Finale

Shuu at the side

Sara's POV

I wasn't sure whether I know him, however, the way his golden hair was styled; or maybe it was his royal blue eyes, holds a sense of nostalgia. I know him. Do I? He bends down before me on one knee which made Kaname stand next to me in a defence stance.

"Please. I mean no harm." he says in English. Though it's not that fact that interested me. It was the tone of his voice.

"Do I know you?" I replied as he kissed the back of my hand.

He grinned.

"Princess."

Princess. Only one person calls me that. But how?

"I'll explain later. Now, we only have one problem?"

"And what's that? Rido's defeated. What else is there?" Kaname intercepted. He wasn't so happy.

Shuu smiled again; this time towards Kaname.

"Well, it's nice meeting you, Lord Kaname. However, this problem is something I believe only Sara can solve. Rido has not been defeated yet. Not entirely. He's only fallen into a deep sleep. The same way you were before Rido awaken you."

"How did you know that? Who are you exactly?"

Shuu turned to look at me. Gently tucking my hand towards his heart, placing it firmly on his chest. It was as if his skin was quick sand, my hand fell into a warm, glowing light that opened on his chest; making my hand sink within him. The process that had supposedly taken within a few seconds felt as though hours or even days had went by; until I felt something. Something small and contrasted with the warmness of the radiant light. I pulled my hand out, revealing the small crystal gem that was sitting in the palm of my hand. It was this small thing that instantly made me feel powerful. Like I am finally a whole.

"Princess. I may have said that I am part of you but in fact, it was only this tiny shard of crystal that is part of you. The Gem of Light. It is the source of power of the Blue Rose Princess; in other words, it's you're heart."

I looked at the gem, stunned. How could such little thing be the source of my powers or even my heart? 

A droplet of water fell onto the smooth surface of the crystal, making it glow in the process. I looked around to find no source of water. Then where could this water be from? That is when I realized, I was crying. I didn't feel any pain nor did I feel sad. Then why am I crying?

"Princess. It's a natural process. It is not you that is crying. It's you're heart."

My heart? 

Another glow of light was released from the gem, blinding the vampires; who covered their eyes, trying to keep as much of the light away from their sensitive eyes as possible. I, on the other hand, felt the light welcoming. Shuu took grasp of my hands that cradled the gem as the gem lifted up into the air slowly. 

The transfer is starting.

Just like he said, the shard of crystal went into my chest at the speed that even myself, a supposedly powerful vampire, cannot see. 

It was then my life felt complete. The hole in my chest started to heal; even if it was just a tiny bit, it felt like I have taken a big step forwards. Never had I felt so light, so full. Even if the physical me was incapable of smiling, I could feel a burden lift from my hollow chest. I finally feel and recognize emotions that I have never felt before. Joy, excitement, nervousness, timid, shyness. 

Princess.

I turned to look at Shuu. But he looked different. And it was not in a good way.

Why are you transparent? You can't just disappear like that! I need you!

He held up a finger and placed it against his lips whilst his other hand pointed at my chest. My heart.

I love you. Always. Remember that. And I will always be in there. I am your guardian, and I'll always be. 

The light begins to dim and eventually disappears alongside with the spirit of my guardian angel.

We will meet again one day. I promise.

"Sara! Are you alright?"

Kaname cupped my cheeks and checked for any injuries. 

I shook my head. Should I be okay? I don't know. I've never felt so controlled of my abilities to today, yet the fact that I have lost my only supporter is breaking me into pieces. He was there for me and he was the only one who held myself up. 

The warmness of the dimer light that hovered on my chest increases as it tries to deliver a message. That Shuu isn't gone. That he isn't just my guardian angel, he was the protector of the gem; of my heart. And that he is the other me. He's inside of me. 

My lips lifted ever so slightly before quickly dropping back into my emotionless face.

Yes I will Shuu. I will meet you again. Thank you, Shuu. For being there for me; even now.

I turned to the man who may not have isolated me like the way others have, but had completely turned my world upside-down; my hands placed on his chest, where his heart thumps calmly. I feel a rush of power flowing through my veins and focused itself at the palm of my hands; causing the same glow of light. I've never felt so connected to it. It was my powers, yet at the same time it felt as if I've been through centuries. From the moment a hooded woman throws her heart into a furnace in order to create what we call "anti-vampire weapons" today, to the second I received my heart. No. This isn't my heart. It is a continuous cycle, generation after generation. The heart of the Blue Rose Princess. 

"Though I never get to know you; nor you, me. I will never say I forgave you but I have never blamed you."

One thump. Two. Then three. Each beat getting slower than the previous one. Until it went completely still.  

