This is to my very dear and lovely tinkerelf, Elvesknightren, who puts up with me and inspires me! She made a fic for me and now I shall make one for her! This a thankyou fic to her! Here ya go elfy I hope you like it!
Summary: Would if Zero never drank Yuuki's blood when he his vampire side started surfacing, would if someone else supplied him with blood? Would if after the Rido attack things went back to normal but with certain changes? Kaname never left with Yuuki but remained in the academy, students now know of the night class. And Zero, well Zero will receive the most changes of all, a surprising visit from long lost friends, and more. She smiled as her eyes glowed a bright lime green as she spoke. "It's time his suffering ends and his happiness begins." This will be a KanamexZero. Warning, Yuuki Bashing.
Notes:
"Regular talking in present time"
'Thinking in present time'
"Talking in past time" or Flashback
'Thinking in past time' or singing
Song used: 鎮魂頌 (Chinkonshou, Eulogy for the Repose of Souls)
by ALI Project
Disclaimer: I own no songs used in this fic, or the vampire knight characters.
Claimer: I do own Simone', Sherri, Handro, and any other OC character, and I own the idea for this fic. So without futher ado enjoy!
Chapter 1: Let the change begin!
1 year ago~
Zero laid curled up on his bed. He held his middle tightly with one hand while the other hand clawed at the sheets. He groaned painfully through gritted teeth that became fangs, his other hand that was clenching the sheets of his bed went to his throat. It felt as if acid was poured down his throat then set on fire. Distracted by the pain going through his body, the male never sensed the presence that was standing outside his door.
He froze when he heard a knock on his door and the soft voice that accompanied it.
"Zero, it's me…"
Zero's face quickly went from pain to panic. 'No I can't let her see me like this!' He thought bolting upright but quickly regretted. He bit back a scream and rolled on his side falling off his bed.
He heard the knob turned and the door slowly opened and closed, and locked.
"Oh Zero…"
Zero squinted through red glowing eyes. "P-Please…" He gasped out, pushing himself up to lean back against the bed. "S-Stay away…" He was too weak to back away as the other advance fearlessly. "S-Simone' please-" Zero was silenced when she gently cupped his face and gave him a soft smile.
"It's okay," she spoke softly and rested her head against his. "Let me help."
Zero stared in shock at the other and felt his eyes well up with tears as he shook his head.
Simone' had light brown skin, warm and soft purple eyes, short dark-brown hair that curled and fanned toward her round-oval face. She was tall and slender, coming up to Zero's shoulder. Also Simone' was a transfer student from America, she was African American, her father in the military and her mother, a famous floral designer and part of the hunters association. She and Zero knew each other since they were babies, along with Ichiru. The three would always play together, and even if Ichiru was on bed rest the girl would always come up with games or stories that were entertaining for all. She was the little sister to them.
And still was.
The girl was always there for him when he was at his weakest and most vulnerable. Since the slaughter of his parents, he being turned by that woman, and Ichiru leaving him. She was there to accept him, and when his hunger started Simone' always supplied him. Her blood was different, it had no taste, and it was like he was drinking water. Then instantly the pain and hunger was gone, he didn't hunger for blood for 3 years. He thought maybe that was because Simone' wasn't human.
She wasn't a vampire either.
He only drank her blood. Though he never drunk from her neck.
"Zero..." her soft voice broke him from his musing. "Will you let me help?" She kissed his head when he nodded. She moved to sit on the bed with Zero sitting between her legs. Then she removed her fingerless glove on her right hand holding it up to Zero's lips. "Take as much as you need."
Zero said nothing but he gently grabbed her hand, then kissed the palm before he bite it and began drinking, tears streaming down his face.
Simone' only continued to smile, wiping away his tears, which Zero cried more of. The reason he was crying because he could hear, or taste, all her thoughts that she was thinking and held in her heart. What he heard made him feel so happy, grateful, and at the same time unworthy.
'You aren't a monster. You suffered through so much silently.'
Every word he heard Zero knew was the utmost truth.
'I would give my life for you and would happily switch places with you.'
She was always willing to sacrifice herself for him, and others.
'I will always be here for you.'
She was another one who knew of the true pain he held in his heart. The pain Yuuki, Cross, and everyone else did not know about.
'Because I love you, my friend, my brother.'
Zero began shaking and slowly released her hand he licked the punctured wounds watching them heal before he kissed her hand. Simone' leaned down and embraced the hunter, cradling his head as he cried into her stomach.
The ex-human circled his arms around her waist and held on to her tightly, thinking if he didn't the girl would disappear. He felt one cool hand run through his hair and the other on his back. It was soothing and he felt himself calm down even more when she began singing.
Ai suru mono wo (I am holding tightly) Kono te ni nigiru (You grasp this hand) Umarekuru mae no ware (Before me, someone is giving birth) Mahashiroki hato gas (The white pigeon)
mamorinuku tame (to the loving person)
bokura wa inochi wo (Could we)
nagedaseru darou ka (sacrifice our lives?)
heiwa to iu na no (I hear that peace and the name of the)
ken wo kazashite (sword is being lifted above your head)
tatakau no darou ka (Will you fight?)
sore wa ima koko ni (Is this now where the)
nemuru mitama ka (spirits of the dead sleep?)
maioriru tabi (swoops down again and again)
sawagu kozue no ma (between the treetops)
mahiru no tsuki (and is alarmed in the middle of the day)
Mayoeru komichi (The path is perplexing) Koube wo tarete (My head is drooping) Owarinaki kanashimi wo (You are holding onto) Semishigure dake ga (Just the rain of crickets chirping) Samayou kokoro (My wandering heart) Mahashiroki hato ga (The white pigeon) Wasureru koto naki (Am I forgetting and lamenting) Ikiru hakanasa (Existing is fleeting) Mayoeru komichi (The path is perplexing)
tadoritsuita chi de (The earth has groped along)
tooi ani no you na (I can hear)
koe wo kiku (the brother-like voice)
Aa kimi waga no kawari ikiyo to (Ah, you, I must be in an alternate life)
inoritsudzukeru(as I am continuing to pray)
oishi hito no sei ni(The old statue of a person)
yuraida kagerou(is swaying in the heat)
tsutsumidaku no wa (the bundle of your last sorrow)
dare ga manazashi ka (But who's eyes can notice?)
