Hi! So, here I am with a new story, but this is gonna be a bit different. It's still going to be an "oc-insert" or at least in some ways, but it's for…SERVAMP! There really aren't many Servamp fanfictions. Seriously, there aren't! I looked. So, I'm writing one to add to the small list. Will I do it justice? No idea.

So, this chapter will be info on the OC but not too much, as well as the beginning of the story. Dislikes and such stuff like that will be listed. Naturally, it'll be a girl. And I will try to not make her a "Mary Sue", but there are no promises! I will try my best to keep everyone in character, as I like their personalities as they are. For now, I am going off anime eps I have downloaded, but I will be reading the manga really soon. I have read parts, but I actually bought it just for this story…and also just to own because I love it. Some things in the story might be changed, due to adding in a character, but you all know how that goes. I don't know if I'll get any readers, but…well, I hope I do eventually. I don't really know if this will be a "Kuro x OC" or something like that. For now, it's just a normal story with no real "love connections" or whatever you wanna call them. No "character x oc", for the moment. That might change later on, though. I'm liking the sound of a "Kuro x OC", in a way.

But enough chatter! On to the story!

Okay…OC info first…

Name: Maeda Airi (Last, first)

Age: 15

Likes: Shopping, cooking, drawing, Gymnastics (dance, in general), helping others, ramen, and nighttime.

Dislikes: People who are rude/punks, staying in one place for too long (though she does get bouts of laziness, like everyone), being home, and really bright lights (sensitive eyes).

Species: Human, 100%

Hair Color: Indigo (her nickname is often "Ai" for this reason)

Eye Color: Light blue

Story Start!

"Today is just like all the other days, really. Well, it's not 100% the same. Today, I start a new school. I'm not even from this area, since I had to move here to live with my grandfather and grandmother. Life at home wasn't…it wasn't good. Mom always hit me, but I never understood why. Outside of home, she was nice. Instead, though…she was very different. I often had bruises on my cheek and upper arm because of her, too. People never interacted with me much. Instead, they just stared like I was an alien. I hope this town is different…"

"Airi! You're going to be late for school!" Airi's grandfather called from the other side of her door.

She sat, putting her journal in her nightstand beside her bed. "Okay! I'll be right out!"

Airi went to the bathroom. It was smaller than the one at her mother's place, but…this was a small price to pay to be out of that house.

She shook her head. "Stop thinking about that. You're here, not there. Things will be different. You'll see!"

She looked at her reflection in the mirror, paying attention to a bruise on her cheek. Her heart started to sink. It was only gone, luckily, but it was still noticeable. Maybe no one would really look at it. She reached into the drawers below the sink, pulling out a bandage.

"This will do. Just until it's gone." She said to herself aloud.

Fixating the bandage, she looked in the mirror once more, a smile coming to her face. "Things are going to be different. I know it."

She rushed downstairs, her grandparents smiling at her.

"You got everything?" Her grandmother asked.

Airi nodded. "Yeah. I'll just eat some toast now. I'll get something for lunch at school. I have enough money."

"We can give you some extra, if you need it." Her grandfather stated.

Airi shook her head. "I don't need it. Maybe tomorrow, okay? Well, I'm off! I'll see you after school!"

She ran out the door, her grandparents' smiles fading when the door shut. The grandfather looked to his wife.

"Mikoto…I don't understand why she ever hurt Ai. She's not trouble, unlike many kids her age." He said with a sigh.

"She's better, though. Ai will stay here, until her mother gets the help her needs." Grandmother said in return. "Although…I don't really want to see Ai ever go back. I've always loved having her here in the past. She was always so happy, despite how bad things were at home. It's probably why she never wanted to leave."

"I just wish we would have looked into things sooner than we did. Ai was suffering, and for so long, too." The grandfather said. "But…she is here. So, I guess there's no reason to keep feeling guilty."

Airi stood before her classmates, feeling extremely out of place.

This was not something she had expected. Why she wasn't sure. No one was looking at her, talking amongst themselves, but…still she felt nervous. For now, she kept her eyes on the floor. The teacher stood beside her, having just finished speaking with the official who had brought her to his classroom. She glanced to him, him returning a smile her way. However, she seen something else, too.

