code RED

Part 2

"Sorry I went all ape shit on you. I can't help it,Gem!" I spoke. "It's alright," said Gemma smiling at me.

School isn't really my biggest interest. I mean, I do pretty average in all classes whereas Gemma on the other hand is super smart. Who knew you could be nerdy and have the face of a ditz!

Sometimes it feels weird being the only vampire in school. Even though I blend in normal, I still feel disconnected. I've been told that other vampires can recognize or "sense" if there's another vampire nearby.

Centuries ago, millions of vampires lived peacefully amongst humans. As years passed by, more and more of my people were hunted down and killed as we were thought to be blood thirsty beasts. In order to save ourselves, we retaliated but it was too late by then. I am an endangered species in today's world. Even to this day, vampires are being hunted. Only one big organisation is responsible for this and that is "code RED. "

They train and deploy undercover hunters to identify, capture and exterminate vampires. They killed everyone I knew, ten years ago - my parents, younger brother Jacob and everyone else in my extended family.

I ran as fast as I could and took shelter in someone's garage. It's when Martha and Joe found me and  took me in. Sometimes I imagine how life would be if my family were still alive. Sometimes I wonder if it's all a dream.

"Kris.....Kris.....KRISTINA!" I snapped out of it,"Sorry Gem, got lost in thought I guess,heh". "Since when did you think?," Gemma said cheekily. "Since your mom's chest hair!" . That was the worst comeback that I came up with. "Wow, okay real great comeback Kris. Totally makes sense!", Gemma commented sarcastically. We both burst into giggles.

Gemma is my only human friend who totally understands me. We've been friends since the third grade.

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"What's wrong, dear?" said Martha to a very gloomy, seven year old. " I don't want to go to school. I miss Mummy," sniffed Kristina. "I'm sure you do and I'm also sure your mummy would love it if you went to school. Right now, she must be up in the clouds smiling and watching over you." "What if nobody likes me?"

"Why would you say that?" asked Martha. "Because I'm....different" responded Kristina looking at Martha all teary eyed. Martha, appalled, hugged the child and placed a kissed on her forehead. "Someone will like you for who you are. You have my word" stated Martha.  All the child could do was nod.

The school was full of children running about and playing. Little Kristina, being shy and timid, barely participated in any of the activities. No games, playing with toys or even talking.

It was lunch break when Kristina met Gemma. As Kristina watched the children play and run around, came along a girl with short dirty blonde and almost the same age as here.

"Here," said the girl to Kristina as she held a flower towards her. The flower was very pretty and Kristina  hesitated before taking it from her hand.

"I'm Gemma, nice to meet you", she said with a lisp. "My name Kristina", stated Kristina bashfully.

"Do you want to play with my dolly?" asked Gemma as she held up her doll as she showed off her broken tooth. Kristina smiled and said " Yes please!"

 That's when a beautiful friendship started to blossom.

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I ended up walking home by myself since Gemma got into detention for eating in class. I swear this girl has the brains but doesn't know when to use it.

The weather was rather very gloomy compared to a normal day at Los Angeles. I put on some music on my IPod and strutted along to the beat of the song 'Along Together by Fall Out Boy'*

Walks seem better with music.

Suddenly I felt something wet on my forhead. Raind drops. "Shet," I whispered as I ran as fast as my legs could take it.  The running caused me to have a severe cramps. The rain was pouring down heavily. As heavy raindrops hit the ground, it sounded as though throwing a bag full of coins on a wooden table. I looked around to see if anyone was in sight.

None.

So I got up with all my strength and using my vampire powers, flew back home with 5 minutes. People often associate our flying with wings. It's a misunderstanding, we float in air and fly kinda like how Peter Pan or Marceline (from Adventure time) does, without any wings. It's something many humans aren't really aware of.

I was half drenched by the time I reached home.

Walks seem much worse with rain.

"Im hoooooooooooooooooooome!" I screamed as take off my wet black leather jacket. "Martha? Joe? Where are you?" My heart beat starts to quicken as checked every room and found no one in it.

The only place where I didnt look was the kitchen. The lights were off, strange, they're never off. As I turned on the lights I-

"SURPRISE! Happy birthday Kristina!". Both Martha and Joe stood behind the kitchen table which had a cake on it saying 'Happy Birthday!'

"You guys gave me a heart attack!" I said as I fought back a smile. "Should've been louder." "Joe!" said Martha in a stern tone yet smiling.

"I love you guys for doing this for me but my birthday isn't till tomorrow", I stated. "Oh we know darling. It's just that...." Martha looks towards Joe. "We're going on vacation tomorrow. Except, it's only the two of us."

"Wait, so you mean, you're leaving me here, all alone? For how long exactly?" "A month"

"A MONTH?" I choked on my own spit. " You're leaving a poor, defenseless girl all on her own for month? " I said as I faked a hurt expression. "Oh pish posh, it's about time you put your unnatural reflexes into use." "And your fangs too" winked Joe. "JOE!" cried Martha as she slapped his arm "Ow"

I giggled watching them bicker like that.

"Alright then, hope you guys pack everything before you leave. I'll most probably sleep late so I may not wake up to say goodbye. Might as well say it now. Goodbye! Have a safe trip! Don't forget to use sunscreen and don't stay in the sun for too long. Bring me something as well!," I said as I hugged them both.

We then at dinner followed by cake and then I went straight off you to my room.

You see, I have a problem with beds. I end up floating above it. It's vampire thing I guess. I switched on my laptop and hovered above my bed with legs folded Indian style. In order to entertain myself, I went on Youtube and watched cat videos all night long.

It's 3:00 AM , I'm on the weird side of Youtube again and Martha and Joe are still arguing on whether to take socks with them or not.

This is month is gonna be one heck of ride, I'm sure of it.

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NOTE FROM AUTHOR: I really hope you liked this chapter. I will be updating quite frequently. There is so much to come! Stay with me xx

* mentioned song is on the side.