Chapter 3

It was already getting late. Fine blew the whistle for the day and the 4 children collapsed on the ground. They breathed very hard to catch their oxygen back into their lungs. Fine checks the chart and wasn't very pleased with the results Its already been 2 weeks and they were improving! It was painful slow and she could tell others were getting impatient.

"Yo!" Shade called out and presses a cold water bottle to Fine's cheek. She jumps a little, but let's the coolness stay on her cheek. "Working hard I see." He peeks over her shoulder and sees the chart. His expression turns sour. "Yikes. At this rate they won't be able to be successful."

"Don't remind me." Fine hands the chart to Shade. "I'm going to run a few laps." She turns to her students. "Watch me this time! Keep this in mind the next time you run a lap."

The four sat on the ground and stare at Fine. "On your mark...GO!"

Fine didn't even think for a second before running quickly. She passed every obstacle without stopping and she did it with grace. When she finished, she didn't even break a sweat. "How long?"

"3 minutes."

Her students looked at Shade with shock. "EH?!"

Altezza got to her feet. "That's impossible! She ran, like, 6 laps!"

"Are you sure she's human!?" Narlo questioned.

Fine was slightly offended by his comment. "I assure you I'm 100% human! I just have lost of stamina and energy!" She crouches down to her students height. "Keep this in mind. Speed is important when you're in combat. It's one of the qualities needed and I guarantee you'll become very strong."

"Why do you need speed when you have strength? Isn't that important?" Tio said.

"No. It's the brain! You need to think about strategies!" Milky said.

"No way! It's about the skill!" Altezza said.

"N-No it's not! It's about stealth! You need to be sneaky so you can attack from the shadows!" Narlo spoke up.

They all began to argue which is better.

Fine sighs and figured out why they weren't approving. They all have different opinions and don't get along as a team. How is she suppose to train them?

"Hey Fine if you keep sighing like that then you're going to age faster."

"Oh shut up." Fine giggles and playfully punches Shade. "I don't want to hear that from you of all people."

"What's that suppose to mean? I'm still young."

"I know, but don't vampires stop aging at a certain age."

"Yeah. I should stop aging when I hit 23 or 24."

"Right now you're 22, right? So you'll stop aging eventually."

"You make it sound like a good thing."

"Is it not? Once you get married, you'll be with your lover for eternity."

"Do you even know how pure bloods work?"

Fine thought for a moment and shook her head. "I honestly don't."

"I explained it to you a while back, didn't I?"

"I forgot."

"Of course..." Shade clears his throat. "What do you think we're called pure bloods?"

"Uh...because of your ancestral roots? Your blood hasn't been mixed since the beginning of time?"

"Not quite right. In the beginning of time vampires were always at an disadvantage. Because there was so few of us and not many to mate with the same quality or abilities like the family member, it was decided that if you gave birth to a boy and girl they'll be wed in the future. Once the future pair of siblings gave birth to their child, they realize they have the same ability and qualities needed to survive. After that all the pure blood household members did the same. Of course there was a little pure blood mixing here and there, but it all worked out."

"So when Milky's old enough...you'll marry her and she's going to bare your child?"

"That sums it up."

Fine had no words to say. The world is so confusing so it shouldn't surprise her to hear the news. "Does that go same for the werewolves?"

"Hell no. Werewolves don't like the idea of mating with their own blood so they find another werewolf."

"I-I see. I guess everyone has their own opinions." It was hard to sink in about the whole pure blood thing. Its weird to even just think about it. That's when a thought occurred to her. "What about the other vampires? The ones who aren't pure bloods and suck the blood of humans they like?"

"The non pure bloods? They don't have a chance like us. They need to drink blood in order to survive. Unlike us, they can't contain their thirst. Because of that they slowly lose their sanity. As for baring children, it's impossible for them. No matter what since they're already dead to begin with, but if one were to mate with a human then it's like being on birth control. No babies."

"That makes sense. I have one more question."

"If it's about pure blood vampires and humans making a child, then here's your answer." Fine waited. "It's rare for them to be born. The chromosomes of a vampire and human don't really mix so it's practically impossible to give birth to a child."

"What if one is born?"

"That depends on the our community. Our council are strict about the policies so they do things the old fashion way. They put an execution on the child and human parent. Then a punishment on the vampire who broke the rule. If they go on the run and try to hide, they'll be hunt down and killed on the spot."

