I had no idea what time it was when I woke up. Alarms bugged the hell out of me and I didn't remember seeing an alarm clock when Kaien showed me the room. That was if I was even in the vampire knight world anymore. Upon opening my eyes I let out a small groan as I realized I was still in the room Kaien Cross had given me. Well... maybe I got hit by a car and am in a coma. I heard people can dream inside dreams in comas, so it feels like they are really awake.
Sliding off the bed, I walked over to the window, rubbing my eyes, and removed the curtain that covered it. I wish I hadn't because I was greeted with bright sun rays. Sleepy eyes and bright lights do not mix. So, grunting, I covered the window again and walked over to the privet bathroom. It was only a toilet and a sink, no bathtub or shower. I guess I'd have to use the dorm bathrooms if I want a shower, which wasn't too much of a big deal.
'So, will Kaien let me go home today? My aunt must think I either pranked her or am dead by now.' I thought as I splashed water on my face. I frowned at the thought and splashed water over my hair so it would be easier to brush and curl.
You know I think I may have accepted this gift if it wasn't for the issue of my aunt. I mean everyone had thought I was dead anyways. There was a chance I'd try to run away even if I didn't contact any of my family. So, if it wasn't for my aunt or the fact this world is actually far more dangerous than fans might realize, I'd willingly stay here. Sadly I still wasn't over my parent's death and had been looking forwards to living with my aunt. This wasn't my world and I didn't belong here.
Existing the bathroom I grabbed my brush as I walked over to the bookcase where I put all of my manga. I was feeling lazy and just wanted to stay in to read. Besides I wanted to finish my last couple Vampire Knight volumes to remind myself what happened or what is going to happen. Except... my Vampire Knight series was missing. I had my Naruto series, my ten volumes of Rosario and Vampire and my two volumes of Bloody Kiss.
'Is it because the manga wouldn't exist here?' I thought to myself, frowning and crossing my arms. Suddenly, my eyes widened as something else suddenly came to mind.
"Where's my knife?" I asked myself, searching the room from top to bottom. I couldn't remember putting it anyway last night and I couldn't find it in the room.
Last I had my knife I was carrying it with me to the bus stop. Maybe it fell out of my pocket or it was with Kaien. Yeah, it was most likely with Kaien in his office. I just had to go see him to get it back, if he gives it back that is. He might be a immature idiot at times but he wasn't stupid. He'd probably only give it back if I promise not to hurt anyone or become a prefect; although I wasn't willing to revile I knew about vampires.
Sighing deeply I put my brush down and began to get dressed. I pulled on a normal hot pink t-shirt, jeans and white socks. As I put on my shoes I noticed that my boots had been placed under the desk. Huh, I had actually almost forgot about those but they will be useful when I go home; if there is still snow on the ground that is. Anyways, putting on my shoes I grabbed my brush again and gave my hair a few quick brushes before I left the room.
Sadly I hadn't paid much to when Kaien brought me to my room. I paid a little attention when going up the stairs but after that I spaced out again. So I have no idea if I had to turn right or turn left to get back to the stairs. So, to sum it up, it didn't take me as long as I thought to find the stairs. About twenty minutes or so, I don't know since I don't known a watch and hadn't found a clock. Finding the front door was easier than I thought as well; what other room would have two large double doors?
Leaving the Sun Dorms I once again found myself covering my eyes from the bright sun. I really needed to get myself some sunglasses. Or at least wait until I was fully awake before going out in the sun. Anyways, blinking a few times I turned around to see if I could spot any students but I couldn't. Huh, that brought up the question of what day it was. I remember it being a Friday back in the real world but obviously it wasn't the same here. I wasn't complaining and was able to walk in silence.
Again I found myself lost in my thoughts which resulted me in having no idea where I was going. Instead of finding the front of the school it seems I wandered around to the side of the school. Oh god. I really needed to improve my absent walking. It's going to put me in deep danger one day, which will result in getting lost and possibly attacked. Sighing to myself I began to turn around to walk where I had come from but something caught my eye.
