~Zero's P.O.V.~

Pain. It was all I could feel. Sharp claws ripped at my body. Harsh fangs sinking into my neck.

Soft whimpers escaped my lips. Crimson eyes glowing with rage. I couldn't move, my limbs wouldn't

respond, they were dead-weight. The blood in my veins rushed to my neck, flowing through the wound

and into the mouth of the man I had fallen in love. I couldn't understand why he was being ruthlessly.

He had never taken my blood before, yet here he was draining the essence out of my being. I gasped in

pain as his fangs sunk deeper into my throat. "K...na...me. P...lea...se...s..top." I heard the pureblood

growl in anger at my weak words, but he ignored my plea and continued to drain me; I could feel my

strength leave with each gulp he took of my blood. I weakly tried to push him away, but he snarled and

wrenched my wrists behind my back, holding them there with one hand while the other was in my hair,

grasping it firmly, tugging my head back to allow him more access to my neck. "Kan-mph." The hand

in my hair released its hold and covered my mouth. I don't know what was more frightening, Kaname

overcome by blood lust, or the feel of him draining me of my blood. His fangs left my neck for

moment, only to sink into the jugular. I couldn't help but cry out, the pain was too great. I coughed and

sprayed blood into Kaname's hand. The bright red fluid trickled through the firm hand over my mouth

and traveled down my chin, falling onto the white blazer of Kaname's Night Class uniform.

Once more Kaname's fangs left my neck, and blood-stained lips traveled to my ear. "Let this be

a lesson. Stay away from my girl, she will never love you. No one could ever love a worthless Level D

like you." His words stung my heart. I could felt it clench tightly in my chest. Why couldn't he

understand how much I loved him? Was I nothing more than a pawn in his game? Did he truly not care

about my feelings? His cruel treatment of me, and the blood flowing down my neck was proof that he

didn't. Kaname had brutally beaten me before settling for drinking me dry. "Pathetic excuse of a

vampire." He snarled in an icy tone. Kaname relinquished his hold on me, and dispassionately allowed

to crumbled onto the mahogany carpet floor, the redness in his eyes had faded, but the loath and anger

remained in his wine eyes. I trembled like a frightened animal under his stare. I lay exhausted and

weak. I heard him gasp when tears began to stream down my face, I didn't care if he saw me cry, nor

did it matter that I was. My vision began to blacken, and all I heard was the sound of people calling my

name in sheer horror. "Zero!"

Everywhere I looked, I was met with darkness. Voices echoing through the black depths. I

recognized them immediately. Sayori Wakaba, Kaien Cross, and Master Yagari. Each one of them

sounded so scared, yearning for me to open my eyes, and show them I'm alright. Through the darkness,

I followed their voices, and soon began to hear beeping sounds close to my ears. I groaned and heavily

opened my eyes to see Sayori, Cross, and Master Yagari hovering over me with anxious looks. "Oh

Zero, thank goodness." I heard Sayori say, running her small fingers through my silver hair motherly.

Her big hazel eyes filled with much love and concern. I could see unshed tears threatening to fall until

only a droplet escape her hazel hues. With little strength I regained, I wiped away the lone tear from he

cute face, earning a small smile as she held my bandaged hand in her delicate one. "Where am I?" I

cringed at the weakness in my voice. A groan escaped my lips when a jolt of pain shot up my neck. I

gripped my throat feeling bandages wrapped around it. My neck must have been a mess after Ka-I

mean Kuran finally let me go. "You're in a hospital, Zero." I heard Cross say, holding a foam cup in his

hand and a pitcher in the other, filling the said cup with water. Cross held such a saddened gaze that

made my heart ache.

Sayori took the cup from Cross, and held it up to my lips, titling it slowly as the water slid into

my mouth and down my sore throat. "Thank...you." She smiled at how much better my voice sounded

and sat herself beside me, which oddly resulted in Cross and Master Yagari leaving the room. I didn't

understand why they left me alone with Sayori until I turned to ask her, and was met by soft lips

pressing against my own. Heat rushed to my cheeks, Sayori was kissing me! Sweet and quiet Sayori

was actually kissing me! This has to be a dream; it feels too real to be a dream. "I-I'm so sorry." She

mumbled, chewing on her lower lip, and soon standing feverishly to leave. I grabbed onto Sayori's

wrist before she could bolt for the door, I held her gaze, and noticed a faint tint of pink forming across

her face. "Don't go." I begged; her presence warmed my heart, that kiss we shared, it felt so right. I

couldn't let her run away, thinking that I didn't like her. I knew how she felt; I could see the love

shinning in her eyes.

