I thought you were dead... Ichiru.
So, you remember me, Zero... my brother.
Don't look like that. We used to be such close twins.
I know a way to save Zero.
Would you like to make a trade with me?
In exchange I want you to do something only you can do.
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
CONSEQUENCE OF DESIRE
You look awfully pale, Zero.
How unsightly...
They had such high hopes for you back then.
Now, you can barely resist the lust that lurks inside you.
In time. That lust will control you.
You will lose all sense of self...
and you will degenerate like a beast into a Level E.
Is that all you want to say?
No...
It's been so long since I saw my other half
and I wanted to have a nice, long chat.
Don't you want to know? About that day?
Say Shizuka...
If you don't go right away
you'll be captured by those people from the Society.
No. Perhaps Zero, you actually knew from long ago...
about the darkness that was growing in my heart.
Zero and Ichiru huh?
A weak body can be fatal to a Vampire Hunter.
I suppose ultimately Ichiru will not be able
to walk alongside Zero.
Even though they are so close...
Thank you for always being nice to me.
It made me happy... to the point of hating you.
Ichiru?
You pitied me, didn't you?
You don't understand, do you?
What it's like to be born a twin.
And to always be compared and pitied...
The misery of knowing that you are not wanted.
Still, why that woman?!
Well... I wonder why?
We meet again...
Why are you crying in a place like this?
Did something sad happen?
What about you? Why are you crying?
Huh?
In this room...
He suffered all alone... in this room... Zero...
I can save Zero.
I want you to stay just the way you are Yuki.
Kaname...
More and more. I began to care less
about our parents' existence.
And my beloved Zero...
Actually, I always hated you.
By the way, I hope you are thankful to me.
I'm the one who asked Lady Shizuka to spare your life.
Because you wanted to make me suffer, then kill me yourself?
Exactly...
Have you suffered a lot
since Lady Shizuka turned your fate upside down?
As much as I suffered?
Lady Shizuka also changed my fate.
These Purebloods who possess such power...
They are like gods, aren't they?
That woman... a god?
You just don't know anything about Lady Shizuka, that's all.
She kept her promise and freed my body of illness.
I want to kill you, but if you come with us,
then maybe I'll forgive you.
However. It will be as Lady Shizuka's manservant.
Sorry. Not with you, who wanted to become a vampire...
You are?
You really don't understand a thing, Zero!
I see... A Level E fit...
I won't kill you. Suffer. Suffer much more.
Resent the tainted spirit within you...
and degenerate into a beast who has no reason!
Zero!
Ichiru?
It's been a long time, Master.
Huh? Zero!
This is...
That's right. Only Zero was your pupil.
I am no longer what I was in the past.
Now. I am able to do battle with you too.
Stop, Ichiru!
Why don't you draw?
Whatever you may think, you were my pupil.
Master!
What a farce!
Ichiru!
Kiryu...
This is...
Please take care of my master.
Kiryu! Wait!
You're!
What happened?
Nothing. Just an accident...
I encountered Ichiru.
Could that injury?
Anything could happen now.
Do you still intend to just be a bystander?
Okay.
Huh? What happened to the curfew?
Don't you know?
During the ball, curfews are pretty much lifted.
Let's practice our dancing.
It's our chance to dance with the students from Night Class.
Maybe I'll get to dance with Idol...
I want Ichijo!
You there! Stop chattering and get to it!
Huh?
Cross! You've been sitting there in a daze!
What's wrong with you?!
In the first place,
it's your fault that our class was delegated as stagehands!
I understand that your test answer sheet was blank
except for your name.
If I'm not able to dance with Ruka because of what you did!
Say, isn't that blood?
Was there a fight?
What happened to Kiryu?!
Zero!
Did something happen?
Did you see that transfer student?
Zero! You're hurt...
It's nothing. It's already healed.
I guess.
But... you don't seem well...
It's okay to do what you want.
Go ahead. Anywhere is fine.
Just don't spill too much blood.
So he didn't even hesitate.
He's gone that far...
What does it taste like... Zero?
What does it matter even if I told you?
Zero...
If you want to save Zero let's enter into a trade.
You offer yourself to me...
Or bring me Kaname Kuran's dead body.
One fallen to the role of a "servant" cannot possibly kill his "master."
Resent the tainted spirit within you
and degenerate into a beast that has no reason!
I regained my composure after drinking my fill of Yuki's blood.
I'm disgusting...
Where are you going, Kiryu?
The ballroom isn't that way.
