Author's Notes: Oh my gosh! I'm late in uploading this! I'm so sorry! _:(´□`」 ∠):_
The good thing is that it's here now. Sorry, we had a major black out then I fell asleep and just woke up now, hohohoho~! 12 hours of sleep! My head hurts! but anyway, here goes the glossary that a darling requested, hope you'll like it! σ(≧ε≦ｏ)
Children's powers and weapons:
Anne
Weapon: Pure White Katana
Weapon's Name: Byakuya (White Night)
Unique Ability: Control of time and Dimension
Elemental Properties: Air
Notes: Anne's ability is undoubtedly the most powerful out of all the 5 children but it will consume too much of her power and will take a very long time to come back, so powerful spells can't be used repeatedly in a short period of time.
Kohaku
Weapon: Twin Katana/ Dual swords
Weapon's Name: Guren (Crimson Lotus)
Unique Ability: Nullification or Negation
Elemental Properties: Lightning
Notes: Kohaku has a lot of advantage with short range combat as he can move at lightning speed, render enemy unable to use power, if they have, and cut them down with his excellent sword mastery. He can't nullify the attacks that are stronger than his so those who wanted to harm him must pour their all in that attack to get to him.
Akira
Weapon: Twin Guns
Weapon's Name: Akatsuki (Red Moon or Blood Moon)
Unique Ability: Barriers or Force Field
Elemental Properties: Fire
Notes: Akira has a lot of advantage with long range combat as he can shoot or burn the enemy without the enemy landing so much as a scratch on him. His barrier can only be shattered by a very powerful water or ice-based attack if it's much stronger than his own so the enemy must be a water-manipulator and must pour everything in an attack as it's hard to best these children, they're hybrids!
Naoto
Weapon: Katar
Weapon's Name: Yoarashi (Night Storm)
Unique Ability: Invisible Puppet like Strings for control for living and inanimate objects
Elemental Properties: Earth
Notes: Naoto's ability is control over living and non-living beings, he also have the ability to whisper in their minds that makes manipulation easy for living creatures. He seldom uses it on living beings and only ever used it to control Suiren's dolls to play with his twin. He can't control people who have lots of will and conviction, especially if they're aware of his ability that's why he first must whisper in their minds and he can't control too many as it's a burden to his own mind.
Suiren
Weapon: Chain (a manriki-like weapon but with large four-sided broad-headed pint arrowhead-like blades in either end)
Weapon's Name: Hakushi (White Death)
Unique Ability: Clairvoyance
Elemental Properties: Water
Notes: Suiren's clairvoyant ability is still unstable and uncontrollable. Visions of the future would come even when she didn't wish to see it and vision won't come even if she willed it. She's still growing and she might be able to control it in the future like viewing it on water surface for example, but that's in the future.
There you go, if you have any questions, please tell me, (○ゝω・○)ﾉﾟ+.
Thanks for the wonderful feedback! I will do my best to do better in this fanfiction. (^ワ^＝) and I try not to make the children too good or perfect as I hate perfect characters but it can't be helped that they are very powerful as we put emphasis on them being hybrids, and they're Zero and Kaname's children so of course they're wonderful. hohoho~! Ｏ(≧∇≦)Ｏ
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Chapter 10
Truth and Feelings
He took a step forward, followed by another, and heard it imitated by another pair of legs. He stopped and so did his annoying stalker. He moved forward only to be imitated again.
Ichiru felt a vein popped because of irritation built up. Damn, stupid nii-san and senpai!
The silverette quickened his pace and so his annoying guard while internally cursing his brother and his future brother-in-law. He can't believe that his motion for reconsideration fell on deaf ears. They just totally ignored him and his indignation of being able to protect himself well. Alright, perhaps it's pipe dream to think he can actually stand up against a pureblood and they may be right in thinking he needed a guard, though his male and hunter ego hurts like hell, but why him? Why him!? And this stupid vampire, why are you so obedient? Didn't you hate me? Is he really just loyal or was he really trying to get more in his nerves? Isn't he disgusted by him? What is he trying to do? Is he really just playing with him then?
He wanted to explode. He's so confused already as it is and now, even more so. He's also hurt, he's been trying to erase these feelings and now, he's being tempted more than ever as they're brought closer to each other. Damn!
"Damn, Aido-senpai, enough!" he finally blew up and faced the blond vampire who still have an easy expression despite the silverette's anger, "Don't you have better things to do like sleep? It's early in the morning!"
Hanabusa just smiled. If he's following just anyone else, he would have agreed as resting was one of his favorite activities during the day and he hated the sun very much but as it's Ichiru, he wouldn't even mind staying up all day or being burned to charcoal so long as he can, and legally, protect and watch over his beloved silverette. "Kaname-sama asked me to protect you and that's what I'll do."
Ichiru ignored the pain that he felt at the blonde's words, 'Ah, so he's really just following orders…' He clenched his fist to calm himself so bitterness won't be reflected in his voice, "I can take care of myself, I don't need your help." He voiced in a flat tone as he turned around to continue on his way as classes were about to start. He felt so downhearted at the thought that Aido-senpai was only doing it because he was asked to, disappointment fueling his anger.
Aido felt the change in Ichiru's mien as it was mirrored in his expressive lilac eyes. What was that? Hurt? "Wait, Ichiru!" he exclaimed as the younger Kiryū proceeded to class.
