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Ryan's ghost: Vamp does not own VK; whatever it is.
Vamp: I thought you and Topaz were close.
Ryan: well we were but I'm dead and we didn't really talk about it. Anyway why are you making me do this? Can't I just rest in peace?
Vamp: Sadly the readers didn't see much of you so I'm making you do the disclaimer.
Wish Upon a Star
Chapter 2
I groaned as I opened one eye. Bright light filled my vision and I immediately closed it again.
"Someone turn down the lights!" I said, or at least meant to say. What I actually said was a different thing all together, "Trrr Drrr lye"
"She's awake," Someone said. Male I think. I once again opened my eyes, but only a little; so that I'm not you know, blinded. What or rather who I saw was surprising to say the least. Sitting in the chair was someone I'd never met. I mean it's not the first thing you'd think you'd see after waking up in a HOSPITAL. The "person I'd never met" was a man with dirty blond hair and similar coloured eyes. Standing behind him was a girl with long brown hair and eyes.
"Hello. My name is Kaien Cross. And this is my Daughter Yuki. Over there is Zero," He said introducing the three in perfect English. Wait three? I looked over at the door to see a silver haired boy leaning against the wall next to it.
Silver hair...I remembered. The screams. The blood. Ryan!
"Ryan! My mother and father. What happened? Are they Okay?!" I asked frantically.
"I'm so sorry," Kaien Cross said. I looked down at the white sheets as tears formed in my eyes. I knew it. In my heart, I just didn't want to believe it.
"It's all my fault. They're dead and it's all my fault," I mumbled as tears dripped onto the sheets. Kaien put a hand on my shoulder and Yuki climbed onto the bed and hugged me. I took a deep breath and with much effort stopped the tears, "I-I'm fine," I said still encased in Yuki's embrace, "Anyway why are you people here? Were you friends of my mother and father? Why haven't they ever spoken of you?"
"No, Topaz the pleasure of meeting your parents was never mine. I'm here on business," He said slowly.
"You know I don't have any money, right?"
"Trust me we're not here for anything like that. You see I am or used to be a Vampire Hunter. The Japanese Vampire Hunting Association ordered me to investigate reports of a certain vampire in the area. Soon after I arrived I got a call saying that a family had been attacked."
"I see..." I said slowly.
I knew it! They all thought I was mad but I was right! Vampires DO exist!
"If you wouldn't mind I'd like to ask you a few questions." There it was. The one thing I've been dreading.
"Sure go ahead."
"What do you remember about 'that night'?" He asked.
"Blood and Screaming. I was in my room. Then I heard a scream. When I got down stairs," I stopped, swallowed and forced myself to keep going "I saw my mother, father and one of my little brothers on the floor in pools of their own blood. Then Ryan was in That Woman's arms then she dropped him like a doll. Then I think I was on the floor. I thought I was a goner. Then I think I passed out 'cause I can't remember anything else." I said looking anywhere but Kaien's eyes.
"Thank you very much," He said "if you remember anything else please don't hesitate to call me." Kaien stood and handed me a card with his name and a funny symbol on it (the Cross Academy Symbol).
"There was one more thing," I paused for dramatic effect, "I think she bit me."
*dramatic not so time skip* (Anyone seen Grouje Band? Well use the transition tune.)
"Ah well this complicates things quite a bit. Tell me Topaz, do you know if your parents arranged for some to take care of you if something happened to them?" He asked.
"If you mean like God parents then no. Also I don't have any family." I said in a voice that mead me sound older than I was.
"I see..." he said like he was lost in thought.
Please let him say what I he's going to. I like him and Yuki.
"Topaz I know it's sudden and that you barely know me, but how would you like to move to Japan with me." He said smiling like an idiot.
"I was kinda hoping you'd say that. But on one condition." I said. And another dramatic pause, "Please teach me Japanese!" I begged.
He smiled, "Wonderful!" He said, "Now please excuse me I have to speak with the police."
Now I'm left with two strange kids who can't understand a thing I'm saying. Lovely.
Deciding to test the above theory I said, "So lovely weather we're having." I then looked out the window gather information on my chosen topic. It was raining cats and dogs. Great.
"Um...sure if you like that kinda thing." Yuki said.
"Oh my Gods you can speak ENGLISH!" I exclaimed. At this point Zero walked out of the room with an odd expression on his face. "What's his problem?" I asked.
"Zero's Family was killed by a vampire about six mounts ago. Actually the rumour has it that it was the same one who killed yours," She said.
"He's just like me..." I trailed off. "Anyway what's a girl got to do to get some grub around here?" I asked pushing the saddening thoughts from my mind.
Yuki smiled, "I know just the place. But first put these on," She handed me a purple and blue backpack filled with various items. One of which was a set of clothes.
"Yuki, our dad's the best," I said standing up and walking into the bathroom.
To my amazement the clothes fit perfectly there was even a cap to hide my cat ears!
I walked out of the bathroom and spun around.
"What'd ya think?" I asked.
"You look great! Now let's go," She said heading out the door and down the hall.
"Wow how's it I've lived here all my life and I never known this place existed?" I said as we sat in the café up the road from the Hospital.
"Is that rhetorical or do you really want an answer?" Yuki asking jokingly.
"Doesn't matter. Anyway what's your story? You guys know mine so it's only fair," I said, "Is Kaien really your Dad 'cause no offence but you guys don't really look alike."
"The Headmaster adopted me after I was saved from a bad vampire when I was 6. I can't remember anything before that snowy day," Yuki said going into a daze.
"You just called Kaien "Headmaster". Why?"
"Oh well that's because he's the Headmaster of Cross Academy. And I guess it's just become a habit," She said sapping out of her daze.
"What luck..."I said lost in thought.
"What?" Yuki asked curiously.
"Oh my best friend moved to Japan quite recently. I'd be so cool if we could meet up some time."
"I'm sure that can be arranged."
"Hey Yuki I'd like to go back to my house. You know to pick up some stuff."
"Is it far? Can we walk?"
"Yeah, we can walk. It's just a couple blocks away."
"Okay. Let's go after we finish eating," She said. I smiled.
*Nummy food, a bit walking and a timeskip later*
I walked inside and down the hall, trying not to look at the blood that still stained the floor. Inside my bedroom I went about collecting all the things I couldn't replace: my grate Aunt's cat silver necklace, the black cat toy that my mother made me when I was 6, my favourite pair of jeans, my laptop, DS and iPhone (OK so the last four aren't that irreplaceable but whatever) and last but not by any means least.
"Kiba!" I yelled and a small, black shape ran into my room, "There you are. Come on we need to leave," I said and grabbed my laptop bag.
Outside Yuki was sitting on the gutter.
"I'm back. Come let's go back to the hospital," I said standing right behind Yuki with Kiba in my arms.
Yuki started and stood up, "You didn't say anything about cats."
"I could'a sworn I told you. Oh well. Plus it's not cats, I only have one cat," I said mischievously.
"Well whatever, let's just go," Yuki sighed, giving up.
*Back at the hospital*
"Topaz, why is there a cat following you?"
"Not cats, just one cat. Wait oh you said that. Well you see I couldn't leave him there could I?"
"No I suppose you couldn't." He said.
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