37Authors Note:Okay, just a little something I came up with. I hope people will enjoy it.
From Fear to Happiness
Pain. It was the first thing she should've felt, but instead it was surprise that dominated her. It lasted a full few seconds before the pain that came from the fangs that were in her neck finally registered. It hurt; it hurt more than she ever imagines and the old fear of being eaten by a vampire came back full force and completely took ever her mind.
"Kaname…" she tried to yell, but Yuuki could only hear it as a whisper when it passed her lips.
She tried to push her assailant away, but the larger and stronger body of Zero rendered her immobile.
Tears of pain and hurt started to stream down her face, hoping beyond hope, that is wasn't true, that this wasn't happening, that it was all a dream.
Zero lost himself completely in her. In her scent, in her taste. His body never accepted the blood replacement tablets, but with Yuuki's blood every fiber in his being song out in joy. Never before did he feel so alive or know such pleasure.
When he tasted something salty, it slowly brought him back to reality. Tears. What he tasted were Yuuki's tears. What was he doing!
He pulled his fangs out of her neck and took a small step back, having no idea what to do. How to apologize. How to amend.
He watched as the small girl before him launched herself to the other side of the stair well, putting as much distance between them as possible. But it wasn't until she looked at him, that the silver haired boy fully understood what he had actually done. Not only had he attacked her –raped her even, from a vampires perspective, sharing blood was something you did with a beloved after all- he had lied to her for so long and had now even betrayed their friendship.
The look of pain combined with her now pale tear streaked face was like a stake through his heart.
"Yuuki…" his voice breaking as he whispered her name.
His hand reached out to her. To comfort her. To lick off the remnants of blood on her neck. He wasn't even sure of the reason anymore, but he just wanted her close.
She swatted his hand away, frantically trying to put more distance between her and her attacker. Unfortunately for the brunette, her former best friend had almost completely drained her and the excessive movement caused darkness to fill her vision.
"Kaname…-sama…" were the last words she uttered before all was dark and gravity started pulling her to the floor.
Before the Level E could respond, the girl was caught by Cross Kaien, appearing out of seemingly nowhere. The former Hunter looked sadly at his adoptive daughter before turning to Zero. The boy approached the duo, but stopped when a hand flew by and only a burning sting on his cheek remained. Zero became defensive and wanted to say something in his defense, but a deathly glare that lilac eyes had never seen before shut him up before even starting.
When Kaien ordered the ex-human to return to his room, the scary expression still on his face, even Zero knew not to defy him and silently obeyed. Leaving the older man to care for his baby girl and take her to her own private room at the home she grew up in.
It was there where Cross Yuuki awoke with a start from a nightmare. It was an old familiar one, where she dreamt she was about to be eaten by a vampire, only this time it was Zero trying to devour her. The prefect was completely terrified and hurried to find the light switch, needing to make sure that Zero wasn't hiding in the shadows. When the lights were on and she carefully inspected her room, she started to calm down, not finding Zero in even the smallest corner. But it wasn't long before the fear rose up when she heard the subject of her nightmare knocking on her door.
"Yuuki...are you awake? I need to…talk to you."
Panic replaced the fear she felt earlier. The predator was back. She hurriedly tried to find a place to hide, she didn't want to be eaten, didn't want to be hurt. But no matter where she looked, no place was safe enough from a vampire's senses. She grabbed her neck, already feeling the painful and extremely disturbing feeling of Zero's fangs in it. She clawed at it, trying to make the feeling go away.
When the skin broke and the first little drops of blood smeared on her nails, the smell of the crimson liquid must've reached the highly sensitive nose of Zero, because knocking was replaced by pounding. Trying to get the door opened.
Even though Zero did it because he was worried about her, the already panicking Yuuki mistook it for him becoming impatient, wanting more of her precious life source. She became even more frenzied, desperately scanning her room. She just needed someplace safe, so Zero wouldn't find her, someplace that could protect her from the man outside her door.
'Kaname' a small voice inside her head whispered.
Yuuki leaped towards her window, the pounding on her door becoming louder every passing second. Where was her father? Why wasn't he here? She didn't waste any more time trying to figure it out and opened the window. She had to hurry; she could almost see him trying to break open the door. She jumped down, landing with trained ease, before sprinting off towards the Moon Dorm. Towards the only person that would, could protect her, keep her safe.
She could hear the door breaking, but she was already too far away for Zero to quickly catch up. The Moon Dorm was in sight, her savior near.
