Outsider Chronicles: Shadow and Vampire

When I died, the very last thing I was expecting was to wake up again. Well, actually, I wasn't expecting to wake up as a whimpy Harem protagonist either. Still, I guess it could be worse...at least I can actually defend myself. Unfortunately, there may well be something worse than Alucard on the horizon and theres fuck all I can do about it.

So we're back. Nothing to say other than, enjoy!

Chapter 2

"Urrg, I stayed up to late," I groaned as I walked to school the next day.

Considering what I knew was coming, I had spent most of the night trying to learn some form of Magic so I could protect myself. Ironically enough, I had found that my talent lay firmly in Necromancy, although I had managed to master the basics of Elemental. Hey, I may have to chose one when my Surge comes, but thats not for a few more years, so I might as well take advantage of it. Its not like I wouldn't have plenty of time to dedicate to mastering my chosen path.

I yawned widely, only to walk smack into something large and soiled as my eyes were closed.

"Well, looky here, just the guy I was looking for," said a familiar voice.

I looked up and was utterly unsurprised to see that it was Saizou.

"What do you want?" I asked.

Instead of an answer, Saizou grabbed me by the tie and yanked me to my feet, pulling me up so we were nose to nose, which left me with my feet dangling in the air since he was a good foot taller than me.

"I wanted to give you a warning Aono, stay away from Moka Akashiya," he growled, "Shes mine and I won't tolerate a weakling like you hanging around her."

He sneered.

"Just what are you anyway?" he growled, "You smell really weak."

I smirked.

"Want to find out?" I asked, flexing my fingers.

"Huh...GAH!"

The Ork let out a yelp as I slammed my palm into the air and the resulting blast of wind sent him flying back.

"Don't underestimate me Komiya," I said as I landed lightly.

"Why you…" growled Sazou, struggling to his feet, "How did you do that?!"

"Ahahah, telling other people our true forms is against the rules," I said with a silky sweet smile as the shadows around me started to writhe.

Saizou paled and gulped.

"THIS ISN'T OVER AONO!" he roared as he ran away.

I let out a huff as I released my grip on the shadows.

"Well, that was fun," I said.

"TSUKUNE!"

"Huh?"

I turned, just in time to catch Moka as she jumped at me.

"Morning Moka," I said.

Moka smiled up at me.

"Come on Tsukune, we need to go or we'll be late!" she said.

"Right, lets go," I said, ignoring the Death Glares I was getting.

Later, Moka and I were sitting outside enjoying a nice lunch and conversation.

"So, where did you go before coming here?" asked Moka.

"Oh, I went to a school in the Human world," I said, "Truth be told, I only came here because I bombed all the other entrance exams I took."

Moka looked surprised.

"Why would you want to go to Human school?" she asked.

"Why not?" I asked, "I grew up in the Human world and I technically am a Human, so…"

A sharp intake of breath cut me off and I turned to see Moka staring at me, wide eyed.

"Y-you're a Human?" she asked.

"Technically, yes," I said, "But…"

"N-no, I don't believe it!" said Moka, "A Human wouldn't be able to get through the barrier!"

"Hoo boy," I muttered, "Maybe I shouldn't have been so flippant about that…"

I cleared my throat.

"Calm down Moka, its not what you think," I said, "I'm not…"

"NO, STAY AWAY!" yelled Moka, backing away, "I HATE HUMANS!"

She ran into the trees and I could clearly see she was crying.

"Hoo boy, really should have let that out gently," I said, "MOKA, WAIT!"

I sprinted after her, pausing only to put on the ring that now served as my Necromancer focus. Something told me I'd be needing it. As it turned out, the ring had been the focus of Zobek and still contained a few embers of his power, which is why it was cold to the touch and attracted the darkness. However, after I had poured my own power into the ring, I could now handle it with no problem and those last few embers of power had added to my reserves.

Frankly, my talent for Necromancy was insane. According to the book, it normally took a few weeks to learn how to pour ones magic into an object, let alone learn how to use said magic, but I'd managed in a few hours. Not only that, but I also managed to learn the basics of Elemental Magic, specifically causing gusts of wind, like I'd used on Saizou. I didn't have anywhere near enough control to do anything fancy yet, but I could create blasts of shadow and very basic shapes like blades or spears. I really needed to do some training, but that could wait until after I find Moka. Preferably before she ran into Saizou.

"TSUKUNE!"

Moka's scream quickly put paid to that idea though and I sped up, sprinting in the direction of the scream. I skidded to a stop as a reached a relatively open area where a slimy looking Moka was scrambling away from an advancing Saizou, who was already in his True Form.

"MOKA!" I shouted.

The two Monsters stopped and turned, Moka in surprise and Saizou in annoyance.

"T-Tsukune, you came?" said Moka, "Why?"

"Why not?" I said, "We're friends, right?"

"What are you doing here?" snarled Saizou, "I thought I told you to stay away from Moka!"

"And I told you not to underestimate me," I said, gathering the shadows around me, "Now beat it, asshole!"

I thrust my hand out and a massive blast of shadow shot out and nailed Saizou in the face, sending him flying into the treeline.

"Well, that felt good," I said as the darkness dissipated and I walked over to where Moka was staring at me in awe, "Are you OK Moka?"

Moka slowly nodded as she accepted my hand and let me pull her to her feet.

"Y-yes, but how did you do that?" she asked, "I-I thought you were Human?"

