First Night

(*this chapter became so long, I'm so sorry!*)

What is this place...? It's so big...the halls...they have...there is blood...blood everywhere...mother...?'

'I don't understand...' Her hand trailed along side the wall's trimming even as it soaked in blood. She was covered in it. But why. She was calm.

'You must come with me now...come my dear, take my hand...'

A man...a tall man, holding out his hand. He appeared in behind her.

Slowly she turned to see. She could make out that his eyes were gold.

She touched his hand and everything went dark.

Lux's eyes snapped open. Her heart steadily beating. "Who...was that...? And why so much blood...?" she whispered to herself. She felt tired. She rolled over to her side. Still she tried to make sense of the dream. It was short, but left her with so many questions.

Her body felt weak. Was it because of Laito? How long has she been asleep?

The bedroom door wide open, yet no one stood in the door frame. No one trying to suck her blood. All though she did feel a little uneasy at the thought of laying there. She probably couldn't put up a fight this time around.

Lux closed her eyes slowly and her moments with Laito replayed over quickly. 'I don't like this feeling...My body, it feels so weak...He must've drank too much blood. The last I saw was Reiji standing there,' she thought as she sat up and sighed.

"Ah, so you're finally awake..." a voice said from the doorway. She knew right away it wasn't Laito, simply because she didn't hear, "bitch-chan."

She glanced over to see it was Reiji. His reddish-magenta eyes almost burning into her golden yellow ones. He didn't look to happy with her, but she had done nothing wrong. Or so she thought.

"R...Rei...Reiji, Correct...?" she questioned meekly.

"Yes, that is my name," he responded. "Seems Laito had drank too much of your blood...you must drink this so you do not become anemic..."

Reiji walked to her bedside and placed a box of cranberry juice on top of her comforter in her lap. She stared for a second not realizing what it was.

'Cranberry juice?' she thought. She almost rolled her eyes at him. 'What makes you think I want to keep myself healthy for any of you...?'

He sighed and pushed up his glasses. "Being anemic is rather unsightly...I suggest you do as I ordered and drink it. "

"I honestly hate cranberry juice. It doesn't even taste good..." she stated looking up at him. She held the box as he stared at her. 'Are you waiting for me to drink it? Or...you going to leave me alone...?'

"I did not ask what your opinion was, so you will drink it. You will learn what your place is here, even if it means strict punishment. Now please drink it." he stated in a rather harsh tone.

She let out a heavy breath. Stubbornly she popped the straw into the box. She cringed as she sipped it. Her face contorting a little at the taste. She quickly sucked it down and handed it up to him. "There. I finished."

Luxy fell back onto her pillow. Reiji still looking at her form. "H-how long have I been asleep...?"

"Approximately one day. Now you must get up," he commanded.

"Eh? What for? It's practically night again. There couldn't be anything for me to possibly do..." she said.

His red eyes narrowed.

"I mean, there isn't anything right?" she couldn't figure out what to say to him and she frantically disconnected from his gaze. "Sorry, I'm still a little tired. Guess I'm not thinking clearly."

"Your manners need some work. When speaking to someone it is best to look them in their eyes. It is disrespectful not to do. We shall work on that another time however," he stated. He smirked. Luxy looked back at him.

He made her feel uncomfortable. He could even be worse than Laito...or Ayato... 'my manners...need work...I'm stuck in this situation and I'm supposed to be polite...?'

"Now get out of bed. I shall not have you making us late this evening," Reiji stated. He still held her empty box of cranberry juice in his right hand.

'Why does he only have one glove on...?' she thought.

"Are you going to simply stare at the piece of waste in my hand or you going to start listening?"

He almost sounded like a parent. An uptight one. Surely, he had more to do with his time than stand here watching her.

Slowly Luxy pulled the covers off and climbed out. She was again dressed in a rather tight nightgown, but doesn't recall putting it on. Standing next to him she realized how much, he towered over her middle sized frame. He had to of been over six feet or at least that tall.

