InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ Disguised Destiny ❯ Prince of the Nataru Wolves & Life of the Modern Day Girl ( Chapter 8 )

Konnichiwa minna! I'm back with chapter eight of Disguised Destiny! I also want to let everyone know, all the boys who had long hair (such as Umi, Hiroku, and Yume….etc.) now have short hair okay? My friend, Mesa, drew the characters and we agreed short hair was better on them. Anyway, I might put up a link sometime to show you what the characters actually look like. But that is only if my friend has the time to make them. But mind you, it looks different on the computer then when she does it by hand. Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter!

Disguised Destiny

Prince of the Nataru Wolves & Life of the Modern Day Girl

By: kawaii-anime-lover

The morning was dark, waiting for the sun to rise. When light appeared, it first touched the villages, and then the Field. The light then flew past the Lair and moved towards the Nataru mountains. When the first gleam of light was shown, a wolf came to the top of the mountain and raised his head to give a morning howl.

Behind the first pairs of mountains, a village of caves and dens were seen. In the back, a long waterfall was seen, crashing its way into the river that flowed all around the Wolf Clan. Many dens were in the wolf clan, some smaller then other, and some bigger then other. But none was as big as the one occupied by the future leader, Prince Matsuko.

In the Prince's den there was a desk swarmed with homework. His bed was huge tossled with fur blankets and the top are covered with pillows. The blankets began to move and a boy soon emerged from the blankets. The boy walked slowly to his desk as his eyes scanned the papers he needed to finish. He began organizing his desk when someone could be heard walking towards his den.

"Oh Matsu?" shouted a voice, "You there?"

Matsuko gave a sigh, "Yes, come in Kai," he said getting back to his home work.

A handsome boy walked in the den. He had maroon eyes with dark brown hair. Of course, like every other wolf, he had wolf ears on top of his head. His body was muscular and he had a tail like every other wolf. He walked over to Matsuko and gave him a pat on the back.

"So Mastu," he began, "I need to know something."

Matsuko began writing, "What do you need to know?"

"Well, what is that school you go to like?" he asked.

Matsuko stopped his writing and looked up at Kai, "That's what you need to know?" he questioned.

Kai gave a sigh and sat on Matsuko's desk, "Well, ya, I've been thinking about it

and it seems as though it would be an adventure."

"What part the learning or the girls in mini-skirts?" Matsuko asked in a sarcastic tone.

Kai gave an evil smirk, "What do you think?"

"Don't need to ask me twice," stated Matsuko.

Kai chuckled. He then looked at Matsuko's lamp table which had his journal on top. Kai gave another evil smirk.

"So, it seems the prince had finally updated in his life," he said aloud.

Matsuko looked at Kai with a disappointed smile, "What am I going to do with you?"

Kai laughed, "May I read?"

"Yeah go ahead," answered Matsuko.

In an instant Kai grabbed the journal and began reading. His face gave many expressions while going from page to page. He then closed the book and put it back on top of the nightstand. He then calmly walked back to Matsuko, his hands behind his back, and bent down to see his friend's face.

"So, who is Mizu?" he asked.

Matsuko rolled his eyes and just continued doing his homework. The two boys just then talked afterwards as Matsuko just began to pack his belongings. Soon they heard a wolf's howl and Kai went to go look outside and came back in.

"Well, your parents should be awake, are you ready to go?" asked Kai.

"Yeah I am" he said as he walked out of the den with Kai.

After making his way to his parents den Matsuko turned to Kai, "Okay I'll be out in a minute."

"Okay," answered Kai.

Matsuko then walked through a gate and walked down some stairs leading to an underground den.

~Koga & Ayame's Den~

Before walking completing into the den he gave a shout, "Mom Dad, you two awake?"

He heard stirring from inside and then a huge yawn, which he assumed was his father. After a few moments soft footsteps could be heard walking towards him, their sound getting louder as they came closer. In no time his father's figure was before him.

Koga, leader of the Nataru Clan, stood staring at his son. His pale, yet mysterious, blue eyes were gleaming softly over Matsuko. His long black hair was in its usual ponytail and he wore his same wardrobe. He gave a smile to his son.

"What's up son?" he asked.

