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I blinked in surprise. "What?"

He chuckled. "I believe if you stay here you might be able to understand my philosophy about vampires. Maybe even become friends with one or two."

Now I get it. That dumbass. I kept my mouth shut. If he thinks he'll change my mind about them then he's wrong.

"Fine.....I’ll stay here."

Besides, it's keeping me close to Zero. Now that I know he goes to school here, I can't just leave him.

"And...."

Oh great, what else does he want me to do? It can't be worse than staying here.

"....I want you to be a guardian like Zero and Yuki, and protect the school."

I shrugged. "I guess that's alright."

He put his finger up.

"Wait I’m not done."

I sighed. When will the torture end?

"Being a guardian is very special, I only entrust it with the ones who know the vampire secret."

So it's only Zero and Yuki.

"These two are my very own children."

My body tensed. I glanced up at Zero. He had a vein sticking out of his head.

“How many times do I have to tell you, I didn't ask to be your son."

The head master sighed.

"Well, no you didn't but I consider you my son. Yuki isn't my real daughter but I treat her like one and I adopted her."

Adopted? So where's her real family?

"Anyways, after school is over, you have to go to the moon dormitory, that's the vampire's dorm, and block the fan girls from the vampires."

He isn't serious?!

"The girls like those weirdoes?"

He nodded and blushed.

"Well of course. My vampires are the cutest of them all. I need you to keep peace while the vampires head to the main school. Then afterwards, you have to stay out at night and watch for any of the regular girls come and try to see the vampires. They must never know the secret of the moon dormitory class."

Now that I can agree on. These teenagers shouldn't know the truth about the vampires. I wish I didn't know myself. Then everything would be normal and my parents wouldn't be dead and Zero wouldn't be turning before my eyes. All would be happy and I would be happy as well. Ichiru would still be with us.

But....we can't always have what we want.

"Head master, I’m only agreeing to this because of the sake of the students here. I’m not going to leave innocent people with a bunch of arrogant vampires, especially that pureblood."

I turned away in disgust. The head master raised a brow.

"Do you mind if I ask why you hate Kaname Kuran?"

I turned my back to them.

"I do actually. Now I’m sick of this. I’m going for a walk."

Before anyone could stop me, I ran out. I don't even feel like talking to Zero. This is absurd. I really don't want to be here right now but I have no choice. Until Zero leaves, I can't go. I jumped on the branches and sat against a trunk. All my memories were coming back to my mind.

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{flashback}

Blood splattered on my face and clothes.

"Zero!"

I ran over to his shaking body. A puddle of crimson red was dripping from him. My whole family was dead. Mommy and daddy's blood was on everything, including me. I knelt down to Zero.

"Zero! Zero!"

His breathing is short. Shizuka stood in front of me, casting a shadow. Her dress was stained with my parent's and Zero's blood, her mouth the most.

"Young child, you are very strong. You will be a great fighter. Maybe I should make you a slave."

She took a step closer. Tears spilled from my eyes. I held onto Zero's body. I felt the body jolt. Zero's breathing was back to normal. I saw him slowly rise.

"Stay.....away.....from her."

His neck was still bleeding. I grabbed his leg.

"Zero! Stop!"

Shizuka laughed.

"You have a strong will. But I wasn't aiming for you."

She stared down at me. My whole perspective of vampires changed when I looked in her eyes. The eyes of a monster.

"Ichiru...."

That name caught me off my trance. I looked to the front door and saw Ichiru staring at the scene. I can't let him get killed.

"Ichiru! Run!"

I couldn't move. I was too scared. Get out of here Ichiru. Don't stay. Shizuka made another laugh. Her hand rested on Ichiru's head.

"Don't you touch him!" Zero yelled.

Ichiru’s face was emotionless. Why is he just standing there?

"I found this child in the forest. He was looking for me. He wants to come with me."

Me and Zero gasped. My eyes blurred because of the tears.

"Ichiru....."

I reached my hand out to him. He turned his back to me. No, Ichiru....

"I shall return soon Natsumi. Once you have grown up and hatred has filled your heart. You will be a great warrior."

Shizuka disappeared with Ichiru following her. Zero collapsed.

"Zero!"

