The air was damp as the shadows of night grew. The young girls walked side by side not saying anything but still loving the others company. The blonde glanced over to her best friendas a chilled breeze rushed through the night.

"It's getting cold." commented the brunette

"Yeah. We need to hurry." the blonde replied but froze as she felt a presence behind them. Her body tingled and her senses were on alert.

"Something wrong, Jasmine?"

Jasmine turned back "Nothing. Come on." she started walking again only this time she was eager to get away from this feeling.

"Did you hear me?"

"Hmm? Did you say something,Katy?"

Katy sighed "Yes I did. I asked you if you had an idea for our project."

"Oh,um,not really...do you?"

"No...whoever invented school needs to be put in an institution..." the two laughed

Jasmine winced as pain shot through her body.

Katy had a worried look on her face as she asked "You okay?"

After Jasmine regained her composure she mumbled "I'm fine..." her eyes narrowed as she glanced over her shoulder before walking on with her friend.

~X~

Two figures stood in the shadows watching the girls. The shorter one opened up a book "Almost time."

"How will she go?"

"Blood loss."

The taller man grumbled and the two men followed the two girls "She smells kinda like a demon."

"I know."

"Think the girl is her prey?"

"No. Our target smells like a human as well. A half breed?"

"Only one way to find out."

~X~

"Katy we are being followed..." Jasmine whispered to her friend. One was a demon but the two other scents she was unable to identify. It smelled a little like death but...

Katy's eyes widened with fear "What?"

"Don't worry." Jasmine tried to give her friend a reassuring smile but it fell to a grimace as more pain stung her body,but more confidence she added "I will protect you."

The brunette nodded,knowing her friend's fighting ability"We need to hurry though. You're looking pale."

"There is no need to worry about me."

"Jaz?" Katy asked after seeing a man approach.

The blonde stood in front of her friend who started backing away.

Feeling the man's aura she let out a low curse. This was the demon "Run Katy." she said

"I won't leave you!" Katy protested

The man pulled a knife from his boot "Care to dance?"

Jasmine's lips turned up into a faint smile "You won't take no for an answer." It had been far to long since she was able to fight a real opponent.

The man lunged and Jasmine gracefully stepped to the side,pulling her own knife from her sleeve in the process.

"Kitty has claws." the man taunted

"Tigress is more like it..." mumbled Katy from her spot behind the tree.

Jasmine flipped the silver blade out and,in the same movement,lunged for the man. He would not have that and grabbed her arm, sending his elbow into her neck,and her to the ground, the man laughed "You put up a decent fight."

"Who said I was done?" Jasmine smirked. She hooked her leg around his and sent him to the ground,stabbing him in the process. She wished Katy would leave so she could really fight. Pulling the small blade out of his leg Jasmine got to her feet. The once silver blade was now stained a bright crimson and shined in the dull moonlight. This only seemed to anger the demon as he staggered to his feet,favoring his right leg,and threw the blade at the girl. No longer caring what happened Jasmine jumped to the side and charged at an inhuman speed at the other demon. He was prepared,however, and waited till she was about to strike. He delivered the final blow as he ran his hand through her stomach. Determined to protect her friend,Jasmine took her own blade and brought it across the man's neck in the fatal spot for any demon,dropping to her knee afterward. How could she let herself be wounded by another demon? Getting to her feet she limped over to Katy who was frozen in shock.

Katy stared at her wounded friend. She refused to believe anything that just happened.

The figures,still in the shadows,watched as the girl's life began to fade.

~X~

The blonde man chuckled under his breath "It really looks like they are dancing,eh?"

"Yes. So it does."

They continued to watch.

"It's time."

"Right. Lets go,Alan."

The two stepped out into the light the one known as Alan said "Go from the front,Eric."

Eric nodded at the plan and materialized in front of the pair "Good evening."

"Who are you?" demanded Jasmine who stood from her spot by Katy and took a step back,pushing herself protectively in front of her terrified friend.

"That is not your concern." he pulled his death scythe from behind his back.

"Run Katy!" Jasmine hissed. The terrified girl turned to run only to find Alan standing behind her.

"We are here for you." Eric continued.

"W-what? What do you want with Jasmine?" the girl stuttered as Alan approached.

Jasmine glanced at her friend then at the two shinigami "Let my friend go and I will do what you want."

