Author's Note: So now we get into a very interesting part of the story. There will be massive revelations and other stuff, so get comfortable and get ready for a show. Side Note: my other stories are updated so check them out as well.
Moka dragged Daniel and, by extension, Jorgen around the campus and finally settled on the roof. Both stood in silence, Daniel with his back up against the railing and Jorgen on his shoulder, while Moka was leaning with her elbows on it. They stood for a time when Moka turned to him. "Hey Daniel, what kind of monster are you?" she asked. While outwardly Daniel didn't show any sign that the question had caused him to panic. 'I can't tell her that I'm an Elf, she'd either kill me or report me to the authorities and have them kill me.' he thought. Before he could say anything Moka back tracked.
"Sorry it's against school rules to disclose your race, forget I said anything." she said as she waved her arms frantically. Daniel let out a small breath of relief. "You do know that I already know what you are, right?" he asked. "Yes, but that was before I knew about the schools rule." she answered. He nodded then his face gained a thoughtful expression. 'Jorgen, is she really a vampire? She certainly doesn't act like anything that The Council said about them.' he thought.
"Hey Moka, I don't mean to pry, but you're a lot different than I expected from a vampire." he said. Moka nodded then turned to him. "It's because of this." she said lifting a strange cross up so he could see. The cross was very intricately crafted with a round ruby in the center of it. "If this rosary was to ever come off, I would turn into a terrifying vampire." she explained. Daniel nodded then used both the Force and his mind to touch the rosary. He felt a dark presence inside of it and being controlled by it. 'I'll bet the rosary also holds back her vampiric nature as well.' Daniel thought. Jorgen only nodded.
Moka looked at him for a second then his scent hit her hard. She still couldn't believe that someone could have such ecstasy inducing blood. It had to be absolutely illegal for someone to have that kind of blood. She could feel herself going weak in the knees as his scent overwhelmed her vampiric sense of smell. Moka tightened her grip on the railing as she almost lost herself in the sensations flooding her. She couldn't stop herself from looking at his neck, where she could damn near make out the jugular vein as it transported blood to and from the brain.
Daniel had been watching her the entire time as she had her little internal struggle. 'Is my blood really that good?' he asked himself. 'I can't really say either way, I've never had your blood, but then again I don't have the same sensitive taste buds as vampires, so I couldn't tell you either way.' Jorgen replied with a mental shrug. Daniel nodded absentmindedly as Moka began to lose control over her want for his blood. 'Heads up, she's loosing it.' Jorgen said as he jumped into the air and hovered above the two.
Daniel snuck a peek at Moka and sure enough she was just about to jump him. If Daniel was anyone else he would have been grabbed and practically drained on the spot. As it was he shifted his body slightly and caught the girl as she lunged at him. Wrapping his hands around her wrists, he wasn't able to maintain his footing and the two of them fell to the ground.
He landed on his back with Moka straddling his waist, her wrists still caught by his hands as he was holding her away from him. She was trying to muscle her way past his hands and latch onto his neck so that she could drink his glorious blood, but Daniel being an Elf and a Dragon Rider to boot ensured that he would win out in a contest of physical strength. Eventually Moka's bloodlust left her and she realized her predicament and what she had done. When she realized that she was sitting on him, her face went a deep cherry red and she leapt off of him and began to apologize profusely.
Daniel could only look on in wonderment as this girl was flailing her arms about with her face completely red from embarrassment. 'I swear I'm never going to understand women.' he thought. 'Well as an Elf and a Rider you have a very long lifespan, so in theory you eventually figure it out. But then you would have to put it in a book for the rest of the male population of the galaxy to benefit from.' Jorgen commented.
Daniel stood and dusted off his pants as Moka continued to apologize. "Moka…Moka…MOKA!" he yelled getting her attention. She stopped her ramblings and looked at him. "It's ok, no harm done, I'm fine." he said gesturing to himself. Moka dropped her arms and hung her head in shame. "Hey…" he reached over and tilted her head up with a finger under her chin "…don't ever be ashamed for what you are. You didn't choose this life, you're just doing the best you can with what you're given." he said.
