Vampire Knight Fan Fiction ❯ Entwined ❯ Globetrotting ( Chapter 12 )

Entwined

Globetrotting

Disclaimer: I do not own nor profit from any of the ideas, characters, names, etc that I have used from Vampire Knight. Original characters are all mine of course.

A/N: Finally got some time to myself to finish this chapter. I'm posting it up without having it proof-read purely because it's been so long and I won't really have much time over the coming week to do so. Sorry for the wait. Hope it's worth it!

The following chapter contains scenes of a sexual nature. You've been warned. ;)

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As was expected of Kuran Inc. and of the pureblood class in general, the plane they were boarding was large, spacious, and very comfortable.

Kaname had sent Aidou and Takuma on ahead to prepare the plane, and give Zero and himself time to gather their belongings. The pureblood was now watching the ex-human ascend the stairs into the passenger area of the private jet. The other vampire had been moody ever since the meeting. Well, more moody than usual, anyway. Kaname smirked to himself as he wondered what was going on in the ex-human's head. He could just imagine his outrage at being forced to go on an unexpected trip. He had been rather surprised that Zero hadn't argued with him about it. Perhaps he was becoming more docile? Kaname almost laughed. Not likely.

A few quick strides took the pureblood halfway up the stairs just as Zero entered the plane. He was deliberately keeping his distance from the other vampire. Their close proximity during the meeting earlier had taken its toll on Kaname's self-restraint, so he was now being overly cautious. He was sure Zero wouldn't mind the added distance either.

As he entered the private jet, Kaname scanned the interior briefly. Takuma was stood near the cockpit door, speaking with the pilot, finalising the flight path and destination. The section of the plane to the pureblood's right was a lounge area. Sofa style seating in a white leather finish was lined up against both walls with enough space to seat eight people. Aidou was sat cross-legged on one of the seats, furtively eyeing a rather despondent looking Zero who was merely standing in the middle of the walkway. Kaname had to suppress a smirk. He looked completely lost in this sort of environment.

“Take a seat, Kiryu. It'll be an uncomfortable journey if you're stood the whole time,” Kaname said over his shoulder as he walked up the aisle towards the rear of the cabin. There was a private compartment in the back of the plane, reserved for his use. He opened the door to his personal section and closed it behind him without looking back. Sliding his jacket off, he hung it over the back of one of the two seats in the small room before slumping into the second.

Kaname felt tired, drained. He swept a hand through loose strands of his long brown hair, brushing them away from his face. Absently he flicked his tongue against the tip of his fangs. They had been in a permanently semi-extended state for the better part of the day. Abstinence sure was a bitch.

The pureblood eyed the bunk to the side of him. Should he get some sleep? It would be a long flight and he didn't particularly want to stew in solitude with only his cravings for company.

After a few moments, he managed to summon the willpower to push himself to the comfortable, if not large bed. He rolled onto it, eventually settling into a semi-restful position on his back. Kaname stared up at the curved ceiling, wondering if sleep would be possible after all. He could sense the presence of the other vampires nearby, one of them especially so. It thrummed in the back of his mind like an annoying insect that one tries desperately to swat away, but can't quite catch.

The pureblood placed a hand over his face and let out a half-growl. This was starting to fray at his nerves, which only succeeded in annoying him further. His usual cool, calm mask was beginning to fall apart, piece by piece.

The steady hum of the jet engines began reverberating at a higher pitch, signifying the plane's readiness to depart. On cue, a small jolt shuddered through the cabin as they began moving, heading towards the long runway and preparing for take-off.

Kaname tried his best to focus on the sound of the engines, the clicks of the flaps as they changed position, anything to ease his mind from the constant nagging sensation that was circulating through his body.

A knocking at the compartment door brought his senses back to the interior of the plane.

“Yes?” The word came out as more of a hiss than a curt reply.

The door opened slightly and Takuma popped his head inside the cabin.

“We're about to depart now, Kaname.”

“I know that.” The pureblood cringed at how abrupt and irritable he sounded. The noble vampire was clearly taken aback by the unexpected tone.

