Chapter Two
The night was clean and clear. The park was perfect for what she and the boys had in mind. Lots of trees... a little stream that ran into the lake and no prying eyes. They were safe. Their secret was safe. Golden eyes peered into violet eyes, speaking an unspoken language that only she and her companions knew. They were fully aware of her standing amongst them and they obeyed to her whims, they were not disappointed.
The filth they had been stalking was unaware that he was being hunted as he closed in on his latest prey. A low growl startled him and the college beauty got away. He cursed himself for being so nervous. A series of growls came from the darkened path. The golden eyes flashed at him, then a pair of violet, a pair of blue, two pairs of brown and finally a pair of silver. They slowly emerged from the inky blackness of the path and into the dim light of the lamp nearby. He saw them... Six wolves. Two white, one pale blond and three tawny brown. One female... five males. The stalker turned to run only to find a dark brown, very large green-eyed wolf behind him, fiercely snarling. The five males with the female backed off and she continued to advance, eying the green-eyed, dark male in front of her that dared to try and take her prey. He stopped... Her scent was familiar to him. He backed off and their prey escaped past him. She snarled viciously at him as she darted past him after her prey and left him stunned and dazzled by the small female.
A female? They rarely survive unless they're natural. This one was a Pack Alpha too. Did she have a mate? It looked like that one with the strange violet colored eyes, but he seemed to obey her. Perhaps he's not Alpha. At least... not for long. He smirked as he donned the vestiges of his humanity. Interesting. He thought as he made his way back to his car and a pair of golden eyes flashed in his memory.
She...was...pissed! That dumbass made me lose my prey. She was still snarling and fuming as she dressed in the bushes. Who the fuck did he think he was?! And if that wasn't bad enough... Kiyora had to fall in the lake! "Ugh!" She grunted in frustration as she finally pulled on her second boot and tied it.
"Kyoko... You need to calm yourself." Reino said calmly.
She sighed as she emerged from the brush. "Doesn't anything ever bother you?"
He smirked. He wrapped his arm around her shoulder and she instantly calmed. "Why don't we go grab something to eat. I know this great little place that's open late. You can get your steak rare." He smiled mischievously.
"Fine..." She gave him a cute growl. Then all of the members of Company Of Wolves left to eat their fill.
All in all, Kuon Hizuri had a very interesting night. First, was the girl from the band at the club and her song that touched him in a way that no music ever had, then the cute little white Alpha female that had the brass balls to stand up to him when her pack didn't and backed down. He felt he definitely needed to investigate this further, especially since her scent was so incredibly familiar, but from where? He didn't remember ever meeting a female of his kind that was that young. Go through a dry spell and now find two special females in one night and one of them actually seemed like she didn't like him very much at all. What was her problem? Granted she lost her prey, but that's no reason to get so wound up. Was it? He just wanted to relax tonight, but no... He had to meet with the Boss and talk about fixing that spoiled little bitch Ruriko by starring in Ring Doh. Didn't he have enough on his plate with Ogata talking about writing a new script to remake Tsukigomori and his other dramas? He needed that one, that's the one that made Kuu famous.
Kuon sighed and for once... He felt a little hungry. "Maybe I'll stop at that little place nearby." He mused.
"Thanks Reino. This steak hits the spot." She grinned as the almost raw piece of meat hit her tongue. "It definitely makes up for that jackass ruining our hunt."
Reino shook his head and cut off a piece of his steak and popped it into his watering mouth.
A few booths away a pair of ears twitched as he picked at his food.
Miroku laughed. "Our sweet little Kyoko-chan can get really riled up." He patted her on the head.
She gave him a low growl. "You know I hate when you do that." Her eyes narrowed at him.
"Leave our little sister alone tonight. You know how she gets when something doesn't go well." Reino chided.
The ears of the man were now trained solely on the conversation that the group was having with a young lady named Kyoko-chan. Could it be? Isn't that the group that was at the club, the one Boss was interested in? The one that wrote that song? He called for the waitress to pay his bill. He needed to get a good look as he left. Just a quick inconspicuous look, nothing more.
He paid and left a tip. He got up with his cap on and his head down. He gave her a quick glance from the corner of his eye as he passed them. She was breathtaking. Her golden eyes were unforgettable. Her pack quieted their conversation. They noticed and trained their eyes on him. Reino watched the young actor as he left. Kyoko continued her meal and their conversation, ignoring the passing male.
"So, are we going to call that man tomorrow?" She asked out of curiosity.
Reino snapped back to the conversation. "Hm?"
"That weird guy that was dressed all funny. Are we going to call him?" She clarified.
"Oh. Yeah. I don't see why not. Are you sure you want too? You might run into him if you go to music." He warned.
"I don't really care anymore. I just like to sing and write. It's starting to make me feel better. He can fall off the planet for all I care." She waved off.
Reino gave her a quick hug and she blushed. "Good girl." He smiled.
She blushed. "Stop doing stuff like that. People will get the wrong idea."
They all laughed and continued with their meals in silence.
"Hmm. I've never seen Kuon react like that to a woman." Lory smirked as he stared at the uploaded fan videos of the group known as Company Of Wolves. He had it paused on the girl's face. "Chouko... Why is your music so heartbreaking? What makes you despise love in so many of your songs?" He whispered to the empty room.
"Grandfather?" The little blonde called from the doorway of his office rubbing her sleepy eyes. "Why are you up so late?" She asked as she approached his desk.
"Oh... Just listening to a new group I found." He told her as he pulled her into his lap and clicked the play button.
"She's pretty. Like a dark princess." The little one commented. "I like her music. She has a pretty voice too." She told him as they listened to her song.
Lory nodded in agreement. "That she does... Maria, don't you have school tomorrow?"
Maria nodded.
"Well then, let's get you back to bed." He smiled and patted her on the head and they both ended their night.
