Chapter 2
Deadly Temper
The sun had disappeared and the sky was dark, stars sparkling in between the thick clouds as Heidi ran into the bowling alley wall. Rubbing her nose, she moved to walk into the building "that's what I get for day dreaming while running," she mumbled as she walked towards the group of girls sitting together by one of the lanes.
She walked over and noticed her strawberry friend concentrating on the pins. With a cheeky smile, she signalled to the others in the group to stay silent as she snuck over behind her friend, placing her cold hands onto her friend's neck. Ichigo jumped and dropped the ball, making it roll off into the gutter. Heidi laughed at the red head that had fallen backwards on top of a tall green haired girl, who had lost her glasses in the process. She picked up the girl's glasses and helped the two up before handing her the glasses "Sorry about that, uh… what's your name again?"
Ichigo dusted off her pants then sighed "Everyone, meet Heidi Nanuak. Heidi, this is Minto, Lettuce, Pudding, Zakuro, Ryou and Keiichiro, your new friends and co-workers… and bosses." She said, shooting a look at Ryou, who ignored her. "It's nice to meet you, Heidi." Ryou said "Here's your first order since you're working for me now. Go to the snack bar down there, and get us some drinks, since you arrived so late and we're about to finish up soon anyways." He said, handing her some money to pay for the drinks.
Heidi's face went red as her temper flared. Taking a deep breath, she snatched the money then went to get some drinks from the counter.
Heidi stood waiting patiently for assistance as the worker spoke to another client when three boys walked over, talking about football or something. 'Jocks' she thought as she rolled her eyes and turned her head away from them.
The previous client left and she started ordering the drinks for everyone. When the woman walked away to get the drinks, one of the boys walked over to her. "Hey, that's quite a large order." He said, starting up a conversation.
"So?" she said, her arms wrapped around her chest as she leaned on the counter and kept her eyes facing the display behind the counter.
"We're a bit sort on cash, mind if we borrow some?" he asked.
"I do mind." She stated, her voice becoming more hostile. Clearly not realising, he gently took hold of her upper arm "So pretty yet so mean, I know you're nice on the inside, so why don't you show us and give us a little something?" he said as he flashed a charming smile.
She shifted to pull her arm away "Or you could get a job and stop being a beggar." She stated, appearing more irritated.
The woman came back with the drinks in a couple of plastic bags. Heidi looked at her then smiled at her as she moved to pay. Feather looked at the packets and grinned "For me? You shouldn't have!" he said as he reached to grab the plastic bags, only for her to slap his hands "Hands off, Thief." She stated, picking up the bags and walking away from them. The boys spoke for a minute before moving to follow her.
Heidi noticed the three following her and walked over to the group then dropped the packets and money into Ryou's lap, making him wince lightly at the weight "I'll be outside." She stated and walked outside. Knowing her temper, she didn't want to get the Mews involved.
She walked out of the building and stood in the partially snow covered lot, waiting quietly for the boys to walk outside. When they were near her, she finally spoke "what do you want? I'm not giving you any money."
"We just want to talk, geez!" one of them said. "what he means to say, is that we're sorry for trying to take your stuff." The largest of the three said.
"Tch," she rolled her eyes "you said you're sorry, now leave me be."
"You're not from here, are you?" the smallest of the three asked
"Wow! Really?!" she said sarcastically before rolling her eyes and turning to the three, "Obviously I'm not from Tokyo, what gave it away, the poor Japanese, or not being Asian?"
"The fact that you're bad tempered and kind of a bitch." One stated.
"Oh you haven't seen anything yet." She said, her ears and tail now showing as she was being riled up by the boys. Noticing the ears, the boys started laughing.
"Tourists and their fake ears and tail." One said "yeah, trying to act all tough and mean with cute wittle fluffy eaws?" another teased, making her angrier.
Unable to control her temper, Heidi allowed it to get the best of her as the sound of bones cracking and blood curdling growls filled the air. The three stopped laughing as they stared in awe, watching as she transformed into a dire wolf.
Her golden orbs shifted to stare at the three men before her, growling as she ran towards them and attacked. Her mind fogged over from blood lust as she let the monster inside her unleash its wrath upon the three boys.
When Heidi came to her senses, she couldn't remember what had happened, but she could guess. Staring at the two dead bodies, the tang of blood in her mouth, and the last boy crying as Zakuro comforted him. Her eyes turned to the mews who stood staring in horror at her. "I…" Heidi backed away "I'm…" she shook her head and turned then ran off.
"Heidi wait!" Ichigo called, but the large white wolf continued to run.
'What have I done?' she thought to herself as tears ran down her cheeks, "stupid temper!" Heidi said to herself out loud, unaware of who had been watching the whole scene.
"I knew she was strong, but who knew that her temper causes her to turn into a dog?" Kisshu grinned, licking his lips. "I suppose that's my cue to go pick her up." He shrugged and teleported away.
