This one's for the 3 of you who commented last chapter. Thx for the encouragement guys :)
Errianalya
Estelle0152423
Lexiosaurus (& thx again for being my proofreader Lexiosaurus)
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Before coming to search for Zero, Mr Yagari had stopped by the Headmaster's office. There they discussed some of the recent events at both Kagentsu and Cross Academy. The Vampire Hunter was requested by the Association to join their meeting, as both schools were under the watchful eyes of the Vampire Hunter Association.
Eventually Kaien pulled out photographs. In these photographs were Zero and a short brunette girl. Another one was Zero and two other girls currently in the committee. In all these photos the members had arm sleeves indicating they were of some type of power in the school.
"It's been 4 years. Hard to believe Zero's still alive..."
"And this is my precious Yuki, she and Zero protected the school or atleast until her passing...
Our school's current protectors are
my darling Luna and Zero
along with Miss Nikari." Chairman Cross explained in a cutesy voice passing photos around for both Toga and Kagentsu's principal. It became almost a tradition since their first visit a few years ago. Exchanging stories and showing photos of their dear students.
"I heard they're stil searching for the Level-E that killed the girl. I'm suprised you haven't stepped in yourself," Yuki's photo sat between Toga's fingers.
"I've given up that life a long time ago, you know that." A sigh was the only response Yagari could muster. "About the other one: you called her a Siren; is she just really bratty or something?"
Yamato, shook his head in denial.
"Are you serious?"
"We are... You see, Sirens are an ancient subspecies of vampire. According to the legends: sailors caused their extinction over a hundred years ago and not one has been sighted since,"
"But somehow she managed to live. So there are probably more," Yamato continued Kaien's explanation.
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Yagari recalled the conversation as both Principals gave him glares. And the scales that trailed along the cobblestone ensured that they were truthful. Never in his life would he have thought that he'd encounter something this strange.
Half of a fish on steroids- half human.
Another presence came from the path. Shocked they saw Kaname and Senri approaching. "We heard the gunshot, is everything allright?"
"Yes, we can handle this, please just keep the rest of the vampires away from here." The Chairman commanded looking up from his spot on the ground. Kaname signaled his cousin away to carry out the orders before he advanced towards them.
The bullet managed to catch where her tigh would be; leaving a blood trail along her tail. A red liquid poured from the fresh wound, mixing in with the excess water beneath her. Since a silwer bullet was used- along with the effects of the Eclipse- there was alot of pain in her expression. Though if the bullet had even grazed any other vampire, they would've turned to ash. Luckily for her silver wasn't a sirens weakness.
"Let's get her somewhere safe."
Without orders Akuma scooped her up- tail and all- smearing his shirt with the blood.
Strangling a scrunch of Akuma's shirt they saw her still for a moment. Asif she was thinking. Jaw dripped open, she looked up. Eyes so clouded with hunger she hadn't realized that her gaze had landed on Kaname. A looming pair of dark blue-almost voilet- eyes lit her face. Fangs bared.
Whether she was drooling or not she couldn't remember but it sure made her obvious.
"She needs blood," Principal Yamato was sure one for the obvious.
"Let's hurry back to the school buildings, it's too dangerous to treat her here." Strongly Kaien persisted. Realizing that who knows how many vampires were on Cross Academy grounds tonight- it would be dangerous to even hypothetically give her blood. Atleast without attracting any unwanted visitors. His pacifist ideology was yet to reach all vampires afterall.
Kaien lead them back towards the path to the Moon Dorms and its crowds. The party was well underway since their dissapearance. Although as they neared, the Sakamaki Brothers closed in, seeing the Onii carry their former classmate. This smell of blood all too familiar to them.
Katsuo scrunched his eyebrows upon seeing all the passing vampires with that look in their eyes. With Kaname's escort and the Hunter's pistol however - they had to bite their tongues.
Akuma felt Luna's jaw shaking as he carried her. Breaths of hot air against his chest. Jaw wide she felt herself giving into the bloodlust. Everything was swirling and the sound of blood pumping through every being in the vicinity felt deafening.
Luna slithered her arm around Akuma's neck just as they approached. In seconds he felt her gaze dangerously close to his exposed neck. They stopped. A sweat broke from the onii feeling that she would bite him at any moment.
