It was a very cold evening the night I was walking home from a library. All was calm and good... That was until I was suddenly pulled into an ally. That's when four goons had their way with me. I felt sick and violated as they just left me there. But they didn't get very far. Someone had come and struck them down... dead.

My vision was fuzzy, because they slammed my head into the wall. Though there was some things I could see, red hair and a black coat. "You're going to be alright... I am sorry I wasn't here sooner..." He said to me in a soft voice... I nodded, then everything faded to black.

Chapter One: A Fresh Start & New Friends

(Roxas's P.O.V)

Saturday: 4th January 2013

Snow was starting to fall when I first moved into Destiny Square. It was a small town, but with a big legend. It was said that a vampire hunts the streets. At least that what my Dad told me anyway. I never thought much about it, seeing as vampires are just myths. While my father was driving me to the house we passed a large creepy looking Manor with a large fence surrounding it. I turned to look at my Dad and asked, "Hey, Dad who owns that Manor we just passed?" The other houses were small compared to that old place. *I wonder why it wasn't torn down to build something else.*

His eyes were focused on the icy street, so obviously he didn't look back. "No one has owned that house in over a hundred something years. It was abandoned when the owners vanished."

"Did they ever find the people?" I asked curiously.

"No, sadly. Though they're long dead." He pushed up his glasses, and pushed his blonde hair out of his eyes.

"Did they have names? You're a cop, wouldn't you know more about it?"

"Well according to the town records. A family of five lived there. A Mom, a Dad, with one son and two daughters. They were called the Furga's. Bunch of red-headed rich people; they were good people, they helped this town out of some serious money trouble back then. Can't tell you much else kiddo. " He pulled into the driveway. My Dad's house was two level, with a leafless tree by my now bedroom window. The house looked very cozy and it was. I loved coming here as a kid.

"Oh ok...But how does a rich family just up and vanish?" I grabbed my black and white checkered backpack from the back seat. I bump my head and swear under my breath, which was visible. It was in fact very cold outside concidering it's early Janurary. Brrrr.

"That's just it Roxas. No one ever knew what happened to them. Now let's get the rest of your things moved in." Dad turned the car off and popped the trunk. My furniture had already been moved in last week so all I had to place now were my clothes.

I was happy to have moved here, it's peaceful and no one knows who I am... Or what happened to me.. That's something that I'd rather forget ever happened. Let's just say that something bad happened and I was harassed for it.. No thanks to my ex.

I helped Dad with my suitcases, and took them to my room. It wasn't as big as the one I had at my mother's house... which I had to share with my twin brother Sora. (Mom's rich and parents are long divorced. Sora wanted to stay with Mom.) I threw my backpack on to the floor, along with my heavy jacket. I fall back on the twin size bed, which was pushed against the wall. The room itself was a light blue with a few of my old band posters hanging up on them. There was also a small TV in the corner of the bedroom; it was old and the sound would fade in and out occasionally. I was thinking of getting rid of it to make space for a work desk.

I couldn't help but just lay there deep in thought. I was happy to be here yet something was bothering me. *If someone asked...What would I say about myself? And how would I explain why I moved in the first place? I can't exactly say the truth... I've since gotten over some of my past, but I wasn't going to plaster it everywhere... *

Eventually getting bored I decided to sketch. I started drawing that old Manor I saw. It interested me, I liked creepy stuff. You know like ghosts, vampires, witches, wolves (ect.) Anyway, I drew what I could remember for I only saw it for less than a second. *I kind of want to go in there and see the inside. Could it be haunted? Who really knows for sure. But maybe there's something worth finding with in its decrepid walls. Hmm... I'll have to pay that Manor a visit sometime.*

I looked up from my sketch to see my Dad standing in the door way. "Hey, what'cha hungry for Roxas?"

"I don't know, do they have any fast food joints around here?" I always had a craving for that artery clogging food. Since my metabolism is fast. I have no worries about getting fat... Though it'd be nice to have some muscle. I'm naturally thin, some thought I was anorexic. I'm not, I eat more than an elephant.

"Can't you eat something healthy for a change?" My Dad rolled his eyes. "Like a sandwich, or a salad?" *Ew salad, no thanks.* I stare at my Dad and raised an eyebrow.

"Apparently not.. Mom has me hooked on junk. Seriously, where's the nearest McDonald's?" I tried to joke, but he's a cop. I don't think most of them even have a sense of humor. That or my Dad isn't in the mood to be joked with.

My Dad put his palm to his face, "Roxas... You're such a goof.. Anyway, what I meant was what do you want to eat that's here in the house...?"

"Whatever you make is fine. I'm not too picky." I continued sketching out the creepy Manor in my sketch pad.

"Alright, say why don't you go check out the library? I know you're bookworm, I'll text you when to come home... Unless you'd rather sit here cooped up in your room?" I could hear the slight worry about his suggestion.. I can understand... This was a new town, and I could get lost very easlily. Or the rare occasion something bad could happen to me.. again.

