The Lost Priest: Across Time and Space

Chapter 15

The Child Pt 5

(A/N I need to get back into the wing of things. So here is the latest chapter. Sorry for the delay. You think over the holidays I would have had a new chapter up earlier. I'm currently working on story board for an animation so yeah it taking while but decided to up date enjoy.)

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(Last Time)

"Haha, yeah, I can see where that would be a problem," Aido said, capturing one of Abel's pawns. "Hey, not to be nosey or personal but, uh, Kiryu can't take blood tablets. They make him sick and since these seem to be a different formula maybe…"

"He won't even talk to me so why should I try giving him something?" Abel stated, capturing one of Aido's pieces.

"Oh, he'll take it if comes from a certain girl," Aido pointed out as they continued to play. "If they come from her he's more than likely to take them and then later on reveal that they came from you."

"What if they make him sick too?" Abel said, looking up at Aido.

"Uh, keeping your mouth shut would be a good and safe idea," Aido said with a smile. "For everyone…"

"True," Abel mused with a nod. "By the way, you're in Check."

"Huh? What?" Aido looked down at the board and studied it to see how that happened. "But how did you…? When did you…?"

Abel just grinned as Aido tried to figure out his next move. This wasn't going to be easy. Aido paused for a moment and looked up Abel. The more he started to talk to Abel the more he began to realize that there was something more to this man than meets the eye. Under all those messy locks, old clothes, and bad manners he was a smart, gentle, and generous man. In fact despite his bad manners Aido did notice that Abel did have some sort of refined manners and grace about him. Who knows? Maybe if Abel really wanted to he could act every bit like a nobleman. But it was clear Abel liked to dance to the beat of his own drum and nothing was going to changed that.

(Present Time Abel POV)

I was suspended for 10 days. I can't say I blame Kuran. It had already been 5 days now. I was ordered to stay solely to the dorm grounds and to help clean. I was hand extra assignments to boot. However, as of this morning I've been running around extra hard to make the Moon Dorm look a little cleaner than usual. Some bigwig, supposedly Takuma's Grandfather was coming over for a visit. I had no idea who that was but I did what I was ordered to do before he arrived.

The whole atmosphere of the place shifted once word got around. Apparently this Asato Ichijo was a very important person among vampires. I didn't want to ask who he was for fear of looking even more stupid in their eyes. So I just played along with everyone else in the dorm.

By the time dusk rolled around everyone was gathering in the main foyer dressed a little nicer than most nights. It seemed the classes were canceled for the evening. Not that I was complaining really. Aido quickly joined everyone downstairs the darker it got outside. I was content to remain upstairs. It seemed the best since my presence down in the foyer wouldn't go over too well I thought. So sat up stair on the floor and looked out through the bars at everyone.

I heard someone come down the hall I turned to see Kuran stop at the steps. He paused seeing me on floor sitting on the balcony. He then walked over to me and stood beside me. What was it that he wanted? It wasn't like I was going down there to ruin their evening.

(Normal POV)

"I believe you have the right idea to stay up here, Abel," Kaname said with a sigh. "Asato Ichijo is very old and very powerful. He has in claws in almost everything related to both vampire and human. He is also part of the Senate. Be careful this evening."

"So that's why the atmosphere in here went spiraling down," Abe said, looking up at Kaname. "I didn't want to say anything about not knowing who he…"

"I didn't think you did," Kuran said, looking down at the vampires below. "You looked a little lost when his name was mentioned. If you have questions feel free to ask me."

"I guess that would have been the logical thing to do," Abel said, putting his head up against the iron rods of the balcony railing. "Also not to be rude but, uh, your pants are unzipped."

Kaname looked down briefly at his pants. He quickly turned his back to everyone and fixed his pants without them noticing. Abel had a small grin on his face. Even the great Kuran made mistakes it seemed. Kaname turned to look back at Abel who stared down at the mass of people below. These last few days were most interesting indeed with Abel here. Despite that one incident a few nights ago Abel acted correctly and played his role. He really wasn't here to start trouble in the first place. Kuran knew that but he knew trouble followed Abel regardless of his good intensions.

He really couldn't stay mad at Abel. There was an air about the Crusnik that he just couldn't put his finger on. Kuran let out sigh as he leaned his elbows on the railing and propped his head with his hands.

"Abel, if you behave tonight I'll let you attend classes tomorrow evening with everyone else," Kuran said calmly as Abel looked up at him surprise. "That means staying up here and out of the way. If by chance you are noticed Ichijo be on your best behavior and at least get your hair out of your face if nothing else."

"So than my suspension is over?" Abel asked, looking up at Kaname.

"If you behave tonight," Kuran nodded. "He should be here very soon. Stay up here and don't draw attention to yourself if at all possible."

