Random Day Week 1

Visiting you in your resting place. . .Should I? Do I have the right to come see you. . .Ichiru?

"I can go alone from here." I say to Aido and Seiren reassuringly. They nod their heads, and wait for me near the top of the hill.

I hold the red roses I brought close as I head towards the graves of Zero's family. Something compelled me to come here, and I'm not even sure what it was. I felt like I needed to be here. Maybe I wanted to introduce their grandchild and nephew or niece to them. Yeah, that seems logical. I have no way to introduce this baby to my parents.

I leave my flowers on their parents' graves.

"Ah, hello, mister and misses Kiryu, my name is Alondra Kuran. I know it's weird that a strange pureblood is visiting you today. You see, I used to be a human named Alondra Cross just like my adoptive father Kaien Cross! You must remember him, right? Uh anyway, he also watched over your oldest son, Zero! He's alive and well, so no need to worry, my sister Yuki and I used to take care of him!" I take a breath and realize I keep rambling.

"Well what I really want to say is that during my life as a human and now as a Kuran pureblood, I've been in love with your son. Now, I want you to meet your grandchild. They are happily growing in my womb now. I'm happy that Zero gave me this gift. Yet, I am not all that innocent. I've hurt your son in the past and I might be doing it now. You see, he doesn't know this baby exists and I'm really sorry about that. I'm afraid that our tense relationship will break now. So forgive this selfish pureblood." I sigh at the silence and touch their graves.

"I'll tell him, I promise."

I head over to the one grave that has been calling to me since I got here.

"Ichiru Kiryu." I state unconsciously as I kneel slowly due to my very large stomach that is in the way. Three months, and already I look like I have five months in I think. Maybe less. I gently place the roses on his grave, but then I pull them back as I wipe away his dirty grave.

"I wonder why I came here. I mean your body is here, but I'm pretty sure your soul is inside of Zero. You two became whole again, just like Yuki and me. Yet I came here. Why?" I question the atmosphere, feeling kind of crazy for talking to a basically empty grave.

"Because I wanted you to come." I gasp startled half to death by Ichiru's voice. I look behind me, and find him sitting with his back pressed against mine.

"Wh-what?! I-you-what's going on?!" I say a little freaked out.

"I thought we should have a talk, so I found my way through your heart, and lead you here." Ichiru tells me, but I'm still too stunned and confused. I thought he was dead and for sure I could never see the dead! Well, I saw my real brother too. . .

"I'm still dead, but you've drank Zero's blood before, so parts of me and Shizuka-sama have gone into you. Ah, and the angel baby is probably making it easier for you to see me." I look down at his grave again trying to calm myself down, due to the fact that I'm talking with a guy that's supposedly dead.

"You and Shizuka are inside of me?" I question him finding my voice finally.

"How many months do you have left?" Ichiru questions me changing the subject. I look down at my stomach.

"It should be five more, but I already look like I'm halfway done, and ready to give birth." I say touching my stomach. Ichiru moves around to sit in front of me.

"Can I touch your stomach?" I nod my head, and move my hands away from my stomach. I feel a little startled at the fact that he can actually touch my stomach. I can actually feel his warm hands touching me.

"Zero should know about them." Ichiru says, but it's the last word that really caught my attention.

"Them?" I question him a little confused.

"Don't tell me you haven't realized that you're having twins?" I shake my head.

"I guess that explains why my stomach is this big considering I'm only three months in. It also makes sense since Zero and I come from twin births." I close my eyes and I feel Ichiru's hand go to my face, but it doesn't feel like his anymore. I open my eyes.

"Sh-Shizuka?!" I say stunned as I meet her pink eyes.

"It's good to see you, Alondra Cross. Or is it Kuran now?" Shizuka asks leaving her hand on my cheek. I shield my stomach wondering where Ichiru went. I felt safer with him around.

"Wh-why are you here?" I question her as I stand up as fast as my stomach will let me. I shield my stomach, but I'm not sure why. She is dead after all.

