In The Dead of Night

Chapter Three: Silver Haired Goddess

[Yokai Academy]

[Tsukune]

He couldn't help but stare at the beautiful girl standing before him. For a moment he had even forgotten about the pain in his side or his bleeding arm; the girl's fruity scent and intoxicating presence made Tsukune feel almost in a dream-state.

"Oh no~" Moka cried suddenly. "You're bleeding!" She exclaimed. Moka drew and white handkerchief and approached Tsukune, wanting to cover up his cut, but when she neared him she suddenly grew shaky and then fell into his arms.

"Owf!" Tsukune groaned as he hit the ground.

"I-I'm really sorry, I'm anemic so I get really dizzy when I...when I…" She stopped talking suddenly and began to sniff the air. "Mmm~ that smell…." She moaned.

What the hell is going? Tsukune thought to himself. Although, he would have killed to have the opportunity of having a gorgeous girl laying on top of him back home, but this was something weird.

"I can't...I can't…" Moka began to pant, appearing too weak to go on.

"Can't? Can't what?" Tsukune asked.

Moka suddenly looked up at Tsukune and gently grabbed his face, pulling him closer to her. "The scent of blood...I lose control whenever I smell that scent!" She cried, throwing her face into the crook of Tsukune's neck.

Tsukune, not knowing what else to do, tried to console Moka by patting her gently on the back.

"I'm sorry, but...I'm a vampire!" Moka whispered into his ear. Two sharp objects pierced Tsukune's and he cried out in pain.

"What the hell!" Tsukune yelled in shock as he grabbed his neck. "Did I just...did you...what the hell is going on?!"

"I-I'm a vampire…" Moka said again, looking were standing a few feet from each other now after Moka tried to suck Tsukune's blood from his neck.

"Seriously, cut the crap!" Tsukune yelled, still covering his neck wound. "Just what the hell is going on!?"

"I-I don't understand…" Moka began, looking tearful eyed now. "This is Yokai Academy, isn't it?" She asked.

Tsukune's ears perked up upon hearing the name 'Yokai Academy'. "Wait, are you a student too?" He asked, feeling strange that he was hoping she would say yes - considering she just tried to suck his blood….creepy?

Moka smiled brightly. "Yeah, are you too?" She asked. "I'm a first year and I don't know anyone here...so I was hoping to make some friends, but I don't think I've done a good job so far…"

Tsukune sighed; she didn't seem to be much harm, although she did push him down with a lot of strength. "Yeah, I'm a first year too." Tsukune said. "And you're not doing a bad job, you already have me as a friend." He said, giving her a smile.

Moka looked even more happy now and gave him a big hug, Tsukune half expected her to bite him again, but when nothing sharp poked him he relaxed and hugged her back. Looking around him, Tsukune suddenly realized that they were standing in a graveyard. Despite the ominous setting, Tsukune was quite happy to be where he was - even if it looked like he was on the other side of the world, and not in London.

"So you don't hate our kind, then?" Moka asked suddenly as she pulled away from Tsukune.

"Your kind?" Tsukune repeated, looking confused.

"Vampires, I mean." Moka stated. "I may not look like it, but I really am a vampire." Moka said, giving him a smile.

Right, and I'm the archduke: Ferdinand! Tsukune thought with a laugh. "N-no I don't hate vampires, I mean...well… how do I say this... I guess I don't really have a real opinion besides the fact that they are scary blood thirsty creatures who want nothing more than to eat you and turn you into them is a good reason enough...besides the fact that they don't really exist."

Moka suddenly appeared offended. "They to do exist! And I am one of them!" She declared.

"Alright, fine you're a vampire!" Tsukune said, giving up. Sheesh, what's with this chick anyways? I hope everyone in this school isn't a deranged psychopath! ...Although, she is very good looking, and seems to take a strange liking to me, so I'll hang around her for a while.

The two continued to walk through the woods, taking the path that led up the main gates of Yokai Academy.

"So...I'm sorry about what I said about vampires earlier." Tsukune said with a light chuckle as he scratched the back of his neck awkwardly. "Actually vampires are pretty cool; having super strength and the whole living forever thing is awesome!"

"You really think so!" Mako replied, throwing Tsukune a sparkling, wide-eyed smile."I'm so glad! Usually most people ignore me or call me names or make fun of me when I tell them what I am."

Well duh! Obviously they would… Tsukune thought to himself.

But upon observing Moka as she explained this, Tsukune noticed that Moka was genuinely upset.