"Your kind doesn't have friends. All you creatures care about is your next meal." Eric growled

"Please make this easy for us." Alan made a gesture to Eric who grabbed the girl. To Jasmine he said "You can already feel your demon blood burning within you. You know you have two choices now: Die or turn into a demon like your cursed father."

"What? She is not a demon! You both are insane!" Katy yelled. How could they think her best friend was a demon?

"Aww it looks like she didn't tell you?" Eric laughed

"J-Jaz..."

Turning to face her friend she allowed her eyes to fade into a bright crimson "I am sorry. I wanted to tell you but..." she trailed off then turned back to Alan "It's not like I want to be a demon. You are right my body is not strong enough to fight it anymore. I knew it was coming and I felt your presence awhile ago." holding up her hands in surrender she added "Please kill me. I don't want to hurt anyone. No. I don't want to hurt my only friend." looking back at Katy she smiled sadly "I failed. I was unable to protect you."

Alan swiftly began the collection of her soul by running his death scythe through her body. The film glowed a faint blue as it flowed out of her body. Though as soon as it began the Cinematic Record began to rewind back in the girl's body.

"What's going on?" Alan looked over at Eric who was watching with a look of interest.

"Not sure..." the blonde sighed and let a frightened Katy go "Erase her memory of us,Alan."

Katy refused to leave her friend,though she did back away and grab Jasmine's discarded knife "Stay back!" she tried to make her voice threatening but it only came out as a whisper when Alan approached. Alan would not have this and materialized behind her. Grabbing her arms her spun Katy around so that she was looking into his eyes,which were now glowing,and her eyes started to glow as well before falling into unconsciousness.

Jasmine slowly opened her eyes causing Eric to stop dead in his track and gasp "What the hell?"

"What is it Eric?" Alan asked as he joined Eric but had the same reaction. The girl's eyes were green and yellow like their eyes but her pupils were a bright crimson.

Getting to her feet Jasmine glared at the stunned shinigami in front of her. When Eric started to move forward she jumped back and landed in a defensive crouch "Stay back!" she snarled

"You were right Alan she is a half breed."

"Half breed? How dare you!" she snarled.

"Calm down. You're one of us now...well kinda one of us." Alan smiled gently. It was true this girl was part demon but her dominate half was shinigami. This made her a little less dangerous. Not to mention the fact that she was still young and probably somewhat frightened,even if she tried to hide it.

"Might as well take her back to dispatch with us. Let's go." Eric opened a portal.

"Like hell I'm coming with you! You did this to me!" she snarled

"No fate did this to you. Now come on." Eric growled impatiently

"You won't be accepted as a demon so where else do you have?" Alan reasoned

"...Fine" she followed the two through the portal.

-SHINIGAMI REALM-

The three stepped out of the portal and almost instantly William,Grell,and Ronald had their scythes aimed at the girl. William's at her chest,Grell's at her neck, and Ronald's at her back.

Eric sighed "It's fine. She is half shinigami."

"But she is half demon!" Grell protested

"Her dominate side is shinigami." Alan explained

Looking at his watch William sighed and said "We will deal with this creature tomorrow."

"I have a date with a bird from general affairs. Night everyone." Ronald grinned and fled before William could protest

"She looks a bit like Sebastian...what do you think Will?" Grell pondered

"Perhaps. Let's go. I don't want to be here with this thing. Humphries,Slingby since you brought it you deal with it." William ordered while glaring at the young half shinigami.

"Sir." Eric replied

Alan glanced over at the young girl. She seemed to be unaffected by William's cruel words. The small brunette noticed Eric watching her as well "Come on." he turned to leave as well.

Knowing it would be useless to protest Jasmine followed after the brunette shinigami. She didn't really mind Alan. His partner,however, she could do without. Their boss was a real jerk when it came to demons and that red haired shinigami mentioned her father so he might be worth getting to know. She didn't know enough about the young blonde about her age to make a good assessment. She stayed close to Alan as they walked through the many halls of the large office building. The stares she was receiving as they passes the other staff members made her slightly nervous. To be honest she was scared by being around so many shinigami. If they were demons or humans she would have no problem with it, angels...well she had never actually met one but father had told her to run if she did so she assumed they were not very friendly.

Alan could tell the young half demon was nervous. She was staying close to him. Once they were out of hearing range of the other shinigami he asked "What kind of demon are you?"

