A/N: Hi, everyone! Hope everything is going well with you. I'm actually graduating from college soon, so I might not be able to update soon until after May 10th. Still, I'll be working hard within the time studying and spacing out in class…. Heh
Chapter One
Encounter
"Hey, Zero, wait up!"
The tall silver hair boy turned around to see the dark brunette running full speed towards him. At first he had the instinct to just step beside, but he stood there expressionless, waiting for his partner to make her way to his side. In the end, it was nothing different or hostile for his taste.
"Gosh, you are always running out of there before I can finish my talk with Yori-chan," Yuki explained taking on last huff.
"Why? It's not like I'm not going to see you in a moment once we prepare for the Night Class," muttered Zero as he began to continue his walking.
"Yeah, but remember we have the new Night Class student to introduce tonight."
"I'll let you handle that. Honestly, I do not care for the person already." With that Zero stormed out of the school with Yuki pouting her lips and watching him leave. He always told her how he felt about vampires, which she understood why he would not like them. Still, she wished he would have even a small amount of curiosity for the newcomer since she was going to be from America.
In moments, both prefects stood in the Chairman's office waiting on the newcomer. The Chairman himself had a face of complete excitement, which in a sense, was mirrored by his daughter. Zero, on the other hand, leaned on the wall close to the window appearing, none other than bored with the whole waiting.
"I wonder if she is pretty?" asked Yuki visualizing the possibilities of hair and facial combinations the girl could have.
"Oh, I bet she is since she is a pureblood from the Henry and Yamada clans," replied the Chairman giddily as he read the files once more.
"Does it really even matter?" asked Zero gazing outside the window.
"No, but I'm just so antsy to see what she looks like," replied Yuki stretching her arms until a knock was heard.
"Well, I guess this is our chance to find out. Come in!" replied the Chairman standing from his desk.
Once the command was made, the door opened slowly, which made all three of them look curiously to the new comer. Mizuki strode into the room with her briefcase in hand and her guitar case strapped to her back. She stood in front of them with the white Night Class uniform on, neatly pressed, with baggy white knee socks and black shoes. Her long, curly raven hair flowed down her back as her deep ruby eyes made their way to each person in the room.
"Welcome, Mizuki Henry, to Cross Academy," stated the Chairmen with a big grin on his face.
"It is a pleasure to make your acquaintance and to attend the prestigious school," replied Mizuki as she curtsies with simple grace.
"Wow, such elegance," thought Yuki as she bowed to the pureblood vampire.
"Now, I talked to your parents and they have informed me of the incident involving the human that you bit last night. I just need you to know that biting a human is strictly prohibited," announced the Chairman while keeping a smile on his face.
"I know…I will try my very best to uphold this and I will be a great example to your pacifist ideas," replied Mizuki with bow.
"Now, you don't have to do that, Mizuki, especially as a pureblood. I know your clan wants the other vampires to make notice of your status and help with acknowledging your role as a superior vampire," noted the Chairman.
At first Mizuki's expression flinched when she expressed a simple frown. She wanted to have a fresh start since she would be able to speak to others other than her parents or the help within her mansion. Nevertheless, she would still be placed a level above the other vampires, which would not help her to make friends.
"I wish to ask if you may call me Zuzu-chan here. I know I should be acknowledged with more formality, but it has been some time since I had could be around people for a long period of time," she announced.
"Um, all right, Zuzu-chan," stated Yuki with a sincere smile.
At first glance, She noticed Yuki as just another being, but soon she observed the brunette and all she appeared in her profile. Somehow she felt a sense of friendliness that was wrapped in duty yet caring position, which made Mizuki yearned for depth within this girl.
"Oh, Zuzu-chan, let me introduce you to my prefects. This is my daughter Yuki and her partner Zero; they will show you the school and introduce you to your Night Classmates. I assure you they will be nothing but help if needed for you," introduced the Chairman pointing to each respectable person.
Once introduced, Yuki expressed a simple smile and wave to the vampire while Zero glanced toward her and gave a noticeable scoff. He did not care, in the least, for this new vampire. All he could see was that she was another filthy demon ready to strike for blood. Why should he even pleasantly acknowledge her?
"Dammit, Zero, why can't you be nice for once," shouted Yuki as she kicked him in the leg.
"It is none of your business how I act, brat," replied the silver hair boy with a slight shove to her.
As they began to dispute in the background, the Chairman walked to Mizuki's side, displaying only a tender smile. She carefully observed him walk his way to her, but then glanced back to the bickering duo.
