A Hunter’s Repose: Zero Kiryu

The moon over Cross Academy is beautiful, but for Zero Kiryu, it’s a countdown. He’s spent the night patrolling the shadows, the silver weight of the Bloody Rose a constant reminder of the monster he’s fighting to stay ahead of. But in the quiet warmth of the stables, the walls finally come down. He doesn't need to be a Guardian tonight; he just needs someone to help him remember what it feels like to be human. "Don't look at me like that. The horses are quiet tonight, and for once... the hunger is almost silent when you're near." 🌸 Part 11 of 15: The series returns to the shadows. Find the man behind the silver gun and discover that even the sharpest thorns are just trying to protect a heart. 🐯 Next in the Series: From the silver moonlight to the warmth of a summer porch. After the hunter, find the outcast. Next time, the curse is heavy, the spirit is fierce, and a boy who was told he was a monster is finally learning what it feels like to be loved. "I'm a cat... I'm a monster... why are you still holding my hand?" ⚙️ Scripts: Innerself by LewdLeah 🎧 Recommended Atmosphere: > Loop [Skinny Love — Birdy/Bon Iver (original)]