Alright, some people have been confused by some things so I'll explain them (so everyone knows) before I start the chapter.

1. The reason Marius knocked Kali unconscious was basically because she was being difficult. And because classes would be finishing soon and it would be dangerous for Kali to be in a corridor full of vampires Marius needed her to be in her room quickly. So…. what better way to get her there faster than putting her unconscious? (This is actually explained in the chapter)

2. Kali does not drink blood. So those of you thinking she does because she's a half-vampire are wrong. In some legends dhampir's do and in other's they don't, in this story half-vampire's don't drink blood. After all, if she did I think she would already know before being 16 that she was a vampire.

And so there you go… I know some parts of my story may become confusing so if you're ever confused feel free to message me asking for an explanation on something.

And with that, here is the story!

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To say I fainted would probably be going too far, I did black out for a second and have all my five senses numb but that was only for a brief second.

When I opened my eyes after these few seconds I was already lying on the floor staring at the ceiling, I guess one of the vampires in the room had done so.

Somebody had also propped a pillow under my head, it goes to show fast vampires were.

I blinked a few times then glanced around to see the others eyeing me; Damien was looking at me with curiosity and concern. Jane was no longer sucking the rabbit and thankfully I couldn't see any of them in my sight, Jane was looking down at me with a blank look and Lydia was basically looking at me as if I was a freak show. Marius who was stood hovering over me had some panick in his eyes however I knew that was most likely from the fact that my secret may be out.

At that thought some panick of my own began to build up; I sat up automatically and stared across the room from me.

"You okay?" Damien asked.

I nodded and stood up; it was strange how none of them felt the need to ask if I was certain I could walk. Usually in a normal school people would be fussing over you if you'd blacked out.

Once I was stood on two feet I turned around to send them a reassuring smile – just incase they were worried – and spoke, "So where were we?"

They weren't fooled.

Damien was the first to speak, "What's up with you blacking out?"

Lydia nodded, "Yeah it's not normal."

I quickly went through excuses to make out till I settled on a reasonable one, "I was just a bit surprised at the smell of blood, I'm not use to way things are at this school."

I had already guessed that not all vampires outside of this school would have the same diet as the school students so it knew it may surprise a vampire if they came in to suddenly see blood everywhere.

Because of my sensitive nose the dry blood and smell of dead bodies had become too much, of course I couldn't really say that. Hopefully they'd just believe the blood had been a shock to me.

Jane and Damien seemed satisfied with this answer.

"Oh right." Jane said, "Don't worry; you'll get use to the diet here at the school. I'm sure you're not use to eating in such ways."

I nodded in agreement with her to satisfy their questions.

The only problem was… Lydia was still eyeing me with suspicions; I probably shouldn't have ended up so close to her.

"You're sure your okay?" Lydia asked.

I nodded.

She smiled; all suspicions suddenly vanished from her eyes, "That's a relief."

I have to admit this puzzled me, had she just been doubting me being okay? I thought she was doubting my story… Lydia was definitely a person hard to figure out.

Marius began speaking, "We better get you to the Head just to tell them what happened."

I nodded.

Lydia also did, "Yeah he is your granddad after all."

I froze in shock and Marius seemed to do so aswell, Damien and Jane's eyes shot towards me.

"What's this?" Jane asked with a sly smile.

I looked down at the floor, suddenly interested in my feet.

"Oh sorry." Lydia apologised, "I didn't know it was a secret… I'm really sorry."

I sighed, "It doesn't matter but can I trust you lot to keep it to yourself?"

"Sure." Damien said, I looked up to see him giving me thumbs up.

Jane nodded, "We're friends after all."

I was washed with happiness at this, not just because I could trust them but that Jane thought of us as friends.

Damien seemed to be eyeing Marius wearily and I wondered why.

Marius glanced towards him, "Later." He muttered before grabbing my arm – rather harshly – and dragging me towards the door.

"Oi, don't be so pushy!" I moaned as he opened the door.

"Good luck!" Jane's voice chimed.

