Run away... Ichiru.
Not too many people today.
That's because the exams are tomorrow.
That's right.
The lowest-scoring class ends up with backstage duties
and can't attend the ball.
Are you that eager to go?
Oh, not really...
I mean, we have our Disciplinary Committee duties and
the Class President is so fussy about that.
So I'm not sure what to do.
Oh...
It's quiet. I wish it were like this all the time.
Are you still worried?
It's not only me.
You have a bond with her that only you can understand...
A bond soaked in blood.
Only you can...
Huh?
Zero?
Hey, what's going on?!
I told you not to go near that woman.
Huh? But why?
Doesn't matter.
Don't get involved with her again! I beg you.
Trembling in red in red in red
To the edge of the dream of the dream
Every time I'm stifled to death after I give up so many times
These feelings that have no place to go awake me
Your innocent smile knows it's a cruel existence
Because of the distance
Even if this incurable wound corrodes my heart
I can't refrain these thoughts that dwell within the darkness
Trembling in red in red in red
To the edge of the dream of the dream
We met and now the wheels of destiny are turning
A secret that no one knows
I fall I fall I fall
I can't go back even if I carve out my sins
I'm sure of that
THE PRINCESS OF DARKNESS
Zero?
Why was he like that about Maria?
Hey, Yuki...
Huh?
You're lost in your thoughts again.
Oh... I'm sorry.
As I was saying, you substitute the value of X over there and...
But why?
You don't know why...
Oh Kiryu...
Perfect timing.
Help Yuki with her studies, won't you?
Tomorrow's the real test and she still doesn't get it.
Sure.
I'm counting on you.
I'll go make the rounds in your place.
Oh, Kiryu... Did you want to see me about something?
No, not really.
Okay...
You made the same mistake earlier.
Pay attention and solve the problem.
Huh? Oh, you're right.
Umm... this is...
And you use the number that you added here... right?
Yeah.
What's the matter with your neck?
The spot where that woman bit me is throbbing.
I haven't forgotten, not even for a night...
The dastardly thing she did to my brother and me four years ago,
and the sea of blood she left...
The reason I was able to survive was because...
Huh?
What's the matter?
You're not your usual self today, Zero.
Shall we take a break? I'll make some coffee.
Really... What's the matter?
That appearance... That name...
I wasn't sure what your intentions were.
Oh, it was in deference to you.
Such bad taste.
Although I think you just wanted to play with us.
Just play?
When did you start looking at people so conscientiously?
After all, you are akin to me.
Do you crave blood?
I think I was able to survive because you were by my side...
Zero?
I'm going back to the dorm for the night.
Don't forget what I taught you.
Oh, all right. Thank you, Zero. Good night.
Something's on Zero's mind today...
Only today? No it's since...
Since Maria came?
What is Maria to Zero?
So, you can sense me.
After all. There is a bond between us.
Right now, it fills the void in my heart.
Finally... you've come to kill me.
Punish me for the crimes I've committed... Zero.
If you can pull the trigger.
Why are you so shocked? Because you can't shoot?
Don't touch me...
You cannot kill me.
One fallen to the role of "servant" cannot possibly
kill his "master" who gave him life as a vampire.
I've never come across one who hasn't yielded to me.
Good boy... I'm so glad I chose you.
I'm impressed that you recognized me
even though my appearance is different... Zero.
As the one who stole your life as a human...
No, I won't forget.
Shizuka Hio...
That day, your real face was wet with our blood.
I don't believe it...
Maria is... the vampire who threw Zero into darkness?
This body doesn't belong to me.
So please don't resort to violence...
I won't allow you... to look elsewhere!
Just as I thought...
It's hard to get adjusted to a borrowed body.
We have to heal our wounds and start over...
Both of us.
What?
Blood loss could lead to intense hunger.
Be careful now.
A vampire's true nature is extremely savage and cruel.
Although, Hunters are not so different... if you ask me.
Take him away.
You're going to let him live?
If something like this kills him, he is of no use at all.
However...
You... are the one I absolutely cannot lose.
I...
How do I do this?!
I fell asleep last night!
Listen up, everyone!
You must score high in every subject!
Why is Lord Kaname with that girl?!
Calm down. He probably needs to go over
the arrangements for the ball.
He didn't go to see the Disciplinary Committee.
I can tell...
It's over at last!
How'd you do?
Aced it.
