A/N: Hey guys! JennyJeannette here! This is my first fanfic for this website, and I know it's not that good, but please bear with me because I worked really hard on this. If you have any suggestions for my next few chapters, please go ahead and tell me, because I'm a newbie at writing and I need all the help I can get. Thanks for taking the time to read my article! Please review and enjoy! : )

"Okay, Jenny-Kun, we've reached Cross Academy!" announced my driver, Jun, as we pulled into the courtyard of Cross Academy.

I rolled my window down and peeked out, taking in the scenery. Towering over us was a tall white wall, with pictures of a sun and a moon on either side of the entryway. Behind it was a rocky pathway, green grass on either sides of the path.

Jun stepped out of the car and opened my door. "I hope you enjoy your studying here, Jeannette. Now, the headmaster's office is in that building beyond the gate. Oh, I think I see some students walking around! You could ask them for some directions!" He flashed a smile.

I could tell he was eager to let me go, so I got out of the car. The minimum amount of bags I'd brought with me were out on the sidewalk. I sighed and looked Jun right in his green eyes. "Thanks for everything, Jun. Tell Master that I'll be reporting soon." I awkwardly hugged him, and let go.

As he got back in the car, he yelled, "Have fun and stay sharp!" Without another word, he drove off into the city beyond.

I took a breath and gathered all of my bags. I had three in total, and they were all full with clothes and my other meager possessions. I trudged past the wall and into the courtyard, where I could feel all eyes on me. I was the only teenager there who wasn't wearing proper uniform, which made me uneasy. My T-shirt and jeans easily stood out in the crowd.

I stood in the center of the pathway awkwardly, wondering if I should continue to the Headmaster's office or to run away. I was on the verge of collapsing when a brown-haired girl of middling height walked up to me, her face shining.

"Greetings!" she chirped. Her brown eyes shimmered in the sunlight. "You must be the new student, Jeannette Thomas." She held out her hand. "I'm Yuki Cross, daughter of Headmaster Kaien Cross and Guardian of Cross Academy!" her hand made a swift salute.

I shook her hand back. "Nice to meet you, Yuki." A few feet behind her, stood a tall boy with silver hair and lavender eyes. His slim figure was leaning against a tree, and his face looked like it was in pain.

Yuki groaned and looked at him. "Zero! Don't be rude and meet the new student!" Zero made no move, so Yuki stalked over to him and pulled him towards me. "Jeannette, this is my partner, Zero Kiryu."

"Hello, Zero," I said politely.

He nodded and muttered a harsh "Hello".

When none of us could stand the awkward silence, Yuki eagerly led me into the white building, which she told me was the Headmaster's office. The three of us walked down the narrow hallways, where she explained the purpose of each room.

Finally, we reached the end of the hallway, where a sign labeled "Headmaster's Office" stood next to a yellow-painted door. Yuki pushed the door open, where an auburn haired man sat behind a wide desk, staring at his fingers. Standing beside him was a tall brown-haired boy with brown eyes. His face was agonizingly beautiful.

"Ah, our new student!" the auburn man squealed, jumping out of his seat and shaking my hand wildly. "I'm Kaien Cross, the headmaster. I'm delighted to have you as a student here!" He patted my shoulder, his eyes twinkling. "I know you will enjoy your stay here at Cross Academy." He looked past me, where Yuki and Zero were standing. "Yuki…Zero…would you mind leaving us for a moment? I must speak of important matters with Ms. Thomas."

Yuki saluted to him. "Yes, of course, Headmaster !"

Kaien sighed and said, "Just call me Father…"

As Yuki and Zero exited the room, the beautiful brunette boy walked over to me, his face smiling. "Hello, Jeannette. I am Kaname Kuran, dorm president of the Moon Dormitory."

I felt my cheeks redden. "N-nice to meet you, Kaname."

Headmaster Cross motioned me to sit in a chair in front of him, and I did. Kaname remained standing.

"So, Jeannette, I've reviewed your records and there are some things I want to clarify." He removed his glasses and rubbed his temples. "When you were twelve years old, your parents were killed by a pair of vampires, correct?"

I nodded. "Yes."

"And so you were separated from your three siblings, and you became the student of Kazuki Shouhei." His almond eyes narrowed. "As far as I know, Kazuki Shouhei is one of the top Vampire Hunters."

I closed my eyes. "Yes."

"Jeannette, my children have suffered through the same pain as you did. I hope you will be able to find that Cross Academy is completely safe, even if there is a class of young vampires impending potential dangers to the human students. By the end of the school year, you will have nothing to say to your master except that Cross Academy is the best school ever!"

I'm willing to prove you wrong, I thought.

When I didn't answer, he pounded his fist on the table. "The secret of the Night Class must never be revealed to anyone!" He pointed a bony finger at me. "Will I be able to trust you with this secret, Jeannette-Kun?"

I stood up, feeling energy surging through my bones. "Yes, Headmaster!"
He clapped his hands. "Fine! I now grant you position of a Guardian! From now on, you, along with Yuki and Zero, will watch both the Day and Night classes to keep all our students safe!" He bent closer to me. "This way, you will be able to observe the vampires of the Night Class while you are out patrolling."

I nodded. "And my uniform…?"

He gasped. "Of course! Kaname-Kun, will you please hand me that bag on the shelf?" Kaname did so, and the headmaster placed the bag in my hands as if it was an ornate vase. "You will be studying with the Day class, so you will wear the black uniform."

My gaze flickered to Kaname, who was wearing a white uniform. He must be from the Night Class. That means he's a vampire! Rage filled up inside me as I remembered my parents, who were no longer with me anymore. For five years, I had been alone, with no one but a cruel old man to converse with. Vampires had caused this.

Headmaster Cross pushed me toward the door. "Okay, Jeannette, off to class now! You can leave your bags here—I'll find you a room by the end of the day."

Before he closed the door, Kaname smiled at me. "See you later, Jeannette." And I was in the narrow hallway again.

I sighed and pressed my uniform bag to my chest.

And so began my first day at Cross Academy.

A/N: Well, there you have it. I know there are a few kinks here and there, but hopefully it'll turn out better in the next few chapters. Please give me feedback on what you think about it, because I'll be posting chapter two really soon! Thanks for reading! : )