"Zerooooo~! Kaname-kuuuuuun~!"

Grooooan...

Kaien was here and he was early. It figured. And it had to be in the middle of feeding Amaya as well... Only a week had passed since the birth of their daughter, and the couple were just starting to get this whole 'parenthood' thing down. It was still very early, and after she spent the first day and a half sleeping, it all was going downhill from there... Feedings every two hours, or usually whenever she cried, diaper changes, and just about everything else was starting to pile on.

"Kaname... Can you just lock the door or something?" Zero grumbled as he started to pull the blanket off of the couch and tuck it over his body. He was also trying to cover up the thing that both Kaien and Yuuki were here for, though... They wanted to see Amaya. But as the almost furious pounding started against the front door, it was obvious that it was going to be next to impossible to get away without letting them see her.

But in feeding time? Zero was trying to delicately rub her back underneath the blanket, feeling her still nursing away at her comfortably slow pace. She was sometimes slow at feeding time, but she was beginning to get the hang of it... Just like her mother. It had taken some time to adjust her right into his arms, putting his elbow on a pillow to make sure that he wouldn't cramp up as she took her time. There were still slight rings underneath his eyes from his exhaustion, and he had only come down to the living room to make it easier for Yuuki and Kaien.

Kaname had been very good about letting him stay in bed the first few days... He was resting as often as he could, or as much as Amaya was allowing him lately... It was only Kaien's sudden call saying that he wanted to see the baby an hour ago that made him get out of bed. Now it was obvious that they were here, and more than willing to see his little girl... That is if Zero would let them even look at her. He was getting a little too possessive over his girl already...

The first few days had been quite peaceful for everyone, there was hardly anything to be done as most of the occupants of the house had been sleeping. Kaname had been the only one to get up and either tend to Amaya when she needed it or to cook for his lover. But after the second day it seemed that Amaya wanted to see the world.. or perhaps just more than her cot.

Not to mention she hadn't seen her mother for a day, something she definitely would have been wanting to do. At such a young age it was important to see ones mother regularly. So it was with that thought in mind that Kaname often took Amaya into the main bedroom to nurse and be changed.

Though today was clearly different as Kaien continued to hammer away at the door. Did he not know there was a newborn that could possibly be asleep right now? Glancing over towards the other, Kaname couldn't help but roll his eyes slightly.

"I don't think that would work. Kaien has never been the type of person to give up so easily. I'll go and answer the door while you finish feeding, I wont let them in this room until you call out to me, we don't want them barging in on this" Even though Kaname knew it was stupid, he didn't want anyone to see that side of Zero, especially if he were naked from the waist up.

Then again he was sure Zero wouldn't want anyone to see this other than Kaname, he had been hesitant enough to see the pureblood watch him at first. With a confirming nod from the hunter, Kaname left to go and answer the door with one of those smiles he used for such occasions.

The pounding on the door did not hesitate even for a moment, not even as Zero grumbled about his 'father' needing to cool his jets long enough for him to stop feeding the little girl. And as he felt the slight squirm against his chest as he delicately started to lower the blanket again from his chest to keep her from getting to hot beneath the blanket.

"Just make sure they don't come in yet..." Zero murmured as he tried to pull his button up shirt around her as much as he could, but it just wasn't big enough to hide her as well. He might have to consider getting a bigger one... But he had already pushed the maternity clothing in the deepest, darkest closet he could find. He's not about to go back to look for a large shirt.

Though as Zero was continuing to feed their little girl, trying to get himself comfortable, he couldn't help but know that Kaien and Yuuki wouldn't sit still enough to let Zero finish. As that door opened, and Kaname was preparing himself to make sure that Kaien and Yuuki didn't rush in on something Zero really wouldn't want them to see, he would soon find out that they weren't giving him the chance.

Because with a squeal, not just Yuuki or Kaien but both had pushed their way past Kaname at the same time. "Where is my little granddaughter~!" Kaien had been quick to yell out in a gleeful voice while Yuuki was loudly calling for Amaya as if she was going to come for her. That was enough for Kaname to know that this was not going to end well, not as they turned the corner and dashed their way into the living room, and a surprised shriek rang out.

"K-Kaname you asshole!"

Dammit!

Hissing as the two took off without his consent, then hearing the yell from the hunter soon after, Kaname soon followed after the pair. There was no doubt where they would be, he felt sorry for the hunter having being bombarded by his 'family.' Stepping into the room and finding the two extremely close to the hunter, Kaname sighed and stepped forward.

"Perhaps you could give Zero some space, Amaya hasn't met anyone apart from myself and Zero. She will be a bit timid for quite some time, I'm sure you understand" Yuuki had been the first to mumble an apology and step back a few steps, Kaien though had been reluctant in doing so, whining that his granddaughter would love him no matter how soon it had been.

