InuYasha Fan Fiction / Wolf's Rain Fan Fiction ❯ A Wolf's Cry ❯ Chapter 20

“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 Twenty- Unwelcome

 

 

Looking out the large window always made Darcia think. Usually when he looked out this window he thought for hours.

 

But not this time.

 

He knew exactly what he wanted and where to get it. He would get his prize today; there was no need to prolong the inevitable anymore. Plus, it was getting rather boring.

 

Mind set, Darcia turned with a smirk, revealing wolf like fangs. “I'm coming for you…my Flower Maiden.”

 

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The blond haired woman walked down the hall alongside the man who had come into her office earlier. He had put on his uniform before they began walking out of the building they had found days ago.

 

This was her chance to get Cheza back, thought Cher as she remembered the conversation she had prior. She wouldn't lose this chance and from the information Hojo had told her, she was one hundred percent sure they would find Cheza. This way, she could also hit two birds with one stone.

 

If Cheza and Hojo's friend were in that group, they would be able to retrieve both…unless something went wrong of course.

 

With fierce determination Cher stepped out of the building to gaze upon two huge automobiles that could carry at least twenty-five soldiers in them full and ready to go.

 

A man jogged up to her, also in uniform, “We're all ready to go whenever you are professor.”

 

Pulling out one of her inventions that could track Cheza, she held it up, waiting for it to lock on the target, a smile lit up her face when it finally did.

 

Shifting back to the soldier Cher said, “We are going to head east from here. Move out.”

 

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They were running again, but this time they felt like they had an endless amount of energy. Almost nothing could stop them as they ran through the barren land.

 

But that thought disappeared in the wind when the sound of a noble airship could be heard.

 

The group immediately stopped and covered their ears, grinding their teeth together in pain.

 

“What the hell?” yelled Tsume as he tried to block out the sound.

 

Toboe was already bent on the ground; the pain was too much for his young body. “Make it stop! It hurts!” It felt like his head was going to explode.

 

The wind began to pick up, effectively coating the group with dirt and pelting them with rocks. Scratches were rapidly formed on all of their bodies; some rocks even ripped through their clothes.

 

Kiba had already set Cheza down and was now protecting her from whatever was coming at them with his body, his own hands shielding his face.

 

Before they could say anymore, the wind died down and so did the noise.

 

“What just happened?” asked Hige as he looked ahead. He couldn't see anything…

 

An evil laugh could be heard from behind the group. Quickly turning in its direction, the pack moved to make a shield of bodies around Cheza.

 

Kiba began to growl, the other followed suit instinctively.

 

Darcia stepped out of his airship, eyes directly going to Cheza who flinched. “I'm so glad you've kept my flower in one piece since I've been away,” came his voice. Darcia silently relished in the packs response.

 

Tsume flexed his claws, bearing his fangs simultaneously, “Where's Kagome?” he barked. Looking at this monster made Tsume want to rip every limb from his body. The smirk he received didn't help either.

 

“If you must know, she's doing fine.” He paused before continuing, “She is rather beautiful when she sleeps…”

 

The statement almost sent the group off the edge. The hairs on the back of their necks rose, fangs in full views as they readied themselves for anything.

 

Darcia smirked once again. “There's no need to fight. I just came here for the flower.” He held his hand out and beckoned Cheza to come to him with it.

 

She turned away from Darcia's intense gaze and wrapped her arms around herself. Her body started to become ridden with fear; it had been a long time since she had gazed upon that intimidating eye.

 

Having had enough, Kiba let down his disguise and ran at Darcia. “You can't have her!” he shouted as he leapt into the air, claws ready to rip him apart.

 

He was within inches of reaching Darcia when he was suddenly shot back by a light from the airship. It seemed like he was in the air for hours until he hit the ground close to the group, body steaming from how painful and hot the attack was.

 

Cheza let out a scream, eyes starting to cloud up with tears.

 

The sound Cheza made triggered both Tsume and Hige to go after Darcia with no hesitation. They were both successful in dodging the attacks from the airship until Hige miss stepped and was hit, transporting him into the air and falling unconscious when he hit the ground with a bone-cracking thud.

 

Another scream was ripped from Cheza's pink lips. Even though her connection to wolves was not as strong as the connection she had with Kagome, she could still feel some of the pain they felt and watching it first hand did not ease the pain.

