A/N: I do not own the Subspecies movies or their characters.

Chapter One: Close Call

Hunger plagued Michelle so viciously that she had to leave in the middle of her nightly math class, hurrying for the nearest bathroom. Barreling through the door, she skidded to a halt upon seeing three women, the taller of the trio gaining her full attention. "Yvonne, fancy meeting you here. Oh, wait, you and your goons always skip last period to fuck around. Shame, your parents must wonder why your grades suck."

"Careful, Morgan," Yvonne growled, stalking forward, her friends blocking the only escape. "I've noticed how you seem to come here everyday, looking pale. What, you got a boyfriend who bangs you just so you can stay awake? Now who's the pathetic one, me or the bitch that can't even get laid in bed?"

Unable to contain her thirst any longer, Michelle whipped out the Bloodstone, letting four drops land on her tongue. Sated for the time being, she concentrated on exiting the bathroom, but the other women barred her way, smirking. Resisting the urge to fling them against the wall, she sighed instead, pivoting to face Yvonne. "Don't make me do anything I'll-" Trailing into silence, Michelle felt a slight tug on her mind, aware that her fangs had automatically appeared. Only time they do that is if another vampire is nearby. A tightly drawn face floated in her mind, accompanied by a raspy voice that sent shivers down her spine. God, no, not him! Not Radu!

"Hey, Morgan, you hear me, slut?" Yvonne spat, grabbing Michelle by the shirt. "You'll answer if you know what's good for you."

"Can it, Yvonne, I've got more pressing issues right now." Easily untangling herself from the woman's grip, she roughly shouldered her way past the bullies into the silent hall, masking her thoughts. Ignoring the indignant shouts behind her, Michelle ran to the front of the school, probing the surrounding area, relieved that Radu had apparently decided to search elsewhere.

"And where do you think you're going, Ms. Morgan?" Mr. Kincannon demanded, standing in the door of his office, tapping his foot. "School isn't over for another three hours, so I suggest you get back to class."

"With all due respect, sir, you aren't the boss of me," Michelle said sweetly, unconsciously lower her guard, paling when a sharp laugh echoed in her head. "N-no, l-leave me alone!" Before she could raise her barrier again, the front doors flew open and a heavy mass knocked her down. Pinned under Radu, Michelle stilled her struggles, knowing she was too weak to fight. "Get off me!"

"Thereby allowing you to escape, Michelle?" the malevolent vampire remarked, forcing his fledgling's hands above her head. "I think not. You have the Bloodstone in your possession, yes?" Scenting the air, Radu hissed softly, scanning the small crowd around them. "Let me have the Bloodstone and I won't kill everyone."

"Right, I'm supposed to trust you?" Michelle said snidely, flinching as one of his cold hands wrapped around her neck. "Ok, I'll give you the damn thing. Just let me go first." Clambering to her feet, she reached into her purse, casting a vial of liquid at Radu, the contents splashing in his face. "Have a boatload of holy water in my locker, you bastard, and I'm not afraid to use it! Go on, get out of here, unless you some more!"

"Don't think this is the last you'll see of me, fledgling!" the vampire warned, inch-long fangs gleaming. Flesh partly melted, he vanished.

Letting her body relax, Michelle coughed, throat sore. Knowing she was the center of attention, she faced her peers, hands in her pockets. A lump in her throat, she barreled from the building, heading for home.

A/N: Might be a while before I update, ideas running low.