Hey, hey, hey people ok I'm kind of kicking myself right now. I have been sooo lazy. I mean I have plenty of time to write, but I don't. I'm confusing, I write when I have a bucket load of stuff to do. Hehe weird right. Before I start I just want to thank all my reviewers, but special thanks to…

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Recap

The team stepped outside the castle. Unaware of the dangers that waited they started the long journey to the royal castle.

Who Knew

Chapter 8

Meeting the Family

As the SPR team continued their journey to the outskirts of the vampire district, questions started to brew throughout the group.

"So Mai. How dangerous are vampires." Ayako asked.

"Dangerous enough to kill you without you even noticing they're there." Mai said emotionless. Ayako gulped.

"R-really. Will they hurt us." she questioned.

"No. Actually vampires aren't as violent as stories and movies led you to believe. As long as they don't consider you a threat, you're ok." Mai smiled. Ayako let out a sigh of relief.

"So will be safe." she said.

"I never said that." Mai joked.

"B-but you just s-said." Ayako said, fear obvious in her voice.

"Ayako relax. Mai was just kidding. Weren't you Mai." Gene said. Mai just giggled. Ayako was fuming, you could see the vain in her head throb. Everyone in the group laughed at the red-head priestess. They continued their walk. Ayako and Bou-san started arguing about werewolves vs. vampires. Masako and John were holding hands and talking. (both were blushing a lot). Brandon and Gene were leading the group, while talking about some kind of plan. Mai really didn't pay attention to them. Her and Naru were at the back of the group.

"Mai." Naru said.

"Yes, Naru." she said.

"You really haven't said that much about your parents, why is that." he said. Mai looked up at him. Naru was looking her. Mai blushed then turned her head.

"Umm.. I really don't know. I guess they never came up, but I don't like talking about them." she said.

"Ok I won't make you. You can tell me when your ready." Naru said.

"Thank you, Naru." Mai said giving him a thankful smile. Naru smiled back, a true smile. Mai blushed a deep red, then turn head away from him.

"Mai what did I tell you about hiding your blushes." Naru said you could heard the smirk in his voice. Mai just blushed deeper and kept her head facing away for him. Naru then grabbed her chin lightly making her face him. They both stopped walking and were just looking into each others eyes. Naru then smirked.

"We're going to have to change that." he said before he claimed Mai's lips. They were kissing for a good minute before they were yet again interrupted by some one clearing their throat. They broke apart and saw the whole SPR looking at them.

"If you two are done with your love-fest. Where at the entrance to Vampire City." Gene said. Mai blushed a bit and Naru just smirked as they made their way with the rest of the team.

"Ok everyone we are about to enter Vampire city. Everyone please be careful. Like I said before vampires are very dangerous." Mai said. Everyone nodded their head to show they understood. Mai then lead them into the city where the were greeted by a guard.

"Hello Princess Melody and Prince Brandon. How are you today." the guard said as he bowed.

"Steven what have I told you about being so formal. You knew me for like forever." Mai said.

"Sorry Mel. Habit." the guard said as he stood. Mai giggled and gave him a big hug, he hugged her back. Brandon came over to the two and gave Steven a bro hug.

"You know ever since you became a guard, we haven't been able to talk that much." Mai said.

"Yeah I know it sucks right." Steven said.

"Kind of does dude." Brandon chuckled.

"Hey Steven do you know where Sebastian is. I really need to talk to him." Mai asked.

"I thing his at the Bloody Stake." he replied.

"Thanks. We have to go now see you later ok." Mai smiled. Steven smiled back.

"Ok Bye guys." he said, as he waved to the now leaving SPR group.

"How do you know him Mai." Bou-san asked.

"We were childhood friends. He was recently permit to be a guard a few weeks ago." she replied.

"oh." was all Bou-san said. The team then came up to a big restaurant. It had a hug neon sign with 'The Bloody Stake' written on it. They then walked in and soon were meet by a bowing waitress.

"Your majesties. It's an honor to be in your present. Do you wish to dine in on the fine evening." the girl smiled. Brandon smiled a charming smile at the girl. If you looked at her you could see a small blush on her cheeks.

"Yes, please. We would love to." he said.

"R-right this way." she said as she lead them to a huge table that was kind of secluded from the others. Everyone took their seats and the waitress gave them all menus.

"Please excuse me. I'll be right back to take your order." she said.

