When Elizabeth returned to school, Kisetsu didn't leave her side. She didn't know what to do now that her only friend at Cross Academy couldn't trust her. It hurt but she knew why. She didn't want to be left alone in Kaname's presence with out Kisetsu. She knew that it was safer though. She admired and a massive crush on Kaname. However, he hardly even noticed her. Well, that was to be expected. Kaname was the prince and Elizabeth was the pauper. He was at the top of the social ladder and she was at the bottom. Elizabeth could never be his princess. She assumed that he looked down upon people like her.
But it didn't even matter what her feelings were. She was being ordered to kill him by a man who supposedly thought of her as his lover. During class, that night, Elizabeth was rather uncomfortable. Being the only Level C vampire, it made her feel quite intimidated. Her special power was talking to animals and controlling them as well. It wasn't exactly going to protect her from classroom bullies. She wished that she had powers like Aidou and Kain. Rima and Shiki also had supernatural powers. They were attack powers and her's were...well...not attack powers... In saying that though, she could call on the animals if the Night Class members tried to attack her. She smirked to herself and doodled on a piece of paper absentmindedly. Kisetsu poked her in the side. Elizabeth glared at her.
"What?" She hissed loudly and angrily. Kisetsu cleared her throat her throat and pointed to the front of the classroom. Elizabeth turned her head and to aher horror and embarrassment, the teacher was glaring at her fiercely.
"Watoson-san, are you paying attention? You're not here to doodle." The angry teacher said. Elizabeth heard some sniggering from her classmates. She turned around to see Kaname smirking lightly. Her cheeks glowed a glowing crimson.
"Sorry, Sensei, I've just got a lot of things on my mind right now...may I be excused?" Elizabeth asked. The teacher raised an eyebrow and then nodded curtly. Elizabeth picked up her books and walked out, wanting to escape her snooty classmates. She saw Kisetsu give her a look of pure disapproval. Elizabeth walked down the dark corridor. She needed some time alone as she wandered to the common room. Elizabeth sat on one of the sofas and leaned her head back. She reflected on her life so far. Since she stepped foot in Japan, her life had changed and had spiralled out of control. Rido had claimed her human life and gave her an uncertain life and future as a vampire. She closed her eyes and breathed a long sigh. She found herself drifting off to sleep, her tense body relaxing.
When she opened her eyes again, she got the shock of her life when she saw a figure lurking in the shadows. The figure walked forward and revealed herself. It was a hooded woman. Elizabeth blinked, trying to make sense of what was in front of her, "Who are you?" woman looked up at her and gave her a sweet smile.
"I'm you." she said mysteriously. Elizabeth scowled, believing this to be some sick joke.
"What do you mean by that?" she stood up angrily. The woman's smiled didn't waver. She walked forward and further into the light.
"Well, take a good look at my face and you will see what I mean." Elizabeth hesitantly walked forward. She lifted her hand and pushed the woman's hood away from her face. Her grey-blue eyes widened. It was like she was staring into a mirror. She backed away on to the couch, tears threatening to fall.
"Who are you?" her voice was shaky and fear also seeped in. The woman knelt before her. Elizabeth's eyes shone with unshed, fearful tears.
"I am Naomi, one of the first pureblood vampires to have walked the earth. You, Elizabeth, are my reincarnation." the woman said with a straight face. Elizabeth was silent for a moment before bursting into hysterical laughter. They woman glared at her, "I'm not joking, you do realise that don't you?"
"Of cause I think it's a joke! You're just a looney tune from a looney bin!" Elizabeth gripped her stomach, it hurt from too much laughing.
"You think I'm joking? Well, you were just a human a few months ago and now you're a vampire. Your master is one of my descendants. Rido Kuran."
"You're Rido Kuran-sama's ancestor?" Elizabeth gasped. Naomi nodded.
"And I will tell you something else...which will shock you."
"Go on," Elizabeth said expectantly. Naomi chuckled darkly.
"Kaname Kuran was my lover." she said outright. Elizabeth was struck speechless and her face went very pale. She soon found the courage to speak.
