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The Proposal	By : Sexybvirgo Category: +S to Z > Vampire Knight Views: 4566 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Chapter Thirteen

With every step through the small bustling town, Zero could feel the tension winding the muscles of his neck and shoulders into torturous knots as he walked down the long cobblestoned streets. He could feel every discriminate gaze, knew that every one in this hunter's town could smell the pureblood all over him. He hadn't been here since he'd lost his status as a human and became everything they hated. And now they had even more reason to hate him. He was glad that the clear coldness of the day warranted his long, brown high collared trench. It was buttoned securely hiding the mark but he had a sneaking suspicion that everyone knew was there. Cross' and Toga's presence at his heels like two watchdogs wasn't helping the situation either.
"Why did you insist on coming?" He asked his guardian.
"I'm worried about you." Cross returned, wearing his serious face now. "You are in a very delicate situation right now Zero."
"It's not like they are going to kill me the moment I walk through the door." He said softly. Or so he hoped, though he was a vampire now. He flashed a look at Toga. "And why did you come? It's not like I'm a child who needs constant supervision." The stress was making him more churlish than usual.
"We are both worried about you." Cross answered when Toga only looked away with a short 'hmph'.
"I can take care of myself." He lengthened his strides, knowing it wasn't their fault, but needing to take his umbrage out on someone. The fact that he was here and the reason that he was here was stretching his patience and his nerves thin. The former hunter and the current hunter made no comment as they watched him walk ahead.
"So what is the real reason you decided to tag along?" Cross asked Toga quietly, aware that he too was on edge.
"I'm just going to snoop around and see what these jerks from the Society are up to." He turned his head to throw a quick glance at a hooded man who'd just walked past, the barrel of his weapon jutting over his shoulder. " I hate this town. I can't bad mouth the Association without constantly looking over my shoulder."
Cross looked amused, knowing how Toga felt. "I supposed every on in this town must be a hunter or associated with the Society hmm. But is that the correct sentiment coming from a vampire hunter that's part of the Association?"
Toga twitched his shoulders, shifting his own weapon. "I've been feeling it for a while. Something is not right. I can feel it. And it's been too quiet lately. It doesn't bode well for Zero." Concern flickered across his face. "Eventually I'm going to find out what it is."
They caught up to Zero on the expanded columned path that led into the Hunter's Headquarters. Hunter's lounged around seemingly casual. But Zero could feel the discontent emanating from them like a bad miasma. It was no coincidence they were there; as if he were a threat, their eyes tracking his every movement like he was going to lapse into a level E at any moment and go a killing rampage.
Toga branched off from them abruptly heading for the one of the doors that lined the building. "I'll be seeing you."
"Where is he going?" Zero looked after Toga, startled at his sudden departure through the door that was situated between two columns.
"Maybe he's meeting a girlfriend?" Cross quipped. "Pay him no attention."
They began the forward walk again only to stop once more when one of the hunter's spoke. He was older his hair gray and long scar bisecting his face. He leaned against one of the columns with his arms crossed. "There is a ward set to repel any vampires that try to enter this place. But that you were able to enter means you've been domesticated already."
Zero's hands clenched at his sides when the Hunter looked at his collar touching on his anti vampire brand and the mark underneath like he knew exactly what was there. It wouldn't be far fetched if he knew. Most likely all the hunter had been informed of his situation and why he was here.
"Hmm…or maybe domesticated by the wrong side?" The Hunter sneered. Yep, they all knew.
"That's enough."
The dulcet tones cut off his angry reply and they all looked as the Hunters Association President emerged, walking towards them totally dressed in traditional clothing. The long sleeves of her bright kimono fell around her elbows as she tapped a matching fan against her mouth obscuring all but her cold chartreuse eyes and pale forehead. Her hair cascaded down her back from an elaborately designed top knot.
"Zero is truly one of us, born into the distinguished Kiryuu family, that line superior even among the hunters. Even though he is a vampire now. I've been thinking that his vampire power would make him an even greater ally in the future." Zero tensed even more. The words were supposed to a chastisement to the old hunter but the President's eyes on him said something totally different. The hunter bowed his head in mock apology before ambling away slowly with a discreet sign from the President.
"My how you've grown Zero. The exact image of your father you are."
He bowed his head respectfully, hiding his reaction the taunting conversation. "It's been a long time President."
The President snapped her fan open briefly and then shut once again. "Cross I want to meet with him alone." Her eyes shifted back to Zero. "Come."
Cross nodded his agreement though displeasure showed in his face. Zero nodded back letting him know that he would fine alone and turned to follow the Association President. The tension that he thought couldn't get worse did just that as they began to walk the pathways of the building, the President silent as she led Zero deeper and deeper into the headquarters. He stretched his shoulders trying to ease them. He hated being here. Even more so now with Kaname's blood running through him and his scent rising off his skin-he made sure that Zero drank from him before he left- and his mark like a red flag before the bull. He could almost hear the Association President's private thoughts.
Oh how the mighty have fallen.
He was surprised when the President escorted him into the library. This was definitely not a place for an inquisition. Or so he thought. The President guided him through shelves and shelves of books, finally stopping at an aged wooden door the color of ash. She pushed it open allowing Zero to step inside.
Ba- thump.
His heart began to beat in a painfully fast rhythm as the scent of blood curled around him from every corner of the small room. His eyes darted around in panic as the thirst began to burn the back of his throat and he felt the red of bloodlust transform his eyes to crimson. He clutched at his throat as the President brushed past him, almost but not quite touching him. The room was filled with clear, see through cabinets filled with dirty, stained parchments. The President stopped before one running a finger over one of the strips.

