Wolf's Rain Fan Fiction ❯ Shattered Memories ❯ Games ( Chapter 2 )

 

Something seems different about Toboe… No one could place a finger on it, but something was different. His personality perhaps? The way he carries himself? Toboe is acting more like a leader, and that thought scares them. Why would he want to be the leader? He can't even make decisions for himself let alone a pack, but it couldn't be helped at the moment, he has become their guide to the city. The walk seems to take forever because they couldn't just run up like normal. It was dusk when they reach the front of the city. Lights were everywhere, tall buildings, lively people. The smell of humans and wolves and no blood from either could be smelled in the air, this seems like a little paradise.

 

“Guys I'm starving can we get something to eat PLEASE?” The whining is here once more, but who could resist the smells? Hige with his nose that could smell anything and everything, he couldn't sit still and wait for someone to voice out what he KNEW their stomachs wanted.

 

“Sure, I don't see why not.” Kiba sighed, he knew that once Hige states he's hungry, he'll annoy you till you give in, and Kiba wasn't in the mood to argue with him. He still needed to figure out what was up with Toboe.

 

“YES!!” Hige shot a fist in the air in victory. They went into a nice little restaurant out of the way that was owned by an old couple.

 

“Hi. How many?”

 

“What do you mean how many?” I don't know how much I'm going to eat. This is confusing. Hige and the others with the exception to Toboe have never been in a restaurant were you are seated.

 

“How many in your party?” `Could these people really be that dumb?' The young hostess doesn't know what to think. `Travelers, that must be it.'

 

“Four.” Ahh look, at least someone knows what he's talking about. That young boy with Chestnut hair looked formiliar to her. `Where have I seen that gorgeous face before?'

 

The girl brings them to their seats and hands them a menu. Hige is practically drooling on it trying to figure out what he wants to eat. A few minutes later an older woman comes by and to ask them their orders.

 

“Excuse me young man. Are you by any chance Toboe?”

 

He gives her a warm smile. “Yes I am.”

 

“I remember when you were a baby. Your mother would come in here and would show you off saying what a little angel you were. And look at you now... You're all grown up.” The old woman's smile falters a little bit. The trip down memory lane is now gone, back to reality. “I'm glad you came back. Bad things have been happening when you were taken away - crimes that I wouldn't wish on any being, it being human or wolf.” She pats him on the shoulder and leaves to get their orders.

 

“What hell was that all about runt?” You could almost see Tsume's eye twitching almost like a time bomb waiting to go off.

 

“It's nothing to worry about.”

 

It just went off. Tsume slams his hands on the table, temper flaring, causing all the other people in the restaurant to stop what they are doing. “Like Hell! What are you keeping from us?!”

 

Toboe just sits there like it was a casual conversation looking calm. This is something that should make Kiba proud. “Like I said, it is nothing that concerns you, so just drop it!”

 

~You know they will want to know about the “change.”~

 

`I know but there is nothing they can do and besides, I like the feeling of being stronger then when I was nothing but a pup.'

 

~You are still a pup~.

 

`To them maybe, but they're in for a big wake up call. They're on MY turf and with MY people. Things won't be like it was in the other cities. This will be fun. Plus who could ever resist my “advances” and me? Yes this will prove interesting…'

 

“You didn't answer my question.”

 

“I did. It just wasn't an answer you liked.” Toboe smirked at his companions. `This is so much fun why didn't you come sooner?

 

~Lets just say you were not ready to remember. You know that THEY are here don't you.~

 

`I know. That's the reason why we're here, am I right. At least one of the reasons.'

 

“…Are you even listening to us?”

 

“Sorry I was thinking about something.”

 

Kiba looks amused, Hige looks confused, and Tsume looks like he's ready to kill someone. Just as he opened his mouth the food came, ending what ever he wanted to say. The smell is divine and the group wastes no time digging in. The table was silent except for the sounds of chewing and occasionally choking on what was in front of them - much to the amusement of the owners.

 

“Hate to be the bringer of bad news but how will we pay for this?”

