"What are your plans...Vampires?" Yagari demanded for the umpteenth time after he strapped a dizzy me and Hanabusa to chairs.
Hanabusa gained an annoyed and exasperated look. "You're so annoying! I told you already, I don't know anything! Kaname-Sama would never do anything like that!" Yagari hit the whip on the ground causing me to flinch, and held it threateningly in front of us.
"Tell it right." Yagari growled. Sweat beaded down my face as I stared nervously up at him. "Had anyone been communicating with Sara Shirabuki in secret?" I panicked.
"No-no!" I shouted with my eyes closed. I flinched as pain spiked through my shoulder and chest.
"Kaname-Sama definitely hates Sara-Sama's guts! Trust me-us!" Hanabusa shouted, casting a worried glance at me. He quickly looked at Zero who was standing next to Kaien, who was next to Kaito, who was behind Yanagi. "Oi, Zero, tell them I'm not a liar!" Kaien looked at Zero and said,
"Um, Kiryuu. Kiryuu, There's even this kind of stuff here." He told him as he lit up Zero a candle. "Interrogation rooms are scary."
"Ah, just what I was looking for." Zero said holding up the now-lit candle.
"Man, I never knew you were people without ears." Hanabusa sweatdropped. Kaito interrupted everyone and held out a hand.
"Wait, Zero...I've got something better." Hanabusa and I screamed as loud as we could when Kaito held up a bright red chainsaw and turned it on. The whirring sounds echoed around the room-freaking us out even more. I had to stop screaming after a few seconds, due to the pain in my chest. Hanabusa stopped not long after and held his head down. Kaito huffed and placed the chainsaw down, dropping it. I let out a small scream as it fell by my feet. "What're you gonna do Mr. Association President Representative? They're tough ones...even if one's bleeding badly." I glared at him. Was he calling me weak-!?
My gaze dropped to his throat and I could hear his blood pulsing from his veins. My throat was so dry...I used up the last of my blood tablets earlier. I bit my lip and licked up the blood that dripped. Yagari knelt down in front of us.
"Hmm... these two are known for their unwavering loyalty." Damn straight.
"We really don't know anything..." Hanabusa complained, sweatdropping.
"You people-" Kaien interrupted. He stepped in front of Yagari and Kaito, Zero behind him. "-are asking the wrong way." Kaien walked behind Hanabusa and started to untie our bonds. "Hanabusa-Kun, Amaya, did you know? The Shirabuki's family Princess had been a bit naughty recently." Kaien moved over to me and started to work again. Hanabusa shook his hands and stretched his arms to regain feeling. "We're just assuring that this "Naughtiness" doesn't evolve into a disaster, that's all." Hanabusa craned his neck to look at Kaien.
"So you're saying that Kaname-Sama has something to do with this?" He asked. "That's quite a bad delusion Chairman." He then stood up-ignoring Kaito's, Zero's, and Yagari's defensive stances and glares, and made his way over to me. He knelt down in front of me and my head nearly-almost immediately- went to rest on his left shoulder. His blood rushed through my ears and his heart pounded in my head. My throat burned with thirst...I tried to fight back- causing me to clench my chest in pain.
"We're sorry." Kaien apologized. "We don't want to think that he has anything to do with it. We're just trying to figure out why. Kaname had always had a hand in problems dealing with Purebloods." He explained. Hanabusa ran a hand through my short hair, a hand rubbing my back gently as if trying to ease the pain. "With the unbridled Shizuka of the Hio blood line,and with that mad man Rido-" I tensed, remembering what Aiko told me he did- not just as Shiki, but as himself as well. '-whose existence was erased from the Kuran family tree. Though here...in an indirect way." Kaien looked like he remembered something. "Ah, yes! Yesterday, the head of the Touma family got severely punished. Because of that, we couldn't meet up."
"Ah that's, Kiryuu, tell them why it happened like that." Hanabusa said, barely casting them a glance.
"Umm, it was just a small disagreement between Purebloods." Zero said- half lying. "They just punished the first one who raised his fists."
