WARNING! If you don't like yaoi (boy x boy) then please don't read this.

Kuroko no Basuke as well as the cover image used for this story both belong to their respective owners.

This is a roleplay story done by KurokoTetsuya101 and The Lucky Bell.


Chapter 4 - He's different, isn't he?


The wolf didn't like the way he was being carried since he couldn't cling onto Akashi immediately. His instincts were telling him to cover Akashi in his scent to let any other wolf know that Akashi was his and only his. But he did like the fact that he was still close to Akashi and could feel his warmth and inhale his scent.

Kuroko still didn't quite know what was going on, but the wolf in him was still whining. Akashi wasn't biting or touching him like it wanted. What was taking him so long? Couldn't he tell he needed him? He reached a hand up, gripping Akashi's shirt tightly, trying to get his attention. Did he not see how much he wanted him? Could he not smell his want?

The redhead did look down when Kuroko tugged on him but he was torn apart. He knew that the wolf must be impatient, however, if Akashi doesn't concentrate then he would expose them to danger. Those security cameras... They're placed everywhere about the facility. That's why Akashi has to observe and deduct where they've been placed. He know the location of most of the cameras which makes the task easier but one still can't be careful enough. Before he enters another hallway, Akashi makes sure to switch off the cameras before advancing further.

With the wanting wolf, it was a much more difficult task than Akashi had thought. Luckily when they managed to make it to their destination, the tamer was relieved. Now he could finally focus on Kuroko solely.

He opened a wooden door that was one of many which were in that hallway. Once opened, Akashi switched on a single lightbulb that was there and just like the rest of the lighting in the facility, this one was also emitting candle like light.

The room which they found themselves in was a single bedroom with only the bathroom door being connected to it. Since Kuroko wasn't in the right state of mind, he didn't even register the room but if he would, then he would know that this was Akashi's room.

The redhead proceeded to place the wolf on the single bed that was there, taking up half of the room. The other half contained a chair and a small table. As soon as he had placed Kuroko down, he found himself unable to move away at all since the wolf was holding onto him tightly.

Kuroko wasn't quite sure how much he could take of this waiting. Was he teasing him? Is that why his potential mate wasn't on him yet? He was only staying close because Kuroko was holding him!

Maybe he didn't want him? Was he not suitable enough for him? Or... Was he already mated? No, he would have smelt another wolf on him! "W-Why.. Aren't you doing anything?" He asked quietly, trying to tug on Akashi's shirt. To bring him closer or take it off, he wasn't sure.

Akashi hesitated but he didn't try to move away. On contrary, he moved to hover above Kuroko, slowly sneaking his hands under the blanket so that he could touch Kuroko's body. That seemed to provide some sort of relief since the wolf was glad but... Akashi knew that more needed to be done. Yet, he hesitated... The wolf's desire was clear but what of the consequences? After all, Kuroko is a young wolf. Since this is his first heat, it would be the first time that he...

"Are you scared?" He softly asked the bluenette under him, a concerned expression on his face. His hands didn't stop though as he now moved the blanket to reveal Kuroko's upper body. The lower half was still under the blanket as Akashi lowered himself again, gently kissing the other's neck, "I know what the wolf desires but I'd like to know what your other self feels."

The wolf made a sound in the back of his throat as he tilted his head back, giving Akashi more access to his neck. He was glad to finally get some attention, but he needed more. He wanted to be marked already. Bitten and claimed, both ways were fine by him.

He was a bit confused at Akashi's words though. Was he scared? He couldn't be when a potential mate is around... Other self? What did Akashi mean by that? Why did he keep talking? "I don't... understand?"

The redhead was tempted to place his hands on the two pink buds but wanted to hear Kuroko's answer while he could still think, "The will of the wolf may differ from the will of your human side. All I'd like to know is if you're afraid. This would be the first time that you'd be experiencing something like this." He removed his head close to Kuroko's face, looking into his beautiful teal blue eyes. Ah... There were such conflicting feelings within them, "I don't want to hurt you."

Hurt him... How? Although as Kuroko tried sorting through his thoughts, some of his clarity came back. What was he doing? Oh no... Is this what his mother warned him about a while ago? Of course since his father wasn't around, his mother had to teach him all about the wolf and their bodies. That includes heats.

Was he... In heat now? No... No, not now! If the other tamers found out, they'd happily throw him into breeding with no hesitation! He couldn't go there!

