Cassandra blinked, wandering what she had said, what she had done. Couldl she had said it differently? "Lil-" She went to call after her, but she had already gone. Cassandra sighed, rubbing her eyes. "What did I do?" She muttered, looking about as she found herself with just Ren. She sighed, and stuck her hands in her pockets. She was ust about to leave, to go to the dorm room, when Lorenzo returned, saying that they had to leave, and before she even had a chance to retort, or say something, Lorenzo was gone again.

Cassandra sighed, making her way to their dorm room, where she said, "i'm not going. If Lilly isn't coming, then she's in danger just being here without us, for the simple fact she was there" She said, sitting down on her bed, her sword along side her. "She can't fight yet, and I don't want to come back to find that she was attacked by a demon" she sighed

"So we're splitting up?" Ren asked Cassandra as they walked back to her dorm. "I'll head with Lorenzo in case he pulls a bonehead move, you should talk to that double sword guy from earlier. I know you don't really care for him, but, he could be useful. Mainly if you find you can't control yourself." He glanced at the girl to check if she was offended at that, but he hoped she wasn't. "It definitely wouldn't hurt. I'm gonna go after bone head now, so don't get into too much trouble when I'm gone, won't be able to save you this time." He smiled and sprinted after the other twin.

"Wait up! God, can't we just like grab a taxi or something, that was way too much effort!" Ren gasped as he stopped next to Lorenzo. Leaning over to catch his breath Ren started to explain the situation. "Cassie is staying with Lilly, I told her to go get that guy from before, with the creepy swords. So, they should be fine, I trust them at least. So the rescue mission is just me and you partner. By the way, you could at least wait for a reply before going banana's towards the door you primate." His ever-present smirk glimmered at the comment, but the joke was followed by a more serious tone, one not often used by Ren. "I know it's urgent, but we can't be by ourselves anymore, not with this danger. I know it's urgent and all, but we could make more trouble for ourselves if we don't think about it first. So, just try to stick with me okay?" And I don't want to have to sprint after your ass every ten minutes.

looks ren we need to hurry now, kiddo is probably going to the train station right now and we need to catch up to him before he leaves. Look I read his letter from earlier, I know scold me about it later but I knew something was wrong because he was crying when he read it and now I know why. Ren, his dad is dead. He is probably going to a train to go to his dads funeral, now what kind of friends would we be if we didn't support him in his time of need like this, we don't know where his family is so their might even be demons planning on killing him if he's alone their so we need to get to him now." Lorenzo said as he got his cloths packed in his suitcase "ren get whatever you need I don't know how long the funeral will be" Lorenzo said speed walking towards the train station...

Kiddo

Kiddo sighed and shut his eyes. He was leaning up against a tall wooden support beam in the train station. Kiddo pulled open his back pack and out his head phones and phone, he wanted music. Music was peaceful. He clicked play on a song and leaned his head back to look up at the ceiling. He didn't want to go but he had to. It was his dad of course. And, if he didn't show up to his own dad's funereal he'd be a terrible person and his dad might even get mad at him.

Kiddo walked over to the vending machine and put some money in. He bought some BBQ chips and a soda. Instead of going back to the wooden support beam he made his way to an empty bench. He opened his bag of chips and looked up, there was Lorenzo and Ren walking towards him.Kiddo sighed and turned off his music, he put everything back in his back pack and said, "What guys?"

Ignoring Cassandra's words, Hax went off to his room. It was in the same dorm, but on the far end, away from everyone else, secluded. Strapping on his magazine belt, for his Mark VII .357 caliber Desert Eagles, Hax checked to maintain his swords and his guns. He needed to make sure the blade was still good or whether he needed to go to a blacksmith who could deal with demon swords. Since he did good maintenance, it was unlikely he would need to get it repaired any time soon. The only blacksmith he knew was associated with his family. If possible, he would rather avoid them. The guns were in good condition. But due to the limited ammunition available for him, he knew they were impractical in a longer fight. He needed a magazine belt that had more magazines. Hax didn't carry them around often, but since he felt there was potential danger, it would be better to have them in case.

