N/A Hey guys! So sorry it took so long! But this is one of my longest chapters so enjoy! haha, hope you guys like it! Please review!

Chapter 10

Bonnie woke in her own room, at first she was disoriented. Then her memory returned to her in one fast gust- like a punch. She remembered Shinichi- his gold eyes and red-tipped hair. She also remembered Damon coming to visit her, and everything she felt after- terror, affection, unsafe. She remembered leaving the boarding house at day break with Elena and Meredith, then settling into her own warm soft bed. After Meredith and Elena going back to their own houses.

Bonnie got ready for school quickly, then she dashed down the stairs and out the door without so much as a goodbye to her mother. She wasn't in the mood for talk or questions. Her walk to school was not enjoyable and uneventful- maybe Damon had changed his mind about her?

She went to Elena's locker first- knowing Meredith she would meet Meredith there with a coffee and doughnut just for her. But on her way, something caught her attention. She looked just in time to see someone go into the girls washroom. Bonnie hesitated, then followed. Her psychic senses were buzzing, but they were pointing in all directions. Even her Powers were confused.

Bonnie pushed the door open and stuck her head in. Seeing nothing she stepped in. She turned to close the door-

But as soon as she did a wild hissing erupted all around her and a loud guttural. "GET OUT!"

Bonnie shrieked and fell against the door, knowing she must leave, NOW! Her psychic senses were finally working, but she wished she could have read them sooner. Just as she thought this a wild banging sounded on the door, and she heard Meredith and Elena's voices.

The lights went out.

Bonnie looked above her and saw something black crawling along the roof. Bonnie screamed again and fell forward, shielding her face.

Something touched her back.

It's all happening again! Bonnie thought wildly.

The door slammed open and the lights went on. Abruptly, it was all over. Bonnie looked up and saw Elena's face watching her.

"Bonnie?"

Bonnie realized she was whimpering and quivering.

"Bonnie, what happened?" Meredith's voice prompted her.

Bonnie breathed in deeply.

"Bonnie, are you okay?" Elena asked.

Bonnie looked up at the ceiling, nothing. No black figure racing across the ceiling. Bonnie let out a breath and looked at her friends. "I'm fine."

"What happened?" Meredith repeated.

Elena helped Bonnie stand and left a hand on her shoulder.

Bonnie looked at both of their concerned faces and shook her head, her eyes flashing again to the ceiling above them. "Nothing," she lied.

"Bonnie." Meredith chastised.

"You weren't screaming for nothing." Elena said.

Bonnie paused. "You heard me?"

"The whole school heard you." Elena told her gently.

Bonnie felt herself flush as blood boiled to her cheeks. "Oh god!"

"It's fine, Bonnie." Meredith said, flashing Elena a look. "No one really heard- Elena's exaggerating. We were looking for you when we heard you screaming."

Bonnie felt her cheeks flush again. "I'm sorry... I ... I thought I saw something ..." Bonnie's voice drifted off and her eyes wandered towards the ceiling again, where the black thing had been.

"What?-" Elena started to ask. Then first bell rang.

"Better be off." Bonnie said, grabbing a coffee from Meredith's hands. "Meet you guys at lunch."

.

Bonnie walked home alone that afternoon, glancing behind her shoulder and scanning the trees and houses for any sign of-anything. Bonnie glanced behind her again and gasped- she saw something black go behind a hedge. She picked up her pace, looking forward and over her shoulder at regular intervals. But she never seen the black thing again.

I'm being silly. Bonnie told herself nervously, scanning the trees again. I'm being paranoid- my minds playing tricks on me.

After Bonnie thought this a light bulb went on over her head. Of course! How could she be so dense? It was the kitsune. Shinichi. She remembered the little piece of information she had about kitsune. Kitsune are believed to possess superior intelligence, immortal life, and magical powers. Known for the games and tricks they'd played on humans. Bonnie felt like ice cold water had been poured down her back, and she whirled around suddenly.