"Don't get familiar with me you bastard!" the silverette shouted without looking at him. He was surprised when Aido called his name though he didn't show it as he's too busy in stopping himself from wallowing in misery. Fuck this. I said I'll forget him. Don't play with me, you asshole!
Hanabusa followed him with a frown on his handsome face. This person's action really baffles him sometimes. He's confused as to how to take in his responses. One moment, he felt like Ichiru might be feeling the same as him and then, afterwards, he felt like the young Kiryū is disgusted at him. So what is it? Is he in love with him or he disgusted at him?
He honestly didn't know what to think regarding the silverette's reaction. He wanted to believe that Ichiru might be feeling the same for him but now, he felt that the young Kiryū is really angry with him. Why?! He sighed, really, sometimes he just wanted to want to un-love him but his heart opposes the very thought as it feels the happiest whenever he's around him. The mere sight of those dancing silver threads, smiling lilac eyes and charming expression causes him to feel so alive, it would seem like he's the very air that he's breathing, he's what sustains him.
He sighed before smiling in resignation, defeated, as he watched and followed the back of the retreating figure in front. He knew it's pointless to even have an internal debate with himself as he knew that the silverette will be the only one who'll ever hold him, heart and soul.
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There was a thrill of excitement in every student of the Day class as the new transfers colored their every conversation. They are all excited as to who the two other Kanames are and their relationship with the Moon dorm president and if Kuran-senpai really is a triplet. They're also talking about the angelic silverettes who look like twins and the female brunette with them, why the silverette girl went to the grumpy prefect, their connection with the Kiryūs and if the attractive brunette really is Zero Kiryū's girlfriend. At the mention of the prefect, every girl will turn to whisper how gorgeous he's turning to be that his handsome features, that they refuse to acknowledge before, can no longer be denied by any of them no matter how grouchy he might be.
The girls in Zero's class turned their heads every time he passes and will suck the air to inhale his fresh manly scent greedily. They don't know what it is with him these past few days since he came back after a long absence, he became so alluring and irresistible that it made such a high in every Day class girl's senses. They all sighed dreamily, greatly wishing that whoever that woman was, she's nothing but a friend to Kiryū-kun as they're all sure that it's a lost cause should she really be his girlfriend. Their smiles turned to sighs of despair then they let their eyes travel to the sleeping prefect who looked very tired but still managed to look delectable in their eyes, they sighed longingly again.
A certain blue-eyed bespectacled girl watched their expressions nervously as she fidgeted one of her braided light-brown pigtails. She stared longingly at her silver-haired crush and sighed miserably as he kept on getting more and more popular as of late. Her shoulders slumped dejectedly. Nadeshiko Shindo has long been in love with the older Kiryū ever since he saved her from breaking her neck from a fall when she once tried to foolishly scale the wall to give her favorite Night class student a chocolate for Valentines. She thought he's just like a knight in shining armor and was pursuing him ever since but in vain. Still, she didn't give up as she felt like she has all the time in the world for no one has ever noticed, or acknowledged, how wonderful he truly is but now that everyone seems to target him, she felt like her already very slim chances dwindle even more. She felt like crying. She sighed again.
Nadeshiko looked up and saw the ambition in the eyes of the many girls in their class. She then decided that one of these days, she'll gather all her courage and confess as she's in the point of do or die. She can see the same intent in her rivals' eyes so she proceeded with making a plan to create the perfect confession.
Suddenly, the air inside the room become heated as the promise in many of the girl's in Zero's class swore to confess to him was silently made, determination burning in their eyes.
The unknowing hunter felt a shiver down his spine which shook him from his nap. He looked up, blinking a few times to get rid of the sleep still evident in his lilac eyes, unaware that he's the subject of many stares and thoughts of the girls in his class. He still felt drowsy as he wasn't able to get enough rest what with the events last night. He wasn't able to catch some winks as he watched over his eldest daughter slumber whilst thinking about what secrets Kaname could be keeping from him.
He stretched his limbs before looking out the window which reflects the dull grey sky. It's been cloudy for a few days already; it looks like it will start raining any time or day now. He yawned, the weather making him sleepier than ever.
He steadily keeps on losing sleep these past few days and coupled with his condition, it's making him fall asleep every chance he got. He was about to lower himself on his table again when an angry shout that undoubtedly came from his twin brother prevented him from doing so. He sighed; knowing what was about to come as it's been going on since dawn.
"Nii-san! There you are! Nii-san, what happened to what I asked you to do? Nii-san?" Ichiru hastily inquired at the moment he sighted his older brother. Zero has been avoiding him since this morning as he kept on pestering him to talk to Kaname-senpai and retract his annoying order of having him tailed and protected. If being asked to be escorted was not insulting enough, as he's from a hunter lineage, they're unknowingly rubbing salt to his wound by choosing that vampire to protect him. Gah! It's infuriating!
"Ichiru… I told you, I agree with Kaname. I think we should be careful for now…" Zero groaned as he still wanted to sleep.
"But why only me? You're the target!" Ichiru immediately countered.
Zero looked up at his brother, "Hah, you think you're the only one. You can't feel that?" he tested as he pointed a thumb outside the window.
Ichiru followed where he's pointing out. He wasn't able to first see what his brother is trying to tell him but then, when his eyes strayed to the branches of one of the trees standing tall outside their classroom, he saw a shadow of purple tresses. Ah, Seiren. "Then, why him?" he replied a bit sulkily as his best defense for this case against his brother went down the drain.
"Him? Aido? Why not him?" Zero asked, already closing his eyes, feeling really tired, "Do you hate him?" he asked without really thinking as his mind is already half-asleep.
