Akari looked at the two journals that sat on her bedside table. She placed the purple journal inside her suitcase and closed it.
Then, Akari picked up her pen and the blue journal and sat on her bed. She opened the journal to the first page and began to write.
After a while, there was a knock on her door.
Akari closed the journal and set it down on the bedside table again.
When she opened the door, she was greeted by Aoi and Mei.
"Hi, Akari. We wanted to talk to you before we all left on vacation." Aoi frowned. "We're sorry if you felt like we insulted your family when you visited our room. We've never met any members of the Hio Family and we just told you the rumors we've heard."
"I wasn't offended so don't worry." Akari said.
"There's no need to lie, Aoi. I'm sure Akari would prefer the truth." Mei turned to Akari. "I don't think the information we shared was based on mere rumors. My mother is a high-ranked member of the Senate so she has access to information on most noble families. Furthermore, your mother's situation wasn't a rumor."
"I still want to be your friend...your background doesn't change anything." Aoi said.
"I feel the same as Aoi." Mei added.
"We can still be friends." Akari smiled.
"Yay!" Aoi put her arms around Akari. "By the way, what are your plans for the holidays?"
"I'm going to visit my human family." Akari said.
"Oh, we're going back home too." Aoi added.
"I feel like your human family was a good influence on you, Akari." Mei smiled. "I don't sense any bloodlust in you."
"Oh my, look at the time! We have to finish packing. See you later, Akari." Aoi ushered Mei out of the room and left.
A moment later, Seiren walked into the room. "Akari, make sure you finish packing. Lord Kaname is going to close the Moon Dormitory soon."
Akari picked up the journal from the bedside table and placed it inside her suitcase. "I finished packing now, so I'll head downstairs."
Akari picked up her suitcase and left the room.
Takuma, Rima, and Senri were waiting for her in the living room.
"Akari, do you have any plans for the holidays?" Takuma asked.
"I was going to ask the headmaster if I could stay a little longer at the academy...at least until Maria wakes up. Then, I'll go visit my family later in the break." Akari replied.
"Why don't you come with us? We're all going to stay at Aido's vacation home. It's pretty far from the academy, but it's a quick journey through the underground railway." Takuma explained. "It'll be a great experience! Plus, his home has a beautiful garden and even the climate is different...you'd love it there."
Akari smiled sadly. "I would love to go, but I don't want to leave the academy without speaking to Maria first. She's one of the few blood relatives I have left."
"I understand." Takuma smiled. "Hopefully you can join us on our next break."
"I hope so too." Akari smiled. "I would love to spend the holidays with everyone someday."
Rima turned to Senri. "Are you coming with us, Senri?"
"No. I have to leave for work." Senri sighed. "My mom keeps pestering me to come home, so I'll go home this time...for a bit."
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No Warmth
FanfictionAfter Akari was separated from her family as a child, she is taken in and raised by a human family. Ten years later, she attends Cross Academy seeking to find clues on her origins and vampire family's whereabouts. She also hopes to learn more about...
