Within Temptation
By Lady Massacre
Chapter 3: Memories
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A/n: This story is like.. fast paced, in case you haven't noticed. I cannot write lengthy stories, because I get distracted, I forget I mentioned something and then I totally contradict it, and writing one single story loses my attention after a while. Oh well. And oh, this might be more than three chapters.... maybe... four.. or five... six... at the most.
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In this world you tried,
Not leaving me alone behind.
There's no other way,
I pray to the gods let him stay.
The memories ease the pain inside,
And now I know why.
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Yuuki sat alone. All of her life, Yuuki has never been alone. Not once. Her parents were there for her, and so was Kaname, the brief time she was with them. And then, it was Rido who was with her. She has never been alone before. Yuuki let out a small sob. They were in their own limo, going back home. Why? Why did they have to do that to her? Yuuki watched the passing objects with little interest. She was unaware of where they were, she just knew that they were somewhere in Japan.
The trip to Japan had been long and boring, full of tears and memories, recalling her past with Rido. She just couldn't understand why they didn't leave her alone! Inhaling, Yuuki finally noticed they had come to a stop. Yuuki knew that this was not her home. She remembered what it had looked liked on the outside. Where were they?
Yuuki raised an eyebrow, questioning her mother silently.
"Well, your Father and I decided to enroll you into Cross Academy, just for the time being. I'm sorry Yuuki. I know you must be terribly upset, with all that's happening, but please, it's only for the time being. At least until the end of the school year." Yuuki nodded once.
Despite everything, Yuuki had decided not to hate her parents. They had a valid reason to want their brother dead, but Yuuki... she could not find a justifiable reason in Kaname's heart. She didn't think she could ever forgive him. She understood that he loved her, and wanted her back, but... he was being selfish. It was as simple as that.
Yuuki got out of the limo, and noticed how the gates, stating 'Cross Academy' proudly, loomed over them. Biting her lip, she tucked a strand of hair behind her ear. Juuri smiled, taking her daughter's hand, and led her into the Academy. The scene was beautiful. The white dorms and buildings seemed to be endless, but were as pure as Yuuki once was, as bright as the snow. It was filled with Gardens and every kind of flower imaginable. Very pretty.
"Yuuki, this is Chairman Cross. He is a good friend of ours. With our help, he created a pacifest school for vampires and humans."Haruka introduced a man who was waving at her gleefully. He had been gardening. Yuuki was a bit surprised. He was, to say the least, strange.
"Ah Yuuki-chan! I finally get to meet you! Juuri-chan and Haruka-kun, even Kaname-kun, spoke so fondly of you! You must be happy to be back with them!" Yuuki nodded slightly.
"Pleasure to meet you, Chairman." she murmured. Her throat hurt, it was burning, she was very thirsty.
"I'm sure your brother could tell you this, but I just want to make sure you know. Because this is a pacifist school, you are not allowed to drink blood. You may have these blood tablets. Just drop one in water, let it dissolve, and you get the same nutrition as blood! I can't make it taste any better, though." He said, handing her a small box. Then, with an added thought he said, "Of course, if you want to drink Kaname-kun's blood that's fine-"
"No!" Yuuki said, taking the box. "I'll, I'll take the tablets." The chairman led the Kuran family to his office as they spoke. Kaname was close to Yuuki, but not so much that it was uncomfortable. Yuuki stood beside her mother, though. Juuri squeezed her daughter's hand, and sent her a comforting smile.
"Suit yourself, Yuuki-chan. Here is your Night Class uniform. Kaname-kun will show you to your room, we had one especially made for you in the moon dorms. Now, curfew is at eight, and you cannot leave the dorms after you return from class. Alright?" Chairman asked. Yuuki nodded as she took her uniform.
"Thank you." she whispered. Yuuki gave a quick kiss to her mother and father before they left, and then followed Kaname silently to the dorms. Neither of them spoke. Kaname felt so relieved and happy to be in her presence again, but Yuuki was not happy to see him, and she had no desire to be with him. Ever.
Yuuki found it very strange for vampires ad humans to live within the same vicinity. Rido had explained to her that humans were meant to be food for the vampires, nothing more and nothing less. Still, she has never drank any human blood. And honestly, she didn't want to. Rido's blood was all that she needed.
As they entered the moon dorms, Yuuki spotted bright blue eyes immediately. The man had the same features of Rido, only his hair was lighter. She stared at him, for a while. He may have similar features, but they were not the same. They did not stare at her with the same intensity as Rido's did.
"Every one, allow me to introduce to you, my sister, Yuuki Kuran."
The reaction they received was not surprising. Each and every student hid their surprise well, except for one person. And he, Yuuki soon learned, was known as Aido Hanabusa.
