‡ †Moon Sight: Academy† ‡
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When morning rose, Sakura and Syaoran continued to sleep. The sounds of busy servants rushing to finish their chores, screams, crashes and arguments can be heard throughout the mansion, but nothing can wake them from their slumbers. However, Kero fought off the urge to sleep into the night as he got out of his room and went downstairs to sit in the living room. He flipped through all the channels, trying to find something that captivates his interest. It was then; the Italian sports channel came on. Kero didn't understand the language, but the plays were all clear to him; foul shots, air ball, lay up, traveling – they were all recorded in his mind. By the time he realized it, noon already flew by. The game has gone into overtime, and while the comments were on, he was left to his own thoughts.
For the first time in months, he remembered his childhood dream of being a sports announcer. He chuckled to himself, for now, all he ever wanted was to stay alive. But he did miss the simplicity of a human life and a human dream. As the last few minutes of the game began, he closes his eyes, trying to remember his old life with his small family, Suki, Sakura, and Tomoyo. Two hands wrapped around his shoulders as the person embraced him gently.
"It's not good to think of the past, Kero." Tomoyo said groggily.
"How'd you wake up, Momo?" He asked.
Somehow Tomoyo had sneaked into his room and under his covers. He wondered if she had a brother complex. But he knew she couldn't because she was completely infatuated with Eriol despite her continuous denial.
"We slept in the same room, idiot." She said with a loud yawn.
"No, I was sleeping and you came into my bed last night."
She yawned again and giggled standing up.
"Always gotta be technical huh?"
"Whatever floats your boat, Momo." He said and she yawned about the fourth time.
"Go back to sleep." He ordered.
"No, I'm not-" Another yawn. "Sleepy."
"That's hard to believe." He said sarcastically. She gave him a sleepy glare.
"Oh shut up."
"Just come lay down." He grabbed her arms and flipped her over the couch. She laid there still glaring at him.
"I really despise you." She seethed when Kero gave her an innocent smile.
"I know."
In a couple minutes she was asleep. He looked down at her with sadness in his yellow eyes. They were all becoming more like vampires everyday as they spent more time in this mansion. He had never wanted this to happened for his dear little sister.
12:30am
"You look beautiful, Princess." Syaoran said fixing his tie in the same mirror that Sakura was checking herself in.
"Thanks." She mumbled pulling down her skirt. Obviously she did not take the compliment.
It was half an hour past midnight. Sakura wasn't at all surprised that she was wide awake. She was in her new school uniform - black tights paired with a red and black checkered pleated mini skirt. Her inside blouse was the same blood red as the pleats on her skirt and her jacket was jet black like her new found tresses. Syaoran was also dressed in similar colors aside from his black dress pants and tie. Sakura on the other hand wore a bow tie.
"Why do I have to wear these earnings?" Sakura asked, putting her hair behind her ears and examining her earlobes. She wore a black earring on her left ear and a red one on her right.
"It is part of the uniform requirement" He replied tying his tie.
"Hmmm." She said. She brushed her hair. Her eyes wandered outside to the open balcony. The moon was white and shinning into its next phase.
Syaoran puts his arms around her waist and brought her into his chest. His nose sniffed her hair. She smelled like vanilla. She stopped brushing her hair and laid her head onto his chest.
"Are you still thirsty?" He asked as her jaws went rigid.
"I am but-" She stopped speaking when he put a finger to her lips. "I don't want-" His thumb grazed her maturing fangs and her mouth watered when he pricked it against one of them. She tried to get away from him but he wouldn't allow it. "I don't want to drink your blood. I don't-"
"Sakura." He said holding her tighter. She closed her eyes.
"Yes?"
"Your Blood Lust needs to be satisfied or you will not be able to function right..." He turned her around and rubbed his nose against hers. "You are new to these feelings of Blood Lust. You cannot just ignore them."
"But-"
"No buts. Just drink Princess."
Sakura looked up at him with melancholy in her eyes. She gave him a small nod and he knelled down like he did the previous night. She hesitated. Syaoran watched her and gave her a small smile.
"There is no need to be scared." He said. She gave another nod. She knew he was right. Then, without another moment, she bit into his neck. He had become her breakfast before school.
When she finished, Sakura apologized and rushed down the stairs as fast as she could go. When she reached the bottom of the stairs and she was greeted by a couple confused maids. The young maiden greeted them back and made her way to the kitchen. Tomoyo sat at the far end of the island editing images on her computer.
"Morning." Sakura said with a little huff as she sat down. A maid put some pancakes in front her. The poor maid yawned and rubbed her eye when she was done. Midnight was not exactly the ideal time for humans to be awake. Tomoyo glanced up at her then went back to her computer. She did a double take.