Struggling to submerge his emotions under his usual cool exterior, Kaname simply waved a hand at Takuma dismissively.

“Send Kiryu in here.”

The blonde nodded once before quickly backing out of the room, a clearly worried look on his face. The door was closed softly and Kaname's keen hearing picked up a brief exchange between Takuma and Zero in the other cabin.

He relaxed against the pillow once more, steadying his breathing, getting his body back under control. Why did he just send for Zero? This was not a good idea. It was on impulse that he had asked Takuma to send the ex-human to him. He had confined himself to this cabin for good reason. What on earth was he thinking? He wasn't thinking, that was it, or at least not with his brain.

The soft click of the door told Kaname that someone had entered the room. His other senses were practically screaming at him that it was Zero. His gaze slid over to the door, his eyes meeting with the ex-human's.

Zero's narrowed eyes and furrowed brow softened slightly, yet the rest of his body seemed to tense. “What's wrong?”

Kaname hadn't expected that to be the first thing to come out of the ex-human's mouth and for a moment a reply proved to be elusive.

“Wrong?”

Zero took a step away from the door, his arms by his side. “It's bloodlust isn't it?”

The pureblood pushed himself to a sitting position, sliding one leg off of the bed. “What are you talking about?”

Zero let out an exasperated sigh. “C'mon, Kuran. Don't give me that. You yourself told me you hadn't fed in a while, and I've experienced it enough to know the signs. You're struggling with it, and badly if even you can't control your own body.” He made a gesture with one hand. “Your eyes, they're red. Your body's tense, you're actively controlling your breathing...” Zero's voice trailed off as Kaname shot him a penetrating glare.

The pureblood hadn't expected the ex-human to see through him so easily. Perhaps he should have. He had taken some of his blood recently, he was probably more attuned to him at the moment than anyone else.

The plane lurched slightly as it finally left the tarmac of the runway, causing Zero to momentarily lose his balance. He recovered quickly, however.

Kaname beckoned with one hand. “Come here.”

Immediately, Zero stiffened. “Why?”

The pureblood let out a small sigh. “Just do as I ask, Kiryu. I don't have the patience to argue with you.”

Hesitantly, the other vampire took a few steps towards Kaname, eventually stopping beside the bunk, in front of the pureblood. He reached out for the ex-human's wrist and was pleasantly surprised to see that he didn't flinch or back away.

“Let me indulge myself. If just for a moment.” He pulled the other vampire towards him, in a smooth movement, until he was half kneeling, half leaning on one hand on the bed, beside Kaname. “I won't bite you.”

He looked up into Zero's eyes, trying to gauge his reaction. His expression was surprisingly unreadable.

“Go ahead.” The slight tremor in the ex-human's voice almost elicited a chuckle from Kaname, but he knew that would only anger him, so he suppressed the urge. He briefly wondered if fear, anger or excitement was the cause. Perhaps a mixture of all three?

He slid back to lie once more on the bed, pulling a slightly resistant Zero with him. The ex-human was now leaning over him, his short silvery hair falling forward, painting an irresistible picture. His hand trailed up to Zero's neck, fingertips gliding lightly along his tattoo to rest at the back of his head.

Kaname was now pushing his own willpower to its limits. The feel of Zero's pulse against his fingertips combined with his intoxicating scent was sending his senses into a frenzy. He knew that what he was doing was dangerous, it went beyond merely teasing. He badly wanted to, no - needed to, taste Zero. If he couldn't satisfy his base needs for sustenance, he could try to suppress them with more carnal ones.

Kaname pulled Zero towards him, his left hand still around the ex-human's wrist, tightening. He pressed his lips against Zero's, slipping his tongue out, demanding access. Again, the other vampire surprised him, responding in kind, immediately deepening the kiss. Their tongues slid against one another, exploring each other's moist warmth.

Kaname released Zero's wrist and snaked his arm around his waist, pulling his body closer. He needed to feel more of the ex-human. He needed to overwhelm these other urges. His fingers caught in the cloth of Zero's shirt and he irritably shoved it upwards, out of his way, exposing the other vampire's back. His fingers glided over Zero's skin, exploring his contours, memorising every muscle, every shape.

