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
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 build up. Damn, stupid nii-san and stupid brother-in-law!
The silverette quickened his pace and so his annoying guard while internally cursing his brother and his future brother-in-law. He couldn'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 was pipe dream to think he could actually stand up against a pureblood. They may be right in thinking he needed a guard though his masculine and hunter ego hurt like hell. But why him? Why him!? And this stupid vampire, why are you so obedient? Didn't you hate me? Was he really just loyal or was he simply trying to get more in his nerves? Wasn't he disgusted by him? What was he trying to do? Was he really just playing with him then?
The poor, young man wanted to explode. He was so confused already as it was and now, even more so. He was also hurt. He had been trying to erase these feelings and now, he was being tempted more than ever as they were brought closer to each other. Damn!
"Damn, Aido-senpai. Enough!" Ichiru finally blew up and faced the blonde vampire who still had 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 was following just anyone else, he would have agreed. After all, no one would disdain resting and he hated the sun very much.
But it was Ichiru
He wouldn't even mind staying up all day or being burned to charcoal under the punishing rays so long as he could, and legitimately, protect and watch over his beloved silverette. "Kaname-sama asked me to protect you and that's what I'll do."
Ichiru ignored the lancing pain that wounded him at the blonde's words. 'Ah, so he's really just following orders…' He clenched his fist to calm himself so bitterness wouldn't be reflected in his voice. "I can take care of myself. I don't need your help." He voiced in a flat tone before turning around to continue on his way to the class that was about to start. He felt so downhearted at the thought that Aido-senpai was only doing it because he was asked to, disappointment fueled his anger.
Aido felt the change in Ichiru's mien that was mirrored in his expressive lilac eyes. What was that? Hurt? "Wait, Ichiru!" He exclaimed after the retreating silverette.
"Don't get familiar with me, you bastard!" The younger Kiryū shouted without looking at him. He was surprised when the noble called his name. Pride and the remaining self-respect he had prevented him from showing it. He was already too busy 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 baffled him sometimes. He was confused how to interpret his responses. One moment, he felt like Ichiru might be feeling the same as him and then, afterwards, he felt like the young Kiryū was disgusted at him. So, what was it? Was he in love with him or disgusted with 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 was really angry with him. Why?! He sighed.
Really, sometimes, he just wanted to want to un-love him but his heart opposed the very thought for it felt the happiest whenever the enchanting creature was around him. The mere sight of those silky silver threads, smiling lilac eyes and charming expression caused him to feel so alive. It would seem like the younger man was the very air that he was breathing. Ichiru was what sustained him.
He expelled another sigh before smiling in resignation, defeated. Besotted cerulean orbs watched and followed the back of the retreating figure in front. He knew it was pointless to even have an internal debate with himself. He knew that the silverette would be the only one who'd 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 were all excited while speculating about the two other Kaname and their relationship with the Moon Dorm president. All wondered if Kuran-senpai really was a triplet. They were also talking about the angelic silverettes who looked like twins and the female brunette with them.
Why did the silverette girl approached the grumpy prefect?
What were their connection with the Kiryū family?
Was the attractive brunette really Kiryū Zero's girlfriend?
At the mention of the prefect, every girl would turn to whisper how gorgeous he was turning to be. So much so that his handsome features, that they refused to acknowledge before, could 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 walked past and would suck the air to inhale his fresh manly scent greedily. No one could pinpoint the exact change in him. Ever 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 was nothing but a friend to Kiryū-kun. They were all sure that it was a lost cause should she really be his girlfriend. Their smiles turned to sighs of despair before adoring gazes travelled to the sleeping prefect who looked very tired but still managed to look delectable in their eyes. Longing sighs filled the room once again.
A certain blue-eyed bespectacled girl watched their expressions nervously while fidgeting one of her braided light-brown pigtails. She stared longingly at her silver-haired crush and sighed miserably at his increasing popularity. Her shoulders slumped dejectedly.
Nadeshiko Shindo had long since been in love with the older Kiryū. It only grew from the moment 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 was just like a knight in shining armor and was pursuing him ever since but in vain.
Still, she didn't give up for she had all the time in the world. No one has ever noticed, or acknowledged, how wonderful he truly was. Presently, however, everyone seemed to target him and she felt alarmed that her already very slim chances dwindled 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'd gather all her courage and confess. She was in the point of do or die. She could 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 became too heated. Silent promises to confess were made by the girls in Zero's class, 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 was the subject of many stares and thoughts of the girls in his class. He still felt drowsy. He wasn't able to get enough rest what with the events last night. All notions of rest were abandoned in favor of watching over his eldest daughter whilst thinking about the nature of secrets his mate was keeping from him.