"You know, you might have to establish your title as a pureblood vampire in front of the other vampires. If not, some might take advantage of you because your kindness to humans," spoke the Chairman as he watched her same view.
"I am just tired of feeling confined to this role. I just want peace and friendship. Still, I will, if I must, for my family's sake," replied Mizuki with a sigh.
"Don't worry, you are not the only pureblood in this school. Master Kaname is the head dorm leader of the Night Class. He will help you understand anything you need to know about being a pureblood and a vampire."
Once the name was spoken, Yuki stopped her fighting and ran up to Mizuki with a blushing smile.
"Yes, Kaname-senpai is very kind and informative. I will introduce him to you once it is time for the Night Class to come over to the school," chimed Yuki as she grabbed Mizuki's hand.
With the hint of blush and grin plastered on the female prefect's face, the vampire understood intently the feelings that the girl had for the pureblood. Mizuki inwardly thought the idea of a human and a vampire together would be an amazing feat, but nevertheless, she saw it quite cute for Yuki to have such admiration for the dorm leader. Maybe there could be peace for vampires and humans after all.
"If you excuse me, it is almost time for the Night Class and the Day Class to change over. I will be waiting for you two at the gate," informed a bothered Zero.
With that the boy made no eye glance to anyone as he passed through the room and out the door. Somehow, the incident or the acknowledgement of the Kaname angered him. He could not understand fully why Yuki would appear so taken by such a vampire. He was nothing but trouble for her, which she was so blinded by her crush that she could not see the danger he carried.
Yuki's face was filled with slight anger but mostly sadness for her partner. She knew that she did nothing to hurt the boy's feeling. Kaname was her protector, friend, and. …Nevertheless, she hated when the two people most important in her life did not like one another.
"Yuki, why don't you take Zuzu-chan to meet the other Night Class students," pointed out the Chairman.
"Yes, sir," stated Mizuki as she opened the door.
"Yuki, remember, I am "Daddy" not "Chairman"," whined the Chairman as he hugged her dearly.
"Gosh, Sir, I am on my job!" With that Yuki ran out pulling Mizuki with her as the vampire just blinked amazed at the whining and crying Chairman who stayed in the office. When Yuki stopped, Mizuki could not but to smile genuinely at the blushing girl before her. When Yuki glanced at the raven hair girl beside her, her eyebrow raised waiting for the reason of her expression.
"What?! Do I have something on my face?" asked Yuki trying to wipe whatever was presented.
"No, I'm sorry. I am just so surprised by the turn of events and everything. Excuse me for my expression," stated Mizuki letting her face become neutral again.
"It's okay. I think it is wonderful that you let your emotions out. Not a lot of the vampires do. I mean they tend to be kind of creepy, but you seemed to develop real emotions," commented Yuki with a smile.
With that, Mizuki gave a wide smile that mirrored Yuki's as they walked to the outside of the gate. When they arrive, many of the Day Class female students waited with irritation for the gate to open while Zero stood in front of the gate with annoyance on his face. The girls giggled and shouted as they waited impatiently for the Night Class students. Even though they would see them with only a short amount of time, it would be enough to get them through the day.
"Those are a lot of students," stated Mizuki as she pointed to the pushy girls.
"Yeah, they don't know that the Night Class are vampire, so they are all smitten and wait out here yearning to see them. It is revolting sometimes!" whispered Yuki as she made her way to the front.
She jumped pass the crowd of girls and stood with Zero pushing the girls away.
"Come on, girls, you know the drill! No touching the Night Class and wait patiently in line to see them," ordered Yuki.
"It's not fair! Why can't we touch them? I want to hug Idol-sama," spoke one of the girls with the girls cheering along.
"Hey, I want to not always fend you guys off of the Night Class but I'm not going to get what I want, so neither will you," replied Yuki pushing constantly.
"If you don't pull back, I will make you regret it," threatened Zero as many of the girls did as told.
Mizuki could not help but to think this sort of ritual was quite amusing. To think these girls were so happy to see the vampires, it was as if the vampire were true idols or celebrities at the school. As quickly as the idea came to her mind, she expressed a chime of laughter, which only interrupted the girls of demand to view her.
"Look, a Night Class student," stated a girl, which all of the girls followed to the new student.
The raven hair vampire stood motionless as the girls rushed to her. For once, she was a little nervous of so many people coming towards her. Her face formed into a scared gesture until Yuki ran to her side with her staff to separate the energized crowd.
"She is here to join the Night Class not become a new idol!" announced Yuki.
