Chapter 7 Cross.

One the way to Cross, Yuki feels free already. Opening the window, letting the fresh air just hit her. Taking in the sunlight and Putting the radio on loud. Singing and dancing in her seat. Hanabusa sees the old Yuki coming back already. Filled with life and happiness. He had to admit he missed the old her. Carefree and happy.

Once at Cross, Yuki gets out of the car Seeing Kaien standing there waiting. She runs to him, putting her arms around him. Hugging him tightly.

 "My Dear daughter is back to visit. I am so happy." Kaien says. Shooting out the waterworks. "I am happy to be here. I missed you." Yuki says. "I missed you also. Is Kaname treating you well?" Kaien asks. While walking into his quarters. "Yes, everything is fine. I just wanted to come to visit you. Its been a long time." Yuki answers. "You didn't take my grandchild? I would have loved to spend time with her as well." Kaien says. Balling his eyes out. "Next time. For now, it's just me." Yuki says. "Thats fine. Make your self at home. Your room is still there." Kaien says.

 "Does Zero ever visit?" Yuki asks. "Yes, Here and there. He comes at least once a week though to check in. Even if he wouldn't ever admit it. He will have dinner with me. Then head home, It's nice seeing him. " Kaien responds. "I bet. I am going to go settle in. Then we can have dinner." Yuki says. Walking into the hallway. By Zero's old bedroom door.

When Yuki sees that Kaien is busy in the kitchen, she goes into Zero's old room. Yuki takes a deep breath. His scent still left in the air. She knows it wasn't too long ago he was here. She sits on his bed, hugging his pillow. Laying down, closing her eyes. Falling asleep. Feeling at peace for once in a very long time. His scent making her calm. Feeling she is in the safest place ever.

A few hours later, Kaien goes looking for Yuki. Finding her in Zero's old room Asleep. He just smiles. Trying to wake her up. 

"Yuki its time for dinner. You need to get up." Kaien says. "Oh, Sorry Father. I guess I was just tired." Yuki answers. "No problem. Get ready for dinner. Hanabusa is here as well." Kaien says.

Yuki gets up going into her own room, putting on a pair of dark wash jeans, grey soft sweater, and black boots. Finally able to ditch the dress. Putting her long wavy hair into a ponytail. She then heads out to the table, sitting down next to Hanabusa. Who just looks at her.

 "Where's the dress?" Hanabusa asks quietly. "I'm not wearing any on vacation. I am being me." Yuki answers. Kaien brings out some concoction he made putting it on the table. Yuki and Hanabusa just stare at each other. Starting to laugh. "Anything wrong?" Kaien asks. "No, everything is great," Yuki answers with a great big smile.

They all sit down and eat, Chatting about things in the past. Kaien Telling Hanabusa stories about when Yuki was little. Making her blush. Making her relive the times with Zero. Making her miss him more. When dinner is over, Yuki wants to head out to take a walk on the grounds. Leaving Hanabusa with Kaien.

"Hanabusa while you're here, I thought you could teach a night class. Let the class get to see a former student. I think they would really like that." Kaien says. "Thats fine. Anything you like. I need to check in with Yuki. Thank you for dinner." Hanabusa answers. Running to catch up with Yuki.

"Thought you were going to get away? Didn't you?" Hanabusa asks. "I just wanted some night air. I remember patrolling out here all night with Zero. Getting no sleep. I would do anything to go back to those days. I miss him so much." Yuki admits. "Do you think you will see him?" Hanabusa asks. "I don't know. Kaien said he comes once a week. I am just not sure if we will be here. Or if I want to be. I don't want it to go like last time." Yuki says. Looking down at the floor. "Maybe he had time to think about seeing you again. I hate seeing you so down and upset. I know I am supposed to keep you away from him. I just feel bad." Hanabusa admits. "Keep him away from me? Did he tell you that? It so figures! It's not what I want. Its what he wants! I hate him for that." Yuki snaps.

 "Calm down. He just worries. He doesn't want anything to happen to you." Hanabusa states. "He doesn't want me to make choices. He doesn't want me to be with who I want to be with. He knows how I feel about Zero. He knows I Miss him. Maybe if he didn't keep me away for some long. I wouldn't feel this way!" Yuki barks. "We will never know. I know you want your freedom, but Kaname is right. You're a pureblood. You need to be careful. You're not as strong as Kaname, someone could hurt you easily." Hanabusa comments. "Thanks. he treats me as if I am a child. He doesn't see me as his equal. As his wife. I am just so tired of it!." Yuki hisses. "He loves you. You know that right? Your feelings for Kiryu hurts him. Which you can't blame him for." Hanabusa responds. "Whatever. I don't want to speak about him anymore. I want the days I have here to nice." Yuki answers.

Walking away sitting next to the fountain. The breeze blowing past her. She just looks up at the moon, Enjoying it. WIshing she could do it more often. Trying to forget her real life at least for now.