Kuroko reached up to tightly grab Akashi's shoulders, but for a different purpose this time. "Y-You can't let them take me to breeding! If they found out... I.. I can't go there!" Would Akashi take him there? Is that why he's not in his cage now? "Are you... Going to take me there?" He asked, unable to keep fear out of his tone.

His human side had taken some control but who knows for how long. Akashi had to act quick and so he placed his hand on Kuroko's cheek, looking into his eyes with clarity, "I'll never take you there Tetsuya. As I said, I'm your ally." He assured, repeating the same words he told the wolf since the moment they met. His gaze held no hesitancy, "Rather than causing you grief, I'd like to help you. I... want to protect you." He moved his other hand onto Kuroko's other cheek, stroking it, "I never go back on my words, please believe me."

"But why... Why do you want to..." Why would a tamer protect a wolf? Tamers use wolves for their own gain, not protect and spoil them. And why was he so special? What did he do to get Akashi's attention other than be born with white fur? "It's.. It's really warm. How can I... What's the fastest way to get rid of it?" His mother told him the obvious answer; mate. But was there any other way to get rid of it? Did the humans create anything? What did they do with wolves who they didn't want to breed go in heat? Did they... Just leave them to suffer alone?

The fastest way to get rid of it... In order to accomplish it, Kuroko would have to lose his innocence, "I'm sure you already know. There is no other way for it to disappear." He wished there was but there wasn't. In this sense, wolf heats were cruel. They occur at unexpected times and force the wolves to mate whenever they occur. In a scenario like this, they are also responsible for the loss of virginity for many wolves.

So there really was no other way? It was either suffer a few days of pain and heat or... Mate to get it over with. It was a big decision for Kuroko to make. It's not like he wasn't prepared to have his cherry taken. He just... Didn't think it would happen so soon.

He couldn't afford to wait. He couldn't just hide and wait for this to pass over. He needed to escape. Plus wouldn't the people, like Haizaki, wonder where he was? If they found out he was in heat...

He needed to leave. And now was as good of a time as any to ask Akashi. No, he had a better idea. He had to get it through to the redhead before he lost his sense of mind again. "I-If you help, please.. At least wear protection..." He couldn't afford to get pregnant now of all times. "And... I need you to help me. Please.. Help me get back to my mother... Me and Aomine-kun."

Then this means that Kuroko has made his choice. There truly was no other way around it. Akashi nodded, "I'll see what I can do to fulfil your wishes but for now, let me help you." The redhead retrieved his hands to place them on Kuroko's chest again, this time not hesitating to touch the pink buds.

As Akashi moved his head closer to Kuroko's neck again, he was observing the other's reactions closely. Soon the desires of the wolf will take over again, forcing Kuroko to mate against his wishes. Akashi closed his eyes, thinking of what could have been. Without the heat, the two of them would have continued to develop a steady relationship, one where Kuroko would have a choice with whom he wants to mate with, "I'm sorry." Akashi whispered, as if apologising for the fate that was bestowed upon them.

Kuroko heard the apology and glanced down at Akashi. Why was he apologizing? He really didn't want to make him do this? Normally most would jump at the chance to have a wolf in heat. Does he... Really care? "It's fine..." He wrapped his arms around Akashi's shoulders. Every part of him wanted to be closer to Akashi. "Honestly... If it had to come down to this and I got to choose anyone in the world to mate with.. It would probably be you..." He didn't get to know very many people after all. All he knew was his mother, Aomine, and Akashi. Technically he knew Haizaki but he'd never consider mating with him.

"It's okay... It's not like I never wanted this. I just... Didn't think it would happen so fast." He panted out, starting to feel the heat rise again. "Just don't forget.. Please don't forget protection... No matter what I may say.."

"Understood." That was the one thing Akashi wouldn't forget. After all, this would be a one time occurrence. When and if Kuroko escaped, he would return to the wild, to the place he belongs. Surely he would wonder the world again, meeting all kinds of wolves. Then one day, he would meet his destined one. The one who will share the same mark he does. It was strange but for some reason Akashi wanted it to be this wolf. The wolf he is...

With nothing holding him back, Akashi bit into the neck with the aim of marking the other. He did that while his hand teased the chest, aiming to stimulate the wolf.

In an instant Kuroko dug his still healing nails into Akashi's back, unable to hold back the animalistic cry that left him. At the same time he also threw his head back to give Akashi more biting room and raised his body to press it into Akashi's. All these movements were completely instinctual to the wolf, and they were only getting stronger.