"It was so hard for me to go to school," Moka continued. "I tried to go school in the US, but it became so hard because everyone hated me, that I had to be home-schooled until I could come here."

"Wow, I'm sorry to hear that." Tsukune replied sincerely. "Well, you won't have to worry here. I'll be your best friend!" Tsukune declared.

Moka suddenly had that look in her eyes again; they sparkled and glowed with vibrant beauty and excitement. "Really! Oh Tsukune~, thanks! Our first year will be the best ever!" Moka cried as she clung to Tsukune's arms; her round and well-defined breasts pushing up against him.

Wow~, surely this is what heaven feels like! Tsukune thought happily.

The two finally made it to the looming, high gates that lead into the main campus quad. There was a large, stone archway above the gates that read: Yokai Academy: A Private Institute for the Gifted. But then, suddenly, lighting struck and for a split second Tsukune could have sworn that the words had read, Yokai Academy: A Private Institute for Monsters.

Tsukune chuckled awkwardly under his breath. No, t-that can't be right, a school for monsters?! But even as Tsukune thought this, Moka did say that she was a vampire…and she did bite him pretty hard on his neck. But no, it couldn't be so. Monsters weren't real!

As the two entered the quad, a loud electronic voice boomed from several towering beams that held speakers at the top. "Students, welcome to Yokai Academy…and welcome back to the students who are returning!" The voice began. "All first-year students are to report to their homeroom class immediately in order to receive their full schedule; and remember: There will be no turning into your monster-form! This is absolutely forbidden! That is all, have a nice day!"

The loud speaker cut out and Tsukune was left dumbstruck. N-no way…they can't actually be serious about this…

"Oh, that reminds me!" Moka suddenly began in that amazingly lilting voice she had. "You never told me what your monster form is! But, before Tsukune could reply, Moka yelped (in a very cute manner, Tsukune might add…) and shook her head. "No, I forgot! We're not supposed to talk about our monster forms! Although…I did already tell you mine…"

Tsukune suddenly coughed loudly and shook his head vigorously. "I-It's alright, really! My monster form really isn't that spectacular anyway…besides, we should probably be heading to homeroom, don't you think?"

"Oh yeah! You're right!" Moka replied, but then suddenly frowned. "But I just remembered, I have to go the headmasters office to get my schedule…I never got mine at home."

Tsukune looked surprised. "Really? I got mine right here…" Tsukune pulled out a sheet of paper that had listed his classes. "It says here that my homeroom teacher is Ms. Nekonomi…"

"Well, I hope we have the same classes!" Moka said before giving Tsukune a wave. "See you later, Tsukune~!" She said before running off towards the headmaster's office, leaving Tsukune to wonder, and hope, that they would have the same classes together.

Unbeknownst to either Tsukune or Moka, a tall, shoulder length brunette haired boy stood in the shadows watching them. His dark eyes stuck to Moka as she ran down the hall, and then to Tsukune, as his eyes narrowed ominously.

oOo

[Headmaster's Office]

[Moka]

She made her way up to the dark and looming tower of headmaster, Tenmai Mekogami. The tower was empty as far as she could tell, besides the few individuals she could sense up above her. Moka guessed that the Headmaster was probably speaking with other students, or perhaps other faculty members, as her sealed powers made it difficult to sense exact details from far away.

But Moka did not really care to use her powers much beyond the need to feed. This had always been done with blood transfusion packs, since she couldn't well go and sucks a human's blood – not that she ever wanted to. Humans were vile a cruel being, and she was glad to finally be rid of them.

Moka walking up the long and winding, stone steps of the tower, and the unlit torches that hung on the wall suddenly came to life as she passed them. Her shoes clicked loudly in the space, empty space, and Moka found her hand reach for the ornate Rosario around her neck.

Finally making it to the large, arched door, Moka prepared to knock when she suddenly realized that the door was already cracked open, and she peered inside to see what was going on.

There were three people she see, and two of them had their backs to her, while the third – the headmaster – was seated behind his desk, garbed fully in a white cloak; his beady red eyes the only thing she could clearly make out. It was strange; Moka's sight was beyond flawless, however she could never see beyond Tenmai's hood, even when he had taken her in – before her father came to care for her.

"You are under my employment now, Ms. Tojo, so it will be your job to watch over the Great Barrier. Is that understood?"

"Oh, yes, headmaster! Of course!" The girl replied gleefully as she twirled around in place.

The other figure was much taller than the girl, and carried a certain familiar air about them. Could it be…?

