Blood Ties Chapter 15
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"Is it my turn yet?" A blonde head appeared at the door, a hopeful expression on the mans face as he stared at the Kuran siblings. They had eventually moved to the balcony to dance, away from the watching eyes of the Day Class.
"Chairman, the song hasn't finished yet." Yuki spoke, not looking away from her brother as they continued to dance.
"But Yuki- Chan, you've said that for the past four songs. Don't you want to dance with your Uncle?" He dawned a hurt expression, pulling his eyebrows together and turning the corners of his lips down.
The female rolled her eyes, not buying the act but stopped anyway, keeping her arms around Kaname's neck, looking at him with an apologetic expression.
"It's okay, Yuki." He said, raising one hand from her slim waist to stroke her cheek, his fingers lingering there as he continued. "I have something I need to do anyway."
"Onii- Sama?" She asked, inclining her head to the side slightly in confusion.
"Don't worry, stay here and have fun. I'll be back soon." He pressed his lips to hers lightly, almost instantly pulling away again.
Yuki stepped up on her tip-toes to kiss him again, still confused as to why he had suddenly gone distant, as if he was waiting for something to happen, so she was slightly surprised when his arm still around her waist tightened considerably, holding her tight against him as he lifted her up a little, her feet hovering over the ground so she didn't have to reach up so high. His lips melded perfectly with hers and a small sigh passed through perfectly shaped masculine lips.
"Hey. Save it for later you two." Kaien whined. "I want to dance."
She smiled softly at her brother, her cheeks lightly stained as the blood rushed up and her breathing slightly erratic as she set her feet down and unwrapped herself from his hold on her, grabbing his hand as she took a step backwards, reluctantly putting a small space between the couple.
Kaien took full opportunity of the situation, skipping forwards and taking Yuki's free hand, his expression like a little child's who has just been given a new toy. Kaname bent over his sisters hand that he was holding, pressing a chaste kiss on the back of it as the older man lightly tugged on her, a new song was playing in the spacious hall, and sounding through the balcony with its beautiful melody.
The Purebloods didn't let go of the others hand until it was absolutely necessary and the brunette male watched as his fiance turned away from him, entering the large room with the impatient Chairman. He continued watching as they began to dance, his eyes never leaving her body until they twirled and disappeared withing the crowd. Kaname internally sighed as she left his line of sigh before he, too, walked into the hall but turned right, taking the quickest route to the exit, politely refusing the invitations to dance that the Day Class gave him.
The Pureblood followed the strongest scent trail of the Hunter, the most recent path he took. He could smell blood surrounding the air he walked through, so Kaname didn't feel surprised when the trail led him to old test Dorms. His hands pushed the already open door wider and his brown-red eyes narrowed slightly in the sudden light shining from the entrance as he walked in, the door closing with an almost silent click behind him.
The walk across the room was short, though the brunette didn't rush as his eyes looked straight ahead without holding any emotion. His eager ears could still hear music from the hall and he wondered idly if his sister was enjoying herself. Yuki's delicate face was permanently stitched into the threads of his brain, taking over his every thought as she so often did. His footsteps were silent as he walked gracefully up the carpeted stairs. His mind barely registered making it to the top, though his unnaturally sharp instincts automatically searched the room for anything important, until quiet voices caused him to snap back into reality. The voices were faint until he payed enough attention, then it was unmistakably clear as if he, himself was part of the conversation.
"Don't touch me." The distinct voice that belonged to Kiryuu Zero hissed.
A giggle that belonged to Maria echoed out of the room as Kaname turned a corner. He stopped against the wall looking at a mirror that was inside the room, visible through the partly open door.
From his angle he could see the room reflected in the mirror and he watched as the scene played out in front of him. Maria was sitting on a Victorian style sofa, a teasing glint in her eyes as she stared at the silver haired boy standing a few feet away.
"I can save you, Zero." She purred as she stood up. "You just have to listen to me."
Kaname's eyes were attracted to another addition to the party and he could almost hear Zero's eyes widening.
A masked male walked into the room, his hair was also silver, working together with the mask to cover his face so only his lips that was pressed into a straight line was visible as he stared down at the lifeless body he held in his long arms that was covered by the black coat he wore. One of his arms supported the females body's neck, capturing some of her long silver hair as the rest of it sprawled down his leg. Sharp taps of heels could be heard as Maria skipped the few steps towards the body and reaching out to grab the hand that lied limply against her side.
Pale lids slowly slid open at the contact, exposing a pair of emotionless pale pink eyes. A tiny smile graced the older females lips as Maria collapsed backwards, falling unconscious against the soft fabric of the sofa, one arm dragging over the side and grazing the floor as her silver locks spilled out on the cushion her face landed on.
Her voice was calm as she was set on her feet, a direct opposite to the cheerful tone that she always used when she was posing as Maria.
"Do you remember this body, Zero?" She asked, her white kimono dancing around her as she took a step closer to the Prefect. "My real body."
"Hio Shizuka. I never forget." Zero's hands tightened into his fists at his side as he glared into the eyes of the female, his hatred clear in the way he set his face. His lilac eyes watched her every movement as she walked towards him, the way her silver hair bounced around her face with each step she took.
"I'll save you from becoming a 'Level E', Zero. You just need to come with me. As my servant." She turned her head to the side slightly, purposely exposing her pale neck as her hair fell into her face, watching his face as his eyes flashed red as he stared at the womans neck intently, as if he could actually see the blood pumping through the skin barrier that suddenly seemed ridiculously thin. "All you need to do is drink my blood."
