The evening after Ito let Zero drink his blood, Kaname had gathered the entirety of the night class and explained himself.

"I'm sure all of you smelt the blood earlier today, considering it was a pureblood's." He said as he scanned the room to take in the expressions of his classmates. There were small nods and some worried faces but for the most part the student were waiting for Kaname to continue. "However, the matter has been taken care of. I apologize if any of you were concerned. I would like to explain the situation to you, but at the moment I cannot disclose anything in detail."

He paused for a moment, before shifting the conversation elsewhere. "With that being said, it is almost time for class, shall we head out?"

"Yes, Kaname-sama." The group said before following their class president out towards the gates. Inwardly sighing Kaname kept his demeanor as he watched the gates slowly open, before he was greeted with a hoard of day class girls screaming as they caught a glimpse of their idols. He immediately notice Yuki struggling to keep the growing crowd back and turned towards Takuma to whisper to him.

"You can lead the class, I'll join you afterwards." With that he headed towards the small girl.

"Everyone, back up!" She yelled over the cheers, feeling her efforts were doing nothing to calm the crowd. She looked over to her right to see Zero having a more successful result and felt almost envious. Although, a wave of relief washed over her as he took in the scene, knowing her childhood friend was alright. Despite her feelings towards Kaname-sama, she held her friendship with Zero above many of the other relationships in her life, and she wanted to see her friend doing well. Her concerns had risen it the past week, but looking at him now, she was happy that he was still the same.

"Yuki." A smooth voice said for behind her and she almost jumped as she felt an arm around he waist. Looking up she was met with deep brown eyes that smiled down at her. Blushing profusely she stumbled forward a bit before the crowd screamed louder at the arrival of the Pureblood.

"Kaname-sama, I love you!" A blonde shouted from the back.

"It's not fair you only pay attention to Cross-san, Kaname-sama!" Another girl yelled, with a few others voicing their agreement. It only served to rile up the crowd more and Yuki was at her limits.

"Girls." Kaname spoke as he let go of Yuki's waist and stepped forward towards the group. "I appreciate you all for coming out to see me, but I wouldn't want to pull you away from your studies. I'm sure you have homework to finish before class tomorrow." He said in a soft, polite voice. "Now, would you all let me speak with Cross-san regarding school matters?"

Although some girls frowned at the suggestion, there was an overall wave of agreement and surprisingly the group began to break apart and head back toward the sun dorms.

"Thank you so much, Kaname-senpai." Yuki said as she politely bowed in embarrassment, feeling shy about the vampire helping her.

"No need, I've been thinking of speaking with the chairman to add another prefect. The amount of students seem to be steadily increasing as the semesters go by." He explained reassuringly.

"Thank you." She said before looking him up with a small smile and a pretty blush. He had to admit, she was pretty as she reminded him of someone he knew a long time ago, yet she still had an innocence to her. He wondered if that would last if he turned her back. "Was there something you needed to discuss?"

"It is more of an offer." He explained. "I was wondering if you would like to accompany me this weekend."

Pausing for a moment, her eyes widened as she questioned him. "May I ask why?"

Chuckling softly Kaname took a step forward to run his fingers through the strand of hair that framed her face. "I would like to spend more time with you. Is that so wrong?"

"No it isn't. I just don't want to assume this is something it isn't." She admitted with a blush.

"And what do you think this is?" He urged, finding it amusing the way she looked down in embarrassment. There was no question that he cherished the brunette and despite the recent events he knew she was the one he held above everyone else. She was the one he loved.

"N-nothing." She stuttered. "It isn't important. I'd love to spend time with you."

"Alright, I'll pick you up at the chairman's residence around noon on Saturday." He said as stretched his hand out to ruffle her hair. He watched her pout childishly at the gesture but she still smiled at him.

"I should head to class now, take care." He said before looking up to scan the rest of the courtyard. He noticed the last remnants of girls being shooed away by the annoyed looking hunter and took the opportunity to walk over to the silverette.