Moka looked at Daniel, her eyes wide with shock. With those two perfectly worded sentences all the emotional barriers she had erected to protect herself came crashing down with all the finality of an executioner's blade. Her eyes began to well up with all the tears that she had held back since putting the rosary on. She threw herself at Daniel, wrapping her arms around his neck and began to cry into his chest.
Daniel was at a loss as to what to do. He never expected his words to have such profound effects on her. Daniel remembered vividly when he had preformed the exact same actions with the Elf Maidens when he was younger after nightmares of that day. So he did what he remembered them doing, he wrapped his arms around her and allowed her to cry.
It took a good 15 minutes for the tears to finally stop and Moka just allowed herself to be held in Daniel's strong embrace. They stood there quietly for a long time, Moka content with being in his arms. She couldn't even begin to describe the feeling inside her. Whenever her father had hugged her it had lacked warmth and felt mechanical and forced. This hug, though awkward at first, was as though he was an immovable rock, anchoring her in place. She felt utterly safe and warm in Daniel's arms, like nothing in the world could possibly hurt her.
Meanwhile, Daniel and Jorgen were having a conversation on that topic. 'I can honestly say that I was not expecting that.' Daniel said. 'Agreed. From her expression right before she threw herself at you, one could assume that your words had a far more powerful effect on her than one would realize.' Jorgen commented. "Moka?" Daniel asked. "Hmm?" she responded into his chest. 'Are you sure you want to go there?' Jorgen asked. 'Yes, I have to know.' Daniel replied. "What do you think of Elves?" he asked.
Moka tensed and responded almost instantly. "I hate them." she said. On the outside Daniel showed no reaction, but on the inside it was as if someone had slapped him. "What about the Homogeny, or the Jedi?" he asked. "I hate them all; they drove us out of our homes and forced us to hide like rats. If that wasn't the worst part they hunt us and slaughter us like animals." she elaborated. "I had spent my middle school years in a non-Youkai school and I had to endure ridicule because I believed in Youkai. I had to be cautious with what I said or else I would have been taken away and killed because of what I am." she continued.
Daniel felt like someone had stabbed him in the heart with a lightsaber. 'This is what you discovered, isn't it?' he asked in a small voice. He felt Jorgen nod and Daniel felt as if he had died inside. "Let's get you back to your dorm." he said in a monotone. Daniel led Moka to the female dorms, and then left for the male dorms.
When he arrived he opened the door to his room and entered. Jorgen followed and when the door was closed Daniel slumped to the ground. He didn't know what to think or do. Daniel pulled out the pendant that he received when he became a member of the council. He stood up and pulled out his communicator and placed a call in with the one person he absolutely trusted. Daniel just hoped that he would pick up.
The communicator chirped for a short time then the unmistakable face of the man that saved his life shimmered into existence. "Master Vrael." Daniel greeted nodding his head. "Rider Daniel, this is an unexpected pleasure." Vrael said. "Master, I was wondering if I could talk to you for a moment?" Daniel asked. Vrael studied Daniel's face for a short time then spoke. "There is something troubling you, something has happened to cause you immense inner turmoil." he said. Vrael gestured to a chair "Now have a seat and tell me what has caused you turmoil." he said.
Daniel set the communicator on the ground and the hologram of Vrael grew in size until it was life size, then sat in the chair that Daniel provided for him. He then sat in his own chair and told Vrael what had happened that day.
When Daniel finished his tale, Vrael couldn't speak for a moment. The very thing they had tried to keep hidden from him, had been exposed. Daniel noticed this and he felt a sense of dread fill his stomach. Vrael opened his mouth to say something but Daniel stopped him when he raised his hand. "Just answer me one thing master. Is it true? Is the council nothing more than glorified murderers?" he asked. Vrael faltered and Daniel picked up on it. He stood from his chair and turned away from the hologram. "I can never be part of a group that murders innocents." he said. "I'll forever be grateful to you for saving my life, and for that you have my respect. If you ever need me in the future you only need to contact me." he continued.
