"Come back safe, Yasuhiro." I whisper into his ear. I'm only eight and he is sixteen. Still so young, but this war requires many men. He may be young, but he is the best fighter among his seniors. He doesn't think much of me since I am only a child. But, I think of him constantly. From the books mother gives me what I am feeling is "love". I don't tell anyone though. They might think it is only a childish thing. But, I happen to understand many things at this age.

"I will return, Sayuri, don't worry. I promise." He whispers back. I let go of him, and look up at him. He wipes tears from my eyes. He turns around, and heads for my father. They speak, and then he is gone.

"AH!" I hear that yell all the way in my room. I run quickly down the hall to the boys side of the dormitories even though it didn't sound like a manly scream.

"What happened?! Which of the girls screamed?!" I say looking around with my Black Rose in hand. I look at all the Night Class members gathered in Aido and Akatsuki's room.

"Alondra, that was Ichijo-san who screamed." I hear the laughing voice of Maria Kurenai.

"Oh my bad." I say trying not to laugh either. I see Ichiru headed my way. I say my hello to him as does he.

"What happened, Takuma? Why'd you scream?" I say as he is way too busy looking at a paper in his hand.

"M-m-my-" He stutters. Everyone I notice is also looking at him like "what the heck is wrong with you?" I get closer to him, and notice he is trembling. I grab his shoulders.

"Talk man! What is it?!" I ask as I brutally shake him. He tries once again once he regains his composure. Well close to being regained composure.

"M-my grandfather is coming." He says as he goes even paler than he usually is. I tilt my head to the side and let go of his shoulders.

"What's wrong with having your grandfather here?" I ask still confused. Everyone else except Ichiru gasp. I think maybe in terror and shock, is it? Well either way I look around at all the shocked faces. I look at Ichiru, and he is just as confused as I am.

"My grandfather is Asato Ichijo or Ichio. The-" He gulps. "He is head of the Vampire Council." He says. Everyone looks so fearful of him. I can't help but wonder what everyone has to fear of an old man.

"Okay, so is that like a bad thing?" I say. Everyone is staring at me in disbelief. I think some of them may be whispering about me. I ignore them though. I never met my grandparents, but I'm pretty sure it can't be that bad.

"You don't get it. He is the oldest vampire alive. He- well right now I can't say. He will be here soon." He says as he reluctantly goes up the stairs. I'm guessing he is going to change. Everyone is reluctantly doing the same thing. I'm left alone with Ichiru.

"Well this is an interesting uh. . . HOLY MOLY! It's still day time! Geez they woke me up way too early." I complain. Ichiru laughs.

"Does this mean that you have to prepare yourself too?" He says later once he sobers up. I look at him with a look that says "Are you kidding me?", and the look on his face says "no". I wave my hand in a gesture that says, "Okay I give up. I'm going."

I still don't understand why this is so nerve racking for everyone. I mean I wouldn't get this freaked out. Unless he is a really ugly wrinkly old buzzard. I laugh at the image in my mind. I hear a knock on the door to my room. I open it to find my dad at the front door.

"What was that yell? I saw you run off, and I didn't get a chance to ask you." He says to me. I motion for him to enter. He takes a seat on the chair that is on the laptop desk. He sits down, and I put down the jacket I was going to wear.

I thought this was ridiculous, but I got the feeling I had to dress properly for this.

"Well, it was one of the Night Class students. His name is Takuma Ichijo. He screamed over the fact that his grandpa, uh Ichio is coming over." I say so normally. I notice that my dad is looking at me in complete shock.

"Ichio? Asato Ichijo?" He says a little shaken. I nod my head cautiously.

"What's the problem? Do you know him?" I say. This day just keeps getting stranger and stranger. He just shakes his head, and exits my room. I open my mouth to say something, but he closes the door.

Okay now I feel like I really have to go see this old guy. I want to know what the deal is. He can't be a pureblood. Can he? I mean Takuma isn't one. He is a Noble Class after all.

Oh well, I leave the jacket I was going to wear, and I leave my room. I see that everyone is already gathered there.

Kaname hadn't come earlier, but he is there now. He doesn't look freaked out like everyone else. I spot Maria and Ichiru. I go to them, and stand in between them since that is the spot they left open for me.

The door is opened, and I feel almost everyone tense up. I just look at the door, but the sun is still bright so I have to shield my eyes. I hear the door shut. The tension still doesn't leave. In fact I think it got a lot worse. I'm shocked at the sight I see.