Akashi was surprised but since the both of them made the choice to do this, he decided to let himself loose as well. If the wolf wished to mate, then his wish will be granted. The redhead had already lost his virginity some time ago so he did have experience, unlike the wolf. That gave him an advantage or perhaps gave him the experience to be able to do it with a wolf. The drive of such a large ancient being couldn't be satisfied that easily after all.

Since the other was desperate, Akashi decided to advance further. He removed the blanket completely, exposing Kuroko's bare body. Such curves... It would be easy to mistake the wolf for a female but then again, he did say that he is able to give birth. That could be the reason for his fragile woman like body.

Akashi moved his hand, getting hold of the other's hard on before biting him with much more force. Since the wolf wished to mark him, he would do the same. He bit with the aim of creating hickeys, lots and lost of them.

Even if Kuroko wasn't consumed in his heat, he would have been sure that his reactions would have been all the same. The bites and now the touching, it was a lot for his overheating body.

He was actually a little glad Akashi wasn't turned off by his wounds littering his body. It goes to show that at least Akashi isn't doing this for looks. Perhaps he really did care as much as he said he does.

"Please," Kuroko groaned out, his hips moving up into Akashi's hand while also trying to bring their bodies closer. His hands moved up to Akashi's hair, clinging onto any of his hair he could grasp.

The redhead fastened the pace of his hand, moving the sensitive organ up and down while moving his other hand downwards. He began to lick the left side of Kuroko's neck, one that was covered with hickeys. He felt the wolf flinch under him when he inserted a finger, although he was surprised. It slid in so easily... Do wolves such as Kuroko even need preparation? He was familiar with the werewolf anatomy and reproduction process but not in such detail. He never had an intercourse with a wolf himself so he wouldn't know.

This was what the wolf was desiring. To be completely taken in different ways. It was pleased to be marked and finally filled by /something/, even if it wasn't enough. Kuroko let out another whimper, now trying to move down into Akashi's hand. The wolf side of him was also trying to tell Kuroko to turn over, to be taken as if they were actual wolves, with Akashi's chest to his back so the redhead could bite the scruff of his neck when he took him, but he wanted to relish this position just a little longer.

Not willing to risk it, Akashi inserted another finger to stretch the wolf. His theory proved to be true when he felt no resistance to his actions at all. Perhaps wolves didn't need stretching after all? He didn't know but what he did know was that the wolf was content. His moans and begs... They were music to Akashi's ears. Since an opportunity like this had presented it to himself, Akashi wasn't going to let it go to waste. He was going to enjoy every moment of it as well, although he knew he had to hold back a little due to the injuries the wolf has.

When Akashi took out his fingers at once and ceased all stimulation, the wolf began to whine. Akashi's lips curved as he proceeded to take off his shirt, revealing his bare upper body. Unlike Kuroko's own, Akashi had quite some muscles as well as a six pack. Tamers may not be hunters but their task is not to be underestimated. If anything else, they need high training in both knowledge and physical strength in order to be able to control the wolves.

After taking off his shirt, he proceeded to unbutton his pants as well. This has been a while... He couldn't remember the last time he had slept with someone. Well, he did know that it must have been before he came into this facility.

Akashi revealed his hard on as well, raising up Kuroko's legs to position himself between them. The poor wolf already had so much pre-cum as well~ It excited the redhead to the point that it made him want to tease the bluenette under him.

It was torture to Kuroko to see Akashi's full body and yet he wasn't inside him yet. He desired to be filled as soon as possible. The wolf inside him was begging for it, in return making him beg too.

"N-Not.. Like this... Not yet..." Kuroko managed to whimper out. He did want to see Akashi's face, but right now all he wanted was to be claimed the proper wolf way. Kuroko on his knees and Akashi above him.

The redhead was surprised when Kuroko moved, changing the position completely. Strange... But it only gave him time to fulfil his promise. Akashi reached out for his drawer while Kuroko was moving, taking out a condom before opening it. Luckily Kuroko had already gotten into the position he wanted to be in when Akashi put it on. Finally they were both ready to begin.

Not willing to wait anymore himself, Akashi slowly began pushing inside, filling up the wolf. Ah... This was incredible... Even though the wolf didn't need any stretching at all, he was still tight! The redhead would even go as far as to admit that Kuroko had the best bottom Akashi had ever encountered.

Although he was so pleased to finally feel something fill him, kuroko couldn't help but whine. Akashi wasn't a wolf so he wouldn't know what Kuroko wanted unless he said it for him. "A-Aka.. You.. H-Have to bite.. Back of neck..." Similar to how most animals mate, like cats or dogs. Or wolves, in this case. It didn't necessarily have to be done but instincts told Kuroko it would both help him relax for the intrusion and give him a pleasant feeling of being dominated.