A long broad frame was draped over an antique sofa. Exhausted from the long meeting he had with the Council of Ancients earlier today. He couldn't sleep though; he was a bit suspicious of the headmaster. When he announced his return an hour prior, the human acted very nervous. He already guessed something happened to Yuuki, it was the only reason why Cross would be nervous around the Pureblood, seriously, the man could use some deference when dealing with people. He had also heard from Seiren that the Night Class was riled up by the strong smell of blood in the air earlier in the evening and even mentioned that Aidou recognized its scent as Yuuki's blood. What happened to his beloved girl?
His silent musing was caught short when the slightest scent of Yuuki's. It wasn't strong enough to be a serious injury, so he had to restrain himself from getting up and go to her. He couldn't jump to her 'rescue' whenever she scratched her knee.
She was almost at the dorm, almost safe, almost where Kaname was. She tried to go faster when she heard Zero not as far behind her as she thought, but was already at full speed. But the front doors were so close, she could almost touch them. She took the last few steps, grabbed the handle and quickly opened the door.
The smell of her blood was getting stronger and stronger. Either she was close by or she was really injured. Still not knowing what happened earlier today combined with this, the Pureblood quickly got up from his position and hurried towards the door. He needed to find his Yuuki. Opening the door he could hear a commotion downstairs. Now he had one more thing to worry about.
Aidou Hanabusa was sitting in the common room when the familiar scent of the little prefect's blood reached his nose. He looked around to find that the few nobles he was with also smelled the fresh blood in the air, though they didn't recognize it as Yuuki's, they did remember the scent from earlier that evening. They were started to get a little thirsty, it smelled divine, when the front door slammed open, revealing a distressed Cross Yuuki. The gathered nobles noticed her bleeding wound on her neck and went to approach the lovely smelling meal when she called out.
"Kaname-sama, are you there?"
Her eyes darted around the room, having no idea which way to go. But she needed to hurry, Zero was so close. Aidou reached out to her, losing his self-control already thinking about the delicacy in front of him. Last time he took a sip from her he felt pure ecstasy, he wanted another taste. He was almost at her, when he was forced to step back when he suddenly looked at the back of his dorm president who stepped between him and the little prefect.
"Yuuki, what are you doing –" he tried to talk calmly, but the look on her face, the tears streaming from her eyes and the sight of blood from her neck took the calmness away. He didn't even get a chance to finish his question.
"Kaname-same, please save me" the little human cried out.
He felt the anger build up inside him, seeing his beloved in such a state. He wanted to know who had dared lay a hand on her, but the answer presented itself, when the look of fear transformed to pure terror on Yuuki's face. She heard the predators labored breathing behind her. And that told Kaname all he needed to know. Within the blink of an eye he shielded the trembling girl from her pursuer.
"Yuuki…please…" Zero started pleadingly.
"No…no…he's gonna eat me…Kaname-sama….save me" the girl was crying now.
The pureblood wanted to rip the disgusting creature apart, but would refrain from it…for now. First he had to calm down Yuuki. She was petrified, if the fact that she was clinging to his back like he was her only chance of living was any sign.
Rage wasn't even coming close to the feeling that came over him. The air around him started to grow heavy, dark…dangerous. The murderous intent was palpable. Those who dared to hurt his precious one would not get any…pleasant treatment. He made sure what awaited the ex-human before he started talking to 'it'.
"You need to leave, Kiryuu Zero, now" his voice was cold, but laced with suppressed anger.
It was neither a question nor a subject up for discussion, but Zero being the man/boy he was, needed to retort. But before he could he found himself being lifted into the air and was flying through the air, outside the building. He landed painfully on his back and out of pure instinct he reached for his gun, but before he could reach it, he felt himself being flung back again. And again. And again. It only stopped when he found himself outside the gate leading to the Night Class turf. Zero scrambled to his feet and scowled towards where he thought Kaname was, sure that the Pureblood was able to see him. He remained as such until the gate closed.
Kaname had ordered it shut, to keep the prefect out of his sight, before he would do something that he would regret later. Yuuki shouldn't see what he was planning to do to the boy. When the gate was closed, he turned around to face the terrified girl behind him, but was just in time to catch her when she passed out again (not that he knew it was the second time). The events of the past few hours clearly being too much for her to handle. He was facing a dilemma. On one hand, he wanted to take her home, where her father was, but on the other, he wanted to keep her close, not knowing when such an opportunity might present itself again.
He opted for the latter. He did not want to confront Zero again, not while Yuuki was in such a state and if she was here, he could keep an eye on her. So he did just that, he carried her towards his room, but not before he called out to Aidou.
"Aidou, report this incident to the Headmaster and tell him that Yuuki will be staying with me, should he want to see her." And then he was gone.
Yuuki once again woke up from a nightmare of Zero, but this time she didn't need to turn the lights on to feel safe. The familiar scent surrounding her and the warmth that enveloped her could only be from one person. Kaname, her knight in shining armor. She took a deep breath, trying to inhale as much of him in as possible, before snuggling closer into his chest.
