Cold Love
Kai: Hey guys! It's me again ^-^ It's sad I've had no reviews T.T but I am glad that people do read them :D I think O.o. Anyways I hope you enjoy this Oki/Kai story ^-^ And No I do not own Okami though I wished :3
Key:Italic- Flashback
In shivering cold of Kamui, it was snowing and soon there was going to be a deadly blizzard that would be bitterly cold. Kai was in her hut sewing some warmer clothes for her younger sister, Lika. Everyone in Web'keer knew a terrible storm was coming. Kai was a bit worried about Oki though she knew the Oina Tribe warrior could take care of himself. He would never accept her help anyway or anyone else's for that matter. He was always stubborn since they were little kids. Yet, she knew he actually had a kind warm heart though he always hides it. Kai remembered when they first met. Those many years ago and the memory she treasured with her heart.
"Kai…Come I want you to meet someone!" said her mother who was taking her hand and walking her through the village. The young three year old girl looked up at her dear mother with a curious gaze that was hidden behind her mask. "Who is it mommy?" Kai asked tilting her head to the side as she walked, her hand tightly holding her mother's hand. Her mother only smiled then said, "His name is Oki. He is new here and he has no family of his own. Will you be his friend Kai? I'm sure he could use one." looking at her daughter with the same gentle smile.
Then Kai saw a young boy about her age standing at the entrance of the village alone. He was a bit taller than her and was lean and muscular. He had a blue mask that had large ears but she wasn't sure what animal it was but she thought it was cooler then her deer mask. "Oki. This is my daughter Kai. I hope you two can be good friends. Go on dear say hello. Don't be shy." said Kai's mother pushing the young girl toward the boy. Oki looked at Kai cold and emotionless and on his guard but his eyes were slightly curious as he looked at the girl. Kai looked at her mother then at Oki and smiled brightly. "Hello Oki! I'm Kai! It's nice to meet you!" she said holding out her hand to shake his politely. Oki looked at her then her hand then back at her then reached out and shook her hand and gave a polite nod in greeting. Kai blinked, surprised at how big and ruff Oki's hand was compared to her own smooth slender hand. Oki soon pulled his hand away then crossed his arms. "Well I'll leave you two alone. Don't be too rough on each other. And Oki take good care of her and make she comes home before dark." said Kai's mother with a smile. "Mom! I'll be okay!" huffed Kai with a cute pout and her mother just chuckled and hugged her then walked away to their home. Oki watched her go without a word.
Kai looked at Oki with a smile. "So where do you live Oki?" she asked curiously. Oki didn't answer her and only looked toward outside the village. Kai followed his gaze. "You live outside the village?! Isn't that dangerous though? Mom says there are bears and demons out there." she said with surprise. Oki simply shrugged still not giving any reply. "Wow. You must be brave and strong! Can I go see your home?" Kai asked excitedly with her eyes sparkling in plea. Oki hesitated for a moment but then nodded when he locked eyes with her. Kai smiled in happiness then shifted to her wolf form of a light brown wolf. Oki shifted also to a massive black and red wolf. "Wow! Your wolf form is so cool! I have to say, I admire you!" Kai said while Oki tipped his head slightly then dashed out of the village with Kai close behind. Kai soon saw a small hut and when they reached there, they both shifted back to their human forms and Kai looked at his home admiringly. "Wow…it's amazing! Can I come in?" she asked politely looking at the boy. Oki nodded and Kai smiled walking inside the cozy home. A fire was going and there were some animal pelts around and a cozy bed made of multiple furs. "It's cozy and warm." Kai said awed. Oki watched like she was some strange creature then flinched when she suddenly turned to him. "But I bet it gets lonely…" she said looking at him. Oki simply shrugged. Kai chuckled. "You don't talk much do you? Well tell you what? I'll visit you so you won't be lonely anymore!" she announced proudly and Oki's eyes widened in shock
Kai smiled. "Well to me you're my new best friend! Hey! Want to see my face?" she asked curiously. Oki shook his head quickly knowing it was forbidden to show your face to anyone but your mate and perhaps family. Kai smiled. "I know it's breaking the rules but…I want to show it to someone. Especially you." she said then reached to her face and took off her deer like mask revealing her smooth beautiful adorable face that kept her smile. Oki stared at her for a long moment then swiftly turned his back on her. Kai laughed at his reaction then looked outside seeing it was getting dark out. "Well I better head home Oki or my mommy will be worried." she said then before Oki could react Kai waved goodbye and dashed out of the hut and into the forest in her small wolf pup form. Kai ran quickly then her ears perked and halted to a stop when she saw a Namahage. Kai shifted to her human form and fell backwards as the Namahage attacked her hitting her against a tree. Kai's vision darkened losing consciousness but she glimpsed a dark form then she blacked out.
