Chapter 3 ~ The Order ~
Right after the incident which had taken place in the academy, the special class students as well as the the two guardians started to worry. Lessons were still going on and ended very soon when the sun starts to set. Somewhere away from the academy is an old abandoned mansion. Night had already arrived at this hour, the silence was broke by a sudden shout coming from the house.
" No..no...ple..please..NO!! "
A woman's scream died down after awhile, and she was left lying on the ground, motionless.
" Blood... I just love this feeling! " A man smiled, his hands were stained blood red and he slowly enjoyed his meal, licking the blood on his hands.
" Kioshi... Don't be disgusting or I will remove you off my sight this instance. " A young lady stood beside Kioshi, giving him an annoyed look.
" Tsk, Old witch! " Just when he finished his line, Kioshi was hit.
" Say that again, and I will turn you into a...." The young lady placed her hands on her waist.
The two were about to start quarelling when a gust of wind blew by and there standing in front of them was Eirika.
" I'm back. "
" Welcome back Eirika, you're just in time to see my creation. "
The woman who was lying on the ground before suddenly stood up, her eyes looked tired and her body was stiff.
" Level E...." Eirika mumbled to herself.
" Eirika looks like you've just failed Ichiro-sama..." That young lady giggled.
" No! This is just the beginning! " Eirika retaliated
" Hmph, Eirika you should just let me deal with it, you're not much of a use. " Kioshi added on.
" Eirika..Prove it to us, or I should say Ichiro-sama..." The young lady walked towards the level E and clinged onto her while looking at Eirika.
" Ayame you.... " Eirika clenched her fist, later disappearing into the night.
" You really are a witch. " Kioshi took a glimpse at Ayame and looked away.
" Yes I am... " Ayame grabbed onto the level E vampire and drank her blood.
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" Seiji.... " The room had no one in sight when a young man entered, he gave a smile as he headed towards the opened window.
" There you're! Again at your favourite spot. " That young man looked out of the window above him.
" Yamato? Why are you..."
" Don't worry! Ichiro-sama is safe. " Yamato jumped up onto the roof to joined his friend.
Seiji turned away from Yamato and gazed at the dark sky lit brightly by the moon.
" Eirika just returned you know... She is mad again.. " Yamato laid down and looked towards the sky together with Seiji.
" So... You're going out again? " After admiring the sky for awhile, Yamato looked at Seiji with worried eyes.
" Of course. " Seiji shut his eyes and stood up.
" Yamato protect Ichiro-sama. " Seiji jumped off the roof after finishing what he had to say.
" A good time to strike right? Seiji... " Yamato slowly stood up and stared at the moon.
The silence was again broke by Ayame and Kioshi coming into the room.
" Yamato, where's Seiji? " Ayame came in, looking around the room.
" Well, he's gone just a moment ago. " Yamato scratched his head while both him and Kioshi had to witness Ayame getting angry.
" He always like to do things his own ways... Just like Yuka.. Yori is not here as well.. " Ayame crossed her arms as she speaked.
" Cool down... It's not like he will die " Kioshi tried to calm her down but was not really useful at all.
" He will be back, Ayame-san... " Yamato tried to assure Ayame, but she was back to her normal self before he could do that.
" Finally it's time for the awakening of Ichiro-sama, let Seiji do whatever he wants as long as he fufill his duty as the member of the order. " Ayame stormed out of the room pulling Kioshi with her.
" Members of the order... This is going to be interesting. " Yamato murmured softly as he watched the backs of the two vampires walking out.
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The next day began and everyone was feeling very refresh, the air was clean, it was a good day to start with. Students started to walk into the academy gates at this hour. Hirashi looked down from his office watching the students coming in.
" Seiichiro-san, what happened? " Hirashi turned back and was faced by Seiichiro, Kaoru and Ray.
" The academy is being targeted Hirashi. " Seiichiro explained looking quite worried.
" The number of level E is very abnormal, plus the mass of vampires attacking yesterday. Someone is definitely behind this. " Kaoru added.
" The hunters association has already make their move, don't worry Hirashi. " Seiichiro placed his hand on Hirashi's shoulder, assuring him.
" The lock and the key... "
" Ray-kun ? " Seiichiro was puzzled by Ray's words.
" The mastermind of this is trying to retrieve something or to kill someone, in this case it will be both. " Ray continued.
" By sending so many level E vampires at one time, that mastermind can distract us to retrieve that something and by chance to kill that someone? " Seiichiro looked into Ray's eyes as he speaked.