The Kuran heir was for the first time in a very, very long time truly content. It didn't matter that he had to pretend that the circumstances were different; all that mattered was the girl in his arms, snuggling closer to him. Here, in his bed.
A flare of anger surged through him at the thought of what led to this. He had found the puncture wounds on her neck when he cleaned away the blood, not even he with his self-control could be exposed to her blood too long before succumbing to temptation. He would deal with the filthy ex-human that laid a hand on his precious girl later.
He stopped planning torture when he found two chestnut brown eyes scrutinizing him, or rather, his lips. He was reminded of the first time he had let Yuuki touch his fangs. So he took a chance and opened his mouth, revealing his much feared teeth to the girl. Just like all those years ago, a small finger reached out to his left fang. He closed his eyes, anticipating her touch, preparing himself for the frightful expression that was sure to come.
When he finally felt her finger on his tooth, he opened his eyes, now ready to face the surely frightened girl and get this over with. The last time she was so scared of him he had a million pieces that were his heart to pick up. He would be ready this time. But when he opened his eyes, he was surprised to see her blushing, instead of looking scared. But he was even more surprised by her question.
"Does it always hurt so much…being bitten I mean?" Even with a subject such as this one she managed to sound so innocent.
The man tightened his grip, a new set of anger welling up inside of him. The soon to be dead filth had bit down without restraint. The marks on her neck were vicious, sure to scar, even with the Purebloods power of healing. Zero hadn't even tried to be gentle.
"No, it is not supposed to hurt much, nor is it supposed to be such a terrible wound" he said reassuringly.
"Could you do it then? I don't want to feel his mark on me anymore. Please?" she said way more seductively than she probably realized.
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He was caught off guard with that one. It was a dream came true. How long has he fantasized about feasting on her blood. By her own request no less. But he couldn't act rashly, he needed to make sure she understood what the consequences were if he left his mark on her.
"Yuuki, if I replace that mark, it would mean you're mine" he growled out, he couldn't help himself; he was losing his self control. But he had to continue "You will never be allowed to be with another man again. Do you understand what you are asking for?"
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"I have always been yours, Kaname-sama" the girl replied blushing fiercely.
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He had to test the waters. He gently cupped her cheeks and brought his lips a mere inch apart from hers. He breathed out her name, letting his breath caress her cheeks. He could feel her shudder under his palm. And then she closed the distance between them, softly pecking his lips with her own.
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Yuuki couldn't help it, he was so close and after he said those possessive words to her, she felt it was safe to do. Still though, she doubted if she was good enough for him. She was a mere human after all. But if he would have her, she would do anything in her power to please him.
Passion took hold of her when their lips met. Who knew that the Purebloods lips were so soft, so gentle. She was shocked however when she felt his tongue licking her lips. Hesitantly she opened her mouth. When the brunette's tongue met the slick muscle of Kaname all reason left her and she gave in to the heat building up within her. The duo gave themselves to the fire that grew between them, letting it burn the night away with just the two of them.
Yuuki awoke (last time, I promise) in an empty bed. Was it all a dream? The mere thought brought tears to her eyes. She tucked on the silk covers to wipe away the tears. It was then she noticed she was naked. That meant that it wasn't a dream. The knowledge caused a shy smile to grace her flushed face. Last night she had lost her virginity, but had gained a protector, a lover, she had gotten Kaname. But where was he?
She inspected her body, feeling a bit sore she wanted to check herself. What she saw made her flush even more. Almost every inch of her was covered in bite marks and hickeys. From her calves to her thighs to her arms and even her meager breasts adorned twin puncture wounds. She began panting just remembering the pleasure she experienced last night, but just when she was feeling a familiar tingling between her legs, the door to the room opened. In came a fully dressed Kaname carrying a tray full of fruit and other high quality delicacies, nothing but the best for the elite after all.
"I thought you could use some nutrition after last night" he said with the warmest smile Yuuki had ever seen on his beautiful face.
He put the plate next to Yuuki picking a grape for himself before he undressed himself without a care in the world. He crawled under the covers next to her, pulling her close as soon as he was settled. Yuuki squeaked when she came in contact with his warm skin, but couldn't help bet burry herself in his embrace, basking in his warmth.
Both were happy now, lying in each other's arms, happy with the new development. But Yuuki had one stray thought before she gave in to Kaname's nibbling on her ear.
'Who would have thought that I could go From Fear To Happiness?'
Authors Note: How was it? This is the first story that I have uploaded without it being beta'd, so I would very much appreciate reviews to tell me what you guys/girls thought about it. Without feedback, I will never be able to improve. So please, review.