A/N: Special thanks to everyone who faved and/or alerted and/or reviewed. You guys are awesome! Also I'm sorry if I have grammar mistakes. A small part of the plot (New Orleans) is borrowed by the American tv show The Originals..Enjoy.

Note: I know I must have confused a lot of people about Kol. Is he good or bad? Well here a hint; he's a Pureblood and Purebloods are never good, right? Kol knows what and who Zero is but what's his goal? What is he trying to achieve? I know it may seems that I've rushed their relationship between Kol-Zero but Cross Academy is like Zero's hell, she's treated like a dirt and is tutored by her own demon. Zero craves to be normal, and accepted and that's what Kol is to her; normal (since she doesn't know the truth about him). Kol is Zero's escape. But let's not forget Zero is not Yuuki, she can't be manipulated for long and when she learns the truth (maybe in the next chapter) boy she's gonna be pissed! I hope I cleared you confusion. If you have any questions, just ask and I'd love to answer.

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

Rated: M.

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

For the love of a Queen

Chapter 8

No, no, Ichiru run.

"Zero?"

Ichiru, why?

"Zero!"

Ichiru…

"Zero! Wake up!"

Zero gasped as she opened her eyes. She sat up and took deep breaths.

"Nightmare?" Dean asked looking at her with worry and concern in his eyes.

Zero calmed herself down and laid back "Yeah." she breathed out.

Changing her mind she got up from her bed and went to stand beside the window. She had the same nightmare again; Kiryuus' murder.

She still dreams of the sacrifice sometimes, waking up expecting to smell charred flesh and blood, her mother's screams ringing in her ears. The nightmare of flames and being trapped by fire still lingers after so many years, she still flinches when she thinks about the calmness in the Pureblood and witch's voice that night, how killing a child really, truly hadn't affected them at all….

The red fire, the red blood, the red eyes…

Zero still, to this day, hates red.

"Anyway what are you doing here?" She asked still gazing outside.

"I told you! My roommate is an idiot! All he's talking about is the Night Class girls and football! Plus weren't you the one who wanted me to find information abou Maria Kurenai?"

Facing him she quickly started questioning him "So? What did you found?"

"Nothing." He started smoking a cigarette "The girl is creepy but seems pretty normal in vampire-standards. Why are you asking about her?"

Zero shook her head "No, no she's not okay or normal even for a vampire." Zero's eyes met Dean "I think she's Shizuka." She confessed.

"What? Zero, don't you think you're-"

"Obsessed? Paranoid?" She cut him off "Look I know it seems almost impossible but I can't help but feel like there something different. I can sense it."

"…"

"I'm going to get changed." She closed the curtain "And you should study."

"Study?"

"Yeah, the exams are coming closer." she told him amused.

"Pff! So? I'm 97 years old. I already know this stuff." Rolling his eyes he said.

"Whatever. Look, I need a favor."

Dean raised his eyebrows. Interesting "What kind of favor?"


"I'm worried Yuuki Cross. You are always trouble. The dance party is a formal event, in which the Day Class and the Night Class can attend together If I lose an opportunity to dance with Ruka-san from the Night Class, I'll hate you forever."

Zero watched as the Day Class president was complaining to Yuuki.

Zero rolled her eyes at their conversation, when she heard a small beep coming from her pocket.

I miss you. –Kol

Zero smiled a small smile which went unnoticed by Yuuki I miss you too. –Z

Plans for dinner are still on? –Kol

"I better study." Yuuki told Yori thinking about the exams.

"Why don't you ask your father to look for a tutor?" Yori suggested.

Definitely –Z

"You can't go that way!" Zero heard the familiar voice of Takuma "Day Class is still there. Maria!"

She looked up only to see Takuma trying to catch up with Maria "I think this is going to be a big problem." Oh, man! Takuma thought as he saw some Day Class girls looking at him.

Maria giggled "I just want to take a look at the cafeteria. Ha, ha." For a moment her eyes met Zero's "So amusing…"

"That's not right. Why is the Night Class here…? Yuuki took a step closer.

Grabbing her arm Zero stopped her "Don't go near the new student" Zero warned her. "Leave her alone, the Vice President will do something."

"Yuuki-chan. This is the second time we meet during the day isn't it?"