He also had stepped in on his hunter partner glaring darkly at the two that had dared to rush in on that moment. He had attempted to pull the blanket over himself to cover up, but it had already been too late. It was why he had shuffled himself into the deeper corner of the couch, trying to hide the little girl still suckling from his chest as if nothing had happened, that is until Zero let out a growl at the two.

Almost immediately she had let go of Zero and let out an unhappy whimper, and then it started to grow into a cry. Looks like they had scared her after all... And it was the perfect opportunity for Zero to hiss at the two that had done this to his little angel. "Now look at what you did!" Zero growled out at the two, and they both took another step back, and he hoped they would be a little shameful for what they did.

Making his way to the back of the couch and placing a hand upon the others shoulder to keep him calm, Kaname glanced towards both Kaien and Yuuki with a small smile. "Please meet Amaya Kiryan, born 9 pound 7 ounce at 6.57am." It might be a little confusing for them with the last name but he was sure that they were bright enough to figure it out.

Moving himself down so he was resting more on the back of the pillows, Kaname placed his head close to his lovers with a smile. It was obvious how proud he was about his family, though Yuuki may not like that idea so much.

Zero tried his best to rock her into his arms, still keeping the blanket around his chest to shield her away from their view. Parenthood didn't seem to stifle away Zero's attitude at Yuuki and Kaien just yet... And even Kaname's soft gestures to ease him didn't help. Looking down at his little girl as her face looked a little red from her crying, he couldn't help but sigh and keep rocking her.

"...Why didn't you guys bother to wait," Zero couldn't help but grumble as he rubbed her back softly with his thumb, though supporting her head with the other hand. The holding at least was a little natural... But Kaname also had to show him how to hold her a few times.

"We're sorry Zero-Kun, we simply couldn't hide our excitement when it came to meeting your little girl! Especially since you were hiding away at the academy not too long ago~ She is just too adorable for us to stay away! As soon as we heard Kaname-kun dashed away from work earlier we knew exactly what was going on!"

That incident had circled around the vampire and hunter circle quite quickly, most of them curious as to why the pureblood king would leave so suddenly and so uncomposed. Of course Kaien knew straight away, in fact he found the whole situation quite comical at this point. He wished he had seen him act that way.

Though Zero only grunted slightly as he looked away, already knowing that those two weeks he had spent at Kaien's, while still heavily pregnant as well, hadn't been pleasurable... After a spat with Kaname had gone too far, he had attempted to escape the pureblood and live quietly with Kaien. But soon Kaname had returned for him and everything was brushed over once more...

"Why don't you give me or Yuuki a hold of the little sweetheart? We have even been practising with a bag of potatoes" Yuuki smiled at that, confident her 'brother' would allow her to hold the baby if she had been practising to do so. Then again Zero never really reacted the way she had expected.. But it seemed that the one telling her no was someone she hadn't expected, he had never told her no before after all..

"I'm sorry Yuuki but she is only a few days old. It wouldn't be wise to pass her around like a doll. Maybe when she can hold her head properly we will allow you to do so."

"Potatoes aren't my daughter, either," Zero couldn't help but add with a little bit of fire in his voice, though he was just grumpy to be hearing his dear daughter crying out like this... Slowly he tried to rock her again and even a very soft bouncing. Even a kiss on the forehead didn't seem to help her, though.. Frowning as she continued to cry, he eventually looked back up at them with a sigh, knowing that she might carry on like this for a while.

"...Maybe Kaien can hold her. But not you, Yuuki. I've seen how you carry things, and I don't want you hurting her," Zero grumbled as he silently slid himself a little closer to Kaname. The other two were quick to pull over a chair or two for them to sit in, though he couldn't help but feel a little cranky as they brought up the fact that Kaname had dashed away from work to get here...

Rubbing her back a little more before eventually figuring that she may have some gas from being fed, he eventually pulled her delicately up against his shoulder and tapped her back. "If he hadn't left work when he did, he would have been too damn late... His stupid secretary thought I was a prank caller," Zero grumbled, looking back at Kaname as if it was his fault.

This was something Zero had been sour at for the last couple days, about how Kaname hadn't been there for the entire birth... But he was happy about the fact that he had in fact scarred Kaname's arm.

The pureblood had never known it was possible for him to be scarred from such a thing, but then again Zero was no ordinary person. Maybe it was because they were bonded that Zeros marks had such an effect upon his body, either way the wound had fully healed but left quite a scar in its wake. At least now he would have a constant reminder on the day of their daughters birth.

"Be sure to stay seated when holding her, we don't wish for any injury to come" Kaname would be able to move quick enough before anything happened of course but then again it would scare her regardless of if she fell or not. It was something neither males wished to chance. Even as Yuuki decided to protest about how well she could hold the potato sack they didn't once waver in the decision.

Watching the small girl cry was enough to make Kaname frown, she was slightly upset and it seemed Zero couldn't get her to calm down no matter what he tried. Perhaps it was the purebloods turn to see if he could settle down their child before handing her over to Kaien, something that may upset her.. She had never met him after all.

