Blood Candy 19- Investigation?

"Hanami, how are you feeling?" I pause in fixing my hair and glance at the bathroom door.

"I'm fine, Zero. Well enough that I haven't had any coughing fits for several days. I was even able to handle an order from the Society. Don't you need to get to class?"

"Yea, I just came by to see you for a minute." I smile and walk out of the bathroom. I step towards Zero and he meets me in the middle of the room. We kiss briefly and I back up.

"You need to get to class." He nods and heads to the window. As soon as he jumps out the window, I hurry to the window and watch him walk to the school building. I sit down at my desk and sigh. I'm not tired for some reason. I decide to lay down and at least attempt to sleep a bit.

"Hana-sama, I'm sorry to wake you, but…Kaname-sama needs to speak with you." I sit up and nod.

"I'll be right there, Maru-chan." I get out of bed and put on my robe before leaving the room and heading to Kaname's room. "What's going on so early?"

"Apparently, someone bit one of the day class girls."

"Does she remember anything?" Kaname shakes his head and I sigh. "Then that puts the Night Class as the first suspects. Have you spoken with Kaien yet?"

"No. I was about to go to his office." I nod once.

"I'll join you. Give me a minute to get dressed." I hurry back to my room and get into my Class uniform. I pull my braid out and leave my hair down. I slip on my shoes and leave the room. I head down the hall and to the foyer. Kaname's already waiting.

"I'm shocked. You're wearing your hair down." I shrug and slide down the rail, landing easily and stepping towards the door.

"Urusei, Nii-chan." I wink and go outside. "Are you coming or not?" Kaname catches up with me and we head to Kaien's office.

"I was wondering when you two would arrive." I roll my eyes and put a hand on my hip. "So, someone drank from a girl in the Day Class. She collapsed in a classroom. The Day Class believes it was just anemia…"

"I apologize, Chairman. It seems we weren't able to keep an eye on everyone."

"No, no, it doesn't mean that a Night Class student did it. The Senate summoned you both, and I know that Hanami has had several orders from the Society lately and with her recovering, you both were fatigued...don't worry about it. The guardians are here to prevent things like this from happening. We just have to be on the lookout from now on. Fortunately…the girl who fainted doesn't remember who drank from her…actually; she doesn't remember anything about it. The vampire must have sealed her memories."

"Then the suspect must be in the Night Class."

"Only aristocrats and purebloods can seal someone's memories without using the spells handed down to Vampire Hunters. Almost all of the Night Class students are aristocrats."

"We know you don't want to suspect the students, but you're being too soft Chairman." Yuki looks like she's upset. Zero puts his hand on her head.

"Don't worry. Whoever did this was clever. It doesn't mean you're useless."

"Hey…you should feel a little responsible too, Zero. You're a guardian after all."

"Kiryu…you're a suspect as well."

"Now, Kaname!"

"You're of a rare lineage of Vampire Hunters…and with the situation…I wouldn't be surprised if you developed extraordinary powers."

"I don't recall doing anything."

"Kaname!" Kaien stands up and I step in front of Kaname.

"Really? Maybe your lust for blood has led you to attacking humans unconsciously…"

"Now really, Kaname! Do you honestly think that Zero would do something like this, even without knowing it?!"

"Even if you don't like Zero, I thought you still trusted him! Do you really believe that Zero attacked a girl?!"

"Don't say it like that…" Yuki pushes past me and I touch Zero's shoulder.

"Shut up! Then I'll find out who did it…to prove that Zero is innocent! Let's go!" She grabs Zero by the sleeve and pulls him out of the room.

"Calm down, Yuki…"

"I won't speak to you again until you admit Zero is innocent!" Yuki storms out of the room, dragging Zero behind her and the door slams. I sigh.

"Oh! I think this is the first time she's rebelled against you! 'I won't speak to you again!' You must be in shock…" Kaname and I are glaring at each other.

"How dare you accuse Zero like that Kaname!" I lift my hand and start to slap him, but clench my fist and lower my hand. I start for the door. "Kaien, ensure that this doesn't happen again." I storm out of the room and slam the door behind me. I head straight to the infirmary and sigh at the crowd. "What are you guys doing in here?"

"Asking questions." I sigh and walk further into the room.

"You're an idiot, Ichijou. Miss, can I ask you a few questions?" The girl nods and I pull a chair over to sit down.

"Sure."

"So, you fainted in class?" She nods.

"Yes, but it was just anemia."

"You don't remember seeing anyone from the Night Class in the last few days?" She shakes her head.

"No. Well, besides at twilight. But I haven't talked to anyone beyond that." I nod slowly. As expected. He didn't leave even a little bit.

"Well, I think that's all I have to ask you. I'll be going." The door opens and Yuki and Zero walk in.

"Oh? It's Yuki and Kiryu."

"You came to see this girl too?"

"Ichijou-sempai?!"

"The Night Class…your classes were cancelled for tonight?"

"I'm sorry for asking so many questions. Are you alright?"
"Yes…I'm sorry I couldn't be of any help. I-I'll be going now. Thank you for the flowers."

"Take care." The girl gets up and starts for the door.

"Thanks for carrying me here, Kiryu. It was just anemia. I'm fine. I'm sorry for saying mean things about you. You're actually nice."

"Zero, you're nice!"

"Now if he'd stop glaring and frowning at everyone but Hanami-sama…"

"So? Why're you all here?"

"Yes! The Night Class are suspects!" I touch my forehead and sigh.

"Hehe…I'm glad you asked. We're the detectives of justice sent by Dorm President Kaname! Our name is…what shall we call ourselves?" I sigh again and start for the door.

"Don't ask me! I didn't even know we were detectives."

"Well, Kaname-sama asked us to investigate. Us seven." I turn and count the faces. Ichijou, Kain, Shiki, Toya, Ruka, and Maru.

"There are only six here…"

"Kaname-sempai did?"

"Then we can trust…"

"Zero?"

"The students who are here."

"Probably. Oh? Aido isn't here?" Probably? That's not reassuring.

"Aido has been acting strange lately."

"Hanabusa broke the rules before. He even bit someone."

"I bet Aido did it."

"No…I don't think Hanabusa did it. Probably not…yea." I roll my eyes and leave the room with Zero.

"Ah! Zero and Hanami-sempai left!" I sigh and we walk down the hall.

"Your brother doesn't trust me at all does he? Or is it just that he hates me?" I shake my head.

"I think it's both. Though I don't know why."

"Zero! Hanami!"

"Chairman…"
"Kaien…"

"I knew you two wouldn't be searching for the culprit…I'm here to talk to you." We turn towards Kaien. "I managed to have a meeting with the Senate. They made me wait almost all day. I told them to look outside the academy…for Shizuka's murderer."

"You realize who really did it, don't you?"

"You're willing to hide the truth for the sake of the academy."

"That's why I don't like you."

"Don't misunderstand my motives. I only want to protect my precious students. Regarding this incident…I will punish the culprit, even if that person is one of our students. Handling it will be difficult, though. But I established the rules in order to maintain peace at this academy."

"Chairman. We're the ones breaking the rules the most."

"That's between the two of you." I frown and touch Zero's shoulder.

"I'll be going. See you around." I glare at Kaien and then walk down the hall. I get outside and lean against a tree. So pointless. He's going to go to the dorm tonight. All Kaname has to do is take the boy out in the yard and clean up. The kid won't be missed much.