Finally, it's over.
How about going to that cafe we talked about?
Huh? Yuki?
Huh? Oh... okay.
Yuki... Yuki... Yuki!
Huh?
Are you all right? You look sick.
Maybe you should go home and rest?
Y-Yeah, I'm sorry. I should do that.
I wonder what's wrong with me?
Hello. Yuki.
Kaname?
Hey! Don't push me!
Hi!
Is something wrong? I mean. look at the time...
I wanted to discuss the ball with you.
Oh. I see...
You're going, aren't you?
Yes. I've been asked to patrol the ballroom...
I don't mean that.
Huh?
B-But I don't have anything to wear...
And I have my duties...
We danced together a lot when we were kids.
Oh...
Y-Yes... I was so bad at it and you guided me.
You were so unpredictable.
I wanted to be at your side all the time to protect you.
Huh?
I don't want to see you get hurt.
Kaname?
Don't worry. You have me.
Kaname, we should get going.
All right.
Well then, I'll see you at the ball.
Y-Yes.
See you later, Yuki.
It seems as though she's completely forgotten.
There are things that are better forgotten.
I can smell it.
Huh?
It's suspicious. Why did you let that girl?
You think so?
I happen to like this smell. It tastes good.
Why did you allow her to transfer? She's!
Kaname recommended her.
The vampire world has its own rules.
We just have to let them handle it.
Are you saying that he... that Zero is a vampire too?! Huh?!
Hey!
Huh?
What's wrong? Are you lost?
You're so cold...
Huh?
Yuki.
Maria...
To have forgotten that child
when he thinks about you so much.
Child?
He's always by your side.
Do you mean Zero?
I remember.
Why why had I forgotten?
Wait!
Maria, what did you do... to Zero?
He's all right... for now.
But soon, he will degenerate into a Level E
and won't heed a word you say to him.
I know a way to save Zero.
Would you like to make a trade with me?
Huh?
In exchange, I want you to do something only you can do.
Zero!
Ichiru...
You have a fever. So you have to stay in bed.
The fever was just a lie. You knew all along.
You went that far to avoid seeing Master off?
I'm just a student who wastes his time.
He doesn't take me seriously.
I don't care, as long as you at least continue to like me.
Snow?
No...
It's cherry blossoms out-of-season.
She's so pretty.
Zero?
Let's hurry home. Mom and Dad will worry.
Is something wrong, Zero?
She's a vampire.
Ahh... I didn't know that.
Ichiru?
Oh!
You're really amazing, Zero.
You make up for the things that I lack.
Ichiru.
Ichiru, you have a temperature.
That's because you walked in the cold today.
I knew it. He's crawled into your bed again.
How is Ichiru?
Mom, he's developing a fever.
I'll get an ice bag, so can you stay by Ichiru?
Don't go, Zero.
It's all right, Zero.
Take care of Ichiru. He adores you so much.
If I'm this weak, becoming a Hunter is impossible.
Say, Zero... The vampire we saw today...
Will she be exterminated by Mom or Dad
or some other Hunter?
I don't know. If her name is on the list, probably.
Sometime in the future.
You're going to hunt vampires too, right?
But can you? You're so kind. Zero...
Don't worry. That's why I'm training with Master now.
You sound as though you're only doing it out of duty, Zero.
Aren't you really thinking, "I have to do Ichiru's share too"?
That's not true. Ichiru.
Oh... Uh-huh...
Where's Ichiru?
Outside. He said he'll be right back.
Huh?!
Zero?
She's baring her fangs...
Ichiru!
Zero?!
Such a discerning boy... To sense me before your parents.
The twin sons of Hunters. It is all due to fate of sins.
What are you talking about?
I shall further endow you with a sinful fate.
Zero!
Shizuka... Hio?
Hio?
A vampire woman who is a Pureblood...
What business do you have here?
You erased that man. I am here for retribution.
Stop!
Zero!
Run away... Ichiru...
If you lay a hand on Ichiru, I will kill you!
Such an unsightly mask. Is that her taste?
Why don't you take off that thing?
I thought you were dead...
Humph...
Ichiru!
Hi Miss Alice.
With your eyes made of glass
What dreams
Can you see?
Are you consumed by?
Once again my
Soul's been ripped apart
Pouring out
From the seam of my patches
Piercing
Are memories
Still you do not answer
Next time: "The Consequence of Desire"