The Lost Priest 2: Across Time and Space
Chapter 14
The Child Pt 4
(A/N Okay, well here we go I hope to make this close to the end of The Child arc. I hope you enjoy.)
SOUNDS/sounds
Thoughts
Telepathy
(Last Time)
Abel just stared at her through his shaggy locks of hair. She wasn't the same shy girl he remembered hiding behind Kuran. He just smiled at her and she returned the smile.
"I'll see you around, Ms. Cross," he waved at her, before moving on. "Glad to see you're not cowering behind Kuran like did 5 years ago when we first met."
"Five years ago?" Yuki blinked trying to remember him.
"Yuki, try not to let those Night Class students help you grab runaway Day Class students," Zero snapped. "I keep telling you it's not safe!"
"Yeah, yeah… Hey, Zero, by chance do know him? He said he knew me 5 years ago and I can't place him. I think he's new here," Yuki said, scratching her head.
"I don't know him," Zero said dully, looking at the vampire vanish into the school. "Let's go make our rounds and don't goof up."
"Rodger," Yuki said with a mock salute.
Yuki quickly hurried off seeing that the Day Class had finally left to go to their dorm rooms. Zero stood quietly looking at the school building and narrowed his eyes. What was HE doing here? He had already ruined his life enough so why was he back now after 5 years. Zero let out a sharp snort clinched his teeth. He was not going like Abel being here. Not at all.
(Present Time. Abel's POV)
So I had finally seen Zero. No one had mentioned to me that Lady Shizuka had bitten him. That came as a shock. I guess that they assumed I knew. But now that I think about it on some level I did know but I didn't want to believe it. I just needed to see with my own eyes that it was true.
This wasn't going to be as smooth as I hoped. Everyone in my class seemed to have a chip on their shoulder like the little spoiled rich brats that they were. I so much as looked at one of them, and I might was well just sent and anti-vampire bullet at them. And another thing apparently they thought because of how I dress and act that I must be a dummy. I blew them out water when I took a small pop quiz. Only I and Kaname made a perfect score.
It was true that they didn't like me and I could see the wheels turning in their heads as they thought about how to harass me and run me out of the school; like I was really going to let that happen. They can try if they want I can't stop them after all. A free period rolled around and I took this time to explore the grounds and get away from the gloom and doom that was the Night Class. I was also looking for Zero while I was at it.
(Original POV)
The smell of rain hung heavy in the air and thunder was heard in the distance. Abel wondered around the grounds away from everyone. If he could just talk to Zero and apologize his stay would be shortened considerably. But finding Zero wasn't easy. He was pretty sure Zero was avoiding him at all costs. Lightning flashed over head and thunder rolled right after. He might just have to cut his search short should the rain start coming down.
He let a sigh as looked at the angry sky. The rain looked like it could fall any moment. He might as well return before he got all wet and get yelled at—again. Abel turned on his heel and almost ran into so someone.
"Whoa! Oh, Ms. Cross," Abel grinned, rubbing the back of his head. "I'm sorry. I didn't see you. Are you alright?"
"It's okay," she said, backing up a little. "I'm sorry but I never did get your name earlier."
"I didn't think you would remember me. We only met once. I'm Abel Knightlord at your service," he said with a bow. "So you're a prefect now? I take it you keep the peace between the Day Class and the Night Class?"
"Yes, and it's harder than it looks," Yuki sighed. "It's just me and Zero."
"So, I've heard. Speaking of Kiryu how is he holding up?" Abel asked, finding a bench to sit on. "I use to know Zero when we were younger until he… Well, you know…"
"Well, he's still Zero. Moody and even lazy sometimes," Yuki said as Abel turned the other way. "Which is funny because he get's on me about goofing off. Why do you ask?"
"Because he's not the Zero I remember but that may have just been a front. I haven't seen him years," Abel stated feeling the first of the rain his cheek. "Huh, the rain's coming in."
"Just what I need," Yuki snapped, standing up. "Patrolling the rain! I hate it! I usually wind up a cold the next morning."
"It's not even coming down hard yet," Abel stated, looking at his watch. "Oh! Well, it looks like free time is about over. I'll see ya around, Ms. Prefect."
He stood and turned to leave only to feel Yuki pulled on his sleeve. He turned to look at her as she looked up at him.