Biting the back of the neck? The tamer didn't think of it's significance but did it right away. He moved, biting the back of the neck while thrusting deep inside the bluenette. Incredible... Kuroko was truly something else... He needed more, he wanted more. Akashi placed both of his hands on Kuroko's butt cheeks, moving them apart so that he could thrust even deeper into the wolf. More... More... More... He bit harshly, leaving new hickeys as he thrust.

Kuroko knew right away why he desired to be bit. When Akashi bit him, he didn't even feel any pain when the tamer suddenly sped up the speed of his hips. He could only feel the blooming pleasure from all the bites. A weak spot for wolves perhaps?

Pleased, animalistic sounds began to leave Kuroko, loud cries and whimpers. Even a small sort of howl left him when Akashi just barley missed something inside him.

"F-Fu-" Kuroko hardly held back from cursing as he moved his hips back into Akashi's, trying to get the tamer to go impossibly deeper.

The redhead had the same aim in mind, wanting much, much more. He did faintly glaze over Kuroko's sweet spot but that wasn't enough at all. He had to thrust deeper into the other and that's why he moved his hard on out, well, almost out. Akashi took it out and then with all the strength he had he thrust back in. Finally, Akashi managed to hit what he wanted to hit, sending waves of unimaginable pleasure to the bluenette.

Even with his quick reflexes, Kuroko almost didn't have enough time to move his hands before him to catch himself from being pushed face first into the bed. He didn't even realize he let out a long, loud cry. He was too busy clenching onto the bed with his hands, trying to ground himself and stay in reality. That felt too good to be anything real.

"P-Please!" The wolf ended up crying. He couldn't stand this anymore, he needed to feel as much as Akashi could give him. He needed to feel that over and over again. "Please... A-Again..!" Kuroko demanded with a growl.

And Akashi will deliver with pleasure, literally. The redhead thrust again and again, each time aiming for the sweet spot he had found. It had an immense effect on the bluenette and Akashi didn't have to look twice to see it. He was crying, howling and moaning all at the same time. The sight was very satisfying to the redhead, encouraging him to go on and thrust even harder.

Akashi leaned down, biting into the other side of the neck. Since he had marked one side, it was only expected that he would do the same for the other. He had only savoured his time, placing as many marks as he could on one side before moving to the other. It was something the wolf wished for as well so there was nothing to complain about in the end when the bluenette finds his neck covered with purple hickeys.

It's like the wolf felt weak whenever Akashi bit him. His arms, the only thing holding him up, shook whenever he felt Akashi's teeth on his neck or shoulders. They definitely don't have much strength now but Kuroko didn't care. It just felt so very good, he didn't want it to end any time soon.

He could feel his stomach tightening, meaning his release would come soon, but something in his instincts told him that wouldn't be the end of his heat anyway. "I-I'm al-most...!" Kuroko couldn't help but stutter at the powerful pleasure being given to him as he tried to speak.

As soon as he heard the buenette's words, Akashi sped up. Not only was Kuroko close but Akashi was as well, "Then come Tetsuya." He said as he panted, biting harshly into the skin to drive the other to the edge.

Well, he had to follow his mate's orders. Although that did confuse Kuroko for a moment. Was Akashi his mate? He didn't think so but... Did the wolf in him think differently?

He gasped at one hard drive of Akashi's hips, hitting his slot perfectly. It was the best moment to finally feel his release. He gripped the bed tightly as he stained the covers beneath him. And yet all he could think about was how his wolf side accepted Akashi as a mate and how he really liked how Akashi said his first name.

Akashi came at the same time, panting as he looked down at the bluenette beneath him. His wounded body was now covered in sweat, exhausted from their little workout and yet the wolf desired more. If it doesn't receive what it wants, then Kuroko's heat would only worsen again. Until the wolf is satisfied, they cannot stop. Otherwise everything they did would be for nothing.

Akashi leaned down, his lips close to Kuroko's ear, "We're not done yet. I'll be sure to take care of you much, much more."

Kuroko panted softly at the promise. Oh yes, he couldn't wait to experience more. But first... "I want.. To see you this time..." Akashi knew what he meant so the two shifted around until Kuroko was comfortable on his back again, Akashi still above him. As Kuroko stared up at Akashi, he felt the sudden need to... Establish something. And not something for his wolf side.

He carefully leaned up and brought a hand up to Akashi's cheek. It just felt right to... Kuroko leaned up a bit more...

