InuYasha Fan Fiction / Wolf's Rain Fan Fiction ❯ A Wolf's Cry ❯ Captured ( Chapter 17 )

“As if to be purified,

 

the world will be encased in ice

 

so that it can return to the beginning once more.

 

Paradise is a world that is opened by someone...”

 

 

A Wolf's Cry

 

Chapter Seventeen- Captured

 

The three wolves and Cheza sat around the fire silently. They were all still exhausted from the fighting that occurred almost a week ago. Everyone was pretty beat up and it didn't look like they were going to move for maybe another few days or so since Kagome had only woken up today. Kiba however, was yet to do so.

 

“By the way, where is Kagome?” asked Hige curiously. The last time he had checked on her was two days ago and she didn't look like she would rouse.

 

“This one brought her to Kiba,” answered Cheza easily. It hadn't taken very long for her to reunite with the others even though she stopped a few times to bask in the moonlight to regain some energy.

 

Tsume, who had stayed quiet, glanced at Cheza before his eyes returned to the fire. “So Kiba and Kagome are alone together?” Out of the corner of his eye he saw Toboe nod. So this was how it was?

 

 

Leisurely making it to his feet, Tsume stuck his hands in his pockets and wandered off into the forest without glancing back at the remaining group.

 

 

“What do you think is up with him?” Hige questioned, eyebrows scrunching together as he watched Tsume's back until it disappeared.

 

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Although his eyes focused on the forest floor beneath him, Tsume's mind was at another place. He was remembering how warm she felt against him. The feeling would be forever in his mind.

 

He had held her close that day, afraid she would vanish if he didn't. All of his emotions became fucked up since that day it was ridiculous.

 

And all because of her.

 

Maybe it was because she was the only female of the pack and he felt some responsibility for her. Or maybe it was… “Who am I kidding? She belongs with him anyway.”

 

But that day he felt like his equal, maybe even stronger than him. If it weren't for him, she would have died almost a week ago. But she could have been long dead if it wasn't for Kiba.

 

He stopped when he came to somewhat of a clearing with a large rock in the center. Looking up, he had a perfect, treeless view of the night sky. “I must be out of my mind.”

 

He had to have been. He had never experienced anything like this before and he wished he couldn't ever again.

 

Returning his gaze to what lay in front of him, he began walking again. This would all pass soon enough but Tsume whished it would pass right now. It just didn't suit him to feel like this.

 

He let his feet take him wherever they wanted to go, unaware that he was actually following a scent until it was right in front of him.

 

There they lay, twined together in a heap of bandages and body parts, sleeping soundlessly. Tsume had to admit it stung a little to see them like that. He moved away from them and leaned his back against a tree so he couldn't see them.

 

“I really am a fool.”

 

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Toboe looked away from the empty spot where Tsume had sat, and turned towards Hige. “I think Tsume feels alone a lot and…I think he likes Kagome. Maybe he sees her like how he sees himself. I could be wrong though, but these days Tsume hasn't been himself.” That was Toboe's conclusion. Why else would Tsume be sad? But it didn't sound like Tsume at all. Tsume liking Kagome, which just…. Weren't they polar opposites? Didn't they basically hate each other? Toboe was brought out of his thoughts when Hige cleared his throat.

 

“So you mean to tell me Tsume likes Kagome? Are you serious? Tsume is more likely to stab Kagome than to screw her.” Hige shook his head, “I don't think it'll ever happen.”

 

Toboe lowered his head and closed his eyes. “Well you never know; it's just a feeling I had!”

 

Without notice, Hige started to laugh uncontrollably, causing Toboe to clench his teeth before shaking a fist in Hige's amused face. “Will you stop laughing?! Its just-”

 

“What's so funny? Asked an icy cold voice. He had left for a few minutes to come back to these idiots laughing and fighting. Great, just great.

 

Toboe quickly glanced away from Hige and told Tsume, “Its nothing,” before trying to shut Hige up.

 

Tonight was going to be a long night.

 

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The sound of birds chirping awoke Kagome out of her slumber. She was still against Kiba, the exact position she was in before she had fallen asleep.

 

She looked up at Kiba's face that was glowing from the suns rays and smiled. It felt good to wake up like this. He even looked like he was doing much better today than the day before.

 

Kagome sighed before she painstakingly sat up. She closed her eyes as she let herself bask in the morning sun. She felt warm even though the seasons were changing, and it seemed like it would be a beautiful day. She made her way to her feet slowly and somewhat stretched out the limbs that were not hurting.

 

Catching the scent of the other wolves, Kagome decided she'd better go and thank Tsume. Taking one last look at Kiba, she smiled. “I'll be back later,” she said before she headed into the more dense part of the woods, following the familiar scent.