He stretched his limbs while looking out the window. The view reflected dull grey sky. It had been cloudy for a few days already; it looked like it would start raining any time or day now. He yawned. The weather made him sleepier than ever.
He steadily kept on losing sleep these past few days and coupled with his condition, it was making him fall asleep every chance he got. Zero 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. Barrage of complaints had been raining down on him since dawn.
"Nii-san! There you are! Nii-san, what happened to what I asked you to do? Nii-san?" Ichiru hastily inquired the moment he caught sight of his older brother. His nii-san had been avoiding him since this morning since he kept on pestering him to talk to Kaname-senpai to make him retract the annoying order of having him tailed and protected. As if being escorted was not insulting enough, they were unknowingly rubbing salt to his wound by choosing that vampire to protect him. Gah! It was infuriating!
"Ichiru… I told you; I agree with Kaname. I think we should be careful for now…" Zero groaned, still in want of 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?" The older silverette pointed a thumb outside the window.
Ichiru followed where he was pointing. He wasn't able to first see what his brother was trying to tell him. When searching lavender orbs strayed to the branches of one of the trees standing tall outside their classroom, he saw a shadow of purple tresses. Ah, Seiren. Damn it. He thought she was still out gathering intel. "Then, why him?" He replied, slightly sulking because the 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 added without really thinking, mind 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 was safe. The silverette expelled a breath in relief at his brother's steady deep breaths, sign he was already far into the world of dreams. It was fortunate but disappointing. He realized that he was still facing the same problem he'd been trying to rid himself.
He looked out the window again and saw his problem with his back on a tree. Narrowed lilac eyes was immediately met by cool aquamarine orbs. Hanabusa Aido immediately smiled and even waved a hand at him.
Grrrr! He was so pissed off that he just wanted to explode! Really, why of all the-! He let out a harsh breath, trying to calm himself.
Internally, he wondered. How would he stop it? This nightmare? Of a pathetic heart still imprisoned in that blonde 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 windowpane. His thoughts singularly wandered to his hunter he knew was then sleeping by taking advantage of their bond now strong enough to communicate their thoughts and feelings to one another. His grim expression seemingly complimented the dark skies, mind 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 occupied most of his emotion was fear.
Fear for his lover whose life was now threatened by a force that he was powerless against.
And just as bone chilling was the fear of Zero leaving him.
He knew his crimes against his silver-haired hunter were far too heavy to be easily forgiven but he also knew that it must be revealed as soon as possible. Keeping it longer would only add to his sins.
The mighty pureblood's heart heaved at the thought and possibilities that might arise after he had given the truth to Zero. So much so that he could feel the courage he'd been trying to build shrink smaller and smaller. He was in turmoil and the beast roared inside him at the thought of losing his hunter forever.
He would not allow it.
It could 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 entered his hunter's room through the window. His lover's refreshing scent immediately surrounded him. The perturbed Adonis immediately took a deep breath, feeling calm and warm all at once just by the scent of cream and lavender.
He went and sat on the bed where the sleeping figure of his treasure lay peacefully slumbering. He felt Zero stir a bit at the change in his surroundings. The pureblood smiled down at his hunter, he was amazed at how great his lover is at sensing changes in his environment even though he was 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 soft silver hair and inhale the ambrosial fragrance, marveling at how light he was feeling compared to his earlier gloom. His darkest thoughts momentarily forced at the deepest recesses of his mind. He sighed, basking in the contentment and satisfaction of having Zero in his arms.
Zero always seemed 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. However, most of the time, he would feel so light that his vision of the world turns bright and illuminated. He'd feel his heart pure and glowing as if it was never filled with anything dark and vile.
Whenever wine gaze fell on the hunter, Kaname felt as if he was transformed into the man he wanted to be, as if Zero changed him to a completely different being altogether, not the cruel and wicked person that he truly was.
He inhaled more of his lover's scent, deeply intoxicated. It was unbearable how much he had come to love this man. With Zero by his side, eternity seems like a blink of an eye. It would not be enough to express his affections 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 could have his hunter with him.
He can be wicked.
He can be evil.
