Disclaimer: I do not own any part of Rosario Vampire. I am merely twisting the creator's vision into my own dream. If the supernatural, sexuality, or violence is offensive to you, than you should not read this.

Chapter 109

The trip back from the town to the student village was a quick one, for Tsukune. He summoned Hiru and stowed Moka's shopping bags before settling into the motorcycle's saddle. Moka took her place behind him and held on to him tightly. Tsukune kept a calm speed until they were safely out of the town, and then let Hiru run as if she were on the freeway. The distance was only two kilometers, and Hiru carried the couple to the village in only a minute and a half. Tsukune insisted on entering the village street slowly, as much for safety as to set a good example. Tsukune brought Moka back to his house in a quarter of the time it had taken to go to town.

As short as the trip was, it took too long from Moka's perspective. As she held on to Tsukune she could not help but be aware of him. She could feel the heat of his body through his clothing. His scent was clear. Moka swore that she could hear his heart like the thunder of drums in her ears. As she sat behind him, with her arms around him, Moka had to resist the desire to dig her nails into his chest, and her fangs into his neck. She tried not to squeeze her thighs against Tsukune's hips, but her awareness of how close his body was to hers inflamed her desires. Moka could hear her inner self growling, and was surprised to feel her throat rumbling.

Tsukune was a gentleman. He carried Moka's shopping bag to the house for her. He even opened the door with a little bow for her.

"Tsukune," Moka snapped as soon as they were safe from being a spectacle. "What is wrong with you?" She grabbed the front of his shirt forcefully. "Damn you to pieces."

"Moka, I..." A stunned Tsukune tried to say.

"Shut it," Moka growled. "I love you, Tsukune. I love you and I want you. I want your love, you body, your blood, your whole life. I want it all, and you go and do something like this?" She pulled Tsukune into a kiss that was filled with passion.

Tsukune was unsure of what was going on, or what Moka was talking about. He could tell she was bothered by something he had done, even if he didn't know what it was. Even as his mind raced to understand Moka's words, Tsukune fully understood a kiss, and kissed her back.

"Tsukune," Moka growled, breaking the kiss and pushing him back to arms length. "I already love you. I already want you. When you overcome an obstacle, you make me proud. When you do something for others it makes me glad to know you. When you do something sweet it makes me want to be with you more. Vampires are creatures of strong desires. When you do something to be proud of, something that others can look up to and be inspired by, and then turn it into something for my sake... Tsukune I do not... Tsukune... Damn you to pieces!" Moka's face was contorted with an expression of desire on the edge of pain. Her green eyes were streaked with blood red, and silver highlighted her pink hair. She pulled Tsukune in close once more, and drove her fangs into his neck.

XxxX

Ruby watched the whole thing from the kitchen doorway. At first she was worried that Tsukune and Moka were having a fight, and that her master would be hurt and unhappy. Then the kissing started, and Ruby knew that whatever was going on was emotionally charged, but wasn't a fight. Moka's hair became streaked with silver even before she bit into Tsukune's neck, taking his blood. It was just as well that Ruby had not set the table for dinner, because Tsukune and Moka nearly knocked it over in their excitement. Moka was definitely the instigator, but Tsukune was a willing participant and was quickly giving as good as he got. His shirt was ruined, as was Moka's light dress. Ruby suspected that she would be able to mend his trousers. Soon, however, as Ruby watched from the kitchen, she wasn't able to think so calmly. She really didn't care to see Moka's body, but Tsukune was stripped naked as well, and he was working up a fine sweat. Ruby remembered her stolen moments of passion with Tsukune, and as she watched him, she fantasized about being his lover. Ruby ached to receive the kind of attention that Tsukune was giving to Moka. Kneeling in the kitchen, with her top pulled down and her skirts lifted, Ruby sought her own pleasure as she watched Moka and Tsukune indulge in their passion.

Xx

Moka wasn't sure how she should feel at the moment, but she did know that she felt very good. Her body felt almost light enough to float, and was filled with a warm glow. She knew that she had drank Tsukune's blood in quantity while caught up in her passion, and had felt his fangs stabbing into her as well. They were both covered in sweat and blood as they kissed and cuddled upon the floor. She had abandoned all restraint and it felt good. What amazed Moka even more was the way Tsukune responded to her. His passion was a match for hers. She had torn into him tooth and nail, and he had done the same thing to her, which had only added to the sensations, the pleasure that she felt. He had not hesitated, he had not been gentle or restrained. It was the kind of total sharing of passion that many people dreamed of, but so precious few would ever know.

Xx xX XX Xx xx xX

Monday morning arrived far too early for Tsukune's liking. In the crush of all of his responsibilities, Tsukune had started to lose track of time. The second term had ended and he had managed to pass his exams, but he wasn't sure if he remembered even taking them. The school festival was looming closer, putting an increased demand on the committees and the Student Council. Now that his supplementary training was somehow crammed into Tsukune's head, he had some extra time to dedicate to his friends and his school responsibilities. As he stepped out the door Monday morning, Tsukune hoped he would be up to the challenges of the day.