"I was compelled to. I couldn't just let Ichiru see what you've become over the last few years since I've seen you." Shizuka says standing as well to her full height. "To think you'd be a pureblood, and a Kuran at that. I guess that explains why there is so much sorrow in my dear Zero's heart. He hurts because the human girl he loved was eaten by the pureblood before me. To think that he wouldn't let me eat that human up first " I clench my hands and glare at her.

"I'm still me! Pureblood or not! Zero has finally accepted my existence!" Shizuka chuckles lightly stepping towards me. I step back not wanting her near me or my babies.

I scream out as I feel hands rest on my shoulders. I turn around abruptly to find that it was Aido. Seiren is looking around for what it was that had put my on edge.

"What's wrong? I saw you backing away from the grave as if you sensed something." Aido questions me and I can see the concern in his blue eyes. I shake my head.

"It's nothing. I'm okay now. It was just my imagination running wild." I say with a smile trying to appear calm. Aido doesn't return my smile, and embraces me tightly.

"You haven't realized that you're trembling, right?" Aido says to me as he gently strokes my ever growing hair.

"Y-yeah I guess I haven't. Can we go home? I've spent enough time here." I say pulling away. I still feel a little awkward with the fact that I know how he feels about me. And ever since he told me how he felt about me he does everything he can to touch me in some appropriate way. Like moving my hair away from my face, hugging me, or just grazing his hand with mine.

"Oh, Aido. I think I figured out why my stomach seems so big." I say remembering what Ichiru told me.

"Yeah, that you're having twins. What else is new?" Aido says as we walk back to the waiting vehicle.

"Huh?! You knew?!" I question him shocked.

"It was kind of obvious. I genius like me could easily figure it out." He says all proud of himself. I roll my eyes at him, but then my temple throbs as I realize what he was insinuating.

"So, you're calling me an idiot?" Now Aido winces.

"I didn't entirely mean it like that." If that was an attempt at an apology, it sucked. I hit him on the back of the head making him fall on the ground as I walk away offended.

I take Seiren's arm and walk away to the car with her.

"Are you really alright, Alondra-san?" She questions me as we reach the car.

"Well, yeah, I am alright. I just got too deep in my thoughts and imagining things that weren't there." She opens the car door and I step inside.

                         ~0~

"Come on. Please. I said I was sorry." Aido says standing in front of the door leading into the house. I put my hands to my hips. I told Seiren not to move Aido as he apologizes.

"Fine. I forgive you." I say with a tiny smile. He smiles back, and there is his excuse to hug me tightly. I can hear him take in the scent of my hair. This time we've spent together though hasn't made me indifferent to his feelings for me. What girl's heart wouldn't race being shown this kind of affection?

"Aido, we can go in now." I say as he refuses to let me go.

"So soon?" Aido questions me with a pout.

"Yes. Anyway Nurse Chiharu has to check up on my prenatal development." I remind him. He lets go of me reluctantly as he opens the door for me and Seiren.

"There you are. You made it just in time too. I brought over a doctor so he can give you an ultrasound properly." Nurse Chiharu says to me leading me upstairs slowly to my room.

"Wait, then that means I can see my babies?!" I say very excited. She nods her head, and I make her stop walking.

"Um, is it okay if Aido and Seiren come with us?" I whisper to her. She looks at me a little surprised, but agrees. No one but Aido, Nurse Chibaru, Seiren, and his dad know who these babies belong to but people that have seen me must think Aido is the father. Like the maids. I wasn't going to clarify that Aido isn't though.

"Aido! Seiren!" I yell out to the pair as he heads over to the study to do paperwork that I would have been utterly hopeless at. And well, whatever it is Seiren does when we aren't together.

"What is it?" He questions me.

"Would you two come over with me?" I question them. I can see the surprise in Aido's eyes, and the blush on his face. He sputters, but makes his way upstairs.

"Yes, of course, Alondra-san." Seiren follows right after Aido.

"Why do you want me up there with you?" He questions me. I smile over at him.

