Yay! I'm back! Okay so in the last chapter we all learned of Zero's startling family secret. Poor ZeZe he' all confuzzled inside now. So, thank you for the reviews. Onwards!


It was Kaname who awoke fist that evening, sliding carefully from his lover's side to escape the confines of the bed. He felt restless, his mind constantly replaying the earlier conversation they had shared. Sighing he made his way to the large fireplace, craving the gentle warmth of the flames. Using his kinetic powers he made a small spark in the hearth and smiled contentedly as the flames leapt to life.

As the fire roared gently in its confines, shadows from the bright flames danced around the room, illuminating a dark shape on the top if the ornate mantel that had not been there before. Frowning Kaname picked up the think, leather bound journal and stared at it curiously.

The aged leather binding called to him, teasing his senses and his mind, enticing him to flip the cover back and delve into its pages. Sighing the brunette replaced the old book onto the mantle, controlling his curiosity. Seeing as it was not his, he could only assume it belonged to his beloved hunter. He would not invade the boy's precious privacy no matter how tempted he was to take a peek at the yellowing pages.

"Kana?" a sleep ridden voice called, causing the pureblood to spin around. He smiled gently at his young lover who looked like he was struggling against the clutches of sleep. He moved swiftly to sit beside the silver pureblood, helping to support him as he fought for full consciousness.

"You don't have to force yourself awake love." Kaname murmured softly. But the stubborn hunter just shook his head, moving to sit on his own in an adorable attempt at defiance.

"No." he said a bit forlornly. "We need to talk." He said quietly, looking down at his lap.

Kaname's heart lurched and his eyes grew wide. The way Zero had murmured those words sent a chill down his spine. It was almost as if he was about to… but no. the hunter wouldn't leave him. Right? Not after last night. Unless, unless he regretted it and really didn't love him anymore.

Against Kaname's will a rush of fear and pain surged through their bond, making soft lavender eyes snap to his own. Zero frowned, not knowing why his lover seemed to be in so much pain. He tried to control his own feelings from entering the bond knowing his own fear and pain would only confuse the brunette more.

As the hunter got off the bed and started moving away Kaname resisted the urge to reach out to him, not wanting to look even more foolish if his fears were right. He watched as his lover walked towards the hearth and picked something up from the mantle. As the silver haired vampire turned back around the fires danced over him, illuminating the object in his hands. It was the leather bound journal.

Hesitantly he watched as Zero made his way back to the bed and stood awkwardly. "Kana… there are a lot of things I need to tell you." He whispered the fear evident in his voice even as he fought to control it.

"Like, like what?" the pureblood gulped, looking down.

"I, well, I learned some things about my family. W-weird things. And, I think you need to know about them." Zero mumbled, his cheeks slightly flushed. Kaname looked up again, puzzled at the hunter's reaction and tone

Taking a deep breath Zero forged on, deciding to just get it off his chest quickly. "The Kiryuu line is an all-male line and I can have babies!" he cried, the words sounding rushed and a little slurred.

"…What?" Kaname managed, eyes going wide. He replayed the words over and over but all he could do was stare in confusion at the boy in front of him. He watched as the hunter's body stiffened and recognized he stance his lover took when he was preparing to flee. It was a stance he had not seen in some number of years. He knew his reaction had probably been misinterpreted and reached out, grabbing the other's arm just as he turned to flee.

"Wha-!" Zero cried as he was wrenched back around to face the brunette. He trembled slightly, pleading through his eyes to be released. He couldn't face rejection. Not now, and not ever. Closing his eyes he let his head fall forward, preparing for laughter or hatred.

"You can have, children?" he heard the pureblood ask. He nodded quickly, missing the awed and wondering tone.

"Please Kana…" he begged, pleading his release.

"Oh Zero." Kaname murmured, realizing his love's fears plainly now. He stood quickly, embracing the shivering teen and held him close. "Shh." He cooed, placing a soft kiss on the top of the hunter's head. "I was just, surprised, that's all."

"Y-you're not disgusted?" Zero asked softly, hating the pitiful tone in his voice.

"I could never be disgusted with you." Kaname murmured, lifting the teen's chin and gazing into vulnerable, lilac eyes. "I am a little confused." He admitted. Slowly he released the younger vampire and moved back onto the bed, motioning for the hunter to follow.