"Kiryuu." He said as he came up behind the teen, watching the other turn around to glare at him.

"What do you want, Kuran." He spat, knowing the man had only approached because he needed something. He doubted if Yuki hadn't be there Kuran would take the time to stop and speak with him. He was an afterthought to the Pureblood. Someone to keep an eye on to make sure he didn't step out of line.

"I would like to speak with you concerning what happened earlier today." The brunette said, almost towering over Zero. The hunter frowned, knowing the matter would be brought up sooner or later. His slightly impulsive decision had obviously angered Kaname but Zero wondered if that was because Ito was bitten or because he was the one to do it.

"There's nothing to speak about." He said dismissively. "I have it under control."

"If you think making an incomplete blood bond with a Pureblood vampire will end well, your wrong." Kuran warned him, this time reaching forward and gripping Zero's wrist.

"Ito isn't the one I'm worried about." He said, trying his best to release himself.

"He could care less about someone like you." Kaname said, tightening his grip. "He sees you as a tool to get back at me, Kiryuu. To him all your good for is revenge and maybe as a new slave he can use until he gets bored."

"I'm not a child Kuran. I don't need someone warning me about who I should or shouldn't associate with." He argued.

Kaname rose an eyebrow at the rebuttal, obviously surprised that the hunter wasn't backing down. Smirking slightly the man pulled the teen forward to whisper in his ear. "I could care less about who you waste your time with. Just remember the more time you spend with him; the more time Yuki has with me."

Zero's frown deepened at the suggestion. Of course, he knew that. But wasn't it enviable anyway? Yuki was, had always been, in love with Kuran. Even when he had made his feelings known she still chased after her first love. It had hurt in the beginning, but the silverette knew he was fighting an uphill battle and losing. Nonetheless, he couldn't just forget about the feelings that had piled up over the years. He was still in love with Yuki.

"If she chooses to spend time with you, it's her decision." Zero said, finally pulling his arm away from the Pureblood's hold. "But if you hurt her, you'll regret it."

"Have you finally given up?"

"It's about what she wants." Zero explained, finding it humiliating to admit what he knew all along. She never thought of him that way. He was always an outsider looking in on their love story. "Yuki is smart enough to choose what she wants in life. I'm not going to be the one to tell her it's wrong, even if I don't agree with it."

"So you approve of me?" Kaname questioned. This time with a small smirk forming.

"You'd be the last person I'd approve of."

"She'll be in good hands." Kaname reassured, although Zero could hear the amusement in his voice. "Onii-chan."

Zero glared as he heard the teasing words. "If that's all you want, I'm leaving." He said, turning to head towards the dorms.

"We're not done. I need to speak with you in the Moon Dorms." The silverette froze, but turned his body back towards the man. "It's a matter concerning Yuki's past."

The hunter hesitated for a moment before silently following behind Kuran. It wasn't until the front door of the dorm had closed behind them did Kaname speak again. "It would be better if we don't speak out in the open. My study is this way." He gestured as they ascended the staircase towards the bedrooms.

It wasn't the first time Zero visited Kaname's dorm, but the few times he had, he had been blood deprived and desperate. All he could remember from the encounters was the feeling of biting down on Kuran's neck and the shame of succumbing to his bloodlust.

"I'm telling you this because I believe you will keep it a secret for Yuki's sake." Kaname begun as they stepped into his room. Walking behind the large wooden desk, the man took a seat across from the silverette.

"As you already know I've known Yuki for a long time. I was the one who brought her to Cross Academy and left her in the care of Kaein. She believes I saved her life, and although that is true, she doesn't know the real story behind what happened."

Zero rose an eyebrow in interest, recalling the times Yuki had talked about her past. She held Kaname in her good graces because she owed him her life.

"I'm sure being from a hunter family you already know this, but when I was a child my parents died." The Pureblood explained, frowning slightly as he said them. "However, the details were kept confidential by the council."

