Did the last chapter make an ok cliff hanger? I hope so. I wanted it to be suspenseful.

" HE WHAT?! "

Fatch screamed, awakening anyone who might've been still asleep. The boys crowded against the wall across from the prince, except for Ra, who was being lifted off the ground by said prince. The vampire was glowing his demonic red hue, the glow actually surrounding his whole body, like in the cartoons were someone got so mad it seemed like they were on fire. Ra whimpered, struggling with all his might to get out of the demonic creatures grasp.

" YOU WATCHED THE TAPE?! "

Ra nodded furiously, and was almost immediately dropped to the floor. Fatch was growling like a lion or something, appearing to be shaking he was so mad. The prince gulped, closing his eyes and sighing, the red slowly disappearing. Once his eyes opened, he seemed calm and collected once again. With a hint of regret.

" S-sorry Ra. "

He said softly.

" I swear it's getting harder to keep that thing in check... "

The creature then sat on his knees, cupping his face in his hands. Ra turned to Casper, and the two slowly approached the dark one. Casper sat beside his, looking up to see some of the girls at the door. From the looks of it the vampire had been pretty loud to wake them up.

" Fatch? "

The older looked up at him, and it was now they could all see the look of fear in his eyes.

" What's so bad about this guy? "

There was a silence for a moment from the prince, as if he could not comprehend what Casper had just asked.

" ... He's just the cruelest shadow demon you'll ever meet. No big deal. "

There was so much sarcasm in his voice that it was almost funny. There was a gasp from the door, and they all turned to see Lexi, who looked as if someone'd just put a gun to her head. The girl slowly approached the prince and dropped to her knees.

" ... H-he's back...? "

Casper hated the fear in the girls voice. He wanted to make the cause of it just disappear from reality. Fatch nodded his answer, making the girl whimper in sorrow. The ghost had never felt more distraught than he did now. That's how he knew he was in love with the girl. He didn't normally think evil thoughts of any kind. Fatch took a deep breath and stood up, Lexi following shortly after.

" We can't play around anymore. "

He said, seemingly out of no where.

" We need to get rid of him. "

Lexi looked a bit saddened at this statement.

" ... Kill him...? "

Fatch nodded, placing a hand on her shoulder.

" We have no other choice. "

The demon nodded, squirming out of the others touch.

" ... I know... "

Fatch frowned. Lexi was a lot like Casper. She didn't like to cause anyone harm. Even if they had harmed her. And to make matters worse, this guy was her father. This was not something Fatch would be doing if there was any other way. Plus, killing a demon was no simple task. There were only a select few weapons that could do the job. But they were rare, and only the truly smart creature catchers had them. Getting his claws on them was about as pleasant as having his fangs chipped. But right now, he had to worry about keeping the school safe. Who knows what Jack is capable of here? The prince turned to the others and put on a very serious expression.

" Casper, alert anyone who might not know of the demons presence and get them to a safe place. "

" But what about you? "

Fatch glared in determination, clenching his fists tight.

" I'm gonna go kill that cold hearted creep. "

Lexi flinched a bit at that expression and turned to Casper. The ghost smiled reassuringly and began to pull everyone out.

It hadn't taken as long as expected for Casper to gather everyone in the library. Hopefully this would be a sufficient hiding place.

Everyone was handling this in their own little way. Ra was simply talking to Mantha, Thatch and the gang were laughing at one of DG's jokes, and the headmasters were being rather stupid and pretending they weren't in charge. The only one he was worried about was Lexi, who was currently cowering under a desk. Casper cocked his head and floated over to the girl, sitting beside her.

" You ok? "

Dumb question really; it was CLEAR she was not ok. But he couldn't think of anything else to say. Lexi looked at him before wiping a strange red liquid from her cheek. Was that blood...?

" No... "

Her voice was cracked as if she'd been crying. His suspicion was proven right when more red drops leaked from her eyes. Is that the color of demon tears?

" Not really... I... I'm scared... "

Casper frowned and placed a gently hand on top of hers. Her cheeks turned a soft shade of red at this action.

" It'll be ok Lexi. "

He comforted, smiling softly.

" I'm sure Fatch can handle it. "

Lexi's frown deepened and she took her hand away from the ghost.

" No... that's just it... "

She whimpered.

" It's Fatch I'm worried about... "

She... wasn't making any sense now. Why would she be worried about Fatch? He could easily handle himself. He was a powerful vampire prince.

" Why? "

The girl looked back down, now toying with her hair.

" ... Dad was always hard on us... "

She muttered.

" But it was especially bad for Fatch... Once dad adopted him... "

That cleared it up. Fatch was adopted.

" He would constantly strike him... whenever he did anything he didn't like... he'd hit me to, but it was worse for Fatch because he'd try to defend himself... and he tried to defend me when he could... dad always sought control... from both of us... "

Casper had his hands over his mouth to keep from gasping in absolute disgust and horror at this statement. What kind of person beats his kids?! Even if adopted, that is not acceptable! Lexi saw the horror in his eyes and looked down.

" ... that's why I'm worried... I cast a spell that sealed dad in that tape... but he might think Fatch did it... and dad always was one to hold a grudge... "

Casper shook his head and, summoning some courage, took hold of her hand. Lexi's cheeks flushed red at the feel.

" I'm sure he'll be fine Lexi. He's tough. He'll find a way. "

The shadow looked down again, this time unable to look him in the eyes.

" ... Yes. Yes I think so too. "

" Well... I DON'T think so. "

Everyone gasped at the new voice, Lexi jumping up and hitting her head on the table. Casper looked around, searching for the source of the noise before he found it. There, phasing through the wall, was the shadow demon Jack. He was grinning, holding something in his hand. Everyone screamed and backed into the wall, only getting a demonic grin from the dark one.

" Oh relax. I just came here to get my revenge. "

He said shamelessly as he lifted what was in his hand, reviewing it was a tape.

" What's that? "

Casper said, the only one brave enough to ask. Jack smirked.

" Huh. You're brave kid. "

He said flatly.

" My revenge against Fatch for sealing me in that accursed tape. "

Lexi looked down in shame; so he did blame Fatch for what she did... Jack placed the tape in the TV set the headmasters had placed in here for the gargoyles.

" I just thought you all deserved to see how the PRINCE grew up. "

Ouch. That was cold. Forcing everyone to see his memories was harsh. But how did he even get them...? Guess this demon was stronger than they thought. Jack then gave one final grin before clicking a button in the TV.

" Oh, and if anyone doesn't watch I'll kill you on the spot! "

He growled. Casper gulped in regret before focusing in the screen.

The poems have to stop for a couple chapters. Sorry, but they will come back. R&R!