" Yes, sensei. In other words the lock and the key. "
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" The lock and the key... "
" What is it Ayame? " Kioshi yawned.
" This game is too easy Kioshi.. "
" What do you mean ? "
" The lock and the key is the only way for Ichiro-sama to be awaken from his eternal sleep. The lock is hidden in the fortress and can only be open by the key which is the eternal enemy of our great lord, So what do you think? "
" The fortess is Cross academy, and the enemy is... " Kioshi rubbed his eyes, still tired.
" Ray Kanzaki. " Ayame eyes turned bright red after speaking Ray's name.
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" I see... Ray the academy is holding something precious, given by your family and the Kanagi family. " Seiichiro understood the situation and finally confessed out. Hirashi came back into the room and in his hands was an old book.
" I know, the ancient book held by the very first ancestors of the vampires, the book of creatoria. "
" So this is the lock? Ray-kun... " Hirashi asked.
" Yes... This book has the immense power to seal off one's mind and soul into it.."
" Wait! This book cannot be handed to Ray! I know it belongs to the family, but... " Kaoru anxiously stopped Seiichiro from handing out the book.
" Kaoru-san, I will not be keeping the book. This will be left in the care of the vampire council, you can trust them right? " Ray softened his looks.
" I..I see. I'm sorry, I'm just worried that Hikari will have to face these dangers from now on... I " Kaoru held her tears and went out of the office.
" Sensei, have you heard of the Ichiro's Order? " Ray returned being serious after Kaoru left the room.
" No... Don't tell me that... " Seiichiro realised suddenly about the danger they were going to face.
" Sensei, do not be too alarm, without the lock and the key, he will not be a threat. " Ray finished his words and left the room as well.
" Seiichiro-san? " Hirashi was confused by the conversation.
" It's alright Hirashi! I'm here to help out! " Seiichiro returned to his bubbly self but was actually in deep thoughts.
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At the ground floor, the day class girls were at their daily routine once more, crowding around the special class building.
" Must I do this? " Hikari asked as she looked at the girls.
" Yes, that's part of the job. " Riyu came behind her and tapped on her head.
" Return to class right now! Now! " Riyu left Hikari and went to the front where all the girls were.
" He must have been very tired... Riyu... "
" Hikari-chan! " A very lively greeting was heard, and just by hearing, Hikari knew it was Misaki.
" Good morning! " Hikari smiled back at her three friends.
" Hikari, are you a guardian too? " Reiya asked.
" Well... Sort of.. You see.. " Hikari did not know how to answer that question.
" It's good right? To help Riyu-kun and to know the school better. " Izumi saved Hikari by answering Reiya's question.
" I guess so, Riyu-kun is always so busy, I guess we have to help him somehow. " Reiya giggled.
While the four girls were laughing and chatting, Hikari saw Kaoru walking towards the gate.
" Aunt Kaoru! " Hikari ran to Kaoru's side.
" Hikari... I have work to do, so I'm leaving... Sorry. " Kaoru touched Hikari's cheek.
" I know, I will do my best! So aunt Kaoru should do her best too! "
" Hikari... Before I go I want you to promise me something. "
" Promise you..."
" Do not be involve in this mess anymore. Seiichiro and Ray.. They will deal with it, you're my precious girl, I can't.. "
" Aunt Kaoru... I...I can't promise you. " Hikari let go of Kaoru's hands and stood back.
" Hikari! " Kaoru tried to explain but Hikari just ran off.
" Hikari! " Her friends called out to her as they chased after Hikari. At this moment, Riyu and the special class students saw everything.
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Lessons had started and the academy was filled with school life. Seiichiro was in class together with his students going on with his lessons. Everyone was laughing when a joke was made, however Hikari was still thinking of Kaoru's words just now and was quite depressed over it. Riyu noticed it from behind and looked worried.
" Hikari, are you alright? " Izumi asked
" Huh? ...! "
" Hikari-chan " Seiichiro-sensei called out Hikari's name out of the blue.
" Yes! " Hikari stood up right away and looked towards Seiichiro.
" Come with me. " Seiichiro gleamed at Hikari and soon enough lesson has ended.
" Hikari, I understand Kaoru's worries and I don't want you to get hurt as well, so please don't put yourself in danger, leave this to us okay? You can still do the normal guardian duies though.. " Seiichiro became serious all of the sudden then back to his normal self again.