"Aido-sempai?"

"You won't be treated with kindness by the girls who have gone mad with jealously Yuuki Cross." Aido whispered to Yuuki's ear as he hugged her close.

As the Day Class girls were glaring at Yuuki, Aido turned to Zero "I want to have a few words with you Kiryuu."

"Too bad, because I don't." She told him bluntly and walked away.

While they were walking away together Yori said "I'm worried."

Looking at Zero Yuuki faced Yori "He'll be fine."

"Actually, I'm worried about you."

Yuuki slowly turned around only to see all the girls glaring at her. If looks could kill…

Yuuki laughed nervously and next thing Yori knew, Yuuki had dropped her books at her and had stated running away.

"Hey prefect, you've got to give an explanation! What was that just now?"


"Getting ready for you date?" Dean asked in playful manner as he saw Zero brushing her hair.

"As a matter of fact; yes!" Zero said smilingly.

Even though she's suspicious of Maria, she's still happy with that Kol guy. It's been so long since I've seen her-this happy. Dean thought as he lay in her bed, watching her getting ready.

"Well, you look good, gorgeous." And she did. Zero was wearing a tan Belted Cowl-Neck Sweater Dress and her hair was curly, falling beautifully on the back. God, I'm becoming a woman Dean thought.

"We'll go for dinner…" Dean growled but she kept talking "Maybe a dance…. and we'll see."

Looking at her watch, she realized that she was running late.

Dean stopped "Wait, where are you guys meeting?"

"Outside of the Academy. Bye!"

"Don't forget to take protection." Dean told her teasingly but he doubted she heard.


As Zero was walking towards the gates she couldn't help but wonder what Aido had wanted from her. "Yue?"

"Takuma?" Zero said without thinking. "I mean Ichijo-sempai, what are you doing here?" Okay this is weird.

"Oh, my friend Kaname is talking to the school's prefect." Of course he is. Can't Kuran leave Yuuki alone for once? "As a matter of fact I'm waiting for him."

Crap! Kuran can't see me. If he does he might get suspicious. "Oh, that's so great." She said trying to copy the Day Class girls' high voice. "Well I gotta go. Bye!"

"Wait!" Shit. "What are you doing here?" Takuma crossed his arm as he eyed the girl's outfit. It didn't look like something you'd wear in class.

"You see Ichijo-san, I have an appointment with my, eh…. doctor… so I can't be late."

"Doctor? Are you alright Yue-chan?" Takuma asked with concern.

Yue-chan? "Oh don't worry." she fake-giggled "It's just a checkup. You know just in case."

"Oh, I hope your checkup will go well." He said brightly.

And that was what Zero liked about Takuma Ichijo; his optimism. It was like Yuuki's just less naïve.

Unknown to her Maria Kurenai or more like Shizuka Hio was watching her from afar. "Zero is such a liar." She giggled. "But she's such a pretty girl." She smirked.


As she opened the gates, armed with a bouquet of flowers was Kol. The look in his face was exactly what she'd been hoping for; he was starring at her like she was the most beautiful girl he'd ever seen.

"You look….," he started, with a huge smile on his face. "Wow."

"I could say the same about you." Zero smiled and kissed him. The kiss was only meant to be quick, a sweet greeting but of course it evolved into a deeper one, complete with tongues locking, hair grabbing, and Kol's hands roaming Zero's body. Unfortunately, Dean had to ruin the moment.

"Hey, you must be Kol I'm- ah, sorry, sorry, I'm totally gone…" Dean frantically ran, knowing if he didn't Zero would probable punch him.

Zero glared at Dean as he was running "I think that's our cue to get out of here."

"Good idea." Kol murmured and leaned in to nip her ear "Otherwise I think I think the only place we'd end up going to would be your room." He finished with a smirk.

Shivering at his tone, Zero gasped as Kol nipped her neck, quickly soothing it with kisses. Suddenly dinner looked a lot less appealing.

"Come on." She managed to say, reaching for his hands "Let's go."

Kol smiled, enjoying every minute with her. His plans were turning better and better. He offered his arm and the silver haired beauty took it and leaned against him as they walked to his car.


