Hey guys, this isn't really an update. So, here is the deal. I hate this story. It's terribly written and hastily put together. I started writing it when I was like 13 and had no sense of writing whatsoever. So! I am re-writing it and revamping the story. It will be longer, more detailed, and less rushed. I want to dig deeper into Keiko and her relationships, she deserves so much more development and attention then what I gave her in the original version. There will be some major changes, one for example will be her name. Keiko just doesn't feel right anymore, so it will be Haruna in this new version.

I will keep the original version posted on the profile, but it won't be updated anymore. All updates will go to the new version which will be called "A Haunting Spring Beauty."

You all have been with me for so long and I really truly appreciate all of you. Its because of all your support that I want to give you a better story. Under this Author's Note is the re-written Chapter 1 if you all want to give it a read. Let me know what you all think!

Life can mean so many things. It could be beautiful, happy, and filled with love. But it can also be cruel, dark and full of betrayal. However, for someone with eternal life, what does life really mean? Perhaps for some it would be seeing history being made before their eyes, but it is also watching loved one grow old and leave this world. For vampires though, their eternal life is often filled with darkness and is driven by their rules and their bloodlust.

Haruna was no fool when it came to the world. She knew that it was full of dangers. Dangers that were often disguised as friends, allies, and lovers. She knew pain, loss, and the bitter taste of regret and back-stabbing. She had lived for far too long to forget it and would no doubt see it again in her never-ending life.

The days seemed to drag for the woman who had lived thousands of years, and she often found herself thinking back to the days when she was young, before she had truly seen the world and what it had dealt the vampire.

They were the days that were the most memorable, they would live with her forever, filled with love and heartbreak.

"You want to create a school? For humans and vampires to both attend, have you lost your mind?" a feminine voice filled with disbelief drifted from the chaise in the dimly lit room.

The young girl was laid out on the chaise, an old, leather-bound book held in front of her face. Her attention focused on the taller figure in the room.

A sigh came from the figure as it walked towards the girl, sitting himself next to the girl's legs.

"Kaien Cross wishes to create the school to prove that vampires and humans can co-exist. He is doing it to honor the dream he shared with Juri before her death. It would be beneficial to us, Haruna. We would be able to gather the younger generation of aristocrats around us to ensure their loyalty. We can also watch over and protect Yuki better this way." He reasoned with the girl next to him.

Haruna's wine-colored eyes locked onto his matching ones. She knew that no matter what she said, he would go ahead with his plans regardless. Would it really hurt joining him in this pursuit of creating a school? She didn't care about humans, but she did want the loyalty of the aristocrats. She may not agree with these frivolous ideas, but she would follow him to the ends of the earth and beyond, wanting to ensure his happiness.

"Very well, Kaname, I'll support you and Kaien in this project. It'll be nice to get out of this manor. The Ichijo's have been very hospitable but I'm growing tired of Asato's and the Senate's holier-then-thou behavior."

Kaname smiled gently at the girl, raising his hand to cup her pale cheek. She closed her eyes and leaned into his touch, her skin warming pleasantly against his hand.

"The sun will be up soon, you need rest." Kaname stood up, and Haruna's small hand quickly caught his sleeve.

"Can I sleep with you? The nightmares have been bothering me lately"

"Of course," Kaname agreed, happy with the idea of his little sister being close to him.

It didn't take long for the school to be established, something Haruna was thankful for. She hated to attend the meetings with the Senate to discuss with them the advantages of allowing the aristocratic and lower level vampires attend. Kaname was more patient with the self-righteous, power hungry vampires then she was. She would have preferred the Senate be disbanded and going back to when the Purebloods ruled over the Vampire Society.

The siblings had been attending Cross Academy for a few years now and Haruna couldn't say she hated it, quite the opposite, really. She found it a nice change of pace, her days were filled with going to class and learning. She had always craved all the knowledge she could possibly learn. Even as a child she preferred reading in the library then playing with her younger sibling or others her age.

Being around the aristocrats was also nice, she had come to view some of them as friends. It was nice to talk to other girls, rather than being stuck with Kaname and Takuma all the time. Ruka was her closest female friend, even if the pale haired girl got on her nerves, with her childish crush on Kaname.

The one thing Haruna did hate about Cross Academy though, was the time where the Night Class would walk to class, accompanied with the screaming girls of the Day Class. The Day Class never failed in swarming the gates of the Night Class dorm, eager to see and fangirl over the attractive students.

Haruna could hear the screams as she stepped out the closest, buttoning up her shirt. She peaked out the widows, seeing the crowed of screaming teenagers. She sighed and stepped away, slipping on her uniform blazer and walking over to where Kaname sat on the sofa, a book in his hands. She placed her hands on each of his shoulders from behind, sliding them down his chest and burrowing her face into the side of his neck, breathing in his delicious scent.

"Kaname, I don't want to face them, their screams hurt my head. Let's stay in, I want to spend some time with you." She quietly complained, placing gentle kisses on his neck. She could feel him chuckle from where her hands rested on his chest and smiled thinking she had perhaps won him over.

Her hopes were dashed when he stood, taking one of her hands gently and pulled her around the sofa and to his chest. "We have to set a good example to the other Night Class students; we can't skip just because you say so." He said, smiling when her lips turned into a pout.