"Good grief, your bedroom attire shows off way too much skin. I'd suggest you cover yourself up if you ever leave this room in such a thing," he stated looking her up and down.

'Did he...did he just warn me...? No, would his brothers do...don't think about it...just focus on what he wants so maybe I'll be left alone...'

Her blue nightgown cut off at her middle thigh with lace trim along the bottom and top. It was a spaghetti strap and was made of silk. She honestly didn't recall ever actually owning this, but clearly it was within her belongings

"As such, you need to change out of that and get dressed for school," Reiji said.

"Eh, school...?! This late?!" she exclaimed. She felt stupid for letting those words come out. Of course they would go to night school, they are vampires!

Reiji sighed as if annoyed with her. "Yes, we attend school in the evening...your uniform is hanging over there. Get dressed and meet downstairs in the foyer in approximately 15 minutes. Or there will be punishment if you are late.

Luxy grimaced at his threat. He turned to leave the room. As he reached the doorway she spoke.

"May I say something please?" she asked. He glanced over his shoulder. His eyebrow furrowed.

"What would that be," he responded.

"It's obvious that you all would be more active at night, but I don't..."

He cut her off. "You don't think it has anything to do with you?"

She shrugged. "Yeah, I'm not like you. I sleep at night and I'm awake during the day."

Reiji chuckled. "How conceited can you be? You must still not understand your place here fully."

Luxy took a deep breath; her face showing Reiji's a rather blank yet tired expression. She couldn't come up with anything else to say. Her body was still tired. Surely she could probably sleep somewhere at school.

"Once you became entangled with my family and I, it was decided that you shall live in the night as well," he said. He saw her blank expression. "I suggest you wake yourself up as well."

She didn't necessarily feel nervous. But its a whole new school. She could barely remember anything before this, so who is to say she actually had schooling before. "But...but..."

Reiji pushed up his glasses, and began to speak, "I already took care of finishing the arrangement of enrolling you within our school."

Her jaw dropped. Clearly she had no say in anything. They just did as they pleased. Her face was in shock. "Now why would you do something like that?! You didn't even ask me! I can't remember things before coming here and now I'm expected to play a student?!"

She couldn't figure out why she was suddenly angry. Maybe someone at school could help her escape from them. Maybe a teacher. But she didn't get to decide for herself. She just had to conform to them and what they wanted. 'How is this fair...? This is how they were raised...do as I command bullshit...? You have no say bullshit...?'

Reiji place his gloved hand on his forehead. "Why? Why, you ask?"

He sneered at her. "Such a foolish thing to ask. I do not require your approval, for anything. Now get yourself dressed. I am done talking with you, slave."

Luxy's eyes widened. She went to shout at him but he closed the door behind him. "Slave?! Slave?! What the fuck..."

She felt her body heat rise as that word slipped from his tongue. "I'm not a slave!" she harshly said under her breath.

Quickly marching to her vanity, angrily, huffing and puffing, "The nerve of him. He didn't have to be so rude...there isn't anything wrong with my manners...he needs to work on his! I'm not a slave! I need to get out of here..." She pulled her hair up into a ponytail tying it tight with a white ribbon.

She kept going as she got dressed. She didn't have any other way of venting her frustration. She obviously had no one else to talk to. She doubted those vampires would even care about what she thought...'it's obvious they don't...'

After getting ready she grabbed her bag and left her room. Out in the hallway Ayato was waiting.

"Oi, kokakku," he said.

"Uhm...hi Ayato," she said back as they walked down the hallway. She felt like something was off. They were walking by a room when she felt her body fly onto the floor. He pushed her and then slammed the door.

"I'm hungry," he said standing over her.

She didn't have time to react. She looked up at him and shuddered. Her body still slightly not up to par with handling him in any way.

His were on his hips and an evil grin was across his face. His green eyes were practically glowing. And as usual his uniform was a disheveled mess. Unbuttoned shirt, his tie looking more like a leash, and one pant leg up with one all the way down. Talk about trying to stand out. He looked ridiculous.

