Alright! I'm back again with a new segment of Whole Again. Once again I want to thank my reviewers, Its glad to know I'll still get readers.

Now so far my updates have been pretty consistent. Sadly I doubt this will be able to continue. I just started classes this morning and soon enough my schedule will start to fill up. However I promise to try my best to update at lease semi regurally.

And now, Action!


"Aww, aren't they adorable!"

"Shut up and stop spying on kids. Pervert." Thump.

"Ow! Toga! Why'd you hit me?"

Kaname groaned softly in his sleep and Zero's eyes snapped open as voices disturbed their rest. He raised his head slightly and sent a bone chilling glare towards Kaien Cross who was currently rubbing the bump on his head, courtesy of Yagari.

"Oh, Z-Zero, you're awake." Cross gulped, taking a step back as Zero's glare intensified.

Zero growled low in his throat but stopped as fingers entwined with his own. "It's okay love, I'm awake already." Kaname muttered so only the hunter could hear. Zero's expression softened and he laid his head back down next to the brunettes.

"I'm sorry." He whispered, adverting his eyes. He hadn't meant to act so coldly. He just wanted to keep the intruders from disturbing the pureblood's sleep. Kaname chuckled before sitting up slowly, running a hand through sleep tousled hair. Zero sat up as well, leaning gently against Kaname's back in an attempt to keep the warmth from before.

"Is there anything we can help you with? Chairman?" Kaname asked, leaning back against the hunter. At that moment Takuma entered the large room and began to heard the eccentric chairman out the door politely.

"Wait but I-" Kaien started before a hand connected with the back of his head.

"Just leave them alone for a few minutes." Yagari muttered before stalking out of the room.

After successfully removing the headmaster, Takuma glanced over his shoulder at the couple on the bed. "Everyone is eager to know when you've awaken Zero-kun." He said with a soft smile. "They're all interested in our newest pureblood prince." He teased.

"I'll put a bullet through anyone's head that treats me any differently than before." Zero growled, frowning slightly. He'd never cared about power, and he didn't think he could deal with people treating him differently.

"I'll be sure to share that information. Shall I tell them you'll be out shortly?"

Zero nodded and Takuma turned to leave. "Takuma," Kaname said before he could reach the door. The noble turned back to his friend with an apologetic smile. "Thank you." Kaname said. The noble nodded before leaving the room and gently shutting the door. Kaname smiled softly. He couldn't be mad at his old friend for drugging his tea, not when it had been done out of concern.

After a few peaceful minutes Kaname sighed and stood, pulling the hunter along with him. They dressed in silence, preparing to face the rest of the night class.

-o-o-

Takuma sighed in relief as he walked from the pureblood's room to the living room where everyone was gathered. He noted that the younger Kiryuu twin and Aido had appeared since he last left, the former still looking sleep deprived and leaning on the blond noble for support. He chuckled, recalling the days of their youth when the boy had clung to Aido.

Everyone looked up as he entered the room. "Any news?" Aido asked, unconsciously stroking Ichiru's long silver hair. "Chairman said Zero had awoken."

Takuma nodded. "Both Zero-kun and Kaname-Sama will be down shortly." He said loudly. "Zero has expressed his desire to be treated no differently than before."

"But he's a pureblood." Rima blurted. "We have to show him the respect he deserves-"

Takuma smiled at the girl and shook his head. "It's your choice if you behave differently, though I warn you. I believe his exact words were, 'I'll put a bullet through anyone's head that treats me any differently than before'." He recited calmly.

"You have a good memory." A soft but strong voice said as the doors to the common area opened, revealing the couple. Zero was dressed in one of Kaname's school shirts and a pair of black slacks. They were slightly too big, giving away who the real owner was. Kaname was dressed similarly, his hand on the former's shoulder in a reassuring and loving manner.

"Kid." Yagari nodded, receiving a nod in return.

"Onii-Chan." Ichiru cried, trying to get up but he swayed dangerously and Aido pulled him back down, clicking his tongue.

Zero smiled softly. The room gasped at the tender look adorning the hunter's face. They had known he had a soft side but none other than Kaname had ever seen him look so tender before. "I can't leave you alone for a moment can I Ichiru. I take a little nap and look what you've gone and done to yourself." He teased lightly.

The younger twin pouted and stuck his tongue out, receiving a soft laugh that left everyone breathless. Zero's laughter was musical and sweet, sounding pure and innocent. Even Kaname gasped for breath at its melodic sound.

"I appreciate everyone's concern." Zero said softly, looking around the room. "But I am fine now. I'm still the same Zero you all know, mostly." He said with a smile. "Just because I'm a pureblood doesn't mean a thing in my book. Please, treat me as you would anyone else." He implored the group.

"If you don't mind, I'd like to rest for a bit more." He said, shooting Kaname another tender look that melted the pureblood's heart and made him tighten his grip on the hunter's shoulder. "I promise to answer any questions you may have latter. But right now, I just want to get used to things for a while." He said looking back at the group.

Everyone in the group was speechless as they nodded silently towards the silver haired vampire. With one last smile Zero turned away from them and left hand in hand with their beloved dorm leader.

"Hey Onii-Chan." Ichiru called out at the last minute, causing Zero to glance over his should at his twin. "Nice hair." Ichiru smirked, fingering his own silver tresses that fell down his back. Frowning Zero fingered his own hair, his frown deepening as he found that it now reached past his waist. Only his bangs had remained shorter, but not by much.

