A/N: Special thanks to everyone who faved and/or alerted/or reviewed. You guys are amazing! You have no idea how happy I am when I read your reviews! Anyway I noticed that in the last chapter I wrote that it was chapter 5 instead of 4, well I was wrong, this is chapter 5. I'm sorry for my mistake. Also I don't have a beta so I'm sorry for any grammar mistakes. A small part of the plot (New Orleans) was borrowed from the American TV show called The Originals.

Warning(s): Might contain violence, curse/bad language and sexual content. Also Zero is a girl.

Rated: M.

Disclaimer: Vampire Knight © Matsuri Hino. I don't own the Vampire Knight. Matsuri Hino does. However I do own my OC and story.


For the love of a Queen

Chapter 5

In the street of the city, a man in his late twenties was walking; he had , jet-black hair, and blue eyes however his right eye was cover with an eye patch. He was wearing a wide brimmed cowboy style hat and a cigarette was hanging from his mouth. He had a muscular build and tall height.

The man look down and saw familiar dust. Dust from a Level E.


No one's POV

Knock! Knock!

Zero heard the door being knocked as she was getting "Bloody Rose". She was getting ready to leave; The Headmaster wanted her and Yuuki to buy some groceries.

"Come in."

The Chairman came in and saw his adoptive daughter dressed like a boy getting ready.

"I would like to talk with you Zero."

"…Okay."

"I'm not going to ask you were you were when you left" Cross started saying serious "because I know that you'll say it's none of my business but…" he hugged her tightly "…you're my little girl and I was so worried." he finished over dramatically.

"Agh! Get off of me!" Zero tried to push him away "You creep!"

The man fell down but quickly got up and sat on the teen's bed. Well she's certainly strong

"Zero…" Cross took a deep breath How am I going to say this?

"Kaname requested me to move you to the Night Class." He said as quickly as possible.

"WHAT!" that son of a bitch!

"But!" He took out something that look like a bracelet "He said he'd let you stay here If I give this to Yuuki "

"What's that?" Zero knew that Kuran wouldn't just let her stay in Day Class only for Yuuki to get a present.

"It a bracelet bound by magic, if Yuuki wear this, it will make her able to stop you in case you…" get thirsty.

"And how exactly are you going to make Yuuki wear this?" She asked curiously. Of course Kuran would want me to be controlled like an animal.

"I'll give it to her as an 'apology gift'." Cross said with a big smile on his face like it was the smartest idea in the world.

"'Apologize gift' for what?" She raised an eyebrow.

"For not telling her you were bitten by a vampire and you're a Level D?" It came out more like a question.

"Whatever."

"Good! Have fun in town!" Zero took her jacket and left.


"Ah It's been so long since I came out for a walk!" Yuuki said excitedly as she threw her hands in the air. "It's only because I am running an errand for Chairman that I was able to enjoy coming out here!" the short haired girl laughed with happiness.

"After all Cross Academy restricts students from leaving school grounds." Yuuki reminded her.

Zero rolled her eyes Yuuki is so obsessed with Cross Academy's rules. I wonder how she would react if she knew how many times I've snuck out.

"Come! Come Don't look so bored Zero!" I wouldn't be bored if I were on my own. "You should take this opportunity to spread you wings!" Yuuki continued.

Zero stared at her blankly and sighed "I don't have any wings I can spread."

Yuuki started dragging her from her sleeve with a small frown marked on her face. "Why are you so gloomy? Let's go, let's go!"

Two Hours Later

After buying many stuff they still hadn't finished. Zero grew more and more bored, she had forgotten how bossy Yuuki could be.

"Let me see what else Chairman wants up to buy." Yuuki said to Zero out loud while reading one more time the note he'd written for them. "Chairman says he wants us to do arrangements, buy cow liver, green vegetables and-"

"We should go back to the Academy before sundown." Zero interrupted her as she looked up at the sky only to see that it was getting late.

"No need to hurry, tonight the Night Class will be resting." Yuuki informed her "They won't leave the dorms." She said with a smile

Zero sighed "Sometimes you get so worry about everything, even though you are one year younger than me." Suddenly a smile came to her face. "Although looking at you right now… Well you don't seem to have changed since you were a middle school student, and you want to act like an 'older sister'?" My god her expression is so laughable Zero thought amused.

Even though she says she's a year older she stayed back a year and now we're in the same class! Yuuki thought furiously And speaking about height when we first met, she was about the same height as me!

"If you don't hurry up, I'll leave without you 'older sister'." Zero warned her already walking away.

Yuuki turned nervously back to the man who was wrapping some T-shirts she had bought and interrupted his work "Ah! Please give me this! No need to wrap!"