Zero obeyed, climbing on and sitting next to the brunette. His breathing slowed as he felt most of the fear dissipate and he sighed quietly. "So tell me, how does it work?" Kaname asked, pulling the smaller vampire closer. The brunette held back a chuckle as Zero climbed onto his lap, burrowing into his hold, settling instead for a soft smile.

"I don't really know too much about it yet. Uncle only told me the basics. He said this book would tell me anything else I needed to know." Zero murmured as strong arms wrapped around his middle. He leaned back against the solid chest of his pureblood lover and sighed. "I know that only members of the Kiryuu bloodline and a few select members of the hunter clan can give birth as males."

"What allows one to get pregnant?"

"Well, most normally there would be a mate." Zero said, smiling as Kaname's grasp tightened lovingly. "But Uncle said should there not be a suitable mate then we can manifest our powers and impregnate ourselves."

"Amazing." Kaname whispered, awed at the amount of power that would take.

"Anyways, for those who have a mate, after they bond they're susceptible to becoming impregnated by their lover." Zero finished, the idea of him baring the brunette's children making him warm and wistful.

"Zero, you're not…" Kaname asked, placing a hand over the smaller boy's stomach hesitantly. Zero giggled softly, taking the brunette's hand in his and squeezing.

"No Kana." He sighed, the smile lingering on his lips. "I had the same reaction though, but uncle assured me I'm not. I should have been more specific. The bond required for this is not the normal blood bond mates often share. It's one that only my ancestors have used. There's an outline in here describing how to do it." He said, fingering the aged leather.

Kaname smiled, nuzzling soft silver stands. "I love you." He mumbled into the shock of silver hair.

"Kana… Ichiru has already said he's willing to carry on the Kiryuu name and line. And, I know they wouldn't be of pure Kuran blood, but, i-if you want I could- I mean, I wouldn't mind…"

Kaname smiled as his lover tried and failed to express himself in complete sentences. Taking pity on the younger pureblood he maneuvered them so he could reach the other's soft lips and met them with his own in a gentle and loving kiss.

"I would love it if you would agree to bear our children." He murmured into the kiss. Lavender eyes shined with moisture as they locked with burgundy.

"Kaname…"

-o-o-

Long fingers played lovingly with soft silver strands. "You don't know how devastated I was when I heard you had been taken. Or when they said you had died." A soft voice murmured. "I'm so happy you're okay."

"Did you really miss me that much?" Ichiru teased the blond next to him, leaning into the warm caresses.

"Of course." Aido said softly. "You were my best friend."

Lilac eyes stared up thoughtfully at the face of the blond teen, shining brightly with emotion. "Ne, Hana-chan." He murmured, leaning heavily against the older male.

"What is?" Aido asked, opening his soft blue eyes slowly. Ichiru smiled softly and pulled away slightly.

"Why did you miss me so much?" he asked, holding blue eyes with his own and searching.

Aido swallowed, unable to look away. "I told you. You were my best friend." He murmured.

Ichiru nodded, hiding the frown he desperately wanted to sport with another smile. He got up from the couch and moved to the small bag he'd placed near the window. Most of his belongings had been destroyed in the explosion, but he'd kept this bag under his jacket and was happy he'd done so. Pulling out a small book he turned back to face the blond.

"I missed you too." He sighed, making his way back to the couch. "I cheated though."

"Cheated?"

"Mmhmm." He smiled, "Aya used to sneak onto campus to check up on Nii-Chan. I wanted to come too, but if anyone saw me it could put them in danger so I stayed behind." He sat down again, holding the book close. "So she took pictures for me of everyone. Especially of Nii-Chan and Takuma." He looked up with moist eyes, smiling gently. "And of you."

Aido leaned over as the smaller vampire opened the cover, revealing a sort of scrapbook. He smiled as Ichiru pointed out different pictures and commented on a few. When he came to a page near the end Aido's face dropped as he saw the images there.

There were several of Zero alone and miserable. Aido recalled the days after the younger twin's alleged death all too vividly now, and how much he had ached to comfort the other. Ichiru turned the page, revealing very similar poses, this time featuring himself and Takuma.

"It was hard, pretending not to care so much." The blond whispered, closing his eyes.

"Aya told me you skipped class a lot, and you would stay out till dawn by the lake."

Aido nodded. "Takuma-san always made excuses for me. He always knew where to find me though. He was the only one I could share the pain with…"

"But it's all in the past now." Ichiru said softly. "I'm here right now, and I don't plan on leaving for a very long time." Looking at the ice vampire he smiled ruefully, closing the book. "I want us all to keep moving forwards."

