"What happened?"

"I don't know!"

"Does anyone know?"

"Well don't suffocate her, she probably can't even breathe!"

The voices were jumbled all together not allowing me to understand who was saying what. They all sounded worried, and incredibly confused. Wait, what had happened anyways? And then I remembered. Stevie Rae touched me and then I was transferred to some green pasture in the middle of nowhere. And then I fainted. Why am I so freaking weird?

Slowly I open my eyes to see all the people leaning over me with worried expressions.

"She's alive!" Jack says happily.

"I don't think she appreciates the Frankenstein reference love." Damien chuckles.

"Are you okay? What happened?" Zoey asks.

They were all peering down at me lying haphazardly on the cold floor. I don't think anyone in the history of the world could have had such a catastrophic first day as I have. And the worst part: it is only about half way done.

"Yeah, I am fine. Just got lightheaded is all." I say sitting up slowly. I had no intentions of explaining what really happened. Loony bin Faith talking about seeing meadows? No way.

"It's probably because of what happened earlier. You should probably go tell Topaz you're having side effects." Stevie Rae adds, sounding concerned.

"What happened earlier?" Zoey asks curiously, looking from Stevie Rae to me.

Oh hell.

Everyone's eyes suddenly diverted from me and found the wall very interesting. Way to make her obviously suspicious guys, thanks a heap load. I stood up, hoping that someone would speak up and give Zoey an answer. No one did. I suddenly recognized the silence. I looked around to find the entirety of the cafeteria staring in our general direction.

"What happened earlier?" she repeats, sounding less calm then before.

"Z, it's okay. I can explain what happened later. We should probably get to class." Stevie Rae finally says.

Zoey looked like she was about to disagree. And deep down I had a feeling another dramatic scene would be a great addition to this day, because lets face it I haven't had nearly enough. So I chime in.

"I'd be glad to explain what happened when we are out of ear shot of the rest of the student body."

They all began to look around realizing that everyone was staring at us. Amazing how in just a few short hours I was getting used to it.

"Fine…"

I could tell she wasn't finished but I interrupted her anyway.

"Well I will go see Topaz and chat with her about me fainting and all. I'll see you guys later!"

Before anyone could say anything I turned to go. I mouthed raincheck to Taylor and got the hell out of there. I was lying of course. I had no intentions of going to Topaz. Because I wasn't having side effects. I was going to find Erik Night. Because A) I needed to get away from Stevie Rae. Just standing next to her was overwhelming. Once I was fully conscience again I could smell grass and dirt. We were in the cafeteria, I should not be smelling grass and dirt. B) I needed Erik to be the one to tell his girlfriend and high priestess in training what happened, not me. I would like to still be alive tomorrow. Because even though no one had told me what her affinity is I could tell she had one. And a good one too. Don't ask me how.. I have no idea. C) if Erik had dreams about me then maybe, just maybe he could explain what it was I was feeling around the red vampyres. Not saying I trusted him, but maybe just maybe he'll know.

I found myself in front of his classroom door and walked in without knocking. He jumped slightly at my entrance looking surprised to see me.

"Hey."

His surprise turned to confusion.

"So here is the thing. You need to tell your girlfriend what happened. Stevie Rae told her entire gang of friends except for Zoey, and funnily enough she found out that something happened. She just doesn't know what. So can you talk to her? Please?"

I said it in a rush, taking a seat in the front desk.

"Okay. I will."

"Soon please. I think she's planning on trapping me in a dark corner and beating it out of me."

That got him to chuckle. "Zoey isn't naturally violent. But I will do what you ask. Anything else?" he added probably out of politeness more then anything else because he went back to looking down at the papers on his desk.

"Yes actually."

He looked back up, waiting expectantly for me to continue.

"I know this is a touchy topic for you and all thinking I was going to ruin your life… but I was wondering if in your dreams there was anything weird about me? Like strange?"

He looked puzzled, but not angry. So that was good.