Kai saw darkness, and heard someone calling her name. "Kai…..Kai…..Kai….." said the unfamiliar voice yet she recognized the scent. Who was it? She wondered then her eyes fluttered opened and saw Oki. "Kai! You're alright…" he said with a sigh of relief. Kai was still astonished hearing him talk. "You talked." She said eyes wide sitting up in the fur cloaked bed of Oki's. Oki blinked and nodded. "Ya…I talk." he said looking at her. "Just rather not." he added at her puzzled expression. Kai nodded with a smile. "What happened? I can't remember anything." she said looking at him expectedly. "You were attacked by a Namahage. I followed you to make sure you made it back safely and I fought it off." Oki replied to her question. Kai then noticed his badly injured shoulder. "Your hurt!" she exclaimed then pulled him gently closer to examine the injury. Oki flinched slightly at her touched but relaxed. "It's nothing. I'm fine." he stated with some stubbornness. "No you're not! You need to treat it!" Kai said then took some medicine out of her pocket and slipped off his shoulder clothing and put it on Oki's injury and he winced but didn't pull away. When Kai was finished she said, "Now you can't move till my mommy fixes it or it will get worse." she stated sternly. "You still need to go home though…." started Oki till Kai interrupted. "I know. But she will understand if I sleep here for the night…if you don't mind." Kai said hesitantly. Oki stared for a moment and sighed. "Fine…whatever." he muttered gruffly. Kai smiled a victory then layed back down curling up slightly. "Oki lay down with me. You should after you fought that Namahage off." Kai suggested looking up at him. Oki flinched at that and shook his head. "It's improper to do that. You should…" said Oki till Kai interrupted again. "Were only three! And no one will know but us! If we keep it a secret. So please?" asked Kai cutely making a puppy dog face. Oki sighed in defeat then layed down next to her while Kai grinned in victory and closed her eyes. "Good night Oki." Whispered Kai then soon fell asleep but not before she heard Oki say, "Good night….Kai…"
Kai smiled at the memory then shook her head awake and gently slapped her cheeks awake. "I think I'll give Oki this scarf. Just a little thank you present for taking good care of me after all this time." She announced to herself holding up a pretty blue scarf that matched his mask with some red markings. She looked outside seeing the clouds thicken. "I think I should wait until this storm ends. It can be deadly." She said to herself then she looked as she heard her door knocking. "Who could that be I wonder?" she wondered then walked over to the door and opened it and she saw Samickle. "Kai! It's Lika! She's run off! In this weather no less!" he growled in frustration. Kai's eyes widened. "I'll go look for her! Stay here just in case she comes back!" she said then turned into her wolf form and ran through the village and out of it into the forest calling. "Lika! Lika!" she howled as she raced along avoiding demon scrolls. Kai's ears perked in panic when she saw snow fall and it quickly got heavier and heavier by the minute.
After a hour of searching, the storm was at full blast and was pounding against Kai's small form. She panted, determined to find Lika, but she felt her body numb from the bitter cold even too cold for her wolf fur. She felt her eyes droop and her vision blur. Her body weakened and she flopped down on her side into the deep snow. She let the snow cover her small form her eyes closing. She hoped Lika was okay. She closed her eyes and slowly whispered, "Oki….." then let herself fall into a deep cold slumber.
Kai: I was planning to make this a one shot but I guess I'll make it a Twoshot XD the second chapter will be short though XP but I love cliffhangers :D at least when I'm the author