 

Toboe smirks and gets up out of his seat much to the confusion of everyone else. He walks over the woman and they seem to have a small conversation or something of the sort. The other people seemed like this is something normal, an everyday occurrence. Something is not right - what is up with these people? Strangers walk in, eat a ton of food, and they must know that they have no way of paying. They don't look like a group of people who have a lot of money, and then someone just casually walk over and talks to the owner. They're not suspicious at all? Apparently not as she nods and he walks back to the table. “Lets go.”

 

“Where?”

 

“The place we'll be staying for a while of course. Now are you coming or do you want to sleep on the streets?” They get up and followed. As they leave they hear the woman calling back.

 

“Come back again and good luck!” The woman turns to her husband and sighs.

 

“You think he can do it? I don't think he ever got over the incident…”

 

“I don't know, but at the moment they need him more then anything. God only knows what would happen if he never came back. I do pray everyone will be ok.”

 

“I know. They're really nice kids. I don't like to think of the lives they live now that the hunters have come to stay.” Turning back in to the restaurant and attending the other customers, only to hear the gun shots of more hunters, who are off “hunting” innocent prey. They shack their heads praying for another lost child or teenager who met an early end.

 

======================= On the street somewhere =================

 

“Where are we going?” Being the only one that could keep calm while dealing with this confusing situations, Kiba decided that he should voice his concerns.

 

“To my old place, it should be uninhabited.”

 

“And if it isn't?”

 

“Depending on who it is they must leave. If they don't, I'll make them.”

 

“Strong words for a pup who can't fight to save his life.”

 

“Don't worry Hige, I can take care of myself.”

 

“I can't wait to see that happen.”

 

“Don't worry you might find out sooner then you think.” He continued walking down the streets till no one was in the area. This unnerved everyone even Toboe. This use to be a lively part of the city even though it had its problems, what has happened since he was gone?

 

A struggle was heard in one of the many alley ways - something doesn't sound or smell right. Fear, sadness, desire, lust, desperation, and hope was in the air. Faint sounds calling for help were heard and Toboe turns to find the cause of his discomfort.

 

“Just leave it alone, it doesn't concern us.”

 

“You maybe, me it does concern.”

 

“Why?”

 

“Cause nobody deserves what is probably happening no matter who they are.”

 

“How do you know what happening if you can't see it?”

 

“I know the signs. That's all.” He walks inside the dark alley. His eyes glowing with hatred and… excitement? This was something nobody expects to see in this type of situation yet Toboe seems all too happy to “help”.

 

“I really don't think you should be doing that?” The man was on top another seeming male by looks and young like Toboe himself, perhaps younger but not by much. They man was rugged looking and his smell didn't help that much. It made Toboe's eyes water as the intense fowl smell hit his nose.

 

“He is mine for the taking. I found him and now I'm taking him.”

 

“Wouldn't you want someone who is willing?” Toboe takes a step back to give the man some room if he desires to take the invitation. He looks at the frightened boy then the person standing next to him, back to the boy again. How could he possibly pass up an offer like that?

 

“Sure why not?” The man got up and walked towards Toboe a smile on his face thinking of all the things he'd like to do to that nice body of his. The other three wolves looked horrified at the very idea and can't even imagine why their friend would even suggest going near, let alone sleeping with someone like that.

 

Toboe had a smile on his face and placed his hands on the sides of the man's face leaning in towards his ear. “You know I really don't like people like you. I hope you enjoy my present to you.” A snap was heard before the man can even move away and falls to the cold concrete of the alley. Toboe's eyes shined with pure joy as he turns to his friends, only to see shock and horror etched on their faces. “I told you I could take care of myself didn't I?” He turned back to the young boy a soft smile on his face, all humor cast away from his features. “Are you ok?”

 

The boy throws himself at Toboe and cries. “Thank you's” were constantly heard from young lips and Toboe lifted him off the ground and carried him out of the alley. The boy gave protests and started to struggle but Toboe whispered gently in his ear telling him that he won't hurt him, he was a friend and other things like that causing the boy to calm down. Toboe walks past his friends not caring if they follow or not, walking into a building that looks ready to fall down if someone just touches it, but when they walk inside, they were in for a sight. Looks can be deceiving. The place in the inside looks like something the nobles would stay in. Satins, velvets, silks, leathers, they were all here and it made up most of the furniture. They race up the stairs to keep up with Toboe and his bundle and once they climb up the stairs they gazed upon a loft.

