A/N: Kiara here! This is a side story not part of the main plot line. I recently finished New Moon when i started this so i hope you like! R&R. BTW i think the books are MUCH better than the movies. My own opinion.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naru and his peeps NOR do I own any of the Twilight gang (though i want the wolves, Kaze can have the vamps) =P
A short young woman with blue green eyes and reddish brown hair that falls to her waist, opens her eyes after a pleasant night's sleep. Her face quickly pales and becomes fearful when she sees a pale young man's face right in front of her own. With a loud scream she throws the young man out the window and huddles on her bed, trembling in fear.
A group of four boys and one girl run into the room, observing the broken window and her huddled form on the bed. One of the boys, he has raven colored hair and black eyes, goes to the girl huddled on the bed while the other's look out the window.
"Ah I see what happened," the other girl, named Kaze says. She has brown hair that falls to the back of her calves and highlighted with red and blonde streaks and green eyes.
"What was that Kaze?" one of the four boys asks. This one has brown spiky hair and red fangs painted underneath each of his brown eyes. His name is Kiba.
"Sai was in her bed." Kaze explains looking back at the obviously scarred girl. "Kia, you ok?"
Kiara nods. "Y-Yeah… as long as the freak doesn't do that again!"
"I'm sure he's learned his lesson."
"If he hasn't I'll teach him one." The raven-haired boy, named Sasuke, growls.
Another boy, this one has a coat with a collar that covers half of his face and glasses covering his eyes and brown hair, peaks out the window. "Hm… he isn't moving."
"Then we better go check up on him, Shino." the final boy, his brown hair is pulled up into a ponytail and his hands are shoved into his pant's pockets.
"I'm going with Shika-kun." Kaze says jumping out the window followed by the other four boys. Once she's down in front of Sai, who has black hair and black expressionless eyes, she looks at him, her face slightly amused. "Are you ok?"
"F-Fine… I don't think I'll do that again…" Sai stutters, obviously in some amount of pain.
"That would be wise on your part." Sasuke grumbles.
Suddenly Kiara leaps out of her window and lands in front of Kaze, her face fearful. Kaze and the others look at Kiara a few of them growing concerned. Kaze gently grabs Kiara's arm and leads her away.
"What's wrong, Kia?" Kaze whispers.
"They're here." Kiara says breathlessly from fear.
Kaze's eyebrows furrow and she rests her hands on Kiara's trembling shoulders. "Who's here? What do you mean?"
"I-I'm not sure but whatever it is, it's giving me the creeps…" Kiara says shrinking down to the ground. "It doesn't feel right… Their scent… it burns my nose… not only that but there… there are scents similar to mine…"
Kaze takes in a staggered breath and nods, glancing at the boys. "Ok. Well… do you know where they're gonna show?"
Kiara nods. "Here… they're coming here." Kiara quickly leaps to her feet, her eyes full of fear. "Get them out! Get them out now, Kaze-sama!"
"What?" Kaze says in shock.
"I'll handle them just-" Kiara spins around and watches over her shoulder in surprise.
Her breathing begins to pick up then she shoves Kaze away right before she starts to run at the forest and phases into a wolf the size of a large Clydesdale horse with reddish brown fur, snarling fiercely. Kaze quickly gathers the boys closer to the other side of the house then turns to watch Kiara.
Seven wolves the same size or larger than Kiara walk into the clearing. Two lead them; one is black while the other is a light russet color with a white belly. These two are the largest out of the whole pack and the russet is the largest of the whole pack. There are three grey wolves while the final is smaller and sandy in color. Kaze's eyes widen along with the rest of the group as the wolves walk closer to Kiara. Suddenly the black wolf charges towards Kiara with a great roar.
"OOKAMI!" Kaze screams as the two wolves collide with a loud thud and snarls.
"K-Kiara…?" Sasuke whispers, paling as he watches the two wolves fight.