He felt his heart squeeze painfully. 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 was not so terrible as long as he was together with this creature who filled his heart with pure serenity 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, internally reciting the promise of becoming the most despicable person in the world in order to keep his love with him. If he needed to force and imprison him, he would. Even if he was 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 was determined to hold on to his hand and would dare anything to keep him by his side.
The pureblood granted his lover a small kiss, lips unable to stop from lingering a bit in order to wallow 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 at the sensation of the familiar luscious lips on his, accompanying the strong scent of rain and roses, and savored the rich flavor that never failed to take away any and all sensibilities from him. Drowsiness quickly left him at the confirmation of the little sneak's identity whose sinfully seductive mouth steadily warmed his body, sending electricity throughout his system, exciting his heart almost instantly. Pale 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 return his kiss. Extreme hunger couldn't help but 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, voice husky from sleep, when they stopped but for a moment to catch their breath, "attacking me while I'm asleep, perverted bastard."
"Oh, I merely intended to take a small bite," Kaname murmured on one pale, damp temple nonchalantly, "but you're so tempting, I couldn't stop myself."
The silverette could feel his lover's smile on his skin. "Bastard." Zero hissed but without any real heat. He was feeling too aroused to care.
"Ah, but it's you who made me like this," the brunette confessed and hovered over the lithe form, "so please take responsibility." before lowering himself to claim his mouth once again, trapping the sigh that escaped from his lover. An eager hand toyed with his hunter's silver tresses while the other proceeded to unbutton the obstructing 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 when his own search started inside his pureblood's mouth, returning the ardor with wild craving and appetite. One fair hand went to the firm chest to feel his warmth, his lover's heart beating against his palm, thundering violently like his own, before undoing the dark 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 yearning. Mouth moved lower to the bare chest, favoring one of the pink nipples, making Zero arched his body and 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, his mind got occupied by the sinful lips sucking one pink teat. Hazy amethysts 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 was already very, very low. He quickly propped himself up with his elbows.
"No, stop, Kana- ah!" The sudden pleasure in his groin robbed Zero of the energy to keep upright once the pureblood took his arousal inside his mouth. Silver stresses pressed harder against the pillow, pink lips left gasping for air, and frantic hands pushed sturdy shoulders at the electrifying sensations that drowned him. Uncontrolled sounds suffused the heady air in the room. His mind went blank and the world spun once the pureblood took him deeper. Whimpers that he could no longer contain escaped, feeling weak with pleasure at the sensation of his lover's tongue on his velvet skin. Incognizant moaned whispers of Kaname's name repeatedly rended the air in response to the heat boiling inside his gut, seeking violent release.
The adorable sounds his hunter created only made the brunette continue ardently. He was lost in the pleasure his hunter's taste gave that he couldn't help but suck and take more of his silverette. Curious tongue licked the sensitive underside, tempting his lover to let go of his sanity, savoring the 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 already feel his hunter's rein of control disappear completely as he was thrown to the myriads of pleasures that he licked the slit of his erection before sucking him whole again to tease him further.
"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 when he felt himself closer to release.
"Go ahead." Kaname smirked, anticipating his taste, loving every panted adulation of his name and the weak pleas in that low seductive voice that was set to ruin him even more.
Zero valiantly tried to restrain himself but it was so hard to do so. The sly 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 flooded 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 while wiping some of the juice on the corner his lips that escaped from his mouth with his thumb. "A-asshole." the hunter weakly cursed the sexy picture of his vampire.
"You wound me, my love. It looks like you enjoyed it though." Kaname teased with a smile ever so alluring while removing Zero's pants and all the other obstructions completely. He lowered himself on his hunter once more to provide him a torrid kiss after placing himself between supple thighs.
Still unrecovered, Zero wasn't able to retaliate against another onslaught, the scent of lavender in his mouth. Long legs wrapped around the narrow waist to aid his vampire in their merging. He groaned when he felt the painful pleasure in his entrance, still unaware of the natural lubrication his body had recently developed, mind occupied by the pureblood who was once again beginning the maddening journey to hedonism.
The pressure was 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 sheathed himself deep inside him, making both groan in delight.
An arresting smile appeared on the stunning devil and in the most seductive voice, whispered, "You've always been appealing but never as captivating as this, when you're filled with me…" The possessiveness lilac eyes could perceive in deep burgundy ones knocked the air out of his system that he wasn't able to say anything. Helplessly, he could only stare at the alluring image, with lust and greed swimming in wine pools, ravished and claimed him, marking him as his own. Never forget that "You're mine." Whispered a deep voice, a thumb tracing one pale cheek.