I set the pencil on the bed, then tucked it in the spiral of my sketchbook. "Sure that sounds nice. I'll keep my phone on. But don't I need a card?" I asked. I got up from the bed and walked towards my Dad.

"Use mine till I get you your own." He reached into his wallet and handed me a plastic card with the library's name on it. Destiny Square Public Library. *They're not very creative with naming things in this town. Just about everything has the word Destiny in it.* Back in Heartville where I used to live with my Mom. Things were different there, it was bigger and had a lot more going on. It was a town for rich people you could say. The houses were huge and everyone there owned a successful business or two. I didn't fit in well there. I never bought into the rich kid stereotype. In fact I was the exact opposite. Still am.

I took the card, and placed it in my pants pocket. "Thanks." I grabbed my backpack off the floor and hoist it over my shoulders. I then grabbed my i-Phone 3 off my bed and put it in my hoodie pocket."And before you say it. I'll be very careful."

"Alright..." Again there was worry in his voice. But I'm sure I'll be fine. This was a somewhat quiet town; besides it's all supernatural rumors and such. Other than that, it was just another sleepy neighborhood. Just the way I liked it... Though I can't shake this feeling that something is a-miss here. I wonder what it could be?

I headed out the door and followed my Dad's directions. I kept one hand in my pocket in case I needed my phone. I hadn't been able to walk to a library in a year because fear still filled me at that time. But now I was getting over the fear.. Well somewhat, every few feet I'd glance over my shoulder.

I approached the library it was a good-sized building, with a small wooded area in the back. I walked inside and stared in awe at the huge collection of books. "Whoa, this place is way bigger on the inside." I said as I approached the front desk. There stood a girl with cropped black hair, she wore all black clothes and had her nose in a book. Which I believe was called Vampire Kisses. It's a good series in my opinion.

The girl looked up at me. "Hi, how can I help you?" She smiled slightly, she had blue eyes and black lipstick on.

"Oh hi, uhm could you show me where the horror section is? I just moved here and I have no idea where I should start to look." I asked. I felt a bit nervous. I'm sure that'll pass once I get comfortable here.

The girl marked her place in the book and set it down on the front desk. "Ok follow me." She comes from behind the counter and leads the way. I followed her, "What's your name? Mine is Xion Madison."

"Oh. My name is Roxas, Roxas Haven." I said with a friendly smile.

"Roxas? That's a unique name. You know this town's myth right?" Xion grinned. "The one about the vampire who lurks in the night." She was trying to spook me, it wasn't working.

"Yeah, but it doesn't scare me. I'm all for supernatural stuff. By the way your names pretty unique too " I say as we approach the section I asked for.

She pulled some books off the shelf and held them out to me. "Thanks my Mom and Dad wanted my name to be different for some reason. Here I recommend these." I took them from her politely and kept smiling. "You may like those, I've read them before."

"Oh alright cool. I'll have to read them too." I read more than I watch TV. I like to imagine things for myself sometimes. Also books are a great way to enhance writing and language skills.

"Sweet well we have a six book limit so that's three you have there. Let me know if there's anything else you'll need help with." Xion said with some pep in her voice.

"Alright thanks a bunch. I'm sure I can handle it from here." I reassured her.

Xion walked away and I began skimming the shelves for more interesting reads. Then one caught my eye. "Myths and Legends of the World. Hmm." I pulled it off the shelf it was huge in width. "Wow-za this is a big book." I added it to my other books and pulled a couple more from the lower shelves seeing as I was too short to reach the higher ones. "Damn my height..." I am shorter than the average male... I'm only about 5'7.. Yep both short and skinny... I sighed and went over to the counter where I encountered Xion again. "Ready to check these out. I hope it's ok I'm using my Dad's card for now." I set the books down and pulled out my Dad's card.

Xion took the card and began scanning the books. "No big deal, just make sure to come and get your own soon." She then stamped in some dates and put book marks in the pages. "Ok these are due on February tenth. Hope to see you soon Roxas." She winked.

"Yeah... Wait how old are you?" I asked.

"I'm seventeen why?" She twirled her hair, and her cheeks flushed.

"Me too... Anyway, you obviously are attending Destiny High? I start there on Monday.. Would you mind being my friend and showing me around?" I put the books in my backpack and tuck it away along with my Dad's library card.

"Yeah I go there and sure I'd love to help. Gotta phone?" She pulls her cell phone from her pants pocket.

"Yep, just got it last year." I pulled mine out as well. The two of us exchanged numbers. "Thanks, well see you Monday Xion."

"See you then." She had a goofy smile on her face. It was cute... And so was she... But she wasn't my type.. Her gender was the problem.. I came to terms with my sexuality when I was fifteen. Girls just didn't do it for me... Though I'm not exactly open about it... I waved to her and took up space at a quiet table by a window. I took out my phone and put on in my headphones. Next I just sat there and read for a few hours.

The hours seemed to pass by very fast. My phone had buzzed several times. I, however, didn't notice till now. I looked down and it was my Dad. * Shit! I wasn't supposed to be here this long! Dad's gonna kill me for ignoring his messages! *

Dad: It's past 8 Roxas get home now! I texted you four times! Hell I almost thought I had to go out looking for you if you didn't answer!