"I need friends next to me." I say with a smile. I reach for his hand and Seiren's, and squeeze it, much to their surprise.

Later:

"There they are. They're developing well. Both boys are the same size." The doctor says to me.

"Boys?! Really?!" I say happily. I've always wanted twin sons. He nods his head.

"Look there. Four little hands." I catch my breath as I look at the tiny hands that are reaching out to each other. My heart breaks at the sight. I really wish more than anything that Zero was here beside me looking at our sons.

"Are you okay?" Aido questions me concerned.

"Y-yeah. It's just that this is so cute. I'm crying because I'm happy." I tell him giving him half the truth.

Aido looks on at the crying young woman, and realizes the same thing. It hurts him that she wants Zero beside her. He deserves it as well. The times he's gone to the Association he sees how happy his eyes get when he asks him about her.

Seiren stares intently at the screen, seeing the tiny baby silhouettes that move around. It almost tugs a barely visible smile on her. Her fingers graze the screen lightly.

A knock at the door takes me away from my thoughts of Zero. The doctor cleans off my stomach, and I put my dress down.

"Come in." I say to whoever knocked at the door. A brown haired maid steps in and bows to me.

"Pardon the interruption, Alondra-sama, but a hunter is here to see you. His name is Zero Kiryu I believe." The maid says keeping her eyes downcast. My heart leaps at just the thought of him being here. This is my chance, but I don't want to connect him to me just because of our sons.

"Tell him to wait just a moment, and then send him to the study." I say to her. She nods her head, and leaves quickly. I make my way towards the study with Aido and Seiren following right behind me.

"Are you sure you want him to see you?" Aido questions me. I shake my head, because I'm not sure if I want him to, but the side of me that wants to see him is winning out.

"Just make sure he doesn't come too close to me, and the desk will basically hide my stomach." I say rushing into the study, and sitting down. "Is it noticeable?" I question Aido as he stands by the doorway. His look is disapproving, but he shakes his head. Seiren stands to my right, next to my chair.

"I can't see it." He assures me. I sigh relieved, and nearly jump out of my skin as the door opens.

"Zero! Don't do that!" I yell out as I lower far too much under the desk. He should have knocked to prepare me a little better.

"I'm not very patient and you know that." I cringe at the attitude he's giving me.

"What'd I do this time?" I say to him not bothering to sit up straight.

"Nothing, but the way you do nothing is what's pissing me off. You've been avoiding coming to the Association, and this guy keeps coming up with excuses for you, but the thing is purebloods don't get sick so easily." I glare over at Aido.

"You told him I was sick?!" I mentally state kind of hoping Aido would have heard me. He looks away with a slight blush.

"Now I want you to tell me the real reason you always send him?" I look away trying to think of a quick excuse.

"Because I don't want to go?" I state very unconvincingly.

"You've always been a bad liar. Now out with the truth before I go up there." I hide further under the desk. Seiren is at the ready to keep him back. Oh boy this could be bad.

"Because I get awkward when I see you!" I say with a bright blush covering my face. It's not really a lie, because I'm getting awkward right now. There is silence between us as I avoid eye contact with him. He steps closer, and I only slide further into my desk.

I put my hand out so Seiren doesn't walk up and try to stop Zero violently or anything.

"I wanted to bring these remade Blue and Black Rose guns to you." Zero says putting the case with both guns down on the desk. I look up at him surprised. I thought about them not too long ago.

"I asked for them to remake them for you, if you still want them." I nod my head, and gratefully graze my fingers through them.

"Thank you, Zero. I feel better having them again. It also gives me a closer connection to Yuki and Kaname." I can feel their powers running through these weapons. It eases me.

"Why are you sitting like that anyway?" Zero questions me after a while. I have excuse this time.

"Because she's gotten fat, and is ashamed to show you her body." Aido states bluntly. My temple throbs, and I instantly pull out Black Rose, and he is out like a bullet.

"She's not loaded is she?" I question Zero.