"Luna don't!" Shizuko -Akuma's brother- pleaded, the halfmoons under his eyes as dark as ever. They saw her neck strike for Akuma's. Everyone jumped at the champagne glasses combusting into shatters.
Preparing for the impact he flinched closing his eyes. A crunch sound rang through his ears... But he didn't feel a panging sensation in his neck or the blood dripping down his collarbone.
Shizuko tugged her shoulder forcing her face out of the crook of Akuma's neck. There were tears in her eyes as she looked up at the Onii brothers. Her mouth seemed to be covered. A trickle of blood traced down her arm as she held it in her mouth. Akuma panting with the sound of his racing heart.
All eyes were on her. Pairs of red glows stared intently at the smell of her blood. Following her form as they trailed along the path, refusing to release the only thing that could restrict her fangs.
Eventually they got her to the school, cleaned the gash and left the girl to recover. Being what she was, having to deal with a silver bullet made it hard not to wince at the pain. Hell even if she was human it would've hurt.
Outside the infirmary doors stood Zero- without so much as a scratch on his person. He stared at the group inside by one of the infirmary beds.
The Kagentsu students were told to continue towards the party but most were cautious to leave. Behind the group however exited the King himself.
Far from any other ears Kaname stood still beside the Kiryu boy.
"You should've offered her your blood Zero. Afterall, she let you drink hers. It's only fair that you return the favor." Kaname stared off into the distance asif this were just another casual conversation. His anger had trickled as his offer of blood to her was turned down immediately.
A side glance was delt before the vampire walked away. Something arose in Zero at the exchange. Why couldn't he just leave him alone? He didn't choose to be like this. He didn't ask for any of this or Luna's blood. Fists curled into themselves; Zero forcefully raised his chin. Even if he didn't choose this, he would still have to live with the consequences.
It was in times like these he missed Yuki and her blind optimism. Or the way she would smile at him when he was troubled. By now he'd given up on denying her passing and felt nothing but a fire inside him that wanted to consume anything in sight:
Her seat in class that has stood open since. The memory of the first night he came to Chairman Cross and the kindness she showed. And himself. That he wasn't there to help her. He should've been. Everything. He wanted it all to burn. But even the ashes would leave a mark on him.
He remembered that since shé came, he's seen Yuki a few times. Atleast he thought he did. Both so kind- naive too. And wanted to help those around them yet it would eventually lead to their demise.
Maybe this was the start of hers...
Luna laid on the crackling infirmary bed, only a single figure in her company, hoping that this whole nightmare could just pass and be forgotten. From outside he felt something strange from the man in the seat. Upon further inspection however he saw golden eyes reflect in the slivers of moonlight, his silhouette tainted with two horns. Almost like they glowed. Tho unlike the ruby colors he was use to, there seemed to flood an array of colors from these people.
The supernatural seem to always have extraordinary eyes. Maybe their souls were sewn differently ...the eyes are the windows to the soul afterall.
"No need to look so scary- go back to the party with Katsuo. I'll be fine,"
"No way. With how those guys were eyeing you earlier I'd rather stand watch,"
A slanted smile kept tugging. He reminded her of someone. A long forgotten memory of a boy who sat at her bedside– much like he did now.
"You were always the protective one Akuma." Luna rolled her eyes at the boy. Although he didn't appreciate the satire remark, he stayed silent, eyes aimed at the ground while resting his elbows on his knees. Silence dripped into the room but the wind still knocked the branches against the windows, reminding them that the night was still young.
Luna took a deep breath as she felt the moonlight dust her skin. The Eclipse had ceased and she felt the difference in power. Like a fresh breath of air could fill her lungs again. Akuma however felt weary before he forced his golden glows to meet with hers,"Maybe you should come back with us.
This school has so far almost gotten you killed, maybe next time you won't be as lucky."
She fell back onto the cushions, avoiding him, "I already made my decision. And my contract with the Hunter Association says otherwise.
Let's say I wanted to leave. I couldn't. Being what I am AND disobeying the Association's orders... will get me killed either way."
He grumbled at this feeling of ever-growing frustration leaving all paths unchecked. All possiblities lead to either death or unhappiness. Neither of which he wanted to consider.