"Tenmei, was it really necessary to allow that wretch into this school? The possibility of him being the one is highly unlikely." The mysterious figure began to say. "No one has ever been able to remove – " He stopped and then suddenly twirled around and two red-orbed eyes pierced into Moka. "It isn't polite to listen in on a private conversation….daughter."

Moka's eyes grew wide. So it is her father – Issa Shuzen! Moka licked her lips and opened the door fully to reveal herself to the group.

"Come now, Issa," Tenmei began. "There's no need for that, Moka is here because I asked to come – she has papers to acquire." He stated coolly. "Come now, my dear, don't be shy." He ushered to her.

Moka entered the large, dark room, though her super-human sight began to expand further now that the door wasn't blocking most of it. Issa stood tall and proud – as he always did – and glared at Moka, though she knew it was not hatred or resentment he was showing her, but rather his usual fatherly self. She felt nothing against her father, and, in fact, loved him dearly; though his cool and hard demeanor did make her feel somewhat hesitant to approach him. You see, Moka was the younger middle child of four daughters in the Shuzen family, though was still regarded as one of the favorites.

"Here you go, Moka." The Headmaster said to her as he handed her a slip of paper. "These are all your classes, everything should be in order. I suggest you make your way back to Ms. Nekonome's classroom, as she will be your homeroom teacher." The Headmaster then took out a small note pad and wrote down something quickly before signing and handing it to Moka. "Give this to Ms. Nekonome, it will excuse you for being late. Hurry along now!"

Moka took the slip and bowed curtly before leaving.

oOo

[Issa Shuzen]

The Vampire Lord waited until his daughter had fully left the tower before looking back at Tenmai. "You don't honestly believe that pathetic human has any chance of fulfilling our goals…you should have never allowed that wretch into the academy." He spat.

Tenmai chuckle and folded his hands over his desk. "That boy has more potential than any of you realize. And he has already begun to form a relationship with your daughter."

Issa face turned grotesque. "That Moka is not my daughter – my daughter was sealed away and I will not have some human filth removing that Rosario my late wife had placed upon her.

"Then you should have no problem with Tsukune spending time with the persona created by the rosary." Tenmei replied.

"It matters not to me!" Issa stated as he turned his head away. "There is no one who can remove that rosary from the choker around her neck!" He said, unable to be persuaded otherwise. "There is no way a human could remove that rosary, especially after what their pathetic race did to her."

"Tsukune is not like the others." Tenmei began. "After all, we have been watching his family since before he was born, awaiting his arrival. And if it were possibly, and by Tsukune nonetheless, you know what it will mean, not only for your daughter, but for the whole world of monsters…don't you?" Tenmei replied.

Issa sighed and looked back at Tenmei, his silence being a good enough answer. "You will still need to create a situation for that to even happen, and with the strict rules in place I doubt such an event could escalate to a point where that is necessary."

"Oh, don't worry about that." Tenmei began with an ominous smile. "I believe the wheels are already turning…"

Issa shrugged and silently left the Headmasters Office. He thinks Toshiro works for him! The fool doesn't even realize that I, Gyokuro, have fully infiltrated the organization!….if the real Issa Shuzen were here, thing's would be very different. But we need the boy and girl to form a relationship. And so I will continue to play the role of Lord Shuzen…my dear late husband..." The mysterious person, who clearly is not Issa, thought ominously to himself as he left the dark tower.

[Ms. Nekonome's Homeroom]

[Tsukune]

He sighed and glanced out the window to his left. All but one seat – behind him – had been filled up by students and their teacher had just entered the room. Tsukune was beginning to think that Moka wasn't going to show up. Man, the one time I meet a hot chick that actually talks to me and I probably won't have any classes with her. She'll probably meet new friends and forget all about me…typical. Tsukune grumbled inwardly.

"Okay class!" Ms. Nekonome began as she placed her bag and books that she was holding in her hands in the desk. "Before we begin I'd like to introduce a very special, new student!" She quirked with glee.

Moka soon entered and stared at everyone with obvious shyness. "…H-Hello, my name is Moka, Moka Akashya! It's very nice to meet you all~!"

Tsukune couldn't believe his eyes. Moka was in is his class! But despite the eagerness he had, Tsukune noticed that everyone else couldn't help but stare at Moka with such amazed and lustful intensity.

"Wow, she's so hot!" One boy said.

"Yeah, she's so cool! I hope she becomes friends with me~!" One girl shouted.

"I hope she's single!" Another boy said.

Tsukune groaned and sunk back into his seat. With Moka getting this much attention he was sure she would forget about him.