Reaching down and gently moving his arms around to get to her properly, Kaname smiled at his mate and took the baby with care, rocking her back and fourth slowly to try and ease her sniffles.

Zero still had protested as Kaname had started to take his little girl from him, whining as he had slowly taken her. "B-but..." he whimpered as he had to watch the pureblood take his little girl from him. Why was he doing that...! He knew how to handle his little girl, he was her mother for god's sake! But it seemed like it didn't matter...

Trying not to whimper too much as he slowly leaned back into the couch and crossed his arms over his chest to keep himself a little covered up, he watched her bit by bit. Amaya did continue to cry for a little while, though, but then she slowly started to settle. It turned to soft whimpers and whines, then a soft burp escaped her.

Looks like it was a little gas after all. Because after blinking in surprise at the noise that escaped her mouth, she eventually realized that her discomfort had passed and she was cooing away. It was more than enough for Kaien to quickly scoot his chair closer, eager to take Amaya from his hands when Kaname allowed him. He wanted to see his precious little girl, his little granddaughter...

Now was probably the best time for the elder hunter to take her, especially just after passing some wind. So with a quick glance towards his mate, Kaname stepped around and gently positioned his daughter in his arms to pass over to Kaien. He had looked excited to be able to hold the young girl, it was his first granddaughter after all..

And within seconds the young girl had been passed over to Kaien, the male cradling her expertly in his arms. This wasn't the first time he had held an infant, it didn't take him long to get back into the swing of it. Yuuki had of course tried to intervene in holding the baby only to be hissed at by Zero. Now wasn't the right time for her to try such a thing..

Once Kaname had been happy with how things were going he quickly stepped back and sat down beside the silverette, glancing over to see if he was happy with the situation. He looked a little tense but otherwise he hadn't been completely nervous.. Maybe Kaien would be the only one to hold her for a while.

All he did was grumble as he started to button up his shirt again, wanting no one to look at his body while he was still recovering and still fat and still having breasts. Of course they were nothing to a woman's breast, but he still hated it all the same. He still seemed to be a little bit unhappy to see someone else holding his precious daughter, but it would have to happen eventually...

At least he put Yuuki in her place. There was no way she would be allowed to hold Amaya until she was strong enough to be held... Plus there was the fact that Yuuki was clumsy no matter how many times she had been 'practicing'. Curling himself a little closer to Kaname and watching as she cooed and giggled in his arms, he let out a deep sigh.

"...Can you just... make sure her head's held right?" he murmured to Kaien, not knowing that he was paling as he watched Kaien delicately rock her. Hopefully she would stay still and not squirm... After all, she probably wanted to get some more milk at some point. She had been disturbed while she had been feeding... Or maybe Zero was just trying to find an excuse to hold her again.

There would be an endless amount of reasons as to why Zero would want their daughter back sooner than expected, it was to be expected of an overbearing mother by this point. Though as Zero curled closer to him, Kaname couldn't help but notice the glance Yuuki gave them, her face falling slightly. It seemed she hadn't quite gotten over the news of the two males being together by this point.

It was his job to ignore that fact, she would have to face it soon because Kaname was sure things would never change now. Placing an arm around the silverette as he began to tell Kaien how to hold Amaya, the pureblood let his eyes roll playfully. Such an over protective parent.

"He's doing fine, Zero. She doesn't seem uncomfortable and she isn't even crying. You should give him a break" Kaien shot a thankful glance at the pureblood by that stage, hoping Zero would take such advice from his partner. Then again Zero didn't often listen to the pureblood if he could help it.

Zero wasn't quite in the mood to deal with her tonight... Not when the focus was on their daughter, not on her jealousy over the two, and mostly over Zero being with Kaname. It was obvious to both that it wasn't the other way around... Kaname was still her hero. He always was to her... Something that frustrated him even now, but for the opposite reasons. He didn't want her coming after Kaname, his partner...

But he still couldn't help but be nervous as he watched his daughter being slowly rocked while Kaien cooed to her like a dove, telling her how beautiful she was and that she had her grandfathers hair as well. That quickly made the hunter glare back at him, knowing fully well just where it came from, and it wasn't from him... He still didn't understand why Kaien still believed that Zero would think of him as his father rather than his guardian.

"...she has the most beautiful eyes," Kaien cooed as she looked up at him and softly giggled, enjoying the rocking. At least it seemed so far she was easy enough to please... Kaien looked back up at Kaname and Zero soon enough though, the smile still on his face. "How has parenthood been treating you both?" Kaien chirped as he leaned back into his chair, carefully adjusting his arms around her to keep her supported.

Looking at his mate and smiling as the question was asked, Kaname couldn't help but allow his mood to rise. "Wonderfully, Zero has been perfect with her and it is far better than I could have ever imagined. We are both truly blessed to have her, she has been an exceptional child" She was quite a heavy sleeper as they had found out too, especially when Kaname had begun vacuuming while she had been sleeping.

