Samuel was taken back by Noel's sudden enthusiasm. He had never known her to enjoy the hunt before. He was still concerned but he smiled. "Sure, next hunt you ride with me. Maybe a hunt would help her, and he would watch her back to make sure it wasn't to difficult, she was trained just the same as him and probably wouldn't even need his help.

Rayne walked back down the stairs, with no box in hand, as he left it in his room. His phone was on the charger. He walked over to the kitchen, opening the fridge, and pulling out a piece of pepperoni pizza. As he ate this pizza, he looked around at everyone. "So, what was tonight's hunt?" he said, as he finished the pizza.

Noel lit up at his response. This could be her chance to prove herself. "Thanks Sam." Her sweet childish smile was filled with determination. Stepping back from the door she pulled it open and motioned for him to come in. "I want to show you something." Her heart was still heavy from her nightmare but she was hoping that going on a hunt with her 'brother' may clear her mind. If she could keep it from happening again it would calm her mind. She made it over to the window and gazed up at the sky looking for something.

Sam couldn't help but smile at Noel, maybe he was good for something other than killing things after all. He followed her into the room and over to the window. "What is it?"

"Look" She said softly pointed to a group of stars. "Do you see that constellation?" Casting a side glance at him Noel chuckled at his somewhat goofy grin.

Sam looked up at the sky. He really did try picking out the constellation but it had just looked like a bunch of stars to him. "I have no idea what I'm looking for."

Alluria stared at the building, she really didn't want to be here, she had heard that everyone in the orphanage had moved, and this is where thy had moved, she had heard a scream mere moments before, everyone else would probably assume it was just a nightmare, but she knew the people too well to simply assume that. she had a small bag slung over her shoulder and a hoodie on, the hood up covering most of her face. she heard voices from the room the scream had emanated from, she watched the window closely and saw a girl come to the window, she was a teenager, that staggered the girl a little and part of her face was lit up by a streetlamp, most noticeably her eyes. she hadn't thought the witch would have allowed anyone to live to be a teenager, a hopeful thought sprung into her mind 'maybe the witch isn't there anymore' she shook her head slightly and looked back up at the window, there was a boy there as well, also a teenager. maybe they knew her, a few of the kids from when she had been there, if allowed to live, would be about the pair's age. she wanted to say something, but her mouth just wouldn't form wordds, a strangled little sound escaped her mouth, she wasn't sure what she had been trying to say, or what the sound was, probably nervouness incarnate, the idea that the evil witch was long gone had her ... a little bit scared, a little confused, and very hopeful. she figured the sound would attract the pairs attention, she was also aware that her bright eyes would be visible to them and hoped it wouldn't freak them out as it was a somewhat unnatural color.
she waited, to see what would happen.

Noel pointed towards a grouping of stars. "See there?" She said softly. Tracing with her fingers she spoke. "The neck, the wings.. It's a swan." Resting her elbows on the window seal she stared up at the night sky. "My.." Trying not to quiver her voice she hesitated for a moment. "My mother used to show me.. She said-" Casting a glance down to the darkened street the glint of eyes caught her gaze. She had to wonder who it was at this time of night. Suddenly a realization hit her like a ton of rocks. "Sam." Grabbing his arm she pointed down at the figure.

"A swan? Oh wait a minute I think I see it." He was confused when she grabbed his arm but he went along with it anyway. His eyes followed where she had made him point and sure enough standing under the street lamp was a strange figure. "Who is that?"

Slipping behind Sam she held tight to his arm. "Someone I used to know.." Noel was almost whispering now and she hid behind her brother.

Sam raised an eyebrow confused. He stared back down at the figure still no being able to identify who it was. There was something familiar about them, something he couldn't quite place. He could see the sun starting to starting to rise across the horizon and he checked his watch. He couldn't believe he'd been up all night, and even worse they had school in an hour. Well he was definitely going to be sleeping through his classes today. He looked back Noel. "Well everybody going to be getting up soon so I'm going to go deal with our guest."

John was awoken by the blaring of the alarm on his phone. He groaned as he sat up in bed, rubbing his eyes and yawning. He slowly got out of bed and put on his outfit for the first day of school. As he grabbed his phone before going downstairs for breakfast he recalled Alyssa's text from last night. He'd have to talk to Gwen at school or maybe on the way there. She would know what Alyssa was thinking.