"Alright, class, that's enough. Please, Moka take a seat anywhere you like." Ms. Nekonome said with a large smile.

Moka took one look around the room before noticing Tsukune and immediately rushed to him. "Oh my god! Tsukune~!" She cried happily, practically throwing herself at him.

"Ahhh~!" Tsukune cried as her body collided with his, though he wasn't opposed to the touch and feel of her slender body against his. Moka took the vacant seat behind him and looked to be in heaven as she unpacked her books.

Tsukune too seemed to be very happy, until he looked around the room and realized that every student was glaring at him with pure hatred and jealously.

"Hehe…" Tsukune muttered as he looked away.

"No class, before we get started I just wanted to remind everyone that while at Yokai Academy, turning into your monster form will not be tolerated! This school is mean for monsters to learn how to cope with the outside word, and with humans!"

Wait…what? Tsukune thought, suddenly beginning to freak out. S-She can't be serious!

"Hmph!" A brunette-haired boy sitting directly across from Tsukune, grunted. "Human's aren't even allowed here so why bother…hmmm come to think of it, I thought I smelled one of those vermin here…" He said, flicking a long, forked tongue out and glancing at Tsukune.

Tsukune began to shake in intense fear. Oh my god…this can't be happening!

"Now, now, Saizou! Those are the rules, so you'd better follow them!" Ms. Nekonome replied strongly.

"Whatever…" The boy called Saizou replied, still wearing a frown.

"But, Ms. Nekonome, you're in your monster form right now!" One student pointed out, as everyone could clearly see the teacher's cat ears and long tail.

"Oh no!" Ms. Nekonome gasped. "Well…just forget about that for now, and let's begin!"

oOo

After homeroom, Tsukune found himself sitting alone beside a vending machine to ponder what exactly he had gotten himself into. At first, he was overjoyed to not only be finally going to high school, but to be on his own and with other kids his age whom he could form friendships with.

But if this really was a school for monsters (and Tsukune was still having a hard time accepting that) that didn't welcome humans then he was in big trouble. Does that mean that…Moka was telling the truth, and she really is vampire…?

A chill suddenly went through Tsukune's spine and he looked up to see none than Moka herself staring down at him. "Hey, mind if I sit with you?" She asked kindly.

"N-no, not at all!" Tsukune replied as he scooted over.

"Thanks!" Moka said before getting a drink from the nearby machine.

Opening the can of tomato juice, Moka began to chug the cool drink.

"Wow, you must really like tomato juice, huh?" Tsukune asked with a chuckle.

"Yeah~." Moka replied as she finished the drink. She crushed the entire can into a ball with just one hand and threw it into the garbage a few feet away, not even hitting the rim.

HOLY SHIT! Tsukune thought to himself. Even I couldn't do that with two hands…and she only used one!

"…What?" Moka asked, blinking at Tsukune.

Tsukune shook himself from his daze. "N-nothing…it's just that…well you seem pretty strong to be able to do that!"

Moka chuckled. "Well, I am a vampire after all. We have a lot strength, but that's why I have this!" She said. "Look here." Moka then placed a hand over her chest, just above her cleavage.

"W-What!?" Tsukune nearly shouted. "I can't look there!" He stated, now looking away.

"Not there, silly, here at the neck." Moka said with a laugh, not even caring that Tsukune had glanced at her breasts. "This rosary around my neck seals my inner powers…but…she hasn't come out in a very long time, because there isn't anyone who can remove it."

"Really?" Tsukune asked, now looking interested.

"Yeah – oh but I forgot!" Moka cried. "We're not supposed to talk about our monster form!"

"That's alright, Moka, what we talk about will stay between us. I promise." Tsukune replied, suddenly feeling the urge to place a gentle hand on Moka's knee, which he did.

Moka and Tsukune's eyes suddenly meet and a strange feeling enveloped the two teens, before it suddenly vanished. "Whoa…what was that just now?" Tsukune wondered.

A moment of silence passed between them before Moka asked, "Tsukune…can you tell me what your monster form is…?" She asked curiously, yet with a certain air of shyness about her.

Tsukune looked away, fearing this moment would happen, and he balled his hands into fists. "Moka…what if I told you that…"

But before Tsukune could finish, Saizou suddenly appeared and approached the two and pushed Tsukne aside. "Hey, pretty babe, why are you hanging around such a puny stiff like that?" He began, completely ignoring Tsukune. "His monster form's probably something weak and stupid anyway. So why don't you forget about him and hang with a strong, cool guy like me?" Saizou said, grinning lustfully at Moka.