"The person that killed them was Rido Kuran. He is my uncle." Zero's eyes slightly widened at the confession as he felt his heart drop. "He wanted revenge for my parents getting married. He was the eldest of the three siblings, my father, Haruka, being the middle child and my mother, Juri, being the youngest."

"When she was born my father told me he fell in love with her instantly. However, Rido also wanted her. Eventually my father won her over and they got married. Of course, Rido didn't take this well and decided to get revenge."

"So, he killed them?" Zero asked.

"His love was nothing but a sick obsession and he believed that if he couldn't have my mother, he would take the next best thing." Kaname said with a slight frown. "Her daughter."

It took a few moments for Zero to understand what the man was implying, but nonetheless he was clearly shocked. Kaname had a sister.

"She was my younger sister and my parents feared when she was born Rido would eventually go after her." The Pureblood explained. "They were right. He attacked one night with the intent of taking her and my parents sacrificed their lives to protect her."

"My father was directly killed by Rido and my mother sacrificed her life in order to erase my sister's memories and turn her into a human." He finally confessed, knowing it would only take a few seconds before Zero put the pieces together.

"My parents wanted me to protect her, that is why I left her in the care of someone I could trust."

"You mean…" Zero asked hesitantly.

"Kaien Cross." Kaname admitted, watching the shocked expression grow on the hunter's face. "She doesn't remember what happened in the past, but eventually I intend to turn her back. Once I've taken care of Rido."

"He's still alive?" Zero questioned, trying his best to comprehend the situation.

"After the attack he was weakened, however he will eventually return, and I intend to stop him this time, once and for all." Kaname said, clenching his fist in anger. "My intention was to track him down and finish him off in his weakened state, but he's done well to stay hidden."

"You plan on turning Yuki into a vampire?" Zero asked, knowing the thought sickened him.

"It's her right. Once Rido is dead, she will take the rightful place as a Pureblood of the Kuran family."

"What about her life as a human?"

"Once she remembers, she will feel no need to stay here. Yuki and I will start a life of our own." Kaname explained. "However, with Ito suddenly arriving, it has put a hindrance to my plan."

"Your plan?" Zero questioned.

"You undoubtfully love her." Kaname said bluntly. "Which means you will never harm her. You will protect her even if it cost you your life. That's why even if I'm not by her side for the time being, I know she will be safe."

Although Zero didn't comment, he knew Kaname was right. It was sickening how the man could use Zero's weaknesses to his advantage.

"However, I have noticed you've been distracted as of late." Zero frowned, knowing the man was referring to Ito. "I never thought that once someone else showed you some interest, you would shift your desires so easily."

"My desires? You think I'm interested in Ito?"

"I think Ito wants to toy with you, and his interests don't stop at just giving you blood." Kaname explained. "Which means he is distracting you from protecting Yuki."

The room was silent for a few moments before Zero eventually spoke up. He was still troubled by the information Kaname had told him, but decided to deal with the matter at hand.

"Ito isn't someone I'm worried about." Zero admitted, knowing he could handle himself around the other Pureblood. "And regardless of my relationship with him, Yuki will be protected. Besides me, all of your followers will easily sacrifice their lives for her if you order them too."

"I'm not suggesting, I'm telling you to remember where your loyalty lies." Kaname said, his voice demanding. "And besides…" He started as he got up from his seat and walked around the desk to lean on the front of it, a few feet away from the silverette.

"The only thing that is keeping you alive is my blood." He said, looking down at the hunter. "Despite forming an incomplete bond with Ito, it doesn't guarantee you will get blood whenever you wish. Which is why I have an offer."

"What it is?" Zero asked with a frown. He knew the man was planning something.

"Complete the blood bond with me."

A/N: Thank you for all of the reviews, follows and favorites. I hope you liked the chapter and I'd love to read your thoughts. Until next time!