furisosogu hi no (seem to rain incessantly on that day)
mabayui sora no (The cute sky has)
aosa ga shimiru (a touch of blue)
yobimodoshita chi ni (has been called back to the ground)
yasashii ane no you na (I can hear)
uta wo kiku (the sister-like song)
Aa kimi shinita mou koto nakare to (Ah, you, I must not already have died)
tobitatte yuku (comes to take off)
tsubasa no saki no (as I am facing the previous)
hikari ni Mukai (wings of light)
namida no kawa no (on this river of tears?)
hatenai nagare wo (People are ferries)
hito wa watari (to this unfinished stream)
ikiru toutosa wo (The precious life is)
meguru toki no naka (going around the middle of that time)
bokura wa shiru (We understand)
tadoritsuita chi de (The earth has groped along)
tooi ani no you na (I can hear)
koe wo kiku (the distant brother-like voice)
Aa kimi yo unore ga tame tsuyoku are (Ah, you, I have become that strong)
Simone' smiled and continued to hold Zero, as if he were a child in her arms. She knew this always calmed him down.
It remained quiet until Zero decided to break the silence.
"Why do you always do that?" Zero asked quietly turning his face to the side so she could hear him.
Simone' stopped petting Zero's head. "Do what?"
"Asking if it's okay to give me your blood?"
Simone's face became one of thought. "Hmm...Because I know how much you hate it. You prefer to rather be in agony than ever drink blood. I don't like seeing you in pain… That's why…" She tilted her head. "Is that strange."
Zero chuckled. "No its not, I appreciate it." He closed his eyes and sighed. "Besides you are the only one who isn't treating me like an animal." Lifting his head he stared in to the purple eyes of his friend. "You didn't give up on me. You didn't reject me."
A frown made its way onto the black girl's face, understanding what he meant by rejection.
Her friend was rejected by Yuuki.
When Zero began losing control he almost attacked Yuuki, but held himself back. Yuuki found out he was a vampire by his red eyes. Simone' appeared in time, and watch with hurt and anger as Yuuki ran away from Zero when he reached out, his eyes pleading, wanting help. Yet, the one who he longed for ran away from him. To Zero that was more than a slap to the face, and also it was a sign that the brunette would never return his affections, as the way he was.
Sighing Simone' cupped Zero face and pressed their foreheads together. 'Stupid bimbo doesn't even realize his feelings for her.' The female thought angrily before she addressed the silverette. "You will find someone more worthy and deserving of your affections." She smiled. "Maybe sooner than you think… but it will happen."
Zero closed his eyes with sigh. "I doubt it…Though I believe I'm over Yuuki."
She nodded pleased he was over that whiny heffa and could actually start searching for someone who would genuinely love him. "It will and when you least expect it." Simone' persisted. "I'll even set you up with someone!"
Zero gazed amusedly at the other. "And would if that doesn't work out?"
Simone' gave him a serious face and stated. "Then I'll do it and then marry you. And have your babies, which will be dragons and foxes by the way."
Zero stared wide eyed at her before his lips started twitching. "Pfft," He covered his mouth to keep his laughter in.
Simone' wouldn't stop there, she knew what to say that would have him cracking up. "Instead of being a normal couple, you can be my wife and I'll be your husband. So you'll have our dragon foxy babies. We'll work out the details along the way." Her straight face finally broke into a grin when her friend started laughing. He moved his hand from his mouth and she was able to see his beautiful smile.
When Zero's laughter died down to chuckles, he moved on the bed and pulled Simone' into his arms before falling back onto the bed, laying on their sides. "You're ridiculous Si," He smiled softly. "Thank you for always being there for me and everything else."
Smiling back she snuggled against him. "You're welcome…but Zero?"
"Hmm?"
"I'm serious about dating and marrying you if no one claims you." She said, really joking, gaining a laugh from Zero. "I'm serious!" She pouted and received more laughter. "Meanie!" She poked his side giggling as he jumped and before Zero could react she was running fingers across his sides, snickering as he squirmed and laughed. "I have to make sure to tell the object of your affections how ticklish you are!" She chirped.
"Stahahahap!" Zero laughed out and with all his strength flipped them and pinned the girl under him. "You tell anyone that and I'll take away that hidden stash of snacks."
"Aw! That's not fair! I need those to survive for lunch and after dinner! If I don't have them, I'll die of starvation! Then I'll never excel to vixen dragon mother omega!"
Zero smirked leaning down close to her face. "Then don't tell that to the object of my affections."
Simone' fluttered her eyelashes smiling coyly. "But I already know." She purred.
They both stared at each other a few seconds longer until they both began laughing.
Zero kissed her cheek then laid beside her, the girl immediately snuggling into his side. He loved moments like this with the female. He didn't need a mask of indifference to hide behind with her around. He was glad he had such a patient and understanding friend, who would not only listen but give advice to help him, and always concerned for his well-being.
Zero knew he could never love the young woman as a lover, he actually considered loving Simone' over Yuuki, since the female wasn't obsessed over a certain pureblood. Yet, he couldn't find the romantic feelings, only the love of sibling. Simone' knew this and wasn't the least bit upset. Telling him as long as they could remain together, she didn't mind one way or another.
The hunter didn't ask for it though he was grateful. The girl knew what words to say to reach him when he is lost.
Like with Ichiru.
Simone' told him Ichiru was in the dark and that he needed them to bring him back to the light. Hating each other wouldn't solve anything but cause sorrow and agony, the two needed each other. Zero knew that was true. He and Simone' vowed to get Ichiru back and then they could be a family again.
