The wind was cold, the air rigid as two lonely wolves treked on. Both knew the journey would be long, and most of it would be spent running or walking through blizzards. Though their paws ached, and stomachs growled, neither could afford to take a break until they'd reached a small town or at least escaped the icy weather. Coming up over a hill, Kiba let out a howl, causing the lagging Blue to look up at him. With a new found energy, she ran up to him, morphing into her human form as they spotted a small town. Kiba followed her, also in his human form as he walked along side her. Their lack of heavy clothing earned them stares, but no one said a word.
"Lets find a place to stay. We'll get something to eat after." Kiba said, walking off down an empty alley. Blue was about to follow, until she spotted a tan wolf, running around the next corner. Curious, she strode on around the corner, looking around. "Here we go, this place'll do." Kicking through a door, Kiba turned, about to stay something until he noticed Blue was gone. "Blue?" He walked back outside, sniffing around, following her scent just around the corner.
Blue rounded another corner at the end of the alley, spotting the tan wolf gnawing on a snow rabbit. Cautiously, she morphed into her wolf form, approaching the other wolf slowly. Before she knew it, the other wolf launched at her, its fangs blood red from its dinner. Letting out a yelp, Blue tumbled, rolling. The much more manly wolf towered over her, then sank its teeth in her shoulder. Blue cried out in pain, trying to push the dog off her.
Kiba's ears twitched, the sound of Blue's painful shill cry reached him. Changing, he rushed down the alley and around the corner, his fangs visible as he skidded to a stop around the last corner. Blue looked over, her eyes pleading him. "Blue.." Kiba growled as he dove on the wolf above her, sinking his own teeth into its throat. The helpless tan toned wolf fought unsuccessfully to remove Kiba. Kiba was much too powerful, his strength dominating. Blue stood, blood gushing from her shoulder as she limped over to Kiba. Nudging him, she nodded her head toward the other alley. Looking down at the lifeless wolf, Kiba unlocked his jaws, licking around his chops as he turned to leave with Blue. He noticed her limp, and stopped, sniffing her wound then licking the blood from her shoulder. The pain was too much for her as she subsided back into her human form.
"I found us a place to stay." Kiba said, watching as she sat against the wall and took off her jacket, her wound still bleeding. With a sniffle, Kiba licked the rest of the blood from her shoulder. She smiled, reaching up with her other hand to scratch his head.
"Lets go." She said, standing and holding her shoulder. Kiba returned to his human state, walking beside her.
"I'll take a look at your wound after I've stolen some food and supplies." He pointed her to their shelter for the night. "I'll be back shortly. Don't go anywhere." And in a second he was gone, his speed had always impressed her. Surpressing a painful cry, she removed her jacket and slumped on one of the beds. The place was trashed, but the beds were surprisingly clean.
"He could have found a better place.." Blue murmured, her eyes wandering. She kept her ears open and alert for any strange sounds as she scoped about. "Damn." She groaned, placing her hand over her shoulder, leaning her head back against the wall. "I thought curiosity only killed the cat." Her eyes closed, but opened as soon as she heard Kiba's laughter. He smiled to her from the door way, a few bags of fresh hot food in one hand, a first aid kit in the other. He strode to her and sat beside her, motioning for her to take off her shirt. "What..?" She blushed, "No!"
"Look, I need to cleanse the wound and wrap it." He stated, his normal expression returning. Blue thought for a moment, then nodded, sliding her shirt over her head. She was glad she was the type who wore a bra. Kiba paid no mind to her chest, quickly applying some alcohol to the wound. She hissed in pain, arching her back. Kiba quickly bandaged the wound, making sure the bandage was tight and fixed to her shoulder. When he was done, he tossed the bloody gaws and such aside, grabbing the bags of food and handing her her portion. She put back on her shirt and jacket, nodding her thanks to him. They ate in silence, sitting side by side. Finally, when finished, Blue broke the looming silence.
"Thanks for saving me back there." She said softly, not looking at him. Her eyes instead were casted on the ground. Kiba shrugged, standing and pulling the covers down on the bed. "I'm grateful Kiba." She said again, looking up at him. Still, he didn't look at her and instead he sat down, removing his shoes. "Kiba." She said more firmly, setting her hand on his thigh. "Really, I am." Kiba finally looked up and into her eyes. He could see the plead in them, something pulsing just below the surface. But what was it? What emotion was she feeling? Loneliness?
"Its nothing. I just did what I wanted to do." Kiba replied, never breaking their gaze.
"Still, I'd like to thank you." Blue smirked, leaning over and placing her lips on his. Kiba froze. Blue moved her lips over his slowly, then all too soon she pulled away, blushing slightly. "Thanks Kiba." She smiled, then stood, climbing on the opposite bed. Kiba's face still registered shock from her actions. Chuckling, Blue pulled the blankets up over her, shivering slightly. "Goodnight...Kiba." She winked his way then closed her eyes, falling fast asleep.
"..good night..Blue.." Kiba managed to say, his face red with a blush. He laid back, pulling the blankets up. He licked his lips, smirking slightly as he turned his head to watch her sleep. Who knew what this journey had in store for them. And maybe, just maybe, Kiba would finally find his true maiden...in Blue.
A/N: XD Holy hell I know this chapter took forever to get up XD Sorry, sorry. My deepest apologies. But I still have my other stories to work on and school work, plus house work, myspace, youtube, hanging out with friends and talking to my BF. XDD I'm a busy person P lol R&R Please!! Oh, and I know I'm probably off on their character. I haven't seen Wolf's Rain in such a long time T.T