The two wolves pull apart from each other and continue to snarl. Both are covered in gashes and bite marks but the black one is healing already while Kiara continues to bleed. The black wolf steps towards Kiara again but the other russet wolf steps between them, it's eyes stern. The other russet wolf looks at Kiara then at the group of shinobi behind her making Kiara snarl protectively. The russet wolf looks back at Kiara then nods to her like she said something and leads the pack away. Kiara shifts back to her human form and collapses to her knees both from exhaustion and blood loss. Sasuke and Kaze quickly run up to Kiara and stand on either side as a group of seven walks back into the clearing. Six boys and one girl, all of them have dark hair and a tan complexion. Kaze and the others immediately surround Kiara and get armed, ready to defend her if need be.
"Don't. We only wish to talk." One of the taller boys says walking towards them.
"Yet you attacked the girl, Sam." Another tall boy says walking past him with a glare. He looks back at the group of ninja and his face softens.
"What do you want?" Kaze snaps. "Why'd you attack Kia?"
"We thought she was defending the bloodsuckers." The other young man says. "My name is Jacob I'm the leader of the pack. The one that attacked your friend is Sam. The others are Quil, Embry, Seth and Leah."
"Bloodsuckers?" Kaze asks, a feeling of dread rising in her chest.
"The… other scent." Kiara gasps.
"So you smelled them? Do you know where they are?" Sam demands stepping forward.
"Hai. I smelled them but I don't know where they are." Kiara says, glaring at him.
"Sasuke, Kiba, I want you two to get Kiara inside. I'm gonna talk to them." Kaze says.
"You sure Kaze?" Sasuke asks.
"Very. I don't want her hurt more." Kaze says looking over her shoulder at him to give him a brief smile before looking forward again. "Go now!"
The two nod and Sasuke scoops Kiara up then runs into the house, leaving Kaze, Shino, Shika and Sai behind. Kaze stands up straight and flips the kunai she has in her hands.
"So, care to explain what exactly is going on?" Kaze says in stifled anger. "Why exactly did you attack Ookami? She was only protecting us."
"Again, we thought she was protecting the bloodsuckers that we followed here." Sam says.
"That doesn't give me much to go on. What are 'bloodsuckers'?" Kaze snaps.
"Now, now, we don't want any fighting." Jacob says with his hands raised. "That what we call what you know as vampires."
"I thought those were a myth." Kaze says giving them a non-believing look that hides her guilt.
"Yet your friend is a werewolf." Embry says.
Kaze turns a sharp look in Embry's direction making him jump back in fear. "For your info, her whole clan was full of werewolves!"
"Really?"
"Yes. It's what we call a Kekkei Genkai."
"I see… that explains why she smelled similar to us. Where are the rest then?" Jacob asks.
Kaze's face becomes solemn. "They're gone."
"What do you mean?" Seth asks, he's obviously the youngest, no more than 15.
"They were massacred when we were four, 15 years ago." Kaze whispers. "I really suggest you don't mention that around Kia, she's still very sensitive about it."
"… That's too bad…" Jacob whispers, his face becoming sad.
"Why are you here?" Sai asks making everyone turn to him.
"We already told you, we are after the coven of vamps we chased here!" Sam yells angrily.
"Well, then get moving." Shino says a swarm of bugs beginning to surround him. Kaze stifles a shiver when she sees the insects. "Or we'll have to take action."
"Shino, we need to take them to Tsunade anyway." Kaze says putting her kunai away. "If you want to do anything farther in our village you're gonna have to take it up with her."
"Is she your leader or something?" Leah snaps.
Kaze's dark look now turns onto the snappy woman. Leah glares back at first then her face becomes humble and she looks away.
"Yes. She's our leader or something." Kaze says angrily. "Follow me."
Kaze along with Shika, Shino and Sai, lead the group of seven werewolves to Tsunade's office. Once inside, the pack of wolves quickly explain that a small coven of vampires have crossed into the village's territory and is a serious cause for concern. Tsunade glances over them to peer at Kaze who flinches guiltily then looks away, her face ashamed.
"I see…" Tsunade says looking back at the pack. "Are you saying that you are the only ones that can defeat these…'bloodsuckers'?"
"Well, that Kiara girl can too but seeing as she was wounded while fighting the blockhead to my left, I suggest that you let us stay until further notice." Jacob says shooting a nasty glance in Sam's direction.
Tsunade sighs then looks back at her four shinobi behind them. "Kaze, I want you and the group that witnessed this whole thing to watch over these…people, you understand?"