"We'll have him with us soon Zero…" The female stated softly with hope and determination.
Zero smiled hugging the girl to his chest. "Ya…" He whispered. "Soon."
The two drifted off to slumber still holding one another.
~ 3 months later~
The perfects, minus Simone', stared at Cross in confusion as he explained new students would join the night class. What confused them was that Cross wasn't telling them who the new students were.
Yuuki, didn't mind it, she just thought they were regular students, nothing special. Zero thought differently, he knew Cross was purposely leaving out details, and knew if he asked the chairman for more details he get no real answers.
"They'll be arriving in 10 minutes." Cross said happily. "I want you both to show them around." He stopped them before they could leave. "Also they will be new perfects."
"What?" Both turned back surprised.
Zero narrowed his eyes suspiciously. "Why?"
The chairman only continued to smile as he chirped out. "You three could use the extra help! And because they volunteered!"
Zero rolled his eyes and began leaving. "Whatever…"
"Zero!" Yuuki was about to go after him and reprimanded the silverette about his attitude. She frowned at the closed door.
The brunette noticed that the hunter was more cranky than usual and distancing himself more than he usually did. Also he didn't stop her anymore from going to see Kaname by herself. In fact it seemed the hunter stopped caring about her in general.
No, that couldn't be true.
Yuuki knew of Zero's feeling for her, putting on a cold and laidback front instead of showing his affections. Who wouldn't want her, she was pretty and the chairman's daughter. Plus, she knew him since they were children, the ex-human always held her hand and kept her safe.
Though she also thought the hunter was angry at her for running away from him when she first found out he was a vampire, a level E, a monster. Could Zero really blame her for running away? She was terrified and thought the ex-human would bite her. She wanted her first bite to be by her precious Kaname. If he couldn't accept it oh well, he'd get over it. Zero would still have feelings for her right?
'Yes, he would, I'm positive he still has feelings for me.' Yuuki said farewell to the chairman and left his office in high spirits not realizing how wrong she was.
Zero waited at the top of the stairs waiting for the new blood suckers. He leaned against the wall with crossed arms and scoffed. "Should've made Kuran do this…" He mumbled before just silently waiting.
Which wasn't long before he started hearing voices. He heard Simone's voice but the other two that accompanied her made him open his eyes and gasp.
"No way…" He stayed in his spot by the wall and waited.
Simone' walked off the last of the steps with two figures behind her.
A muscular man with light tan skin, black hair that was cut closed cropped style, and a t-anchor beard that filled his strong handsome face, he had vibrant brown eyes. He had a Spartan warrior helmet tattoo on his left arm and a Spartan shield with a sword crossed over it on his right. He had black studded earrings. He wore a red button shirt with the sleeves ripped off and fingerless gloves, black long jeans with a silver chain hanging off the buckle and black boots.
The next figure was a tall, yet slender woman, she had little muscles but still had the feminine figure. She had long fiery red burgundy hair that was pulled into a ponytail, bangs framing her soft and mature face nicely. Making her lime green eyes pop and her light brown skin shine. She wore an olive green V-neck sleeveless tunic that hugged her body, the v neck low showing off her great endowment, she wore black leggings, with olive green converse, she also wore black sleeveless gloves. In her ears she had small dangling earrings that had flower lotus.
As he stared with wide eyes, their names left his lips in whisper though he was still heard.
"Handro. Sherri…"
Both turned in Zero's direction watching as he slowly walked toward them with a hand stretched out. Sherri gasped dropping her bags and ran to him with Handro right behind her.
"Zero!" The red head exclaimed pulling the silverette into her arms. "Oh my…It's really you!" She pulled back looking him up and down only to crush him in a hug, she was taller than him by 10 inches, so his head came up to her neck. "It's been forever!"
Handro, was a foot taller than the red head, hugged the hunter as well laughing before he spoke. His voice was warm and deep. "This is unexpected." The man ruffled Zero's hair. "We wanted to surprise you."
Zero pulled back from Sherri's embrace. "What do you mean?" He stared wide eyed at the couple though the happiness was evident in his voice.
Sherri smiled. "Simone' never told you?"
Zero casted a suspicious look at the girl, who hid behind Handro with a squeak.
"That's good, well, we" She motioned to Handro and herself. "Will be attending Cross Academy in the night class and as new perfects!" She clapped her hands together. "Syurpriz (surprise)!" Sherri chirped in Russian. The woman was African American and Russian, she knew the Japanese language well but often switched to her native tongue then back to Japanese. Handro was Spartan, well Greek, but didn't need to switch tongue very often like Sherri.
"We'll be here way past graduation! And maybe during the winter break and summer you can come with us to America and Europe again!" Handro stated grinning.
During his freshman Year at the academy. Simone's parents talked Cross into letting Zero spend winter and summer with them in America and Europe. When he was in America he got to meet the odd couple, Sherri and AlaHandro, both who were adopted by Simone's parents, and many more of Simone's family and friends, who loved him. They spent the summer in America, and Zero loved it. Zero even got to experience what it was like to go to school there. He also learned the language and was pretty fluent, also learning to speak Russian, Greek, and German, while he lived with the family. During winter they went to Europe. Zero thought America was amazing, he didn't want to leave Germany. Going on the trip with the family was like an adventure and he loved every minute of it. He wanted to do it again, vowing to have Ichiru along with him.
Zero gave a kind smile nodding. "Ya…" He was so happy.
Zero laughed when the couple began telling him how they got lost trying to find the academy.
"I swear none of you have a sense of direction." Zero teased.
Sherri put her hands on her hips. "I don't know what you are talking about. I can find places just fine! It's this one," She pointed to Simone' who was having a pushing war with Handro. "Who has no sense of direction!"
Zero watched the argument with laughing eyes.
"I don't get lost!" Simone' shouted then climbed on Handro as if she where a monkey and sat on his shoulders. "I know where I am going all the time!"
Sherri raised a red eyebrow in disbelief. "Hun, you got lost in the mall."