"Hey, what's your name?" announced a girl ignoring Yuki's comment.
"My name is Mizuki Henry, please to make your acquaintance," replied the girl with a slight bow.
As many of the questions began to appear from numerous girls, Mizuki hid herself behind Yuki. She was happy to be around so many people, but the new attention of her made the pureblood quite nervous. Sure, she wanted to make friends and such, but the attention of so many people made her a little…queasy.
Fortunately, the gate began to open, which triggered the girl to run back to the entrance, waiting in to lines. They eagerly watched as the numerous Night Class students walked gracefully down the path with the exception of Aido.
"Good evening, ladies. My, each and everyone of you look so lovely today," chirped Aido with a wink.
The girls giggled happily as Yuki expressed a small sigh for their timing. At first glance, Mizuki was amazed by the elegance and beauty each vampire carried. Their expressions carried nothing but perfection as they acknowledge only a small portion of the student body. Somehow, Mizuki felt her body go numb.
"Zuzu-chan, are you okay?" asked Yuki looking at the girl.
"What if they don't like me?" whispered Miyuki holding onto her briefcase tightly.
"I'm sure they will, Zuzu-chan," smiled Yuki as a hand crept onto her shoulder.
When Yuki turned around, she was presented with a welcoming smile from Kaname with Seiren to his side. His eyes glanced down to the brunette girl lovingly as she bowed to her sempai. Mizuki observed the welcoming aura of the two until Seiren's gaze dropped onto the new vampire.
"Sir, the new Night Student is presented behind Yuki," reported Seiren with a sense of investigation.
"Oh, Kaname-sempai, I almost forgot, this is Mizuki Henry- sempai. She is the new student the Chairman has informed you yesterday about," introduced Yuki standing out of the way of Mizuki.
At first, Kaname glanced at Yuki once more before viewing the nervous pureblood. He could feel the difference within Mizuki than any other pureblood he has ever met. She carried herself with dignity, but if he peered closer within, he could feel the anxiety and the frighten child inside wanting to run away from the fellow pureblood. Nevertheless, it was his duty to become accustomed to her and help in any way he could while tutoring her the ways of her vampire heritage.
"It is a please to meet you, dear Mizuki-chan," presented Kaname as he gently kissed her hand.
Yuki caught herself at the simple greeting, but knew that Kaname was only greeting the vampire because of her position. Nevertheless, it did not help that the other girls acknowledge the friendly encountered, which almost created a sense of chaos.
"Maybe we should continue introductions with the others inside the class. Thank you, Yuki-chan, for your hard work," concluded Kaname with a gentle smile.
"Uh, yes, Kaname senpai! Thank you!" With that Kaname motioned Mizuki to walk with him, which she hesitated but went along with him a moment later. She was quite scared yet she knew everything would be for her family's lineage and honor.
Later that night, Miyuki sat in the back of the classroom, observing each and every vampire within the class. There were more noble blood vampires than she expected there to be. Of course, Kaname was the leader of the group, but she wondered who she could trust other than him.
"Mizuki-chan, can you please come down for a moment," spoke Kaname.
Her bodies tensed as she felt every eye glance reach her at the top of the classroom. She stood placing her hand to her side as she walked down to join them in front of the class. She remembered that her mother informed her to keep her head up to acknowledge the position of her family blood, which she presented.
"This is Mizuki Henry from the Henry and Yamada clans. She has ventured from her home in North America to undergo investigation of all the positions and information about vampires within her mother's side and the history of vampires in the Eastern countries," announced a new man Mizuki did not know.
She glanced at the tall, blonde boy glancing to her beside Kaname as he expressed a simple kind smile.
"Mizuki-chan comes from two very strong pureblood clans, so she is to be treated rightly," spoke Kaname as he walked to the raven hair girl.
"It is a pleasure to make your acquaintances, but please, I would be happy if you addressed me as Zuzu-chan, if anything else," she reported.
"Zuzu-chan…" whispered Aido as he observed the girl intensely. His eyes observed his unknowing glancing, which was shadowed by everyone, but his was different. He wanted to know more about her for different reasons.
TBC
A/N: I hope this is going well, you readers. I made Mizuki very shy at first, just because she is not used to being around many individuals. Her characteristic will change through time, I promise you, but not so dramatically…unless needed. Also, I've opened the focus on other characters such as Zero and Yuki because; soon the story will evolve around everyone. Of course, the new kid will have her moments, but she will not last on be the center. Anyway, please review, I would love to hear back from you.