I came for you.
I want you to be on strict guard duty today.
Kiryu... This is an order from me, the Headmaster.
Oh...
Are you ready, Yuki?
Huh? You're going to the ball in your school uniform?
Even if we're helping backstage,
we can take turns to go and dance.
I know...
But the Headmaster was emphatic
that we "be extra careful in guarding the hall."
What a mean parent.
Does that mean you can't enjoy yourself?
It's not that. But...
Here. This was delivered for you.
Who is it from?
Oh! It's from Kaname.
Kaname...
Kiryu.
Thank you for being on duty during the ball.
Since you said it was an order, I had no choice but to come.
Oh my, you're scary, Kiryu.
And lately, you've been so moody.
As though you're shouldering
all the unhappiness around here by yourself.
Rather than an order. It's actually a request.
I want to protect the students' happy campus life.
And as for you, I want you to enjoy the moment,
rather than fear a future which you cannot see.
How's that? Do I sound cool or what?
Zero!
I didn't think you'd be here before me.
Oh, my Yuki is all dressed up!
Will you dance with me later, my dear daughter?
Oh well... later.
Just a short dance.
Yay! Later then...
Let's go!
We have to keep our eyes open,
but I hope we can have some fun too.
I thought you weren't too keen about this ball.
Oh. Wasn't I? Well, we'd better get to work!
Thank goodness. Nothing weird has happened.
Say Zero! Males must dress appropriately!
At least for today.
What? You're a Disciplinary Committee member.
Got any complaints?
Hmm... And...
Males will wear a single rose on their lapel.
Now, if only you'd take that scowl off your face,
you'd look great.
I don't understand.
Huh?
How can you keep smiling?
Well, that's probably...
because I want you to smile too.
This way.
Umm... excuse me. Kain.
Isn't Kaname here?
The Dorm President was on the terrace by himself.
Thank you.
Shouldn't I have told her?
I don't care.
R-Ruka!
Ruka!
I finished up all my duties just for today!
Please will you dance with me?
Time to socialize.
Remember what the Headmaster said.
No way! Not with a guy I don't know.
GUY I DON'T KNOW
Ruka...
Kaname!
Good evening, Yuki. I'm glad you wore the dress.
Yes, I... I wanted to thank you for the dress.
Thank you.
Did something happen?
You have a strange look... Yuki.
Huh?
Just lying. You're cute. That dress becomes you.
Oh...
Will you dance with me? In exchange for the dress...
Why aren't you keeping to the music?
Oh... I'm not listening to the music.
Let's dance slowly... Like long ago.
Yes... long ago.
I never imagined that the day would come
when I could dance with him like this.
When I first learned the waltz. I could only dance it slowly.
Yuki?
How long are you going to treat me like a child?
I never intended to.
Really?
The other night...
It was you who put me to sleep
and tampered with my memory, wasn't it?
You kept me away from that place, and...
And as though to stop a child who wanted to peek in...
No, I didn't treat you like a child. I just wanted to protect you.
At that time, I thought it was the best thing to do.
Where were you?
Did you see that transfer student?
That's right. I don't think she's here.
Got a minute?
Kiryu...
Say Yuki.
If you want to save Zero will you listen to my request?
Kill Kaname Kuran.
Kaname Kuran lets down his armor only with you.
You are the only one who can do the deed.
However if you don't want to...
I want you at least to remain just the way you are...
I'm sorry.
I don't know why that woman wants Kaname's life...
But the path I choose...
Um... will you dance with me?
Wow! Shindo is so brave.
I know. Kiryu has such a scary look and it's a detriment to him.
He's quite cool when you look at him up close.
You saved me once.
Um... or we could just talk.
Sorry, but I don't know how to dance and I'm busy.
Excuse me.
Kuran. Where's Yuki?
I explained your job to you. You are to be Yuki's shield.
You musn't forget that.
What is it. Kaname?
You look worried. What's the matter?
I feel like being tied down... so that I don't do anything foolish.
It's cold. This is probably it.
Hmm... Really? Beyond this door...
You're finally ready to believe it, Akatsuki?
The Princess Kuruizaki... Shizuka Hio.
Like you said, it seems she threw away her old body.
I don't know the reason why she'd go that far.
You must not go any further.
Why not? Just what's?
- Hey! - Let's not go any further, Hanabusa.
If Seiren is telling us,
the Dorm President probably has something on his mind.
Besides...
There's nothing we can do against a Pureblood Princess.
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: "Vow of the Pureblood"