I groaned again and rolled my eyes as we disappeared along the corridors.

As we passed the bridge linking the dormitory building and the actual school itself I glanced up to see Marius glaring ahead of him, this puzzled me more.

What annoyed him so much?

Suddenly as we turned a corner it sent a bit of pain to my head and I winced, Marius flicked his eyes to me then back in front of him.

"Why exactly did you put me unconscious back then?" I muttered.

Marius didn't stop but quickly replied, "You were being difficult. With you unconscious it was easier to get you to your room."

I sent him a glare as he went on, he was definitely annoying…

Marius let out a sigh, and looking ahead saw the Head's door ahead of us. He quickly burst through it without even bothering to knock and pulled me forward so I was stood next to him.

The room was rather light because of the window behind the desk and Jack who had been reading some folders looked up startled.

"M-Marius?" he said in surprise, his eyes went to me then back, "What's happened?"

Marius glared at Jack, "She fainted at the sight of some vampire food in Lydia and Jane's room."

Jack placed both palms on the table and stood up quickly, "Why was she in another room!" he blared making my step back in fear.

Marius released my grip and took a step forward, "This is not my fault! You could have helped the scenario by getting the necklace before she came here, that way the students wouldn't be asking about her smell!"

The two stood locked in a glaring contest that didn't show any sign of ending, I stood unsure what to do near the door.

Realising we weren't getting anywhere I spoke, "Erm guys?"

The two shot their glance towards me.

"What?" Marius hissed, I gasped slightly at his red eyes and fangs.

"Control yourself." Jack spat out without tearing his gaze from me.

Marius took a deep breathe and turned away so his back was facing me, after a while when he turned his head slightly back to me I knew he had calmed down as his eyes were their normal colour.

"Now speak Kali." Jack said in a soothing voice.

I nodded and pushing my fears aside began to speak, "What exactly is this necklace you're on about?"

"Ah that." Jack said sitting back in his seat, "I had sent for it to come here so it was ready for when you arrived but there were some… difficulties."

"What kind of difficulties?" I asked curious.

"It doesn't matter." Jack said pulling a drawer open from his desk, "What does is that the necklace arrived whilst you were sleeping, I was going to have it sent to your room later when I was sure you were awake."

I nodded and examined the necklace he had retrieved from his drawer and was holding up for me to see. It was a silver chained necklace - although I doubted it was real silver from the look of it – with a silver pentagram hanging from it, as an addition was another object hanging between the centre of the pentagram which was a small tear shaped ruby.

Marius turned to also examine the necklace, as his eyes met the necklace however he seemed to be disgusted. His face went through many emotions in just a second, from disgust to shock to anger and finally he rested on horror.

"You can't be serious!" he shouted.

Jack looked up at Marius, "Please don't be too loud Marius."

Marius shook his head in disbelief and then glowered at Jack, "You're giving her the 'Nex pro Infinitio' necklace!" he yelled, his voice was so loud and angry Kali was positive the whole school heard it.

Jack sighed, "That is one name given for it."

"Are you insane!" Marius shouted.

"Erm…" I murmured, "What does… nex pro infinitio mean?" I asked hopefully pronouncing it right.

Jack smiled at me, "It doesn't matter."

Marius smirked and turned so he was facing me, "It means 'violent death for eternity' in Latin. It's been rumoured that who ever wears this necklace will be condemned to a violent death."

My eyes bulged open and my lips parted into a small gasp.

Jack stood up, "Quit scaring the child!" he yelled at Marius, turning his attention back to me he said in a soothing voice, "That is only a legend."

Marius laughed, "Yeah and what about the other names that have been given to the necklace!?"

"W-what are they?" I asked.

Marius glanced back at me, "The Letum necklace meaning the necklace of death, there are other's calling it a taboo and cursed and such."

"Marius be quiet or I shall have you take punishment." Jack snapped.

Marius glanced over to him but remained silent.

