Blood Candy 13- Late Transfer

*Hanami's POV*

"There's an order from the senate. Do you want to take care of it? Since you're a hunter and all."

"No. They've sent a directive to Zero. Shiki and Toya are going to be out tomorrow. Send them to investigate it. I…I have a feeling that…since it's his first hunt, and the situation, it will be difficult for him to finish it in the first second."

"Okay. But if he gets hurt, I'm not to blame." I nod.

"I know that. And you know that I wouldn't blame you if he gets hurt."

"No, you'd blame yourself. You always do that." I shrug and start to leave the room. "Oh, there's a new student coming. In the Night Class."

"Who is it?"

"Kurenai Maria." I stop in the movement of opening the door and shiver slightly.

"Do you know if it's really her or…?"

"Most likely, it's her." I frown. "Don't do anything rash, Onee-sama." I nod slightly.

"I'll see. But if she even attempts to touch Zero…so help me…"

"Technically, he's hers. Until he gets her blood."

"I know that! But…she wouldn't just…give him her blood and walk away. She'd try to…" I know that I'm shaking with pure rage and Kaname walks over.

"Onee-sama, calm down. If you act like that, then others will realize that something's wrong." I calm down and leave the room, going immediately to my room. I knew that she'd eventually come. I sort of wish I had been the one to change Zero.

But then I would have had to deal with his parents. But they knew that, when I made certain to be fully involved in Zero's life from the beginning, it was him that would be the last of them. Every Kiryu knew about the prophecy after they asked why I trained them and made sure to help with them. I head to my desk and arrange the pieces, to match Kaname's board. I enjoy deciphering his plans.

*Next Night*

"Aido let her go. Miss Prefect needs to do her job." I lean on the wall and the door opens. I smile at Zero and he grabs Yuki's hand. He pulls her outside and the door shuts. I head up to Kaien's office and smirk. "Wow, for once your desk isn't broken somehow."

"You have yet to attack it. You seem to be the less volatile of the three Kuran." I laugh and lean on the desk.

"Kurenai Maria."

"She'll be arriving tonight. Yuki is going to show her around."

"You realize how dangerous that is, Kaien? Maria doesn't know the rules here. And Yuki is a very tempting girl."

"It'll be fine." I dig my fingers into the desk.

"Are you a lunatic, Kaien?! At least have Zero handle it. He has a terrifying aura about him. Anyone would be stupid to cross him."

"So much for you being the only one to not destroy my desk." I frown.

"You care about that? Now, of all times? You really are a lunatic. I swear, it's genetic. Every Kurosu I've ever met has been a loon. Your stupid desk is pointless!"

"She didn't mean it…" I slam my fist on the desk, breaking the patch job and breaking the desk in half yet again.

"How can you act so stupid and nonchalant?! I have to understand the danger involved in this."

"Of course I do. Yuki can handle herself." The door opens and Yuki comes in. She stares at the desk.

"Am I…interrupting something?" I frown and start to leave.

"No. I was just finished." I look back and glare at Kaien. He swallows and I leave the room. I walk through the halls and notice a girl walking in the opposite direction, wearing the Night Class uniform. She recognizes me and bows.

"You're Kuran Hanami-sama?" I nod.

"And you're Kurenai Maria. Welcome to Kurosu Academy." I keep walking and then recognize the aura around her. That's really Shizuka. Oh so help me if she does anything…I shake my head and go outside. I locate Zero and hug him from behind.

"You're not going to classes tonight?"

"No. I only left the dorm to talk to Kurosu. How did your first job go?"

"How'd you know about it?"

"Because of all the aristocrats here, the Senate sent out an order. To try to get it before the Hunters."

"Then why didn't you go?"

"Because I'm a Hunter. I don't really like to mess around when I'm not given an order. And I knew that they sent an order for you to handle it."

"Then why did you let those two go?"

