I didn't feel right sleeping in this house. I hardly knew the people here, and I feel like a burden for taking someone else's food without a fee of being here when they're taking care of me. I can live without the food for now until I find a way to leave with Xavier's permission. I know it might sound a bit silly to wait for someone to come home when I can just leave, but I'm not going to just ditch someone after they took care of me for so long.

I can't say the same for Layla. Even if she was in charge of bringing me food since I won't take the other maids' blood, she still took care of me in her own ways. She cleaned my room and gave me my food without bothering to talk to me like the others tried too. Of course, I noticed her from day one when she served me and last when I found her when I came back to my room, and even if I hated that I had to leave her, I don't think she would have wanted me to cry over her like I've been doing for the longest.

I decided just to stay awake the entire time until Xavier comes home so that way I can give him his bed, and I can sleep on the floor, or just tell him I'll be on my way. He'll probably search for me if I left, but it's not like I'm brave enough to take on the world without having someone standing in front of me.

I have no idea where I'm going with this... Deep in my heart, I long to have a friend who would protect me and never judge me. Xavier may be that friend I desire... but I'm getting way in too over my head. The most I can give him is my knowledge and gratitude. He wouldn't want some disgrace of a half-breed dragging him down...

As the night went by, I sat on the floor with the window curtains open to let in the moonlight while I sat in front of a large body mirror leaning against the wall, staring at my reflection. Not only was this good for me to see behind my back so I can hide when Xavier's mom comes in, but it gave me the chance to show me what I look like finally... and may I just say... It's pretty gross.

My hair color looked odd with my skin tone. I was nearly as pale as a piece of paper, and the caramel color of my hair made me look like I was covered in dirt. My lips had an odd dark color to them, my teeth were yellow and small with tiny fangs a young vampire would bear, and my eyes looked back at me like I was a freak... Nothing about my body matched with anything. I hated looking at myself, but I couldn't help but admire how much love mom had to not have me killed and gift me a friendship I've wanted for so long, but Dedenne died before I had the chance to tell him that having him by my side was the most soothing feeling I've ever had since living in that castle...

I looked up at the moon in the sky, looking down at me with its bright light. It was so beautiful to look at in person... I finally got to see the outside world, and it's so beautiful. I can't even believe that it holds such conflict and wars...

It's the sad reality... and if I'm not careful, I can get caught up in it. The last thing I need is to go into another hell hole. Right now, I'm between my worse nightmare and my dreams... for now, I'm just safe in this home with two humans who are vampire hunters. Yeah... that sounds safe.

The two people who opened their homes to me are very kind. I'm very grateful that I get to stay here until I can get back on my feet, but I'm not sure if I even know how to start walking into a new life.

Someone came up the stairs while I was staring at the moon. I knew it wasn't Xavier, due to working a night shift. I knew it was his mom walking up with something warm and sweet.

"I'd figured you'd still be awake" I looked back at my reflection, not all that concerned if she sees the color of my eyes since the room was dark, but I kept my hair in my face so I'd feel more comfortable about being looked at.

"I couldn't sleep..." I said.

"With all that sleep you had before, I don't blame you for not being tired" she placed a cup of something softly steaming beside me before sitting on the bed to look at the moon. I picked up the cup to smell and found it quite pleasant.

"What is this?" She looked a bit surprised at the question.

"It's chocolate milk. You're not lactose intolerant, are you? I should have asked" I don't think I am. So this is chocolate milk? I heard a lot about it on tv but didn't think it smelled so good.

I sipped the drink and felt an explosion on my taste buds. I never tasted anything like it! The most I eat back home was starchy food and vegetables with fruit. I never had many desserts or anything sweet... This is a pleasant experience, and I hope I get to see more of what this world has to offer.

"I wouldn't know... I don't get much of this back where I came from" Xavier's mom giggled.

"That would explain why you're so thin" I blushed "Don't worry about it too much, it doesn't make you any less than a person. I think you're stunning" I smiled a little.

"Do you think so?"

"Well, yeah! Don't you?" I looked at my eyes at my reflection and sighed.

"That might be a question I wouldn't want to answer."

"Fair enough... Everyone has their own insecurities. We just need to find a way to get through them so that we can live comfortably."

"What makes you think I'm insecure?" I glanced at her still looking at the moon.

"Well, you keep hiding behind your hair every time I come in the room" that makes sense, but I already knew why she thought I was insecure. I just asked to make conversation, but I'm mainly trying to be friendly and give her a hint that I will rather be alone at the moment. I must be failing, so I should be direct.

