Disclaimer: I don't own any character from Buffy the Vampire's universe, let alone any such ideas that originate from that series. However I do own the few characters of which are not directly tied to the Buffy Universe; in purest English there are characters here that are mine, to which I hope you may grow to like as the story develops. Now onward with this precarious tale I shall right .
Author Notes: Now all fans of the Buffyverse may very well not appreciate this tale that I am starting to write this day; it is what people like me do when they get ideas though o.o. The idea of Tara Maclay possibly liking a guy is pretty far out of this world? Maybe so, but I have decided to give it a shot and see it through. As you may read on, your constructive criticism is welcome, but I would like you not to flame me for the idea ;. If you don't mind, please give it a chance; otherwise I ask you to turn away now and not read it.
Info Section: Things to know before reading this fanfic
I have to be real with the fans of the Buffyverse, the werewolves in the show were given the short end of the stick here; they happen to be quite capable in many ways of facing down with villains. So my werewolf attribute listing will give you an idea. Honestly if you don't like it, can't say much there; but give it a chance. Keep in mind this list was made carefully within the boundaries of the Buffyverse, I didn't make them too ridiculous; I just made it more in my vision what I believe the werewolves are lacking.
I just made a sub-species of the werewolf and will gradually reveal to you small facts. Please Review and let me know what you think, without flaming me please? ; Anyways, I hope you enjoy what you see of the new breed as it makes its grand entrance.
The last note, something about the main character of mine!
His full name is Huyana Xun Ituha Ti, he is of Native American/Chinese descent that came to America recently after his mother's death at the hands of vampires while in Chang An, China. His father and he moved to Sunnydale drawn by the mystical energy and now, the young wolf's adventures begin.
Well that's all I have to say as far as that goes, here goes nothing; and welcome to the new tale being told.
(End Author Notes)
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The Wolf and the Witch: Unfolding Hearts
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Prologue: Unexpected Encounters, Meet the Masquerading Wolf
"So…this is UC Sunnydale?" his keen nose had twitched with the soft scent of grass, the smell of changing seasons as the green lawn seemed to just be a sad cover to something else he had noticed when coming onto the campus. He had been late registering for campus and classes, he was glad the he and his father had lived close; it made the housing issue not a problem, now he was just finding his classes and getting to know life here.
Huyana very well knew that the campus was also subject to vampire activity, he and his father were no fools upon moving here; putting up charms around the neighborhood, albeit very carefully so as not to alarm the neighbors, also lining out an area that Huyana and his father would split the city into. Yes, after his summer of realizing who he was, Huyana had pleaded with his father to allow his training to be put to something both he and his wolf wished greatly; to hunt the monsters that hunted the people.
Before getting settled into the new home, it had been a struggle to get his father to comply, he found that the wry old Alpha was quite protective of his kin, despite the fact his son had showed great diligence in learning the ways of their people, and defense training had regularly grown intense. His father, Anaba was worried that his son was getting caught up in the spirit of the wolf's love of combat and the rush of the hunt; though after careful reassurances the two eventually agreed to hunt the vampires. Though it was under the promise that Anaba himself would partake in the regular hunting, a way of ensuring the success of the hunting one way or another and one way to stay active; his father also made sure their hunting trails would overlap, so they would occasionally meet up with one another some nights.
Huyana was just glad to be going to classes, it was time away from his father and time to run free; he and his wolf had come to peaceful terms over the summer and in record short time. While both he and the wolf were shaky in some areas, for the most part they got along with one another; though one area that Huyana was bothered with constantly was seeking out a female. Huyana was interested in studies and not dating life, plus as he tried to show the wolf; that many human females were not alright with the supernatural. That he found was a lot harder to show to the wolf, but rest assured he intended to.
The compromise they met on for a temporary peace, was letting the wolf look on through his eyes and feel through his senses; he was trying to let the wolf witness the world with which he walked and lived in. It was definitely nothing the wolf seemed to care for.
"See..? I told you, this isn't for you." He said softly to the wolf, speaking aloud to get his point across; it was something that let the Wolf know him more serious than 'speaking' mentally to the inner wolf. Though this was changed in a single minute, when the wolf's nose had caught whiff of a sweet scent on the wind; the wolf barked and drew his attention to it.
"It…it is very sweet, but old; at least 20 minutes." He murmured again, noting the wolf's mental image of looking straight ahead in the direction of the smell. "What..? You aren't serious…" Huyana was in a little disbelief over this, the wolf wanted him to track her?
"Come on…you know I have class in 10 minutes, whoever this is, could be long gone." His words didn't reach the wolf, instead the wolf's lips curled back in a snarl at him; his wolf was brash much like him, so they butted heads often.
"Hey, what did we come to terms with? You know I am still human, I need to go to class; Dad is paying for the schooling, that I owe him." The wolf stopped snarling, understanding his 'parent wolf' wouldn't be pleased at avoiding school for a single smell.
"Good, class first then tracking later." He said to appease the wolf, it seemed to work; the wolf had roamed into the lone darkness of his spirit and went to rest in his 'den' wherever that had been.
Once Huyana felt the innerwolf's presence wasn't there, he headed off to class and took off running; albeit controlled since he couldn't go too fast now...could he?
-Several Hours Later-
At his home near the edge of the campus, it was time to start hunting; both he and his wolf were equally psyched at the thought of hunting vampires.
