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0—On Fire/Four—0

Kain's brows furrowed lightly and his eyes fluttered open in response to the firm, insistent knocking on the door to his dorm. What the hell? He shifted his head to the left, his golden hues catching the time displayed on the digital clock that rested on the nightstand. It read 9:57 a.m. It's early… The crimson haired vampire thought as he slowly sat up, his hand reaching up offhandedly to catch a stray yawn. Who's at the door? His weakened senses flared out, the chief one being his sense of smell.

A human. Familiar scent. His fragmented thoughts tried to add up the face to the sweet vanilla and honey scent, but it seemed to be too much for his tired brain. He briefly entertained the thought of curling back on his warm bed and burying himself in covers, but dismissed it. A human in the Night Class dorms wasn't something to take lightly. If the human outside chose to remain, they could be putting their life in danger.

The knocking persisted, followed by a quiet call. "Kain-san? Aido-san?"

Wakaba. The name and scent finally connected as the prefect's blasé voice slid beneath the door and straight to Kain's ears. Akatsuki's brows rose after he identified the human, unable to believe that she was actually in the vampires' dorms without an overprotective Kiryu crowding her. He probably doesn't know that she's even here… If he found out, he's sure to get angry.

"Aren't you going to get that?" Hanabusa's muffled voice didn't mask the obvious irritation that his cousin held at being woken up so soon after they've fallen asleep. Unlike Kain, Hanabusa isn't pretty when he is forced awake.

Kain's lips twitched. If the person knocking wasn't a human, he would've allowed them to remain outside knocking until the blond got up himself; however, due to the fact that there were still plenty of newly enrolled vampires, he couldn't be sure that the robot-like female on the other side of the door would remain untouched for much longer. With that in mind, the tall vampire slid out of bed, stopping momentarily to toss on a shirt, before gliding over to the door and pulling it open before the next series of knocks could be produced.

He was greeted with the sight of the honey haired prefect who had her hand half raised to knock once more. He eyed her briefly before turning his attention to the right, a few doors down. A hard look entered his eyes when a plain looking vampire poked his head out. "Go back to sleep. There's nothing to see here." His voice, though quiet, was filled with power, demanding the weaker vampire's compliance.

The brunette's eyes widened briefly before he could slink back into his dorm, the door closing behind him with a resounding clack.

Kain studied the halls for a few seconds longer before turning his attention back to the female standing before him, her blank face not giving off any signs of fear at what could have lead to an attack on her person. Her back was ramrod straight, and from her posture alone, he could tell that he wasn't going to like what news she bared—it looked far too businesslike.

A small silence engulfed the prefects, and it was then that Akatsuki decided that he had better get the conversation started. "Good morning, Wakaba-san."

The female's brows lifted up a miniscule degree, her large hazel eyes lighting up with amusement. "I would say good morning, but I'm afraid that I've woken you and Aido-san up. I apologize."

Kain waved off the female's apology, knowing full and well that the strict by-the-books female wouldn't have came into the Night Class dorms without having specific orders from none other than Headmaster Cross. "You came to tell us something?" He wasn't exactly rushing her, but he didn't want more vampires coming out of their rooms, drawn out by the scent of the female's blood. He had confidence in his abilities, but he'd rather not have to deal with trouble so soon after he's woken up.

He was given a curt nod. "Headmaster Cross has requested that you and Aido-san attend a prefect meeting."

The crimson haired male's arms raised up as he crossed them over his chest, deciding to lean against the wall as his brows lifted. "Prefect meeting? I didn't know that you and Kiryu had prefect meetings…"

The female's lips twitched, threatening to split into a smile. "We've never really had to since it was always only two prefects. Headmaster Cross decided that it would be a good thing to start since we're split into two teams now. Zero wasn't too happy about it when he heard."

Kain eyed the female's obvious fondness for the silver haired hunter, a small smile pulling at his own lips as he pictured his grumpy partner cussing the headmaster out. "I would've thought that Kiryu would be ecstatic at the thought of being pulled out of class for a meeting that he can drown out."

This managed to put a genuine smile on the female's face as she quickly shook her head, mirth swimming in her eyes. "No, he'd rather stay in class. This is usually the time he uses to catch up on his sleep."

