Bloody Dawn - MCD AU [REWRITE PENDING]

Three - Everyday Life

"ZANE!"

Zane's thoughts of adventure disappeared immediately at the found of Laurance's voice. "OBSIDIAN!" Zane shouted, caught off guard.

Laurance did a double take. He looked as if he was about to hit Zane, but held back. "Correct. Water poured over lava can form obsidian." Laurance said through gritted fangs. "I'm glad you're paying attention."

Zane sighed. That was extremely lucky. Zane knew he hadn't fooled Laurance into believing he was paying attention, but at least Laurance wasn't about to smack him after Zane gave a correct answer.

Laurance waltzed to the front of the class. Turning to face the class, Laurance glared at Zane briefly before continuing the lesson.

While Laurance began to lecture about what obsidian is and how it's made, Zane risked a glance towards Sasha's desk. The female succubus was struggling to keep from smiling. To her right, Michi sat, who gave Zane a sympathetic look before continuing to take notes.

"... and even though obsidian can be mined-unlike bedrock-it's a slow process that can only be done with a diamond pickaxe. Now, can anyone tell me what the uses of obsidian are?" Laurance's gaze passed over the classroom. He stopped at Zane, and Zane's blood froze with terror at the way Laurance looked at him, like a cat looks at a cornered mouse.

"Zane. Can you name one use for obsidian?" Laurance asked smugly.

Zane stood up. "You can use obsidian to make a Nether Portal." he said, pleased at how Laurance did another double take. Zane sat back down.

"Erm... Yes! You can use obsidian to make a Nether Portal. But I was hoping you'd name a more practical use, hmm?" Laurance now looked at Sasha, who had her claw raised. "Sasha?"

Sasha stood up. "You can use four obsidian to make an enchantment table." She shot a superior look at Zane.

"That is correct, Sasha." Laurance said, sounding pleased. Turning around, Laurance began to write some things on the blackboard. Zane stared at his teacher's wingless back. Laurance was a hellhound, a demon who's lost their wings.

Vylad, who was at Zane's left, leaned in and whispered, "Think it's true that Laurance lost his wings to a pit fiend?"

Zane nodded absentmindedly.

Laurance turned around and addressed the class. "Can anyone tell me how to light a Nether Portal?" He looked at Zane in a perplexing way, as though he were waiting for the young prince to speak. Vylad nudged Zane, but Zane tucked his wings in tighter and curled his tail inwards. Zane's mouth was dry, and he was struggling to swallow the lump busing in his throat.

Michi suddenly stood up. Laurance, who was surprised, looked at Michi. "Yes? Do you have something to add?

Michi nodded. "After you build the portal frame, you need to light it on fire. Back before the Realm Barrier closed, mortals would usually use flint and steel, but I believe a fire charge or some lava and wood would work in a pinch." Michi sat down.

Laurance stood in silence for a moment, caught off guard by the barrage of information. Zane glanced towards Michi. She looked at him, and foe a moment, they locked eyes.

Zane looked away, shaking his head. Demon girls. He'd never be able to understand them.

Michi was pleased. Sasha, who was to her left, leaned in and whispered, "Why'd you do that? You should've let that jerk sweat and take his beating."

Michi looked at Sasha. "He's not a jerk."

"Really? Oh come on. He never talks to anyone but his brother, ignores his teachers, and spends all his free time hiding in his castle." Sasha argued.

Michi gave Sasha a dirty look. "He's shy. Been isolated in the castle for a good part of his life."

Sasha stared at Michi. Realization dawned on her. She gave Michi a teasing look. "You're crushing on him, aren't you? Come on. Every demoness does at some point."

Michi blushed, a faint red blossoming on her gray cheeks. She flicked her tail at Sasha. "No! I just..."

Sasha gave Michi a knowing look. She was about to make a teasing remark when Laurance slammed his claws down on her desk. "If you ladies are done gossiping, I'd like to get on with the lesson."

Sasha, caught, flitted her undersized wings in annoyance.

Already back at the front of the class, Laurance continued the lesson.
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After class, Zane walked off to the castle. Vylad flew off ahead.

"Zane! Wait!"

Zane turned around to see Michi running up to him. "What?"

Michi, crouched in exhaustion and clearly out of breath, exclaimed, "I know where you can get some obsidian for the broken Nether Portal! I also know where we can find some flint and steel!"

Zane stumbled back, surprised, and nearly fell over.