The Ashes

"knock knock" someone is talking outside the door instead of knocking.

They both woke up from the noise.

"Who is it?" it was kaleb

"I don't know, this is your house, I bet you should be the one to know who is coming today?"

"ah yeah I guess, let me open it" kaleb opened the door.

"hi baby"

"Triz???"

"yes Kel my love" she swung her arms around kaleb's shoulders.

"ah ahm how did you get here??" it was a supporting question while trying to remove Triz's arms around him

"well, I got a special perfume from aunt Ofel and an address with a saying that you'll be here so..."

"ugh! go home now" kaleb said with a sigh and a wave of his hand

"no! I just got here and..." Triz went in and she saw Via fixing the bed and covering her boobs with a pillow

"ah hi" Via was left speechless

"hmmm now, I can't leave you with someone else alone" Triz' brows were raised with jealousy while looking at her from head to toe.

"Triz please"

"don't -please- me Kel, you were cheating on me all this time?!oh my gosh!! " Triz was almost crying.

"I didn't cheat on you, I am not even your boyfriend! Besides I don't know why mom has to send you here!!" his voice was raised with a glitch of anger.

"because I think you need her" Ofel stepped out as well

"mom! I know exactly what I need"

"you don't because if you do, you should have went home sooner"

"I already told you last night, I'll be home on dad's birthday"

"well, I think I...have to go" it was Via now with a fixed hair, sling bag and simple sleeveless and jeans on.

"no! where are you going?" kaleb grabbed her hand.

"don't stop her, you don't have to, I'm here baby." Triz is there again with the hugs and touching kaleb every where.

"to school?" Via simply wanna went to school and leave those people behind.

She is still on the way walking when Kaleb caught up.

"oh! I thought you won't be able to leave them like that" she said with a short laugh

"well I did and it will be fine for them just for now but Im sure later it won't be" kaleb said with a worried face.

"why?"

"the hexa compound knows you are a Levi"

"I see hmm I think we don't have to worry because my powers are awakened by my father so Im sure if they'll try to harm me, they will die"

"oh okay but we can't let our guard down, it's either they will kill you to have peace or they will befriend you and accept you in the community"

"yeah you're right, do you think I should skip school to avoid everyone in the party?"

"you can't actually avoid them but you have to be with the right people to be able to keep away"

"yeah you're right"

"stop thinking, we'll be late" Caleb run off first.

"okay" --dad? Do you think it's safe to attend school?-- Via asked her father in her mind

--they knew you're a levi so don't worry, any animora who uses their power against you will bounce the effect back to them. Now, go! Attend the class as usual and never go to private places alone. Make sure Caleb is with you--

--yes dad--

Via went in. Everyone is watching her walk towards her seat.

"hi Via, nice to see you today" it was Cazi.

"hi ah thanks" she simply smiled as usual

"hahaha look! don't be awkward and all. From now on, let's be friends and I promise that under my territory, you'll be 100% safe and secured. Friends?" Cazi said smoothly and simple with her hand raised as a sign of reconciliation handshake. Everyone in the class was quiet and listening to them.

--accept it--her dad commanded when she was left speechless and shocked at the proposal. She wasn't expecting it but indeed her dad was right.

"ah hahaha of course Cazi, no worries. Friends" Via accepted the handshake like nothing ever happened. They even smiled at each other.

--don't worry baby, vampires are good with negotiations, they are known to never betray their friends and family only except if you betray them first--

"good" Via said. She forgot again that she is only talking to her dad in her mind

"what's good?" Cazi asked

"oh ah I mean it's good to see you and thanks for this" Via said and redirected her sight to their handshake.

"my pleasure, you're actually a legend and its an honor to have you here in our community" they parted their hands.

"oh com'on Cazi! You are the true legend"

"shshshshsh nobody knows that part" Cazi whispered before they both laugh at it.

"Cazi cazi, there's a fist fight again, they're in the Dean"

"who?" it was Cazi

"it's Wyatt and Frederick" Sky answered. Sky was one of Cazi's closest friend in the class, she is a vampire as well.

"ugh! again?" Cazi said like as if it always happens.

"why do you have to know?will they be sanctioned even if you don't know" Via asked confused

"well, they will be but since they're both vamps and they used their abilities outside with humans watching, they will receive a heavier punishment from the Hexa." Sky explained

"which we all know is my brother" Cazi said with an eye on Via as a sign not to tell anybody of her identity

"oh I see" Via just said simply and smiled.

"okay Sky I will just tell my bro about this incident later when I get home" Cazi got back at sky.

"okay Caz, oh and I heard the wolfie was the one who stopped the two from fighting" Sky extended the story

"really? That's interesting hmmm hey Via! I think you might need to go with me later in the dean" Cazi said

"why?"

"I'm sure you're boyfriend is there"

"he is not my boyfriend"

"oh hahaha or your knight and shining armor"

"hahaha he is not"

"really?then why did he save you"

"I guess it just happened"

"maybe he's inlove with you, omg! Don't tell me it's a one way love"

"it's not"

"oh so you mean you like him too?"

"ah not that, I mean"

"ah so you don't like him hmm I see"

"not that either ahm..."

"okay I got it, you both like each other and nobody wants to say it first hahaha gotcha!"

RING...RING...RING

They got startled from Via's ring tone.

"hello? yes...yes understood. Thank you officer" Via's eyes got wet during the call.

"hey" Cazi said with a worried face.

Via stared at her blankly.

"you could always tell me anything. Look, I am a vamp and we could be so much different but I can be your friend if you want to"

"thanks Caz. Its my aunt, ahm well not everyone knows I'm a levi but sure some did and those some were reepers, they killed her"

"Hmmm I think reepers are members of The Society and if they knew you are a Levi then your life is in danger"

"I know but that is not what Im worried about"

"then what?"

"the police officer said my aunt is already crimated and I have to get her ashes"

"what's the problem with that?"

"I have a feeling that bad things are gonna happen"

"like what?maybe you're just being paranoid"

"maybe hmmm can you come with me later?"

"oh dude I can't, I have to go to the Dean later. The Dean is a vamp too, Im sure He wont let go of those boys without me in there...in person"

"I understand, its okay I'll just go by myself"

"if you need anything, just call me" Cazi touched her arm and there is an invisible pen that writes Cazi's number on her arm.

"cool!" Via smiled.

"well not all vamps can do that,only I and..." Cazi wasnt able to finish what she is saying coz Sky grabbed her.

"let's go Caz, the Dean is already there waiting" it was Sky

"oh okay, I'll see you later dude...my place at 9" Cazi gave Via a wink.

"okay see you"

VIA AT THE CAMPUS PARK..

--dad, I have a bad feeling. Do you think its safe?--

--baby, if your guts tells you that you are in danger, then you are. Remember what I told you?always follow your instincts.--

--I know but what would I do with aunt Venice ashes?--

--you need to have a plan B--

--ugh!you know I dont plan dad--

--how about you text Cazi the address and tell her to get you after school?--

--hmm yeah!I guess that would do--

--hmm dad?--

--yes???is there something bothering you?"

"hmm my birthday is coming soon and I'm missing you all" Via's tears started to drop.

--oh baby dear, we missed you too and we're so glad you are now finally an adult...it means you can date now--

--ugh!dad?seriously?-- she wiped her eyes with her hands.

5PM AT THE HOSPITAL

"Hi I am Olivia Leviticus"

"what can I do for you?" the receptionist answered.

"Im here to claim Venizia Leviticus ashes"

"miss...stop messing with me. You are the third person who wants to claim her, her ashes are already claimed so go away, I dont have time for you"

"what???"