"Ummmm, who are you?" Tomoyo asked looking at her cousin suspiciously.
"Momo, its me Sakura." She responded flipping her black hair behind her. Tomoyo gave her a skeptical look.
"Seriously, who the heck are ya'?" She said her accenting coming out, indicating her rising anger.
"I'm Sakura! Sa-Ku-Ra!" She said a little annoyed as well.
"You look like another person!" Tomoyo exclaimed as she got off her chair to look at her more closely. She gasped. It really was her. "Sakura-chan, you...went through a transformation?" She asked. Sakura nodded.
"Yeah, last night."
"Strange." She murmured.
"Hey! No somber things while I'm watching the game!" Kero shouted over his shoulder. He had found a T.V in the kitchen a little while ago and was watching a game.
"Kero! Do you have no way of sensing the mood in a room?" Tomoyo said kicking his chair. He only snorted and went back to his game. "Geez, anyways Sakura-chan, I'm going to do some research and I'll get back to you."
"Uh, alright." She said, starting to eat her breakfast.
Syaoran came down and walked into the kitchen. Sakura looked at him but immediately went back to her breakfast. Drinking his blood was something she had to get used to. Last night she felt a sexual desire for him. When he offered his blood to her once again earlier, she felt that same desire for him as last night. That was embarrassing to her! She couldn't face him knowing those desires were surfacing due to him. Not long after his entrance to the kitchen, Eriol also came in, looking very handsome in his uniform. Sakura glanced at Tomoyo and noticed the small blush that was present on her cousin's face when she was looking at him. When he caught her eye, she went back to image editing. Those two didn't speak at all. Tomoyo preferred her brother over him or made it seem that way. As for Eriol, he was a real jerk for some unknown reason. When Feimi came down they all went into the car. Unfortunately Syaoran and Eriol went into a separate car from Sakura, Tomoyo and Kero.
The drivers drove them to the outskirts of Florence. The drive only took a couple minutes since the streets are quite empty at this hour. In no time at all, a large towering castle became visible in the dark canvas of the night. The castle was a medieval structure with a church right beside it. Bright lights shined from the inside of the castle rooms. A good amount of teenagers were seen to go through the castle gates. The driver pulled up to the main entrance and stopped the car.
"Alright, this is it." Feimi said from the passenger seat. "Eriol and Syaoran have already gone inside." She gave them a smile. "Try and have a nice night."
Kero glared at her and she laughed, ruffling his hair. He slapped her hand then quickly got out of the car. Tomoyo followed him but Sakura stayed in the car.
"Go or you are going to be late," Feimi said urging her slightly.
Sakura stared out at the nocturnal school. She wasn't sure how or what to feel. Her family was walking right into a den of Pure Blooded Vampires. Even if Syaoran had told her not to be afraid, how can she not be given the circumstances? It was impossible. So many things could go wrong and it was as if everyone disregarded the danger they were in.
"Sakura-chan?" Feimi asked, her voice full of concern. Sakura turned to her, her eyes wide like a deer caught in head lights.
"Feimi, I'm scared." She whispered. She clasped her hands as if in prayer and held them to her chest. "I'm so scared."
"Hey Sakura?" She said. "You will be alright. Kero, Syaoran, Tomoyo and even Eriol will not allow anyone to harm you."
"Its not-!" She began getting a little hysterical. Feimi was surprised but she calmed down. "Its not that but thanks anyways."
Sakura smiled slightly and went after her cousins. Feimi sat back in the car and exhaled. From what Eriol had told her everything should be fine. But then again Eriol's predictions were subject to change.
Tomoyo had lost sight of her brother. There were so many people and teachers and she wasn't sure exactly where to go. Her little cousin was close by so she didn't totally freak out even though she was still not used to Sakura's new appearance. Only Pure Bloods were supposed to go through that change and it was really difficult to understand why she had gone through it as well. Sakura grabbed onto Tomoyo's hand to make sure she wouldn't get lost again. Tomoyo looked back and smiled. She hoped this reassured her that everything would be alright. She continued to push forward following the crowd while bumping into many people before reaching their destination. A tall building loomed over them. Tomoyo recognized it as a Gothic style architecture. As the both new students entered the building, everyone began to take their seats. It seemed that the sole purpose of the building was to serve as an assembly hall. Tomoyo managed to get her and Sakura in the same row. They sat beside each other while the other young vampires sat around them. Sakura leaned on Tomoyo trying to get rid of her anxiety.
"Momo-chan?" Sakura asked cuddling close to her.
"Yeah?" She responded.
"Are we going to be ok?" Sakura asked looking at the stage where teachers were beginning to sit in the chairs provided. She saw Syaoran, Eriol and two others that she did not recognize.