"Ayato! What the actual hell?!" she shouted at him, trying to compose herself. She scrambled to get up and he laughed at her. She grabbed her bag as she stood up gripping it tight.

"I told you I'm hungry," he said as walked closer to her. She backed away until she hit a wall.

"Go downstairs and make something then! Reiji will be upset if we aren't downstairs!"

'What? Why do I care if he gets upset...?' she thought. His voice played over in her head with the word, "punishment."

She managed to see the room. To her left was a couch along with a love seat. She could see a fireplace and a small dresser looking thing. But her eyes went wide as she saw what looked like a coffin. It was metallic and shaped like a fat body.

"What uh...what is that...?" she questioned.

"Heh, it's an iron maiden you idiot! You know the torture device?!"

'Can't say I'm familiar with them...' she thought. She swallowed hard.

"It's a torture device...? You sleep in that thing?!" her voice fluctuating in pitch. Her nerves were starting to make her uneasy.

"Haha, are you scared?"

Luxy shook her head and looked down.

He pushed her then boxed her in. "Kokakku."

She shoved him away. "Stay away from me!"

He pushed her back. His hand pressed against her chest. Her eyes in shock at his strength. Ayato grinned as he leaned in to lick the exposed part of her neck.

She took a deep breath. "I said-get OFF!" She shoved him back.

"Oi, fucker! Knock it off! Hahaha, you think you'll win against me?" Ayato asked laughing at her. Luxy struggled with him some more, but she felt her body getting tired, quick. "I'm getting mad."

'Get mad then...you're not biting me!' she thought. She swung her bag at him. He easily jumped out the way.

He continued to come after her. She kept swinging her bag at him. But he caught her wrist and felt herself fall to her knees. Ayato took her bag and chucked it behind him. The look in his eyes were angry but proud that she had fallen finally. "Hahaha, I have to say you put up quite a fight. I can only imagine what you sound like when you scream."

"No, please don't..." she cried. Lux's eyes finally held terror as he yanked her up. Pushing her and pinning her against the wall again.

"These damn collars get in the way!" he shouted as he ripped her bow off. He quickly undid her collared blouse. "Now humor me with your screams..."

He took a breath. She could feel his hot breath against her exposed neck. She was waiting to hear him bite to hear her skin pop. And the pain to come. Yet...

"Ayato, what is the meaning of this. We will be late for class."

'Thank god it's Reiji!' She never felt so happy to hear his voice.

"Tch, go away! I'm busy doing something!" he shouted.

The last bit of strength she had, she pushed him off. "Wha...hey?! Get back here!"

She quickly shuffled out of the room leaving her bag behind. 'Reiji saved me again...maybe it was just dumb luck.'

"Damn you Reiji!" he shouted towards his brother. Reiji just turned and went the direction Luxy was headed in.

Ayato grabbed her bag and took it with him downstairs.

She kept hurriedly moving down the hallway. She wasn't even sure where the energy was coming from. Must have been pure adrenaline. She reached the room she would never forget. Where the whole mess she was currently in started.

Shu was still sleeping on that same couch.

'I wonder if he ever actually got up...does he even bathe...' she scrunched her nose at the thought of him not bathing. "Shit! My bag! I left it in his room!"

Once everyone arrived, they all climbed into the limo that waited outside. Misa sat in between Ayato and Shu. As always Shu had his headphones in.

'They take a limo to school...? That's classy...' she thought.

The boys were quiet. They didn't say one word to each other.

'So odd considering they are brothers...right? There's so much tension. They must have some kind of relationship with each other, or are vampires different in that aspect, I wonder,' she thought staring off into space.

She caught herself in Subaru's gaze and he immediately got defensive. "What the hell are you staring at?!"

She broke out of her thoughts, but didn't say anything.

"Well answer my damn question!" he shouted again. She leaned back against the seat more looking away.

