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To Posses

Little Wolf

"TOUYA!" Sakura shouted as she aimed her gun at her brother, he was slowly staggering to her. His eyes had gone colorless, his face slack. Frustrated and confused tears came out of her eyes as she watched him get closer. Her finger shaking on the trigger, "ANSWER ME!" She shouted angrily as she backed up against the wall. The way he moved, the way his hungry eyes swept over her, she was food now. Nothing more, whatever memory he had of their childhood, sharing the same father, and mother, meant nothing. She was only food, merely just something to fill his belly until the next morsel came along. Food... Food...

"TOUYA! NO!" Sakura felt herself shout as she jumped up, out of her place, covered in sweat. Her breathing was ragged, she noticed a tail swoosh back and forth on the side of her, and she immediately began to recall what had happened the day before. She immediately began to check herself, breathing frantically for any bites.

"You aren't hurt." A tired voice came behind her. Blinking she turned around and followed the noise, finding herself that she was resting on top of the wolf that had approached her the day before, she felt her own body feel lighter, and felt herself sigh. "??"

"Who is... Touya?" It asked her, she blinked and noticed that his mouth didn't move. Actually, all that came out its snout were little chomps into the air. What?.. Why is he.. "You were saying it in your sleep." He added. She didn't really hear him at all, it was more like he felt him, like echoes that she could feel inside of her head. Her face turned confused as she wiped some sweat off of her forehead with the back of her hand. "I..umm.." She didn't even know where to begin, she noticed her own tears and quickly turned away.

"You don't have to do that." His soothing voice came in again, his snout resting on her lap, pushing her back against his stomach, he was curled up around her protectively. "I wont let anything hurt you, I promise you that."

She felt her small fingers dig into his fur suddenly, as if against her own will she found herself burying her face into the top of his head, letting out a sigh. All these emotions flooded her suddenly, could this be? Relief? How could she trust this creature so easily? What if all this was a trap? She felt his snarl slightly, it made her jump but she didn't pull away, and neither did the beast "I'd never hurt you. This isn't a trap." She felt him say sternly, she jumped slightly and looked at him suddenly. Can you.. hear my thoughts? She thought out looking into his gentle eyes. He lifted his head slightly, only to move his head up and down quickly, it looked like a nod. And if she had some doubt in her head, in her head resonated an easy, "Yes."

She found her hands covering her mouth suddenly, Her eyes brightening slightly. "What... are you?" She asked the creature as it hunched in closer to her. "I've been searching for you for as long as I've been alive." He told her easily, "I'm your soul mate." He said in a matter-of-factly manner, almost proud.

Her mouth fell open in a gape as she watched for some sign of a joke. A dog is my soul mate?

He quickly stood up, insulted, she felt sudden cool absence all around her. "I am a wolf. And I'm not just some dog as you say so easily, you better respect me." He said with authority in his voice. She swallowed slightly and nodded, her eyes looking apologetic. Looking around she noticed candles lit up around her, looking further she noticed that she was in a room, simple and clean, well made walls, clean and attractive furniture. She then looked up at him, lost suddenly.

"Please don't leave." She felt herself say as he was turning around. She saw the wolf blink and give it's wolfish grin, then lean in and give her cheek a lick. "This is my home. You're safe here. We're far far away from danger." He assured her, she looked at him, lost. But she trusted him, she felt that she could trust him in whatever he told her. "And you can" He assured her, "I am your soul mate after all."

He left her side in a flash, leaving her alone, disoriented, alone, but oddly enough she felt safe in this place. Her eyes drifted to the floor and watched the shadows that the candle light had made dance, her eyes adjusted to the smooth aura of the room. She sniffed the air, then let herself take in a deep breath. This must be his room... everything smells so strongly of him. She thought, the room felt male. Most of the bed coverings that she found herself on were green, and some of the old tapestries on the walls, certain scrolls that seemed to be old Chinese writing that she hardly recognized, was in green also.

She then closed her eyes and let herself hear anything, anything that would prick up this odd feeling of fear that seemed to have abandoned her. She's never really felt at peace quite like this before, letting herself slide out of his warm bed she allowed herself to walk out of the security of his room, once sliding through the cloth like door, she came to a place that looked much like a street, but smaller, normal looking people, some with wolves at their side of all sizes and colors were walking right next to them. Her eyes raised in curiosity. A society!? Living breathing, healthy society... she thought in wonder letting her eyes sweep over the little bit of the location that she could.

