Scarred Fates : Sequel to Twisted Fates. It's Seiran and Zero's final year at Cross Academy. More enemies inadvertently created due to her newly created blood tablets are out to get her…And who is that elegant lady plaguing her dreams? Why is everyone targeting the Level Es Seiran decided to protect…? Zero x OC (Seiran). Sorry, bad at summaries -.-"

Disclaimer : I don't own VK nor its characters. Any resemblance to any fanfictions, the living or RIPs is highly unintentional.

Dedicated to those who supported Twisted Fates. For new readers, do read TF in order not to feel lost :P

PROLOGUE

Four months ago.

"So…my first plan had failed…my most powerful pawn had lost. But it doesn't matter, as long as she has been reawakened. As long as she has regained her powers to be a worthy match and we regain our family status…Now, it is time for my second plan. To make her seek me…"

The handsome pureblood who referred to himself as the Mastermind, stroked his wineglass filled with blood from a noble vampire whom he enticed with his powers. Downing the amber liquid with lust, he smirked.

"Plan two will use him. The worthless pawn she has been making use of, too. It would be a wonderful family reunion…"

His musing turned into laughter. "Wouldn't she be ecstatic to know her father is still alive?"

"Yes, yes indeed…I shall manipulate him. Manipulate him into insanity, considering I can sense the slight bond between them…She is wise indeed, drinking from such a brat…"

"Now I wonder…will she welcome me with open arms? My lovely princess…you have grown up to be beautiful indeed…"

*

Present day.

Seiran Kaede's fingers traced the engraving of her name on the award she received from Ryuushuu Pharmaceuticals – Promising Pharmaceutical Invention of the Year – due to her blood tablets. It was an unexpected honour as Sensei Naro had submitted her name and her invention without informing her beforehand. And it had been no less than three months too, when she completed those tablets after meticulous trials. Sensei Naro had been very kind to oversee the clinical aspect of it, leaving her to work on Zero's tablets.

Her gaze lingered on to Zero, fast asleep in the next bed and a faint smile appeared on her face. She had produced blood tablets to save the youth she had feelings for, however she also had another reason why she did the hard work in the first place.

Yes…I have to save…Zero…

My last task…

Seiran closed her eyes. At that moment when she had been mortally wounded and Kaname forced Zero's blood down her throat, she understood the reason she still could survive. For all the lives who were lost because Hiroju Kuroumura was looking for me…The guilt I feel because of my very existence…I will do everything in my power to invent new chemicals to aid others…

Yes, it's the only way I can alleviate how I feel…

Her thoughts flew back to when the President of Ryuushuu Pharmaceuticals – a vampire she estimated to be in his forties with a bushy mustache and beard who liked to spray overpowering cologne on himself – had a private audience with her.

"Kaede-san, allow me to congratulate you again on your award."

"Thank you very much, Sir. It was an honour to have been chosen. I must also thank your company for accepting to mass produce the new blood tablets." Seiran shook hands with the man.

The President studied the young pureblood for a moment before answering, "It was a radical move to offer the blood tablets to the Level Es as well, Kaede-san."

Sensing his hesitation in the matter, Seiran asked, "Were my actions wrong, Sir? I believe that the Level Es deserve a second chance to their lives considering purebloods were the ones turning them into Level Es in the first place."

"It was a selfless thought, however I must just tell you to be careful. The vampire hunters – some who exterminate Level Es fully as their duty, may not be too pleased as they will no longer have any purpose to hunt down Level Es."

Seiran stared directly into the President's blue eyes. "President-sama, the hunters won't be happy about this because I may have robbed them of their jobs?"

He didn't answer, but only smiled.

Now the young pureblood sighed. Did I do the right thing after all? Will I be disrupting the natural balance of life where Level Es are to be hunted down by vampire hunters? She shook her head vehemently. No! I can't think this way! I made a promise, and I won't back down!

A promise to Zero…

And also to her…

The unknown lady who had sad smiles on her face each time Seiran saw her.

The lady who started it all.

The one who created Level Es.

Lesson no. 1 in Seiran Kaede's life : Thinking of the greater good which may be met with many obstacles, have to be faced with a bold heart.

HY : Hi minna-san, hope you'll like the sequel (never written any sort of sequels before - crossing fingers...) Starting a new academic year with tonnes of new things to learn, so I'll apologise first for late chapter updates, occasionally. Thank you for your support, and please review! Arigato!