I don't own Vampire Knight or any of the characters in the series.

A/N: Another new fic! ^^

This is one I've been thinking about for a while and really wanted to write!

Kaname has been ousted from his position as King but Zero doesn't know that since he quit his job as a hunter and lost contact with everyone from that school...Zero brought an apartment with his brother, but Ichiru has since moved out. To provide a bit more income and some company, Ichiru suggests that Zero should find a roommate. He only gets one response to his advertisement from a Kame Kunaran. What Zero can't work out is: Why does that name sound so familiar?

The main pairing is KaZe. (Kaname on top)
The story will contain Yaoi (man x man ) and quite possibly lemons in later chapters.
Rated M for a reason.

Faves and follows are fantastic. It would also be great if you could please let me know what you think of this new story by reviewing! ^^

I hope you enjoy the chapter and the story ahead! :D

Ousted

Chapter 1: Finding a Roommate

Somewhere in Shibuya, amongst the busy streets full of people, there is a completely ordinary and slightly boring building. It is only fifteen floors high and small in comparison to many of the other buildings in the area. On the 13th floor there are four generously sized apartments. One of these apartments belongs to Zero Kiryuu.

Zero Kiryuu, brought the apartment with his brother. They liked it because it was more spacious than many of the other apartments of the same price, it had two bedrooms so that they each had their own private space, the kitchen was perfect for Zero's cooking and the lounge room had a fantastic view of the park nearby so that they could watch the changing of the seasons in the sakura trees below.

After finishing off Rido during his final year at high school Zero had given up his job as a hunter. Considering that he was a vampire himself, he struggled emotionally when getting rid of the level E's. He shuddered remembering how close he had come to falling to their level. If not for the blood of Yuki and Kaname Kuran he would surely be dead by now or worse, on a blood-stained rampage.

Kaname had always been rather stuck-up and annoying but Yuki was his best friend once upon a time…until she was changed. Kaname awoke Yuki's true form as a pureblood of the Kuran family. But, this didn't just change her physically when her hair and fangs grew, it also changed her personality. The sunny personality vanished and a new, more repulsive personality appeared.

The new Yuki was a spoiled brat. She had the power of the purebloods and she knew it. Yuki's attitude towards Zero changed completely… the word "friend" was quickly replaced with "filthy level-E", the phrase "could you please do this for me?" became "do as I say!". The new Yuki was no friend of Zero's. He had lost contact with her and everyone else he knew from that school when he quit his hunter duties and he had no intention of visiting his past ever again.

After quitting his hunter duties Zero picked up art, mainly painting, as a hobby and sold some of his paintings for an income. But, last month Ichiru moved in with his boyfriend. Zero was happy for him and congratulated him. Unfortunately, just selling paintings didn't comfortably provide enough to keep up with maintenance and buy all his groceries. Though Ichiru still visited frequently, Zero was also alone now and he didn't like it.

Thankfully, on his last visit, Ichiru suggested a remedy to both of Zero's problems…

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*FLASHBACK*

"Why don't you get a roommate?" Ichiru suggested.

"A roommate?" Zero was quite sceptical of the idea.

"Yeah! Since you own the property they pay you rent, which will help with your money problem, and since they'll be sharing the apartment with you they will give you some company. It'll be good for you, give it a shot!" Ichiru encouraged.

"…" Zero raised an eye brow. Are you serious?

"C'mon Zero. It can't hurt to give it a shot. If you don't like the applicants then you don't have to accept them. If you accept someone who becomes too much trouble you can kick them out. Just try it out ok? It's for your own good." Ichiru patted his brother's shoulder.

It took a while, but Ichiru finally got Zero to agree.

*FLASHBACK END*

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And so, Zero (with help from Ichiru) typed up an advertisement for a roommate which he put up on a popular website for these kind of things that Ichiru had recommended for him, It read:

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Looking for a Roommate – Shibuya Area

Suggested rent price: -¥

About the apartment: The apartment is in a convenient location with a nearby park view. It has a working heater and air conditioner for hot and cold months. There are individual bedrooms so that no bedroom sharing is needed. There is a large shared bathroom with a lock. The shared kitchen is fully-equipped with appliances, crockery and cutlery. The apartment also has a comfortable shared lounge room with a television, phone and spare power-sockets.

Basic requirements for roommate:

No smoking. No swearing. No unauthorised parties. No loud music. No singing, whistling or yodelling of any description. No practice of musical instruments. No pets. No heavy drinking. No guests without prior notification and agreement. Toiletries are not to be shared. Must have good personal hygiene. Must be neat and clean up after themselves. Must do own laundry. Must be able to cope with smell of oil, acrylic paints and various solvents. Must never touch artworks in progress. Must never enter the master bedroom. General chores will be agreed upon and shared. Meals and groceries may be shared if a suitable agreement is reached.

Full list of requirements available upon application and must be signed by an accepted applicant. If you have any further questions and/or wish to apply please send details to Zero Kiryuu by replying online.

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Zero still wasn't thrilled at the idea of getting a roommate but he knew that it was for the best. He looked over the advertisement and felt sure that it would deter the more troublesome roommates out there. All he could do now was wait for a response.

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Near the end of the first week his first and only response arrived from a man by the name of Kame Kunaran. Zero clicked on the response to read the sender's message.

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Zero Kiryuu,

I have read your advertisement and would like to apply to become your roommate. I will abide by all of the rules set out in the advertisement and agree with the suggested rent price. I am eager to move in as soon as possible if I am accepted.
Looking forward to hearing from you,

Kame Kunaran.

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Being the only response and someone who would agree to his rather modest list of rules, Zero decided that this roommate was probably the best he was going to get. He replied to Mr. Kunaran in order to settle a time to meet.

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Kame Kunaran,

I am pleased to hear that you can abide by the rules I have set out and appreciate that you agree with the rent price. You are currently the most promising applicant and I would like to meet with you to show you the apartment, settle any final details, and sign the papers if everything works out. I am at home all day tomorrow so if you are free please drop by.

Zero Kiryuu.

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Mr. Kunaran replied almost instantly:

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Zero Kiryuu,

Thank you for this great opportunity! I would be free to come over any time tomorrow, preferably as early as possible. What is the earliest time I could arrive?

Kame Kunaran.

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Zero was surprised at the speed of response and that Mr. Kunaran seemed so determined to meet him as soon as possible. He replied without hesitation.

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Kame Kunaran,

Would 9o'clock be okay?

Zero Kiryuu.

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And, of course, Mr. Kunaran's response came immediately again.

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Zero Kiryuu,

9o'clock would be great. I will see you then.

Kame Kunaran.

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*sigh*

Zero was glad that everything was sorted. Tomorrow he would work out the particulars, sign the papers and have his roommate. But, one thing bothered him…

Why does the name 'Kame Kunaran' sound so familiar?