so, its a weak attempt at writing a DP fanfic. she's talented, there's like no gaps to insert your own ideas. theres no fun in that now is there? Well I read through like 15 fanfics and really really wanted in so I'm attempting this. I hope to be able to update soon, but know that with two hard classes and work to accomplish my goal of publishing before my graduation, they might not come so fast. Just warning you. I get yelled at and feel guilty and lose the heart to continue. :( but I don't think that'll happen since I'm in a mad search for The Reckoning. Even though I'm currently broke. hehe. anyhoo, tell me if you like it, then I'll work on continuing! lol XO

Knight in Shining Armor

Chapter 1

I walked down stairs slowly, still trying to get the dusty sleep out of my head. Tori, Derek, Simon and I had been at the safehouse for a week now, and I wondered how long it would stay that way. I stepped into the kitchen, smiling at Derek and Simon, who were sitting at the table already eating, and by the looks of it finishing, breakfast. I looked in the pantry for some bread, and popped it into the toaster. I also picked up the second largest green apple, leaving the other for Derek.

"You're up late" Simon said after finishing is plate. He got up with a scrape of the chair on hardwood. I shivered.

"Me and Tori stayed up late." I replied through bites of apple.

"What was she doing to keep you up?"

"We were talking with Liz. Finally got to sleep around... I think one. What time is it now?" I asked, looking towards the clock.

"A little past nine. Toaster." Simon replied. He looked at Derek and held up the apple. "You want it bro?" he threw it to Derek after recieving a short nod.

"I saved the biggest one for you. Simon said you liked them." I said, heading towards the fridge for butter and jelly. he nodded, and set it to the side while he continued eating.

I opened the fridge door, feeling a little resistance in the swing, and tugged hard on it. I fell back a little when it finally popped, and fell backwards the rest of the way with a shriek. On the second from the top shelf, a plate sat that I really wished wasn't there. A plate with a head resting on it quietly, eyes closed, a blank, and, for lack of a better word, dead- looking face. He was pale with dark edges around his eyes and lips, messy short dark hair, and from what I could see no other body parts.

"Chloe? What's wrong?" Simon asked in a panic.

"Chloe?!" Derek also asked, standing up to look at me.

I edged backwards from the fridge, stuttering through every letter in the alphabet. I continued to stare, when suddenly it rolled forward and jumped out at me, the rest of his body appearing, and screaming a loud "BOO!!!" I screamed again, propelling myself backwards. Derek and Simon both jumped to get me, and there was a loud thump from upstairs. The boy looked down at me with menacing eyes, then smiled and laughed. He turned back to close the fridge, catching the attention of both Simon and Derek, and probably answering their obvious but unasked questions. Tori came flying downstairs suddenly.

"What? What happened?!" she yelled, looking ready for maybe anything. The boy laughed again when he saw her. he then turned and began to prepare my toast.

"I'm guessing you like a little butter, not tons like my mom did?" he asked.

"Who are you?" I asked through shaking teeth. My lower back hurt as Derek pulled me up.

"Well, toast is making itself, I'd better go." Tori said. with that she head back upstairs. she scratched her head, and turned back to double check what she was seeing. then left.

"My name is Xavier, and you, sweetie, are a necro." he said.

"What's it saying?" Simon asked.

"His name is Xavier. And I'm a necro. Which I didn't need to be told." I replied.

"How is he doing all that? He's... maiking toast. For you." Derek said, watching the toast and knife float.

"I'm also a necro. With a little half- demon thown in. Which is why I've come to you. I think I can help you." Xavier said, looking at me. I returned his stare, and focused on my words.

"Wh- why?" I asked.

"Because. I'm a necro, an experienced necro, who knows how to use his powers. I'm also dead. a dead necro. Interesting, right? A dead necro with full control of himself as a ghost, I can teach you about your powers and help you when you need it. I've seen some of your little stunts in your sleep. You need help. A lot of it." He said.

"Chloe, what's he saying?" Derek said.

"He's a dead necro who's been watching me and has decided to help me, apparently starting by making my toast. How long have you been watching me? Us? Why couldn't I tell you were there?" I asked, turning back to Xavier.

"Because I have full control of my form. I can basically go in and out of this world, control what you hear and don't hear, push myself away, pull myself back, all that necro stuff. But being a ghost, I use it on myself. And with that half- demon in me, I can actually do stuff." he replied.

"He's a necro, so he has full control of his spirit. And he's a part half- demon, explaining how he's making breakfast." I repeated.

"You should get a whiteboard in here. I can write to you, then you don't have to repeat everything I say." he said.

"Good idea."

"What's a good idea?" Simon asked.

"Getting a whiteboard. then he can write instead of me havng to repeat everything he says."

"How long will he be staying here? Why is he stayig here?" Derek asked.

" Put down some paper for me, would you, Chloe?" Xavier asked. I got some. He picked up the pencil and wrote

Don't worry big guy I'll stay away from your brother. And you, if you want that. And I like natural brunettes when it comes to girls so don't worry about her. Her dye dob is poor anyways. Don't pick her color again. Okay?

I laughed, and handed the paper to Derek, who read it. "Why?"

The paper left his hand and went back to the counter.

I'm bi. And while I lean more torwards girls, I'll stay waway from Chloe. For your sake. Just don't mess up because you'll have me to deal with.

"Again what?"

"Just forget it. I want my breakfast." I said, picking up the plate. "Thank you Xavier. But if you like brunettes I'm sorry to say you won't like Tori."

"Don't worry about it she's more like my old friends than any of the girls I dated. You eat now, ok? I'll see you in a little bit. And remember, white boards."

I laughed, and took a a bite out of my toast. "He's gone now."

so? any good? a little weird, I know, but I had to make sure there was no confusion about Xavier and Chloe. For Derek's sake. I'm such a Chlerek fan it's scary. trust me if that's what you're looking for you'll find it. But i'm trying to stay true to their characters. so, read, rate, review perhaps? I'l love you for it! TTYL folks.