" Sensei... I.. " Hikari was about to tell Seiichiro her feelings, but he was in a hurry and went off.
" Sensei... What's wrong with Hikari? " Riyu came out from the back door of the class and stopped Seiichiro.
Back in the class, Reiya came over and comforted Hikari together with Misaki and Izumi.
" Hikari, we don't know what happen just now, but your aunt looks worried about you. "
" Reiya... " Hikari looked at Reiya and could feel Reiya's warm hands touching hers.
" Hikari, lighten up, let's go to that new dessert shop after school shall we? " Izumi placed her hands on Hikari's shoulder.
" Good idea Izumi! " Reiya looked up and smiled at Izumi.
" Yes!! Let's go let's go! Hikari.. the princess is always being over-protected by her loved ones and her guards, sakura hime has always lead this life... "
" Sakura hime ? " Hikari looked confused at Misaki, Izumi and Reiya knew what was going on though.
" Don't mind Misaki Hikari, it's just one of her shoujo fantasies. " Izumi tapped on Hikari shoulders.
" Reiya-chan! What about you?? Riyu-kun is gone again... " Misaki crawled up to Reiya and started to tease her causing Reiya to blush again.
" Reiya, Misaki is talking the truth here, this time I'm with her, the school is making such a fuss about you and Riyu as a couple.. " Izumi added.
" Really? " Reiya turned even red, while the three were busy exchanging information, Hikari was in deep thoughts again.
" Princess... I'm not even a princess... Why are they treating me in this way... "
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" I see, so that's the reason... " Riyu understood as well after Seiichiro's explanation.
" Riyu-kun, Hikari-chan may have the Artemis rod now, but to deal with those vampires, it's not going to be easy. I need your help to persuade her. "
" I understand "
" Good boy! That's my good boy! Daddy needs to go now! "
" Just go already! " Riyu became annoyed with Seiichiro messing his hair.
" What about you Riyu-kun, are you alright? "
" I'm fine.." Riyu looked away and walked off.
" That boy... " Seiichiro walked off in another direction.
School has ended already, and the students started to leave the school campus. Riyu returned to the class and saw Hikari alone at her desk.
" Aren't you with Misaki and the girls? " Riyu walked up the stairs and sat beside Hikari.
" No..." Hikari covered her face and laid her face on the table.
" Hikari about what your aunt and sensei said, I just want to.. "
" Stop. Stop protecting me in this way! I'm not a princess or anything! I... " Hikari covered her eyes as tears rolled down her eyes.
" Hikari... " Riyu held her shoulders and brought her close to him, Hikari held Riyu's collar and cried.
" Why don't they trust me..."
" It's not that they don't trust you, they just want to protect you, your aunt loves you a lot, it's good to have a family. " Riyu placed his hand on Hikari's head and pat her on the back softly comforting her.
" Aunt Kaoru is not my real aunt, she adopted me... " Hikari moved away from Riyu and wiped away her tears.
" Aunt Kaoru found me when I was still very young and adopted me since then, she cared for me just like her own child and brought me up. We're not rich but I was contented, in school I did make many friends and they were nice to me, everything change when they find out that I was adopted, I have no parents, no memories of my past. After that, I was left alone, isolated from all my friends. Yet, I still want to move on, I don't want to be reminded of my past, I just want to keep on living together with Aunt Kaoru. I'm afraid that the same thing might happen here if people know that I'm a girl with no past...I love my friends very much..."
After telling Riyu about her past, Hikari took a deep breath and was quite relieved that someone knew her secret other then she herself.
" Is Riyu going to leave me then? " Hikari looked up at Riyu with a pair of sorrowful eyes.
" Stupid... Of course not.. " Riyu wiped off a tear from Hikari eyes.
" Her situation is just like me... Without a family..."
" Come, let's go home. " Riyu stood up together with Hikari.
The two came out of the building and was about to leave when Hikari suddenly stopped.
" Riyu.. Wait.. I have something that I need to clarify, will you wait for me? "
" Alright.. " Riyu watched as Hikari ran off to the Special class domitory.
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Hikari came to the main front door of the domitory, before she knocked on the door, Takumi welcomed her in.
" Welcome Hikari-chan! " Takumi opened his arms as they entered the domitory.
" It's so grand...."
" I need to speak to Ray senpai. "
" This way... " Aries came down from the stairs and held her hands out.
Hikari walked towards Aries and placed her palm on Aries's and the two went to the second storey of the domitory.
