The eleven vampires surround Miku slowly and the girl stops moving, her eyes darting back and forth in a desperate attempt to find a way out of this perilous situation. Despite her fear, her steady gaze, straight back, and calm expression throw the creatures off guard.

Who wouldn't be off guard in their position?

A small human girl wanders into a den of strong vampires and acts as though nothing is wrong! Their obvious strength paired with the fact that ten out of eleven of them are male would normally send any sane person running and screaming -and even the insane ones would at least fall to their knees in a babbling mess- but not her, not this porcelain Miku.

Kaito pulls away, frowning in surprise as he tilts his head at her, "Hmm, what's the point in acting calm? You won't be able to get away."

Miku meets his gaze steadily, "Well, I can see that I'm trapped, at least for now, and there's nothing I can do about that. What's the point in panicking about something I can't change yet?"

Akaito's loud laugh echoes around the room, joined in by the cheerful Kikaito. The red-head shakes his head incredulously, "This one's something else."

Kikaito smiles widely, "I think she's going to be a lot of fun to have around."

Miku frowns, "I have a name, it's Miku. Does that mean that I am meant to stay here after all?"

The vampires pause, silently arguing over what to do. After a moment Kaito speaks up, "We certainly aren't going to let you leave here alive. However, if it is true that you were sent to us then we have to inquire about it."

Taito blinks, his endless violet eyes watching Miku unnervingly, "The higher ups might know something about our butterfly. . . " he muses, one finger tugging lightly at the cotton bandages.

Zeito sighs in annoyance, "We're wasting time standing around. Let's get it over with and talk to sensei."

"Sensei?" Miku asks curiously.

Zeito glares at Miku and Baito steps in to offer his quiet explanation, "This castle is ours, but the one behind us has been transformed into a school. There are a few vampires working there, and they should know if what you're saying is true."

Kaito runs a hand through his hair, "We can't very well bring her with us."

Len grins widely, "Rinny and I can watch her Kaito~, she'll be just fine in our care."

Rin nods evilly, "Yeah, Lenny an' I are good sitters, we are."

Kaito shoots a glare at the both of them, "That won't do. No, we'll keep her in one of the guest rooms and Baito can keep watch."

Baito glances down nervously, but he doesn't argue with Kaito. Before Miku can protest, Kaito sweeps her off her feet, carrying her bridal-style up the staircase and down several twisting halls before arriving outside a door and setting her down purposefully, "This is where we will be keeping you for now and, if your residency is permanent, this may very well become your room."

Miku tentatively reaches for the doorknob, cautiously turning it and pushing the door open to reveal a large room. As she steps inside she takes note of the large four-poster iron bed, matching end tables, low coffee table and pair of soft armchairs. The room was light blue and lavender and was actually very lovely.

Miku turns to say something to Kaito and the others only to find the door shut firmly behind her. A small scuffing sound from outside the door tells her that Baito is the only one left.

She sighs, glancing down at her travelling trunk that one of the vampires must have brought up with her, she presses a finger to the tiny red gem around her throat and frowns, oh mother, just what did I get myself into this time?