Strange Girl

Chapter 2


I stared at Akihiko with wide eyes. A blush crept up onto my cheeks. I shake my head and forced myself to smile.

"Thank you Akihiko, but I think I can take care of myself." I say trying to sound cool. Akihiko raised an eyebrow as if doubting me.

"Oh really? Then why did I have to save you from water, eh?" Akihiko smirked at me. I curse under my breath, pouting. He laughs at my reaction. "I think we are going to have lots of fun!" He patted my shoulder before walking to the den. I scoff as I follow him.

When we go in the den the wolf demons got quiet and bowed whenever past them. I held my hands behind my back and tried not to pay no mind to them. When we reached Koga and Ayame, they did a small bow and sat down. I sit down with them and sigh.

"Ayame..."

"Yes?" Ayame asked.

"What the hell is this guardian thing about?" I gesture to Akihiko.

"Oh! His your body guard! He keeps you from having to use your powers, or either having you in a middle of a fight." Ayame smiled at me. With that, it felt like I was stabbed in the chest. I now have to be under constant protection now?! Ugh... just when I thought I could be free from being someone's burden. I'm everyone's burden.

"E-eh?! W-why are you crying Rena?!" I heard Koga start freaking out. I look up in shock. I lightly touch my cheeks and felt something wet. More tears fell down my face.

"It's nothing. Akihiko. Come." I quickly got up and ran out of the den. It seems I have a habit of causing a commotion when I leave the cave. I heard Akihiko run after me.


I finally stopped running and stood there looking down. I'm tired of all this. The Silver Wolf. Suddenly being kidnapped by Koga. Getting some weird body guard. I even have to help solve problems when I make problems!

"Rena?" Akihiko called to me and put a hand on shoulder. That only made me want to cry harder!

"I-I'm o-okay..." I choked through my words and clenched my fists.

Suddenly, Akihiko wrapped his arms around me and turned my body around. He hugged my head into his chest and held me tightly.

"I have no I idea what you are going through, but it's okay to cry."

"B-but I don't want too!" I knew what he was trying to do. He was trying to get me to cry on him.

"Rena..." He says my name like he was warning me. I look at him in surprise. He pushed my shoulders back to have me see his whole face. It looked stern. "I don't care if you don't want to cry! You will cry eventually! Because deep down I see a girl who didn't want this fate! I didn't want this either but I'll deal with it! I might cry later! Right now... I want you to scream, hit, do anything you want right now! Let that fucking frustration out right now! If you don't I'll make you!" He yelled.

Wind blew and bits of flowers that were on trees flew past us. I felt the presences of the Silver Wolf next to my side. Next thing before I knew it, I was crying again. I pulled back into a hug and cried on his shoulder. I was blubbering like a baby.


Akihiko POV

I was shocked that she actually listened to me, but I should have expected it. I gently traced the mark on her collarbone. The mark had a swirly circle then, spiked out at the end like a line, forming a triangle connecting the other end with part of the swirl. I knew I had the same mark on my collarbone.

The wind blew more flower petals and I felt something brush against my back and I look at it. My eyes widen at the sight. The Silver Wolf! The wolf went and sat in front of me... watching. He looked at me like he was testing me. I straightened out my face and stared back at it.

Can you hear my thoughts?, I thought seeing if he could rad my mind. The wolf nodded. I try not to gasp so I don't startle Rena. Is there something you need?

The wolf shook his head no. No Akihiko, but I need to know something. The wolf's voice was so deep I shuddered.

What is it?

I want to know if you're will to give your life to protect this girl.

Eh?

You will sacrifice your life to keep her safe from harm?

I paused. I look down at the girl who was still weeping in my arms, talking about her life was so hard. I felt the need to tell her to be quiet to tell her that her life just got better. At that moment, I knew my answer. Yes. I am.

It seemed the wolf smiled. He nodded and sat closer to us. He soon faded and I saw our marks glowed purple. Rena jumped out of my arms and looked at my mark glowing.