Even with all of the uncertainties Tsukune faced, he was aware of the challenges he had overcome, and that gave him the confidence to press on. Even after getting a little less sleep then he would have liked, Tsukune felt energized and ready to work hard. He may have greeted Monday with a frown, but he had a smile for his friends.

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Tsukune's confidence was contagious. Moka, Kurumu, and Mizore, all feeling lifted up by their time spent alone with Tsukune, were also smiling and walking tall as they entered the school Monday morning. They all had fans among the student population, and every little thing about them was watched and considered. By the end of first period the sense of confidence was starting to spread. The quieter students in the class were almost invisible in the presence of Tsukune and his friends, giving the shy students a chance to relax, knowing that they could be safely overlooked. If even a modest person can act relaxed and confident, then the more assertive and bolder students could hardly look timid. Not everybody was effected, but it was a start.

By the end of the day, after classes and meetings, Tsukune was feeling tired but good. He had a lot of work ahead of him, but he had a system in place to keep it manageable, he hoped. With a little help from his friends, Tsukune was feeling confident that he would be able to graduate on time without disappointing his school mates, or the Board Chairman. And once he graduated, he would be free to work on building the life he wanted.

XX XX XX

Lieutenant Tanaka was at his wits end. He had returned to his daughter's school only to run into one problem after another. His daughter was deliberately keeping whatever information she had about Aono Tsukune to herself, while finding every excuse to interfere with his work. Suddenly there were rumors all around the school about the mysterious Aono Tsukune, and why a captain of the Imperial Guard would be so interested in one young man. One such rumor was that the Imperial Family was involved, ether a daughter of the family was in disguise at the school, or that Aono Tsukune was a son of the family that had gone missing, and his fiance or girlfriend was attending the school, who could be a possible lead in finding the missing prince. In a school full of girls, the hint of a romantic adventure was like a match in a summer dried forest. Lieutenant Tanaka was about to give up on the school as a source of information, after a week of trying to question everybody in his daughter's class. Then he overheard a rumor that someone was going to be slipping out to meet Aono Tsukune at the back gate.

After three nights of staking out the back gate, Lieutenant Tanaka had though he had finally caught a break. He saw somebody approaching the gate from the dorms dressed in a trench coat after the sun had gone down. It turned out to be his daughter bringing him a thermos of coffee and a bento. Lieutenant Tanaka accepted the coffee with a frown. The next day he returned to his office feeling defeated.

Lieutenant Tanaka's assignment had been to find out as much as he could about Aono Tsukune. He had carried out his instructions to the best of his ability. He felt unsatisfied, but he had to admit that he had reached the limits of what he could do. He started typing up a final report. That was why he was in his office with the notice came through.

An informant had passed word to the police about something suspicious in his little corner of the city. One little tip that set off a chain reaction that ended in a raid of an office behind a pawn shop. Within that office the police had found a significant amount of drugs. They also found a list of names, including Aono Tsukune. In the same file cabinet was a folder labeled "Breaching," that included another list of names, some cryptic messages about tides, stars, and the moon, along with a date for late September. Because Aono Tsulune's names was found in that file cabinet, Lieutenant Tanaka was informed.

Lieutenant Tanaka did not know what the yakuza had to do with Aono Tsukune, but it was worth looking into. Armed with a new lead, he decided it was time to try taking his investigation in a new direction. One of the advantages of Japanese culture was the fact that tradition was a very important part of peoples' lives. It did not mater what walk of life a person came from, if they were Japanese, then they could be trusted to follow some traditions very closely.

XXX

It took Lieutenant Tanaka three days to arrange a meeting. A week after receiving word of the raid, he had a chance to collect some information. The meeting took place in a very nice, traditional house just a few hours from Tokyo. The owner of the house was the head of a family that had been managing the same business for generations. A traditional Japanese yakuza boss that had earned his position and carefully defended it. On the surface, the man was an entrepreneur and financier. He held partial ownership in numerous businesses in exchange for money lent out, at high interest rates. Tanaka Ito was aware of the fictions as well as the facts that surrounded the man he was meeting with, but didn't let it bother him. He was simply there to ask for information. After a round of traditional pleasantries and small talk, he offered up the information he had from the raid and made his request.

"The world is an interesting place," The crime boss said. "Some of our oldest traditions come from a time when we were little better then savages fighting for survival. When a man realized that he could kill bears, it didn't, I imagine, take him long to realize he could use his strength to make other men do as he said. One thing leading to another, and before you know it, we have a civilization filled with culture, businesses, and traditions. But you know, there are still bears." He paused to take a sip of his tea.

"I know why you're here, Captain," The yakuza leader said. "And I had my people do a little digging. There is an organization that has been nibbling at my businesses for some time now. And not just mine. I have associates of similar standing, here in Japan and overseas, who have also had problems with this organization. They are trying to establish themselves everywhere they can, using every trick in the book. That office you spoke of was in my territory, but without my permission. If my people had located it first, you would never had heard of it."