Zero hadn't liked that at all, snapping at the pureblood for even attempting to make noise while their baby had been sleeping. They couldn't tiptoe around her for her entire life, if they didn't do things like that then she would surely wake up to the tiniest noise that they had made. Luckily enough Zero had reluctantly accepted those facts and allowed him to continue.

"How is the academy? I trust Ichijou is taking care of the night class in my absence?" It was a worry of his that things would crumble once he had left but he hadn't had any reports that things had gone wrong, so far that is. He just hoped he wouldn't need to go back any time soon to correct things.

It had been more to the fact that Zero had been awakened by the vacuuming than anything else... Amaya was just a reason for him to complain to try to make Kaname stop. But as soon as he had realized that Amaya had not been awakened by the sound, he was out of proof and grumpily settled down and tried to go back to sleep. It was obvious that Zero was someone that was tiptoed around when he was little...

Then again, Ichiru had needed his sleep. And with the twins sleeping in the same cot together, having not expected to have two, it meant that both were left to sleep more than often. Soon enough, Kaien was quick to response... "Ichijou is doing wonderfully! The Night class does miss you dearly, including poor Hanabusa..." Kaien mourned for his precious student, though he still kept his focus on Amaya.

She was still giggling softly as he sometimes gave her nose a soft poke, making silly noises in an attempt to amuse her a little more. "Well he's going to deal with it..." Zero grumbled as he slid himself a little closer to his partner. His eyes were still fixed onto his little girl, hoping that Kaien wasn't going to suddenly drop her on his lap and hurt her head or neck...

Kaname was more than happy to close the distance between himself and Zero, in fact the less distance the better. Running his finger up and down the others arms as he absently looked over at the elder hunter and then the young female beside him. She was just itching to hold Amaya and Zero was obviously not going to have a bar of it.

"I'm sure he will manage without my company, he has managed to do so for quite a few months now. Though perhaps it's best not to tell him that I wont be returning to the academy." It would probably look a little suss as to both he and Zero leaving at the same time and not returning but then again it wasn't any of his worry, school gossip really didn't bother the vampire in the slightest.

It would be Amayas nap time soon, something Kaname nor Zero would want to avoid missing. They wouldn't want to put up with a grouchy daughter for the remainder of the day just because she had missed nap time. Kaien and Yuuki wouldn't have to leave if she slept though, if they wanted they could stay to converse.

Yuuki might be more than likely to try to sneak a hold while she's sleeping, though... They would need to make sure she didn't try to sneak away while they were talking. Leaning into Kaname's body a little bit as he watched Amaya's giggles begin to lessen, he could already see the tiredness on her face. She needed to nap as much as she could...

It wasn't just for her. It was so her parents could relax and rest while they could. They would need to probably change her diaper soon anyway, and if she at least caught a nap, then it would make her a little less grumpy. With a soft grunt, the hunter started to reluctantly pull himself to the edge of the couch, already holding his hands out.

"I think she needs her nap... It won't be too long, maybe an hour until she'll be up again," Zero murmured as he glanced up Kaien, preparing himself to get up in case it would make the pass over easier. He wouldn't want to risk his little girl getting hurt with being passed to her mother, even if it meant that he would have to get up first.

Zero was definitely quite protective.. It made Kaien draw out a weary sigh as he shifted himself carefully on his chair, only to stand and pass over the baby carefully. He knew he would have been fine handing her over normally but it was obvious that Zero needed to see the motions in place to allow Kaien to ever have a ahope in holding the baby again.

"I understand, she needs as much sleep as she can get at such a young age" Smiling gently at his son as the silverette expertly took his daughter in his arms, Kaien leaned back in his chair comfortably. Kaname had been quick to stand up too, helping the young hunter with standing up himself. Zero would still be tired after all, it was Kanames job to help him.

"Lets go, I can change her while you prepare the cot." Placing a sure arm around the others waist, Kaname slowly began to lead his young family up the stairs while nodding at both Kaien and Yuuki that they would be back within moments.

Zero was too busy planting soft kisses against Amaya's forehead to notice too much about what Kaname had said, having already missed the sensation of holding his baby girl in his arms. Kaname rarely got to hold her when Zero was around, but maybe it was because he had missed the first two days other than feeding her.

Slowly he let Kaname lead him up the stairs, still being a little too tired to do it fully by himself. Adjusting his arms around his little girl as she cooed softly in his arms, he soon realized that she was trying to find a warm position to fall asleep. She was a little more tired than he had thought... But it only brought a faint smirk to his face as he gave her another soft kiss on the forehead.

"I'll keep an eye on the clock, she didn't get to feed as much as she should have," Zero sighed as he walked up the final steps, still feeling a little tired just from stepping up. He had been napping most of the last couple of days as well. He only got up to go to the bathroom or to sometimes tend to Amaya while Kaname was cooking.

