[color=aqua][b]Kate[/b]

Multiple vampires entered the scene, jumping down form buildings. She gritted her teeth and exposed her fangs now, which were sharpened to perfection.  This would be difficult especially when protecting Zane. Still, years of experience and training reared its' ugly head and morality was lost. She would do whatever it took to protect him. Zane gripped her to his body but she wiggled free. It was him who needed to be defended; not her. Her fear had heightened to a new level. The blood from the dead human was enticing but she kept reminding herself of the situation. She had fed two days ago, and could manage going three days without.  Anything more pushed it...

Kate went to move forward, to snap at the woman's stupid ugly cackle, when a blond haired boy joined the fray.  He stood in front of them and introduced himself as "Micah Darling". [i]Perhaps he knew Wendy Darling,[/i] she thought dryly, and watched the exchange between the two. He seemed noble, though she wasn't sure of his extent. That is, until he mention the queen herself. Kate stared with wide eyes.  He knew the Queen as well? Shit. Shit. This woman was so fricken screwed.  Kate could have laughed with glee but she kept her composure.  She kept her arms around Zane and held him close to her instead of the other way around. She kissed his cheek quick despite the tension.

As Micah's army of vampires slaughtered the rest then burned them, Kate found Zane cradling her closer. He looked so terrified.  Her heart, if it beat, would have died of grief. She shhed him gently in a soothing voice and rubbed his back. She went to speak, to further console him, Micah [i]Darling[/i] spoke once more. "I am dreadfully sorry for this mess. Clearly there are a lot of vampires out of line lately."Micah explained. "I am going to have to take you two back to my home for the night. There are other clans out tonight and it is quite unsafe for a newborn such as Zane." Her boyfriend stared at him, and Kate gently untangled herself from him to wrap her arms around is waist and rub his lower back once more. 

"I don't know what's wrong with me. The only thing that smelled good to me was some dead body and I couldn't-" 

Micah decided to cut him off right there, stating, which only pissed off Kate. Was this the shit-head who had bit him? What a pompous self-righteous arse. "Zane you know very well what happened to you. It's not wrong, however. I will feed you and explain everything, please follow right this way... And everyone, thank you for your aid tonight. You were all marvelous."

"No problem, sir!" "Of course!" "Anything for you!"

Kate could have gagged, but she recognized the importance of Micah and his army. They had saved Zane's life among hers, though she hadn't been as defenseless. She rolled her shoulders and clenched her fists. This pompous Peter-Pan boy might have saved their lives, but Kate was uncomfortable going to his house or place whatever the hell the guy owned. He probably had a damn mansion, Kate thought. Whatever, she sighed and followed, keeping Zane close to her. She had to text Xander but she wasn't sure if she was able to with these vampires crowding them. That also annoyed her to no end. She hated standing or sitting close to people without knowing them. She pulled Zane gently way from the pack to give them space and continued walking.[/color]

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[color=pink][b]Holly[/b]

[u][b]Riverbury High SChool 7:30 A.M.[/b][/u]

The start of term was always something people dreaded.  For some, they called off sick or played hookie.  In Holly's case, neither option was doable. The very act would not only land her in detention in school, but grounded at home. She was stuck here for nine months and she wished to do nothing more than to hunt vampires instead. It was easier and something she was capable of overcoming with confident. For her, school was a nightmare. Ever since last year mid-November, school had become torturous for her. High School was always challenging for people, yet for those on the bottom of the totem pole like her, it never ended.  The in person bullying she received was tantamount, but the online? Forget that. 

She remembered shutting down her Facebook and Instagram. She sighed as she strode up the steps of Riverbury High School and into the school itself.  People hung out on the stairs, deleting the inevitable beginning of school. She didn't look at anyone and headed to the cafeteria where they were supposed to sit until classes began. She kept her backpack gripped tightly in her hands, hoping that nobody would try snatching it from her.

Her outfit was simple to attract less attention. She wore a light-weight black t-shirt with a pair of denim ripped jeans and purple Sketchers.  She had a hoodie her backpack just in case.  Since she trained and worked out, her muscles were noticeable and she didn't want to hear the commentary. Holly kept her hair in a braid over her shoulder. She loved to wear it that way, even as a kid. She sighed as she entered the cafeteria and scanned it for an empty table. The chatter of the students was deafening and she wondered how the hell everyone was so talkative. Even the hall mods and staff seemed baffled by it. It was only 7:42 in the damn morning. She groaned and sat down at the table fast before anyone noticed her and took off her backpack. The damn thing had to weigh at least twenty or more pounds. What did these teachers think, forcing them to carry this much crap? It was unbelievable. She set it between her legs safely and rested her head on her arms.  

The previous night she hadn't slept well.  Her parents were arguing over her behavior and where she should apply for college and everything else Holly didn't want to think about or knew. She loved fitness and exercise, along with engineering and science. Yet, none of those topics seemed good enough for her parents. It wasn't feminine enough to them. She didn't care too much what they thought, but she knew they would pay for what they wanted and not her. It was an always on going discussion that Holly wished would just bury itself. She wasn't interested in English or being a teacher. She had no patience for that and hated school enough already. 

She tried to drown out the noise of the other students and focusing on happier things.  Maybe after school she could hangout with the other hunters. Perhaps they could get ice-cream to try making the start of school not as bad. She rubbed sleep from her eyes and stared out the window. How badly she longed to go outside and run or lay in the park doing nothing. Holly groaned and stared at the clock while counting down the minutes until she could escape this damn place.[/color]