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 253

Tsukune felt the disturbance first. He didn't know what he was feeling, but he could tell something had changed in the area. He and Moka had been in the sitting room, relaxing after lunch, when Tsukune felt something. His body tensed as he sat up. Moka saw the look on his face grow serious even as his youki stirred. She also felt something else inside of him. It was a strange increase in his personal energy, as if he was more alive than a moment before. It also made his youki seem somehow darker and more menacing than before as well.

Moka watched Tsukune carefully as he stood up. Tarnished silver highlights rippled though his hair and his posture said he was somebody ready for a fight. With his power stirring, he seemed larger in her eyes.

"Tsukune..." Moka questioned. "What... is there something wrong?"

"I don't know," Tsukune said as he turned to face her. "But I felt something..." He gave her a small smile. "But it could be just nerves about being back here again."

"I don't think so," Moka's voice deepened as her inner personality came forward. Her eyes turned red as she stood up and reached out a hand to Tsukune. "If you say you felt something, than I believe there is something you are feeling. You have grown in strength since we first started training together. With your strength, you awareness has also grown." She gently put her hand on his firm chest and felt the rush of his energy within him.

"Then maybe we should see what is going on," Tsukune said. He took her hand and turned for the door. "Because whatever I am feeling is getting closer."

The answer of what Tsukune was feeling came to him. It started with a forceful knock at the front door. Because he had already been headed for the front of the house, Tsukune reached the front door before Ruby. As he reached for the handle, he could feel a familiar aura radiating from the other side.

"Where's..." Kokoa began as the door opened. "Moka!" Her voice became a happy cheer. She pushed past Tsukune to embrace her sister.

"Kokoa..." Moka said with a note of surprise at the affectionate assault.

"Tsukune..." Hana collided with Tsukune and hugged him. "You came!"

"Hana?" Tsukune blinked. He put an arm around her awkwardly and scanned the surroundings beyond the front porch of the manor.

"Sorry," Hana said, letting go of him and taking a step back. "I was just excited to see you." She looked into his face and saw his look of concentration.

She reached out and touched Tsukune's arm, this time actually paying attention to what she was perceiving. Tsukune seemed to vibrate under her fingertips. Touching him made her flesh tingle and made her feel warm all over. Suddenly Hana felt something.

"It's alright," He said. Tsukune's tarnished silver highlights started to show as he shook off Hana's hand. "It is good to see you too." His words were polite, but his attention was not on her.

Tsukune was looking down the street at the people he could see coming his way. The Student Police Twins, Kumi and Rumi were marching towards him. Almost skipping along behind them was Emmy, Kota's girlfriend. Coming along a little slower, probably because of the basket she was carrying, was karin from the Love Letter Club. In the distance, trying hard to look casual while watching the manor, were assorted other students.

Tsukune gave a relieved and embarrassed sigh. All those youkai had been interested in seeing him and Moka. Their attention, while not killing intent, had been focused in his direction, and that, Tsukune suspected, was what he had felt.

XxxxX

"..We are engaged..." Moka repeated herself, again.

Kokoa had tried to argue against the engagement after Moka had first told her. The younger vampire kept trying to insist that Moka was using the wrong words, and that Tsukune was her follower, not her fiance. Unfortunately, Moka, both of her, were being stubborn about it.

"Fine..." Kokoa pouted. "But I don't have to like it." She turned her eyes on Tsukune and frowned. "I'm never calling you brother, and you're not allowed to call me sister."

"Alright," Tsukune said with a nod, hiding his amusement.

"But I can call you Onii-san, can't I Tsukune?" Hana asked with her face lit up with exaggerated cuteness. "Or Onii-Sama. How about Onii-Sempai."

Moka giggled. Kokoa made a choking noise and looked like she had something sour in her mouth. Tsukune rolled his eyes.

"Onii-san is fine," Tsukune said. He figured that if she called him brother it would keep her safely uninterested in seeing him in any other way.

Hana gave Tsukune a bright smile. Kokoa looked like the sour thing in her mouth was starting to squirm.

XxxxxX

Inari wondered if she needed a special uniform. She had a uniform for when she was on duty. When she had been a part of the student police, she had worn the arm band. Meeting with the twins, while Tsukune was visiting with Kokoa and Hana, Inari was aware of her casual clothes. She didn't have anything to wear that showed her relationship with Tsukune. Moka, Kurumu, and Mizore had their rings. Even Ruby had a slave bracelet that she wore proudly. Even the Me sisters had their uniforms to declare their position under Tsukune.

