Not a Mundane Life At All
RIVER'S POV~~~~
It's just another plain old day ahead of me. I would get distracted and then my two besties would pull me back to Earth. Ever since that time spent with Hanabusa and Akatsuki in the underground, there was not much activity going on. Heck, maybe it's because of the manga, but I kept on anticipating something new to happen each day. Yes, my brain is super logical.
In the middle of the week, I somehow started getting used to Yagari-Sensei's grueling training methods. But then again, the moment he saw me stop complaining, he just added more ridiculous exercises that I've never heard of before in my life. Some of them include walking like an animal on all fours, which moved on to running and then doing push-ups or crunches in the midst of it. Sadly, my flexibility never improved much no matter how hard he tried. I think after trying to force my legs in a split and me running to cry to Uncle, well, let's just say that Sensei never dared to mention flexibility exercises ever again.
Another good thing I had experienced is my new clothes. Thankfully, Uncle let me choose what I want, adding his surprisingly good tastes of input here and there. I should not have given him too much discredit. But when you read too many fanfics which involve his craziness… you'll slowly believe him to be really like that at some point. But enough of that. Let's move on to the real serious bit.
Last time, I mentioned about going out with Uncle. After shopping, Uncle and I met Yagari-Sensei at a café. While savoring the chocolate fudge ice cream, I told them about what had happened with Akatsuki and Hanabusa at the underground in low tones. Needless to say, they were shocked. But who wouldn't? Uncle took off his glasses and massaged his temples in an attempt to calm down. Yagari-Sensei just let loose a string of curse words that were quite familiar, before Uncle told him to stop it.
"River-chan, these Dragons, they said you have powers?" Uncle asked.
"That's right. Apparently, Hanabusa and Akatsuki inherited their powers too. But that's not what I am worried about. I am more concerned with Kuran Kaname. HE IS bound to find out that I am different and with powers like mine, which are currently unknown, I am sure he would not hesitate to use me for his own gain. I don't know how to defend myself against him either."
"I never knew the day would come when I have to hide things from Kaname. I don't blame you, River-chan. After all, I'm not as young as I used to be so I may not be able to see him like how you see him as." Uncle sighed.
"I think, we have to let River meet Hanabusa and Akatsuki more often. We cannot interfere much but we will do our best to help you should you need it. Then again, your training still continues. And I think on Monday, you can get to choose a weapon of your choice." Yagari-sensei spoke.
For once, I feel like I might have a crush on Yagari-Sensei. But nah he needs to be a bit leaner like Kaname. 'Wait, KANAME?! WHY THE HELL AM I THINKING ABOUT HIM? Shit do I find him attractive? Yes. No. Yes. No. Damn it!' I thought.
This sucks. Because I realized that I am actually having a crush on a Pureblood. A more than 1000 year old pureblood in the guise of an extremely handsome man.
And that's how my day went with Uncle and Yagari-Sensei.
Another week passed by. And that's when things started to take a turn.
SCHOOL HALL~~~
"Oi, Sensei!" I called out.
"What, brat?" Yagari-Sensei answered back with a mild tone of annoyance.
"When are you giving me my weapon? I already said I wanted a gun." I whined to him. Yagari-Sensei doesn't really make things fun or turn it into a game. So the training kind of started to get boring for me. Its hard, but extremely boring.
Instead of showing sympathy, he just smirked. What an utter sadist.
"Gaki, I have your weapon. Here." With that, he tossed something at me. A gun. A BLOODY HEAVY GUN.
Taking a closer look, I realized it wasn't really a cool gun like Zero's. It is just some normal gun. With no cool name or any shining silver polish on it. I glared at Yagari-Sensei, wondering if it was a joke. He shrugged, as if knowing what I wanted to ask.
"Your still a novice. I'll upgrade when you get better with your gun. If you ever, that is."
URGHHHHHHHH.
The training for the gun didn't go so well either. Missing the target is one thing, but to shoot at a range further from the target itself is even more embarrassing. I really feel like just, you know, shooting myself with the gun. That would probably be the first accurate shot that I would have made.
After Yagari-sensei waved me off with a sarcastic remark about me being able to kill Level-Es with my gun, I made my way back to Uncle's house.
"I'm home!" No answer except for arguing in Uncle's office. Naturally, I went to the scene. Kaname and Uncle were too engrossed in their fight to notice me so yeah.
"Who is that girl?" Kuran asked.
"That is none of your business Kaname-Kun. You knew it was a lie, so that means it's confidential. She is afraid of you. Don't give her any more reason to be more afraid of you."
"Why is she afraid of me?"
"Why don't you ask her? Now I am going to leave. River-chan has arrived. Don't worry Kaname. She is of no threat."
I just ran back to my room straight away after that. I didn't think Kaname would want to know about me so badly. In a way, I'm feeling flattered, but at the same time, I know its not good. This isn't the handsome boy asks about you. It's a Pureblood who's going to make my life hell if he finds out who I truly am.
And that's how my day went.
The Next Day~~~
"River."
I turned behind to see Kuran Kaname standing in front of me, in his casual black shirt and beige slacks. I was in an old house. Everything screamed ancient to me. The cobwebs marring the corners of the walls and on the furniture, the paintings, which seem to portray pictures back in the 1980s. That was when I saw the blood splattered on the wall behind me and on the floor. I looked back at the Pureblood.
"Kaname? Is that really you? Or is it a dream?"