Under the big tree near the classroom window laid a Day Class boy. I could instantly tell it was Zero Kiryu. He must have been ditching classes so he could catch up on his sleep without being yelled at by the teacher. Huh, I had to say he was actually rather attractive. His hands were resting behind his head and one of his legs was bent so his foot touched the ground. Lastly his eyes were closed so I couldn't tell if he was really napping or just resting.
For a moment I was unsure what to do. Should I just leave the boy along and attempt to find the front doors on my own? Or should I attempt to talk to Zero, ask for his help finding the office? I could actually find it on my own since I had a good memory in direction, I just didn't know how far I had walked from the front doors. As I thought what I should do I accidentally stepped on a twig shifting my weight. Zero's eyes popped open and his head snapped in my direction, his lavender eyes cold.
"Hey, you, what do you think you are doing here?!" He shouted at me. I was startled by the coldness in his voice but brushed it off as he probably just thought I was a Day Class girl sneaking out to see the Night Class or something.
"I'm new here and I was on my way to see the Headmaster. I wasn't paying too much attention and now I'm lost." I explained as kindly as I could. I didn't want to become enemies with Zero so the least I could do was be kind and respectful.
"I was never told of a new student. Where is your uniform?" He asked with a raised eyebrow. At his cold tone, and matching cold look, I sighed but suppressed a eye roll.
"I got here sometime yesterday evening and was shown to my dorm room. I haven't been given a uniform yet." 'Or ever. Maybe if the skirt was longer I'd except one' I added in thought as I kept my voice calm. Zero's glare died a bit but he still had a cold, unfriendly look to him
"Ah, so you're the girl Ichijo saved. I heard the Headmaster was keeping you in the infirmary." He muttered coldly as he then mumbled something else under his breath, only in Japanese. Even if he wasn't glaring anymore the cold in his tone was starting to really bug me.
'Takuma again? He... saved me? What the hell is going on, why can't I remember?' I thought as I narrowed my eyes at Zero. The only word I made out in Japanese was Baka which was idiot in Japanese, otherwise I had no idea what he said.
"Do you always sound so cold? Please knock it off, it's starting to piss me off and I did nothing to you to deserve such a tone... besides wake you from your nap." I added, trailing off in slight embarrassment. Huh, maybe he was just cranky.
"Sorry, I lost my temper. My mom had a bad temper so we got yelled at and glared at a lot. I got used to it but I still don't like it." I apologized for snapping. I sighed tiredly as I felt my face dream at the thought of my parents and sister.
"What's wrong?" I heard Zero's voice ask, only this time it was closer and less cold. I looked up to see that the older boy was standing only a few inches away from me with a expressionless look on his face.
"My parents and younger sister were killed in a car crash only a few weeks ago. I'm still in mourning." I admittedly sadly as I turned my face away from Zero. For a while I didn't mind showing my sadness in front of others but, because I didn't want sympathy, I attempted to hold in my sadness until I was alone. Obviously I was failing with that.
"Oh, I'm sorry. I also lost my family four years ago so I guess I know how you are feeling." He told me, his voice showing both awkwardness and sympathy; like he was sorry for me but was unsure what to say. I just sighed and crossed my arms against my chest, still refusing to look at him.
"Thanks and all but, and no offence, you had four years to mourn you family. Mine have been dead for less than a month. Nothing I can really do about it though, they are dead and nothing will bring them back." I said, sighing again, only this time deeper, as I uncrossed my arms. "Anyways, can you tell me how to get back to the front of the school? I don't know where I am." I managed to admit, trying to hide my embarrassment. Zero made a face that clearly showed he was annoyed as he shoved his hands in his pockets.
"Just follow me. I need to return to class anyways before I get lectured." He grumbled and started to walk away. Knowing he was probably more worried about being lectured by Yuki or Kaien than the teacher, I couldn't help but crack a small smile as I followed him.
If I had to rate Zero in my top favorite characters I'd probably put him between a three and a five. I respected him and completely understood his hatred of vampires. It was amazing, despite how strong he acts, how weak he actually feels at times. I felt sorry for him and wanted to be his friend, at least someone he could talk to if he wants. Feeling bored I looked up at Zero -who seemed to be about five inches taller than me if I remember correctly- to see the tattoo on his neck. Eh, I was bored so I might as well start up a conversation, that is if he would talk back to me.
