Disclaimer:I do now own Blood-C I only own Sorin!

A/N:Blood-C really doesn't get that much visitors which kind of sucks because people barely review on my Naruto work =/ but, that aside I will finish this. Mainly for my own benefit to writing a happier ending for Blood-C with some romance. This Chapter is a lot longer than the first one. The first one was more like a prologue i guess? Just so you can get a feel for Sorin. He's cocky but he cares about a lot of things. Anyways enjoy the read! xDD

Chapter 2 The Playing Field

The two teenagers dashed through the courtyard of the school as the bell tune played over the speaker. They raced through the hall way and they finally made it to the room. Saya darted in as Kanako took attendance.

"Hmm? Late again Saya." She sang as Saya quickly bowed.

"Morning everyone! Im sorry Im late!" She cried out as she got to her seat. Sorin walked in behind her and stared at everyone in the room. Nono and Nene were the first to respond.

"Oh a new student!" Nene exclaimed

"Finally something new!" Nono replied.

"And who might you be?" Kanako said as she turned her attention from her clipboard to him. Sorin walked to the front of the room.

"My name is Sorin and um... well Im not really a student here." Sorin replied.

"So what are you doing here?" Kanako said as she put the board down and leaned against the desk.

"Im here because Saya didn't want me to be alone. So I don't think ill be here for long. Maybe a day or two." He glanced at the Saya.

"But Sorin... You can go to school with me!" She looked around at her friends then continued "With us!"

"So do you go to school? Transfered? Whats the deal with you?" Kanako pushed trying to get some answers. Saya didn't want to say he doesn't go to school so she starred at her desk and slightly frowned.

"I graduated early." At this the whole class atmosphere changed drastically. The teacher and some of Saya's friend glared at the boy. Kanako thoughts began to race 'Why would Fumito give an actor that story? He's not an actor I can tell... and he's carrying a sword. Could it be that... there was another like Saya?' A smile slowly appeared on her face.

"Hmm interesting. Well you can come to school but, only if Saya comes with you. Also... may I talk to you after class?" She asked the boy. Sorin notice the glares and was currently glaring at Saya's friends.

"Yea sure thing." He mumbled.

"Well Yuka could you please sit back one and over so Sorin can sit next to Saya? Thanx." Kanako said quickly as she started the lesson.

"Sorry" Sorin told Yuka but she just scoffed.

"I hope you're not like Saya. She says sorry all the time and it really annoys me!"

"Im sorry Yuka." Saya quickly turned to the girl bowing.

"See!?" She exclaimed. Sorin chuckled and took the seat.

"Oh Saya..." Sorin shook his head. Saya tilted her head.

"What?" She was confused.

"Nothing." He smirked and leaned forward and rested his head on the desk as he paid attention.


Everyone was quiet as class was in session. After the class was over everyone went outside to eat lunch. Sorin was about to follow until Kanako told him to hang on.

"Oh I almost forgot..." Sorin told the teacher as he walked over to her desk gripping his sword.

"So... I would like to talk to you about something. I want to see how much you know." She told him as she stood.

"How much I know? academically? Im good with History." He said as he put his finger under his chin. She shook her head.

"Not talking about History but, thats a start. So do you know any Myths? Such as per say... monsters?" She asked eyeing him. Sorin then starred up at her.

"Oh so then you know about them? Not a lot of humans know about them because no one lives to tell the tale. How did you end up surviving? Can you fight like Saya can?" He asked multiple questions. The brown haired woman was shock to say the least that he knew a lot.

"I've never been attack before. And..." She paused to think about her position when it came to knowledge. 'Well im an actor and all the actors know everything there is to know about Saya well the main cast at least. Based off his knowledge he isn't one of the actors. His story doesn't fit with the cast at all. He's carrying a sword so im assuming that he knows how to fight. He and Saya must of fought some of those monsters. At that point they could of became friends. Fumito probably knows this if he lasted one day. Then again he can fight so he probably was already being targeted. Could it be that he is the same as Saya and just doesn't know whats going on here? Seems like it.' She had a blank stare on her face. Sorin eyed her suspiciously.

"Um... ma'am?"

"Ahh yes... Sorry about that, I lost my train of thought. No, I can't fight like Saya. No one knows about her fighting so please don't tell anyone else. The only reason I know about the monsters is because I um... use to study before I came here to teach." She replied. The black haired boy looked out the window.