After so long, I finally realize that, Sayori is someone I've been longing for. She was the first

person to actually express pure love to me than merely liking me for only my looks, and well, that

made me greatly happy. "Yori." I tenderly said her name and pulled her close, holding her small figure

in my arms, she fitted so perfectly. "Zero." She said in a low voice. I gazed into her hazel eyes and she

into my lilac hues. I hesitantly drew her in, and kissed her smooth pink lips softly. I was about to pull

away, thinking I had done the wrong thing, but her arms encircled my neck, and a hand pressed the

back of my head, keeping me in place as the innocent kiss turned into a passionate one. "I love you,

Zero." That's all I ever wanted to hear. The one I had been searching for, had been here all along, and I

wasn't about to loose her, not now, not ever. "I love you too, Yori."

Headmaster Cross and Master Yagari had long left Sayori and I alone. My back against the

headrest and she laying in my arms, her head on my chest, and arms around my waist. Two months

we've been together, and I slowly healed in both body and mind. Sayori mended the broken fragments

of my heart, slowly but surely; she loved me and told me every moment. Her smile makes my heart

beat fast, and her hazel eyes make my cheeks flush, why had I not notice how beautiful and loving she

was? Was it because I was blinded by my love for Kaname that I didn't notice the admirably glances

she gave me? I yet not know, but Kaname doesn't matter now, all that matters is the beautiful cherry

blossom in my arms. This enchanting girl had won my heart, her kind nature and motherly actions had

done it, I'm so happy that someone can love someone like me. I love her and she loves me. Our hearts

beat as one.

I stroked her light brown hair, so soft and smooth, the scent of peaches and vanilla filled my

senses, Sayori smelled so delicious, not just the smell of hair and skin, but the scent of her blood

was intoxicating. "Zero. Are you hungry?" I froze. Was I really going to jeopardize Saryori's safety for

a mere taste of her blood? I shivered at the thought of myself losing control of my vampire side and

draining Sayori lifeless like the barbaric beast I was. "It's okay, Zero. I'm not afraid of you." She smiled

and brushed her hair behind back, baring her pretty little neck, a smile graced her face, a hand held out

to me, inviting me to take it and satisfy my thirst. "Yori...I-I can't." I was in utter panic. I can never

bring myself to take her blood, she was far too sweet and innocent, I rather suffer Kuran's wrath than

bite my beloved girlfriend. Sayori ignored my pleas and pulled my head into her neck, the scent of her

blood was overwhelming, my fangs extended, and I gasped against her throat, trying to control my

blood lust. "Zero...Please. Don't neglect you're need because you're afraid of hurting me. You need

blood, please take it." Tears streamed down my face, I couldn't ignored the way she spoke, her voice

was breaking, on the verge of tears herself, I wouldn't let my sweet Sayori cry. I sighed and trailed my

tongue across her throat, softening the skin as much as I could. I kissed her lips gently before sliding

my fangs slowly into her pale neck; Sayori flinched in my arms but soon relaxed, her arms wrapping

around my back, holding me close to her, she wasn't tremble or breathing hard, she was calm, and I was

relieved that I didn't harm her in any way. "I love you so much, Zero."