"H-Hai! What of Kia?" Kaze says.
"Sai's going to shadow her. I don't want her too involved until she's healthy." Tsunade says.
"Thaaat may not be a good idea." Kaze says glancing at Sai's paler than usual face.
"Why is that?"
"Well… Sai and Kiara-chan had a… unpleasant moment this morning." Shikamaru jumps in.
"Great…" Tsunade grumbles. "My mind is made up. Tell her she hast to come to me if she doesn't agree."
"Yes ma'am." Sai says nervously.
"Good, then you're dismissed." Tsunade says waving a hand at the group.
The shinobi bow before walking out followed by the pack of wolves. They go back to the house to see a frustrated Kiara sitting on the couch. A pair of wolf ears has replaced her human ones and a wolf tail the same color as her hair that's also as long as the back of her knees is on her body along with fangs in her mouth. The wolf ears perk and Kiara turns towards the door in time to see Kaze walk in. Kiara is instantly on her feet and tackling Kaze, her tail wagging happily.
"Kaze-sama!" Kiara says lovingly. Then she stiffens and looks behind Kaze and sees the other wolves standing behind her. Her wolf ears go back as her lips wrinkle in a low snarl.
"Ookami! That's enough!" Kaze snaps. Kiara backs off and instantly calms down, allowing the other shinobi to breath a sigh of relief. "Nade-sama wants us to watch over them."
"…You're kidding…" Kiara asks, her ears going back showing her unhappiness.
Kaze shakes her head and crosses her arms. "Nope. Apparently the…um… vampires… can only be beaten by them and you."
Kiara pales. "Do you think they'll notice about-"
"SH!" Kaze spits cutting Kiara off. Kiara gets the message and quiets though she's still watching the pack warily. Kaze looks over Kiara at Sasuke and Kiba who are sitting on the loveseat and couch. "I see that you were able to treat her well…"
"Yeah with some trouble though." Sasuke grumbles.
Kiara's look becomes guilty and she begins to sneak away. Kaze reaches out and grabs the collar of Kiara's shirt making her croak and still.
"What do you mean? Kia, what'd you do?" Kaze asks, turning her gaze back to her obviously guilty friend.
Kiara flinches and begins to fidget with her fingers. "U-Uh well… I just wanted to see if you were ok…"
"She wouldn't sit still. I had to call Akamaru in order to still her." Kiba explains.
Kiara shoots him an angry glare and mumbles, "Traitor," under her breath. Kaze sighs and begins shaking her head while she releases Kiara's collar. Kiara falls to the ground with a soft squawk making the group of shinobi and a few of the pack members snicker softly.
"She doesn't act like a werewolf…" Seth murmurs.
"You say that now but you don't wanna make her mad." Kaze says.
"I-I didn't mean it as a bad thing!" Seth insists arms raised in surrender.
"Right… of course you didn't." Kaze grumbles.
Kiara lies on the ground and stares up at the ceiling, not really paying attention to the conversation. With out warning, Kiara's face shifts to a wide smiling at her tail starts to wag. This catches the attention of Sasuke and Kaze who look down at her with curious looks.
"What's going through her head now?" Sasuke asks.
"Who knows." Kaze says, shrugging.
Then Kiara leaps to her feet and goes out the door.
"I'll follow her…" Sasuke sighs and runs out the door.
"Is she always like that?" Jacob asks.
"Yeah. It gets worse when she has sugar." Kaze mumbles. "We need to find space for you guys to board…"
"Not my house! My mom would kill me!" Kiba quickly interjects.
"Even though your name is INUzuka?" Kaze asks, one eyebrow raised and her hands on her hips.
"W-well yea… she doesn't like it…" Kiba says turning away.
"I don't understand your mother…" Kaze sighs. "They can live next door. There's no one there and to be honest, I don't really want them in my house."
"What'd we ever do to you?" Seth grumbles, his lip jutted out in a pout. "We just wanna help you save your village."
"… Something just sets me off." Kaze says turning around.
"Come to think of it you kinda smell like-" Jacob starts but is quickly stopped when Kaze's hand is instantly covering his mouth. His eyes widen in shock then his nose wrinkles in disgust as he yanks away. He covers his nose with his hand and stares at Kaze.