I paused my music and replied.

Me: No worries. I'm still alive... Anyway Dad I'll be on my way shortly. Also sorry. I was really into this book I was reading. It's only eight my curfew is 10.

I marked my place in the book I was reading and shoved it in my backpack. I tossed it over my shoulders and walked out into the cold weather.

Again my Dad texted me:

Dad: Alright smart-ass just be careful ok?

Me: Yeah, yeah... I will. Be home in ten.

I tucked my phone back in my pocket and continued walking home... Though I couldn't shake the feeling that someone or something was watching me. I started walking faster and kept looking over my shoulder. *Guess my paranoia isn't completely gone yet. Though better safe than sorry.* The feeling grew worse. I started to get scared and began to run. I hurried to my front door, thankfully it was unlocked. I shoved it open and busted inside, slamming the door behind me. My heart drummed in my ears, my breathing was heavy. * Just what the hell was that about?!*

After catching my breath, I saw my Dad standing there arms crossed. "I worry about you sometimes. You know that? And why you out of breath."

"Honestly I have no clue myself. I suddenly felt freaked out and ran like heck home." I smiled like an idiot, hoping he wouldn't start interrogating me.

He shook his head side to side. "Roxas, Roxas" He paused for a moment and sighed.. "Never mind, just glad you made it home." My Dad sat on the couch and clicked on the TV. I could sense his worry. Understandable seeing as the last time I walked home from someplace; I ended up in a hospital unconscious. Then woke up as an emotional wreck.

I take in a deep breath, "Dad... Are still worried about what happened? Those people are dead..."

"So what? There are more of those types of people out there. What's worse is the person that murdered them could have killed you too." He paused to clear his throat then continued speaking. "That person has yet to be caught." *Pfft like I care, that murderer is considered a hero in my book.*

"But they didn't. And I'm sure that person is long gone by now. Let's not talk about it ok? What'd you make to eat?" I quickly changed the subject. I could feel the memory starting to come back. Thankfully, I managed to push it back in the dark recesses of my mind. I wish it would leave me alone. Damn thing.

"Fried chicken seeing as you like greasy food. You may have to heat it up though seeing as you didn't come home when I texted you an hour ago that it was ready..." He said in an irritated tone.

"Well sorry." I stuck out my tongue, then I remembered my Dad had no clue I had that pierced.. (Mostly to piss off my Mom. She was already mad that I swung for the other team so I figured what the hell and had a friend of mine do it for me. She was licensed and thought my Mom needed to "lighten up.") I covered my mouth.

My Dad shot up from the couch. "Just when the hell did you get that Roxas Micheal Haven?! No way in hell your Mother allowed you to have that!" He sounded royally pissed.

I bit my lower lip and broke eye contact. "Uhm no she didn't... She knows though. And she's just as mad as you are now..." My Dad was also not aware of my orientation as of yet... (My Mom, however, found out the hard way. I was in a heavy lip lock with another guy. She walked in my room and caught me. The look on her face was hilarious. She tried telling my Dad but he didn't believe her.)

"You're damn right. But I am beyond mad. I'm furious! You're seventeen years old. For God's sake what made you think to get that?!" I could feel how enraged he was... I thought he might pop a blood vessel.

*I could tell you but you might puke...* "Uhm..." *This is awkward...* "At first I thought Mom wouldn't notice because she could care less about me... But I was dead wrong?" I did that idiotic smile again. Though it didn't make my situation any better.

"You know what fine. But you know what you're going to get a name for having that thing." He pointed out.

"You implying something?" I was now getting irritated. *It's just a piercing what's the big deal?*

"Not at all why would I?! Pretty obvious don't you think?" Annnnd there it is. The big reveal...

*The cats out of the bag now...Great.. * "Whatever, I'm not hungry anymore. I'll be in my room Mom!" I ran into my room. I heard my Dad yell more as I ran but I didn't care. I stayed cooped up in my room with my music blasting in my ears.

My first day moved in and I'm already in huge trouble over a tongue stud. My parents suck well I shouldn't say that, my Dad is just trying to be an actual good parent. It's my Mom that's a bitch. Couldn't give a damn about me until after I was gang raped and became borderline suicidal because if it. And that landed me a three-week stay in a metal ward. After that Mom suddenly becomes "mother of the year" about the ordeal. She restricted me more than normal. Constant calling, having an even shorter curfew, and always got reminded of why I should be more careful. (I think she believes I was asking for it.) My mother always babied Sora though, he could do no wrong in her eyes. As for me... HA! I was born wrong in every way.

It was getting late, I put my phone on the charger and started getting ready for bed. I then heard a knock at my door. "What is it Dad?" I said with an irritated sigh.

"Just wanted to say goodnight and sorry for yelling. You know I still love you... It was just a lot to take in... Sleep tight Roxas." My Dad sounded sincere. Which made me happy.

I was actually surprised, he took it better than Mom ever did... "Ok Dad, I love you too and goodnight." I heard his footsteps fade down the hallway. I slipped under the blankets and slowly fell asleep.