Sayori calmly and gracefully wrapped bandages around my neck, hiding Kaname's bite marks

from sight. The skin was still very sensitive even though it had been two months since he bit me. I

found it greatly disturbing that the marks hadn't healed at all. I was worried that Sayori would become

disgusted, but to my surprise, she smiled sadly, her fingertips brushed against the bandages around my

neck. She kissed my gauze wrapped neck and proceeded in rounding another roll of gauze along my

arms and chest. "Ow. Not so tight." I heard Sayori laugh lightly and apologized for tighten the

bandages a bit too harshly. My heart fluttered in my chest, her laugh was so adorable, her simple

actions are so damn cute. Her soft light brown that shined like the rays of the sun, hazel brown eyes

bright as topazes in the light, her small pink mouth, and smooth pale skin. She was an angel, so pure

and gentle, and she was mine. "Zero. You're staring again." I cursed under breath. I can never seem to

get away with staring at her. I can't help myself, Sayori is too beautiful to not stare at, her beauty is to

be admired, and I intend to do as such. "You're so cute when you're flustered." I flinched. How had she

known I was blushing without even looking at me? I suppose she's grown accustomed to my

personality, and aura that she can even sense the involuntary reactions of my body. Only Sayori can

cause me to lose control of my emotions. Call me self-conscious, but she's too perfect not to fuss over,

plus it's rather impossible for me to look away from her, once I start I can't stop.

"Zero. Sayori. Hurry up. Otherwise, you'll both be late for class." I heard that idiot chairman

call from downstairs. Buzz kill, damn ex-hunter ruined the moment. Sayori laughed at the sourness of

my face,and playfully pinched my cheeks, which only resulted in me frowning even further. "Awww.

Come on,Zero. A sour look doesn't suit a handsome face like yours." There it was again, Sayori

Wakaba, butt kissing up to me, not that I mind or anything, to be honest, it was very adorable when

she's flirty. "We better head downstairs before the headmaster tries to make breakfast…again." I

shrugged at the memory of headmaster's cooking when I was able to return to Cross Academy. His

skills were definitely not in culinary;furthermore, how can someone as idiotic as Kaien Cross have

been the most powerful vampire hunter in the Association?! If anyone else witnessed the manner in

which he acts than I'm sure they would be asking the same question. However, ever since the accident,

Cross has become more serious lately and less go-lucky around the vampires, especially Kuran. Maybe

he now realizes that not all the vampires on this campus are as kind as he believes them to be.

Class went by smoothly, Master Yagari had allowed Sayori and I to leave class after he took

notice of how exhausted I looked. I noticed he has become more aware of everything and a lot gentler

towards me. This caring nature of his, I hadn't seen it since the days Ichiru and I trained under him to

become vampire hunters. With a small smile, he dismissed the rest of the class two hours after Sayori

and I left the classroom. A few moments later, it was that time again, class change over. I was not

looking forward to the exchange, nor was Yori, we both knew what it meant, and we would see both

Kaname and Yuki. "Are you sure you're alright in coming to change over?" Sayori's eyes glowed with

fear and concern; I didn't know how I would react upon seeing Ka-Kuran again, but I know for a fact

that I would have to stay clear of the two Kurans. "I'll be fine…I just have to avoid eye contact." That

was an utter lie. I have to do more than avoid eye contact; I have to be careful that neither of them

would confront me about the traumatic event that occurred two months ago. "Looks like the Day Class

students know what Kaname did." Sayori pointed straight ahead, and I took note that the horde of fan

girls stood in their lines with serious gazes. They all know the secret of the Night Class, and are also

well informed about what Kaname had done to me, but I never expected them to have anti-vampire

weapons of their own. My guess is that Cross had provided them to ensure that Kaname stayed far

away from Sayori and I.

I was nervous, no; nervous doesn't even begin to describe what I was feeling. Traumatized is the

proper term. I was traumatized of facing Kaname. I could still remember the anger in those wine-red

eyes. I trembled at the memory of his fangs tearing at my neck and talons shredding at my body. "Zero-

sama." I snapped out of my thoughts and noticed the many Day Class Students gazing at me with

sympathetic eyes. "Are you alright? We can supervise the exchange if you're not up to it." They assured

with soft smiles. I appreciated their concern, but I wasn't going to burden them with my duties as a

guardian of both the Night and Day Class. I smiled at them weakly and shook my head. "Don't worry. I

can handle the changeover." They didn't seem convinced, but didn't attempt to argue with me, so they

let my decision be for now. Still I wondered, was I truly ready to face the vampire that had nearly killed

me?

