The Line Blurs


Chapter 1: Some Much Needed Sleep


Dusk fell upon Zero quickly as he finally left Cross Academy's administrative Office grounds after helping Cross file and stamp report cards. In two weeks Cross Academy will be empty, especially after all courses have had their last days of actual school work and all students have been graded. Before when he had volunteered to help, more like was force by the insane suggestion that Cross would come visit, since they haven't been able to be around each other for awhile, he didn't think it would take so long. That didn't matter now since it was over and done with, he could now go home and maybe get some sleep to sustain him for next week's events. Zero now considered sleep to be one of his greatest luxuries, well once he was able to get some.

Tonight Zero planned to sleep it all away, the world, his duties with the Hunter's Association, school and of course dealing with any kind of vampire. The stress was more liking to kill him then anything else. Like yesterday, Zero was so tired that when dealing with the new Vampire Council, which involved some night class students, that instead of keeping up his facade Zero only comment when absolutely necessary. Heck, when Zero thought back about that night Kuran could have been wearing a tutu plus prancing around like some fairy and he wouldn't have even batted an eyelash in astonishment.

Trudging slower and slower as Zero came closer to his door, he sighed as his key unlocked the door. While opening the door he hear shouts of his name being called from behind him. His senses weren't the best due his lack of sleep so Zero turned around that way he wouldn't have to waste effort to recognize the voices. There stood his brother and Yuuki wearing matching outfits for some unknown reason ans Zero didn't want to know why either. Zero distaste for the situation he was in had obviously shown on his face. It's not that he didn't mind Yuuki and himself being friends again it was just weird.

Zero gave up on the idea of Yuuki loving him after that whole event at the academy. Yuuki didn't even mind hanging out with his brother and others who she used to know when she was human. It was still weird though, he got that Yuuki still cared, heck he even got that Ichiru still cared for him but he still couldn't be around them like he used to. All of that meant that they got the to see the same facade that he gave everyone else, the only difference was that they knew that it was a facade.

"Zero, glad that your here. We were wondering if we could come in and talk for a moment," Ichiru said basically stating what Zero already knew they wanted. After glancing between the two of them Zero finally nodded and held the door open for them as they entered his domain. He didn't want the here at least not on one of his sleep days. Once they were inside he shut his door.

It wasn't the first time Ichiru had been to his place but it was for Yuuki. She glanced around trying to take in every detail. For a ground level apartment with it's own outside door plus one inside the building it was pretty big. Nothing like the places Kaname-nii-sama had taken her but it was still nice. The living room wall were a pale blue, which made the the cherry wood frames of the doors, tables and his wall units stand out nicely. Of course Zero being Zero, Yuuki noticed that all his electrical stuff was personalized to fit his needs and they were all silver in color. All Zero's furniture was dark brown and leather and each piece had blue and dark red throw pillows. Over all when it came to style Zero was just as good as Yuuki's nii-sama if not more because Zero's items were one hundred times cheaper and lasted a bit longer.

Yuuki sat down on the sofa next to Ichiru while Zero took a seat in the lazy boy. Noticing how comfortable they were making themselves Zero groaned on the inside. He was going to have a hard time getting them to leave but Zero was sure he could come up with something.

"Well, what is it?" Zero asked crossing his arms over his chest. He stared at both waiting for an answer.

"Z-Zero," Yuuki stuttered a bit before asking, "Would it be possible for me to stay the night?"

That threw Zero off. He wasn't expecting that so to say he was shocked would be an understatement. After over coming his stupor Zero finally asked why. Ichiru looked at his brother, he didn't want to explain it to Zero but it looked like Yuuki wasn't able to with the way she had her eyes staring at the carpet.

"Well, Yuuki called me because she ran from the house after her and Kaname-san got into a fight," Ichiru said casually, "Yuuki wants to join use back at school next year but Kaname-san doesn't want that I guess?"

"I think that's the gist of it," he added as an after thought. Zero gave them both a glare before sighing heavily as his mind give in to the idea.