" She looked as if she just cried. " Shin rested on the couch as he stared at the ceiling.
" Oh my, are you interested in her Shin? " Takumi teased.
" Of Course not!! " Shin answered back nervously.
" Requesting for Ray-sama like that... It's not something that can be easily granted. " Rikku looked quite upset.
" For her case, it will... " Raien added causing Rikku to turn away from him.
" Poor girl... I wonder what happened that made her cried.." Subaru held his glass up.
" Onii-san, what if Aries cried... What will you do.. " Yoichi teased Subaru.
" Yoichi.. " Reiko passed him a piece of biscuit and Yoichi stopped his teasing.
" Ray-sama is inside.." Aries stopped in front of a room and led Hikari inside, Mizuki came out together with Aries leaving Hikari in the study room of the domitory.
" I'm sorry to disturb you. " Hikari bowed.
" It's alright.. " Ray closed his book and walked towards Hikari.
" I just want to ask about the enemy that you said before.. Who is this enemy? "
" Hikari.. I don't think you should..."
" No! I should! I'm determined to help out! " Hikari stopped Ray from finishing his sentence.
" I don't want you to be like aunt Kaoru, Sensei and Riyu.. Trying to protect me in such a way... " Hikari closed her eyes with her heads facing down.
" Hikari I apologise, I should encourage you and not deprive of you, am I right? I'm sorry. " Ray softend his expression and slowly came forward and hugged Hikari.
" Ray-senpai? " Hikari was surprised by his actions and could not move.
" I want to protect Hikari, that's all... My request is simple, Hikari you've to be strong, promise? "
" Yes... Thank you for trusting me... " Hikari shut her eyes once more and could feel the warmth coming from the vampire who had saved her before.
" I would like to thank you also for healing my wound from that time. "
" I see.. You figured it out.." Ray smiled.
" Yes... " Hikari smiled back.
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Ray followed Hikari down and Riyu was already downstairs waiting for her.
" Goodnight, Ray-senpai. " Hikari left Ray's side and went to Riyu.
" Goodnight to you too, Aidou Senpai! " Hikari greeted goodybye to Shin.
The two left the special class domitory and walked home.
" Ray-sama? " Shin looked towards Ray's direction to find that he was still staring at the door.
" Hikari... Being alone is something fearful... "
" Hikari stopped giggling all the way... "
" Ah! I'm sorry... "
" I guess he's the only one who can change your mood three hundred and sixty degrees round. "
" Ah..yes... " Hikari blushed.
" Have your question been answered? " Riyu asked.
" Question... NO! I totally forgot about it!! " Hikari stopped her pace and remembered her unfufilled task.
" And he's the only one who can control your emotions... " Riyu sighed and placed his hand on his forehead.
" Even though I don't know who the enemy is, I have decided not to run away anymore. "
Riyu was surprised by Hikari's sudden confidence, however he smiled looking at the determined girl in front of him.
" I know... I will protect you.. Since, you're not a good fighter.." Riyu added on so that Hikari would not be mistakened, Hikari nodded and the two continued walking home.
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" Hikari-chan, Riyu-kun welcome home! " Seiichiro welcomed them home with a big hug.
" Let go of me! " Riyu pushed himself away from Seiichiro, Hikari could not help but giggled at the sight of the ' father' and ' son ' relationship.
" Sensei... " Hikari became serious and stared deeply into Seiichiro's eyes.
" I Know Hikari-chan, I will believe in you as well, your aunt must know your personality very well, everything will be alright. "
" Thank you. " Hikari was surprised by Seiichiro's words, but was thankful that she had gained her loved ones' support.
Hikari returned back to her room and fell asleep immediately when her head touched the pillow. Seiichiro and Riyu on the otherhand were at the living room.
" Riyu-kun, here take it. " Seiichiro handed over to Riyu some pills.
" Sensei?! "
" Riyu-kun is starting to act strange, you yourself should know it, I can't do much but these pills will... "
Riyu placed his hands on his neck and shut his eyes. Seiichiro looked at him with worried eyes as Riyu slowly received the pills from him.
" Well, if you need me... then perhaps.. " Seiichiro pointed at his neck, Riyu became angry and hit him.
" Stop it, anyway keep this a secret from Hikari... " Riyu sighed at Seiichiro and went back to his room.
" Level E... " Seiichiro murmured to himself as he watched Riyu left the room.