 

Tsume meanwhile kept going, looking Darcia dead on. In the blink of an eye, Tsume was the next to get shot with the painful laser like weapon from the airship. His body plunged into the ground, coming to a stop many feet away from where he once was. He tried to move but found it impossible and his eyelids started to become heavy. The lurking darkness was starting to consume him, but he remembered his promise to himself. He would protect Kagome, if not now, then the next time he and Darcia came face to face. He would make sure to kill him. The darkness then consumed him.

 

Only Toboe and Cheza were left now.

 

Glancing at his fallen comrades, Toboe started to become uncertain whether or not he was be able to protect Cheza. He wasn't as strong as the others and if they were dropping like flies then how was he supposed to make a difference?

 

But…this guy had Kagome…and now he wanted Cheza.

 

He looked over his shoulder at Cheza who was on the ground holding her head with her hands and crying uncontrollably.

 

He shook his head and braced himself as he heard footsteps coming towards him. They had been reduced to this. The strongest were unable to help and now Toboe, the weakest link, was the only one left. What had he done wrong to deserve this?

 

He started to growl, somehow trying to work up the courage to protect Cheza. `I have to do something!' His eyes were closed tightly as his breathing increased.

 

The moment Toboe opened his eyes, he too was shot with the laser, and the wind was the only thing carrying him. He was knocked out before he moved an inch away from Cheza.

 

Cheza's eyes widened, tears falling freely from her eyes. “Stop…please stop…” It didn't matter if she was to leave with Darcia now. This had to stop.

 

He didn't argue, instead he looked down at her, expression emotionless, “Let's go.” He turned to start walking back towards the airship. He had done everything he had planned to do and now that it was completed, there was nothing else to do but leave.

 

“Don't go…Cheza!” Stopped his retreat. Movement out of the corner of his right eye caught his attention. It was that annoying white wolf. Didn't that fool know when to quit? Darcia raised his eyebrows as he watched Kiba struggle to get up.

 

“Cheza, don't go!” gasped Kiba before he made his way to his feet. He stared at her, eyes pleading.

 

When Cheza did not say anything in return, Kiba's gaze went to Darcia who was looking at him, amusement clearly written on his face.

 

Moving fast on his feet, Kiba once again darted at Darcia, a fierce growl rising from the back of his throat loudly.

 

Darcia shifted his whole body to face Kiba, “Cheza is mine.”

 

Without notice, Kiba was struck with another serge of energy, sending his body painfully into the ground.

 

“Kiba!” cried Cheza as she watched his form spin in mid air then crash into the ground before he stopped. Tears poured out of Cheza's eyes as she staggered to reach Kiba. The pain she was feeling was almost becoming unbearable. She kneeled down beside him, quickly stroking his fur with her hands,” Kiba…” she called desperately.

 

He slowly opened one eye. “Don't…go,” he whispered only moments before his eyes rolled into the back of his head.

 

Her breath hitched in her throat. She buried her face into his fur. “This one wants to stay…”

 

But she knew she couldn't. It was her time to go. She had been happy with these wolves, but she would have to leave to save them.

 

Looking at Kiba once more she bent to give him a kiss, silently saying `thank you.' She stroked the top of his head willingly until she realized she could do no more but to stand up and Darcia. As she headed towards the ship, she stopped at all the wolves, stroking their fur before saying a silently `good-bye' and `thank you'.

 

When she was done she soon found herself in the airship. Her mind became blank other than the silent hope that they wolves would come for her.

 

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It felt like days had passed previous to when Kiba opened his eyes. Unlike the last time he was injured, it didn't hurt so much to move and he sat up. Looking around, he noticed both Hige and Tsume were up and watching him wordlessly. Toboe was asleep near Tsume.

 

Everyone was scratched up but not to the point where it was life threatening. The thought of Cheza healing him coming to Kiba's mind answered his thought. She must have done it to everyone.

 

Not even bothering to wipe the dirt from his body, Kiba stalked over to the others and gently sat down again. “Did you bring us here?”

 

Tsume nodded but didn't make eye contact.

 

Silence.