"But if he comes here, it's up to you to find a way to escape," Zero said. He then lifted himself from his comfy lazy boy chair to go change. Since he had guests that meant he had to wear something that was some what appropriate. Appropriate for Zero though was wearing a host coat over top of his short boxers and tight halter top. With his robe on Zero ventured back out into the living room from his bedroom to make sure that Yuuki and his brother had everything they needed before he went to sleep.

Zero made some popcorn and showed them where all his movies were so they could have their pick to watch while they converse. Grabbing out some nail polish Yuuki squealed happily as Ichiru said he would do her nails like no one else. Zero put in a movie for them and grabbed a couple bags of chips just in case so he wouldn't have to get up later.

"Oh, Zero I know it's not the best time to ask but when you get a chance could you make me another one of those bracelets?" Yuuki asked while Ichiru painted her thumb nail, "Kaname-nii-sama liked it so much I gave it to him."

Zero scowled, if he was in his right mind he would have automatically said no, but he wasn't so he just nodded slightly before waving that he was off to bed. Yuuki and Ichiru stayed up and finished watching the movie that Zero put on for them. Ichiru was now doing Yuuki's toes to give her a matching set so the next couple of outfits she wore would reflect his designs. Yuuki giggled as Ichiru grabbed at one of her toes unsuccessfully.

"All done!" Ichiru said in a small sing song voice to Yuuki. Yuuki pouted as Ichiru took the last handful of popcorn and ate it by himself.

"Ah, meanie!" Yuuki whined, "pass me some chips then."

He handed over a bag of chips and took a bag with him as they chatted with each other on what their next movie should be. After putting in another movie Ichiru got off the floor with his bag of chips and retook his spot on the couch next to Yuuki. Both Yuuki's and Ichiru's Vampire hearing kicked in as steps got closer and closer to Zero's door.

((That's right Ichiru's alive and also a vampire turned by Sara or whatever lol XDD))

Both released sighs of relief as the footsteps stopped.

Tap..Tap..Tap..

At first they thought someone was knocking on Zero's door but then they realized anyone who came here for Zero didn't knock that lightly so it was obvious it was someone at a different door.

"For a minute there I thought it was Kaname-nii-sama coming to get me," Yuuki laughed it off but she was still unnerved a little.

Crash ... Swoosh!

Yuuki and Ichiru both released a little scream as the door that was apparently kicked in by Kaname flew behind and slammed against the opposing wall. Ichiru quickly put some distance between himself and the door while Yuuki sat there staring at her nii-sama. Kaname and Ichijou entered Zero's home through his broken doorway. A menacing aura moved closer towards them putting everyone on edge even Kaname felt a little disturbed at the presence coming.

Zero appeared breathing a little heavy and with his robe undone giving everyone a nice view. His expression is what got to them, his look was 'not only am I going to kill you, I'm going to thoroughly enjoy it to boot'. Just seeing Zero in his obvious sleep deprived state almost sent Yuuki and Ichiru into shock. Both ran behind Kaname with their tails between their legs. Kaname stared at Zero who glared back unaffected for the fifth time that week which wasn't normal by his standards. Since Kaname thought Zero thought that it was beneath to even try to have a staring contest with the pure blood.

"I'm only going to say this once, if I get woken up again I will not be held accountable for my actions, no matter how horrifying they might be. Understood?" Zero said every word slow as if each one was calculated so he wouldn't waste anymore energy than he had to. He then turned and almost slithered back to his room where he slammed the door quietly behind. Everyone stared at where Zero appeared making sure not to moved for sometime so they wouldn't agitate him further before he got back into his room.

Ichiru and Yuuki went back to their seats as if that was a normal occurrence for them with Zero. Ichiru sighed as he got comfortable. Upon hearing a sigh Kaname turned to looked at the two who no longer stood behind him. They ignored him as they gave knowing glances to each other while they munched on some chips.

"Man, you can tell he hasn't been sleeping well," Yuuki said to Ichiru as she patted him on the shoulder. Yuuki knew all about the terrors he got for waking Zero up as a child, heck one time she did it herself but after that vowed never to do it again.

"Yeah, I think we interrupted his sleep night," Ichiru said rubbing the back of his neck to get rid of his goosebumps.