"I was memorizing the places and following the map." Simone' stated patting Handro's head.
"You can't even read a map." Sherri said and everyone grew quiet.
Simone' pointed a finger down at the red head. "Your hair looks like Taco sauce!" She shouted.
"My hair does not look like that!" She yelled back stomping her foot to the ground immaturely. "Handro does my hair look like taco sauce?"
"My dear Sherri," his voice was sensual and sexy. "Your hair is more than simple taco sauce," Zero and Simone' snickered. "It is like the hottest pepper dipped in chilly."
"Oh Handro…" Sherri gushed.
Handro kneeled on one knee making Simone' fall off his shoulders. "Your eyes are like the green onions chopped into pieces and sprinkled on meat-No!" He grabbed her hand. "Your eyes are the fresh lime squeezed on spaghetti!" He kissed her hand. "And your silky soft skin is the ground beef, which is warm, moist and delicious."
Zero covered his mouth to stop his laughter.
"louloúdi lo̱toú (Lotus Flower)," He purred in Greek, standing to his feet. "You make the ultimate supreme taco!" he declared.
"Meaning your hair still looks like taco sauce." Simone' muttered running behind Zero and using him as shield when the red head tried to grab her.
From a distance Yuuki watched with jealous and confusing red brown orbs. Who were these people to Zero? She thought. Taking note of how the hunter didn't glare or have his cold mask of indifference around them like he did with her. Yuuki didn't like that at all, his thoughts should only be of her. Here, she saw Zero laughing and joking around with them, and it's been what? Five minutes! She knew the male since they were children and still couldn't get him to at least crack a smile around her.
It wasn't fair!
'How could he be so accepting of strangers and not me?!' She mentally yelled. 'I should be the only thing he thinks about and should interact with.' The brunette bowed her head. 'Why? Why does he only show happiness with them and not me?' She thought desperately over and over. Receiving no answer she plastered a fake smile on and walked toward the group, interrupting their reunion, greeting them.
"Hello and welcome to Cross Academy!" She smiled sweetly. "I'm Yuuki Cross. Who are you two?"
Both Sherri and Handro regarded the girl with different stares. Handro while his stare was friendly his eyes showed disdain. Sherri on the other hand just flat out glared at the brunette.
"So you're the one," Yuuki's smile disappeared and her face contorted into confusion. "Who ran." Sherri finished, her words soft but held venom.
Yuuki frowned. "Wha-"
Sherri sized the brunette up before snorting. "You may have everyone else fooled with the innocent girl act but not us." Smirking she stated. "I can see who you truly are and let me tell ya honey, it's nothing pleasant."
Yuuki's face burned with anger. How dare this woman say that to her. She didn't even know her to judge. She became angrier when Zero didn't even try to defend her.
"I'm sorry, but I don't think you should judge a person you just met." Yuuki said trying to remain pleasant.
Sherri gave a chuckle. "I know," she gave a mocking smirk. "And yet I have no control over it, especially since it's an ability and a habit. Really it alerts me to people like you, the bitchy kind of people."
Yuuki gaped.
"Sher, that's enough." Handro stated wrapping an arm around the red-heads waist.
Simone' and Zero saw the tension brewing and grabbed the bags handing them back to the owners. "Come on we'll get you settled in." Zero stated. "This is Sherri and Handro, they're related to Si." He answered automatically moving past her to lead the others to the moon dorms. Feeling a hand grip his sleeve he sighed and told Simone' to take the two to the moon dorms.
Simone' frowned. "You sure?"
Zero nodded. "Yeah go on a head." He then mentally added, 'I need to settle this.' Once the three were out of his sight he regarded the brunette coldly. "What is it now Yuuki?"
"You didn't even defend me. Didn't even try." Yuuki bowed her head. "Why are you being like this?"
Zero rolled his eyes yanking his arm away from the girl. "Like what?"
Yuuki finally gazed up glaring at him. "Why are you distancing yourself?! Why is it that every time I'm around you become quiet and cold? Was it something I did?"
Zero clenched his fist but remained impassive.
"You show your smiles around them but not me. We've been friends since we were little. Back then you use to hold my hand a lot, especially if we went to the moon dorms. You protected me." Her lips trembled.
"Your point?"
And she snapped.
"So why? Why are you treating me as if I didn't matter to you now?!"
"Because you don't." he responded coolly.
Yuuki glared. "That's bull!" she continued. "You have feelings for me! I know it! I know you! So stop with the act!" Her face contorted to one of pain. "Stop it…Stop hurting me Zero…"
Zero felt something with in him snap.
Stop hurting her?
STOP. HURTING. HER?!
He would have laughed if he wasn't so pissed at the moment. Wasn't he the one going through all types of hell for her? Wasn't he the one who appears every time she got herself into some type of trouble?! She who didn't even bother to notice. Has she ever asked about his wellbeing?
No.
All Yuuki cared about was herself.
She would always make herself the victim or the one who was going through some type of crisis. The female always had to be the certain of attention. If Kaname wasn't there to coddle her then she turn to Zero for attention and vice versa.
And Zero hated that.
He hated how he let himself be controlled not only by his feelings for the brunette but by her as well.
Once Zero got over his feelings for the female his eyes felt more open.
The fights he and Kaname had over the girl he realized were just plain stupid. Even though Yuuki seemed like she tried to stop them, he thought differently. Zero believed Yuuki wanted him and Kaname to fight over her, just so she could brag about it and get attention.
Just like now.
Since the girl wanted attention she get it.
But this time it would be different.
"You think you understand me so well." Zero finally spoke with a void voice.
"I do!" She hissed.
"Then you'd know I don't have feeling for you anymore!" He yelled at her, not caring how she took a step back from him in shock. While the other was silent he decided to shed light on the girl's accusations.
"Three months ago I did love you." He stated softly before his voice hardened. "But even though I loved you, I knew I would never receive your love, not even half of it."
