Authors Note/ I'm super sorry about the huge wait, so much came up on me and gah, anyway.

So here is your last chapter for CoD, this just ties things up with a little BOYXBOY fun in there.

I hope this ends this story well for you guys.

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Lady Air Head

"I love you too, Zero"

A conference was going on and it was torture sitting around alone while Kaname was in there with the heads of the Association Branches. Zero was going crazy just sitting around. He had been pacing back and forth across the large sitting room outside the sound proof meeting room. A passing worker had commented jokingly he could see the furrow he was walking into the marble flooring. Zero had sent him scurrying off with a withering glare. Normally he was less moody but he was anxious and waiting was fraying his nerves. Zero Kiryuu did not wait well. Besides this meeting was the most important meeting since they decided to make a stand against the crown. They would see what to do with Kaname and who will lead them into a new era. And he was stuck waiting out here, alone.

"Shit", Zero hissed and kicked around ottoman near the couches. He hissed and limped to a seat having heard something crack in his foot. Gritting his teeth he pulled his shoe off and flexed his foot popping his toe back into position. Apparently the ottoman was drilled into place and he hit one the bars. He sighed as it healed. He had that ability to heal much faster since that night; Ruka said it was because of Lilith's blood and a touch of her magic in his system now. Whatever it was he was grateful, she saved his life. Something he would always be grateful for.

The last month had been trying on them all. The city was nearly rebuilt, humans were freed and under protection. The Association was working harder than ever to set things in order and make things safe. Takuma was working with the vampire families to settle things with them again. Yagari and Cross were busy resettling humans. Ruka was helping set up hospitals and such. Yuuki was in charge of getting children situated, Shiki helped her out with Rima. Elijah was working with the packs and creating a Pack of Alphas that worked like the Dragon Elders, the help for that came to a surprise for them. Lilith had an older sister who she called for help not long before the fight. Miss Astaroth, better known as Roth was a dragon of noble nature who was a great help. She also seemed to help Elijah. They often were locked in his or her rooms for long hours alone. But she is working to bring the small handful of surviving dragons out and coax them to help, so far they had the help of ten of the remaining 32 dragons in the world.

Zero him-self had been busy getting together security and cleaning crews out and working. He spent his days away and nights in his mate's arms. Kaname was busy helping the rest of the Association Generals, better known as the Association heads, getting an new government settled, and laws to be used worldwide now. It left both of them exhausted but they never let it bother them. Time together was precious and tender. Yuuki accused him of going soft, and honestly Zero couldn't prove her wrong. He just made a point to make sure others didn't notice, much to his mate's amusement.

The door opened snapping Zero's attention to the door lavender eyes hopeful but he sighed when Takuma stepped out. He slouched back earning a chuckle. Zero ignored the man as he walked over and sat with him. "Kaname is a welcome council member now, they decided to create a Council of Races to ensure peace for everyone", Takuma said . Zero nodded, that made sense. "They are closing up discussion on the new leader", he added. Zero side glanced at him. "Then why are you out here", he asked suddenly suspicious. "Because they want you to come in silly", he said bouncing up and motioning for the silver haired male to follow. Zero sighed and reluctantly got to his feet and followed the blonde into the room.

The first thing that came to his attention other than the silence was the rather shocked look in his lovers wine colored eyes. He steeled him-self for what was to come. Did something go wrong? Who was to guide the world back into peace? "Kiryuu would you please take a seat", a smooth voice spoke making him lift his lavender gaze onto the tall slim woman who spoke from the head of the table near Yagri. She was the head General in Russia, her accent was nonexistent though. Zero blinked and slowly sank into the chair next to his mate as she motioned and nodded. Yagari stood as did Cross. He turned his single eye on the woman and she sat with a silent nod.

Lavender eyes traveled around the massive room to the screens above holding the faces of the other heads currently that were too busy cleaning out Rido's forces from their locations. There were also leaders from the few remaining free countries in the screens. Among them were the heads from a few places that were able to spare their leaders, or the second in commands in place of their leaders. All together it was a good seventy 2 or 3 people present. It was rather overwhelming. What did they want from him? And better still what had caused such a reaction in Kaname?

