So you've decided?
If you know the way to save Zero, I want you to save him.
Even if I must offer myself to you.
Come over here. Yuki.
Yes. Good girl.
What is it?
You all like my blood.
Right now, I'm really glad that you do.
Because in exchange, you will save Zero.
I am the one who brought him despair.
Huh?
That's my real body.
Oh...
The way to save Zero is simple.
He...
- just needs to drink my blood. - Just needs to drink my blood.
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
Drink your blood?!
Yes. The blood of his master. Shizuka Hio.
Then Zero will not degenerate into a Level E.
He will be able to become a true vampire.
VOW OF THE PUREBLOOD
Oh, sorry.
Rima, that's twice the payback.
Hey, Kain. Want to join us?
No, thank you. I must refuse.
I have urgent business to take care of.
Really? Too bad.
Say, isn't it time to switch places?
Really? But...
Now, now... Don't argue.
Huh? I wanted to dance with Ichijo.
Well. So do I!
Say, don't push. Don't push!
Huh?
Are you all right? You didn't twist your ankle, did you?
N-No...
Vice-dorm President... Let's do things in moderation.
Gathering all these girls around you.
You don't intend to eat them later, do you?
How rude. I'm just socializing.
And? What's this urgent business?
I have to report to Dorm President Kuran first.
I see...
By the way, I don't see that transfer student.
Oh well, I hope it's not a difficult matter.
Huh?
Are you alone?
Where's Dorm President Kuran?
I won't dance with anyone except Lord Kaname.
I see...
Huh?
I promise...
Now, give your blood to poor, little me.
I am being pursued. I need more power.
Huh? Pursued? By Hunters?
You desire more power?
But if you lay a hand on the other students at the academy...
Oh!
I just want your blood.
Uh...
You understand, don't you?
What it means
when the fangs of a Pureblood like me pierces you?
Move away from Yuki, Shizuka!
Zero!
Get back. Zero! Please!
Yuki, move! Why?!
Only she can save you, Zero!
That woman? Save me?
Yes. If I heed her condition...
Hear me out. Zero!
The only way to prevent you from lapsing into a Level E...
is for you to drink her blood!
I'm okay with it.
So, stay back!
Even if it's true about the blood...
It'll work even if you're half-dead, right, Shizuka?!
Zero!
Why do you stop me?! I'm going to...
Huh?!
Yuki...
You've been made her pet.
Are you happy to hear your master's voice at last?
Do you feel like obeying me now?
Now that I have returned to my real body,
my voice now has the power to bind you.
The power to bind?
Perfect. Keep holding Yuki down like that.
You understand, don't you?
I am your vampire parent... and your master.
Can you disobey me, Zero?
Zero, let go of me!
You didn't have to do this to Zero!
I would've let you suck my blood without resisting!
Oh!
My body has been hungering for four years.
Don't you think that your blood alone would not suffice?
You said my blood would be enough!
Please stop!
Isn't that enough?!
Why must you be so cruel to Zero?!
Huh?!
It's punishment for getting too close to you.
Huh?!
And who are you to talk?
Your choice has made Zero suffer. I know that.
Huh?
I thought... it would be okay if I was with Zero.
I wonder if you can forgive me, Zero... some day.
Zero!
It's useless. Zero.
You just have to be obedient... like a puppet, for now.
Huh?
You can't tighten those fingers around my neck, can you?
You can't take anything from me again!
No. Zero!
As if I'd die from something like this.
I'll end it... all of it!
Zero!
Those eyes...
This is fine.
Isn't this what you wished from the bottom of your heart?
To die along with me?
Huh?!
Zero!
Lady Shizuka...
How long do you intend to make sport of them?
If you are hunted down here, that will be a problem.
Humph... that was unnecessary.
You didn't have to show up.
I have things to do still.
You have no cause for worry.
I don't plan on getting killed here.
Shizuka!
Zero!
Do you intend to leave me again?
The one who left was... you, Ichiru!
No, I meant to the vampire world.
Zero... Who's Ichiru?
Aren't you going to introduce us, Zero?