He was getting more aroused by the second, his breathing becoming more ragged and a pleasant warmth pooling at his groin. He bucked upwards, pressing his body tighter against Zero, letting him know exactly how he was affecting him. A slight moan rumbled in the back of the ex-human's throat and into Kaname's mouth, sounding more like a growl. The unexpected reaction only served in exciting the pureblood further.

His hand slid from Zero's back to his chest. He had seen the ex-human naked before. He knew what his body looked like, but touching it, feeling it was a completely different story. His skin was relatively smooth to the touch and his toned stomach and chest shuddered delightfully under Kaname's fingers. His thumb brushed against one of Zero's nipples and the ex-human jerked backwards, pulling away from the kiss and gasping.

Kaname still had his hand placed firmly against the back of his head, preventing him from backing away any further. Zero's usually light coloured eyes had darkened considerably with what could only be lust and he was breathing heavily.

“Kura-,” Zero started, but Kaname closed the gap between them, effectively silencing him with another kiss.

Shifting underneath him and pulling the ex-human down to lay beside him, he reluctantly pulled his lips away from Zero's.

“Just a little more,” he murmured as his mouth found the other vampire's jawline. His tongue darted out, tracing a trail to the ex-human's ear and toying with the piercings there.

His thumb found Zero's nipple once more and brushed against it lightly, eliciting another delightful gasp from his lips. Kaname smirked against Zero's ear and briefly rocked his hips against the ex-human's before sliding a leg between his thighs. Pressing upwards he could tell Zero was just as aroused as he was.

Kaname wasn't sure how much longer he could hold himself back. Zero was far beyond intoxicating or irresistible and he was surprised he had let him go this far. Going by his reaction, he could only presume that the ex-human wanted this as badly as he did.

Shifting his upper body weight so he was leaning over Zero, he slid further down his body, avoiding that all too tempting neck area and concentrating his ministrations on the ex-human's chest, licking and sucking at the skin there. He dragged Zero's shirt further up, exposing more skin and allowing his tongue to trail its way down to the previously neglected nipple. The other vampire's hand shot up to his arm and gripped it tightly as he flicked at the hardening bud. Zero gasped again as both his tongue and fingers assaulted him simultaneously.

Kaname could resist no more. The ex-human's reactions were sending him over the edge. Abandoning one of Zero's nipples, his hand snaked downwards and began to unbuckle the other vampire's belt.

“Kuran.” Zero's voice was completely breathless, but Kaname was far to engrossed in what he was doing to respond.

“Kuran, that's enough.” Again, the pureblood ignored him, successfully undoing the belt and proceeding to work on the button and zip of Zero's jeans.

“Kaname!” That made the pureblood stop and look up at the ex-human, startled.

Zero's slightly flushed face looked just as surprised that he had used the pureblood's first name. Kaname's fingers still lingered at his groin, and the ex-human seemed acutely aware of the fact as his gaze flicked between there and the pureblood's face.

“I said that's enough,” Zero eventually managed, still a little breathlessly.

Kaname eyed the ex-human for many moments. He really did not want to stop.

“Are you sure? Your mouth is telling me one thing, while your body is telling me another.” He patted the other vampire's painfully obvious erection through his jeans.

Zero inhaled sharply as he jerked at the touch. “I'm sure!”

Kaname pushed himself to a sitting position with a sigh. “You really need to be more honest with yourself. About many things.” His gaze lingered longingly over Zero's body. The bunched up shirt and partially undone jeans that had been providing him with so much pleasure mere moments ago were just tormenting him now.

The other vampire had obviously spotted where Kaname had been looking as he quickly shifted further up the bed, away from the pureblood, and tried to tug his clothes into some semblance of order.

“Are you angry?” Kaname asked, seeing the scowl on the ex-human's face.

Zero glanced at the pureblood briefly before turning away again.

“No...” He took a deep breath, before continuing. “I gave you permission, after all, and it's not as if it was-“ He cut himself off abruptly. “Nevermind.”

Kaname tapped a finger against his bottom lip. “Unpleasant?”

