Er, Hey everyone. I realize I haven't updated lately, but I've been supper busy this last week. Anywho, I'll try to start updating every other day for both of my stories, and hopefully I'll get the next chapter of MJSB up soon. It's written, but I haven't been able to type it. Anywho, sorry for the long wait. Hope you enjoy, and I hope that this explains any questions from the previous installment. Thanks for the reviews!


Two days had passed since the chase incident between Zero and Kaname and the silver haired teen had continued to behave strangely. The following day he'd been more subdued, but had said many strange things that made little to no sense to anyone. Today, he'd yet to have spoken a word.

Ichiru searched through the dorms for his twin, intent on coaxing him into a small game or conversation, anything to lift the darkness from his eyes. Frowning he made his way to the Kuran's quarters, wanting to see if Zero had hidden himself away there.

He waited patiently outside of the door after knocking softly. A sleepy eyed pureblood answered only moments later. "Ichiru-kun?"

"Kaname-sama, is Nii-Chan with you?"

The brunette frowned and shook his head. "He was a few hours ago when we laid down to rest a bit, but he must have gotten up before you came. Have you checked the gardens?"

"Yes." Ichiru sighed, fidgeting with slight worry. "I've looked everywhere, I can't find him."

Sleepy eyes instantly became alert as the pureblood focused on searching through his bond to locate his love. He was met with a fuzzy, static like feel before the connection went blank all together.

"No." Kaname mumbled, trying again. He was met with nothing, which could mean two things. Either Zero was purposely blocking him out, or his beloved hunter was dead. The pureblood prayed for the former, grabbing his shoes and striding out the door hurriedly.

Ichiru followed, aware that something was wrong. Try as he might he could not detect his brother on the grounds. The pair started down the staircase when the headmaster appeared besides them. "Kaname-kun, where is Zero?"

"I don't know." Kaname whispered, stopping for a second, looking lost.

"I just received this text from him, asking me to tell you he was alright." Kaien frowned, holding out his phone. "He won't respond anymore, and I can't find him on the grounds."

Kaname sighed in minor relief, glad that at least Zero had been safe when he sent the text. Still he did not like when Zero blocked their connection, especially when he wondered off grounds. It was dangerous for him to be out alone.

"There are still plenty of those who know about and long to kill the surviving members of the Kiryuu line." Kaien said slowly. "We have to find him, now."

"Where do we start? Should we split up?" Ichiru asked, making sure his hair was tied tightly.

"You're not going anywhere alone." Cross growled, pointing at the Silverette. "You're in just as much danger as him. you should stay here."

"Cross is right, Ichiru-kun." Kaname said softly.

"Bullshit. I can take care of myself." Ichiru growled. "Aniki is out there, alone and he needs me. I can find him, he can't block our connection as well. You need my help."

"He's right." Another voice said from behind them, causing all three to turn around. Aido stood at the top of the stairs. "I'll accompany him, Kaname-sama. I won't let any harm come to him. Besides, they have a strong bond, especially now that the seal is broken."

Kaname nodded, continuing down the stairs. Pushing open the door he was met with strong winds and rains. It was pitch black out. "Let's split up. Search everywhere he might have possibly gone. If anyone finds him, contact the rest immediately."

They all nodded, breaking into runs as they separated. Ichiru moved quickly with Aido hot on his heels. He had a bad feeling, inside he knew his twin was hurting, though he didn't know how. They searched for hours, running all over the town and surrounding areas.

"Nii-chan, where are you?" Ichiru whispered. Suddenly he stopped, an idea forming. "Follow me Hanabusa!" he yelled at the blond that was searching not too far away. "I think I know where he is."

The blond nodded, following without question as his lover took them far outside of town. The approached a large, gated off area. "A cemetery." Aido noted. Suddenly a dark figure dropped in front of them and the ice blond grabbed Ichiru, forcing him behind him.

"Relax, Blondie." A familiar voice whispered.

Toga-Oji-san?" Ichiru asked, moving from behind his lover.

The man nodded, lighting another cigarette with practiced ease despite the weather. "He's been standing there for four hours now. Hasn't moved a bit." He said, gesturing to the top of a hill where a still figure could be seen. "I saw him leaving earlier and followed. Didn't have time to grab my phone. Boy moves too quick."

"What should we do?" Ichiru asked, eyes glued on the statue like figure of his brother.

"You should go home. And I'm sure the Kuran and Cross are out too. Let them know I've got him."

"No," Ichiru insisted, eyes never wavering from their target. "I can't leave Onii-san." He said while Aido quickly dialed Kaname's number, explaining where they were.