"You keep your mouth shut!" Kaze snarls, her terror hidden by anger but her eyes are showing the truth.
Kiara appears between them out of nowhere, her eyes gold with slit pupils. She snarls menacingly at Jacob making the whole pack, including Jacob, jump back obviously terrified.
"You. Leave. Kaze-sama. Alone." Kiara spits at them, her every word like toxin.
"We didn't do anything though… she just-" Sam starts.
"I said leaver her alone!" Kiara screams, swinging a clawed hand through the air.
"Whoa… we ticked her off…" Seth says, his voice shaky from fear.
Kiara cracks her fingers then draws her right hand back and crouches with her left arm hanging limply between her legs. Her lips are pulled back in a snarl, her tail is twitching and her ears are back in anger. She starts to swing her hand towards Jacob's face but Kaze grabs her wrist, stopping the attack. Kiara looks at Kaze, her face confused but still angry.
"Kaze-sama?" Kiara murmurs.
"Stop it Ookami. Don't kill them." Kaze says calmly.
Kiara's eyes watch Kaze, seeing through the calm. She growls then closes her eyes and gets out of her offensive posture but her wrist is still grasped by Kaze's shaking hand.
"Understood." Kiara whispers stiffly.
Kaze nods then drops Kiara's wrist, which just falls to her side. Kiara gives off one more angry growl before shoving her way through the pack and out the door once more. Kaze sighs in relief then looks up at the pack.
"Now do you understand why I said 'don't tick her off'?"
"Um sure… but what exactly was that?" Seth asks.
"That was Kia trying to control her anger." Kaze explains. "She truly didn't wanna kill you guys but for me, she would have."
"I get it. But if we get angry we just phase." Jacob says, his hand on his chin in thought.
"Not Kia. It comes in gradual changes to her. First her eyes change, followed by claws and fangs. The second stage is when her ears and tail show up but she can hide and show those if need be. Finally she phases fully like you guys." Kaze explains, holding up a finger for every stage she lists.
"I-I see… we'll use that as a reference from now on." Jacob says.
"That would be wise, yes." Kaze says nodding her head in agreement.
"Kami-chan, is it a good idea for Kiara and Sasuke to be gone all this time alone?" Kiba asks nervously.
Kaze snorts then shakes her head. "There's nothing wrong with them being alone. Unless…" Kaze turns a sly look to Kiba making him jump back with a guilty look on his face. "You're jealous. Are you jealous Inu-baka?"
"N-No… I-I was just curious." Kiba stutters.
"He's jealous." Shino says crossing his arms.
"Yep." Shikamaru agrees.
"Sh-shut up!" Kiba yells, his cheeks are bright red.
"Hahahaha I knew it." Kaze laughs. Good it seems they've dropped the subject.
"Kaze, why do you smell like a bloodsucker?" Sam suddenly asks.
The color quickly drains from Kaze's face and she begins to shake. Shino sees the difference in her, and quickly goes to her side, his face covered in anger.
"Why are you asking this? Does it matter?" Shino growls, wrapping a protective arm around Kaze's shoulders.
"It does matter, actually, we need to know if she's a threat and if she's on their side or ours." Sam persists.
"H-Hey, Sam… I don't think this a good idea… remember what happened last time we made Kaze upset?" Seth says, warily.
"This is important Seth. I'm sure you've sensed as well as smelled it too. She smells like them. She feels like them." Sam says, his tone growing dark.
"But she doesn't really look like them! Her eyes aren't blood red, she doesn't sparkle in the sun-"
"But she's paler than the rest of them! She's obviously stronger and faster than them too!" Sam argues back.
Kaze has hidden herself behind Shino's body, her hands are on his shoulders and her head is leaning into his back. She's trembling even more now that the pack has figured out her secret. Shino glares at Sam while Kiba and Shikamaru's faces are scared as they look back and forth between Kaze and the pack.
"That doesn't really mean she's a bloodsucker!" Seth shouts back.
"Stop it!" Kaze screams from behind Shino. She is now vibrating and she slowly sinks to the ground. "Just stop…"