"Son, before you step out that door; you are to consider something first and heed this well." his father warned it was important.
"What is it father?" he stopped and looked back, always heeding his father's word; something he'd learn often was correct, that picked up when training with his innerwolf.
"You are to trust the wolf's instincts, you know he can tell about individuality, even amongst Vampires; not all are the same in character. Some are insatiable beasts, some are a cruel intelligence, some are insane, and lastly...some can be good." he turned to his son and looked to his eyes. "Trust both of you and your wolf's judgment on that before you strike the finishing blow."
"Yes father, I will do right by what you've taught me." he said this before he headed out into the night, his feet rushing on the edge of the grass; a full night was coming ahead of him.
Running amongst the brush seemed to fit his purpose, he was free again! the spirited feeling of the trees breezing past him while he ran the ground, his senses keen to the changing landscape; despite the nightsky's veil of darkness amongst all...he saw quite clearly.
His wolf growled from within, there his ears rising to the sound of the earth parting, it was an illuminating event as he bared his teeth in a wide grin. "My first...prey." his eyes reflected the innerwolf then, a dark forest green set of halos illuminating the landscape for him.
It was then within moments that the new vampire had rose from its new grave in the Sunnydale cemetary, parting the ground and snarling as the first sign of the evening hit his eyes; his senses coming to life as the craving for blood overtook his form. He looked around as his senses noticed something ahead, was it food already? What luck, But...what?
"There you are!" A voice sounding half in between an excited yip and a yell, Huyana's fist dropped into the vampire's face hard, bringing the head down of the new vamp quickly; Huyana quickly tossed the vampire into the tombstone while he was stunned.
Though it hadn't taken long, as the vampire turned and kicked at Huyana, though the skilled wolf blocked it and grabbed his leg; before twisting it violently with a sounding pop of the ankle, before his trail knife was thrust into the vampire's chest. The first slaying moment for Huyana was over, the race over the first fight he had was sudden.
"Wow..., they really do turn to ash." he had heard it from his father, but had never seen it for sure; he had now for his first time actually seen this with his own eyes. He and his wolf however, they wanted more of this rush; with new seasoned flair Huyana raced into the depth of the cemetary to find more prey.
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The hunt merely continued for the young werewolf...but that scent hit his nose quickly, his wolf stopped him in midstride and he looked to the right. "That...scent again." his words were spoken gently, there before he smelled something else...fear.
Without thinking, he took off on the trail of the frightened scent, this female who smelled of soft sun bathed flowers; the thought passed through his mind of her being chased and he moved faster.
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Down the pathway, Tara had taken up hiding in an old mausoleum, one moment she had been walking across campus and next...she found herself in this cemetary trying to hide; she knew what that was hunting her...a vampire. She knew that her chance of survival was getting lower, with her fear upon the air about her; it was only a matter of time before the creature found her.
She was ripped from her thoughts by the sound of the door smashing in, the mangled-looking face of the vampire as he stalked towards her.
"There you are! I've been lookin' all over for you...rrarh!" the vampire sounded as if he were from a cheap horror movie, but the look on his face was simple pleasure. "I can taste your fear...its good."
Though as he had finished the sentence, his face was pushed straight into the opposite wall; as Huyana entered the room. "Girl...run!" He called to her quickly, grabbing the Vampire and slinging him into the opposite wall with ease.
Tara looked up, blinking a moment after her mind processed his words. She rose from the corner she had been crouched in and moved for the door, her eyes darting back as she left the doorway; before she could ask anything, he spoke again.
"Don't worry about me, I promise I'm fine; go!" He said as he grabbed the vampire's forearm and twisted it hard, while his fist beat into the vampire's chest. The blow easily shooting the vampire into the far wall of the masoleum.
The vampire didn't have anything to say, he rose from the ground and charged him quickly. The first of his punches were thrown, sloppily performed and as his foot rose for a kick; it was shot to the ground quickly.
"You need help." He said as he kicked the vampire's chin and then thrust the wooden trail knife into his chest. "There is the end of your lesson." he said with a little snort, he went outside to ensure she got away.
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Tara ran as hard as she could, her feet not yet stopping as she thought back to the moment; she imagined that she had seen that boy at some time before...but she couldn't put her focus enough to notice.
"I hope he's alright." she had said it, heading back to her dorm; there the only place she would be safe there.
Once she hit the door, she headed inside and quickly made her way upstairs to her room; unknowing that her savior had been ghosting her back to the dorm.
"Good...she's safe." this girl, who had caught his wolf's attention, while he didn' think twice about her sweet scent or the small glimpse of her face that he got; his wolf was dead set on her for some reason.
"We're not going through this again...please." he said to the wolf, who ignored him flat out and much the way he had come from that familiar darkness within his body; he disappeared into his 'cave' once more.
"Tch. How rude." he said before he went back into the evening, he had more hunting to do. The night was young and there was still plenty of thrilling hunts to go on.
With the evening ahead, Huyana and Tara had briefly met; neither knowing each other's names, but appearances were hard to lose when in thought.
The next day lay in wait, to which Tara would see if the images she had in her mind, was the same boy who shared her Creative Poetry class.
(End Prologue)
It begins at the flat of the events of one evening's hunt for Huyana, just what is his wolf's interest in her? Does Huyana share the interest? And will he tell his father of his saving the girl?
All of these questions will be answered in the next chapter! xD
Until then I bid you all adieu.
-Quentix