When Yuuki began to speak Zero held up a hand silencing her. "No, I listened to your problems long enough. It's my turn to speak my thoughts." He said and continued. "I could never have all your love because it was focused on Kuran. He was the one occupying your thoughts and heart. So that's one reason why I began to lose interest. The second…" Zero paused and fixed her with a hard cold glare. "You learning for the first time I was a turned vampire."
Yuuki gasped and stepping toward the hunter, about to spout off an excuse and yet again Zero cut her off.
"That day my body was in so much pain and under stress. Signs that my vampire was trying to surface and that I needed to feed. I lasted through most of the day on my own, without having to feed. Though after I finished patrolling I grew worse, that night I nearly lost control." His eyes became sad. "And while I was about to lose control, you, of all people showed up. I fought for control and my senses returned so I wouldn't bite you…I thought: Yuuki is here maybe she can help me this time…I remember holding out my hand, trying to reach out to you even though it hurt to move. I wanted your help not your blood." Amethyst eyes darkened. "And what do you do? You run away from me like I'm a monster!" He growled out. "Do you have any idea how much that hurt? To be turned away by someone you love? The rejection was unbearable. So, I, with some support came to the conclusion that you could never, nor would ever, love me as the way I am." Zero then shrugged. "Which leads to my feelings toward you now. I don't love you anymore Yuuki. I have no feelings of endearment toward you any longer."
Yuuki gaped and shook her head refusing to believe he got over her so easily. "What did you expect Zero?!" She put a hand to her chest. "I was frightened! I had no idea you were a vampire. If I did, then I would have helped you."
Zero scoffed. "Yuuki, if ya haven't notice: You grew up around bloodsuckers, we go to school with bloodsuckers," he held up a finger. "And might I remind you that you're in love with said head bloodsucker."
Yuuki fumed. "Don't call Kaname sempai that!" she hissed. "To you he maybe a blood sucker but he is more than that!" She decided to change the subject. "Who exactly did you feed from?" She bristled at the answer.
"I go to Simone' and feed from her," He smirked shamelessly at the glint of jealousy shining through red-brown orbs. "I've always feed from her… Since I was turned."
"Why didn't you come to me? I could have helped you."
Zero snorted. "You just love the spot light to be on you… I didn't go to you because it didn't involve you. Be glad because if a rouge or one of the others don't drink your blood first, your precious Kaname will." He mocked mentally cackling at Yuuki's rage.
"So why drink her blood? Why choose her over me?"
Zero actually did laugh this time, as Simone' would say, the bimbo is showing her true colors. "Choose? There was never a choice! And if there was I'd choose her. Why? Because Simone' puts others before herself, she doesn't seek attention or watch as two guys fight over her, she'll actually stop it by kicking both their ass; and she truly understands me better than you do. We've known each other much longer than I've known you. Also she is more useful and more capable than you. I know if I'm in some type of trouble she'll have my back. I can rely on her and she can rely on me. We click."
Yuuki was stunned not knowing what to say but she knew her hate for the black girl only grew. If she never came into Zero's life then the silverette would be wrapped around her little finger. But no, the other female was always in her way, and it seem with Sherri and Handro appearing that would be much harder. She wished for Simone' to just disappear!
Zero was hers!
As if sensing her thoughts Zero towered over Yuuki. "Cause any harm to Simone', Handro, or Sherri you'll be sorry." He began to turn and leave but paused when Yuuki spoke.
"Zero, do you love Simone'?"
"Yes." He turned back to Yuuki. 'As a sister but you don't need to know that bit.'
She bowed her head. "So she's the reason you're acting this way…"
"No, you are. You opened my eyes Yuuki…and for that I'm grateful." He paused and continued. "I honestly want nothing to do with you. From here on out you can do as you please, whether it involves Kuran or whatever else, don't drag me into it. I know I won't be able to avoid you because we have the same classes and perfect duties but I don't have to speak to you." He turned away from Yuuki who was fuming and began walking. "I wish you the best and happiness. It seems one of us will get to be with the one they love, with no competition."
"Zero!" Yuuki called after him but he just kept walking. She couldn't lose him. "If you keep walking, I won't forgive you!"
He kept walking waving a hand lazily in the air dismissing her threat.
"I'm serious! If you don't turn around our friendship is over!" Her face brighten when he stopped walking but he didn't turn around.
"You go that far to control me…" Slightly the hunter turned his head back, he said. "Then you'd be doing me a favor." And he started back walking leaving behind an angered Yuuki.
Simone', Sherri and Handro were greeted by Takuma when they arrived to the moon dormitory.
"Hey Taku-Taku," Simone' greeted. "This is Sherri and AlaHandro Riga, they are my older siblings and mated to each other. Sher, Handro this is Ichijou Takuma. He is the vice president of the night class."
Takuma gave a friendly grin and shook hands with Handro and kissed Sherri's hand. "It's nice to meet you both! Welcome to Cross Academy. We hope you enjoy your stay here."
Sherri gave a kind beautiful smile making Takuma blush. "Thank you, Ichijo-san I'm sure we will feel at home." She looked up at Handro. "Right?"
"Yeah," He smiled. "So Ichijo-san-"
"Please Takuma is fine and no honorific is required."
Both he and Sherri nodded. "Takuma-kun, based on your uniform I take it you, Sim, and Zero aren't in the same class."
"No we aren't but with her and Kiyru-kun being a perfect the others and I see plenty of them around!"
"I see," Sherri hummed. "So do they stay out of trouble or get into it?" The red head grinned at the squawk that came from the girl.
Takuma returned the grin. "A lot of both. Mostly Simone'-chan."
"Oi! Shouldn't we be getting you guys settle in?" Simone' walked ahead of them feigning anger. The three just laughed before following.
As they walked into the foyer, Takuma was explaining the rules. He told the couple even though they were mated, they wouldn't be able to share a room together. The couple didn't seem bothered by it since they were told they could go to each other's room to see one another. He then began to explain to them about feeding.