Somehow when we banter about like this, it feels as though she's back to the way she was Yuuki though with a soft smile

Yes. Zero is still Zero.

"Zero you should eat something." Yuuki said as their waitress served the ice scream they had ordered. "Just take it as a repayment from me for helping carry everything." She suggested

Zero sighed and starting eating

"I hope you like it. I've come with Yori before"

Zero couldn't help but let a dark smile "You still can't come out alone. Still incapable of walking on the streets by yourself."

"I can." Yuuki said stubbornly

Zero shook her head "There's no need to put a brave front. Whenever you go to the place outside of the Academy you remember those events right?" Zero didn't give her the chance to reply.

"The world is not filled with Kaname Kuran's type of 'harmless vampires'" She stated. Zero knew that from first hand … Then again she didn't believe that Kuran really was just a 'harmless vampire'.

Yuuki shook her head denying what her adoptive sister was saying. "I'm not scared at all, that was 10 years ago."

"Huh." That was only Zero's reply

"You sure can eat a lot." Yuuki blushed furiously.

"For a long time you have known all about me." Yuuki changed the subject "…but I still don't know anything about your past, or how many siblings you have or where you went to school…"

"I had a younger brother and…" he was taken from me "…he died." Zero said quietly.

"Zero-"

"And I was adopted."

"A-adopted."

"Hmm…" The silverette stated playing with her ice cream while wearing a blank look. "Akira Kiryuu and Himoro Kiryuu took me in when my parants died. My Aunt was friend with them and she trusted my life to them." It made Zero feel actually relief telling Yuuki something with honesty well apart from Ichiru being dead. She knew very well that Yuuki was too sensitive to tell those things to anyone else.

Yuuki was shocked at what the older girl had admitted to her. She didn't actually expect that Zero would tell her anything. "Zero…" She wanted to comfort her, to tell her that she was here for her, to-

"Sorry to interrupt, may I know if you are a Cross Academy's student?" A blond haired waitress interrupted.

"I'm right?" The waitress asked excitedly "No wonder you seem different from other people! As expected, from the Cross Academy special." She kept chatting "Do you know Aido from the Night Class? He loves to eat sweet things, sometimes he'd come here and haha, please help me, tell him that he would be welcome here again " The girl blushed and giggled at the two students.

Zero stood up angrily "I'll go out."

"Yes, wait for me outside."

When she stepped outside she didn't wait, instead she kept walking. I know my appearance must have made her think I'm from the Night Class but… I am a vampire, so why am I angry?

Because you're not like them A small voice told her in her head

Zero shook her head, maybe she thought about it too much. It's too dark Zero sighed I must find Yuuki.

Zero wished she had found Yuuki waiting for her outside from the shop with an angry look on her face. But Yuuki being Yuuki just had to get in trouble.

When she found Yuuki a Level E was baring his fangs. Yuuki was holding her weapon 'Artemis' against him but didn't attack him- in fact she didn't do anything! Why the hell doesn't she doing anything Zero thought angrily.

Zero knew very well that being hesitant with a vampire- especially a Level E could actually cost your life. Yagari had taught her that. She quickly grabbed Artemis and attacked the Level E.

"Zero!" And then there was nothing but its dust. She doesn't seem happy with me.

"Something is not right." Zero looked around, trying carefully to spot the vampires.

Out of nowhere another Level E attacked them but before she was able to fight back, the Level E was torn apart by two awfully familiar vampires.

"It's done. You don't need me at all." The blue eyed vampire also known as Shiki said bored.

"Night Class Takuma Ichijou Senpai and Shiki Senri Sempai in this sort of place. Why would you come 'outside' to do this sort of thing?"

"Yuuki, please go back quickly and treat your wound or it'll excite our senses. Our noses are incredibly sensitive, you know." The blond vampire said playfully but Zero could sense the seriousness behind his words.

"He's right." Zero agreed surprising all of them. "Let's go Yuuki."


Cross Academy-Night

After dinner Zero and Yuuki were walking to the Moon Dorms when she heard a sound. She pulled out the Bloody Rose but Yuuki stopped her. "Wait, Zero! You shouldn't be accompanying me to the Night section with attack in mind! I'm really grateful for your concern, but I'll be alright by myself. You should go back, Zero." Unfortunately to Zero's luck not only Yuuki didn't seem to be able to stop talking but they were also invited to the Moon Dorms.

"Why we took care of that vampire? If you want to know, come to the back of Moon Dorm at night. Don't you want to know the details?" The green eyed vampire asked.

