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"This is the third time you've missed something important Ebony," Sarah Ravena said as she paced in front of me. I sighed.

"I know, and I apologized to Kiela a million times." Okay, maybe not a million, but so much that I was getting on her nerves.

"Your mother does have a point," my father sighed. Usually he sided with me, so he felt weird when he didn't. "You shouldn't have forgotten something like this. It was important to her." Haha, notice how he didn't say "Me"? Mom did.

"You mean you didn't want to be there Christopher?" Mom glared at him coldly. His eyes widened as he realized he was trapped. He stuttered a little then fell silent. Dad always hated when mom was mad at him. I felt bad, but seeing the sudden opportunity, I slowly headed for the door. Just as I crossed through the doorway, I felt a hand on my shoulder and a familiar voice.

"Where do you think you are going young lady?" Uncle Nikolas smiled his evil little smile. I cursed under my breath, knowing he'd probably send me back into the room. There was a moment of silence, then his voice.

"Go."

I blinked and looked up. "Really?"

"Yes, but you owe me huge. Don't worry about them," he nodded to the two arguing adults in the next room, "I'll make something up. It'd be a shame for you to miss your exam on such a small crime." I hugged him quickly, thanking him. Uncle Nick could be such a nice guy, no matter what anybody said.

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                I stared through the thick darkness of my room, not being able to fall asleep. Tomorrow would be the first day at my new school. I was used to changing schools with at least one person I knew from the building, but no one had gotten in trouble this month, so I'd have to face the monster alone. Luckily this school was designed just for vampires, in a secret location, so I wouldn't have to start any fights. I got along perfectly well with other vampires, it was just hunters that bothered me. Glancing over at the small alarm clock on my bedside table, the bright red letters bolded out 3:49 AM as the time. Sighing, I shifted a little and forced myself into sleep. Sure, I could run fine without a week's sleep (I tried it when I was little), but my energy level was much higher when I did at least attempt to rest. Tomorrow would be a long day, so any way of building my strength now was welcome with open arms.

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Annoyingly, my alarm beeped at 6:30. I tiredly got dressed and dragged myself down the two flights of stairs to the kitchen. Dad was pacing back and forth next to the counter like he always did when he and mom were fighting, one of the Fiera was eating cereal, and Jade was skimming through the pages of a local newspaper. She didn't have to start school for another hour, and she happily boasted the fact to me by not changing out of her pajamas. I grabbed my stuff off the table and stopped my dad's pacing to give him a kiss goodbye. Hanging my head low, I walked under the gloomy sky to my bus stop in front of the gates and sat in the back of the bus when it came. I held the same posture on my way down the halls to my locker, which of course gave me problems. I hit it a few times with no luck. Growling, I was ready to just rip the door off, and I was about to do so when someone walked up to me.

"Would you like some help?" A cheery voice said from behind me. I turned around slowly to see a happy looking girl behind me. On any other day she wouldn't have caused any harm, but I wasn't exactly in a good mood. I hastily gave her my locker combo, which magically worked for her. She added friendlily when she started to walk away that she was only a couple lockers down if I needed help again. I rolled my eyes and thanked her, grabbing my books.

Sliding through the doorway and into my seat in time during my first hour class made me feel a little better, but those feelings were shot immediately when my teacher asked me to stand and tell a little about myself since I was new. I shuffled myself to the front of the room, looking up at everyone's faces. They all looked okay, no threat, so I decided to just give my real name.

"Hi, I'm Ebony Ravena." I looked up again to see their reactions. They were all looking at me now, which I expected. I mean, from what mom told me, Uncle Nikolas once held the biggest bashes in history. To be invited to his, even now, was a great honor. After a few whispers, I continued. "My mother's name is Sarah, and my father's is Christopher." More whispers. I smiled. I didn't really have any more to say, so I shrugged and sat back down. Their eyes followed me back to my seat. The teacher started with the usual boring lecture about something-or-other, so I tuned out. My interest turned to two of what most called the popular type. They were giggling, glancing at me, saying something, and giggling again. I turned my eyes to the sad excuse for a chalkboard, but kept my ears on them.

"Isn't she the half breed, Mary?" The blonde one said. I clenched my fist. I absolutely hated that term. My skin was pale, I drank blood, and both my parents were vampires. So what the hell made me a half-breed? I'd have a talk with this one after class.

"Mmhmm, I heard her mom escaped trial with the help of one of the higher Vida's." The red head replied. I'd have to ask mom about that. "So, are you going to tell Mr. Hoja about her, Liana? Her witch blood could turn her on us all." I felt their glance on me again. This Hoja guy must have been the principal. So let them tell him, see what I do.

"Naw, we'll just watch her actions for a while." Like hell they would! Oh, they'd be hearing from me and my fist after school. Wait….Damnit, I forgot I'm on strike four. The bell rang about 20 minutes later, and I approached the girls.

"Excuse me, but I couldn't help overhearing your conversation," I said as I pushed them away from listening ears. Both of their eyes went big as they realized that they were cornered. "Now tell me, what exactly makes me a half-breed?" I asked through clenched teeth.

"Your mom was a witch," Mary said quietly so I could barely hear her.

"Oh, so now the fact that my dad turned her doesn't change that, hmm?"

"We're really sorry," Liana squeaked, terrified. I suppose she was afraid of the glint of anger I had in just my eyes. I sighed and stepped aside.

"Go to your classes. Next time I hear the rumors, I won't be giving you just a warning. Understood?" They both nodded and ran back into the river of people walking down the hall. I joined myself and let the current take me to my next class.

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