A/N: Finally the next chapter. I hope I don't dissapoint you guys! Oh and fyi this chapter is dedicated to dimonyo-anghel for telling me exactly what I wanted to hear in order to continue this story. Details matter people! Hope you enjoy it!

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Change of Heart

Part II

By: YaoiOkami

Takuma stepped out of the double doors that led to Kaname's private quarters and was surprised to say the least. Most of the Moon Dorm students had gathered outside. They quickly turned to look at him and almost immediately he was bombarded with questions. He held his hands up, as if such an act would keep the questions at bay.

"Please everyone go back to your rooms. Kaname has retired for the night."

"Whose blood was that?"

"That was Kaname-sama's blood!"

"Who has been drinking the lord's blood!?"

"If Kaname-sama wishes to tell you he will but for now I will have to ask you to please go back to your rooms!" When he saw no one make a move he dropped his smiling façade and gave them a look of warning.

That seemed to put some sense back into their blood lust clouded minds as they realized that they were talking to the second in command.

"We're sorry Ichijo-sama," they all bowed in a swift move and began to file out of the corridor.

Somewhere on the far left he spotted Senri leaning against the wall with his arms crossed. Takuma smiled half heartedly at him, he knew questions were going to be asked and in the state he was still in, he wasn't sure if he wanted to deal with it now. In a blink of an eye Shiki was behind him, a palm pressing against his chest and another turning his head, exposing his creamy neck.

"It wasn't you."

"Of course not."

"Then why do I smell excitement on you?"

"Because I am excited," he said as he ripped himself from Shiki's grip and disappeared.

A smirk grew on the vampire's lips. Whatever it was, it really had gotten Takuma excited.

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Kaname sighed in relief as he began to notice the presence of the vampires leave his door. He knew he could count on the blonde vampire. Now that that particular threat was gone, he began to wonder how Zero would react once he woke up. Even though he had not forced anything but the blood on the teen, he was more than sure that he was going to get blamed for everything else as well. Perhaps he was to blame, he knew far too well what a pureblood's blood was capable of but he was very convinced that Zero did not. He had planned to use that to his advantage. The contract that he and Yuki had made… he did not want it to exist…which is why he took matters into his own hands. Breaking such a contract was not easy. It was more than just blood sealed.

XxX

Zero felt the brightness of the sun land on his closed eyes. He flinched away from it but slowly fluttered his eyes open, letting his eyes adjust to the light. However as soon as he saw his surroundings he needed no more time to piece everything back together. He rushed to get up and get dressed but a dizzying wave came over him and a sharp pain rushed up his spine. He gripped the couch as he let his eyes adjust to the unmoving objects in the room and he held completely still.

"It's best if you stay there a while and rest."

Violet eyes turned to look at the pureblood. He was wearing a loose, long sleeved, dark purple button up shirt with black slacks. Zero glared at him and slowly laid back down, closing his eyes as he did so. It was probably the best thing to do, he didn't want to be walking around with a limp all day, not to mention the conclusions all of the Moon Dorm students would draw. Kaname crossed his arms and made his way towards the window on the other side of the room.

"That contract you and Yuki have…I want it to end."

Zero opened his eyes and looked at the vampire that was standing in front of him but said nothing.

"The fact that you've taken blood from me, a pureblood, has practically broken it. The tattoo on your neck is no longer visible."

Zero's hand quickly shot up as if by simply touching he would know if the other was lying.

"'Practically'? What do you mean?"

"Meaning there is more to just drinking my blood for the contract to be completely broken," the pureblood said, his ruby eyes meeting violet.

"There is?" the other asked, not breaking eye contact.

"I have to drink your blood."

"Is that it?"

"For now."

Zero stared at the brunette, weighing his options. He didn't want to cause Yuki any kind of grief. She was like an older sister to him, always babying him, always teasing him, he enjoyed it and found it endearing whether he told her or not…but having her take care of him like that, he couldn't forgive himself for doing such a thing to her, for completely sealing her to him without giving her a chance to escape and to live. His decision was already made.

Kaname saw this and before Zero could voice his opinion he proceeded to explain the terms and conditions of doing such an act and what the previous entailed.

"Now that you have my blood in your veins you can no longer let anyone else drink your blood other than me and it can only be done in my quarters. If this is broken…the Moon Dorm students know very well the scent of a pureblood…and if they smell it on you…"

"I understand."

"No, the slightest slip up might cause a revolt within the elders. Do you understand what that would mean? They would want to eliminate you and every student that ever attended this school."

Zero looked at the ruby eyed vampire; he knew for a fact that he couldn't be joking.

"Why would they…?"

"The 'corruption' of a pureblood's blood cannot be taken lightly. They wouldn't want anything like this to happen again."

