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The Prince's
Knight

Chapter 3 – Thus Begins the Healing

A/N:
Hello all my lovelies!! This is going to be between 10-15 chapters (I
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Warning(s):
Nothing too explicit in this chapter. OOC Zero? Yaoi is
boyXboy love. Blah, blah, blah... ENJOY!!

Disclaimer:
Vampire Knight belongs to Matsuri Hino. I only own my plots and
perverted plot bunnies!

Chapter
3 - Thus Begins the Healing

Zero
looked at the back of his savior as the brunet gazed out the window,
speaking quietly on the phone. Will he let me be at his
side? Something in my heart tells me there is no other place where I
belong.

-x-

The hunter's room had gone silent after Kaname called Seiren. The
pureblood absentmindedly rubbed the side of his neck where Zero had
bitten him for the second time, his heart skipping a beat. Though the
bite was now healed, the skin around the bite area was still tender
to the touch. And the butterflies that had fluttered about in his
stomach were calm now but the feeling was still slightly there. It
seemed almost surreal. Zero had accepted his feelings and even
confessed his own. A ghost of a smile spread across Kaname's face...

“I'm sorry,”

The quiet apology had Kaname turning to see Zero looking at him with
remorseful eyes, his smile no longer in place. Why is he
apologizing? Kaname cocked his head to the side in confusion.
There was really no reason for Zero to be sorry – unless he
was regretting...

Seeing the confusion reflected in Kaname's eyes, Zero self
consciously coddled his injured arm and spoke,

“Y-Your neck must be sore... I-I tried to be gentle-”
Zero had his head down, his bangs shielding his eyes. Kaname let his
previous thoughts die as he sighed. So he thought he hurt me.
Maa-maa. Is there any end to the surprising things Zero can say?

In a few quick strides, Kaname was at Zero's bedside. Instinctively,
the brunet gently placed his fingers to the younger's jaw and lifted
Zero's chin. He silenced the younger teen by capturing his lips in a
heated, noninvasive kiss.

The sudden, tender lip-lock startled Zero, resulting in the
silver-haired teen gasping. His head was spinning with the unrivaled
sensation. They had only shared their first kiss not too long ago. So
having his lips pressed so firmly to that of Kaname's was beginning
to seem almost like a dream. But while Zero's thoughts were still
trying to comprehend what was happening, the pureblood had other
things in mind. Smiling into the kiss, Kaname took full advantage of
the injured teen's surprise and slipped his tongue past Zero's teeth,
shocking the younger teen even further.

With his uninjured arm, Zero reached up and seized a fistful of
Kaname's shirt, moaning when the pureblood's tongue coupled with his.
Too soon did the need for air make itself known. If it weren't for
much needed oxygen, Kaname would have continued to explore the
younger teen's mouth. But reluctantly, he withdrew his slick muscle
and they parted. Zero's eyes were half-lidded as he caught his
breath. His cheeks were faintly flushed as he looked into the
brunet's burgundy eyes. Kaname swiped the pad of his thumb across
Zero's kiss swollen lips, smiling as he did so.

“With that, you are forgiven, Zero. Even though I sinfully
enjoyed the way your fangs deliciously pierced my ne- mph!”
Zero's hand left its place on Kaname's chest and had clapped over the
pureblood's mouth, halting him from finishing his sentence.

“EH!? O-OKAY! I get it, I get it! Stop saying embarrassing
things, baka.” The almost childish reaction was enough to make
the brunet chuckle behind Zero's palm. Felling Kaname's hot breath
caressing his palm, Zero also couldn't help but laugh at the ticklish
sensation.

“Hahaha- AH! NNG-!”

The laughter shared between the two teens came to an abrupt stop when
Zero's face scrunched up in pain, his hand retracting to squeeze his
injured shoulder. Kaname helped Zero lean back against the headboard
while moving Zero's injured shoulder as little as possible.

“Try not to move anymore. Cross-san should be here soon to look
at your wound,”

Concern creased the pureblood's brow. Seeing Zero wince in pain made
his gut wrench. Even though the injury was self-inflicted, Kaname
felt somewhat responsible. If I had made a greater effort to talk
to Zero and put my pride aside, this whole fiasco could have been
avoided...