"Huh? No! Yes!" Ichiru answered, immediately correcting himself when he accidentally slipped out the truth. He wished his brother didn't catch that. Luckily, he's safe as he saw his nii-san take in steady deep breathes, sign he's already deep into the world of dreams. It's fortunate but he sighed as he realized that he's still facing the same problem he's been trying to rid himself. He looked out the window again and he saw his problem with his back on a tree.
His lilac eyes met his cool aquamarine orbs. Hanabusa Aido immediately smiled and even waved a hand at him.
Grrrr! He's extremely pissed off that he just wanted to explode! Really, why of all the-, he let out a harsh breath, trying to calm himself.
He sighed. How does he stop it? This nightmare? Of his heart still being imprisoned in that blond vampire's clutches…
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His burgundy eyes stared outside the glass paneled door of his balcony, not really seeing the tiny droplets of rain beginning to fall against the glass as drizzles started for his thoughts wander to his hunter he knew is currently sleeping as he took advantage of their bond now strong enough to communicate their thoughts and feelings to one another. His grim expression seemingly compliments the dark skies as his thoughts were filled with things he knew would afflict his beloved.
The pureblood felt remorse and guilt; anguish and penance filled him as he imagined the painful expression of his lover once he knew of his sins against him and his family but what occupies most of his emotion is fear. Fear for his lover as his life is now threatened by a force that he's powerless against and most importantly, fear of Zero leaving him. He knew his crimes against his silver-haired hunter are far too big to be forgiven easily but he also knew that it must be revealed as soon as possible as keeping it longer will only add to his sins.
His heart heaved at the thought and possibilities that might arise after he has given the truth to Zero that he felt the courage he's been trying to build shrink smaller and smaller. He's in turmoil and his beast roared inside him at the thought of losing his hunter forever.
He will not allow it. It can never be.
Kaname rose from his seat and opened the door leading to the balcony, feeling the cold wind penetrate his very bones and water soak his black dress shirt. With blurred speed, he traveled to the chairman's house, and came through the window of his hunter's room. His lover's refreshing scent immediately surrounded him, he took a deep breath, feeling calm and warm all at once by just his smell.
He went and sat on the bed where the sleeping figure of his treasure lay peacefully slumbering. He felt Zero stir a bit as he felt a change in his surroundings. The pureblood smiled down at his hunter, he's amazed at how great his lover is at sensing changes in his environment even though he's unconscious and was quite surprise when he didn't wake up all together but he believed it might be caused by his pregnancy. He bent down to kiss his silver hair and inhale his scent, marveling at how light he's feeling compared to his earlier gloom, as his darkest thoughts were forced at the deepest recesses of his mind. He sighed as he basked in the contentment and satisfaction of having Zero in his arms.
Zero always seem to have this effect on him, granted he would sometimes feel so angry and annoyed at his stubborn and petulant lover that he would greatly wish to torment him but most of the time, he would feel so light that his vision of the world turns bright and illuminated, he'll feel his heart pure and glowing as if it was never filled with anything dark and vile. He'll look at the hunter and he felt himself becoming the man he wanted to be, as if he changes him to a completely different being altogether, not the cruel and wicked person that he truly is.
He inhaled more of his lover's scent, deeply intoxicated. It's unbearable how much he loves this man. With Zero by his side, eternity seems like a blink of an eye, it will not be enough to express his affection to this extremely adorable creature.
Kaname used to always wish to be a great, decent man, capable of true generosity and love, disgusted at his own selfish and cruel heart, but now he didn't care, so long as he can have his hunter with him.
He can be wicked, he can be evil.
He felt his heart squeezed painfully and his chest felt heavy at the thought of losing the only person who made him feel happiness and joy, who made him feel that living for so long is not so terrible as long as he's together with this creature, who filled his heart with serene calmness and violent excitement. He who builds and destroys him at the same time and most importantly, he who made him breathe and feel alive.
He can't let go, he won't.
Kaname kissed his lover's temple as he made the promise of becoming the most despicable person in the world in order to keep his love with him. If he needs to force and imprison him, he will. Even if he's hated by him, he still wouldn't care, he'd rather be called selfish and foolish than let go. He swore that nothing will keep him away and nothing will take Zero away. He's determined to hold on to his hand and would dare anything to keep him by his side.
Kaname granted his lover a small kiss on his lips, unable to stop himself from lingering a bit as he wallowed in the sweet sensation that his hunter's full lips produced, he couldn't help but delved his tongue a bit to savor his luscious taste when the silverette opened his mouth reflexively.
Zero stirred, feeling someone passionately devour his lips bit by bit. He languorously opened his lilac eyes as he felt the familiar soft lips on his and savored the rich flavor that never failed to take away any and all sensibility from him. His drowsiness quickly left him as he confirmed the owner of the sinfully seductive mouth whose enticing kiss steadily warms his body, sending electricity though out his system, exciting his heart almost instantly. His arms immediately wrapped around his pureblood's neck, one slipping through his dark brown hair, the other tightly gripping his shirt, both he noticed were a bit damp, to pull his vampire closer to him.
Kaname groaned when he felt his hunter promptly returned his kiss. He allowed himself to delve lower and explore the deepest recesses of his lover's mouth, feeling Zero open further to allow him entrance which he took eagerly, relishing the heavenly taste of him, sensing his nonexistent control as it completely slipped away from him.