"Taking blood from the day class or any other human is strictly forbidden. If you feed from each other that is fine." Takuma then pulled out a bottle that held small white pills. "You are also supposed to take these blood pills with every meal. It sedates the hunger for blood." He handed the bottle to Handro, who pocketed the small item. "Now I'll show you to your rooms!" The blonde chirped walking up the stairs with the three following after him. The blond vampire never saw how Handro gave the blood pills to Sherri.
Or how the bottle disappeared into thin air.
~2 months later~
Kaname had called the attention of his class mates once class was over. Having the attention of the class minus Handro and Sherri. The two sat in the back of class, Sherri with her head down and Handro braiding a strand of her hair. The two didn't mingle much with the other nobles, or most of them didn't mingle with the two because they weren't nobles, just commoners. The pureblood realized it didn't bother the couple to be ignored or scoffed at, though it was all ignored. The couple was rarely seen, it wasn't because they were perfects, but because both spent their time with Simone' and Zero. He noticed how the silverette didn't spend as much time with Yuuki anymore besides perfect duties.
That was another issue, he would need to look in to some other time.
The pureblood then focused back on the class. Kaname figured Sherri and Handro were listening so he directed his attention back to the nobles who gave him their undivided attention.
"I have a request…" Everyone listened on, wanting to gain good graces with their ruler. "If we are to come under dire circumstances, I want to know where your loyalties lie when that time comes." Kaname stated softly, gazing at the vampires. "I also ask that you protect Yuuki. She is very precious to me."
The nobles stood and put their right hands over their hearts and stated, "We pledge our loyalty to Kaname-sama." Kaname thanked them before his eyes focused on the couple sitting in the back of the classroom, the two have yet to respond.
The other vampires saw this and bristle at the disrespect that was being shown to their king.
Feeling the malicious aura being directed at them, Handro addressed the class without looking up from braiding Sherri's hair. "Is there something that you need of us?"
Kaname felt his eyes narrow somewhat but his calm demeanor remained. "Where do your loyalties lies? And even if it is not to me will you watch over Yuuki?"
Handro hummed and appeared to be in thought before giving his reply. "We say no, to both questions." Then the nobles, except Kaname's circle of friends, went into an outrage.
"How dare you?"
"You can't refuse him!"
"Expected of Level-C's."
"He ask us this simple thing…And they refuse."
"Just as he is our king he is yours as well!"
The comments continued until Sherri stood slamming her hands on the table. "SHUT THE HELL UP!" She yelled, glaring death at everyone. "He is not our king! We can refuse him and his stupid ass requests as much as we want." She smirked at the looks of shock mixing with anger.
"Now let's get one thing clear," Handro began, his voice laid back yet holding malice. "Unlike most of you here, we didn't come to this school to swoon and suck up to your 'king'. We came here to learn, not pledging our devotion, or taking up someone else's problems. So our answer is no."
Sherri yawned and stretched. "Unlike you morons, we don't jump on the bus for good graces." Sherri shook her head. "Really, you guys are so blind, you can't even see how your precious king is using you." She sat in Handro's lap. "In his eyes, you all are just mindless pawns." She made eye contact with the pureblood.
"And what would you know? You both are simple level-c's, commoners! You say all this because really you're scared and weak." One noble said with his nose stuck up in the air.
A low chuckle left Handro's lips. "Hahaha…So this is about power." Sherri gave an evil grin. "If so then let's give them a feel…Sher would you like to do the honors?"
"Gladly." She purred out and before anyone knew it the red head sent out her energy, it wasn't even that much, and some nobles were collapsing to the floor or gripping their chest because of the pressure.
Kaname stared wide-eyed. The woman sent out energy that was similar to a pureblood at full power. Sherri reeled back her power and Handro sent out his and it was just as suffocating as his mate's.
"Do you still see us to be weak?" Sherri asked. "It's funny, you are nobles and yet you crumble to the ground…That was barely a percent of our power. You guys are truly pathetic. You shouldn't believe you are strong or above others because of your status." She stood from Handro's lap heading for the door, her mate following after her. "So, back to before…Our answer is no." When Sherri went to turn the handle, it wouldn't move.
"Is there a reason you aren't letting us leave?" Handro questioned the pureblood.
Kaname remained calm on the outside though on the inside it was a different story. These two were pushing his buttons on purpose. He wouldn't take their bait, no matter how angry and infuriated he was becoming. It was like the two knew how to push his buttons.
"Why won't you protect Yuuki?"
Sherri groaned at his question. "Reeeally! That's why you won't let us leave! Glupyy! (Stupid)" She began cursing in Russian, everyone stared in confusing not knowing what the read head was saying. While Sherri continued to curse Handro answered the pureblood's question.
"You don't give all the information or reason you want her protected. You just expect us to agree. No. She isn't our problem."
"She doesn't deserve it. Plus she is a manipulative bitch." Sherri said going back to the language everyone understood. "She hurt someone dear to us in the worst way possible, and that I will never forgive." She hissed. "Let me tell you about your precious Yuuki, she may put on the innocent sweet girl act in front of you, but that girl is a monster. She uses people for her own gains." She leveled Kaname with knowing eyes. "I guess it runs in the family."
Kaname was so shocked he let his hold on the handle slip away.
"You have our answer. Now good evening." And both left leaving behind confused vampires.
The pureblood wanted to go after them and demand some answers about who they really are, and if they were purebloods. Though right now he had to deal with a class of nobles and their questions. The first one being: Are they purebloods?
Kaname sighed and addressed the class. "It appears I am no longer the only pureblood here."
Sherri and Handro walked down the hall hand in hand.
"Do you think we went over board?" Sherri asked her mate.
"No, they had it coming." Handro said. "This is a lesson and change in the game. Kaname is clever I'll give him that but I refuse to let him use Zero any longer. Since he broke his ties with Yuuki, things will get a lot difficult for Kaname. "
Nodding in agreement Sherri said, "We'll force his hand." She paused and added. "And maybe open his eyes to the truth about his Yuuki. She isn't his other heart…"
"We can only hope. It will take some time."