Although as Kuroko was leaning up, he suddenly felt a hand cover his lips. He opened his previously closed eyes to see that Akashi had a small saddened smile on his face. How strange, why would he stop him? He watched as the redhead shook his head, moving his hand away before he leaned down to kiss Kuroko's cheek, "I'm sorry."

The wolf didn't know what to think of the rejection. He didn't want to kiss him? Well... He supposed they weren't that close... Still, he could screw Kuroko like he just had, but he didn't have the guts to kiss him? Yeah, maybe that's it. Akashi was just shy... Although it was hard to see the tamer as anything close to shy, Kuroko tried to convince himself that was the case for his rejection.

"The night is still young." The bluenette flinched when he felt another bite but this time on his shoulder, "Shall we continue?" And continue they did, the whole night as a matter of fact. They had changed positions, going at it from all angles and places. However, since they were in a very small room, they were constrained to the bed, not having anywhere else to go.

They ended up mating for most of the night until Kuroko's wolf was finally satisfied, the heat disappearing. After their intense session, Kuroko couldn't do anything else but fall asleep. His eyes were heavy and he couldn't feel his body. Darkness overtook him as soon as he had come one last time, ending their intercourse.

That didn't mean waking up was any worse though. It felt nice to wake up feeling refreshed for once. To wake up covered in warmth and a comforting scent. And an ache in his bottom. But it was a good one. Actually... His whole body seemed to be aching.

He sat up slightly to look at his body. It was covered in bites and bruises, but his only concern was some of the blood on him. That wasn't because of... That, right? But when he inspected his body closer, he just sighed in relief when he realized it was just some of his wounds that had reopened. It wasn't a lot of blood so his wounds might've already closed by now. Still, he didn't want to be covered in blood and evidence from last night.

Kuroko finally glanced over to look at Akashi next to him. He couldn't say he didn't feel a bit scared that he had actually let a tamer do that, but at least it was Akashi. He gave a soft sigh as he carefully moved to the edge of the bed. Did Akashi have anywhere he could get cleaned? He didn't want to go to that bath room like this. Not that he knew where it was anyway.

"Tetsuya?" Kuroko flinched when he heard Akashi call out his name, turning slightly to see that the tamer was awake. Was he loud? Did he wake Akashi up? But then again, it could be in his instinct. He's a tamer after all.

"Sorry... Did I wake you up?" Kuroko asked softly since Akashi just woke up. "I tried being quiet... You can sleep longer if you want."

The redhead sat up before he stretched, "No, it's alright." They have a lot to do... He couldn't waste their precious time by sleeping. He turned to look at Kuroko and his bare body, then he noticed the blood, "Are you alright?" He asked in concern, "Did your wounds reopen?"

"I guess so but I think they might be closed now. I can't tell until I wash off the blood..." Kuroko murmured. It was weird how they could have a normal conversation when Kuroko never turned human in front of Akashi before this.

Akashi noticed that pale body slightly shaking, knowing that it had reached its limits. First the injuries and now this... It took a lot of energy out of the wolf, "Would you like me to help you wash? Are you able to stand up?" He wouldn't be surprised if that was the case.

"Um..." Akashi still felt the need to help him? Why? He kind of thought Akashi would just take him back to his cage once he returned to being a wolf. He needed more energy to transform though. "If.. You want... Where can I wash?"

"There is a shower in the bathroom." It was a small shower only meant for one person. Although that wouldn't stop Akashi from supporting the bluenette if he needs it, "Here, I'll help you stand." Akashi got off the bed, moving to stand beside Kuroko so that he could help him up. The wolf did struggle as expected but in the end did manage to stand up. They made their way to the bathroom.

"You don't have to stay in the bathroom with me though... I mean, you don't have to help wash if you don't want to." Kuroko tried to convince Akashi it was fine one more time. He didn't want to bother Akashi after what happened last night.

Perhaps the wolf felt uncomfortable, "I'll go if you'd like me to." He understands if he doesn't want his help. They did spend the night together but that was only due to unforeseen circumstances.

"I-It's all up to you." It's not like he was embarrassed by his nudity. He was a werewolf, it was normal. He just wasn't sure if Akashi was comfortable with it. "I don't mind, I just... I felt like I've bothered you last night."

Bothered him last night? It was unexpected, yes, but Akashi didn't feel like it was a bother at all, "I'll help you. We're short on time so it'll be quicker this way. As for last night, it wasn't a bother at all. On contrary, I'm glad I was able to help you." He opened the door to the bathroom, the small shower coming into view. They walked over to it before Kuroko got in. Akashi wasted no time to turn the hose on but did set it up on low so that the water pressure wasn't as strong. He gave the water a second to turn the right temperature before slowly moving it to wash the bluenette, "Tell me if you feel pain anywhere."