As he was putting the Desert Eagles into their holsters on his back side, he felt something. The demon ... again? But ... it didn't seem like it was summoned, nor did it seem like it entered from somewhere. Let's see ... the location ... In one of the rooms, huh .... If it didn't summon, and didn't enter from somewhere ... how did it get there. Unless ... "Tsk" Hax was annoyed. From his deduction it was a demon that hid in the shadows. Able to stretch itself out and hide it's presence, and live in the shadows, feeding off emotions. The presence of the demon was hard to feel, unlikely for anyone else to be able to realise it was there. Grabbing some masking tape, he headed off to the room it came from.

Once he reached the room, he knew someone was inside. Please let them be asleep he thought. Unsure if the door was locked, Hax turned went for the handle. It was unlocked, opening it slowly and silently, he looked inside. He found that one of the girls from earlier were sleeping. The one that wasn't part demon. Lilly was it? he wondered if he got it right. Sneaking into the room, he closed the door behind him softly. There wasn't much light in the room, besides what was being let in from the door. Taping up the door to seal any light from entering or escaping, he checked that the windows also didn't allow any light. Good. he thought, as the room was filled with darkness.

Drawing Infernecus, the crimson flame and light filled the room. Swinging the blade with his right hand, the room was filled with flames. Everything was covered in flames, the beds, Lilly, Hax, everything. If Lilly was awake or if anyone else was around, they would surely panic, but the flames were gentle and warm. The flames lit up the whole room, allowing nowhere for a shadow or darkness to exist. That's when it came out, a black shadowy figure. It seemed to have been doing this for a long time, thus it was large. For those who could feel when demons were around, they would surely notice it now. The demon went to attack Hax. Drawing his left Desert Eagle from it's holster with his left hand, he aimed, and shot the demon three times. Three loud gunshots could be heard. The shots filled the dormitory. The demon faded, and disappeared. Surely the shots were loud enough for Lilly to wake up. Sheathing Infernecus, the flames in the room died out. He wondered if the girl was awake or not and had seen any of the flames. He didn't know if she would scream or not. He quickly acted to make sure the windows were as they were and that the door had the tape removed. The wall had three bullet holes, but he had no time to fix that. As silently as he entered, he left the room, but hastily. Unsure if anyone was around, he went to walk back non-chalantly to his room once more. While in this rush the blades spoke to him If someone notices you, they will misunderstand Master. Why do it in this way? Also, you could of just used the flames or ice to kill it as well. Hax replied to them, There was no need to use you two more than necessary, and also it doesn't matter what they think. I'd rather be misunderstood than to have my trust misplaced.

Cassandra nodded to Ren, and jogged off to Lilly and Kiddos room. She needed to make sure that Lilly was protected, otherwise, she didn't know if the girl could handle herself. Cassandra was torn. She knew that Lilly needed to know about her andLorenzo, but she hadn't been here but a few hours, and that was the challenging thing. She didn't know what Lilly was capable off, not what the girl would do once she found out that Lorenzo and herself were half demons.

Cassandra's gloved hand curled into a first. More the just half demons, but then the others didn't know, even if she suspected that Hax knew their true identities. She sighed. It seemed that there were mysteries within mysteries at this sch-

Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt the presence of a demon, faint, so faint that she wasn't sure it was there, but her heart began to pound as she looked for the source, and she let out a yell "Lilly!" Sure that if the demon was going after her and Lorenzo, and only Herself being there that the demon would go after Lilly, as Cassandra had already proven she could protect herself, even if it was at a great personal cost.

She began to run as fast as she could, which was pretty fast, the comforting weight of her sword slapping lightly against her back as she ran. She couldn't draw it yet-she might go berserker and end up hurting a lot of people. She heard the three gunshots, and as she rounded the corner to Lilly and Kiddos room, she saw Hax walking down the hall. She didn't have any time to react to his presence, and instead she barged into The room, seeing that Lilly was alright.

