Kaname x OC

Chapter 16

Mirei's POV

Zero's brother, Ichiru smiled almost innocently at us however, Zero did not seem quite so cheerful.

"Protect yourself, Zero," Ichiru held his sword in front of him. "I'm no longer the old me, the one who always followed you and hindered you is no longer here. I've been allowed to drink Shizuka-sama's blood. The blood of a Pureblood empowers you with special abilities, you're just itching for some too, aren't you?"

Both siblings raised their weapons, preparing to fight. "Stop it, both of you!" Yuki stood between them, arms outstretched. "You're siblings why must you do this?"

Ichiru raised his sword to Yuki, "If you interfere, even without Shizuka-sama's permission, I will..." Zero clicked his gun as he held it to Ichiru's head. "I thought that the weapons that Hunters use don't work on humans?"

Zero lowered his gun, "I thought as much." Ichiru's eyes widened for a moment before narrowing, he swiftly brought his sword upward to attack Zero.

"Stay back!" Zero jumped backwards, as he prepared for Ichiru's next attack.

"Yes, you're right! I'm human!" Ichiru yelled, his tone laced with anguish. "Shizuka-sama shared her blood with me! But..." I turned to Yuki to see her watching in silent horror as the brothers fought.

"Well, as much as I'd like to stay for the family reunion, I should really go find that annoying woman," I said, directed to no one in particular.

"Mirei-san..." Yuki looked between Zero and I. "Shouldn't we um... try to stop them."

"Hm... I suppose so. Good luck," I did not give her the chance to respond before I hastily made my exit through the open door.

In the hallway, I could still hear the faint shouting of the two brothers and Yuki trying to halt their fighting. I fixed my gaze on the ground, the once pale carpet was now stained with a trail of blood. The blood appeared to lead to a door at the end of the hallway which, was slightly ajar. I narrowed my eyes, I was sure that Shizuka was in that room however, she was not alone. Kaname was also there.

I crept closer to the wooden door and I heard Kaname's voice which was muffled by the door. I concentrated on his voice, "to repay a debt..." he spoke softly, "and it was also ideal for gathering my pawns." There was a moment of silence as I neared the doorway. "And... probably... I'm trying to do exactly what you are." His voice became even fainter and I strained to hear it while restraining my vampire senses, "Shizuka... like you, I'm doing this for some- for the sake of maintaining peace in this academy."

"Oh?" I heard Shizuka ask, "are you sure that's the reason, I could have sworn you were doing this for someone but... maybe it's not the something that has changed but rather... the someone."

There was a pause for a moment before I heard something splatter, 'blood?' Without thinking, I swung the door open. Kaname stood, behind Shizuka, his hand had pierced her chest and was covered in her blood. The scent was almost suffocating, a reminder of how taboo it is to kill a Pureblood.

"Mirei..." Shizuka smiled, despite the situation. Blood spilled from her lips and dripped down her chin, staining her white kimono. "I must say, I'm not surprised. I had planned to kill you with Yuki Cross as the assassin," Shizuka admitted to Kaname, her faint smile disappearing.

"That was a wise choice," Kaname replied, his hand still protruding from her chest.

"You too, now that my healing power is diminished by a hunter's weapon, tearing out my heart might kill even a Pureblood like me." I watched as Kaname lowered his head to Shizuka's neck. I felt slightly uncomfortable standing by the door so I turned to make my exit but I stopped after hearing Shizuka's final farewell to me.