"Good idea"

After arriving at the door of their babies nursery, Kaname gently took Amaya from her mothers arms and made his way over to the change table. Zero would be able to get her blankets ready while the pureblood did the messier task of changing her. This was often their routine, though they had often changed roles on what the other would do.

Soon enough though, Kaname had arrived at the change table and began his task, expertly changing his daughters diaper. She had practically been asleep throughout this whole task, yawning here and there to confirm what she would soon be doing once placed down in her plush little bed.

Though before Kaname even had the chance to pick her up and take her towards the cot, Zero had intercepted him and picked their daughter up, instead doing the task of putting her in bed himself. He would have to learn to allow Kaname to do things, they were both parents after all.

Zero wasn't quite ready to let Kaname take his little girl the entire time... Not when there was more than enough for him to do that he could handle at this point. With a soft kiss on the forehead to their little girl, the hunter soon placed him down onto the bed, trying not to pull the blanket up too much. She shouldn't have much of a blanket at all, but he didn't want her to get cold...

It took Kaname having to lure his partner away from the cot to get Zero away, but at least he was willing to comply. Sliding a little closer to Kaname's side even though he was a little wistful to look back to their little girl. He wanted to take her with them, but she would only get woken up, probably by Yuuki wanting to get a hold of her...

As they quietly stepped down the stairs, he soon was met with Yuuki and Kaien awaiting their return, though Kaien was mostly making sure that Yuuki wouldn't race up the stairs to see Amaya again. At least Kaien was keeping her controlled... They wouldn't want her getting hurt because of her not being experienced enough to hold her right.

If it came to it, Kaname would immobilise Yuuki before she even stepped foot on the staircase. They wouldn't want their baby to be woken merely because of Yuukis impatience. When they thought she was ready then she would be able to hold her, until then she would only be allowed to watch her. Zero definitely wouldn't allow her to hold her before she was ready, Kaname had enough of a hard time holding her.

Leading the hunter back down towards the chair they had been sitting on Previously, Kaname sat himself down and allowed Zero to do the same thing, comfortably resting by his lovers side. Maybe now they could discuss other things, things that they could speak of freely without worrying about their child.

"Has anyone tried to find Zero or myself in our absence? I understand that we both will need to get back into work in time so it is understandable if it happens" It was something neither wished to think of though, how could they possibly leave her in someones care while they worked?

Ah, work. It was something that both of them dreaded but it was also something that Zero could not physically do for a little while yet. He was far too weak to start hunting, not until he has recovered as fully as he could from giving birth. Neither of them wanted Zero to go out into his dangerous job until he was ready...

"Unfortunately the hunters have several listings for Zero, and they are getting impatient. If it continues like this for too long, they may order him into the association." It was also another term for them wanting to see what the hell was so critical that Zero has been unable to hunt for a while... Kaname couldn't do his listings forever.

Though as he looked back to Kaname, he seemed a little brighter. "The vampires are obviously confused and worried but they know better than to impose and try to know just what is wrong. The media is in a bit of a fit, though.. You gave them quite a juicy story for them to unravel in their own ways," Kaien couldn't help but chuckle at the end as he slid his chair closer to them.

Typical.. He couldn't get away from such stories wether her tried to or not, they were just far too persistent. Zero on the other hand.. They needed to do something to get the association off of his trail. "Perhaps I can kill the targets for a while longer, I will not allow Zero to go out in the field in his condition. It simply will not happen"

He was stubborn in these types of things, very protective.. He could not risk his lover being harmed in any possible way. In fact Kaname would happily keep the hunter away from any type of form if he would allow it. Though he knew Zero was too stubborn to even allow the pureblood to do something like that, he was no bird to be caged after all.

"As for the vampires, tell them it is urgent business and it will keep me occupied for quite some time. They don't need to know that quite some time would span out to be the rest of my existence" Amaya and Zero would be first priority after all, nothing else mattered to him now.

The last bit of his words was a little troubling for Kaien... He simply could not hide away most of the time for his family without them getting very suspicious. Yes, it would be reasonable for the first few months of their daughter's life, buthtere would have to be a point to where he would need to go back to work. Him protecting his little girl will mean that he needs to make sure no one else gets suspicious.

"...Just be careful how long you stay away," Zero softly reminded his partner as he rested his head onto his shoulder, his eyelids hanging down a little bit. He was still tired, but he would have to make sure that he would be awake to tend to his daughter when she would get hungry again. But that didn't mean he wasn't allowed to nap for a little longer...

But Yuuki wasn't about to stay out of the argument for very long, or any discussion for that matter. "Kaname-sama, you need to look after the other vampires too...! I don't know how long the Night class can go on without you, they're all worried about you, especially Ruka." Oh of course, his tail... Ruka. The one that had been falling over herself in love with Kaname, something that annoyed Kaname... But maybe it would be an attempt to convince him to go back to the dorms.

They could always take Amaya too, right? Zero could always say that it was his daughter, just that the mother was a whore or something... It didn't quite matter as long as Zero still had the baby and Yuuki could still have Kaname around.