"I hope we will be." Tomoyo said. "I really hope we will be."
The lights above them darkened. The stage became bright red with the new lighting. A middle aged man stepped up to the podium. He had light silver hair and blood red eyes. His face was sharp and mean looking. He wore a dark brown suit. He tapped the mic three times, cleared his throat and started to speak.
"Welcome to a new school year of La Morte Academy!" He said joyously as if he had won the lottery. His voice was deep and loud some may think that he had no need for that microphone.
"Uccelli di Morte! Uccelli di Morte!" Shouted the students around them. Four yellow birds flew above their heads. The birds face seemed splashed with black and red dots over the yellow and had no eyes. They sang like nightingales but had sharp beaks like knives with razor-like claws
"What is that?" Sakura screeched as one flew close to her head. She screamed and held onto Tomoyo for dear life. Tomoyo did the same to her.
"Don't worry about them." A boy beside Sakura said. Both girls looked over at him. He gave them a slight smile. The young man was a little creepy but at the same time, very, very handsome. His white skin was flawless, almost like a girl who tried her whole life to achieve this level of perfection. His eyes were pale silver with black, round pupils. His hair was like a mop on top of his head it was a very light shade of blonde. The girls looked at him as if he had three heads. He laughed. "No seriously, they're our school mascots. They've been trained so they won't hurt you." The stranger said with a little wink. "But if they do try something, I can protect you guys." Tomoyo stared at him. He was a flirt.
"I am the Headmaster of La Morte Academy, William Li!" The man on the stage said. He gestured grandly around him. "La Morte Academy was founded by me many centuries ago. The buildings you see here are the same as the ones from the very beginning of our Academy. Be proud of our heritage new comers and continue to have pride seniors. La Morte Academy, you will know it till your death."
The auditorium roared with cheers from all the students inside. They stomped their feet, clapped their hands and hooted, "Uccelli di Morte." It amazed Sakura how human-like so many Pure Blooded students could be.
"Momo-chan," Sakura shouted trying to be heard. Tomoyo looked at her. She cupped her ear trying to hear her.
"What?" She shouted back.
"Headmaster! He looks familiar!"
"What?" Tomoyo shouted again.
"Headmaster-" She shouted louder. "Looks familiar!"
The auditorium quieted down. The Headmaster had put his hands in the air and the students knew it as a sign of silence. They would never disrespect their Headmaster.
"Now Welcome your Prince and Council President Li Syaoran!"
Once again the room came to life as Syaoran stepped up to the podium. Like the Headmaster, he held up his hands and the students immediately quiet down. Syaoran's eyes scanned the student body lingering in some places more than others. Where was Sakura?
"It is nice to see many Pure Bloods come back to this Academy." His eyes settled in the middle of the crowd. He had found her and he held her gaze. If only she knew how badly he wanted to snatch her away from this den of vampires to keep her safe. But he held his urges in, not allowing his mind to give him away. She would do something reckless if he allowed that. "My only wish is that we succeed in our academics and bring pride to our school. Our superiority is undeniable but let us gracefully accept our heritage."
This time only a portion of the student body began to cheer. Syaoran said nothing more. He turned his back to them then went back to his seat. As he sat down his father patted his shoulder grinning. Sakura was one of the many that stayed quiet. That small speech was meant for the Pure Blooded students, however, it didn't sit well with the Half-Breeds which there weren't many of them. Tomoyo held onto Sakura's hand tightly while she took in what he said.
"That bastard." Tomoyo murmured under her breath. Sakura shook her head slowly.
"He has to," She murmured looking at him as he sat down. She was able to catch his eye and he looked away. She knew he wasn't happy with what he said.
'Are you alright?' She asked.
'I will be fine, stop making eye contact with me.'He replied looking back at his father.
'You never said that I couldn't look at you.'
'Well I am now. Stop it.'
'I will stop when you tell me-'
'SAKURA!' He yelled. Taken aback she looked down at her lap and bit her lip. 'I'm sorry. Please understand that this is not what I wish right now. But I have no authority here if something happens to you. Some authority, yes, but among the students since I am not all powerful here. Listen to me when I speak to you.'
She didn't reply back to him. He sighed. He wanted to lash out on something due to the current situation. Why did women have to be so caring and naive? He could only wish that she understood him.
"Sakura you know as well as I do that he does what he pleases because he feels he's better than us."
"Momo-chan." Sakura said smiling sadly. She wrapped herself with her arms putting her head down. She wanted Xiao Lang to hold her. She transmitted this feeling to him. In his seat he went rigid. He took a deep breath and sent her his protective feelings, the ones he had tried to keep to himself but she had weakened him. She giggled a little and he blushed a slight tint of red. But then it disappeared so no one could see. "It's alright." She told Tomoyo. "I understand why he said those things."