He leaned down and placed a gentle kiss to her lips, pulling away before she could deepen it.

She huffed playfully and nodded, giving in to him. They gathered their books and she placed her arm in his, making their way to the main room where they would join the other Night Class students.

When Kaname and Haruna appeared at the top of the stairs, the students milling about below them all went silent and bowed at the couple. "Lord and Lady Kuran" the students greeted the pair.

Kaname and Haruna walked gracefully down the stairs, expressionless and cool. Takuma met the brunette siblings at the base of the stairs with a bright smile.

"I hope you both slept well! You were locked in your room all night." Takuma said kissing Haruna on the cheek in a friendly manner that she returned.

"Kaname treated me to a few games of chess, it had been too long since we had last played so I took the opportunity." Haruna said pleasantly to the blonde. She found Takuma's presence calming, they had been close friends ever since her and Kaname had taken residence with him and his grandfather after their parents had been killed.

The group of students made their way outside, the screams growing louder as they neared the gate. Hanabusa was nearly jumping in excitement in front of them, Haruna never understood why he was always so excited to interact with the annoying Day Class girls. They only ever fawned over him, instead of putting forth the effort of engaging in a conversation.

When the large wooden gates creaked open, the screamed immediately ceased and the girls formed into two neat lines on both sides of the walkway, only one girl standing in front of the gates, her back towards the Night Class Students.

'Well this orderly behavior certainly won't last long' Haruna thought to herself but was ultimately pleased with the small relief the quietness gave her.

The group started our walk to the school buildings when Hanabusa decided to address the girls, sending them into a small frenzy.

"And there it is, the end of the peacefulness" She thought as the high-pitch screams and cheers once again pierced the air.

"Look! Its Idol! I mean Aido"

"It's them!"

"They are so beautiful!"

Haruna schooled her face into a cool mask of indifference but she could feel the muscle in her eyebrow slightly twitching at the girls.

Kaname seemed to sense Haruna's frustration and placed a gentle hand on hers, where it rested in the crook of his elbow.

"Hanabusa" Akatsuki said in an exasperated tone.

"Oh relax, you're so stiff Akatsuki" Hanabusa teased while waving at his adoring girls.

"Wild! Over here!"

"Over here Akatsuki!"

Hanabusa stuck a pose and made a finger gun at one of the girls, causing her to faint.

"Do you think he will ever get tired of the theatrics?" Haruna asked her brother, eyeing the blonde's antics.

"I wouldn't think so" He responded.

The other Day Class girls were quick to swam Hanabusa, much to his pleasure. However, the girls were quick to knock down the petite brunette who had tried to keep them in order.

Yuki sat on the ground, staring at the group that had surrounded Hanabusa. Haruna and Kaname diverted from their path to heads towards her. Kaname released his hold on Haruna and bent down to place a hand on the younger girl's shoulder.

Haruna's face was blank as she stared at the girl on the ground, not giving away any of the emotions she felt.

"Thank you for all your help" Kaname's gentle voice entered Haruna's ears. She would never get enough of hearing his voice, but hearing his tender tone towards another, always left a bad feeling in her stomach.

"Yeah, sure" Yuki said embarrassed, and then paled when she could feel the glares of the other Day Class girls directed at her. She quickly stood up, leaving Kaname in his crouched position. "That's what the Disciplinary Committee does!" She declared with a determined look.

'Oh, now noble of Yuki' Haruna thought sarcastically, with a small eye-roll.

Kaname stood and continued to address Yuki. "When you act reserved like this, I feel a bit…lonely" Kaname said, causing Haruna to discreetly give him a hard look.

"I'm sorry, but I guess it's because you're the one who came and saved my life that day Kaname." Yuki reasoned bashfully. Kaname took a few steps closer and affectionately placed a hand on Yuki's head.

"Don't worry about that anymore, that was so long ago."

Kaname's hand was yanked away from Yuki and Haruna was quick to lock eyes on the one who was bold enough to perform such an action. She wasn't shocked to see the tall, silver haired figure with Kaname's wrist in his grasp.

Haruna walked to her place at Kaname's side once again and placed a firm hand on Kiryu's arm. "I recommend you release my brother Kiryu" Haruna said coldly.

His lilac eyes glanced at her, before turned back to the other Kuran. "Your class has begun Kaname. You should be going now."

Kaname yanked his arm away from the other man's grip, and gently took Haruna's hand in his own. "You're so scary, Mr. Disciplinary Committee" Kaname mocked and Haruna couldn't help the smirk that graced her lips.

"Uh…umm…Kaname," A small voice came from behind them and they turned around to look at the two girls running towards them. "W-would you please accept this?"

The girl held out a rose, so red it almost matched the blush on her face. Haruna rolled her eyes when Kaname thanked the girl politely. She blushed even redder if that was possible and she ran off with her friend.

The Night Class continued their way to class, Kaname held the rose out to Haruna and she gently took it. She twirled it around a couple times, examining the flower. It was pretty enough, but she had seen far prettier ones. She used her powers to cause the rose to quickly die and decay, its now brown petals breaking off the stem and drifting in the wind.