"Yeah, sure thing," Abel said as Kuran stood up straight and headed back to the stairs.

Kaname was greeted by Takuma on the steps as he made his way down. Abel let out a long yawn watching them talk back and forth. Suddenly the main doors open rather fiercely. A figure with blond hair stood in the doorway. All attention was now focused on him. This must be Asato Ichijo Abel thought as the atmosphere took another nosedive. Everyone seemed to go quiet and ridged as the man walked in. Even Abel could tell that this man was very dangerous just by the very presents he gave off. No wonder everyone was so scared. When Asato spoke his voice was cold. Abel didn't like it but he didn't budge from his spot on floor of the balcony.

"Well, well… I do appreciate all of you coming to greet me but I came only to visit my darling grandson," Asato said standing before the quiet mass of vampires. "You don't have to stand on formalities."

"Ichio, I'm glad you seem to be in excellent health," Kaname spoke first to this cold man.

"We haven't seen each other since the day you refused to have me as your legal guardian, Kaname-sama," Ichio spoke coldly to the pureblood.

Personally I wouldn't want you as my guardian either, Abel shivered. Much less be related to you.

"I didn't want to be coddled," Kaname respond with a bitter taste.

Abel continued to watch the conversation from upstairs. Kuran was right he was better up there than down there. A moment later he closed his ice blue eyes as he continued to listen to them exchange of words soaked in venom. He didn't like the tone it was taking and didn't take long from some of the other students to take action. Abel opened his eyes in time to see Ruka move Kaname's hand away from Ichio and Aido holding Ichio's offending hand. Abel knew something would snap somewhere.

It didn't take long for Kaname to slap Aido across the face as Kain took hold of Ruka. They were protecting Kuran that much was obvious. Abel knew enough that what Ichio asked was very disgraceful to Kaname. Kaname quickly took the reins of the situation as the Night Class quieted down again. He watched Ichio get back down on one knee and kiss Kaname's hand. Abel remembered when he was prince and people use to do that to him. He allowed it but it did weird him out.

Abel didn't move or make sound as Ichio stood but somehow despite all that was going round him his eyes fell on Abel. Kaname's eyes quickly followed Asato's and they to fell on Abel. Abel's head jerked back from the bars hopefully thinking that this wouldn't go any farther.

"Stand up, young man," Ichio said as Abel got his feet and bowed. "I don't seem to recognize your face. Who are your parents?"

"My name is Abel Knightlord, sir," Abel spoke clearly, standing with perfection posture and tucked some hair behind her ear. "It is an honor to make your acquaintance."

"Knightlord? I don't recall that name," Ichio said, looking up at Abel. "What be the names of your parents'?"

"I'm afraid that I must inform you that I never knew my parents," Abel said, looking at Ichio. "I was left with others when I was still just an infant. My name is but an assumed name, sir."

"Then pray tell who did you live with?" Ichio asked. He really seemed to pushing for answers.

"The family I was staying with I can't really remember. I left when I felt I was old enough to take care of myself," Abel continued. "Mind you, I was still quite young then and it was not the smartest move on my part."

"I see. So you're telling me you pretty much lived on your own since you were but a small child," Ichio didn't seem to like that answer. "I take it out on streets?"

Kaname was noticing that Abel well of lies. They were good ones he had to admit. He did notice that the rest of the Night Class seemed to be awestruck by Abel's sudden regal manner.

"Yes, but I am very learned. I taught myself pretty much everything," Abel stated. "It wasn't money or rank that got into this school. It was my grades. You will find, sir, that I am quite smarter than appear."

"You mean you're Common—C class," Ichio almost seemed to growl out. "Your grades are what permitted you into this institution!"

"Yes, sir, I'm in scholarship program," Abel nodded, before he bowed again. "I mean no offence to the nobility by attending this school. Please forgive me, sir. I merely wished to increase my knowledge and further my studies. I truly mean no disrespect to anyone."

"This is true, Ichio. I have reviewed Abel's scores myself and they are some of the best that this school has ever seen," Kuran added in hopes of getting the attention off of Abel.

"Grandfather, what did you wish to speak with me about this evening?" Takuma added, approaching his grandfather. "We have a room over here with refreshments."

Takuma got Ichio's attention away from Abel. Takuma led his Grandfather into to a room just off the main foyer. Everyone, however, was still staring up at Abel. They didn't know what was more shocking to witness. Abel's sudden change in manners, his supposed grades, his so-called past, or the fact that he kept toe to toe with Asato Ichijo and didn't seemed all that fearful of him.

"May I return to my room now?" Abel asked, looking at Kuran.

"Do as you please, Abel," Kuran said as Abel nodded and quickly moved out of sight.