He's losing too much blood.

"Please don't go. No! NO!!!!"

Tears dropped on his face.

I closed my eyes, unable to look at the sight in front of me. A second later, a hand touched my face. I opened my eyes and saw Zero. He's still alive.

"Natsumi.....run away. Get out of here."

My eyes widened.

"What?"

He leaned up with his elbow. Even that was hard doing.

"Leave the house.....the...police...will be...here. I want you to go."

He fell back on the ground and closed his eyes.

"Zero....."

I grasped his hand really tight and ran away. What do I do now? I have nowhere to go. I stayed in the forest until day break. It soon became sunset. I sat in the grass crying again. That woman....Shizuka. It's all her fault this happened. No....it's my fault. I trusted her too much. If I had stayed in the house this would have never happened. It's my fault mommy and daddy are dead.....it's my fault Ichiru is with Shizuka at this moment.....and.....it's my fault Zero got bitten by Shizuka. I am not worthy to be a Kuriyu.

"Hey it's Natsumi!"

I looked up and saw my friends. My vampire friends! I forgot this is the place we meet. The first time I looked up at them, I felt angry. I clenched my teeth. Why wouldn't I be? It's their kind who killed my family.

"Hey what's wrong Natsumi?"

My best friend, Tayuki, knelt down and looked at my face.

"Why are you crying?"

My mind flickered to the beginning of this chaos.

I saw something drop from her face. I tilted my head.

"Hey, your crying. Is something wrong?"

She knelt down to me. I held her face in my hands. I wiped the tears away.

"Why are you crying? Is it because you met me?" She laughed a little.

I hate her. I hate them. I stood up and backed away from Tayuki. He stared at me confused.

"What is it Natsumi? Why are you angry?"

Tears still poured down my face. I frowned.

"My family was killed by a vampire last night."

All the kids gasped.

"Oh Natsumi I’m sorry." Another girl, Raimei, said.

Tayuki took a step towards me but I stepped back again.

"My family.....they're all gone. One of my brothers even went with the woman. It's your kind. They did this to my family! I....I hate you Tayuki! I don't want anything to do with you! I never want to see you again!!!"

I turned around and ran away. I kept running until I was too tired to go on. I fell on the grass again, exhausted. I wrapped up into a ball and cried. Mommy....daddy....Ichiru.....Zero.....I’m so sorry. If I had just listened to you and had become a vampire hunter-

A thought clicked in my head.

I stood up and stared at the sky. I stopped crying and my face turned serious. I get it now. I know what I must do. I have to train and get stronger. I must become a vampire hunter and kill that woman, Shizuka. Yes, that is what I will do. I won't disappoint you mommy and daddy. I won't stop until I kill her. Then I will find Zero and get Ichiru back. I give you my word.

{end of flashback}

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Four years since then and I’ve kept my promise. Well most of it. I haven't actually become a vampire hunter. I’m on my own. I like it that way. I don't work for anyone and I do my own rules. Plus, I’ve found Zero now. I’m one step closer to my promise. I will keep it. No matter what.

"Hey Natsumi. Get down here."

I jumped from the tree and landed next to the voice.

"What is it Zero?"

He was panting. He's been running, searching for me.

"What do you think we should do? Yuki's already wondering how I know you."

I thought in my head for a second. I only came up with one thing in my mind. I sighed. I guess that's the only thing we can do for now.

"Let's just keep us being related a secret for now. Nobody needs to know. Just tell them we've been friends for awhile." He nodded.

"Now if you'll excuse me Zero. I’d like to be alone right now."

He grabbed my wrist before I could leave.

"You’re not going anywhere. I just found you again. What's up with you? You were so different back then."

I wrenched my wrist from his hand.

"What do you think?! Our parents were killed by a pureblood vampire! One of my older brothers went with the woman who killed our family while I thought the other one was dying from the loss of blood!!!!"

I spat the words at him. He stared down at me with intense eyes.

"You weren't the only one hurt that day Zero. I have been living by myself for four years, training till I drop on my knees, hoping that I would be able to kill Shizuka and get Ichiru back, also praying that you, Zero, would still be alive. And you’re wondering why I’ve change?!!"