"You-!" Hanabusa growled, glaring.
"Then that was their responsibility then, I see." Kaien said placing a hand to his chin. "Since I signed him to sign the contract on behalf of the Vampires, I can't really ignore Sara Shirabuki's matter either."
"That's probably where all the weird suspicion is coming from." Yagari said. Kaien nodded and then thought of something. He looked up at Zero and asked,
"Hmm, Zero? Who was Kaname fighting with?" It took a moment to answer and when he did, Kaien went quiet and looked at me- finally noticing the blood.
"Yuuki Kuran and Amaya Aidou." My eyebrow twitched. I'm not an Aidou...yet.
"I'll tell you clearly what happened. Kaname-Sama's movement shown earlier were probably to protect Yuuki-Chan. Miss Sara's actions are breaching the contract recently. Those girl's wanted to become Vampires of their own wills, didn't they?" Hanabusa questioned. "If they wanted to do it themselves, I don't think it'd be any of your con-huh?" He noticed the way Yagari and Kaito was staring at him and paled at their faces. Yagari and Kaito were grinning creepily and Yagari was holding a knife threateningly. I sweatdropped and quickly and weakly tackled Hanabusa to the ground shouting,
"No! Don't hurt him!" I flinched as my shoulder hit against his chest. Kaien sweatdropped and noticed my pain, for he said,
"Yagari-kun! Don't hurt the poor boy! And look at poor Amaya! Her wounds aren't healing any faster! Get them a room!" He demanded, putting his funny voice on.
X.X
"Please try harder tomorrow, huh?"Zero said as he led us to our room. He then smirked and said, "Oh, and my deepest apologies that the linen isn't lavender scented."
"You bastards..." Hanabusa muttered. I limped weakly into the room, Hanabusa following. "But then, you guys forgot about "That". The stuff I told while in the escort cars... I was just really angry so I spat it out. I didn't mean any of it." He stood up straight.
"Goodnight Sempai...Amaya Chouko-or should I really say Aidou?" He closed the door and I flinched at the tone in his voice. Just then he slammed the door open and We looked at him. Hanabusa crossed his arms and demanded,
"Now what is it-!?" I let out a small scream of surprise when Zero suddenly picked Hanabusa up by the collar. "Oi!"
"Stop getting me involved in their matters!" Zero growled. "They didn't ask for it, now did they!?"
"Oh yeah..." Hanabusa thought of something. "Yuuki Cross is now currently trying her best to walk the same path as Kaname. Amaya is just helping her along the way." I frowned as I sat down on the bed, realizing Zero wasn't going to hurt Hanabusa.
"That's a good thing." Zero realized Hanabusa and walked towards the door. "I won't ask about her-their intentions. See you both tomorrow." Hanabusa fixed his shirt.
"Even if they didn't have intentions-" I frowned. Stop talking about me as if I wasn't in the room! "-nothing would change. In the end, you suggest that you three should be enemies after all. I suggest you stop being so friendly."
Zero paused and placed a hand on the doorframe. "Hmm..." He smirked. "Your right." And left the room, closing the door. My face went red and I quickly looked away when I saw Hanabusa unbuttoning and removing his shirt. What the hell was he doing!? Not that I was complaining- he was gorgeous. But still!
"Amaya, look at me." I didn't. Did I say it before? I think I did, but I'm going to say it again. So not used to it. "You need blood."
"P-put your shirt back on..." I flinched at my stutter and my face went even redder. I could almost hear his pout.
"But it's one of my favorites...I don't want it to be stained." My eyes widened and I finally look at him. I mean-I shouldn't be surprised, but I just wasn't used to him caring for me. Even after a year. And then my gaze traveled down...to his beautifully structured chest. He smirked and I quickly looked up and away- pausing at his neck. My throat ached and grew even more dry- if that was possible. He made to lean forward, but was to slow. I tackled him to the ground and licked his neck, biting down deeply. A sound close to a groan came out of Hanabusa's throat and I felt him grip my hair and wrap a hand around my waist, pressing me closer to him. I tangled my left hand in his hair and had the other on the stone cold ground close to his head. Blood trickled down his neck and I quickly licked that up, wanting every drop.