Kaname stood when he sensed Seiren and Kaien approaching.

There was a hurried knock before the door to Zero's room was thrown
open. Upon opening the door, Kaien froze. His line of sight went from
the puddle of blood on the floor to the Bloody Rose, only to quickly
whip across the room to stop on Zero and his injured shoulder. Seeing
the damage, he finally turned his attention to Kaname. It was only a
brief glance, but Kaname could see the worry in Kaien's hazel eyes.
He could relate to that feeling...

Zero lifted his eyes to see Kaien enter his room only to look back
down at his bed sheets. He was ashamed and embarrassed. His suicide
attempt failed, the result being that his shoulder was most likely
shattered. Now Kaien has to fix him up which was even more
embarrassing.

Seeing Zero's wound had Kaien's paternal instincts kicking into
over-drive. He crossed the room and took a seat where Kaname had been
just moments ago. Moving Zero's hand from his shoulder, Kaien peeled
back a bit of the bloody shirt to try and see the wound. He had only
touched the skin around the injured area when Zero hissed in pain. On
reflex, Kaien pulled his hand back and muttered an apology.

“Zero, were going to have to remove your shirt,” Kaien's
soft hazel eyes searched the teen's pained face.

“O-okay, but um-” Zero looked over towards Kaname who was
standing off to the side, observing quietly. Kaien followed his line
of vision and addressed the concerned pureblood.

“I can take it from here, Kaname-kun. You and Seiren-chan can
return to class,”

Kaname nodded then turned to Seiren and dismissed her before picking
up his soiled uniform jacket from the ground. Kaien noticed the
blood, his brow knitting in concern. It was then that the older male
caught a brief glimpse of bloodlust flare in the brunet's eyes...

“Kaname-kun, maybe returning to class is not the best thing.
Being near this much blood is also testing your control. Perhaps
taking the night off is best for all,”

In complete understanding, Kaname agreed. Turning his gaze to his
injured lover, the brunet's eyes softened.

“I'll be back later to check up on you, Zero.” When
Kaname was gone, the room fell silent. Hearing Kaname use Zero's name
with no honorific was a bit surprising, but not completely
unexpected. Kaien was not as mentally obtuse as he led others to
think. On the contrary, he was quite intelligent.

Opening his medical kit, he took out a pair of scissors. “I'm
glad to see the two of you getting along so well, Zero.” Kaien
said smiling.

Zero looked up, slight surprise reflected in his features. He had
expected Kaien to be a bit angry after seeing his shoulder, not
commenting on Kaname's change in attitude. But here he was, smiling
as he reached for the hem of Zero's blood soaked shirt.

“Um, yeah, I guess,” Zero tried not to blush as Kaien
carefully cut the shirt up the middle to make removal easier. Somehow
the atmosphere changed and Zero felt like he was an open book to the
blond man.

“Good. Well in that case, I accept whatever relationship you
may have with Kaname-kun.” The nonchalant way Kaien said that
made Zero's mouth go dry with embarrassment. W-what? He knows! He
knows that Kaname and I- Oh shit, shit, SHIT! This is... mortifying!
Zero could feel the heat rising in his face, no doubt turning his
cheeks a rosy pink.

“I think you two compliment each other,” Kaien started to
slowly peel the shirt from Zero's torso, apologizing when the shirt
brushed against the tender skin near the wound. Zero sighed when the
shirt was finally removed and tossed into the trash.

“R-Really?” Zero had his head turned away, his right hand
rested just under his chin as if in thought. Kaien chuckled. Zero
could be quite adorable when his usual 'unapproachable' mask was
removed.

“Yes, I do. You're head-strong with a rebellious personality.
Kaname can't control you, and he knows that. You never treated him
like a pureblood to begin with and he respects you for who you are,”
Pulling out a bottle on antiseptic and cotton balls, Kaien dabbed
around the hole in Zero's shoulder.

“But how do you feel about Kaname-kun?” Kaien
asked as he urged Zero to sit up so he could clean the exit wound.

“I- …” Zero's voice dropped down to a whisper,
“I'm in love him...”