Monday came pretty fast, and I was nervous beyond anything. I put on a black short sleeve shirt and blue jeans. I threw my Three Days Grace hoodie in my backpack and went into the bathroom with my thing of eye liner. I applied it did my hair into what was called, the Bed-Head. Afterwords, I went to put on my Converse shoes.

My coat hung by the door, I had everything I needed. I waited for my Dad whom by the way took his sweet ass time to get ready. I tapped my foot and started to whistle. He eventually was ready and we went to the car so he could take me to school. The whole drive there I had the butterfly feeling in my stomach.

We pulled up to the school and for some reason, I didn't want to get out of the car. "Dad I changed my mind I wanna go home." I held my backpack to my chest.

My Dad laughed, "You'll be alright no one knows you here. It's fresh start. Now get going I'm going to be late. You may have to walk home unless your cousin can give you a lift."

"Yes because cousin Vanitas will go out of his way just for me." I said sarcastically. You see my older cousin Vanitas works here as an English teacher... Excuse me Professor. He's not exactly the nicest guy around because of his short temper and the fact he's surrounded by idiots all day. Or so he just says that as an excuse to push his anger on people. I for one won't put up with it.

"Roxas... Come on just go in. I don't have time for your smart ass remarks." My Dad said with a stern look in his eye.

"Oh fine." I stuck out my tongue just to mess with my Dad. Who didn't find this very funny.

My Dad made an irritated sigh. "I swear to God Roxas... Get your ass moving. Before I slap you silly." His face was red and I couldn't help by smirk. I got out of the car and shut the door before my Dad got the chance to slap me upside the head. I waved bye as he drove off. I turn around and walked into the large school building. It's inner walls were a plain color and the lockers were blue and bunched together. People were mingling in the halls. I shifted my backpack a few time and take in a deep breath as I ventured further.

As I wondered the halls, I felt as though all eyes were on me when I saw that it wasn't true and kept walking... I pulled my schedule out of my pocket to find out where my locker was. I eventually found it and opened it. Unloading what I didn't need and getting what I did. The school was cold so I put my Three Days Grace hoodie on after hanging my coat... I felt a tap on my shoulder. I turn to see Xion in a Gothic Lolita dress. She even had her hair styled to fit the look. "Hey Roxas." She sounded cheerful.

"Hey Xion, you look nice in that dress." I pushed my locker door and shut it.

She blushed. "Thanks Roxas. Anyway still need me to show you around?"

"Sure that'd be very helpful. The only room I know how to find is my cousin's class... Professor Haven...?" I admitted even though it was hard to.

"I feel stupid I should have known the name Haven when you told me your last name. I had no idea he was your cousin. You don't look alike. Or act the same." She held her books close to her chest. I could see she was embarrassed.

"Yeah... I don't like to admit that he's related to me... We don't exactly get along like cousins should..." I felt myself getting annoyed.

"Hm? What do you mean? If you don't mind me asking..." Xion asked, she cocked her head to the side.

"He's an ass hat that loves to pick fights and enjoys publicly humiliating me... I can already tell first hour isn't going to be pleasent..." I was loathing the fact he was my teacher for first hour... *I will be so pissed if he makes an ass outta me in class on my first day... Who am I kidding it's in his nature. Good impressions of me might as well have just flew out the window... *

"Yikes, well he doesn't act like that here unless he doesn't like you... Well you're in luck I have him too for first hour. He likes me." Not that it mattered he'd still be a jerk towards me. "Now come on I'll show you around before class starts." She smiled.

There were ten minutes till the first bell rang. Xion was telling me where everything was and how to get there without a fuss. Then this girl in a tight white dress and bleach blonde hair passed by. Xion gave her a dirty look, but the girl smiled and stopped when she saw me.. "Hey there cutie. I'm Naminé Williams." She looked at Xion... Who looked like an angry cat ready to attack. "Why you hanging around her? She's not exactly... Normal..." The girl had a snobby sound to her voice. I defiantly don't don't like her already. She sounds so snotty.

*This is why I'm gay. Kind of...* "That's rude, I think she's nice. I'm not a judgmental person. If you'll excuse us we'll be heading to class now." I gave Naminé a sarcastic smile.

"Whoa, no guy walks away from me. Especially for a weirdo like her." Naminé started to give me attitude.

"Well honey I just did." *I did not just say that...* "So if you don't mind, kindly move your snotty ass out of the way." Once again giving the sarcastic smile.

"Excuse me?!" She put her hands on her almost nonexistent hips

Xion just started laughing. I, however, wasn't at all amused at the way this blonde chick was acting. "You heard me princess, move it." I started imitating her attitude. I don't think she liked it, nor did I care.

Naminé just glared at me. "You must think you're so clever there... But I know in that blonde head of yours you think I'm pretty. Every guy does." Now she started getting cocky.

"Sweetheart, not every guy wants you ok? Some may like you, but I pity them because they have no taste. Come on Xion I've wasted enough breath on her." And with that the girl stood there looking very upset at being rejected. Guess she wasn't used to someone telling her the truth. Well that's just tough shit.

