I have always been able to hide my thirst. When someone's blood attracts me, I'm able to ignore it when I'm not thirsty. I only drink blood from humans when I'm really, really thirsty. I have blood bags on my refrigerator that keeps me satisfied. Right now, I'm not thirsty. But the scent of this human's blood is too strong. I'm not thirsty but I'm craving for her blood now. Nanoha is going to scold me if I drink from any human after drinking from one three days ago. Our eyes locked and I immediately noticed her blood red eyes. A gentle voice broke my line of thoughts, "Who are you?"

Read Me III

Blood Red Eyes

"May I sit beside you?" I asked.

She moved a little to the side to give me some space, "Sure."

I sat down and smiled at her, "Thanks."

She looked at my jacket, draped on her shoulders, "Why?"

"Because you're cold. Here," I helped her wear the jacket properly and grinned. It's a perfect fit.

"Thanks. Who are you?" She looked at my face and asked once more.

"Just someone." I answered.

She giggled, "You're weird."

The wind blew and her long blonde hair swayed with it. She looked up to the stars.

"You are, too. Why are you here?" I said, looking at her face.

"No reason. I just wanted to feel the air."

I looked at my watch. 10:45 pm. "Where do you live?"

She looked at me and answered, "Dorm 3."

I smiled. "I live there too." I stood up and straightened my skirt. "Come on, let's go back. I'll walk you to your room. It's getting really late."

She stood up and smiled at me. "Thanks."

Our walk to the dorm was silent. It wasn't the usual awkward silence but instead a comfortable one. Maybe we just didn't have anything to say to each other. We reached dorm 3 shortly and entered the dorm. For every dorm, the first floor is like a living room. It is where most students hang out that's why I was surprised to find it empty. Well, considering that it is rather late already the others must be sleeping.

I turned to the girl and asked, "Room?"

"Second floor, room 214." She stated.

"Come on then." She nodded once and we walked upstairs. After a few rooms we are already standing on her door.

"Here you are." I looked at her and my eyes met again with her blood colored ones.

She took a step forward and unlocked her door. She took a step inside and turned to face me.

"Thank you. Doing this is really kind of you." She then flashed me a sincere smile.

I waved it off, "It's nothing. Don't worry about it."

She giggled, "Well then, goodnight."

"Goodnight." I turned to walk away when she called out to me.

"Hey!"

I turned to look at her and saw an embarrassed expression on her face.

"Fate. Fate Testarossa." She said and quickly closed the door.

Fate…Testarossa, huh…

I made my way to my room which is on the other side of the dormitory on the third floor. I entered my room and went straight to the bathroom to clean up. I splashed my face with warm water and gently wiped it with a towel. I shook my head. I changed clothes and lay down on my bed. I closed y eyes and sighed. Fate Testarossa.

With that last thought, I let my dreams consume me.

Nanoha

"Why are you quiet?" Arisa-chan asked.

I shook my head and smiled at her. "No reason."

Arisa-chan raised an eyebrow, "Since when did Nanoha lied to me… And I know that you're not Nanoha-san."

I laughed lightly and said, "And I thought Suzuka-chan was the mind reader."

She nudged me playfully. "Okay, now spill."

"Well… Last night was "Nanoha-san night". The night when she can come out whenever she wants. Well, it seems that something happened last night that affected Nanoha-san."

Arisa-chan and I entered the room and after greeting our classmates we went to our seat. "Like what?" Arisa questioned.

"I dunno. But… I remember one thing. Her thoughts were unorganized that's why I can't remember much. Fate-chan…"

Arisa-chan looked at me with confusion, "Fate-chan? Who's that?"

I shrugged. "Someone from last night, I guess. I wonder what happened to Nanoha-san…"

Arisa-chan ruffled my bangs playfully, "Don't worry too much. You'll find ot out sooner or later."

I smiled and fixed my bangs. "Thanks, Arisa-chan."

I heard Suzuka-chan's voice and greet her, "Hey, Suzuka-chan."

Suzuka-chan made her way to us and smiled, "Hi Nanoha-chan, Arisa-sama."

So Suzuka-chan knew about Arisa-chan's fan girls. Arisa-chan blushed and glared at Suzuka. "Stop it, Suzuka."

"Fine, fine. Good thing none of my dorm mates belong to this building."

"Yeah. Good thing." Arisa-chan muttered.

I laughed lightly. The door slid open and the professor came in. Suzuka went to her seat and the lesson for the day started. I sighed.

Who are you, Fate-chan?

The class ended fast and we three went out to eat in the cafeteria. When we got there the cafeteria was full of students. Don't tell me I have to wait this long to get my food.

"Can you believe it,Nanoha-chan. You have to wait this long to get your food." A cheerful voice said. I turned to look at Suzuka-chan and laughed nervously. I forgot. She is the mind reader here. I heard Arisa-chan stifle her laughs. I glared at her half-heartedly.

"Stop laughing and go find us a table, doggy." I commanded. Arisa hissed at me and I grinned at her.

Suzuka-chan lightly pushed Arisa-chan and said, "Go find us a table before you both have one of your arguments. Don't worry; I'll get you some food."

Arisa glared at me one last time and stuck out her tongue. I smirked at her and she walked away to find us a table.

"Now that Arisa-chan is gone, tell me what's bothering you, Nanoha-chan." Suzuka said.

Oh crap. I think she read my mind during class.

Suzuka smiled and stated, "I actually did."

"I'll tell you later."

