A/N: I don't know when I found time to write this... It's been forever since I've updated this story, but I think I'm actually going to keep writing it. Just to see how it turns out. Anyways, here's Chapter Two. Don't forget to review! Enjoy! ~Morgaine~
Dead Blood Can Love ~ Chpt 2: Year Two
Dr. Murdoch welcomed the new students into his office, and each new vampire chose a seat and slouched down, either trying to be cool or trying not to be noticed. The new and the old vampires were staring at each other, or in the case of the two new guys, they appeared to be staring. Dr. Murdoch returned to his position behind his desk and sat down. The class turned to face him, looking for answers.
"Well," he said to the new vampires, "introduce yourselves." Obligingly, though reluctantly, the three new vamps straightened themselves and began the introductions.
The girl waved a hand half-heartedly. "Hey, I'm Becca," she said, "I do flying." To demonstrate, she lifted Dr. Murdoch's desk three feet of the ground using her vampire powers. Returning the desk to its grounded state, she looked pointedly at Dr. Murdoch. "Happy?"
The first of the guys, the one with the navy shirt, spoke up without removing his sunglasses. "I'm Trent. I don't do the group thing. You'd be better off," he said with a threatening tone, "to keep away from me."
Marty snorted. "Ooh," he said sarcastically, waving his arms around. "I'm so scared! Save me Fly Girl!" Marty had obviously dubbed Becca as Fly Girl, which seemed to amuse the other, second year vampires. They smiled grimly then turned their attention to the last new student.
The other blond guy offered a half-smile. "I'm Will," he said. The vampires stared at him, expecting more. He smiled enigmatically. "That's all."
Essie shivered slightly. This Will guy creeped her out. She could handle Fly Girl and Trent. Marty was unimpressed with the three additions. As far as he was concerned, they were his new toys. Carl was too busy thinking about the next game on TV. Drew was silent, as usual, doing his silent moody pout thing.
Dr. Murdoch seemed satisfied with the introductions. After all, how much could you expect from a vampire in terms of social interaction? "Very well," he said, interrupting the somewhat uncomfortable silence. "Essie, Marty, Carl, Drew, if you could please give us a moment. We will join you soon in the common room." The vampires left through the entrance to the 'wine-cellar'. They journeyed through the dark corridor in silence, only speaking when they came to the common room. They stood for a moment, looking at each other... and then burst out laughing.
"Oh my god," Essie said, between fits of laughter. "Did you see Fly Girl's wardrobe? Ugh, it's so Goth... do you think she's knew to this?"
Carl laughed and added, "What about Trent? What a poser! I think he's new to this too."
Marty shrugged. "They're probably 50 to 100 since their Making. But I bet we'll have lots and lots of fun with them," he replied, a mischievous smile playing on his lips.
Drew laughed along with the rest of them, but then remembered a fact that had seemed unusual to him earlier. He voiced his thoughts, for once. "Don't you think it's strange?" he asked them and they replied with blank stares. "The fact that there's so few of them? I mean, we know that there are tons of vampires out there... how come we only have three?"
Dr Murdoch came down the stairs, followed by the three new students. "Only three were chosen, Drew. It's a very difficult decision for the Elders to make," he replied. The students, old and new, settled down around the table with Dr Murdoch at the front. "Also, there hasn't been much to choose from," he added. "The Fury is gaining the upper hand, I'm sorry to say. There are few vampires left that are young enough to be in the Experiment and are on our side. Besides, it would be dangerous to have a group that is too large." The vampires remained silent and pensive. After a few moments, Essie broke the silence.
"So, Dr Murdoch, what's on the schedule for this year?" she asked, uncomfortable with the silence and eager to find out what would be happening this year. The other vampires agreed and looked to their teacher for the answer.
Dr. Murdoch smiled. "This is going to be a very special year. The Year Two students of the Experiment will continue to blend in with humans, including some socializing. Naturally, the Year One students will get envious, therefore, they will be on an accelerated program, being tutored by the Year Two students. Therefore, by the end of this year, all of you should be able to blend in with the human culture."
The vampires stared in shock. The words slowly sunk in, and they weren't sure whether they should be happy or scared or whatever other feeling they could choose. Essie began thinking of what their graduation clothing could look like. Carl was thinking of a career in football (he'd still be able to play night games). Drew remained silent and mysterious, as usual. The new students kept their faces expressionless. Marty however, was thinking of ways to make this last year hell for Dr Murdoch. There was no way that Murdoch would manage seven vampires all at once.
As if reading his thoughts, Dr Murdoch said, "I will not be your only teacher this year." This captured the attention of all the students. "As the program will be extremely intensive this year, and there are now more of you for me to look after, I will be unable to manage by myself. To assist me, I have employed a vampire who will be teaching here on occasion."
"Who?" Carl asked, clearly excited about having a vampire for a teacher. He thought that having a vamp for a teacher would be great, because then he would get off easy with work. Besides, a fellow vampire can sympathize... to some extent.
Dr. Murdoch replied with a single word. "Merrill."
A/N: aren't I the best at this??? Hah, ya right, I wish. Anyways, I have a problem... I'm not quite sure how to spell Merrill's name, because there are a lot of variations of it. If anybody knows how to spell it, please review!!! Thanks! ~Morgaine of Ithil~