Fine gulps. "Does that rule imply to all of you?"

"Yes. Though I'm surprise they let her live." It was obvious he was referring Altezza. Fine glanced at her and sees that Altezza was still arguing with the other 3. "It's dangerous to let a half-blood live. It's dangerous for us and dangerous for them. I guess that's why she's under surveillance 24/7, but something about her is odd."

"Odd?"

"A firstborn werewolf and firstborn vampire usually snap at each others necks at first sight. I don't know if it's because she's half-blood or maybe she's younger? It's a bit confusing if you ask me. I've dealt with werewolves and, not gonna lie, they're pretty stubborn. You know who I'm referring to, right?"

"Auler-san?"

"Yup." He frowns. "Wait a minute. Did you just call him by his first name? Since when were you so close to him?"

"I knew him longer than you." Fine smirks. "Are you jealous? Senpai."

"Ha ha very funny."

"Wait. Where's Poomo?"

"Now that you mention him..." They look around. "Did he leave when you were making the class do group work?"

"I don't know? Let me check my messages if I got anything from my aunt." Fine took out her phone and flipped it open.

"You need a new phone. You're phone is outdated."

"It can't be helped. I'm saving my money for college and I can't go spending on things like a phone. Cheap phones do have cheaper bills so it's the best I can do." Fine opened her message box and found a message from Grace. She opened the message and read through it. "Poomo did leave us. Auntie needed him for a meeting."

"No wonder I didn't hear him yelling at us."

"True." They both laugh. Shade looks at Fine's happy face. 'If only moments like these can last forever.' He thought.

-.-.-.-

Rein went into her room and tiredly flops on her bed. She checks the time on her watch and closes her eyes.

"Rein? It's mom. I'm opening the door." Elsa entered the room. She was dressed in her uniform. "Your dad and I are going ahead. Are you sure you want to stay?"

"Yes. I feel tired."

"Okay. Rest easy and don't force yourself. We'll be back." Elsa walks to Rein and pecks her head. "I love you."

"I love you too mom."

Elsa nods and leaves the room. Outside there was chattering.

"Oh Fine! You're back already?" Rein immediately sat up.

"Yeah. Are you leaving already?" Fine asked,

"Yes. Duty calls! Is it alright if I ask you to make dinner tonight? Rein is staying behind."

"Sure. Is Rein feeling okay?"

"She's just tired. I don't blame her. Missions are becoming harder every time."

"I'll check on her. Be safe."

"Sure thing sweetie."

The door in the front closes and footsteps approach Rein's room. Soft knocks. "Rein? I'm coming in." Fine slowly opens the door and smiles at the sight of her sister. "How are you feeling?"

"Tired." Rein answers and lies back down. "Lie with me. I could use some company."

Fine closes the door behind herself and lays next to Rein. "Sorry."

"For what?"

"Because of me you need to work twice as hard.."

Rein brushes Fine's bangs to the left and gently smiles. "Don't blame yourself. No one could understand what happened that day so they don't know how it feels. I'm only working hard so you don't have to worry." Rein scoots closer to her sister and hugs her. "Don't worry about me so much. You'll make me sad."

"Rein..." Fine scoffs and cuddles her sister. "You may tell me that, but I'll still worry about you. I love you Rein and I don't want anything to happen to you. You're dear to me."

"So are you." 'Which is why I'll do anything.'

-.-Flashback-.-

Little Rein was worried about her twin. Her parents told her that she couldn't visit her until she's better and Rein was also in recovery. That didn't stop her from visiting her sister. She peeked into the room and heard some mumbling so she took a couple step in.

She found her twin on the bed, but was pained by what she saw. Fine was rocking back and forth, tears streaming down her eyes, her hair was really messy, and she was gripping her arm too hard.

"It's all my fault. I didn't mean to.. I...I..." Fine mumbled and buried her face in her knees.

Rein climbed on the bed and slowly crawled to her sister. "Fine? It's me Rein." She spoke in a soft voice. Trying not to make her scared or cornered.

Fine looked up at her sister and stared into her eyes. Fine's eyes were dull and she had dark circles. "R...ein?"

"That's right! It's me!" Rein slowly wrapped her arms around Fine. "It's okay. I know what happened and it wasn't your fault. No matter what I'll protect you, okay? That's a promise."