"You know our Prince?" The boy asked. Tomoyo turned to him and was going to answer but Sakura sat back up and squeezed her hand, an indication for her to be quiet.
"A little." Sakura responded looking back at the stage. "Only a little." The boy stared at her for a minute. Then with a shrug went back to the stage. She was really cute.
The entrance ceremony went on for a little while longer. More professors spoke, encouraging students to do well in their school work. A couple students from the council spoke then finally, the Headmaster came back with his closing remarks.
"To all of our new students. La Morte Academy is divided into two races, Pure Bloods and Dhampires." He said once again gesturing grandly. Then he put a finger to his lips as if he was telling a secret. "But you will not know who is what unless you use your senses and stay sharp like your teachers. Have a nice night and let us all have a wonderful school year."
When he walked out the students clapped moderately. A woman came up to the mic. She asked all grade levels to be separate to wait for their homeroom teachers respectfully. Sakura and Tomoyo were separated. Sakura went with the sophomore class and Tomoyo went with the juniors. When the teachers came, they called about twenty by name. Those who were called, followed their teachers to separate buildings and classrooms.
Sakura sat down in the third row in the center. The seats around her were filled accordingly. Some of the students spoke with each other. Sakura knew they had attended the school previously. So she sat by herself until the professor begin his class. Looking around her, Sakura noticed that some of the girls wore more than one earring or had multiple piercings - the school earring and their personal ones. Some skirts were shorter than necessary while others were moderate. They all looked just like the humans whom she had studied with before. There were really no differences between the blood and the powers. Beside her, two girls kept stealing glances at her. In fact, Sakura had noticed that a while ago but chose to ignore them. Unfortunately at this point it was near impossible.
"Hey you," One of the girls said walking up to her. She was short, shorter than Sakura. Her hair was red and curled. To Sakura, the girl's hair was like a open, flowing curtain that is also hard to tame. Her eyes were a light orange and naturally narrowed as if she was suspicious of everything.
"Yes?" Sakura asked.
"What are you?" The girl asked. She sniffed the air and wrinkled her nose. "You smell like a half-breed but," She stared at her for a second as if she was a rare animal. "You look like a Pure Blood."
Sakura looked up at her dismissively.
"I'm a Half Breed." She answered flatly. She really didn't care.
"So that's why you reek of human!" The short girl gave her a look of disgust. The girl behind her said nothing but her face held the same feelings. Sakura had nothing to say. She wasn't used to this reaction because she never admitted it so openly before but she acted nonchalant like it was no big deal anyways.
"From what I remember," The boy said supporting his elbow on Sakura's shoulder. She looked up at him in annoyance, who the hell was he?
"Doesn't matter what breed we are, we study equally." Another boy said mimicking the others action. Sakura wanted to break their arms. Did she look like an arm rest?
"Anyways it's too early to start bullying, Lillian." They said in unison.
Lillian looked up at the two boys with surprise. Her pale cheeks turned pink and she went back to her seat, never saying another word in the process. Sakura looked up at the two boys. She blinked several times before she could even register what she saw.
"Hi there beautiful." They said with bright and blinding smiles.
"Uh...hello." She replied. She recognized them or one of them at least. "You were beside me or both or...well..."
The boys laughed. She pouted a little in annoyance that she wasn't getting the joke. She shook them off of her shoulders.
"We're sorry! We're sorry!" They said still chuckling. "We can explain."
"Well then, stop laughing at me." She said still pouting. One of the boys, the one to her left, ruffled her hair.
"You're so adorable." He said. She glared at him setting both of them laughing again. When they calmed down they held each other by the shoulders in a brotherly way.
"My name is Demetri." The one to the right said. "Demetri Vondalom."
"I'm Caleb Vondalom." The one on the left said. "We're twins."
That was the most accurate summation of the two. She had never seen twins before so she wouldn't know. They were twin brothers. Very handsome twins too. Their bodies seemed strong, lean and slim. They both looked exactly alike which left Sakura in amazement but she pretended not to care.
"What's your name beautiful?" Caleb asked ruffling her hair again. She slapped his hand away.
"I'm Sakura," She said. "Kinomoto Sakura."
At that moment the professor entered the room. He set down a large brief case. Then in a loud voice, told all the students to settle down. The twin brothers said their short goodbyes to go to their seats. Demetri's gaze still lingered on her for a brief moment until a thump on the back from his brother broke his gaze. Sakura couldn't help but smile. Maybe they really would be alright in this den of vampires.
Thanks for reading! Remember to review! I want thank Hatsuki for becoming my Beta Reader. It was really helpful and saved me a lot of time! Thanks a bunch.
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