I do not own Vampire Knight, or any of its characters, but I do own Ayame Cross/Kuran.
~Third Person's POV~
Night time at Cross Academy is painfully silent at the moment, all the Night Class and Day Class students seem to be in there dorms or classroom making the prefects job much easier or so it would seem. The eerie silence is broken by a violent coughing fit coming from the silver-haired prefect. Zero, so weakened by the ache in his chest and throat, kneels over the large fountain to keep from kissing the ground.
Finally the attack passes, Zero stands still panting heavily as if he had recently completed a rigorous workout, sensing the presence of Vampires he reaches into his jacket holding his Bloody Rose for easy access, "Come out you blood suckers. I know you're out there." He says without looking in up from the ground,
The night class students, still in hiding begin to spread out, surrounding the silver-haired prefect. Aido steps out first, "you are too cocky…hunter" he says, glaring at Zero,
The other students step out surrounding him, Ruka glares at him viciously, "you are but a human, Kiryu" she says hissing the word as if it were the most vile creature she had ever dare to speak of, "yet you behave as you do towards Kaname-sama…",
Rima folds her arms across her chest, "are we really going to do this?" she asks her fellow Night Class students, Senri shrugs, "Takuma said not to" he say looking uninterested,
Akatsuki steps in, "Senri is right you two, Kaname-sama, will be angry if he finds that we have disrupted the peace" he says taking a step closer to Zero, "You as well Kiryu, put that away-" as Akatsuki goes to place a hand on Zero shoulder, Zero acts quickly flipping Akatsuki over his shoulder.
Senri and Rima gaze at the shocked Akatsuki, "how uncool", they murmur to each other loud enough for him to hear. Both embarrassed and angry Akatsuki stands glaring at Zero murderously,
Zero feeling encouraged after taking down Akatsuki, smirks mockingly, "come on then Vampires. I'm in a bit of a bad mood", he says with his Bloody Rose proudly on display,
Aido glares at Zero for his arrogance, "that attitude of yours…" he says while freezing the ground around Zero. Akatsuki too displays his power, setting fire to a nearby tree, "I was trying to mediate… I'm not responsible for your stupidity." He says,
All the Night Class students take this as a sign and step closer to Zero, only a few feet away when they see a flash of black and white, the next time they look Ayame is in the middle of the circle. With her back to Zero facing the Vampire that were about to attack him from the rear, "you making new friends Oni-Chan?" she asks mockingly while glaring at the Vampires in front of her with an arched eyebrow,
The Night Class students step back slightly aware of how angered the Dorm President would be if they hurt her, just as they were about to leave, "hey! There is no fighting allowed, it's in the handbook!" Yuki yell from outside the circle brandishing her rod, "however, as a member of the Disciplinary committee, if you insist on-"
Rima rolls her eyes, "she totally ruined the mood", she says relaxing he stance. Ruka glares at Ayame and Yuki both; "as if the first Cross kid wasn't bad enough," she says flipping her long hair. Aido removes his ice, "yeah, let's just go back to class, I'm not feeling it anymore", Akatsuki sighs in agreement and put out the fire. The Night Class then exits almost as quickly as they entered.
Yuki look towards her adopted siblings with a frown, after the Night Class is gone, "what were you two thinking?" she asks placing her hands on her hips, "someone could have gotten seriously hurt, and lets not even bring the Headmaster or Kaname into this," she says,
Ayame rolls her eyes and sheaths her dagger, "leave it alone Yuki" she says before turning to look at Zero, "you OK, Oni-Chan?" she places a comforting squeeze on his arm,
Zero looks at the ground unable to look at her sorrowful wine colored eyes; he lifts his hand and squeezes her encouragingly before he begins to walk away from the twins. Yuki, who watched the entire encountered with barley concealed jealously grabs his arm to stop him, "just leave me alone", he says shrugging of her arm as he continues to walk away from them,
Yuki any Ayame watch his retreating figure until it disappears into the trees, Yuki turns to look at Ayame with a questioning look in her eye, as Ayame and Zero have always had this special bond that Yuki did not understand, she must know what was going on with Zero. Ayame just sighs in defeat, shaking her head sadly and pulling Yuki into a tight hug, almost reassuring herself that her sister was in fact with her, "don't ask Yuki, it's not my secret to tell" she murmurs sadly into Yuki's hair.
