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"Heero! You are by far the worst boyfriend I have ever had!"

"Good, get another"

"How can you say that!? Everyone wants me!"

"You are nothing more than an annoyance"

"But I AM your GIRLFRIEND!!!"

"Self proclaimed girlfriend."

"After all we been through..."

"You follow me everywhere. I tell you to fall over and die, and you find it funny. Leave and never return. You can trust me on this, I'll be so happy never to be graced with your presence again"

Sniffling, the young woman chokes out a, "...you're so cruel Heero...", before falling into a fit of sobs.

Glaring at the foolish woman, Heero turns his attention to the large sand-colored German Shepard-mix whining at his feet. Bringing a hand down to rub the dogs ears, Heero hisses at the crying woman, "Relena, Quatre and I have to go, and you're standing in the doorway"

Rubbing the tears out of her cornflower-blue eyes, she stomps her little foot and points an accusing finger at Quatre, who is sitting patiently by Heero's feet. "You love nothing but those stupid monsters people call dogs!"

"Quatre has done nothing wrong. Leave him out of it and get lost!"

"Heero, you truly don't love me?"

"I'd rather dance in hell for a thousand years before I willingly call you 'my love'."

With tears in her eyes, Relena turns on her heels and runs out the door, her waist length blond hair flying be hind her.

After coolly watching her pink sports car pull out of his driveway and disappear down the street, Heero looks down at the dog at his feet. "Well, Quatre, shall we go? Today is the day he returns"

With a loud bark, Quatre starts jumping around Heero as though trying to get him moving. Laughing at the dogs antics, Heero grabs the leash. Locking the house behind them,the two make their way to a Cadillac ESV. Heero opens the back door, and Quatre jumps into the secured cage that takes up the entire back storage area. He settles down comfortably on the cushions and whines again at Heero, giving an impatient look. After closing both the cage and the back of the SUV, Heero slides into the drivers seat and heads to the station.

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Once at the station, the two make their way to the back of the police station. After a few greetings, Heero and Quatre arrive at the kennels. Seeing his long time friend Wufei standing in front of a kennel and glaring at the occupant inside, Heero makes his way over. "What is with the sour face, Chang?"

"It's this monster! I decided to try and train him so he can become a pet, so I took him home. Big mistake!" The tall Chinese man glares harder at the dog inside.

Raising an eyebrow at his friend, Heero inquires, "How long did you have with him?"

"One week. Within that week he destroyed ALL of my furniture and my house. On top of that, he bit me every chance he got!"

Stepping next to Wufei and looking inside the cage, Heero sees a large, pure black wolf. His long fur was dirty and tangled. The wolf was sitting hunched, with bared teeth,and he was growling at Wufei.

Glancing at the papers over the cage Heero frowns. The wolf is scheduled to be put down. "Wufei, you do realize that this is no dog"

"I am well aware that this is a wild wolf, but we can't risk sending it back into the wild. I tried to tame him, but no luck"

"..."

"Quatre, how are you doing?"

Taking his attention off the growling wolf, Heero looks at the tall brunet, whose bangs covers one of his eyes. Letting go of the leash, Heero watches as Quatre runs to his owner, yelping and jumping with joy. Sitting at his master's feet, Quatre licks and rubs against the hands that reached down to pet him, tail wagging in bliss.

"How are you, Heero? Hello, Chang. I take it Quatre had no problems"

"Nothing wrong, he just missed you"

"Barton, how did your trip go?" Wufei asked, his eyes never leaving the wolf's violet gaze.

"Fine, glad to be back and at work." Upon hearing a whine from Quatre, he squats down on his heels and gives Quatre his full attention. Trowa adds, "And of course I am glad to have Quatre back with me."

Turning his gaze back to the wolf who was still eyeing Wufei balefully, Heero asks, "When is his last day?"

"Tonight. Noin is going to give him the shot, around nine"

"Hn"

"Who is going to die?"

"Black is what I called him, not that it matters now"

"Creative name, Chang. You are Captain Obvious."

"I don't think it's too bad of a name for a wolf who is going to die, anyway." Standing next to Heero, Trowa keeps a tight hold on Quatre's leash.

"Ah! Mr. Barton, Mr. Yuy, and Mr. Chang. What are you three doing here? I can understand Chang, since he's on duty, but you two aren't."

Finally breaking his gaze from the wolf, Wufei turns to face the head vet. Standing tall, the black-haired vet checks over all of the dogs, making sure they where happy and healthy enough for work. "Lucrezia, how is Nataku doing?"

"She is doing fine, just some stitches."

"She was bleeding pretty badly for being 'fine'."

"I think Black was showing her who was in charge"

"He tried to kill her"

"We don't know that for sure. He is wild and will behave as a wild wolf does."

"I want him"

At Heero's comment, three sets of eyes look straight at him.

Sputtering, Wufei was the first to question their obviously insane friend. "What the hell are you thinking, Yuy?! Didn't I just tell you what he did when I tried to make him fit for the public?"

"If Chang couldn't make him see his place, than I doubt you will have much luck, Heero"

Before Noin could say anything, Heero turns to face his friends and glares, "We all know I'm better than Chang. Noin, give me one month. After that,I'll be able to go in front of the courts and report if he is fit for normal interaction with people. If he is, then I'll train him to be my partner."

"Heero, Black is a danger to everyone. He has to be muzzled every time he's out of his cage. He is NOT safe. There is a dog that has just graduated, and they need to find a partner for her. She's nice,well-behaved,and NOT a mad wolf!"