The gates of the Moon Dorm creaked open. My heart beat rapidly in my chest, hammering

against my ribcage; I was nervous, afraid, and greatly unprepared to face Kaname. I realize now that

perhaps I should have listened to the Day Class, and excused myself from the class exchange when

they had offered. This was one of those times I truly damned my loyalty and pride as a Cross Academy

Guardian. A hand intertwined with mine, my gaze met Sayori's glowing hazel eyes. Her hues so full of

assurance and love, I felt the pounding of my heart slowly return to normal, her eyes never fail to calm

my nerves. I took a breathe and composed myself in time to see the sympathetic looks of the aristocrats

as they walked by, even Ruka, who always should dispassion towards me, gave me a sad smile, it was

clear as day that they know what had occurred two months ago, they were well aware of Kaname's

inhuman actions towards me within the walls of the Night Class Dormitory. "Zero?" I flinched, I knew

fair too well who the voice belonged to, but I was terrified to even look her in the eyes. Squeezing

Yori's hand tightly, I frightfully turned my attention to her, Yuki Kuran, my ex-partner and Kaname's

younger sister.

I sighed in relief that Kaname was nowhere near her at the moment. She looked saddened and

disturbed. "He did this, didn't he?" Yuki asked, touching the white wrappings around my neck, her eyes

shimmering with tears. The gauze soon left my neck and the bandage soon followed, revealing two

harsh punctures on the side of my neck. Her hand flew to her mouth, her eyes burning with tears, her

form trembling with disbelief. "Zero…I-I didn't think...he would…" Yuki was stunned; she couldn't

take the sight of the bite marks her brother had left. I could tell she knew, but the pure horror on her

face proved that it was beyond what she had imagined. I was ashamed, and pressed my hand over the

two punctures, to think that someone she trusted, and believed to never have the heart to hurt anyone,

had viciously sunk his fangs into my neck. "Oh Zero." She cried and wrapped her arms around me,

hugging me as if her life depended on it. I didn't try to push her away, nor did Sayori; we both could

see that she was truly hurt. The aura she radiated twisted the knife in my heart. Sadness, disbelief,

remorse, and betrayal, which was all I could read in her aura.

Yuki released me and wiped away the tears from her pretty face. Droplets still clouded her eyes,

but she fought back against them, knowing how much it hurt me to see her cry. "Yuki..." Sayori hugged

Yuki and petted her long brown hair. She knew her best friend was a vampire but didn't care. Yuki

would always be Yuki to her and I. The young pureblood princess finally calmed down, Sayori smiled,

and willed her friend to head to class before she was late. Yuki smiled softly, but soon stood frozen at

the sudden chill of the atmosphere. Sayori, Yuki, and I turned our attention to the gates and saw

Kaname standing beautifully at the center of the path. His eyes showed no anger, but his aura spoke his

true feelings. He attempted to advance towards us yet was stopped by the Day Class. Each student

aimed their weapons at Kaname with burning rage in their eyes. "Stay Away From Zero, Vampire!"

They hollered. Several of them stood in the way between us and Kaname while the rest kept the

pureblood halted with their hunter weapons. Sayori held her weapon, rod of Saturn, in front of her and

Yuki stood by her side, her Artemis Rod gripped firmly in her delicate hands. "I won't let you come

near Zero, Nii-sama." I could see Kaname's eyes widen with shock. His sister protecting me with

Artemis, and also daring to even raise the hunter weapon against him.

I couldn't believe what I was seeing; it came as a shock to me as well. I gripped Yuki's shoulder,

and told her to head to class, she looked about to refuse, but soon nodded, and sheathed Artemis before

hurrying to class with a still shocked out-of his wits- Kaname. Soon all vampires were in class and the

day students in their dorms, except for Yori and myself. We sat under a shady tree and relaxed before

we had to patrol to grounds for the night. My head on Yori's lap, and her hand running through my hair,

and occasionally her lips brushing against mine. The sun soon set behind the mountains and everything

became a beautiful shade of ebony except for the bright stars shining through the dark sky. "Beautiful

night, isn't it?" I looked up at her and loved the way the moon captured her bright brown hair and

glowing hazel eyes, the night could never compare to the sight I see now. "Not as beautiful as the sight

I see before me." Sayori's cheek flushed a soft pink. I smirked at the cute blush growing on her pretty

face. She mumbled "idiot" under her breath and stood up, resulting in my head hitting the ground none

to gently. "Ow. Yori." She laughed at me, and stuck out her tongue before bolting away. Oh. So that's

how she wanted to play. Well then…Let the Games Begin!

