A/N: Ahhh! We get to see Clear and his mate through Zero's eyes now! Who is excited? I AM! I get to unleash my beautiful creations. Before I completely take claim of my creations, I will disclaim that I have borrowed their names from two actual people in the Nico Nico community.

Don't worry. They ain't Mary Sues.

Now! You all get to see how Zero fights with the drug in his brain!

Enjoy.

Zero was back in the parking garage, eyes wide, frozen straddling his motorcycle. If this was how it was always going to feel being a druggie… then dear Lord Zero would have found this drug sooner.

The bike ride to the club took a while, but it felt absolutely amazing. Unlike when he had jumped out of his room window, the particles in the air didn't explode. It was like when he jumped out of the window, gravity pulled him down, changing the speed of his fall. When he made it to one speed and stayed at that one speed on his bike, the particles adjusted to his movement. They didn't explode. Oh, no. Instead they melted into and around his skin. Having air blissfully melt into his skin instead of pop or explode changed his whole mood.

It made him feel more sly and seductive instead of dangerous and violent. Maybe that's why Kaname always walked smoothly and without fault… and why he was always so ready for action. And not the lets-kill-some-stuff action.

The exhuman had to try and pry his body off of his bike. All he wanted to do was to go back out on the bike and ride all night long. He could reward himself after this mission by doing that…

But for now he had to see Clear.

Zero silently began to make his way out of the garage. He was trying to walk like Kaname, smooth and graceful, but something at the back of his mind was whispering that he could get more of the drug if he walked faster.

He paused as he was about to cross the street over to the busy club. Zero could feel it thinning out in his blood… he could feel the drug wearing off. He didn't need to take more of it yet though! He could easily get this over with before it completely wore off. Although Kaname… no, Kuran said to take more before he went in.

There was no way he was listening to Kuran. That all-knowing angelic creature… Zero furrowed his eyebrows as he stared at the club; not moving.

What the fuck was wrong with him? When has he ever thought of anyone as angelic? He hadn't even thought of Yuuki as angelic! She was far from angelic, but she was so much closer than Kuran could ever be.

But that little voice in the back of his brain whispered how Kaname was his now. How he belonged to Kaname and how whenever he was around Kaname Zero would always feel love. Love.

No way was it love that he felt. It was lust! Hot, steamy lust. Nothing else.

No! That voice in his head echoed one word as it suddenly felt like someone had just shoved a screw driver up his nose and was stabbing his brain with every reverberation.

Zero's eyes rolled back in his head as he collapsed; his body shaking uncontrollably in spastic jerks. The cold cement was unforgiving as it rubbed his skin raw. He was only faintly aware of the air shifting around him and something digging into his pocket. His mouth was forced open and he felt a liquid pour down his throat.

The pain dulled and disappeared. Zero closed his eyes and took a deep breath. When he opened them again, they were graced with the sight of something Zero in his right mind and Zero in his drugged up mind would agree was purely angelic.

The music wasn't as loud in the VIP section as it was in the main part of the club. Although that was probably because most of the VIPs were vampires…

Zero sat in a comfortable chair across a small table from two stunningly beautiful vampires. They shared a loveseat, snuggled up against each other. One had blonde hair swept off to the side like some of the teenage human boys these days. The blonde had very feminine delicate features as his blue eyes were locked on Zero. The other had seemingly perfect sculpted brown hair. Only a few strands fanned out over his face; yellow-looking eyes shone brightly. The brunette didn't have bulky features, but he was much more masculine than the slim blonde.

They looked like gods sitting there cuddling. That little voice whispered how it wanted Kaname to be there. It wanted to show off Kaname to these two vampires. The sane Zero tried to stifle that emotion before it leaked through his bond. Tried was the keyword.

"I can't believe you brought a stray in, Nero." The blonde spoke. His voice was low and silky.

"He isn't a stray, babe. He had our drug and he's not exactly a human anymore." Nero spoke; his voice deep and soothing.

Jeez. These two are ridiculously perfect.

A soft buzzing sound cut off whatever the blonde was about to say next. Nero shifted to pull his phone out of his pocket. It was curious to see how the Blonde and Nero moved together without even realizing. Nero checked the screen on his phone and let out a sigh.

"I'll be back. Have to go take care of something." He stood from the loveseat and quickly vanished. It looked as if the blonde fell over when his mate left him. Like his support was gone…

Now it was just Zero and the blonde. The blonde sat straight and tall in the half empty chair, staring at Zero. The other vampire reached over to the table between them and opened a drawer. He pulled out another glass bottle of red crystals and tossed it over to Zero. Of course, Zero caught it expertly and delicately put it in his pocket.

Clear.

"You wanted to speak with me?" Clear prompted.

"You're a pureblood?" Zero asked. He had a list of questions the Hunter Association had given him to ask. Completely pointless.

"The last of my family; yes. And if you are wondering how I am allowed to operate in another pureblood's territory its quite simple. We made a deal. I help him if he lets me live peacefully and safely in his land." Clear shrugged and glanced at where Nero had disappeared to as if he expected him back any moment.

"Hm. Special power?" Zero droned out. His mind was recording what the rare pureblood was saying but he was thinking about something completely different. All he wanted to do was to be with Kaname. He wanted to feel those talons cut his flesh… to feel that tongue lick away the blood that poured out from the wound…

"It's nothing really special... I can just see clearly. I see what people don't. I can see people's emotions and see their thoughts. Not like reading minds, but I can literally see their thoughts through their eyes." Clear sounded slightly disappointed about his ability. Once again he looked for Nero.