“What?” The ex-human sounded genuinely confused.

“Was that what you were going to say?”

“No!” Zero growled back, but to Kaname his reply was all too quick and vehement. He smirked slightly.

“I see.”

The heat of desire and lust was starting to ebb away to be replaced by the constant aching need for blood. Kaname groaned inwardly. That didn't last for long...

Zero shifted on the bed and began pushing himself up. Kaname quirked an eyebrow.

“You're going to go out there like that?”

The ex-human frowned at him. “Like what?”

Kaname's eyes trailed down to the other vampire's groin. “That.”

Zero hurriedly turned away as he followed where he had been looking. Kaname chuckled slightly. He was clearly embarrassed and it was a little cute, more so because he hadn't expected him to get that way over such things.

“I could help you with that... problem, if you'd like,” Kaname drawled. He couldn't help but tease the ex-human when he was acting like this.

Zero shot a glare over his shoulder. “No, thanks.” His eyes narrowed when he saw the expression on the pureblood's face. “You're enjoying this, aren't you?”

Kaname's smile widened. “Immensely.”

Zero was probably at his limit, temper-wise. If he continued to tease him any further, the ex-human would no doubt snap. Their interaction so far had been surprisingly pleasant. Kaname wasn't sure what had gotten into the other vampire, but whatever it was, he didn't want to particularly ruin the mood they now had, no matter how tempting it was.

Sliding his legs off the bed, so he was in a more relaxed sitting position, he let the smile fade from his lips.

“You may stay here for a while without further... advances from me, if you find that preferable?”

Zero looked from the door to Kaname and back again. He stayed silent for a while, an unreadable expression on his face.

“Alright,” he stated eventually as he lowered himself into the seat Kaname had sat in earlier.

* * *

Takuma had been observing Aidou's varying facial expressions ever since Zero had joined Kaname in his private compartment. It had been almost an hour since then and he was pretty sure he could fill an entire book describing the different degrees of outrage the other noble seemed to have displayed.

The division between the two cabins wasn't sound-proofed and with their enhanced hearing, the two nobles had a pretty clear picture of exactly what had happened in the other room.

Takuma was surprised, certainly, but not overly shocked. It was obvious that Kaname held an attraction towards Zero, or at least it was obvious to anyone close enough to the pureblood to notice the telltale signs. He had been wondering if Kaname had noticed them himself. What had happened in the cabin had mostly answered that.

Kaname wasn't usually one to act so impulsively. He was a private person, so indulging in such an act within earshot of others, even if they were within his inner circle was unheard of. Takuma knew he was in desperate need of blood, and initially was worried for Zero's safety when Kaname had called for him. Obviously his worries were unfounded, though the pureblood's slightly reckless behaviour just confirmed the fact that his usual reasoning was impaired by his bloodlust.

Zero's reaction to Kaname's advances was also a little unexpected. Takuma knew enough of the ex-human to recognize that he held a disdain for the vampire race in general. It was one of those deep-seated hatreds which weren't easy to overcome. He had seen some progress, mainly due to Kaname, but to go so far as to indulge in an intimate relationship seemed out of character.

An overly-exaggerated sigh from the other noble brought Takuma's attention back to Aidou. He hadn't said anything about Kaname and Zero, but that was probably due to fear of being overheard. He felt a little sorry for him. His fervent loyalty to Kaname made him act stupidly sometimes, but he wasn't a bad person. Unfortunately, he got jealous very easily, and he could just imagine the various ways he was contemplating on making Zero suffer after this.

“Hanabusa,” Takuma uttered softly.

Aidou's head snapped round at the sound of his name being called. “What?”

“Why don't you call ahead and see if they're prepared for our arrival?”

Takuma was trying to get the other noble's mind on something else. Aidou looked as if he was about to object, but it must have suddenly clicked what he was up to and instead just nodded solemnly.

Pushing himself off the seat, Aidou strode over to the small communications area close to the cockpit door and picked up the satellite phone.

That should keep him busy for a while. Takuma returned his attention to the private compartment door and wondered what else this sudden trip would have in store for them.