"That's pretty bad if he has to schedule a day to sleep," Yuuki said shifting through possible movie they could watched since they missed the whole beginning of the one that was in. Kaname and Ichijou listened as they talked. Kaname was getting tired of standing on his feet but he wouldn't sit down since the only reason he came here was to bring Yuuki home.

"Maybe we should visit Zero more often since it seems like he gets a more complete sleep." Yuuki said before saying, "it's probably because he trusts us." Which grabbed the attention of all three males in the room.

"Yuuki," Kaname whispered, "Come on." Yuuki slowly glanced over at her nii-sama before looking back at Ichiru.

"I'll stay here thank you." She stated before asking Ichiru if he would like to watch a certain movie Zero had.

"I'm sure Ichiru will be able to keep Kiryuu-kun sleeping soundly," Kaname commented to get his point across. Yuuki sulked a bit, then turned to her nii-sama.

"I'm still mad at you and my friends don't mind if I'm here," she said as she got up to change the movie.

"Yuuki," Kaname said a little louder, " we'll talked about this when we get home." Yuuki then stood up rapidly after putting in the movie and almost knocked over Ichiru's supply of nail polishes.She yanked a pillow from the lazy boy beside her and threw it towards her nii-sama.

"Maybe, I don't want to talk about it!" she yelled. Her sissy fit was seen coming a mile away from Ichijou's point of view. She continued her rant until Kaname picked up Zero's door and slammed it back into place locking everyone inside.

"Uh... Zero, g-good morning," Ichiru whispered lowly as his brother wobbled into the room. Zero looking more unearthly paler than normal slowly slid himself into his lazy boy. Ichiru, and Yuuki sat down on the couch leaving enough room for both Kaname and Ichijou who sat slightly later.

"Kuran, by tomorrow I hope my door will be fixed," Zero said drawing out each word, "Obviously I'm up now, so lets either deal with this little problem or I can kick you out my home so I can go back to sleep." He looked directly at Yuuki, who knew from his gaze that she was to speak first. He waited patiently as she debated with herself on what to tell him.

"Well, Because of what happened I haven't been going to school and it's at it's end for this year," She paused, "Next year I would like to go back to school with the rest of the night and hopefully be able to help nii-sama and Cross with the co-existence between us." Yuuki said trailing off at the end so Zero knew she had another reason but she wasn't able to tell someone in the room yet.

"Then Kaname-nii-sama said no and that I should be happy staying at home. All this he said was for my protection but he won't give me a reason for it." Yuuki started to rant after that which Zero mainly ignored her till she felt satisfied. After her rant ended with her all huffed up she sat back down gracefully like her episode never happened. She then crossed her arms and pouted cutely in hopes that Zero would leave the argument at that.

"Anything to add Kuran?" Zero asked glancing away from one pure blood to another. From Zero's perspective Kaname looked extremely comfortable in his home sitting with one of his legs crossed over the other and his arms draped over the back of his sofa. It pissed Zero off for some reason, just one more notch he needed to add to his wall now.

"I'm worried, there are still some things going on that I don't want Yuuki to be apart of yet," Kaname said before thinking to himself about why he needed to say this to Kiryuu. Zero sighed again as he noticed Kuran avoid the question Yuuki wanted answered completely.

"To get this done with, let Yuuki go to school but if anything could have happened withdraw her and take her home," Zero said getting up from his lazy boy before adding, "Now if your leaving----."

Yuuki interrupted, "I'm staying," she chirped, "Is there enough room for Kaname-nii-sama and Ichijou?"

"Decide it among yourselves who sleeps where," Zero said running a hand through his silver locks, "Ichiru you know where everything thing is right, good." Ichiru nodded before his brother finished speaking and left the room for a second. Zero waved again and went back to his room.

"Well, I can sleep with Zero, so that leaves the room I normally sleep in, the couch and the lazy boy although it's not that comfy to sleep in," Ichiru said as he waltzed back into the living room with a blanket for whoever slept on the couch.

"Aw, I wanna see Zero's room too!" Yuuki said hugging a pillow.