Xion and I walked into class just laughing at what just happened. She had never seen Naminé get so red-faced with anger. I just wanted her to go away, her perfume smelled horrible and her voice was annoying. Then Xion and I sat next to each other in the back row. Other students flooded into the classroom, thankfully the blonde bimbo wasn't among them.

The bell rung and in walked a very short man with spiked black hair and square glasses. That was my cousin the Professor. I hoped to God he didn't spot me off the bat. I wasn't scared of him, I just didn't want him screwing up my first day. I sat quietly while staring at the white board with very neat handwriting on it.

"Good morning students. Welcome back from your weekend. I hope everyone completed their homework?" He sounded remarkably cheerful... Odd he's never cheerful... At least when I'm around him.

The class responded with a mix of "yeses," and "nopes." I didn't say anything, because well I had no idea what was going on in the class.

"Better than nothing I guess. Now when I read off your name just say here. You should all know this by now." He then started reading off the names. *Great... once he gets to me.. He'll have a blast humiliating me. Oh fuck here it comes. * He then gets to the H section on his list.."Roxas Haven? A new face in the class." He said my name with a chuckle the went on talking."Well now didn't think you'd be here little cousin considering your last attendance record." He had a smug grin on his face. It caused my jaw to tighten and my blood pressure to go up. However, I took a calming breath.

*You dick! I was in a mental ward for three weeks!* Now the entire class was looking at me... I didn't give much of a physical reaction, emotionally though I was a bit pissed. "Here." I said witha smirk, then I thought I'd say something witty. "You know Professor. You should probably continue down your list there short stuff. You have so much to teach us why waste the short amount of time we have on just me hm?" I responded with. Not giving him the pleasure of embarrassing me. Now the class laughed. But he shot them a look and the room was dead quiet again. *How can anyone be afraid of him? It baffles me.*

I could see that he wasn't happy with what I said. "Alright smart ass." He retorted. After that he moved on to other names. I sat there still with a smirk on my face. In fact having pissed off Vanitas had brightened my day.

I had to share with Xion till I got my own textbook, not that I minded. She was the first friend I've had in a long time, that wasn't an ass hole towards me... Though we've just become friends, some things could change down the line. I really hope they don't.

It was now time for lunch I of course sat with Xion. As I was trying to eat peacefully here came that annoying girl (known as Naminé.) "Roxas. I wasn't too happy with how you talking to me this morning. It hurt my feelings."

I dropped the fry I was about to eat. *Well there went my peaceful lunch...* I tried to ignore her hoping she'd go away sadly she didn't. "Hey I am talking to you!" She pushed me. "Don't ignore me." I kept on ignoring her but she still didn't leave.

"How about you go away Naminé? Find some other guy to pester." I heard Xion say, her words had some bite to them.

"Butt out dyke. This isn't your business!" Naminé shot back.

I slammed my fist on the table. "Hey! That was uncalled for!"

"Oh now you say something when I insult the freak? I'm surprised you've stuck around her this long." Naminé said with a grin.

"Maybe because she isn't acting like a total bitch? It's girls like you that piss me off. Thinking just because they have a pretty face everyone should be weak at the knees for them. Newsflash sweet heart you're probably just a fuck." My tongue was a sharp as ever. This girl just made my blood boil.

Next thing I know she started crying and ran off. Xion looked at me wide-eyed. "Remind me to never get on your bad side... And thanks for sticking up for me. Though now she'll tell Seifer and he'll come after you. He's the biggest ass hole here." She started eating her lunch.

"As if I care. Wait is he the guy in a V neck shirt and white over coat?" I asked as I took a bite out of my pizza. "Whom wears some stupid hat thinking it's cool.." I added after taking more bites of my pizza. To my suprise it tasted really good.

"Yep that's him alright. He thinks because he's a giant he can push people around. Like me and Hayner for example. He's not here today though he's been out sick. Ollete stopped talking to me and Pence moved away last year." Xion sounded sad. "Seifer's gang causes wide-spread bullying. Which is why Pence moved away in the first place."

"Oh... I'll be sure to avoid said ass hole and his minions." I paused and took another bite out of my lunch. "So this Hayner is your other friend right?" I take a sip of my water. I wasn't allowed a Coke on the account my Dad wants me having a better diet.

"Yep, the only one that hasn't abandoned me... He's a good guy you'd like him. Hope he's here soon so you can meet him... As for avoiding Seifer that's not an option. You're new, and you upset Naminé Therefore he'll do anything and everything to get at you now."

I rolled my eyes. "He's no different sounding then the fuck heads I used to go to school with." I took another bite and tried to calm my nerves.

"I've been meaning to ask what made you move here?" She looked me dead in the eye.

I held my breath for a moment while trying to think of what to say. I exhale when I thought of something. "Mom and Dad are divorced, don't get along well with my Mom because she's a bitch. Decided I move in with my Dad." Which was half the truth.

