I woke up. Sun was shining. I was in…. a bed! But it wasn't mine! I jumped off of it and went out of the room. I looked around. This is Moon Dorm. Ok. One thing is clear.

-I have too see her!

-You can't. she is sleeping!

Those are… Aidou and Dimitry! Then I saw them.

-Nora! They shouted in unison. I looked at them confused.

-I'm sorry.

-For what?

-Somebody tricked you.

-What!?!

-Yesterday you talked with somebody on the phone and you saw 'me', but that wasn't me. Kaname called me yesterday, after talking to you. He told me you were tricked by somebody. The seal on your door sealed your witchcraft, not your door.

-What!?! You? When did you?

-Right now.

-sigh-

-They got me.

I smiled.

-You saved me, Aidou, thanks.

-No problem.

He blushed.

Aidou's thoughts:'What is wrong with me?!? Why am I blushing?!? It's just Nora-chan any way!!! I don't like her. She is just a friend.'

-Aidou? You ok?

I bent towards him.

-Your face is red.

I put my hand on his forehead.

-I'm fine, Nora-chan.

-Are you sure?

I pulled my hand away.

-Yes, totally.

-Nora, can I talk to you, alone?

I looked at Dimitry in confusion.

-Um, sure.

We went downstairs and into the garden. He turned around and looked at me.

-I'll stay at the Academy.

I smiled.

-It's gonna be fun.

-Nora, it's not fun. You need to protect yourself.

-I have my witchcraft! I'll be fine, ok? Don't worry about me!

Tears were in my eyes again. I put my hand onto Dimitry's sholder.

-Even if I have to die, I don't want you to suffer for me.

-Baka!

He pulled me closer. Our lips met. My arms locked behind his neck. Soon, he pulled back.

-I love you, Nora. I could never let you die. At least while I'm alive.

-Don't talk like that!

-I have to ask.

He looked serious.

-Yeah?

-What is your relationship with Hanabusa?

I looked at him with a puzzled look.

-Aidou? What with him? He is my friend.

Dimitry raised his eyebrow.

-ONLY a friend you perverted vampire!

He laughed.

- Who knows?

I put my hands on my hips.

-You never change, do you?

He grinned.

-Never.

I hugged him.

-I don't want you to change. I like you the way you are.

-Nora-san?

I turned around. Shiki came running to me.

-Yeah? What's up, Shiki-kun?

-Kaname-sama disappeared! We can't find him anywhere!

-Where is Takuma-kun?

-In Kaname-sama's room.

-Ok.

I went to Kaname's room, and opened the door.

-TAKUMA!!!

He innocently looked at me.

-Yes, Nora-chan??

-What did you tell him?

-Nothing special.

-WHAT?!?!

-I told h-him that a-a vampire attacked Y-Yuuki. H-he we-went there.

He bent his head down, expecting punishment.

-Good boy.

I petted him on the head, like a dog. I grinned.

-Grade A blackmail material.

I laughed.

-Nora! You're mean!

Aidou pouted from the door. He was the only person brave enough to do that. Everyone else backed away in fear, even Dimitry.

-Whatever. Sheesh! Such a fuss. He'll come back, soon. If you don't mind, I don't wanna ditch classes, again.

-sigh-

-Cya.

I went trough the door.

-Aidou, you are so brave!

Shiki started.

-I could never do that. Why didn't she do something to you?

Asked Rima.

-Once you get to know her, she's cool. She wasn't serious now. Nora can be scarier.

Aidou left the room. I was walking over the yard when I heard a voice. It sounded like wind in the trees and water rushing beside the rocks.

-Kirei wake up! Kirei, we need you! Kirei!

I looked around. That name again! I remember it from somewhere! Oh, yeah, Annanes!

She called me that!

-Who are you?

-We are the banshees that were loyal 'till the end!

-What do you want?!

-We will lend you are power, when you need it, but you have to protect that book!

-Why?

-The Council is searching for the Cat-demon. The only left records about it's location are in that book. Don't let them take it! If they find the demon they won't hesitate to 'clean' the rest of our spirits.

-But, weren't you killed?

-One cannot kill a spirit. Especially not a death spirit! One can destroy our current shells, but not is! That's what they did. Destroyed our shells!

-You are alive?

-We aren't, because we never were. We were born dead. We will never live or die. We are the miracle of the Earth. The creatures between-the banshees.

-But, if you are so powerful, why didn't you destroy the book in the first place?

-You see, that book of witchcraft is open only to innocent people. Those who never harmed anyone. We are spirits of death, we are sinful.

-But how did I-?

-You never killed anyone or had an affair with a man. To be the Key means to loose all love connections and killing instincts.

-But, Dimitry and I-

-It was just a kiss, and there is a person you love more than him.

-Who, and how do you know that?

-We are you, and you are us. You are our hime. Not a banshee, but a half. Your father, Kirei, was a pureblood vampire. That's why you have red eyes in your banshee form.

-Banshee form?

-Yes, you have a banshee spirit inside of you. Her name is Kirei. She will appear in your dreams at first. Then, your banshee powers will awaken. Soon, you should be able to switch minds with her, and, in the end, you're appearance could be changed with hers.

-What's wrong with my current looks?

-For example, your body can't handle weapons, right?

-No.

-Well, in her form, you could wield any weapon.

-I see. But, can you tell me more about the book of witchcraft?

-There are three books:

The book of Witchcraft

The book of Vampires and

The book of Werewolves. Those were written by three companions of old. Red-eyed banshee, Vampire Lord and Wishmaster. They sealed the great Cat-demon from the banshee's body into a sanctuary. Those three books when opened by an innocent person will pass the 'key' to the seal to one who opened them. You already learned the secret of Witchcraft. There are two books left.

-Where do I find them? And what happens when I read them all?

-The 'key' will disappear from those books and enter your hands. No one will be able to use those books for evil any longer. One book is possessed by a close friend of yours. Another, unfortunately, has been taken by our enemy.

-Enemy? The Council?

-No, not the Council. Our enemy is indeed in the Council, but he is not a vampire.

-What is he?

-A werewolf.

-They still exist?

-He is one of the last.

-Oh. But wait, I am the Red-eyed banshee, but who are the other two weren't we friends? Why do we have too fight each other?

-The other two are Dimitry and Ricardo. You were a team once. You were good friends, but had differences in power. That is the main reason for your arguing. You have to fight because in the demon is released, we are going to die, including you. Now, you have to go to classes. You said that yourself, Kirei.

-Yeah, and my name is Nora. Cya.

I ran towards the Sun Dorm. Wow! What a story! Man, I sure wish that these banshee-powers appear soon. I am helpless without my witchcraft! I ran into my room and took my books. Then I headed to the classroom.

*Moon Dorm*

Kaname was sitting at his deck. All he could think about was:

'What did you get yourself into? How am I supposed to participate against Takuma? Well, I still have something up my sleeve.'

He mentally sighed.

*A while ago*

-Takuma-san, what do you think about Nora-chan?

-Well, she's nice, sometimes shy, but really dense.

-Dense? Why?

-Dense when it comes to love.

-But she's with Dimitry.

-That means she's an idiot.

-Why?

-I think she likes Aidou more than Dimitry.

-Why Aidou? I think he would just break her heart.

-Then it's a bet?

-A bet?

-Yes, a bet. If she is with Dimitry 'till the ball, you win, Kaname-sama, but if she ends up with Aidou, I win.

-Fine. What is the pay-price?

-I don't know. Maybe…

He whispered something to Kaname. Kuran's face was priceless. Takuma grinned.

-It's a bet then.

And walked out of the room.

-Damnit.

Murmured Kaname.

*End*