"No." I chuckle as I realize I scared off Aido with an empty gun.

"Why would you be ashamed of your body?" Zero questions me as I put Black Rose back into the case.

"Because a pureblood should not be fat." I state trying to sound vain.

"You've attempted to lie to me this whole night. What are you hiding from me?" Zero questions me as I look away from him.

"Don't ask me. I don't want to talk about it." I say shaking my head.

"Why?" I clench my hands as I lose myself with the need to tell him everything. About our sons.

"Fine, don't tell me, but I'll be coming here everyday until you decide to talk." Zero says turning away. Before I can say anything more he slams the door shut. I sit back up, and put my palms to my eyes.

"Why? Why? It's not fair. I don't want to forcibly tie him to me." I think as I remove my hands. I only see black spots, and then I see what I think is Zero, but then my vision clears and I realize it's Ichiru. He comes closer, and leans over the desk so we are face to face.

"Stop hurting my brother." He says to me.

"I wish I could stop, but if I tell him about these babies he'll be forced to remain by my side." I say not looking away from his lilac-gray eyes.

"You're not forcing him. He loves you even though he's afraid to say it due to his fear of becoming a Level E." I look at Ichiru surprised as he gets closer to my face, and kisses me. Just a gentle kiss. I felt it before he fades away. I sit back, and still wonder what I should do.

"Alondra-san?" Ah, I forgot Seiren was still here. I look over at her and try to smile.

"Sorry about this, Seiren. Seeing me be a coward, I'm really sorry."

"This moment requires a hug, right?" She asks me. I nod my head and stand up so she is able to hug me.

"Thanks, Seiren. This helps put me at ease a bit." I pull back and look up at her. I guess she's learning to be a bit more gentle, I'm glad.

"I'm confused, do you want to see that hunter or not?"

"Ah, Seiren. . . I do, because I love him so much. It's a different love than the one I have for my sons. I'm also afraid though, what if he doesn't want these babies or what if. . ." I run my fingers through my hair. "I dont know. . ."

If you love me. . .then tell me properly. . .

Random Day Week 2

"Alondra-sama, Zero Kiryu has returned again." I groan as his daily visits continue. I can't keep finding ways to hide my stomach and keeping our distance. I'm getting very hungry for his blood, so that doesn't help either.

"He's so persistent. Good thing I finally got the poofy dress made for me so my pregnant stomach is less obvious. I can't do anything about my slight waddle though. Ah, it's getting harder to walk every month that passes." I sigh again and nod for the maid to let him in. The maid bows and goes to let him in.

"What to do? What to do to get him to stop visiting everyday?" I mumble to myself.

"As if you can get rid of him. I should know just how much of a doting mother figure he is." I yelp as I hear the voice of Ichiru. In spite of them sharing a voice, Ichiru's has a lighter tone to it so I can tell who is who without looking back.

"Go away you persistent spirt! You Kiryu men are alike!" I whisper yell at him. Ichiru ignores me and sits down on the couch. I puff my cheeks and before I can say anything the door opens.

"Ah, Zero you're here." I say as I feel totally trapped by these two. I wonder if Zero can see Ichiru, but it doesn't look like he can.

"Well, I'm still trying to figure out why you've decided to become a hermit living in luxury." I blush as Ichiru starts to laugh and I discreetly glare over at the longer haired twin.

"I'm not a hermit! I'm not telling you, you have to be patient until I'm ready to tell you!" I tell him sternly. Zero frowns and steps closer. I panic and hide behind the couch Ichiru is on.

"Way to keep it normal, idiot." Ichiru says. I so wish I could smack him right now, but I'd look crazier if I smacked nothing.

"Way to keep it normal, idiot." I squeal a little as Zero says the same thing as Ichiru. Identical twins are so cool, I kinda hope my boys are identical twins too now.

"What's with that face of excitement? That's one unusual reaction. I was sure you'd hit me." Zero says, my lips form into a thin line so I can stop smiling. I just shake my head and pat my cheeks to stop my smile.