I caught Xion looking at my arm, "How did you get that scar on your wrist?" She tried to grab my wrist. I pulled my arm away fast before she could see anymore of them. My scars, I was ashamed I had resorted to self harm back then to cope. I didn't do it anymore after realizing it did nothing but make the pain worse...

I pulled my sleeve up more and stuffed my hands in my pockets. "Not important." I said quickly.

"Oh... Alright I won't ask again. But I thought you should know... You're not alone..." Xion pulled back her sleeve and exposed a bandage across her wrist. "See? I don't know you that well but I feel that I can trust you." She moved her arm back. "I don't expect you to be open about why you did it though. That's your personal business..." Xion spoke in a low voice. "I cut because of what you just witnessed. She is like that to me everyday. I hate her guts.." She then goes silent.

I didn't know what to say... I just got up from my seat, sat next to her and hugged her. I then came up with something to say. "It doesn't help. It just makes the pain hurt more on the inside." I felt her return my hug. Then we let go of one another.

"Thank you I needed that. Say this weekend if you're not busy want to hang out?" Her saddened voice perked up.

"I'd like that. So sure. Saturday ok? My grandmother is coming over on Friday."

"That's perfect actually since I have to work at the library Friday." Xion smiled which in turn made me smile too. "You can come and hangout at my house."

"Alright cool. You know you're pretty awesome. I also love how your style stands out. Not many girls wear those types of dresses anymore." I gave her some kind words to boost her spirit.

She blushed. "Thanks Roxas, really. You've made me very happy today. No wonder all the girls have been staring at you since you got here."

*Oh boy.* "Can I ask you something? Do you have a crush on me?" I asked nicely.

Her face went bright red... "Don't be mad... But yeah.. I do."

"Well that might pose as a problem.." I looked away nervously.

"Oh it's because I'm not pretty isn't it?" Her voiced saddened again.

"No, no. It's not that. You're very pretty. Prettier than that wanna be prom queen over there." I inconspicuously pointed at Naminé. "Anyway, it's because I'm not into girls...I'm gay." There it was slightly out in the open.

Xion looked shocked. "Ouch didn't see that one coming. Damn it... Oh well it doesn't matter it doesn't change who you are." She laughed.

"You're not mad?" Once again another positive response. This was very odd to me. Well concidering I grew up around homophobic jerks back in Heartville.

"Uhm no? Why would I be? Besides I've always wanted a gay friend to hang out with when I go shopping." She hugged me again.

*Phew that was a relief...* The two of us just talked through the rest of the lunch hour.

The rest of the day went by rather smoothly. No threats from Seifer, nor any annoying appearances from Naminé. At least for now anyway... I passed Vanitas's classroom. I peeked inside, no one was in there. "Guess I'm walking in the snow." I then told Xion goodbye as I walked down the street towards home.

As I'm walking, I stumbled on the creepy Manor. It had a wrought-iron fence surrounding it. Some windows were either boarded up or broken. I could see some overgrown grass underneath some of the snow. (Didn't snow too heavy during the weekend.) I walked up to the front gate and there was a lock and chain around it "Wow this place looks creepy as hell... Awesome." I said with slight excitement. I take out my phone and took a few picture so that I could finish my drawing of the old place. Once finished I tuck my phone away.

I heard more rumors about this place in my other classes. How there were valuables inside worth some good money, I also heard the owner had a private library full of rare books. But some were too scared to step in very far. As I've heard before, people say that a vampire hunts this city. And vampire's like to live in creepy places as I've read in many different books. It's all a bunch of fairy tales.

I looked around to see how to get inside. If I was going to "pay a visit" to this place. I was going to have to find a way other than climbing the large wrought iron fence with sharp points on it. I didn't want to get impaled. Then I found a way in, there was a huge hole in the side on the fence. It has something blocking it. A rotted piece of board. *I'll have to remember this. If I apply some force this thing will bust open.* Just then an orange cat squeezed through the fencing. It turned its head towards me. "Here kitty kitty. I won't hurt you." I knelt down and hold my hand out. Gesturing to come closer.

To my surprise the cat ran up to me, then sat down. I could see it had on a red collar that matched the color of her eyes. I looked at its name tag. "Kendel huh? Hm so you're a girl kitty then." I was skeptical when trying to pet her. She pushed her head up to my hand. I began to pet her. *How odd, I wonder who owns her. She's such a pretty cat.* I looked at her name tag again but there was no address on it. "Where did you come from then? Oh well hope your owner finds you. See you around Kendel." I watched as the cat squeezed herself back inside the fencing. I saw that she crawled in through a broken window afterword.

I stood up and walked home. Inside was empty. Dad wouldn't be back till five-thirty. Might as well get some homework done. Then I can make plans to get into the creepy/ abandoned Furga Manor.

My Dad had come home just as I was working on my Physics assignment in the living room. I had already finished the easier subject like English and World History. Math and I don't go well together... "Welcome home Dad. How was work?"

He hung up his jacket and took off his boots. "It was alright, just catching bad guys and locking them up... But there's a killer among us." He said with such bitterness.

"Great, just what I wanted to hear Dad. Better buy me a gun. Before they comes after me." I rolled my eyes and wrote out my next Physics problem.