"I don't think so." Moka replied, glaring at Saizou with a frown. "Tsukune is my friend and has been very kind to me, so I won't leave his side!" Moka replied as she stood to help Tsukune up, who had fallen of the bench when Saizou pushed him (little did Tsukune know that Saizou had used only a small percent of his actually power).

"Moka…" Tsukune mumbled in shock.

"He's probably not even a real monster!" Saizou crocked. "I could have sworn smelt human on him earlier." He grumbled.

"That's impossible!" Moka yelled. "Everyone knows that human's aren't allowed on the grounds of the academy!"

Shit, I think they're actually being serious! Tsukune thought to himself. So if humans aren't allowed at this school then how did I manage to get in? He wondered, before another thought crept into his mind. What if Moka finds out I'm human…I may have to come up with some excuse, but it's not like I can lie to her forever…

Tsukune suddenly felt himself being pulled away. "C'mon Tsukune, let's get out of here. We're going to be late for out next class." Moka said as she easily dragged Tsukune off with one hand, leaving Saizou to glare at them, biding his time to strike at the right moment. There was no way a girl like that would go for a scrawny, puny wimp like Tsukune, and Saizou would be the one to make Moka see that…

oOo

Tsukune was able to swing by the dormitory between classes to finally see if the bus driver had been truthful in his word. To Tsukune's surprise, he was. The teenage boy found all of his bags and suitcases stacked neatly in the center of the room.

Small, though it was, the room came equipped with a small kitchen with your average, inexpensive appliances, a living room with a sofa, coffee table and a twenty-some inch screen TV resting on a small entertainment center. Tsukune's bed was in a separate, smaller room around the corner from the living room, and to the left (right, as you entered) was the bathroom and shower. All in all it was pretty plain, but Tsukune was more than happy with the accommodations; at least he had somewhere to cook and shower, now if only he knew where to buy things.

Tsukune glanced at his phone and realized that his next class would soon be starting, and so he left his room for now, locking the door behind him as he exited the boy dormitory.

He was slightly disappointed that the dormitories were split between boys and girls, but really, be had more important things to worry about. Like the month long delay between bus trips to the "real world"…whatever that meant.

By lunch time Tsukune found himself alone on the rooftop having only been able to prepare a simple sandwich with what little he had. He had too much on his mind, really, to be thinking about eating – even though he was pretty hungry.

Eating his plain sandwich, and staring over the balcony with his back facing the stairs leading down from the roof, Tsukune didn't realize that he was no longer alone.

A light cough came from behind him, and Tsukune turned around to see Moka standing with her own lunch box in her hands.

"Hello Tsukune." Moka said with a soft a lilting voice. "I was wonder if, maybe, I could join you up her for lunch…?" She asked with a shy and cute look on her face.

Tsukune responded with a soft smile and nodded. "Sure, Moka, I'd love for you to join me."

Moka looked extremely happy and moved closer to him before setting her lunch box down and opening its contents.

Tsukune was amazed to find a perfectly packed bento meal that smelled quite delicious. While Tsukune was not oblivious to eating Japanese food, he had been accustomed to eating various styles of food since he was raised in America. And also…he didn't really know how to cook properly.

Moka noticed Tsukune staring at her food and saw that his own meal had been lacking in sustenance. "Here, Tsukune, try some of my food." Moka offered happily, extending her meal box out to him.

"N-No, I couldn't!" Tsukune said modestly. "You must be really hungry, and I surely wouldn't want to be the reason why you didn't eat properly at lunch…"

"Don't be silly." Moka replied with a chuckle as she gave him some of her food.

Wow…that laugh. I could listen to it all day… Tsukune thought as his heart began to race. What is this feeling? He wondered as his palms began to clam up.

"Besides, the only thing that can really sustain me is…well you know…" Moka said as Tsukune reluctantly accepted the food.

She can't still be talking about drinking blood…can she? Tsukune hoped as he watched Moka open a can of tomato juice.

"I mean, this," Moka said, referring to the can of juice. "Can hold me over for a while, and it's better than drinking from blood packs…"

Damn, so she's really being serious! Tsukune thought, suddenly wondering if it was still a good idea to stay at this school.

"Hehe…yeah…" Tsukune replied, scratching the back of his neck awkwardly.

Moka suddenly look hungrily at Tsukune's neck, but it wasn't in a monstrous or harmful manner. In fact, strangely enough, Tsukune felt completely comfortable around Moka…there was just one thing that bothered him…

"Actually, Tsukune…I was hoping that maybe I could…I could…" Moka began. She suddenly appeared weak, as all the color drained from her face and her eyes fell low.