"I'm maturing then. See? I'm becoming a proper lady." I tell him proudly. He frowns unconvinced and tries to walk over. I try to move, but Ichiru grabs my wrist. I seriously can't believe he can grab me like as if he were alive and actually here.

"At least you didn't move away this time." Zero says and I hear relief in his voice. I start to feel guilty again and Ichiru lets me go. I turn to Zero and rest my forehead on his chest. Ah, its been so long since I've properly listened to his heart and felt his warmth.

"Sorry, I'm really thirsty right now." I tell him softly. He moves his arms to lower the collar of his shirt. I look up and focus on his neck.

"Ah looks like all three of us want his blood, huh?" I think to myself as I rise up a bit and plunge my fangs into his neck. I end up drinking a lot so Zero ends up pulling me off.

"What's with that? Were you planning on draining me completely?" He questions me. I'm still a little dazed from the blood and I just lick away the blood around my mouth.

"Sorry." Is all I manage to say as I slowly calm down and try not to rub my belly.

"Are you alright?" I question him as I watch him grab on to the couch for support. I shake my head and help him to a seat before he can say anything.

"I'm really sorry. I lost control and ended up taking too much. I'll get you some water." I tell him. He grabs my wrist though and keeps me from moving. It's scary how he and Ichiru are doing the same things.

"Stay, I'll be okay in a moment. Just give me. . ." I yelp as Zero pulls me down on the couch. I try to hold out my dress so it doesn't show my stomach. This is bad, I have to think of a way to get him off before he drinks my blood.

"Oh wait, wait, the dress is pinching me! Let me sit up! I'll let you drink my blood standing up!" I say quickly as I keep him back. Ah, this is a disaster. Zero gets off me and stands up. I sigh relieved and stand up quickly. I move my hair to the side and wait with my gaze lowered.

"Um, okay. . . Have at it." I tell him and I can't help but hear him chuckle.

"You're terrible at setting the mood." He comments before leaning towards my neck. I blush and wait for him to take his fill of my blood. I just have to once again hide my thoughts from him for another day. This is gonna be a tough couple of months.

I shiver as he takes his fill, I also have to focus on hiding away my thoughts and what's in my heart. My hands grip his coat as he cleans off excess blood from my neck.

I put a hand to his face and use my thumb to gently wipe off some blood. I think we're both messy eaters. A smile tugs at my lips, I'm so at ease in this moment.

"We've been keeping an eye on things. It looks like you've been safe too. If trouble from any of the other purebloods comes up, don't face it alone. Call for me and I'll come." I blush as Zero takes my hands and holds them close to him.

"Got it... I'm doing my best, trying not to do things alone. That's how the purebloods became so lonely and isolated even if they're with the person they love. I don't want that to become me as well." I take a step closer and put my head to his chest. He seems to relax as I say that. He really does worry a lot about me.

This only builds up on my guilt. I continue to hurt him without wanting to. I know how to solve this, but I'm so afraid of a "what-if" that looms over me. Will he accept the existence of these boys? I don't fully know how he feels about vampires anymore. Does he still loathe all of them and just grew to accept that I'm a pureblood?

"Alondra!"

"Alondra-san!"

I jump and lift my head and then jump again as the furniture around me slams down. Oh gosh my own dark thoughts triggered my powers. I'm still dangerous.

"Hey, are you okay?!" Zero snaps me back to reality. I see Aido and Seiren over his shoulder before I nod.

"Uh... sorry..." That's all I can really say. I can only apologize. If I talk about my feelings that will bring up the twins in my womb.

"What happened?! Did he upset you?!" Aido questions me. I shake my head abruptly.

"No! Of course not... it wasn't like that at all." Damn I can't really explain anything right now. Not with Zero here. "I'm sorry, I think I need a nap. I'm tired. Um... I'll see you." I look up worriedly at Zero. His gaze is sad as I meet it. I step back from his gentle touch, it leaves me feeling empty.

