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, then you should not read this.

Chapter 112

Kokoa was angry with Tsukune. After his emotional outpouring, she was forced to rethink her opinion of him. Kokoa was upset about that, because she had to admit that she had been wrong about him, and admitting that she was wrong was almost as embarrassing as being beaten. Kokoa scowled. Tsukune had beaten her in the past as well. She needed a way to reverse their standings or she could end up swearing allegiance to him. Kokoa had her pride as a vampire to think of after all.

Kokoa knew that Tsukune was actually a good match for her sister, but hated to admit it. He kept doing things that in some way reflected positively on Moka. Moka had accepted his oath before he became captain of the Student Police. He had followers who supported him, and indirectly supported Moka. In a fight, he had power close to Moka's, and had proven himself capable and brave. Tsukune had also demonstrated humility, and integrity. It was as if he had a switch in his head set on 'perfect match.'

Kokoa realized that everything she was thinking connected back to what had happened after her first year at the academy. After Moka had gone to visit Tsukune, Kokoa had been left at home, where she had been little more then a decoration in her father's house. While she had been so proud to be her father's daughter, Moka was working hard to establish her own self worth. Kokoa wanted to be as independent as Moka, but was too busy acting like a child to be seen as a person. During the first part of her second year, Kokoa had still gotten into plenty of fights, but at least she wasn't fighting with Tsukune or her sister and her friends. She realized that if she had been on better terms with Tsukune, she might have been allowed to go with Moka, and escaped being shown off as her father's little ornamental daughter.

Those human girls Kokoa had met during the club trip had made an impression on her as well. They all came from some level of upper social status, but instead of always flaunting what family they were from, the human girls had been interested in having fun while working to improve themselves, for their own sake as well as for their families. It bothered Kokoa to realize that for all that she had grown up being told that she was superior to others because of her blood line and supernatural ability, she was discovering how little such things really counted. Slowly, Kokoa understood that she needed to change, to grow, to become more then just her father's daughter. She needed to stop trying so hard to be Moka's sister, and work at becoming someone that Moka would want to be the sister of. As she walked back to the dorms, Kokoa turned her mind to the task. She needed to plan for how she was going to transform herself.

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Tsukune knew it was his own fault that he was having trouble studying. After his conversation in the garden with Kokoa he had tried to study, to get a start on his weekend assignments. Tsukune had gotten into the habit of getting at least some of them done Friday evening, because what was done was out of the way and taken care of if anything went wrong. He had announced his intention to study to his friends, and they all excused themselves for all of an hour. When they returned, all four of them, giving each other dark looks, had been thinking the same thing. Moka, Kurumu, Yukari, and Mizore all had their school books, and an over-night bag or kit of some kind. Studying became a challenge because all four of the young women wanted to help Tsukune, or at least sit close to him.

Ruby took it all in stride. She had been cooking Tsukune's dinner when the other four women had returned to the house. While she would have preferred to throw them out bodily, or serve them something that would make them all sick so that they would stay away for the rest of the weekend, she knew her master would not approve. Instead she simply changed the planed menu to something she could stretch out with some extra rice and seasoning. She knew that Tsukune would want to be a good host, and as his servant, it was her duty to support him. When she was ready to serve dinner, Ruby arranged the place settings to force the competing women to sit away from Tsukune and give him some room.

After dinner, Tsukune reached for his books again. Moka was proud of his dedication to his school work, but wished he would pay a little more attention to her. Kurumu openly pouted, because Tsukune was not showing any interest in her. She was finally Tsukune's lover, but it had not seemed to change anything. Mizore was content to just be close to Tsukune, and honestly worked on her own assignments, while offering her assistance to Tsukune. Yukari was enjoying being with her friends, and was actually focused more on her books then anything else. It was Kurumu who finally gave in to frustration first.

"Tsukune," Kurumu complained. "How long do you plan to study?"