~Ayame's POV~
~Next Morning~
As I sat in between my two siblings, I stared at the lump on my chopsticks, wondering if perhaps the Headmaster had finally snapped, and was trying to exterminate us all with this 'food'. I continued to stare at it waiting for something to happen, possibly, it would become enraged and attack me, and all the while ignoring the Headmasters about the 'food', he created 'his style'. Deciding it was safe enough when I saw that Yuki had tried many of the objects and was still breathing I ventured to the things I saw that she had already eaten. Suddenly the headmaster returned with a camera, "Say Cheese for Daddy!" he shouted, I stared at him with a dull look before resuming my meal,
Not bothering to listen to the usual bickering of the Headmaster and Zero, I continued to venture into the Headmasters unknown world of sustenance. (Maybe a bit dramatic, but oh well:-p) it was only when I heard the term guardian that I began to listen, "today you will not only carry out your duties as guardians, but as true members of the Disciplinary committee as well…" the headmaster said smiling. Shrugging I went back to my experiment, maybe if I only mixed the food that Yuki had already eaten, I would have food that tastes good and would not kill me as well.
~Day Class Dorms~
I stood with my cart over filled with pictures of the Night Class students surprisingly along with Zero and myself, as I wait for Yuki to finish the last room, once I again hear, "why must you take my treasures? I have done nothing wrong, these are only photos" another Day Class girl defends,
Yuki sighs tiredly, probably from having to deliver the same line repeatedly, "these photos were taken without consent, weren't they?", upon receiving no response from the girl she continues, "that goes against the academy's privacy policy" she says walking away,
The girl however continues to follow Yuki, pleading her case. When the Class president begins joins the girl that I step in, "Kaseumi, do not bother. You and I both know those picture that you had of me sleeping and of Ruka in class were in appropriate and a violation of privacy" I say looking him square in the eye, "both of you return to your dorms before I start distributing detention slips", that is all I have to say for the two to flee. Smirking in satisfaction, I turn to Yuki, "and that is how it's done, little sister" I say returning to my own cart,
Yuki frowns at the ground as if in thought, "we can't give detention slips, Ayame" she looks at me with a raised eyebrow, and a teasing look in her eyes,
I huff indignantly, "well I know that, Yuki, and you know that, Yuki, but them... they don't know that Yuki" I say conspiringly,
~Night Class Dorms~
Yuki, Zero and I stare up at the intimidating gate before us, "we have never been in the Night Class Dorms before" she says her voice shaking slightly, "are you nervous as well?" She asks no one in particular,
I place a comforting hand around her shoulders, "no worries, Yu-Yu-Chan, I got your back", I say squeezing her shoulder slightly as she throws me a grateful smile,
Yuki jumps as if she just realized something, "oh, that right", she says standing in front of Zero and I, "Before we enter the dorm, show me the box you were holding earlier today" Yuki orders causing Zero to look at her, shocked. I watch the altercation, Yuki lecturing the stunned Zero, I begin to walk away from the two, and all of a sudden, I hear Yuki gasp in shock,
I turn in time to see Zero catch Yuki, taking the brunt of the fall to his back. Suddenly Yuki reaches into his pocket and pull out the box smiling victoriously until she realizes that is a box of tablets, causing her to frown in confusion, "is this… medicine?" she asks tilting her head to the side curiously,
Zero stands quickly and snatches the box from her, "it's none of your business," he says coldly, before he turns and walks in the opposite direction,
Yuki frowns at his back, "Zero, where are you going? Are you feeling sick?" she asks quickly chasing after him,
I frown at both there retreating figures, finally I sigh in resignation, and walk to the doors to inspect the dorms alone. I knock on the door and patiently wait, within seconds Takuma, opens the door widely and greets me, "Good Afternoon, Ayame-Chan, you look lovely" he says beaming at me,
I smile gently back at the friendly vampire, "thank you, Ichijo-sempi, you look handsome as always", looking around the living room, I greeted by a variety of expressions, ranging from angry to curious. "hello Night Class students, today I will be preforming dorm inspections to make sure that no one is keeping any items forbidden at this academy or invading of someone else's privacy" after I deliver the last line Hanabusa gives an indignant huff, and Akatsuki glares at him warningly,
Ignoring the cousin's antics I turn to the vice-president of the Night Class, "Ichijo-sempi-", Takuma interrupts me, "please call me Takuma" he says smiling gently. I smile, "excuse me, Takuma-sempi, would you please show me the rooms that I am to inspect?" I say,
However before Takuma can reply, Kaname interrupts, "I will show you Ayame, come here" he says standing at the top of the stairs,
I turn to him and frown slightly, before following his order, "I don't want to be a bother Kaname-sama, but if it is no problem, please…" I say standing directly in front of him smiling politely,
Kaname examines my smile for a while before he sighs almost inaudibly, "follow me", he says as he walk toward the rooms,
I inspect the first room, a girls room judging by the décor, most likely Rima and Ruka's, I don't see Siren in this kind of room, the examination is pretty routine until I open a chest and find a large supply of pockey, smirking to my self mischievously, "this is and excessive amount. Confiscated!" I say taking three of the boxes. Turning I, catch Kaname's amused gaze. I raise an eyebrow daringly at the pure blood, daring him to interfere. He simply smiles amused and raises his arms as if he was surrendering; nodding in approval I head to the next room.