 

Kiba noticed the refreshing scent of flowers was not present. His heart ached somewhat. “She's gone, isn't she?” he whispered.

 

The lack of reply only made Kiba's nightmare reality. He had failed to protect someone that meant a lot to him…again. Pushing those thought away Kiba nodded “When Toboe gets up we're going to head out. Until then, rest and regain your energy.”

 

Both Tsume and Hige abided by Kiba's light command and fell asleep. They had used up all of their energy carrying Kiba and Toboe to this place, which was miles away from where they were attacked.

 

Only being able to see four bodies of the remaining pack made Kiba think of the other two. The pack had lost them both and neither of them was saved.

 

What was the use of a pack when you couldn't even protect the members in it?

 

 

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The sounds of footsteps awoke Tsume from his light slumber. Opening one eye he noticed that the rest of the pack was wide-awake but no one moved.

 

Stretching his arms above his head he rose to his feet and headed towards the doors of the large abandoned shelter they were in.

 

Once the doors were open and there was no sign of danger he gave the others the `okay', the rest of the pack got up and headed out once again. Maybe he was just hearing things?

 

They raveled maybe ten minutes before they saw a figure in front of them. The person turned around, revealing a slender woman with short hair that fit nicely with her blue eyes and pink lips. Her outfit consisted of a long coat that had a belt around the middle, a pink scarf around her neck and boots that went past her knees to mid thigh.

 

Hige started to drool while the group could only stare at her, not knowing who she was,

 

She was the first to speak. “Where is the girl with pink hair? Isn't she will you?” she asked. One of her hands rested on her hip while the other was relaxed by her side. Her voice was not demanding but light. Hige found her voice rather delightful.

 

The wind changed direction and Tsume was able to get a whiff of her scent. It seemed rather familiar, like he had caught the same scent once but lost it. He growled a little. “Who are you?”

 

She seemed reluctant to answer at first when their gazes met but she did so anyway. “My name is Blue.”

 

Tsume's growl became dangerously loud. He moved one inch towards her so he could rip her head off but Hige grabbed him, holding him back before he could. “You little bitch! I knew it was you from your disgusting scent!” He tried to punch Hige out of the way, but porky had a rather tight grip on him.

 

A young pair of eyes turned to look at Tsume. “What are you talking about Tsume?” What reason did Tsume have to lash out at this woman? Maybe she was from Tsume's past because Toboe couldn't recall encountering her through their travels.

 

Tsume's hands flexed repeatedly as he locked eyes with Blue. “I'm surprised you don't recognize the scent Toboe. That's the bitch who tried to kill Kagome.”

 

The group froze; Toboe was rooted to the spot. This woman before him was the one that caused Kagome all of her pain.

 

Blue averted her gaze. Her eyes seemed to become sad. “I wanted to apologize…I wouldn't have if I had known…”

 

Tsume smirked, his thirst for her blood was written all over his face. “But you did because you're a disgusting house pet. You'll listen to whatever that old man tells you to do because you can't think for yourself. You have no business to ask us where Cheza is.” He stopped for a moment but then his eyes widened and he continued. “Kagome told us about an old man with a dog who killed her family when we first met her. And you know what? I bet you're the one who's caused her so much pain. I've never heard of a man searching for wolves with a dog until I came across you. I don't care if you are half-wolf, I swear I'm going to kill you!”

 

His words made Blue remember what had happened so long ago. He was right, she had been the one to kill that girls family and she would have killed Kagome if she hadn't of gotten away. The only thing she could feel was regret. “You're right. I am a house pet,” she agreed. She turned and started walking away, not even able to say that she had helped kill the girls' family.

 

When Hige let go of Tsume, the gray wolf was sure he was going to rip her apart but Kiba stopped him. “Don't. Save your energy for later. We still need to get Kagome and Cheza back.” Kiba's thoughts were way ahead of Tsume's but he was barely able to keep calm. He too wanted to take revenge for Kagome and her family but even in the state he was in now, he couldn't. He would be going up against someone who was at their best and this was also Kagome's battle, not theirs.

 

They shouldn't waste anymore time.

 

“I'm going to go after her.”

 

The statement brought Kiba's attention to Hige.

 

“Although she hurt Kagome and caused her a great deal of pain its only because that old man told her and she did apologize. Plus, we could really use her help.”

