This will be a long-er chapter, so enjoy.

" And this is the cafeteria. "

Casper explained. The school day was over and everyone was heading to diner. Fatch nodded to Casper and was about to go off to find a seat when the ghost placed a hand on his shoulder.

" Would you like to sit with us Fatch? "

Fatch blinked at the word us. Truth be told, he'd much rather sit by himself, but he didn't want to sound rude. Casper had been helping him out all day. The least he could do was sit by him. So he followed him wordlessly and took a seat next to him at his table of friends. Mantha gave a look of obvious disagreement, but kept her mouth shut.

" So guys. "

Casper began nicely.

" You both know Fatch, right? "

The two creatures nodded. Casper smiled and motioned to the two across from the vampire.

" Fatch, these are my friends Mantha and Ra. "

Fatch looked up and appeared to TRY to smile before giving up, leaving the downcast frown on his face.

" It's nice to meet you... "

He said softly. They almost didn't here him it was so quiet. Casper didn't seem to care, or didn't notice, and then realized that the vampire didn't have a lunch. Or diner in this case.

" Fatch? Do you have money for food? "

Fatch didn't answer. He merely pulled something out and placed it on the table. It was a brown paper bag.

" I brought my own... "

He mumbled and began to pull out a sandwich. It was chalk full of ingredients. Mayo, cheese, lettuce, tomato, ham, mustard, all kinds of things. To be perfectly honest, it looked delicious. But also concerning. Human food was not allowed in scare school. He probably didn't know that, so the others knew they had to say something before Alder and Dash figured it out. As Casper was about to say something, said headmasters slithered up to the vampire, and spoke right as he was about to take a bite.

" Fatch, may we speak with you? "

Fatch sighed in clear annoyance; he put his sandwich down, got up, and followed the headmasters. Casper frowned; he should've tried to warn him quicker. He got up and began to follow him invisibly. Once in the hall, the headmasters glared at the vampire.

" You know, human food is forbidden in this school. "

Dash said as if it were obvious. Fatch merely huffed and crossed his arms.

" No. No I didn't know. You never told me. "

Casper groaned; with that attitude he'd definitely get in trouble. But why was he getting an attitude NOW at the worst possible moment? The headmasters didn't seem all to thrilled with his answer.

" Fatch, we won't let you eat fleshie food, even if you paid us a thousand dollars! "

Now Casper knew Alder was being sarcastic when he said that. As the twin headed creature continued to laugh, Fatch merely stood there with an unamused expression.

" ... Is that all? "

Immediately the headmasters laughing stopped as the vampire began to pull wads of money out of his pocket. The other creatures mouths dropped; where did Fatch get that money?! He did NOT look like the rich type. The vampire then handed the money over to the headmasters. Casper tried to shake off his shock and flew back over to the table. Mantha snickered at his shocked expression.

" What's with you? "

" Fatch is loaded. "

The ghost boy replied. Mantha then became serious and frowned.

" So what if he is? He's still just a vampire. "

Casper jumped a bit when Mantha said that.

" How could you say that Mantha?! "

He said, still in shock. The zombie girl seemed unaffected by this, however, and continued.

" You've seen Thatch. Fatch is probably a bully, just like him! "

" So you're judging me for being a vampire, is that it? "

The three jumped and turned around to see said vampire, whose hands were on his hips. Though his face still appeared void of emotion.

" Aren't you just doing what "Thatch" is doing? "

This seemed to press some of Mantha's buttons as she stood up in anger.

" What's that supposed to mean bat boy?! "

Fatch, surprisingly, still seemed unaffected.

" Your saying that just because I'm a vampire like that Thatch guy, "

' Oh yeah. '

Casper thought.

' Fatch hasn't met Thatch yet. '

" That I'll be a bully. You are technically being a bully by assuming that all vampires are bad. You haven't even met me properly enough to make that assumption. "

How the vampire was staying so calm while saying this was beyond anyone's comprehension. Mantha, however, didn't want to lose the fight.

" You-! Y-you're just so-! "

" Stupid? "

Fatch interrupted. This truly shocked the three creatures; did he just call himself stupid?

" Pathetic? Hopeless? Helpless? A complete waste of space? Believe me, there isn't one insult that you've got that I haven't already heard. "

That was actually a really bad thing to hear. It made Mantha feel horrible for what she said. Fatch then walked to Casper's side and grabbed his food. He then stared at the ghost boy.

" I apologize Casper. "

He said as his eyes lowered.

