CHAPTER-14: CONFUSHION AND CONSEQUENCES
Juri sighed as she made her was down the hallway towards Zero's room. All the memories of the previous night flashed before her eyes. She had so many questions and almost no answers.
She reached the door and politely knocked before she entered to find Zero lying in the large bed and Kaname slouching in the large armchair next to him, both fast asleep.
She smiled to herself before walking over to the human boy and gently placing her hand to his forehead before removing it satisfied that Zero's fever had finally broke.
Her memory flashed back once again to the night before. She saw the terrible creature attacking and standing over her son. She saw the fear in everybody's eyes and she recalled Zero healing Kaname's wound. So much had happened in such a short time and she now knew their problems where far from over.
Not only did her son almost die, but know the whole vampire council knew that they where keeping a human child (that where all supposed to have been killed in the war) and not only a human child, but a human child who had healing ability's. No wonder Rido wanted the boy so bad. And now thanks to that hybrid Rido also knew where Zero was.
Feeling a little angry and frustrated Juri left the boys to sleep a bit longer and headed back downstairs to start making breakfast for everyone.
A little while later Zero slowly opened his eyes and looked around the room trying to figure out where he was. Sighing with relief that he was back at the Kuran manor he settled back into the mass of pillows on the bad. As he did so he caught sight of the sleeping vampire by his side.
Zero couldn't help but smile as he watched the pureblood sleep. Kaname really was beautiful, his face was relaxed as he slept and some of his chocolate coloured hair had fallen onto his face.
As the human boy continued to study the vampire his eyes where soon drawn to he large hole in the brunettes shirt from the night before. Remembering the wound suddenly reminded Zero of the wound currently on his arm. Looking down he discovered it had been cleaned and neatly bandaged.
As he moved to touch it a sudden wave of pain washed over him and he couldn't help the gasp that escaped his lips.
At the sound Kaname's eyes snapped open looking straight at the human boy with concern.
"Zero, are you ok? How are you feeling?" Kaname asked worriedly. But looking down at Zero holding his arm he soon realized the problem.
"Does it hurt?". Kaname asked gently and Zero nodded his response. The brunette sighed as he leaned in to look at the boys arm only to gasp and turn away quickly and throwing a hand up to his throat in an attempt to hold back the thirst.
Zero frowned at Kaname's reaction and looked down at his own arm only to see it leaking blood. He watched Kaname worriedly as the pureblood disappear into the bathroom only to appear a moment later holding a glass of water and a box of pills.
"Blood tables". Kaname told Zero, seeing the confused look on the humans face and Zero nodded in understanding as Kaname dropped two pills into the clear water that soon turned red.
Once Kaname had quenched his thirst he grabbed more bandages and was rewrapping Zeros wound when a knock was heard from the door.
"Enter". Kaname said and the door opened to reveal Siren standing sheepishly behind it.
"My lord Kaname, please except my deepest apologies for failing you. I know that you can never forgive me and what ever your punishment may be I will gladly except it". She declared politely.
"Siren, what the bloody hell are you talking about? You didn't fail me. You followed your orders just fine and I can ashore you there will be no punishment." Kaname stated calmly.
"But sir, I failed to warn you about Rido's plans". She stated.
"My orders where only to find out his plans, not to warn me about them". Kaname replied. "Is that all?" Kaname inquired.
"No my lord, your father wishes to meet you in his study. There are some members of the council here to see you". She informed him looking rather worried.
"I see. Inform them I will be with them shortly". The pureblood told her calmly before she left the room. He then finished bandaging Zero's arm before heading to the study himself.
"Ah, good morning Kaname". A Blonde haired Vampire greeted and Kaname slightly nodded in reply.
"Now let us get down to business, Lord Kaname. We are here to discus what we are to do about that human boy you are harbouring. I mean, really, how long where you planning on keeping him a secret?" A female Vampire with red hair stated sounding quite annoyed.
"I sorry Annabel, but I don't follow. What exactly are you trying to say?". Kaname answered back calmly but his eyes where beginning to fill with anger.
" I mean Harbouring a human without our knowing is unforgivable even for a Pureblood. Now we need to discus the consequences of your actions". Annabel informed him.
"Are you implying that we have committed a crime?". Haruka intercepted.
"Yes Sir, indeed I am". The red head growled at the older pureblood.
"Very well, would you be so kind as to inform me what you plan on doing now?" Kaname asked through gritted teeth.
"Well first I would like to know how you came across the boy? And then I would like to know more about his 'ability' and how he got it" The red head vampiress spat.
"We simply found him". Haruka stated. "He was being chased by some of Rido's men. We didn't realize he was human at the time" The older pureblood continued.
"I see. And how long have you known about his ability?" The blond Vampire inquired politely.
"Last night was the first time any of us discovered what he was capable of, Tomas" Kaname replied more calmly now though his eyes where sill burning with anger.
"So he never told you about his power?" Annabel quizzed.
"No he certainly didn't. And can you honestly blame him? After all the boy has been through the last thing he needed was to become a lab rat for the vampire council". Haruka empathized.
"But where did his ability come from?" Annabel asked looking rather fed up.
"I Have no idea. But Commander Kaien Cross from the hunter association has agreed to call by this afternoon and examine Zero to try and help us figure that out and hopefully give us some answers". Kaname said getting more and more frustrated by the interrogation.
"Very well. But let me assure you, Kaname Kuran, that if we don't get any clearer answers and some solid facts soon there will be dyer consequences for you and the boy". Annabel informed the pureblood with venom in her voice almost daring him to contradict her.
"Oh I wouldn't dream of it" Kaname said sarcastically and she glared at him angrily.
""Now, now Annabel, I think its about time we took our leave. We still have plenty of work to do. I bid you fare well gentlemen". Tomas said politely taking a small bow and the ushering Annabel from the room and down the hall.
Kaname watched them leave with silent fury burning in his eyes, but that quickly turned to worry.
"How soon will Cross be here?" Kaname asked his father.
"In about four hours time. He still has to help clean up all the mess left at the 'Desert moon' ball before he arrives". Haruka replied with a heavy sigh.
Heavy footsteps echoed down the long hallways of Rido's castle as Shinobu walked towards the thrown room.
"Good morning my Lord, I am glad to hear our little experiment last night was successful. To think if it wasn't for that pesky little human boy your new toy might of ever killed Kaname Kuran with out even breaking a sweat". Shinobu laughed as he grandly entered the large room where Rido and Shizuka where sat discussing tactics.
"Indeed Shinobu. My plan went exactly as I predicted and now the whole vampire council know about the boy and his ability". Rido smirked evilly.
"Yes, no doubt the Kuran's are running around in a panicked frenzy with the council on there backs. And now we can prepare faze two". Shizuka jumped into the conversation.
"Yes, indeed my nephew is sure to be in for one hell of a shock when he finds out about the human". Rido replied grinning like the Cheshire cat . "Oh, what I would give to see the look on his miserable face when he discovers the truth". Rido laughed.
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