Matsuko smiled back, "Just came to say bye to you and mom, I'm heading off for school."

Koga put on a smirk, "Heh well your mother is deciding to take a day off by "beauty sleeping" in," he said sarcastically.

Matsuko gave a chuckle, "That's my mom."

"Yea well, let's just be thankful I have a son and not two beauty princesses." Koga said while walking back into the den.

Matsuko laughed and gave a wave, which his father returned. He then headed off for the Bone Eater's Well. Since he was near it, he decided to take a shortcut instead of going all the way around the wolf clan as usual. When he arrived outside of the mountains and into the forest he slowed his pace and walked peacefully. Then he heard his name called.

"HEY MATSU!!!!" called an angry voice.

Matsuko stopped and turned to see a very red-faced Kai. He stopped running and began walking towards Matsuko, taking deep breaths along the way. Kai then stopped in front of Matsuko who was now smiling sympathetically.

"Did you- do that on purpose or did you really forget your BEST FRIEND!!!" yelled Kai.

Matsuko was now laughing uncontrollably, his hands at his stomach. He then stopped and put up his hand.

"Sorry pal was too much in a daze; you know I'm used to coming alone."

Kai shook his head, "It's all right," he said as they started walking, "Just don't leave me again!"

Matsuko winced at Kai's temper, "Yes sir!" he answered sarcastically.

The two boys walked on towards the legendary well, talking all the way through. It was not until Kai noticed something, did they stop.

"What's wrong Kai?" asked Matsuko.

Kai lifted his hand and pointed to the well, "Who are those people?" he asked.

Matsuko looked to the well to see all his teammates, except Mizu, waiting for him, "Oh wow, everyone is here."

Matsuko walked over to everyone while Kai just stood confused. He saw one boy greet Matsuko and the others soon followed. Matsuko then turned to Kai and motioned him to come over. Kai slowly walked to the group of people, examining them closely when he noticed one boy had wars.

"Everyone, this is my best bud in the whole world and my co-worker, Kai Kazu," he introduced, "Kai these are the people I was telling you about."

Kai scanned everyone again and then stopped his vision on Yume. He cautiously made his way to Yume and observed him over and over. He then sniffed his face and looked at him with a weird glare.

"You are not wolf, you're……." he sniffed again and then jumped, "A DOG!?!?" he yelled shocked.

Yume shot Kai a mean glare, "May I ask what is wrong with being dog demon?"

Kai gave a smirk, "Well, we now know who the stronger one is," Kai said in a proud voice.

"WHAT?!?!?" yelled Yume.

Kai ignored Yume's outburst and looked to Matsuko, "Matsu, why are you hanging out with a weak mutt-faced flee bag?"

Yume growled and was about to punch Kai when Shinjuki came from behind and grabbed him. Kai smirked and looked at Yume, "Such temper, which is not good for you Lassie!" Kai teased while smiling.

"ARRRG! That's it!" Yume gave Shinjuki a soft knockout and pranced on Kai, beginning to punch him with all his might. He was about to deliver some more when Shinjuki woke up and grabbed him yet again, this time keeping a tighter grip. Kai stood up and dusted himself.

"Wow, what weak punches, but good job, you got me dirty," he said.

"SHUT UP YOU YARO!" yelled Yume.

"Yume, don't start the name calling!" warned Amura.

Kai moved his attention to Amura and gave her a pleasant smile and walked to her. He took out hi hand to her, "Why I don't think we have been introduced," he said charmly, "Kai Kazu, and you are?"

Amura gave him a sweet smile and extended her hand to him as well, "My name is Amura Taijuki," she said softly.

"Wow, beautiful name for a gorgeous lady," he said while shaking her hand.

"Oh why thank you," she answered flushed.

Yume stared in disgust, "Oh you have GOT to be kidding me!" he muttered under his breath.

Matsuko had a sweatdrop on his head as Kai brought out his charm. He then turned to Shinjuki who gave a nod.

"Okay let's go everyone!" called Matsuko.

And so everyone jumped into the well to head for another day of school.

~After School @ the Wolf Clan~

"Wow that was fuuuuun!" claimed Kai as he stretched in his chair.

"Yes well, next time remember to put your spell on those ears, Mizu almost fainted when she saw you," Matsuko stated.