"Good bye, uncle."

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The season of the blooming flowers and young animals has arrived. I looked at the sakura tree that sits in the background of the mansion. I think back at the years that have past. The heartbreaks and the constant apologies. The happiness and loving quarrels.

A lot had happened since we graduated from Cross Academy. 

Hanabusa Aido became part of the research team to find new ways of creating better tasting blood tablets in which they did find one way. However that included extracting blood from me and the idea was instantly rejected by the Vampire Council. I still remember that look of Aido's when he heard the news and acted like a spoiled child; even though he was already 180 years old. 

Rima and Shiki continued their careers as super models and their popularity had shot up since they were revealed as vampires to the human society. The Vampire Council was extremely angry when they did that -and also very bluntly- but since the humans accepted the existence of vampires, they have been co-operating with us in harmony. Even after a century, they still look the same as when they turned twenty; perks of being a vampire. 

I, on the other hand, joined the medical research team alongside with humans. We found cures for cancer and many previous incurable diseases. However, as to how to transform a human entirely into a vampire without the process of going through being a Level E was still a bit of a problem since human genes and vampire genes are incompatible. 

Yuuki disappeared the night of the attack. The Headmaster seemed to have some idea as to where she might be, but refused to give us any detail. Not that I really care, to be honest. She did steal from me multiple times till the meter explodes and yet, she continues. In a way I'm happy she's gone from my life -well, at least the second half of my life- and at the same time, I have a feeling that I'd see her again. 

As for Zero, he went full time in vampire hunting, looking for criminals and Level Es. Though he had apologized and explained fully to me what had happened, we weren't as close with each other as before. But I'm glad to just have my brother back. 

And for Kaname-

"Mommy! Mommy! Look! I made a daisy chain!"

A little 5 year old girl ran towards me holding up a loop of flowers; her raven black hair swaying as she runs. Even under the afternoon sun, she was able to walk around without getting burnt. Something she inherited from me. My daughter.

I crouched down to her level and kissed her on her forehead.

"Thank you, honey. It's lovely. Would you like to put it on my head?"

"Yes!" She squealed whilst jumping excitedly. "Mommy will look like a beautiful Queen!"

She placed it on my forehead. I pinched her nose playfully.

"And you, a princess."

She giggled before running past me.

"Daddy!"

I stood as a certain raven-head vampire picked up our little girl. Her mis-matching eyes glimmered with glee as she sat on his shoulders.

"How's my little angel?"

"Great, daddy!" she giggled.

He slowly walked towards me. His skin exposed to the sun, yet it doesn't affect him anymore. They said it was because when we became one, I was able to transfer some of my abilities to my husband. He smiled as he engulfed me into a hug with our daughter in between us.

"I'm home, Sara."

I gave him a peck on his lips before saying "Welcome home."

He looked at me with such adoration and wrapped his arm around my waist to pull me in for a passionate kiss.

"Ew! Mom! Dad! Can't you go get a room?! Hana's still in between you!"

We broke apart and looked at our other angel, Yukina. The 13 year old strides across the lawn and grabbed Hana and dropped her gently on the floor.

"Come on, Hana. Mom and Dad needs some privacy." she says mischievously.

I chuckled.

"I thought you have a meeting with the members of the Vampire Council. Being the new appointed Head."

"I did. I just ended it early so I could come home and be with my family."

I smiled. Throughout the century we've been together, Kaname showed me his sincerity and put the pieces of my broken heart together slowly. It was difficult, but we have managed. He hugged me from behind. Bringing me in close as we watched our daughters play under the spring sunset.

"I love you."

I don't know how many times I've heard saying that, but each time when he says it my cheeks would blush uncontrollably. 

I smiled. Looking in his maroon eyes with unconditional love. He's perfect in every way. 

"I love you too."

"Mom! Dad! Come join us!"

Yukina waved her arm, gesturing us to go to them.

"Shall we?"

He offered an arm like any gentleman. I laughed.

"Sure. Lord Kuran."

Being with them was happiness everyday. Although I had a difficult past, but with Kaname, Zero and my friends, I was able to come through. I might not have Shuu here with me right now. And that Zero and those who are precious to me will not be here for me again. But ever since the day my angels came to the world, I knew they would always be with me. With this new heart and my new family, I know I'm not going to feel the way I used to:

Lost and Broken.

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Hey guys! Sad to say, this story has come to an official end. You guys have been so supportive everyday and you have absolutely no idea how happy I am right now! 

I don't really intend to write any Vampire Knight fan fictions anytime soon, but I might consider a sequel... 

If you enjoy my writing, please take a look at my newest story "The Diary of A Body Snatcher" 

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