"Well, I haven't been in his room either, so when I wake up I'll get you." Ichiru said, and watch as a large smile placed itself on her face. They then decided to watched the movie. A way through it Ichijou asked to sleep in the bed until Kaname and Yuuki needed it, then he said he would move to the couch. Ichiru had already fallen asleep by the time the movie was over. Yuuki yawned and stretched some before snugging until the sofa as if she was to sleep there.

Upon seeing this Kaname smile and picked Yuuki up to go place her in the bed with Ichijou. Now Kaname wasn't so Heart less that he was going to wake his best from his sleep knowing Yuuki was safe within these walls. He was going to wake Ichiru and then take the couch. At least that seemed like a good plan when he had thought of it.

Now that he couldn't get Ichiru to wake, he tried the lazy boy. It was so comfy but every time he closed his eyes he just couldn't seem to sleep. This left Kaname with no place to sleep waking up Ichijou or Yuuki wouldn't do and the one person he wanted to wake up wouldn't. He then walked slowly towards Zero's bedroom and entered cautiously. Kaname was surprised at the state of Zero's domain.

It was clean, and anything that could be shiny was and still reflected a little in the darkness that was Zero's room. There were only four colors that seemed to be allowed in his room; black, purple, silver and blue. The walls were sliver with a whole bunch of scribbles all over it. The king size bed had silk purple sheets with black and blue curtains that hung from one point in the ceiling to drape around the whole bed and cloak it in a heavier set of darkness.

"Kiryuu," Kaname said into the room as he watched Kiryuu's figure push himself up on his elbows to look at him.

"What now?" Zero Half groaned half growled at Kaname.

"Ichijou and Yuuki are asleep in the guest room and Ichiru fell asleep on the couch and won't wake up so he can sleep here with you," Kaname said leaning on Zero's door frame.

"Then sleep here, cause Ichiru doesn't wake up that easily," he said moving from the middle of his bed to the side, "now if you don't mind I would like to sleep." Kaname stood there for a moment dumbfounded. No way was he going to sleep in the same bed as Kiryuu, Kaname thought to himself. the door creaked open a bit more before it started to close slightly on it's own.

"What you scared I'm gonna molest you?" Zero released a small chuckle as he crossed his arms behind his head to get a look at Kuran without much effort. Kaname could feel Zero's smug attitude grow as he moved away from the door slightly. Not wanting Kiryuu to have the last laugh, he left Zero's door way to check on everyone before he too went to sleep. He kissed Yuuki on the forehead and Covered Ichiru with the blanket he brought out into the living room. Kaname then went back to Zero's room, shut the door and stripped himself of his tie, shoes, jacket, and blouse before climbing in next to Zero.

It was the most restful slumber both of them had in a long while.





Chapter 2 : The Awaking



Ichiru was the first to wake from his sleep. He made himself breakfast which included a lot of Zero's milk and a tiny bit of actual cereal. He was eating alone in the living room still snuggling half way under his covers when Yuuki came out yawning followed by Ichijou. Rubbing her eyes Yuuki sat down next to Ichiru and stole some of his blanket before starting to snooze sitting up. Ichijou got himself and Yuuki both a small bowl of cereal just to please their growling stomachs.

"Ah, that was good," Yuuki said placing the bowl down on the coffee table that was in front of Zero's couch.

"I agree, maybe Kaname-sama would like some," Ichijou said before stating, "I haven't seen him."

That created a panic.

They weren't sure if he went home, If he went out for the moment or if something happened between him and Zero last night why the were sleeping. Yuuki was thinking along the lines that either Kaname or Zero might be dead.

"Should we wake up Kiryuu and ask him?" Ichijou questioned not sure if the suggestion was heard. Ichiru nodded along side with Yuuki before they all moved towards Zero's door not sure if waking him was the best idea or if they should leave him alone and wait to see if Kaname returned in a few moments.

"I think may we should wait," Yuuki said outside of Zero's door.

"Maybe but what if something did happen?" Ichru stated as all ponder on what could happen between Zero and Kaname if left alone. Yuuki gave off a little squeal, in which both males looked at her suspiciously.

"Well if what I think was the end result I wouldn't bug them," Yuuki said happily.

"Them!? You think their both in there!" Ichijou questioned partially from shock.

