InuYasha Fan Fiction / Wolf's Rain Fan Fiction ❯ A Wolf's Cry ❯ Run ( Chapter 9 )

[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
“There is a Legend

that Speaks of Paradise on Earth…

But Only Wolves

Can Find It.”



A Wolf’s Cry
Chapter Nine- Run

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"What? What are you talking about? And whose 'they'?" Tsume asked as Kagome came to a stop in front of him and instantly haunched over, taking in large amounts of air. She had ran as fast as she could without stopping, wanting to get there as soon as she could.




Tsume placed his hands on her shoulders gently as to not hurt her. "What's wrong Kagome?" he asked her seriously.




Kagome's eye brows seemed to come together in a qestioning look before they turned into a shocked expresion that rose and met Tsume's worried features. Th-that was the first time he had ever called her by her name...was...was something wrong with him? Did someone hit him? Or maybe he fell and hit his head all by himself while she was gone?




The grey wolf waited patiently for Kagome's answer, all the while keeping eye contact. Why was she taking so long to answer him?




The female wolf released a long breath of air after mentally hitting herself and spoke. "Those people Kiba told me about" pant "that are after Cheza...they know we're here and they're comming!" She extended her hand, revealing the gun as her proof. His eyebrowes furrowed this time and there was a gasp and Kagome turned her gaze towards its source. It was Toboe.




"What is that?" Toboe asked curiously. He had recognized it from when the old man with the dog shot at him with something that looked just like that. Even though he knew what it looked like, he didnt know what it was called. The only thing he did know for sure was that it was dangerous and could kill even a wolf.




Before Kagome could answer him though, Tsume grabbed it out of her hands and snaped it in half as though it were a twig. He then proceeded to throw the two pieced into the woods with a grunt. Everyone fell silent.




"It's something I hope you have to never come in contact with again Toboe. No one as young as you should ever have to see something like that." Kagome answered him finally as she recalled the incident at her home. The fear she had experienced came back, but before it consumed her she mentally pushed it away.




Toboe looked at her curiously and somewhat disappointed that he hadn't gotten a straight answer out of her. He wasn't mad at her though, he knew she was right.




"We need to tell Kiba and the others and leave immediatly," Tsume stated calmly. he eyed both Toboe and Kagome before his golden eyes turned to the town. There was no one comming at the moment but who knew when they would. It would be better if they would never find them. "Lets go!" he barked before turning and running, Kagome and Toboe following close behinde.




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The scent of flowers was calming and very enjoyable. It both calmed and excitied both the wolves at the same time. Cheza sat, petting both Kiba and Hige who were on either side of her as they waited for rest of the pack to return. It was like a heaven without any worries as the birds sang in the background, only to stop suddenly. The action caught Kiba's attention, bringing him back into realitly as he stood and looked up into the sky. Birds shot out of the trees squawking madly, startling Cheza as their forms covered the sky. Kiba placed himself in front of Cheza, blocking her from the approching scents. Three figures came into view and Kiba mentally and physically relaxed when he saw Tsume. Even though he was glad they were back, he didn't fail to notice the look on their faces which were not happy at all.




"Kiba!" Tsume bit out so he got the white wolf's attention as he stopped, Kagome and Toboe on either side of him. They changed into their humanoid forms before they told Kiba what was so important.




"K-Kiba, Kagome saw one of those bad smelling people that are after Cheza! We're going to leave right?" Toboe asked frantically. He knew it wouldn't be safe to stay here for long, someone could get hurt if they found them. He looked at Kiba and waited for him to answer. Without second thoughts Kiba agreed. "Come on Cheza," he said, grasping her hand and helped her onto his back.




"Well I guess vacation is over," Hige joked as he stretched his legs. "I'm ready, how about you?"




The pack all nodded and left silently into the woods.




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The bullets could be heard now as they kept running. "They found us already?!" Tsume growled out. "How could they have caught up with us so easily? How long has it been?!"




"Maybe they must have already known or something? But how could they?" Toboe asked, his head turned towards Tsume for an answer. As he ran he didn't pay attention to anything around him and for punishment he hit something hard, causing him to fall back onto the ground. "What did ya do that for?!" Toboe questioned loudly to no one in particular as he rubbed the back of his head. He blinked a few times before he noticed that the group had stopped and that they were in some circular place with no roof.




"The stench of human is everywhere!" said an irritated Hige as he sniffed the air. "We're surrounded!"




"Damnit!" Tsume growled. He had about enough of these annoying humans and he'd be damned if he were to die here.




Kagome asked worriedly, "What do we do? Which way do we go?"




Her questions were answered as Cheza gently got off Kiba's back and began walking in one specific direction. Everyone knew she had never been here, but why did she look like she knew where she was going like the back of her hand?




"This way," Cheza said, pointing to her right. Without hesitation Kiba Grabbed Cheza's hand and ran with her and the pack down the tunnel-like passage. The gun shots were still getting louder and both Hige and Tsume cursed Kiba for his decision. The scent of flowers must be getting to the white wolf.




