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The Hunter Pureblood's Myth

Chapter 1

Sayori quickened her pace. She had lost track of time while studying in the school library. She wanted to at least see Yagari-sensei before he went to teach the night class. He always seemed to get away from her before she could start a conversation with him. In fact, not since formally meeting had Yagari really looked at her. She had learned Yuuki was a pureblood vampire and that Zero was a vampire hunter. It had led her to the introduction of Kaname Kuran, the night class and Yagari Toga. From the little she had learned by watching Yagari she found herself respecting him and aspiring to be like him. He cared about Zero and Ichiru; hunted vampires, but was friends with headmaster Cross; and taught the night class. Not to mention he occasionally was her substitute PE teacher. Sayori constantly asked him to train her and in a similar constancy Yagari said no.

The night class didn't really talk, or hang out with her even though Yuuki did. It was alright. If they had been friendly all of a sudden Sayori would've been uncomfortable. Sayori didn't mind them, or dislike them. It was just that a wall remained that neither side tried to breach. Only Kaname seemed the most intimidating to her. She never would admit that, not even to Yuuki.

The only goal in becoming a hunter was to have Yagari as a mentor. She saw him make his way toward her distractedly. She usually stayed in her dorm room if she wasn't studying at the library at around nightfall. It was too chaotic when Yuuki and the others went to classes because of all their day class fans. However, some days like today she came out to meet Yagari-sensei. She called out to him, "Good evening Yagari-sensei."

Yagari had been looking at the vampires until he heard that voice. He should have known to expect her. She was never too far. All the other students in PE kept a distance from him, not including Zero, or Ichiru. Then there was Sayori Wakaba, whom was not like the Kiryus, yet was not intimidated by him. She asked him and told him whatever happened to be on her mind. Yagari would not have minded Sayori if only she were not so stubborn about being trained to be a hunter. Still he was patient. When he lectured she listened and watched intently. Even when the other students quit running the 20 laps he assigned she would do it. He smiled at the memory of Sayori racing against Zero. At first Zero hadn't noticed, but when he did he sped up. Recently she had gotten better she was able to keep pace with Zero. She had good points. Unfortunately she sought him out often at times like now. She was his personal stalker.

Automatically he replied, "The Hunter's Association has not changed its mind." He had known what she was going to ask. Her smile and the glint of anticipation in her eyes disappeared.

"Oh, that's fine. I don't really want to hunt vampires. I just want to learn from Yagari-sensei." She said, recovering.

The gathering night class students had taken notice of Sayori's interest in Yagari Toga the first time she showed up looking for him. She was Yuuki's friend, after all. To Sayori it was as if she wasn't there because only Yuuki ever looked at her and waved hello. She also didn't approach her friend as to not upset the other day class students for having a privilege they didn't. They looked at her furtively, mostly they remained indifferent as a façade, but they tuned their other senses to her. Her comment was vague about them, as usual. This time Kaname looked fixedly at Sayori. If only she turned her head a little and looked up she'd see him. You don't hate us, but you only have eyes for him. At least once I'd like to see you turn your gaze away from him, Wakaba-san, thought Kaname. As if he had spoken Sayori did that.

For a moment Sayori let her gaze waver from Yagari. Kaname was staring at her. She wondered about that. It was a novelty, but he didn't do more. She smiled, turning her body towards him. She gave him a small wave before giving him a bow. Kaname gave her a nod, his lips slightly curving. Yagari saw the entire exchange. Yuuki had told him that Sayori before knowing the truth about vampires had not gravitated towards the night class. She still didn't. However, he felt protective suddenly realizing at least one vampire had an apparent interest in her. Yagari recaptured Sayori's attention, saying. "I have a story for you. It's a myth actually, very ancient and rare."

Instantly Sayori's eager gaze was upon Yagari, He wasn't generous with his time and words usually. Yagari had randomly decided on that particular myth because he had once told it to the Kiryu twins in their childhood. In many ways he thought of Sayori as a child, though she wasn't. The night class waited listening in despite the day class girls' squeals, screams, and other sycophant behavior. Yagari began, "There are pureblood vampires and there were once hunter purebloods too. They were the royals of the vampire hunters. Similar to vampires they had great strength and speed. There were also unique abilities, different to those of the vampires. Among the few known, there was the ability to appease a vampire's hunger and time travel. It was their misfortune to forget they served to protect humans because they eventually began to form an alliance with the vampires. It brought about their demise; they were killed. However, there were some survivors…," Yagari paused there. From the beginning of the story Sayori was mesmerized by his words. When it began to go badly for the human purebloods Sayori felt a chill crawl up her spine, but remained intent for what came next. "…but none have reappeared to prove otherwise."

Sayori frowned, slightly sad, and disappointed. A sudden headache overwhelming all thoughts, however, made her flinch. Yagari noticed her complexion had become pale. Concerned, he asked, "Sayori, what's wrong?"

Sayori shook her head, quickly realizing her mistake in doing so, the ache was worse. She carefully said, "That's a sad story." She really meant it, but her sudden illness was making it seem she was really affected by it when that was not the case. Her voice had trembled a little.

Yagari said, "It's only a myth." He thought her reaction was odd.

Forcing a smile, Sayori said, "You should go, sensei. The night class is waiting." She hurried away to the sun dorms without looking back. Her body was getting shaky, especially her legs. She stumbled to her room. Once inside her knees buckled as she reached the edge of her bed. Her vision blurred, the pain in her head was too strong. She brought the pillow to her face and screamed into it. Tears fell, sobs mixed with screams. She bit the pillow, gripping it strongly, eyes closed. Once the pain subsided, only jolts made her body quiver. Exhausted Sayori fell asleep.

I hope you enjoyed reading the first chapter. Any questions you have, please ask. Also, please review. If you notice any changes it's because I re-edited a little.