"What do you think you're doing," Zero asked, his voice husky from sleep, when they stopped but for a moment to breathe heavily, "attacking me while I'm asleep, you pervert." panting quite a bit.
"Oh, I merely intended to take a small bite," Kaname murmured on his temple nonchalantly, "but you're so tempting, I couldn't stop myself," the silverette could feel his lover's smile on his skin.
"Perverted bastard." Zero hissed but without any annoyance, he's feeling too aroused to care.
"Ah, but it's you who made me like this," the brunette confessed as he hovered over his lover, "so please take responsibility." before lowering himself to claim his mouth once again, trapping the sigh that escaped from his lover as he tangled a hand through his hunter's silver tresses while the other hand proceeded to unbutton his white shirt.
The prefect closed his eyes in resignation as he drowned in the thrill his vampire produced, he felt his lover's exploration of his mouth, greedy to taste and seek pleasure. He caught Kaname's moan as he started his own search inside his pureblood's mouth, returning the ardor with wild craving and appetite. One of his hands went to his chest to feel his body, his lover's heart beating against his palm, thundering violently as his own, before undoing his buttons.
Kaname broke the kiss when he finished unfastening his silverette's shirt, which he proceeded to remove, his lips immediately went to taste and suck the pale white skin of his hunter to leave incriminating marks of his passion. His mouth moved lower to his chest, favoring one of the pink nipples which he nibbled, making Zero arched his body as he tried to suppress his groan of pleasure with his hand.
The silverette was so lost in the heat of the moment that he didn't notice that the brunette already found the garter of his cotton pajama pants as his mind got occupied by the sinful lips sucking one the snubs on his chest. He just stared dazed towards the ceiling, half-lidded, with his head pressed against his pillows, panting heavily, his lover's lips continued to travel southward and he realize too late that Kaname's mouth is already very, very low. He quickly propped himself up with his elbows.
"No, stop, Kana- ah!" he came crashing back down as his `pureblood took his arousal inside his mouth, he pressed his head harder against his pillow, gasping for air, feeling his body drown and go wild. He wasn't able to stop the sounds that erupted from him, his mind went blank while his world spun, as his pureblood took on his whole erection. He whimpered as he sucked, feeling himself turn weak with pleasure as felt his lover's tongue on his velvet skin, "Kah… hah.. na… ungh… meh…" he moaned and panted as he felt the heat boiled inside his gut, seeking violent release.
The adorable sounds his hunter created only made Kaname continue ardently, he's lost to the pleasure his hunter's taste in his mouth gave, and he couldn't help but suck and take more of his silverette, licking the sensitive underside, tempting his lover to let go of his sanity, savoring his delicious treat. He loved how Zero breathlessly begged for him to stop while unknowingly moving his hips for more. The pureblood didn't stop the wicked and sensual torment, he could feel his hunter's rein of control disappear completely as he's thrown to the myriad of pleasure while he licked the slit of his erection before sucking him whole again.
"Hah! Kanah… hah… me! Ah… I'm… already…" the hunter couldn't help but beg, gripping a handful of dark brown locks between his thighs as he felt himself closer to release.
"Go ahead," Kaname smirked, anticipating his taste, loving every pant from his hunter and the weak pleas in that low seductive voice that was set to ruin him even further.
"n-no-o…" Zero valiantly tried to restrain himself but it was so hard to do so as his pureblood kept on teasing his already weak control, adamant to drive him insane and put him on edge. He didn't want to but the sweet torture proved hard to resist that he wasn't able to stop himself from unleashing the seeds of ecstasy inside his lover's mouth. His body shook with euphoria, pleasure flooding his system, satisfaction making his skin glow instantly. He panted as he opened his lilac eyes to see his lover back on his knees, smirking mischievously as he wiped some of the juice on the corner his lips that escaped from his mouth with his thumb. "B-bastard," the hunter weakly cursed the sexy picture of his vampire.
"Why? It looks like you enjoyed it though," Kaname teased as he smiled ever so alluringly while removing Zero's pants completely. His shirt, already half-unbuttoned, followed next with his own pants, both which he threw on the floor. He lowered himself on his hunter once more to provide him a torrid kiss after placing himself between his lover's legs.
Zero wasn't able to retaliate further as he claimed his lips, tasting his own flavor in his mouth, as he wrapped his legs around his waist to aid his vampire in their merging. He groaned when he felt the painful pleasure in his entrance as his pureblood began the maddening journey to hedonism. The pressure not as agonizing as before for his body became accustomed to the assault of his lover's arousal and with only one slow sensuous thrust, seemingly on purpose to mischievously torment and build desperation inside the core of his being, his vampire successfully sheath himself deep inside him, making both groan in delight.
His vampire broke the kiss to look at him and with a smile while taking deep breaths, in the most seductive voice, whispered, "You've always been captivating but never as captivating as this, when you're filled with me…" the possessiveness his lilac eyes saw in his deep burgundy ones knocked the air out of his system that he wasn't able to say anything as he watched his alluring image, with lust and greed dancing in his pureblood's eyes, ravished and claimed him, marking him as his own, "You're mine." He heard as a finger traced one of his soft pale cheeks.
Kaname waited only for a minute before starting his ardent journey to the peak of their joining. He impatiently withdrew only to dig deeper, move even quicker, seemingly trying to be embedded in his hunter's core, to be part of his essence, of his soul.
Their kiss turned clumsy because of unrestrained pants and moans of passion both produced when Kaname began to thrust briskly, urgent to feel more of the coveted heat he seek that seems to seduce his senses to no end. He plunge harder and faster, each thrust driving them more and more to intoxicating excitement, his hunter's heat coaxing him into madness.