In Night Class Kaname was in the library staring at the chessboard. "Kaname, Maria says she can't sleep in her dorm because she is too nervous." Takuma told him.

"I'd like to leave the Moon Dorm to keep things nice in the Night Class. I heard there is a building that was used as a temporary dorm for the Night Class. I'd like to stay there." Maria requested with a sweet tone.

"Fine. I'll talk to the headmaster about it." Kaname said as he moved some of his pieces.

"Is that really okay?" Takuma asked with a small frown.

Maria ignored the green eyed vampire and smiled a big smile. "Thank you! I'm so happy."


Zero laughed as they stumbled to the car. The restaurant's wine had been plentiful and excellent. Kol twirled her around, breaking into an impromptu waltz in the empty parking lot. The waltz began to incorporate other dance styles and moves, but it always maintained the same element of passion, intensity, and heat.

"You're good at this." Zero said and laughed at the same time as Kol dipped her and spun her; letting her spin out and then pulling her back firmly against him.

"So are you." He told her as they swayed together. Zero's smile was so wide and bright, Kol could feel it against his neck as he held her closer.

"I don't wanna go back to the Academy." She said when they eventually stopped dancing, their bodies remained close together as they stood by Kol's car.

"I don't either." He confessed. He didn't want to go back to the mansion, drinking his alcohol as he'd stood by his window thinking about his princess. And she didn't want to go to the Academy, hearing stupid "KYA" and dealing with Kuran…

"And it's such a long drive back." Zero fake - grumbled and deeply sighed. Kol raised an eyebrow – sure, the Academy was over two hours away, but it wasn't that long driving.

Zero wasn't sure at first but then again life is all about the risks and so she took it."Maybe we should spend the night somewhere…" She whispered in his ear.

"I know a good hotel nearby." Kol answered immediately.


Unfortunately, it seemed like luck was against them and the hotel was foul tonight, so Zero and Kol decided to just go back.

"It was an amazing date though." Zero smiled a little as they began driving through the familiar streets. Kol's arm was draped around and she squeezed his leg. "I mean, we went to dinner and then we danced. Although the hotel – thing was good I had-"

"Shh." Kol rubbed her arm. "It's okay. I love every minute I spend with you. And our time together shouldn't just be in a hotel."

"Right." Zero murmured and leaned over to kiss him. "You're so right."

They spend more time in the car, making out slowly in front of the Academy. Kol ran his hands through her hair, fisting it and then letting it, slide through his fingers.

"Thank you." Kol murmured.

"For what?" She whispered/asked

For being not being suspicious of me. "For being you." He whispered back.

Kol walked her to the gates, knowing full well he'd probable dream about Zero.

"Ugh." Zero sighed at the gates. "I don't want to go…"

"I don't want to leave-" Kol started saying when one of the gates opened. And there was standing no other than Zero's master.

"Cell phone Zero, cell phones. Remember them?" He told her. "And who are you?" He asked glaring at the boy in front of him although he had an idea.

"I'm Kol." He said relaxed and Yagari narrowed his eye at him

"Sorry Yagari." Zero's cheeks flushed and he rolled his eye and walked away.

Zero smiled and looked up at him, still blushing and feeling awkward, but not enough to prevent her from kissing Kol fiercely.

"Call me later?" she grinned when their lips finally parted.

Kol kissed her again. "Absolutely."


Yagari was walking to Headmaster's office because he wanted to talk to him.

The man was an idiot but Yagari knew that the ex-hunter loved Zero with his whole heart.

Yagari has been a vampire hunter for years. He has seen and fought with many beasts and knew when to tell the difference. And Zero's boy-toy didn't appear as he seem. And if he was what Yagari thought he was then….

And it's a good way to prove if she's really a vampire hunter. Yagari thought remembering Zero's words when they had talked.


Ring! Ring!

"Hello?" Zero answered her phone.

"Hey, gorgeous. What's up?" She heard Dean's voice.

"Dean? I'm back at the Academy, you didn't have to call. If you want to talk come to my room. " Zero said as she continued her way to her dorm.

"Yeah… About that…" Dean started nervously.

Zero knew that damn tone too well. "Dean what did you?" She asked carefully; unsure whether she wanted to hear.