"I'm sorry," I looked down "My friend died not too long ago in a... Vampire attack before I left home, and I ran to help Dedenne but wasn't fast enough. I rather be alone right now" she nodded and stood up, placing her hand on my shoulder. I looked up and looked back at her gently smiling for me.

"It's okay, sweetheart. I understand"

"Y-You do..?" She nodded.

"I'm a Vampire Hunter. I've lost family, friends, and Pokémon before. We become sad about it, but we live on. You might not forget the times you miss with those loved ones, but they're always going to be in your memories and stay in your heart" my lips were quivering. I couldn't help but sob out loud and jump up to wrap my arms around her to cry. She didn't hesitate to hug me back and pet my head to comfort me as I whined and whined, unable to stop. It's been so long since I've had a hug... I really needed it.

After awhile of sobbing into Grace's, Xavier's mom, arms, she left me to sleep, and I rested there on the bed, watching the moon fall so the sun could follow it back up again. When I saw the sun at a suitable location of the sky, I could smell a hint of something sweet and alluring in the air. My heart was racing from the smell of it. I held my chest to keep it under control, but I didn't understand what was happening with me at the moment.

I could hear Grace yell at Xavier for some reason downstairs. I continued to lay here until the smell gradually faded away like it wasn't there... That was odd...

I sensed him coming up the stairs alone, so I got out of bed to make it neatly and looked back at him coming in with a box "Oh? What do you have there?" I asked as he placed it on the bed.

"Some necessities that could be useful for us" Necessities? Us? "You know I've been thinking about last night on how you only eat human food and not blood. You probably need some of that to regain your strength since you could barely walk the other day" I pouted.

"I don't need blood. I'm perfectly fine without it-" he pulled out a water bottle with a dark red liquid inside. My face went pale. No... Do not open that! "What the hell? Put that away! I told you I don't want it!"

"It could be good for you" he shook the bottle.

"That's not the point! Are you trying to test me!?" I glared, "I don't want it!" He just smirked. H-He is testing me! This jerk! Even if he knows I won't be aggressive with my human side, it'll immediately make me sick! I imagine that's probably why I got a fever after leaving Layla since I always felt sickly whenever the maids offer their blood with an open wound.

"Come on, you probably never even tried it" I bit my lips, having the feeling that if he thinks I'll jump, he'll get his dagger ready. I'm not scared of death, but I really hoped I could have found someone who doesn't offer blood to me.

"Seriously, I told you what happens! Stop it-" I gasped when he opened the bottle, and I could immediately smell the iron scent of that blood. I gagged and held my mouth, not wanting to throw up. I could see the look in Xavier's face becoming concerned and confused before I had enough of this smell and threw up everything I had in my stomach. My body kept forcing itself to gag, and I couldn't do anything but endure the pain.

I couldn't throw anything out afterward, but even so, I reached for a nearby trash can to keep my spit from spilling out until he finally closed the bottle. I whined in pain and collapsed on the floor, feeling like my muscles gave up on me with all the force I released.

"Yannie!" He rushed down to me "Are you okay..?"

"Do I look okay..?" My voice was nearly gone. I imagined the blood smell again and gagged once before.

"Easy. Let's get you up" he helped me back on my feet and placed me on the bed while Grace quickly came up to see what was going on.

"Oh, no! What happened?" She came up to feel my head as I closed my eyes "She's warm again... and she just got better. X, I think it's best if we take her to the hospital. This can't be good for her"

"I-I..." Xavier sounded nervous. I waved my hand to let them know it's okay. I'll be in more danger if I leave this place and someone sees my eyes.

"I'll be fine... I just started thinking about what happened to my friends...Sorry for the mess" They took a moment to respond, looking at the vomit on the floor

"I'll get this cleaned up. What's in there?" Grace asked.

"I... planned to take Yannie on my trip through Kalos" I jumped up in complete surprise, making sure my hair was covering my face when I looked at Xavier sitting beside me.

"Y-You were?!" I gasped, already healed. "No way! Is that why you asked me about how much I knew?" He looked a bit surprised himself before smiling.

"Yeah. You seem very smart about Vampirism, so I'd figure you'd be useful on the trip. Don't worry. I'll keep you safe from any vampire."

"E-Even when I told you about being weak?" He nodded. I smiled big and clapped my hands excitedly.