"Looks like bitch-chan was lost in thought," Laito laughed. Kanato giggled.

"Uhhh...," she honestly couldn't think of anything else to say, but something dumb.

"Oi, kokkaku, what are you thinking about?!" Ayato said getting close to her face.

'I'm not THAT skinny...i don't look like a skeleton...' she looked up. Her brain wanted to say something, but she was learning that fueled him more."My name is Luxy. Just Luxy...your nickname is just stupid..." she said with a calm tone.

"Tch, I know your name! It's not worth learning to say it...not that you'll last long!" he shouted.

Lux's eyes softened at little. 'Last long...'

"Heheh, that's right you aren't going to last long...," he leaned in closer as he said it again. She put her hand up blocking him from getting closer.

She moved farther down the seat. She accidentally hit Shu's leg. "Sorry..." she immediately said. He didn't even move or open his eyes. He seemed more like a dead vampire than a living one.

"Enough you two," Reiji said as he closed his book. "This is for you."

What was in his hand was a familiar box. One she saw earlier that night.

"Well, please take this," Reiji said. He sounded a bit irritated. "What on earth are you waiting for?"

"That's cranberry juice. I said I didn't like it when you gave it to me earlier...

"And your point is," he said back keeping her within his sights.

"I don't want it. You can overdose on certain vitamins...there must be some other option besides that disgusting tasting juice," Lux stated matter of fact. She could feel Reiji's irritation, so she took it. She would throw it out later at school.

"We can't have you become anemic. That would be unsightly," Reiji said.

'Yeah I got that when you practically forced me to drink it earlier...I'm still pretty tired...but it tastes so gross...' she thought.

Reiji stared at her. "Your kind is nothing but prey to us so your iron needs to stay up. Anemia is a disgusting thing and since your stubbornness is clearly an issue you will have to be disciplined."

"Why do you say such things?" she demanded. Reiji pushed up his glasses. He seemed to that quite often.

"You are not at liberty to ask me any type of question. You need to learn your place as you still have not done so," he said. Lux's gold eyes showed slight fear, but she can't necessarily change who she is. She can't just give into demands so easily.

'He's so mean...his tone just cut right through me. I've never had anyone say such things...Prey. That's all I am...maybe I should become anemic since it's so damn bad...' she thought.

"But wh..." she started.

"SILENCE!" Reiji said in a harsh tone. Lux immediately shut her mouth. She didn't say anything for the rest of the ride.

"Fufufufu, bitch-chan, you can come talk to me anytime," Laito said catching her gaze. He winked at her.

The ride seem to take forever, but they finally arrived at Ryoutei Academy. They climbed out the limo and headed inside.

She was shocked at the size of the school, even her school wasn't nearly as big. She noticed a few gaggles of girls whispering as she walked in with the Sakamakis. She was curious as to what they were saying. She wasn't paying attention when Shu suddenly stopped in front of her. She walked right into his back.

He turned towards her staring at her with an expressionless face. Her face turned red and she immediately bowed and apologized. He smirked.

"Heh," he said and walked away.

'He must really love music...everytime I see him he has ear buds in...wonder what he listens to,' Luxy thought as she gazed at him. Considering he barely spoke to her she was slightly intrigued. He wasn't coming after her like the triplets.

Reiji stood in front of her blocking her view of Shu. "It would do you well to not hang around that good for nothing. Skipping class, honestly, he's an embarrassment."

'Good for nothing? That isn't very nice to say...wonder why Reiji would say that...?' She looked up at Reiji.

He cleared his throat. "You are in the same class as I."

She saw he was holding a piece of paper. Must've been her schedule or something.

"We will attend together. Unless you want a whipping I suggest you don't do anything reckless," he suggested.

'Harsh...don't you think? Whipping...?'

"Understood?" he asked her.

She sighed deeply, "yes I understand. I do have to use the restroom however...I will meet you in class. Don't want to disturb my learning with a trip there..."

Lux was lying. She already had intentions to cut class.