Cassandra let out a soft, long breath of relief, but it didn't last long as she found the bullet holes. So a demon had been here. This out Cassandra in even more of a hard position. Lilly had a right to know, especially since it appeared that being seen with her, Cassandra had put Lilly in danger. She deserved to know. "Lilly?" She asked softly "we need to have that talk"

Lilly

Lilly opened her eyes and looked around the room a bit, she noticed Cassandra in the room. *gasp* She fell out of bed onto the floor. "You scared me Cassandra! Besides how'd you even get in my room? Wasn't the door locked." She laughed and stood up. Lilly crawled back up onto her bed and sat down. She was on the tip bunck so she was looking down at Cassandra. It was kind of awkward for Lilly because usually she's looking up at Cassandra because she's so short. Lilly was only about 5 foot. She was short, expecially for her age. Lilly loved the fact she was short though. It meant if she ever got a boyfriend he would have to bend down, and kiss her and she could fit into small spaces. This was especially use full in hide and seek, she loved that game. "But, anyway, what'd you need?" Lilly asked.

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Kiddo sighed and shut his eyes. He was leaning up against a tall wooden support beam in the train station. Kiddo pulled open his back pack and out his head phones and phone, he wanted music. Music was peaceful. He clicked play on a song and leaned his head back to look up at the ceiling. He didn't want to go but he had to. It was his dad of course. And, if he didn't show up to his own dad's funereal he'd be a terrible person and his dad might even get mad at him. Kiddo walked over to the vending machine and put some money in. He bought some BBQ chips and a soda. Instead of going back to the wooden support beam he made his way to an empty bench. He opened his bag of chips and looked up, there was Lorenzo and Ren walking towards him.Kiddo sighed and turned off his music, he put everything back in his back pack and said, "What guys?"

Lorenzo sighed loudly as he sat down next to kiddo and asked "so when were you going to tell us you were leaving to a funeral? Were your friends and you didn't bother to tell us that something was wrong" Lorenzo said simply sitting next to him with his suitcase next to him waiting for the train "how long are we staying their?" Lorenzo asked him softly not wanting him to go through such an emotional trauma on his own knowing that he was the one that accepted Lorenzo and Cassandra for who they were as half demons this was the least he could do for him...

Cassandra bit her lip, "you were just attacked by a demon, see, bullet holes on the wall. You must be a extremely deep sleeper...I have something to tell you. I should have just ignored the others, because now you're in danger and ignorant of said danger because of me and Lorenzo" she looked down at her hands, "Lorenzo and I aren't what we seem. We are...our mother was a good woman, but I guess even the most pure of people can fall to deception...Lorenzo and I are the spawn of a demon. Half demon, half human...that's why we have the tail and the ears" she didn't look up at Lilly, fearful of the girls reaction

Kiddo

"Oh, I told you guys I was leaving. Didn't you hear me? Besides. The Funereal isn't even until Friday. We'll have a whole day to kill tomorrow. And, I haven't been here long, just about 30 minutes. Also, how'd you get into my room? That note was on my desk." Kiddo said staring at Lorenzo. Kiddo wasn't made at him, he just didn't like that fact that the door to his room was unlocked. What if it wasn't Lorenzo? What would have happened?

Lilly

Lilly's eyes darted around the room. There were a couple holes in the walls. "Oh! I guess I am a deep sleeper." She laughed blushing a little. But, why would a demon attack me? It's just confusing me." Lilly said a little, worrying. You could tell in her voice. It was shaky and she stuttered a lot. "But, you and Lorenzo are half Demons?" She asked. For some reason she wasn't scared, she felt calm. Lilly smiled. " That's rough I guess. But, your tails are super cute." She laughed a little. "I know it's a serious matter but I can't help it.' Lilly began laughing a bit more. "That's just freaking adorable. And, I bet your mother was a good women, she gave birth to you didn't she?" Lilly smiled again and looked at Cassandra. "Don't worry, i'm not going to leave your side. After all you and Lorenzo are my friends. Speaking of Lorenzo where'd he go?" Lilly asked looking puzzled.

