Vampire Knight! A Shiki Senri Love Story

Chapter 1:

My New School!

I was packing my clothes and bathroom things into a suit case. My mother watching from the doorway, tears welling in her eyes; I couldn't believe I was leaving her. I was going to the private school, Cross Academy and I couldn't wait! I felt her sadness and depression as she watched me get ready for a new life which didn't involve any need for her in any way. She was sad as she saw I didn't need her in life anymore.

"I—I think that's it," I murmured and smiled in her direction. She sniffed loudly and tried to hold back the tears.

"Are you sure? Why don't you check again just to be on the safe side?" I sighed as her face turned old and sad. I was 16 and going to Cross Academy would be a dream! So many new people! So many sights to see! Oh, just amazing!

"I'm sorry Mum," I whispered and zipped my suitcase up. I picked up my keys and dragged my wheelie suit case along the floor.

"I—I just can't believe you're leaving…" She stuttered as the tears finally escaped from her dark eyes. Her blue makeup smudging and her cheeks turning a darker red; I couldn't take seeing my Mum like this… She never cries, only when something REALLY terrible happens and I think this is a good thing—well, for me anyway…

I turned my back on her. I couldn't watch her cry any longer, "I'm sorry Mum, but I have to grow up soon. I'm 16 now and I think I'm ready to go to this school. I really want to go and nothing's going to stop me." I grinned and gave her the thumbs up, "I'll be fine, don't worry about me."

Mum sniffed loudly once again and picked out a tissue from her woollen jumper sleeve. She blew her nose and I rolled my eyes at her. So much for the nice moment there…

"Just be safe OK? Anything strange or if you just feel uncomfortable, give me a call and I'll come get you, OK?" She exclaimed. I nodded but that was fake. Even if I felt uncomfortable I'd still stay. Apparently this school is mysterious and some people can't exactly tell why. I love mysterious things.

"I will, see ya." I said and walked downstairs. My taxi was waiting for me out the front of my house. Mum quickly caught my arm.

"Oh, and this is for you," She muttered trying not to burst into tears. Her voice shaky but I could still understand her. She handed me a silver necklace with a carving of a white rose on the end. I feel in love with it when I laid eyes on it!

"Oh, wow! Mum! Thank you! It's so beautiful!" I said watching it dreamily. I quickly placed it around my neck and felt its cold chain touch my warm skin. I shivered but it felt nice. I never wore necklaces before but this was the one I'd wear all the time! I loved it that much! A memento from Mum!

"You be careful, and don't get into any trouble!" She said; she raised her voice a little but she was being serious. I wasn't good with my reputation from the past. I've had so many boyfriends, I've now lost track! I decided to change my attitude and became single for an entire year! So far, so good!

"Yeah, I will! Promise! Besides, what's going to happen anyway? They're not going to be all Vampires or something random like that! They're not going to eat me or anything," I laughed as I spoke those sarcastic words and I opened the taxi door. "I'll be OK, Mum. You don't have to worry about anything." I smiled at her and she stepped beside me to hug and kiss me goodbye. I felt tears build up in my eyes now.

"That's my girl; you'll never let me down." She grinned behind those clear tears strolling down her face and onto her green, sequin top.

I hopped into the back seat and closed the door. I strapped on my seat belt and looked out the window to my Mum. I waved her off and spoke my location to the taxi driver, "Cross Academy, please." I requested and sat back in my seat. He started the engine and I waved Mum away for the last time. This time she couldn't hold it in and she burst into tears. I looked away but smiled also in her direction.

'Goodbye' I mouthed and she mouthed the same word back. The taxi driver took off and we were on our way to Cross Academy!

The drive took about 3 hours and the fair was VERY expensive. I was able to pay it luckily and I quickly jumped out of the car without hesitation. I grabbed my suit case and headed for the schools large building. I swallowed as the building looked as if it would lead to a haunted house. Its front doors opened out of the blue and I nearly jumped right out of my skin. No one opened it—it opened by itself! I was so freaked out but a little excited to tell you the truth.