With a gentle sigh Kaname merely shook his head. There was no way he would return to the academy. Work was possible but he couldn't return to the school for such trivial reasons. It was obvious he would be missed from his followers but it was also not his concern. They would be over it soon enough.

Pressing his lips to the silverettes head as he rested against the pureblood, Kaname glanced back up at Yuuki. "I'm sorry Yuuki, both Amaya and Zero needed to be protected and if I go to both work she school that would not be possible" hopefully she would take a hint..

Glancing over to Kaien now, Kaname gave a gentle smile. "Perhaps when I return to work and Zero is on a mission you would like to baby sit. It wouldn't be all the time but the option is there if you wish to take it." If not they could always get a human sitter..

That was when the hunter winced beside Kaname... Knowing that Kaien would be alone with their daughter... It wasn't that he thought that Kaien wouldn't know how to tend to her, well not completely. It was that he didn't want her to act like... him. All huggy and strange... It rubbed off on the child, after all. Or maybe it was just the fact that there was going to be someone other than him taking care of his precious child...

But Zero wouldn't be allowed to say no to it right away because Kaien was already grinning in his chair. "I would be delighted to take care of the little angel~!" he cheered as he looked back at Kaname, more than happy to know that he would be able to tend to her. She was such an adorable little child after all! And to know that they trusted him with this little girl...~

Trying not to grumble at the change, knowing that Kaname would now allow Kaien to tend to her, he eventually glanced back at Yuuki who was sulking a little in her chair. "...But what if the Night class can help?" she tried bargaining again, not quite willing to give up having her precious friend being so far away. She missed his visits, seeing him during the cross over...

She really wasn't about to get the point.. It was starting to grate on his nerves. Though he had been mildly surprised with how aggravated he could get with the girl as soon as he realized he was indeed in love with Zero instead. It was her that needed to realise that next, not trying to get close to the pureblood any longer.

"You see Yuuki, what I'm trying to say is that I want to spend as much time as I possibly can with my beloved Zero. Between caring for Amaya and when I go to work we would hardly have any.. Alone time" it would probably embarrass the hunter with that, but he truly needed to shake Yuuki from his tail.

Then again Zero hadn't said those three magical words to him since their child's birth so it was a possibility that he may not want that 'quality time' then again with how cuddly the hunter had been today, Kaname was sure he was just waiting for the right moment.

His beloved Zero? Even now the words stuck like a thorn in her throat, Yuuki's gaze slowly dropping down to the floor. So then it might take some time before she could attempt it again... It was probably because of the baby that Kaname was so obsessed with Zero right now... But that would change eventually. It had to.

Zero's eyes opened up just slightly to narrow back at Yuuki, even as the last words had slipped from his lips. Kaname was his now, and it wasn't like Zero had paid attention to her anyway... "...So get over it," Zero muttered as he closed his eyes again, intending to be protective over what he held dear to him. That of course lead to a few sharp words from Kaien, but he didn't really care.

Yuuki was after what was his now... She was getting in the way, and he couldn't help but dread her trying to take Kaname from him. She would do whatever she needed to get what she wanted... Muttering under his breath, he pressed his forehead into Kaname's shoulder, intending to rest a little longer. He still was ungodly sore...

"Zero, enough." Kaname still didn't wish to see Yuuki hurt, she was still important to him, in fact she was more important than everyone thought, apart from Kaien.. He knew very well of the secret that stayed hidden in Yuukis blood, something that will come out sooner or later, regardless of what the pureblood had done.

But he was also well aware that Zero may be feeling a little insecure with the female around, Kaname had always shown preference to her in the past, what would make Zero think he wouldn't leave him for her now? Especially when she was making it obvious that she wanted him close..

So it was his job to ensure the hunter knew exactly of his feelings.. Leaning down to the others earlobe, moving him off his chest momentarily, Kaname whispered into the silverettes ear.. "I love you, more than you will ever know.. More than I have ever loved anyone before. You and Amaya are the sole reason for my existence, without you I am nothing"

No one would hear them, not being so close. But Kaname needed to tell his lover that, just to make sure he knew of course.

Even if the hunter wasn't about to admit that he was insecure, that didn't mean that he didn't feel it. Ever since Yuuki had been shoving her nose into their relationship, it had been trying to tear the thin lines of Zero's control. Kaname was his partner, and Yuuki needed to get the hell away... She had done enough damage during their relationship, constantly choosing Kaname over him. Now it had to end.

The words that Kaname spoke to him, though, did enough to keep him controlled. Or just barely, anyway... A soft grumble slipped under his breath after his words, and he slowly drifted his head to rest back against his shoulder. Yuuki was staring at them... And even as the tone was much too soft for her to hear, she could at least guess what was going on. And she wasn't happy...