"W-what's happening?!" Rena's face was stained with her tears. I new what this meant. The Silver Wolf only made our marks small because he wanted to know if I was willing to protecting her. I smirked. Rena raised an eyebrow at me. "What are you smirking about? This is serious Akihiko!"

I shake my head. "These marks." I point to the mark on me. "They are just the smaller versions of the marks."

Suddenly, the world disappeared and we were surrounded by stars. It was like we were in a galaxy. The mark on Rena got brighter. Rena gasped and she threw her head back. Her blonde hair floated above her and gradually the mark covered her whole body. Mine did the same.

Soon, we were back at the place where we were when Rena was crying. I looked at Rena to see how her marks changed. It was now red and they were curved lines on her face. They curved more on her arms and legs.


Akihiko's marks looked crazy! It made him look like a fucking hot machine! They were of the color of gold, red, and maroon. There was a grey here and there, but it was crazy.

"Why did this happen Akihiko? You look like you know." I question him.

"I was speaking to the Silver Wolf while you were distracted. He questioned me about a few things." No wonder I felt the Wolf's presence! Wait...

"How?"

"He was reading my mind and I his."


Rena POV

"Okay! What happened?!" Ayame touched Akihiko's marks that covered his body. For some reason I wanted to punch her and say, 'no touching allowed!'

"Yeah... what happened?" Koga went to me and softly traced the new marks on my face. I blush when he does that.

Suddenly, there was a slap! Koga's hand was slapped away, he and Ayame gasped. Akihiko was standing in front of me protectively. He had slapped Koga away. His face was stern. Akihiko then gasped at his action and immediately bowed to Koga.

"I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me." He apologized. Ayame grew concerned and Kouga was just filled with wonder. I'm guessing that never happened to Koga before.

"hmm... It seems his guardian side got the best of him." Ayame thought holding her chin. "Akihiko, I recommend that stay alert of you're actions for now until you have full control of it." Akihiko nodded.


I sigh as I walked with Akihiko, Ayame, Kouga, and Koga's companions, Ginta and Hakkaku. Some of the other wolf demons that were on patrol told Koga that they saw some of the wolf demon tribes fighting, like with swords...stuff like that. So, Akihiko and I -well mostly me- have go fix this problem. I think of something to talk about to Akihiko cause he's going to be hanging around me a lot.

"Sooo... Akihiko. How old are you?" I ask.

"I'm sixteen." EH?! That's young! He doesn't even look like it! He looks like he's twenty! "What about you Rena?" He had put his hands behind his head.

"Fifteen."

"That's young. You look more like you're eighteen." He thinks I look older?

"Why?"

"Because there is no way a fifteen year old girl can have boobs like those." He laughs, pointing at my breasts.

"W-WHAT?!" My face felt like it caught on fire and I cover my chest with my arms. Well...they did grow bigger when I turned into a demon wolf, but I didn't think about it until now. A hand waves in front of my face. I blink back to reality.

"Hey we're here Rena." Kouga stops on the edge of the cliff. We do the same and I gasp in horror.

This was the South Wolf Tribe and the West Demon Tribe. Dead bodies lied on the ground covered in blood or in a pool of blood. Akihiko jumped a little and looked at me looking concerned.

I didn't pay attention though cause I was too busy thinking about the dead bodies. So...many...bodies... I opened to my mouth to scream for them to stop, but Akihiko covered my mouth with his large hands. I was soon thinking of how soft his skin is. He soon removed it and started going around the cliff.

"U-uh! Akihiko!" I call to him. He ignore me and I run after me. He stops when I do that.

"Get back up there Rena!" He pointed back up the cliff. His face was stern again.

I put my hand on my hip. "Come with me then!" He sighs and reluctantly went up the cliff with me.

"Ha! Reminds me the first time I tried to go and fight for the first time!" Koga laughs. Akihiko's cheeks become pink and he turns his face away. Is he embarrassed that he came back with me? Was I being a burden again? I look down at the ground and go to the edge of the cliff. I watched wolf demons slaughter each other, not caring that the other died in pain.