Jack ran a hand through his hair and walked around his desk to face me, "Kali this are merely rumours, the necklace is mainly known as the 'Lamia' necklace meaning vampire necklace. Marius is merely trying to scare you."

I nodded trying to hide my fear, would this necklace really condemn me to death?

Jack admired the necklace in his hands, "This necklace is centuries old and once belonged to a powerful vampire who fell in love with a human, when their child was born he created this necklace for them so that they would be protected in the vampire society. It acts as a cloak to disguise the wearer's real identity."

I smiled, "That sounds romantic."

Marius snorted, "Aren't you leaving out the part about the human and child dying?"

Jack shot him a glare, "Marius stop it."

Marius took a step forward, "How can I when you're practically inviting this girl to the grave?" he retorted, "She can't handle the necklace! She's only a half-vampire!"

At these words I felt my heart being stung, only a half-vampire? I thought.

Only.

Refusing to show emotion I put on a brave face and grabbed the necklace and using my quick skills placed it around my neck to Jack and Marius' surprise. Jack seemed surprised I had taken the necklace however Marius looked horrified.

Jack smiled, "Now that's sorted let's get Kali back to class, Marius you go over her time table with her and get her ready."

Before Marius could reply Jack was shoving him forward towards the door, as he passed me he grabbed my arm also and shoved us both out the door.

"Bye now." He said before slamming it shut.

I stood in silence and glanced up to Marius who was still fuming, I smirked slightly, "Hey?"

Marius glared down at me however I ignored it.

Touching my necklace that hung from my neck I leaned forward, "Does it suit me?" I teased smiling slyly.

It seemed to work as Marius growled angrily, I decided to push further.

"Oh and if I do die please make sure I'm buried somewhere with flowers." I said in a chirpy voice.

That did it.

Marius shoved me against the wall pinning me by the shoulders, glaring at me I thought he would smack me however he merely smirked.

I blinked and not wishing to show fear said, "Let me go."

Marius shook his head and replied, "You want to know about that necklace?"

I hesitated but nodded.

Marius' smirk widened, "Alright then." He began taking a step back, "Three centuries ago a vampire fell in love with a human, that you already know. The Head has already informed you that they had a child and the necklace was created for the child. But… do you know what happened when that child reached eighteen?"

I remained silent.

"He died." Marius said, "But not just in a normal way, one night as he placed the necklace back around his neck after washing he became possessed."

"Possessed?" I asked.

Marius nodded, "Possessed. He hunted down his human mother and slaughtered her and even though half-vampire's don't drink blood he drank his lifeless mother's corpse till she was dry."

My eyes were wide and tears were brimming, why did he have to tell me this?Marius smirked at my response, "And after that when he finally become unpossessed… he stabbed himself. When his father later came across the scene he was horrified obviously, he tried to retrieve the necklace but it sliced his finger as he picked it up."

By now I had shut my eyes tight and covered my ears, "Stop it!" I yelled.

Marius merely continued, "The blood of the human mother and Dhampir had already stained the necklace and the blood flowed from the vampire to merge with that. With all three samples of blood on the necklace it's said that they merged together to create the ruby that hangs right now from your necklace." He paused and I hoped he had finished but he added one more thing, "And it's only said that whatever half-vampire wears it will condemn themselves and their parents to death."

My eyes shot open and tears fell down my face, "Why…" I managed to say.

"Why what?" Marius replied looking at me with a blank expression, "Tell you that? You're the one who asked to know."

With that said he turned and began to walk down the corridor, "You coming?" he yelled.

I stood motionless, how could he be so cruel?

As my mother's face came into my head more tears fell, would I really kill her?

My hands numbly moved towards the necklace and I tried to unclasp it however it wouldn't undo. My hands were shaking so much they couldn't get a hold.

In the end I gave up and slumped to the floor.

I hate him.

I really hate him!

Right then and there I wish that Marius would drop dead

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P.S. - I've drawn some pictures of the characters and will upload them on deviantart then include the link on my profile, if you want i can do it with the necklace also.