Well, this is the TENTH chapter :O Aren't you proud? I sure am ;) Here is yet another chapter, and I hope you enjoy this one, just as much as the last one!

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Chapter Ten

"What are you doing here?" may as well beat around the bush, it could give me some time to explain.

"I know what you're trying to do, and it's not going to work. Are you the…Slayer?" his voice was calm, too calm. He said 'Slayer' like it was a really bad word. Way to make me feel better about myself!

"Yes, but I didn't chose this, if that's what you're wondering…" my voice had drifted off to a stop. He looked like he was thinking really hard. Maybe, trying to get this all in?

"This. Is. Awesome!" he yelled, it actually surprised me. Shocker! He started doing this little happy dance, I guess you could say. He was jumping on the spot like a little girl, if I didn't know any better, I'd say he was gay.

"So you're not mad?" I was surprised at how confused my voice sounded, this was new for me.

"How can I be mad? You're my hero! Does this mean…does this mean I'll become a Slayer too?" Ryan had told me once about siblings of Shadow-Kissed people usually got the same powers, does that mean he'll get powers just like me?

"I'm pretty sure, but I'm not positive" with the way he was 'dancing' I'd say that was a pretty good answer.

"Listen, can I have my shit back now? I'm kind of tired, you know, with me help the guardians' an all!" my voice was harsh, even for me. It made Alik stop 'dancing'. Actually, it looked more like he had turrets than dancing. He, hastily, gave back all of my clothes. When I was just about to leave, he called out my name.

"What is it?" I tried to make my voice sound nicer…

"Can you teach me? How to fight, I mean…'cause I saw you today and you kicked major ass" he was rambling now. It was actually kind of cute, in a puppy dog kind of way.

"I'll see okay? I've got a lot of stuff on my plate at the moment" And then, I walked away.

After the attack, everything was hectic; trees were still burning, people were in the clinic, and people (royals) were flying away from the school because it's 'not safe enough'. Argh! Stupid royals!

"Hey, Lexi!" someone called me from across the quad. It was that red-head. The one who's dating my brother! What's her name? Annie? Anisa? Abby? Abby sounds about right.

"Hey, Abby. What's up?"

"I just wanted to invite you to my up-coming party! It's my birthday party, and the theme is 'Red Carpet'" she grabbed me by the shoulders, and made a sweeping gesture in front of her, like she was actually picturing it.

"Sounds great Abby!" my fake enthusiasm was easily bought. I mean, who does themes anymore? She's turning eighteen! I finished doing that when I was seven! Grabbing something to eat seemed like heaven to me right now! I made my way over to the cafeteria, surprisingly not running into anyone. When I reached the cafeteria, I knew why. Everyone was in there; students, teachers and even guardians. Kirova was making an announcement; I only just got the end of it.

"-e are ordering everyone to report back to their families, or to Court. It is your families choice, of course, and you will all be expected to come back in exactly one month for trials and exams. You are to leave immediately, any questions?" her voice was demanding and harsh, just as I remembered her. Suddenly, and hand shot up in the middle row.

"Yes, Alik Hathaway?" Oh, fuck my life!

"What will happen to the Slayer? She was helping us fight, what will she get?" there were murmurs in the crowd as she thought this over.

"Quiet everyone!" her voice rang out, causing everyone to pay attention. "She? I hardly think the Slayer is a girl" Ouch! "And everyone is well aware that the Slayer has a ten thousand dollar warrant on their head! They won't be getting anywhere, anytime soon" I have lost all respect for that vulture. I thought she would have been on my side! Jeez, am I really that unbearable? I hadn't even realised I had my hand up, until she asked me what my question was.

"Are you not aware that the Slayer was protecting our school? They should be rewarded! Not have a warrant on their head"

"Oh, you weren't here when tragedy overcame us! When you were…away, the Slayer was working with the Strigoi to attack the royal families! They are still acting upon that now!" apparently, no one knew that threats were being held upon their families, so naturally, everyone started freaking out. This, was my queue to go. When I was half-way to my dorm, my mother called out from behind me. Turning around, I was met with my beautiful mother and father. Their hands were entwined together; they were probably the most beautiful couple I'd ever seen. They made you feel all happy inside when you were near them.

"Yeah?"

"Pack your bags, we're going to Court to visit you Uncles and Aunts" I hadn't seen Aunt Mia, Uncle Eddie, Aunt Lissa or Uncle Christian for two and a half years! With a big smile on my face, I started running towards my dorm, only to stop short and turn back to my parents.

"A little heads up; you're going to have to tell Alik who his father is!" Dimitri's smile faltered a little, before I sped to my dorm once again, at dhampir speed. Because I didn't pack that much coming back to the academy, it only took me twenty minutes to fully pack everything. With nothing else to do, I decided to ring my non-related brother. He picked up on the third ring.

"Hello?" his voice was groggy. It then dawned on me that I was on vampire schedule, and it was three in the morning.

"Holy shit! I am so sorry" my voice deepened when I said 'so'. It made me sound like a man.

"Lex? That you? What's with the not calling me? Am I really not that important to you?" his voice was joking, but I could sense the hidden hurt behind his words.

"Are you kidding? You're my favourite person in the world! And I've been super busy, with the attack an all an-"

"Attack? What are you talking about? Are you okay? What happened?" I'm used to Ryan's over-protectiveness for a while now. I used to think it was annoying, but now it's quite funny.

"I'm fine! I helped, and don't worry, no one could see my face! Everything is fine, but I'm going to Court for a month or so" I could tell Ryan just did a sigh of relief, even if I couldn't see or hear it.

"Court? Isn't that where all your family is?" his voice was calm, but I could hear the frustration in his voice. I could have been imagining it, right?

"Yeah, but I'll be fine. Don't worry about me. Now, how's your life?"

"I met a girl" his voice was all happy, and sappy. I've only ever heard it once, when my Aunt Lissa was talking to Uncle Christian. Those two were complete lovebirds.

"Oh? And she's not a one-night-stand? What has the world come to?" his deep laugh made me feel safe and warm, only he could do that.

"No, she's much more than that…"

"What's her name? How did you guys meet?" Ryan sighed deeply before replying.

Her name was Jamie. She was a librarian who loved to read books. They met when Ryan was flirting with her, and suggested they go back to his place. She replied by dumping coffee on his head. Thankfully, it was cold. Ever since then, he's fallen in love with her, and has been stalking her.

"You guys would be the cutest couple! I need to meet her!" I didn't mean to sound all girl, but this was huge! I never pictured Ryan to settle down.

"Thanks, well I have to go get ready for work in three hours, and I need to catch up on my beauty sleep" last time I checked, Ryan didn't have a job.

"You work now?" Ryan has never really been the 'handy man' type of guy. Him saying that he's too pretty to lift a finger.

"Oh, yeah. At the library" I should have known.

"Okay, bye" I hung up on him, laughing like mad. That was until a rock came flying through my window. A note was attached to it;

You did well, Slayer. Defeating my men was the easy part, now comes your families risk of dying.

I'll always be watching.

S.B.T

I really need to find out who this S.B.T. person is. Quite frankly, they're starting to piss me off. Sure, they can threaten me, but my family. Oh, hell to the no! That bitch is gonna pay!

.GOD O_O who do you think is threatening Lexi? Next chapter is based on Court, and Lexi's secret could come out... As always REVIEW

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