Oh no, she's got that look again that she had when we first meet…does she need to feed again? Tsukune blinked at his own thought. Wow, that sounds so weird!

"Y-Yes, Moka? What do you need?" Tsukune asked

"Please…Tsukune~" Moka begged in that lilting voice that mesmerized Tsukune to the core. Moka leaned forward as their eyes meet and suddenly it was as though a curtain were drawn around them. Suddenly nothing else mattered to Tsukune, and he felt completely under Moka's control, but it was the best feeling he had ever had, since he had never had this much experience around a girl. Especially a girl so incredibly good looking.

Before Tsukune realized that was happening, Moka's body was pressed up against his and her face was only centimeters from his. He could feel her warm, soothing breath waft over him. Tsukune was feeling warm himself now, a warmth he had never felt inside, and, for a moment, Tsukune almost thought that they were going to kiss.

But before Tsukune could delve into this feeling any further, he suddenly felt two sharp points pierce the skin on his neck. Tsukune yelped as a mixure of shock and pain quickly enveloped him and he roughly pushed Moka back.

"I-I'm sorry, Tsukune, I didn't mean to – " Moka began to say, trying to apologize for her actions.

"This is getting just a little too weird for me, alright!?" Tsukune yelled as he covered the wound on his neck with his hand. "I thought that maybe there was giant gag at this school – an inside joke – that I wasn't getting, but I see now what's really going on!"

Moka sat back as an unhappy and questioning frown covered her face. "What's that?"

"This school really is filled with monsters!" Tsukune declared.

"Of course this school is filled with monsters!" Moka replied, looking even more confused now. "Yokai Academy is a school for monsters meant to teach them how to coexist with humans…but I would rather stay here, seeing as all humans are terrible people." Moka replied, looking very serious now.

So, she thinks all humans are terrible, does she? Tsukune thought angrily as he stood up. "Well then I guess it'll come as a shock to you that I'm a human!"

Moka too stood as a look of disbelief enveloped her face. "Don't be up surd." Moka replied with an unconvincing chuckle. "Everyone knows that human's aren't allowed past the Great Barrier. You wouldn't have been able make it through the tunnel if you were…speaking of, you never did tell me what your monster form was." Moka said, suddenly remembering their earlier conversation that was interrupted by Saizou.

Tsukune sighed and racked his head with his hands in frustration. "Moka, I'm a full blown human!" He yelled. "I don't have a monster form, but I guess in your opinion being a human is monstrous enough for you!"

"Tsukune…" Moka murmured as she backed up, suddenly realizing that Tsukune was not lying. "Tsukune, you can't…you can't be…human." But even as she said this, realization dawned upon her. It was no wonder that Tsukune's blood tasted so exquisite to her. After all she did have a problem with drinking human blood straight from the source back when she attended human school. After which her father forced her to stick to transition blood packs, which tasted horrible. But, still, there was something different about Tsukune's blood that made it, and him, seem irresistible.

"I am!" Tsukue replied, now getting angrier. How could he possibly be able to stay in a school like this? A school of freaks!? "Go on, say it!" Tsukune prodded. "Say what you're thinking – that I'm a vial and despicable human who doesn't know anything but causing harm to others! You don't know the first thing about being a human, we're not all evil." He huffed. "But I guess you'll never find out." He finished as he pushed past Moka, heading straight for the door to the stairs.

Moka's hand suddenly reached out and grabbed Tsukune by his arm. Too wrapped up in the moment, Moka hadn't realized that her grip was so strong that it made Tsukune cry out in pain. "Oh, Tsukune I'm sorry, I didn't mean to – "

"With monsters like you, who needs friends~?!" Tsukune shouted in the heat of the moment. He hadn't meant to say that, or for the hurt look that now covered Moka's face, but he didn't know what else to do. He had to leave, had to get out and make his way back home. He certainly wasn't welcome here.

It figures. The one time I meet a cute girl that actually likes me and it turns out she's a full blown vampire! I feel like I'm in a Bram Stoker novel! Tsukune left the rooftop and made his way back towards the woods hoping to make it to the bus stop, but honestly he had no idea which was to go. Now that he actually had time to think and see where he was, he realized that he had followed Moka to the school entrance and didn't pay attention to where he was going.

oOo

Little did Tsukune know that someone had been following him closely, concealing themselves in the shadows.