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.
Kisses turned clumsy because of unrestrained pants and moans both produced once the pureblood began to thrust briskly, urgent to feel more of the coveted heat he sought that seemed to seduce his senses to no end. He plunged 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, succumbing to the overwhelming warmth of his lover's body.
The silverette moaned and groaned as his pureblood sank deeper and deeper. Hips moved with intensity and eagerness to meet the gripping movements that persistently attacked his pleasure zone. The world fell away to leave the brunette to occupy 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 drove him to the pinnacle.
His body went crazy once his pureblood wrapped a hand on his hardened member and began to stroke, timing it with each intense, continuous thrust. Silver hair tousled, head forcefully pushing on his pillow while a pale 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, and spilled in each other. Pleasure evident by their bright, flushed skin.
Kaname put his forehead on top of Zero's and waited for their pants to cease and heartbeat to calm down. He could feel his lover's breath mingling with his own and he had to smile at the contentment that 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.
After all, the night was still young.
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There was a soft click, signaling a lock being opened. It was followed by the cold night wind that invaded the small dark room where a certain silver haired prefect slumbered peacefully without care in the world, unaware that a vampire already entered the privacy of his room in the male Day Class dormitory. Clearly, the person who claimed that no vampire could enter a building uninvited was full of bullshit.
A guiltless Aido Hanabusa 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 permeate the room of his beloved. He was well aware of Ichiru's vulnerability against the cold weather for he was susceptible to various illnesses.
He went to sit beside the silverette, smiling while moving closer to his love, removing the few silver threads that obstructed his view of the charming face. He sighed, feeling quite exhausted at the cruel blessing that made him both very blissful and extremely tormented. Still, he wouldn't have it any other way. He was 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 for the silverette adamantly attempted to lose him which he of course was determined never to happen. A cold thumb ran 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 confess the words he long buried within the deepest recesses of his heart?
Somehow, the always present fear was still there, reminding him of the harsh possibilities he'd face should his worst nightmares come true.
But, one thing was for sure.
He'd take whatever chance that would allow him to get as close as possible to the younger Kiryū. He'd grasp at anything 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. Feet knew not where to go in particular. She was lost and 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 for she didn't have Zero's striking lavender eyes. Hers were russet ones displaying knowledge of centuries old. She looked exquisite but the look in her eyes was heartbreaking. This made Yuki's eyes water. Who?
"Yuki, my darling child, my daughter, my Yuki." She whispered in a soft, gentle voice that the brunette thought she knew well.
No.
Her soul knew very well but she couldn'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. The child was wide-eyed and immediately began shaking the unknown woman's unmoving body.
That was when she realized the blood on her hands.
On 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…
Yuki woke up with a start, immediately sitting up and feeling the cold wind chill her sweat-drenched skin and clothes. She was shaking while unconsciously hugging 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, hollowed as fear gripped her heart. It chilled her bones and she panicked when the feeling like something would snatch her in the dark filled her subconsciousness. Her eyes searched for light. Her skin craved warmth. She was trembling, wanting to open the lights but couldn'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 on their way back to the academy the day they stalked Zero, Kaname-senpai and the children. He said it was 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 from the vampire that gave it to her.
"Ichijou-senpai… help…"
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"Ungh…"
Zero groaned at the sunlight attacking his still closed eyes. He could tell that it was morning already but he still wanted to sleep. Pale hand rose 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, soft lips and warm breath on his pale skin. The silver-haired prefect sighed, feeling more than ever the desire to stay on bed like this. 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 the room. No doubt his face was flushed, cheeks burning in shame.
Damn, Kaname was awake.
So much for stealth.
"Ah, do you need a hand, my love?" Kaname offered, silky brown locks resting on his palm. His arm on its elbow to prop him up on his side while deep auburn orbs filled with teasing glee were focused on his hunter's impressive but ineffective glare.
"Jerk." 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, seemingly nothing would be able to break the good mood he was 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. He knew it was 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 for they both know the answer to that question. He could only curse the smartass in front of him through their bond, knowing that his pureblood would be able to hear it and he was given a chuckle in response.