A low murmur arose from the crowd once Abel was out of sight. Kaname wasn't too sure how far those lies were going to carry and how much they were going to be blown out of proportion come morning. He just shook his head listening to everyone expanded those little lies bigger and bigger.

Abel was in the bathroom picking up the last of clothes from the floor. He had just taken a bath to relax after that incident. He yawned a little and started to brush out his long silver hair. A moment later the door leading to Kaname's room opened. It looked like Kaname had the same idea as him seeing some fresh towels in his arms.

"I should have knocked first," Kuran said, backing out. "I am still not accustomed to sharing this room with others."

"I'm done. I was just bushing my hair," Abel said, grabbing his things including his brush. "It's all yours now."

"You do realize that those little white lies are only going to grow, don't you?" Kaname said as Abel reached the door handle. "And I also believe you surprised your fellow dorm-mates this evening. Such grace and poise you presented Ichio won't go unnoticed."

"It's not really that hard to act refined," Abel started opening the door leading to his room. "I've had lessons in the past."

"Than why don't you act so in front of the others?" Kaname asked, setting his towel, clothes, and toiletries down on the counter.

"Because I don't wish to do so," Abel said, standing in the doorway. "It's a little complicated. Acting like a noble sort of brings up bad memories and leave it at that."

"I see. I'm sorry to hear that," Kaname said, turning to the tub but pause as Abel walked out.

He quickly stopped Abel from closing the door. Abel reopened the door to let Kaname into his room. What did the pureblood want all of a sudden? Once in Abel room Kaname turned to face Abel again.

"Is something wrong?" Abel asked, looking at Kaname.

"You've been here practically a week now. I have yet to see or take notice of you drinking anyone's blood," Kaname stated as Abel look surprise. "You do drink our blood, correct?"

"Yes, but I haven't exerted myself in anyway so I've be conserving my energy. I'll be good for a while longer." Abel replied as Kaname eyed him. "Why do you ask this all of a sudden?"

"I don't exactly know your diet and how often you need blood," Kuran said, turning away from Abel. "I just figured I'd ask. Just in case."

Kaname started back into the bathroom. Abel cleared his throat slightly as Kaname paused at the door.

"And let's say I did require blood who would I be permitted to…" Abel trailed off as Kaname looked at him. "Is something the matter?"

Kaname just shook his head, walked into the bathroom, and closed the door behind him. Abel knitted his eyebrows close together as he heard the water turn on in the next room. Was there something that his missed? He'd never figure out what Kaname was up to at this rate. He just shrugged and went back to his bed and finished brushing his hair. He then walked over the window and could the first few bursts of color pierce the distant horizon. He could only wonder what was going to happen today.

Yuki yawned as she watched the clock. It was getting close to the end of school that meant patrol. She had heard rumors that there was a possibly a new disciplinary committee member. The person in question was an upperclassman and new as well. She highly doubted that rumor. Considering the Headmaster would have told her and Zero about it. So Yuki just dismissed it as she watched the second hand tick ever closer to the twelve at the top of the clock. 5… 4… 3… 2… 1…

RIIIIIIIIIING!

"Yes, finally," Yuki said standing up and stretched her arms. "I was wondering if this class was ever going to let out."

"You always seem to get your energy just about this time of day," Yori sighed, picking up her books. "I heard there was a new committee member, is it true?"

"Nah, I think that's just some rumor. I'm pretty sure the Headmaster would have said something to us if there was," Yuki stated, grabbing her things. "But I do need to get to work. Okay, Zero, you ready to… Uh, Zero, where'd you go?"

"Yuki, he was one the first ones out the door," Yori stated as Yuki hurried out the door. "Yuki, you left some of your homework! Well, I guess I'll just take this back to the room."

Yuki quickly caught up to Zero just as he was heading outside. The girls and few men were already lining up, waiting for the night class. What a pain this was ever evening. Yuki walked with Zero over the crowd and looked up at him.

"Hey, Zero, did you hear this rumor about a new disciplinary member?" Yuki asked as Zero gave her a sideways glance.

"Something like that," Zero said, breaking his way through the crowd. "Some upperclassman. Anyway I doubt it's true."

"That's what I was thinking," Yuki smiled, getting to the front of the crowd just as Night Class started to move. "Okay, everyone, back up! Don't crowd the gate or the walkway! Back it up, everyone! Please! Day Class students can't go beyond this point at this hour!"

As usual they crowded the Night Class cheering and cooing at them. One brave girl dared to try to sneak past Zero. But he wasn't at all fooled.

"If you try to take even one step forward I'll make you cry," he threatened as she came to sudden halt.

That look in his eyes truly meant it. Her friends tried to encourage her to defy Kiryu but she knew better than to cross that invisible barrier.

"Are we having some trouble, Zero," a female voice sounded from beside him near the girl that had tried to get by him. "Might if I give it a try."