"Hmm okay... well is that all? Can I leave?" He asked getting bored of the conversation.

"Yes, yes you may." She told him as she turned back to her desk to clean a few things. Sorin walked out the room and headed for the table outside where Saya ate her lunch. Kanako sat in the chair and began to think more and more about her plans.

" So... It seems that Saya wasn't the only god of this world. I still want Saya as proof that she exsist. The boy though... He doesn't have his memory tampered with yet he still doesn't kill humans and only fight monsters like Saya. What are his motives? How did he find this town? How will Fumito deal with him? I would hate to use him as bait but it seems I might have to. I can collect more data and study Saya more. Sorin on the other hand. He would be no problem getting out of here with. Fumito can't risk sending soldiers to contain him while the experiment is at hand. With that being said he has more to deal with. It seems that their are more cards on the table and more at stake here..." She trailed off.

"Do I risk telling Sorin that everything here is fake and get him on my side so that I can battle Fumito incase I need help? No that would just force Sorin to make Saya free and in turn they might kill us all. I can get him on my side but, I just won't tell him anything until I start to make my move on Saya." She concluded as she began to prepare for the next class.


Outside at the table Nono and Nene were talking up a storm. Saya just listened to the girls chatter while Yuka and Itsuki ate their lunch.

"That boy was hot!" Nono exclaimed. Yuka shook her head.

"More like annoying." She replied.

"Please, he barely talked!" Nene countered.

"Hey Saya?" Itsuki said after finishing his lunch.

"Yes class rep?" She asked.

"What are your connections with Sorin?" Ignoring her indirect insult.

"Um... I bumped into him while I was helping father." She told them while starring at the ground.

"Wait, did he sleep at your house Saya?" Yuka asked stopping everything she was doing to turn towards her.

"Um yes. I invited him to spend the night." She said with a smile on her face. Yuka shook her head disapprovingly.

"WHAAAAT!?" The twins screamed in unison. "Lucky!" They said crossing their arms.

"He... He doesn't have a family." Saya said with a frown on her face.

"That doesn't matter." Sorin appeared leaning against the tree.

"How long were you standing there?" Yuka asked raising a brow.

"Not long... It's nice out." Sorin said more to himself.

"Yes it's a nice day!" Saya exclaimed.

"Saya you should finish your food." Itsuki said.

"Oh right!" She was about to take another bite when she notice Sorin didn't have anything to eat. "Sorin, you can share this food with me! You didn't eat this morning." She turned towards Sorin. Sorin shook his head.

"Diet. Remember?" He replied. Saya frowned and turned back around.

"Diet? why do you need to diet you already look goo-" Nono started but class rep intercepted.

"What do you think of Saya?" Itsuki said turning towards the boy.

"Um... I don't understand what you mean by that." Sorin frowned.

"You know, relation wise? Appearance wise?" Nene told him leaning forward. Sorin blushed heavily.

"I um... This is stupid. I don't like her like that. She's a great friend." Sorin told them shaking his sword in front of his face.

"Then you wouldn't mind helping Itsuki out?" Yuka said brashly. Saya was just eatting her food and the twins starred at her with their elbows on the table and their hands holding their heads up. Saya just looked at the twins and tilted her head.

"Oh Saya." The twins said Simultaneously. Saya blinked.

"More or less... I don't need his help but, its a relief knowing I don't have that much competition." He joked.

"Don't forget about Tokizane" Nono reminded the boy. Itsuki just shook his head.

"He never sits with us." Saya replied sadly. Sorin scratched the back of his head.

"Um you like this Tokizane kid Saya?" Sorin asked. Everyone turned towards the boy. Sorin just leaned back feeling uneasy. "What?" He asked.

"He seems pretty cool. I want him to trust us and be friends with us." Saya sadly say. Itsuki just sighed. The twins giggled. Yuka Shook her head.

"Did anyone here about the baker that disappeared?" Yuka asked.

"People disappear in this town?" Sorin replied as it caught his attention. The twins looked up at Sorin.

"Not much happens in this town, So stuff like this gets attention fast."Nene spoke.

"Yea besides that this place gets boring really fast. I can't wait til I graduate." Nono piped in. Saya frowned.

