A/N: Song for this chapter is "Burning Desire" by Lana Del Ray. I thought it fit with Phoenix's feelings towards Zero

Phoenix POV

Two months later...

I ran through the halls, cursing under my breath. I had overslept for a sixth time and missed my first class. At this rate, I would end up flunking out of the Academy even before I got a chance to learn anything about my powers.

"Hey, Lady Phoenix. Overslept again?" Aido Hanabusa, one of my adoptive brother's oldest comrades asked from behind me.

"Yep. I don't know why this keeps happening." I replied, still running.

"I could come by and make sure you're up in time everyday if you'd like." He ran as well, keeping up with me.

"No. No! You don't need to do that, Hanabusa." I was flattered by his offer, but I always hated when my brothers friends doted on me like I was some helpless little girl.

"Oh, please. I'd love to be the first person you'd see everyday." He insisted, blushing slightly.

I stopped in my tracks then,  causing Hanabusa to crash into me.

He instantly bowed, apologizing quickly.

"Really, Hanabusa. I keep telling you and the others. I can take care of myself. I'm not some helpless little girl."

"I-"

"Please. I can handle myself. Now, I must really get to class. I'm extremely late for training." I left Hanabusa standing, mouth wide open, staring at me in shock.

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"Very good stance, Miss. Thorne. Now, strike over here." I followed the instructors directions, shooting fire at the target a hundred yards away.

"Great! Now here!" Fire shot towards the target above me.

"Excellent!" The instructor coached me through a number of methods and stances.

"Now, let's take a break and then try something new."

I nodded, walking over to my school bag and pulling out my bottle of water.

After taking a long swig, I readied myself for whatever the instructor had up his sleeves.

"Akatasuki? What're you doing here?" I asked the redheaded, fire wielding, vampire.

"I'm going to train with you."He said in that calm, collected voice of his.

Without warning, he shot flames of red fire towards me, sending me ducking below, Matrix style.

"I was not ready!" I whined, readying myself for his next attack. As more flames came towards me, I charged towards Atakasuki. I shot him with silver flames, scorching the front of his shirt before his flames skidded past me, lighting the ends of my auburn hair.

I ran a few feet away, patting them out quickly and sending him a fiery glare.

"You know how much I love my hair! You'll pay for that, Kain." I didn't use his first name often, but when I did, he knew I was about to release my wrath on him.

I front flipped towards him, jumping as I neared him.

As I started to land, he grabbed my body and slammed me down onto the mat below us.

"That was so unfair!" I choked out, his large body pressed against my lungs.

"Remember your training, Phoenix." My instructor said out of nowhere.

Where had the woman been a few moments ago?

One of her many training sessions flashed through my mind.

"When trapped by a stronger opponent, remember to use your body as leverage..."

I pressed my hands down onto the mat and used all my weight to press my body upwards, knocking Atakasuki off balance  for a moment. Using the opportunity, I pinned him back into the mat, holding my flaming hand close to his face.

"Very good, Phoenix."

I beamed at my instructor's praise.

"Now do it again." The smile faded from my face as soon as she said the words.

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I panted, sweating and sore from my session with Akatasuki.

"You're a great training partner." A low voice said beside me.

I looked up to see Akatasuki standing above me.

"Oh. Thank you. So are you." He didn't give compliments out often, so I had to thank him.

"You seem to have better control of your fire now..."

"I think I finally have the hang of it. There still are times I can't control it, but when my emotions get out of control now, I feel I can contain the fire a little better." I admitted aloud, gathering my things from the bench and standing up.

"That's really good, Phoenix. Lord Kaname and Lady Yuki will be pleased to hear this."

I frowned, in the past two months, I hadn't seen much of my adoptive siblings. In honesty, I was avoiding them after waking up in their room and not remembering what had happened. I had been embarrassed and still haven't had the courage to face them yet.

"How are they?" I whispered.

"They're worried about you. You really should speak with them." Akatasuki replied, a frown on his face. "Kiryu has been asking about you a lot lately too."

I'd been avoiding the Kiryu man as well. After having fed from him, I still found everything a little odd. Especially since I kept seeing him in my dreams every night.

It always was the same dream. Zero and I ran through a forest, being chased. We reach a large mansion and at the end, I burst into flames.

In all honesty, the dream was starting to really concern me.

Swallowing my pride, I sighed.

"I'll talk to them today, Kain." I left the training room then, many thoughts running through my mind.

Zero POV

Ever since she fed from me two months ago, my beloved Phoenix had been avoiding me.

It hurt a little, but I knew she still hadn't remembered me yet. It was the only consequence of bringing her back from her death when the witch did.

Despite her avoiding, I always watched her from afar, making sure she was alright.

That day, however, seeing her train with the Akatasuki guy, had me reeling with jealously.

I knew he had no romantic feelings for her, but it still made me jealous.

I watched in my jealous rage as the two bay goodbye and she made her way in my direction.

I stepped out my place in the shadows.

"Hello, Phoenix."

She pinned me to the wall, her flaming hand held dangerously close to my face.

"Zero Kiryu?" She asked once she realized it was me, lowering her hand some. "Have you been spying on me?"

I didn't reply, staring into her lovely violet eyes.

"Answer me, Kiryu!" She pressed her hand closer to my face.

"You've been avoiding me." I responded and she dropped her hand, taken aback.

"I... I'm sorry..." She whispered, tears in her eyes. "I want to remember you, but I don't... And I keep seeing these visions and having these dreams..."

I couldn't help it. I pulled her into an embrace then, stroking her hair.

"It's okay.. I'm just glad you're here now, safe..." I kissed the top of her head and she pulled back, looking up at me through her long eyelashes.

"Zero, I'm sorry I don't remember our past, but..." She blushed deeply, looking away from me. "I can't deny the attraction I have towards you...."

"What're you trying to say?"

She sighed, still not making eye contact.

"I don't... Never mind..." She pulled out of my arms. "Forget I said anything..."

She started to walk away and then spun back around quickly.

What happened next, I did not expect.

She pressed her lips fiercely against mine. I returned the kiss with the same amount of passion, pulling her closer into my arms.