He's my kid brother.
Are you awake?
Here you go. Stamina-Packed Gruel, my style.
Only vampires are allowed in vampire territory.
I have entrusted Kaname with the handling of the Night Class.
As a Headmaster. I cannot interfere.
That's fine for you, the Headmaster.
But what about you, the Hunter?
I'll leave it here.
Wait.
This much I can say...
Yuki and Zero are not vampires.
It's you.
Stop this.
We don't know what Dorm President Kuran is thinking.
But there is nothing we can...
There is!
Why... Why doesn't he discuss it with us?!
No matter what happens...
I've said that I would be on his... on Dorm President Kuran's side!
Hanabusa.
I won't let you stop me!
Protect yourself, Zero.
I'm no longer the old me.
The one who always followed you and hindered you is no longer here.
I've been allowed to drink Lady Shizuka's blood.
The blood of a Pureblood empowers you with special abilities.
You're just itching for some too, aren't you?
Stop it, both of you!
You're siblings! Why must you do this?!
Huh?
If you interfere, even without Lady Shizuka's permission, I will...
Stop!
I thought that weapon Hunters use doesn't work on humans?
Huh?
I figured as much.
Zero!
You stay back!
Yes! You're right! I'm human!
Ichiru!
Lord Shizuka shared her blood with me! But...
She didn't desire... my blood!
She didn't drink my blood!
So much blood. Shizuka...
That's why anti-vampire weapons are dangerous.
Even the Purebloods' extraordinary healing powers
can be hindered considerably.
Kuran's boy... Why are you here?
This is the room I was given when I first came to this academy.
Really? I like this room. There's no one to bother me.
Yes.
Now, I'll ask again. Why are you here at Cross Academy?
To repay a debt...
And it was also ideal for gathering my pawns.
Hmm?
And... probably...
I am trying to do exactly what you are doing.
Shizuka... like you... I am doing this for one person.
They wouldn't look at me!
Not Dad. Nor Mom... nor Master!
No one looked at me. Only you!
And I finally met her!
The one who saved me from the bottomless Ioneliness!
The one who filled my darkness with crimson petals and light!
And yet!
The one Lady Shizuka chose was... you!
Why?! Why must it be you, Zero?!
I've been at her side. But Lady Shizuka won't even look at me.
And I've stayed close to her more than anyone else.
And even as she gazes at me now...
The only person in Yuki's eyes is...
You don't seem too surprised.
I also had been thinking of taking your life,
with Yuki Cross as the assassin.
That was a wise choice.
You too.
Now that my healing power is diminished by a Hunter's weapon,
tearing out my heart might kill even a Pureblood like me.
How strange. Here I am with you, sucking my blood.
When I first met you as a boy, you sought the same thing I did.
That has not changed, even now.
I will not let your life go to waste.
I will destroy the one thing you despised, without fail.
The one who twisted the destiny of Purebloods.
A Pureblood vampire who drinks the blood of a Pureblood...
You have gained new powers,
but now an ominous future awaits you.
There is nothing but darkness in your path, Kaname.
I know that.
This is...
Lord Kaname killed Shizuka Hio...
The smell of blood... is stronger.
Huh?
Lady Shizuka?
Ichiru!
Yuki! I must kill Shizuka! Let me go, Yuki!
And what will you do after you kill her, Zero?!
What if what she said is actually...
Isn't this what you wished from the bottom of your heart?
To die along with me?
Did she mean that you would die if you were able to kill her?!
Yeah.
That's why you didn't need to go this far.
I just didn't want you to die.
Huh?
Like I said, you don't need to care for me so much.
I'm just glad that you're okay.
You stay here.
Zero!
I really wished that... I would die with her.
But that's the past now.
Huh?
I'll be back.
Yes Yuki...
No matter who you are looking at...
I'll be your ally Zero.
Promise me. That you'll do everything you can to fight it!
So that I won't need to use this pistol.
My promise to you is...
I believe in Zero but...
Disciplinary Committee...
Lady Shizuka...
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: "Crimson Chains"