"But they hate each other," Ichiru asked then looked at the two beside him, "well don't they?"

"Well, what if they only act like that," Yuuki replied.

Yuuki knocked on the door, making both Ichijou and Ichiru shush from further commenting. Zero had already started to stir when the noise outside his door gradually reached it's peak. Rolling to the side of his bed Zero flicked the lamp light on to illuminate his room from complete darkness.

"One sec," Zero said struggling to get himself out of his bed's warmth. If the movement beside him was any indication, Zero would say that Kuran was finally starting to wake.

Yuuki, Ichijou and Ichiru waited outside Zero's door and listened as shuffling sounds from bed sheets could be heard.

Kaname opened his eyes after he turned fully onto his back in Zero's bed. He looked about the room for a second time, only this time there was a decent amount of light. It still had all the same colors except there was one difference, that wasn't really noticeable unless you looked carefully. What he thought was a scribble pattern on the walls was really Zero's own hand writing. After reading a few ones randomly Kaname concluded that they were hate notes. Zero was sitting on the edge of his bed apparently searching for something. Taking his time Kaname thought to read the notes on the walls.

In bold letters Kaname read the words that were probably the stating point of every hate note.

Why I Hate It

I hate the way I protected, just to get burn in the end

I hate the way I was bitten, but even more that I enjoyed it

I hate the way I thought of her, but knew it was nothing more than like a sibling

I hate the way I portray my feelings, because they were more likely the opposite

I hate the way I watched him, even though I secretly admired him

I hate the way I can't make up my mind, because I know I'll always choose the opposite of what I want

I hate the way I feel, because I might actually enjoy it

I hate the way I hate him, but even more that I love him

I hate the way I can't control myself, but even more so that I feel free

I hate the ------

"Zero, Kaname-nii-sama is missing," Yuuki said as Zero slightly opened the door distracted Kaname from his reading. Her eyes started to become teary as Zero's mind slowly processed what she had said.

"He's sleeping Yuuki," Zero said as both Ichijou and Ichiru looked at each stupidly. Zero didn't open his door any further but they heard him speak after he disappeared slightly from sight.

"Kuran, get the hell out of my bed," Zero said before adding, "and my room in general."

Kaname slowly got up from Zero's bed and tried to read some more only to Zero block his view before whispering, "I would prefer if you stopped reading my walls." Kuran didn't know when Zero noticed but if he noticed early Kaname was glad to have gotten a little extra time to wake. Putting on his clothes Kaname watched as Zero went back to the door to tell them he'd be out in a minute. When Kaname finished dressing he walked up beside Zero and whispered, "You love him Zero?" as he pass by and walked out of Zero's room. Kaname turned to glance back just in time to see Zero vividly blush as he shut his door.

Zero slumped down against his wall as he heard everyone's footsteps move away from his door. He knew he was blushing but he couldn't will it away. Kuran now knew something that only Yuuki and his brother knew. Him being a homosexual wasn't the worst of the problem. He just hoped Kaname didn't get to the part which stated the names or else he'd be screwed. He could only hope for it literally and with that Zero had another phase to write down.

I hate the way I hope for something that I know is impossible to happen



Chapter 3 : Avoiding Vampires



Zero slowly left his room after he calmed himself down. Leaving his room while everything seemed to be heightened five times more than normal, would have gave Zero ideas that his mind would have never normally came up with. As he walked into his living room, everyone was almost ready to leave. Yuuki was helping Ichiru collect all his nail polishes that were scattered around the room for some reason. Zero ignored what seemed to be one of the weirdest situations in his home, since Yuuki convinced Ichijou that he should get his nails done too. Ichiru doing Ichijou's nails was just out of place, especially since Kuran had a small smile gracing his face. Zero shook his head, maybe he was a bit more out of it than he thought, he walked into his kitchen.

Zero smiled a little, cooking was something he was glad he was good at. Making foods that can make not only the person eating it smile but others by the designs or ingredients was something he enjoyed. Zero did cook a lot for Cross and Yuuki but that wasn't really by choice it was more or less cook everything or let your tonge suffer when you don't. He grabbed items for crepes, bacon, balony, bread, spices, oil, and fruits from various places in his kitchen. Zero loved his kitchen, everything was a blue and stainless steel, with marble counter tops and dark wooden shelves. He took some non stick pans out and placed them on the stove before he thought butter was better to use for the crepes instead of oil.