"Because, it would have pissed the Senate off if we didn't send out someone. And Shiki and Toya were going to be out anyways. They do work, after all."

"As what? Models?"

"Actually, yes."

"Anyways…" I smile and Zero turns around to face me.

"Why are you slacking off? There's a new student here tonight."

"In the Night Class?" I nod.

"Yea. But…she's…you'll understand when you see her." Yuki appears and waves. She knows, not in full, but she knows about our relationship, so she doesn't bring anything up. I spot blond hair and turn around. "Maria-san, shouldn't you be in class?"

"Ah…Hanami-sama…I'm sorry. I joked around too much…and everyone hates me now…" Zero pulls his gun on her, recognizing her, and I touch his arm.

"Zero, it's okay."

"Who…is she?" I put pressure on his arm, pushing his arm down.

"How do you do…? I'm Kurenai Maria…"

"Maria-san, please, if you are not to attend classes, remain in the dorm. Zero here is a guardian, and he's a bit more inclined to assume the worst of us." I wink and wrap my arm protectively around Zero's waist. I want her to know my position here.

"I'm sorry…I'll try to be better." Maria turns around and prances off. I shudder and Zero stares at me.

"I see what you mean…what's she doing here?"

"Being the lunatic she is. She really pisses me off. Running around acting so stupid and then carelessly coming here. I'm sure she knows my situation."

"About the prophecy? You don't think…" I shake my head.

"No. She knows my position with your family. And because I know that she was the one that did that, she knows that I'm murderously pissed at her."

"You're not…"

"No. I promised my crazy little brother that I wouldn't do anything rash. But I want her aware that if she does anything to you, she won't live for very long." Zero chuckles and starts out.

"You're scary sometimes, Hanami." I laugh and watch him go out on his patrol. I head back to the dorm and up to my room. I sit at my desk and put my head in my hands. A lot of nobles know about the prophecy, that's why the Senate is extremely against me continuing to be a hunter.

They loosened up when I holed myself up in France and the Kiryu were killed, but now that I'm here, they're taking measures behind the scenes. I can't see them, but I can sense them. And Shizuka…she probably knows about it as well. From my display a minute ago, she'll know that Zero is the one that I love. She'll probably try to set it up so that he'll be forced to kill me and then she'll steal him away before he can kill himself. I have to be extremely careful of her. Zero climbs into the room and I meet him in the middle of the room with a hug.

"It's been a while since…are you okay?"

"Yes. Unfortunately, you're not the only one that I give my blood to."

"Maru-san?" I nod.

"Yes. And you? Are you okay?"

"Yes. Surprisingly, it takes quite a bit of time for it to get bad."

"That's to be expected."

"Does Maru-san…why does she take your blood?"

"Because…it sounds strange, but she loves me. No one else satisfies her."

"So, I have a rival?" I laugh.

"Never. It is impossible for you to have a rival."

"That's reassuring." I smile and kiss him. Automatically, his hand pulls my hair off of my neck and I tilt my head slightly as he kisses my jaw and then the bend of my neck. After a moment, I feel his fangs connect with my neck and the familiar sound of blood rushing behind my ears sounds. I tighten my grip on him and clutch his shirt.

It should hurt, but this is ecstasy. After a moment, Zero pulls back and I kiss him, licking away the blood on his chin. I know that my neck is already healed and it would only have been a fleeting scent of my blood, if any. Oh dear. I'm suddenly dizzy. Zero supports me as I collapse against him. "Hanami?"

"I'm fine. It'll pass in a moment."

"I…I took too much didn't I?"

"No. I'm fine, really. Don't worry about me."

"I can't help that." I smile and Zero swoops me into the air, carrying me to sit as we usually do on my bed, with me in his lap. I wrap my arms around his shoulders and kiss the tattoo on his neck. He automatically tilts his head to the side and I run my tongue along a line of the tattoo without realizing it. The only time I realize what I'm doing is after it's done, and when Zero sighs.