"You don't mind if I walk back with you to the school?" she asked as Abel looked at her oddly.
"Don't you think that will look a bit odd? I mean I'm new here and I've already heard that you and Kaname-sempai are… Well…" Abel said, noticing her turn pink the face.
"We're not… Well, not officially yet… But…" she said as the bottom fell out of the sky. "AAAGH! Oh, no!"
"It's just rain," Abel said dully only to see her dash off. "Hey, what's the matter? You're not gonna melt, are ya?"
He followed her back into the school building. She didn't look like she was too thrilled about being soaking wet. She wrung out her skirt and shook out her sleeves. She pulled the wet hair out of her face and just glared out the window at the rain.
"It's just rain water. Oo, you're melt," Abel joked and got a hot glare from her. "It's a joke. You know, ha-ha-ha? You laugh at it. Never mind. I'll catch you later."
Abel let out sigh and quickly turned only to run into someone. He was expecting Kaname or one of his many minions only to find Zero in his face. He looked rather pissed. Abel gave a sheepish grin at the teen.
"Wh-why hello, Zero, long to no—"
"You're standing on my foot."
"Huh? Uh, oh my bad. Sorry, 'bout that. I didn't hurt—AGH!"
Zero grabbed the front of Abel's uniform and got up close in his face. Abel started sweating bullets has he looked Zero in the eye.
"What are you doing here, Knightlord?" Zero bit out.
"I-I just… That is to say I wanted to… You know, I wanted to apologize for what happened—UGH!"
THUUUMP!
Zero chucked Abel into the wall hard enough to put a whole in the wood paneling. Abel put a hand to his the back of his head. He felt a little blood sticking to his fingers. He looked up at Zero to see a gun pointed between his eyes. Wow, okay, apology not accepted. Abel soon noticed the hallway fill up with Night Class students. It wouldn't be long before Kuran showed up. He was going to get an earful from the pureblood if Zero didn't blow his head off first.
"Zero, stop it," Yuki said, grabbing his arm. "Please, Zero, put the gun down!"
"Give me one good reason not the pull this trigger, Abel!" Zero growled out, pressing the tip of the barrel to Abel's forehead. "Go on! Give one really good reason!"
"She's a really good reason," Abel said, pointing at Yuki. "Zero, please! Put the gun down! Zero, I'm begging you!"
"Zero, don't do it!" Yuki snapped, only to get nudged back by Zero. "ZERO!"
That small little instance was just enough for Abel to move. Now it was Zero's turn to be thrown into the opposite wall. Abel quickly knocked the gun out Zero's hand and pinned him to the wall using his forearm against his throat. Zero quickly started to try and pull at Abel's arm to get free but Abel wasn't budging.
"Damn you, you bastard," Zero snapped at Abel as his eyes turned red.
"Calm down! I only came here to apologize to you not to start a fight,' Abel stated, baring his own fangs at Zero. "Get a grip why, don't you?"
"Gladly," Zero said, grabbing a large fist full of Abel's hair and pulled as hard as he could.
Abel let out a yelp and quickly let go Zero only to get a sucker-punch to the face. Abel fell back but managed to regain his balance only to dodge another blow from his former friend. Now it was Abel's turn. Abel quickly slid a foot under Zero's legs tripping him up. The young hunter fell to the floor in an instant only to find a set of long sharp talons pointed at his throat.
"Zero, we don't have to do this," Abel said only to get kicked in the shin. "OUCH!"
"I won't ever forgive you for what you did to me and my family," Zero yelled, getting back to his feet. "And you have the audacity to stand here in front of me asking for my forgiveness! That will never happen!"
"That's enough," Yuki said, getting between them. "Just stop it! Both of you!"
"I would do as she says," a voice sounded from the crowed. "Or better yet I'll tell you the same thing to stop it this instant."
"Kaname," Yuki said as the boys turned to look at the Nigh Class President.
"Kuran," Zero growled out, glaring daggers at the pureblood. "Why did you allow him here?"
"I didn't. Headmaster Cross did," Kaname said, looking at Zero. "If you have a problem with Abel's enrollment here take it up with him. Otherwise I suggest you continue your patrol and let us return to class."
