Author's Note:

Hi Ho everyone! This is Mizuki as the author for today. Hope you enjoy!

Loretta had taken a seat on a bench, which happened to be under the protective leaves ofa huge oak tree. Her face was expressionless, though her eyes glittered with intense caution. She could never be too careful with these people After all, this was the first deal she made with a vampire. Stretching her legs, she cold air seemed to ride up from the ends of her black jeans, making her inhale a chilly breath. She wore a long black coat that kept her pretty warm, and underneath that, she wore a normal long sleeved collared white button-down blouse. Holding her feet were flat black boots. They weren't leather...in fact, she wasn't sure of what they were really made of.

Her deep inky black eyes shot around from here to there, expecting something to jump out at her and bite her. Vampires weren't really that bad actually, they were just misunderstood...very misunderstood. There minds focused on deception and trickery, victims being weak minded humans who knew nothing of their activities. Suddenly, Loretta laughed at herself. And that seemed to awaken the her senses. She was being watched.

She jumped to her feet immediatly, spinning around, mentally hitting herself on the head. Deception was her skill, but how stupid could she be to not realize that illusions were forming around her as she sat there, completely to it all. In fact, now that she knew this, she could feel illusions around her. It was a strange feeling.

Clearing her throat, she opened her mouth, speaking in a stern tone, "Stop playing tricks." Instantaneously, the huge tree behind the bench had disappeared, though unknowingly still visible to the normal human beings in the park...and luckily, tonight, there were none. A queer monotone chuckle could be heard from where the tree once stood...where a man now stood.

"Loray, it took you long enough. You seem to be getting more weak by each passing day," he said, a smirk plastered on his face as he shook his head. He took a step forward, now revealing himself in clear moonlight. Easily, you could see his flashing dangerous emerald eyes that seemed to speak for themselves. He wore a black t-shirt that displayed his nice toned muscles and jeans with a few rips and tears here and there. His messy black hair seemed to just blend in the the park's dark backround, but his alarminly pale skin contrasting against the blackness.

"Shut up," she responded automatically, giving him a cold glare, "Do we have a deal?" Her demand out of the deal wasn't that much. It was just leaving her the hell alone. Loretta couldn't understand why it was so hard!

"I'm sorry love, I suggest a small modification of this deal," he said cooly, smirking as he did so, "It involves you having more meetings with me...many talks and discussions." He took another step forward, challenging her fearless attitude. That made Loretta back down slightly.

"Darius. We've had our discussion. A deal is a deal," she said in a less solemn tone. This made the vampire chuckle again, revealing his sharp fangs.

"Oh no, no. A different topic every time we meet. The ways of vampires...the ways of other races...just so you can get to know everybody better," Darius said after ending his chuckling moment.

"But it's all from a Vampire's view," she pouted, a bit childishly. Unfortunately, this caused another chuckle from the vampire, seriously annoying Loretta. Unlike vampires, she was a human, and she actually had a life apart from drinking icky metal tasting liquid.

"Yes...I don't see any problem in that," he stated with a shrug, taking another step forward. It didn't seem as challenging this time. It made Loretta relax...just a bit.

"How long?" she questioned, actually considering making this deal. Of course...she would have to demand his word and make him swear on something too.

"However long it may take child," he continued, still smirking. He seemed amused of Loretta's reaction, and this seemed to intrigue him.

"I'm not your love, or your child," she murmured through her clenched teeth, then inhaled through her teeth, making her teeth feel like popsicles, "But I suppose I could agree. Do I have you're word on this agreement?" Darius nodded, then swore on vampirism. This made Loretta feel much better.

"You're not going to attack me in anyway, or try taking any of my blood. You can not stalk me in anyway, and I have every right to kill you if you do anything...wrong," Loretta continued after giving him a nod. He nodded back, then Loretta swore on the bible.

"Shall we start today dear?" he inquired with a smile, now standing right in front of her. This movement nearly made her run away, but she wasn't the sort who backed down. Loretta nodded.

"Where?" she asked taking a step back before turning around to face the direction he was facing.

"Let's go to this bar I know," he said, something strange twinkling in his bright emerald eyes.

"Yeah right. Let's just go to McDonalds," she stated bluntly then started walking. However, Darius hadn't budged, and had this funny confused look on his face.

"McDalnaldz?" he repeated, clearly pronouncing it in a strange way. Loretta nearly laughed, but realized who...what she was talking to. Her serious face didn't shift.

"I fast food place. It's food is disgusting, but the cookies are alright," she described, now tapping her foot impatiently, waiting for him to follow. He took the hint and quickly caught up to her. Then, she spoke again, "By the way...do something about your skin tone. We don't see albinos with black hair everyday."

He let out a real laugh, not a chuckle, but a real laugh. 'Deception,' Loretta reminded herself, 'He's using the art of deception to manipulate your emotions.'

"Shut up," Loretta muttered aloud, crossing the street. It just so happened that McDonalds was convieniently located across the street from the well populated park.

Once stepping into the 'resturant' she ordered three cookies for herself, then took a seat at an empty table with a window next to it. Throughout the process, Darius simply followed her dumbly. Once he seated himself, he finally spoke up.

"What do you wish to learn first?" he inquired pleasently, staring hard into her. This made her squirm a little before taking out a cookie and biting into it. After chewing and thinking for a moment, she swallowed.

"Let's start with a vampire's view of humans," she said witha smile, "This ought to be interesting." Taking another bite of her chocolate chip cookie, she chewed slowly, savouring the sweet taste of the dough.

Curiously, Darius peered at the cookie in her hand. Then, he shifted his eyes back to her eyes, "Do you really want to know?" The voice he used was silky, ghost-like, and chilly. Loretta shivered as he spoke. Taking another bite of her cookie, she nodded.

"Alright then..."

Author's Ending Note:

So sue me if this is a horrible first try. Well, I'm transitioning the author's place back to Yukari. I like doing the whole 'NRPG' thing that she has going on here.
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Well, I've read the previous chapter, the one where she has an entertaining conversation with a person labled 'you'. Seeing as I'm not that type of person, I'll just leave it at this:
'Next Chapter Coming Soon'
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