I chased Sayori all around Cross Academy. Her laughter echoing the empty halls. I was about to

catch her when unexpectedly my face met a door. I fell on my back rubbing my face. That one hurt

worse than when Sayori let my head drop to the ground back near the fountain. "Oh God. Sorry

Kiryuu." I peeked through my hands, and saw Akatsuki Kain holding out his hand to me with a

panicked look on his pale face. "It's alright. No harm done." That was such a lie. Of course there was

harm done. I just got my face smashed by a damn door. I could still feel everything throbbing from my

forehead to my lips. I swear if the damn door leaves a mark anywhere on my face tomorrow morning, I

am going to murder him, metaphorically not literally. I'm not that cruel…okay maybe a little but still. I

was about assure Kain that I was fine until my gaze met wine eyes. My words were caught in my

throat. I couldn't speak anymore. I could feel myself shivering with fear. "Kiryuu..." I felt my heart

squeeze in my chest as he said my surname. I thought I was over what happened two months ago;

apparently I wasn't complete eased about the situation. I pulled away, my eyes from his and stared at

the smooth wooden floor.

"Kiryuu?" I really wished Kuran would stop saying my surname. "Zero..." That was it, I

couldn't take it anymore. The moment I felt his hand reach out to me, I stepped back and ran past him,

not caring that the rest of the Night Class had witnessed my cowardly actions. I ran straight to the Sun

Dorm without realizing that Sayori was following right behind me. "Zero!" I heard her call,but didn't

stop until I reached my bedroom. Sayori came in shortly after I had slammed my door shut but left it

unlocked. "Zero. What happened?" I could tell she knew what had occurred, and why I had ran away

from the main building in haste. "You ran into...Kaname Kuran...didn't you?" I flinched at the mention

of his name. I felt so pathetic. Even the smallest mention of his name scaresme; I suppose if anyone

had experienced the same trauma I had two months ago, they would be acting the same way. Sayori has

always been there for me even before the incident, but she with me more than ever because of that

incident. However, my only regret is every falling in love with that heartless pureblood. I was too blind

and stupid to see that he would never want someone like me.

Hours went by, and it was time for the night patrol once more. Sayori took my rounds, so I

wouldn't have to go anywhere near the Moon Dorm, and gave me her route instead. I was relieved that

I wouldn't have to trail near the Night Class Dorm, and somehow come into contact with Kuran. As far

as I could tell, Sayori's rounds were much calmer than mine. Scouting the forest and lake was relaxing,

that is, until I met wine eyes watching me from the shadows of a large tree. I shivered at the set of hues,

and hoped it wasn't Kuran. To my demise, the rich garnet eyes were Kaname Kuran's. "I've been

looking for you, Zero." My name slipped from his tongue in a warm and calm tone, but I wasn't

convinced that he wouldn't harm me. Hesitantly, I pulled Bloody Rose from my ebony blazer and

aimed it unsteadily at the pureblood prince. "There is no need for that. Please put that weapon away

before you hurt yourself." I shook my head violently, and tried once more to steady my trembling

hands. I could hear my breath quickening and palms beginning to sweat. I froze when a firm arm

snaked around my waist, and a hand shadowed over mine, slowly lowering Bloody Rose's barrel to the

ground. "I am hurt that you fear me, my little hunter." I didn't know what to expect, yet he sounded

upset and hurt, but how do I know this isn't another game? The last thing I felt was a cloth held against

my mouth and nose. The fabric emitted a sweet scent, lavender! I started to panic and struggled in

Kaname's arms. My strength was leaving me rapidly, and soon my vision began to blur. All I saw

before I lost consciousness was the saddened stare in his wine eyes. "Forgive me…Zero."