This is another attempt at creating a Blue Dragon story that I get more ideas for. This story will have action, adventure, assassins, supernatural creatures, friendships, betrayal, and more good stuff. I've made sure to plan it all out this time. So enjoy chapter one!

A shadow watched several humans randomly talking about something that he really didn't care for. The crescent moon hung high in the night sky and shined on the figure sitting on a rooftop who became a little visible now but the humans didn't notice. This was an assassin who watched the humans closely like they were his prey but he was no ordinary assassin like the ones that humans have. He was also a black and white furred werewolf who just happened to be a shadow wielder as well. His name is Rikaru and only a select few people knew his name while everyone else just called him Assassin. The humans that Rikaru was watching happened to be Grand Kingdom soldiers and he was actually waiting for the captain of this squadron to come out. His werewolf ears appeared and twitched under his fedora hat when he heard voices and saw the captain walk out laughing in a drunken state. Rikaru snorted at his idiocy and unsheathed his sword a little. He quietly jumped down and swiftly sliced his jugular with little noise. Rikaru back-flipped back onto the roof of the bar and the other soldiers turned around when they heard the sound of something falling on the ground. They searched frantically for whoever just killed their captain but the assassin already disappeared into the night.

At Nene's castle...

''I assume you've taken care of the little traitor in my army.'' Nene said looking down at Rikaru who was kneeling before him.

''Traitor! Traitor!'' Deathroy mimicked and Rikaru's golden eyes looked up at him.

''I have completed the mission as always Lord Nene. Is there anything else you wish of me to do?'' Rikaru asked and Nene smirked. This was the famous werewolf loyalty that he heard so much about.

''Logi will give you your new missions for now.'' Then the doors swished open to reveal General Logi. ''Ah there you are Logi. This is my best soldier who has never failed any mission I gave him and he's your new recruit. His name is Rikaru and he's a werewolf, assassin, and shadow wielder.''

''A werewolf!'' Logi shouted shocked and Rikaru just stared at him.

''Is my race a problem for you General?'' Rikaru asked completely unaffected by the general's shock and Logi shook his head. Logi walked out of the room and Rikaru silently followed. ''Lord Nene told me that you were having some problems taking down a woman and a couple of kids.''

''They're no ordinary human shadow wielders Rikaru. The woman is also the legendary Zola.''

''Legendary huh. Well, I've never heard of her.''

''I'll introduce you to the rest of the squadron before I give you your new mission.'' They entered the room and Rikaru saw six humans sitting at a round table. He could sense a certain aura they were giving off and he knew that they were shadow wielders. ''Alright everyone. This is Rikaru and he will be helping us with our missions.''

''Take off the fedora hat so we can see your face.'' Gilliam ordered and Rikaru growled loudly.

''Why should I take orders from an insignificant and disgusting human such as yourself?'' Rikaru asked baring his large fangs and the others moved further away from him.

''What the hell is he?'' Lemaire asked.

''He's a werewolf so don't do anything to provoke him.'' Logi answered and Rikaru calmed down. ''Rikaru, this is Gilliam, Lemaire, Cynthia, Andropov, and Schneider.''

''You really should take the hat off though. It's very bad manners.'' Cynthia said and Rikaru sighed.

''Since you put it that way...'' Rikaru trailed off before taking his hat off and everyone just stared for a couple of seconds.

'DAMN HE'S HOT!' Cynthia thought and as if reading her mind, Rikaru sweatdropped.

''So let me guess, my mission is to kill that woman and those kids right?'' Rikaru asked.

''Not now. I want you to gather some information on them for us first and we will do the rest.'' Logi answered and Rikaru had a look of annoyance. ''What?''

''I'm an assassin not an informant. However, I'll take the mission anyway since this is my first non-killing one.'' Rikaru answered before walking out.

Outside Grand Kingdom...

'First thing I need to do is find that psychic friend of mine.' Rikaru thought. He was running and leaping through the canyon in his very large wolf form that was as tall as General Logi.

At a distant village...

'If there's one place I know he'll be at is the town bar.' Rikaru thought before he walked in. The rush from the scents of drunk humans and strong alcohol made him a little dizzy and he hurried over to where his friend was. ''I don't know how you can stand this horrible place Sam.''

''You get used to it after a while. How about we go someplace else?'' Sam suggested and Rikaru was already out the door. Sam had another job at a small smoothie shop anyway. ''So what can I do you for today?''

''First, I want a large strawberry smoothie. Second, I'm on a mission to gather info on a certain group of humans.'' Rikaru answered sliding a picture over to him. He looked a little confused as to why someone like Rikaru would want to kill a woman and children.

''Even if you are an assassin who rarely shows emotion and hates humans. This is too low for you.''

''I wasn't asked to kill them thank you. Even if I was I probably wouldn't do it anyway. Lord Nene knows that which is why he doesn't send me out on those kinds of missions.''

''Why do you serve someone like him anyway?''

''It's a long story.''

''I've got time.''

''Well...''

FLASHBACK

''Well look what we have here.'' Nene said standing over a small five-year-old boy who's claws were extended and his fangs were bared with his eyes glowing completely golden. ''You, my dear boy, are a young werewolf pup correct?''

''Yeah what of it?'' Rikaru asked snarling until Nene held out his hand and he stopped.

''I can sense great power and skill from you. If you come with me then I'll train you to develop it and mold you into a great soldier. In return however, you must serve me.'' Nene said and Rikaru's eyes returned to normal. He took Nene's hand and stood up.

END FLASHBACK

''He taught me everything I know. Even I sometimes disagree with how he's going about doing things though.''

''But a werewolf's loyalty knows no bounds right?'' Then Rikaru heard the sound of the doors opening and he saw a young girl in a maid outfit with two ponytails stroll in with another girl in a pink dress and a small Devee tribe member.