"But I am already a vampire―"

"Who is on the verge of transforming to a level 'E'. This is why you must be careful. Normally someone like Ichijo would have to take you in, nobility are supposed to be in charge of such things but if I gain the favor of the elders then…I'm sure everything will be fine and they will leave you to me…besides, your vampire hate is apparent to everyone in these dorms so leaving you with anyone else is out of the question."

"So why not kill me instead? I would much rather die than to live as a vampire."

"That is a very stupid question, stop thinking of only you."

Zero looked taken aback but his glare quickly returned.

"Then why do you want to keep me by your side?" the white haired boy asked.

Silence reigned for a couple of minutes before a sigh escaped the tall teen. He turned to face Zero.

"It's the only way I know that you will be safe."

Zero looked surprised, his eyes widening a fraction.

"But why do you care?" he asked.

"Must you ask? Yuki…she's like a sister to me and I've known her since she was a child…this way if she wants to see you it will be a lot easier for you and for her," he walked towards the teen on the couch, "If I were to leave you to your devices you would end up killing yourself and Yuki and this I cannot allow."

Again another moment of silence passed between them before Zero finally tilted his head to the left, allowing Kaname to see his expanse of neck, giving the other a hint. The brunette bent down, allowing his right knee to rest on the couch. He then took hold of Zero's chin and tilted it to the other side.

"The tattoo."

The proximity of their bodies had the white haired teen on edge, instinct screaming at him to push away, but feeling soft lips brush against his neck…he couldn't help the sudden hitch in his breath and then as if on cue all the memories from the night before flooded his senses. A sudden moan escaped his lips and his back curved onto the body on top of him, wrapping his arms around the other's neck. Soon enough Kaname drew away from his neck and began to suckle and nip it instead. His hand slowly began to caress the bare body beneath him, finding its way under the blanket and onto a soft, pale thigh. The ruby eyed vampire finally drew away from Zero's neck and looked at the other's eyes. They were clouded over with lust and want. He couldn't believe that these light ministrations would get the teen so worked up so fast…but his blood might still be affecting him in such a way. He slowly closed the gap between their lips and just as he was about to seal them a knock came from the door.

That seemed to snap the violet eyed teen out of it. He turned towards the door and then glanced at the handsome vampire, noting not a single change in his demeanor, before Kaname pushed himself up (along with Zero's blanket) and straightened up.

"Who is it?" he asked.

Zero looked at him questioningly, although he too did not show it. How can someone sound so normal after being aroused and provoked in such a way?

"It's me."

"You may come in."

The door opened to let in the young blonde noble.

"I'm sorry to have interrupted you Kaname-sama but the rest of the Moon Dorm students have become restless…," he seemed to search for the right words before speaking again, "They demand to know what happened here last night…"

"What have you told them so far?"

"If you would wish to tell them that you would do so."

"Good. Thank you Takuma, I will take care of the rest."

"Right," the vampire opened the door and stepped out.

"What exactly are you going to tell them?" Zero asked.

Kaname turned to look at him, "That I have taken in a pet."

"What?! I refuse to be lowered to a mere plaything!"

"It's nothing uncommon for purebloods… and such a position is not viewed as lewd. The term 'pet' can mean many things. It has good and bad connotations but we do not view pets as something bad. If you had an animal pet would that infer that those animals are just things to entertain yourself with? That you have no kind of attachment to them? There is a reason why they are called pets. That word is connected to favorite which can then be branched off into many other meanings: darling, beloved, sweetheart, precious, love."

"To me it is not any better."

"To us it makes all the difference, and as such…our chance of winning over the Council of the Elders is that much more improved. At least this way, they won't have a choice but to accept it (since they will have no knowledge of you on the verge of becoming a level 'E')."

"Council of the Elders?"

"It's the same as the Vampire Council but because it is mostly formed of the eldest of our kind it can be referred to as that… The shower is through there. I will set out some clothes for you while you do that."

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"Stop thinking of only yourself."

Was he really being selfish? His wanting to end his own life could do nothing but bring happiness to those who know what he is, isn't it true? That is certainly what he would feel…right? But wanting to save others wasn't being selfish, it was far from that.

"You would end up killing yourself and Yuki"

That's right. He was being selfish. Leaving Yuki with no explanation, without wanting to find a better way…if he killed himself no doubt he'd end up killing Yuki too even if what he wanted was to protect her. He let the hot water wash and fall over his body before finally turning off the shower.

Well whatever the hell he had gotten himself into it sure as hell wasn't being selfish, at least not on his part.

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"You will have to come with me."

Zero looked up from his shirt.

"Why?"

"It must be known who my pet is," Kaname said as he began to make his way towards the door, "if I don't want anyone to mess with him."

"Stop calling me that. I'm not your pet."

A small smile graced the pureblood's lips but it was gone just as quickly before he opened the door to reveal a pacing Takuma.