Shinichi. Standing directly behind her.

Bonnie's eyes widened and her breath caught in her throat. She had the sudden urge to flee, or cower. But she was too frozen with fear. She thought about sending a Calling out to Damon, but knew Shinichi would pick it up and who knew what he would do?

Shinichi smiled pleasantly, like they were old friends. "Hello, Bonnie."

Bonnie shuddered when he said her name. Her lips were frozen shut- like the rest of her. She felt horribly exposed and fragile.

He studied her face with bright gold eyes. "You don't have to be afraid. I have no wish to kill you, yet."

The yet hung in the air and Bonnie's eyes dewed up with moisture and widen further. A terrified whimped escaped her closed mouth.

He tipped his head to the side, reaching up to catch a tear that slid down Bonnie's cheek. He smiled peacefully. "A sweet tear, from a lovely maiden." He lifted his hand and touched it to his lips.

Bonnie stared, horrified.

"Where are the vampires?" He asked sarcastically, his eyes widening for effect.

She gulped and spoke for the first time. "I don't know."

He smiled wider, stepping closer to her. Her immediate reaction was to step back, but when she moved his eyes tinted red slightly. Bonnie froze in place.

"You don't want to run," he said slowly. "It will only be faster."

Bonnie gasped, feeling new tears leak into her eyes.

He took another step closer and Bonnie stayed where she was. "That's my girl." He said.

Bonnie's heart pounded against her chest. A horrible feeling that this was the end made Bonnie cry harder and her lips to part involuntarily-

But that only made Shinichi notice them. "Such beautiful, red lips. I wonder ..." He said, stepping closer and grabbing her chin in one movement.

She whimpered and tried to pull away. His eyes grew redder. "What did I say?" He whispered, almost growling.

Bonnie froze, Shinichi pulled her close to him.

"Now ..." He said, leaning down towards her lips.

She looked up at the sky. Please, Damon, please! She sent no Power with the message, but she hoped Damon would somehow pick it up. Shinichi seemed to be taking his time for extra effect.

She had lost all hope for Damon-

Then there was a furious shriek of a crow from above, and Damon was suddenly beside them.

"What is this?" Damon asked.

Shinichi didn't drop Bonnie, though she struggled blatantly with him.

"Getting acquainted." Shinichi muttered, moving his almost red eyes to Damon's pitch black ones. "Is there something you wanted?"

Damon paused, then squinted. "Bonnie." He spit. He walked up to them and pushed Shinichi's shoulder's. Shinichi simply smiled and looked back to Bonnie.

"Well, I deeply regret this intrusion." He set Bonnie down, keeping his eyes on her terrified brown ones. "I love it when you cry," he said it like a compliment. "Your eyes sparkle."

Damon moved to her side quickly, putting an arm around her waist. Bonnie was surprised, but tried not to show it.

"I'll see you when the vampire isn't around to ruin the moment." He winked, then there was a sudden gust of wind and he was gone, like he blew away with the wind.

Bonnie felt a deep sore in her heart and a lump in her throat and the pit of her stomach. She knew his threat was serious, and this might be her last night if he decided to see her. She looked up to see Damon's strained jaw. He seemed to understand this too.

She knew this because the next words out of his mouth were menacing and a dark shadow crossed over his features as he said it. "He touches you, a tail is gone."

"Tails are Power, right?" Bonnie asked, turning to start walking home.

Damon followed her. "Yes. And you send me a Calling with as much Power as you can put into it if you feel something- and that's not a question."

Bonnie nodded anyways. "Of course."

"By the way ..." Damon said suddenly as they walked.

"What?" Bonnie asked.

Damon's eyes were keen on her face. "You've gotten very good with your Powers."

Bonnie looked away quickly. "What do you mean?"

"You sent me a Calling, didn't you?"

Bonnie's eyes snapped back to his face. "No, Damon, I didn't. I thought ... but-I didn't send any Power with that thought."

Damon looked down the path they were walking. "Apparently you did."