"I like it here though. It's nice and quiet." Saya spoke quietly.

"The quietness fits my taste as well." Sorin agreed as he leaned against the tree. Saya Smiled brightly at Sorin and was about to speak until Nono said something.

"So you like quiet stuff eh? hmm well mayb-" and once again the brown haired girl was caught off.

"So I take it that you'll choose to live here?" Itsuki said pushing his glasses up while Nono glared at Itsuki.

"Um... more or less. Weird stuff happens every now and then but, I wouldn't mind." He told them.


The bell ringed and class continued on. At the end of the day, Tokizane glanced over at Saya. She caught his gaze and he quickly turned away. He walked out the class room. Sorin saw this but made nothing of it.

"Ready Saya?" He asked getting out of his chair. Saya nodded while Kanako put her hand up to gesture them to stop. She was busy eatting a green apple. Saya turned towards the teacher.

"Saya go get Sorin a Uniform if you want him to keep coming by. Go ask for one at the office."She told her. Saya nodded and ran out the room. Sorin currently had on a blue shirt and jogging pants. Kanako waited for the rest of the kids before she started to talk to Sorin. "Sorin... I know you're one of those monsters but, Just kind of keep that to yourself okay? Also can you do me a favor?" She asked smiling a bit. Sorin walked up to the desk. He was slightly amuse that she was so interested in him.

"You take a huge interest in me heh. I won't tell the rest of the class. What's the favor?" He had a smug look on his face.

"If a monster attacks me... Can you protect me? Please? and I also want to do some research with you as well. Im intrigued by Myths and legends. I'll be honest with you... I know a lot more of what's going on around here but, I can't tell you yet. You just have to trust me okay?" She explained to him with an uneasy frown on her face. She bit her bottom lip wondering how Sorin would react to this. Sorin on the other hand griped his sword.

"I'll protect you, if you happen to be around. I can't follow you everywhere though. So only If you happen to be around. As for research, I don't mind. Could be fun. So you know what's going on in this town? See! I knew something was up with this town but, I trust you." He told her indirectly making an alliance with the woman. She made a sigh of relief. Saya came rushing in with a plastic bag with a uniform and ended up tripping, falling face first into the tile floor.

"OWW" She cried out. Sorin gasped and rush to her side while the teacher shook her head.

"Saya Saya Saya tsk tsk." She chanted quickly turning back to her stuff. "Have a good afternoon you two. See you tomorrow."

"Hai" They both said walking out the door.


The two of them said nothing as they walked back to Saya's house. Sorin broke the silence deciding to ask her about what she usually does next.

"So what now?"

"Well I help father with shrine work." Saya smiled.

"Shrine work... So boring!" Sorin said in protest. Saya closed her eyes smiling brightly

"It's okay. Just gets really bloody." Saya told him. Sorin scratched his head.

"Bloody? Wait do you mean this is when you hunt monsters?" Sorin asked her

"Hai"

"Well then count me in! Now that sounds fun." Saya eyed the boy. She then notice the dog on the side by the steps. She stops abruptly and pulled Sorin with her. "what?" Sorin asked looking at the girl. Saya just had a blank stare and Sorin followed her eyes towards the dog that just sat there.

"Its that dog I saw before!" Saya spoke excitedly. Sorin smirked.

"You always appear when it's quiet." Sorin spoke to the dog but, the dog just looked back at him and didn't say anything. "what? aren't you going to say anything?" Sorin got a little irritated.

"Dogs don't speak silly" Saya giggled.

""But this one does! I always talk to it! Show her!" Sorin spoke in disbelief. The dog gave them one last look then got up and walked away. "Why, you little bastard!" Sorin mumbled and started after it. Saya gasped as she tried to stop him.

"No, don't hurt him!" She cried out hugging him from behind.

"I'M NOT GOING TO KILL HIM, JUST GOING TO TEACH HIM SOME MANNERS IS ALL. YOU DON'T IGNORE PEOPLE, WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU!" He yelled out as he tried to chase after it as Sorin's teeth grind. Saya tried her hardest to pull him back as her eyes squeezed shut. They ended up falling down together on the dirt road.

"I'm sorry! I just didn't want you to hurt the doggy! I want him to be my friend." Saya apologized as she sat there with Sorin on the floor. He had calmed down.