Reiji gave her directions to the restroom then to the classroom under strict orders she get there on time.

"I will not accept tardiness. You will be seated next to me when you arrive." he stated, before she walked into the restroom.

She let out a deep breath. "What am I doing...? Am I really going to skip class? Reiji just seems so serious. Whipping me?!"

She cringed while looking in the mirror. Even after her first blood sucking session her skin seemed paler. She could see it in her face, how tired she is. Her body was working hard to replenish her energy.

"If he is older...wonder if that means he's stronger than his brothers. Usually that's how it works." she said.

The idea of being alone with Reiji, he could easily overpower maybe even worse than Ayato and Laito. Maybe actually break her.

Lux made the decision to go to class, but she had quickly forgotten what Reiji said to her.

Sitting in the classroom, Reiji glared at the empty side on his right side. Class began, and she didn't follow his orders.

She took her time walking. Not that it mattered. The hallways were completely empty. Misa didn't think she would ever adjust to such a schedule. She couldn't stop yawning. She stopped and rummaged through her bag. No food. And nothing but that cranberry juice box along with books.

She wandered around the school. It didn't even matter. Why on Earth would these vampires need to be in school for anyway?

A chime rang through the halls and the doors opened to the classrooms. Students quickly flooded the halls and quickly dissipated to their next one.

She had a bored face on. "Could anyone actually help me..." she said it rather softly. She didn't seem too worried.

"Luxy-san, what's the matter? Do you see her teddy?"

She whirled around to see Kanato. He was staring into her face with a creepy smile. "Are you feeling alright? You look horrible. Isn't that right teddy?" He held the bear up in front of her face.

She grimaced and leaned away slightly. "Just tired Kanato...that's all. Uh...uhm, I'll see you later!" She waved and hurriedly took off. The small vampire just stood there watching her.

Kanato sent a shiver down her spine. There was something about him that made her want to run away. She didn't even realize which direction she was going in. She kept walking the halls until another bell chimed.

"Another class started already. I don't even know what's going to be worse for me...not showing up or showing up late. I feel like it doesn't even make a difference to Reiji. I'm screwed either way." Lux said to herself. She wondered if he will actually go through with his threats. Maybe it was just a facade.

She groaned as she looked at her paper. She crumpled it up and threw onto the ground. 'This is stupid. I just want to go home...'

"Oi idiot! You look lost...hahaha."

'Dear god please don't let it be...' she turned to see someone she didn't want to see, Ayato. He had a smug look on his face. Something pinged in her stomach.

"I WAS just trying to get to class, since I have it with Reiji. Not sure if it's worth going because I'm late..." she trailed off as he smiled at her.

"Ore-sama will take you there, kokkaku," he said.

"O...ore-sama? Yours truly?" she asked while raising her eyebrows. 'Someone is a little arrogant.'

"Yeah, you have a problem with that?! Don't you ever defy me again like earlier," Ayato said getting closer to her face. She backed up little. For some reason she apologized to him.

"Well, am I taking ya there or not?!" he demanded grabbing her arm. She yanked it away.

'I don't really have a choice...I guess...' She sighed and answered. "Yeah fine. Please take me there..."

Maybe that ping in her stomach was wrong. Maybe he was over what happened. Luxy rolled her eyes slowly as he was walking her to class. She was late...maybe Reiji won't be so upset if she just showed up. It was possible right?

He had his hands in his pockets. She tried not to make eye contact with him. Everything about these boys sent shivers down her spine; even just looking at them made her nervous. She felt fairly confident, but these vampires are knocking her down more each moment she is spending with them.

"Uhm..." She stopped walking. Ayato dragged a little behind her.

"What is it?" he asked.

"Thank you...I guess..." she mumbled. 'Clearly I didn't want to say that. Why do I feel like he's going to make me regret saying thank you.'

"Hahahaha, you really are an idiot, no need to thank me!" Ayato said from behind her. That ping in her stomach hit her again as he pushed her into a closet and slammed the door.