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Senna shifted uncomfortably in the tight grip Yuki had on her. She wasn't sure what time it was due to the curtains being drawn tightly over the windows of their little cabin, but she knew it wasn't yet time to be awake. She looked around as best as she could and saw that Kaname was still asleep as well as Yuki. Senna impatiently rubbed the sleep from her eye. Her dreams had been rather unpleasant of late and she had no wish to return to them anytime soon.

As quietly as she could, Senna carefully slipped out of Yuki's arms and tiptoed over to the door of the cabin. Slowly, she slid the door open, wincing at the bright light out in the hall. She shut the door behind her and rubbed her eyes furiously against the blinding light.

"What are you doing up?"

Senna couldn't help the squeak of surprise as she spun around to glare at the person whom had spoken. "Don't scare me like that, Senri-nichan! It's rude to sneak up on people!"

Senri shrugged unapologetically. "What are you doing up?" He repeated. "You should be resting."

Senna blinked in surprise at the hint of concern that pervaded through Senri's voice. She knew Senri cared for her. He just rarely showed it so blatantly. She grinned up at the vampire that she had been cloned from, that had essentially given her life. "I'm okay. I just had another bad dream and I didn't feel like going back to sleep. Why are you up, Senri-nichan?"

Again, Senri simply shrugged. "No reason…"

Senna could tell he was lying, but could also tell that he wouldn't say anymore. "Is everyone else still asleep?"

"Yes," Senri answered. "even the vampire hunters are asleep. It's been a long few days. Go back to sleep. You need your rest."

Senna shook her head. "I'm not tired anymore. You can go back to sleep, Senri-nichan. I'm just gonna explore the train for a little bit." She blinked as Senri sighed in annoyance, took her hand, and led her from the groups private car.

"I won't be able to sleep knowing you're wandering all over the train." Senri explained. We'll explore until you're ready to go back to sleep."

Senna smiled as Senri took her on a tour of the whole train. It wasn't much different from the train they had ridden when they were first hunting Jadoku. The two walked through the dining cart where people were just beginning to eat their breakfast. Senna couldn't help her huge smile as people cooed over what a sweet big brother Senri was to his adorable little sister. One woman even offered the two of them a sweet breakfast pastry.

"Are you ready to head back?" Senri asked. They had walked the entire length of the train twice now and he could feel Senna dragging her feet now.

"I guess." Senna sighed reluctantly as Senri began leading her back to the car where everyone was still sound asleep.

Eventually tired of how Senna was dragging her feet, Senri picked her up and began carrying her. He sighed when they reached the car and Senna's grip on him tightened. "You need to go back to sleep." Senri said patiently.

"But I'm still not tired." Senna pouted. "Tell me a story, Senri-nichan. Maybe then I'll be sleepy and go to sleep!"

Senri stared blankly at her for a moment before plopping down on the floor in the hallway with Senna in his lap. "One story." He said, holding one finger up for emphasis. "Then, you go to sleep."

Senna grinned and nodded enthusiastically. She looked up at him expectantly, her eyes wide as she waited with bated breath for Senri to begin.

Senri cast around in his mind for a moment, trying to find a story that would entertain Senna, but at the same time, make her fall asleep. "Once upon a time, there was a princess…"

"Was she a pretty princess?" Senna asked.

Senri poked her in the forehead. "Don't interrupt me. Yes, she was a pretty princess. She wasn't like other princesses, though. She would much rather play with the village boys and in the dirt then picking flowers with the other girls. Despite the young princess's tomboy attitude, she was loved by all. One day, the princess suddenly fell very ill. Everyone in the kingdom searched vainly for a cure, but none was to be found. The princess was dying."

"I don't like this story." Senna whimpered out. She winced as Senri flicked her in the forehead.

"I told you not to interrupt. Many months past and the princess grew weaker and weaker. The kingdom had found the cure, but it was guarded by a wicked witch and no one was brave enough to fight her. One day, a brave prince stepped forward and said he would challenge the wicked witch for the cure for the princess in exchange for her hand in marriage. The king and queen agreed and the prince went to fight the wicked witch. The prince challenged the wicked witch to a fight and the witch accepted, knowing no one could kill her. What she didn't know was that the prince had an enchanted sword that could kill even the most powerful of magical creatures. After many hours of battle the prince killed the wicked witch, took the cure, and returned to the kingdom. The cure was immediately given to the princess and after three days and three nights, the princess awoke from her coma, healthier than ever. The prince and the princess were married and they lived happily ever after."

Senri looked down, hoping to see Senna asleep. He sighed when he saw she was looking up at him. "Remember, I only said one story."

Senna nodded, playing with the hem of her dress. "Senri-nichan, do you think a prince will come and save me?"

"You don't need a prince." Senri said firmly. When he saw the deflated look on Senna's face, he continued. "You've got all of us looking for your cure. You don't need a stupid prince to save you."

Senna was about to speak when a bleary eyed Yuki opened the cabin's door. "Senna, what are you doing out here? You should be asleep."

"I was just sending her back in." Senri stood up and nudged Senna towards Yuki. He blinked as Senna hugged him tightly.

"You're right, Senri-nichan." Senna said with a grin. "I don't need one prince. I've got lots of princes."

Senri stood in the hallway a moment longer as Yuki ushered Senna back into the cabin. He smiled softly before returning to his own cabin and go back to sleep.