Zero turned to see a flash of red and black dart out close to him grabbing another runway Day Class girl. He heart seemed to freeze and plummet into his stomach. She couldn't be? Not her, not here, and not now! His eyes widened and the grinning girl in the Day Class uniform with Disciplinary Committee armband around her sleeve. Her blood red hair was tried up in two extremely curly pigtails and her large deep blue eyes sparkled in the dying sunlight. Zero just stood there like a lump almost in shock.

"Howdy, stranger! Long time no see!" She grinned waving at him. "Did you miss me! My goodness how much you've grown!"

"ESTHER!" Zero yelled as the red head backed up slightly. "What are you doing here?"

"Attending school, silly, what else?" she grinned, waving at him. "I'm also a new prefect and I'll have you know that I—ah! Abel! Abel-kun!"

Abel started looking around for all too familiar voice. He didn't remember telling her she could come to Cross Academy. This couldn't be good. Where was she calling him from? He started looking around frantically. Where was she?

"I only want to take one photo," A Day Class student said, trying to push past Yuki

"No… STOP!" Yuki exclaimed.

"Shall I help control them for you?" Aido said, grabbing Yuki's arm.

"Huh?" Yuki gasped turning around.

"Don't even," Abel snapped getting upside the blond.

"Just kidding," Aido said, looking at Abel and then saw Kain just inside the door watching them.

"Ah-ha, I found you, Abel-kun," a girl's voice said as Yuki, Aido, and Abel turned to see who it was.

"ESTHER!" Abel snapped at her, grabbing her back her arm. "What are you doing here?"

"You know, Zero asked the exact same thing," She grinned at him.

"Well, good evening, my dear lady," Aido said with a charming grin and the girl arounds them swooned. "I don't believe we've ever met…"

"Cut the crap I'm not amused," Esther growled as Aido seemed to deflate. "Besides, I've got my sweet Abel-kun! So piss off!"

Without thinking Abel started to drag Esther inside the building. Aido did the same with Yuki and they shut the door on the Day Class students. It would have been quieter inside if wasn't for Abel and new redhead yelling back and forth at each other.

"What are you doing here? Seriously!" Abel snapped.

"What? I got bored and lonely and decided to enroll with you!" she said, poking him he stomach just to see him squirm. "Grant it I'm Day Class but I am a prefect and a member of the Disciplinary Committee to boot. So there!"

She stuck out her tongue and crossed her arms. Abel was on the verge of pulling out his hair. She didn't need to be here! This was bad. She didn't understand what has been going on. Unfortunately she was just as stubborn as any cat and to tell her "no" meant nothing when she was determined.

It didn't take long for everyone to stare at them. Abel slowly turned to meet their gaze. Esther turned as well and waved at them cheerfully. He quick grabbed her hand and put back down at her side.

"Knock it off!" Abel growled out.

"Loosen up! Hello, my name's Esther! I'm the newest Disciplinary Committee member," she said with a bow to them. "It's an honor to make your acquaintance."

A moment later the doors behind them opened and in walked Zero and he didn't look too pleased. But Abel saw his chance to get rid of Esther for the time being.

"Why did you let yourself be carried off? Come on," Zero said, grabbing Yuki's arm and started to pull her out the door.

"Zero, take this with you too," Abel said, picking up Esther with ease and plopped her down by Yuki.

"I don't want it," Zero stated, looking at Abel.

"Well, I don't want it either but it can't stay with me," Abel replied back, pushing her closer to Zero.

"Oh, so I'm an 'it' now? Jeez… I can really feel the love is this room," Esther snorted, grabbing Kiryu by the front of his uniform. "C'mon, Z, and, Ms. Cross, we've got work to do.

With one quick jerk Zero and Yuki were torn out of the doorway and back outside into the screaming mass just outside. The door slammed shut but the atmosphere didn't lightened. Abel turned around to see everyone staring at him. He would so love to shoot himself now. Kaname took steps forward as Abel let out a long sigh.

"I know, I know. You want a word with me," Abel said, keeping his head low. "Where do you wish to talk, Kaname-sama?"

"You learn quickly. Everyone report to class I'll be there shortly," Kaname said dismissing everyone and he walked up to Abel. "Come with me, Abel, I know of a place where we can talk in private."

Abel nodded as he followed after Kaname. This was going to take a lot of explaining. He really didn't want to do this but if could be Kaname at ease things will go over much smoother for everyone. Kaname soon stopped at the door opened it.

"After you, Abel," he said, waiting for Abel.

Abel walked in as Kaname followed and shut the door.

(A/N Yes, another chapter is up. Tell me what you all think about his one. Please I just love reviews! Some the more the merrier!)

Millie M. Banshee