Vrael was about to say something but Daniel silenced him when he used the Force to crush the communicator. Jorgen hopped from his spot on the bed onto Daniel's shoulder and rubbed his head up against Daniel's cheek in a show of support and affection. 'You know they're going to send Hunter Teams after us right?' Jorgen asked. 'Most definitely.' Daniel replied. 'What are we going to do about them?' 'Right now the best course of action would be to get out of Youkai Academy.' 'And after that?' 'I hear that some of the outer colonies can always use an extra hand.'
Daniel went to sleep that night with a plan in his head. He would leave Youkai Academy in the morning and catch a ship to the outer colonies. A pang shot through his chest when he thought of leaving Moka alone in a place like this. Perhaps if events had turned out differently, something could have been. But, the more he thought about it the more ludicrous it sounded. He was the epitome of what she hated, the perfect example of the very thing that drove her people into hiding. He had the powers of the Jedi, Dragon Riders, Wizards, and to top it all off he was an Elf, while she was a vampire.
Daniel had read Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet, and if this didn't scream tragic love story he didn't know what did. I mean come on; she is a Youkai, a supposed 'Dark Creature', while he's the epitome of the 'Defenders of the Light'. The irony of the situation was not lost on him as he chuckled humorlessly.
He had a rather restless night of sleep, and he was rather irritable the next morning. Daniel had brought nothing with him besides the clothes on his back and his weapons, so there was no need for any form of packing. He held out his arm for Jorgen, and the dragon in hawk form flew to his arm and settled on it. Daniel exited the room and closed the door, not bothering to lock it as all of his valuables were on his person. As he walked through the halls of the dormitories, his eyes swept over the variety of Youkai species that had lost control of their transformations during the night.
He passed them all without a second glance, not slowing his pace nor speeding it up. Eventually he made it to the front of the dormitories and he felt a presence coming up behind him. He inwardly groaned when he recognized Saizou's signature. Daniel really didn't want to deal with him right now. He was irritable, and miserable. Not a very good combination when you take into account how strong he was. Silently praying to whatever deity that would listen for Saizou to simply pass him by, he continued walking away.
But as Fate would have it, they were all taking a coffee break, at the exact same time. Without a word Jorgen leapt off of his shoulder and took to the skies, as Saizou's mutated hand slammed into the wall that Daniel was walking next to. Daniel examined the arm and raised an eyebrow. It was bulged and he could see the veins in his arm as it flexed. He followed the arm up to its owner and spoke, trying to keep the frustration and hurt out of his voice. "What do you want dick, I'm not exactly in the mood, so if you got something to say, say it before I lose my patience." he said.
Saizou bristled at Daniel's blatant lack of respect and being blown off so easily. "I hear you spent the rest of the day with Moka yesterday. Word of advice, stay away from her." he said. Daniel stiffened slightly at the mention of Moka, and clenched his fist. He really wanted to leave and this asshole who was too busy thinking with his dick was blocking his way. So Daniel did the only thing his restless and frustrated mind could do.
He shot out his right hand and latched onto the grotesque wrist in front of him and started to squeeze. Saizou could feel the pressure on his wrist increasing and tried to pull it back, but couldn't so he tried to hit Daniel with his other fist. Tried, being the operative word here. As soon as it was in range, Daniel swatted it away with his left hand, not releasing his grip on Saizou's other hand nor lightening the pressure build up on it.
But Daniel wanted to leave and soon before he was confronted by Moka, so he twisted his right hand, snapping Saizou's wrist. Then before a scream or sound of pain could escape his throat, Daniel's left leg snapped out and slammed into Saizou's chest with all the power of a bullet train. Saizou was sent flying and he crashed through several trees and finally came to rest some distance away.
Daniel then projected his voice so that Saizou could hear it. "I don't give a fuck what you want or who you are you try to touch me again and I won't be so merciful." he said. For the briefest of seconds Saizou thought he saw Daniel's eyes flash red. But he was already walking away before Saizou could get a good look, besides he was in too much pain to really care.