Zero shot a hot glare between Kuran and Knightlord a couple of times before picking up his gun and stomped back outside into the storm. Yuki look lost between following Zero or staying to see what happens between Abel and Kaname.
"Yuki, leave us," Kaname said to the girl.
Yuki nodded and started out the door but not before Aido handed her a small umbrella to use. She thanked him and walked out the door in the same direction as Zero. All eyes were now focused on Abel and Kaname as they stared at each other. Kaname approached and promptly socked Abel in the face. Abel held his ground again as he was hit again on the other side of the face and then once to his middle. He was knocked to a knee on that one.
He could here his fellow students mocking him under their breath and about the shame he brought to his class and the Dorm President. He knew better than to fight back. Although, he did know if he wanted to he could really give Kuran a good fight. But he also knew Kuran had to keep his authority over the others. He needed to play the lower class. He didn't like it but for the sake of the pureblood hierarchy he took the blows.
"Abel Knightlord, you have embarrassed me and on your first night as a student of school," Kaname said with an icy tone, looking down at him. "You will be suspended from class until farther notice and will be confined to the Moon Dorm. Farther details of your punishment will be given after school let's out in the morning. Hanabusa, will escort Knightlord back to the Moon Dorm. As for the rest of you return to your classes."
The hall quickly emptied as the students returned to their classrooms. That left only Abel and Aido alone. The hall grew quiet save for the sound of the storm outside. Abel got back to his feet giving a side glace at Aido. The vampire didn't look to happy to drag Abel out into the storm and miss class.
"Well, you heard Kuran-sama," Aido said, crossing his arms. "My suggestion to you is to stay in your room."
Abel bit his tongue as he followed the blond out the door and into the rain. They walked in silence to the Moon Dorm. Once inside and soaking wet Aido walked Abel down to his room. Abel walked in first and quickly opened a suitcase to get out some dry clothes. He noticed that Hanabusa hadn't left his room yet.
"I'd like to change in privet if that's not an inconvenience to you," Abel said, turning to face the blond.
"There's a bathroom right there," Aido pointed out.
Abel grunted and walked into the bathroom. While he was getting dressed Aido decided to do a little snooping. He started looking around in drawers and under furniture. He didn't find anything special until he carefully picked up the feeble foldaway mattress to the couch. He found a small photo album and quickly started to thumb through it keeping an eye on the door. There were a lot of a girl with long red hair and cat ears and a younger looking Abel at first but after the next couple of pages he noticed that he was looking at a younger Zero and once and once in a while Toga Yagari.
So, Abel and Zero use to be buddies? Now that was an odd pair for sure. Maybe like Zero, Abel at that time wasn't a vampire. But now there seemed to be a big rift between them. He had heard some of their argument as they fought in the hall. But if Aido was correct about Abel being like Zero then Abel was the lowest of the low. He shouldn't even be in this school but if Kaname said it was okay there was nothing he could do. He quickly put the album away as Abel walked out dressed in a baggy pair of jeans and a t-shirt. Not much for fashion was he?
"I figured you would have gotten changed while I did," Abel stated bluntly.
"I just wanted to make sure you didn't try and leave or something," Aido said in response.
"Really? Where the hell am I going to go?" Abel growled, moving to the foldaway bed.
"Listen, Knightlord, why don't we try and get along, hm?" Aido said, crossing his arms. "You're obviously not making any friends here."
"Oh, so what? You saying you want to be friends?" Abel snorted. "I'd like to see that. Nice joke by the way. Har-dee-har-har."
"I can be quite funny when I want to be and it's gotten me into some trouble," Aido said, moving towards the door. "But I am being serious right now. It wouldn't do you any good to make enemies out the whole Night Class especial Kuran."
"I think I came to that conclusion about 30 minutes ago," Abel retorted with a nasty smirk. "But thanks for the warning all the same."
"You really don't know your place too well, do you?" Aido sighed.
"I know it well enough," Abel stated, turning to look out the dark window. "Why don't you leave me alone and go change or something. Just leave me alone for a while."
"Alright, but stay here," Aido said as he walked out the door.
Abel looked over his shoulder to see the blond had left. He got up and looked out the rainy window. This wasn't going to be good. Who knows what Kaname is planning to do with him. He didn't like the idea of what Kaname could make him do for punishment. He just continued to stare out the window and watch the lightning flash overhead.
