Love between Enemies

2000 years after Unconditional Love and Thazua's background.

By Monica Nordquist and Ryan Van Harte

Chapter 1: A long night

Authors note: This is the story of Kelaina and Thazua. How they met and the trials that they have to go through.

Disclaimer: I do no own Thazua, he is Ryan's character. The plot is both of ours.

Kelaina sat in the lush green grasses of her home. A calm but cool wind blew across her face and the sun was just setting over the western horizon, making the clouds turn a brilliant orange. Kelaina smiled at the beautiful sight as she pulled herself up and shook her head, making her hair fly this way and that and then land in a messy heap. She blew at a stray strand of hair that had wondered down in front of her face. Looking up at the ever-darkening sky and let out a short howl before running off and down the hill in which she had been situated on.

Gaining momentum and speed and at last when she reached the bottom of the hill, Kelaina could do nothing to stop herself. She whisked passed the first few trees, spread out far enough to be of no threat, but soon got into the denser part of the forest and she was still going fairly fast. To almost everyone but Kelaina, dodging the trees would be a hard feat, but she was a fox demon (And part unicorn); sleek, elegant, and agile. Dazzling blond hair swept down to her back, and was now swishing to and fro as she ran swiftly through the trees. Atop her head were two golden fox ears, both decorated with little demon markings. Her emerald eyes darted around as she nimbly jumped around dodging the trees. A branch caught her cheek, causing a fine line of blood to form on her smooth skin. The red line had formed just below the demon markings on her left cheek; the right cheek has similar markings. On her forehead lay a faded gold star that was barely visible; the only evidence that she was half unicorn.

She had a slender and well-built body. Her legs and arms were slightly but they were now hidden under a simple silk robe. The sleeves ran down her arms and even past her hands making them trail behind her as she ran. Under the robe she had bandages wrapped around her chest and her middle section below her belly button. Strapped to her side was her sword, various daggers were hidden throughout her body. A pendant rested between her breasts, an elaborately done sapphire pendant with a ruby in the middle. It had once belonged to her father, who unfortunately died fighting for his clan.

Kelaina reached up and touched her cheek. She brought her fingers down and there was some blood. "Damn" she sighed as she wiped the blood away. Her ears perked up as she heard a near by bush move. She sniffed the air twice then licked her lips. A little rabbit jumped out of the brush and she didn't move a muscle. The rabbit's ears twitched as it tensed. Kelaina changed and with one swift motion picked up the little rabbit by the neck ending its life. She changed and smiled to herself. Finding a spot to sit and rest she set up camp. She wistfully looked in the direction of her clan. She was about a day away. Her gaze drifted to the moon as she sighed. Being lonely most of her life she was naturally looking for a mate. The fox demon regarded the rabbit she had caught and then at the fire she had started.

She stood and set the rabbit up over the fire – after skinning it first – and then looked around. Kelaina heard the rush of water. She shrugged and began to walk toward the sound. Her eyes were greeted with the sight of a sparkling river. She had to close her eyes as the glare from the moon on the lake blinded her momentarily, if she hadn't she would have seen a figure run across the opposite bank and into the growth and underbrush.

When Kelaina opened her eyes again she quickly walked to the bank. Slipping out of her garments she stepped into the river's cold embrace. She shivered and waited until she became accustomed to the temperature before dipping under the water to wet her hair. A short while after the girl resurfaced in a splash of water. Sighing, Kelaina ran her fingers through her hair before shaking her head and stepping out of the cool liquid. She quickly changed into her fox form, shook off, and then changed back into her human form. She redressed and looked down the river. Kelaina thought she saw a flicker of movement in the corner of her eye, but when she turned to face it, all she saw was trees and bushes. She shook her head and a shiver ran up her spine. She took no longer in returning to her temporary camp.

Thazua gasped as he saw the beautiful demon walk over to the river. He had to run behind a bush to keep from sight. He watched her disrobe and step into the river. Her body was glistening in the light of the moon outlining every curve and every part of her. The light radiated off of her. Thazua knew from then on he loved this woman. He looked to the moon then back to the spot where she was standing. She wasn't there! Thazua started to freak out until he heard a splash of water. He looked back toward the river and his jaw dropped. Her uncanny beauty was getting to him. He watched as she threw he head back and ran her fingers through her hair. The water fell from her skin, glittering in the light of the moon. The wolf demon watched her climb from the stream and change into a sleek white fox. She shook off the access water then changed back. She swished her tail two and fro before she carefully put on her fresh silks. Thazua decided it was best for him to meet this lovely lady so he carefully ran around her.

Kelaina bent down to put some wood on the fire and when she got back up, there was a man in front of her. Kelaina stepped back and drew her sword. She backed up to much and tripped over a pile of wood. Causing her to fall on her butt and squeak. The man in front of her chuckled and offered to help her up. She pushed his hand away and got up gracefully. With incredible speed Kelaina ran behind the man and put her sword to his throat.

"What business do you have here wolf?" she asked.

Thazua sighed; he had thought he would find a friend not foe. He shook his head and growled, shoving an elbow into Kelaina's gut. Then, with the same speed as Kelaina, no, greater speed then her, he grabbed the fox demon's wrist and twisted it. She screamed in pain and dropped her sword. The wolf demon then ducked down and spun in a circle, his leg outstretched, and took out Kelaina's legs. She fell and Thazua stood. He looked down at the female and sighed again; he had been alone since he was born, all he wanted… He shook his head again and took up Kelaina's sword, smashing her skull with the hilt of the weapon, knocking her unconscious. Sadly he jumped backwards and darted into the trees.

When Kelaina regained consciousness the male was long gone, along with the rabbit she had caught and had left on the fire. She swore and stood, looking into the sky. The sun was just peeking over the eastern horizon. She growled, "Stupid wolf." Muttering, she picked up her belongings. "At least he didn't take anything important." She told herself. Then remembering her pendant, the sapphire pendant with a ruby in the middle, her hand immediately went to her chest. She breathed a sigh of relief when she felt the familiar shape in the jewel.

Thazua had watched the unconscious female for a while. He had returned a short while later to collect the rabbit. He hadn't taken anything else and made a quick retreat again. He stood there now, after having soaked himself in the water to rid himself of his scent. His ears twitched, attempting to pick up any sound. A twig snapped and he quickly darted off. A second later, the place where Thazua stood, a poisoned dart flew through the air, making no sound or anything. Another man, similar in both size and shape of Thazua, growled and cursed his clumsiness. He looked at the female Thazua was looking at.

"Hm… So Thazua has feelings for the wench, does he?" The man mused, grinning; "I could use this against him."

With that, the man turned, his tail flicking around behind him, and walked off.

Kelaina is pronunce Key-lay-nuh and Thazua is pronounce Tha-zoo-uh