Daniel left Saizou where he laid him out and continued his way to the front gates of the school. Just as he was passing through the gates he felt another presence making its way towards him. He grimaced as he recognized this signature as well. Daniel continued walking as the presence got closer and was soon on top of him. He felt Moka's slim hand grab onto his wrist and pull him to a stop. "Hey Daniel, where you going? Come on, let's get to class before we're late." she said. "I'm not going to class, Moka." he said softly.
A light breeze blew through the area, ruffling Daniel and Moka's hair and clothes and making Daniel's coat flutter in the breeze. They stood there for a moment before Moka laughed "Ha ha, that's funny Daniel. Now come on we need to get to class." she said as she turned and tried to pull him with her back to the school. But Daniel wouldn't budge. "Moka, I can't stay here, I need to leave." he said in a low voice. She turned around and looked at him. "What do you mean? Of course you can stay here." she said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Moka there's something you need to know about me." he said. He pulled her away from the gate and into the forest, stopping when they came to a clearing a good distance from the school. Daniel let go of her hand and walked to the center of the clearing. "Daniel, what's going on, you're scaring me." she said. Daniel said nothing as he stood with his back to her. "Moka, yesterday I asked you what you thought about the other races that make up the Terran Homogeny, do you know why?" he asked. She shook her head, and then realized that he couldn't see her so answered in the negative.
Daniel sucked in a deep breath and let it out slowly. He grabbed something from his left hip that materialized into a cylindrical shape. He then grabbed something over his right shoulder and pulled. As he did so, a black sheath materialized on his back as the black sword was pulled from it. Moka recognized the sword for what it was; it was a Dragon Riders sword. Her eyes widened in both shock and horror at that, but it wasn't the end of his revelations.
He then activated the lightsaber in his left hand the black blade sprang to life with a snap-hiss and was held in a reverse grip while the sword was held in a standard grip in his right hand. If that wasn't enough an eleven inch Blackwood wand levitated from his side holster.
Moka could only stare at him in utter terror, horror, and surprise. After recognizing the sword, then the revelation of the lightsaber and wand, she had backed up to a tree and slid down it. That's when she noticed that his ears were pointed. Only one race with pointed ears could possibly be a Rider. Then she had another euphony, the eagle that was flying over them had never left his side except when it wasn't on his shoulder, and it's eye held far more intelligence then any eagle should. So it could only possibly be his dragon in another form.
Daniel glanced over his shoulder only long enough for him to notice the sheer terror in her eyes. Even though he had expected this reaction, it still cut deeply. He let out a sad sigh and sheathed his weapons. He left without a second glance or a sound.
Moka could only sit on the ground as her mind tried to wrap around what she had just seen. She sat there for what felt like hours having a massive internal battle with herself. He was her first friend she had made in her entire existence; his blood was the most delicious thing in the world, he exuded an aura of safety and calmness that she had not found anywhere else. Then there were the points against. He was the culmination of all of her fears, if what she had seen was true, he wasn't only a Rider, but a Jedi and a Wizard as well. But he had shown nothing but kindness and concern for her since she had met him. She was utterly confused as to what she was supposed to due until she remembered what he had told her earlier. 'Don't ever be ashamed for what you are. You didn't choose this life, you're just doing the best you can with what you're given.' Her mind made up, she stood and dusted herself off, before she darted after him.
It didn't take long for Daniel to reach the bus stop. He stood next to the sign and waited calmly for the bus to arrive, Jorgen sitting on his shoulder. After a time, he could hear the telltale sounds of a vehicle rolling down the road towards them. The bus soon stopped in front of them and the door opened. Daniel looked up into the shadowed face of the Bus Driver as he spoke. "Not even two days and you're already leaving. Well if you have no regrets then get aboard." he said. Daniel looked back towards the school then at the Bus Driver. "It all depends on the regret." he said, then started to climb aboard.