"A decision has been made on who will take power in the new government. There was an undeniable tie. Kuran and Wolfe will take power as the wing powers to you Zero", Yagri said looking directly at him. Zero tensed and looked at him lavender eyes wide. Him? He stood abruptly. A few people stirred. Kaname touched his arm, but he ignored him. "Why", he asked hoarsely. It was beyond an overwhelming feeling to have this tossed at him. "Because the Association was yours by birth right to lead, because you show compassion, understanding, strength, justice, and you judge fairly. Also there is very little chance you will become corrupt. You see things from our stand point. Wolfe will handle things by the werewolf standpoint and Kuran will care for the vampires, because he is their king. With you three power will never fall solely on one shoulder leaving complete control impossible. And the Council will be rebuilt with everyone present as tits members. A balanced system comes into play. The Constitution we have written will ensure it as we know you will", it was Roth who spoke standing up. Zero looked at her before looking at everyone else and his eyes landed on Elijah who was staring at the table as shell shocked as Kaname was it seemed.

Zero closed his eyes and took a deep steadying breath before opening them and straightening. Roth sat with a small secret smile. "If that is your choice then I will humbly do as you wish. I will stand and rebuild the world. It is about time things changed and we rebuilt anyway. I will work to the best of my ability not to disappoint", he said steady and calm. It was odd how steady he sounded when he felt uprooted and dazed. His words were meet with an applause that made him shift a little, self conscious of the new position. It was true he had the ability to lead, he commanded loyalty and respect from his men but will he be able to earn that affection from the world? A warmth next to him and the sight of Elijah standing straight, head held high gave him confidence that they could do just that.

Zero collapsed in the chair and ran a trembling hand trough his hair. The door closed and he knew that Kaname and Elijah had entered the room with him. It was his and Kaname's room. He lowered his hand and looked at the two of them. Kaname was sitting on the bed, composed and calm looking again. Elijah and leaning heavily against the door he had closed. They all looked at each other. They held the power of the world now along with the weight of that responsibility. "Do you think we will be able to do it", Zero asked the other two quietly. "It will be tough at first with all the changes and clean up we have to do but I think if we can overcome that hurdle we will be able to deal with anything coming our way", Elijah said quietly. Kaname nodded. "The first year will be the hardest but Eli is right. And we are here to help you Zero", he added gently. Zero nodded and relaxed a little. "Knowing that much helps. So long as we work together I think it can work", he said with as much confidence as he could muster. The other two nodded in agreement.

"Is there anything you want to do", Elijah asked him golden eyes on him. Zero looked into those eyes, they held so many emotions, yet they also held a gleam of calculation. He was ready to stand up and do what he needed to do. Eli clearly was still mourning his fallen lover but he would not let it stop him and Zero could tell. That determination in his companion's eyes was what swept all his doubts aside. If Elijah was ready to stand tall for the people despite him deep cutting pain, then Zero could. The silver haired male stood. "Yes, I want to build a small council of advisors who hold the public's respect in their distinctive groups. I think it would help allow the feeling of freedom. I don't want to place everything back in a monarchy; I want to slowly work things into a republic. Also I want to built a policing faction; there should be no need for an army anymore. Elijah I will leave you in control of the policing faction, Kaname you will see to picking advisors, I will work with the others on picking out those who will be part of the Grand Council. I also want to take the time to study the new laws", he said and both men nodded in agreement.

Elijah pushed off the wall and left the room. Kaname walked behind his mate and wrapped his arms around his waist and rested his chin on Zero's shoulder. Zero closed his eyes and leaned into his lover and rested his hands on the arm around his waist savoring the moment. "Everything will work out fine", Kaname whispered in his ear. Zero opened his eyes and turned in Kaname's arms. He leaned in and meets the purebloods lips in a sweet kiss. When they broke apart the pair pressed their foreheads together. "So long as you're at my side I know everything will be fine", Zero whispered softly lifting a hand to cradle his hand against Kaname's cheek tenderly.

A gentle spring breeze filtered into the room. Kaname was at the desk working on a few papers, the day was coming to an end, and they were alone at long last. The last year and a half had been trying, almost impossible at times but now peace was not a dream. Rido's forces were nearly extinct, the city had been built into something beautiful, new buildings fresh roads, trade was perfectly intact. The countries were united, working with each other in nearly perfect harmony other than the occasional spat. But nothing could be perfect. But his name was spoken with nothing but affectionate respect from the peoples lips. He could walk along the streets and see a vampire and werewolf holding hands as they walk down the streets. Dragons came and went without fear trailing them. Humans went about their everyday lives free and without fear. Crimes happened but they were so minimal that they weren't a big deal. The Government was pretty self ran thanks to the council with him, Kaname, and Elijah approving things. Though that didn't mean life was easy. The constant meetings, and paperwork made it difficult for the three to have a life out-side work but they managed somehow.

