The Inter-College Competition And The New Transfer Students

It's been three weeks since Ellis and everyone had met Orlando, and on Ellis's request, Orlando told about the war that took place thousand years ago killing Ellis's father. Though now everyone is back to their lives, Ellis still can't feel at ease.

(In the classroom) "Ellis, Ellis, stop spacing out," says Joel "The professor is coming."

Ellis doesn't realize till the professor touches him on the shoulder and says, "Ellis, are you OK?"

Seeing it's the professor, Ellis gets up and says, "Sorry professor, the thesis is complete."

Smiling, the professor says, "Ellis, I knew, yours will be ready before everyone else. If it's possible could you give the boys an extra hour after class so they can complete their thesis also. ('Professor, is there something you want to tell', asks Ellis) Actually, some transfer students are coming and they might come to our class. I want my students to be the best. Ellis it's up-to you, you're our ace student. The dignity of our class is in your hands."

"Sir, don't worry our class will excel."

"Good, then I shall leave." says the professor.

As the professor leaves, the class gathers around. One girl says, "Hey, I heard the new transfers have very high IQ levels and are literally wiz kids."

Another says, "Yeah, I heard they've won lots of quiz competitions."

Then one boy says, "Are you both from our class or their informers to see if we're scared or not."

Seeing all of this Ellis says, "Guys, calm down. Let's get our thesis done. And, remember they are transfer students, they'll go in a few months."

Ellis and the rest of the class begin on the thesis. Ellis is explaining a formula on the board when a group of students enters the class. Everyone faces them.

A girl from the group walks over to Ellis and shakes his hand herself saying, "Hi! I'm Lilian, a transfer student from Le Demont College. These are my friends and you can call me 'Lily'.

Everyone is shocked with Lilian's straightforward behavior.

A little stunned, Ellis says, "Ah! Hi Lilian. Jane (Ellis gestures to Jane to come over), Lilian, this is Jane, my fiance. Looking over at the class, guys, our transfer students are here. Let's get acquainted. Looking at the transfer students, the tables are for you. (One boy sees their place is separate from the rest and asks what's the reason) Oh, you see we all have our groups so, we prefer sitting where we are. But, I'm sure before you go, you'll join some of us."

Lilian again takes hold of Ellis's hand and says, "Of course, it will be a pleasure."

Replying with a stern look Ellis says, "Lilian, you're a transfer student and as far as I know, Le Demont is a privileged French elite society college. You've been chosen, means you're an ace student, don't forget why you've come. Keep your focus on your studies. It'll be better for you. Guys (looking towards his classmates) I'll text you the place, we'll continue the thesis then. Jane, let's go."

The classmates all agree and Jane takes hold of Ellis's hand and both walk out. Joel, Denver and Clive follow behind.

Coming out Denver asks, "Where to?"

Replying Ellis says, "Let's go to the canteen."

Agreeing the boys and Jane along with Ellis go to the canteen. The boys and Jane sit around a table. Denver begins by asking, "Ellis, everything OK. That girl…"

"That girl is trouble, I can sense it. (Getting frustrated) God, why can't things be normal."

Seeing Jane looking sad Joel asks, "Jane, what's the matter? Worried that Lilian will take Ellis from you. Hope your trust isn't that weak."

Replying Jane says, "Joel, I'll never lose faith in Ellis, but it's true his and your life was normal till you met me."

"Jane, don't ever say that," says Ellis "I want a normal life with you guys."

Smiling, Joel says, "Ellis, this is normal. You just had a girl flirt with you in front of Jane."

"What!" says Clive "Who and when?"

Jane replies, "Our class has got some transfer students and one of the girls shook Ellis's hand, and her drooling was all over." ('then' asks Denver)

"Then, Ellis called Jane and introduced her as his fiance, though I don't think that girl is backing so soon," says Joel

Getting annoyed Jane asks, "Oh, yeah and what makes you think so."

"Cause," says Joel getting up "Lilian is coming over. (As Lilian comes over) Lilian looks like you're looking for your group. Better look else where."