" Why must this boy go through such pain... I don't understand... "
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" Please go back to your classes! "
" Hitomi-san!? Riyu is not here today? " The day class girls surrounded Hikari early in the morning.
" This is bad, if I don't do something... "
" What are your doing?! Get back to class now! This instance!! " Riyu came and scared the day class girls away.
" Phew, saved! "
" Good morning Riyu! " Hikari gave smile, only to see Riyu sighing.
" Good morning... Hikari-chan. " A voice from behind was heard and Hikari felt someone's hands wrapping around her neck.
" Eh?! Senpai!? " Hikari was shocked to see Shin so closed to her.
The special class students were finally out, Raien shook his head when he saw Shin clinging onto Hikari.
" Shin... "
" I know Raien.. " Shin let go of Hikari and turned his face to Riyu.
" Riyu... Is your body managing well? " Shin smiled innocently at Riyu.
" Managing well? "
" You don't have to concern yourself with me senpai, why the sudden care for someone like me? " Riyu gave a sarcastic smile at Shin, taking Hikari away with him back to class.
" Don't laugh!! " Shin turned back at his fellow classmates as they laughed at him.
" His change is coming soon... " Aries stopped laughing, and the special class students watched as the two guardians left.
" Riyu, Senpai really cares for you.. "
" I can't be bothered with them.. " Riyu quickened his steps and walked off, Hikari was puzzled by his words and catched up with him.
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Lessons started and everyone were back in class concentrating on their studies, unknown to them, an intruder was already in the academy at that very moment.
" This time I will prove it to Ayame... "
Hikari and friends were attending their Mathematics lesson in class with another teacher.
" Riyu, Izumi come and solve this. " The teacher called out.
Riyu and Izumi both went forward and in a few minutes the both of them finished solving the question.
" Wow! " Hikari could not believe her eyes.
" Hikari-chan! Why are you so surprised? " Misaki popped up beside Hikari and asked.
" Eh? Nothing actually, I didn't know that Riyu is good at studies too.. "
" Really? Hikari-chan by the way, Sakura hime has finally gain trust from her friends! You will too! " Misaki smiled and went back to her seat.
" Sakura hime... "
" Akane! Can you go to the office and fetch me my files? " The teacher called out to another girl from the class.
" Yes sensei. "
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Akane was walking back to class after collecting the files when she felt dizzy suddenly. Akane fell to the ground, with the files scattered around. She looked up and saw someone standing in front of her, but her vision was blurred.
" Akane sleep well.. " Eirika held her hands on top of Akane and transported her into her illusion.
" Where am I ? " Akane woke up only to see herself in an unknown place.
" Akane... Do you love this school very much? " Eirika's voice echoed into Akane's ears.
" Who're you!? "
" Your parents don't love you do they? Having you study here alone, leaving you here and going abroad... Don't you pity yourself... " Eirika's voice kept echoing into Akane's ears and those words were piercing into Akane's hearts. In the illusion that Eirika set up, Akane viewed her past when her parents took her to Cross academy and left her without understanding her feelings.
" No!! Stop it!!! " Akane screamed.
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Back in class the students started to feel strange as Akane was still not back.
" Sensei? Shall I go check up on her.. " Reiya stood up and asked. The class was already in a commotion.
" I wonder where did she go... " Hikari murmured, right after that shouts were heard outside the class, and everyone from different class rushed out to see what was going on.
" It's the girl from Riyu's class.. " Hikari overheard some boys talking and quickly rushed out.
" Akane!? " Hikari was shocked to see Akane holding a dagger in her hand, some female students were hurt and everyone started to run away.
" Stop it Akane, what're you doing? " The math teacher came out and tried to stop Akane, but as a result he was injured.
" I will destroy this school! The school that lock me up!! I hate you all!! I hate my parents!! No one ever cares about me!! " Akane shouted and held her dagger high up.
" Akane... " Hikari was speechless.
" Hitomi, you're new here.. Why did you join this school?! You shouldn't have! That's a wrong decision! " Akane swung her dagger down onto Hikari, however she was blocked by Hikari's artemis rod.
" Akane.. Stop... " Hikari uttered out as she tried to push Akane away from her.
" Hikari! " Misaki and friends were worried but could only watch from a distance.
" What're you doing? " Riyu appeared from behind of Hikari.
" Riyu? " Hikari felt herself being pulled back and Riyu was standing in front of her, pointing the bloody rose at Akane.