"Please take all the time you need." Brandon smiled. The waitress blushed as she walked off towards the kitchen.

"Ladies man, huh." Gene joked. Brandon just shrugged his shoulders.

"It's not my fault if the ladies love me. Isn't that right princess." Brandon smirked.

"Whatever." was all Mai said as she started reading over the menu.

"Umm Mai. This stuff is… editable right. I mean for humans." Ayako said.

"Of course. What do you think we are. Monster?" Mai giggled. Everyone at the table laughed. "You can order whatever you like."

"In that case. I would like the salad." Ayako said.

"Trying to keep your figure old woman." Bou-san smirked.

"You should be talking old man. You are starting to get a pot belly!" Ayako said.

"Guys please not here." John said trying to calm the two.

"Yeah please act like adults." Masako said. Ayako and Bou-san both huffed like little kids and faced away from each other. Everyone laughed at the behavior of the suppose to be 'Adults'. Then the waitress from early came back.

"I'm so sorry to keep you waiting." she said as she bowed.

"It's ok." Mai smiled. The waitress smiled back. Everyone then ordered their food and were now chatting while they wait.

"Excuse me princess." a male voice said from behind Mai. Everyone turned to see the source of the voice excepted for the brunette. The man had ash-blonde hair and forest green eyes. His skin was as pale as death. He was wearing a black button up shirt and pants.

"Hello Sebastian" Mai said. She then turned around to face the said man. Sebastian then bowed.

"Hello my princess. I understand you were looking for me." he said.

"Yes, I was. I am very disappointed in you Sebastian." Mai said.

"This is about Peter isn't it " he said

"You know very well if you turn a human into an vampire you are responsible for them until they are admitted by the royal family to live on their own in the Vampire district." Mai said. The man lowered his head in shame.

"I know. I am very sorry, my princess. It will never happen again." he said very apologetic.

"I'm sorry, but you know what the penalty is for this situation." Mai said.

"Please princess. Don't do this. I'm sorry I won't do it again. Please, please spare me." Sebastian beg, now bowing on the floor.

"Umm Brandon what are they talking about." Masako said. Brandon sighed.

'Well you see Sebastian is a pureblood vampire. Which means that both his parents were a vampire. You all remember that newborn Mai fought the other day." he explain.

"Of course how could we forget." Lin said.

"Well the newborn, Peter, was once human, until Sebastian bit him. So by law if you turn a human into a vampire you are there by responsible for their supervision and actions. And if you fail to look over the newborn and they commit a crime, you are then punished for their wrongdoings." Brandon continued.

"Oh." everyone said as they then turned their attention back to Mai and the pureblood.

"I'm sorry Sebastian but it's not my decision." Mai said. The vampire then got of the floor and started laughing.

"I see princess." he smirked. Mai sighed.

"Brandon, can you please go get me a drink we're going to be here for a while." Brandon nodded, and did as he was told. He was back a moment later with a champagne glass with red liquid in it. He then handed it to his sister. Mai took a sip of it.

"Mai. Is that alcohol?!" Ayako exclaimed. Mai giggled.

"Of course not. It's something far morre tastier." she smirked. Everyone around her started to get an eerie feeling.

"Blood." Naru said coolly. Mai's smirk just grew into a grin.

"I will not be the one to die today, princess." Sebastian said. You can hear the madness in his voice.

"Oh, and then who is?" Mai asked as she raised and eyebrow. Her grin still planted on her face.

"You are." he smirked. Mai just stood from her seat.

"What is with you damn vampires. Only because you guys have power, you think you can challenge anyone. And what makes you thing you can kill me. I can destroy you with a snap of my fingers, but you still stand in front of me like you own the place." Mai stated as she sipped some more of the drink.

"I'm a pureblood vampire. I won't go down that easily." Sebastian said.

"Tsk tsk. You have too much pride. But I will at least give you a chance to fight. Since your such a big bad vampire, killing me will be a breeze, right." Mai teased. Sebastian growled. A wooden stake appeared in his hand. He quickly darted at Mai, stabbing her right in her heart.

"Mai." everyone yelled, excepted Gene and Brandon, who only smirked. Mai's head hung, bangs covering her eyes. Blood was dripping onto the floor. Her drink that was in her hand fell and the glass broke. Sebastian removed the stake from her heart, and Mai fell to the floor. Blood started to pool around her body.