Smiling Lilian says, "Thanks for the concern, but I know where my group is. I came for Ellis. (Keeping a book in front of him) Could you help me with this, it's hard. I can't solve it."

Ellis pushes the book back and says, "First, you're an ace student so, you should know the answer. Second, I can't and won't help a transfer student cause that's cheating my classmates. Third, this is my free time with my fiance and friends, could you please leave."

"Wow!" says Lilian "I didn't know your 'fiance' was so insecure you have to use the word every time."

"She isn't," replies Ellis, "I just feel you're going the wrong way and should understand clearly what Jane means to me and how you should react."

"Oh, Ellis, you got me wrong." says Lilian "I'm not wrong. It's just an old habit. I try my best to get the best till the last stroke. You're the best in the college and she's your fiance, not wife so, engagements can break. I'm going for now, but I'll try till I'm here."

Getting up Ellis says, "Guys let's go. I don't want to see her again."

As they reach the car parking Clive's phone rings. Picking up he says, "Hey, Nathan, what's up? Sure, that be great. And Ellis needs some slack. Hey, (switching off the phone) it's Nathan. Luke and the boys invited us for Luke's birthday. He says it's small, no gifts as wolves don't take any. So, let's go."

All agree it's a great idea and go over to where Nathan invited them. As they come over to where Nathan and the others are, Lilian suddenly comes over and hugs Ellis, but he tries to avoid but fails. Fallon comes forward and manages to grab her by her arm and stops her. Lilian fiercely frees her arm and says 'How dare you filthy thing touch me'

Luke comes forward and senses something and says, "Get away from Ellis. And, don't you dare ever try coming close to him or else…"

"Or else, what?" smirking Lilian says, "You know me so, do you think you stand a chance."

"If you know about me then you should… "

Lilian stops Luke and says, "Yes, he's a vampire. I don't care. I'm going for now, you better watch your back (Lilian tells Luke)" and leaves.

"Luke? What's going on, she knew I'm a vampire," asks Ellis

"Yes, a vampire, not cosmos vampire. What's wrong here?" asks Sam

Taking a deep breath Luke says, "That girl, she's a lycan. She sensed we're werewolves and Ellis is a vampire. That's why she said Fallon was filthy. Because lycan's think highly of themselves compared to us."

"OK, that makes all the sense, but sorry to bother. What's a lycan?" Asks Nathan

"Lycan's are werewolves like us with few differences. For one, they can transform at will, we on the other hand transform on full moon nights or when we get angry. ('Didn't you remove your claws at will back then? Asks Clive. Nathan replies saying 'If you remember we told you Luke isn't the alpha for nothing.') Guys chill. Clive, I have will to an extent but, basically we transform only on full moon nights or when angry. Second, they are highly intelligent and can't be easily outwitted. And third, the biggest difference, we die if attacked by a silver weapon. Lycan's on the other hand only get weak. ('Then how do they die?' asks Clive. Luke looks at Jane so Jane says to go on as she's seen a lot now) You have to separate their head from their bodies."

"OK, all makes clear sense, but she knew Ellis is a vampire but Ellis, this time you didn't realize or didn't tell us. Anyhow, why? " asks Joel

Replying Luke says, "Joel, it's our fear that's sensed. We're afraid of coming out when angry or someone might see us on full moon nights. She is not afraid cause she transforms at will. But, I don't get it in why she said she doesn't care you're a vampire. I've never heard of a lycan falling for a vampire."

"So what?" says Sam "Ellis loves Jane so, why can't that girl?"

"Sam, it's not like in the human world. An American married a Canadian. A Japanese married a German. And, Ellis loves Jane, is a big deal, but still loving a human is different for vampires and werewolves alike, but wolves and vampires, never and she called Ellis a vampire. Does she know he's the cosmic vampire or not? For a lycan, Ellis, stay alert."

Replying, Ellis says, "Everyone, no matter what being, I can sense them all but, honestly more than the fact that she's a being, I don't like the mate sense she's giving out."

Everyone gets confused by what Ellis meant.