[Atoli01]

A sigh of relief came out of my mouth at Neku's reply. There was no way, right? We probably just stuck out somehow or something. I sniffed my wrist, seeing if I could pick up any smell, but just as I expected, I couldn't smell a single thing. It was useless trying to check with my Kuhna form, since my sense of smell actually didn't get any better, even then. And plus, you normally couldn't really pick up most scents on yourself, right?

I shrugged the idea off and continued to eat my meal. I managed to eat for only a few minutes before the thought came drifting back into my head. There wasn't anything that gave it away that I was a vampire, right? I mean, I think I was facing opposite of her, and I wasn't talking when I walked past the girl, so she couldn't have seen my fangs, right? And Neku said I didn't smell like blood, but then again, that was just with a human's sense of smell. And I know I didn't have any blood stains on my lips or clothes or anything--I was always real careful about that. The both of us were probably just overreacting. Hopefully.

[auntslappy282]

I silently finished my pasta. It was quiet, and we weren't talking, so it gave me the opportunity of just focusing on eating my food, plus I was eating slightly fast because I was still concerned. I couldn't have just been overreacting right? What if she did know? What if she was a vampire slayer and was gonna come back to kill Karin? I sighed. "It's probably nothing to worry about, I'm sure," I said. I finished off my iced tea and the waiter brought over the bill.

I was sitting on the library's desk, reading a book about vampires when I heard Layton run back over with a book. "I think I've found it Eri. Look here, The Maaka family. They are a well know family of vampires. It looks like it is very likely that they would still be alive today. And here, it talks about a child, Karin.... Ren... and a few others. I think we have our vampire." A sigh of relief escaped my lips when I read that she wasn't anything to dangerous, but she did have a demon guardian. "It looked like she had a demon with her. Do you think he could be an issue?" Layton shook his head. "I don't think he'd be a demon. Vampires and Demons don't typically mingle." I nodded.

[Atoli01]

The silence was kind of bothering me, but it couldn't really be helped, right? If a human even so much as suspected me, then it could all be over. Only fifteen years. Its like a puppy dying only a week after it was born. No, no, Karin! Don't think those things! I bit my lip and sighed, looking back up at Neku. "Why do I have a bad feeling about it, though?" I sighed and finished up the last of my chicken and what little pasta I was given with it and took another sip of my coke.

Well, everything would be fine as soon as we were at grandma's house, right? I mean, who in the world would break into a house just to find a person? Talk about an extreme stalker. But then it hit me. It just took one stupid vampire to let the wrong human find out and it could be over for the entire race! Neku... It wasn't my intention to let him know, and I was always real good about that kind of thing until then. I just couldn't bring myself to call Anju or Ren to erase his memory. I was glad I didn't do that, so amazingly glad, but what if some other vampire was in that same situation and did that same thing?

[auntslappy282]

I sighed. Why did I even bring it up? I knew I would only worry her. "Look, if anything happens, I can easily protect us. Trust me. Or dissuade them from fighting. Theirs nothing to worry about. Now if your done lets head out to find whoever your grandma called. And I'm sure everything will be fine." After I put the money in the book, I got up, lightly kissed Karin on the forehead and began heading on my way out of the restaurant.

I couldn't Help but be excited. I grabbed a few stakes and hid them in my massive pockets on my pants. I smiled as Layton grabbed some holy water and some other things. I smiled. I held my cross necklace happily, and I was ready to head out. I skipped out of the building, Layton behind me. I stopped him when we got close enough to the restaurant and we hid, both turning into our animal forms. "Ready?" I asked excitedly. He nodded, and we waited for them to come out.

[Atoli01]

I nodded at what Neku said, though in a way, it almost made me even more worried. What if something did go wrong? I had a funny feeling, and as much as I hated to admit it, my feelings about unfortunate events were typically right. I just prayed that I was wrong this time. I had dragged Neku into this whole hectic life of mine, something I knew he originally didn't plan on.

