I

A blond-hair teen stared moodily out of the carriage window, wishing that it would stop raining. If it stopped raining, he could return home faster. The carriage was stuffy and uncomfortable after the ten hour journey. There was still some ways to go before they reached Hikari Manor.

"We will be arriving at the town of Azumano shortly. Hikari Manor is just a few minutes ride after that, Lord Hikari," a one of the guards said, riding next to the carriage.

Krad nodded to acknowledge he'd heard. The guard wasn't worthy of a verbal reply. The guard moved away from the window and joined his captain at the front of the party.

"I hate that kid. He's so stuck up. I'd like to-"

"Soldier! You do not insult the Hikari family around me. If you do so again, your life will be the forfeit. Do you understand?" the captain said sharply.

The guard nodded and continued to mentally insult Krad.

"Although, Lord Hikari is a bit irritable. It's probably because of the weather."

"I didn't intend any disrespect, Captain."

Suddenly, a scream cut through the air. The captain and the guard turned around and saw black figures appear out of nowhere. They were pulled from their horses.

The carriage door was jerked open and found it was empty. Krad had slipped out somewhere.

"Kei, it's empty."

Krad moved away as quietly as he could. He didn't know who they were. They moved with precision and that's all he needed to know.

"Well, what do we have here? An ice angel?"

Krad turned and stared into the cold, brown eyes of a man whom Krad assumed was the leader. The man smiled, revealing sharp canine teeth. The last thing Krad saw was a blur and something collided with his head. He crumpled to the ground, unconscious.

"You too good looking to kill. I'll take you back to the lair."

Kei slung Krad over his shoulder and called to the others.

"Let's head back."

With that said, Kei unfolded black, leathery wings and took to the sky.

Hello. Chapter I is up. Don't have much time to write. Hope you like. Please review. Sayonara!

Twilight