My Dad sat on the couch next to where I was working. "Roxas, I'm being serious. This guy could be the same man,...that killed those thugs that...hurt you." He goes quiet for a moment, but before he could speak I slammed my hand down onto the table. Causing him to jump. "Roxas... I-"

Anger boiled inside me. Just the mention of that horrible night pissed me off. "Really now? I've suddenly lost interest. If this guy is killing the scum of the Earth I say let him. In fact have a parade in his honor." I slammed my book shut and sat back arms crossed.

"Enough with the smart ass attitude alright? This guy is hard to catch. That's not the strange part. Some of his victims have had their blood drained completely. Yet they only had some broken bones and a gash to the neck. Then there's a similar case where the victims are just stabbed in the throat. As if to hide a different type of wound. It's believed he's changing his signature... Anyway, all I'm saying is watch for this guy." My Dad explained. I could care less about this person killing bad guys. It's saving the police paperwork and money. *Drained of blood? Give me a break. If the bad guys are now victims... I think the justice system needs a reboot.*

"Sounds like you've got a vampire serial killer. Or killers." Once again I was being a wise ass. "Anyway I need to finish my assignment. Without the idea that some madman might be running loose."

My Dad looked at me sternly. I grabbed my textbook and notebook and start heading to my room. But I was stopped as my Dad lightly grabbed my arm. "Also I know you have an interest in that Manor. You'd better stay away from it. It's dangerous and you could get seriously hurt." He warned me. I rolled my eyes, pretty much acting like a teenager.

I pulled my arm away, "Wasn't gonna." I lied because I was going after he went to bed. "I'll come down later for dinner." I went into my room to finish my homework.

11:00pm..

My Dad had finally called it a night. I changed into all black clothes, and grabbed an old flashlight from the basement. I go back to my room and put all I'd need to bring with me to get inside the Manor in my backpack. *Now the next step getting out without Dad knowing. * Thankfully there was that tree by my bedroom window. I locked my door, snuck out and bolted down the street to the Furga Manor.

I found the spot with the hole in it *I'd better hurry before some one spots me. * I kicked away the blockage and crawled inside. For once my small stature didn't fail me. I made my way through the overgrowth and on to the front patio. "I bet this place used to be so beautiful back when it was first built. A shame it was abandoned and neglected." I gave the door a little shove. It opened with ease, I looked over my shoulder to be sure no one was watching. I entered the Manor and closed the door behind me. The inside reeked of mildew and rotten wood I cover my nose for a second. "Yuck, you'd think this place would have been better cared for."

Before going any further I turned on my flashlight. I saw ripped wallpaper, rotten wood and more overgrowth. There was a large stairway at least ten feet away. I moved my flashlight around I saw wall paintings that were long since faded and pealing. I walked further inside and I came across an old fireplace above it was a painting of a family, but this one wasn't pealing like the rest. It was of the family my Dad told me about. "Let's see, well it confirms they were all red-headed rich people." But as I ran my flashlight over each of the faces one stood out. The son, he couldn't be more that thirteen years old. I saw that he was wearing some diamond shaped pendent. "Where have I seen you before? You seem familiar somehow." The way they were all dressed, the attire looked to be from the early 1900s.

After studying the painting I decided it was time to look for that private library. I found my way though what looked like an old kitchen and found an archway leading down into the basement. At first I was terrified and was reconsidering, then I remembered that the dark is nothing to be afraid of. I took on a deep breath and walked quietly down the stairs. Though they made a loud CREAK with each step. I hoped it wouldn't collapse from under me. When I got to the bottom, it smelled a tad worse than the upstairs. I cover my nose with my hoodie sleeve. It didn't help hide the smell though. "I should have brought some Ferbreeze." I mummbled to myself.

I moved my flashlight to be sure I wouldn't smack my face into anything. Or fall and break something myself included. The walls were dry and cracked there was an old fashion heater that sat on the floor. I pushed cob webs away as I ventured deeper into the basement. Nothing out of the ordinary... That was until I tripped and dropped my flashlight. "Fucking hell." I yelped. Got up and went after my flashlight. As I went over to pick it up I noticed the light was pointed at something. "I have got to be more careful." I aimed it in the direction it was pointing it on the floor and walked closer to the object.

My eyes went wide as I saw a black coffin with gold markings on it. I appeared to be over a hundered years old... Now I'm spooked."Ok this is just weird." I had half a mind to run and go home. But I'm sure nothing was in this thing right? Then human curiosity took over. I set my flashlight down and tried opening it but it wouldn't budge. "I think it's best I don't open this thing..." I grabbed my light and went to explore elsewhere. Obviously, the library wasn't down here... Little did I know I might have just awoken something...

I inspected the rooms that didn't have boards on them and continued my search for the rare book collection. Still no luck. "This place is a labyrinth. I'll never find the library let alone my way back out." I then stumbled something sticking out of the pealing wall. I touched it and boom something moved which caused me to jump. The wall in front of me opened and lo and behold there it was. The private library. I walk in and guided the light along the shelves as I walked down the aisles. The moonlight shined pretty well in here but it wasn't enough for me to read anything.