"Oh yea, Mizu, damn for a human she is hot!" stated Kai.

Matsuko gave Kai a `stay away' glare and sat at his desk to do his homework. Kai gave his back a weird look and walked to him.

"Matsu," Kai began, "You don't LOVE her do you?"

Matsuko stayed silent but paused his writing for a slight moment. He took a deep breath and continued his work. Kai gave him a suspicious glare.

"You do don't you?" he said sternly.

Matsuko gave a huge sigh and threw his quill pin to the wall of his den. He then closed his book shut and lifted himself from his chair. Before he could walk away, Kai stopped him.

"Matsu, answer the question!" he yelled.

Matsuko looked at Kai, "Yes, I do love her."

Kai stared in disbelief, "Matsu, you know you can't have her, she is human."

"I know I know," he said disappointedly, "but I really have gotten to know her and she is everything I want in a girl!" he busted out.

"Who is?" asked a curious voice.

Matsuko and Kai turned to see a semi tan girl with short dark brown hair. Her wolf ears, however, were white as snow. Her eyes were white with a slight gray line making a circle around the pupil. She held papers in her arms watching the two boys.

"Hey Katsumi, it's been awhile!" greeted Kai.

"Hello Kai, Prince Matsuko," she said, "I just came to give you my families' hunt form since we weren't home yesterday."

"Oh yea, let me take that," said Kai while walking up to Katsumi.

Matsuko took the paper from Kai and placed it in a drawer from his desk.

"Oh by the way Kai," Matsuko began, "I need you to collect hunt forms from the East Wing today."

"WHAT!?!?" he yelled exasperated, "Those wolves are vicious to me!"

"Oh suck it up you big baby," teased Matsuko.

"I'm not a baby, why don't you go there!" he stated.

"I have, they are excellent people!" said Matsuko while smiling.

Kai gave him a glare and folded his arms, looking away from Matsuko. Katsumi gave a chuckle and looked to Matsuko.

"If it is no trouble, I can help with collecting everything," she offered.

Matsuko and Kai perked their heads and looked at Katsumi who was just smiling at them. Matsuko smiled and gave a soft nod.

"That is fine with me," he began, "Kai, so you care?" he asked his co-worker.

Kai stared at Katsumi in disbelief, "Um I don't mind," he answered slowly.

"Okay it's settled," said Matsuko.

Matsuko went to his desk and opened the drawer to bring out paperwork and gave them to Kai and Katsumi. Kai and Katsumi took the paperwork and left the prince on his own. Matsuko gave a huge sigh and went to sit as his desk. He then crossed his arms on his desk and laid his head down on them, drifting off into a silent sleep.

~Present Time- Mizu's House~

The girl sat quietly on her bed, her hair wrapped up in a towel as she did her school work. She wore pajamas with heart prints on them. She continued working when her phone rang. In an instant she picked it up.

"Moshi moshi?" she greeted, "Oh hey Kitsu, what's up?"

Talk went on forever, about school and boys, music and even movies. All the latest gossip was told and all opinions as well. After the long talk, Mizu continued her, but then paused. She placed her work besides her bed and then brought her knees to her chest, placing her head softly on them. Her thoughts went from school, to a certain boy. She then gave a soft smile.

"Matsuko Takashi…….am I falling for you?" she asked herself.

She curled up to her pillow and began to dream the lights still shining on her smooth face. A boy peeked in her through her door. He then slowly sneaked in. He made his way towards the sleeping girl and grabbed a spare pillow from her bed. He lifted it slowly and then thrusted it to Mizu screaming…….

"PILLOW FIGHT!!!"

"Ahhhh!!" screamed Mizu.

When she caught sight of the boy she sneered at him and gave an angered groan. The boy smiled happily.

"Koori! Don't you EVER do that again!" Mizu yelled to the young boy.

"Heh scaring you is so much fun, not to mention EASY!" he teased while walking out the door.

Mizu rolled her eyes as her younger brother left her room, shutting the door behind him. After, collapsed on her bed, drowning in the soft blankets. Her thoughts returned to that certain wolf demon as she slipped into dreamland.

~Saturday-Wolf Clan~

Matsuko greeted all the wolf members as he walked to the Crystal Waterfall. When he did arrive, Kai greeted him.

