I am so mean…

" Alright everyone, listen up! "

The shadow woman called, easily catching everyone's attention. A week had gone by since Jack had left to live with Flash, and things had only changed a bit. Vivianna had taken over his class and, sadly, she was just as strict as Jack was. She seemed to be doing better now that she'd had some time, but they were being cautious in case she had a break down.

Currently, everyone was in her class, looking up at her for instructions. Today was a scare demonstration day, where they did not run laps. Any and every creature preferred this to running.

" I'm going to be doing something a little differently, and, I can safely say, that you all are going to hate it. "

The younger creatures groaned, Thatch's gang probably being the loudest. But it was understandable, as whenever a teacher in scare school said they were going to hate something, they were usually right.

" I know, I know. "

The shadow woman said, waving her hands up to silence them.

" But this is an important lesson to learn. And, I hate to add to your disappointment, but two fleshies will be in on this lesson as well. I believe their names were… Richard and Jimmy. "

Casper and Thatch both gained a look of panic as they heard each of their best friend's names. Why would Vivianna want humans in on this lesson? Casper turned to Thatch, finding him sweating nervously. The ghost didn't understand it for a moment, but soon found the others staring at him in obvious disapproval. ' Poor guy… ' Casper thought as the vampire squirmed at the attention.

" Anyway, I shall also separate you all into two teams. "

Vivianna explained further, placing her hands on her hips.

" I do this, because whichever team does the best will get a reward. "

The group of creatures began murmuring amongst themselves, all obviously wondering what the reward was.

" Now, we won't be doing this activity here. "

She continued.

" We shall be going out to the beach. "

' The beach? ' Mantha thought, wondering why Vivianna would choose the BEACH of all places.

" Now, let's head out! "

It took a little while, but the class finally made it to the beach. And almost immediately Vivianna took off in search of the two fleshie children. She was really just glad it was a cloudy day, or else she'd be burning beneath the sunlight.

Casper decided to take this moment to make sure Thatch was ok. He hadn't said a word since they learned of this project. Slowly approaching the gray skinned vampire, the ghost cleared his throat, easily getting his attention.

" Thatch, are you ok? "

The other didn't seem to want to answer, and looked down towards his left. Casper inwardly sighed, trying again.

" Does it have anything to do with Richard being here for the project? "

Finally Thatch sighed, letting his once crossed arms drop to the side. The ghost knew he hit the target.

" I'm just worried… "

The vampire confessed.

" What if everyone bullies him? What if they insult him or make fun of him to his face? "

Casper had to admit, he was a little shocked. He assumed it would be more along the lines of what people would think of the vampire himself. But he seemed much more concerned about Richard than himself. This definitely proved how little Casper knew about Thatch. Smiling softly, the ghost placed a hand on Thatch's shoulder, immediately getting the vampires attention.

" I'm sure they'll be too busy with their own projects to really care. Besides, you always have Fatch around if it comes to that. "

The vampire laughed, covering his mouth due to how loud it was.

" Yeah, that's true. "

Suddenly the whole class heard a tiny squeak, turning their attention to see Vivianna returning, two shadow hands carrying Richard and Jimmy, while she was using her actual hands to carry a VERY wiggly Zeke.

" Zeke? "

Mantha said in confusion.

" Now what? "

The two shadow hands dropped the humans, but the woman seemed reluctent to release the alien in her own arms. Said alien growled, his fangs bared, obviously growing more and more furious.

" Let me go lady. "

He snapped in a low tone.

" I don't like being confined like this. "

" I don't think anyone does. "

Vivianna retorted, obviously not affected by the others actions.

" Anyway, I just wanted you three to participate in our little lesson. "

" Hell no. "

Zeke spat, now desperately wiggling in her arms.

" I could be relaxing at Jimmy's right now. "

Jimmy smiled weakly once he saw Casper giving him a questionable look.

" He comes to visit Richard often. "

Vivianna sighed again, glaring viciously.

" I'll give you an alien delicacy if you participate. "

Zeke finally stopped squirming, looking quite interested in this. Truth be told, he really wanted something decent to eat. Earth foods were disgusting, and creature foods, despite how similar they were to his home planets, were hard for him to get a hold of. So, albeit reluctant, Zeke calmed down and crossed his arms in a soft, fake pout.

" Fine... just put me down... "

Vivianna giggled slightly, dropping the child down onto the sand. Zeke gave a soft grunt, getting onto his feet.

" I hate you... "

The demon girl laughed, pushing the alien child towards the class, who all quickly backed away from the boy. Zeke glared them all down, crossing his arms in anger.

" Ok! "

Vivianna said, quickly gaining attention.

" Time for the lesson! Today's lesson, is a lesson in fear. You will all be facing what you fear the most. "

I had some trouble writing this. Don't know why though. Bonsoir!