"Here to welcome us?" Zero asked sarcastically Aido while ponting Bloody Rose to his head.

"That's right Ichijou asked me to, or I wouldn't have come."

"Don't always be cold with my kind, go back to being 'prefect'." Akatsuki appeared from behind and Zero took the gun away from them.

She could here the vampires asking and wondering about them.

"Are they here yet?" "To do what?" "The real troublesome people have yet to come."

Both prefects followed the vampires leading them to what it seemed like a small gathering or a party? "Over here."

Akatsuki turned to Ichijou "Hey Ichijou, I bought two people here."

Ichijou turned towards the two prefect with a glowing smile. "You came, Yuuki and Kiryuu-san. Tonight is my birthday party…" So it is a birthday party. Zero thought "…Isn't fun?"

"It adorable." The huntress told him as calm as she could manage.

"Well may I know how old you are?" Really Yuuki?

"How old in terms of human years? Or vampire years? I'm 17 already, I'm almost an adult now so for a present I'll accept Yuuki's kiss."

"Oh, I didn't come here to play!" Yuuki yell feeling embarrassed "I'm here as a prefect to ask about what happened earlier!"

Go Yuuki! Zero actually cheered inside

"….I still cannot pretend nothing has happened, leaving school grounds is against school rules… and about that vampire."

And you just lost me Yuuki

"It's alright, ask away. Everyone here knows about this."

"Does that mean that dangerous vampires roaming the streets are uncommon?" Yuuki asked naively. "Also, Ichijou Senpai specifically went there to kill him, right? What exactly was that vampire?"

"That was an 'ex-human." Hanabusa answered for him "Very lowly."

I don't like where this is going Zero thought suspiciously.

"In vampire society, those at the top are called 'Purebloods', and a gathering of vampires are called 'nobles. Even though everyone from Night Class are of the 'Nobles' class and above" He continued

Zero could feel her heart beating faster what the hell are they getting to?

"To put it like a pyramid, 'ex-human' vampires are even more lowly than the normal vampires. Truth is they were not dealt thoroughly. That vampire I killed belongs to 'E Class'. Something that does not even have a place in the pyramid." they are an outcast Zero completed in her head.

"E Class?" Yuuki asked confused.

Aido sighed, he couldn't understand what his leader saw in this human girl. She wasn't even smart. "To put it more correctly it's the End Class speaking of this Kiryuuu, you should know about this too."

Zero glared at him, finally understanding where this conversation was going.

"As a member of a vampire hunter family." He added "Ex-human vampires would eventually sink to the Level of E Class… Yuuki their will would slowly erode, until they reach the 'End', their 'limit' or 'shattering'."

"They will have an uncontrollable craving for blood, recklessly attacking humans because of this ex-human vampires have to be managed by nobles and above." Ichijou explained to the young girl. "Sometimes an ex-human vampire gone mad would escape from the nobles' control, and charge into human society."

"There are always exception, of course." Zero for the first time spoke tonight. Everyone's attention turned on her. Not that she was surprised. She knew very well that the conversation was happening just for her.

"You remember when I told you about Anna, right Yuuki?" Zero turned her gaze to Ichijou and Aido. "She spent her last human moment in hell, and when death came…" She shook her head "…she didn't fear it. Years later she found the strength to control herself and climb that little pyramid of yours and she successfully became a Level C. So that's prove that when you want something , you can have it. You just have to want it bad enough." She finished coolly.

Of course not everything was true for example Anna drank her blood to become a Level C, but that was a detail that wasn't needed to be known.

There was only silence for the next minute which was broken by the Pureblood who appeared out of nowhere.

"Interesting story Kiryuu. However Ichijou and Shiki went to hunt him down at my order."

Of course Kuran sent them. Did I expect anything less?

All the vampires started to whisper about how Kaname-sama had actually appeared here and how a rare sight this was.

Kuran questioned Yuuki, why she hadn't reported about what had happened and she said she would like to confirm this by herself while Zero just rolled her eyes. She couldn't help but being irritated. Being around the Night Class was one thing but being at the same place with the Pureblood and talking like they were buddies was completely different.

The Pureblood sat on a long velvet couch and patted his right side, inviting Yuuki to sit with him. "Yuuki, come sit beside me."

Yuuki turned her head and looked at Zero. Seeing the look on her face she shook her head nervously. "No, thanks."

"Yuuki." He sight and forcefully pulled her beside him. "The safest place is beside me. That Yuuki would encounter that at the 'hunting' scene, I would never have expected it…" He said softly feeling slightly guilty for poor Yuuki having to go through that.