Simone' then suddenly came around the corner, almost crashing into the couple in her haste but she stopped just in time.
"You have to come!" She said out of breath and took in gulps of air. "Ichiru! Ichiru is here! With Shizuka!" Both gasped before all three took off again, with Simone' leading them.
~3 weeks later~
Zero was fast walking down the hall his face twisted into a frown, though he really wanted to scowl.
"Zero! Wait a sec!"
Yuuki followed after him, questioning him about Ichiru. Really couldn't the girl take a hint? Ever since last month the girl has been more persistent in showing Zero that she cared for him. She made it seem like they didn't even stop being friends, she still lived in the illusion that he cared for her.
"Zero who was he?! I didn't even know you had a twin?" She ignored the glare he sent her. "Where has he been then? Why is he here?"
Zero increased his pace ignoring the girl. Both perfects left the hall and were now in the court yard. Sitting at the fountain was Kaname, he was reading a book, but closed his book when he saw the two.
Yuuki eyes lit up and she ran up to the pureblood greeting him. Zero on the other hand continued on his way. He had to meet up with Simone', Sherri, and Handro at the stables the four of them would be coming up with a plan on how to deal with Shizuka and Ichiru.
"Kiryu," The male brunette called to him. "I need to talk to you."
Yuuki mentally fumed yet remained smiling at her Kaname.
Zero turned and faced the pureblood with a calm face. "I don't have time. I'm in a hurry." He was to the point. "And if it's about Sherri and Handro again, ask them yourself…"
Kaname's eyes narrowed. "I have and received no real answer-"
"Then don't expect an answer from me."
"Kiryu this is crucial."
Yuuki looked on confused with a worried frown. She had no clue what the two were talking about or referring to that involved the couple.
"Crucial you say?" Zero scoffed. "Please you just feel threaten."
The other gave a sigh. "Kiryu are they purebloods?"
"Ask them yourself."
"Kiryu I have others ways to find-"
"Going through my mind. I'm surprised you didn't do it sooner." Zero said sarcastically. There was another reason the hunter was in a bad mood; it was because the vampire before him was trying to break into his mind and find out information about his friends. It was a constant headache and waste of energy, he had sleepless nights because of the bastard.
Zero felt his eye twitch. Even right now he was trying to see into his thoughts.
'Kuran if you don't stop what you're doing right now I will destroy you from the inside out.'
Kaname eyes widened and he looked around for the redhead and raven but found only himself, Zero and Yuuki present. 'How in the world…?' He thought only to here Handro voice in his head this time.
'There is a thing called personal space. Now, this is the only warning you will receive from us. If you continue to look into our Zero's mind, we will kill you." His soft voice became hard. 'We know you've been forcing your way into our Zero's mind.'
Kaname remained silent.
'So we will say this once. Stop and live or continue and die. Choose wisely.' Sherri said.
'We aren't a threat to you Kuran. We have no vendetta against you or trying to take over but do not believe for a second we are allying ourselves with you.'
'Alright, I understand. I will leave him be.'
Zero waited patiently for the couple to finish warning Kaname, he heard everything that was being said. Once they were finished he started walking away from the two brunettes.
Yuuki, who was left in the dark looked on confused. The girl had no clue the vampire was talking to Sherri and Handro. She gazed back at Zero who was father away. Yuuki was tempted to follow him yet she wanted answers to not only what just transpired but why Kaname was suddenly courting her.
~The Rido attack~
Zero gently lowered his lifeless brother to the stone floor, tears running down his face as he caressed the younger twin's cheek. It was so cold and pale with death. A pained sob escaped him.
"I-I'm sorry Ichiru-chan." He apologized. "I'm so sorry...I didn't want this to happen…" Zero smiled tearfully at his twin. He studied Ichiru's face, it was calm and serene, and Zero saw he would no longer suffer. "Simone', Sherri, and Handro will be sad they didn't get to say goodbye. At least you are finally at peace Otouo." Zero ran fingers through Ichiru's hair. "I have to go now," he kissed his temple and caressed his cheek one more time before he stood and walked to the door. Before Zero walked out he turned his head to Ichiru giving a sad smile. "I'll see you soon Ichi." Then he left closing the door softly.
As Zero left two figures appear from the shadows walking over to Ichiru. One of them kneeled down and laid their pointer and index finger over Ichiru's heart. The figure hummed and their comrade picked up Ichiru.
"What do you wish to do?" Their voice was deep and smooth and very masculine.
"We take him with us." Said the other, their voice soft and light, belonging to a female. "There is little life left in him but we can still save him. Come we have little time." The male nodded and with Ichiru in tow, the figures faded into the shadows leaving nothing behind.
Zero ran to the forest where he felt the presence of Rido and Kaname. When the two came into view, he hid behind a tree, readying his weapon. Moving closer to both purebloods, Zero listened to the conversation.
"You know you can't kill me Kaname-kun." Purred Rido. "Even if you tear me into little pieces. Crush my heart into dust. No matter what you do," he spread his arms out. "I will always come back. I will never die. So long as I live you will always be mine." He chuckled.
Kaname calmly stared back at the crazed pureblood. "Not for long."
Rido narrowed his eyes and jumped away from the other when Kaname sent a wave of power at him, destroying trees and splitting the ground.
Kaname moved out of Zero's range. "Sayonara."
Bang!
Rido's eyes widen and he looked down at his chest. There was a hole that sprouted into more holes that soon covered his upper body, he smirked at Kaname as his body began to turn to dust. "Well, seems this game ends…haha. I would have loved to see the looks on their faces when they realize who you really are…That you are the king, the ancient king, which started the cursed Kuran line…At least one knows…" His dark laugh echoed around them before it disappeared completely with his body.
Zero blinked at what he heard.
Kaname the king of all vampires?
