Hey guys! It's been awhile again!

Anyways, this is my second fanfiction and my first actual continuing story. I had originally started this story on my first fanfiction account known as "Skorne."

Too busy to finish it, I disbanded Skorne as well as the story because my Skorne account also wasn't functioning correctly.

I am now going to finish this fluffy story and do as best as I can to fulfill anyones needs of Tsukune and Moka fluff specifically and provide a great story. c:

Sorry for the delay. Hope you all enjoy it.

BITTERSWEET: V2

CHAPTER 1

"Another Long Year + Vampire"

'Another year' Tsukune mentally noted to himself as he casually hopped onto the bus that made it's direct trip towards Yokai Academy; his chaotic home away from his usual mellow home. Tsukune now positioned himself in his notable seat right in the front, he could always catch a glimpse of the mysterious bus driver fixing his mirror. Tsukune was never sure if he was fixing his mirror to see the road with more clarity or just to see Tsukune himself. That thought somewhat sparked even more of curiosity out of Tsukune, then again, it was chilling to think that the bus driver would scan Tsukune thoroughly, almost to make sure it was him. This time, the bus driver didn't seem particularly interested in Tsukune as much as the previous years.

However, all of those thoughts were hastily dismissed once the thought of seeing the individuals who aided him with the fighting, the fear, the heartaches, or any form of sorrow that would be effecting Tsukune. These people were like his guardian angels, even if it was just in school for the most part, though the school wasn't even in any form of normal. Nor shall it ever be or will. But that's what ignited Tsukune's bone, he never knew what each year would be turning too. Sadly, all of that will end soon since it will be Tsukune's last year at the chaotic Yokai Academy.

Tsukune decided he would be this year memorable, ever second he could manage. The past would never matter to him anymore. The present moment would be now.

Tsukune's thoughts weren't in control anymore, the controlling thoughts rummaged every source to think and wonder of the precise young lady with the lush, pink cotton candy hair that made him and his heart soar. That made only his heart clammer out of love for just her, Moka Akashiya. The borders of his cheeks easily swayed into a nice shading of red just thinking of her. She was the only thing crossing his mind. Just taking a mere glance completed his day. Not only would this year be memorable, this year would also consist of Tsukune being adamant on who his choice would be. Tsukune basically knew Moka, even the inner Moka, would always be his first and only choice. Tsukune loved both the same, each side had it's addicting attributes. There was simply no flaws in both of them. They were perfect.

"Is that you, boy?" The familiar gruff tone of the bus driver strayed Tsukune from his whirling thoughts, it made Tsukune perk up a bit.

"Yes, it's me." Tsukune returned, he nodded his head with acknowledgement.

'Weird how the bus driver asked if it was me, even though we've seen each other every beginning of the school year. Could he have not recognized me?' Tsukune dismissed the silly assumption, but still, it was out of it's place in some ways.

It was a still, awkward silence until the bus driver gave what seemed like a relieved laugh. The bus driver was taken back a bit, he finally lifted his gaze into the mirror to study Tsukune more precisely. The boy's basic features appeared the same. The bus driver was sure Tsukune had a more masculine tone to him, his height, his face, even his body. The bus driver just snickered, giving a sinful smirk. Then again, the bus driver gave a small chance that he was getting old and seeing things more differently than they really are. But that was a slim chance, mostly defiance of being old. He just gave another chuckle.

"Well, kid, you've made it to the final year at the scary ass school. Any regrets?" The bus driver quizzed him, his smirk still planted upon his lips. His eyes glued onto the road. His brow arched eagerly. Tsukune on the other hand bellowed a small laugh as the memories of Yokai Academy flooded him. He shook his head without even debating if he ever regretted Yokai Academy.

"Most definitely not, sir." Tsukune positively retorted with a small smile gracing his lips, the bus driver permitted another laugh as they traversed through the tunnel that severed the ties of the human world from the monster world. Tsukune's graceful smile turned into a petite, loony smirk of major contention.