Crossing her arms a little tightly over her chest, she bit back a sharp retort at Zero and eventually let out a huff, staring down at the ground. It left Kaien trying to patch up the unfortunate situation that Zero had dragged them into... "C-children, please! Don't forget that we're here for the baby~" Kaien tried to lighten the mood as he returned the conversation back to Amaya.

Shifting himself to the edge of his seat so he could get closer to the two, he gave them a smile before asking, "When did you think of that beautiful name, anyway? When Zero was with me, it sounded like there was nothing in mind!"

The pureblood would have been more than happy to change that conversation, in fact the last thing he wanted was for the two to argue and especially over him. It was no secret that Yuuki was getting jealous and now wasn't the time for her to act that way. Zero had given birth not too many days ago and didn't need the stress.

Placing his hand on his lovers head, the pure blood absently started to stroke through his hair as he began to speak to the elder hunter. He knew the motions relaxed the silverette and that's what he wished for the most at this moment, in fact he would prefer if Zero slept.

"It wasn't until after she was born. Zero had thought of the name himself and it suited her and the situation perfectly. Perhaps if we ever have more children he could do the same" chuckling gently as he continued to stroke away, Kaname relaxed back into the chair. Hopefully they could sleep soon.

"I'm not waiting until after they're born... You gotta pull your weight around too. And what happened to that damn list you were bragging about?" Zero grumbled, but his voice was soft and a little slurred. He wanted nothing more than to rest the rest of the day, and Yuuki was getting in the way of that... Hopefully she would decided to keep her mouth shut for the rest of the day.

"Night rain... It's beautiful, especially because of that nasty storm we had. She's one of a kind~" Kaien chirped in glee, knowing that his attitude needed to help pick up the mood for the other two, Yuuki and Zero. They were much too grumpy, something that Yuuki hadn't been like for a while... It was natural for Zero, of course, and there was the fact that he was still tired.

"I am curious though... Zero, since you have experienced labor, unlike any other man, would you say it's as horrid of an experience that most women would say?" He was curious, as he knew a few mothers that said it was a fate worse than death... The sharp amethysts opened up at the question, though, and they held a deathly glint.

"...You tell me," he grumbled as he slowly moved his hand and unceremoniously rolled up Kaname's sleeve, where he had been attempting to hide the large scar he had torn into his flesh. If that was any reminder as to how labor really hurt, then hopefully Kaien's question would be answered, unless he wished to experience the same magnitude of pain himself...

That scar may not have been much to Yuuki, but Kaien would definitely understand. It was almost impossible to scar a pureblood, in fact Kaname would have sworn on his very existence that it was in impossible feat. It may have been for any other but for a bonded couple then it may in fact be true, they would never truly know for sure.

Huffing a little at how crudely Zero had lifted up his arm, Kaname rotated his arm to face Kaien more properly. From there you could see the clear bites indented into the purebloods skin. "He bit through to the bone, my punishment for being late."

It was amusing in a way, Kaname wasn't sure how to react at being marked in such a way. Now not only did his thigh have that little scar, his arm did too. The only difference was that this could quite easily be seen if he decided to be careless with clothes or his sleeve fell.

Kaname may have to keep himself neat and tidy for a while, at least on his arms... Hopefully the scar will start to fade within time, but the one on his thigh had never started to fade just yet. Kaien could only blink as he looked back at the pureblood, staring down at the scars on his arms. What in the world...? He could see the clear bites. But how...

"...Well then." Kaien could only say those two words as he stared at the scars, then blinked again. This was very odd to see... But maybe it wasn't impossible as he had thought. Clearing his throat as he looked back up at Kaname, then at Zero, he couldn't help but give a slight smirk. "...So who was in more pain. You or Zero?"

"Fuck you."

That was enough of an answer from Zero as he growled it at Kaien, dropping Kaname's arm back down. But Kaien only smiled a little more and chuckled softly, amused at his son's outburst. It was a rather obvious question, but sometimes he was amused with whatever Zero spouted off as a response...

The pureblood merely chuckled at the small exchange that passed between the two hunters, appreciative of the lighter mood. Though someone had been thinking and thinking of something that had been said earlier but unable to get the courage to ask a question. It seemed though that the small female had gained enough courage again to look her silver haired friend in the face.

"Say, Zero.. Do you think you will have more babies? With Kaname-sama I mean.." If that was a yes then she would definitely need to think of a plan, though she was sure her beloved Kaname-sama was only acting this way towards the hunter because of the baby. They used to hate each other didn't they? How long had this even been going on beneath her nose.

Though for once Kaname had been curious about the hunters answer, wondering that question himself. Even if it was a yes it wouldn't be for a while yet, even years.. They had barely gotten to know each other in this small amount of time and they needed to do so, not only that but they needed to look after their child.

They may have to wait on that answer... Because Zero had even been caught off guard at the thought. "...U-uh," Zero muttered, trying to collect his thoughts quick enough to respond. He was about to tell off Yuuki for even talking about such a thing, that he was going to focus on Amaya for right now... But as KAname did nothing to tell her off, he relaized he was on his own.