That's not an old guy! He looks more like in his late thirties or forties. If he didn't have that beard he might. Might! Be handsome, but I'm not really into old guys. Nothing above nineteen please. Well that is until I turn seventeen then twenty. Well it's a pattern you get it, right? Well, anyway that isn't important.

He is silent, and well I guess I see now why they all fear and respect him. His gaze is so steely. He goes up to Kaname. He kisses his hand as he is down on one knee.

I'm pretty sure I didn't mask the surprise on my face. That is just an interesting, and well unusual sight. Something I don't see every day. I even scratch my head to avoid making a rude remark.

I hear protests so I turn back. I hardly paid any attention. Whatever had happened had passed. When I looked back his eyes were locked on me.

"Uh oh. Does he feel what I am?" I say in my mind. I try to look calm. I hope I succeeded. He is walking my way. It was my turn to tense up. Although I am quite good at keeping a straight face in awkward situations. He comes up to me a little too close. I take a slight step back.

"Uh hello?" I say avoiding eye contact. Only making eye contact for a millisecond. Those moments are enough to see the shock in his eyes.

"You girl, what is your name?" He says to me in a booming voice. Very how do you say it regal? I shift from side to side.

"My name is Alondra Sanchez. . . sir." I say looking down at my feet. He's not scary. He's just very uncomfortable. He just has this bad feeling on him.

"That explains it. You are the spitting image of Princess Sayuri Sanchez." He says. I have to look up at him then.

"She's a Sanchez?" I say shocked. He does not respond. I didn't expect him to anyway. Now I see why I felt she looked like me. Yes, I've always believed in this whole reincarnation thing, but I didn't think it could have happened to me.

This has made me lose my interest in him, so I excuse myself quickly, and I run outside quickly. No one is behind me which is good. I haven't spoken to Headmaster Cross in a while so I think it's time I started again. He knew my dad so I'm pretty sure he knows about this.

I had forgotten it was time for Day Class. It was lunch time, and a lot of people were outside. Glares from the girls. Mostly Aido fan girls. I ignore them. Many mushy looks from the Day Class boys. I ignore also. I'm only looking ahead. So I am startled by a voice that says,

"What are you doing out this early, Alondra?" I turn to see Yuki and Zero sitting at a table. I guess they were done eating, and were just sitting there. I say hello to both of them, and they do too.

"I need to see the Headmaster about something important." I say.

"Was it about something you read in that book." Zero says to me. I had forgotten about that book. Well, not really forgotten.

"Well, I guess it has something to do with that book. I need to clarify somethings with the Headmaster before I can tell you anything. At least just to be sure of what I just learned." He nods his head in understanding.

"He's in his office, right?" I ask them before I make this long trip in vain. Yuki nods her head. I smile at them. I wave my farewells to them, and continue on my way.

Zero's P.O.V.

"You want to go too, huh?" I hear Yuki say. I turn back to her. She knows me so well, but I don't feel the same anymore.

She is just a good friend now. My only friend. Well one of my two friends. Alondra says we're friends, but I don't see her as a friend. Not since day one.

"Go!" She says with a giant grin on her face. I do go after her.

Her expression changes once his back turns. It is that of hurt. But, also of happiness. She is happy for Zero, but she still feels a little jealous at their feelings. She also feels regret since she feels very strongly towards Kaname. She watches him make the turn to the Headmaster's office. She stands, and goes to find Yori.

Alondra's P.O.V.

I had just barely made it to the hallway when I hear footsteps behind me. I stop, and turn around. I see Zero headed my way.

I'm glad he came. I really probably couldn't figure all this out on my own. Although I may need Ichiru's help, but right now Zero is fine. I wait for him to catch up to me. He doesn't take long.

I smile up at him, and we walk down together. We don't need to say much to each other to know that we're okay with each other's company. We make it to the Headmaster's office. I don't knock I just open it. He is sitting on his chair looking out the window.

"Hey, Cross!" I say trying to get his attention. It gets it alright. He is looking at us with a creepy bright smile.

"Alright I'll get right to the point! You know my dad so then you must know about my family history. So tell me about Princess Sayuri Sanchez." I say straightforward. I must have shocked them. Either they didn't know or they are shocked that I found out.

"Who is Princess Sayuri Sanchez?" Zero asks. I look at him saying that I would tell him later.

"So you found out, eh? I thought Abel wasn't going to tell you." He says. I figured as much. My dad always treating me like a child, and hiding things from me. I knew I could get the answers from the Headmaster a lot easier.

"Whatever! Just tell me what I need to know." I demand. He looks at me and nods his head.

Finally, I'm getting some real answers. I want to know why the hell this is all happening now.