Okay, so here's the double chapter I promised. R&R, PM, and Enjoy!

Ch. 8: New Introductions

(Nathan Kisuki Cross)

I woke up around 5:15 AM. The Night Class would be returning soon and I decided to get ready. I got on my new uniform and I felt a bit weird. It wasn't that I was not used to it, but I felt thinner. I looked down and saw I had lost quite a few pounds. I went to a mirror and straightened myself out. I heard a knock. "Yeah?" The door opened and Kaname walked in. He looked me over and nodded his head.

"Its almost time for the introductions. I see you lost some weight." I looked down and noticed I lost maybe another pound. I smiled as if I hadn't really noticed and Kaname led me out to a lobby area. We waited and my stomach growled. I looked surprised, even more than Kaname. I gave my stomach a punch and it quieted. I apologized and Kaname said it was alright.

"It happens to everyone." At that moment, the Night Class came in and some of them looked surprised to see me. Once everyone was inside, Kaname greeted everyone and introduced me. "Headmaster Cross has asked us to help Nathan with his current condition. As fellow Night Class students, I ask that everyone should try to help Nathan should anything happen." At that moment, my stomach growled again and I punched it. Some of the Night Class laughed, even Kaname.

"I guess he has a point. I think we should eat now." Everyone agreed and we went to a dining hall. We had an almost normal dinner. There was fruits and vegetables and meats. But I noticed everyone was being handed something. When it came to me, I saw they were tablets. I took one and Aido, who was sitting next to me, said they were blood tablets.

"It helps control blood cravings. Swallow, don't chew." He put his into his mouth and so did I. It tasted weird in my mouth, but I swallowed anyway. I actually felt better and we began eating. I tried to use my best manners, and I guess I did okay. When everyone had finished, we went to our dorm rooms. I fell asleep almost instantly.

(Yuki Cross)

I woke up and felt a bit empty. I remembered why. Nathan was with the Night Class. I had every class with him, so it would be hard for me to not think about him being gone. Especially since everyone was asking me where he was. The headmaster said I could tell them where he went, but not how or why. By the end of the last class, everyone on campus knew Nathan was now a Night Class student, but no one knew exactly how he became one. Some said it was special treatment for being adopted by the headmaster, but then I wouldn't be here. The most popular thought was that he was paid by some girls to go undercover and return with all sorts of information about the Night Class. Only the headmaster, Zero, the Night Class, and I know the real truth.

He was my brother for less than two weeks and I already missed him. I would still be able to see him during class changes. And also during certain holidays and events. I smiled as new hope surged through me. I decided to go to the gates early and see if I could talk to him or Kaname. I was walking there when I noticed several girls talking. I went over there and saw they were all by the gate. As a member of the Disciplinary Committee, I had to see what was going on. "Hey! What are you all doing?" They turned and saw me. I looked at them, waiting for an answer. They were all girls, so maybe they came to see Aido or Kaname. "Well? I'm waiting."

One girl stepped forward and said, "We were trying to talk to Nathan and find out why he was over there." I didn't expect that response. Usually I get a response like, "Nothing" or "I lost something". But this girl just came out clean. I sighed.

"Alright, I'll let you off with a warning. But I see you around here again and I will report you. Okay?" They nodded and left. I stayed behind and tried to look for Nathan. I couldn't see him or Kaname. I was about to leave when I saw Nathan looking out a window. I almost didn't recognize him because he was thinner the last time I saw him. I got his attention and waved. He waved back. He mouthed the words, "See you at transit?" He drew a question mark in the air and I nodded in response. He gave me a thumbs up and left. I smiled and walked off, new hope forming inside me.

(Nathan Kisuki Cross)

Transit was about to begin, so I got myself ready. I got my uniform on and decided to take a walk through the corridors. The best part was no one else was around. I passed a window and went back to see Yuki waving at me. I returned the wave and mouthed words asking her if I would see her at transit and drew a question mark on the glass. She nodded, so I gave her a thumbs up and left. I saw Kaname coming out of his room, and I walked over to him.

"How do you feel?" he asked me.

"Fine, I haven't roared in the past sixteen hours so that's a good sign." He nodded his head in response and we continued to walk down the corridor. Some of the other Night Class students were coming out of their dorms and waved at us. I was oblivious to them as I saw something outside the window. A man was on the roof of a building, and I could have sworn I saw half of his face was shiny. I got Kaname's attention, but when we looked out, the man was gone.

"Probably just your mind playing tricks on you." Kaname suggested. I looked back and thought maybe I was seeing things. The sun began to set and a bell sounded, signaling it was time for the transit. We made our way to the gate, and already I could hear the screams of girls. The gates opened, and a surge of girls came forward. I saw Yuki and Zero at the front, keeping them back. I tried to help, but it just made it worse. Now the students were really desperate. I gave them an evil eye, but it had little effect; only a few students backed off. I went back to Kaname and asked to use my growl. He hesitated for a bit, but he nodded his head. I went back to the front and decided to start off easy. I gave a low growl, but it didn't work. I put a little bit more anger into it, but still nothing. I didn't want to use my trump card, but I thought I might have to. I used a more powerful growl, and it worked a little. Yuki and Zero were now back in control, and we went to class as fast as we could. Not five seconds before we reached class did the crowd break through. The doors closed before any Day Class students could get in, and we all relaxed a little.