"Are you sure about this, X?" Grace asked "It could be dangerous to have someone who may slow you down."

"I have other people going with me, so it won't be a big deal" I flinched "It's always safer with a group" he smiled at me "I won't worry about them too much. You'll be safe with me."

"Honestly..?" He nodded and patted my knee. I blushed and looked down.

"Well, if you say so" Grace shrugged "Are you certified to join a hunters group?" She asked me.

"She's more than capable. She's a scholar!" A scholar? I did say I was pretty much an expert. I guess it's whatever it takes to convince her.

"A... what- how?" She shook her head, not wanting to question it further "Well, you'll have to talk about this with the headmaster. I'm not going to tell you the consequences of going out there unprepared, so I'll leave it to you. I'm going down to make breakfast" Xavier nodded and waved as she closed the door. I peaked out the window all excitedly. I get to go out and see the world...

"This is something pretty serious, you know..? Are you sure you're making the right choice?" I asked.

"Would you rather go out there on your own without protection or your family finding you?"

"They're not my family! They're my caretakers. My mom is always working so I don't always see her" I didn't go too much in-depth about why I don't see her, but I'm sure he understands "besides, what was that earlier!? I told you the smell of blood makes me throw up!"

"I'm sorry... I just wanted to experience it for myself. I'm not trying to be mean or anything, but experiments are important if you want to keep the human race alive. You do want to help me, don't you?"

"Help you kill off the vampire race?" He just looked at me "I-I mean... I don't have the words for that since my mother is a vampire."

"Don't worry, if she had a child with a human and gave birth to someone as extremely sweet as you are, I'm sure there are some good vampires out there, so I'll be avoiding those. If you exist, then those people do too" I nodded quickly, hoping that may be the case "Listen, I don't like how I stated that your knowledge is the only thing that makes you useful. I require something else if we're going to make this work."

"Huh? I can't offer anything else."

"I need your blood" I jumped "I heard vampires gives their Pokémon blood to boost up their attack and speed or whatever... So if you give some to my Pokémon, it can benefit the battles."

No... there's no telling what my blood can do to a Pokémon. As I mentioned before, vampires give their blood to their Pokémon to boost up their stats and such, but that's only vampires. I am still human.

"I... I don't know..." I looked away.

"Come on. It could really help us! Hunters often at times have to hunt vampires to collect their blood to help our Pokémon to have the ability to defeat those vampires who hunt to kill. I'm sure it'll be okay-"

"No, you don't get it. I'm still human. Human cells going into anyone's body can kill them. Mixing blood is dangerous. Vampires have the blood to make it possible to help Pokémon boost up stats, but a human can't. I don't want to cause harm to a Pokémon for an experiment. And I know what you said about experiments, but there's just no way I can do that" I looked down, playing with my fingers "at least... not right now."

"Right... You still have your own Pokémon to visit later. I'm sorry for asking so forwardly" I know I may be a princess with pure blood inside of me, and even if it does work and they stay alive, there's no guarantee that they'll be as strong as a vampire's Pokémon.

"Well then, even if you don't want to put yourself into this experiment, I appreciate you being honest with me. All I require from you is your knowledge and friendship" my eyes sparkled at his warm smile.

"F-Friendship..?"

"Yeah! I never had a friend before, so it'll be nice to have one tagging along" I took those words and felt them warming into my heart. A friend...

"I'd like that very much" I bowed "Thank you so much... I'm forever in your depth." he softly petted my head. When he did that, I froze on the spot when I sniffed something that smelled heavenly... This is the same scent I smelled earlier that made my heart race.

"That smell..." I slowly got up to look at him "What is that?" He looked at his hand and folded his sleeve back to show a bandage around his forearm.

"Oh, can you smell this? I could have sworn my mom wrapped it around an anti fragrance material. It keeps vampires from smelling the blood in our wounds and prevent them from attacking" my jaw suddenly hurts... "Sorry, I'll rewrap it again" I slowly nodded, staring straight at his arm as he unwrapped the material. My heart was racing so fast I could hear it in my eardrum.

As soon as he removed the wrap, my body moved on its own and gently took his arm and brought it closer to my nose. I felt like I was in a trance... I softly sniffed it and dug my nails in his skin, making him wince.

"Y-Yannie..?" He sounded shaky, "What are you..?" I softly sniffed his wound and confirmed that this was the blood that made me feel weird. I couldn't help myself.

"You smell... so good. Can I... have a taste?"