I blushed some when Neku had kissed me, and to be honest, it did bring me some comfort. I sighed and got up out of my seat, following Neku. I just wanted to get home as soon as I could, somewhere that I knew I'd be safe in. I should have never asked him what was wrong earlier. Sometimes it was better to be out of the loop, apparently.

[auntslappy282]

I walked out of the restaurant, and did a quick 360, but saw nothing. I sighed and started heading for the beach. The sun was setting, and it was just so beautiful. It was kinda romantic I guess you could say. I made my way down the beach and looked around. I could see tons of people. I saw, off to the side a pile of rocks. "I'm guessing those?" I said. I started walking towards them.

I happily snuck around the bushes when I saw the couple move towards the beach. A romantic sunset on the beach. It made me kinda envious to say the least. Having a boyfriend that was a vampire that couldn't go out in the day light, kinda sucked. I sneaked around to the rocks where they were headed. I found a spot with some bushes where we could see them, and still hear there conversation. Perfect!

[Atoli01]

I let out a sigh of relief as we stepped out of the restaurant. I guess we really were just overreacting. I mean, something about one of us just probably caught the girl's attention. Like maybe my haircut or Neku's outfit or something. It was kind of stupid to think that she could have actually known. I looked over at the rocks and nodded. "Well, its kind of the only rocks by the beach, so I'm guessing so." I walked next to him, still feeling something was a little off. When we got over to the rocks though, I went and sat down right in front of them with a sigh. What an eventful day. Every day was, though.

"Yo, Karin!" I jumped slightly at the mention of my name. The voice sounded really familiar, to be honest. I quickly turned my head around, and once I saw who it was, grinned happily and jumped up. "Maki! Is it really you?!" I ran over and hugged the girl happily. I finally got to meet Maki again! "Of course its me! I told you I would cut my hair." She stepped away for and twirled around, obviously making the focus on her hair. "I didn't think you actually would! Oh, I'm just so glad to see you again!"

I turned back to Neku with a smile. "Ah, sorry, this is Maki, my childhood best friend. And Maki, this is Neku!" I said, happily. I just never thought that this was who grandma would send to pick me up. Maki turned to me with a bit of grin and said, "I suppose he already knows? Didn't know you were bringing a human along with you, though." I nodded at her, and she smiled in return, holding her hand out to Neku. "Well, I've already been introduced, but I'm Makoto Kikuchi. You can just call me Maki, though. Not exactly a vampire like Karin, but not human either, if ya get my drift."

[auntslappy282]

I smiled slightly, a little sadly though, when Karin jumped up in excitement to greet her old friend. That probably would never happen to me, well not counting Jun, but still. I watched the waves break over the beach, and just the colors. It really was beautiful. I looked back over at Maki when she introduced her self. I shook her hand. "Yeah, nice to meet you. I'm er- Neku." I felt really off not sharing my last name, but I didn't know my last name so. I nodded at what she said. So a half vampire eh?

I practically squealed with excitement at the approach of a half vampire. This would be two in one night an a demon beast. I turned into my human form and pulled out a stake. Layton did too, but he grabbed my arm. "Fuyuko, wait. We can't jump ye-" I yanked my arm out of his grip and jumped of the bushes stake in hand. "FUYKO ERI!" I heard Layton yell after me, quickly grabbing my arm. I sighed at him and wriggled out of his grip.

((Switching to Neku, Fwee~))
I was startled slightly at the wrinkle of bushes, but I quickly jumped to action. I jumped in front of the girls, a flame pin in my hand. "Why the hell are you following us?" I heard the girl laugh. "Really? You have to ask? I'm a Vampire Slayer. It's what I do. Now step aside demon before one of you gets hurt." I smiled. "Haha, your funny." I grabbed my black pen quickly and used my telekinesis.