Aido nodded, his gut wrenching painfully. Lilac eyes stared into his own, bright with unshed tears. "I love you Hanabusa." Ichiru said, keeping their eyes locked. "Don't you, love me?"

Lilac eyes stared into his own, bright with unshed tears. "I love you Hanabusa." Ichiru said, keeping their eyes locked. "Don't you, love me?"

Aido's eyes widened as he sat frozen in front of the young pureblood. His thoughts raced by a mile a minute and he could hardly breathe, let alone come up with a coherent thought.

Ichiru smiled sadly again, pulling back a ways and getting up. "I'll ask Uncle to find me a vacant room." He murmured, moving to his bag and shoving the photo album inside a bit roughly. "I'm sorry I ruined our friendship." He said, turning and heading for the door.

He avoided the couch, looking straight ahead. He would not shed his shameful tears in front of the man he loved. Besides, he did not trust himself. He knew that with his powers of manipulation he could easily force the blond haired vampire to adore him. But he did not want that, it wouldn't be real.

He opened the door with his mind and sighed softly. As he reached the opening it was blocked by a thick wall of ice, forcing him to a halt. Turning around he prepared to demand his release, but words escaped him as he found himself mere inches away from the blue eye teen.

"Aido?" he asked softly, looking into fierce cerulean eyes. Delicate hands were placed on either side of his head keeping him in place.

"Don't." Aido whispered into the other's ear softly. He pulled away slightly, moving one hand to lift the silver vampires chin before leaning in again.

Ichiru gasped as soft lips pressed against his own, dropping his bag to the floor. His hands came up to grasp the front of Aido's black uniform shirt automatically as the blonde's other hand moved to the small of his back.

As the kiss deepened Aido allowed the hand cupping Ichiru's chin to trace along his jaw before tangling into the stands of silvery hair near the nape of his slender neck. Regretfully he pulled away, breaking the kiss. "Stay, please."

-o-o-

"Look at this." Kaname said, pointing to a paragraph further down the page they were reading. "It says that if one amasses all of their powers in order to enter self-impregnation, that person would lose all access to their powers until one month after childbirth."

"What?" Zero cried, quickly reading over the text to confirm what his lover had said. He swallowed when he found that the brunette had been correct. "But Ichiru, it's too dangerous! He can't do this!"

Kaname put the journal down, wrapping his arms around his distressed lover. "Shh, Zero, calm down."

"No! How can you tell me to calm down when my little brother is planning to practically throw himself in harm's way?" Zero cried, his distress causing the energy in the air to ripple threateningly.

Kaname sighed, stroking the hunter's head gently in an attempt to relax him. "I understand you're upset luv, but Ichiru has to make his own choices. I'm sure he understands the risks and is prepared to deal with them." The threatening energy only grew stronger and the brunette pureblood sighed again. "Besides," he said softly. "He has plenty of people willing to protect him. There's the chairman, Aido, you. And I would do anything to make sure he's alright." He murmured softly.

The aura lightened a bit as the hunter turned to glance at him. "You would?" he asked softly, eyes wide with hope and love.

"Of course." Kaname smiled, kissing the tip of his nose. "He is important to you, and I would never allow harm to befall him if I could manage it."

Kaname found himself laying on the silk sheets with an emotional newly awakened pureblood squeezing the air from his lungs. "Er, I'm having a little trouble breathing honey." He gasped. Zero retracted quickly, blushing slightly.

"Sorry." He murmured, climbing off the brunette and helping him up. Kaname chuckled, causing the pale blush to intensify. Holding his arms open in welcome he laughed heartily as the smaller vampire leapt into his hold again. "I love you."

"And I you, Zero. And I you."

After a while Zero pulled away, looking into the bright wine-red eyes of his lover. "Kana, promise me that you'll never leave." He asked softly, placing a small hand on his lover's chest. "I don't know what I'd do if I lost you."

"You could never lose me." Kaname smiled, cupping the younger boy's cheek. "You are my everything. Never forget that."

Zero blinked slowly, a faint blush spreading across his cheeks. "And you are mine." He murmured, mesmerized by the sheer passion and love he saw in Kaname's burgundy eyes.

"Whatever happens, we'll pull through. I promise you." The burnet smiled, placing a gentle kiss on his lover's forehead.


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