"Thats easy, I'm a Sorcerer," I said, "Hmm, lets see if we can't…"

I closed my eyes and focused, before lifting my hand. In response, the saliva that was still covering Moka lifted away and formed into a ball over my hand.

"Well, nice to know I can do that," I said with a grimace, "Still, this is disgusting."

I sent the ball of spit flying into the trees. Moka giggled slightly, although she still looked shaken.

"S-so is the reason you're a Sorcerer why you could enter the School?" she asked.

I shrugged.

"Probably not seeing as I started learning magic yesterday," I said, "Then again, I guess I've always had the ability to use it, I was just lacking the training…"

I glanced at Moka.

"So, do you still hate me?" I asked.

Moka looked stricken.

"A-ah, I-I'm so sorry about that!" she said, "I-I didn't mean it like that! I-I just…"

She looked away sadly.

"I have bad experience with Humans," she said, "Before I came here, I went to Human school. I always felt so lonely there, like I shouldn't even exist…"

"So basically, you're basing your entire opinion on Humans on a bunch of hormonal kids?" I asked, "No wonder you don't like Humans."

"Huh?" said Moka, "W-what do you mean?"

"I mean that Humans and Monsters aren't that different," I said, "Seriously, being here isn't all that different from being at a normal school. Well, other than the constant risk of being eaten that is."

Moka giggled slightly and smiled at me.

"Thanks Tsukune," she said.

I smiled back.

"Come on, lets go," I said.

Moka nodded and we turned to head back to school. Before we could however, the treeline exploded and a rather peeved looking Saizou erupted from the woods.

"YOU BASTARD!" he roared, "I'LL KILL YOU FOR THAT!"

I spun around, intending to blast him again, but as I did, my hand caught Moka's rosary...and it immediately came off.

"Wha…" she started, but was cut off by a frankly massive explosion of power.

"HOLY SHIT!" I yelled as I stumbled back, grabbing my hand as the temperature of my ring dropped like a stone.

Not only was the power Moka was pumping out utterly insane, but its nature was close enough to Death for my ring to absorb. I watched in awe as a cloud of bats flew down and vanished into Moka, covering her in a black shell as her power continued to spike.

"W-what the hell is going on?!" gasped Saizou, "What happened to her?"

The bats suddenly flew away, revealing Inner Moka in all her glory. She opened her eyes and blinked lazily as she looked around. She glanced down at me and raised an eyebrow at the way I was holding my freezing cold hand.

"W-what the… Silver hair, red eyes, this incredible aura of power...Is she…?" stuttered Souzou, staring at her in awe.

"Whats wrong big guy?" said Moka with a grin, "I thought you were going to make me yours? Come and get me if you think you're man enough!"

Souzou's look of shock morphed into on of rage.

"Why you...Don't you mock me!" he roared, leaping at Moka ready to squash her flat.

In response, she yawned and blocked the attack with one hand and no apparent effort. From the look on Saizous face, he'd already figured out how much trouble he was in, but I decided to point it out anyway.

"You done goofed," I said.

"Heh, pathetic," said Moka, "You're all bark and no bite. I suggest that you learn your place!"

She kicked him in the chin, sending him flying across the clearing and into the treeline in a shower of blood from his no doubt broken jaw.

"Weakling, not even good enough for a warm up," muttered the Vampire as she turned to face me.

"Well, that was interesting," I said.

Moka raised an eyebrow at my comment.

"You're not scared of me?" she asked.

I shrugged.

"Not really," I said, "You're still Moka."

Moka scoffed.

"Don't mistake me for being the same as Outer," she said, "Still, I'm still tired from being asleep for so long, so I won't hurt you. Besides…"

She leaned forwards.

"Your blood is delicious, enough that I don't want to be without it."

I gulped. That voice and her scent was not good for my blood flow at all. Moka chuckled and took her Rosary from my loose fingers.

"Until next time, little Necromancer," she said as she reattached the cross.

I caught Moka as she transformed back and collapsed into my arms. I sighed. Well, better get back I guess.

"Hup we go," I said as I hoisted Moka onto my back and started heading back to school, ignoring the still senseless Saizou.

We were about half way there when I felt Moka start to stir.

"Hmmm, Tsukune…?" she mumbled as her eyes blinked open.

"Hey, welcome back to the waking world," I said, glancing back at her.

Moka blinked a few times, before she realized where she was and started blushing.

"A-ah, Tsukune, what are you doing?" she asked.

"Well, I doubt you wanted to wake up on the floor," I said, "So, are you OK?"

Moka nodded.

"Yeah, I'm fine," she said, "Just a little tired…"

She dropped her head onto my shoulder and nuzzled me.

"Mmmm, you smell…"

"Aww crap," I muttered.

"So good," said Moka and sank her fangs into my neck.

"GAHHHH!"

And done. So, Tsukune is already showing signs of becoming a very powerful Sorcerer. However, despite the fact he's learning Elemental Magic and Necromancy, he'll still have to chose just one when his Surge hits.

In this world, Sorcerers are considered to be Boundary Beings by Monsters, similar to Witches, but their power can range from barely there to strong enough to make the Dark Lords wary. However, Sorcerers with that kind of power are very rare, mostly the likes of Mevolent, Lord Vile and others on that level. Oh, and Tsukune is no where near that strong and won't be any time soon.

I don't know if Vampires are considered undead in the R+V world, but for the purpose of this story, their Monster Energy can serve as a power boost for Necromancers, as can being around Undead Monsters like Zombies.

And with that, I'm done. Don't forget to leave a review on the way out!