"See, here's a funny story. I was curious how it would feel like if I were to have my own diary. And I kind of lost it."

Zero stopped. "And what have you written in that diary?"

Dean swallowed nervously "Ehh… not much. Just, you know… emm, everything?"

"EVERYTHING?!"

"Hey, we will find it, gorgeous!" Dean tried to reassure his friend.

Zero took a deep breath and forced to calm herself. It's okay. He's right. We'll find it and then I can kill him. "Okay, I'll meet you outside so-"

"Actually, I've already started searching for it."

"Oh! Okay, where are you?"

Dean squished his eyes "In the Night Class." He whispered.

"WHAT?" He. Is. Dead!

"I can explain!" He said quickly. "I lost it during changeover and I later saw a blond vampire with blue eyes holding it. He didn't read it because he had to go to class and let it in his room. So I want to his room and took it." He explained. "Oh, and FYI Kuran seemed pissed at you for not being there to help Yuuki."

Zero rolled her eyes when she heard about Kuran. A blond vampire with blue eyes? Zero's eyes widened. Aido! "If you have found it then what are you doing there?" She hissed.

"They came back early and I- I… Zero help." His voice was now desperate.

Zero sighed "Just wait for me."


"Where is it?"

"Aaah!" Dean screamed as soon as he saw Zero in front of him.

"Will you shut up?" She hissed.

"What? How the hell did you do that?""

"I teleported here. What, did you think all these years of training I learnt nothing?" Zero answered with a scowled on her face.

Zero sighed and she was going to say something, when she heard footsteps coming close to the room they were in.

"Oh come on! I bet all the things in the diary is about me." Aido said cockily as he was heading to his room.

Shit! They both thought. Dean in a moment of panic grabbed Zero and ran in vampire speed to a random room.

"What the hell, Dean?" Dean closed the door.

"Would you prefer if he had seen us?" Zero narrowed her eyes at him and looked around.

The room which looked more like an attic had one bed which was odd because every room has two.

Only someone special would get this kind of treatment. Someone like…

Zero turned around and glared at him, shaking in anger she slapped him repeatedly. "You-" slap "Stupid." slap "Jackass." slap You" slap "Got" slap "Us" slap "In Shizuka's room." slap.

Dean's eyes widened and he hold his cheek "Man, you sure know how to slap."

Meanwhile unknown to them, Shizuka was watching in amusement with Ichiru beside her.

Crossing her arms she stated "We need to get out of here!"

"Thank you, Katherine obvious." Dean rolled his eyes.

"What?" She frowned

"I said thank you, Katherine obvious." He repeated.

"It's Captain obvious." She corrected him as she looked around to figure out a way to get out.

"What?"

"The expression you said. It's Captain obvious."

"It's not Katherine?" Dean asked shocked.

Zero let out a big sighed "Who could Katherine be?"

"Katherine could be a captain!"

Zero glared at him and gave him an aneurysm which caused him to fall on his knees, holding his head in pain.

Zero stopped "You're unbelievable."

Dean pouted "Touché, gorgeous."

Zero narrowed her eyes and suddenly said "The window."

"What?!"

"Let's jump out of the window." She suggested.

"Oh yes!" Dean clapped his hand with fake excitement. "And let's pray not to break our legs."

Zero glared at him "Do you have a better idea?'

"Can't you hocus pocus us out of here?" He asked hopeful.

"No, I wasted a lot of energy when I teleported. Look we can't stay in Shizuka's room forever."

"You mean Maria's." He corrected her.

"No, I mean Shizuka's."

"Maria's."

"Shizuka's"

"Maria's"

"Is it so impossible for you to believe that a Pureblood can actually possess someone?"

"There's no way that Maria is Shizuka." Dean said stubbornly.

"Just fucking jump!" She snapped at him.

"Fine!" He snapped back and went to the window. "You'll come too, right?"

"No, Dean. I'll wait here for Shizuka so we can have a tea party and eat cookies." She answered back sarcastically.

Dean rolled his eyes and jumped.

After few minutes Zero jumped too murmuring something like "That was not how my day was supposed to go."

As Zero left, Shizuka came with Ichiru following. She childishly giggled "That was so much fun to watch. Right Ichiru?"