Seiren walks up to me and accompanies me upstairs, helping support me as I get up those stairs. Curse this huge manor!

"Thank you, Seiren." I finally say once we are in my room. She helps me out of my dress so I can lie comfortably in my looser fitting nightgown. I rub my bump gently.

"You are troubled, is there anything I can do for you?" Seiren asks me. She definitely is very worried about. I smile as best I can at her.

"I really appreciate that, Seiren... but I think I have to figure this one out on my own..." I look over her shoulder as I see silver hair. It startles me at first, but then I realize it's a disappointed Ichiru. Gosh, I gotta get rid of him!

                             ~0~

"Shall I see you out?" Aido brings Zero out of his thoughts as he watched Alondra leave with Seiren. He looks around as maids fix up the living room and clean up.

"No thanks. I'll be back another time." Zero finally says as he relents. He locks eyes with Aido, a slight challenge in their gazes before Zero is forced to leave.

Aido listens to the front door close and sighs. He steels himself before heading upstairs to check up on Alondra. He looks to Seiren at the door.

"She is napping."

"She lied, she just wanted to get away." Seiren tilts her head and allows Aido to open the door. Alondra looks up at them as she hugs a pillow.

"Now are you ready to tall about what happened?" Aido asks the young woman as she hugs the pillow closer. She doesn't look at them anymore.

"The usual, you know?" She tries to trivialize the pain in her heart. Though Aido can see right through that as well. He walks up to her and sits next to her, leaning back on the headrest. "Sorry, I don't have lavender for the linen beds." Aido flinches as he is reminded of his demands from the past.

"You're doing it again."

"I know... sorry being vulnerable is still something I have a hard time being. More so being a species that could have your own vulnerabilities used against you. Hio, Shirabuki, Ouri, Kuran, to name just a few of the tragedies connected to my life." Aido clicks his tongue and puts his arm around Alondra, resting his chin on the top of her head.

The young pureblood blushes and looks ahead with a surprised gaze.

"It's fine, if you take a little longer to talk about your feelings, but don't hold it in. It's not good for you, so please talk to any of us when you're ready." Aido pleads with her, a slight blush appearing on his cheeks.

"Okay... thank you, Aido..."

Random Day Week 3

"Alondra-sama?" The cook questions me as I enter the kitchen and grab a brand new salt shaker. I open the metal lid.

"Don't mind me, I'm gonna exorcise an annoying ghost!" I head out of the kitchen, not about to take in the confused expression of the cook.

"Alright, where the hell are you?!" I yell out, looking around the first floor. I don't know why, but ever since I saw my brother and Ichiru I've been seeing spirits outside of the home. I don't think I've ever seen ghosts and a subconscious part of me didn't believe they existed, but apparently they do. Yet, I'm persistently haunted by one in particular. . .

"Ichiru!" I yell out for the troublemaker who likes to make my life impossible with little practical jokes. He's very different from Zero that I'm honestly surprised. Although, I didn't expect them to be the same either.

"Alondra, you're noisy and why do you have salt?" I stop as Aido sees me. I blush and look at the salt.

"I'm gonna exorcise a ghost." I tell him. He starts to laugh at me and I glare at him. He doesn't stop laughing so I pour the salt on his head. Aido starts to sneeze and I nod my head satisfied.

"Crap- Oh ow!!" I grab my stomach as it starts to hurt. This is so freaky, my stomach starts to hurt every time I curse. I think my babies don't like my potty mouth.

"Alondra, again? You really need to stop cursing if it's going to hurt you." Aido says as he finally stops sneezing. I rub my belly as the pain begins to fade away.

"Yeah I know, but I forgot since I'm not used to not cursing. It's tough." I say with a heavy sigh. I guess it's good that my babies don't like to curse, but still.

"Just what kind of child is in your belly?" I'm startled as Ichiru finally speaks up. I look over at him with a slight glare but I don't speak because I don't need Aido thinking I'm going nuts. Ichiru just stares at my stomach with real curiosity and it makes me selfconscious so I put my hands over it.