Useless legs once again attempted to stand up, both arms even placed 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. Usually pale skin now steadily became 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 invalid! Put me down! Kaname!" The poor prefect shouted and pushed his lover's shoulder to no avail. The damn jerk 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 while lathering soap all over his lover's smooth, normally pale white, flushed skin.
"Move! I can wash myself!" The hunter valiantly tried to regain his footing. Kaname always seemed 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 when the pureblood joined him in the tub.
"What else? Joining you." The brunette offered matter-of-factly though his glee was pretty much evident by his smirk. He was 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 the lithe body while another 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 against one reddened ear.
Zero could almost see the smile that was undoubtedly plastered on the annoyingly exquisite face, trying hard not to feel affected by the sensuous rub of the sponge against the still flushed. He could swear that this bastard was doing it on purpose.
The prefect was almost sure that he wouldn't be able to attend the next classes as well when devilish hands continued to wash him with caresses filled with dark and sweet intentions.
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The cherub stirred from her sleep and languorously opened unfocused 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 was going to be a storm.
Inspecting herself with both hands 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. The energy she needed to recover went down another level. She hoped her siblings wouldn't complain. Personally, she honestly wouldn't mind staying for a bit longer.
At the thought of home, the image of their parents suddenly popped up. Anne sincerely hoped that they were both fine. They should already know that they were there in the past so she was not worried about that. She was only afraid that they were greatly missed and wished that her adorable cousins would make use of their angelic charms to cause some harmless distractions. For one, she knew a certain of hers could cause people to forget Armageddon simply by existing.
She smiled hopefully, greatly wishing that their parents were all alright.
The little princess 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 from the paneled glass door that stood opened.
"Chichiue?" She asked the room at large to make sure but there was really no one inside. "Hmmmm, he must have gone to see otou-chan." She smiled and moved to close the door to the balcony when the door of the study leading to the hall opened to reveal her other siblings.
"Ah, onee-chan, you're awake. Wonderful. We brought you some food." Kohaku greeted at the sight of her after opening the door. He was holding the silver twin's hands. They were followed by Akira who was 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 before sipping the tea she was handed. She turned to Naoto and Suiren who sat beside her on the sofa. "You two did a good job, but why did you show the images to otou-chan, Sui-chan?" She lightly questioned by way of scolding, short fingers pinching 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!" The little silverette defended her case, pouting. They were 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 while apologetically rubbing the slightly pink cheek. "Oh yes, we made quite a mess in the lounge. Have you fixed it already?" She turned to the twin brunettes next.
"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 are lightning incarnate." Akira teased. He'd 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 since he was tasked to collect their grandpa. "I could grow a tree to protect chichiue!" He pouted; rounded chin sulkily put 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. 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 with his excellent power over his element. 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 the reminder. They only heard a few stories regarding their Rido-ojiisama. Their parents and generally everyone in the castle avoided 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 would be alright, still, it was worrying about how it would 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 was really something one must work hard for. She looked at her siblings, determination getting stronger than ever. Internally promising to do everything in her power to ensure that they'd 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." Kohaku answered. "Is there anything we can assist you with instead?"
The blonde looked a bit troubled but immediately hid it together with a white envelop he was holding behind his back. He cheerfully smiled. "It's nothing. Ah Anne-chan, are you feeling well already?"
The older children noticed it but chose not to be too nosy. They'd 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." Takuma smiled again; he couldn't possibly trouble the young ones with the problems of the adults.
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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Deep burgundy gaze observed the earlier dull grey skies completely darkened to let out a heavy downpour through the window of his hunter's room. The naked body covered by a simple white blanket sat on the bed, 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.
Kaname smiled a bit guiltily. His lover just missed another day at school but though he was feeling responsible for Zero's tardiness, he couldn't quite bring himself to regret spending the whole day on this bed, making love to the silverette until they were both too tired to continue anymore.
He sighed; evidently, his fears were making him too clingy and too greedy to feel his mate's skin next to his. He wanted to make sure Zero was still there, by his side, still trapped in his arms, unable to go anywhere.
Lean fingers softly brushed against enchanting silver threads, feeling his stress ebb away. He smiled, a bit morosely, making a silent wish to let time stop and make this moment eternal even while making 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 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 placed on his arm, a hand pressing him closer to inhale the calming scent of lavender. The other arm constricted around the slim waist; a hand gently caresses his lover's smooth back.
Kaname felt Zero's hand instinctively wrapped loosely around his own body in response. He smiled and tightened his grasp.