"All the reports in this room are illegible, sent from the battleground where there were casualties, all of them soaked with the blood of our brethren." She turned to look over her shoulder, her eyes sly and conniving as she watched him struggle against the bloodlust.
Zero willed the bloodlust down with sheer resolve and of course it didn't hurt that he'd fed just that morning. Slowly, his eyes returned to their normal lilac hue and the burn in this throat abated enough for him to breath easily. He barely stopped his scowl. The perfect place for an inquisition. He realized, to show him at his weakest. He let his hand fall from his throat as the President turned to face him head on.
"Oh I see you've become quite good at the controlling the bloodlust." She murmured almost playfully, tapping the fan against her mouth. "But then again being able to drink from a pureblood vampire as strong as Kuran would go a long way towards helping that."
"Is that why you brought me here?" Zero couldn't help the glare in his eyes. "To test me?"
"Zero, can you truly be our ally? Now?" The President's voice was saccharine sweet. "Can you still put vampires to justice being so…close to one?"
His hands fisted by his sides at the insinuation. "I've never been more than willing to put down those who need it. I guarantee that I'm fully capable of carrying out my duties as a hunter. Even now."
"Yes, but what if it comes down to protecting your brethren….Or your mate?"
Zero's narrowed on the President as he flicked his collar open revealing the mating mark to plain view. "I assure you that Kuran Kaname would do nothing to disturb the peace he has so diligently enforced between vampires and humans." He assured her quietly. "And I assure you that he will never to anything to fall to a level where I would need to get hunt him."
"Hmm…" The President's calculating eyes studied the mark in open curiosity. "Privy to all of his thoughts heh? So if he were planning to demolish the Association?"
Zero's eyelids twitched at the assumption. "Kaname would never do anything like that. For whatever reason he wants peace between the vampires and humans. Has he done anything to show you less?" He scowled openly now, angry at the question of his loyalty.
The Association President finally lowered her fan, the cold smile on her lips never reaching her spiteful eyes. "Such a staunch defender he has in you. I am….…Satisfied for now. I trust your bloodline implicitly you see, even now. But I won't hesitate to have both of you eliminated if need be. You may go."

He didn't waste time, needing to be far away from the blood drenched room and away from the President's insinuations. Bitch! He didn't bother to button his collar again. Let them see and judge, I no longer care! He found Cross and Toga waiting for him at the entrance. He walked past them without a word, not stopping until he was yards away from the building and breathing fresh, clean air.
"How was it?" Toga queried almost gently.
"Brutal." He answered shortly.

After several deep breaths he begin to walk again. "I'm going ahead. I'll meet you back at the academy."
He left them behind quickly, moving deeper and deeper into town, seeming to wander aimlessly. The streets became narrower and narrower until they were only backstreets and alleys. He finally stopped in one of the latter and turned to face the entrance of alley to wait. He didn't have to wait long. The corner of him mouth tilted up as none other than Ichiru rounded the corner. They faced each other like two gunslingers at high noon or rather like a gunslinger practicing his pose in a mirror and squaring off against his reflection.
"Following me huh? Still trying to follow in your older brother's footsteps? Like always. You never change."
Ichiru loosed a mirthless chuckle. "Just trying to make sure that my dear brother makes it back to the academy safely." He rebutted
"Oh?" Zero smiled, though it wasn't a happy one. All the stress and tension he'd had to endure over the past weeks and today coming to the fore. "How does it feel to be in this town knowing you'll never be accepted as a hunter?"
Whoosh!
He blocked the right cross with his forearm, making no immediate moves to counter. "What no weapons this time?" He goaded sweetly, as they strained against the other.
"Like I need any weapon to defeat you!" Ichiru spat.
This close, Zero could smell a hauntingly familiar scent. "Still drinking from vampires hmm?"
He pushed his twin away, ducking under the left hook. He felt the wind from it ruffle his hair. "It doesn't seem to be enough." He jabbed, pulling the punch lightly, tapping Ichiru's ribs. His twin stumbled a few steps, gasping a little. They faced off again, neither making a move towards the other.
"What are you planning Ichiru? I warn you I won't let you harm anyone I hold dear and that includes Cross' academy that he worked so hard to establish."
Ichiru sneered. "Didn't I tell you last time? I have no interest in hurting anyone but you."
The stab of pain he felt was fierce, a fiery arrow straight through the heart. He didn't know this Ichiru. He wasn't the same boy he snuggled in bed with and comforted. Had he ever known the true Ichiru? "I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm sorry for whatever drove you to accept that bitch's tutelage and let her murder our parents." He couldn't keep the sorrow out of his voice.
"Following in your footsteps was torture. Always compared to the bigger, better hunter. Alway knowing I was the weak link. Seeing that comparison in our parent's eyes. Do you know why? Have you ever heard of the cursed twins myth?" Ichiru's face was ugly in his hate.
"Cursed twins? What does that-"
Ba Thump
Zero spun suddenly, driving his foot into Ichiru's stomach, sending him flying down the alley just as the level E dropped between them. He dodged to the side as the level E rushed him, whirling and planting a foot against its back to help its momentum so that it crashed into the wall behind him. He pulled Bloody Rose pressing, the barrel flush to its head as she turned to attack once more. It was a woman who'd been beautiful in her human life but now her face was a grotesque mask of hunger. His finger curled around the trigger but didn't pull it as her eyes seemed to clear a little.
"One of us?" She whispered, gathering herself for another attack, her eyes a little bewildered.
"Shut up!" He pulled the trigger then, watching dispassionately as the residual dust flittered to the ground.
He turned to confront Ichiru once again but found he was alone in the alley with the level E's remains.
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OMG!! I am having so much fun writing this story!!
Sorry for more mysteries, but if Stephen King had revealed his plot bunny in the beginning of the book I would have never read another book written by him….So
I hope this interested you more than it put you off…..
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