"Noin, I don't want just any dog, I want... him. I know that if I can make it work, we'll be the perfect team."

"What you want is illegal."

"Not if he can pass all the tests."

"Heero, even if he can pass all the tests, what about his past? No one will let you have a dog on the force that has his history."

"They will if he is good enough"

Standing next to Noin, and listening calmly to the argument between vet and officer, Wufei decides to intervene. "Yuy, Lucrezia is right. I had him for only a week before I couldn't stand him any more. What makes you think you'll fair any better?"

"Because I am the best"

"..."

"..."

"I think we should give Heero a chance"

"Barton! Why on earth are you agreeing?" Screamed Wufei, outraged at Trowa for siding with their insane friend.

"What could it hurt? The wolf will always be contained, collared and muzzled," Trowa said with a shrug.

Pinching her nose, Noin thinks. "Fine Mr. Yuy, you can take him." She paused for a moment. "But remember, if he brings harm to anyone, you will kill him before he gets carried away."

Looking straight into the vets eyes, Heero gives a curt nod, showing his agreement.

"Woman! You are joking!!!"

"It's Lucrezia, Chang! Heero, you are well aware of the risks and dangers?"

"Yes"

"Then, go home and prepare. It is currently one-fifty in the afternoon. I will meet you here at seven tonight to get your papers taken care, and, of course, to help get the wolf leashed and muzzled."

With a nod to the vet, Heero turns and nods to his friends in leaving.

Arriving at his SUV, Heero already has a list of things needed to be completed once he arrives at home.

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Six-twenty found Heero in the center of his living room, over looking all improvements made in preparation for a violent wolf. A large cage sat in the corner of the living room, and gates ran throughout the house limiting the movement of the wolf soon to be coming home. Since he had lived alone, his home was always dog proof.

Since the death of his last partner, Wing, who had died from a gunshot wound while on duty, Heero has been next on the list for getting a new partner. This was his big chance with Black. He wanted to make a true friend and partner and not just another clone. He would have to work hard to build trust and friendship with Black.

Grabbing a short, chained leash, choke chain collar, and keys off the hallway table, Heero locks his home up. Settling in his SUV, Heero pulls out of his driveway and heads back to the police station.

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Walking into the kennels, Heero sees Wufei waiting for him. "Chang, what are you doing here?"

"I wanted to see if you have come to your sense yet."

"I'm still taking him."

"You are insane Yuy. Noin was here a few minutes ago and will be back."

"Hn."

Throwing a grin at Heero, Wufei speaks to the wolf. "Well Black, looks like you're going to have another Asian ass to bite, and this time it's Japanese."

"Ha ha Chang, you're just bitter."

"If you don't get at least twenty stitches within the first week, then I'll admit that you are more skilled."

Looking at the wolf, hunched, and growling. Heero smilies. "Shinigami."

"Huh?" Wufei raised an eyebrow at Heero.

"His new name is Shinigami."

"Why would you want that name? You'll give him an ego complex if he survives this week."

"I think it's a fitting, for a wolf that violent."

Looking out of the corner of his eyes, Heero sees the speaker of the last comment; Noin standing behind him with a small stack of papers and a small box. Walking a few steps to where Heero stands, Noin hands him a few sheets of paper to read and sign.

Grabbing the papers, Heero begins to read through and sign where needed in order to release Shinigami to his care.

While waiting for Heero to finish Noin pulls out the contents of the box; muzzle, choke chain collar, and small blow dart gun.

Upon reviling the dart gun, Shinigami leaps onto the cage door, barking and growling ferociously.

Signing the last page, Heero looks up and watches as Noin darts Shinigami. Handing the signed papers to the vet, he watches as the wolf slowly begins to sway on his feet.

Once Shinigami falls onto the ground, Noin quickly opens the cage, "You want him...you can get him. After the last bite this afternoon, I am NOT going in there."

"Right..."

Taking the muzzle, collar and leash, Heero slowly enters the opened cage. Heero approaches the wolf carefully, for even though he is lying down, drugged, the wolf's eyes track him with an apprehensive glare, a growl crawling out of his throat. Slowly kneeling in front of Shinigami, Heero calmly picks up the wolfs head a fastens the muzzle tightly on the head. Sliding the collar over Shinigami's head, and with a click the leash, Heero picks up the wolf.

"Heero, remember! If he proves to be to much, put him down, you know how to use a gun. If you have a chance to bring him here, than I can give him a shot."

"Coming from a vet, that is not good advice, what about being humane?"

"I know you know the difference between a killing shot and a wounding shot."

"You're right. I'll be going to be on my vacation starting tomorrow. I called Une earlier and pulled all my vacation time, I have a month. Call should you need me."

"And you call me, if you need anything, as well, Heero."

"Yuy keep in mind if you die, I'll be writing 'baka, we warned him' right on your head stone. Be careful, his bites aren't that of love and affection."

"I will keep that in mind."

"Please do, I don't want to visit you in the hospital."

"Thanks. If you are done, Chang, Lucrezia, later."

Walking out of the kennels with Shinigami in his arms, Heero moves to the rear of his SUV. Setting Shinigami down, Heero opens the back of his Cadillac. Picking the still growling wolf up off the ground, Heero sets him down inside the cage, and on padded floor, making sure the end of the leash is outside the cage. "I know you don't like me, but give me a chance and things will look up."

With his peace said, Heero closes the cage and the back of his SUV and settles himself into the drivers seat. Pulling out of the parking lot, Heero heads his vehicle in the right direction to take them home.

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