Catch up on his sleep? I know for a fact that since we've started, the prefects have finished their duties sooner since the work has been split in half. Kiryu should've had more than enough time to sleep… Kain shook his head at himself. Now's not the time for thinking about Kiryu. He quickly dismissed his thoughts before he stared down at the human once more. "When does this meeting start?"

"In thirty minutes." Wakaba responded after consulting her wristwatch. Her eyes slid up and caught onto Akatsuki's, holding them. "Please be sure to get there on time. Zero-kun is fixing the anti-vampire wards so that they'll be shut off long enough for you and Aido-san to slip into the building on time."

Kain's brows rose. Anti-vampire wards? That was the first time that he's heard of Cross Academy holding the ancient hunter magic…

"They won't kill you since you are a higher level vampire—not unless you continuously try to pass over them. However, even though they won't kill you, you'll have to wait outside until the end of the meeting, which is when they will once again rise briefly to allow vampires to leave—but since that defeats the purpose, I recommend you to be in the building on time."

"Aa." The tall vampire eyed his fellow prefect for a moment or two once he noticed that she was looking like she was about ready to leave. "If you wait a couple of minutes, I'll be ready and I can escort you out, Wakaba-san." His ears had told him that there were a few vampires that lingered in a common room downstairs; even with the training he was sure that the female had gone through, he doubted that she would be able to defend herself from so many enemies if she was approached. She would be much safer with a vampire at her side.

A warm smile immediately lighted her features. "Thank you Kain-san, but it isn't necessary."

Akatsuki released a sigh, running a large hand through his sleep tousled locks. She was most likely as stubborn as Kiryu, if not more. But if I let her walk out of here alone and Kiryu finds out about it… He didn't want to imagine what sort of hateful look the silver haired hunter would send him. "Wakaba-san—."

"I'll go with her."

Kain glanced over his shoulder, his eyes widening ever so slightly as he watched his cousin toweling off his hair before he rested the damp cloth around his shoulders. He hadn't even heard the blond moving from bed to the shower, let alone taking one. That fact alone wasn't too surprising, but the detail that Akatsuki couldn't wrap his head around was that not only was Aido willingly cooperating with the headmaster's request, but he was already good to go.

"I'm ready anyways." Aido tossed the towel on a rack in the corner of the room before pulling on his black prefect's badge over his white uniform's sleeve, making his way over to the pair. He nodded briefly in Akatsuki's direction before he slid out the door and grabbed onto the female's arm, tugging her along lightly behind him. "Good morning, Sayori-chan."

"Aido-san." She shook her head at the way he started carting her off before flashing Kain a slightly apologetic glance over her shoulder.

What the hell? The crimson haired vampire watched in disbelief as the couple disappeared around a corner, his thoughts racing a mile a minute. Hanabusa offering to help out by escorting Wakaba out on top of waking up early without being angry? He slowly padded back into his room and began pulling off his clothes, intending on having a quick shower before he too took off. There's something going on there, I can tell just by looking at him. He absentmindedly turned the knobs to his desired temperature before sliding in beneath the spray, turning his face towards the shower head.

Could Hanabusa be thinking of causing mischief? He shuddered at the thought of getting reprimanded by Kaname, but the pureblood's angry glare was quickly replaced by that of his partner's. Whatever wrath Zero would toss his way was sure to be ten times worse—especially where Wakaba was concerned.

Then again… Kiryu's not that bad when he's angry. His unique silver hair swaying as he stalks toward you, lavender eyes glinting as he tugs on your shirt… Kain's brows furrowed at the direction that his thoughts were turning.

He was no fool. He knew full and well that he was physically attracted to the hotheaded level D; it had started that first night when he spent their whole time together staring at his slim back, after all. Hm… Kiryu's back… So slim… Whoa. Akatsuki quickly turned up the cold water as high as it would go, grimacing lightly as the cool water slid over his warm flesh. Didn't intend on going there…

0—Break—0

Why the hell are we having a prefects meeting? That damn Cross… Zero brooded as he glided through the halls in the general direction of the headmaster's office. The silver haired vampire really couldn't see the point in such a ridiculous meeting. After all, if anything substantial happened to one of the groups, he was sure they were responsible enough to pass the information to the other group. I don't know what Cross is thinking. He thought, shaking his head lightly as he rounded a corner.