"Fox...father is a raven but he thinks it is because his mother was a fox as well. Females tend to take after their mother while males takes after their father. Since mother was a human I took after his mother. It doesn't always happen like that though."

"Your father...who is he?"

"Sebastian Michaelis."

The look on the girls face told Alan and Eric she didn't want to talk about any of this. Changing the subject Alan said "I hope you can forgive Eric for being so rude earlier. He isn't normally that bad tempered."

"Alan!" Eric protested

"I'm used to it. I hold no grudge. I can,however,tell you don't want me to stay with you. I will find somewhere else to sleep and that way you won't be so uncomfortable. I won't go far."

"Not happening. You're still a young demon and I'm going to assume that you haven't fully developed as a demon. It would be better for you to stay with us. We really don't mind. Right Alan?"

"Of course not. Besides it would be safer for you as well."

"Why are you bothering to help me? I am a half demon after all." she challenged cautiously.

"Do we need a reason?" Eric challenged in return

"You are shinigami and I am a half demon. Yes, you do need a reason."

"How is this: You are still young and it would be best if someone were with you when your abilities finish developing. "Alan smiled over his shoulder "Here we are." he said as he unlocked the door.

"Alan why don't you start on dinner and I will show Jasmine to the guest room." Eric suggested as Alan left his scythe by the door. Eric held on to his since he still didn't trust the spawn of that devil.

Jasmine unconsciously looked at Alan who nodded. She followed after the man as he guided her down the hall. He clearly didn't trust her by the way he held onto his death scythe. Lost in her thoughts she didn't realize the small cat that wrapped around her leg. Letting out a small yelp of surprise she stumbled to her knees.

"How unusual...she doesn't normally come out if there is a stranger here." Alan poked his head around the corner. The small ball of fur purred happily as she climbed on Jasmine. Her blue eyes were shining with curiosity at the new face. Alan smiled as he added "Her name is Yasashii. It means-"

"Gentle. I know." Jasmine replied while the kitten played with her hair. She gently removed the gray and white kitten from her and then turned back to Eric.

"She seems to like you." the blonde shinigami commented

"She is sweet...please tell me you don't have dogs."

Stopping at the guest room Eric asked "I take it you have a thing against dogs?"

"Yeah..."

"Well this is your room." Eric pushed open the door.

"Thank you...I know you don't want me here-" Jasmine looked down at the floor

"Look not all of us are like Spears. I'm sure you will find Grell to be...friendly. Ronald is a good kid. Why don't you rest till dinner? I'm sure you are tired." with that he went back to kitchen with Alan. He came up from behind the smaller man and wrapped his arms around him "Are you sure about this sweetheart?"

"Eric she needs someone to look after her. It won't be long before her powers begin to develop. Her scent is taking on that of a demon's."

"And that is exactly why I ask. She will become more demon-"

"No her dominate half is shinigami so her powers won't be completely developed. But once they start she will need someone with her. Eric she is just a young girl."

Eric sighed in defeat "If you say so...I swear Alan sometimes I think you're not meant to be a death god."

"I think the same things a lot mys-" a broke off with a gasp. He fell to the ground clutching his chest in agony as the Thorns stabbed at his heart.

Eric pulled Alan closer to him and started murmuring soothing words as his lover's life was torn away by the incurable illness. Seconds turned to minutes and minutes turned to more minutes. As the attack continued.

Jasmine made herself comfortable on the soft bed and stared at the ceiling. The scent of blood was in the air,but this wasn't human or demon blood. She vaguely recognized it. Shinigami blood. Curious she silently followed the smell down the hall to the kitchen. Eric was holding Alan as the small brunette's skin was being cut by thorned vines. Shi no Toge. Alan was suffering from the Thorns of Death. She remembered father telling her about it one time. Alan began to cough up blood. Knowing he didn't have long she mumbled "Shi no Toge." just to make her presence known.

Eric's head whipped up to look at her "You...know of it?"

Nodding she stepped forward and put her hand on his chest. The vines were at his heart. One more attack and it was all over for the young shinigami.

"What are you doing?" Eric asked as she placed her hand gently on Alan's chest.

"The vines are on his heart. One more attack and he won't make it...I-I might can save him though."

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Eric's Alan: What shall happen? Can she save Alan? If so how will she do it? You guys want me to continue? I know I said it is a RonaldxOC story but be patient my dear readers! Also I just finished fixing the deleted parts of the story so here ya are!