"The dog talks... so maybe one day, if it decided to stop being an ass, he'll be friends with you. He can even grant wishes." He told her. Saya tilted her head in confusion. Sorin starred at the girl. "Yeah I know I sound crazy but what ever... we need to hurry up back to your father." Sorin said getting up and helping the black haired girl stand up. She brushed herself off and they continued home.


Tadayoshi waited for them both at the top of the stairs. He had a stern look on his face as usual.

"Father, is there another Elder Bairn?" The girl asked looking determined. He nodded as Sorin gripped his sword tightly.

"Yes they're here in this town. Follow me." He quietly led them to the dojo where the sacred sword was placed. Sorin and Saya were on their knees as Tadayoshi placed the Sacred blade in front of her, removing the covering.

"The Sacred Blade is ready. Sorin, are you going to fight as well?" The old man turned his attention to the boy. Sorin gestured a yes and placed his own sword in front of himself.

"Yes, I can fight my own kind with ease. Here is the blade I use personally" It had a Blue sheathe compared to Saya's dark red Sheathe but with a different design.

"May I ask where you found such a lovely sword?" Tadayoshi asked carefully. Saya turned towards Sorin. She has never seen her father gather interest over new things.

"This sword... It's not Sacred like Saya's but, it was designed to fit my style of fighting. I can't remember where I got this sword from. It was long ago. " Sorin frowned. 'Interesting... It appears this boy is lost in this world just as Saya is.' The father closed his eyes for a bit.

"Go on. Slay the Elder Bairn." He told them as they both stood up and rushed out the door down the steps and into the forest. Saya ran quickly with Sorin behind her. They stopped once they saw a man mindless walking.

"Hey, thats the Bakery man." She whispered gripping her sword. Sorin frowned as the man walked aimlessly into the night towards a station.

"What the hell is he doing?" Sorin spoke quietly. The man stood there waiting for something. Suddenly a loud noise came from the nearby tunnel. A train emerged from the dark hole and stopped at the station where the man waited. Sorin didn't like what was going on.

"Wait here Saya, im going in." Sorin told her as he briskly jog up to station ramp to the man. The man didn't look at him. Sorin shook him to get his attention but, the man just walked forward as the doors opened up.

"Wait, whats wrong? Saya, I think this man is being controlled." He yelled out to her. Saya jumped up a tree to get better leverage over the situation. She scanned the area to find the Elder Bairn that was controlling him. Sorin entered the train door with the man. The man's eyes flickered and he was himself again.

"Wh-where am I? Whats going on?" The man called out inside the train. Sorin pulled his sword out. The man panic growing scared of the boy. "Wait don't kil-" Suddenly tentacles shot out towards the man as Sorin quickly cut both of the slimy worm like limbs. Out side Saya was confused. She saw blood Splatter over the windows from the inside. The girl flew in the air over the train as the beast took his true form. Her hair glided behind her as she pulled her sword out ready to slash it. In the inside Sorin was countering all the attacks from within. The man was screaming. The Black haired boy grab the man and pushed out the doors with him.

"Run! Get out of here!" Sorin told him firmly. Behind him the train like beast arm went to pierce Sorin in the shoulder. "Gaaaah. Crap!" Sorin yelped as he grabbed the spike from the front of his shoulder. Saya came down cutting the beast's spike arm that pierced the boy's back. Blood Splashed all over her hair and face.

"Sorin! Are you okay?!" She cried out. Sorin nodded as he pulled the spike out of his back and threw it on the ground. He turned towards as blood dripped on to the cement. The beast turned towards them both. Saya stood in front of Sorin as her eyes pierced through the beast. Sorin stood straight up walking by her side. She glanced at him with her glasses reflecting the moonlight. "You're hurt..." She mumbled.

"Im tough." He responded with a grand smirk. Saya jumped at his comment. It made her think of all the times she told her father those same words. The beast charged at them.

"We... have to end this." She told him.

"I'll follow your lead this time." He smirked cocky like. Her eyes turned blood red as she rushed at the beast with blinding speeds, not saying a word. Sorin waited a second or two before his eyes turned demonic blue. He ran Straight behind her at a slightly different angle. The beast had shot out several tentacles as Saya glared at the beast, her resolve never changing, Sword in right hand. She quickly blocked and split most of them then stepped on a few to quickly get above the beast. Sorin rushed through with blood flying from the beast towards his face. He didn't bother to dodge and land a solid slice around the beast as Saya fell straight on top of the beast with her sword facing the ground. She stabbed it as it moved about. The blood gushed in her face rapidly.