"I'm just sore all over... Especially where you bit me and... You know." Where he had been claimed. "I didn't do anything to hurt you, right?" He didn't bite Akashi in fear of accidentally turning him, although he did remember scratching him with his still growing nails at some point.

"I'm alright, don't worry about me." His back was in pain and he was sure that his skin was red but he would tent to it later. Like he said, time is against them at the moment. As Akashi moved the water around, he reached out for the soap but instead of doing it himself, he gave it to Kuroko, "Here. Use this but be careful not to touch your wounds, I will disinfect them after the shower." He was sure that Kuroko would prefer to do it himself. Akashi did wash him as a wolf but now that he was in his human form, it was different.

Kuroko looked at Akashi before slowly nodding. He didn't mind if Akashi had washed him... The human probably thought he was being considerate since Kuroko wasn't wearing clothes. Honestly, like he mentioned tons of times before, he didn't mind at all. But he began washing himself anyway, knowing Akashi seemed to be in a bit of a rush.

With the pace they had, the two managed to finish quickly, Kuroko drying himself with a towel before Akashi gave him the same blanket he had. There was no need for clothes because when Kuroko transforms, he wouldn't need them anyway. That, plus if they left the blanket back in the cage, nobody would think anything of it since it was already there. However, before they would make their way back to the cage, Akashi had to disinfect Kuroko's wounds.

The bluenette sat down on the edge of the bed while Akashi got the first aid kit. As a tamer, the first aid kit was essential to have. It was a mandatory item that the hunter organisation told it's employees to have. The task of a tamer was as dangerous as that of hunters, if not more dangerous.

Before Akashi would begin the disinfection, he reached out for something else as well. When Kuroko heard the rustling of bags he was confused, but when Akashi showed him what it was, he was more than surprised, "You must be both thirsty and hungry. Take these, it's all I have at the moment but I hope they'll do." The wolf could eat and drink while he takes care of the wounds. It should also give him the energy to transform back into a large wolf.

Any food was appreciated! Kuroko was so hungry and thirsty. He could hug Akashi if he wasn't so focused on the bag. "Please start with the wounds on my back then." He'd like to eat as soon as possible. Once he turned around so Akashi could disinfect his wounds, he began chowing down immediately, feeling like he was starved.

The redhead smiled, glad that Kuroko still had the appetite to eat. Some become so starved that they don't even have the will to eat anymore... Those are the wolves that have lost the will to live... Luckily Kuroko still held onto hope. Satisfied with the other's mental condition, Akashi proceeded to take care of his wounds. However, as he began, he noticed Kuroko flinch just a bit. It will hurt but luckily the wolf had the food to distract him somewhat.

Kuroko had to bear through the pain, both to get the disinfecting done and also go focus on his meal. It brought back memories of his first days there. Haizaki trying to tame him, the days of starvation because Haizaki wanted him weak. Then Akashi came along and gave him food, but only to put the collat and muzzle on him.

He slowly reached a hand up to touch the collar around his neck. A shock collar... How cruel. Humans really loved to own things... "Will you really help me?" Kuroko suddenly asked. "I don't remember some parts of last night, it's kind of in and out, but... Will you actually help me and my friend escape?"

Akashi had slowed down his movements, slowly moving across Kuroko's wounds. Would he help them escape? He did tell Aomine that he would help him when the time is right but so far the time still didn't come. The wolf Akashi is waiting for... He's still not here... He glanced up at Kuroko, knowing that the bluenette was both worried and frightened. How could he not be? Such a place is hell for werewolves, not knowing what torture awaits them day after day. However, it confused the redhead. Why does he feel such a strong need to help Kuroko?

He wanted nothing more but to set the fragile wolf free... And yet all Akashi could think about is the wolf he's searching for. What if he's waiting in this hell hole for nothing? Don't get him wrong though, Akashi hopes the wolf never comes to this place but still... In case he does come, Akashi would be here to... set him free. That is the main reason why Akashi is here in the first place. It is a thought that he didn't want to come true but somewhere inside he still hopes to meet them. Perhaps it's only wishful thinking...

"I need some time." Akashi spoke up softly, "The 'friend' you speak of must be Aomine and I did promise to free him but... I'm still waiting for someone to make it happen. That someone didn't come yet and so I'm still not able to help him."