"I see," Lieutenant Tanaka said. "You have a lot of responsibilities in managing your businesses and investments."

"Quite," The boss agreed. "That young man you're looking for. I asked around, discreetly, to see what I could turn up. It seems this Aono Tsukune has been doing our work for us."

"Excuse me?" Tanaka questioned.

"According to my sources," The boss frowned. "Aono Tsukune has had at least three run-ins with this other organization, and each time he has hurt them, costing them resource and spoiling their plans. Right now that organization would like to eliminate him, on general principle. However, if they could recruit him, they would probably accept their losses as proof of his value."

"Could he really be that dangerous?" Lieutenant Tanaka questioned.

"I do not know," The boss said. "But I would like to meet him and find out."

"Pardon?" Tanaka was surprised by the thought.

"And I dare say," The boss smiled. "I am not the only one. This young man is making a name for himself. If he is even half as capable as rumors say, then he would be an asset to any organization, including yours and mine."

"I see," Lieutenant Tanaka mused. "I thank you for your time."

"I am glad I could be of service to the Imperial Guard," The boss said. "And if you have the opportunity, please let mister Aono Tsukune know I would like to speak with him."

"If I have the chance," Lieutenant Tanaka nodded.

XX

Lieutenant Tanaka felt like his skin was crawling with tension. He was on his way to visit the office of of the Imperial Cosmologist with his final report on Aono Tsukune. It had taken him days to organize everything and type up a report that made any kind of sense.

Lieutenant Tanaka had a summery of his findings that he thought gave a clear picture. Aono Tsukune, a boy from an average family, had been sent to a school for privileged but troubled teens by his parents after he had failed his High School entrance exams. According to all sources, once at school, Aono Tsukune was able to gain social status as the school's 'Guardian,' which is the title given to the strongest delinquent on campus. Using his social status and the influence of one or more families of female school mates, he has continued attending school, has gained ownership of a motorcycle, and as been enjoying the life of someone from a privileged family. In his status as the school's 'Guardian,' Aono Tsukune has come into conflict with one or more gangs, furthering his reputation among the student population. While he has demonstrated a willingness to pursue employment, including participating in accelerated training programs on his own time, it may be that he is solely interested in earning additional money to support his new lifestyle. Aono Tsukune may become a problem in the future for the peace and safety of Japan, because his actions of gained him the notice of criminal organizations that may wish to exploit his desire to earn money in order to make use of his abilities. While Aono Tsukune is still a High School student at this time, it is recommended that he be detained for questioning.

Lieutenant Tanaka's report came complete with references. He had included all the addresses and contact information he could find for all of Aono Tsukune's known friends and their families. While most names turned out to be dead ends, supporting the idea that his classmates were hiding their identities, Lieutenant Tanaka had tracked one girl's mother down and found out the woman was a well known and respected Hostess. His three attempts to interview the woman had ended up in a night lost in some kind of fog, where he woke up in his car the first two time, and an alley the third time. A notice had come down from his chain of command to stay away from Kurono Ageha, and her daugter. Lieutenant Tanaka had included all of it in his report.

The office of the Imperial Cosmologist was exactly as Lieutenant Tanaka remembered it. The same old man was sitting at the same desk as before. He expected to turn in his report, wait while it was read to be asked any questions, and then dismissed or given new instructions about the subject.

"Well it certainly took you long enough," The old man complained as soon as he was offered the report.

"I am sorry for the delay," Lieutenant Tanaka said. "I wanted to be thorough in my report."

"Hmm," The old man grunted as he started to read the report.

It was a painful wait for the lieutenant. His summery received a grunt after a single scan, and then was set aside. By counting the pages, he as able to judge what part of the report was being read as the old man made monosyllable responses to the information. He chuckled when he read the part about the hostess. Finally the old man dropped the report on the desk.

"Lieutenant Tanaka," The old man said in a gruff voice. "You disappoint me. I told you to locate Aono Tsukune."

"Sir..."

"You were given a simple task," The man frowned. "Find one young man, and that was all." He waved his hand at the report. "You wasted all this time and effort without doing the one thing you were told to do." He gestured to the summery of the report. "And your narrow minded opinion was never asked for."

"Sir, I..."

"The only thing in all of your blathering," The old man picked out a page of the report and held it up. "The only thing half way useful in all of this is a mailing address and the young man's cell phone number." He reached into a box at his side and pulled out an index card. "Which is the same information I was able to collect by calling his parents, who I found from the telephone book, and simply asking them politely. I did this before I told you to go and 'find' Aono Tsukune."

Lieutenant Tanaka felt his stomach burn with shame. He had failed to follow directions, and had made a fool out of himself. It was easy to understand why suicide was so desirable, when compared to the shame of failure.

"You are free to go," The old man said with a short wave of his hand.

"Yes sir," Lieutenant Tanaka made a bow before turning to leave.

Tanaka Ito only had one thing he could do. He had to find Aono Tsukune. He had not been told that he the assignment was over, so that meant that he had a chance at redemption.