lilly went into your room and she left the door unlocked, I wanted to talk to her but she was asleep and I read your note and I wanted to let you know me and ren support you. We are your friends and you were able to accept me and Cassandra as we were and I cant consciously let you go without your friends by your side to support you Cassandra is with lilly and will protect your room for now, right now not only are we going to support you through this hard time in your life im going to be around to protect you in case a demon tries to take a chance and try to kill one of my friends. While were their you could show us around your home town even. Look kiddo next time just tell us your going to a funeral so we can help you." Lorenzo said as he patted kiddo back to show he was supporting him since he wasn't entirely sure how to help someone else cope with the death of a love one since Lorenzo had to do it alone

"The tail maybe cute, but it's still unnerving to fell it twitch or flick when I'm not expecting it" Cassandra said with a small smile, said tail flicking in Cassandra's relief that Lilly wasn't going to run off screaming. Cassandra let out a soft sigh as she tried to figure out how to explain to Lilly how complicated being here as half demons.

"This is a demon fighting school, Lilly. As far as most people here are concerned, we are abominations. Most think, if they knew what they were, that we should be killed. When we draw our blades...well, I can't speak for Lorenzo but the few times I've done it, having something that makes me aim for gives me some control but...generally we are out of control when we draw our blades..." She sighed "I suspect a tamer that knows what we are is attacking us. Or me so far. And now you. Because you are a part of our group. That's why you will be targeted"

She sighed, wishing it wasn't so. She shook her head as if trying to get rid of those thoughts "as for were Lorenzo is...he said that Kiddo needs us but I didn't want to leave you behind, because of the demon risk. So I stayed behind to help you if you for attacked. We should stay together until the others get back"

Lilly

"Yay! Sleep over!" Lilly yelled with a laugh while jumping down off her bed. "I understand what you mean by most people would kill you. I mean I don't because nobody has wanted to do that to me, but I see what you are saying. I'm probably just confusing you." Lilly smiled and Laughed a little. "I'll grab some things and we can move to your room I guess." Lilly said while grabbing a cover, pillow and her phone which held all her books.

After shutting and locking the door Lilly made her was to Cassandra's room. When Arriving she laid her cover out in Lorenzo's bed. "He won't mind will he? I don't really want to sleep on the floor, they look uncomfortable." Lilly said looked a Cassandra.

Kiddo

"Man, you could have knocked." Kiddo said with a small chuckle. "But, I'm glad Cassandra is there to protect Lilly. But, why do you need to protect me? You need to be with your sister in case she freaks out and drawls her sword. She'll go crazy and try to kill everybody, you're the only one that can calm her down Lorenzo. I can handle my self, I practically beat Olivia in a duel. Besides, Ren will be with me." Kiddo said looking a Lorenzo. Kiddo knew he was right. He wasn't trying to shrug Lorenzo off and make him not go but he needed to stay. Kiddo knew that Cassandra could go crazy if she drawls her sword and nobody else can calm her down. All the exorcists in the building will try and kill her she goes berserk, and Kiddo was sure Lorenzo knew that. "I'm sorry Lorenzo but you need to stay here. I'll go with Ren."

Cassandra smiled, Lilly was, she thought, just absolutely cute. She didn't seen to judge the world around her as good or bad, and Cassandra was glad to call her friend. She waited as Lilly gathered her things, and then lead the way to her and Lorenzo's room, opening it and letting Lilly in. She looked over to her brothers bed "mmm he won't mind, I'm sure" she said, settling down on her own bed,

Cassandra did have her own fears about being able I protect Lilly. Sure, she could get rid of the demon, but...what would happen after? Would she turn on her friend? Could she fight with another weapon? In that moment she seriously considered adopting the dragoon miester as well as Knight and Doctor. Her sword be her last resort, but right now it was always her first line of attack.