The twin begins to wail and wrapped her arms around Rein. She buried her face into Rein's chest. "Rein!" She wailed.

"Sh, sh. It's okay now. I'm here."

-.-End of Flashback-.-

Fine was passed out next to her sister and had a peaceful look on her face. Rein sadly smiles. 'No matter what I'll protect you. You're the reason why I'm still here.' She thought and kissed her sisters forehead.

"Sweet dreams Fine." She whispered and goes to sleep.

-.-.-.-

The twins were awoken by the sound of the doorbell. They got up and stretched.

"I'll get it." Fine yawned. She smelled herself and makes a sour expression. "I forgot to shower."

Rein giggles. "Are you really concern about that now?"

The doorbell began to ring twice more. It was beginning to get annoying. "I'm coming! Please stop ringing the doorbell!" Fine shouted and stomps her way to the front door. She slams it open with her annoyed face.

"Who is-" She stops and sighs tiredly. "Oh...it's you Auler-san."

Auler grins. "Yo! How are you Fine? Is Elsa and Truth home?" He asks. He stops and sniffs the air. "They're not here?"

"No. They left on a mission." Fine yawned. "Did you really have to come just to ask?"

"Nope. I honestly came to tell you Poomo won't be escorting you for a while."

"And you're telling this to me in the middle of the night because...?"

Auler chuckles nervously. "You know how to works. The supernatural are more active at nighttime. Nighttime feels like morning for us."

"Oh yeah... Is that all?"

"Just news for your sister. Can you give her this envelope? Your aunt wanted to give it to her in person, but she got stuck doing paperwork."

Fine took the envelope. "I'll take it to her. Thanks Auler." Auler didn't move. He studied Fine. She began to feel insecure and wave in front of his face. He blinks a couple times. "Um...everything good?"

"Uh- Yeah. I just smell Shade's scent on you."

"I'm not surprise. I hang around Shade a lot."

"That explains it, but I don't smell him here?"

"He went home with his sister. Something came up, I guess?"

Auler rubs his neck then looks back ways. He leans to Fine and whispers, "I also heard there's a half-blood werewolf. I can smell it on you so that proves the rumor to be true."

"Yeah. She's like you. Her abilities awaken when they're activated, but so far she's been acting like a normal girl. Except all the girly things she wears." Fine saw relief in Auler's eyes. "What's wrong?"

"It's good she's a girl and like us. Half-blood boys are the real dangerous ones."

Fine leans in, interested. "How?"

"Girls are able to control it their abilities better than boys. They're not also in danger and leave out an aura that'll make enemies back away. Boys, on the other hand, can't control it well like girls. They're unstable and need to be watched 24/7. Your student is lucky to be able to be taught with kids around her." Auler pulls away. "It's different from vampires though. We both have our own histories. I just wish we'd get along, but they always get on my nerves so easily."

"I'm not surprised." Fine slightly smiles. She gasps and leans closer to Auler with a huge smile. "Why don't you come to my class tomorrow? I'm sure you'll want to meet Altezza! She's the half-wolf!"

Auler looks both ways to see if anyone was hearing this and stared at Fine like she was crazy. "You just said you hung around with Shade a lot and now you want me to come to your class to meet her? Vampires and werewolves don't get along well!"

"Don't worry! I'll be there!"

"That's not the-"

"I won't take no for an answer! You're coming and that's final!" She gives Auler a pleading look. "Please!"

Before Auler objected, he saw Rein in the background. Giving him a stabbing stare if he dared refused. Auler gulps and smiles nervously. "W-What time?"

"8 a.m. sharp! Don't be late!"

"Got it. See you tomorrow!" He hurried away.

Fine closes the door and turns around to see a normal looking Rein. By normal, Rein isn't giving a threatening look and has a sisterly vibe. "Hey Rein!" Fine dashes to Rein and takes her hands. "Why don't you come tomorrow as well? Maybe with you, I can know my students more!"

Rein look unsure for a second, but she couldn't ignore the hopeful look in Fine's eyes. She gave a defeated sigh. "I'd love to. I don't have plans anyway." She sniffs Fine. "I realized you smell like sweat."

"Oops... I came straight to your room after class. I'll go shower right now."

"I'll make something to eat."

Fine gave a disapproval look. "It's okay. You don't need to."

Rein pouts. "I want to! I'm going to make us omelets!"

"Th-There's no need."

"Why are you making a face?!"