Chapter 4
Flashback
In an elegantly decorated room in the Imperial Palace, two figure lay intertwine on a large bed conceal to the waist with a purple sheet.
"When will you accept my proposal and become my Empress, Lilith?" the male brunette grumbled caressing his lover's hip.
"When the humans in the Palace doesn't make me want to raze the capital, the silver hair male deadpanned, and I told you not to address this one as such when alone, Kana" the dragon in disguise stared up at his treasured person from where he'd rest his head on his (Prince Kaname) out stretched hand.
"I'll comply when you agree to marry me, Prince Kaname smirked brushing aside silver bangs from his lovers face to stare into captivating icy blue slit eyes, though I prefer to call you Lily as you are my precious flower" he placed a tender kiss on pink lips.
"Idiot, the dragon mumbled with a pout when the brunette released his lips, you are very persistent, he averted his gaze down, fine but don't blame this one for ending those foolish human nobles that angers us when informed."
"I will deal with the nobles to prevent such" the future Emperor grinned widely pleased that his dragon lover finally agreed to marry him after one and a half year of asking (they've been together for two years secretly).
"Your mother won't be pleased and will do something idiotic" the silverette states with a meaningful look.
"I will deal with her as well, the Prince sigh exasperated, honestly I care not what she feels about my choice in partner" he pulled his lover closer.
"Hn, that female she is trying to pair you with will be livid at this news, how fun it will be to see the look on her face" the dragon mused darkly excited.
"Let's cease talking about unpleasant topics, the brunette rolled on top his lover, let me aid you in halting all thoughts of anything but me" he purred parting his lover legs draping them over his arms to move easy between them.
"W-wait Kana-ugh" the dragon's protest ended in a moan, pressing his head back onto the pillow when his lover entered him to the hilt with one hard trust, long silver strands fanned out under him.
Flashback end
Lavender eyes snaps open at the feel of an odd presence heading his direction. They widen at the sight of a familiar face, "Mari-Ann?" he whispers shock.
The moment she turns and meet his gaze, Zero eyes narrow, 'of course it isn't Mari-Ann, just her counterpart who's currently being possess by my mother counterpart…who killed my current birth parents…well isn't that fucked up' he not sure how to feel at the revelation.
"Excuse me but what are you doing here alone, shouldn't you be in class?" her question regains his attention.
"I see, you're a new night class student, he stands dusting off then walk to stand before her, what's your name?" he asks while taking a lock of her silk hair fingering it.
"Maria, Maria Kurenai" she replies shyly, inwards stump by his forward action expecting hostility.
"Well, Maria, I'm in no mood to, nor am I interested in whatever games you purebloods are playing, Shizuka Hio" he finishes in a cold tone wrapping one hand around her waist preventing any retreat.
Her eyes widen then narrowed, a sneer form on thin lips, "I didn't expect you to realize right away, she chuckles humorless not resisting though slightly unease at his immediate notice of her presence, such a shame, it would've been fun watching you agonize at feeling me then grow frustrated and confuse that its someone else" she smile sharply placing a hand on his cheek in mock tenderness.
Releasing her hair Zero rest that hand over Maria's on his cheek, leaning into it closing his eyes to savor a familiar yet strange touch stunning the possessed vampire at his docile behavior.
If anyone unaware saw such display, they would think them lovers in an intimate embrace and unfortunately or fortunately that's what Yuki thought stumbling upon them.
She had seen Maria and Ichijo-senpai and chase after them earlier during class change but had lost track of both during.
"Z-Zero, what?" Yuki weakly trail off staring at the scene dishearten with jealousy.
Zero lower his hand, gently running the back of cold fingers down Maria's pale cheek, "understand this, I'm not the same Zero as before, he wraps slender fingers loosely around the female vampire's neck, killing you now would be simple, original body or not, however you're the furthest thing on my mind so I'll let you be someone else problem" he'd lean close to whisper in her ear ignoring the upset brunette.
The hunter step back from the possessed vampire then walk away leaving the two females behind.
'What had happened, he has changed in such a short time, the emotions in his eyes are different and why can't I feel our bond?!' Shizuka fume watching the male leave then storm off in the opposite direction miff.
Yuki wants to chase after Zero but thought it best to deal with Maria first.
Later that night at the moon dorm in the pureblood's office, he and Takuma were 'talking' about Maria Kurenai.
"Kaname…what's to be done with the transfer student?" the blond asks curious.
"Since you're so worried, you take care of her" the brunette states uninterested.
"Huh?"
"If I openly make a move, it would be problematic, he fingers the white knight piece from the chess board lay out before him on his desk, other pieces were placed in different spots except one knight, some were broken and toppled over, all the pawns she need are here."