" No! You can't do that! " Hikari pulled Riyu's sleeves.
" Can't you see, she's being controlled. " Riyu frowned as he stared at Akane.
" Hehe.. Riyu-kun? The academy hates you so much to let you do all the dirty work. Why do you still stay here ? " Akane chuckled.
" It's none of your business. " Riyu looked at Akane emotionlessly.
" Dirty work? "
" Don't worry!! I will save you from your misery!! " Akane gone wild once more, she leapt back and grabbed Reiya by the collar.
" Help! Reiya screamed.
" Reiya! " Hikari and Riyu rushed to save Reiya.
" Hikari? Riyu? " Reiya opened her eyes to see that Hikari was in front of her with her artemis rod blocking Akane and Riyu behind of Akane.
" Akane I will not let you hurt my friend! " Hikari shouted and suddenly the artemis rod react and passed out a shocking pulse into Akane's body.
Akane later dropped to the ground and everyone was back to the scene.
" Riyu-kun! " Reiya hugged Riyu and cried, trembling as well.
" Akane! Akane! " Hikari called out to Akane.
" She's back to her normal self..."
" Move away! " A lady dressed in a white cloak came.
" Satomi-san.. "
" I know Riyu-kun.. Let's take them to the sick bay first. "
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Those that were injured were taken to the sick bay, while the rest returned to class.
" Is everything okay!!?? " Seiichiro rushed into the room.
" You came at the wrong moment Seiichiro. " Satomi crossed her arms.
" Sorry sorry... " While Seiichiro was apologising, Akane was awake.
" Akane! " Hikari exclaimed.
" Where am I? "
" You're in the sick bay now Akane, thank goodness you're alright.. " Hikari hugged Akane.
" Do you remember what happen after you collected the files? " Riyu asked abruptly.
" What happened? " Akane was confused and started to feel a headache.
" Akane-chan, don't worry, you're just too stress that's all.. "
" I see, thank you Satomi-san.. " Akane stood up carefully and returned to class together with another student.
" She was brainwashed.. " Riyu looked at Satomi seriously.
" I know... But how can I say that she was brainwashed at that time, however I don't think she was brainwashed exactly either. " Satomi returned to her desk.
" I have a feeling it's the same person who is doing this. " Seiichiro deepened his expression.
" Anyway, I have to report this to the chairman. " Satomi stood up.
" I trust that you can handle that small cut on Hitomi's arm. " Satomi opened the door and left.
" I need to go too, Riyu-kun take care of Hikari for me. "
" A wound? " Hikari wondered when did she received this cut.
Riyu sighed as he reached for the medicine box on top of the shelf.
" Your arm.. "
Riyu took Hikari's arm and saw that her blood was already running down.
" Riyu? Can I ask you something? " Hikari stared to the ceiling and later saw that Riyu was panting and grabbing his neck.
" Riyu? What's wrong with you? Do you need Satomi-san here? " Hikari placed her hands on Riyu shoulders.
" No... Please do the rest yourself... " Riyu stood up.
" Riyu.. You're acting wierd.. What's wrong? What's with the academy dirty work? "
" Stop concerning yourself with me! " Riyu shouted.
" Why can't I... I thought that Riyu understand my situation better, I thought that I can know you better as well... Why can't you rely on your partner sometimes!? Don't tell me to not bother about anything! Riyu should rely on me as well! " Hikari clenched her fist, looking into Riyu's eys, there were some tears coming out from her eyes already. Riyu was speechless and moved forward to Hikari.
" I'm sorry... But thank you... " Riyu placed his hand on Hikari's head and stared to the ground.
" Riyu... " Hikari was the left alone in the room.
" What's wrong with me! How could I... " Riyu banged his hands on the wall.
" Vampire... " Riyu grabbed his neck and shut his eyes. He was starting to feel the change in him.
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Meanwhile, Eirika was heading for the Academy's library, she suddenly stopped and looked towards a certain direction.
" I know you're here... Ray Kanzaki " As she speaked Ray's name, Ray appeared out of the shadows.
" Finally I can have a talk with you face to face.. "
" Right... But to bring your friends here, I don't think it's nice. "
" How dare you talk to Ray-sama like that! " Shin and Rikku were both angered by Eirika's words.
" The commotion just now, Eirika must have something to do with it... Am I right? "
" As expected of the next leader, you're well informed. " Eirika continued her ' polite ' talk with Ray.
