Time lapse... Heh... Forgive me! XD

FYI: School has started up again.


The student body was whispering amongst themselves, terrified at who they saw before him. They all thought that family had gone extinct...

The red hair merged in the white bangs perfectly, flowing graciously in the air. They were being shown proudly for the first time in five years. And he was happy to say it felt good to be himself again... even IF everyone was talking about him.

Fatch clutched his books tightly in his arms, trying to avert the students gaze. He'd never enjoyed being stared at. And all the talking was making him rather uncomfortable. But it was a little nice to know he wasn't being bullied like in his old school.

" Hey Casper! "

Ra called out. The ghost boy turned and smiled at the mummy.

" Hey Ra. How are you? "

" Fine thanks. How was your week with Fatch? "

Casper frowned a bit and looked down.

" ... He left after day four. My uncles accused him of being a prince. "

Ra frowned and was about to ask more when a voice cut him off.

" Yeah... sorry about that. "

The two gasped and turned around to see Fatch walking up to them. His face was as bright red as the new found red in his bangs. Made sense, a lot of people were staring at him.

" I-I just... didn't want to be judged... "

Something was different about him. And Casper just couldn't place his finger on it. The ghost shook his head and smiled warmly.

" No problem. "

Fatch's eyes immediately widened at how quickly he was forgiven.

" Y-you're just gonna forgive me?! "

He inquired.

" Just like that?! "

Ra smirked at the princes reaction.

" Yeah, Casper's far too nice to hold a grudge. "

Fatch's mouth quivered a bit before he laughed. Which actually shocked the others, as they'd never heard Fatch laugh before. From the sound of things, he'd really learned to relax through out the summer.

" Hey Fatch! "

The three jumped and turned around to see a pitch black girl with messy purple hair racing up to them. Casper turned to the left, a blush creeping up on his transparent cheeks. Why was he acting all shy now? It wasn't like him... The girl stopped right in front of the boys, smiling warmly.

" Hey Lexi. "

Fatch greeted. Ra blinked, backing up a bit.

" Uh, are you a demon? "

Lexi blinked and turned her head to the side.

" Um... yeah? "

" I thought demons weren't allowed in this school... "

Fatch sighed in annoyance.

" It was my condition. Kibosh apparently really wanted me in this school. "

He explained.

" So, I said I would only stay if he let Lexi enroll here as well. "

The shadow girl blushed and gave a small nod of the head. Casper shook his though, trying to return to normal and be polite, and held out his hand towards the girl.

" Well, it's nice to meet you. I'm Casper."

Lexi blinked slowly before smiling and taking hold of the ghost's hand.

" Nice to met you too. Hey! "

The girl let go and brought her fisted hands close to her chest.

" Would you and Fatch mind showing me around the school? "

Casper blushed harshly now before nodding, catching Fatch's attention. It was as if... huh.


Thatch snickered a bit, watching from behind the stair case. Even if it was a new year, he wasn't one to change. He was gonna start off the new year with a bang. He'd just covered the floor with butter, and was waiting for someone to slip on it.

And someone DID slip on it. But it was not a person that'd be ok to prank. It was the headmasters. Thatch gasped and covered his mouth in fear. The twin headed creature stood back up and snarled.

" Who did this?! "

Dash hollered. Turning, he saw the vampire as he tried to duck.

" Thatch! "

The two yelled simultaneously. The vampire turned and began to sprint.

" Oh no, oh no, oh no! "

He muttered continuously. He'd only ran a few feet when he slipped on Flodge, landing on his back and getting the wind knocked out of him. The creature groaned, the lack of air burning his lungs. He opened his purple eyes, seeing Alder and Dash glaring daggers at him.

" Thatch. "

Dash began, eyes narrowing further.

" You are in a HEAP of trouble. "

Thatch closed his eyes, head rolling to the left in defeat.


" Class! I'd like to introduce you to the vampire already known in a new light! Meet Fatch! The vampire prince! "

Fatch blushed harshly as the class clapped for him when Burns introduced him. Again. He was not used to such recognition. It was embarrassing.

" So your highness. "

Burns began.

" Err, just Fatch please. "

Fatch said softly in further embarrassment. He'd never been treated like royalty before, he wasn't sure how to deal with it. It just felt... off to him.

" Alright then Fatch. Which blood do you tend to use the most? "

Oh boy. Here come the questions. He knew it was coming, but had been unprepared in his subconscious. The creature sighed and looked at the student body, meeting Casper's reassuring smile. Fatch smirked a tiny bit and sighed.