Thinking about uniforms made Inari think about her relationship with Tsukune. A part of her wanted to push things forward with him, to become his lover. A smaller part of her was worried what would change between them once they did become lovers. She also wondered about how having a uniform could change things. Would it cast her in a role that would inhibit them becoming lovers? Would Tsukune see the uniform she wore, and not see her as a woman? Old doubts rose up in her mind, bringing up old questions.

XxxxxxxxXxxxxxX

The opening evening of the annual festival was filled with happy shouts and chatter. After an early supper, the Me sisters had been given leave to explore the festival. Likewise Ruby and Inari were taking in the sights. Inari was glad to visit with some of her juniors from the Student Police. She even met up with a few friends that had graduated with her.

Tsukune and Moka didn't linger with the others. For them, the festival was the place for a fun and romantic date. Moka was dressed in a red and pink kimono. Tsukune wore one of dark blue. They were a couple, and not students this time. They were free to just enjoy each others company.

Tsukune and Moka had a quiet impact on those around them. Moka had left off her rosario, so she and Tsukune both radiated quiet power. Holding hands, their auras mingled, giving off little flashes of excitement every time their eyes met. The modest crowd of students, staff, and locals parted in acknowledgment of the superior power out of instinct. In their wake, people watched them, some sharing whispers.

The couple were aware of what was happening around them. They were both too used to being in danger, to being targets in one way or another, to not notice they way strangers acted around them. That awareness, however, was only on the edges of their thoughts. For the moment, Tsukune and Moka were simply two people enjoying the festival together.

By mid Friday morning the manor house was full of happy voices. Kota, Nagi, and Kiyo had arrived by bus. Kiyo was quick to make sure that Nagi's bag was in the same room as her own, because she was looking forward to some serious private time with him while she had the chance. Kota was content to be back in the downstairs guest room again. Aiko and Rina had both had to decline the invitation because of school and family obligations.

Ken however had arrived and accepted Tsukune's invitation to stay in the manor. He would be sharing the guestroom with Kota. He said that Iris would be arriving during the festival, but wasn't sure when.

Everybody had lunch together and spent time catching up. Most of the group were attending college and talked about their new school and classmates. Ken was in a vocational program to help him get into television work. Kota was loving his engineering classes. Nagi's business management course was proving to be a challenge, but it was one he was happy to take on. Kiyo on the other hand had found a job working retail. It turned out that her supervisor was Tsukune cousin, Kyouko.

After lunch everybody set out to explore the festival together. Emmy joined them, while Nagi and Kiyo drifted off by themselves. Tsukune was a little annoyed when his cell phone started to ring.

"Moshi moshi," Tsukune answered politely.

"Hello," A woman's voice said over the phone. "Is this Aono Tsukune-san?"

"Yes," Tsukune replied. "Who's calling please?"

"I am sorry if I am bothering you," The woman said. "This is Tanaka Lily. We met briefly at my daughter's school festival."

"I remember, Mrs. Tanaka," Tsukune said, starting to feel suspicious. "Your husband has told me that things have been going well for you."

"Oh yes," Lily said in a happy voice. "They have very much been going very well. In fact, I believe that you even had something to do with how well things are going."

"I doubt that very much," Tsukune said. "Tanaka-sempai has surprised me with his resourcefulness and determination."

"Oh," Tsukune was sure he could hear the smile in her voice. "You are too modest. Iris, Ken, and even Onna, my maid, all speak highly of you." The pride in the woman's voice was impossible to miss.

"I am sure they are exaggerating," Tsukune replied, starting to feel uncomfortable.

"Oh no," Lily went on. "I am quite sure you are every bit as capable and resourceful as they say. Even Ito has mentioned you favorably. I almost wish I had another daughter to introduce you to."

"I am already engaged to be married," Tsukune stated. It felt good to say it. Additionally, he hoped, it would ward off any attempts at match-making.

"Oh..." Lily paused. "Congratulations."

"Mrs. Tanaka," Tsukune said. "If you don't mind, what is it you would like to ask of me?"

"Oh..." Lily said with a small drawl. "Well, I do hate to ask... But, you see, Iris was really hoping to attend your school festival again this year. I understand she and her boyfriend wanted to make a date out of it. But after, well... Everything that has happened, and well, because... Well you know all about Ken I suppose. Well, my husband is not really happy with the idea himself."