Alluria heard the girl when she said she recognized her, but her words and expression almost made it sound like she was looking at a ghost. the girl rolled the name sam around in her mind, it seemed familiar but it just didn't stick ... maybe that was the name of one of the kids at the orphanage but she had spent so long trying to forget it that she'd nearly succeeded, both people looked vaguely familiar but she couldn't place either. when she looked at the girl she just kept thinking of Christmas, she wasn't quite sure why. did her name have something to do with Christmas?
Sam said he was coming down to deal with her, she smiled lightly then pushed her hood back, and turned towards the horizon. it was pretty here.
Christmas ... a name that makes me think of Christmas ... then it occurred to her and she muttered "Noel" she looked back up at the girl, she certainly did resemble the child in Alluria's memories. It wasn't necessarily the same person, but it seemed likely.
she patiently waited for Sam to come downstairs, but she kept her eyes on the girl.

Samuel walked downstairs, stifling a yawn as he did. He didn't know if this stranger was dangerous or not but he would just have to be on his guard. He walked past the kitchen, waving at John as he did before continuing outside. There she was still standing in the same place he had first seen her, that sense of familiarity hitting him again. As he got closer to her he was reminded of Noel's words from earlier "Someone that I used to know." Had he knew this girl at some point as well? He would find out soon enough as he was now face to face with her. "Can I help you?"

Alluria shifted her gaze as the door opened and Sam walked out. she was silent as he approached her.
"can i help you?"
Alluria's eyes narrowed for a second then she spoke "i heard the kids from the old orphanage moved here, i ... i wanted to check it out"
she thought 'dude just say you used to live in the orphanage, then say you're name, he'd either recognize you or he wouldn't' but she didn't say anything.
she looked him over, his name still rolling around in her brain of blurred faces of children, not sticking to any one particular child.
she opened her mouth, as if to say something then shut it again. she chastised herself in thought 'just say it! no harm should come of it'
she cleared her throat, the words fought to get out but she wasn't sure what they were fighting against, fear probably. but of what?

Sam was confused. Anyone who knew about the orphanage met one of two fates: they either died at the hands of the witch, or were adopted by Mathias. The only other people who might've known were some Slayers since Mathias had used in connections in the oraganization to actually legally adopt them. But he didn't really believe that she was one of them. That sent some flags in his head and stepped back slightly. "How do you know about the orphanage?"

Alyssa woke up, did what she had to do, brush her teeth, shower, her hair and makeup and then her clothing. And all she could think about was that stupid text that she sent John. He was probably laughing. Her outfit for today was simple and girly, which that's how she always dresses. And she had work after school, so she had her uniform on a seperate bag.

Alyssa kissed her mother goodbye and left for school. As she got in, she walked to her locker trying to avoid John.

Lin woke up to the sound of his alarm and got in the shower, he quickly washed himself and brushed his teeth. He went back to his room and put his clothes on which consisted of a hooded sleeveless red vest, light blue pants and a black long sleeved shirt and black sneakers, he then headed downstairs to get something to eat. On the way he noticed John had beat him down here "Morning" he said with a slight wave of his hand as he went into the fridge and grabbed an apple. "Anyone else up yet?" he asked

Noel watched the girl as Sam made his way down to her. After being frozen she turned away from the window and Walked to her dressee. Throwing on the first blue t-shirt and blue jeans she found she ran down the stairs and too the door.

Watching the out a partially cracked open door she just listened for a moment to afraid to show her face. The girl said something about the orphanage. Maybe it was her after all.

"Gooood Morning!" Said Tanya with a grin and a thermos of coffee, walking through the front door. She had gotten up early to grab some herbs to mix in with her coffee and was now ready to take on the day. Today's outfit was very pink and was just barely school legal. She waved at Lin and John as she put a hot pocket into the microwave. She jumped up on the counter excitedly. "First day of my senior year! I'm in the varsity cheer squad and I get to take normal classes! I'm so PUMPED!" Tanya would is one of the special few who actually enjoyed school. The second she arrived people had wanted to either know her or ignore her. She was on the cheer squad and would have been captain but her priorities as a hunter overshadowed that. Quite a few guys on the football and basketball team had asked her out but she always turned them down. Her highschool career, as short as it was, was that of a stereotypical popular girl. Of course she had people that would dislike her but never because she was mean towards them. "Oh my god, I can't wait for homecoming either! I was only in school for second semester but I get to actually go this time and cheer at the half time game!" Tanya was positively giddy.