The next few rooms continue without incident, next I head into Takuma and Senri's room, I open the door to find several pairs of underwear on the floor, and immediately slam the door closed, my face aflame. I do not bother to meet anyone's gaze as I feel many eyes on me, "why?'" I breathe out,
Takuma steps forward, "why what Aya-Chan?" he asks confused,
Still staring at the carpet, "why is there underwear everywhere?" I ask stressing the word everywhere,
Takuma huffs proudly, "well they are mine Aya-Chan, they are made of the finest materials, by a top seamstress," he says smiling as if this is something to be proud of,
I finally look at him, "and that makes it OK?" I ask outraged, "you just leave all your underwear out in the open for all to see?" I ask not giving him a chance to respond, "you think that this OK? You knew about these examinations for hours and yet you could not be bothered to put them away?" I hiss my face turning red, whether from anger of embarrassment I am not sure,
Finally the blond vampire answers, "I'm sorry, Aya-chan. I did not realize it would upset you like this," he says with a look on his face that resembled a wounded puppies, "I'll go clean it up" he said approaching the door,
I sighed irritably, "Its fine Takuma-sempi, I was more surprised than anything" I saw more upset with myself for the guilt that was gnawing at me, "however I'm afraid I must ask. Do you have in your room, any items forbidden at this academy or invading of someone else's privacy? Any items that may cause harm to yourself or to someone else? Any items such as tobacco products, alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs, explosives, fireworks, stink bombs, mace, or pepper spray?" I breathe out quickly. Not bothering to wait for an answer, I nod in his direction, "excellent. Next room please," I say to Kaname,
Nodding, he turns to lead the way; he stops in front of the next door and gestures for me to enter. Nodding my own head thank you I enter, the next room is spotless. I look around genuinely surprised, as no other vampires have bothered to clean their rooms. The rest of the examination is suspect until I go to open a large wardrobe that I am knocked down by an avalanche of junk, I sit on the floor staring at the mountain of garbage that surrounds my.
I hear Kaname's distinctive voice calling Hanabusa, followed by a clap that eerily resembled a slap. I stand and exit the room to find an angry looking Kaname and an sorrowful Hanabusa holding his reddened cheek, whining about his 'precious treasures', filling in the blanks I roll my eyes and turn to Kaname, "are there any other rooms I need to examine?" I ask,
He look down at me his face softening drastically, "yes, there is one more" he says leading me to the end of the hall, confused I tilt my head, "whose?" I ask curiously,
He looks at me over his shoulder smirking slightly, "mine of course," he says leaving me shocked,
Not wanting to be alone with the pure blood I scramble for excuses, "its really not necessary Kuran-sama, I trust that as the President of the Night Class, you strive to uphold the rules better than anyone" I rush out
The pure blood frowns, most likely because I called him 'Kuran-sama', "no Ayame, like any other student at Cross Academy, I am subject to random dorm examinations" he says firmly,
I huff in defeat, "but you're not any other student" I mumble to myself, though he probably heard anyway,
Finally he stops in front of two large wooden doors, obviously his room "welcome to my humble abode" I snort,
Still sour at losing an argument to the pure blood, "humble my foot", I murmur looking around at the walls lined with books and expensive items, "looks good to me. Congratulations, Kuran-sama you pass". I state before turning to leave,
Of course, life just will not be that kind to me, "are you sure you have to leave Ayame? Would you like a cup of tea? Or perhaps a game of chess?" obviously seeing the answer on my face the pure blood decides to play dirty, "unless of course you're… scared," he says moving out of my,
Never one to back down from a challenge I turn to see Kaname sitting behind his desk with my favorite chessboard in front of him "scared my ass. Pick you color Kuran" I hiss, glaring at him murderously.