Aido Hanabusa, with hair that looked like it was made of blonde fudge, and eyes that sparkled like a beautiful lake, hopped up to her and demanded that she reveal who she really was. Because, apparently, he had watched the movie she was in, with his cousin Akatsuki Kain and Ruka Souen. He was convinced that she was Aimi Hikari, not Yuuki Kuran, Kaname's little sister, even though the similarities were there.
"Would your precious Kaname lie to you?" Yuuki whispered. Yuuki could tell right off the bat that this was one of Kaname's loyal servants. They way he looked at Kaname, his eyes sparkling, had said enough. Another loyal person would be the blonde girl, Ruka.
"Kaname-samma would never lie to us!" Aido said, appalled at the thought. Yuuki smiled slightly.
"I'm sure he has." Yuuki glanced over at the boy who looked like Rido once more. A girl with orange hair sat beside him. They were both looking at her. Hell, everyone was. Kaname introduced them all, and soon, she learned every one's name. She did not know if it would be committed to memory, but she did not care. Senri was the boy's name.
Kaname then led her to her own room, which, unfortunately, was right beside Kaname's. She was a little upset about this, but said nothing. She was trying her best not to cry. She had cried to much in front of others. She wanted to mourn alone. Yuuki said good bye to her brother before Kaname could even try to kiss her- she knew it was on his mind, the way he was looking at her was a dead give away.
She felt bad. Yuuki was, and most likely would always be, upset that Kaname had killed Rido. Yet, she did understand, even a little, why he did it. Still, it didn't mean she was going to forgive him, and that she wouldn't be angry with him. He had killed the person she loved the most. A tear escaped Yuuki's eyes. Sitting down on her bed, Yuuki broke down and cried.
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All of my memories keep you near.
In silent moments,
Imagine you being here.
All of my memories keep you near,
In silent whispers, silent tears
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Rido caressed Yuuki's cheek. She was still crying. She missed her family. "Do not cry..." he whispered. "Do not cry, Juuri. I will protect you." Yuuki paid him no attention. She cried and cried in the small room he had given her. It wasn't unpleasant, full of toys and such. Apparently he had his servants prepare one for her. It did not matter though. She wanted her family. She wanted Kaname.
"Do not cry, my dear. They are gone..."
Yuuki stared at him in surprise, looking at him the first time that night.
"G-gone?" she whispered.
Rdo's pursed his lips."They died. While they were gone." he said. Yuuki's lip trembled. She let out a soft sob, attaching herself to Rido. Sighing, he held her close as she cried. It was the only way for her to forget them.
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Thunder roared outside. Yuuki, trembling, clutched the purple bear Rido had given her for her eighth birthday. She was supposed to be a big-girl. She could handle herself. She didn't need Rido.. right? Okay, so maybe when it was thundering outside... She was scared of thunderstorms! She hated the lightning. Yuuki let out a loud yelp as the lightning flashed, illuminating her room for a split second, thunder echoing it's rage. Yuuki immediately ran out of the room, little feet pounding on the floor, as she clutched her purple bear, and into her uncle's room.
"Oji-sama!" she whispered. Would he be awake? She was scared...
"Yuuki?" he asked, turning toward in his bed. He was shirtless, but little Yuuki paid no attention to it. She was far too pure.
"Oji-sama, can I... can I sleep with you tonight?" Confusion showed in his eyes. "I.. I'm scared of the thunder.." Nodding once, Rido lifted up the bed sheet as Yuuki climbed in. She snuggled closer to her uncle as he wrapped an arm around her. They both slept peacefully that night.
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"Yuuki-sama? Are you alright?" Yuuki jolted by the sound of knocking on her door, Aido's voice ringing in her ears. She yawned slightly, before sitting up in her bed, smoothing out her dress.
"A-Aido-san?" Yuuki asks, yawning.
"Ah, Yuuki-sama! It is time for class! Kaname-sama wanted me to ask you if you are ready." he said, waiting patiently at her door. He has been standing there for at least three minutes, attempting to wake her up. She had been crying, although softly, every one in the Moon dorms could hear it, because of vampire's strong sense of hearing. Even so, they did not dare to disturb her, on Kaname's orders.
"Yuuki-sama?" he asked.
"Huh? Oh, sorry Aido-san.. I.. I'll be out in a minute." Yuuki quickly changed into the school uniform and combed out her hair with her fingers. Sighing, Yuuki rubbed her tears away, calming herself. She would not show weakness around Kaname, nor any single one of these vampires she was forced to stay with. She would be strong, and would not back down.
Opening her door, Yuuki smiled softly at Aido. He led her down the stairs, and into the main hall, where they were all ready and waiting.
"My apologies for keeping you waiting." she stated softly.
"You are forgiven, Yuuki-sama." the vampires echoed. She smiled. Standing beside Kaname, who was watching her carefully, they walked out of the moon dorms to the gate. Yuuki could hear screaming from the other side, and wondered what was happening. She knew fairly well that woman absolutely adored vampires because of their supernatural beauty, Rido had many fans, but it was a bit strange hearing it here. The Night Class had quite the fan club.