"Zero… Zero…" the brunette repeated almost deliriously as he succumbed to the overwhelming warmth of his lover's body.
The silverette moaned and groaned as his pureblood sank deeper and deeper, meeting his vampire's movement with intensity and eagerness as his lover attacked his pleasure zone, the world already forgotten as Kaname occupied his every thought, filling his mind of nothing but him and his overflowing affection, the voice calling his name repeatedly in a low, husky tone only driving him to the pinnacle. His body went crazy as his pureblood wrapped a hand on his hardened member and began to stroke, timing it with each intense, continuous thrust. His silver hair tousled as he push his head forcefully on his pillow with his hand, that was blindly searching for something to hold on to for dear life, found his lover's smooth locks, damp from sweat, as his body burned, the need for release smoldering.
"Hah… kan… ame…" the hunter panted incoherently.
"Uhm…" the pureblood hummed in agreement.
They shared one more messy, scorching kiss before they finally climaxed, orgasm shaking their body, as they spilled in each other, pleasure evident by their bright, flushed skin.
Kaname put his forehead on top of Zero's as he waited for their pants to cease and heartbeat to calm down. He can feel his lover's breath mingling with his own and he had to smile as contentment filled the core of his being, feeling the desire to never leave this place. He kissed his hunter's temple then his silver hair before lying beside him to rest for a while, for he wanted to take another hike to the heights of ardor and passion.
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There was a soft click, signaling a lock being opened, followed by the cold night wind that penetrated the small dark room where a certain silver haired prefect slumber peacefully without care in the world, unaware that a vampire already entered the privacy of his room in the male Day class dormitory. Hanabusa Aido entered as quietly as he could, a thin ice, which he used to unhinge the lock of the window, in one hand. He promptly closed the window to prevent even more cold air to penetrate the room of his beloved as he was well aware of Ichiru's vulnerability against the cold weather for he is susceptible to various illnesses.
He went to sit beside the silverette, smiling while he move closer to his love, removing the few silver threads that obstructed his view of his charming face. He sighed, feeling quite exhausted as the cruel blessing made him both very blissful and extremely tormented but he wouldn't have it any other way. He's sure that he would dare even Kaname-sama's anger just to have the post of protecting this stubborn prefect.
They spent the whole day running around the campus as the silverette adamantly attempted to lose him which he of course was determined never to happen. He run his thumb against the pale white skin of Ichiru's cheek, savoring the heat that came from this beautiful, sprightly creature, while his mind went back to that night inside the forest when his impulsive action awakened some questions in his mind and hope in his heart. Dare he believe that Ichiru could feel the same as him? Dare he dream? Should he take this chance to finally say the words he long buried within the deepest recesses of his heart?
Somehow, the always present fear is still there, reminding him of the harsh possibilities he'll face should his worst nightmares came true, but one thing is for sure, he'll take whatever chance that would allow him to get as close as possible to the younger Kiryū, that would hopefully enable him to seduce and steal his heart finally.
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She was walking inside an abandoned mansion, its ruins the shadow of previous glamour and elegance, not knowing where to go in particular. She was lost and she didn't know her goal, she was searching for something but she didn't know what. Memories? The past? What part of her past? She knew she lost something very important, a great part of herself, the part that made her Yuki.
Suddenly, she was transported to a different place, a different time. When she looked up, there was a beautiful woman hovering over her, her small body, with a tragic smile on her pale pink lips. Anne? No, not quite as she didn't have Zero's striking lilac eyes, her eyes displaying knowledge of centuries old. She looked exquisite but the look in her eyes was heartbreaking. This made her eyes water. Who?
"Yuki, my darling child, my daughter, my Yuki." She whispered in a soft, gentle voice that Yuki thought she knew well, no, her soul knew very well but she can't remember when or how.
Yuki was about to reach out her hand when the woman collapsed, angling her fall so she didn't crush her small body and instead landing on the space besides her. Yuki was wide eyed and began shaking the unknown woman's unmoving body and that was when she realized the blood in her hands, in her tiny hands. Red obscured her view of everything and suddenly, a blinding light and pressure befell her and she found herself falling, falling while being stripped of everything that she was, feeling herself change, transforming to someone, no, something else.
Then she was swallowed by the darkness…
She woke up with a start, immediately sitting up and feeling the cold wind chill her sweat-drenched skin and clothes. She was shaking as she hugged herself for calm. What was that? That nightmare, it seemed like… like… like memories…
When a drop of water fell on her arms, she only just then realized that she was crying. Why? Why? Why?
She felt cold, hollow as fear gripped her heart. It chilled her bones and she panicked as she felt like something will snatch her in the dark. Her eyes searched for light, her skin craved warmth. She was trembling, wanting to open the lights but can't seem to find the energy to stand.
She moved her eyes around her darkened room when she spotted a big teddy bear sitting at the foot of her bed. It was the souvenir that Ichijou-senpai gave to her. They spotted it as they were walking on their way back to the academy the day they stalked Zero, Kaname-senpai and the children. He said it's a thank you present for accompanying him on his task. She reached for it and immediately hugged it as uncontrollable sobs escaped from her, seemingly trying to get the energy as she thought of the vampire that gave it to her.