"Did that hurt?" I asked as we rounded the corner. Zero seemed to pay no attention to me and I thought he ignored me until he spoke.
"Did what hurt?" He asked without looking at me. Well, at least he was talking and the cold tone in his voice died down a lot.
"That tattoo on your neck. Both my parents had tattoos and they said they hurt." I said, pointing out the tattoo even if Zero wasn't looking back at me. I watched as his one hand slipped out of his pocket and he touched the side of his neck.
"A little but I've been through worse." He admitted and I felt myself smiling a little. Maybe because I wasn't acting like a girly idiot, or we were both orphans, he felt comfortable talking to me.
"Well I never want to get one, I have a low tolerance of pain. My sister had wanted to get one for her sweet sixteen. My parents were against it until she said it was either a tattoo or a belly button ring." I told him, putting my own hands in my own pockets, looking down. For a second I didn't hear Zero respond so I looked up to see we had reached the doors.
"How old was your sister when she... passed?" Zero hesitated for a second as if he was looking for the most sensitive word. It was kind of him -people have to remember Zero is a lot kinder than he lets on- and I looked off to the side before I forced myself to look at the hunter again.
"She was twelve. I'm four years older than her. Anyways I need to go now, thanks for the help, Zero." I thanked, doing my best to pronounce his name proper before I walked away. I could feel his eyes staring at the back of my head as if he wondered what I was thinking, or how I knew his name.
It took me about ten minutes to find the Headmaster's office. Luckily I had paid attention while Kaien was giving me the tour inside the school. I just didn't realize the office was that far from the front doors. Not that far actually to tell the truth. The truth is I also stopped to use the bathrooms. Unfortunately even if people seemed able to speak English here signs were still in Japanese. I was only able to find the girl's bathroom because there was picture of a girl on the door. Anyways, knocking on the office door I heard a cheery voice tell me to come in. As I did I saw the man look up and smile at me.
"Good afternoon, Ashley. Can I help you with something?" He asked with a bright, almost over friendly smile. Honestly, this man was only serious when he really needed to be.
I was never the kind of person that enjoyed overly cheerful people. They got on my nerves to the point of wanting to hurt them. I can handle cheerful people if they can be serious, it's just that silliness to them that gets my forehead vain throbbing. The hate of overly cheerful people grew after my depression grew stronger, also known as when my parents and sister were killed. If it wasn't for my low tolerance of pain I'd probably cut myself, but I'm just depressed, not emo.
Kaien Cross was being a little too cheerful for my liking and it was making me uncomfortable. Especially when I wasn't in a happy mood and more in a depressed kind of mood. In fact I was usually really depressed, although no where near emo. Yet once my parents and sister died I think my depression was getting serious to the point of being emo. If I wasn't afraid of pain I would have turned emo.
"Yeah, you can. I seem to be missing a few of my things. A couple of my books and a knife I had with me for protection." I answered truthfully as I sat in one of the chairs that faced the Headmaster's desk. The man looked thoughtful and confused as he stood up.
"I didn't notice any missing books, but I'll keep an eye out for them. As for your knife none was found by your body." Kaien said seriously as he walked over to a small chest. It kind of looked like the Lost and Found box my school's library had.
'So my knife was lost then?' I thought, frowning as I felt disappointed. That knife was one of the only things I had left of my parents.
"However, this was found laying at your side." The form, and once vicious, vampire hunter said as he pulled out a silver sword. I stared at it in confusion until I noticed the handle.
Oh my god! It was my knife, only as a sword. But... how was that possible? I didn't even own a sword. My dad did but I was told it was a movie prop and the sharp tip had been cut off. That's besides the point though. There was only one place I own a sword and it began to convince me this really was just a very long dream; like I said I wont be convinced unless I really get hurt or something else happens. For the only place I've seen my knife in sword version was inside my dreams, in my alter ego world.
Just in case people are curious to what Zero mumbled he said "Why he put her in the Sun Dorms I wont understand. The man is an idiot"