I was lucky nobody came outside because of the noise. I was yelling so loud my voice was getting croaked.

"Natsumi....I’m sorry. I didn't realize." My glared hardened.

"How could you not realize when you saw my face before I left? You know what, forget it. I’m out of here. I’m going back on patrol."

My hand was caught by Zero once again.

"Wait."

I spun around with such rage.

"What?!!"

He stayed silent for a second. He wanted to say something but couldn't bring himself to do it. He sighed and lifted up a patch.

"Wear this. It's part of being a disciplinary committee member. Take this too."

He handed me a gun. It was different from the one I saw him holding before. I tossed it back to him.

"I don't need it. I have my own weapons."

I pulled a shurican out and placed it back in its pocket holder. I turned on my heels and walked away.

"I’ll see you later Zero. Maybe after I steam down."

He gave me one last look and left. I sighed. To think he’s my brother. But I still love him.

I might as well go patrolling. I slipped the sash on my arm and started running. Soon I was going into a walk.

What am I suppose to look for? It’s my first night on the job. While I was thinking this I didn’t realize someone walking towards me.

“Here you are.”

I spun around and swung my sword at the person. They pulled out a weapon and countered with mine.

“It’s alright. It’s just me, Yuki.”

I pulled my sword away and back in its sheath.

“I’m sorry, I was in deep thought.”

She gave an innocent smile.

“I’m ok. No need to apologize.”

The second I saw Yuki I knew we would be friends. She’s alright. I do have a problem with her liking vampires but besides that she’s pretty cool.

“So Natsumi. You and Zero seem to be really close.”

I stared at her curious on what she would say.

“I’ve never seen him act the way he does around you. I can tell you have something between you two. I don’t mean to be nosy but, may I ask how you know him?”

So my assumptions were correct. He’s not the same. He’s like a broken mirror. Pieces shattered on the ground, some unable to find so the mirror becomes incomplete.

“Oh well we’re just old friends. I actually knew Zero since he was a kid.”

She seemed shocked.

“Oh! I bet you know a lot about his past then.”

I shrugged. “You could say that.”

“Natsumi…..”

She fidgeted with her fingers for a second.

“Did…..Zero act different when he was younger?”

I stayed silent. What should I say? If I say too much she’ll be asking more and more questions. Soon she’ll find out who I am. Should I lie?

“Um….he’s sort of like he is now. Just a little more mature.”

“Oh. Ok. I wish I knew him like you do. When I first met him, he was attacked by a vampire. His entire family was killed, except for him.”

I raised a brow.

“You saw his parents get attacked?”

If so then did she see me?

She put her hands up in defense.

“Um…..no! The headmaster brought him to the house and explained everything.”

So the chairman knows. I need to talk to him. Even if it does mean exposing who I am.

“Yuki I have a question to ask you.”

She stared at me curiously.

“Ok. What is it?”

I have to stay calm when I ask this. Otherwise she might suspect something.

“Why are you friends with those vampires?”

The question took her by surprise.

“Well.…I….I wouldn’t call them my friends. I don’t hang out with them or talk to them either. I just look up to them. They’re very sweet, especially Kaname-sempai.”

My blood boiled hearing that pureblood’s name. Why him?

“Is there a particular reason you like him the most?” she couldn’t tell but my voice had a bit of rudeness in it.

“Kaname-sempai saved me from a vampire when I was five. I owe him my life for that.”

While she spoke this I noticed a tint of red on her cheeks. It made me sick. How could anybody love a vampire.

“You fell in love with him.”

Her cheeks became more red.

“No! It’s not like that. Kaname is just a friend in my eyes.”

Liar.

“I’m not an idiot. You may fool other people with your act but I can see right through you.”

Her head lowered.

“You and Zero are the only ones who know I like Kaname. It’s funny, you two know I like Kaname yet you both despise him.”

“Natsumi, why do you hate vampires? It’s pretty obvious.”

“I’d rather not say Yuki. Not to be rude but my personal life is strictly forbidden to others. Now if you don’t mind I’d like to be alone.”

She nodded. “You remind me of Zero.”

Her figure disappeared in the shadows. I was left on that last comment. You have no idea Yuki.