Yagari shrugged, turning to watch Zero as well. "Kaname-sama is on his way. He's calling Cross-san now." Aido informed them, hanging up his phone. He too turned to watch the figure atop the hill.

Ichiru could sense Kaname and Kaien's presence closing in, but all relief was shattered when he watched his twin sink to the ground, soft sobs barely audible over the roaring winds and rain. "Onii-chan!" he screamed, bolting over the fence and up the hill."

He heard Yagari arguing with Kaname, refusing to let him up but it hardly mattered. He reached Zero within seconds, sinking to the ground besides his weeping twin. Zero laid on the hard stone of their 'parent's' tomb, tears mixing with the falling rain. Gently he stroked the other's hair, his own tears falling from a mix of his own grief and that of his twin's. lying behind his brother he wrapped his arms around him. this was his turn to take care of Zero.

They laid for a few more hours, tears never ending, though the rain had lightened to a drizzle. Light began to show from behind the clouds before Ichiru pulled away, dragging his brother up into a sitting position.

Zero clung to his twin, tears coming out more than ever. And Ichiru understood as he held the weeping teen. Zero was not crying just for the two hunter buried underneath this mound. He wept for the family he'd lost, the family he'd never gotten the chance to know, and the family he's forgotten. His pain stabbed through their bond, but Ichiru accepted it, returning as much love and condolence as he could.

Eventually Zero's tears lightened considerably and he allowed for Ichiru to pull him up. Together they stood, silently watching the grave of the two who'd raised them and acted as their parents for half of their childhood.

"Let's go home." Ichiru whispered after a while, the sun fully starting its accent now. Zero nodded slowly, allowing himself to be guided away. When they reached the gate the other's stood waiting for them quietly.

Zero moved numbly into the arms of his love and Kaname held him close. "I'm sorry." The silver pureblood whispered, clinging to his mate. Kaname shushed him gently, pouring all his love through their re-opened connection.

"Let's go home." Kaname said after a while. Not a moment later a large black limo pulled up and Seiren stepped out.

"Aido called." She explained to the unasked questions. The pureblood nodded in thanks, guiding his lover into the car, followed by everyone else. The ride back was silent as Kaname cradled his beloved hunter and Aido consoled his lover as well.

They exited the car in silence as well, stopping just inside the entrance hall. Ichiru ventured from his boyfriend's side, making his way to Zero. The older Silverette disentangled himself from Kaname's hold as well, clinging onto his twin near desperately.

Cross slowly shepherded them into the sitting room, placing them in a love seat where the two curled into each other immediately. The rest sat around, lovers understanding that this was a time for family. Soon the twin vampires breathing evened out, faces relaxing in sleep. Yagari excused himself for a smoke, leaving Kaname, Aido and Kaien. Before Toga could leave the room completely, Kaname called out to him softly.

"Thank you." He whispered. He received a soft nod before the one eyed hunter left.

"He really does have a good heart." Cross smiled softly. "I know he's rough on the outside, but he's been through a lot. And he loves those two."

The two teens nodded, watching their loved one's sleep. "Cross-san, is there any explanation as to why Zero-kun's moods have been changing so strangely?" Aido asked, gazing worriedly at the pair.

The headmaster frowned thoughtfully. "Ichiru-kun and Aya-chan had slight bouts of mood swings, but nothing so major. If I had to guess, I would attribute the drastic changes to the influx of power his body is receiving. Power can do funny things to the mind, and Zero has always been exceptionally strong. Perhaps it is too much to handle."

"But he seemed fine before." Aido said, his eyebrows scrunching in confusion.

"Perhaps. But little by little more power is seeping into his control, and more memories and feelings are resurfacing. How would you handle it if suddenly you remembered things you'd forgotten that were replaced by falsities for most of your life? If suddenly you had to relearn what should have been natural from the first point?"

The blond blanked, shaking his head. "Not very well." He murmured, understanding only slightly what the twin's must have gone through and what Zero was still facing.

Kaien nodded slowly. "Had it not been necessary, I had considered leaving the seal in tack. My Zero had finally found peace and happiness, moved past his wounds and demons. Now I fear I've only opened new ones."

"Then we will just have to heal those as well." Kaname said, a determined look in his eye. It would not be easy, this he knew. But he would strive to make his beloved smile without inhibition again. Would aim for his happiness no matter the cost.


Like I said, sorry for the wait. Anywho, hope you liked it. Hope it cleared up most of your questions. Please review and share your thoughts! Till next time.