Hmmm?" Tsukune looked at the assignment he was working on, and considered what he had to do after that one. "I'll probably have this one done in about an hour. After that, I can take a bath and relax a little bit before going to bed."

"I see," Kurumu said with a small frown. "Do you plan to go alone?"

"What?" Yukari questioned, looking up from her books and notes.

"There is nothing wrong with Tsukune's plans," Moka said calmly.

"It seems a shame," Kurumu bantered. "Tsukune works so hard, he should have some comforts in his life."

"He has me," Ruby said politely.

"Yes he does," Moka agreed.

"You know," Tsukune said without looking up. "The more of this I get done tonight, the more free time I may have this weekend."

The women quieted down for a bit, letting Tsukune work undisturbed. The break didn't last long. Yukari was the next one to lose her patience.

"Tsukune," Yukari questioned. "What did Kurumu mean about going alone? Have you taken a bath with her before?"

Tsukune didn't say anything. He only looked up from his work to look the little witch in the eye for a moment. It was enough to make her blush and look back down at her own books again.

Ruby kept watch from the kitchen. While she didn't like the way her master was being bothered by his friends, but it was fun watching the way he bothered them. Kurumu did her school work, because the improvised study session was her only excuse to be hanging out uninvited but she looked almost angry at her notes and books. Moka was working seriously on her assignments, but kept taking quick looks in Tsukune direction, as if making sure he was still studying, or if it was safe for her to stop. Yukari was working in fits. She would read and write with quick motions, burning through a few pages, and then stop to look at Tsukune, as if analyzing him, only to give herself a little shake and start working again. Mizore was the one performing the smoothest. She kept at her studies, only glancing up at Tsukune when she turned a page. What gave her away was how slowly she moved when turning a page. Ruby could tell by the tense way he held himself that Tsukune was not happy with his current situation.

"There," Tsukune said with a sigh as he tossed his pen down. He leaned back from the table and worked his neck around to relieve some of the tension from his muscles. After organizing his books and notes in his bag, Tsukune sat at the table and looked at his companions.

An awkward, and tense silence fell across the group. Tsukune knew they all wanted to be invited to spend the night, even Yukari. He realized that if he wasn't willing to hurt some of their feelings, he would hurt all of them. He had not confessed in any way to Yukari, and in fact tried to make it clear to her that he was not romantically interested in her at all. Mizore loved him, Tsukune knew, and he had, in a lame way, confessed that he loved her too, but that was as far as it had gone. Kurumu and Moka were his lovers, and he still felt pretty low about thate, even though he was happy at the same time. Suppressing a sigh, Tsukune started with the easy part.

"Yukari," Tsukune said. "It is getting late. You should go back to your house."

"Awwww," Yukari pouted. She gave a look around the table and saw that nobody was studying, or even pretending to. "I guess." She started getting her things together

"Mizore..." Tsukune started.

"Good night, Tsukune," Mizore said. She was a little disappointed, but not really surprised. She had hoped to spend the night with Tsukune, but had realized it was unlikely as soon as she had seen Moka and Kurumu carrying overnight bags.

Tsukune gave Mizore a grateful smile for her understanding. Seeing that smile, Mizore decided a night alone wasn't such a bad thing. Tsukune had admitted that he loved her, at least a little. She would just have to keep working to earn his love until she had enough of his heart that she would be the one he wanted to spend his nights with.

Kurumu wasn't as foolish as she acted, she liked to think. She saw what was going on, and could guess what was going to happen next. She busied herself with getting her books and things packed away. After Mizore and Yukari had left, she looked to Tsukune and tried to think of a way to win the night.

"Tsukune," Kurumu said in a careful way. "You know, we heard what you said to Kokoa in the garden."

"I know," Tsukune said.

"I heard what you said to her," Kurumu continued. "About us. You counted Moka twice."

"I did," Tsukune agreed.