 

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They were all awake -had been for a while- but no one moved because they were too lazy to get up. A stomach growled. “Awe guys I'm hungry!” stated Hige as he patted his stomach.

 

Opening one eye to glance in the collard dogs' direction, Tsume growled, “then why don't you go get something for everyone to eat? You are, by the way, the least injured out of all of us.”

 

Hige groaned. “But Toboe isn't really hurt either!”

 

Tsume sat up and gave him an `are-you-kidding?' look. “Toboe is still too young to catch anything that would feed us all. So that leaves you porky.”

 

Growling, Hige stood up and marched off to find some food. A giggle caught their attention and three eyes were glued to Kagome as she approached. “He'll probably eat it all in spite before he comes back.”

 

Tsume crossed his arms, “hn.”

 

“Hey Kagome!” Toboe said, happily waving towards her.

 

She began to kneel down when she was next to Toboe, and she was immediately helped by Cheza. When she was comfortable, Kagome felt Cheza's hands stroking her to relieve her of her pain.

 

“Good morning everyone!” said Kagome cheerfully. An equally happy “Good morning!” followed by two of the three members.

 

Tsume had shook his head, thinking on how ridiculously happy they were.

 

Toboe looked at her and asked, “How are you feeling today?”

 

She put one finger to her bottom lip and looked as if she were in thought before turning to Toboe again. “Better than yesterday, how about you?”

 

His smile decreased a little but he was still ecstatic nonetheless. “Me and Cheza are doing great!”

 

Satisfied with his answer, Kagome turned to Tsume. “And how about you? Are you alright?” She noticed the bandages on his arms, waist, and shoulders.

 

“I'm doing fine,” he said nonchalantly. Kagome's eyes dropped from his face. “I…I wanted to thank you for saving me yesterday.” She let her eyes move back to his, and she found him staring at her, causing a blush to rise to her cheeks.

 

It didn't go unnoticed by Tsume, yet he didn't point it out. Instead, he let himself fall to the ground. “Yea, whatever.”

 

Kagome's eyes narrowed at him as she muttered, “Why do I even bother?”

 

The comment also did not go unnoticed by Tsume. `This is ridiculous.'

 

Before he could say anything, Hige barged in with a rather large deer that had already been somewhat eaten.

 

“Look, I got breakfast!” he said happily and everyone perked up. “Bone appetite!”

 

Sitting across from Kagome, Tsume made up his mind. No matter how much it `hurt' to see both Kiba and Kagome together, he would not interfere unless it was to protect Kagome. No matter how much it would hurt him in the end.

 

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It was mid week, Wednesday to be exact, and Kagome found herself walking lazily around. She felt very good at the moment, having had taken her sling off to let her arm be free, she was also stuffed form that nights dinner which consisted of deer again. She didn't eat it raw like the others though, she cooked it over the fire until it looked edible. She patted her stomach happily; man did it taste good! Who would have thought? No matter as long as it tasted great, there would be no problem.

 

Coming to the edge of the forest, Kagome saw a rather large rock that extended out a little more than the cliff that it rested on. It looked very sturdy so Kagome decided she would sit at the tip of the rock that over looked an immense expansion of uninhabited land.

 

Bringing herself to the edge of the rock, she let herself sit down gently and let her legs hang off the edge of the rock. It was all so beautiful, looking up at the night sky filled with stars.

 

A chilled wind engulfed her, reminding her of the changing season. Wrapping her better arm around herself, a memory caught her interest, something her grandpa had said. He had said one when the snow was just starting to fall, “Great Spirit of the sky, stop the snow from falling!” Remembering the comical desperation in his voice caused her to giggle. It seemed like ages had passed since she'd heard his voice that she missed so dearly.

 

She raised her head as the wind left before dropping it sorrowfully. `I'll be with all of them soon. I just cant get rid of this feeling in the pit of my stomach,' thought Kagome to herself deliberately. `Its not hard to believe though, with the rate that I've been getting hurt and all. I'd be surprised if everyone survived and made it to Paradise, but that doesn't mean I wont keep cheering them on.'

 

A gently said, “Hey” make her turn her head to see who was talking to her.

 

Her eyes widened, “Kiba?” She couldn't believe it; he was standing only a few feet from her and all by himself. When she saw him begin to walk closer to her, she made a motion to get up but was quickly halted by Kiba. “I'll come over there.”

 

Nodding her head Kagome relaxed and watched his every step until he helped himself to sit down next to her. They both stared off into the vast land in silence.

 

They were like that for a few moments before Kagome spoke up,” how are you feeling?” she asked, not looking at him.

 

 

 

He took a moment to take in a breath before releasing it. “I'm actually doing better than I thought. I guess Cheza has been helping me recuperate while I was unconscious. How long was I out for?” he asked, turning to look at her.