Elijah had found someone to help ease his loss, the wolf even laughed these days, but he still visited Lilith's grave once a month leaving her flowers. Roth was always at his side, his personal advisor, his closest friend, through her he had meet the sweet and lovely little Nadia. The vampire was intelligent and had a passion for literature and had a knack at politics. Roth had a way with the council, and she commanded the respect of the remaining dragons, her sisters right, one that was left to her when Lilith died. The dragoness was more than helpful when the politics came into play and she was as much of a public idol as Zero was. She actually spent a lot of time among the people, finding no task to small for her, she was always in the mist of things if she wasn't at Elijah's side.

Kaname was respected, only those close to him could be open with him, and didn't find his presence overwhelming, but he was a the king of the vampires, no matter the new laws, he would always be their king and they worshiped him that way, he was kind and just where their last king was cruel and unpredictable. Kaname was fair, and did his best to ensure they were comfortable and well represented. Takuma had a place on the council and as an advisor, as did Shiki, Aidou, Akatsuki , Ruka, and surprisingly enough Yuuki.

In the end everyone had their place and they strived to do their best at that role. But it left little time for Kaname and Zero to have time alone. This moment was rare and he wasn't going to allow Kaname to waste it for papers.

The silver haired male crossed the room, leaving the open window, reaching his mate from around the desk. Zero dropped his arms over his lovers shoulders and rested his chin on Kaname's left shoulder looking down at his work. One hand idly rubbing up and down the brunettes abdomen in a teasing fashion. Kaname sighed leaning back a little into the embrace. "Not now Zero, I have to get this done", he didn't look away from the papers as he signed another and pulled the next paper over. Zero said nothing just yet, simply turned his head and ran his tongue over the throbbing jugular. He savored the feeling of his lover shuddering against him from such a simple action. They so rarely got the chance to slip into more intimate parts of their relationship these days and it just made those moments all the sweeter.

"Zero", there was a warning note in that voice. Zero smirked and lifted his chin and ran his tongue along Kaname's ear and grazed his fang over the lobe. Kaname shivered with a soft gasp. Zero chuckled when he was suddenly in Kaname's lap. The vampire prince had turned and grabbed his hips faster than he could see. The silver haired hybrid let him-self be pulled into the hot slow and sensual kiss. He moaned softly into the kiss as Kaname ran his hands over his sides and behind his back and under his shirt. Nails ran down his back making him arch into his mate and groan into the kiss. When they broke apart Zero pouted a little, Kaname smirked. "Now let me finish my work", he lightly scolded and lifted Zero from his lap. Lavender eyes narrowed a little before a mischievous smirk graced his lips as Kaname settled back to going over his paperwork.

Hands grabbed and messaged his member through his soft pajama pants from under the desk. Wine colored eyes widened as a strangled gasp slipped past his guard. His body went tense and fingers tightly gripped the pen he was using. Gritting his teeth he bowed his head, parting his legs a little more despite him-self as Zero delved his hand into Kaname's boxers. Panting the brunette gripped the edge of the desk tightly.

A breath of hot air made the vampire sit back panting and lock eyes with naughtily glinting lavender ones between his knees just before that sinfully warm mouth took in his erection. Kaname tossed his head back and moaned lowly, one hand gripped the arm of his chair and the other went into silky silver locks. Zero hummed pleased with him-self making Kaname arch off the chair a little before he held his hips down. Bobbing his head he worked his tongue around Kaname's arousal like a message. When he pulled up he delved the tip of his tongue into the slit of his head and then went back down on the shaft taking him deeper and sucking harder.

The sounds his mate made were more than enough to make Zero painfully hard, however he could wait. A change in Kaname's breath and a slight tightening of her fingers told Zero to back off, and he did much to Kaname's disappointment. However he didn't let the silver haired vampire live the victory long enough.

