Got a nice early start on this story. Heh... this is what happens when you're stuck in a car for 4 hours. XP

Hope you all enjoy!

" But mom, you don't understand... "

Fatch whined lightly, trying his best to use his sparkly ruby eyes to work his mother out of her decision. However, the woman stood firm.

" I'm sorry Fatch, but you can't skip school. Whatever you're going through... I'm sure you'll be fine. Please don't put up a fight love. "

For the past hour now, Fatch had been trying to convince his mother that something was wrong with him. That every once in a while he felt like he was losing control of himself. That he shouldn't go to school less it gets worse. Yet of course the woman thought nothing was wrong or that it was impossible. That he was fine. Of course he doubted it highly, as whenever he ASSUMED he was fine it always ended badly.

Yet of course, on some levels, he knew his mother was right. That he couldn't just skip school. If he missed too many days his grades would start slipping, and he couldn't afford that. He wanted to keep good grades. He was no dunce. So, sadly, he had to listen to his mother and go to school and pray she was right. Pray that this was nothing and that he'd be fine. That whatever had happened last night, and a few times in his sleep, didn't happen again.

As he sighed and began to head out the door, he began to wonder exactly what was wrong with him anyway. He knew he'd get random jolts here and there, and when it happened his heart ached horribly. But why? Why did it hurt so terribly? Why did he flash red like that as if he were getting possessed? Was something happening to him...? Something he didn't know? He didn't feel like this until after he kicked Pyro's a**, but Pyro didn't cast any spells on him. He would've noticed. So why?

" Fatch! "

Fatch jumped out of his thoughts, finding Thatch, Moon and Leah racing up to him, smiling widely as they came closer. Thatch and Moon had moved out with Dusk and Makenzi a few days prior, and it still felt a little empty at home without them there, but they were happy. Makenzi was a great mother to them and they were living happily with Dusk too. So as long as they were happy, Fatch was happy for them. Admittedly he missed Thatch, Moon and Dusk, but again, they were happy. And that's all he wanted for them.

The vampire boys soon locked Fatch in a tight, happy hug, Fatch hugging back eagerly. Even if it had only been two days, he'd missed them. They were so sweet and kind, he couldn't help but miss them. Besides, admittedly, it felt a little weird having Thatch away from the house, as he took the kid in when his parents died. He wondered how Thatch was handling living elsewhere.

Shaking it off for now he let go of the boys, watching as they stepped back and walked over to Leah, Thatch taking her hand sweetly, bringing a smile to Fatch's face. Those two truly DID make a sweet couple.

" Hey guys. "

Fatch said sweetly, folding his hands together behind his back.

" So? How'd did your weekend in the new house go? "

" It was alright. "

Thatch responded softly.

" Moon and I got our own rooms which was pretty cool. "

" And it turns out Makenzi's a great cook! "

Moon said cheerfully, getting a soft chuckle out of the prince.

" Good to hear. Though of you ever miss my cooking feel free to stop by. "

" Heheh... will do. "

Suddenly the ground shook, and they all turned to realize the pirate ship had landed, Cappy shouting his famous "all aboard!". The group all laughed and eagerly walked aboard, Fatch about to follow suit when he suddenly got hit with another burst of violent shakes and flashes, no one else seeing it.

' S***... ' Fatch mentally cursed, realizing the jolts weren't going to quit just because he was going to school. If anything they were getting worse. That was a worse shake then he could remember. Would this keep up even long after he was in the school? And would people notice? How would he explain it when he didn't even know what a was happening to him...?

" Fatch! "

The prince jumped and looked up, finding Cappy leaning over the railing to get his attention.

" Get a move on lad, or yer gonna make everyone late fer Scare School! "

" C-coming Cappy! "

Shifting into a bat Fatch quickly flew over to the boat, reshifting into a vampire in the seat beside Moon and watching as the ship took off. The prince soon looked over the side of the ship, hoping he could get those shakes under control. He'd hate to worry anyone...

Hoooo boy. Things aren't looking well, are they? Hope you all enjoyed the first chapter. ;3

Also, posted this story today because I truly AM way ahead of schedule. But I'm sure no one mind. :P