"However…" He continued, giving his attention to the hunter. "… you're also at fault for wandering around at that sort of place. Yuuk,i you were-

"Actually it wasn't my fault." Zero spoke up feeling furious inside but tying to control her anger. She could feel the glares she was getting for interrupting a Pureblood but she didn't care. "I wanted to get some fresh air and Yuuki foolishly tried to find me. She should have stayed where she was and wait for me." She shrugged her shoulders. "I guess I shouldn't have believed her when she said she wasn't afraid of vampires anymore. Right?" She looked at Kuran and he narrowed his eyes at her.

The Pureblood chose to ignore the boy. Although If it wasn't for Yuuki, he would kill the Level D. Speaking of Yuuki. "You were injured by that vampire right? It must be painful."

No thought Zero it's because she was careless

"Nowadays, vampires from the noble class and above have taken on the duty of managing those vampires.

Zero could see Yuuki's face had softened and she wanted nothing more than slap the girl. Didn't she realize that Level Es were created by Purebloods and the nobles hunt them only to please the Purebloods?

"Sometimes we might even need to 'take care' of them." He carefully touched her hand.

"Hunting vampires is a hunter's responsibility." Zero sated. The huntress knew that one day once she tells the truth, they might hate her. But she had lived as a hunter, trained as a hunter and she wouldn't let a mere Pureblood insult them. Making them seem like they were doing anything to 'take care' demons like him.

Kaname raise one eyebrow and slyly asked the teen "Then why did you not kill him that time?"

"You pets didn't let me" She spat.

"Is that so? Yuuki let me erase the pain of you wound" Kaname kissed Yuuki's hand never taking his eyes off.

"Senpai!" Yuuki tried to pull back but Kaname wasn't letting her.

Control freak! Calm yourself Zero. What's Chairman always telling you? Keep your temper in check.

"What's wrong Yuuki?" He whispered to her "Is it Kiryuu-san, do you pity him?"

To hell with it!

Zero pulled out her 'bloody rose' meanwhile Kuran's bodyguard or whatever the hell she was went to attack her.

"Seiren" Kaname told her calmly "It's okay. The one who spoke carelessly was me" He reassured her.

A little farther away Ichiju and Aido were watching at the scene.

"He dared point a gun at Kanama Senpai! Kiryuu that bastard… cutting him to pieces won't even satisfy me." The blond said furiously at the Vice President

"Forget it Aido, you can't really do anything."

He sighed "I'll try my best to bear it. During this time at the school I won't go against Chairman Cross' peace treaty. It's only because of Kaname sama's presence, that we have gathered here at Cross Academy."

Yuuki let a gasp as she heard this. "Kaname Senpai is a 'pureblood'?" the same as the vampire who attacked Zero's family?

"You look like it's the first time you've heard of it. Scared?

"Now a little."

"You should be." Yukki looked at Zero with wide eyes.

Clap! Clap!

Zero turned around and saw Ichijou clapping, gaining everyone's attention."Everyone is gathered here tonight to celebrate my birthday. We must enjoy ourselves properly." He said cheerful. "No matter if it's Yuuki or Kiryuu. They're still my honored guests.


In the Chairman's Office

"Such a serious expression…" The black haired hunter commented "Is she going through a rebellious phase?" He questioned as he watched the same photo Zero had in her room.

"Zero isn't this sort of kid. If you want you can keep it." the Chairman said with his usual happy smile as he was looking more photographs he had taken.

"Are you referring to Zero?"

"No, I'm referring to the photo."

"The girl beside her is my Yuuki.." Cross said proudly "That was Zero's first Day of school. She finally relented after Yuuki's pestering."

The hunter looked at him shocked "What? First day? She stayed back a year?

"Don't worry, even with that, her results are still good." Chairman tried to reassure him nervously sensing his friend's anger.

"I understand her reluctance to attend senior class. There are the Night Class people in senior section, it would be hard to avoid meeting that Pureblood."

"I've asked Zero to take up the task of keeping Night Class' troublemakers in check."

"What's with you peace treaty? Do you not trust them?" He asked quite doubtful. The man knew that Cross wouldn't just give up his dreams.

"I trust them." The Headmaster answered immediately "But, no doubt those children are full of vigour."

"Letting her stay here with you was wrong."

Cross looked at his friend confused "What are you saying? I haven't seen you for 4 years. I'm surprised you're actually alive talking to me here."

The black haired man looked down for a moment before admitted "Today, there was an Level E roaming the streets."

"Oh really? Have you done you work?"

"Don't play dumb." He said seriously "He was quickly turned to ashes. This was the doing of your Night Class' students."

