The next morning, Maria's parents arrived at Cross Academy.
"Maria, we were worried about you!" Maria's father exclaimed.
Maria rushed forward and hugged her father.
He put an arm around her. "I was surprised when you proudly declared you would attend the academy and again when you said you would return home."
"I'm sorry, Father, Mother." Maria said. "I will try not to make you worry anymore."
"Thank you so much for looking after Maria." Maria's mother bowed to Headmaster Cross and Yuki.
Maria went to stand beside Akari. "Also, this is Lady Shizuka's daughter...Akari."
Akari smiled. "It's an honor to meet you Lord and Lady Kurenai."
"Hello, Akari. Maria told us you'll be staying with us for the holidays." Lord Kurenai smiled.
"Yes...well only if that's okay with you." Akari added.
"Of course! You are always welcomed in our home." Lord Kurenai said.
"We'd love for you to stay with us." Lady Kurenai added. "I'm sure Maria feels lonely in the mansion sometimes, so she'll be elated if you keep her company."
"Did you pack everything, Akari?" Maria asked.
Akari nodded. "I'm ready to go."
"Then, we'll take our leave now." Lord Kurenai removed his hat and bowed. "Goodbye."
Yuki and Headmaster Cross bowed in return.
Maria looked over her shoulder at Yuki.
"Something wrong?" Akari asked.
"Wait." Maria walked towards Yuki and stopped a couple of inches away. "Please...if Zero sees Ichiru ask him to tell Ichiru that I want to see him."
Yuki stared at her silently.
"Please, Yuki." Maria pleaded.
Yuki smiled. "Okay, I will tell him."
"Thank you." Maria grinned. "See you!"
Then, Akari boarded the carriage and left with Maria's family.
When they arrived at the mansion, Maria gave Akari a tour and introduced her to the staff.
Afterwards, Maria took Akari to one of the guest rooms.
Maria opened the door and pressed the light switch. "This will be your room from now on. I wanted us to share a room, but Father said he wanted you to be comfortable here and that you should have your own room."
"I would have been fine with sharing a room. I'm used to it since at home I shared my room with Rin and at the academy I shared my room with Seiren." Akari explained.
"Let me help you unpack." Maria opened the closet door. "Pass me your clothes, so we can hang them."
Akari opened her luggage; she took her clothes out and placed them on the bed. She paused when her hands brushed against her journal.
Akari picked up her journal and sighed. I hope Senri is doing okay...I would send him a letter, but I don't even know his address.
Maria turned to Akari. "Is something wrong?"
"I'm worried about a friend of mine." Akari lowered her gaze. "He went back home, but I don't know if he's doing alright."
"Why don't you send him a letter? I can deliver it for you." Maria said.
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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...