It was at that moment that his sensitive ears picked up a scream. He paused at the bottom of the steps into the bus. He turned his head back 'Jorgen…' he said. 'It almost sounded like…' Jorgen started to respond, but a second scream tore through the forest, this time there was one word being carried towards them. "DANIEL!"
Daniel's body reacted on its own. He jumped back off the bus and ran towards the direction the scream had come from. He leapt up to a sturdy looking tree branch and stood on it looking into a clearing. What he saw made his blood boil.
Moka was slumped up against a tree, with what he hoped was slobber instead of something else, while an Orc stood in the middle of the clearing. The Orc advanced on her and pulled her upright, pinning her to the tree with his right hand. His left hand started moving and Daniel instantly knew what he was going to do.
Daniel felt his anger rising as he watched the proceedings, unknowingly unleashing his Killer Intent. It peaked when his left hand grabbed her left breast and she left out a gasp of pain. His vision clouded red and he felt something inside him snap. He felt a rush of pain in his back, then the sound of ripping cloth. Unknown to him two massive black leathery wings had sprouted from his back. He leapt out of the tree just as the two in the clearing started looking towards him.
"GET YOUR HANDS OFF OF HER YOU SON OF A BITCH!" he roared, drawing his sword in the process. He brought it down in a slashing motion as he landed on the ground, forming a crater where his feet landed. The slash took of the Orc's, which he vaguely noticed looked like Saizou, arm above the elbow, showering both him and Moka in blood. Daniel then twisted and brought his sword swinging back towards Saizou, slicing open his chest, further drenching him in blood.
Saizou stumbled back and fell to the ground as Daniel pounced on his driving his sword into his heart. Saizou's body spasmed for a second then stilled, Daniel's sword still in his chest. He drew the sword from Saizou's body and cleaned the blood off of the blade. Sword in hand he turned to look at Moka who let out a gasp of surprise.
Now that she got a look at the new additions to Daniel's appearance, she could only gasp in surprise. His once soul-piercing blue eyes now had a red ring around the outer edge of the iris. His once blue-black hair now had silver streaks running through it. His canines had lengthened noticeably as she could see as he was still gritting his teeth in anger. But the most noticeable addition was the massive black wings sprouting from his back. The overall wingspan must have been somewhere around twenty feet, and they seemed to be blue-black. 'Like his hair, sword and lightsaber.' she thought idly. His aura had also changed; it was more potent now, like a part of it had been hidden inside him. Of course it also almost quadrupled in size and though she knew she should be on the ground hardly breathing, it wasn't suffocating to her. It felt warm and comforting to her.
He looked at her then turned and started to walk away as he sheathed his sword. Moka shook her head to clear it of her doubts and ran at him, throwing her arms around his midsection bringing him to a stop. Daniel was surprised at first but just stood there. His, now hyper-sensitive, hearing picked up the sounds of sobbing coming from his back where his wings were folded. "I'm sorry!" she cried into his back. "I was scared, and fully believed what I had been told about the races that made up the rest of the world." she continued. "Then you showed up and completely destroyed my preconceptions of what someone is. Being part of a race doesn't make you inherently bad or good. All civilizations have good and bad ones in them." she said.
Daniel could only stand there stunned into silence. Moka was still sobbing into his back which was not helping the fact that his front was drenched in blood as was the front of her school uniform, though to a lesser extent. Slowly turning in her embrace he put his arms around her and pulled her tight, wrapping his wings around the pair of them.
They said nothing as Moka continued to cry, now into his chest. They stood there until the sun dipped below the horizon. Back at the bus stop the Bus Driver was sitting in his chair smoking his cigar and grinning. "Things just got a lot more interesting." he said to himself.
Author's note: Holy fuck balls, it took me forever to finally find the inspiration to finish this chapter. But now that I got it I'm happy at how this turned out, and now I can hit the other two stories. Side Note: All those who are reading my Halo-Star Wars cross should go back and re-read chapter eleven before you read Chapter twelve, which I will be writing soon. It contains some important information for a plot-arc in that story. Anywhore, hope you biznatches are glad summer's almost here. Catch you bitches later. Review as you see fit.