I wanted him. I knew I wouldn't be satisfied until I drank from him until he was close to death. Funny...I recall someone saying that to me once. Such a disgusting gluttonous, greed. But it was what I was and I had to live with it. My fangs sank deeper and Aidou made the noise again- I removed my self from his neck in surprise when he suddenly gripped my arms and flipped us so he was on top. My back hit the cold ground with a thud and I shivered as his breath trickled down my neck. He trailed butterfly kisses down it and up to my jaw and kissed my mouth. I kissed him back just as strongly and it soon became a war. Obviously, I lost, but I was able to explore soon. I moaned into the kiss and Hanabusa tightened his grip quickly before letting go. I sent him a confused look.
"Hanabusa? Dude, what's wrong-!" I let out a squeal when he suddenly picked me up bridal-style and placed me down on the bed, him crawling on top of me. "Um...please tell me where not going that far?" You could detect fear in my voice- subtle, but there. He sent me an understanding look and shook his head.
"No, I just figured that the ground was uncomfortable." I nodded, relieved.
"Okay..." I was not ready. Nor anywhere near it. I gasped surprised when he laid down on top of me, wrapping his arms around me and holding me tightly.
"I love you...I'll wait. I don't care how many centuries, I'll wait until your ready." I felt my face burn and if I didn't know better, I'd think I caught it on fire due to my powers. But...that was so sweet! I smiled lightly and wrapped my arms around him, snuggling my head into his chest.
"I love you too, Hanabusa..." I was dozing off, exhausted, a small smile on my face. "I love you too..." I felt him bury his face into my hair.
X.X
Yuuki quickly stood, alarmed, and rushed down the hallways of the mansion to the room her brother was in. While in her rush, she lost one of her light pink slippers.
'Where!?" She thought desperately. 'Where are you!? Why aren't you by my side!?' Yuuki came across a door and quickly slammed it open, her brown hair wild and her wine-red eyes wide with alarm, panting. She feel to her knees, kneeling on the ground with one hand still pressed against the door as she panted, a rose held tightly in her right hand.
"I thought..." She huffed. "You went somewhere else!" Kaname stood there, staring at Yuuki with slightly wide eyes, a hand holding onto a glass that was just centimeters from resting on the table. Kaname gave her a sad, small smile.
"I was wondering why you're expression changed." He told her calmly. "All for such a silly thing." If you listened closely, you could detect amusement in his voice. Yuuki glared at him annoyed and slightly angry, standing up and pointing the rose at him.
"It's not "Such a thing!" She growled and demanded, "Put the rose back!"
Kaname quickly explained in his regular-calm voice, "I was fetching your clothes when I came across the vase. I thought it might remove the "Bad-taste". After seeing such unclean events, one should gaze upon natures beauty." Yuuki blinked and looked down at her body, seeing a light purple dress with puffy short-sleeves and a square neck.
'That's right." Yuuki thought in realization. 'That's why there isn't any blood.' Her face quickly became red and her eyes went swirly as she became dizzy. She screamed and knelt down, wrapping her arms around her legs.
"PERVERT! PERV, PERV, PERV, PERVERT!" Yuuki shrieked as she screamed. Kaname would've sweatdropped, but we all know he's way too manly for that.
'It isn't my first time.' He thought dryly as he stared at the girl from the corner of his eyes. He turned away from the girl so his back was facing her and said,
"I didn't do anything else, though."
There was a silence as Yuuki stood up, the rose clutched tightly in her hand. She slowly looked at her older brother.
"I had a feeling that someday, I would want you to know the entire truth." Kaname continued slowly. "And when that day came, the you that listened to me so obediently, wouldn't be able to endure it any longer. So I tricked you..." Yuuki's grip tightened on the rose considerably, "Without any regard for your circumstances even..." The rose fell to the ground next to Yuuki's bare foot.