Her eyes raced up high, and there she noticed from the looks of it a giant moon, the sky looked a dark blue, but upon further inspection she noticed walls on each side. Her mouth opened wide in awe as she noticed walls, and the odd coloring of them as well.. are we underground!?

"Yes."

She turned in the direction of the familiar voice, but instead of finding a wolf she found a man with shaggy hair, casual attire of a shirt and some pants that seemed hand made, but well crafted and a simple brown color. She found herself looking into his eyes and found herself in that familiar place again, instantly attracted to this man, she hesitantly walked closer to him. "... Wolf?" She asked, her voice much weaker than she anticipated. Could you be the same... that helped me? But that was a wolf, and this man is.. human? As if reading her thoughts he gave her a familiar wolfish grin, "My name is Xiao-lang." He added as he closed the distance between them, not touching her, but keeping close to her as he could without the contact. "In Japanese I believe it's, Syaoran? You may call me that if you like." He said. Her eyes drifted up to his form his perfectly chiseled body, lean but not bulky, all the way up to his face. His eyes were so warm..

Sakura, my name is Sakura... "My name is..-"

"Sakura? Ah what a pretty name, your name in Chinese is Ying-Fa." He laughed at the irony in her name, it even said she was his in the name she was given. She shifted on one foot and bit her lip absently as she stood there, feeling odd suddenly, Where did my wolf go? She thought in sudden panic, but then was wrapped in a tight hug, the familiar scent of him flooded her senses. "I'm right here." he told her.

His breath tickled her ear, and she leaned against him almost instantly. Closing her eyes, "Is this the new shipment!?" Shouted a lively voice that jolted Sakura out of her comfort zone, turning around in his arms she noticed a young girl run to her, about her age, a wolf with a coat that shined midnight blue trotting beside her. He was slightly smaller than hers, but he looked much more fearsome, his eyes shown gentle completely contradicting the rest of him.

Sakura-chan, this young lady is Tomoyo Daidouji, and that next to her is her soul mate. Syaoran added with obvious distaste. She blinked slightly and felt the same echo in her mind, then turned up to see Syaoran smiling broadly at her, he leaned in and gave her a chaste kiss on her mouth, making her cheeks aflame from the sudden contact. My first kiss! She thought in panic, earning a surprised look and a laugh out of her soul mate.

"Oh she is lovely." Tomoyo spoke circling her while Syaoran refused to let her go from his arms. "But she's very thin, did she just come in? Has she eaten Li-kun?" Tomoyo bombarded Syaoran with questions while the wolf on her side growled slightly, Tomoyo turned to him and laughed. "Now Eriol-kun you know that I only have eyes for you." She told the wolf as she walked to it, ruffling its heavy amount of fur. It seemed to calm down instantly, and open its jaws in the form of a grin, his tail flicking out and hanging on the side. He looked like a giant puppy. It would have been believable if not for all those sharp teeth.

Syaoran chuckled again and held her tighter, "Instead of being frightened this one thinks your rather adorable Hiiragizawa." Syaoran spoke in a teasing voice, Sakura noticed the wolfs eyes roll as if slightly annoyed. She suddenly felt the young woman's hands on her own, she felt warm, alive. Sakura couldn't help but look at the young woman. She looked healthy and vibrant, and most of all she could see the immense joy that seemed to radiate from her. You aren't dreaming, and you aren't dead. Li's voice soothed inside of her, do not worry.

She looked back to Li and allowed herself to smile. She didn't know why she felt the way she did, but decided it was ok, she was safe, and apparently, had a new home with people that accepted her, so for now it had been a good day. She was shaken out of her thoughts with a small tug from the girl with long beautiful blue hair, she turned to Tomoyo. "Come, we need to get something in that belly of yours, how long has it been since you've had something to eat?" Tomoyo asked, as Li reluctantly let her slip away from his arms.

Tomoyo dragged her away further, but she noticed that Li did not follow as she expected. She felt urgent suddenly, so run back to him. Don't worry your pretty head, Hiiragizawa and I have some things to discuss, I'll be with you shortly. Go and eat something, you are safe here. His voice echoed inside of her again, she felt herself give him her weak smile and he smiled back broadly. Then turned back to his wolf friend immediately, continuing conversation in a hushed voice, walking off in the other direction.

"Don't worry, he'll always know where you are." Tomoyo added surely as she twined her fingers through her own. Everything felt so alien, so strange, maybe its because she was so use to that odd feeling of adrenaline and fear for so long that now when she was actually in a safe place, she felt.. out of place somehow.