"But Kaname-sama is only eighteen. How could he be your lover?"
"Well, where do I start? Kaname is older than he looks. He's ten thousand years old. He lay himself down into a coffin, hoping to never awaken. But years later, Rido Kuran awaken him, using the son of Haruka and Juuri Kuran as a sacrifice. He was hoping that when Kaname resurrected, he would kill Haruka and that would leave Juuri free to marry him. When Kaname resurrected and woundered Rido, instead of Haruka, he turned himself into a baby and replaced the dead one. It was mainly to control his bloodlust." Naomi explained.
"So...Kaname's a zombie?" she asked foolishly.
"No, he's not a zombie, Elizabeth." Naomi replied, "Purebloods have extraordinary powers and resurrection is one of them. I unfortunately have resurrected fully. My body was shattered beyond repair. But when you were born, it was almost like a resurrection and you're memories and powers have been locked away. However, you were bitten by the wrong person and you were meant to be bitten by...someone else..."
"Who was I mean to be bitten by? Tell me who!"
Naomi bit her lip, "You were meant to be bitten by Kaname." Elizabeth went very pale.
"Kaname...but he...doesn't love me...he's in love with that girl...Yuuki Cross..."
"No...it's Yuuki Kuran, Kaname's sister. Her memories were sealed by her mother, Juuri."
"If that's the case, then why is Kaname in love with her?"
"The Kurans have interbred for years. It's took keep the blood as pure as they possibly can."
"Incest?" Elizabeth frowned and she grimaced.
"Yes, it's common in vampire society." Naomi sighed. She couldn't help but chuckle at Elizabeth's disgusted expression, "Anyway, if you want to be the pureblood you were always meant to be, then you must get Kaname to bite you. You don't need his blood, but then again, he might give you his blood out of love...but this is entirely up to you. If you want to be free from Rido, take this chance but if you want to continue being Rido's lap dog, stay how you are." Elizabeth was about to reply, but she couldn't find the words, "I'll be going now." with a click of her fingers, Elizabeth fell unconscious, before disappearing herself.
When Elizabeth woke up, she was in her room. Her eyes fell on Takuma and Kisetsu. She sat up and rubbed her head.
"What a dream..." she whispered. Kisetsu squeezed Elizabeth's hand. Elizabeth gave her a confused look, "How did I get here?"
"Takuma and I found you on the Day Class common room and Takuma carried you here. However, Kaname wants to see you in his office. I don't think that he was very pleased with you and your conduct." Kisetsu informed. Elizabeth scoffed.
"Oh, right," She chuckled as she swung her legs out of bed, "Duty calls." she strode out, passed Kisetsu and Takuma and out the door. Kisetsu sighed.
"What's up with Riji-chan these days? She's acting strangely." Takuma observed.
"If only you knew..."
Meanwhile, Elizabeth knocked on Kaname's door, "Enter." came the reply from behind the door. Elizabeth opened the door and walked inside.
"You called for me." Elizabeth stated. Kaname nodded. Elizabeth closed the door behind her and walked further into the room.
"Yes, I wanted to speak to you about your behaviour tonight."
"Kaname-sama, I admit that I should have been listening, but nobody else does, yet I get picked on. You know why I think that is? Yeah, I'm a human turned vampire and I'm the low life of this class. I'm constantly bullied by teachers and students alike and I'm sick of it!" Elizabeth's angry voice echoed. Kaname regarded her coolly for a long time and Elizabeth did the same. She felt a familiar feeling wash over her as her hardened glared softened into a soft gaze. Was Naomi telling the truth? Was she really this man's original lover? A shiver went down her spine and she swallowed, "I'm sorry for my outburst, Kaname-sama and I am sorry for the way I acted."
"Fine, but you are suspended for three days." Kaname said emotionlessly. Elizabeth nodded.
"All right...may I be excused?"
"Yes." Kaname replied. Elizabeth wasted no time in fleeing the room, closing the door behind her. Kaname swallowed. Where had he seen her before? She looked so familiar. He soon dismissed the thought and got back to his duties.