Vampire Knight (Kaname Kuran X OC X Senri)

Chapter 43

Eyes devoid of sleep and traces of fear on the face. Sitting on the floor, legs pulled up to her chest and arms wrapped around them. Aiyora's huddled figure remained in a lone corner of her bedroom in such condition.

Senri's cold shoulder continued. These days the half siblings only spoke when it was absolutely necessary. To everyone's surprise, especially Takuma's, Aiyora was being quite cooperative. Rather than crying and pleading to make things right, she utilized this time to tie up her other loose ends. Such as— privately apologizing to Ruka for being harsh and rude that morning. Then spending more time around Rima, than her own girl-gang. The rest of her spare time was spent in the library reading. She read up on current affairs concerning the vampire world and few major highlighted events— especially the Kiryu family massacre.

These changes did not happen overnight. The pureblood had to spend a lot of time locked in her room, thinking and reflecting on herself and recent events. Amongst which few notable ones were:

Number one: Maria's message to Zero. She told him that his parents were used as the pawns to take down Shizuka's lover. There was actually someone else, pulling the strings from behind... the mastermind.

Meaning— even though Shizuka was the one who orchestrated the act of slaughter, but the person who made the opportunity for her to do the act remained hidden. The most frightening part is this person could be anyone.

Number two: Kaname's last conversation with Zero. Where the latter asked the him — "Who is this real enemy of the pureblood?" Referring to his conversation with Maria. Like always Kaname evaded the answer and shut the door on the hunter's face. However, just before the door closed a word left Zero's mouth— "You!"

And that could only mean...

Aiyora shook her head vigorously. Even the slightest thought about it being a possibility terrified her.

Number three: Senri's daunting words— "Don't play with fire, you'll get burned. And even if you are strong enough to survive through, others may not be so lucky."

Meaning— he also understands Kaname's true capacity.

All three of the events leads to one conclusion— she would have to handle Kuran Kaname carefully, very carefully. Because behind that handsome face lies a face far more ruthless, cruel and ugly.

When Senri initially warned her about playing with fire, Aiyora was not able to grasp the main message behind it. But after thinking through his words again and again she now understands the danger Kaname posses. Seriously, what was she thinking?! First she seduced him, then put fake rape accusation on him, afterwards ignored him for few weeks and then seduced him again. It was as if he was a ping-pong ball and she was playing table tennis with it.

Senri was right when he said that others would have to take the hit on her behalf. Just because Kaname let her get away with those silly games doesn't mean everyone around is safe. The rape accusation may have been fake but the murder was real. Kaname was fully prepared when taking Shizuka's life. He committed the act in cold blood with no ounce of remorse or regret in his eyes. Because deep down he justifies his actions with love. And this 'Love' prompts Kuran Kaname to become a toxic person. A radicalized man who would go on to slaughter all obstacles from his path.

And somehow Kuran Aiyora has successfully managed to come under the radar of such a dangerous person.

Now she understands, his ignorance was probably the best 'blessing in disguise' she ever received. But that blessing had been long thrown out of the window.

Oh no! What have I done...?

Frustrated, the young pureblood dipped her face on her knees and groaned.