'She tore out her own heart from her chest and flung it into the vat of molten metal inside the furnace.'
Reina slowly opened her blue eyes. She'd had that same terrifying dream since as long as she could remember. She used to scream in terror and have sweat pouring down her forehead, but now, she was used to it. Well, she couldn't say that she was used to it, but she'd had it that many times, she anticipated the dreadful dream.
Although, she wasn't totally unaware of why she had the dream in the first place. Her grandmother, who was now dead like the rest of her family, used to tell her that she held a resemblance to the first Kuran's lover, who had torn out her own heart into the furnace which made the first vampire hunter weapons. She wasn't really sure if any of the stories was true and didn't take them seriously, but it explained her dreams and memories. Also, when she misbehaved or put a step out of line, her grandmother would say that she would "put her back in her coffin and leave her there" if she didn't behave. These threats would often leave her cold, but she shrugged them off. Her parents, who were purebloods, had put themselves into an eternal slumber, intending never to wake up. Reina had been asked if she wanted to do the same, but she had answered that she was "not tired of living". Her parents were over three thousand years old and had had enough of life and living. Reina had begged them not to, but they had merely pressed a kiss to her forehead and descended down into the deepest, darkest depths of their ancient mansion.
Reina knew that, as a pureblood princess and the acting member of the Sakurakoji, she was left with the incredible responsibility of managing everything that her parents had left behind. Some of the servants had joined their master and mistress in slumber so it only left Reina's own staff (valets and ladies in waiting) and her kitchen staff. This made the place quite desolate and quiet. In a place such as a dark, gothic castle, this was incredibly lonely. Usually, it was always bustling and swarming with servants, attending to jobs and knowing that if they weren't doing their job the satisfaction of their masters, they would be severely punished. Reina didn't really partake in punishing the servants, but she did offer verbal warning to them if they didn't do their jobs properly.
As required by vampiric law, Reina was required to mourn her parents for at least six months. It wasn't very convenient since she hated to wear black too much, but she couldn't go against the law. She gazed into her full length mirror. Her long, ringleted, raven coloured hair was taken back in a black and white hair band and her dress was made of fine black satin. Her servants remarked that it made her look like a little doll. In her own, very honest opinion, the black made her look gaunt and sickly. The dress also swamped her small frame and Reina didn't like this at all.
While taking a walk in the garden with her servant, Kagami, she was admiring the summer flowers. She couldn't understand why her parents would want to go into an eternal slumber. Life was vibrant and Reina was determined to live life to the full. She had a whole (what was left of it) household at her command. She felt very powerful. While they were walking, Reina heard one of her valets was running towards her.
"Reina-sama! There is a letter here for you." he handed a small envelope to her. Reina turned it over to see the wax seal. It was a symbol she had never seen before, but it reminded her of the sealing spells that the hunter association put on Level D vampires. She broke the seal and opened the envelope. Reina pulled the letter out and unfolded it carefully. A few minutes passed as she read the letter.
"It's from a man who calla himself Kaien Cross. He's the headmaster of an academy," Reina informed but then sarcastically added, "Unoriginally called "Cross Academy"."
"What does he want, Reina-sama," Kagami asked. Reina looked up at her.
"He wants to invite me to attend his school which now teaches both vampires and humans."
"How does that work," Kagami asked, "Surely humans and vampires cannot get along."
"Well, he's said to go to the school with in the week saying that he would explain everything when I arrive."
"Are you going to go," Kagami asked. Reina gazed down at the letter for a few minutes for a while before answering. She turned to the valet.
"Tell the messenger to tell this...headmaster that I will think about his invitation and that he is very kind for inviting me and offering me a place in his school."
"Very well, Reina-sama," with that said, the valet ran away to deliver the message. Reina felt quite apprehensive about entering such an established school, especially when she had been home-schooled by private tutors and instructors. Sitting in a classroom with other people would seem alien to her. But she would take it in her stride and being a pureblood princess meant that she should be able to bend to certain situations. She was a classy, sofisticated lady.
Later that week, as promised, Reina traveled to Cross Academy. She arrived in her limousine with Kagami and her chauffeur/valet. Reina instantly regretted the tine of day. The sun was at it's highest and brightest during noon and onward. She could easily receive a sunburn. Luckily, she'd brought a parasol to guard her delicate skin. Reina stepped out of the car and put her parasol up. Kagami also did the same. Reina's valet, parked the limousine over in a suitable place before walking towards the school. There were plenty of humans about and Reina found herself struggling. She'd never been in the presence of that many humans before. However, for her sixteenth birthday, she'd been given a sickly human as an offering to turn into a vampire and to drink the human's blood. Why couldn't she sense any vampires outside? If they were there, where were they?
