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The moon was high up in the sky and the jittery insects kept producing sounds of harmony together with every sound of the wind; a blond man stood together with the dead trees that grew just on the way to his dorm. He needed to push himself tonight, to know the limit of his power sealed, the Old man had given him some sort of necklace sealing; he was slightly pleased to know that his power won't be as unstable as before whereas he can decide whether to use it or not; one information is still missing, he needed to know how to remove it first, but that would be his last resort.

"If only you got here a year earlier, then I would have given you this; it will stop the excess usage of your abilities." The headmaster smiled at the boy, "You'll become much weaker, and you'll need more feeding than usual."

"I'll still be able to use my powers then?"

"Ah, Yes of course, but only a fraction of it. You know I can't send you out without a fight."

"I haven't even met anyone from this school and you think I'm going on a fight already?" He asked the older man incredulously.

"It's better to assume than to let you get killed." Tenmei couldn't help but laugh at him, so young, so easily influenced. "Removing it by yourself will be close to impossible, by the way."

"So I can't remove this seal?" He asked the exorcist, a seal always have loopholes, it's quite impossible that the necklace didn't have one. "As in ME?"

"Technically, yes. You could say that."

"Technically meaning?"

"There are other…procedures which you can try, be creative." Mikogami smirked, answers are best found through trial and error, and the exorcist knew that he won't be giving it tonight. "I guess a hint is a proper; the answer is right under your nose."

"You're not making it easy for me are you?" The headmaster merely grinned and made no move to answer the blond. "Fine, I'll find it myself."

"So, you want me to beat you up?" The red headed vampire asked just across the blond. "Because you know I won't pass the opportunity."

"You think I'd allow you to do that?" The blond smirked at the other. "This is just a 'test run'. Try to make me reach my limit."

"I won't 'try', I'll make you beg for me to stop." Toshi grinned at him, his red hair turning silver, his power begging to be used. "Don't say I didn't warn you."

"Give me your best shot," The blonde's smirk was visible under the moonlight, his hair having silver highlights and his eyes appeared to have a red tint.

With that the red headed vampire tried to punch him in the face only to be blocked with a grunt from the blond, that reaction itself ignited the will of the other vampire; the punch was retaliated by a knee to the stomach that was blocked by the hand of the red vampire, each contact made a sound of a fist hitting concrete, and with each force a gust of wind was sent to the trees.

The battle progressed easily much to Toshi's dismay; he expected that with his powers sealed it would be an easy job to put him on his knees, but with every blow they exchanged it became clear that not every bit of his power was gone, only a part of it was missing.

When they finally exchanged clear punches both of them was sent to the trees and a moment's pause before they met in the middle once again. Each blow could make a tree bleed under the pressure of their fists; and as the fight continued between the two; one was laughing in his hearts content.

"Yes… This is the fight I've wanted to have!" The red headed vampire laughed, "Such Intensity! More… give me more!"

They were on the verge of a stalemate, but the blond was panting while the other one was a little winded. The battle would have been long decided if only he never wore the headmaster's gift, still being able to fight in his limit was tad bit comforting, than just guessing if it's time to stop or not. Now he had to put much effort than before, and even his lightning speed was gone, every bit of his abilities were reduced to a power of an ordinary vampire; it was the best that he could hope, he heard that some seals could take all of a Youkai's abilities, and he was relieved that the headmaster decided not to give him that kind.

A punch pulled him away from his musing and into the cold ground, but now he could feel his fatigue coming to the surface, travelling and then getting sealed; that was the sign that they should stop.

"That's it?" The red headed vampire was annoyed, he wanted more, and yet his opponent wasn't planning on continuing anymore. "Get Up."

"No, that should be enough." The blond stood up and brushed himself from the ground. "Remember, we have classes to attend."

"Who cares?"

"I do." The blond shook his head, he made a deal with the headmaster, if he excels in his classes, and then there would be a counterpart that the headmaster has to pay. "Just attend them, Toshi."

The red head only grunted in irritation, and walked away, now that the fight's over, he's just gonna sleep; tomorrow he'll find a willing tasty volunteer to become his personal blood bank; unlike the blond, he doesn't plan to reduce himself into drinking tomato juice.

'Damn'. That was the only thing that went through his head as he trudged slowly towards the dorm, the exorcist told him that he needed more feedings than usual, but he hadn't expected that it would be this soon. Naruto could only shake his head in hopes that the spinning world would stop; he needed a damn drink, and he knew that he won't find it in this dead forest. The blond was barely able to get out of the forest and he ended up sitting in the bench just on the way to his dorm; in his opinion, it's more dignified to be found unconscious on the bench than on the ground. 'Now I wish I just went with Toshi.'