"Aren't you forgetting something important Fuyko Eri? Like, a date or something?" She locked up. "H-How the h-hell?" I grinned rather evilly. "Get along little doggie before he sees you with another man. Get going, shoo~" She locked up and then sighed. "Your good little demon boy. You are good. I'll be back though. A vampire slayer never backs down. Ever." She turned and left with the man in the top hat. "I am incredibly sorry. Pardon me." He tipped his top hat slightly and then left. I turned around to the others. "So lets get going to grandmas house shall we?" I put the pens away in my pocket, and smiled. I was rather impressed. I was getting good at this again.

[Atoli01]

Maki shook his hand with a smile. It was kind of nice seeing the two of them together, my two best friends. I smiled a little, but that was quickly interrupted by the rustling of the nearby bush. I jumped back, Maki taking a step ahead of me and sticking her hand out in front of me. Both me and Maki's eyes widened at the mention of vampire hunter, though. So... she did know?

Throughout the whole scene, I was practically trembling. How could she have known? And why would a vampire hunter be here of all places? It was as weird as grandma actually coming to live around the beach. Maki kept her stance in front of me, but once the two retreated, I ran over to Neku and wrapped my arms around him, crying.

{{Ehhh, I'll just do Maki's POV, just for the heck of it. xD}}

I had been here a whole three years and never once encountered a vampire hunter until now! Karin just had the most horrible luck, so it was no surprise to me that one would show up now. My face softened a little when I saw her run over to Neku. I walked over to her and pat her on the head. "Its fine Karin. Neither of us are going to let her lay a hand on you." When Neku started talking though, I looked up at him and nodded. "That would be for the best. I've got to let her know. Lets go, right?" Karin stepped away from Neku and wiped the tears off her face, although she was still obviously shaking. I sighed a little and started walking towards the house. Funny how these things all turned out, right?

[auntslappy282]

I didn't expect Karin to come running towards me crying. Was it really that traumatic? I mean, no one was hurt. I have the ability to use peoples minds against them. To tell you the truth, I didn't under stand why she was crying, but girls were weird to say the least. I nodded at Maki's suggestion and I followed her towards grandma's house.

Maybe next time they showed up, I would give them a taste of there own medicine. I was ready to attempt to use my pins, though I knew the likely hood of them actually working would be low. I looked at the ocean as we made our way to the grandma's house. I didn't see anyone in site. They must've left after the sun began fully setting.

((Fuyko and Layton will be back, along with there other friends. :3))

[Atoli01]

We kept walking for the next few minutes in silence, all of us obviously deep in out own thoughts. I had thought all of the vampire slayers had died off, though! Mama always told me stories of them, how they would ruthlessly kill out kind, and then walk away without a second glance. Heck, even celebrate our deaths. I knew Maki and Neku would give their all to protect me if they showed up again, but I just couldn't help but to be worried.

"Alright, we're here~!" I heard Maki say happily. I glanced up at her as she said that, opening the door. Once we all got in, she closed the door again, a good move considering that the sunlight actually would burn grandma. I just wondered what Neku would think when he saw grandma. Well, assuming she had gotten all the blood she needed back into her system. She looked more like she would be my older sister or something rather than my actual grandma. Vampires were able to age like that, though.

"Karin! Oh, my sweet lovely Karin, how I missed you!" I was greeted by the eternally energetic lady that was my grandma. She ran over to me and practically tackled me. "Hi again grandma." I smiled a little bit and stepped away from her and turned to Neku. "This is my grandma, haha. I know she may not look like it, but I'll explain that whole thing later, if you want," I told him laughing a little bit.

"Oh, who's this? A human?" Grandma walked over to Neku, looking at him rather oddly. "Ah, haha, yeah. Its a... long story. But this is Neku." I replied simply. I'd prefer not to go into the details, especially around her. She would absolutely freak out if she found out. Maki on the other hand, I felt I could trust. "I've got something pretty interesting to report to ya, granny. Like... a vampire slayer interesting."