"Morning Matsu!" he greeted.

"Hey, have my parents arrived yet?" he asked.

"No why?" asked Kai curiously.

"They wanted to do some `talking' about what happens in two months," answered Matsuko.

"Oh I see, your lucky day," said Kai.

"How am I lucky?" asked Matsuko.

"Hello, you get to pick a girl to have all your life!" said Kai.

"Kai, that doesn't mean I'm lucky," claimed Matsuko.

Before Kai could argue Matsuko's parents were spotted. Kai and Matsuko turned to greet Koga and Ayame, who were walking arm in arm. Ayame then gave Kai a `leave' expression, which he did. Matsuko walked up to his mother and gave her a hug, then walking to a rock by the lake. Ayame made her way to her son as Koga followed behind. Ayame sat with her son as Koga stood in front of them with his arms crossed.

"Matsuko, you do know what is coming soon right?" asked Ayame.

Matsuko sighed, "Yes ma'am."

"Okay well, we narrowed it down to four girls, do you want to hear their names," she asked.

"I though there was suppose to be five," Koga asked.

"Well, Matsuko gets to pick the last candidate," she said taking out a parchment.

"I do!?!" he questioned.

Ayame smiled at her son, "Yes you do," she stated, "Now the other four are; Nibiko Haio, Taiyou Sei, Rumika Shii, and Katsumi Kohana."

Matsuko's ears perked up, "Katsumi was chosen?"

"And it's not one big surprise, she is very popular around here," said Ayame.

"Especially with the boys," Koga said with a smirk.

"Yes, she has them tied around her claws," Ayame seconded.

Matsuko already knew this, Katsumi was one if his childhood friends. He, she, and Kai would always be together. All three of them even had a secret place which only they knew about. But ever since Matsuko was old enough to even write properly, they all stopped going and being together. Responsibility had separated them in a way. Sure he and Kai still saw each other once in awhile, but never all three of them. He really did miss those fun times.

"Hey mom, how long ,after I pick my fiancée, will we have to wait to be married?" asked Matsuko.

"Two months I believe," she told him.

Okay," he replied.

Matsuko gave his mom and dad a hug and then left to go find Kai. He checked their usual meeting spot, the courtyard, but he was not there. He checked all of the North, South, and West wings, but no sign of him. The only place was the East wing, but Kai despised that area so surly he wouldn't be there. But then he remembered Kai left to go do his work. So he might in fact be there. Matsuko made his way to the East wing and when he did, he spotted Kai AND Katsumi collecting hunt forms together.

When they took the owner's form Kai spotted Matsuko and gave a wave. Matsko returned the wave. Kai and Katsumi walked up to Matsuko, both were smiling. Matsuko just stared at the pair.

"So Matsu, who are your lucky contestants huh?" asked Kai.

"Well, I can tell you that Katsumi is one of them," he told them while staring at Katsumi.

Katsumi smiled while Kai's face fell, "Oh that's cool."

"Yeah, hey I have a question for you two," stated Matsuko.

Kai and Katsumi gave sot smiles and waited for him to ask his question.

"Do you two still remember our secret place?" he asked the pair.

They both smiled and nodded.

"Do you ever think of going back?" he asked again.

The pair nodded again and smiled, "Maybe we should go check it out today, I'm done with my work," suggested Kai.

"That's a great idea!" cheered Katsumi.

Matsuko smiled, "Shall we go in our human or wolf forms?"

"It would be faster going in our wolf form and lots of fun!" said Katsumi.

"It has been awhile since I transformed," stated Kai.

"Okay, I'll go first," said Matsuko.

Kai and Katsumi watched as Matsuko dropped to the ground on his hands and knees. He then closed his eyes and, out of no where, light started to surround him. In the light his hands became paws, and his face formed into a wolf figure. His fur was light brown with caramel colored streaks running through it. The glowing soon dismissed and he was show to the others.

"Heh, cool as always Mastu!" cheered Kai.

Mastuko answered by sitting on all four paws. Kastumi smiled and then turned to Kai.

"I have forgotten what your wolf form looks like, do mind showing me so I can remember?" she asked Kai.