"Is that why you said you would be watching me?" That piqued Zero's interest.

"I don't think that is a question the Association wants to know." There was a slight teasing tone to Clear's words.

"Why are you answering these questions so willingly? I was expecting so much more of a fight from a pureblood. I would have thought you wanted to keep your secrets." It really was strange how Clear answered the questions without hesitation. If it were Kaname the Association wanted to know about then Kaname would not be so easygoing about the questions. He would try to cover his answers and be as cryptic as possible.

"Because I was told I was to live here peacefully without harm if I did what Kaname wanted." Clear tilted his head to the side as if that was the most obvious thing in the world.

Hmm. Clear didn't use any honorifics and called Kaname by his first name. Now Zero was curious as to their ties to each other. He would have to keep a close eye out for Clear on school campus or when Kaname leaves campus.

No, Zero was not jealous. Hell no. He would never be jealous. No.

Maybe just a little bit.

"I'm sorry," A voice said suddenly. Nero glided back from where he came from. "I had some security matters to take care of." He sat down next to Clear and the delicate vampire seemed to lock onto him like a magnet. Clear breathed in Nero's scent as if the brunette was Clear's life force, and kissed Nero's cheek softly.

A small smile spread on Nero's face. "I missed you too." His yellow eyes held so much affection for the blonde. Then he looked up to Zero. "Have any questions for me?"

"You aren't a pureblood?" Zero was slightly taken aback from their behavior. Nero was gone for maybe ten minutes, but Clear was acting as if he was decaying every second he was without his mate.

Their weakness was being separated. Together, they could be an unstoppable force, but separate they were weak.

"No. I'm just a level B Noble, but my Clear still took me in for some reason unknown to me." Nero gave Zero a toothy smile. Nero's fangs were aroused to a sharpened point.

"Oh Nero, don't be silly." Clear nudged Nero playfully.

"Power?" Zero cut in before they could get too mushy. Nero glanced at Clear, confusion and hesitation clearly written in his eyes.

"I don't think you needed to ask Nero these questions. He isn't involved in the drug. I think it's about time you get back to your pureblood." Clear's voice was dripping with poison as he quickly came to his mate's defense.

Zero cleared his throat and stood. He didn't want to be in this room any longer. The music was giving him a slight headache and these two were suffocating him with their love. Once they saw he was about to leave, they promptly forgot he was there and turned all their attention to each other.

The exhuman turned right before they were about to kiss. He didn't bother going back through the club, Zero had caught glimpse of a backdoor and wanted to leave through there. Now that he wasn't captivated by Clear and Nero, he could see what was around him. Many, many Noble vampires were in the VIP area. They weren't feeding… oh no. They all were hopped up on the drug, so they acted accordingly. The vampire's emotions and bodies did only what their significant other wanted and craved.

The drug not only made one feel elevated and great, but it also changed a person for their mate. That would explain why all Zero wanted to do was feel pain inflicted by Kaname…

Zero wanted to be with Kaname…

He used his new speed to get on his bike and go to his pureblood.

Kaname wasn't in his room like Zero would have guessed. Their bond told him that Kaname was in his room. It wasn't all that strange that the pureblood was in Zero's room, but it always set off alarms in Zero's head.

He's all yours now. He is waiting for you, Zero.

Damn that voice was annoying. Zero really didn't want it to keep talking, but it did make Zero pick up his pace.

He opened the door to his room quietly so he wouldn't wake any of the other people on his floor. Kaname was sitting in Zero's desk chair, facing the window. Zero felt their bond pulse once again. It was such an alluring feeling… Kaname was almost as addicting as the drug was. A dull throbbing made itself known in Zero's temple, but he ignored it. All his attention was focused on Kaname.

"I spoke with Clear." Zero said softly as he closed the door behind him with a soft click. He made his way over to his bed to sit down. "You made a deal with him." It wasn't a question. It was an accusation.

Kaname didn't say anything at first. He continued to stare out the window. The moonlight reflected off his skin beautifully making it as if his skin glowed. He was gathering his thoughts.

"You made a deal with him…" Zero whispered. He felt the involuntary wave of confusion wash over their bond. That made Kaname turn his head to look at his mate. They were mates. Being a vampire was like being an animal. You either mate for life or you gather a harem. Simple as that. Black and white.

"He needed his safety. He's like me. Last of his bloodline and he cannot recreate in his situation." Kaname said bluntly. Zero glared at Kaname and heaved a sigh. What if they were like Clear and Nero? Always moving in sync; always in need of each other… Something in Zero wanted that but he knew they would never be like that.

Kaname stood up abruptly. "I can feel what you're thinking, Zero. You need to try and control your emotions." The prince walked to the bed and sat next to Zero.

"Like you're any better. I can feel your lust from miles away." Zero muttered. He could feel the throbbing in his head become more painful.

"I can feel that pain." Kaname said. "The drug is having side effects."

All Zero could do was hum in agreement. He didn't bother to try and make Kaname explain what the deal between him and Clear was. Zero had a faint clue what it was.

Adoration trickled through their bond and wrapped itself like vines around Zero's mind. It eased the pain slowly. Kaname leaned over and gently nibbled on Zero's earlobe. Teeth clashed with metal, but that didn't seem to scare Kaname off.

"Maybe I could have been something you were good at." Zero said softly as Kaname slowly laid himself out over Zero.

BLACK AND BLUE - CHRIST GARNEAU