A little while later Abel heard a knock on the door he turned to see Aido, holding a couple bottles of water and large duffle bag. What was that for? Aido tossed a bottle at Abel and he almost dropped it.
"What's all this?" Abel asked.
"Hey, class doesn't end for a couple more hours," Aido said, setting down the bag. "You good at chess or checkers? Maybe cards?"
"Games?" Abel said, looking oddly at Aido.
"Sure, why not? Take your pick," Aido said, opening the bag and pulled out a board. "Chess, checkers, or cards."
"Chess," Abel said as Aido set up the board.
"White or black?"
"I don't care."
"Okay, as a good gesture why don't you be white."
"Whatever."
"Hey, c'mon now, Knightlord, don't be so down," Aido said with a grin, putting the last pawn on the board. "Here, why don't you take one of my blood tablets."
Aido pulled a small box out his pocket and held it out to Abel. Abel in turn pulled out his own box and poured out capsules instead of tablets and showed it to Aido. Aido looked a little confused. He had never seen a blood supplements like that before.
"Where did you get that?" he asked.
"I make my own and they are a lot better than those things," Abel stated, putting one of the capsules into his water bottle and shook it. "Try one of mine if you wish."
Aido picked one up out of Abel's hand and looked at it. He wasn't sure if he should take it. What harm could it do? He was just a blood supplement after all. But still…
"There are not drugs in it," Abel said, putting his fingers around a pawn and made the first move.
Aido opened his water bottle and dropped it in and shook it like Abel had done until it had dissolved. He opened the lid and was surprised by the smell. Even the smell was more natural. He took a small sip and a look of surprise graced his face. This was ten times better than what had been taking. He had to admit that these capsules were a great deal better.
"You make these?" Aido asked, making his move next. "How do you make them?"
"That's a trade secret," Abel said, making another move. "I can give you a few of them after the game. Just don't go spreading them around the school."
"Haha, yeah, I can see where that would be a problem," Aido said, capturing one of Abel's pawns. "Hey, not to nosey or personal but, uh, Kiryu can't take blood tablets. They make him sick and since these seem to be a different formula maybe…"
"He won't even talk to me so why should I try giving him something?" Abel stated, capturing one of Aido's pieces.
"Oh, he'll take it if comes from a certain girl," Aido pointed out as they continued to play. "If they come from her he's more than likely to take them and then later on reveal that they came from you."
"What if they make him sick too?" Abel said, looking up at Aido.
"Uh, keeping your mouth shut would be a good and safe idea," Aido said with a smile. "For everyone…"
"True," Abel mused with a nod. "By the way, you're in Check."
"Huh? What?" Aido looked down at the board and studied it to see how that happened. "But how did you…? When did you…?"
Abel just grinned as Aido tried to figure out his next move. This wasn't going to be easy. Aido paused for a moment and looked up Abel. The more he started to talk to Abel the more he began to realize that there was something more to this man than meets the eye. Under all those messy locks, old clothes, and bad manners he was a smart, gentle, and generous man. In fact despite his bad manners Aido did notice that Abel did have some sort of refined manners and grace about him. Who knows. Maybe if Abel really wanted to he could act every bit like a nobleman. But it was clear Abel like to dance to the beat of his own drum and nothing was going to changed that.
(A/N Yeah, another chapter. It kind of took a turn down a side-road. Oops but the next chapter should have some plot to it.)
Millie M. Banshee
HELLO EVERYONE WOULD YOU LIKE TO HELP ME? I HAVE A CONTEST FOR YOU!
I love artwork like most everyone but you see I'm one lone artist and I would like to make some videos with artwork; fan artwork from my stories. That's right! Have you ever read a scene in my stories that you would like to see in a nice picture? I would. In fact I've been thinking about it a lot lately but sadly I just started college (video and film) and with some family issues at home finding the time to sit and draw the amount of pictures I would like would take me forever and a day to complete.
So, I'm asking anyone and everyone who would like to participate to please do so. I would like to collect your fan artwork from my stories to put in on a music video. I don't care if your art isn't really good but put a little effort into it if you wish to participate. Usually the more effort I see the higher your chances are to get your art in the video. I will be making several so don't worry about not being picked and depending on the response I may be using everyone's artwork. So, please read the following rules. Thank you.