" Honestly... I haven't awoken the angel half of me yet. Just the demon. He only comes out when I'm mad though... "

His voice lowered at the last part, remembering what he'd done to Thatch last year. Burns nodded, absolutely fascinated by what he'd just learned.

" Alright then. Now, ms. Lexi. "

The shadow girl smiled lightly, mentally preparing herself for the question.

" What powers do you have? "

" Oh, um, I can control shadows. Normal demons have many powerful abilities, but they must become evil to activate them. "

" And what do their abilities consist of?"

" Many things. Immortality, the ability not to die by man made weapons, the ability to heal themselves instantaneously, the works! "

The class fell silent in awe. Lexi blushed and shifted her legs uncomfortably, scratching the back of it with her toe.

" Also... we can sense when something bad is about to- "

Fatch shuddered, almost as if he'd just been hit by an earthquake. Lexi looked at him in concern; the vampires eyes were completely blood red, and strange red markings appeared all over his body. The shadow girl quickly waved her hand in front of his face.

" Like that... "

She muttered. Fatch slowly shook his head, lowering his eyes in a sad way.

" No... "

He whispered, before clenching his eyes shut.

" No... "

Before anyone could ask if he was ok, the prince rushed out the doors of scare school.


Thatch screamed in absolute pain as he was thrown into a tree. As a punishment for the prank he'd pulled, the headmasters had sentenced him to solitude in the spooky woods. Unfortunately, he was not alone. Three bears had appeared, and they were hungry. The young vampire was no where NEAR strong enough to take down a bear let alone three.

Thatch whined, clutching his chest where the bear had scratched him. It hurt... a lot. Was this how he was gonna die? Being mauled by a bear? Or three?! The animals began to approach him, bearing their teeth. Thatch HAD to close his eyes; this was it. He was going to die... suddenly a roar could be heard, and he had to open his eyes. There, in the place the bear had been, was Fatch.

Wait-Fatch?! Did HE just save him?! The older vampire smirked at him, unclenching his fists and showing off his claws.

" Relax. "

He said, not even the least bit afraid.

" I got this. "

Fatch then growled and launched himself onto a bears back. Thatch could only stare in awe at the prince, confusion thoughts and emotions racing through his brain. Why was Fatch helping him? He thought that the other hated him. Was he not mad at him any more? Or was he ever mad?... Why did Thatch feel... gratitude? Was he glad that Fatch was saving him? Did he actually care about what the other thought of him? Well, now that he knew he was the prince, he DID have great respect for him. But he was the PRINCE for crying out loud! Thatch had always had great respect for the royal family. But... again... why was Fatch helping him?

Just then the prince growled again and pounced in front of him, the now deceased bears behind him. From the looks of it... the fight had taken a bit of a toll on him. He was absolutely COVERED in blood, and he had a good sized bite on his lower right leg. But he didn't really seem to acknowledge it. If anything, he actually seemed... satisfied. Fatch then smiled and held his hand, to which Thatch gladly accepted.

" You alright? "

He asked gently. Thatch nodded, smiling a little.

" Yeah. I'm fine. "

Fatch nodded and quickly noted the swiftly bleeding scratch marks on the others chest. He frowned a bit.

" You're hurt. "

Thatch quickly looked at himself and frowned as well.

" I'll be fine. "

It was then that the question that had been nagging at him this whole time was brought forth.

" Why did you help me? "

Fatch looked up from digging at his black cape before smiling a bit, bringing a roll of bandages up.

" Cause you're actually pretty ok. Just a little rude. Besides... you don't deserve to DIE. "

Thatch gasped at this, lifting up his shirt as Fatch motioned him to, the older wrapping the roll around his cuts. The prince of his species... thought he was OK? Even after the way he'd been treating him? Woah... this wasn't happening was it?

" A-ahhh... "

Thatch groaned as the bandages were tightened painfully.

" Don't worry. These are enchanted. They'll heal your injuries quicker. "

Fatch explained before lowering the others shirt down for him. He then lowered himself and began to bandages himself up. Thatch smiled softly; he now understood why the others considered him a friend. Because now... now he did too.


Ra closed up his sarcophagus, sighing a bit. The school had been in a buzz for a while since the incident with the vampires earlier. And Ra was trying not to think about it. He was still surprised that one vampire was capable of taking down three bears.

" Hey... Ra...? "

Ra jumped a bit and turned around to see his ghostly friend Casper. But something was wrong with his friendly pal. He looked upset. Or confused. The mummy quickly ran up to his friend, giving him his full attention. It wasn't often that Casper was upset...

