Chapter 12

Sorry for the wait D8.

"WHY?" Len and I yelled out. I wasn't exactly keen on getting killed in this pathetic life.

"Because..." Miku held her head down.

"...he enrolled us into his class."

What on earth was going on? Didn't I beat that monster unconscious not too long ago? Why would any sane human just invite your enemy deeper into your grasp? Probably so he could get a quicker advance for revenge. Well, judging from the earlier fight, he had the reflex's and sense of a vampire. Suppose that he had finally found his "fun"?

Idiot. Thinking like that will get you killed! You only survived the last one because you were lucky.

That thought caught me back; what had saved me from a severe mauling? That sudden energy had now dissolved indefinately ever since I came to. I couldn't afford to be cocky in a time like this.

"Well, there's nothing else we can do. Let's go." I then said.

"Are you crazy? He's seriously going to kill you this time!" Len yelled out. Tell me something I don't know, if you will. I know that I was abandoning reason and logic but, there was something about that human. I was taught to never back down from a challenge and I intend to follow that even now. I refused to run away from every battle from other rival vampires, so it would disgrace me even further to run from a human.

A dangerous one. Heh, I never thought that I'd have to associate the word 'dangerous' with 'human'. Well, there is a first for everything.

"If you're not going then I'll go alone." I started to walk off.

"Wait. I'll go with you Kaito-san, even if it is Kiyoteru-sensei." Miku bravely said. She grabbed my arm suddenly, which I in turn slapped away. I don't need or want sympathy from anyone, especially this over enthusiatic girl. Sympathy from others meant you were weak, which I swore to never be.

"If Miku's going, then someone will have to save her." Len admitted grudgingly. Heh, at least I managed to get the satisfaction of indirectly succeeding to persuade this stubborn boy to come.

"Ready?" Miku whimpered pathetically. Honestly, if you didn't want to come, then maybe you should've gone home.

"What's to be ready for?" I snapped back. We were all infront of the door that held the den of the demon. I hated the silence so I mechanically opened the normal-looking door to find...Kiyoteru calmly reading a book.

WHAT! Is this some sort of trap? Why act suave and calm when there was just a fight recently? I stood my ground, waiting for his strike.

"What are you waiting for? Come in; you're all late." Kiyoteru dangerously ended with a hiss. If you hate us, then why did you assign us to your class?

"Yes, sir." I, in turn said.

We cautiously approached our seats and sat down. What will happen now? Will he quiz us right away? Or will he be merciful and give us material to study then quiz us? Or will he dare try to attack like the last time? Or-

"Starting today, you will be rehearsing then put on a musical production."

Ah yes, a musica- no wait? WHAT? Was this his punishment? Maybe the musical will be so embarassing that I could wish that death was more appealing.

"Uh, excuse me sir but that isn't in the curriculum-" Miku said, who apparently got the shock of her life when the "assignment" was dished out. What did she mean by curriculum? Surely they studied in math, science and Literature? Apparently not.

"As you know, Hatsune this Academy specializes in musical education primarily. However, it is the teacher that decides the method of teaching the material. Auditions are tomorrow after school. Class dismissed, Shion." Kiyoteru informed rather rapidly. Almost as if he wanted to get it over with...

Len and Miku were still shaken and started off to the door. I was now alone with the insane monster that was scheming.

"It comes to my knowlegde that Shion isn't a normal, if usable surname among here." Kiyoteru curtly stated. So he was having suspicions as well? Heh, that makes two now. But then again, they were there because I was careless when I should have been cautious. I guess I'll never learn will I?

"Excuse me, sensei." I tried my hardest to sound curt as he did but I seemed to sound irritated. Well, it wasn't exactly a secret was it? I then left the classroom to find Miku.

"What was that all about?" Miku asked earnestly. So she noticed something strange as well? Heh, so there are some brain cells left in that scrawny head of hers. Or maybe some of my intelligence is rubbing off? Of course.

"How should I know?" I answered flatly. I wasn't in the mood to talk much less an actual conversation. What made me even more irked that the blonde pest was tagging along. Why is he following us? Well, only one way to find out..