His senses immediately flared out as he began walking down a new hallway, a habit that he didn't really see himself shaking off anytime soon, even if it was midmorning. His senses told him that there was a vampire walking down a path that would soon intersect his own—. Wait. One vampire? Zero frowned at the information. I know for a fact that the cousins share a dorm room with each other… Why is only one of them coming at this time? With that thought in mind, he quickened his pace, intent on questioning the approaching vampire.

He wasn't too surprised when he saw his partner casually making his way down the halls, his trademark unconcerned expression on his face. The crimson haired vampire's hands were safely tucked into his pockets of his Night Class uniform, looking relaxed in the usually heavily warded school. The taller vampire's hair was damp from a recent shower and more unruly than ever, having a windblown look to it that most models would kill for. His intelligent golden hues were locked on Zero's form, a small smirk forming on his thin lips. "Kiryu? How good of you to come and escort me to Headmaster Cross' office."

"Where's your cousin?" Zero asked as soon as Kain came to a stop next to him, not bothering with responding to his partner's comment.

Akatsuki didn't appear to be fazed in the slightest with the lack of a proper introductory statement, having already gotten used to the silver haired prefect's antics two days into their partnership. "He got ready sooner, so he went on ahead." The deep timbre of the crimson haired vampire's voice echoed lightly down the nearly empty hallway as the aristocrat easily fell into step with Zero when the male started to take off.

Zero's senses flared out once more, noting with satisfaction that his partner hadn't lied to him. The troublesome blond was indeed in the headmaster's office, where he wouldn't be able to cause any of his usual chaos. Good. At least I know that the vampire that I have to work with is a truthful one. Zero glanced towards his partner, his brows furrowing when he realized that the taller male's golden hues were also fixated on him.

The silver haired male pointedly glared at the male walking alongside him, growling lowly when the look seemed to have little to no effect on Kain. Fuck this. He thought, speeding up. He planned on just going to the meeting now, and getting it over with so that he could get back to his napping period. And to go back to my vampire free days. He groaned inwardly as Kain merely lengthened his own strides so that he was once more again side by side with Zero.

It was going to be a very long morning.

0—Break—0

"Good morning my lovely prefects! Are you all ready to start this wonderful meeting?!"

Akatsuki looked on with avid amusement as Headmaster Cross slowly began to shrink under Kiryu's fierce glare. He really didn't expect any less, especially since the level D vampire had been sitting in his seat with intense agitation as the older hunter had the nerve to be five minutes late to his own meeting.

He supposed that he himself was the cause of calling forth the silver haired prefect's wrath when he had kept in step with the male the entire way there, even when it came down to faster-than-the-eye-can-see speed walking. Kain knew full and well that Zero had wanted to be alone, but it was just too easy and too fun to get him angry; and luckily for the crimson haired vampire, Zero couldn't attack/kill him without a just cause. Thanks to that rule being established, he was able to sit comfortably in one of the headmaster's plush chairs while said headmaster suffered through the younger hunter's ire.

"Well—ehe…" Headmaster Cross scratched the back of his neck nervously while avoiding Kiryu's searing glare. "This is the first meeting for us, so I imagine that you are all wondering what I have planned for you…" There was a long pause, the headmaster obviously waiting for someone to indulge him.

Sayori glanced around, noting that none of the guys were going to speak up before turning back to the headmaster. "What do you have planned for us, Cross-san?"

The male flushed in pleasure at someone actually humoring him, before striking a dramatic pose. "Since there are more prefects than we've ever had, I've created these neat little evaluation charts for you to fill out, that way I know how everyone is doing!" He passed a chart to each individual, naïvely ignoring the look that each student gave him. He sat back in his chair, eagerly awaiting a verbal response.

Kain frowned down at the ridiculous chart, his eyebrow twitching ever so slightly. He was woken up for this?

"This is stupid!" Aido shouted, jumping to his feet to start pacing and speaking his mind; only to be chastised by his partner and forced back into his seat with a rather stern look.

Wakaba was next. She frowned down at the paper before glancing up at the headmaster, who was looking at her with hope shining in his eyes. "I'm sorry, Headmaster, but I fail to see why we need this. If there had been any problems, they would have already been brought to your attention. I know full and well to inform you if I felt that Aido-san wasn't appropriate for being a prefect, and I'm sure that if Kain-san was anything less than perfect in his duties, he would've already been forced from his position by Zero-kun."