Yuuki walked towards her brother silently and clutched his shirt tightly, whispering loud enough that he could hear, "It wasn't about how beautiful the rose was. Just now, when I opened my eyes, I wanted the first thing I saw to be my big brother's face.
'In a confused state, not understanding anything that was going on,' Yuuki thought as she tightened her grip, biting her lip as her eyes watered. 'It was the only thing reassuring.'
It was silent for a few moments until Kaname asked,
"Do you still think of me as your brother?" Yuuki looked up at him with soft eyes, a small frown on her face. "It's okay if you still think that I stole your brother's life."
'Even now,' Yuuki thought, 'I don't think I can understand all of it.'
"I understand." She told him calmly, her voice soft. 'But as long as he lives on...' She then said the one thing she always wanted to tell him, but was always too afraid, "I love you Kaname, I always will." She had tears in her eyes and she bit her lip again, almost wishing Amaya was here to support her.
A small smile grew on Kaname's face.
'He will always be a person who embraces weakness.'
X.X
Nagamichi Aidou stared conflicted at the tea cups that rested on the table for a few moments, before placing his hands on both sides of his face, distressed.
"Defeated!" He said, eyes squeezed shut in horror and distress. "Not only did my son and soon-to-be-daughter get captured by the association, I never thought that I would receive such an apology!" Yuuki's tears filled face and kneeling form appeared in his mind for the billionth time, her words echoing in his head.
"It's all my fault, Aidou-san, blame it on me!" Kaname calmly drank from a cup of tea from his spot on a chair, before calmly saying,
"Why don't you sit, Lord Aidou?" He asked, causing the blonde man to look at him in surprise. "This tea was specially brewed by Yuuki, don't let it go to waste." Sure, the girl couldn't cook to save her life, but she could make some pretty good tea. "Hanabusa and Amaya should be fine, they earned the trust of everyone in the Association after all." Nagamichi was silent for a few moments before he sighed, relenting, and said,
"I guess the Association wouldn't be that harsh." He glanced at Kaname from the corner of his eyes, and began nervously, "Ummmm..."
"...Yes?" Kaname asked. Nagamichi began,
"Rumors have been spreading. If you leave Miss Sara to her own plans, every human woman would become one of her followers." He calmly added, "It's just rumors jokingly said." Kaname slowly placed his cup down asking,
"So you want me to check up on her? No problem. I'll destroy the root of these rumors." Nagamichi still wasn't relaxed; worry for his son and future daughter flooding his entire being. Kaname glanced up at his old friend and continued, "Let Hanabusa and Amaya be the least of your worries, I'll make sure they're rescued." Kaname smiled slightly in amusement as he lifted up his tea cup to his mouth again, saying, "Lord Aidou is indeed a good father."
Nagamichi sighed and closed his eccentric blue eyes, stating matter-of-factly, "While usually telling his son to be useful, a father is quite pathetic in these situations...When that time comes, Kaname Kuran, we seem so cruel and hesitant, to sacrifice even one for the greater good." Kaname slowly opened his eyes and stared at the blonde haired man in front of him, he who looked so much like Hanabusa.
"If you're talking about the counsel, I've got nothing to say. They got what they've deserved." He stated bluntly and without mercy. Nagamichi's eyebrow twitched slightly at the rudeness of the reply, but stated disturbed,
"No...Something earlier. Something before Shizuka-Sama went missing..." A frown adorned Kaname's face as he frowned slightly. You, witnessed the most sinful crime of the history of Pure Bloods."
"Oh, that's lovely." The two men tensed slightly, before looking at the newcomer. He had flame red-hair, very similar to Amaya's, if not darker, and bright blue eyes. He had tan skin and wore a brown trench coat that covered most of his body, his hands tucked into his ripped denim jeans' pockets. "Not that I didn't already know that, of course." The man cracked a goofy grin, eyes bright and humorous.
"Lord Chouko, you're late." Kaname stated, narrowing his eyes as he gave the man a look. Jack laughed and shrugged, waving the Pureblood off.