Instead of an answer, he just took a step closer to me. I wanted to step back but I was unable to. Its like I was waiting for him to come to me. And that was what I did.
The next moment, I found myself in his arms.
And then we kissed.
Rings of blue and orange flames danced around us and I felt that only him and I were in our own little world. I wanted it to last forever.
THUMP!
"OUCH!"
I was trying to fight off the stuff surrounding me only to see my plush comforter. After I slowly got out and stretched, I found myself touching my slightly chapped lips. 'How I really wish it was reality. Eh wait! BAD THOUGHTS! He loves Yuki. He wont like me.' With that reality in mind, I went to the bathroom to get ready for the day.
Which was kinda hard as I would be tempted to go back to sleep to dream about him and me together, as a couple. Sighpie, my life has turned into New Moon's love story version. (Second Series Of Twilight) All I need is another guy to add into this mix.
Making my way downstairs, I thought of what I was going to do today. It's the weekend, but I would like to spend some time with Sally and Karen.
Soon, I found myself taking the bus to the downtown with the 2 girls.
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Shopping is tiring. EXTREMELY TIRING. And I did not even buy anything. Oh well, but it was worth it since I managed to spend some time with them, being normal and away from the supernatural.
We were settling down in a Choco Latte Café. Things went on well until Sally brought up something that made my blood turn cold.
"Hey! Why are we closing the store?" I turned around to find a butler shutting down the doors to the entrance and exit. The chair screeched as I dragged it across the floor and stood up. My eyes scanned across the room and then, I realized. The only ones in the shop were the staff and us three, who were starting to wobble weirdly. My mind caught up to what my body had been aware of.
This was no café. This was a vampire's nest, filled with Level-Es. We walked into a trap. I was reaching for my gun, but then I thought of Sally and Karen. What do I tell them? That they were going to be devoured by vampires if they just stood there?
"River, what's wrong? Is there a burglar?" Karen asked, worry lacing her tone.
"No. Guys, do one thing. Break the tinted window, NOW!" I whispered harshly, praying that the others won't catch onto their plan and their red eyes wont be shown to my two sweet friends. Needless to say, Karen took the plate that she was eating her slice of vanilla strawberry cake on and threw it at the window with all her might.
CRASH!
It wasn't a big hole but then Sally fixed it by throwing the rest of the cutlery in a smooth projectile motion. The hole was big enough and the sunlight was passing through. The Level Es shied away from it. Sally and Karen climbed over to the outside. I was about to follow them but I heard multiple growls. Turning around, I saw that the Level Es have finally shown their true appearance. Sharp fangs, long nails, wrinkled skin and their red, blood eyes.
Thinking of the safety of my friends, I called out.
"Sally, Karen, go back to Cross Academy and tell Uncle that there are Level Es in the café. He will know what I mean. I'll be fine so go!"
I could tell that they wanted to stay but they swallowed their words and ran off. The further they ran, the more scared I became of what was behind me. I was about to turn when I felt myself flying backwards. I crashed into a bunch of bins.
Everything hurts. My head is pounding, my arms sting and since I am in an awkward position, I could start to feel cramps in my legs.
'Hanabusa, Akatsuki, I need your help.' I desperately cried out in my mind, knowing that it would be no use since they are not here or can hear me telepathically. I slowly got up and faced about 1,2,3… 12 Level Es. Sheesh I am royally screwed.
BACK IN CROSS ACADEMY~~~NORMAL POV~~~
Karen and Sally ran as fast as they could. They did not stop until they reached Chairman's office in the campus. They burst in without knocking. To their surprise, Hanabusa and Akatsuki were present as well.
Being in the Chairman mode, Cross Kaien asked,
"I am sure that you know when to knock before entering."
"But Chairman, River's in trouble! She told us to tell you that there are Level Es in the café we are eating at. She made us break out of the area through the window. She seemed to be really afraid."
At that instant, everything happened simultaneously. Hanabusa and Akatsuki used their vampire speed to rush past the girls while Chairman stood up to try to stop them. Sally and Karen were speechless. Karen was the one who gathered the courage to speak.
"What the hell just happened?"
Chairman Cross had no choice at that point in time. He placed his hands on their foreheads and put them to sleep. Then he carefully erased the memories and implanted new ones to avoid any suspicion. He placed both of them on the couches in the office and went to the window. "River, please be safe." He said, with crease lines on his forehead.
AKATSUKI'S POV~~~
As soon as the girls mentioned Level Es, blood boiled in me. River is in danger. 'What the hell happened? What did she do? Why is she in danger?' All these thoughts ran through my head as me and Hanabusa used our vampire speed.
"Akatsuki, do you think she's okay?" My cousin asked.
"I don't know. But when its all over, we are going to talk to River. She needs us and she has to admit it. She cannot be doing things by herself. We have to guide her and its our responsibility."
"I never knew I would hear those words from someone who hardly cares about anything other than Ruka."
"I don't know, Hanabusa. Meeting River has ignited something in me. That trip to the underground had confirmed it."
"Same here Akatsuki. Lets save her and give her a good scolding."
"Deal."
Soon, they reached the café after smelling River's scent. Both were shocked when they saw River standing with blue and orange flames surrounding her. They walked slowly, examining the dust from the dead bodies of the Level Es. The only thought ran through their minds.
"What happened here?"
Hi!
This is the October update for the story. School has started so I can't write much but the main plot is starting. Do let me know what you guys think!
RD