Tsukune was aware that much wouldn't be different but he was always thrilled to see his friends and hear about their break. Tsukune was once again wrapped into his mind he didn't realize he was nearing the bus stop. What saved him was the slamming of the doors permitting him to get off. Permitting him to also start anew year. He took that opportunity and hopped off, his stature was surprisingly taller than before but he was too clueless to notice.

"Hey, kid" The bus driver halted him from advancing, Tsukune exchanged looks with the mysterious man. Tsukune's eyes scrutinized the man silently, the man still wore that navy-purply suit along with the cigar that comfortably poised in the corners of his mouth.

'Still the same man, still giving off a odd aura. How odd."

"I'd still watch your back, Tsukune." The bus driver blew a ring of smoke from his cigar while enclosing the door and pulling away the bus. Tsukune was now desolate for another year. No turning back, not like Tsukune would anyways.

'That's unusual, never really remember the bus driver calling me by my name. I never knew he knew my name also.'

Tsukune tapped the back of his head to remove any source of thoughts of the mysterious bus driver man, he snugged his large hands into his school's khaki coloring pants. It was rather breezy out, the wind whispered through Tsukune's rather messing looking hair. Though his hair exposed a trait that Tsukune hadn't discovered, his wild side.

Tsukune appeared to stroll serenely towards the school. However, he was far from being serene.

Approaching the eerie borderline of the dead forest, Tsukune still managed to get uncomfortable entering it's atmosphere. Once regaining himself, he pursued on towards the school. His head sulked between his bulky shoulder blades. Once Tsukune reached particular part of the forest, he paused to calculate the refreshing memories. This was the spot where his cotton candy haired love interested smashed her wonderfully pink bicycle into his once meek body. Once regaining his senses, he couldn't believe the sight that was almost a gift to Tsukune. That gift being his Moka. Once she had snatched his vital red liquid from his neck, that's the instant their bond had begun.

"Man, I wonder how did I get so lucky" Tsukune commented before leisurely continuing towards Yokai Academy. Concealed thoughts still rummaging through his skull.

Tsukune was now in sight of the school. He was certain that others could hear the rhythm of his heart battering in pure blithe against his chest. The iron gate that gave access to the school was closed and students were clustered together. Some eager, some nervous, some scared, some already bored. Tsukune was in neither of those exact categories, he was quite in a bundle of emotions.

His eyes crossed over to some students, he could easily separate them by their year because of the aura of emotions they gave off. The freshmen all appeared pale and anxious but they remained composed. Tsukune could sense if one thing went wrong they would break. On the other hand, the Sophomores and Juniors who looked pumped to see familiar face. Then the senior category fell in - Tsukune falling into that part - some seniors acted as the Sophomore and Juniors did; thrilled and eager were the strongest emotions. These emotions were naturally normal, it was the last year of high school before ending their high school chapter and beginning a new chapter of uncertainty.

Tsukune's duo of chocolate eyes desperately searched for any signs of his friends. Luckily, he spotted Ruby who was attending to other students. Approaching her confidently with his famous tenderhearted smile.

"Ruby-san, hello!" Tsukune waved, his smile still placed. Ruby was trying to calm down the blustering students only to be distracted by a somewhat familiar 'hello.' She promptly fixated her attention onto what distracted her, only to be stunned. She took in his form, he was taller than most of the male students, his silver-brown hair that took with the breeze, his nicely sculpted broad framework, what stood out the most of the male was his unique pair of honey-brown eyes that held a faded shading of bloody red intwined. Another strickening thing about him was his familiarity. Ruby fell into his gaze and she knew exactly who this male was.

"Tsukune!" Ruby cried out, abandoning her job to the other students to run dramatically to him, she clung to him once reaching him. "Neh!" Tsukuned groaned, wobbling over slightly as the girl clung to him. He gave a nervous chuckle.