Pity.

Could that guy have told the teacher her home life before moving here? Her heart raced. She didn't want that following her!

"Class. Stop talking and pay attention!" The teacher said in a semi-loud voice.

Everyone looked to him, the room going quiet. Only for a moment did Airi look around. Her eyes landed on a boy with amber-colored eyes and light brown hair. He looked at her with some interest, or so it seemed. Airi was never good at reading people. Sometimes she got luckily, though.

Still, Airi broke the stare and looked at the floor, the teacher speaking once more, "We have a new student today! Please, introduce yourself."

Airi nodded. "My name is Airi. Maeda Airi, but you can call me 'Ai'. I look forward to joining your class."

The teacher nodded. "Good enough. Just let me find a seat…ah! Behind Ryusei. Ryusei, raise your hand."

Airi noticed a blonde guy lift his hand, Airi seeing the empty spot behind him. She nodded, walking over and taking the seat as she hooked her bag on the desk. For now, class went on and everyone just seemed to ignore her. But it wasn't in the "bad way". Everyone saw her as a normal student. A new one, yes, but still normal and nothing worth really fussing over. All-in-all, Airi was happy. When the break rolled around, Airi noticed someone sit in Ryusei's chair, the person facing her seat.

"I'm Sakuya, and—" The guy started.

"And he's usually quite a pain," Ryusei said, cutting off Sakuya.

"Hey! I wanted to give a good first-impression!" Sakuya whined. "You ruined it, Ryusei!"

Airi had to smile. Obviously these two were friends. Another was added to the conversation, his name being Koyuki. Unlike Ryusei, Koyuki seemed timid and sweet. Sakuya just seemed to be the jokester in their group.

"Oh! Prep for the festival is happening tomorrow." Koyuki stated.

Airi blinked. "Festival?"

Sakuya took the chance to answer. "Yeah. It's pretty big for here! I can't wait for it! You should come and join us all in the prepping. I'm sure someone could use an extra set of hands."

"I don't know. It's rather sudden. I don't want to be a burden." Airi said, shaking her head. "Maybe next year."

"Well, you should still come. Everyone will be there! Mahiru is making the costumes and even doing the cooking! His stuff is always amazing!" Sakuya said with much enthusiasm. "He should be coming in with another batch of those cookies, I think."

"Batch of cookies?" Arir asked, confused on the matter. "And this…Mahiru is doing all of that?"

"Yeah. He says it's troublesome for people to argue over who will do it…so he took the job." Ryusei stated.

Airi blinked. "Seems like that is troublesome, in my opinion. But, if he's fine with it, then good on him."

"Are you guys talking about me, again?!" A new voice entered.

Airi looked at the doorway. It was the amber-eyed boy from before. He had a basket full of cookies, too. Obviously, this had to be the one named "Mahiru".

"We were just telling Airi a little but about yourself!" Sakuya said with a chuckle. "But, since you're here, how about some of those cookies? Airi would love to try one, I'm sure!"

Airi looked to Sakuya, a little perturbed at him. He was bringing her in something that she didn't want involved in! She bowed to Mahiru apologetically.

"Sorry. I was just curious." She said.

Mahiru blinked, a smile coming to his face. "They mean no harm. It's too troublesome to get upset over something like that anyways! Simple is best! Speaking of which…want to try one? They are my newest batch!"

She took a cookie, biting into it. She smiled as the flavor coated her tongue. "It's good! Very tasty! And it's just a butter cookie! Even simple recipes can be crowd pleasers, eh?"

She had to blink inside herself. She was never this open with people. It was a little unnerving, to be honest. But, somehow, it just seemed natural. Talking with them all was so easy, and Airi found herself really enjoying it! And, when school let out, she even found herself being invited to join them on their walk as the four talked and just enjoyed their time.

"I don't want to intrude," she said with some caution.

"You're walking this way, though…aren't you?" Ryusei asked.

