A.N.) I had planned to post this back in July, but I wasn't sure if anyone would read and like it.

Disclaimer - Bianca (me!): Hi! I don't own The Night World Series. The brilliant LJ Smith does. Warning! This MAY hold some spoilers for "Legacy of a Vampire". Enjoy the writing!

The Vampire & The Pauper

Chapter 1: Intro to Lizzie & Brenden

Lizzie McCormick ran down the wooded stairs of her lower-class home. She was going to be late for school, again. It took a while to cover her bruises (recently given by her father), get ready for school, and call her best friends, the twins Piper & Peppi, to ask for a ride.

If it were up to Liz, she would have ran away a LONG time ago. But where was she going to go? She had no other family, she didn't want to burden Piper & Peppi by moving in, she still had 1 more year of high school, and her job didn't pay enough to make a living.

She grabbed her backpack and ran to the door. After her punishment from her father, because she wasn't covering her bruises well enough, Lizzie might break down crying if she saw his face. She took one last look at her appearance.

Her long, straight, black hair was put up with a pony tail. Neatly cut bangs hanged above her lavender eyes. She wore a white hooded jacket over a white, spaghetti strap shirt. Her jeans were cut on the knees, and she had blue converse.

"Liz." someone said in a slur. Lizzie started smelling beer. Obviously he drunk of a father. She turned around and met her father's gaze. Her father needed a shave.

"Hi Dad, what are you doing up?" she said slowly and nervously. She didn't want to make him mad. The only thing worse than when he's drunk, is when he has a hangover. But he was mad.

"You not happy to see me, you worthless bitch!" he yelled. Lizzie backed to the front door.

"I didn't say that Dad." she whispered. She was on the brink of tears, she was scared.

"I know! Do you think I'm stupid! Don't treat me like I'm stupid, Liz!" he kept on yelling so fast Liz could only pick up, "bitch" and "Smart ass" and "Teach a lesson".

Lesson.

Liz feared her father's lessons. "Leave me alone!" she shouted, and ran out the door. She just wanted to get away from him. She was lucky. Piper had just drove up the sidewalk, honking the horn. When the car drove by, Peppi opened the car door for the back seat where she was sitting.

"Hi Lizzie! Hurry up and get in!" Peppi shouted (they have Spanish accents). Liz jumped in back, immediately. Piper drove away. Liz saw her house get smaller.

House, not home.

"Did he hit you again, Lizzie? Say the word and I'll get some Vaseline, a bat, and someone to frame after I beat the livin hell out of that drunk! I'll use the bat to kill him!" Piper shouted with rage. Peppi stroked Liz's arm. Liz sighed.

"He did not hit me, Piper." Liz said. Peppi wiped off the make-up on her arms, reveling her bruises. Peppi & Piper were very protective of their friend. They had moved in their neighborhood in 5th grade, Liz had lived there all her life. Peppi gave her a face showing she wanted to kick someone's ass.

"Ah HELL NO! Piper take a look!" Piper turn around still hold the wheel and turned back. She only saw for a second, but that was all the verification she needed. Lizzie looked extremely nervous.

"G-Guys! We can deal with this later! W-We have to hurry or we'll be late for class! P-Plus, we're going to visit y-your father at the prison later!" her friends knew she was just making excuses. Piper glanced at Peppi and sighed. Piper grumbled and turned her attention back to rode.

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"What's with you Brendan- I mean Commander Mercury? It's hard to get use to the names," asked Maia Quinn. The made vampire, Brenden Vivie, shook his head. His black hair hung in front of his midnight red eyes.

Both vampires were at the meeting room, at Redfern Coven's castle. Both vampire were dressed in black. He was wearing a black hooded jacket and black jeans and black shoes. His gloves were black as well. Maia wore a black dress that reached her thighs, but she had black capris under. A hood and gloves were attached to her dress. Gloves and a hood were part of a dress code.

There were caldrons, with freshly made fire burning inside. It was how lord Universe decorated. The room was a rock made structure. It was as big a dome. Of course, there was a high stage at the back. Lord Universe loved feeling bigger than everyone else.

Brenden's thoughts were more direct on the new organization squad the Night World put together. The organization's commander squad was of the best fighters of the Night World. It was run by Universe Coal. Brenden always thought he was bonkers, and half of his kids went awall and joined Circle Daybreak.

Things had changed since 1954. That was when he was turned into a vampire by Maya herself. He was her dinner, but he fought back. She figured a human with skill like his could be useful in the Night World.

Brenden stared at the 14 year old girl with eyes like the color of the day sky. Or like light blue crystals and snowflakes. Her pale skin looked paler because her pitch black hair in a pony tail, but her hair still reached her lower back. He hadn't had the time to talk to Maia much. She had been in the Redfern Coven for a short time.

"Mai- Commander Moon, where are the other commanders?" he asked. Maia gave a smile that horrified him. The look of sick satisfaction in her eyes showed hurt, regret, pain, loneliness, and evil.

"They're coming back to the Coven after their missions. Which would be right about…….. Now." as she said "now" the doors flung open and several people walked in. One had hazel eyes with a yellow ring around the pupil, and long, dirty, blonde hair. Cally Walker as Commander Saturn, Brenden thought. Another boy, about age 14, had semi-short, purplish, black hair and shiny, black eyes. All were dressed in black. As soon as the purplish, black haired boy spotted Commander Moon (Maia) he gave a whistle and ran to her. Maia didn't notice him until he had her in his arms from behind. Brenden smirked.

"Baby, if I could rearrange the alphabet I'd put u and i together." the boy hugging Maia said seductively. Maia looked completely disgusted. Brenden rolled his eyes.

"Really? I'd put f and u together. Go to hell, Mars Redfern." Maia said. She elbowed him in the stomach and flipped him over her shoulder. "And don't touch me." Mars groaned in pain. Brenden laughed. He thought him and Maia would get along just fine.

A.N.) This is just an introduction to the main characters in this story. I hope you all liked it. PLEASE REVIEW!

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