Cross released a small sigh before turning his eyes towards Kain and Zero. "What do you think of it?"

Kain lifted a hand and ran it through his hair, meeting the headmaster's stare head on. "I have to agree with Wakaba-san. I don't think that we have any real need for the evaluation charts…"

The headmaster nodded sadly before turning once more. "Zero-kun what do you—?" The man stopped himself short when he noticed that the seat that the silver haired prefect had been previously occupied was now empty, all that remained was the tattered remains of the evaluation sheet that he had been given.

Akatsuki smirked at the as the headmaster started bellowing ridiculous things at the top of his lungs at the level D's absence. He had seen when Kiryu planned on leaving. He had shredded the paper up almost as soon as the elder hunter had given it to him and had bolted as soon as Hanabusa had claimed the older male's attention. Kain would have happily gone with the shorter prefect, however, the fact that he didn't know if the wards had been lifted yet or not caused him to pause long enough that he had been forced to remain.

Oh well. I'll have plenty of time later with Kiryu.

0—Break—0

Zero's eyes snapped open and immediately sat up as soon as the horses started to stir restlessly, his hand automatically reaching into the folds of his black jacket to grasp the Bloody Rose. The horses only reacted in such a way whenever it was stormy, or when a vampire was in the area, and since there was no earthy scent in the air that came before or after the rain, it was safe to assume that a vampire was close by.

The lean prefect moved to stand up, only for a handful of his hair to be pulled back as a distinctive chomp sound filled the area. "Lily…" He sighed, lightly pushing at the great horse's head to dislodge his hair from her mouth. This was definitely not the time for his friend to be deploying her usual antics.

When White Lily refused to release him, Zero moved to push her harder, only to pause as something seemed to dawn on him. White Lily wasn't acting as nervous as all of the other horses; in fact, she seemed to be at ease at the moment… So the vampire in the area is clearly no threat. He glanced out the barn's doors, noting where the sun stood on the horizon. However, it is still too early for vampires to be out yet. Time to go to work.

"Oi… Let go, Lily." He tugged at her mane, getting her to release his hair before climbing to his feet. He glanced back at his constant companion, and placed his hand on her head, rubbing ever so slightly. "Thanks for letting me crash here." He whispered softly, before spinning around and taking off in the direction that his senses told him a vampire lay in wait.

He sped past the physical education building, and a couple of Day Class students on his way, his brows creasing as he realized that the vampire was lingering in a cluster of trees, one that provided the most shade. Quickly changing his directions, he sped towards the secluded area, coming to a stop on the outer edge of the shade. He had the sun at his back, so if the vampire decided to start anything, he had the blinding factor on his side. He pulled out Bloody Rose and clicked the safety off, keeping his gun trained on the canopy in front of him. "Come out now, vampire. It's too early for you to be outside of the Moon Dorms."

"Actually Kiryu… I'm right on time." Zero's hand fell to his side as soon as he identified the owner of the voice as Kain, the safety swiftly being pushed back into place. He watched as his partner casually walked out of the awning, his hands rose up in front of him in a defenseless pose, his trademark smirk firmly in place.

"Why did you come here?" The silver haired prefect asked, frowning. "This isn't our sector, so don't say that you were patrolling."

"I wasn't going to." The taller male's head cocked to the side, his ear piercings glinting in the late afternoon sun as he regarded the slender prefect carefully. "Wakaba-san said that you had skipped the rest of your classes for the day, and asked me to come get you."

"Hn. I don't need a babysitter." Zero scoffed, shoving his hands into his pockets and looking away.

"That's perfect. I have no intention of messing around with children. Luckily for the both of us, you're already well out of childhood." Zero's gaze shot back to Kain, examining the vampire's smirking face intently. He honestly had no clue what to make of that…

When he couldn't find even the barest hint of anything from the crimson haired male, he merely spun around, giving his back to his partner as he walked off, a soft, "whatever," tossed over his shoulder. He didn't have time to look for the answers to his questions.

It was time to go to work.

0—Four/End—0

A/N: I think that this was the longest chapter yet… Hehe. I hope you all enjoyed it!

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