 

 

She didn't meet his gaze. “You were out for a pretty long time.” Once again she lowered her head, “I was beginning to think you would never wake up.”

 

Bringing her gaze to finally meet his, she found him staring intently at her. She gave him an awkward smile. “If you were gone, how would we get to Paradise?” A light blush arose on her cheeks.

 

He looked away from her. “I wanted to thank you for saving Cheza.”

 

Kagome sighed heavily. “If you even want to call it that. I almost got the both of us killed if it wasn't for Tsume and Toboe…If it wasn't for them, I know I wouldn't be here right now.”

 

 

A finger found its way to her chin and turned her head so she was looking straight at Kiba. “I'm sorry I couldn't get to you in time.”

 

 

He was looking at her hotly, causing millions upon million of butterflies to flutter in her stomach. “I-its alright! You don't have to worry about it! I'm here after all aren't I?” She felt the heat rising and she knew she must have looked like a tomato.

 

Great, just great.

 

“I hope you can forgive me.” His eyes were half lidded and Kagome had to look away.

 

“O-of course!” Her heart was beating crazily.

 

His finger urged her to look at him and she did, although very slowly.

 

“But,” he said suddenly.

 

He started to lean closer to her and Kagome was sure she was starting to get red all over.

 

“I hope,”

 

Closer and closer…

 

 

“To make up for it”

 

She could feel his hot breath against her face. The butterflies in her stomach multiplied by one billion in that moment. Her eyes widened as he came even closer.

 

“In Paradise.”

 

He whispered it against her lips seductively and met her surprised eyes with his before capturing her lips in a kiss.

 

It started out gentle before becoming more passionate with need. It had been forever since they were both awake and with each other, and the need had consumed them both.

 

Kagome's arms wrapped around Kiba's neck gently as one of his found its way to her hair. Kagome moaned into his mouth, allowing Kiba to deepen the kiss.

 

She tried to get closer to him but a sting of pain caused Kagome to shriek, which ended the kiss abruptly. They were both panting hard and Kagome rested her head on Kiba's shoulder, not letting him see how red her had gotten.

 

“Did I hurt you?” breathed Kiba, resting his chin on top of Kagome's head.

 

“No,” she sighed, trying to catch her breath. Once she did, she nuzzled his neck. “Can we stay like this for a few more minutes?” She felt him nod into her hair and she smiled.

 

Unbeknownst to them, a pair of golden eyes had been watching before they disappeared.

 

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Waking up next to Kiba the next morning felt wonderful. They hadn't done anything `bad', but for the first time in a while, Kagome felt whole. It was refreshing and she couldn't believe how happy it made her feel.

 

When they had gotten back from the cliff, they had lain down together and cuddle and kissed before drifting off. Butterflies flutter in her stomach with just the memory.

 

 

When he had kissed her, she though her heart was going to explode.

 

Sitting up she sighed. `At least I know now,' she thought looking at him with a smile. That smile quickly disappeared when she heard an evil laugh.

 

Rapidly jumping up, Kagome turned to see a man dressed in a long black and deep purple coat. His face adorned a white mask with a black patch covering his left eye. On the top of his head there was a mass of what looked to be hair in every direction.

 

“Who are you?” growled Kagome threateningly.

 

He laughed again, smiling under his mask. “We've actually met a few times, don't you remember?”

 

Kagome's eyes narrowed. “What?” She stood and observed him. Something about the energy emitting off of him seemed familiar. Then her eyes widened. “It was you?! You're the one with the golden eye!”

 

He took a step forward, “Ahh yes, now you remember.” He bowed towards her, “I am Lord Darcia.”

 

Kagome's fists tightened. She hadn't moved away from Kiba, yet she felt the need to run as fast as she could away. She looked at his sleeping face. `I can't leave him!'

 

“You might want to step away from him,” came the dark voice, causing Kagome to bring her attention back to him.

 

“Why?” Her growling increased. She watched as he stared right at her with his piercing eye.

 

 

“Because even now while he is laying there drugged, you are draining his energy.” His head tilted to one side when he saw her eyes enlarge.

 

 

“I drugged him so we wouldn't be interrupted, but don't worry, he wont die.” He didn't make the last part sound so convincing. “But if you keep standing next to him, he just might do so… You are a Lunar Wolf after all.”

 

Kagome looked down at Kiba. `Draining his energy?' “ I don't understand,” Kagome seethed. This was really starting to get her mad.

 

Darcia took a few more steps closer to her. He flicked his hand and in that moment Kagome felt a painful restriction around her neck. She couldn't breathe.