"Pawns? Well, I guess you could call them that but is it sheer coincident they're here?" Takuma finishes rhetorical.
"No, I arranged things this way."
Flashback
"Now entering his Royal Highness, Crown Prince Kaname Tristan and Lady Rosalia Harborn" was announced.
The ballroom was then filled with hushed whispers while the couple descend the grand staircase.
The Prince wore a blank expression while his partner looked gloatingly smug.
He subtlety search the crowd for a specific beauty. He spots her standing at the refreshment table enjoying a slice of cake blissfully ignoring her surroundings. His lips curl slightly at her carefree attitude.
Reaching the bottom of the foyer, high rank Nobles flock the couple.
Meanwhile at the refreshment table.
"Poor thing, I hope this will finally let her know her place."
The lady eating cake heard one noble girl 'whisper'.
"I don't think she's smart enough to understand, obviously needing to be told directly."
"That's to be expected of someone from an unknown origin."
"What's there to know, judging from her behavior alone its clear she's nothing but a commoner with a pretty face from the country side."
"I did hear rumors that she's from a fallen Duke family and has some talent as a mage, that could explain his Highness's sudden interest in such a lowly thing."
"What else could there be?"
"Well, she does have unique silver hair and pretty blue eyes-"
One scoffed, "looks isn't everything as she often proves, just look at her stuffing her face like a starved pig, she clearly lacks etiquette."
The group of 'noble' girls then giggled behind their fan.
"My, my it would seem you ladies have plenty of time on your hands for idle chatter, the silver hair beauty turned to them plate in hand with a half-eaten slice of cake, instead of gossiping behind ones back like pathetic cowards, you insects should say what you feel to my face like true nobles" she placed a piece of sugary pastry in her mouth while icy blue glowers causing them to flinch.
"You have been too arrogant since the day you appear out of nowhere and enter high society without a debutant then you have the audacity to seduce his Highness, a blond noble girl spoke behind a red silk fan, forest-green eyes glared displeased dressed in an extravagant ball gown, he may have shown some favor towards you, Lilith Nogard but don't let it go to your head, you never know when his Highness will toss you aside."
"Lady Lynell is right, besides you could never compare to Lady Rosalia, know your place" the green hair noble beside her chide in and the group of girls hummed in agreement.
"I don't know if this one should praise you all for your bravery or be astonished by your stupidity, Lilith ignored their offended expression, though one supposedly cannot fault you entirely as you vermin know not who I am, I shall overlook this childish behavior instead of freezing everyone solid where they stand, the temperature dropped drastically, occupants were able to visibly see their every breath, count yourselves luck my mood is pleasant, next time this one will end you all without a second thought" she smiled coldly.
They shrunk back in fear trembling.
"I see you Ladies are getting along" a male silk voice interjects amused.
"W-we greet Your Imperial Highness" the ladies curtsied in greeting except one.
"Forgive my interruption but I will be stealing Lady Lilith for a while" the statement caused a stir.
Without a word the silverette walked away in the direction of a nearby terrace with her plate of unfinished cake. The temperature went back to normal instantly.
The Crown Prince followed after her a second later oblivious to Lady Rosalia's dark emotions who's surrounded by two-faced aristocrats.
"How shameless" one of the closest woman mutters watching the pair leave.
"Thank you for holding your wrath" the Prince spoke once they were alone outside.
"No need for thanks, she placed the now empty plate with fork on the ledge, as I said my mood is pleasant thanks to the delicious food and deserts, she closed the short distance between them, plus they're young and foolish, wrapping both arms around his neck she smirked, but nothing compare to how you make me feel" she purred.
"And here I was worried you would be upset at me arriving with another woman on my arm" Prince Kaname states, wrapping both arms around Lilith's waist pulling her flush against him.
"Why would I be upset by an inferior human woman that stand no chance against me?" she caressed the back of his head.
"That's a bit disappointing, I hoped you'd be a bit jealous" he grumbles grasping a lock of silk silver hair bringing it to his lips and kissed it.
"Don't be, you should be grateful I don't get jealous easily, you'd be looking to rebuild the palace often and burying subjects but enough of that, she gives him a sly look from under silver lashes while grinding sensually slow against him, lets go to your bedchambers and play, I'll even turn into my male form" she offers huskily.
Turned on Prince Kaname smirked predatorily, "We can get there faster by teleportation instead of going back through the ballroom" he helpfully suggested to his eager lover.
The couple vanished as a blue glowing magic circle appeared under their feet then elevates swallowing them the further up it goes, spiriting them away instantly.
To be continued…