"Tsukune! You've surely changed this past summer break. You're much taller and broader looking!" Ruby explained heatedly, examining every inch of him thoroughly.

"Really..? I guess I haven't noticed" Tsukune spoke.

"Your voice too! Really deep now!" Ruby smirked, "Quite sexy, Tsukune" Ruby slightly purred.

Tsukune's face burrowed into a deeper shade of red. 'I wonder if this change could be of Moka's blood? Is it affecting me negatively or positively? Ruby sure seems to enjoy it, but still. I can't tell…Damn you changes!" Tsukune silently screamed.

With Ruby's consistent examining and Tsukune once again drowning into never ending thoughts, they were unaware of four eyes scoping them out like hawks.

"What the..?" Kurumu interrupted, followed by questioning wide eyes from the trio consisting of Mizore, Yukari, and Moka. They all possessed quizzing expressions as to what Ruby was doing to the "random" male student. The same victorious feeling surging inside of them because to think they would have one less rival for Tsukune's love.

"Ruby-san!" Yukari loudly and carelessly interrupted as she approached Ruby and the "stranger" she was securely clutched with. Ruby peeked out from the side of Tsukune and her face lit up to a great degree. Tsukune knew that high kiddy voice, it was the one and only, Yukari Sendo. He slightly rotated his skull to allow his gaze to get a better view of his friend, she hadn't changed much, maybe some of the height but other than that, she was still Yukari. He liked that about her though, no what happens, she'd remain strong and full of energy that appeared out of nowhere at any moment, even though she had a twisted logic when it comes to wanting to be involved with a threesome with Tsukune and Moka. Tsukune cringed, mildly disturbed at the thought. Ruby removed herself from him and gave Yukari a friendly hug, she then made her way quickly to the rest of the girls with Yukari trailing behind. Some people labeling them as 'Tsukune's harem'. But Tsukune never labelled them in such a way like that, they were all simply his wondrous friends.

"Hey guys!" Ruby bowed, giving a cordial smile to her fellow friends followed by a single wave.

"Hey, Ruby" The three girls greeted Ruby with a genuine smiles.

Kurumu once again glanced somewhat cautiously at the "unfamiliar" guy.

"Say, Ruby, who is that?" Kurumu bitterly questioned her witch friend, almost peering warning at the unfamiliar guy.

Ruby simply blinked as she knew precisely who Kurumu was referring too. Ruby deviously gave a prideful laugh, Tsukune rotating himself and propelled his slender legs towards the girls cautiously. His hand placed behind his neck nervously, awkwardly meeting the gazes of each girls who seemed to glare at him even more questioningly.

"Well, you see, Kurumu. That happens to be my boyfriend!" Ruby roared gleefully with a grin piercing her facial features. The girls were still oblivious to whom that man was and shrugged off him being a major threat. Tsukune, however, was on the borderline of being a ghost.

"No, no! Nah, nah Boyfriend? No, no!" Tsukune finally permitted his body to be geared as he flailed his arms rapidly while he approached them trying to deny what Ruby had just said suddenly. The girls were taken back by this strangers odd behavior, they narrowed their eyes to examine him thoroughly. He did remind them or their special someone though.

"Ruby-san, what the heck do you mean boyfriend?!" Tsukune bursted out clear words, his face flooding with sweat, the girls were all in wind of confusion.

"Tsukune-kun?" Yukari finally clarified with a light voice. The girls alternated from increasingly confused to now pure, ultimate shock.

They took in his appearance; his hair was still a lush looking dark brown now it was infused with glistening ashen. They continued their examination downward to his now fading scarlet eyes. They saw the honey-brown in the mixture and instantly knew it was their Tsukune Aono. His body was sculpted more than they could imagine. The girls couldn't help but feel the warming of the brims of their cheeks. More than pleased with his new appearance.

Tsukune waved in the silence, giving a weak smile, he greeted them with a familiar and new deepened voice, "Uh, hey guys!"

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Captain Kid