Okay these are the rules:
1. Don't steal art from someone else. I don't like that and if I find that is the case that picture will not be shown.
2. Do your best. Please try at this and don't give me a stick figure with two large circles on the chest and call it Seras Victoria.
3. Put your name and year on your artwork. Any good artist always puts their name to their work. This is so that people can tell who did it and when. Not only that but it helps me keep things strait. Please print clearly and no cursive. Cursive can get a little sloppy and I have a hard time reading it. I will also flash your screen names at the bottom as well when your picture is shown.
4. You can enter more than one. You can give me up to 3 pictures per person.
5. They must be from my fanfiction ONLY. I don't care if you give me a small comic strip of your favorite scene or a single picture, but please keep it true to my stories.
6. Usually the funny scenes or the really dramatic moments make for better pictures. For example: A Place in Society, when Ichigo and Toshiro are fighting and the X-men walk in right as Toshiro's clothes vanish; that's funny. Or for the more dramatic: The Lost Priest, where Abel is under the control of vampiric blood and his nano-machines and he kills his brother Cain. See scenes like that are usually the better ones. Not saying you have to do those but they are the better choice.
7. The stories that you will be using. You may make use of the following stories: A Place in Society, An Outsider in Hogwarts, Orange Sherbet, all of The Lost Priest stories, and A Time Not So Remembered.
8. I don't have a set date. There is no time limit to get these pictures into me but I would like them soon if you don't mind.
9. I want Jpeg formats only. I don't want gif, bmp, psd, tiff, or png. I don't want any of those. I ONLY want jpg or jpeg. If there is a problem tell me and I can tell you how to change the format.
10. I will do color balance and contrast correction.Should I receive very pale/dark pictures or if there is just a funky color to the picture I will correct that. I will not change the original picture in any form unless it violates the next rule. Just the quality to make it more presentable.
11. Keep your pictures at a PG-13 level. I don't want to find two of my characters locking hips and for who don't know what the means… NO SEX/NUDITY! Keep this friendly. If I think something is considered above PG-13 it will not be used or it will be altered to make it PG-13. I don't mind make out scenes. And violence is another thing to keep down. Yes, I know vampires aren't sweet, sparkling, emo, want to make you puke characters (I detest Twilight) and that they are ACTUALLY monsters that love blood and violence but again keep this down to a PG-13 level. I don't mind blood at all but don't go overboard like brain matter flying everywhere and stuff like that. Remember this isn't just for me it will be displayed on the web.
12. Also once the picture is in my hands it's mine. I will send you a small form asking you to agree to give me the rights to your artwork. It's legal stuff, nothing fun but trust me it will save me a whole lot of trouble. Although, I can alter your artwork you do still hold the right to tell me whether or not you decide to have it published in my video(s). If you back out please tell me and I will delete the picture from my computer and your picture will never be publicly shown.
13. Tell me the name of the story and its chapter the picture is placed in. For each picture I want the name of the characters, the story title, the chapter number, and the title of your artwork. I will send you a form for that as well.
14. Finally, yes, there will be a small reward for the best artwork. Sorry though no cash prizes. 1st, 2nd, and 3rd, place will have their OC make an appearance in ONLY one chapter of the story they drew a picture of. Let's say someone did a good picture for A Time Not So Remembered that person will have their OC appear in the next chapter of that story only. And one Grand Prize winner gets to tell me what should happen in the chapter along with the placement of their own OC. But that is only one story and one chapter so that means minor rolls and most likely no reoccurring characters; one character, one story, and one chapter. That's it. All winners will also have their picture reduced to 150x150 pixels should they wish to display their winning art on their profile page.
Please go to my profile page if you are interested and click on my email. Sorry registered members only can view my email address so I would suggest signing up with this site first. It is free. When contacting me please put in your title: FANART CONTEST-(your name)! From there I will send you your forms to fill out and you send them back signed with your artwork. But only write me if you are ready to submit or you have other questions before submitting your work. I would like you to print these out so you a have copy of the rules with you. I'm hoping to use my school's editing and special effects programs to make this even better. So wish me luck on getting permission. It's been over a year since I've used those programs. No profit will be made from any of this at anytime or by anyone.
Contest starts August 25, 2010