 

“How did you get a place like this…?” Ahh the question everyone wanted to know.

 

“I own this building with my old pack.”

 

“That didn't answer how.”

“The old owner sold it to us for really cheap because no one lived in it and at the time was a piece of junk, so we fixed it up and made it our home. You like?” Nods could be seen nodding instantly. Toboe walks over to the bed and lays the boy there. “You feelin' ok?” The boy nodded. “What's your name?”

 

“Yuki.”

 

“I'm Toboe.”

 

Laughter was heard down stairs and a smile crept on his face. “They're still here. Hey guys! Come up to the top!”

 

The laughter dies in an instant and running could be heard up the stair way along with heavy breathing. Once up, the new group of people look like dear in headlights. “You're alive…?”

 

“Do you really think some hunters could be rid of me that easily?”

 

A ball of black slams itself into Toboe's chest causing him to fall to the floor in a heap of limbs and cloths. “I new you'd come back. I knew you would. They didn't think so but I knew it.”

 

“Hey Hirosuke, I take it you missed me?” Hiro just hugged him tighter causing an angry Tsume to growl in jealousy.

 

Hiro noticed and smiles, looking into angry gold eyes and licks Toboe on the cheek. He turns his head and leans in whispering in his ear. “Looks like someone has their eye on you. Has he said anything to you?”

 

Toboe just smirks, wanting everyone to hear his part of the conversation so the game can be set up. “No. It's frustrating.”

 

The bait was set now only waiting for the bite. “I bet I could relieve you of that frustration.” Hiro purrs to Toboe as he nuzzles his neck all the while looking at Tsume getting angrier and angrier.

 

“Perhaps. It sounds like fun. I might hold you on that offer.”

 

“Only if you plan on killing him too.” The bait was taken and now it was time to catch it.

 

“Well are you willing to help me with my… problem Tsume?” Toboe's eyes cloud with lust as he gazes at Tsume - much to a shocked Tsume.

 

“No.” The catch was lost. He knew that Tsume would say no, but it was only a matter of time before he gave in. Tomorrow was another day and it will become an interesting night for Tsume. We'll see how his “control” is and if he can resist some one such as Toboe.

 

Hiro loved to play this game and was more than excepting the silent request to play. “Really Tsume, you don't know what you're missing…”

 

“Speak from experience?”

 

“Perhaps. He's always been a fun playmate, but what we play is up to you to decide.”

 

Hiro got off of Toboe and helped him off the floor. Hige is laughing at the look on Tsume's face and Kiba was just smirking at the whole scene. They hear the other members talk about how it seems like everything was back to the way it was before Tsume disappeared, but the sadness in their eyes was saying something was different. Something bigger was happening and Kiba wanted to know what it was. What is the big secret? It will be dealt with tomorrow. Everyone was leaving to their respected rooms and went off to sleep. Kiba decided since this was a new place that they should stay together, but Toboe insisted that they were safe so as a compromise they would pair up. Toboe agreed and Kiba said that Hige should stay with him, and Tsume would stay with Toboe, Yuki the little boy decided that he would stay to help Toboe with the “mean grown-up”. Toboe chuckled at the comment and agreed. Tsume took the couch in the room and laid himself on it with a huff but said nothing. Toboe rolled his eyes, leaves to get a blanket from somewhere, and comes back a second latter and covers Tsume with it. “Night Tsume; pleasant dreams.”

 

“Sure thing runt.” Tsume seemed to hesitate with what he wants to say next but says it anyway. “The same to you.”

 

“Thanks.” Toboe turned off the light and climbed in bed and found Yuki by his side in a instant. It was amusing, it seems like he's going to become a brother-like person for the younger one sleeping next to him. He let a smile fall on his face and pulled boy in a protective embrace knowing that his dreams will be troubled with nightmares from earlier that night. Toboe just hopes that he will get over what happens and won't fear everyone around him like he seemed to do earlier. He closed his eyes and let sleep claim him.

 

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