It was a shock. So many questions ran through his mind like how did the Kuran survive so long and look no older than 20. Zero became alert when said pureblood faced him.
The look in those brown-red orbs held so many feelings and secrets. Zero wanted to know what those feelings and secrets were.
It was silent between the two for a few minutes.
"I don't understand what he meant but I won't tell others that you are the original king. That is for you to do, on your own time." Zero stated to the pureblood, who gaped at him.
"Why?" Kaname suddenly questioned. The brunette was taken aback by the silverette's words and actions. "Why not tell them? I thought you would jump at that chance, to cause any type of harm or foil to me." He felt his heart flutter at the serene smile that bloomed on the silverette's lips.
"That was the old me. I know all vampires aren't evil…but it was the only thing I knew-No. I wanted to blame my misfortunes on your kind. I let my hate cloud me, running my life…When I could have been doing something different. If I told your friends who you truly were what would I gain? What would I accomplish? I've been through enough pain and suffering…and lost…"His thoughts went to Ichiru. His still body flashing in his mind. "I wouldn't want to wish it on another, even if it was you." Zero stated softly. "Tell me Kaname…Do you think we could have been friends?"
Kaname remained silent truly thinking the question over.
Could they?
Kaname didn't know the answer but was looking back on their past encounters. The way he treated Zero because he was a hunter and ex-human wasn't right, then being jealous of him because he was closer to Yuuki. He realized most of their fights were ridiculous.
"I don't expect you to answer right away Kaname…"
There it was again.
That skip he felt happen again. The way Zero said his name made him feel funny.
Not in a bad way, but he wanted to hear it again.
"Ki-Zero…I-" he stopped short and glared at the bushes behind Zero. He walked closer to Zero and stood protectively in front of him. He sent out a blast of invisible air towards the bushes and he moved closer to Zero as a dark figure appeared.
His eyes widen at seeing the beast before him. It was a large black fox that was bigger and taller than a horse. Its black fur slick and smooth had purple cracked lines going from its bright purple eyes traveling all over its body to the tip of its seven tails. Its bright eyes regarded the two with…relief?
Kaname was broken from the trance as the beast moved toward them gracefully the ground beneath its feet turning brown with death and green with life, the process repeating. He got ready and raised his hand preparing to attack, yet Zero stopped him.
"No!" He grabbed the pureblood's arm pulling it down. "It's okay!" He moved from behind Kaname toward the fox that sat on its hunches. "It's alright…" He embraced the fox resting his head on its breasts. "Simone'…"
"S-Simone'!?" The pureblood gasped out. This creature was the bouncy and optimistic Simone'? He gaped moving closer and circling her. "How?"
"You aren't the only one with secrets…Or surprises…" he heard her laughing voice with in his mind.
"But I thought she was-You were human…"
"Well as you can see I'm not, nor never was…" She replied wrapping her tails around Zero nuzzling him as if he were her own kit. "I just kept my true energy and form hidden. Just like you hid your identity."
Kaname nodded understanding.
Zero looked up at Simone' with tearful eyes. "Si, Ichiru is-"
Simone' licked his cheek. "I know my love…Mom and Dad came and took him." She gazed at Kaname. "All the students are safe and the last of Rido's followers have been disposed of. We gathered the students in the safe room. Right now Cross is telling them about your kind."
Kaname nodded before asking in a somewhat hesitant voice."Do they…Do they know about you?"
"Yep." Her tails wagged before she lowered to the ground allowing Zero to climb on her back before she stood up again. "I'll give you details later. Right now we need to go." And with that said she took off back to the academy with Kaname following.
Zero clung to the vixen, he leaned down and pressed his face into her fur, hiding his tears. This war may be over and everyone is safe but he lost his own flesh and blood today. He and Ichiru were rekindling their relationship, it was a slow process, and it had to do with Simone' always trapping them together somewhere. Last time the two were locked in the basement of the school and had to use one of the secret escape routes to get out.
'Ichiru…I'm sorry.' The silverette thought.
When the three made it back to the academy, Kaname's circle of friends were waiting for them. Though they were surprised to learn Simone' was the large fox that mysteriously appeared and began helping them take out Rido's followers. They made their way to the safe house where all the students were being held.
Once they arrived, Cross was in the middle of a speech explaining to the human students how the night class were all vampires and why it was kept secret. He then told them of the coexistence that he and close friends were trying to establish.
As they made their way to Cross the students who saw Simone' stared at her in fear and were uncertain of her. Zero saw this and knew it was only normal, it would take some time for them to get used to it and come to terms. He grabbed Simone's hand and gave a small smile, which was returned.
Kaname stood beside the chairman while the vampires, Zero, and Simone' stood behind him.
Cross then gave all the students a serious stare. "You now know this secret. And I ask you all now, will you keep it? If others outside of this school learn of this then it will put others in danger. If you wish to forget all that has transpired then the night class will erase the memories, but if you are willing to keep this secret then you may keep the memories of today." He then gave them all a soft smile. "Please think it over. When you make your choice come to me. "
And so the students murmured among themselves some in excitement and some unsure. It was all new to them and unexpected and so unreal!
As the students talked among themselves Zero and Simone' moved to a secluded corner where Handro and Sherri stood waiting for them. Sherri immediately hugged Zero close, Simone' hugged him from behind and Handro hugged them all.
No words needed to be shared as they all mourned their lost brother, Ichiru.
AN: I hope you enjoyed this elfy and look forward to the next chapter I have planned for you! That goes to the rest of you as well! :) If you would to see or have something happen don't hesitate to ask! :) I promise I don't bite!
Also a couple to be addressed:
Sherri and Handro are not related to Simone' or each other!
Zero, Simone', Sherri and Handro believe Ichiru is dead. They have no clue he has a least one percent of life left.
In either the next chapter or coming chapters I will explain more on sherri and handro's story. But most importantly how Zero met them all.
Well that's it I hope to hear from you guys!
Please R&R love doves!