"...Um, I think... Maybe in the future. I don't know, it's something I thought about," Zero eventually murmured, glancing up to his lover. It was the first time they had even discussed having more children, they had been much too focused on their Amaya to think of anything else. But what was he thinking about it as well?

"...The bond will probably come back, after all. And whether I want to or not, I'll probably want to have children. But... It's an idea. What do you think, Kaname?" Zero eventually turned the question onto Kaname, wanting to be backed up. Neither of them were sure if the bond was going to come back in full force after the birth and after Zero had properly rested...

It was something both of them really needed research, to see if they had to put up with the full force of lust they had first been dealt with or perhaps things would be more mild.. Of course Kaname wouldn't mind them both feeling passionate about one another in time to come, of course not until Zero was fully functional again. Now was not the time for him to be thinking about having sex.

"In time I'm sure we would both like to have more children, it is simply a matter of how Amaya is and how we take to being parents. The bond will most definitely have an affect on us both but the extent is difficult to comprehend" Continuing with the stroking movements throughout the others hair, Kaname looked over towards the small female with a smile.

It would be answer enough for her, she wouldn't need to delve into the details. But Kaname was sure that he would send the two home soon, knowing both he and Zero would like to get some sleep in before their daughter woke.

If they wanted to get some sleep, it would have to be now, especially as Zero soon settled back in Kaname's side... He didn't dare ask just how much Kaname would think into this relationship, if they were mates now or just partners to take care of the baby... That was one thing that he didn't want to deal with Kaien and Yuuki staring at them if it turned into an argument.

But as Kaien saw just how comfortable Zero was starting to get beside Kaname, as if starting to settle down to sleep, he began to realize just what was going to happen... And so he gave a soft look back to Yuuki with a smile before leaning over and nudging his precious daughter in the side.

"Yuuki, I believe it's time for us to go back home. These two need their rest and to take care of their precious angel," Kaien grinned slightly to her before starting to slide back to his feet. Then he soon turned to his sons, seeing as now Kaname now seemed to be Zero's mate in his eyes, and gave then another deep smile. "I am so happy for both of you with your beautiful healthy baby girl."

It would be rude if Kaname didn't see them to the door, in fact he was more than happy to do so and allow his lover to rest back into the couch properly and hopefully fall asleep. He could carry him to the bedroom when he returned, there was no need for the hunter to exert himself when there was really no need to ever do so.

Gradually and carefully standing to his feet as he shifted Zero off of himself and into a better position on the couch, Kaname began to lead the other to the front door while chatting softly. "Thank you both for visiting, please feel free to do so in the future. Both myself and Zero will be glad for the company"

Who knows how tired they would be of getting stuck inside, it would be hard for them to even get too close to windows without the worry of being spotted. Kaname would try to warn people off with an aura that screamed murder but there was only so much that could do.. They could only hope things would work out.

Kyoshiro was their main culprit for getting ok close even when Kanames aura screamed of the murderous intent. He never really gave a damn what Kaname thought... It may have been from their close relationship in the past, but it still was dangerous now more than ever, when they had a baby to tend to... That new, odd scent would get the hunter's hunter curious.

Kaien was more than happy to agree to coming back to visit, and only after Yuuki had managed to steal a quick hug that both of them were out the door. Now it was just them, him Zero and Amaya. That was how it was going to be for a long time in this home... Even little visits would not change that.

As Kaname walked back to the couch, probably trying to wipe off Yuuki's scent to keep Zero from getting upset, he would soon see that the hunter was already asleep on the couch. Maybe it had been from their surprise visit, or sooner than they has thought, that has worn out the already tired hunter... But at least he seemed comfortable. The bed may be more comfortable though...

Bed would most certainly be more comfortable, especially since Kaname decided he also wished to have a small sleep and what better way to do it than hold your lover comfortably in your arms? So as soon as the pureblood was sure that the females scent had completely dispersed from his clothes, he quickly approached the couch and his lovers side.

He was always so sweet like this, his face showing nothing but innocence. The scowl that had usually coloured his face completely gone from view. Keeping a gentle smile upon his own face at the sight, Kaname bent down and picked the male up, keeping him close to his chest as he always wished to do. He and Amaya were his most important people after all..

After treading up the stairs and making his way into the bedroom, Kaname had laid them both into bed while making sure their shoes had been kicked off in the process. It didn't take long for him to fall asleep after that, both males curled up together snugly while keeping their heads close together.. It was how they often slept and now was no different.

...Though the happiness would only last for a few short minutes before a crying was heard in the other room and the light was flicked on in the bedroom.

It was Kaname's turn.

So let me be clear about something xD This is a SEQUEL! :D This is a sequel from Never Regret, a roleplay through me and my former partner and edited by myself. This is the second part of the trilogy. So please review, tell me what you think, and if you are confused, please take a look to the previous fanfiction. I hope you will not regret reading this or the first part of this trilogy!

-J