"Someone?" Kuroko questioned curiously. Why was Akashi waiting for someone? Who could it possibly be? And why? "Are they important to escaping? I don't mean to rush but... I'm really scared for my mother now."

The redhead understood that but the decision was hard to make, "They're not needed in order for you to escape. You could say that they're someone I hold dear. If I were to set you free now, then they would never have a chance of escaping if they were to come here as well." If Akashi sets Kuroko and the rest free then he would sacrifice the freedom of the wolf he's looking for... The reason he's here in the first place.

Now Kuroko was really intrigued. Who was Akashi so interested in saving? And he didn't even know if they'd come? "I'm sorry but... What if they don't come? I don't mean to try to change your mind but... I'm here now and... I can't stay here. You're the only one who could help me. You'd only need to help me once then I won't ever bother you again..."

But it was that one time that would cost him everything. It's the moment Akashi has been preparing for a while now... Would he risk it all for Kuroko? Akashi didn't know... As of yet that is, "I understand but please give me some time to think it through. I can't make the decision as of yet." Why is he even saying that he will think about it? Shouldn't it be obvious that he'll wait? Why would he even consider it for Kuroko? This feeling was unsettling...

Akashi glanced at Kuroko's back, not seeing a mark anywhere. The situation was puzzling but somehow Akashi felt that... "I won't make you wait. I'l make the decision within two days. I hope you understand."

Ah... Maybe he was pressuring Akashi on the matter... "Okay. Thanks for... At least considering it." Kuroko said. He took a sip from his drink before turning his head back to look at him. "Are you almost done? I could tell you were in a hurry..."

"Yes." The redhead nodded, "If anyone notices that you're not in the cage, then there will be a problem. I could say that I took you out to wash you but without camera evidence my claims wouldn't hold any merit." Since the cameras didn't detect him going to the wolf wash room, it would raise high suspicion. In other words they had to get Kuroko back as soon as possible, "Luckily we still have a bit of time. You've been gone for most of the night and now it's 6 a.m., which means that we have an hour until the guard does a check-up of all the cages."

"Okay. I'll be ready to change in a minute..." He just wanted to relax first before he had to turn. It took a lot of energy and it wasn't exactly harmless. "So whenever you're done, tell me."

"Understood. Although you don't have to change now. I'll carry you to your cage where you'll change." It would be too risky to do it here, besides, there was no way that he would be able to change in such a small room. He was doing the finishing touches to Kuroko's wounds but as much as he wanted to bandage them, he couldn't. When he transforms back, the bandages would be in the way. With Kuroko done eating as well, they were set to head back, "Are you ready?"

"Um... Sure..." He wasn't sure about going anywhere in the facility as a human but Akashi didn't want him to change now... "Are you sure I shouldn't change? I don't... Feel comfortable like this."

The redhead nodded, "Please bear with it Tetsuya. Trust me when I say that it's for your safety." If he would turn into a wolf, there would be a higher chance that someone sees them.

"...Alright." Kuroko mumbled. He moved closer to Akashi, signalling he was ready. "I should just stay quiet for now, right?"

"Yes." Now that they were ready, Akashi took everything he needed before picking Kuroko up. The wolf was covered in the blanket once again as they made their way out of the room, "Cover your face." Akashi told the bluenette as he slowly but carefully made his way through the dark corridors. The tamer was wary of the cameras, switching them off before passing through. The small device he had would manage to trick each camera for about a minute, allowing him to pass before it was switched back on.

Luckily they managed to get to Kuroko's cage without any problems, getting in unnoticed. As they entered, Akashi sighed in relief, placing Kuroko down on the floor, "You can show your face now."

Kuroko was still hesitant about revealing his face so he kept the blanket on, wearing it kind of like a hood. He didn't want to risk his face being seen by anyone. "Um.. Thanks. So... I'll change once you go I guess..."

He wouldn't change now? Perhaps he didn't feel comfortable changing with Akashi here? But before the redhead would go, he placed his hand on Kuroko's head, "It was unexpected but I'm glad that I was able to see your human side and... learn your name. Your wolf is beautiful but... your human side is beautiful as well. Thank you for giving me your trust."

It's not like he had a choice. His mother could be In danger. He had to do anything to save her, even if it means trusting a tamer. "Yeah... Thanks I guess. For the compliment."

The redhead looked down at the blanket covered bluenette, a strange feeling passing through him. They did become close in a sense and yet Akashi felt as if he was overstepping his boundaries. It was time for him to go, "I'll take my leave." He let go of the wolf, standing up before making his way to the door. He locked the cage, looking at Kuroko one more time before leaving. Now that he heard Kuroko's request, he had an important decision to make...