Kaname directed us to the first classroom, and opened the door. I was the first one in, and I froze up when I saw the teacher. He was tall, had black messy hair, wore a trench coat, and half of his face was metal! I speak the truth, from his forehead, over his eye-now mechanical-and past his ear was metal where skin should have been. Kaname pushed me forward, and I turned to him. "Kaname, that's the guy I saw on the roof,"

I whispered to him. He looked at the man and said, "That's Mister Toga Yagari, and I can understand why you would feel so uneasy around him. He is a vampire hunter after all." I looked back at the man and calmed a little. We took our seats and class began. Mr. Yagari paced the classroom until he was behind me. He slammed a fist down on the desk and I tensed.

"So, who's the new kid? Are you going to answer me, boy?" I could tell he was talking to me, and I said, "Nathan Kisuki, sir. I just transferred to the Moon dorm." I could sense he was glaring at me, burning holes in my skull.

"Show me your neck," was all he said. I obeyed, moving my collar aside and tilting my head so he could properly look at the puncture wound. He told me to sit and he walked back to the front. "You wouldn't happen to know Akira and Julia Kisuki, would you?" I tensed again when I heard those names.

"My parents, sir. They're dead." Mr. Yagari stood and half-yelled, "Impossible. They were the best vampire hunters in this region. How could they be killed, let alone let their kid become a vampire?!" I shrank in my seat, feeling the tension and the eyes of the Night class on me. Mr. Yagari calmed himself, and sat back down in his chair. "Alright, let's just start class."

(Third person POV, outside campus)

Three figures stood just outside the forest near Cross academy. The first two were ragged, shaking with insanity, and had eyes as red as blood. The third was more controlled of his actions, smiling down at the academy with evil eyes.

"I can't wait to sink my teeth into all those necks." One of the insane figures said, laughing maniacally.

"Yeah, all that blood," The second figure said, licking his lips. "So tasty, I need to feed now." The second almost jumped down with maniacal excitement, but the third stopped him by grasping his head and throwing him against a tree.

"You'll get your chance to feed. But remember, there's an entire army of vampires at that school as well. Including a Kuran." The two stopped shaking and thought for a moment. They soon joined him, more controlled now, as the third said, "But more importantly, our little snack seems to have survived the storm." The other two grinned maliciously at the thought of the boy. "I get to drink his blood first, after that, you can play with him and any others you come across as much as you like." The three figures proceeded to make their way down to the academy.

(Nathan Kisuki Cross)

We all worked on our assignment. It was very quiet, the only noises were the sounds of graphite against paper. I kept my head down, and could feel Mr. Yagari looking at me. I swallowed, nervous about what would happen after class ended. Would he keep me after class? Drive a stake through my heart? Shoot me with a vampire gun like Zero's? I completed the assignment and walked up to Mr. Yagari. I handed him the completed assignment and started to go back to my desk. He stopped me before I could turn around and handed me a slip of paper. It was yellow, so it wasn't a green detention slip or a purple referral slip. I wish it was though. I went back to my seat and looked at the paper.

On the paper was "Admit Nathan Kisuki Cross, Mr. Yagari". I turned over the slip and saw the words, "See me after class". I could have sworn my heart stopped. I looked back up at Mr. Yagari. He was now staring at me, either annoyance or anger plastered on his face. I looked at the clock, and saw there was less than a minute left. I continued to stare at the clock until the tone for next class sounded. While everyone moved for the door, I remained in my seat. Mr. Yagari stood and walked over to me, seeing as how I was to scared to walk up to him. He stopped in front of me and pulled a chair up, sitting with the back rest to his front. He stared at me, as if looking at my soul.

He broke the silence and said, "I am sorry for my outburst earlier." It seemed he was forcing himself to say the words. "It's just Akira and Julia were my only friends. Hearing that they died just seems too impossible to believe." He leaned in closer, and said, "Tell me, how did they die. Exactly." I told him what I could. The storm, the three vampires, me getting bitten, anything I could still remember. He listened intently, absorbing my words like a sponge. When I finished, he leaned back in his chair. "I am truly sorry. Really I am." His words didn't seem forced this time. He really felt sorry for me. "You can head on to your next class."

I nodded, and stood up to leave. I heard something coming from out side. I turned and looked out the window. I could hear footsteps, fast ones, as well as rustling branches and leaves. The smell, however, was unmistakable. I slammed into Mr. Yagari as the windows shattered, and three figures flew into the classroom. I rolled off Mr. Yagari and stared at the figures. Two seemed to be from an insane asylum, and the third seemed to be an aristocratic man.

The third man smiled at the sight of me, and said, "Hello, nice to see you again."

Big Boom! This chapter might as well set off fireworks with the suspense in it. R&R, PM, and see you next time.