Disclaimer: I don't own Vampire Knight or any recognisable characters or places.

Warnings: OOC's, possible Zero x Kaname (not definite), but if you know the facts of life we should be good to go. Any significant warnings will be added as the story goes on.

Thank you all for the support of this story it's completely unexpected! I hope everyone had an amazing new year and that the rest of 2016 will be filled with more cherished memories for you all :)

Other than that please R&R and enjoy!

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Zero ran his fingers over the last of the cardboard boxes in thought. It was rather sad how one could just simply pack their life away. In the end, memories were all they had he supposed. He smiled sadly, standing in the doorway for a moment before turning off the light switch for a final time. Ever since Cross had taken him in this room had been a space he could truly call his own. It was here that he could crawl under his covers and relax his mental forts, a place he could hide. He would secretly miss the times when Yuuki would sneak into his bed and soothe away the bad dreams just for one night. The ex- human laughed bitterly, his life was a nightmare never mind his dreams.

Slowly walking down the fire escape, Zero took his time in watching the surrounding areas of the Sun Dorm. This would be the last time he would walk down the windy path in a Day Class uniform and he wanted to savour it. 'Perhaps a change of scenery would do me the world of good,' he thought trying to remain positive. He still held on to that miniscule spark of hope that one day he could find some common ground with the vampires, but Zero was no fool. He was aware that the situation was more than likely to get worse rather than better, especially with the tension that remained after their last run in. He just wanted something more, for these days it seemed that crying alone in his room had become a habit. He could only pray that it wasn't a vice.

Catching sight of two Day Class girls sneaking of into the trees, he sighed in annoyance as he went to follow them before a pang in his chest stopped him in his tracks. That wasn't his responsibility anymore. Trying to swallow past the lump in his throat he continued on slightly disheartened, the gravel path crackling underfoot as he drew closer to the gates separating him from the Moon Dormitory. Closing his eyes, he grabbed the steel frame in clenched fists as he leaned his head against the cold metal. This gate was an obvious divide that separated two different worlds and Zero was on the outside looking in to both of them. This was the point of no return. Once he crossed over there was no going back to the life he led before. He didn't look back.

Time seemed to stop, the only sound to be heard was the heavy oak door opening up a new chapter allowing a slight shiver from the silverette. Zero took a minute to observe his surroundings. Despite how many times he'd been here to perform dorm inspections he'd never actually made it further than door. The Night Class certainly lived a life of luxury, which made him feel slightly out of his comfort zone when he compared it to the small amount of sentimental mementos he had kept over the years. Drawing his eyes away from the glittering chandelier, he cocked his head at the sound of raised voices floating down the hall.

Walking through into the dinning room after a moment's hesitation, Zero seriously considered turning back. They hadn't noticed him but he was certain they wouldn't have spared him a glance even if they had. A sense of confusion overcame him as he watched the Night Class watch their President and resident ice wielder. They seemed to understand the silent conversation that their hardened gazes spoke. Aido's hands were clenched on the table, with his respect for his King being the only thing that stopped him from shouting. Zero's attention shifted to Kaname, although the pureblood seemed calm the hunter could see the underlying tension on the others shoulders.

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"Aido." Kaname paused to gather his self-control, "Zero Kiryuu will be joining the Night Class whither you like it or not. You will treat him with respect and he will respond in kind. Any harm done to him will be seen as a personal attack on myself, is that understood?" Kaname's wine coloured orbs dared the aristocrat to question him although they were all aware he was addressing the class as a whole. Seeing them nod in understanding he sighed before gathering Zero's transfer papers into a pile and making to stand up.

"Where is the filthy D' going to sleep?" Hanabusa asked with closed eyes. The blonde ignored his cousins attempts to keep him out of the firing line given the purebloods order.

Raising a fine eyebrow at Aido's boldness, Kaname smiled at him and brushed the comments off for now after seeing Akatsuki's look of barely concealed worry. Besides he knew the truth would hurt the noble more than any punishment ever could. "In my chambers until a room is prepared for him. Is that a problem Hanabusa?" Despite everyone else looking a little relieved that they wouldn't need to have the hunter in their rooms, Aido did not have to say a word to voice his displeasure. "Where would you suggest he go?"

Aido smirked softly, "A dog kennel would suffice."

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Zero, although feeling hurt, knew he should make his presence known if only to prevent another visit to Cross's office with the whole Night Class in tow. "I don't mind..." he faltered, clearing his throat before continuing. "I don't mind where I sleep." He looked Kaname in the eyes wondering where he should go from here. The silence was slightly unnerving to him, less so however than the shocked looks on everyone's faces .

"Aido." Kaname spoke softly, "get out of my sight." He turned to the Night Class's new addition to welcome him to his new dorm whilst Hanabusa scampered out the side door with a glare in the ex-humans direction.

Zero smiled as Kaname touched his arm gently for a moment longer than necessary to subtly ask if he was okay. Nodding meekly, he shrugged his blazer of and folded it over his arm as the brunette reminded the vampires in front of them that classes were cancelled for tonight so a family dinner was in order. Surprised that the bonds ran so deep with them all he could only agree stiffly to join them. He was going to miss Friday night dinners at the Cross house hold even if the food was more than questionable. A hand on the small of his back broke him from his thoughts as he was guided into the foyer and up the marble staircase.

"Come on, lets get you settled in Roomie'." Kaname said with a soft laugh.