"Salt!" I throw what's left of the salt on Ichiru but it just goes right past him and he didn't even flinch.

"Are you stupid? You're not a priestess and regular salt isn't going to cut it." He tells me and I puff my cheeks. I look over at Aido as he looks at me with a pitying gaze.

"Alondra, I think you need a nap." I feel devastated as I see his pitying gaze. I lower my head and walk away from him.

"I need a nap. I need a nap." I walk up the stairs slowly until I take a breather at the top of the stairs and then walk to my bedroom. I climb on my bed and lie down, staring at the ceiling. "Ah I am tired it seems." I say quietly as I feel myself become comfortable and unable to lift my head from the pillow. My eyes feel heavy too.

"You stress yourself out too much, idiot. I'm sure you worried Zero more than I did." Ichiru says to the sleepy pureblood. She smiles as her eyes close.

"Zero. . . I love you so much." She mutters as she drifts off to sleep. Ichiru looks down at the brunette who moves a hand to her stomach and leaves it there.

"He loves you too, more than you know. If you weren't such a coward and realize he'd be the happiest man on earth knowing you're the mother of his children. I guess you'll have to figure that on your own." Ichiru leans down and kisses her forehead before going down to kiss her stomach as well. "Don't cause too much trouble for your mother."

                        ~0~

"Wow, done with your work already? You've been eager to leave early almost the whole month." Zero internally groans as Kaito makes him pause on his way out.

"Leave me alone." He says annoyed, which tends to amuse Kaito as he tries to push his buttons.

"Hey, make sure you report any suspicious activity from the Kuran's-"

"No. I'm not working as a spy to report on whatever Alondra is doing. I'm going to see her because I want to. That's all. I won't let anyone else treat her like some threat either." Zero warns him. Kaito shrugs and says nothing as he lets him go.

"Good for you, you're finally standing up to this place and going after what you want. Looks like you're growing up." Kaito thinks to himself as he watches the silver haired man walk away and head to his destination: to the woman he loves.

                        ~0~

"Oh, I think papa is coming to see me, I can sense him." I rub my belly gently over the poofy dress on me. Gosh I'm gonna hate dresses by the end of my pregnancy. Well, this is on me. I decided to keep this pregnancy a secret.

"Freeze!! I'm going!" I half walk and half waddle to the door, going past a maid that was going to answer the door for me. She moves aside and bows. I just keep going and open the door.

"Hey..." I guess I surprised Zero as I'm the one answering the door today. I smile at him and reach my hands out to hold his face and pull him down to kiss him. It takes him a moment, but he does respond as the surprise wears off.

"Hi." I let out a soft laugh before I pull back and look at him. His own gaze and expression softens and he returns the smile. I'm so happy to see him and I don't want to fight that today. "Come in, I-" He holds my hand and makes me stop. "Zero?"

"Just for a while... won't you just come out with me? Let's go anywhere you want." Zero asks me, my heart skips a beat. It sounds like he's asking me out on a date, that makes me happy. Though, I'm not sure if I can even say yes to such a proposal. "Sorry, that was so-"

"Okay, let's go out for a bit. I would like that very much." I feel his tense hold relax before he nods. I smile at him and then move my feet over to put on some slip on shoes without having to let go of  his hands. Thank goodness I had such easy shoes close by the door.

"Oh, I've been caught." The two of us look back as Seiren is waiting for us outdoors, behind Zero. Well, eventually I hope we can have a proper date. Oh well! "It's okay, Seiren, I'm with Zero so I'll be okay."

"Alondra-san, that is not wise right now." She brings up a bird she had been holding, that I didn't pay attention to before. The head is covered by a handkerchief. It is a spy from someone... they must know about my vulnerable state right now.

"Sorry, Zero... looks like I can't go with you right now." I pull my hand free from his as he looks back at me. "I'm a danger to you too right now. So-"

"No. I know what you're going to say and I'm not going to let you separate us again." I flinch a little as he says that. One thing or another keeps us apart, and it's not just my own selfishness as I try to figure out how he would feel about our children... our vampire children.