"Sorry, sorry! Traffic, the plane had so many turbulence it wasn't even funny. And you won't believe how many times I got pulled over, just because my hair was red and I was American. It was ridiculous!" He laughed. Nagamichi smiled sadly up at the man, stating,
"It's been so long, old friend." Jack Chouko looked down at the blonde and gasped, before tackling and enveloping the man in a hug.
"Nagamichi! It's been forever!" Jack's voice was deep and his personality most certainly did not match his handsome features. He's like Tamaki from the Host Club, handsome, but a complete idiot. "I haven't seen you for years!" Nagamichi chuckled at his friend's antics.
"It's only been four years, it's not that long compared to a human's life span."
X.X
"I'm doing an errand for Kaname-Sama. There is an important message from my master." Kaien told us from his spot behind the door. "Aidou-Sempai and Chouko-san may be imprisoned, but even if they're tortured, they won't succumb to such techniques, and they should be released." I was told that message." Kaien stated. Hanabusa and I held onto the door bars tightly, listening intently. I gasped and Hanabusa let out a gasp of shock before moving away and placing a hand over his eyes, exclaiming dramatically,
"Why must we be so trusted by Kaname-Sama!?" He cried and his hand traveled down his face, so you could see his closed eyes. Hanabusa had sparkles around him and a light blue background. "Ah, Kaname-Sama, please don't allow yourself to be concerned!" I sweatdropped, but laughed at my fiance's antics. Kaien just watched with a sweatdrop, eyes full of annoyance.
X.X
"Mr. Aidou, I really, truly am sorry." Yuuki apologized sadly. Distressed lines formed on her face as she clutched the tea carrier close to her chest. "Aidou-Sempai and Amaya were kidnapped because of me. I think they're okay but..." Nagamichi let out a shriek of shock, before saying-attempting to be calm,
"Please stop. Don't apologize so easily. It's disgraceful." Kaname and Jack watched the scene calmly. Nagamichi smiled kindly at the girl, saying, "Let me tell you one more time, I know my son doesn't do a good job, but it's his duty. I'm very proud that Hanabusa's such a dependable person and that he's found someone like Amaya to take care of him."
Jack couldn't help the soft smile that formed on his face at his friend's words. 'Amaya is independent, and can be quite a hard-head, but she's gentle at heart and will always try to help people.' His smile turned sad and his eyes closed slightly. 'So much like Araiya...My love...'
Yuuki stared up at Hanabusa's father in surprise before giving him a closed-eyes smile, stating, "I'm proud of him too!" Nagamichi smiled.
'Such a kind expression on her face...' You don't find that easily nowadays.
Kaname stood, causing Yuuki to look up at him. "I have an appointment, so I'm going to excuse myself. Yuuki, please show Lord Aidou and Lord Chouko, out." Yuuki stared after the man sadly, watching as he left the room and closed the door behind him.
"Yes..." She said slowly. 'There was so much I wanted to discuss with him...' Yuuki sighed and stood, showing the two men the exit.
"Well, try not to worry too much!" Jack told her, smiling widely. Nagamichi nodded in agreement, smiling kindly at the girl.
"Yes, please don't worry. Just remain calm and wait for the good news." Yuuki smiled at them nervously, scratching the side of her said, and said,
"Well, I wish I could do that, but this is who I am. I can't change so easily." But the girl new that wasn't true. Within' the first few months Amaya was at Cross Academy, Yuuki started to become more outgoing and tough.
"It's worrying, isn't it?" Nagamichi asked suddenly, causing Yuuki to glance up at him confused. "You're the only person.."
"Huh?" Yuuki was deeply confused. Nagamichi couldn't seem to finish, so Jack took over and questioned,
"Could a person like you really stand against Kaname-Sama?" Yuuki's eyes widened and asked,
"What'd you say?"
"Nothing." Jack said quickly and sighed, stuffing his hands into his jeans' pockets.
"If you think something is wrong..." Nagamichi began, blinking and looked down at the girl, "Please plead with Kaname-Sama to not do it." He bowed his head. "I really appreciate you looking after my unworthy son, but I don't want you taking the wrong path. I want you to maintain peace." He closed his eyes and said after a few moments, "This is just the selfish wish of a Parent. Before, I was thinking that my daughter would make a good Mistress for Kaname-Sama. It was a really selfish thought to have."