"I understand," Tsukune replied.

"Well I guess some sort of special arrangements needed to be made in advance," Lily went on. "Well... The thing is, right now Iris is sulking in her room about not being able to go to the festival. I Had been talking Ito into taking me to this little place up north I've heard about, but I just don't feel right leaving Iris at home with just the maid for company like this while Ito and I... Well... It just doesn't seem right."

"I was hoping..." Lily finally got to the point. "With your connections with your old school, if there was any way you could arrange something?"

"Hmmmmm..." Tsukune looked around thoughtfully. His friends were lingering near by, amusing themselves while he was talking on the phone.

"Tell Iris to text me your address," Tsukune said with a sigh. "She should pack what she needs for a weekend. Her ride will be there as soon as it can be managed, but it may be a few hours."

"Oh, thank you," Lily cheered.

"You're welcome," Tsukune said. "Have a good weekend."

Putting his phone away, Tsukune allowed himself another sigh. He did not mind helping out his friends, but he wondered if he should say more no often even as he rejoined Moka and the others. Tsukune would keep his promise to Mrs. Tanaka, but was determined to enjoy his time with the people that were closest to him.

XxxxxxxX

Inari wondered if Tsukune was bothering to keep track of the favor points she was racking up. By her count her latest service to her captain would put her at thirty nine favor points. For the price of a little effort and a few hours away from him, riding out to pick up a friend and bringing her back to the festival, Inari was almost to her goal of fifty favor points.

Inari made good time on her trip. Furyu could feel the energy of her excitement. Inari couldn't help but think about how close she was to that fifty point goal. With a little luck and a sharp eye for opportunities, she could get her reward in time for Christmas.

XxxxX

Ito gave his wife the dirtiest look he could summon. Lily, the woman he loved and had chosen to build a family with, had just pulled a fast one on him. She had sent their daughter off to see her boyfriend for the weekend, and had not even told him about it until Iris had come up in conversation. Lily wanted to have a weekend away with him, and Ito had asked what their daughter would be doing while they were gone.

A part of Ito had wanted to go after his daughter. He thought about calling Aono up and demanding that he send Iris home. He even considered taking his wife to see the place their daughter had run off too. But then his wife had given him a hurt look mixed with a pout.

"But... I just wanted to have some time alone with you," Lily had said with a bat of her lashes. "You've been so busy that I've felt lonely without you..."

Ito had given in to his wife's wishes. Years of marriage had taught him to know when he was beaten. It was a game they both knew how to play. He would grumble and complain all the way to where ever it was she was hoping to go, but then she would go out of her way make him feel better about being manipulated. Their most passionate and romantic vacations had come about the very same way.

With a huff, Ito stalked off to the bedroom to make sure he had a bag packed for the trip. There were a few things he would want to add to the things he knew Lily would already have packed up. As he did, he wondered if Iris was as sharp at pushing buttons has her mother. With a sudden sense of sympathy for Ken, Ito thought that, just maybe, he would give the boy a warning and a little advice. At the very least, he should warn him just how much of a monster the women of the Tanaka family could be.

(A/N: Loki182, thanks for pointing out the error.)

OMAKE

Something that didn't happen, but might have...

Enjoy... Or not...

The school had seen a number of changes since Tsukune graduated. The expansion of the student village was just one of the most visible. Another change had been inspired by Fairy Tails attempt to sneak into the area. Now a shielded phone cable had been placed, replacing the old cables that had served the school in the past and the one that Fairy Tail had laid as a part of their cover. New cell towers had been built under the barrier, providing services to the entire area.

With the signal coverage, cell phones were everywhere. While traveling in and out of the area could still be hard on electronics, texting and picture messaging was now as possible as regular phone calls. Everywhere Tsukune and Moka went, they could hear the clicking of phone cameras. Flashes of light added sparkles and dancing shadows to the festival. Friends took pictures of each other, or of themselves standing close. Alumni who never had a chance to use a cell phone at school were taking pictures and shooting videos.

Not everybody was excited by the novelty of cell phone cameras. Enough people had cell phones before attending Youkai Academy that the new service was something the took for granted. Those more familiar with modern technology of course had an advantage over those that did not.

xx

It was a simple ploy. A young man stopped and crouched down to tie his shoe, or so it appeared. Someone easily dismissed by the unsuspecting. Once in position, it took only a practiced motion and a good sense of timing. The push of a button and a quick flash, and then a quick but casual exit was all that was needed to take an up-skirt photo.