"Why are you following me?" I turned to the Kagamine brat who only smirked at my glare. Who did this impudent brat think he was?

"I'm staying over at Miku's FYI." He answered in a matter-of-fact way. "We always do on weekends, but then again, a demon like you wouldn't know that."

"LEN! That wasn't very nice!" Miku scolded. "Apologize right now!"

Len held back a glare and muttered a quick sorry at my direction. He was willing to apologize for Miku's sake? Some part of me flared intensely; I just felt even more hatred towards this blond. Or could it be that I felt slightly discouraged? Discouraged that he was closer to Miku than I was? Che, don't think that I actually care for Miku, I just need her to break this unbearable curse. Yes, that's right! The only reason why I cling to her now is that so that she can break this curse. For her to love me and me to love...

Oh, I forgot that part. Me, love someone? I never really thought much about such a notion. Well, I could fake love, but would it be enough to break this curse?

"Anyway, we should just take advantage of this! Who are you auditioning for?" Miku then broke off. The silence was too scary for her perhaps?

"He didn't mention any part" I replied yet again, flatly. Why was she taking this so seriously? Honestly, it was just a simple assignment that required extra attention, not open discussion outside of school. Then again, I've never really actually had experience with "school". I was well tutored yet very little since my intelligence rose above all. Most of the studies would be about the ardous history of vampires and clashes with humans. Or studies about us: our abilities, weaknesses, lives, and so on.

"Well knowing Kiyoteru-sensei, he'd choose something really intense." Len involuntarily broke in.

"Intense?" I found myself saying. Great, now I speak my mind out loud? What else will this darned curse dish out?

"Oh! We're home!" Miku suddenly realized that we had nearly passed the petite house with the blue roof.

So, we all stayed at the Hatsune residence through the night with the expected responses. Mikuo was obviously not pleased to see me return home, as usual. While Miku was oblivious as ever to the two glares fired at me. Well, looks like I'll have to get used to this...

"So Shion, you got expelled already?" Mikuo "greeted".

"As a matter of fact, no." Someone will have to teach this brat where he stands.

"..." There was complete silence after that. It was extremely awkward and uneasy until Miku flustered out

"I-I'll get some cookies and tea!"

Bailing out on me now? Heh, didn't you know that you just threw me to the sharks? Sheesh, I thought that your slowly growing intelligence would actually kick in. Well, I obviously had too high expectations for you...

"So who's your teacher?" Mikuo steadily approached.

"Kiyoteru." Len plainly said as if it was the most normal responses.

At this, Mikuo stumbled back and fell on his back. If I hadn't known any better, I think I actually laughed out loud at the current scene. The cool-headed yet venemous Mikuo actually lost his balance? Laughing, that's something completly new to me. Is this another one of those spineless human traits? To laugh in joy, not in contempt or spite?

I really must be losing my mind. This curse is actually changing me! Another horrofic thought then crossed my mind, what if these changes were permanent? NO! I can't think of that! I must be losing my sanity!

"Excuse me, I have to..." I rushed out of the door to take some fresh air. I never realized it but these changes have been more stronger than I thought. What can I do about this? I started to take all of my anger and frustration on the ground, punching it furiously. Of course, blood furiously flashed about in flecks of drops. I didn't care; I just kept at it with even more vigor.

I would've continued this meltdown until dawn, if it wasn't for the sudden cold draft that blew it's way towards my face. I immediately froze; I knew this kind of sudden breeze. This feeling was the aura a vampire emitted when hunting. So despite I had this form, I could sense it right away. There's so much irony that it's not even funny. I, a vampire now being tracked and hunted? I could laugh but now, what should I do?

Idiot! Run!

For once, I listened to the annoying voices in my head. I ran away, hoping to divert this vampire away from the Hatsune residence. But not for the reason you would think. If and only if Miku was the one who could break this curse, (I had considered it for awhile; I don't really have any other choices, do I?) then she wouldn't be able to break this curse if she really actually died this time.

However, I am human now...So I was easily captured in the stranger's embrace. Wait, embrace?

"Don't ruin your beautiful hands...Onii-sama."

Done!