Kaien's movement paused at Zero's confession. He hadn't expected the
silver-haired teen to be so... so honest. However, the change in the
teen's demeanor was like a breath of fresh spring air. There was no
guarded snap in his voice. No hardened glare present in his eyes. If
anything, Kaien liked this 'new' side to Zero. Chuckling,
Kaien tossed the used cotton balls and pulled out a roll of bandages.

“I'm glad you're honest, Zero.”

Embarrassed and quite surprised Kaien was laughing, Zero's
face puffed in irritation.

“I- Dammit, don't laugh! Ow-!”

Zero tried to sit up further but his arm shifted. Kaien's laugh died
as he pressed his middle and fore fingers to the areas around the
wound, a worried look suddenly creasing his brow.

“Fu- GAH! D-Don't push on- OUCH! S-STOP IT!” Zero tried
to push his guardian away with his right hand, but he wouldn't budge.

“Zero, stop moving!” Zero froze, his hand dropping into
his lap. He could have sworn that his guardian had almost growled,
but we wasn't completely sure. Kaien didn't mean to snap like that
but he was trying to feel the extent of bone damage.

“Can you move your arm? Even if it's just a little,” The
tone of Kaien's voice made Zero feel uneasy, but despite the feeling,
he tried to move his arm as he was asked. Lifting it up off the bed,
he started to extend his arm slowly. A sharp pain had him pulling
back and hissing just as his arm was almost fully extended outward.

“Shit! I- I can't move it much more than that,”

“Okay. Whew~” Kaien sat back and fiddled with the roll of
bandages. “It seems that your left clavicle is broken. With the
limited range in motion, your scapula is most likely fractured as
well. When Kaname-kun was here, did he give you blood?”

“Y-Yeah. He said it would help with the pain. Why?”

“Well, under any other circumstance, you would have died. With
Kaname-kun's blood in your system you should be fine. It's already
started to heal the damaged muscles and tendons. The bones, however,
will take time to heal - even with Kaname-kun's blood,”

Kaien had started to wrap the bandage around Zero's torso, holding
the broken clavicle and fractured scapula in place. As he tied of the
bandage he inspected his handy work. Zero arched a brow in curiosity
when Kaien pulled something from his kit, which Zero now noticed was
like a gym bag, only orange.

“You will have to wear a sling for at least a month,”

“Are you serious!?” Zero groaned and face-palmed. If
there was one thing that Zero hated most, it was drawing attention to
himself... Walking around with my arm in a sling will not only
feel awkward, but it'll also have people poking their nose in my
business by asking questions...

“Yes, Zero. I'm serious. I'll also be telling Kaname-kun so you
won't be able to be sneaky and not wear it.” There was a
knowing gleam in Kaien's eye as he smiled deviously. With that look,
Zero could only sigh in defeat.

“Fine!” Refusing to help in the slightest, Zero let Kaien
place the strap of the sling over his head to rest on his right
shoulder. He only cursed when his guardian shifted his arm to bend a
little too far and placed it in the cradle of the sling.

“There. For today you can stay in bed. I'll have you're
breakfast brought up to you in a little bit,” Kaien said as he
packed up his kit. Zero nodded, but stopped as he realize something.
What about Yuuki? How am I supposed to face her? Dammit...
Kaien seemed to have realized what Zero was thinking because he
smiled and placed a hand on Zero's uninjured shoulder.

“Just tell Yuuki the truth. You'd be surprised at what she can
handle, Zero. And if you need to talk, you know where to find me,”

Zero was taken aback slightly. How did he know what I was
thinking? Am I that easy to read now? Hearing his guardian, whom
he thought was a brainless idiot, say things encouraging and
reassuring brought a smile to his face. And when Kaien saw it, he
ruffled Zero's hair.

“You're welcome, Zero.” Kaien lifted the medical kit and
slung it over his shoulder.

“I didn't say 'thank you' yet.” Zero grumbled. Kaien
chuckled as Zero seemed to almost pout.

“Get some rest. I'll be back later to check in on you, m'kay?”

“Got it.” Zero huffed, picking at a loose string on the
strap of the sling.

“Rest well, Zero-chan!” Kaien waved as he closed
the door.