Airi nodded. "My grandparents live that way, yes. Actually, it's down that hill up ahead."

"You're going the same way as Mahiru, then. I doubt he'll mind you tagging along." Koyuki commented with a smile.

Mahiru at that spoke with a nod, "It's better to walk with someone, versus alone. What if something happened to you?!"

"Yeah…I mean, haven't you heard?" Sakuya asked, Airi shaking her head. He continued, "Vampires have been attacking in random parts of town. You wouldn't want to be the next victim, would you?!"

"Stop with the vampire-stuff. We all know that is nothing but a bunch of lies! Don't start scaring people!" Mahiru shouted, looking to Airi. "You'll be fine. He just likes to tell stories."

Airi shook her head. "It's not all lies. Vampires are a little far-fetched, but there have been some strange deaths recently. In fact, people even had their blood drained. I saw it in the paper when my grandfather was reading it yesterday."

The area when everyone split their paths came up, Mahiru waving everyone "good-bye". He looked to Airi and motioned her to come along, of which she did. As they walked, they carried on their own little conversation.

"So, you live with your grandparents?" Mahiru asked.

Airi nodded. "Yeah. I used to live with my mom but…I can no longer see her."

Mahiru's eyes became soft. "I'm sorry. I lost my mother when I was little. A car crash. Since then, I have lived with my uncle. He's often away on business, though. I understand what you're going through."

Airi shook her head. "No…I don't think you do. You see…I'm not allowed to see my mother for other reasons. She's very much alive."

Mahiru bore a confused look. "I'm still confused, but…I doubt you want to go into it any deeper. It sounds like a tough thing to talk about."

Airi stopped, Mahiru looking back at her. She felt herself give in, deciding to tell him her little dark secret. Or, more so, to show him. She pointed to her bandaged cheek, lifting the bandage just a bit so she could reveal the still-discolored skin.

"This is why I'm not allowed to see her." She confessed. "I didn't want anyone to know…so, could you keep this just between us?"

Mahiru's eyes widened as he spotted the bruise. Her mother was abusive? How horrible! No wonder it was something that was tough to talk about. He nodded to her, promising to keep it a secret. He learned that her mother had often hit Airi, for no real reason. The more he heard, the more he felt sorry for her.

"So, you stay with your grandparents, for good?" He asked.

She shrugged. "Right now, yes. But…you see, they don't actually live here. This is more of a vacation spot. I guess you can call it that. I planned to move back with them but…it won't be for at least another 7-8 months. I think their real home is being renovated or something. Until then, I'm here."

"Well, I look forward to those months!" Mahiru said with a big smile.

As they walked on through town, Airi noticed that Mahiru stopped walking. She blinked, looking back at him. He walked over to a black cat, picking up the dirty feline. Airi came over and examined the cat. It was most-likely a stray. It didn't look hurt or sick. Just dirty.

"Is it okay if we split from here? I'm gonna take him home and clean him up." Mahiru said.

"You often do random stuff like this?" Airi asked. "I don't mind. I love that you're going to give him a home, instead of walking by and doing nothing."

"Well, it'd be a pain to do nothing, only to regret it later. Thinking simply, I'm the man for the job! I live alone, for the most part. It'd be nice to have some company." Mahiru said with a smile.

Airi admired him. Really, she did.

"I'll see you tomorrow at school." She said, petting the little black cat. "He's so cute. Take good care of him."

"I will." Mahiru said with a grin.

"I was talking to the cat to keep you out of trouble." Airi said with a snicker. "I'm sorry…I'm usually not so…well, like that."

"Think nothing of it. It's better when you smile, after all." Mahiru said before taking his leave. "See you!"

When he got home, he washed the black cat, tying a bell around his little neck afterwards. Holding him up, Mahiru gave a grin of accomplishment. "Perfect! I'll name you…Kuro!"

Little did he know what he was getting into…

Well, that is the first chapter. It's a little shorter than my chapters usually are, but…I don't mind. I changed the story a bit but it'll get back to normal next chapter. I promise! Tell me your thoughts for this first chapter, although not much happened…

Until next chapter!