Zero put on his blue apron, on used his remote for his stereo system and turned it on to his favourite mixed Cd. He then cut up his balony into pieces like his bacon so he could just cook it all together in one pan. Using a mixing bowl Zero mixed all his ingredients for the crepes together before pouring it into a pan and letting it sit for a bit. Aromas slithered from the kitchen into the living where the others sat waiting for Ichiru to finish Ichijou's nails so they could leave. Kaname tried to ignore the mouth watering smells that were coming from the kitchen but he stomach made itself noticed as it made light grumbling noises. Kaname then got off the couch and walked into the archway of Zero's kitchen.

Since he was the only besides Zero who hadn't ate his stomach pratically demanded he give it substancence. He watched with interest as Zero flipped his food with expertise that only a few of his cooks had. Zero's body swayed to the rhythm of the music after he finished flipping everything. While Zero waited to flip his food yet again Kaname sat down at his little two seater table. Zero raised an eyebrow to Kaname actions as he washed and chopped up the fruits he took out.

"Kaname-sama are we leaving?" Ichijou asked from the kitchen's entrance as Zero flipped all his food once again.

"After I eat," Kuran stated clearly almost making Zero drop some of his food from shock.

"I didn't make enough for you," Zero commented clearly annoyed with Kaname's statement.

"It's the least you could do for a guest," Kaname said smirking while Zero almost choked on the words he was going to speak.

Ichijou left the kitchen and went back to entertaining Yuuki and Ichiru in the living room. Zero tried to ignore the pure blood but just knowing that Yuuki might stay longer to lecture him if he didn't attempt to be nice to the vampire, made Zero sigh mentally. He didn't want to have to deal with them more than he had to. He grabbed another plate, thinking it was the quickest way he could get rid of everyone. He was going to have to share what he made because for sure Zero wasn't going to start to make more now especially for an un-welcomed guest. Zero finished dividing everything, turned off the stove, put away everything un-needed. Yoinked the whip cream out of the fridge after putting away the unused fruit in it. He sprayed whip cream over the crepes before taking handfuls of the fruit and sprinkling them over the whip cream covered crepes. Fried bacon, and balcony along with the crepes, then sided with some lightly buttered jam toast was what Zero set in front of Kaname.

Mind that he basically dropped the plate infront of the pure blood to show his distaste in sharing something that he took his time to make for himself. Kuran smirked to Zero before giving thanks to the food in front of him completely ignoring Zero, who began to fume on the inside. There was no reason to start an arguement since if Zero just put up with everything they would all be gone in moments.

Ichru, Yuuki and Ichijou all expected Zero to say things to irritate Kaname as Kaname did to him but he didn't. When the only thing they heard was silence the started to worry a bit, it wasn't normal for them to sit in silence. Kuran was little upset that Zero didn't rise to his bait, this silent treatment Zero was giving annoyed him. Ichiru and Yuuki gave each knowing looks which Ichijou caught.

"What's going on?" he asked them.

"It's not for us to really say," Yuuki said.

"We can't tell you but I know someone who can," Ichiru stated before glancing at Yuuki.

"You don't mean?" Yuuki asked as Ichiru nodded.

"Let's call her, she would be here in minutes," Ichiru said happily.

"But, where not supposed to let others know of her, she's still in hiding," Yuuki added only to peak Ichijou's interest even more. Ichiru walked over to Zero's phone and called the number. He only got her personal butler on the phone but that was fine. Now they just needed to wait for her to arrive.

Kaname and Zero listened to Zero's music as they ate in silence. Once finished Zero took Kaname's and his plate to the sink. He rinsed and washed them before doing the rest of his dishes and placing them all in the strainer to let them dry. Kaname didn't say anything but moved back out into the living with the others which two of them had a certain gleam in their eyes. Someone appeared in the room, like they teleported from the shadows in the room.

"Zero, why'd the hell you call me?" She said yawning. All her clothes flowed lightly as she moved about the room. Zero ran out of his kitchen.