Yuuki's eyes widened at his confession. 'M-Mistress!?' She thought alarmed. Yuuki turned her head slightly, unable to meet Nagamichi's eyes.
"Well...I'm not really sure how to say this, but, my brother really appreciates having someone like Aidou-Sempai close to him." A small blush spread across her cheeks at the thought of her brother. A soft, sad smile spread across Nagamichi's face and Jack just watched the exchange silently.
"He appreciates him that much?" His voice was soft, thoughts of his annoying, adorable son appearing in his head. Yuuki looked Nagamichi in the eyes and nodded, smiling.
"Yes, that much." Nagamichi sighed quietly before smiling again.
"Well, I'll go now. Come on, Jack." He made to open the door, but paused at Yuuki's voice.
"Umm, I'm also thinking about what Aidou-Sempai said. I'm with "Him". With Kaname, but nothing can happen until I become his equal.
X.X
"Hey, let go-!" I shouted, growling at the people who kept grabbing my arms. "Stop-!"
"Let us go! Don't touch us you disrespectful-!" Hanabusa was cut off by Kaien.
"Eh, just drag them out by force." He leaned out of the window and looked at us, trying to prevent the people who pulling us inside the truck. "There's no longer any reason to keep you both here as witnesses. We'll return you, sorry~!"
"I SAID WE'D STAY HERE AND SPY!" Hanabusa cried out while some people cried out,
"I'm so glad to give them back!" I gritted my teeth, annoyed at that and shouted,
"SHUT UP! I'll beat you all-!" I screamed as I was thrown in the truck with Hanabusa. The truck took off, only to get hijacked by my favorite brunette. "Yuuki!" I cried out in surprise and relief, tackling the girl in a hug. "You're alright-where the hell where you!?" I demanded, pissed off. The girl laughed nervously as she scratched the back of her head.
"Um, back at the mansion-Ah!" She gasped and quickly ran over to the bar window that lead to the front of the truck, "That way!" She shouted, pointing at a direction.
"Roger!" Kaien stated and turned to the driver. "Hurry up!" The man sweatdropped.
"Ah, yes..." He cast Yuuki a weird look. "What on earth is a Pureblood Vampire doing in a prison car?" I laughed a little at that and entwined my fingers with Hanabusa's.
"She runs away from home, and then she hijacks a prison car?" He questioned incredulously.
Kaien sighed and told the brunette, "Yuuki, the Handagi's family Ancestral Home is that way. Hasn't Kaname-Kun told you anything?" Yuuki tightened her grip on the bars, a saddened look forming on her pretty features.
"No..."
It wasn't long until we arrived. The three of us, Hanabusa, Yuuki, and myself, burst out of the car, running towards where Kaname would be. We arrived in time to see Nagamichi on his knees, Kaname raising a sword in front of him.
"Kaname-!" Yuuki cried out. The three of us froze at the steps as we watched what happened.
"F-Father..." Hanabusa gasped, face paling considerably as horror formed on all of our features.
I stared, mortified at the scene, dust forming from Nagamichi's body. My eyes were wide, tear-filled, and my face was one unable to describe.
Kaname had just cut off Nagamichi's head. Hanabusa's father and Amaya's father-in-law, was dead.
"FATHER, WHAT-!? FATHER!" Hanabusa cried out, tears forming. He was shaking, fists clenched as he cried out for his father, yet he was unable to move.
"No..." I whispered, fear and horror filling me. "No-no-no-no-no! F-FATHER!" The word escaped my mouth before I even realized it.
I fell to my knees as Kaname told Yuuki, "I'm done hesitating. I made my choice only once to stay with you. However, I am going to fulfill my original plans." He started to turn into bats. "I'm sorry, thank you, Yuuki-"
Aidou started up the steps quickly, tears streaking his horror filled face.
Nagamichi...Father...
Is dead.