I smirked and nodded through the entrance of the pitch black Academy building. I couldn't see very well and I wondered whether I should've entered.

A puddle near the entrance steps showed my reflection: light brown hair folded over to form a side fringe, bright brown eyes and a cute smile—well, that's what all the guys say anyway.

I was quite tall in height, compared to other girls, and I wore a lot of black. My names Yuna and I was a 16 year old girl starting at Cross Academy!

I sighed heavily and looked up again. I glanced at a boy standing in front of me in the doorway. I jumped as he appeared so quickly out of the blue. He wore a white uniform with black outlines. He had a red tie which stood out. He had purple hair and light faded blue eyes. His pupils were hard to spot and he looked sort of creepy in a way, although, his looks were sort of striking.

"Can I help you?" He spoke in a slow, deep voice. I cleared my throat as I looked deeply into his eyes.

"Um… I'm new here and I'm looking for the school Headmaster." I said glancing around the area outside. Dark and mystifying—very unusual.

"Yes," He began and glanced back through the door to the school. He sighed, "He's in the Academy, but you're a bit late since the night class is about to start. I'm from the night class so I'm supposed to be in class soon." He explained. I nodded not really understanding. Why do they have a night class? Is there a day class? Is it about the grades or something? I started to think for a moment but I shook it off.

"Um, OK. Could you take me to him?" I asked. He sighed and shut the door behind him. He stood next to me and looked down. I felt intimidated over his incredibly tall height. "You're very tall," I spilled out—I speak my mind out of the blue sometimes.

"Yes, others are taller than I." He said walking in front of me. We both headed for a small bridge which, I assumed, took us to where the headmaster was. "The Headmaster is not in his office at this moment. He's in the day class dorms."

"Why are the schools separated like this? Why can't they just have one complete Academy?" I asked trying to understand. He remained silent and I shook off the fact he wouldn't tell me. "OK… what's your name?" I wanted to be polite and share interests on the way to the Headmaster. If I made one friend, that'll be good for my reputation.

"Shiki Senri," He said in his slow, deep voice. I grinned at him. He caught my eyes with an emotionless facial expression. "What about your name?"

"Yuna Yamazaki," I answered with a grin. He quickly focused ahead once again. I guess he didn't care much about wanting to be friends. I sighed sadly and continued to study my surroundings so I wouldn't forget which way we were heading.

We came to a door from over a bridge. I felt confused but I continued to try and understand where we were going. We walked through the doors and we came to a nice open room with a large staircase, wallpaper to match in the nice light colour, plants on tables and pictures framed on the walls.

"It's beautiful… better than my old school." I said sounding amazed. Shiki grimaced slightly but then quickly glanced away once again. He seemed like a strict quiet person although I barely knew anything about him.

"Ahh, you must be Yamazaki, no?" Said an unfamiliar voice from the staircase. The room was dark and I could only just make out a dark, man of a figure. I was grateful to have Shiki next to me just in case something strange were to happen.

"Yeah," I replied squinting my eyes to try and picture him. The lights suddenly turned on brightly and I stepped back. A tall, long blonde haired man with glasses stood in front of both me and Shiki.

"I am Headmaster Cross and I am the Academy's Headmaster. It's so very lovely to meet you. It seems you ended up in the right place, although, I wasn't there? I see you've met Senri here." I nodded in agreement. I glanced up at Shiki and smiled. He was a very attractive boy and yet silent, he still seemed OK. "Unfortunately you've seemed to have stumbled here at such a late hour. There would be no time for you to have a look around in the morning before your classes. How would you like to be shown around by young Senri here?" My eyes widened. Shiki shook his head.

"I have no time to show this girl around the Academy. I have my classes now." Shiki protested. The Headmaster shook his head.

"Now, now, just missing one class won't hurt and I would like for her to go to class straight away and meet everyone so she must learn her way around." Shiki scratched his temples and realized he couldn't win.

As he scratched his forehead, he seemed to have pierced his flesh with his finger nail. I gasped and hesitantly got out a tissue for him to use. "Here, you can get rid of the blood with this." I said sounding polite. He grinned a bit and took it.