It's nothing...
I wasn't myself...
Maybe because I had this weird dream...
Yes it's nothing. Zero's been through so much
he must have been confused...
So much...
Until you truly admit it I will not speak to you anymore!
Yuki... What's up with you?
Oh... It's nothing.
We'd better hurry before the gate is locked.
Mom...
Are you lost?
Did you get separated from your mother?
Uh-huh...
Take me to my mom.
Yori, I'm going to take him. So can you go on ahead?
Are you sure you'll be okay alone?
Sure... Okay, let's go.
You have orders from the Hunter's Society.
You're to observe tonight's vampire gala.
It's a gathering of moderates, so you shouldn't have any problems.
I understand.
White rose petals
Open one or two of them
And the memory of that day turns into color
Like tracing a shining thread
Time quietly passes
Swaying along with the ebb and flow
People are reborn
Your smile is so warm it melts my heart
- Like a faint dream... ...I've had
Even if the setting sun takes away this moment
Our shadows are one
Endlessly far vastly deep like crossed destinies
Grasp it again and again
Lose it again and again
We were finally able to meet
Like the sky seeks the earth flowers wait for the rain
and the night longs for tomorrow
I've been longing for our two hearts to become one
When one or two white rose petals fall
Our love becomes eternal
THE ETERNAL PROMISE
We've come quite a distance from the market.
Are you sure it's this way?
Uh-huh...
Shiki... Still not ready yet?
Such a bother...
I don't like gatherings of grown-ups.
It can't be helped.
Can't you put up with it for a little while?
Hanabusa...
Tonight's event is being hosted by the Aido family, right?
Your father's coming too, isn't he? Can't you cheer up a little?
That's why I'm not so keen on this.
We shall overlook yesterday's "disturbance."
And Zero Kiryu shall not be dealt with...
As long as you are at Cross Academy, Lord Kaname...
Thank you, Ichio.
I must say...
The fair and impartial way you vouch
and stand up for your schoolmate is admirable.
So fitting of the heir to the Kuran family
which lay the foundation for today's pacifism.
Actually... I've been wanting to make a request of the Senate.
Please stay out of the affairs of Cross Academy from now on.
Like my late parents before me, I do not wish to see bloodshed.
Huh?
Hey, are you sure this is the place?
Uh-huh...
Thank you, lady.
I was really scared by myself.
I'm worried, so I'll stay with you until we find your mom.
You're really kind, lady.
Huh?
Oh...
Huh?!
Huh?
Thank you...
Hanabusa...
What is it. Akatsuki?
For some unknown reason. Yuki Cross is lying here unconscious.
Huh?
Such a troublesome girl.
Huh?
Oh...
Where am I?
Huh?
Oh!
What a relief. You woke up pretty quickly.
Kaname... I!
Oh...
Yuki...
Thank-!
I thought you didn't want to talk to me.
Oh...
That was... just until you acknowledged that Zero wasn't the culprit...
I told you that I don't intend to turn him into a criminal.
However. Since we don't know who the real murderer is.
I can't make a definite statement.
Well. I understand that but...
Besides. Yuki...
Did you think I wouldn't get upset over what you said?
B-But it's your fault, Kaname...
And do you know who caused that?
Your heart is beating fast.
Maybe you understand me a little?
Oh?
It's fine. Come in.
Ichijo!
Yuki! I'm glad you're awake.
You scared me... lying in a place like that.
What happened?
I took a lost child to an empty-looking building and...
he kissed me on the cheek as a thank-you.
Then...
He must be the son of one of the guests of the gala.
Vampire children can suck out a person's vitality.
This is the underground villa of the Aido family,
which was built beneath that abandoned building.
And tonight, the customary gala for vampires in the area
is being held here.
Many nobles will be in attendance.
I didn't expect to see Ichio at this gala.
Yes, strange things do happen.
Hanabusa. Don't let it bother you so much.
A big gala must be observed by Hunters.
It's the agreement we made for keeping peace, remember?
But why him, of all people?!
Hey, Master.
Yo, stupid pupil.
Why are you here?
I got an order too.
I can handle something like this alone.
Will you quit touching me?
Humph... Such a cold pupil.
You did not get an order.
Don't worry. It's a gathering of understanding vampires
who wish to coexist with humans.
Your perception has turned totally dull.
You just sit quietly in that chair and watch from the sidelines. Eh?
Kaien Cross.
It's Ichio.
Why would a Senate member be at this gala?
It must be due to that incident.
Understanding vampires, eh?
Do not leave this room until I return.
I will notify the Headmaster.
A room without windows.
Why do I feel like I know a room like this?
Huh?
What was-?
Oh... huh?!
Human lady, I'm sorry for what I did earlier.
So you were a vampire, huh?
Did you find your mom?
Oh wait!
Huh?
Oh!
A light?
I knew I shouldn't have come.
Senri!
I haven't seen you in awhile, but my, how you've grown!
Such a fine young man.