" What is it Casper? "

" So, uh, you know that new girl... Lexi?"

Hmmm... where was this conversation going?

" Yeah. She seems nice to. Why? "

The ghosts cheeks turned bright pink as he began to speak.

" W-well... I-I really like her... "

Aww! Casper finally fell in love with someone! It was so cute!

" I-I don't know what to do... "

Ra smiled and placed a hand on his shoulder.

" Just talk to her man. And hey, even if she says no, I'm sure she'll still be friends with you. "

Casper smiled brightly, moving forward a bit and hugging his friend.

" Thanks Ra! "

Ra grinned nervously, patting the others back.

" No problem buddy. "

" Um... excuse me... "

The two quickly broke apart and looked towards the door to see Lexi standing in the doorway, looking a little shy. Her cheeks were bright red, and her hands were gripping the door frame.

" Um... Casper, could you help me find the dorm...? "

Casper smiled and floated over to her.

" No problem. "

Ra smiled as the two left, turning back to his sarcophagus, when something caught his attention. At the foot of Fatch's bed, barely out of his pack, was a video tape. The mummy knew he shouldn't watch it, but his curiosity got the better of him. He grabbed it and ran over to his sarcophagus, opened it up, putting the tape into his VCR player. He sat on his knees and began to watch intensively.


Fatch pulled two family meals out of the oven, placing in front of the person with the camera, and one by himself before sitting down. The red was not visible, but other than that his general appearance was the same. He... he looked so sad. The vampire took one look at the camera before sighing and looking back at his dinner.

" ... Turn it off Lexi... "

The shadow girl behind the camera gasped when another shadow demon was seen on the lens. He was wearing torn red shorts, and a torn red shirt. He was basically the male version of Lexi. Though his hair was considerably shorter. The male growled at the sight of the vampire before heading to the fridge. Fatch noticeably gulped and forced himself to eat, adverting the others gaze. The male demon grabbed a beer and closed the fridge, walking up behind the creature. He clicked the can open right next to his ear, making the vampire noticeable tensen before moving the can back. Fatch relaxed a bit... until the demon struck him across the face, sending him to the ground.


Ra pulled back at the sight of Fatch being struck. What the heck was he looking at?! The demon turned towards the camera, eyes completely red, and slowly grinned, his sharp teeth sending shivers down the mummy's spine. Was this guy Fatch's old caretaker.

" Hey you. "

Ra gasped; did that guy just... talk to him?! The shadow demon grinned further and got closer to the screen. Then he placed his hands on it before his hands actually went THROUGH the screen. Ra screamed and ran up against the wall. The demon looked at him and smiled wickedly before completely crawling through the screen. He got to his feet and placed his hands on his hips.

" Thanks, bandage boy, for saving me from that accursed video tape! "

He growled out, empathizing the last part. Suddenly his body became that of a shadows and he seemingly melted to the floor, rushing over to the creature and becoming whole again. He slammed a hand against Ra's shoulder, pinning him to the wall. He grinned at the sight of how scared he was.

" Because you let me out of that tape, I'll spare your pathetic little life. But don't get in my way, or else! "

Ra practically nodded his head off, bringing further satisfaction to the demon as he let him go. Ra rubbed his now aching shoulder, watching the other walk away.

" Who... who are you? "

He asked, trying to sound brave. The other gave him one look before grinning evilly.

" Jack. Jack the shadow demon. "

Jack was about to walk away when he added.

" Oh and if you see Fatch or Lexi, tell them I'm looking for them. "

What?! The demon disappeared and Ra was left there to shake in his bandages.


" What's it like being royalty? "

Thatch asked gently. Fatch gave him a soft look before smiling a little.

" I... I wouldn't really know. No ones ever really treated me like royalty before. "

" Th-thanks again for helping me earlier. I, um, really do appreciate it. "

He smiled again at the others attempt to be nice. The two now entered the dorm, seeing Casper and Ra already in there with different expressions. Casper looked upset whilst Ra looked terrified to the bone. Fatch and Thatch looked at each other real quick before separating. Fatch had decided to dismiss this for now as it really wasn't his problem. He reached into his back pack and pulled out his journal, scribbling his daily poem.

A new year begins

My life begins to grow

And as I make a new ally

The more of him I begin to know

" F-Fatch? "

The vampire prince turned to the trembling mummy, who was now pulling at his bandages.

" J-Jack says... h-he's looking for you... and Lexi... "


I'm sorry I haven't posted in like ten days. I hadn't realized I'd been gone so long... But luckily schools over, so I can post quicker this time. Sorry again. Hope you enjoyed this chapter.