Just to give everyone a heads up, most of the time my spelling is terrible and my grammar even worse. I want to say deal with it, but if theres anything that really bothers anyone message me and I'll try to correct it as soon as possible.

Also I don't own and of the characters from the Strange Angels series.

Chapter One

We made it to the main Schola, but we still didn't know who to trust. These last three days we all had formed a bond. It was like we were our own pack. The guys didn't care that I was part sucker. We had each others back, it was like Graves said no one gets left behind, we look out for each other.

When we first got here Graves took charge having Shanks go with Ash to make sure nothing would happen to him. While Dibs came with us, where ever the djamphir were leading us to. It was right then I realized how much Graves really cared about me. Here he was ensuring the safety of the monster that bit him because he knew it would upset me if anything happened to Ash.

I reached out for Graves' hand. Without even looking down he quickly grabbed my hand intertwining our fingers. All at once I felt safer.

We continued to follow the djamphir until we reached a door where they made us wait while one of them went inside. A few seconds later he stuck his head out and waved us in.

The first thing I saw when I entered the room was the familiar face of the man who had "watched" me for three months while my dad was away hunting.

"Augie" I yelled racing over to him nearly tackling him.

He caught me in a hug "Hey Dru. I miss your omelets. "

This made me laugh and cry at the same time. Finally, someone we could trust. Someone I knew would help us find out what was really going on.

"I'm sorry about your dad sweetheart." He whispered still hugging me.

I must have let out a sob because next thing I knew I was being pulled out of Augie's embrace and into a new one. One that filled up the hole in my heart

I buried my head deeper into Graves' chest listening to his steady heartbeat. His arms tightened around me and he stroked my hair trying to calm me down.

Graves had the amazing ability of piecing me back together when I started to fall apart. He's done it countless times before, sometimes with just a smile or a touch. Right now here in his arms I could feel him holding me together. After awhile I knew I was safe, that I wouldn't break, because Graves would never let anything happen to me.

As if sensing I was whole again. Graves pulled back just enough to look into my eyes, searching for any cracks.

I looked back at him letting him see everything I was feeling right now. He must have caught some of it because he broke out into a huge smile. Still looking deep into his eyes I smiled and slowly brought my hand up to gently stroke his cheek.

Graves closed his eye and leaned into my hand still smiling.

Just then there was a cough. I quickly looked for the source and found Dibs flicking his head toward the front of the room.

Shit I had forgotten we weren't alone.

Graves and I shared one last look before he took my hand away but never letting it go. I gave his hand a gentle squeeze before turning to stand by his side.

In front of us was Augie who looked surprised but also amused. However, the plain brown haired man-boy behind the desk looked simple shocked.

Dids cleared his throat again trying to clear the tension.

"Hmm. Right. Welcome Dru. Augustine here has told me a lot about you. We also received a report from Dylan telling us about what happened at the other school. I'm sorry you've had such a tough time. From here on out though you will be receiving training that will make the future a little easier for you. You will also be assigned a team of bodyguards to further ensure your safety and you'll be happy to know that Augustine will be your mentor for the time being, any questions?"

"Um yeah your name," I replied sharply "then we'll get to how I'm not having any bodyguards."

"Sorry, where are my manner. My name is Charles and there will be no debating about your protection."

"Actually, sir there will be" Graves said stepping forward.

"And who might you be?" Charles asked almost bitterly.

"The names Graves and I will be the head of Dru's protection team. In fact I already have one in place."

At this point Graves had broken out his commanding voice and the stare to match.

"Listen here, the only way you will be part of that team is if I see you fit to be."

"Also my room is to be next to Dru's and have a door connecting to hers in case of an attack" Graves continued as if Charles had said nothing at all.

Charles was getting angry "You have no say here boy" he yelled staying up

I looked over at Augie to see him smiling at Graves. He knew who had the power here.

Graves took another step forward his eyes were almost glowing now.

"No it is you who has no say. As of right now I trust no one in this school, including you, to protect Dru except for me and my team and I will not let you get in the way."

As if to back Graves up, Dibs took a step forward staring hard at Charles. This was surprising because 99% of the time Dibs had his head down.

Graves continued stalking his way towards Charles. Dibs came up to take his place beside me. Graves was now face to face with Charles.

"Until I know who I can trust, my team and my team alone will be in charge of Dru. Later, however, I may allow a rotation to occur, but one person from my team will always be with her. Also, I will have an adjoining room to hers. Is that understood?" Graves told him more than asked.

Graves was radiating with power and Charles was under the full force of it. So much so that all he could do was nod in response to Graves.

It was Augie who broke the tension when he started clapping "He would have liked this one." He told me nodding his head toward Graves and I knew he meant my dad.

"I think so too." I replied reaching out for Graves hand once he was back by my side.

I'm hoping to updated soon, but I still don't even know whats going to happen next. If your inspired and want to throw some ideas at me that would be cool. If you hate it let me know about that too.