After it seemed like a while, the battle ended and the remaining tribe, the West Tribe, started gathering up and cheering for their victory. A sneer comes across my face and we started heading to the bloody field. The wolf demons didn't notice us until we were close. They all raised their weapons and point them at us. I try not to flinch when they did. I smile at them sweetly.

No need to raise your weapons brothers. We just came to talk." I spoke calmly and did a small bow. One man stands in front of the other wolf demons.

"Hmm... take the girls." W-what?! The men started running grabbing Ayame and I all of a sudden. "Tie the men to the poles over there. I knew there would be women around here somewhere." The man chuckles and I struggle against my captives.

"Let me go you bastards!" I kick at the ground.

"Oh. We have a feisty one right here. I think I'll play with this one first." The man suddenly grabs my chin and jerks it towards him and smiles. My eyes widen and my stomach tightens in anxiety. What is this man going to do to me? He's not going to do what I think he's going to do... is he? I furiously wrestle at the people who held me.

"Rena!" I suddenly hear Akihiko call my name and I face him. He looked worried, scared, anger, and sadness. Is his guardian side taking him over?

"Akihiko!" I screamed his name back. "Let go of me!" The wolf demons abruptly made me stand on my knees. One of them pulled my head back by pulling my hair. Tears run down my face and my stomach swirled making me feel worse.

The man lightly traced the outline of my jaw and unexpectedly punches my face. Pain throbbed on my face and I go limp. One punch is all I can take? What the hell?! The man lifts my chin back up and I don't bother trying to get away.

I'm weak. I can't do this. How can I help these people if I can't take a punch without faltering. I don't want to do this! Why did you choose me?! I can't do anything.

Yes you can... A deep voice said. Silver wolf.

No... You're wrong. I can't. I say in my mind. I felt the man's hands feeling my waist.

You're wrong. I know you are destined for great things. Use your power and Akihiko's to help you. Now. SAVE YOUR FRIENDS! The Silver wolf commanded with a firm voice. I hold my hand to Akihiko.

"Akihiko!" I called out his name.

"Yeah?!"

"Repeat after me!"

"Uh... Okay then!" Akihiko said sounding unsure. I take a deep breath. The man rubs my thigh and I gasp.

"Oh. There's one of your weak spots." He laughs.

I clear my throat and began shouting. "Ā shirubāurufu!"

"Ā shirubāurufu!" Akihiko repeats after me.

*Oh Silver Wolf!

"Kono tochi o yogosu kono aku o uchi makasu ōkina chikara o watashi ni kashite kudasai."

"Kono tochi o yogosu kono aku o uchi makasu ōkina chikara o watashi ni kashite kudasai."

* Please lend me your great power to defeat this evil that taints this land.

The man stepped away looking confused. "W-what's going on? What are you saying?" The man asked questions but we didn't answer. Akihiko's and my marks started to glow.

"Watashi wa ningendearu tame ni anata ni tasuke o motomeru." Akihiko and I were speaking at the same time now.

*We ask you for help for I am human.

"Imasugu! Uchi ni oide! Kore wa chūmondesu!" We both shout with all of our might and a light beam shot into the air.

*NOW! COME TO ME! AND THIS IS AN ORDER!

A strong wind blew over us and blew away the men holding me down. I was where Akihiko and the other guys were at. I untied their ropes.

"Get that girl out of here!" The man ordered quickly. " You guys stay behind and stall them!" The man ran with the other men, his aura showing his fear. I turn to Kouga.

"Get out of here. This is no place for you to be. No arguing either, also I need this." Without warning, I take Kouga's sword and start walking towards the men running at us.

"Hey! That's mine." Kouga complained. I swiftly face him, my eyes narrowed.

"Its not like you use it." I smile. "Don't worry. I'll bring it back." I saw Kouga shudder. I look at Akihiko. " You take care of these people. I'll go get Ayame."