"Ichijou-senpai… help…"
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"Ungh…"
Zero groaned as sunlight attacked his still closed eyes. He could tell that its morning already but he still wanted to sleep so he raised an arm over his eyes to block the harsh rays seemingly telling him to get up and prepare for class like a good student. He groaned again and tried to roll to the other side but he was stopped by the body whose arms wrapped tightly around him. He felt his pureblood's head burrowed at the back of his neck, his lips and breath on his pale skin. The silver-haired prefect sighed, feeling more than ever the desire to stay on bed like this and he would have closed his eyes again if only he didn't hear the sound of the bell signaling the start of the first class. He felt the remaining drowsiness go away immediately, "shit, I'm late!"
He quickly but very carefully, untangled his lover's arm around his waist. He thought Kaname would wake up again but he successfully managed to unwrapped himself and immediately stood up to hurry to the bath, only to have his legs give up under him. He crashed down on the floor on all fours and was further humiliated when an unrestrained laughter came, resounding inside his room. No doubt his face was flushed as he felt his cheeks burn in shame. Damn, Kaname was awake. So much for stealth.
"Ah, do you need a hand?" Kaname offered as rest his head on his palm, his arm on its elbow to prop him up on his side, his deep auburn orbs filled with teasing glee as he looked down on his hunter currently glaring at him.
"Bastard," the furiously chagrined hunter hissed, trying to scare his lover despite his ridiculous stance and the futility of his action, "how could you do it three freaking times when there are classes today!?"
The brunette merely smiled at him, nothing will seem to break the good mood he's currently in, "My, but I didn't hear any refusal on your part so I merely took what I wanted," he smiled even more seductively, unaffected by his lover's irritation as he knew it's caused by embarrassment rather than the aversion to the activities from the night before, "I even gather you enjoyed it, am I wrong?"
"Shut up, you bastard." Zero growled, unable to give any retort back as they both know the answer to that question, he just cursed the smart ass in front of him through their bond, knowing that his pureblood will be able to hear it and he was given a chuckle in response. He tried again to stand up, placing both arms on the bed to give him momentum when suddenly, his feet left the ground. His lover just carried him in his arms, in bridal style which immediately caused the hunter to explode strings of curses and threats, his usually pale skin now steadily becoming beat red because of shame and mortification.
"Fuck Kaname, put me down, now! I'll shoot you! I swear I'll really shoot you! I'm not a fucking woman! Put me down! Kaname!" the poor prefect shouted and pushed his lover's shoulder to no avail as his vampire only smiled and chuckled. He was carried to the bath and was promptly washed like a child.
"Hush now, you don't have the time, am I right? We must ready you for the day and since it was my fault you cannot walk, let me take responsibility by preparing you." The brunette's voice was full of serious sincerity though his eyes betrayed him as it displayed his unrepentant bliss and the desire to further irritate his mate. He hummed as he began to soap his lover's smooth, normally pale white, flushed skin.
"Move, I can wash myself!" the hunter valiantly tried to regain his footing as Kaname always seem adamant to bring him to his heel which leaves Zero helpless against his lover. "Enough, Kaname, I swear-, wait, what are you doing?!" the silverette panicked as his pureblood joined him in the tub.
"What else? Joining you," the brunette said matter-of-factly though his glee is pretty much evident with his smirk. He's enjoying seeing his hunter flustered and panicky, very far away from his usual cool and confident self.
Kaname pulled Zero to him when the hunter was in the act of leaving the tub, wrapping an arm around his lithe body while his hand reached for the scrub to continue washing his squirming lover, very much enjoying the moment of his beloved's unease.
"Fuck Kaname, let go!" the silverette snarled over his shoulder to his unaffected partner, feeling embarrassed at being washed like a little kid.
"You're wasting more of your precious time by fighting me Zero, stay still and I'll take care of you." Kaname murmured on his ear, Zero could almost see the smile that is undoubtedly plastered on his exquisite face, starting the sensuous rub of the sponge against the still flushed skin of his petulant lover.
The prefect was almost sure that he won't be able to attend the next classes as well as his vampire to wash him with caresses filled with dark and sweet intentions.
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She stirred from her sleep and languorously opened her lilac eyes. She blinked a few times before sitting and looking outside the window to ascertain the time, It was dark with rain clouds and it looks like there's going to be a storm. She brought her hand in front of her, she still felt her power weak but her body felt lighter now. She sighed; their journey back home will be delayed for quite a while as the energy she needed to recover went down another level. She hoped her siblings wouldn't complain as she honestly wouldn't mind staying for a bit longer.
At the thought of home, the image of their parents suddenly popped up. She sincerely hoped that they're both fine. They should already know that they are here in the past so she's not worried about that but she's afraid that they're greatly missed. She smiled hopefully, greatly wishing that their parents are all alright.
She got off the bed and proceeded to the adjacent room next door, only realizing that she slept in their father's room, and opened an empty room. Cold wind and rain penetrated the study as the paneled glass door stood opened.
"Chichiue?" she asked to make sure but there's really no one inside, "Hmmmm, he must have gone to see otou-chan." She smiled as she moved to close the door to the balcony. The door of the study leading to the hall opened to reveal her other siblings.
"Ah, nee-chan, you're awake. Wonderful. We brought you some food." Kohaku greeted at the sight of her after opening the door. He's holding Suiren's hand while her other hand held Naoto's. They were followed by Akira who's carrying a tray filled with food. "Where's chichiue?"
"Ah, he must have gone to see otou-chan." She smiled and added when she saw the food Akira proceeded to put on top of the center table, "Thank you. I'm famished. How's everyone? How's Senriji?"