Ichiru remained silent and Shizuka giggled again. "Aw I guess my plans will have to change, hmm?"


"Zero…" Dean started saying as they were walking to their dorms.

Zero raised her hand as a sign for him to stop talking. "Don't even bother."

"Oh come on, gorgeous it could have been worse." He told her.

"Really? What could be worse other than being in Sizuka's room?"

Maria's. He corrected her in his head."We could have been in Kuran's."

Good point. Zero shook her head "I'm still mad at you."

"Hey, I did the favor you asked me to! I tutored Yuuki and we both know your adopted sister isn't exactly a genius."

Zero, however ignored him still pissed at him "Goodnight Dean." She walked back to her room leaving Dean behind.


Stars glimmered brightly in the midnight sky above, each star glimmering light brilliant eyes in the clear night. It was beautiful, it always was.

But right at this moment Kaname was thoughtful; the goal he worked towards was currently in motion. All the planning and plotting had finally started to work however there were obstacles and one of them need it to disappear. The Mad Blooming Princess ; she was playing a game she would lose because Kaname wouldn't let her mess with his own plans…

And then there was another issue...

The hunter...

The damn hunter.

His dear girl had been sad because the boy didn't spend his time with her anymore.

And although he wanted to rip the Level D apart for making Yuuki sad, he couldn't help but be glad that he had stayed away…

Kaname Kuran was a patient man or at least he tried to be, but the feeling of loneliness and emptiness was not something he could tolerate anymore. He knew that once he get Yuuki, the feeling would disappear and Yuuki would be his.

Kaname looked at his chessboard and glared at the knight that was beside his queen.

His pawn would need to be strong and for Yuuki's sake he would give his sacred blood to someone as unworthy as the hunter after all he was Yuuki's shield.

But first things first…

A small piece suddenly broke. She needs to be destroyed, before she ruins my plans.

He turned away from his chessboard and looked out his window not knowing that fate had already made plans for him.


As Yagari left, Ichiru came and hugged Hope/Zero. "Zero."

"Ichiru." He wasn't supposed to be here, he should be in bed. "What are you doing here? You got fever you should be in bed."

"I lied about being sick, Zero but you knew that." He smiled and hugged her again.

"You didn't want to see Master?"

"He doesn't take me seriously, it's a waste of time anyway. It's not like I'm gonna be a hunter but I'm fine with it. I only need your love Zero"

Suddenly they saw a woman; she had long silver hair and pink eyes, she was wearing a kimono and was standing under a cherry blossom tree which was odd because it wasn't their time of year.

"She's beautiful." Ichiru said in awe but she knew better. After being trained as a hunter she had learnt to recognize their aura

"Zero?"Ichiru looked at her puzzled as his 'brother' pulled him close.

"It time to head back home. Our parents are probable looking for us."

"What wrong Zero?"

"That woman there is a vampire."

Ichiru looked down "Aw you could sense her and I couldn't even tell." He hugged her again "Zero, you're really amazing, you make up for the things I lack."

Zero smiled a little to him and started walking back home. No knowing that the woman would seal her fate.


Hours later, the two kids were put in bed.

"Ichiru are you sleeping?" Zero/Hope asked in the dark room.

Ichiru laughed "Of course not. I'll sleep when you will."

Zero smile and turned around so she could fece him "You know Ichiru, I actually envy you."

Ichiru eyes widened and looked at his sister with pure shock "Me? What for?"

"Today you said you're not capable to be a hunter. So that's mean you're free."

"What Ho-"

"I wanted to be a hunter because I thought it would be fun." She admitted "And I get to spend more time with you but your parents are sometimes demanded. But you? You can't be a hunter but you can be whatever you want. You're lucky."

"So, you don't want to be a hunter?" Ichiru tried to understand.

"No, I want to be a hunter but I don't see the point to it if it makes you sad. I love you more than I love hunting."

Ichiru smiled, that was his sister, his Zero, his Hope. Always thinking about him, because he actually mattered to her. "It's okay, Zero. I want you to be a hunter."

Zero/Hope sighed in relief, glad that her brother wanted her happy.

"Goodnight, I love you Ichiru."

Ichiru closed his eyes "I love you too."


A/N: I hope you liked it and please tell me what you think. :)

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