Standing fast he pulled Zero up, cleared his desk and bent his lover over the hardwood. Zero nearly purred with satisfaction as Kaname grabbed his free hand and used the silver hairs own belt to 'secure' it to the bar on the other side rendering the hand useless, the other trapped between his belly and the desk. The brunette pulled down his lovers pants and raised a brow leaning over him fingers tracing up the spine that arched eagerly to meet his faint touch. "You planned this", he whispered in his ear, slipping a finger into the prestretched hole. Zero mewled pushing back. Kaname chuckled and parted the silvers legs more and rubbed a finger over his entrance teasingly watching the sliver haired male squirm a little. "Kaname~", he whined looking over his shoulder at him pout on his lips and eyes begging. "Yes love", he purred pushing two fingers in slowly earning a pleased moan. "Please", he panted pushing against those fingers slowly working and out of him, wanting more. Kaname smirked and leaned over him a little. "Tell me what you want", he purred out.

Zero shuddered and barely suppressed a moan at that tone. Kami, it had been to long since he heard that teasing promise from his lover. "Fuck me, hard", he asked, drawling out the, me. Kaname seemed impatient because he didn't further tease him. It seemed he was not the only one eager for this. Silly Kaname putting this off so long when he needed it as much if not more than Zero did.

The silver haired male cried out in sheer pleasure as Kaname's arousal slammed into him, he gripped the belt around his other hand and held on from the ride as his mate pounded into him, while he cried for more, for him to go harder. When they both were spent, sleek with sweet, Kaname's release oozing down his leg, his own dripping from the desk. They had both came hard. The pair stayed that way a moment before Kaname pulled out making Zero moan again. He released the silver haired male who instantly turned and claimed his lips in a deep kiss despite their panting a moment before.

Hazy lavender eyes turned to just as hazy wine ones and no questions were asked as the taller lifted his lover up and walked into the connected bedroom and dropped the silver haired male on the bed, crawling up to hover before their lips meet once more. Already they both were humming with arousal, it seemed even their fast release seconds before wasn't enough, months without each other seemed to have built up a stamina in them both. And that night they got no sleep, the first signs of the rising sun meet them both just drifting off after numerous rounds of love making. The brunettes' arm wrapped snuggly around the slim pale waist, the sheets dipped dangerously low over Zero's hips, a hand resting on the opposing thigh under the white sheets. The other hand was tangled with graceful pale fingers. His faintly tan skin contrasting against the alabaster skin of his mate. Kaname had one leg between Zero's thighs, and said male was snuggled close. Their foreheads touching, locks mingling.

The very sight their personal maid walked onto. With a small smile she quickly tugged the heavy thick curtains and cleaned up the study before leaving to inform both men's advisors they would not be working today, of course Yuuki, Shiki, Takuma, Kaien, and Elijah simply gave amused looks to each other and moved on. They would not bother the pair not after such long deserved break. In fact the two men and sole female turned to Shiki who shrugged and pulled the alpha aside and insisted he also take the day off and after a firm argument that things would be fine without the trio Elijah left business to the advisors taking a day off as well.

Shiki made his way quietly down the stairs to the lobby of the Tower, home of the new order, and the government building. The brunette had his hands stuffed in his pockets, back slouched. He barely made it to the door when a familiar cheerful voice called for him and blue eyes turned to land on his lively lover who grabbed him and tugged him out the door. "We have the day off, let's spend it together", Takuma chirped and Senri sighed softly. "Fine", he said letting his boyfriend take his arm and lead him through the newly paved streets. A few buildings still being rebuilt or repaired, others looked brand new.

The streets hummed cheerfully with gossip and people bustled about doing their daily shopping or simply or simply out to enjoy the time. Takuma hummed pleased as he swung their connected hands happily leading them to a certain location only to pause near the park entrance and glance in seeing a familiar pair. Blue eyes turned to see what it was that caught his partners attention. Not far ahead on the path walking closely together was the tall lean build of the raven haired Elijah dressed casually in jeans and a button up, beside him laughing was Nadia, her medium length wavy brunette locks in a ponytail and she wore a soft pink shirt and a black skirt that was modest but fashionable, her warm brown eyes lively and bright with pure joy. It was nice to see the vampire and werewolf together. They needed each other. Green eyes turned to meet calm blue ones and their squeezed each other's hands before Shiki pulled Takuma away.

This was perfect. Soon everything would be completely settled and the world will only have faint scars from the Circles reign. Until the time came those faded they could only strive forward and depend on each other, allow their wounds to be healed by their respective partners. Much like Zero and Kaname worked on sleeping tangled in each other's limbs that whole day.