"What news Ms. Kobayashi…?" Father asks, trying his best to keep his cool.
"Rosalie was found dead this morning…!" Ms. Kobayashi exclaims, covering her face with her hands. The world felt as if it stopped… once she said those wicked words, "Rosalie was found dead this morning…!"
"No that can't be…! HOW...!" My father yells.
"She was found in an alley, their she laid neatly on the ground, sleeping peacefully it seemed, physically unharmed and untouched by any weapon… her sudden death is a mystery" She struggles to say.
"Oh Rebecca but how, not my little Rosalie...!" My father cries.
"Joseph… I wish I knew the answer, her sudden death has shocked the whole town" Without thinking, I rush out the door.
"Vivien darling…! Come back my little one!" I heard my father yell. Just then, I felt him pulling me by my arm.
"Daddy… it just can't be… not Rosalie! What has she done to deserve death! She was much too young!" I cried.
"I know my little one… but please don't ever do such a thing as to run off like that. I lost Rosalie… and I don't want to lose you too," He cries, pulling me into his arms.
"Never daddy…" I whisper, hugging him tenderly.
"Mr. Tsukino, Vivien… we must get going, Max is already making preparations for Rosalie's funeral… of course if you don't mind," She says as we walk.
"Of course not…" Father mumbles.
"How did he take it…?" I ask.
"My poor boy is so broken hearted… he's not the same cheery chap I know and love," She said with lament.
"Was he with you when you found out about Rosalie…?" I could not help but ask.
"Oh no… my son was getting ready for breakfast. I was on my way to the market for some fresh produce when I saw all a big crowd near the garden"
"The garden of hope…?" I dared myself to say.
"Yes…" She responds.
"But they must give us a reason for her death!" I yell. No matter how much I gave it thought… I found it impossible for Rosalie to have such a death. Then… it hit me.
"Vivien… I'm sure they will just give it time my love," My father mutters in sadness.
"The only thing they found on her, were two marks on her neck" She says, almost in whisper.

"It was either her death or Lord Kuran claiming her as his own."

Hiroaki's words rung through her head. No, Kaname would not do such a cruel act. He would not dare take Rosalie's life away. It had to be someone else.

"That night of your cousin's engagement party, vampires attacked the place, and one of them wanted to claim Rosalie as their own, by the time, Lord Kuran got to them, it was too late."

That had to be it… that same vampire that attacked her that dark night.


The previous night…

When Kaname left the castle, he was on his way to see his Vivien. However, fate had other plans for him… well at least Kyrie did so.

"My lord Kaname… I'm honored to see you," Kyrie says, appearing before him.
"What is it you want Kyrie… you wanted to see a quarrel between Yuri and I didn't you?" Kaname asks in a calm tone.
"Whatever makes you think that milord?" Kyrie responds sarcastically. Kaname tried his best to keep his anger to a minimum. He did not want to cause a scene so near the castle… and he did not want to prove Kyrie correct.
"You told my sister lies about me… you think I will forgive this act easily? Because of you, she thinks I'm a liar," Kaname says calmly.
"The liar is you Kaname Kuran… you claim that vampires and humans could get along. You put up a rule that purebloods must marry within family and what do you do…? You fail your loving Yuri by what… falling in love with a mortal!" he says in laughter.
"Don't test my patience Kyrie…" Kaname mutters in anger.
"You… the king of vampires has committed the worst act of all! You have broken your own rules! It's enough for me to have you dethroned!" He chuckles.
"You depend on mere talk to have me dethroned… I expected a much bigger challenge than that Kyrie ol' friend," Kaname says with a smirk on his face. Furious, Kyrie grabs Kaname by his shirt and throws him against the castle wall.
"I could easily kill you Kaname Kuran!" Kyrie exclaims.
"Then try it right now… or are you scared of my people?" Kaname chuckles as he gets back up.
"How about I just have that delicious mortal you so crave for a snack," Kyrie says, referring himself to Vivien.
"What idiocies do you speak of Kyrie…?" Kaname asks defensively.
"Vivien Tsukino… I have heard a lot about the mortal. Very delicious if I do not say so myself, I can see why you crave her so much" He chuckles. Kaname's first impulse was to cut Kyrie's head off, but if he would do so, it would only prove Kyrie's point.
"Why so silent Kuran… I finally hit a weak spot right? Everyone has a weakness, and it was only a matter of time till I found yours," Kyrie says, chuckling.
"You speak nonsense Kyrie" He responds and adds, "I don't see why I'm wasting my time with you"
"That's why you protect Rosalie Tsukino… am I not correct? You want to win that human's heart am I not correct. How foolish…!" Kyrie says in laughter.
"You will do anything to get me dethroned… how pitiful" Kaname says with a smirk on his face. He was not going to let Kyrie get to him…