"Okay, be careful though." Akihiko ran at the men in a flash. I race right next to him and cut down any of them men that were in my way. Once I got through, I ran like lightening through the forest where they took Ayame. I jumped through trees and ignored the scratches I would get from the branches.


Ayame fought the men to get away but she couldn't. She screamed and yelled at them.

"Let me go at once!" She yelled. "I have to be with the Silver Wolf!"

"That Silver Wolf is just a killer!" The man said showing off his terror.

"Well it's your fault you tried to do things with her!" Ayame glared at the man with indignant. All of a sudden the man grabbed Ayame's throat and started choking her.

"Shut up! That monster could be trying to find us right now!" The man was yelling and he jerked away Ayame. She coughed and fell silent.

"Aww... Who's the monster now? If it's me, I'm sorry for scaring you." A girls voice rang around them. The wolf demons gasped and looked around frantically. Ayame looked around too. She felt the power of the Silver Wolf, but she couldn't find the pinpoint of the location. It was constantly moving, and it was moving fast.

"Rena...?" Ayame whispered. Unexpectedingly, a man was pulled into the darkness of the forest, then popped back out covered in blood dead. Ayame shrieked at the dead body laying near her. Both of the men that held her lost grip of her and disappeared into the blackness. Ayame dropped onto the ground and held still.

Is this all Rena's doing? This is impossible. I sense the presence of the Silver Wolf. Ayame looked into the darkness closely and barely managed to spot Rena staring back at her, eyes glowing amber. Is this really the power of the silver wolf?

Minutes later all of the men were dead and Ayame was the only one still standing. "Rena! Come out already!" She called out to Rena.


I ran out to Ayame when she called out to me. I held out my arms to her. My body felt normal so I think. the power of the Silver Wolf had worn off. Ayame had tears running down her face and pulled me for a big hug. I tighten my grip around her and cry along side with her.

"I was so scared!" Ayame sobbed.

"I-I was t-too!" I stutter, choking through my crying. "Come o-on. We need to go b-back to the o-others."

"Okay..." Ayame whispered. We didn't move at all. I sigh.

I stand up, taking her with me. I held her in a bridal style and ran back the way I came from. The trees raced past us and I didn't stop for a while. I suddenly heard howling in the distance. It sounded like a wolf from Kouga's tribe. Are they looking for us now?


Akihiko's POV

I paced back and forth over and over again. There would be a hole in the ground by now if I could do that. My thoughts weren't on Ayame, but on Rena. Is she okay? Did she see something traumatic? Will she want to continue staying with us after all of this? Kouga sat on a large boulder with Ginta and Hakkaku. They had been quiet for a while. Maybe because they sensed me worrying.

I tried to worry about Ayame, but my mind only drifted back to Rena. It traveled more than a man should. I was thinking of what I should do when Rena and Ayame got back. Should I run up to her and kiss her or just hug her? I shouldn't do that. Walk up to her and ask if they're okay?

'Hey!" Ginta stood up and pointed to somewhere. "I see them!" When I hear that I look at the direction he was pointing and saw Rena carrying Ayame towards us. Kouga was the first to get to them due to his jewel shards in his legs. He took Ayame from Rena and ran off quickly. Ginta and Hakkaku ran after the two rather slowly compared to Kouga.

Rena looked off in the direction Kouga went with wide eyes. I wak up to her and placed my hand on her shoulder.

"Are you okay?" I tried to make voice sound like I wasn't too worried but it betrayed me.

"Eh?!" She looked at me confused. "Oh..." Her face relaxed. "No, I'm fine. I have always wondered how Kouga got that fast. I don't see him running a lot when I'm around." I smile slightly.

"He has Jewel Shards in his legs."

"Jewel Shards?"

"You don't know what Jewel Shards are?" She shook her head. I sigh.

"They look like crystals. They are the color of light purple."

"Like this?" She pulled something out and held it out to me. I gasp. It was a Jewel Shard! I look at Rena's eyes.

"Where did you get that?" I ask.

"It came from my time."

Eh? "Your... time?"

"I came from the future."