Shizuka took advantage of his distracted state to walk closer, she could hear his un-even breathing as she stopped a few steps away. The female was mildly surprised when he suddenly jerked backwards, a silver chain appearing from his uniform jacket as he drawed the Bloody Rose and aimed it at the woman.
"Stay away from me, Shizuka!" He shouted, his angry voice echoing around the lightly furnished room.
She smiled carelessly at the boy. "Put the gun down, Zero."
The Pureblood enjoyed the internal fight that was clear in the Hunters eyes as he struggled to keep the gun aimed and ready, his teeth were clenched with the effort, but his finger on the trigger loosend against his will.
"Don't you just feel like obeying me?" She asked tauntingly. "You're the first to resist, but as your 'master' you cannot oppose my orders, Zero."
She kept her smile on her face as he lowered the fun, his frustration rolling off him in waves as he tried to fight against movement.
"You're a good boy." She took the final steps towards him, standing so close she could feel his breath tickling her forehead. "Give your blood to poor me. I'm being chased."
The other male glared at the scene, his mask hiding his hurt expression under it. Ichiru looked away sharply, turning his gaze to Maria on the sofa, unable to watch as Shizuka bit his brother, but heard the quiet 'ugh' that passed through Zero's lips. The humans eyes were cold as he walked to the unconscious body, leaning down to pick the girl up gently, as if she was something precious and leaned her head against his shoulder whilst his hands supported her back and legs.
The boy didn't spare another glance at Shizuka and Zero as he walked to the door that was opposite where he had previously entered. He felt eyes on him as he exited the room and he instinctively scanned the hallway, shaking his head slightly when he found it empty, though the silver haired boy could have swore he heard the almost silent sound of footsteps.
"Chairman! Wakaba- San's hogging Idol- Senpai! Can't you stop it?!"
Yuki took full advantage of the situation when Kaien released her so he could address the horde of irritated Day Class girls. She turned away, rushing through the crowd in an attempt to get away. The Pureblood hid behind a unsuspecting Takuma who was taking a short break from dancing, he looked behind her, amused by the cautious expression on the females face.
"Yu-"
"Shh." She hissed. "Don't let him find me. I think my feet are going to fall off."
"Eh..? Oh, you mean the Chairman?" The blonde chuckled, jokingly stepping to the side so part of her body was viewable.
"Takuma!"
His loud laugh rumbled through the room, and a few stray Night Class students stared at the display with wide eyes. They never got used to how casual the green eyed Noble was allowed to be with the Purebloods; something unheard of in Vampire society.
Yuki's eyes shot to the balcony that she and her brother had inhabited earlier. she felt un- easy, as if something was wrong, but she didn't know what, she suspected that it had something to do with whatever her brother was hiding from her, and whilst Yuki tried to respect his secrecy by not prying, she couldn't help but be worried, and her curious nature was beginning to get the better of her.
"Have you seen Kaname?" She asked her blonde friend, an un- comfortable feeling rising in her as her eyes flickered in the direction of the test Dorms, watching the flickering lights in one of the windows that was barely visible from her current place.
"I thought he was still on the balcony." He said as he got dragged away again by an impatient Day Class girl. "See you later, Yuki. Have fun!"
Yuki's laugh sounded like the most beautiful bells at the sight. "I'll try."
She walked towards the exit subtly, trying to stay out of the Chairman's view. She sighed in relief when the cold air of the night hit the bare skin of her face, chest and legs. Her feet swiftly descended the few steps that led from the hall, her small heels clicking against the concrete as she walked down the path that was dimly lighted by the faint shine of the moon that escaped the barrier of trees.
Hanabusa's aqua blue eyes seemed to be glued to the girl he held in his arms as the twirled effortlessly to the beat of the music. He took in every part of her, absorbing the image into his mind. To him she was the picture of beauty. Her calm face was free of all make- up and was partially covered by strands of chin length blonde hair that shined brown when the light hit it. The slim form that belonged to the girl was dressed in a knee length, spaghetti strap dress in a shade of dark green that brought out the creamy color of her skin. Her warm brown eyes looked up at Aidou with a soft, humored smile.
"Aidou- Senpai, the song is over."
The blonde boy stared at her for a moment, trying to gasp the meaning of her words before reluctantly dropping his arms. "Right.."
The female bowed, breaking eye contact to hide the faint blush that appeared against the skin of her cheeks as a response to the way he was staring at her, "Good night, Aidou- Senpai."
"Wait." He called as she turned around and he reached out to grab her hand, amazed by the softness of it. "I didn't ask your name."
"My name's Sayori."
The door handles turned as the double wooden doors opened and Yuki sighed as she walked in, welcoming the warm air that surrounded her, heating her frozen skin.
"Kaname?" She called out. "Are you here?" She closed her dark eyes as she stood in the center of the room, trying to sense some other presence in the room. Her shoulders slumped slightly when she found the entire suite empty except for herself, her usual perfect posture forgotten as she tried to understand the anxious feelings that was rising in her. The brunette hated feeling useless and a frustrated set of air exited her lips.
When her brown-red eyes opened again they were instantly attracted to the flickering lights of the test Dorms again and, with her face and mind stubbornly set, she turned back to door, pulling it shut as she slowly began to walk out the room.
A/N: Really sorry this chapter took so long, i've been busy with some other work. I hope this chapter makes it up to you! Please review and let me know what you think. Is there anything i'm doing wrong so far? Or is something that you would like to see? Thank you!