"Stubborn..." I mumble as I look back at him. He nods in agreement and takes my hand again.

"We'll wait on this then, but I will be back tomorrow, the day after, and so on. I'm not going to keep messing this up." I blush, geez he was never this persistent when we were younger. Then again, he didn't have plans to live beyond his encounter with Shizuka.

"Okay... fine then, since we can't go out then just come in. We'll make the best of today's date-" I cover my mouth and turn a brighter shade of red as I call this a date. He puts a hand to the top of my head and I cast a glance up at him as he smiles.

"I guess we can make a meal together and enjoy it. A date." I smile at him, though my hands are still over my mouth as I nod. My boys feel delight as well as they probably sense the presence of their father. The happiness he causes me.

"I would like that. Come in." I let him through as he steps in. "Oh, uh, Seiren... please don't kill that bird. Just get it away from here. I don't know can someone manipulate its memory and remove any training it has to come and find this place?"

"Leave it to me, Alondra-san." She bows her head and disappears. She's a really fast mover so I lost track of her.

"Cool! Ah!" Zero closes the door and puts his arm around my shoulders as he leads me back inside. This is going to be a fun date. Though I can't forget to be careful.

Random Day Week 4:

"It's been awhile since I've happily seen you drawing." I jump startled and look up as I see Zero at my door. I'm so glad to be sitting on my bed with a thick blanket over me.

"I felt inspired today." I say with a smile as he steps in. I close my sketchbook and pat my bedside. "I won't run away, so sit with me."

"I knew I'd break you down." I puff my cheeks at his little remark and he walks over taking a seat. I relax once he is seated though and lean over on him and rest my head on his arm.

"You're really warm, it must be hot outside." I say as I also take in the scent of summer coming off him.

"Yeah, it's really hot. It's a relief to be in this cool room." He says and puts his arm around me. My face begins to warm up as I blush and my heart starts to pick up in speed. I had almost forgotten how his touch made me feel. It's been awhile since we've properly been this close.

"Have you eaten? You look like you haven't gotten out of bed." He tells me with worry in his voice. I smile at his concern and bend my elbow to touch his hand with mine.

"Yes, I've eaten. Breakfast was brought to me and well I just felt like being lazier than usual." He moves his hand to intertwine our fingers and we just stay there, taking comfort in each other's presence.

"Will you tell me now?" He questions me.

"Nope." I tell him bluntly and he clicks his tongue. I just smile and don't say anything else. I feel him shift around and I become totally embarrassed when he kisses the top of my head. I cover my face so he doesn't tease me about how red it is.

"You jerk." I mumble under my hands. I slowly remove my hands and am startled by him kissing me. I try to move back, but he gently grabs the back of my head and I can't help but give in since I have missed his kisses and touch.

"How long do you plan to stay isolated? There are a lot of people that want to see you." He tells me as he pulls back slowly, looking into my eyes. I stare at his and arch an eyebrow.

"Like who? I only know the Headmaster and Yori would. Don't forget I didn't have many friends. Just you guys were and well Aido and Seiren recently became my friend too." I say to him as I reach out and touch his cheek.

"I hope he's still your friend." He says with a slight frown. I smile and touch my forehead with his.

"Idiot, its always been you." I whisper softly to him.

"Then why won't you stay with me? Can't we be together?" I slowly open my eyes and stare into his sad ones.

"I need time. There's a lot for me to get past and. . . And get over so I can properly say I'll be yours. To be happy." I tell him and kiss him again. I really wish I wasn't such a coward.

"Alright, I'll give you time, but that doesn't mean I'm not going to be here for you." That feels reassuring for now. I hope he can say the same once the twins are born. Because that's what I know for sure, I will not be keeping their existence away from him forever. But... will their fate be the same as mine and Yuki's?

We'll be together, right? All four of us? Will my bad luck finally end?