Zero felt the pulsing vein on his forehead. Kami, I hate that
idiot sometimes... Him and his childish nicknames... But he can be
understanding, I guess. I can't believe he knows about mine and
Kaname's 'relationship'... Oh well, I'm happy though...

Zero sighed and tried to get comfortable. With his shoulder bandaged,
his motion was limited but the pain was minimal. Kaname's blood had
helped a lot with fighting the effects of the anti-vampire bullet.
But he still had to wear the damn sling for a month, much to the
hunter's displeasure.

With his head elevated by the pillow against the headboard, Zero
happened to catch the flash of red on the floor. “Shit... that
has to be cleaned soon...” The hunter face-palmed for the
second time and looked over at his bed-side table. Reaching over his
injured arm slowly and carefully, he was just able to grab his phone.
Would Kaname be mad if I called him while he was in class?
After a minute of staring at his phone, Zero dialed Kaname's number.
Oh well, it's worth the risk, I guess...

Zero could feel his heart picking up speed. Why am I so...
nervous?

He didn't have the chance to think about it long as Kaname answered
on the second ring.

'Hello?'

Zero blushed when he heard Kaname's
voice. He didn't want to think about it, but he knew he was acting
like a schoolgirl talking to her crush. Okay, Zero. Just
remain calm and don't stutter.

“Kaname, it's Zero-”

'Zero? What's wrong? Are you doing okay?'

Zero felt the blush spread across his face. Kaname sounded worried.
Breathe and remain calm, Zero. You can do this, Zero's
self-reassuring continued, though it lacked conviction.

“I'm fine. Everything's fine. I just can't move around much.
Dr. Cross' orders,” Zero smiled when he heard a relieved sigh
followed by a chuckle from Kaname's end.

'Ah, I see. That's good. Is there anything you need?'

Zero had paused, his breath caught in his throat. His mind blanked
and his mental reassurance vanished.

“Um- T-The blood... I- … H-How am I supposed to clean
it?”

Zero mentally kicked himself for
sounding like an idiot. He not only stuttered, but he didn't even
make a coherent sentence!! Gah! Stupid, stupid, STUPID! I
never used to be like this!

'Oh! I'll have Seiren take care of it now. Anything else, Zero?'

“N-No, that's it,”
Zero's face was all sorts of red. When has hearing him say
my name made me so friggin' happy?

'Very well. I'll stop by to see you after class, okay?'

Zero nodded.

. . .

. . . . .

. . . . . . .

'Zero?'

“Eh-? OH! Y-Yeah-”

If it were possible, Zero's face would be ablaze with embarrassment.
He finally realized that he was on the phone; that Kaname couldn't
see him... The Hell!? Did I seriously nod!? He can't see me! Oh
Kami. I'm losing my head... Kaname's repressed chuckle slipped
through, adding more to Zero's embarrassment, if that was even
possible.

'You should get some rest. I'll see you soon.'

“O-Okay. Thanks, Kaname,” Zero smiled. He really wanted
to see Kaname now, despite how embarrassed he was.

'You're welcome, Zero.'

“Bye,”

'Dewa mata*,'

Quickly hanging up, Zero squeezed
his phone. He said he'd see me soon! I want to see him...
But I'm so nervous!!! Kami help me...

Zero sighed and looked up at his ceiling. His shoulder faintly
throbbed and his blush refused to fade. A twinge of uneasiness
gripped his insides.

What if I hadn't missed when I pulled the trigger? - he
wondered. There was nowhere for that thought to go, though. He had
missed his intended target. Kaname had rescued him. Zero
didn't want to know what the consequences would have been if he had
succeeded in his suicide. Now he has something, someone, to
live for. Zero closed his eyes, imagining what he and Kaname would
talk about when the pureblood came to check on him. It didn't take
long until the hunter was fast asleep. And when he would wake, the
only evidence of his attempted suicide would be the bullet hole in
his shoulder.

To Be Continued...

(*) Dewa mata – See
you.

A/N: This
chapter has gone through a lot of editing. I did hardly any research
and Zero went way
OOC on me... But since this chapter took on a life of it's own
before, I just let it do what it wanted without altering it too much.
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