I snatched some books and stuffed them in my backpack. I haven't been this happy in a long time. As I go down another aisle I spot an old desk I ran over to it and saw a necklace sitting on it. It was very pretty it was a gold diamond-shaped pendent with a ruby in the middle. It looked just like the one the boy was wearing in that painting. There was a name engraved on the back, it was Lea Galith Furga "That's probably the name of the boy who lived here. Well it's mine now. Finders keepers." I stuffed it in my pants pocket. "Alright I got what I came for..." I then heard footsteps. My heart skipped a beat as I turned around. I shined my flashlight. Nothing was there. "Phew it's just my imagination."

But it wasn't, someone else had come in here. Just then the person spoke. "How did this get open? Damn humans always have to bother me." I heard the wall close. It was a man, his voice was sensuous, almost hypnotic. He sounded so familiar, I could have sworn I've heard his voice before. There wasn't any time to ponder. I had to get out of here!

*Well there goes the easy way out.* I panicked and hid underneath a table with a sheet covering it. I turned off my light and didn't make a sound. The voice now had a body to go with it. Sort of I couldn't make out the features. I heard the footsteps coming towards where I was hiding. He spoke again. "I know you're hiding in here. Come on out I promise I won't bite you too hard." He spoke with such amusement. Like finding me was some game to him.

*Dad said this place was abandoned...Yet here someone is! Wait it's probably some jerk playing a sick joke... But I don't wanna risk running now in case this guy is psycho bonkers...*

"Alright I'll play hide and seek for now, if that's what you want. It'll just make this more fun for me when I catch you." Then he's right in front of where I was hiding. I could see some old fashion boots. He turned around and walked in the opposite direction and out of sight.

*Now's my chance to get the hell out of here!* I crept out from under the table and found my way to where the opening just was. "Shit where's that button?" I muttered. Then came the orange cat. "Not a good time Kendel. Shoo shoo..." But she didn't move instead she hopped up on a shelf and shoved out a few books. "Shush cat... Ah shit." I caught them and set them on the floor.

I could feel my hunter closing in, but he was nowhere in sight.. Not yet anyway. "You're not making this any fun for me. Come on out and play, human." I had no place to hide I was trapped. That was until I saw that the wall open up. I wasted no time ran like hell. Then I remembered I have no clue how to get out of this place! *Why does he keep referring to me as 'human?' Isn't he one himself?*

I couldn't see a damn thing, and if I used my light that nut case will find me... "What have I gotten myself into?" I was now mentally kicking myself in the ass. I stopped for a moment to see if the jerk was following me. I saw nothing and felt a hint of relief... Sad to say that didn't last too long.

I felt something touch my shoulder. "That's a good question." It was him! "What have you gotten your sorry self into child?" He sent shivers up my spine. I felt his arm creep around me I felt long nails touch my face. My body felt strange, getting hot and my heart started to race.. The reality hit me. This guy is a maniac!

I stomped down on his foot hard and he yelped. He slid back and I made a run for it. *I think I just pissed him off... Roxas you idiot!* I had no choice I was not about to let the past repeat itself. I had to find a way out and fast. But I made a wrong turn at some point because I came to dead-end. "No no no! Shit." And just my luck as I went to turn around I tripped on a rug and there he was, well the outline of him anyway. He was standing in front of me.

Suddenly these candles on the wall were lit up after I heard a loud snapping sound. I could now see more clearly. And there he stood. He leaned down and smiled wide showing huge fangs. He hissed at me, then laughed. I scooted back fast but my back hit the wall. "Who- who are you?" My voice was shaky...

He stepped closer towards me."Why hello there. My name is Axel, and I'm your friendly neighborhood vampire." He had a grin plastered on his near flawless face. Also on his face were two odd marks on each of his cheeks. Couldn't tell if they were tattoos or just make-up. While glancing up at him.. that bizarre feeling inside me came back. I was unable to break away from it this time.

I could now see what my hunter looked like. He was very tall, he had spiked bright red hair and mint green eyes. He had more strikingly handsome features which caused me to blush. He then picked me up by my hoodie and shoved into the wall. "Please don't kill me.." I begged.

Axel just laughed, "How cute, not like I haven't heard it all before." He shoved me harder into the wall. "But you broke into MY house, and stole MY things. What's worse you've awoken me from my sleep. Now you pay the price for the trouble you caused." His eyes changed to red. "This will only hurt for a second." He then bites into my neck. However, the bite didn't hurt the way I thought it would... In fact it felt good. Too good.. Even with that, I tried to fight back but it was useless; he was just too strong. He had me where he wanted me..

I had no idea what to do now. I was trapped.

Chapter One: END

A/N

Hi there this is my first full length AkuRoku story. I got the idea from an old RP a few months back. If you see *...* It usually means a thought but that's pretty obvious huh? I hope it's ok. I was inspired to write this when I remembered my other vamp FF. But this is different from that. Anyway enjoy review and fav if you want. I don't mind. ^^