It was close to midnight he figured, and it felt like forever just sitting there and with nothing to do, his mind wandered to another thing: Akashiya Moka.

"I don't like humans…" A twelve-year old Moka said. It was a one-time visit before he had to hide again, his existence wasn't meant to come to surface after all. The moment she found out that her friend will be going to the human world she can't help but feel a little anxiety. "Be careful around them, Naruto-kun."

"I'm sure humans aren't so bad…" The blond was a little confused about the statement. Moka wasn't the one to judge so quickly, sure she was a little prideful but that's because of how she was raised. "Besides, Issa-sama said that they can be entertaining sometimes."

"Even if they're weak, they can be dangerous!"

"But I'm dangerous too remember?" A grin was sent to the direction of the girl, "You worry too much, Moka-chan."

"Maybe… But when are you going back?"

"I don't know… He said it would be risky if I stay." The blond took a thinking position and remained silent, contemplating whether he should say it or not. "And he said I would be staying there for a while."

Only the sounds of the swishing curtains can be heard in the manor, both of them staying silent for the other.

"Ne, Moka…" the blond started, he couldn't promise her that he'll be back soon, but he'll give her a reason to look forward to in meeting him again; the girl looked at him questioningly, and he handed her an earring, it was the partner of the one he was wearing. "Keep that until I can take it back, Okay?"

"What if I lose it?"

"Then that means you hate me and you never want to see me again." The blond laughed at her horrified expression. "So don't lose it."

"But-"

"Naruto," Issa looked at the grinning boy in front of him, so many factors are conflicting on his position; it may be a long time before both of them can see each other again, and by that time… it would be different. "It's time."

"See ya, Moka-chan!" The girl only managed to wave back before he was out of the room and out of her sight… for a very long time.

The blond followed closely behind as the elder vampire maneuvered his way into the passages of the manor with perfect ease and memory. It wasn't even a minute until he found himself nearing the entrance of their manor, and in no time they were out.

"Nii-sama!" A shout was heard just when they were outside the door, and a red-headed vampire tackled the blond. "Why are you leaving? You just arrived!"

"Ko-chan… You know why I need to leave." The blond looked at the younger vampire that hugged him. "Do me a favor, hmm?"

The red haired vampire nodded and let go of the blond, she always respect his decision, and even her father recognizes him which was a feat itself.

"Train harder," The resolve on the red head's eyes were as clear as day itself. "And keep your sister out of trouble."

"Don't worry about Onee-sama!" Kokoa beamed at the request, it would only mean that the blond thinks she was mature enough to handle it.

"Then, I trust it to you Kokoa-chan!" Naruto caught the eye of the elder and he knew that they can't waste anymore time saying goodbye; he only ruffled the hair of the red head before saying his last word to her and finally disappearing with the elder. "Goodbye, Kokoa."

That was the last time he ever saw them; the exorcist has said a few things about the Moka in this school, if she has in fact sealed herself, then it will be like talking to a whole new person; and it will be an excruciating fact that Moka forgot the promise that he made, it was the promise that became his lifeline when others came to claim his life, it became his thread of survival. A promise to a friend.

That used to be his opinion when he first heard the news, but then he remembered that others are with him now, and he can't force her to remember, it would be up to her, he won't interfere on what she wants; he will be a friend, even if she doesn't know about it.

He can wait.

But there is still another matter; he was slowly losing hope about his situation now, with the time going the chances of somebody coming would go to a slim, but then again, he can be wrong. The blond could only smirk as he heard footsteps; he only hoped that this Youkai isn't hostile at any point because if that happens, it would be a tough situation to get out alive in his condition.

'Clink, Clink.'

That was the sound of shoes with heels against concrete pavement, just his luck; Maybe a female youkai?

A few more seconds slipped by when he finally saw her; a beautiful blue haired girl dressed in a uniform was currently walking toward his direction, for a moment he hesitated; he did plan on drinking tomato juice while on this place, just a part of his discipline, but tonight is a situation that would require him to do drastic measures; maybe a simple request to drink blood will suffice; only a small sip of blood and he should be fine… and he can only hope that this girl won't mind being sucked for a bit, because he won't be taking no for an answer.

At least not for tonight.

A/N: Pairings are not decided. Please bear with me in this one. These are my first ever works that I have ever published. I'm still unsure on a couple of things.

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