As they walked she did however sense a human turned vampire. She turned her head to see the same Level D glaring at her with such an intensity, it scared her. Her nearly stopped when he pulled out his gun and stormed towards her.
"What business do you have here?" he'd grabbed her and pointed the gun directly at her chest. The gun pressed into her chest area and Reina whimpered softly.
"I'm going to be a new student." she choked, "I was on my way to see Headmaster Cross." Then a young girl with short brunette hair came running towards them.
"Zero! What are you doing, you big jerk?" The girl kicked in the shin and tried to pull him away from the thoroughly shaken pureblood. Zero found himself complying, albeit reluctantly.
"Just stay out of my way, vampire." he spat before walking away. The girl who had come to Reina's rescue walked up to her and smiled.
"Hello, my name is Yuuki Cross! What's your name?"
Reina composed herself before answering."My name is Reina Sakurakoji," she said with a small bow, "Pleased to meet you."
"Oh, yeah, you must be the new transfer student! Come this way and I'll take you to the Headmaster!" Reina smiled slightly and followed the cheerful girl into the school.
As Yuuki opened the Headmaster's office door, Reina was rather struck with the appearance of the young(ish) looking headmaster. He was rather handsome with his long, sandy hair gathered in a ponytail. He was ruggedly handsome, that was the only way she could describe him. The only thing that she would have to change would be his dress sense. "Headmaster! The new Night Class student!" Yuuki chirped happily. Cross looked up and smiled.
"Ah, yes! You must be Reina Sakurakoji! Welcome to Cross Academy!"
"Thank you very much, Headmaster. You are most kind." Reina flicked her silky raven hair from her shoulder and sat down on the couch facing the headmaster. "Now, Headmaster, do tell me about this...class for vampires."
"I'm glad you asked," he said cheerfully, "The Night Class, the class for vampires and the one you will enter if you so wish to join our prestigious school, will be, as the name suggests, is held at night. You will not receive grades and it will be high level research. It will include English, French, maths, Japanese, economics etc."
"Sounds interesting." Reina said, nodding slightly.
"I trust that you were educated by private tutors?"
"That's true, it will take some getting used to having lots of people around."
"I assure you, Reina, you will have the best pastural care and you will always get the help you need it."
"Thank you, Headmaster, you are most kind," Reina said with a small smile.
"Is there a date when you want to start?"
"Today." Reina said. Cross gasped.
"Eh...I really wasn't thinking of today. We have to prepare your room in the Moon Dorm," Cross said nervously. Reina leaned back in her chair.
"I suppose so," she said quietly, "And will have to pack some things together. May I come again next week?"
"That will be perfect." Cross agreed. Reina and Cross then shook hands in agreement, "Well then, Reina, I hope to see you next week," he turned to Yuuki, "Now, Yuuki, please show Reina out and see that no harm comes to her."
Yuuki saluted him, "Yes, Headmaster!"
Tears poured from Cross' eyes, "Call me father!" he wailed. Yuuki rolled her eyes.
"Okay, Reina, let's go!" Reina nodded and followed the energetic human girl out of the headmaster's office, who was sobbing bitterly.
As they walked, Reina had a light smirk upon her lips, "Is that really your father?"
"No, he's my adoptive father. He took me in with no questions asked. Kaname Kuran-sempai saved me from a bad vampire who was going to eat me."
"Kuran? Why would he help you?" the question didn't mean to come out quite as spitefully or scathing as it did and she bit her lip, but Yuuki didn't seem to mind.
"That's the kind of question as ask myself everyday." she answered simply. Reina chuckled softly.
"Indeed."
Once they reached the limousine where Kagami was waiting, Reina thanked Yuuki for her help and then climbed back into the limousine.
"So, how was it," Kagami asked. Reina turned to her.
"It was lovely. I like it and I will be a pupil of Cross Academy as of next week."
"Wonderful." Kagami said with a bright smile.
"I just hope that it will be a peaceful year and that nothing goes wrong."
"You and I both, My Lady."
Reina smiled gently to herself, hoping that attending this school would offer her a better life.