they said everything was going well and then... he didn't continue the rest. So i wondered if Yuuki-chan was alright. I wanted to ask her when it was my turn but then the cancelation...and Yuuki-chan not appearing herself. I waited to come and ask if everything was fine, i decided to wait till dark cause i saw her sleeping from a while back. Then...i only saw her and not you quite well Kaname-sama and that's why i attacked. To stop what was going on' Of course he wasn't being so honest. Aido knew what he saw. Fangs reaching for Yuuki's neck, an intention to feed and turn her into one of them. He would of attacked stronger, if he didn't recognize Kaname. He was curious to what Kaname's motive was but kept that to himself for now.

'I appreciate your concern Aido, thank you for trying to look over Yuuki' Kaname didn't want anymore talk to continue, he could hear the out of control heart beat that was coming from her. His eyes looked at her with concern barried inside them. The way she was helplessly trying to grip Artemis and her breathing made him wonder if he was doing the right thing. She managed for this long without knowing the truth. Truth! Like that was needed. There were alot of times when Kaname did not wish to know his past. The few times he was actually happy, were all eliminated by the dark. Only the light that came from Yuuki, gave him the strength to continue and now the problem they faced, was it really his place to decide on giving back the missing fragments he had about her, or should he just wait till something would make him move. The game was a serious one, any false move, carried the slightest possibility of him losing her, this time for good. A decision must be made and in an instant. He felt the presence getting closer, to close. Kaname turned to look at Yuuki and noticed something else. The smell of blood started to circle him, getting even stronger and more was being spilled. 'Kaname-sama' Aido had picked up the scent as well, it was faint but was getting even stronger.

Yuuki looked at them and understood from there faces, understood that she had to do her job. She placed Artemis around her leg and grabbed her gun. She felt Aido's eyes on her but she was determined. This is what she trained for. This was her job now, to protect the town they lived in. Even though running to her duty.. leaving them behind, was a feeling piercing her heart. For a faint second she heard the laughter of the other her. She saw the window was still open and went to ward it. There was a branch not so far from the window, so she could jump. 'Yuuki-chan, what are you doing?' Aido reached to ward her with one hand and in the other he readied ice. Without looking at him she said, with a strict voice 'My job Aido-senpai' then she jumped. Aido was about to do the same when Zero slammed the door open heading for Kaname. He stopped his actions and froze Zero in place. 'You can't just go and approach Kaname-sama as you like Zero' 'I can! And I will Aido! Now get out of my way! We leave him here with Yuuki for just a few minutes and now this blood, i saw her leave from the window below. Why didn't anyone stop here!' Aido looked down, he had no answer for this. Kaname on the other hand covered his left eye, showed his fangs a bit and used his powers on Zero, which made the ice break on his feet and made him hit the wall. 'Yuuki is the hunter and protector of this place, do you really think we wouldn't follow her after she got some distance!? She is still stubborn and a broken person. I cannot interfere as i wish, or her soul will break' Zero straightened himself and didn't mind the blood dropping from his shoulder, the wound was healing anyway. 'Don't go near her Kuran, this is all your fault!' he spitted those words at him.

Kaname lost his control and used massive amounts of power at Zero. Zero managed to dodge some of these attacks, but got damaged heavily by the rest. He shooted at Kaname, not going down so easily. But the shots didn't reach Kaname, Aido stopped them all. Feeling rather weak, Zero fell to his knees, the thirst started to show itself. To heal more quickly he had to have some blood. He tried to stop the feeling to consume him. 'Suffer like this for a while, i won't go easy on you again. One slip and i will kill you Kiryuu Zero.' Signaling Aido they left from the window after Yuuki. Kaien entered the room to see the departure of Kaname and Aido. He went close to Zero who was badly wounded. He took blows to both his shoulders, legs, arms, his chest suffered more then the rest. Kaien could clearly see the killing intent Kaname had when he aimed a little lower to Zero's heart. It was thanks to his strong will power, that Zero was even alive now. A normal vampire couldn't take this much damage and survive. He didn't touch Zero, Kaien simply stand near him. Zero was already telling him not to come, struggling to get up, trying to stop the thirst.

Unaware of what was happening, Yuuki felt un easy some how, but she still kept on going, trying to find where the crime was. The other her was still laughing, quite clearly in her ear, saying that 'The foolish one is going die soon, the foolish one is going to die soon, without the blood of his beloved he will die soon' The voice was saying it in such a happy tone, it almost sounded like the voice was singing a happy song. She somehow felt that the song was signaling that Zero was badly hurt, but if that was true only one could of made that happen 'Kanam-senpai....' she whispered the word, it felt like toxic some how. She refused to believe such a thing. Her thoughts were just getting the best of her, that's all. That had to be all. A distant scream, made her remember what she was doing.

Yuuki found herself close to a small family graveyard, but no sign of struggle or blood anywhere. She held the gun firmly in her right hand and slowly moved to go inside an old house. The place was covered in dust, A portrait of an elegant lady, was half covered. Did this mean someone was looking for something? It didn't look like anyone had been living in this old house, for a long time. She started to think that this might be the wrong place, but then she heard another scream. She went up the old stairs as quick as she could. Hoping that she wouldn't see a blood bath scene. It was a childish wish, especially for a hunter who hunts blood thirsty creatures but still a tiny piece of her soul hoped that she made it in time. She came to a door, that look in an odd way brand new and something that shouldn't belong in a house likes this. Yuuki turned the door knob and opened the door. Her eyes opened widely and her hands went to her head. Her heart started to beat even faster and the grip on her gun was starting to loosen.

'Are you supposed to be a hunter, little girl. Hahahaha'

To be continued

Well things certainly got interested alright, Zero is wounded and Kaien is near him to make sure he will be fine. Kaname and Aido are heading to ward Yuuki. Yuuki in a state of shock. A mysterious and rough voice, laughing cruelly at her. What will happen next? Will she pull herself together and do her job, will Kaname and Aido interfere, will Zero make it till he can get blood from her... Find Out Next Chapter

I am so very sorry, but my real life and trying to improve my writing made this fanfic of mine hang i know. But i will finish it, as soon as i can. Thank you all for the ones who posted comments, added this fanfic to the ones they liked. Thank you for supporting me. I hope you will like the ending i will prepare in a few chapters. And forgive me for the delay.