Cross laughed "You're wrong, our school state that Night Class students are not allowed outside. It must be somebody else. Somebody who saves people on the streets! A knight! Secretly shadowing people." He said dreamily.

"Don't joke. They're only using the excuse of 'volunteer work' to enjoy themselves." The blue eye man scoffed "The only one that should be hunting vampire are us, Vampire Hunters."

"I'll just forbid them to kill! But, what are you doing here?" Cross asked already knowing the answer "You're here for Zero aren't you?"

"How long have you known Cross?"

"What do you mean?" He asked as innocently as he could.

"That she's a vampire Cross! That's what I mean!" The hunter shouted at him

"Of course Zero is a vampire. She was bitten remember?" Chairman tried to come up with an excuse.

"No, I mean she is a vampire!" There's no doubt about it.

"Yag-"

"I don't know what exactly is going on here but I'm sure as hell going to get some answers from her" He said determined and got out of the office.

Kaien Cross shook his head sadly; he hoped Yagari wouldn't do anything drastic.


With The Night Class

Back with the Night Class Zero was bored out of her mind This must be one of the worst parties I've been invited to. Even Dean's party was better. And Dean only had music, alcohol, and seven Russian girls. Not exactly the best party for Zero and Anna but this? This was horrible in so many different ways.

"Kaname Senpai, we're leaving." Finally!

Although Zero wanted to leave she couldn't let Yuuki behind and that's why she actually felt happy fo a moment. But then good things don't last long.

"Such a big cake." Shiki remarked "Are you sure you can eat it alone?"

"Would you like to try it?" Ichijou smiled, he didn't have any problem with sharing. "After all this was made by everybody's effort."

"Let me have your hand Ichijou."

"Oh! I cut myself." The green eyes vampire looked at his bleeding thumb.

"I'm sorry." Shiki apologized but you couldn't tell if he meant it since he was wearing his usual bored expression. As he licked Ichijou's blood he murmured "You did it on purpose, right?"

Zero had to admit Shiki could be really smart when he wanted to. At the smell of blood she quickly left. Because she had drunk Yuuki's blood once, it didn't meant that she wasn't thirsty anymore. But she had promised to herself that she would try her best to control it. After all, you can have everything, you just have to wanted it bad enough.

As she was walking away, she heard her adoptive sister's voice "Zero!"

"Yuuki just leave me alo–Aaaahh." She screamed in pain

"Zero!" Yuuki quickly went to her side "What's wrong?"

"My-my head!" She clenched her head "I-it's burning!" Zero's eyes widened as more pain hit her.

Elsewhere

"Are you done yet?!" The Pureblood asked – well mostly demanded.

"Give it a minute!" The old witch answered, still having her eyes close, focusing on the spell.

"Patience is virtue although I have to ask, how did you get her blood?" the butler asked curiously.

"Oh Sebastian…" Kol smirked "Alcohol can actually do miracles. Especially when it's working in your advance.

The man frowned a little. "You're sure about this master?" He questioned him, he couldn't help but worry about his master's health.

"I'll be fine Sebastian. I'm a Pureblood after all. Plus it's her fault she doesn't give into her needs." His eyes darkened "If she won't take care of herself then I will."


With Yuuki and Zero

"Zero. Do you need blood?" Yuuki had promised to herself that she'd be Zero's guardian and right now she couldn't stand seeing her in pain. Yuuki knew, she was selfish; she wanted Zero to be happy so she could be happy.

"Oh my God! It hurts!"

"Zero!" I must do something! Yuuki thought panicky.

An idea came up to her mind. She quickly grabbed Zero's arms and threw both of them in the pool that was near them. She watched as Zero's face relaxed and they both quickly went to the surface. Zero's words came to her head.

"You'll never be safe with me Yuuki?" Zero finally let go of Yuuki's wrists.

Yuuki snapped out from her thoughts and asked Zero if she was okay.

"Yeah." She answered feeling relief. She couldn't understand where the pain had come from though. Maybe it was because she was thirsty?

Speaking of thirst…

…she wasn't thirsty anymore.

What the hell was wrong with her? Was it hormones or something?

Bang!

Before she was able to continue her thoughts a gunshot was heard and she felt her shoulder go numb.

"Stop right there vampire!" He commanded her.

Zero touched her shoulder and frozed as she saw him "Sensei?"

Yagari ignored her and the young girl's shocked look. "Or should I use this gun on you 'your highness'?"


"The spell is done." The witch informed him.

"Excellent."


A/N: So what do you think of chapter 5? It was actually easy to write Zero's headache because at the same time I had a huge headache as well xD Tell me your opinions and please review :)

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