"Why are you here?" He asked.

"You called me," she stated calmly a bit angry at the game he played.

"De, that was me," Ichiru said stepping into their little glaring contest. Both then turned to glare at him.

"You woke me, why?" she asked as she gracefully sat down in Zero's lazy boy.

"Well me and Yuuki were talking and then we sort of said things that we shouldn't have, thus letting Ichijou know things that could be harmful and we didn't know what to do," Ichiru said the lie just flowed from his lips like a song.

"Don't lie, Ichiru it's unbecoming," both De and Zero said.

"So who's here?" De asked stopped Ichiru from stating otherwise about his lie.

"Kaname, Ichijou, Yuuki, Ichiru and me," Zero stated.

"I believe I said I didn't want to meet any of today's so called vampires," She said snapping her fingers and having her butler get her something to drink she was thirsty. He brought her a blood bag and poked a straw through it so she could sip.

"De, I'm sorry I didn't think Ichiru or Yuuki would call you for no reason," Zero said. De moved over in the chair and Zero sat down next to her and patted the top of her head lightly. This motion irked Kaname and he didn't know why.

"I'm so tired, want to sleep," De commented, "Sit, sit down I don't like you all looming over me, it's irritating."

They sat down, Ichijou filled Kaname in on all that was said when he was eating. De finished her drink and asked for another one which was already prepared.

"I love you Jeffery, always so good to me," she said starting to drink the next one.

"Not to be rude but you are?" Ichijou asked quietly.

"De, just De, I haven't used the rest of my name in many many centuries," she stated, "You will not say anything about me or what we discuss. I would hate to have to delete memories of someone Yuuki likes."

Ichijou and Kaname sat their taking in all the hints she gave. From what they know she was old, probably older than Kaname if they guess right for how long she's been in hiding. Many older pure blood went into hiding years ago and no pure bloods form today know if any are even alive. She was alive so that meant others had to be too, what would society do if they realized many older vampires were still alive. Chaos was the only word Kaname could think of. Many lower class started to hunt down the pures in a time of rebellion. They were successful in killing many by out numbering them.

"So how many of them are alive?" Kaname asked, needing to be able to calculate everything option into his plans.

"Don't think, it will hurt. I guess a good seven families plus the Lord himself with his family," She said.

"Wait you don't mean... shit," Ichijou said, Kuran didn't understand what he was going on about.

"Ichijou what's wrong?" Kaname asked. A bit worried for his friend.

"He knows of us. Maybe I should explain since you are the only one here who doesn't know," She said, "To clearify I am the keeper ... I have been for centuries well ever since I join the court of Lord Dramein Dracula Corrvinius the third. So I am from the third generation of what you call vampire, we had a different name but that doesn't matter. I was there when the first council of vampires was formed. The lord when to sleep along with the others I keep, the council then became not only empowered but corrupt. I had to flee, taking the resting lords and ladies with me when I left. I will wake everyone when the time is right but now is not the time. Let's say that pure blood today are powerful but what I can do would blow your mind. Our blood is way more special then yours with a gulp of my blood a what you call a level E would raise and become a B or C in might. So to say I'm in hiding their is a reason, another one almost as old as I is doing some very disturbing things that need to be corrected but they don't use their powers enough for me to locate or when I do their already gone."

What De said made sense but then again it didn't in a way. Kaname sort of new there was someone behind the scenes to everything he just didn't know the extent of it. this he could figure out with her help.

"Well, Zero I'll have someone fix your door but we must be going I have a prior engagement to go to, "Kaname said, "De-san I hope we will be able to talk later, Zero has my number if you need it." Everyone followed behind Kaname as he left leaving Zero and De alone. Jeffery put the door back in place, then disappeared until his Mistress thought his work was necessary again.

"So that was Kaname, eh?" De stated more like a question.

"Just leave it be. That will never happen, since there's Yuuki," Zero said getting up from De's side, "De you can stay here with me if you like."

Zero looked back as De nodded. She then told Jeffery to get her things that way if she was now found they would never be able to get to the vampires she swore to protect. Without her the Hunters Association would have never been started.