"Okay." Suzuka-chan smiled at me warmly and we waited for our turn and ordered. After ordering, we called Arisa-chan to find out where she is. She said that she couldn't find an empty table so she chose to share a table with someone from the Special Class-1. Out of the 3 special classes, I can say that Class-2 and Class-1 get along better with each other rather than Class-3. Students from Class-3 are all snobby, arrogant and annoying students.

"Nanoha! Suzuka!" Arisa-chan's voice called to us. As we came near the table she's in I can see Arisa sitting beside some girl with blonde hair. Blonde hair…

"Do you mind if they sit too?" Arisa-chan questioned.

"Not at all." A gentle voice said.

We stopped in front of the table and my eyes widened when my eyes and the eyes of the owner the voice locked.

"Fate…chan."

"You."

We continued to stare at each other until Suzuka nudged me gently and broke off what seemed like a staring contest between me and Fate-chan.

"Umm… I know what you two are thinking but can we sit now?" Suzuka-chan asked politely.

I turned my eyes to Fate-chan and she blushed. "Please do."

Suzuka-chan and I sat beside each other with her in front of Arisa-chan and me in front of Fate-chan.

"So…" I started.

Fate-chan looked up at me and looked back down. "Umm…"

We both stared at our food for a while until Arisa-chan's impatient voice brought us back.

"Will you both stop that and tell us what's going on?"

Suzuka-chan giggled lightly and said, "I know what's going on, Arisa-chan. They're both shy."

Arisa-chan looked at Suzuka-chan, "Oh right. The mind reader is here."

Fate-chan looked at Suzuka-chan. "M-mind reader?!"

"That's right. I'm Suzuka Tsukimura by the way. Suzuka's fine" Suzuka-chan introduced herself.

Arisa-chan smiled. "Arisa. Arisa Bannings."

Fate-chan smiled lightly. "Fate Testarossa. Fate is okay."

I smiled at Fate-chan. "Nanoha. Takamachi, Nanoha."

Arisa-chan grinned at me. "So… wanna share something?"

I blushed. "She's…Fate-chan."

"I met Nanoha last night. Though I didn't manage to have her name."

Arisa-chan stared at us in confusion.

"Fate-chan is someone that Nanoha-san met last night. It seems that Fate-chan left a strong impression on Nanoha-san." Suzuka-chan explained and smiled at Arisa-chan.

Arisa-chan raised an eyebrow at Suzuka-chan. "Memory?"

"Yep. Memory."

Fate-chan giggled lightly. I stared at her and our eyes met.

Blood red eyes.

Then I smelled something sweet. Coming from Fate-chan. Her blood…

The scent of her blood smells so sweet.

I covered my mouth and stood up.

"Nanoha? What's wrong?" Arisa-chan asked.

I stared at Suzuka and she stared back at me. Sorry, Suzuka-chan. I'll go home for now.

Blood.

I got out of my seat and ran away.

I need to get away.

Far away.

Blood. Fate-chan's blood.

I'm thirsty.

Suzuka

Blood.

That was Nanoha-chan's last thought. I wonder what happened to her.

"What happened to her?' Fate-chan asked.

Arisa-chan shook her head. "I don't know either."

"She's going home for now." I said.

Arisa-chan looked at me. "You read her mind?"

I nodded and continued my eating.

"So… I'm guessing Suzuka is a mind reader and a memory seeker?" Fate-chan stated, wiping the sides of her mouth with her handkerchief.

I nodded, "Yes. May I know what Fate-chan is?"

"I can manipulate lightning and electricity and use it however I want." Fate stated.

Arisa-chan looked interested. "Sample, please?"

Fate-chan touched Arisa-chan's hand and Arisa-chan jerked her hand away. "Hey!"

Fate-chan giggled. "There."

Arisa-chan rubbed her hand and said, "Cool. I like your talent."

Fate-chan smiled and asked, "How about Nanoha?"

I looked at Arisa-chan and she stared back at me.

"Maybe she should be the one to tell you." I stated. Standing up and gathering my things.

"Do you have a class already?" Arisa-chan asked.

I nodded. "It's already after one."

Arisa-chan stood up quickly. "Oh gosh, I have to attend Gym class."

Fate-chan laughed. "I guess I'll see you two around?"

"Sure." We both said. And we went our way, leaving Fate-chan.

After a while Arisa-chan broke the silence between us. "Why?" she asked.

"Nanoha-chan… she's… reacting to Fate-chan's blood." I stated. Trying hard to choose the right words.

"You sure?" Arisa-chan asked me in disbelief and surprise.

I shrugged. "That's what I think. Blood. That was her last thought before leaving. She never acted like that to the scent of my blood. Can she even smell blood without it being exposed?"

"Maybe I should…"

Arisa turned around but I stopped her. "Don't, Arisa-chan. She wants to be alone. That's why she ran away."

Arisa-chan stared at me for a while, sighed and tugged on my hand. "If that's what she wishes then. Come, on."

I blinked. "Where?"

She smiled at me and said, "I'll walk you to your class."

I giggled. Arisa-chan is so nice. "Thanks." I muttered.

We walked in comfortable silence. Maybe she is thinking of Nanoha-chan. She looks really worried about her. I wonder why… I wonder how much Nanoha-chan means to Arisa-chan. Fate-chan's blood attracted Nanoha-chan that's why she ran away. She doesn't want to hurt her. We arrived at my next room and Arisa-chan went to her own class.

Awww... I'm not happy with this chapter.

I had a hard time on where to make Fate-chan appear. and how the other will react.

anyway, sorry for this chapter.

Which characters do you want to appear and what kind of powers do you want them to have?

leave it in the review or PM me.

-F