Saizou watched as an irked Tsukune trudged through the dense woods, clearly lost, and chuckled darkly to himself. This was his moment. Stealthily moving in front of Tsukune, out of sight, Saizou positioned himself in place and stuck his foot out as Tsukune was walking by, causing him to trip and fall down a slopping hill.

Tsukune's body slammed against the dirt ground at the bottom of the hill, and he groaned in pain as he pushed himself up, realizing that he was now by a ledge with a single tree near the cliff. An ominous cackle caused Tsukune to look over and see the boy that had bothered him and Moka earlier.

I remember him, that's Saizou Komiya! Tsukune thought as he got to his feet.

"Well, well, well…" Saizou began with a laugh as he slowly approached Tsukune. "I have to say, I thought that fall would have ended your miserable existence."

Tsukune swallowed hard and stood his ground, suddenly realizing the tight spot he was in. If only Moka where here… He thought to himself. If only I hadn't acted like such a jerk around her. Why did I say those things to her, when she's been nothing but a kind friend to me?

"It's time to say your goodbye's wimp!" Saizou crocked. "Once Moka realizes how pathetically weak you are, she'll come running to me!" He laughed.

"Nooo!" Tsukune yelled as he rushed Saizou.

Saizou, who hadn't expected this, suddenly froze with shock allowing Tsukune to land a direct hit to his face. Tsukune's eyes widened in shock as he realized what he had just done, as Saizou turned his struck face back to Tsukune with a grin. "Well, I guess you do have a backbone, albeit a flimsy one!" He yelled before knocking Tsukune several feet back.

"You're about to see what a real monster looks like!" Saizou growled as he body suddenly morphed into the most grotesque of creatures Tsukune had ever seen.

What the – he wasn't kidding! Tsukune thought in fear as he struggled to get up again. Can't do anything to protect myself, I'll just have to hold out for as long as possible. As morbid thoughts filled Tsukune's mind, another person entered it. Moka, I'm sorry for the pain I caused you. Maybe you were right, maybe humans are inherently bad.

"Hahaha!" Saizou cackled. "Now you see, the true power of an Ayashi!" He cried before rushing Tsukune.

But before anything else could happen, a soft and lilting voice pierced the air. "Tsukuuuuuneee!" Moka cried, suddenly emerging from the woods.

Moka? She actually came…for me! Tsukune though in amazement.

"Ahh, I see you've finally made it to the show!" Saizou laughed with glee upon seeing Moka. "This is perfect! Now I can show you what a wimp Tsukune is!"

"Tsukune is not a wimp!" Moka yelled, suddenly stepping between Tsukune and the now monstrous Saizou. "Tsukune cares about everyone, no matter who they are. And that's true strength!" Moka cried.

Moka…does she really think…I'm strong? Tsukune wondered in shock.

"Looks like you need a good beating too!" Saizou yelled as he rushed towards Moka.

"Nooo!" Tsukune yelled, suddenly throwing himself in front of Moka.

"No – Tsukune~!" Moka cried, but it was too late. Saizou's enormous hand came crashing down, striking Tsukune's body and sending him flying to the side, landing near the tree.

"Tsukune~!" Moka cried once more, rushing towards the boy, now covered in his own blood. "Oh no, Tsukune~!" Moka fell to his side and gently propped his head on her lap.

"Moka, I'm sorry, I'm sorry…for everything…" Tsukune murmured weakly.

"No, it's alright!" Moka replied softly as tears began to stream down her face. "Don't say anything, I can still heal you – "

"Enough of this, it's time for that pathetic bug to die!" Saizou cried as he slowly approached them.

"Moka…" Tsukune whispered weakly. "I don't care if you're a vampire, or some other monster. I'm glad I got to meet you, and become friends with you. I'll never forget how kind you were to me…and I'll always be…your friend." Tsukune whispered as he tried to touch her face, but his hand fell before it could and instead grabbed the rosary around her neck.

To Moka's shock, the cross came undone! A binding flash of light erupted from the cross, enveloping both Tsukune and Moka, and the surrounding area.

"W-What is this?!" Saizou yelled as he covered his eyes.

Moka's body suddenly rose a few feet in the air, and her form began to change. She grew just a bit taller, and her figure became more slender. Her pink hair vanished and was replaced with long, silver hair. Her eyes began a vibrant and striking red, and her breasts grew larger, but not too much larger. And as her body changed, the school uniform she wore accentuated her figure to the point where nothing short of the beauty of a goddess could describe her sext body.

"M-Moka…?" Tsukune asked, looking confused.