"Well..." Kurumu repositioned herself, getting up and moving to cuddle beside Tsukune. "I know I won't change your mind about that." She slipped one arm around Tsukune's back, sliding a hand up to the back of his neck to caress him with her fingernails. Her other hand caressed his thigh as she continued talking. "But you know I love you, and would do anything for you. Even if you count Moka twice, she is still only one woman at a time. If you want, I can stay as well." Her hand moved up and Kurumu massaged his masculine flesh through his clothes. "And you can have two women at once." She pressed her breasts to him and gave him a seductive smile. She could feel the effect she was having on him. "What do you say?"

"Kurumu," Tsukune said, leaning towards her a little. "I love you too, so I have to say no."

"Awww," Kurumu pouted without giving up on playing with Tsukune. "Why?"

"Because I love you," Tsukune said. "It would not be right to do what you are suggesting. You would not want to share me with somebody else, and I would not ask you to."

"You know I will do things that Moka never would," Kurumu argued, giving him an extra little squeeze.

"It's not what we do," Tsukune replied. "It's about who I get to do it with."

"Alright," Kurumu sighed. "But do I get a good night kiss?"

For an answer, Tsukune kissed her. It was a deep and sensual kiss that only served to stir Kurumu's desires further. When it was over, Kurumu was blushing and her heart was racing.

"Good night, Moka," Kurumu said politely as she left.

"Sleep well," Moka said with a smile.

Once Kurumu was gone, Moka turned her attention to Tsukune. He had a shy smile on his face as he looked to her. The ways he found to frustrate her never seemed to end

"You handled that well," Moka said, a little coolly.

"You think so?" Tsukune questioned.

"You could have sent the others home sooner," Moka pointed out.

"Yes," Tsukune agreed. "But I thought I would give you a chance to make the decisions first."

"What do you mean by that?" Moka questioned him with a raised eyebrow.

"It's like I said earlier," Tsukune explained. "The friends that I have, the life I get to enjoy, is all because of you. Last weekend you decided who would get to spend time with me, and when, and I accepted it because I made an oath to you. Moka, everything I have is because of you."

Moka had trouble keeping a straight face. Tsukune was just too sweet for his own good. Moka got up from her seat and moved closer to Tsukune.

"Tsukune," Moka said as she settled in beside him. "I am glad you think so highly of me, but you are wrong about something." She put her arms around him and pulled him close. "Everything you have in your life is because of you. It is because of your heart. You stayed to help me, because you followed your heart. Kurumu is your friend, because you listened to your heart and stood up to me. You would not have the life you have today if you didn't have your heart." She kissed him lightly. "You have me in your life, because I love your heart." She caressed his chest lightly. "It's just that sometimes, like when you were saying all those things to Kokoa, I want your heart so much I am almost ready to reach into your chest and grab it." Her eyes hardened. "And if you dare die, I don't care how satisfied you are. I will rip your heart out and keep it with me no mater what it takes."

"I love you," Tsukune said simply.

"I love you too," Moka replied.

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Lieutenant Tanaka smiled grimly. Try as he might, he had not been able to track down Aono Tsukune's location. He had a mailing address, and every indication confirmed that he was still at school, but that didn't help the lieutenant actually locate him. Lieutenant Tanaka had previously even gone so for as to try to follow the mail, by going to the mailing address and watching to see who picked up the mail for the school. But for some reason he never saw anybody collecting mail. It was just a modest office in a rural district that never seemed to do any business.

Lieutenant Tanaka decided he needed to get a hold of somebody that knew where the school physically was, so he came up with a plan. He had a young female officer write a letter to the boy his daughter liked. The letter would imply that Iris was in trouble, and that the boy needed to come and help her out. Once he mailed the letter, all Lieutenant Tanaka had to do was wait for the boy to show up at Iris' school, and then he could make him show the way to Tsukune's school. It was a simple plan, that, at worst, should get the boy to stop bothering his daughter, and that wasn't a bad thing ether.