"Everyone's alright. Senriji woke up hours ago but returned back to sleep afterwards though he seems to be feeling better." Kohaku reassured.
"Hmmm, that's good," Anne chimed as she sipped the tea she was handed. Naoto and Suiren sat beside her on the sofa, she turned to their youngest twin, "You two did a good job, but why did you show the images to otou-chan, Sui-chan?" she lightly scolded as she pinched the female silverette gently.
"Demo, demo, otou-chan said it feels like something is wrong! He wanted to go out anyway so I showed it to him…it's not good to hide things from family!" she defended her case, pouting. They're really never the type to hide such serious matters from their parents.
The eldest sighed. She of course understood, so she just smiled at her as she rubbed her slightly pink cheek. "Oh yes, we made quite a mess in the lounge. Have you fixed it already?" she turned to the twin brunettes.
"Well, the blood has been wiped, it was a mighty difficult thing for the vampires that did but the hole in the wall, there's nothing that can be done about that." Kohaku informed, "We'll need your help for that, nee-chan."
"Oh poor them." Akira shook his head, "It really should have been me who blocked that attack so they didn't have to suffer. Cleaning away the intoxicating blood of ojii-sama must have been a nightmare for them." He quibbled, even dramatically putting a hand on his chest.
This seemed to have irritated Kohaku a bit, "It's not my fault that you're slow, Akira, and what would you have me do? My power is nullification so it ended that way. It's better ojii-sama's blood rather than chichiue's, right?"
"Of course you're fast, since you have lightning as well," Akira teased, he's been feeling bored so he wanted to cause some trouble but Kohaku didn't answer anymore, instead, Naoto did.
"Then you should have included me!" the young male silverette squeaked his indignation of not being able to protect their chichiue as he was tasked to collect their grandpa. "I could grow a tree to protect chichiue!" he pouted as he placed his chin on his older sister's lap.
"Now, now, Nao-chan, I know you can handle your powers well but still, you're too young for that and otou-chan wouldn't want you to exert yourself." Anne pacified her brave little brother by patting his silver hair, inwardly grimacing at the image of him growing a tree in the middle of the room for protection as he controls earth. Now, that would have been a great mess. She shot Akira a 'that's enough' look that successfully silenced him.
"It's extremely worrying though, it seems that Rido-ojiisama is after otou-chan…What should we do?" Kohaku asked, diverting the conversation.
Anne turned grim at these. They only heard a few stories regarding their Rido-ojiisama as their parents and generally everyone in the castle avoids talking about him as if trying to forget a nightmare so they didn't know how this particular chapter of the past ended. Though their future was evidence enough that everything will be alright, still, it's worrying about how it will go from now on. Did they do something, or must they do something to arrive at that happy future? Should they act? They didn't know what to do and if they were essential to be able to keep their parents safe then they must be vigilant. She sighed; happiness is really something one must work hard for. She looked at her siblings, determination getting stronger than ever as she promised to do everything in her power to ensure that they'll see the world and future as they know it.
"Don't worry, everything will be as is." Anne reassured confidently.
There was a knock on the door of their father's study. They felt their Takuji's presence so they willed it to open to allow their uncle's entrance.
"Eh? Where's Kaname?" asked Ichijou when he only spotted the children inside.
"He went out for a while, uncle, why?" Kohaku answered.
He looked a bit troubled but immediately hid it together with a white envelop he's holding behind his back. He smiled, "It's nothing, ah Anne-chan, are you feeling well already?"
The older children noticed it but chose not to be too nosy as it could be very private. They'll be informed if need be.
"I'm feeling better thank you Takuji. Would you like some breakfast while we wait for chichiue?" Anne invited brightly.
"No, it's quite alright, I had my breakfast already. I'll go downstairs, please tell me if Kaname is back alright? And tell us if there's anything you need." He smiled again; he can't trouble the young ones with the problems of the adult.
He went to close the door when the children nodded. When he was gone, the brunettes looked at each other, a bit worried at what it might be all about.
What is it this time?
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He watched as the earlier dull grey skies completely darkened to let out a heavy downpour from the window of his hunter's room. He sat on the bed, his naked body covered by a simple white blanket, bending his left leg to place the elbow of his left arm on top of it, resting his head at the back of his hand to look at the exhausted figure of his sleeping mate. He smiled a bit guiltily, his lover just missed another day at school but though he's feeling responsible for Zero's tardiness, he can't quite bring himself to regret spending the whole day on this bed, making love to the silverette until they're both too tired to continue anymore.
He sighed; evidently, his fears are making him too clingy and too greedy to feel his mate's skin next to his. He wanted to make sure he's still there, by his side, still trapped in his arms, unable to go anywhere. He softly brushed his fingers though the enchanting silver threads, feeling his stress ebb away. He smiled, a bit sadly, as he made a silent wish to let time stop and make this moment eternal as he made the decision to tell the truth, which could destroy this very peace, to his hunter.
"I won't let go of you Zero, even if you push me away, I'll never let you leave." He bent down to murmur on his silver tresses, determination laced his soft voice, before lying down beside his lover and trapping his treasure in his arms, wallowing in the warmth his body produced. He gathered his beloved in his arms, positioning Zero's head at the nook of his neck, the hunter's head on his arm with its hand pressing him closer so he can inhale his calming scent. His other arm around his pale waist, his hand gently caresses his lover's smooth back. Kaname felt Zero's hand instinctively wrapped loosely around his own body, he smiled as he tighten his grasp, his promise getting stronger in his mind.