{{Just ignore Winner and Karin in the pic of her grandma. The best pic I could find with her wearing her casual outfit. XDDD}}

[auntslappy282]

I was torn out of my thoughts when we got to the house. When we got into it, it was rather dark. I would imagine that she was the type of vampire that would get burned in the sunlight. I was a little surprised when she came out, looking a little less than 20. I was a bout to question it, but then remembered that vampires don't age like we do. I looked at her. She seemed a little bit... Too excited.

When she came over to look at me, I took a step backwards, just out of habit. I really didn't like the look she was giving me. I nodded when Maki started talking again. It was kind of an understatement though. It, WAS a vampire slayer. I guess I could talk, but I decided against it. It seemed like it would be the best not to speak up, since, well I was a human in the presence of practically 3 vampires.

[Atoli01]

"Vampire slayer? Here? How many?" Grandma asked, beckoning for us all to take a seat on the couches. It was laid out a lot like the ones back home in out family room. She probably copied the design, but whatever. "Let sit over here." Both me and Maki nodded and walked over to sit on the couch opposite of the one she was sitting. Maki got the side of the couch, and I got the middle. I looked over at Neku and tapped the last cushion next to me. I would imagine he was a little uncomfortable here.

"Well, from what I could tell, there were two. Or at least, one and her guard or something. Either way, there were two people who confronted us. And yes, it was here. Neku made them run away with their tail between their legs, practically. Has a way with words, I guess?" Maki explained, winking at Neku. That was right; there wasn't any real confrontation, but Neku did mention something about her missing a date. And if I remembered right, he also did something a lot like that back at the amusement park, too. I wonder how he was doing that anyways?

I looked over at grandma for a second, seeing if she had any response. "Well, I never really did doubt that they were all gone. Either way, it would be best for the three of you to stay in the house for tonight. I'll be up, so don't bother worrying about the stupid slayer or anything. There's two rooms down the hall, so someone will have to bunk with someone." I nodded at her, a small smile. I doubted the pair could find us here, and even if they did, grandma was more than capable of protecting us.

"Alright, should we go then~?" I asked the two of them happily. Maki nodded happily and got up off of the couch. "I would bunk with you, but Hibiki is going to be coming over tomorrow night, so it would probably be best if you went with Neku. Besides, I'd imagine he'd feel a little... off here, with all of us being vampires and all." I grinned at Maki, nodding a little. I didn't know who this Hibiki girl was, but she couldn't be all that bad, right?

[auntslappy282]

I opened my mouth at the mention of him. "He's her guardian or in simple terms, her teacher." I realized after I said that how odd it was that I knew about that, I then quickly covered up. "Well, just a hunch right?" I said, a little awkwardly. I nodded at Maki when she said I should bunk with Karin. It made me feel a little better, and also really awkward.

I nodded and stretched slightly, standing up. I knew tonight would be a restless night. Sadly, I would have to sneak out of the house more than I would in just a hotel, especially because her grandma stays up. I would have to be very stealthy. I had a lot to think about, and even some sneaking around. Luckily, it was so much cooler at night here than in the city.

[Atoli01]

I jumped up off of the chair happily, just glad that I could finally be in a nice, warm bed again. I was just plain exhausted from today. "Night night grandma!" I said happily, starting to walk away. Maki followed suit and waved at her, but a second or two later, grandma pulled the two of us into a tight hug. "Sleep well you two, okay? Oh, and I've gotta talk to you sometime tomorrow, Karin," she replied, a hint of amusement in her voice. I'm sure mama already told her I was some stupid backwards vampire. Maybe that was what she wanted to talk about? Either way, it couldn't be too bad. I don't think.

Once we got into the hall, I turned to Maki. "Alright, do you want the first or second room?" She glanced between the two doors for a few seconds before she replied. "I'll take the first, if that's okay with you two. Do ya think we could hang a little before we all hit the sack?" I looked over at Neku, wondering if he was okay with the idea. "I'd be fine with both. Neku?"