Out of nowhere a man wearing a bullet proof vest with a machine gun shot at them. It was unexpected but Kiba manages to push Cheza aside, as his instincts come over him as he growled and ran at the man, sinking his fangs into his neck, killing him instantly. Without giving the fallen soldier a second glance, Kiba grabbed Cheza's hand once again and ran with the pack.




The group kept running until they reached another circular looking room. There was only one passage to get out but it was blocked by four gun man that had appeared, once again shooting at them. Both Cheza and Kagome were pushed behind a rock as Toboe, Hige, Tsume and Kiba went after the humans.




Kagome peeked over the rock just to see Tsume quickly dispose of one soldier. She looked towards Cheza and told her confidently, "If anything happens Cheza, I will protect you." This was her new responsibility and nothing else mattered. Keeping Cheza alive was the only thing that did. She remembered confidently what her old responsibility was. It was to complete the Shikon no Tama. As much as she missed that, she was glad that it was over.




When she looked over the rock once more she saw only the male wolves left. They had used their speed and fast dodging abilities to easily take down the interference so they might still be able to get away from the humans.




"Kagome come on! Hurry and get Cheza, We're leaving!" Hige announced as he wiped his hands on his sweatshirt. "Dirty humans..."




Kagome let go of Cheza and stood up. "Come on we have to go" Kagome said, holding out her hand to Cheza, who took it. They were about to head back to the others before Cheza stopped suddenly and looked in back of them, her eyes widened.




"What is it?" Kagome asked. She kept her eyes on Cheza trying to figure her out before she heard laughter. It wasn't laughter of happiness, but of a twisted kind of laughter. Her eyes trailed and fell on the object causing that horrid noise. It was another soldier that must have come out from hiding in a very tight spot. "Thought you could get away didn't you?" he said, obviously angry.

Wasn’t


Kagome was literally frozen to the spot. What was she going to do? A red light shined in her eyes for a second before it suddenly disappeared. She blinked a few times trying to adjust them again. And then she say it.




The man had the gun in his head, ready and loaded. The red light was some kind of aiming device, but only this time the light wasnt on her.



"Cheza!" Kiba yelled from behind them ripping Kagomes eyes off of the man and glued them to Cheza. She immediately looked at her face and saw the red dot moving around on her forehead. He was going to shoot Cheza!




"Watch out Cheza!" Kagome screamed as she pushed the flower maiden out of the way just as he pulled the trigger. She landed on the ground with a thud but she would be alright. Kagome's head shot up to look at the man and she growled. She ran at him with full force and jumped. The female wolf came as close as a few inches away from the mans face before he hit her in the stomach with his gun. She fell to the ground painfully and the man laughed.




"I thought they said wolves were stronger than this! Ha! I guess they were wrong!" he bit out laughing, eyeing Kagome before turning to a cowering Cheza.




Kagome's body hurt but the fear for Cheza's life drove her to her feet. They shook uncontrollably but it wasn’t as important as Cheza. 'No!' She saw Kiba trying to get to the man who was closing in on Cheza. 'Don't kill her! You can't!' Her eyes turned pink as a howl erupted from her throat as she lunged at the man.




She tore her viciously into his exposed skin on his neck, waiting until she heard a bone crack before releasing him. She landed in front of Cheza, panting. The blood from the soldier dripped from her fangs. She watched him fall to his knees clutching his neck and screamed something about it burning and how hot it was. What was he talking about? Her eyes found their way to the wound and she surprisingly found it steaming. What surprised her more was that it was as if his skin was burning right off of his body. What was that? Did she do that?




Shaking her head she turned to Cheza. "Are you alright?" she asked. She was happy when Cheza nodded her head and smiled. "We should probably go," Kagome finished.




She and Cheza walked calmly back to the group as they passed Kiba who was only a few steps away from the others, glued to the spot. He was looking at Kagome, making the female blush prettily. "What?" she stuttered.




Kiba shook his head. "Nothing."




Kiba lead the group up a trail and killed a soldier before heading up the mountain.




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No one noticed the scientist Cher on the ground watching them in surprise. She had seen actually seen Cheza smiling for the first time since Cheza was born. "Follow them!" yelled the captain, brining her out of her stupor.




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The pack was faced with a dead end. Gigantic roots were blocking their way. "Where the hell do we go now? We can't go back or we'll get killed!" yelled Hige.




Cheza walked nonchalantly toward and placed her hands on the roots. They heard yelling and only glanced a second in back of them to make sure no one was there. They heard a voice, causing them to turn around. "This way" she pointed at the hole in the roots.




Hige looked at her questionably. "Where did that come from?"




Kagome headed in with Cheza. "Who cares lets go!" she yelled. The group could only follow.




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The soldier ran into the room where the wolves had just been, only to find a dead end and no wolves. "But i swear I saw them here" Cher said as she looked down at the object that was supposed to track Cheza. To her dismay all the signs that said Cheza was there disappeared. The Captain sighed, annoyed and picked up his walkie talkie. "You men come with me!" he said pointing at a few individuals. "The rest of you, search for them! I want Cheza alive!"

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Sorry for such a long wait and for the short chapter. I know its not one of my best but I had to put something out so you wont kill me. Anyway reviews are welcomed and greatly appreciated. If I have time I will fix this chapter!

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