She decided she would have to ask Oliva. For now, she have Lilly a smile, "I've never had a sleep over" she said truthfully

Without any contact with Cassandra as she went passed him, it seemed to Hax, there would be no misunderstandings. Continuing to walk, he looked for Oliva. Better leave the issue to the teachers. No need to get further into this mess. The demon attacks were separate issues. And neither had anything to do with me he realized. The shadow-like demon was known to be mostly harmless. It was not one that was used as a tsukaima (familiar). They feed on emotions, but do nothing, and stay in the shadow. But over time it may turn into a problem and attack once it has fed on years and years of emotions. This one was fairly close to that stage. But the first demon, he could not figure out anything about it. I guess she could be getting attacked ... huh ....

After wandering around a little, he found her. "Oi, Oliva." He called out to her, ignoring if she was around others or anything like that. "I got things to tell you. Mind if we chat?" Hax asked, in a nonchalant manner.

Oliva looked about, seeing Hax. She set down what she was doing, and watched Hax come
Up to her. "What do you need to tell me?" She asked, succeeding in keeping her tone cheery, "I always have time to chat with students" she said, waiting for Hax to continue on talking, wondering what he had to tell her about.

"Well, two demons were on campus. One attacked ... Cassandra was it? And the other was a shadow demon attached to .... Lilly's? shadow. Anyway, the shadow demon was not going to be dangerous yet, but it was reaching that point, and I dealt with it, same with the one that attacked Cassandra. Cassandra seems to believe someone is after her. So ... as a teacher you should probably go and check out the situation and find out why and what not. Anyway, that was all." Hax succinctly reported the situation to Oliva. He then turned and started to walk away. "Oh right." Turning his head over his shoulder, he continued, " Before I forget to ask. Do you know about Cassandra? What she is? It's fine if you try to hide it, but I saw already is all I will say." With that, he continued to walk away from Oliva.

Oliva frowned, disturbed by this change of events. She should have expected it, but she hadn't. And tat was her fault. She grimaced and nodded, "I will" She was already thinking about looking for Simon, when Hax turned back, "Of course I did. She's my student. I would be a poor teacher if i didn't know" She said, and turned to walk away, to ead in search of Simon

"Well, then, you should make sure she doesn't draw her sword then, shouldn't you? She has almost no control from what I could tell." Hax finished. Continuing on his path, he walked by Simon. Stealing a glance he just continued passed him. Walking along Infernecus and Cyrono spoke, Aren't you glad the girls didn't seem to misunderstand?
Like I said, it doesn't matter. I don't care.
But you should, they may become your teammates
I am telling you, I only need you two. I might not be able to handle everything by myself, but I have you two. Right now, I can't help you two handle someone like Amaimon, but I will have that strength one day. I know you two are strong enough for it.
No no no, you flatter us Master.
Anyway, enough of this silly conversation

He knew they were glad of what he said, but still worried about him. Hax just couldn't trust anyone though. He just wouldn't be able to handle another betrayal, another backstab, another attempt at his life. Walking passed Cassandra's room, he heard her talking about not having a sleep over before. As he passed the room, the floor creaked loudly. Unsure if the girls had noticed the sound or not, or if they would bother to check outside the room, he tried to continue on his way, taking another step. With the step he took, another loud creak could be heard. Why is it all creaky here?

Oliva sighed. If Cassandra's sword was the only thing se could defend herself with, how could she make sure that Cassandra didn't use it? She glared after Hax, as Simon walked in, sighing. "How has he annoyed you now?"

Oliva sat down, "Apparently a demon attacked Cassandra and defended herself. He thinks that we should make sure that she doesn't draw her sword, the one thing that she can defend herself with"

"Well, I guess that the question is, do you think that she will lose complete control?" Simon asked

Oliva sighed, and shook her head, "I don't know"

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Cassandra was about to continue speaking, when she heard the creaking. She was already up, her sword in hand but not drawn yet as she walked silently in a few steps to the door, opening it slightly, and looking out. Some part of her knew that a demon wouldn't make a sound, but she was paranoid.

She was immensely relieved when she saw Hax. She didn't want to have to draw her sword so close to Lilly, and she relaxed. Then she hesitated, "Hax? Will you...help us? I can't protect Lilly if I'm jut going to lose control and...I know you can shoot. I saw the bullet holes, and you walking away from her room. Please."