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The weather that evening proved to be a storm heavy enough to suspend the entire Night class' lessons as almost all their teachers who are not using the teacher's quarters and are residing in the town were unable to come to work. He watched the dark skies with apprehension as it reflects his inner chaos. His dark, suspicious wine orbs strayed back to the letter on top of his desk. It's an invitation addressed to him, Kuran Kaname, and his esteemed partner, the future Royal Consort, Kiryū Zero from the council.
He grimly contemplated what it could mean, he just got back from Zero's room, leaving the hunter still sleeping as he needed to attend to the preparation for his next moves and to check on his children's welfare when Takuma hurriedly gave him the invitation that just arrived from the council. They were both doubtful and concerned about the seemingly innocent and cheerful invite, politely asking them to attend a ball where they can meet his mate who descended from the great bloodline of Suzaku's and their children who even came from the future, to introduce themselves and pay their respects.
Clearly, someone leaked the information regarding his future family and his current relationship with Zero. It is possible that it came from any of the gossiping vampires inside the Moon dorm who were all, admittedly, very shocked and awed at the future of the Royal Family.
The talk of Zero being the descendant of the mythical mortal family they only used to hear, or even never, as a bed time story was widely talked about among the lower class vampires and the possibility of them telling their parents, family, friends or anyone in the outside world was highly possible if anyone had dared disobeyed him for he had clearly expressed that it must be kept a secret and that it shouldn't be spread to anyone not belonging in the Moon dorm as it might endanger his family and Zero.
He didn't think anyone would be brave enough to do it which led him to a more morbid thought for in light of the recent events; it is highly possible that it was Rido, the only other vampire who knew about it, who spread the news. But why? What is his goal? What is it that he hopes to accomplish?
The dark aura that escaped from him shook the air in his room, as him and his beast roared in frustration, making the glass of his windows cracked and his companion jump.
"Kaname…" Ichijou began, "please do calm down, it won't do to lose ourselves now." imploring him to compose himself.
"Did Ichiou say anything?" he asked as he willed his aura and beast to stand down.
"He wished to be introduced to them Kaname… I was phoned a few hours ago, informing me that he'll come here in a few days to introduce himself…" Ichijou admitted, unease evident in his eyes, meeting his grandfather and the head of the council was never such a fun event for him.
Kaname was silent as he contemplated the real impact of the announcement of his mate's identity and lineage and what possible chaos it might bring to him and his family. He clenched his fist tightly as he fought for calm.
He was left alone afterwards which was fortunate as his irritation kept on building up as frustration and helplessness overcame him. He didn't know what Rido's ultimate goal is but he knew it would cause harm to those he holds dear. There was also the matter of his sister, it's time. He must reveal one of secrets and take his other family back as his mother's spell will soon left her with horrible memories, he must awaken her, to save her sanity.
By revealing this, he's afraid that it would hurt his mate and if that is so, he would rather unleash all his horrors to his beloved to prevent having him in pain more than once. He must inform him as soon as possible as he also felt his courage waver. He leaned his head on his balled fist which he placed on the door of his balcony. He closed his eyes to compose himself and when he opened them next, he spotted a figure moving towards the Moon dorm and though the person himself is being shielded by the umbrella he's using to avoid getting wet, he still knew that it's his heart that is moving towards their dormitory. He smiled weakly, as both happiness and dread filled his heart. Happiness for it's what he always feel every time he'll see Zero and dread as he made up the decision to confess his crimes to his beloved, before he had the chance to run away and his courage fail him.
Without much thought, he opened the door to his balcony, making raindrops land inside his study, to proceed to the rain, to jump down and meet his hunter.
Zero was on his way to the Moon dormitories to see his children, definitely not the bastard that caused him to miss classes, and was surprised when the aura of his mate met him. He heard a splash of one of the rain puddles and sure enough, Kaname stood just a short distance from him, not minding the rain that's soaking him and his dark clothes.
"What are you doing, saving water for the bath?" the silverette jokingly asked as he walked towards his lover but he stopped as he saw the pain-filled expression of the brunette, he frowned, "Kaname?"
"Zero," he began as he looked at the worry reflected in his beautiful lilac eyes, "there is something I must tell you before my courage fail me," he paused before continuing, "and it's the answer to all your questions," he slowly walked towards his startled mate, "I shall tell you everything I've hidden, my deepest and darkest secrets. You would hate me I'm sure, please forgive me." he finished as he stood directly in front of his hunter.
"What do you mean?" Zero faltered a bit nervously as Kaname's expression scared him. He fears of what he might find out, uncertainty gripped his heart.
"Zero, I wish to tell you all this for I truly love you…" he entreated as he took one of his lover's hands to place it over his heart, "and I wish for your trust and forgiveness." He finished before granting his hunter a kiss on his forehead.
"Kaname, what-?" the silverette asked, the desperation he saw in his mate's burgundy eyes made him want to stay in ignorance.
"No matter what you learn, please know that I love you Zero."
The silverette wasn't able to reply as Kaname placed his forehead on his while muttering unintelligible words he didn't understand and suddenly, a blinding light attacked his vision coupled with a scorching sensation. He felt weak. He let go of the umbrella he was holding as he collapsed in his pureblood's arms and the last thing he saw before darkness completely claimed him to instill intrusive images and memories fill him was the blurred image of his vampire's painful expression and a drop of water tracing his lover's cheek he oddly knew wasn't a raindrop, but a tear.
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