"What do you mean strange? You were royally evil that was for sure. But I have seen stranger things."

"No that isn't it. I'm not evil. That much I know. Thanks anyways." I mutter standing up to go.

"You could read and control minds."

I stopped and faced him again. He was watching me, weighing my reaction. I didn't give him one. I was still trying to comprehend what he had just said.

"A part of me thinks I shouldn't tell you this, but I will. You couldn't control just anyone's mind. Only the red fledglings and vampyres."

"Wait, there are more then just Stevie Rae and Stark?" I ask.

"Yes. Many more. I know you don't know what has happened here in the last months, but it has been rough. And I don't think we're out of the woods yet."

"Why are you sharing this with me?" I knew he couldn't have erased his apprehension about me completely yet, even though he promised he would. Feelings that strong take time to get rid of.

"When I drank from you it was different then normal."

"Yes, I do remember."

"I don't mean just the fact I couldn't control myself. Your blood made me feel like I could conquer death itself."

"And that made you trust me?" I ask sounding just as confused as I felt.

"I drank your blood in one of the dreams. I remember it distinctly. It was not the same feeling. It was in the same dream you destroyed everything."

"Wait, you're telling me that you had more then one dream about me?"

"Yes."

"So let me get this straight," I begin, "You had multiple dreams about me where I could control and read the red vamps thoughts. I was good in these dreams. Then you had a dream where you drank my blood and I blew up the world? But my blood was different in that dream."

"More or less."

"So you could have been dreaming about someone else then?" I ask sounding incredibly hopeful.

"She looked exactly like you. In every way. She could even read and control the red Vampyres like you. So I assumed it was you."

"There isn't anyone else who can do that? What about feeling weird things around them? Did I do that?"

"Weird feelings? I don't think so."

"What about…" but I was cut off as the door burst open and in stepped Zoey. She looked less then thrilled to see me.

"Thanks for letting me do the Mid Summer Night's Dream Monologue Professor Night." I say quickly and practically run out the door, shutting it as fast as I could behind me.

I stood outside the door panting for air. Not because I had run a long distance, no, it just felt like the air had been sucked out of that room the moment Zoey walked in. I had every intention of heading to Sociology when I heard Zoey begin to yell.

"You did WHAT!?"

I knew I should leave. Just walk away. But I didn't. I leaned my ear against the door.

"You heard me. I am not proud of it. And I damn near killed her. I told her not to tell you, so there is no need to be angry at her."

"So you lied then. You didn't want to apologize. You wanted to experience a sexual act with the new student right after class."

"Z, be rational. Of course not. I thought she was in league with Neferet."

"How does that make any sense?" she shouts.

"It just did okay? And then she cut herself on accident."

Liar, I thought.

"And I jumped on her. It was completely out of my control. I love you Zoey. You know that. After watching you with Heath, and knowing you're still in love with him I have to control my jealousy. But I did not ever plan on hurting you."

Heath? Another guy??? Seriously? How many guys does this girl have wrapped around her finger??

"She kissed Stark too. Maybe she is planning something."

"She kissed Stark?" Erik asked. His voice faltered a bit, but without seeing his facial expression I couldn't imagine why.

"Yes. But didn't you hear me? Maybe you were right. Maybe she is planning something. She has already distracted you two."

"Z. Stop this. You know that she isn't. You told me yourself that I was insane for thinking so earlier. I think you are confused and hurt because this girl shows up with a filled in purple mark, and Nyx didn't give anyone a head's up."

Liar, again, I think. He knew I was coming eventually. Nyx had given someone a sign or dream in his case. It wasn't Nyx's fault he decides not to share it with his girlfriend.

"Yeah. I guess." She softened her voice.

And then just like that everything was fine because I heard kissing noises, my cue to leave. I would have to talk to him more. He had given me so much to think about. If I was really the girl in his dreams then I could read and control minds? That was freaky just to think about. But then was I evil too? I shook my head violently not willing myself to think such thoughts.