''They match the same description in the picture.''

''No shit Sam. You were too late on that one.'' The three walked up to the counter and sat down.

''Okay Marumaro, don't order a lot of stuff.''

''I'm offended Kluke. It's not like I'm Bouquet or anything.''

''Hey!''

'Wow. Three seconds and I'm already getting a headache from these three.' Rikaru thought rubbing his forehead. Sam hid the picture and started to clean a smoothie glass.

''Can I help you three?'' Sam asked.

''I'll have a chocolate smoothie.'' Bouquet said.

''Vanilla for me.'' Marumaro said.

''I'll go with strawberry today.'' Kluke said and Sam filled each glass with the different smoothie flavors. ''Do you still have the money Bouquet?''

''What? I thought Marumaro had it?''

''Hey don't blame this on me!'' Then Sam interrupted them.

''Relax you three it's already been paid for.'' Bouquet, Marumaro, and Kluke looked as Sam took the three gold pieces off the counter.

''But who...'' Kluke trailed off when Sam pointed to Rikaru who was drinking his smoothie in silence. As soon as he looked at her, Kluke blushed. ''Um...thank you sir.''

''No problem.'' Rikaru said. Bouquet and Marumaro finished their smoothies quickly and raced outside. Sam walked to the back for something and it was only Rikaru and Kluke at the counter.

''So...why did you help us?'' Kluke asked nervously.

''I'm kind of a soft-hearted guy when it comes to kids I guess.'' Rikaru answered. He also felt somewhat affectionate for them like a father or older brother but he didn't tell her that.

''Oh. My name is Kluke.''

''Rikaru.'' The werewolf held out his hand and Kluke shook it. She then saw the claws on his hand and sharply drew her hand back. Rikaru already knew why but didn't say anything.

''What's wrong with your hand?''

''Let's just say that it runs in my family.''

''Let me take a really wild guess. You're not human right?'' Rikaru had a look of shock on his face. Damn this girl was smart as hell!

''I really need you to keep this a secret okay? I'm a werewolf but I have no intention of hurting you in any way, shape, or form. Pinky promise?'' Why the hell did he just go and tell her that for no reason? He could sense her tense up but relaxed at his promise of never hurting her. Then she moved her pinky to his and sealed the promise. 'She reminds me of my little sister.'

''I promise. I did feel a little scared but I'm relieved to hear you say that Rikaru.'' Kluke said and Rikaru had a look of shock again. He's never been surprised by any human let alone a young GIRL who managed to do it TWICE in one hour. Kluke smiled at his expression until she realized how long she'd been there. ''Oh no! My friends are waiting for me!''

''I'll give you a lift.''

''Wha?''

A few seconds later...

''Whoa!'' Kluke shouted in excitement and a little fear as she rode on the back of Rikaru in his wolf form through the village. A lot of people were staring at them in horror as they just flew by but it didn't seem like Rikaru cared at all about them seeing his wolf form. When Kluke tugged on his fur, he slowed down to a strut and eventually started walking. Her friends were waiting outside the village when they looked on in shock when they saw Kluke riding on the back of an incredibly large black and white wolf. Kluke hopped off and ran to the tall woman with long silver hair. ''Sorry I'm late guys. This is my new wolf friend, Rikaru.''

''I'm honored to be able to meet you.'' Rikaru said telepathically. A blonde haired man stared at the wolf with a gaping mouth and great fear. The canine was at eye level with him for Kami's sake!

''Rikaru, these are my friends. Bouquet, Shu, Marumaro, Jiro, Zola, and Legolas.'' Kluke introduced and Jiro folded his arms.

''What was the point of making friends with an animal?'' Jiro asked and Rikaru sharply glared at him.

''If you have a problem with me then don't beat around the bush and say it to my face disgusting human.'' Rikaru growled and Jiro looked angry. Kluke walked over to Rikaru and petted his back since she couldn't reach his head.

''I think he looks cool and strong.'' Shu said running up to Rikaru with Marumaro following.

''We don't have time for this.'' Zola said and Rikaru looked over to her. It was something about her that gave him a gnawing feeling inside. Does she look familiar or what? Then Rikaru stepped closer to her and all was silent as the others watched the interaction between them. He smelled her scent and immediately remembered where he last saw her.

''Can he come with us?'' Kluke asked and Jiro stared at her in shock along with Legolas.

''Wait just a moment Kluke.'' Zola answered and Rikaru looked at her as if daring her to challenge him. As if obliging, Zola drew her sword and Rikaru stopped it with his fangs so fast that no one knew what the hell just happened. Zola smirked and sheathed her sword after Rikaru released it. Legolas circled around Rikaru and Zola a couple of times until he stopped on the werewolf's left side.

''Well Zola, he does look like he has great speed and power on him. I don't think you'll find another animal of this caliber.'' Legolas said looking at Rikaru's build. Rikaru eyed Legolas carefully and snapped at his hand when he tried to touch his fur. ''He values personal space too.''

''Actually, he doesn't look like he minds Bouquet.'' Shu said and everyone watched Bouquet rub her face into Rikaru's soft fur with her arms securely around his neck.

''I guess it's alright with me.'' Zola said petting Rikaru's head. ''I can tell he's very strong just by how he easily blocked my sword.''

''Are you serious?'' Jiro asked shocked. Then only Kluke noticed a tiny little detail that no one else paid attention to. It was how Rikaru reacted to Zola's touch. His ears flew back while he wagged his tail slightly and she giggled to herself. What really surprised her though was the very soft and low growl that Rikaru gave off. It wasn't in a dangerous way but a gentle one.

''Let's go.'' Zola said and they started walking.

'What have I gotten myself into.' Rikaru thought following them.

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