" I think I should sit elsewhere. "

Before anyone could say anything in response, Fatch left. When he said what he did, he knew it would get to the zombie girl. She was one of those people who would feel bad for saying something if she knew it either hurt ones feelings, or made her no better than a bully. Fatch hated remembering anything that had to do with his past, but he felt it was necessary to teach the blue haired girl an important lesson. The vampire sat down at his new table, which was perfectly empty. Just the way he liked it. He then began to dig into his lunch bag again, hoping to finally eat in peace. He pulled out a bright red apple and went to take a bit when he heard someone yell.

" HEY! "

Fatch whipped around to see another vampire. He assumed it to be the vampire Mantha had mentioned. It was strange... he really DID look like him. The creature felt his eyes lower in disinterest.

" I take it your Thatch then? "

Thatch grinned widely.

" That's right, loser. "

Fatch looked back at his apple, eyes now wide in shock. Huh. He'd never been called THAT before.

" Since your new, I'd better tell you how things work around here. "

The creature listened to the others rambling for a few minutes before sighing. It was clear that this vampire was really just all talk. Well, he wasn't going to let some younger vampire push him around. He got up without a word, turned to face Thatch, and shoved the apple he held into the others fanged mouth. Thatch made an mmm sound as Fatch walked away. All eyes fell on the two vampires, surprised at what they'd seen. Especially Casper's group, and Thatch's gang. Not only had the new kid stood up to the headmasters (twice), but now he had stood up to Thatch. Said vampire clamped down on the apple, chewing what had been in his mouth, humming at its surprisingly good taste.

~Later that night~

" I have to say, I'm kind of impressed. "

Mantha said. She and the group had been talking about Fatch after what happened in the cafeteria.

" I thought he was just a bully. But anyone who can stand up to Thatch MUST be good. "

" Speaking of that Mantha... "

Casper began quietly.

" I think you need to apologize for what you said earlier. "

The zombie girl looked down sadly. Truth be told, she'd been feeling horrible for giving Fatch such a hard time earlier. She said goodnight to the guys and began heading off to the girls dorm. In the morning she'd apologize. Fatch had been right. Judging him just because he was a vampire wasn't fair. To him or any other vampire. She just hoped he'd forgive her. Turning the corner, Mantha suddenly felt something shove her, nearly knocking her head off. She moaned in slight pain before looking forward to see Thatch and his gang. And boy did Thatch look MAD. Before she could say anything, the gang pushed her into the corner. The zombie looked up, trying to sound brave.

" What do you want Thatch? "

The vampire sneered.

" Your Mp3. "

Her music? No way in the underworld would she give him that! Mantha covered up her music and glared.

" No way bat boy! "

Now Thatch glared, holding his hand out in a demanding way.

" Give it! "

" Why don't you just leave her alone? "

That... didn't come from the gang. They all turned around and saw, none other than, Fatch. He had his arms crossed. Thatch merely sneered.

" Back off, loser. This doesn't concern you. "

Thatch then turned back to Mantha and was about to take the electronic by force, when Fatch came around and picked him up. Thatch shrieked, trying to wiggle out of his grasp. Fatch acted like it was nothing and put him across the room, hurrying back to Mantha. He carefully took her hand and pulled her away from the other bullies.

" Come on. "

He said softly.

" I'll walk you to your room. "

The two turned to walk away, but it seemed Thatch wasn't quite done yet.

" That's right! Run, you coward! "

This got Fatch to stop dead in his tracks. That was definitely one of his trigger words. He was no coward. The vampire glared, his grip on Mantha's hand tightening painfully.

" What did you just call me? "

He snarled. Dummygirl could tell that this was bad news, and looked over at her leader with a pleading look.

" Thatch, maybe you should- "

" No! "

Thatch glared at her as he interrupted.

" He IS a coward! A big, dumb, coward! "

Fatch shook in absolute fury; he was done. He had no control now. He let go of Mantha's hand, walked over to Thatch and stared him down for a few seconds before bopping him on the head. Thatch howled in pain. The other hadn't hit him nearly as hard as he could've, but it was still enough to feel for a couple days. Fatch then turned back to Mantha, who was in shock. That was the first time she'd seen Fatch show any emotion all day. Even if it had been anger, it was still shocking. The vampire in question was the first to break the silence.

" Can you make it back to the dorm ok? "

" Y-yeah. Uh, thank you, for helping me. That was really cool of you. "

Fatch nodded.

" I'm no where near to the nicest person in the world, but I'm no bully. "

He explained.

" And I won't stand for them either. "

The vampire turned around and began heading to HIS dorm.

" Goodnight. "

~In the dorm~

And so another day goes by

And I think I've made a new enemy

But I've also enjoyed school

So he's not going to stop me

Fatch gently closed his journal, pulling the flashlight out of his mouth, turning off the light before curling up in the bed.

Fatch is pretty boss isn't he? He doesn't let anything stop him. Reviews would be deeply appreciated. I have no idea if people like my story. I'll still continue it, but I just wanna be sure.