"Let's go."

The blonde gave a firm nod before letting him lead the way, following suit next to Zero.

"You must not cause Kuran-sama any trouble and you must obey him," Ichijo whispered, "If you do otherwise it will seem suspicious."

Zero glanced at him, "What about this current situation isn't?"

Takuma smiled, "Well…try to make yourself seem submissive, even if only in the presence of them."

They turned a corner.
"I won't."

"You must."

"He can do what he likes as long as he doesn't kill or gets killed," Kaname said before pushing open the doors to the main hall.

There was a low murmur but it quickly died down as soon as they saw Kaname come through the doors. All eyes turned up towards him but were quickly diverted to Zero as he was seen with them. Those eyes turned to daggers.

"Kuran-sama step aside!" Seiren yelled as she took out a dagger of her own.

Zero made to draw the Bloody Rose before Kaname put his hand out, signaling for him to stop. He did so but not before glaring at the girl and returning his attention towards Kaname.

"From this day forth, no one shall lay a finger on Zero Kiryuu," the room remained quiet, somehow all of them expecting for him to elaborate on why, "He has become my pet."

Almost immediately there was an uproar.

"Why?"

"My lord you couldn't have!"

"I will not answer any questions. What I decide to do in my personal life should be of no immediate concern to you, but if I find any of you tried to lay a finger on him, you will answer to me."

The room once again became quiet. Zero glared down everyone who gave him a dirty look. He did it all the time anyway.

"He is one of us and he shall be treated that way."

Seiren clenched her fists, unable to disobey the Dorm President. Akatsuki smirked. Somehow he knew something like that would happen. He had been watching Kaname for a while now and he overheard the conversation he had with Ichijo the night before. If Zero Kiryuu served as a use to Kaname, he would not object… and getting to see this relationship build would serve as something to entertain himself with. Zero Kiryuu, a vampire hunter/hater, and Kaname Kuran, a pureblood, this small fact brought on curiosity from every vampire that night.

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"Where are you going?" Kaname asked as he looked up from a book he was reading.

Zero was already at the door.

"It's none of your business."

The tall vampire rose from his place and made his way gracefully towards the white haired vampire.

"You will tell me where you are going."

Zero was in his right mind to tell him off but instead found himself answering: "I'm going to take a walk around the garden."

He cursed himself. It was inevitable, he had drunk a pureblood's blood and he had been bitten by that pureblood, he had gained himself a new master (not to mention his original one had been killed).

"I'll go with you."

Zero remained silent, unsure of what to do but decided that there was nothing he could do. On their way out, Zero couldn't help but to feel the looks that were sent his way. Right now he was probably the envy of the entire Moon Dormitory, girls and boys alike. He ignored it but found himself disturbed by the fact that Kaname seemed just a little smug with that fact… but then again, Kaname Kuran always seemed sure about himself. His looks probably gave him the right to be so. They finally made it to a nice area, away from prying eyes and ears.

"Why couldn't I have come here by myself?" Zero asked as he sat on a ledge that surrounded the pond.

It was the same place that he had overheard Yuki ask Kaname to take care of him.

The brunette took a seat next to him, "I know you saw those looks most of the students here gave you. I'm not stupid," the violet eyed teen turned to look at him, "Even though I told them to leave you in peace, there are those who will not heed my word simply because I did not choose them to become my pet. They understand the huge advantage of becoming a pureblood's pet and there are those who will stop at nothing to gain that position."

"…I see no such thing," the other said as he turned away.

"I suppose not."

"Then they understand that I will not hesitate to kill," he looked towards some bushes that were in front of them and glared.

Ruka quickly moved away, she was sure that she hadn't been spotted but it seemed that she wasn't as stealthy as she thought she was.

Kaname covered his mouth and laughed silently. This was a Kiryuu, one of the finest families involved in vampire hunting. He could sense whenever any vampire within a mile bared its fangs, much less some jealous vampire girl who thought she was more than fit to take him out.

"I know that but the headmaster would not allow such a thing. He promotes pacifism after all and fights between vampires… well, it's not uncommon but it is unethical, since we are a dying breed."

"I don't wonder why."

A smirk crossed the ruby eyed teen's lips, "Despite what you may think, not all of us are such bad vampires. Some of us are quite pleasant."

"I'll make sure to tell you when I meet one of those," Zero said, his eyes searching the surrounding area.

"I'm sure it won't take you long," the brunette stood from his place, "Shall we go back inside? I believe we've drawn enough attention for tonight."

"Yeah you're right," he too stood but before he followed Kaname back he turned to glare at the gathering of vampires that had formed across from them behind the bushes in the same place that he had spotted Ruka.

They seemed to shrink away but as soon as they were both out of sight whispers began to form behind jealous lips.