It's nice to see you, Granduncle.
But you seem a little thin.
You must eat well.
Your body is not yours alone.
You should go and visit your mother sometimes.
See you.
A vampire's gala?
But there are famous actors and singers too.
And I recognize the president of a software company too.
Are they all vampires?
Huh?!
Wh-Why?
Why is Zero?
Why is Zero here? He wasn't invited. Was he?
Tonight's assignment must be to observe.
Unlike me Zero's his usual self.
I see...
So why do I keep remembering?!
I beg your pardon. I did not mean to interrupt you.
Please continue to enjoy yourselves.
Lord Kaname. Is it true that you defied the Senate...
and defended a human?
Yes. It is.
Lord Kaname is amazing...
He wants us to walk shoulder to shoulder.
For the future of vampires and humans.
What a noble posture to take...
Lord Kaname, thank you for looking after my son.
Thank you for hosting this gala, Sir Aido.
I'm not good with gatherings like this, so I have not attended much.
Please don't worry about such a thing.
However, I have a special request.
Tsukiko...
Father!
This is my daughter, Tsukiko.
I hope you will develop a fondness for her some day.
That is our family's wish.
Father, please stop!
Lord Kaname, that's not something I wish for!
I don't know how things will turn out,
but I shall bear that in mind.
Lord Kaname! Please look favorably upon my daughter too.
And my daughter too.
My daughter too.
Lord Kaname, my daughter will do anything for you.
Lord Kaname has changed.
In the past, he would have totally ignored such a subject.
He understands now the duty of a rare Pureblood.
Huh?
Ichiru!
Everyone seems surprised.
To see you here at this event. Grandfather.
Hmm? Is something wrong?
No, I was remembering something trivial.
Huh?
Death will come calling to one who sees his other self.
A silly myth passed down by humans.
Hello. Zero.
What are you doing in a place like this?
You're looking well.
I thought you'd have lapsed into Level E by this time.
Ichiru, we're leaving.
You will see Ichio home.
Yes.
Ichiru, you!
I'm employed by the Senate.
So we may just meet again somewhere.
Oh, by the way, Zero.
Have you heard of the "Cursed Twins"?
What're you talking about?
It seems you haven't.
Never mind then.
I knew there was a big gap between us.
But I wish I hadn't seen that.
Can I come in?
Huh?
Oh... yes!
Didn't I tell you not to leave this room?
I-I'm sorry.
Huh? Oh...
No, I won't forgive you... with just an apology.
Oh...
Why did you leave?
The boy... the boy who was lost...
I was worried if he found his mother...
Let's go.
Okay, Mom!
I see... That Ichiru. Huh.
In any case, don't do anything reckless.
Don't do anything that
will make that small Disciplinary Committee worry.
She's not small.
To me. Her existence is not small.
Kaname?
Until I forgive you...
For just a little longer... stay like this.
I'm tired.
Of course. I'll do anything... for you, Lord Kaname.
I love you Lord Kaname.
You are the start of my world.
That's why even though my past was an empty shell
I wasn't afraid.
Yuki...
I had decided not to call you "Lord Kaname,"
when I was face to face with you...
But we're no longer in the past,
when I didn't know anything...
I kept telling myself that you were far beyond my reach now...
That what mattered was that I never forget your kindness...
And yet!
Oh...
Kaname?
To "us," you are all fleeting living creatures
who pass through our lives for an instant.
Do you want to become a vampire?
Do you want to become a blood-sucking beast like me...
...and live a long, long life together?
Yes...
Sorry.
This punishment is too excessive. I won't do anything.
I'm sorry if I frightened you.
Kaname. I...
Why must you look like that?
Learn from this and
don't go walking into dangerous situations again, that's all.
It's time you returned home.
Welcome back. Yuki.
Yori. I'm back. I'm sorry I made you worry.
Oh...
Snow?
The whiteness of snow brings back memories of crimson blood.
Of ten years ago and the red that splattered.
Of the beautiful boy upon whom the blood spattered
who reached his hand out to me.
I took that hand...
If Kaname was near I had nothing to fear.
If it was for Kaname I would do anything.
Do you want to live a long long life together?
How I longed to hear those words...
Those words which I had resigned to never hear.
So many thoughts became entangled in my mind
and turned to tears flowing down my cheeks.
Even if you didn't mean any of it Kaname...
After seeing me unable to act after talking so boldly...
Were you disappointed?
It's almost vacation.
We won't be able to see Idol for so long!
I don't want that. Wild!
Ruka. There is a fire in my heart that I must...
Shut up!
Zero!
Quit daydreaming and do your work!
Oh, sorry.
All right, everyone! Get back!
Ruka!
I know that the things you told me weren't lies.
So don't worry.
A dry white cloud passes
Slowly drifting
I am gray
And I just watch it
Disappear
I gather stars
And make a sand castle
My small prayer
Spills over and falls
The wave that was lying in wait
Sweeps me off my feet
Next time: "The Azure Portrait"