The Tanuki boy was a first year student with a ecchi twist to his pranks. The best part in his mind was how he could sell the best shots, sharing and celebrating the success of his prank. All he needed was a few moments and he could email the picture to himself and then delete the original from his phone. Until he downloaded it again, there was no proof that he had done anything wrong.

With his latest success he was two steps away and just starting to smile when he tripped. The Tanuki, Jerry, was sent sprawling, the wind knocked from him by his hard landing. He scrambled to his feet and brushed himself off, looking to see what he had tripped over, and who might have witnessed his spill. What he saw was a beautiful woman in a red and pink kimono. She offered him a cold smile as she slowly and deliberately pulled back the foot that she had used to trip him.

Jerry was just getting his balance when a hand closed on his shoulder. A sense of cold dread filled him as he turned to see who had caught him. He did not recognize the man in the dark blue kimono. Jerry thought he might be a teacher, but wasn't sure. Then the man took a deep breath. Jerry though he was about to get yelled at, but instead the man pursed his lips and whistled loud.

Jerry felt himself tremble. That whistle demanded his attention. It was almost like it was calling to him by name. The man whistled again. The area around him had fallen silent. Jerry realized that he and the man holding him had become the center of attention. Fear started to build inside him and he started to struggle.

"What's going on..." A voice demanded.

Jerry tensed even as he felt a sense of relief. The student police were hurrying to the scene. Whoever the man was, Jerry knew that he wouldn't dare hurt him in front of the Student Police. Everybody in school knew the reputation of the Student Police. They were a small army that had a history of protecting the school. They had even been known to kill intruders into the school that harmed students.

"Captain Aono Sama?" A small Student Police girl gaped as she slid to a stop.

"Usa," The man said with a warm smile and hard eyes. "It is good to see you, Lieutenant."

"Thank you Sir," Usa said. "It is good to see you too, but what is going on here?"

"Captain Aono?" Jerry's voice came out in a squeak.

"I think this young man has something to confess," Tsukune said as gave Jerry a push towards the gathering Student Police.

"What?" Jerry choked. He stumbled and looked around. "I haven't done anything."

"Is that so?" Tsukune questioned.

Jerry saw that the man was holding something in his hand. His stomach sank when he realized that it was his cell phone. To make things worse, the man knew how to use it. The student police closed in on Jerry.

"That's not mine..." Jerry tried to argue.

"So you are using some other person's cell phone to take pictures under girls' skirts?" Tsukune accused.

"What?" Jerry was on the edge of panic. "I'd..."

"I saw you," Tsukune said. He passed the phone to Usa.

Jerry saw his latest photo clearly showing on the screen of his phone.

"Thank you Captain-Sama," Usa said. "We will take care of everything."

"Have a good evening," Tsukune offered. He moved away from the scene and rejoined Moka.

Jerry watched the man walk away. He had recognized the name and remembered the stories that he had heard. For a brief moment he felt a sense of relief that the legendary school guardian was leaving. But then Jerry realized something about his current situation. He was surrounded by Student Police, and the guys were all leaving. Jerry was being left alone with female members of the Student Police, and they were all looking at him with unfriendly smiles.

XxxxX

While Tsukune enjoyed his evening with Moka, the gossip network did its thing. He had once again been there to look after the students of Youkai Academy. Specifically, he had looked after the safety and honor of the girls.

Tsukune didn't concern himself with what the rumor mill had to say about him. He and Moka were out on a date, and that was all he really wanted to think about. They shared a plate of tsukune as the wandered the streets of the fair, smiling at the joke they had shared for years. They posed for the Photography Club, and explored class 1-2's haunted house.

After hours of walking together, they returned to the manor. Tsukune knew he was going to busy, in one way or another, for most of the weekend, but for that night he was with Moka. Back in the manor, in the privacy provided by walls, doors, and curtains, Tsukune took the opportunity to show Moka that he loved her, and was happy to be with her.

Moka accepted his attention and returned it in kind. The night was a romantic return to where they had first come together. It was a time they could be together without reservation. They were not bound by the rules that guided students. Moka was no longer afraid of her feelings for Tsukune. It was a night for them to love each other while the rest of the world went on without them.