 

Tsume exploded and punched Hige in the face. “Is this some kind of sick joke porky?! Didn't you hear anything I just said? She hurt Kagome and killed her family!” This fucking idiot only cared that it was a female and nothing else.

 

“Are you insane Hige?” asked Toboe softly. He was shaking with anger. “Don't you even care that she caused Kagome, someone we've been traveling with for a long time and care about, pain?”

 

Holding his jaw tenderly, Hige glared at Tsume and Toboe. He too was disappointed in himself for not taking that into consideration but…“Its better than having just the four of us! She can really come in hand if we get into fights!”

 

“And we know this because of the damage that was done to Kagome,” said Toboe, turning away from the group but more importantly because of the hatred he felt towards Hige.

 

Not bothering to look at the collard wolf Kiba said, “We're leaving. Whether you and that half-breed want to join us depends if you can catch up with us or not.” He started to head east followed by Toboe and Tsume (not until Tsume was able to give Hige one of the meanest glares possible) but stopped. “If she does come with you, you are responsible for her and we'll leave her fate up to Kagome when we find her,” finished Kiba who walked away from Hige.

 

With a sudden burst of vigor Hige set out to find Blue.

 

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It hadn't taken long to find her scent which lead into a small town nearby the shelter they had been in. He found her standing on the bridge, sun setting behind her. He knew this was wrong but they needed all the help they could get. He just knew she would help them later on. His life depended on it. If he were wrong, the pack would surely kill him.

 

He walked up beside her and leaned on the railing of the bridge.

 

“Why are you here?” she asked.

 

He turned to lean his back against the bar. “I want you to come back with me and join our pack,” stated Hige simply, as if nothing happened moments ago.

 

“Your pack wont accept me. I've caused your friend too much damage. Besides,” she looked at him, “I only followed your pack because that girl was in it.”

 

Hige tilted his head, “You mean Cheza?” he asked curiously.

 

She nodded her head. “She found me in an alleyway and healed me with her touch,” Blue closed her eyes trying to remember the feeling. “It was rather pleasant…she was the one to tell me I was part wolf too.”

 

It was Cheza who had confirmed Blue's thoughts of being part wolf. Being able to put up a disguise while other dogs couldn't always had Blue wondering, especially how much her strength differed from that of a regular dog's.

 

They were silent for a few moments; only the sound of the wind blowing past could be heard. Hige broke the silence, “So why exactly did you attack Kagome and her family?”

 

Blue rested her head in her arms. She really didn't want to remember the experience but she knew she should give him an answer. “I did it because my old man told me to. There's no other reason.” It was pathetic and she knew the male in his pack was right and so it felt bad to say these words. She really was a house pet.

 

When Hige saw her whole body somewhat sink into itself he decided to do something. “Come on, let's go,” urged Hige. He grabbed her hand and tried to pull her along with him but she wouldn't budge.

 

“Why should I go with you?” Blue said, obviously irritated. What was wrong with him? Didn't he know his pack hated her, wanted her dead?

 

Hige's face became soft. “Because I want you to come. Although I don't accept what you did either, you apologized. There is nothing more you can do. If you want to be forgiven help us get Kagome and Cheza! They've both been captured and we need to hurry before it's too late. I know that you can show the pack you really mean what you said; you just have to convince them. It's not like you have anywhere else to go.”

 

Although his words somewhat comforted her, she still felt horrible. They would never trust her and she knew especially the girl would never forgive her.

 

When Blue looked away Hige took this advantage to pull her along with him.

 

Even though she wanted to stop him, she couldn't find the strength to. Deep down, she really wanted to be forgiven. Her love for the old man was the cause of her actions. She had done everything he had asked of her and never thought twice about it.

 

But now, she whished she could take it all back.

 

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They met up with the others in the middle of the night. There was no `Welcome back!' from anyone once they saw Blue, only nasty stares.

 

That night the pack was divided for the first time.

 

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I hoooope this is a long chapter for everyone! Okay, so there will only be four more chapters to this story! THANK GOD! Then I can work on `First Love'. I really like that story; it's a lot of fun to write! I would have had this chapter out sooner if I hadn't lost power for SEVEN hours! XD

 

But anyway, please tell me what you thought!