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Author's Note: I know I have probably disappointed some people by deleting all my old stories, and I sincerely apologize a thousand and one times. I felt my writing was a little to quick and sloppy and felt the need to just get a fresh start. I had like four stories up and now their gone floating in The Land Of The Lost. *lol* I hope you all enjoy my new fanfictions! I will be taking my time this way around, and trying to make sure it all makes sense, etc.. Please give me your thoughts on how this first chapter turned out! I'll really appreciate it, even if it's crude. *lol*

Title : This War

Author : Identify

Chapter One :

The slow, rhythmic heartbeat thundered a little bit faster than normal. Placing my hand on my chest I tried calming the poor overworked thing. I lay thrown about my un-made bed, clothed in only a pair of shorts and t-shirt. The flutters slowed a bit, making me sigh with relief. This was not normal. My heart acted as if it were trying to protest my life. It has been this way ever since my first day at Cross Academy. About half a year ago. Such a long time it has been, and yet this all has been so uneventful; it saddens me. My eyes were glued to the chipping paint on the ceiling ... So uneventful ... Yet so exciting at the same time.

The sun was beaming through my curtains, that should have been closed fully. My roommate must have messed with them. Groaning, but being careful as to not strain my heart, I stood up, stretching my hands tall above my head. Shuffling my feet, I made my way to the window. What time is it? I glanced down at the watch on my wrist. Six-thirty. Ugh. This had to be illegal. The sun coming up so early in the beginning of spring. I shielded my eyes from the bright stream of light, flicking the curtains closed. I had to be in class in an half hour. I blinked, remembering I had not slept the entire night. My roommate had not returned from her nightly ventures.

A knock on my door sounded; maybe it was her. I made my way to the door, looking through the peephole. Headmaster Cross stood patiently, glancing down the length of the hallway, his hands folded behind his back. I clicked the locks so they unbolted, before poking my head through the crack to raise a curious eyebrow the Headmaster's way.

"Headmaster Cross? What brings you to my dorm at this hour?" I speculated, very curious; Headmaster himself was usually asleep at this time.

"Oh, hi there, Komii. Well, it includes your friend, Gené? I would like you to get dressed and skip your first class; come straight to my office. I'll even write you an excuse." He smiled, his eyes crinkling at the sides.

My roomate ... "Sure thing, Headmaster. I will get ready and be in your office in a little bit."

"Okay, Komii, thank you." He bowed a little, turning, then walking down the hallway.

I shut the door behind me, shoving myself against the cold surface. Gené ...

"Komii!" Gené called from the bathroom.

"Yes?" I asked, pausing in the doorway; my palms pressing into the wood.

"Does this outfit look okay?" She did a little spin around for me; she wore a black mini-skirt with her usual black tank-top on.

I nodded, looking her over a few times, smiling at the way her cheeks seemed to glow with excitement. "What are you all dressed up for, hum?"

"Well," She pursed her lips tauntingly, turning back to the mirror to brush out her orange hair. "Aidou-sempi asked me out for dinner."

I bit my lip to keep from cracking up laughing. "That's nice, I know you've had a crush on him since, for like, ever."

"Yeah, exactly my point! I can't believe this, Komii!" She ran to me, placing her hands on my shoulders in excitement.

I laughed; not being able to help myself. "You'll make a cute couple, just be easy on the poor guy; you don't need to scare him off now," I teased.

"Pfft," Some of her spit flew in my eye; I wiped it away. "You wish, your just upset your crush didn't ask you out." She wiggled her eyebrows, which matched her hair.

I felt my face flush. "No, I'm not upset Kaname-sama didn't ask me out. And besides, I barely like the guy ... I just find him handsome that's all." I stuck my nose in the air, matter-of-factly, which only made us both burst out laughing, until tears were in our eyes and we were holding our belly's from the intense pain.

"Okay, okay," She sighed, trying to catch her breath. "I got to go before he thinks I'm a no-show." She clicked the light off in the bathroom, before walking out into the bedroom area, grabbing her purse and checking herself in the mirror over our dresser.

"Have fun," I sighed, giving her a hug. And at that exact moment, I knew she wasn't my friend anymore; she was my sister.

"Bye," She said, turning to face me once before closing the door behind her.

I bit on my lower lip, glancing around the room, before walking over to the window. I watched her disappear off into the distance. "Be safe ... " I whispered, pressing my hand to the cool glass.

By the time seven rolled around, I was walking into Headmaster's office, dressed in a pair of grey skinny jeans, and a long, loose black sleeve-less shirt. Headmaster as seated behind his desk, his hands to his forehead, as if in deep concentration. The school prefects - also his adopted children - Yuuki and Zero stood on the opposite side of the desk, their heads hang so that they were staring at their feet.

"Uhm ... Headmaster?" I asked, walking into the room, the door closing behind me.

"Oh, good, your here Komii. Come, come," He motioned for me to stand beside Yuuki and Zero, who both eyed me with an emotion I could not recognize.

I made my way over to them slowly, wondering what the hell was going on. I stopped before his desk, looking into his sad eyes.

"Take a look ... " He sighed hesitantly. He handed me manola folder.

I eyed him suspiciously, and then Yuuki and Zero, before pulling the papers out of it.

A sharp gasp sounded. Who made that noise? ... Was it ... me? I was sobbing ... why? My eyes were tear filled. I dropped the papers, my knees hitting the floor. I felt someones arms wrap around me. Who's? My head fell back, my gaze resting on the ceiling ...

Why? Why was this happening to me? Why me of all people? ...

Authors Note: Woo! Chapter one of This War. I really hoped you like it. I apologize for any grammar mistakes, I was running on no sleep when I wrote it! Will try to fix any mistakes if someone points them out. *lol* Please review, it is very much appreciated!

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