 

“Listen carefully and don't interrupt.” He said this while he was turned away from her. “You have a special connection with Cheza don't you?” He saw that she didn't object so he continued. “Even though Cheza can feel the pain of other wolves the instant they are hurt, when you get hurt though…” he paused as he stopped right in front of her. “She feels the pain ten times more and she feels it until you are healed. Although the full effect of this hasn't happen yet, it will. Even now as we speak the connection is growing and becoming stronger. If you are at the brink of death, so is she. For anyone to heal themselves takes time, but since you are a Lunar Wolf, you feed on other wolves energy-- unaware of it yourself-- so you can survive and so that the Flower Maiden can also survive.”

 

He lifted his finger to brush the side of Kagome's face. She was starting to turn a little blue so he released the hold around her neck so she could take in some breath. He watched as she did so gratefully.

 

“So you cant die or else it wont be able to open.”

 

Kagome replied after she had replenished her lungs with air. “What wont open?”

 

He leaned down to whisper in her ear, “Paradise,” before stepping away, releasing Kagome from the hold completely. Kagome stood frozen to the spot.

 

“You see, you and Cheza will open the gates to Paradise for me. You are a Lunar Wolf and she is a Lunar Flower, so it's only fitting.” He turned away from her briskly, coat floating in the air before settling on the ground. “You will meet me on the cliff at the edge of the forest tonight and if you don't…” he let himself trail off before turning to meet her gaze. “I will kill everyone you hold dear to you.”

 

Kagome's breath hitched in her throat, eyes staring shakily at him.

 

“You might not want to know this before hand, but I've decided to tell you. Once you come with me, you wont see your companions again. Your life is mine now and I will do with it as I please… And remember, don't be late,” he said then vanished.

 

She stood for a few more moments before dropping to her knees. She struggled for air, tears coming down her face simultaneously. “I have to leave…I'm killing everyone just by being near them.” She put her hands over her mouth as she rocked her body back and fourth.

 

`I'm a monster.'

 

She squeezed her eyes shut before looking at Kiba. Feeling a sudden surge of disgust for herself, she moved away from him in a crab walk fashion. `If I stay with him, I'll kill him. I have to get away.'

 

Pushing herself to her feet, Kagome staggered before breaking out into a run, not knowing where she was going.

 

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She ran for hours, the feeling of disgust taking hold of her until she couldn't take it anymore. She had attacked everything in sight and would be faced with the images of her mother and brother once again. It was her nightmare that she would have to live with the rest of her life. She could just imagine the others looking as grotesque because she had killed them. She had to get away.

 

When she had come back to where she and Kiba had slept, she still found him there. Scratches and cuts were on her body, but she paid no heed to them and she want thinking about Cheza at the moment.

 

Making her way over to Kiba she kneeled, brushing his hair away from his face. The tears came back once again as she caressed his cheek.

 

“Even now, just being next to you is killing you. I am killing you.” Her heart was broken she crushed; the pain was immense.

 

She leaned down to kiss his forehead. “We'll meet again in Paradise. Where we can both be together with no worries or anything to worry about.” She raised her head and found herself grabbing Kiba's hand to place it on her cheek.

 

`Even now I am taking away the energy you need to stay alive so that I can live.' The tears flowed freely down her face as she kissed the inside of his hand.

 

“I am so sorry.”

 

She studied him one last time before rising to her feet. She would never forget him. She began walking away in the direction of the cliff. “If for only this time can I save you, I will do so willingly.”

 

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She wasn't surprised when she found him standing there. The tears she had shed were no longer to be seen. She had come to admit to herself that she would never seem any of them again.

 

“I'm glad you're on time,” said Darcia.

 

Before she could reply, the wind had picked up roughly and Kagome had to shield herself from the rocks that were sent flying at her.

 

“Get on!” came his voice again as the air died down somewhat.

 

Bringing her arms down she saw Darcia standing in the doorway of an airship. `This is it.' Taking a deep breath she turned her head to look in back of her one last time. She said, “goodbye” into the wind.

 

With new determination she walked on to the airship, the door closing behind her. With a slight jolt, the airship started to rise into the sky.

 

“Kagome!”

 

Quickly turning to look out the small window beside the door she saw Tsume running towards the airship. Sadness filled her; he was trying to save her again.

 

With another jolt the airship took off into the sky, and Kagome watched as Tsume's form disappeared.

 

“Sit down,” commanded Darcia and Kagome turned to see a seat next to her. Sitting, she let her feet rest in the sparkly green liquid that was at her feet. Her eyes immediately became downcast.

 

`I would even give up my life for you Tsume.'

 

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Oh yes long chapter. Its been a while since I have posted a long chapter hasn't it? Anyway this is a late birthday for myself, my birthday was on May 6th. So I hope you all enjoyed this chapter so tell me what you think of it!

 

Until next time,

 

Dark Paine