The Vampire Cross

23

"By the way, I can't wait for the school festival tomorrow. I can't wait to ride a roller coaster and eat so much delicious food." Jessica said, excitedly.

   "Yeah, about the festival, you wouldn't mind if I brought someone else with us, right?" Cassius asked.

   They reached Jessica's locker first, and Cassius waited for her to take out her books." Of course, not who else are you bringing?" Jessica said

  "I'm probably going to bring Lilith with us. But it'll depend on how busy-"

   Jessica slammed her locker shut and turned to him. "Your friends with Lilith!" Jessica said out loud, which make students look at them. Cassius looked away from their gazes and back at Jessica.

   "Yes, I am." Cassius was still unsure between the two of them.

   "Can you introduce me to her to. Afterall she is an amazing monster. But then again." Jessica felt nervous, just thinking about it. "Actually, never mind. I'm too nervous, anyways." She sighed.

   "Well, if you still want to meet her, I can introduce you to her." Cassius hoped what he said was alright.

   "It's fine; it's more than fine." Cassius walked to his locker, and Jessica went to her class. Cassius got his books, and the bell rang to signal class was about to start in five minutes. Cassius' head thought back to the meeting again. It seemed his emotions got the best of him, and he felt a hand on his shoulder, he turned, and it was Lilith.

   "Cass, I knew something was wrong with you." Lilith got straight to the point. She held a book in her hands, which made her look like a top student, which clearly she was.

   "It's nothing, really." He said, which was a lie. This, in return, caused Lilith to look discontent, and now Cassius knew his emotions gave him away, she could feel part of them. "F-fine then, I'm just worried about something. Well, it's just I have questions about this world. And-"

   Lilith put a finger over his lips to quiet him. "Meet me at lunch in the library, and I shall answer what I can to ease your worries." She let go, and Cassius could feel the tingle of her touch linger on his lips. He felt his cheeks go red, and his heartbeat faster that all he could do was nod. Lilith smiled and was the first to turn to go to their English class.

   Cassius knew Lilith couldn't answer his question exactly, but at least he could get some information about this world. He walked to his English class, not hopeful about it at all.

    Once Cassius informed Jessica she wasn't going to eat with him, it took him no time to find the library, which would be his first time stepping inside. He slid the doors opened that revealed a huge room filled with many books. It was a typical library at first, but the moment Cassius stepped inside, he saw students flying high to reach the books on the walls, that would usually require a ladder. He didn't see Lilith; what was in front was the librarian that checked out the books with the left and right side tables and the walls filled with books. He walked, and once he turned his head, he saw Lilith sitting on the desk reading a book. There was something in the way Lilith read that just made her look so smart and classy. Cassius couldn't tell if it was the coldness of the room or the fact that they made love the other day, but Cassius somehow seemed to fall for her beauty more than he thought possible. He walked up to her desk as there was no one else sitting on the same table.

   "Lilith," Cassius said.

   Lilith didn't even look at him; she shut the book stood up, and grabbed his hand. "This way," shee said, and she pulled his wrist. He couldn't help but follow, but it wasn't like he had a choice, her grip was strong and firm, and either way, he would follow her regardless, blindly, which is what he was doing. She walked down the hallway at the end of the library, and there was a room she took out a key card from her pocket, letting go of Cassius, and the door opened.

    Lilith smiled at him, "I hope this helps you." She said, and she went inside. Once Cassius stepped inside, it looked like a museum as behind the glass were antiques of rare items. Even in the center of the room seemed like treatures and books; however, what caught Cassius' attention the most was the large horizontal piece hang behind the glass where Cassius looked and saw portaits of seven monsters.

   The door closed behind Cassius automatically, and Cassius couldn't help but look around. "What is this place? It seems as though there are priceless items in here." Cassius said.

   "That's because they are. Each item has been gifted or donated to the school by programs, or even the council themselves. It is quite an honor, especially, since this school is one that many students strive to get into due to the number of opportunities, tools, and teachers we have in this school. It really is an elite school."

    "Is this a private school?" Cassius said but then realized that was a dumb question.

    "Private school?" Lilith questioned, and Cassius was surprised she didn't know. Lilith blushed. "I'm guessing that is a human world thing, which is why I don't understand. Tell me what is a private school exactly."

   "It's a school where most people with money can be able to enroll their students for paid education, while public school is education with no cost," Cassius said.

    "Very interesting," Lilith said. "Well, of course, for all schools here in the monster realm, you pay for everything. But enough about my question, something was troubling you earlier, and you said you didn't get an explanation of this world. So tell me, what questions do you have?"

     Cassius had many, but he had to make sure Lilith could answer it, so he looked at the portraits of the seven monsters. "Who are those monsters hanging from the wall? Are they the lord of sins?" Cassius asked.

    "Yes, they are, in fact." Right when Lilith was about to explain, she stopped. "Um, Cassius, before I explain, tell me, are you aware of your mother's career. I know it's a dumb question, but I just want to make sure."

    Cassius was about to open his mouth but then stopped. He never realized it before, but he never really asked what his mother's job was. She just always wore a white blazer looking as though she was going to something formal or a meeting. Cassius felt embarrassed to admit he didn't know that answer that was supposed to be answered like nothing, and he felt hopeless, so he sighed. But before he could talk, Lilith spoke.

   "So your not sure. Well, I can't really blame you. I'll tell you what her job is but first allow me to explain the lord of sins of High Land town is."

    "Their real names do not address each lord; instead, they are addressed by their sins, such as the lord of sin, or lust, or gluttony. You get the point. However, these portraits are special because they give the name and sin of each lord. Take a look for yourself." Lilith said.

  Cassius looked at the first lord. It showed a male; he looked robust in his features with a strong jawline and great portions that would make any girl fall in love. There was no indication of what monster he was. Cassius looked down at the card next to the painting, Name Jorgan, Title: Sin of Wrath. The next painting on the right was a Female lord, she was a succubus as she had tail and wings, and long nails, Name Allela, title: Lord of Lust. Then, Lord of Greed, name Tirol Zeta, he was a human with glowing green eyes; Cassius couldn't identify his monster either. Lilith noticed he was staring at the lord of greed as though something about it was familiar.

"The one you are looking at, the lord of greed, is my father," Lilith said. Cassius was surprised as he looked at Lilith in disbelief.