Kaname placed a hand on the hunter's arm, smiling gently at him. Zero nodded softly and they left, allowing the door to swing closed behind them. It was a few minutes before anyone dared speak.

"Zero's, changed." Ruka murmured, receiving several agreeing nods. Takuma shrugged. He was familiar with Zero's slightly altered personality having grown up with him like that.

"Be careful though." Aido warned, still playing with Ichiru's hair. "Zero might be gentler in general now, but he has one hell of a mean streak if you mess with him. If you thought the old Kiryuu was scary you'll be in for a big surprise." He said seriously. "We've all seen how protective he can be about those he cares deeply for, right?" after getting affirmative nods from everyone he nodded and continued. "He's a hundred times more deadly if you mess with someone he loves. I think what he did at the Chairman's two weeks ago should be proof enough of that."

Takuma nodded in agreement. "What you saw was just a small taste of his power. And he wasn't fully conscious when it happened. Be careful about what you do or say around him for a while. He's a lot more sensitive than the Kiryuu you've known for years."

Once again everyone nodded and the group grew silent. Aido was the first to break the silence, laughing as the boy besides him slumped over in his sleep. "Well, it looks like Ichiru-Kun can finally sleep peacefully." He smiled tenderly. Scooping the boy into his arms he stood and headed out of the room. "I suggest everyone get some rest. It'll be day break soon."

-o-o-

Zero sighed as he sunk into the hot bath water, leaning back against his lover of three years. His mind was reeling as information he had long forgotten came crashing back onto him. He schooled his features carefully though, not wanting to worry the brunette vampire. He focused on the warm arms around his waist and smiled in content.

"Have I really changed so much?" he asked after a while, looking over his shoulder into wine red eyes. His two lives had merged, swirling together seamlessly. He knew he was different, somehow, but could not pinpoint what that change was.

Kaname contemplated his answer carefully, not wanting to upset the silver haired teen. "Yes, and no." he conceded softly. "You seem, gentler. Less guarded. At peace." He murmured, placing a gentle kiss to the boy's temple. "You exude a soft, mysterious aura. But at the same time it is fierce with the promise to protect."

Zero frowned, closing his eyes. "I do not mean to be different." He sighed, leaning into the brunette's warmth even more. "I cannot change it though. The seal is broke, I can't go back."

Kaname made soft hushing noises, stroking the top of the young vampire's head. "It's okay, Zero, it's okay." He cooed, knowing what the hunter was feeling. "Everyone changes. You've already grown so much, this is just the next step."

"But everything before was a l-lie." Zero wailed, turning in his grasp and buried his face into the other's chest.

"No, Zero." Kaname admonished, gripping the boy's chin and forcing him to look up. "Never say that. I love you, and you love me, right?" the hunter nodded. "And that love hasn't changed?" this time the hunter shook his head viciously, sending a slight spray of water up from his damp hair. "Then nothing has changed. Nothing was a lie." Kaname insisted, releasing the boy's chin and stealing a soft kiss.

"You are still Zero. You are still the man I fell in love with. You are still the one I would die for without hesitation. You are still mine, and I yours."

"Don't say that." Zero cried, holding him close. "Don't talk about d-dying."

Kaname smiled and nodded. "Sorry love, but I was trying to make a point. Everything that we've gone through, everything that we feel is real. We've both changed so much over these last three years. This is just the start of another chapter." After a few minutes the silver haired vampire nodded, closing his eyes. "I love you." Kaname murmured, giving one final kiss to the top of his head.

Shifting, Kaname held tightly onto the lithe waist of his lover and stood, pulling him along. "Let's go." He whispered, helping the teen from the tub. Quietly they dried each other off, locking gazes and refusing to look away.

Shyly Zero brushed his fingertips over the brunette's cheek, following the perfect contours of the pureblood's bone structure down to his jaw. Kaname smiled and returned the gesture, relishing the soft sigh that escaped full lips.

Delicate hands continued to map out the expansion of his body, moving from his jaw to his neck. Kaname's own fingers played with the sensitive skin just behind his lover's ear, tracing a line from his jaw and back again, occasionally twining into the long silver locks to tease the nape of that slender neck.

Zero smiled softly at the feathery touches, shivering slightly and continuing his own ministrations, moving onto strong shoulders. He slipped his hands gently down the pureblood's back before dragging them teasingly up his sides and around to his well-defined chest.

"Zero." Kaname sighed as the silver hunter gently placed his head over his heart and breathed.

"Kaname." Zero said even softer, closing his eyes and leaning against the slightly taller vampire. "Make love to me?" he asked softly.


And Cut! That's a Wrap folks! Thank you for reading and as always I encourage you to take a few second and Review! (they do tend to encourage me to post faster though I don't withhold updates from a lack of reviews. Still...

Lastly, I have quite a few fics I'm looking to start posting here within the next month or so and I encourage you to keep an eye out for these! Heres a list of a few I know I'll begin posting throughout the next year.

Caress My Scars -VK -KaZe

Come Little Children -VK -KaZe

My Jolly Sailor Bold -VK -KaZe

Unlikely -VK -Kaname/Aido, Kaname/Zero, Zero/Aido

What Must Be Done -HP -Harry/Tom

Also I will be starting the sequel to Mistakes very soon though it is still untitled along with my other VK KaZe fic (I have a lot of those apparently.) Once I figure out good titles I'll start posting those as well.

Untill next time!