Kai gave a nervous smile, "It's um, black with green eyes," he answered.

"Oh yea I remember now," she folded her arms, "Well, are you going to show me?"

Kai stared at her for awhile and then he looked to Matsuko who was now playing with the water from the lake. Kai then got down slowly on his hands and knees, his eyes closed. Light began to flow around him closing him away from Kastumi's eyes. When the light fell, Katsumi saw a thick black haired wolf with eyes as green as emeralds.

Matsuko just stared while chewing on a fish he caught from the lake. Kai walked over to Mastuko and stood straight. Kastumi then walked up to Kai and began stroking his fur softly.

"Ah now I remember," she said aloud, "Well, time to show you my wolf form."

Kastumi walked away from the two wolves and fell to her knees. As the light surrounded her, Mastuko laid his head on his front paws, watching closely. Kai sat straight up, not taking his green eyes one inch away from the light. When light started to descend Kai saw two small blue circlets. When the light vanished, his vision was amazed. A beautiful white wolf, white as snow, stood before him. She was pure white; the only color on her was her sapphire eyes and her ink black nose. She gracefully walked, no glided, towards Mastuko and Kai who just stared at her. Matsuko then stood up and began running, the others soon following.

~The Field~

He looked to his left, he looked to his right. The coast was clear. He then twisted his neck and shook his wrists. In no time he was dashing through the tall grass, the wind blowing his hair. He then made his way up a huge rock. When the edge of the rock was beneath his feet he jumped into the air with all his might.

"WOOHOO!" he shouted happily.

His cheer was followed by a splash. The water that had erupted had no choice but to land on a certain girl. She screamed as the ice water came in contact with her smooth skin. As she stood up she gave an abrupt `humph' and faced the huge lake. A boy emerged from the chilled paradise, his face showered with happiness. His ears were twitching from the coldness of the water, and when he opened his chocolate eyes they met a girl's ice blue eyes. As soon as this happened, the boys smile disappeared in an instant. The two stared until she decided to speak her mind.

"Yume Higurashi how dare you get me soaked!" shouted the mahogany haired girl.

"Heh heh, well at least your wearing a bathing suit……" he said with a nervous smile.

Amura gave a disappointed smirk, "Yume dear, I love you, but DO NOT INTTURUPT A GIRL WHEN SHE IS SUN BATHING!" she yelled as her mood changed.

Yume ignored her yelling and drowned back into the water. Amura just gave a scoff and took her towel to move farther away from the lake. Before she could lie back down, her name was called.

"AMURA!!!" yelled a perky voice.

Amura face up to see Kairi and Shinjuki walking towards her. Kairi wore a blue two piece bathing suit and Shinjuki wore tan shorts and an opened white shirt. He was also carrying a basket that seemed to hold something in it. Kairi ran up to her friend and they exchanged hugs as Shinjuki out down the basket which held loads of food.

"Hey, where is Yume?" asked Shinjuki.

"My weird boyfriend is swimming in the LAKE!" she said in an angered tone.

Kairi laughed, "With that tone, I'm guessing he got you wet?"

Amura gave a smile, "Yeah, but he is just a puppy having fun!"

"And you mean that literally huh?" asked a voice from behind.

Amura's eyes widened as she heard Yume's voice. She slowly turned to meet his sarcastic smile and happy chocolate eyes. She gave a nervous laugh.

"Hehe no of course no Yume, you know I would never call you a little defenseless puppy!" stated Amura.

Yume kept his sneaky smirk glued to his face as he crept closer to her. He then encircled his arms around her waist and whispered in her ear.

"I can only be your puppy," he said in her ear.

When he stood straight to see Amura's blushing face expressed to all who was around. Yume smiled and then turned to look at Shinjuki.

"So, what's in the basket Shin?" asked Yume.

"Just today's lunch," he answered.

All four sat down on the grass as Kairi took out the neatly packed food. Conversation then began as they began to eat.

"So," started Kairi, "is Matsuko coming today or is going to cancel on us?"

Yume swallowed his half chewed food, "Well, he said he might be a little late."

Kairi shrugged and turned to Amura, "He probably got nervous since we are going to bring Mizu."

Amura's eyes then widened, "Oh my gosh you're right!" she said quickly.

