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I wanted to kill the watchman right there and then. I almost did but then I remembered what Diego said. I waited until he was gone and then I ran.

Fred and Diego were silently sitting near the back gate, waiting for me."There you are Miranda!" Diego exclaimed as they stood. "Where were you?"

"Sorry. I had a run in with the night watchman."

His eyes widened. "You didn't."

"Don't worry. I let him go."

Diego looked ready to say something else but instead he just shook his head and then we left. For the remainder of the night we hunted some more humans. Each time the burn was dulled until I could handle it without thought.

We made it back to the house about an hour before sunup. Fred entered the house ahead of us. "So what happens now?" I asked Diego.

"Well now we sit around the house and try not to get killed while doing so."

"What do you mean?"

"Well if we go out with the sun out we will burn to a crisp."

"I don't mean that, even though that's good to know. I mean about the part of being inside and being killed."

"These newbies are a crazy bunch. For the most part they will kill you if given the chance. But especially watch out for Raoul."

"Which is Raoul?"

"He's this tall black haired guy. You'll know who he is."

"But why is he the most dangerous?"

"He has his own little group of the biggest morons of the group that will do anything he says. Get on his bad side and you'll be torched."

I stared straight ahead, scared of what I was getting into. "Don't worry Miranda." he said upon seeing my expression, "I'll watch out for you."

"Why don't you kill when given the chance?" I asked, immediately regretting it.

He just laughed and replied, "It may not be beating but I still have a heart. Besides, you're just a kid compared to all of us."

"Diego?"

"Yes?"

"Thanks."

"No problem kid."

We reached the house and Diego motioned for me to enter first. I walked down the stairs and was met by a large black-haired man, Raoul. "Hey newbie."

Scared, I quietly answered, "Yes?"

"I'm surprised you didn't kill half the city. How would you like to hang out with us? We could show how to have fun next time you hunt. Whatcha say?"

Remembering Diego's warning I replied "No thanks."

"Come on. We don't bite. Well, not if it's someone we like."

Gaining confidence I still said no. He got an angry look in his eyes. He probably just wanted numbers to show his "popularity". Diego proved me right. "Get away from her Raoul. You don't need no more numbers."

Raoul just smirked and then walked away. I nodded my thanks to Diego who then walked to the crowded area by the tv. I looked around, unsure of where to go. Everyone seemed to already be in groups and I didn't want be killed for invading. Then I noticed Fred sitting by himself on the couch once again. I walked over and sat down. I didn't look at him in case he would get angry for me being here. It was going to be a long day.

Soon Riley came back, followed by a few last-minute arrivals. He looked around and when his eyes fell on Diego they quickly turned to the left of Fred. Opposite of me. He continued to scan the room the room, a confused look on his face. I quickly got up and in a millisecond was by his side. "You okay?"

He actually jumped a little and then smiled. "Where were you?"

"In the corner with Fred."

"With Fred?"

"Yeah."

"Hmm. How was hunting?"

"It was great!" I exclaimed excitedly, "And the burn is almost gone too."

"Yeah. But I warn you. For your first few weeks you'll need hunt every night because you're so young. As time passes though it will be better."

-Aww- I thought to myself -Burning every night?-

"What happens now?"

"Well now we sit here waiting for night again. Maybe tomorrow you can steal something for you to do when here."

I nodded. He smiled at me again and then headed towards where I last seen Diego. I turned and then sat back in my spot. Fred was reading a book.