His promise grew 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's lessons since almost all their teachers who were not using the teacher's quarters and were residing in the town were unable to come to work.
The Vampire King watched the dark skies that reflected his inner chaos with apprehension. Dark, suspicious wine orbs strayed back to the letter on top of the mahogany desk. It was 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 in order 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.
Damn the ubiquitous rats of the council.
Clearly, someone leaked the information regarding his future family and his current relationship with Zero. It was possible that it came from any of the gossiping vampires inside the Moon Dorm who were all, admittedly, very shocked and awed by 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. The possibility of them telling their parents, family, friends or anyone in the outside world was highly possible if anyone had dared disobeyed him. 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 was highly possible that it was Rido, the only other vampire who knew about it, who spread the news. The goal could only be insidious.
What was it that he hoped to accomplish?
The dark aura that escaped from him shook the air in his room. He and his beast roared in frustration, making the glass of the windowpanes crack and his companion jump.
"Kaname…" Ichijou began, imploring his king to compose himself. "Please do calm down. It won't do to lose ourselves now."
"Did Ichiou say anything?" The pureblood asked, quieting his aura and willing the 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 verdant eyes. Meeting his grandfather and the head of the council was never such a fun event for him.
Kaname was silently contemplating 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. Fists clenched tightly, fighting for calm.
He was left alone afterwards which was fortunate. His irritation kept on building up. Frustration and helplessness overcame him.
He didn't know what Rido's ultimate goal was but he knew it would cause harm to those he held dear. There was also the matter of his sister.
He felt the weakening of the seal.
The time was almost up.
He must reveal one of secrets and take his other family back. Their mother's spell will soon leave her with horrible memories. He must awaken her to save her sanity.
By revealing this, he was afraid that it would hurt his mate. If that was 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 before his courage wavered even more.
Burdened head on a balled fist on the door of his balcony, russet orbs closed to compose himself. When he opened them next, he spotted a figure that refused to be unwelcomed even in his misery moving towards the Moon Dorm.
Though the person himself was being shielded by the umbrella he was using to avoid getting wet, he still knew that it was his heart coming for a visit.
The Vampire King smiled weakly, both happiness and dread filled his heart. Happiness for it was what he always felt every time he'd see Zero and dread at the decision to confess his crimes to his beloved.
It truly must be now, before he had the chance to run away and his courage fail him.
Without much thought, he opened the door to his balcony, raindrops instantly assailed his study, to proceed to the rain. The vampire jumped down and met his hunter.
Zero was on his way to the Moon Dormitories to see his children, definitely not the bastard who caused him to miss classes, and was surprised when the aura of his mate met him. He heard a splash from a rain puddle and sure enough, Kaname stood just a short distance from him, not minding the rain that was soaking him and his dark clothes.
"What are you doing? Saving bath water?" The silverette jokingly asked, walking towards his lover but stopped once he registered the pain-filled expression of the brunette. He frowned. "Kaname?"
"Zero." The pureblood began, wine orbs regretfully looking at the worry reflected in beautiful lilac eyes. "There is something I must tell you before my courage fails me." Hesitance made him pause for a moment before continuing. "It's the answer to all your questions." He admitted, unwilling steps slowly took him to his startled mate. "I shall tell you everything I've hidden; my deepest and darkest secrets. You would hate me, I'm sure. But please, I beg you, forgive me." He whispered, now directly standing in front of his hunter.
"What do you mean?" Zero faltered a bit nervously. Kaname's expression scared him. He feared of what he might find out. Uncertainty gripped his heart.
"Zero, I wish to tell you all this for I truly love you…" The brunette entreated instead of answering. A cold hand took one of his lover's to place it over his heart. "Because I wish for your trust and forgiveness." He finished before granting his hunter a kiss on his forehead.
"Kaname, what-?" The silverette confusedly asked. The desperation that filled 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 hunter wasn't able to respond. Kaname had already placed his forehead on his while muttering unintelligible words he didn't understand. Suddenly, a blinding light attacked his vision coupled with a scorching sensation.
Energy left his body weak.
Zero let go of the umbrella he was holding and collapsed in his pureblood's arms. The last thing lavender eyes saw before darkness completely claimed him to instill intrusive images and memories was the blurred image of his vampire's painful expression.
The usually stately visage marred by drops of water tracing cold cheeks he oddly knew weren't raindrops, but tears.
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