“So how do you feel?” asked Zero as he looked towards the newly transformed Hikaru.
Hikaru looked at her arms felt no different from usual so she wondered if the transformation had failed. She turned towards Zero and said, “I really don’t feel any different. Did it not work?”
Zero then moved at an inhuman level of speed and with a quarter of his strength threw a punch at Hikaru. She managed to catch the attack and a shockwave could be felt from the impact. Zero smiled and said, “Yeah it worked.”
Hikaru released Zero's hand and saw that the punch had injured her hand but it healed in a matter of seconds. Zero then said, “See you’ve got super strength and regeneration down.”
Zero then grabbed Hikaru’s hand and teleported them back to the lounge area. Hikaru was still looking at her hand in a daze so when she looked around and saw that they were back at the hotel she was shocked.
Zero walked to the cafeteria with Hikaru in hand and ordered enough food for 4 people. When the meal arrived Hikaru ate everything by herself because she suddenly experience a ravenous hunger. When she finished Zero slit his wrist and allowed Hikaru to feed from it. After a few seconds, she seemed satiated and pulled back as she wiped the blood on her mouth.
“Looks like you can eat food like normal and gain nutrients from it like a normal human. That means you won’t need much blood to stay functioning. It’s really interesting you’re like a dhampir but you have nearly as much power as Soma.” said Zero as he observed Hikaru
“So now that you’ve turned me into a vampire what’s next?” asked Hikaru
“Wait that’s it? I thought you’d have more questions than that. I was prepared to answer at least 10 questions.” said a disappointed Zero
“Don’t forget that I asked you to turn me. Do you think I haven’t don’t any research or asked Alucard and Soma questions in the past few months.” responded Hikaru
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“Really now you’re no fun big sis. As for what’s next tomorrow after school we’ll head to where you kept the deceased bodies you gathered and I’ll turn them into witches.” explained Zero
After chatting for 30 more minutes Zero and Hikaru both retired to their respective rooms. The next morning Zero woke up early and prepared to leave school. Zero decided to stop by the Hakuba Shrine before heading to school since he hadn’t been there in ages. Arriving he saw Soma and Mina embracing in a passionate kiss. Zero stood there and wait until they noticed him and separated in embarrassment.
Zero laughed and asked, “Why are you guys embarrassed I thought you remembered the past? Aren’t you technically too old to be bothered?”
Mina walked over to him and punched Zero’s side before saying, “No matter how old someone is doesn't affect if they want people to see them kissing. Also if you mention my mental age again I won’t hold back when I hit you.”
Zero coughed and held his side in pain. Mina’s attack while could cause nowhere near-fatal damage did however still injure Zero. Within a few seconds, Zero was fully healed and was about to get up when he saw Soma reaching out to lend him a hand. Zero grabbed Soma’s hand and was pulled up off the ground. The 3 friends then walked to school together and Zero realized that he was still unused to walking around.
The school day was easy as there were no classes rather just an assembly to talk about the school's new safety features followed by a homeroom session that lasted hours. Nothing was interesting so Zero focused on copying 2 of Mina’s skills that he thought he would need for the future. Without his system Zero was unable to appraise skills but he could still copy the skills he knew about regardless of his system's absence.
By the end of the school day, Zero had managed to get the 2 skills but no notification sounded without the system so Zero really began to see how much it did for him. Zero pulled out his cell phone and called Hikaru to meet over where the new vampires and the bodies were located. Zero bid farewell to Mina and headed over to meet up with Hikaru followed by Soma who helped Alucard train the new vampires.
“So how are the new vampires doing?” asked Zero
Soma sighed and said, “The progress is slow since they have no motivation to master their strength and hunger.”
“Really I can motivate them for you if you like.” said Zero with a smile
“No I’ll have to turn down that offer since I’d feel bad for them.” said Soma
The 2 ideally chatted until they reach the gang meeting building and Soma left to go help Alucard. Zero waited at the building front until he spotted something flying in the skies. The flying figure that Zero identified as Hikaru lost her balance and fell from the sky. Zero teleported and caught her and asked, “Enjoying your first flight?”
“Don’t be condescending I simply lost balance is all.” pouted Hikaru which was the first Zero had seen
As Zero landed on the ground he noticed that Alucard had apparently heard the commotion and rushed outside. He looked at Zero with a weird look as he carried Hikaru in a princess carry. Zero had seen enough high school drama and tv shows to notice that the way these 2 looked at each other was not that of friendship.
Zero released Hikaru and she quickly got on her feet and straighten her clothing. Zero waved at Alucard and said, “It’s been a while Alucard.”
Alucard had a menacing look until Hikaru coughed and he returned to normal. He looked towards Zero and returned his greetings by saying, “Yes it has, you 2 seem to get along as well as always.”
Hikaru then grabbed Alucard by the arm and dragged him away. They started to discuss something and although Zero could listen in on the conversation he decide to give them their privacy.