"You must... Honor the covenant." the beast roared out. Saya just starred at it. Sorin glared at the beast. Their eyes turned back to normal as the beast melted away.

"What the hell are they talking about. That's the second time I heard them say honor some pact. I didn't make a promise to anyone. Did you?" He asked Saya. She wasn't herself. He looked towards the girl to see her drinking the beast blood. He instantly knew why she could fight.
"This... you're ..." He stumbled with the words. She was done drinking and she then turned back to her cheerful persona. Fumito as if on que, erased her memories using her blood. She looked down at the beast.

"What is the covenant?" She asked Sorin but, he was a lost for words. 'She doesn't know who she is. She's just like me. What the hell is going on here? The teacher... She was interested in me. There is no doubt. That maybe she wanted to study her too. I bet she's the one who is controlling her.' Sorin's thoughts raced.

"S-Saya..." He mumbled out to her. He fell to his knee due to loss of blood. He winced and clenched his sword tightly. 'Damn it I can't fall un conscience while im in this town. Wait, why didn't she grab me when I was sleep at Saya's house? Am I even safe there? I feel like I know a hefty amount of information but, there is still a lot I don't understand. I better play it safe before I lose my memory as well.' He looked up at her.

"Sorin... are you okay?" She asked him hopping off the Elder Bairn's body and walking up to him.

"Yes, Im tough... Remember?" He told her quietly. She once again jumped at that comment. He thought about what this could mean. She just nodded and frowned at the ground. They were both covered in blood.

"We should head back home." She told him.

"I can't, I have to go Saya." He paused starring at her blade. 'That sword isn't sacred... Her father is probably in on it too or he's being trick. Im not sure... He asked me about my blade and where it came from. He either thinks it's another sacred blade or he's asking because he wanted act in front of Saya. I can't be sure.' He continued. "Saya look... weird things may begin to happen, I want you to know that you can trust me. I am truth. Okay?" Saya starred at him in confusion.

"What... do you mean?" She responded not understanding. Sorin thought for a moment. Then he got an idea.

"You remember that dog?" She nodded her head. "If im liar... than that dog will never talk. When it starts talking to you that's proof to you that I am truth. If you're..." He stop not wanting to call her an Elder Bairn and put her under stress. "If my theory is correct, than you probably talked to him before and just don't know it. For now though I'll take my leave." He told her standing up as he placed his sword back in his sheathe. She nodded again.

"O-Okay." She numbly replied sheathing her own sword. Sorin gave her a warm smile then turned around and started to walk in another direction. Saya ran up behind him and hugged him."I'm going to miss you!" She told him. He smirked once more.

"I'll be at school don't worry. You'll still see me but, I won't be living at your house and I won't always go on these missions with you." He chuckled

"Th-thats fine. As long as I get to see you again!" She smiled brightly. They parted ways not knowing what else to expect in this weird town that they both would have to survive

A/N: Okay, with this story I wanted it to have a 3 way type duel here. Fumito vs Kanako vs Sorin hence the chapter name "The Playing Field". They are all trying to get in each others head trying to stay alive or keep up with their motives. Sorin want's to find out whats going on here without himself getting caught up. Kanako wants research on these supposedly *Gods* and Fumito just want to change his beloved Saya and continue on with his experiment. The question is who will win in this? Also I know you're wondering about how Sorin gets by without any food but that is answered towards the end of the story. Unlike my Naruto story "Before its too Late" I will not be updating two chapters at a time. Once I finish that story (Which is close btw) I will be putting all my effort into this (as if im not doing it now. I really don't want to mess up this fic im even rewatching some episodes to get the chronological order of events right). Here is just a decent length chapter to keep you busy until I finish my other fic.

Anyways Review please ^.^ Not many people like the Blood-C Universe but for those of you who do review and make your voice heard if you enjoy this story. I might make more and I was also thinking about making a Lemon for this but that wont be placed in this story but posted on another story to keep this one on the site =) Thank you and bye!