* * *

Zero was sat slouched in one of the two chairs in the small cabin, elbows propped up on the padded arms, fingers massaging his temples. He felt utterly and thoroughly embarrassed. He had expected to feel angry, but no, embarrassment was definitely at the fore.

He stole a glance at Kaname for perhaps the fifth time in the past two minutes. He was still sat on the edge of the bed, leaning forward, arms resting on top of his thighs. Neither of them had moved since Zero had taken this seat. Nor had they talked. The silence was becoming uncomfortable.

He wasn't sure how long they had been sat there like that, but it felt like an eternity. His body had calmed down some time ago and although he had wanted to leave the room as soon as possible earlier, now that he had time to think about it, he didn't want to face the two nobles on the other side of the door.

Just what had he been thinking anyway? Letting Kaname get so far, letting him... He stopped himself going down that line of thought. He had pretty much confirmed his attraction to the pureblood. As unthinkable as it might have been. Perhaps it was a combination of his vampire instincts and having taken his blood, but that didn't really matter all that much anymore. He had almost lost control, almost hadn't been able to stop Kaname. Or more exactly hadn't wanted to stop him.

His feelings, thoughts, senses were all a mass of confusion at the moment. His beliefs, the very foundation of his being, had been thoroughly shaken, and it was proving to be a monumental undertaking to sort out the aftermath. Where was he to go from here? This had initially started as a way to decipher what the pureblood was up to, but somehow, somewhere along the way it had morphed into something else entirely.

When he had seen the state Kaname was in earlier, even though the pureblood had tried his damnedest to hide it, he had felt... empathy? He understood what it was like to struggle against bloodlust and that drove him to feel some kind of sympathy, to want to help him in some way?

He grunted. It was all so frustrating.

“What's wrong?” Kaname's words came as a surprise to Zero until he realised his irritation had made the grunt audible.

“It's nothing,” he replied, glancing back over at the pureblood.

Kaname was gazing at him, a curious expression on his face. He wasn't one to show his emotions so openly, he looked so different without the usual mask.

“When are you going to stop being so stubborn?” The words had left his mouth before he had even realised. He was getting much too comfortable around this vampire.

“Stubborn?” Kaname echoed.

“Mm, when are you going to feed?” He had already opened his mouth now, he may as well follow through. It suddenly occurred to him that he was possibly being a little hypocritical. He always resisted his urges for blood. But then again, he was turned and hadn't been born with the need to drink blood to survive.

Kaname looked bitter for a moment before looking away. “I'm not sure.”

Zero frowned. How could he not be sure of something like that?

“What do you mean?”

Kaname let out a sigh, before sinking back onto the bed and rolling on his side to face away from Zero. “Just leave it at that, Kiryu.”

That annoyed him. He was being dismissive of something that was obviously affecting him so much. Grinding his teeth, he pushed himself up from the seat and strode over to the bed. He glared down at Kaname for a moment before realising the pureblood was intentionally ignoring him. He leant over him, placing a hand against the wall for support.

“Why the hell are you being so childish about this? You're reaching your limits. Even I can see that. Why don't you just do something about it?”

Kaname tensed beneath him and Zero felt a sudden chill shoot up his spine. His aura had taken on a much darker quality.

“I warn you now, Kiryu, just leave.”

“I won't!” Zero was fuming. Kaname was trying to intimidate him away from this line of conversation. He would not submit to this kind of arrogant behaviour.

Abruptly, the pureblood turned, rising up and towards Zero and with the palm of his hand, pushed him roughly away. He stumbled backwards, eyes widening. Kaname's eyes were glowing a deep red and as his lips peeled back into a sneer, he could see clearly his fully extended fangs.

“Don't you get it? Are you so blind?” The pureblood's voice was icy cold.

Zero was shocked. By the sudden change of his mood, by his violent reaction, by the sheer intensity of Kaname's voice and piercing gaze. Yet, he would not back down. He hadn't the slightest clue what the pureblood was talking about and he would not relent until he got to the bottom of this.

“Get what?” he growled back at him.

Kaname took a step towards him, his eyes narrowing.

“It's you that I want to feed from. It's your blood that I want!”