As the gates opened, the screams grew louder, much to Yuuki's annoyance. Hormonal teenage humans called for their favorite vampire- and it seemed that each had at least ten fans. But then, it all stopped. They were staring at her, curious as to who she was. Yuuki glanced over them all, and some boys blushed as they met her gaze. Yuuki then finally came face to face with the Guardian of the Academy, Kiryuu Zero, whom Kaname seemed to detest. Apparently, Zero felt the same way. But his hate was toward all vampires. Yuuki was curious to know why.
Their gaze lingered if only for but a few minutes. Yuuki followed Kaname to class, thinking about Zero, and her deceased lover.
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Made me promise I'd try,
To find my way back in this life.
Hope there is a way,
To give me a sign you're okay.
Reminds me again it's worth it all,
So I can go home.
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Yuuki, running her hands through her hair, listened boredly as the professor talked of Vampire Hierarchy. She was not really interested. She knew that Pure-blood's were A, Nobles were B, and C were vampires who were once humans. And then there was level E vampires. Humans bitten by a vampire, but had never drank any of their master's blood. The result? The vampire slowly descends into madness, killing for blood, for as long as they should live.
But, thanks to the Hunter's Association, they never lived for too long.
She had heard Rido make a call, to who, she did not know, but to take down a man, who, supposedly, was a Level E. He was the personal servant of Rido's fiance, Shizuka Hiou. Yuuki, personally, was a bit jealous when she heard of his fiance, but because there was nothing she could really do, said nothing of it. Yuuki knew Rido did not love her, any way.
Sighing, Yuuki boredly stared out the window, not even bothering to hide her un-interest. She sat alone, isolated from the group, and was happy about it. She did not want to be here anyway. Not with her brother.
"Yuuki-sama, please, pay attention. You have no idea of the hiararchy because of your imprisonment."
Yuuki turned sharply toward the teacher. She glared at him with such a ferocity, it scared everyone in the room, not including Kaname.
"Imprisonment?" she asked. Her vocie was cold, sharp. Her eyes were glowing like fire. She was thirsty, and a little out of control. "Is that what they are calling it now? I was not imprisoned, or even held against my will! I would have stayed there, with my uncle Rido, and would have been happy! But no, I am listening to you, with your lessons I have already learned, and I'm sure everyone else has too."
Yuuki stepped down from her desk, walking toward the frightened Noble teacher. Glaring at him, she said,
"You are lucky. If not for the rules, you would be dead by now."
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She was beyond angry. Anger, and hatred, didn't even begin to describe what she felt. Anger, toward that damned teacher who had the audacity to assume she had been held there against her will. She had wanted to stay with him. She had been happy there! Yuuki wiped a stray tear from her eye. She was not sad -okay, scratch that she was- but those were not tears of sadness. Those were tears of anger. She was pissed, and she needed to calm herself.
Yuuki had been allowed to show her emotions freely around Rido, because he had done the same. Now, she was not allowed to show any emotions. The Nobles would surely use it against her. Yuuki calmed her self as she walked deep into the forest, away from the moon dorms, and away from the humans.
Yuuki sat down when she reached a calm and serene lake. She stared at it, trying to focus all of her thoughts on it. It did not stop her emotions from overwhelming her.
A scream.
A cry.
A shout.
She let all of her feelings out, tears slipping down her eyes. Using her own special talent, Yuuki destroyed everything and anything with a single punch.
And then she heard some one cock a gun. Yuuki stopped, leaning against the tree she was about to attack. Her body trembled with sobs.
"What are you doing here, vampire." he spat, venom dripping into his voice.
"Releasing my anger, and hatred, Kiryuu." Yuuki said, sighing. She turned around, smiling slightly, her eyes red and puffy from the constant overflow of crystalline tears. One question emerged out of all the bitterness she held close to her heart, with silent joy seeping trough. How long could she keep her secret?
"Of humans?" he asked. Yuuki shook her head.
"Of my brother."
A/n: Okay, so, I never even planned on Zero, or the chairman, being in the story. In fact, I was going to end it in three chapters. Damn. I got side-tracked. Oh well.
Okay, so Yuuki hates Kaname. But for how long? Yeah... I might make it for as long as she lives... but, damn, I would feel bad for Kaname. No matter how much I love RidoxYuuki, I love KanamexYuuki too. But.. it's only presided, and I can't stand Kaname not being happy. Gosh darn it all.
Yuuki has a secret!
No, it's not about hating Kaname. That should be obvious. I just decided to mention the secret once though. Hmm...
Internet cookie for the person who can figure that one out!
HINT: NO PROTECTION.
Should be obvious now.