"What's going on?" Saizou asked in equal confusion. "Where did Moka go?" He wondered. And then, as he took a closer look at the exquisite female before him, he soon realized what had happened. "Wait a second…silver hair…red eyes...you must be an S-class vampire!"

"Just stay there, Tsukune, I'll handle this." The new Moka replied to Tsukune. Her voice was slightly deeper, and even seemed colder. As if the change had sucked out all emotion but anger from the girl.

"Oh you will, will you?" Saizou cackled, not realizing the deep trouble he was in now. "How the others will greet with me with such high respect and open arms after I defeat you!"

"You fool." Moka whispered.

"Now die!" Saizou yelled as he rushed the silver haired goddess.

Moka stood as still as leaf in a windless environment as the massive monster was nearly upon her.

"N…no…Moka…it's too dangerous…" Tsukune tried to warn.

But, just at the last split second as Saizou tried to slash Moka with his sharp claws, Moka dodged the blow with lighting fast reflexes. "H-how did you do that?" Saizou cried. Before anything else could happen, Moka struck Saizou in his gut with her knee, causing him to fall to the ground, as he choked and coughed out blood. "I-Impossible, no one is that strong!" He cried, realizing his mistake.

But was too late. "You bastard." Moka growled. "Preying on a weak and innocent life such as that one will give you no honor, now learn you place!" She yelled before spinning around and delivering a powerful roundhouse kick, sending Saizou flying far off into the distance.

Moka turned and rushed back to Tsukune. She felt his body and new that death was nearly upon him. Thinking quickly, Moka sliced her wrist with her sharp fingernails and placed the cut to Tsukune's mouth.

"Drink, Tsukune." She urged to him.

Tsukune reluctantly sucked on her wound as a grotesque and metallic taste entered his mouth, and he gagged hard. "Swallow." Moka commanded.

Tsukune did as he was told, and within minutes the wounds over his chest miraculously healed. Sitting up, Tsukune looked at the silver haired Moka with shock, confusion and disbelief.

"I don't…I don't understand." He began, suddenly feeling an enormous surge of power and energy fill him. "What happened?"

"You removed the cross around her neck." Moka replied, clearly referring to her other half. "I have to say I am very surprised that you were able to do it – it means you must really care for you." She explained.

Moka's face suddenly became filled with anger. "But I know what you said to her." She said, glaring at him. "You hurt her feelings, and for that I can never forgive you."

Tsukune sighed and looked down at his feet. "I know. I really let her down, and I'm sorry for that!" He said seriously. "I never meant to hurt…to hurt Moka, I just felt so unwanted."

"And now you know what she had to go through all those years ago in the human world." Moka replied as she crossed her arms across her chest and turned away from Tsukune.

"You'd better not hurt her again, or I'll break your legs, is that understood?" Moka asked, looking back threateningly at Tsukune.

Tsukune swallowed hard and nodded, knowing full well that this Moka ment business. "I do.'

"And just so we're clear." Moka continued as she approached him. "The only reason I saved you today was because of her. She seems to be taking an odd liking to you, and I want her to be happy, but that doesn't mean that I like you. Your rich blood is all I care for." She declared harshly before snatching the cross from Tsukune's hands. "The next time you pull this off you'd better have a damn good reason." Moka hissed before replacing it on the choker.

Immediately Moka's form reverted back to the pink-haired form Tsukune was familiar with, and she fell weakly into his hands. "Tsukune…?" She asked, glancing weakly up at him.

"Yeah, it's me Moka." Tsukune replied with a smile.

"I feel so weak…" Moka said as she coughed and swallowed.

I'll bet she needs to feed. Man, this is so weird…but kinda cool at the same time…wait, what am I saying?! Tsukune thought to himself.

"Here, Moka, take my blood." He offered, showing Moka his neck.

"R-Really? You're not…mad or scarred?" Moka asked.

Tsukune smiled. "I could never get mad or scarred around you, Moka." He said honestly.

"Oh Tsukune~!" Moka cried as she lunged to hug him, but Tsukune soon realized that it wasn't a hug, and when Moka's petite figure brushed against his body two sharp fangs plunged into Tsukune's neck, and Moka drank his blood

There was pain, at first, but soon the pain disappeared and was replaced with a pleasure unlike anything Tsukune had ever felt before. This is what heaven feels like...

[A.N.] I apologize for the long wait everyone! Been traveling a lot for summer vacation and I haven't been getting a lot of time to write. I hope this long chapter will make up for that. I would like to give a very large 'thank you' to everyone who reviewed, favorited and followed this story. Your support means everything to me!

Yours Truly,

Hotfudge99