"It takes some getting use to, feeling safe." Tomoyo added as they walked through the narrow streets. "Where are we?" Sakura croaked out, trying to lick her lips for moisture. Tomoyo smiled to her and guided her through more little streets, until they came to a hut like place, walking through the same linen door, she noticed them come into what seemed to be a small living room, complete with a couch, some blankets and a table on the far side of it, with a kitchen directly to the inner right. Now looking closely it was quite a big room, "We're underground deary." She said easily, quickly walked to the table, pulling back and cloth and taking out some bread, and opening up the jar on the right near side of it and pouring a bright honey substance out of it. Sakura held her stomach and felt it curdle slightly as she watched Tomoyo serve it on a plate with a cup of milk.

"Come and sit!" She added as she walked to her, her hair bouncing against her perfectly shaped hips. She was completely proportionate, and small. Her waist, everything about her was so thin and small, her face was perfectly shaped, her eyes were big and purple, shimmering with joy and love. She looked genuinely happy.

Without knowing she sat and reached for her bread and allowed herself a small bite. Feeling her skin prick from the sudden flavors. Reaching over and taking a sip of her milk she had forgotten what real food had tasted like. Her eyes closed involuntarily. Finally swallowing she allowed herself a stronger and more audible, "Thank you."

Tomoyo leaned her elbows onto the table. She wore a long dress that seemed to be tied at the back, it completely hugged her form showing off every curve of her, her arms were beautiful, she wore a simple ring on her engagement finger and a big green one that adorned her thumb. Her hair flowed out of her in curls, all the way down her slim back and resting against her hips. She was hurtfully beautiful, suddenly Sakura felt very plain. And realized how dirty she was. She stood up suddenly, realizing how dirty she must be and felt shame suddenly. "I-I'm sorry, I'm ruining all your nice furniture." She said suddenly, Tomoyo smiled brightly as if not hearing her apology. "Would you like a bath?" She asked. Sakura blinked, "Bath?"

Tomoyo nodded, "Yes, I'd be more than willing to help you!"

-

"This is becoming serious. If this news is true, then your soul mate will have to aid in this situation." Eriol spoke out sternly, now in his own human form. He was currently pacing around in Syaorans room, "You say it so easily as if there's no danger involved. What about your?"

Eriol snapped at him as if that was an insult, "She has no super natural ability. Both you and her seem to emanate the same wavelength of ability. I felt it from her as soon as I was close enough." Eriol added with a bit of acid to his words. "I know you've been searching for a long time, but this is much bigger than you. Its much bigger than her, it's bigger than both of you!" Eriol shouted slamming his fist down on his desk, "If she finds the spirits trapped in these cards it could reset the balance of this world. We could live in peace, not just hide underground and rely on the charms from the old ancients to protect us!"

Syaoran let out a 'tck' with his mouth and looked the other way. "You know its the right thing to do." He said hotly, "And plus I'm only warning you, sooner or later the ancients will force you to give it a try." Eriol spoke making Li whirl around, "It isn't even their decision! She is mine! They can't just order her out there with no protection or anything, I forbid it! I wont allow it!" Syaoran shouted grabbing a fist full of his shirt.

Eriol lifted his arms in obvious show that he didn't want a quarrel, "I'm only giving you my piece of thought. I know you care about the human but if she's useful, for the sake of our race and hers this is a good thing. If this works then whatever produced the means for the dead to come back to life can be eliminated. We could have things back the way they were!" Eriol told him, making Syaoran still.

"We could have the earth back. The dead would stay dead." Eriol added hope in his voice.

"...." Syaoran looked away, "I just got her back. And the first thing you want me to do is put her in harms way.."Li said in a defeated voice, "Not if you do your job." Eriol spoke,

"You are her stronger half, you're the yang remember? You protect your light by all costs." Eriol spoke, Syaoran growled at him suddenly, "You don't have to tell me that. I'd gladly die for her safety." He added, passion evident in his voice.

"In love with her already?" Eriol added in a smirk. Syaoran looked away in annoyance. "I don't have to love her, she's my soul mate. We belong together."

Eriol sighed, "She wont understand your ways of thinking. Humans are much more primitive than we are, your type of thinking will only confuse her." Eriol advised. "Shut up." Syaoran added while making his way out of his room, "You've taken away enough of my time."

He morphed into a wolf once more, and shot out of the room. Leaving Eriol to slump down on a nearby chair and give off a stressed sigh. "It's a dangerous proposition, and I'd probably react the same way." Eriol murmured to himself, But like myself he knows what he must do, for ourselves, for our future and for the future of our race. This is duty.

To Be Continued.