"That WAS a breeze." Sebastian stated. Naru started to get out his seat to help Mai but was stopped by Gene.

"Gene let me go." Naru said sternly. Gene just shock his head and point back to the brunette. Mai twitched then started to giggle. Her giggle turned into an uncontrollable laugh. She rose from the floor still laughing.

"It's going to take more than that to kill me." Mai smirked. Sebastian growled and darted towards Mai a second time. There was a burl and Sebastian realized he hit nothing but air.

"Miss me." Mai said from behind him. Sebastian darted towards the brunette again, but was met with empty space.

"Over here." Mai taunted from behind the man again. Sebastian aimed towards her one more, but was met with more air.

"Stop dodging and fight me like you mean it." he said irritated. Mai smirked.

"I don't see a reason to. If I do fight you I'll be wasting my precious energy for nothing." Mai said.

"You damn bitch. Go to hell." Sebastian sap. Mai's smirk grew bigger at his comment.

"See you there." she said as her eyes when blood-red. She then darted towards Sebastian and struck him right in the heart. He turned to dust instantly. Mai licked the blood from her hand and turned back to her friends.

"Damn vampires. What is their problem." she said as she took her seat next to Naru.

"Umm Mai don't you think that was a little harsh. I mean that 'hell' thing." Bou-san said. Mai only shrugged her shoulders.

"Brandon can you please get me another drink. That bastard spilled mine." Mai said. Brandon only nodded and left.

"Mai are you alright" Ayako asked indicating the big blood stain on her chest and dress.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Just need a drink" as she said that Brandon came back with a glass of red liquid. "Thanks Brandon."

As Mai took a sip of her drink, her wound slowly started to heal. Everyone at the table was amazed at the sight.

"Ok I think its time to be going." Gene said snapping everyone out of their amazement.

"Your right." Mai said standing up. Everyone followed suit.

"Your leaving your Highnesses." the waitress said.

"Yes, sorry to say we are. I hate to leave a beautiful creature like you, but I must. Goodbye my sweat." Brandon said as he kissed the girl's hand. Her face got beat red.

"G-g-goodbye, y-your majesty." she stuttered. Mai snickered at her brother and the girl. They team then left the restaurant and soon found the carriage. They rode for a while before they came up upon the royal castle. It was like the base but way bigger. Instead of black and blue, it was white with some light pink statues. It was a beautiful sight to see with a kind of 'happy' vive to it. As they got out of the carriage, they were met by young man about 15. He had short golden blonde hair and chocolate eyes. He was a little shorter than Mai. He ran to Mai hugged her tightly.

"Melody! Je suis si heureux de vous voir. J'ai m'as tellement manqué." he said in French.

"Je vous ai manqué aussi, Ren" Mai said as she hugged the boy back.

"Mai you know how to speak French." Lin said surprised. Mai giggled.

"Really after all you saw today, that is what surprised you." she said.

"So who is this." Ayako said indicating the unknown boy. The boy looked up to Mai.

"Ils parlent japonais." he said. Mai nodded. he let go of Mai. The young man then cleared his throat. "Please excuse me. My name is Ren. I am Melody and Brandon's younger brother."

"It's nice to meet you. I'm Ayako. This is Bou-san, John, Masako, Lin, and Naru." Ayako smiled pointing to everyone as she called their names.

"It's nice to meet you all. Shall we go inside." Ren said. Everyone followed him into the castle. The inside was just as nice and cheery as the outside. It was decorated in bright colors, with flowers everywhere.

"Bonjour Melody, Brandon." a woman's voice rang through out the castle. A figure of a woman came from one of the rooms. She had long brown hair that stopped mid back. Her eyes were a dark blue. She had a warm smile on her face as she approached the team. Mai looked at her and smile.

"Hello mother…"

Ok, I'm very, very mad at myself I could've got this done in a day, but nooo I had to be lazy. Anyway, I hope you enjoyed it. I know it kind of sucks, I'll do better trust me I just didn't want to keep you guys waiting. Thanks again to all my reviewers. Remember the more reviews I get the faster I update.

"Melody! Je suis si heureux de vous voir. J'ai m'as tellement manqué."- Melody! I'm so glad to see you. I've miss you so much.

"Je vous ai manqué aussi, Ren"- I've missed you too, Ren

"Ils parlent japonais."- They speak Japanese.

"Bonjour Melody, Brandon." - Hello Melody, Brandon

Until next time.J