Yume looked at his girlfriend, "You forgot?"

Kairi then stood up and dusted herself, "Well let's go get her then."

Amura followed pursuit and said `goodbye' to her boyfriend. They then went to the forest, towards the Bone-Eaters Well. Shinjuki gave a huge sigh.

"Well now I'm bored," he said.

Yume rolled his eyes, "That makes your best friend fell loved."

Shinjuki laughed, "I'm just joking Yume!"

Yume gave a smirk, "I know I know."

Just as the two boys were going to lie on the grass, Yume sensed something, a presence that could not be described. He slowly stood up, Shinjuki with a confused face, and scanned the Field properly but saw nothing. Then, without warning, the ground shook. He looked above him only to see a creature heading towards them. He jumped back grabbing Shinjuki on the way.

He placed Shinjuki back on his feet, who was now not only confused but worried, and the looked at the creature. He stood tall with black wings for hands and hair that seemed as though it was a mile long. His eyes were blood red and he had red and black markings on his face that crossed like an `X'.

It began to form its wings upward, which made Yume become alert. Shinjuki then looked scared but ready to protect himself. The man then pushed down his wings which blew a HUGE gust of wind. Yume fell to his knee but Shinjuki was blown to the other side of the Field. The man repeated its previous movements and this time Yume fell back to the ground. He looked up to see the man hovering over him, spreading its wings, yet again.

He felt scared, lonely, confused. He closed his eyes, waiting for the attack to burst at him. In the darkness of his mind he saw flashbacks of his life; Him and Sashira, him and Amura, meeting new friends, the `incident' at school, Sashira's appearance, then………darkness returned. He opened his eyes slowly. He looked over to see Matsuko's back facing him. The man was gone, nowhere to be seen.

He then saw that Matsuko held a pike that was covered in blood. When Yume gave a groan Matsuko turned to face him. He then scanned Yume and then went back to looking at the Field.

"I see you have discovered your weapon," he said plainly.

~Yume P.O.V. ~

I gave him a confused expression. What was he talking about? It was then that I felt different. My body felt, heavier. I took my hands and started feeling my face and then my stomach……..but nothing was different. I then stared to feel my waist, and there was something there. I looked down to see a belt around me with a sheath that held, well, a sword of course. I looked back up to Matsuko, who was now cleaning his pike. He then gave a smirk.

I just them remembered something. Where had Matsuko come from? When did he come? And another thing, where was Shinjuki? I began searching the Field, but saw nothing.

"If you are looking for Shinjuki, he is being taken care of over by the forest," said Matsuko.

I looked to Matsuko, "Who is taking care of him?" I asked.

"Kai and our friend Katsumi," he told me.

"Oh Kai," I said dully.

He gave a chuckle when I gave my complaint, "Don't mind him, he just competitive."

I stood up quickly and walked closer to Matsuko, "Yeah well, I can beat him anytime anywhere!"

"I highly doubt that," said a voice from behind.

I turned to see none other then my beautiful girlfriend and Kairi, along with Mizu. I gave her a smirk.

"You, of all people, should be agreeing with me," I said as I walked toward her.

She gave me a smile, "Well, I do believe you, but not the fact that EVERYTHING will be accomplished by YOU."

I began to softly tickle her, but then stopped and just held her. I then looked up to Mizu, "Hey Mizu, what's up in the high-tech world?"

She gave a jump and looked to me, "Nothing much, only problem is my brother being his usual self."

"You have a brother?" questioned Matsuko.

Mizu looked at him with a nervous expression, "Yes, his name is Koori."

Kairi gave a smile, "I think younger siblings are cute!"

Mizu rolled her eyes, "Not this one."

At just that moment Shinjuki, Kai, and a girl, who I assumed was Kastumi, walked up to us. Shinjuki did not look that hurt but Kairi still bugged him about it. Amura then turned to Mizu.

"Well, now that we are all here, what is life like in the present?" she asked.

All of our eyes were now on her. She seemed kinda tensed and then gave nod. She began her tale.

~End of Chapter 6~

kawaii-anime-lover: ok minna that is all for right now….whew. anyway chapter nine might take awhile (what a surprise ne? -_-) because it's where all the action happens! Anyway I'll be back soon!