" Please return to class... I will like to have a talk with her.. "
" Ray-sama.. " The group was reluctant at first but left.
" I must thank you for your cooperation.. But it's time for me to get what I want! " Eirika started to get serious.
" The lock is not here anymore.. " Ray replied calmly.
" What?! "
" But the key is here... Why don't you get the key first. " Ray stared into Eirika's eyes, causing her to become quite nervous.
" Right! Your blood is what we need... Ichiro-sama will be awaken no matter what! "
" Too bad that won't happen! And also the payment for hurting someone important to me... "
Eirika's arm was suddenly shot and blood burst out from her shoulder.
" As expected from a pureblood... I will see you next time.... Ray Kanzaki.. " Eirika disappeared after being wounded badly.
" Ichiro's order... "
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Hikari left the school after a tiring day of work, however she can't help to think of Riyu and his problems.
" I wonder what is he doing? "
" Hikari Onee-san!! " While walking back home, Hikari heard her name called and looked towards the field, three familiar faces were seen.
" Akira, Jun, Daichi what're you doing here? " Hikari asked.
" We brought cakes! " Akira held out a box.
" I see, so who're you waiting for? " Hikari set down together with the children.
" Ray-sama and you! " Akira smiled widely.
" Me? " Just as Hikari speaked, Ray was walking towards the field already.
" Ray! You're late! " Daichi yelled and got his ear pulled by Akira.
" Well then, shall we eat? " Ray sat down.
" What kind of situation is this...? " Hikari blushed as it seemed like a family picnic, the children relationship were closer then before as well. Jun fell asleep on Hikari's lap while Akira and Daichi joked and played with her.
" Hikari? Your arm... "
" Ah! It's nothing... " Hikari tried to hide away her wound from Ray.
" I hope there will be another day, where we can be with the kids like this... " Ray stared up to the sky.
" Yes... " Hikari looked down on Jun resting on her lap.
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Night arrived and the academy became quiet and dark. The special class students were back in their domitory.
" Shin... What's wrong? " Raien came over to Shin' side.
" Nothing... I'm just thinking about the order and Riyu.. "
" It's going to be a tough journey ahead from now... " The two cousins looked up into the dark blue sky.
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Eirika after being wounded by Ray was still in the academy, and was found by Riyu who sensed her presence.
" A vampire hunter... " Eirika was panting when she saw Riyu.
" Why is a vampire like you doing here?! " Riyu pointed his bloody rose at Eirika.
" Is this a good chance to kill me? Well I guess you won't kill someone who's the same as you.. " Eirika grinned.
" Shut up! "
" Riyu... You're also one of my target.. You can't kill me now... Don't you want to know where is that person? "
" That person... " Riyu lowered his gun.
" The Ichiro's order will be your enemy... Remember that... " Eirika stood up after resting and disappeared.
Riyu clenched his fist as he remembered his past.
" That person... "
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" Don't you think it's better for him to join us now? "
" Yes... But Ray-kun.. He may not want to.. "
Ray took Hikari home and consulted Seiichiro about Riyu's problem.
" Does Hikari knows about it yet? " Ray asked.
" No... Riyu-kun doesn't want her to know too "
" Good... His becoming of a vampire cannot be change, it's his destiny.
" Riyu's not back yet... The academy's dirty work... " Hikari hugged her pillow tightly and fell asleep.
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" Eirika welcome home! " Ayame exclaimed.
" Stop pretending.. " Eirika was still in pain even after healing herself.
" You're hurt "
" Shut up.." Eirika left Kioshi and the members gathered around the mansion's hall.
" I saw Riyu... " Eirika turned to face a woman dressed in a kimono, with a boy standing beside her.
" Riyu... " That woman repeated.
" Since everyone is back let's get back on track. " Ayame announced to the members.
" A..Ah... " A deep voice from a coffin was heard.
" Ichiro-sama?! " Eirika was surprised to hear a sound coming from the coffin.
" I don't believe it.. He's awake.. "
" No.. He's just using telepathy to communicate with us.. " Seiji replied emotionessly to Eirika.
" Ichiro-sama you shouldn't use your power too much.. " Ayame stressed anxiously.
" Even though I'm still in slumber, this is the only much I can do... "
" Yes! " Ayame bowed.
" Now get me the lock and key.... "
" Yes, as you wish Ichiro-sama." The members of the order replied together, the mansion was then filled with silence again, with a group of vampires thirsting to fufill their master's wish.
End of Chapter 3