Now that Akashi was gone, Kuroko felt safe enough to change. After gathering enough energy to change and completing the exhausting task, he laid down with the blankets again. But now was not the time to rest, even if he was tired with sore hips. He needed to talk to Aomine again. About Akashi, his big decision, and... Well, his heat. Oh boy, he hoped he couldn't smell it... "Aomine-kun," he called out to the wolf, hoping he was there.

"Tetsu!" Kuroko flinched when a loud voice replied back. Aomine seemed to be panicked, pacing around his cage before Kuroko called out to him, "What happened? Are you alright? What did they do to you!?"

"I'm fine, don't worry." Kuroko assured him softly. He laid his head down, relaxing under the blanket Akashi gave him. It smelled like him... "He uh... He just... helped me, that's all. He didn't do anything bad."

"Huh? Helped you? Oh, Akashi?" The other wolf asked confusingly but then understood who Kuroko was talking about, "No! No! I meant Nijimura! Did he do something to you? Anything at all?"

"Oh, no. Other than tell me he... Knows about my mother. He knows she's out there and he wants to bring her here to..." The word disgusted him, he didn't even want to say it. "...breed." But he wouldn't let that happen.

"Your mum?" The thought frightened Aomine. Not necessarily because it was Kuroko's mother but because his mate could potentially meet the same fate. Nijimura loved catching the relatives or pack members of already caught wolves. It was so that he could torture them on a whole other level... "We have to get out of here! My mate could be in danger too!"

Kuroko could easily sense Aomine's distress. He didn't want his friend to be like this. It wasn't good for him, especially since they needed a clear mind at all times. "You've been in here for over a year," Kuroko reminded him. "Your mate is probably safe. He hasn't been caught yet right? And it's been a year so I doubt he'd get caught. Especially with your pack around."

"You don't get it Tetsu! You don't know my mate! He's reckless and does things without even thinking! What if-" Aomine froze, a frightening through coming to his mind. No, no... It couldn't be right. If his theory was true, then he would have already met his mate... "What if he already got caught and I just don't know about it? What if he's been in the mating department all this time and I didn't know?" Knowing his mate, he might have ran after him...

Aomine began to grow ferociously as he began running. He slammed his body against the bars of the cage, loudly howling and growling as he did. The way he was going out of control, it will be easy for the guards to hear him.

This wouldn't turn out good for him if he didn't calm down. Kuroko knew this right away. He had to get Aomine to calm down quick.

Kuroko slowly stood up, his body more sore after he had allowed it to rest. He pushed through though, heading towards the wall Aomine was on the other side of. "Aomine-kun, he might not be here. I don't know your mate but," he didn't know if he could hear him over his angry snarls and his slams against the bars. "I know I don't know how mates work, but won't you feel it? If he's close or not? And... We don't know if he'd be placed into breeding. Even if he was caught, which I don't think he was, he could've been placed somewhere else..." Not all submissive wolves were placed in breeding, right? Kuroko was an example of that.

The other wolf snarled and growled, panting as he leaned against the bars he was throwing himself at, "F-Feel him? I don't know..." The wolf managed to say before he let out one long haul. It was a sorrowful howl, one that conveyed Aomine's loneliness and the want to see his mate. After the howl, the wolf fell down on the ground, "I want to see him... Tetsu... I want to see him so bad..." He did try to close his eyes and focus on their bond but due to his emotional state, he wasn't sure if he was capable of doing it now.

"I know. I'm sorry you can't see him." Kuroko murmured. "I wish to see my mother too... And you know what? We will see them again. Because we aren't going to stay here. I'm going to get us out of here, with or without help." Akashi's help would make everything so much easier but... If he didn't agree to help him, he'd find another way to escape.

"But how can you be so sure? After everything that happened, all the pain you went through... How can you say that we'll escape?" Where did Kuroko's spirit come from? Even after going through all that torture, he still had the spirit to go on? Aomine wasn't sure what to think of it... Kuroko was either a madman or an incredibly incredible wolf. Either way he found Kuroko strange... Any wolf would already lose hope, just like he did.

"I have a reason to leave." Kuroko answered immediately. There was no question about that. He shouldn't even have to explain. "I can't just sit around no matter what they do to me. I have to get back to my mother, to make sure she's safe. You really want to see your mate, right? I want to see my mother just as much, and nothing will stop me. Especially not just some stupid humans who think they own everything."

Aomine understood that but it was still hard to believe. This prison is a place that tortures wolves, a place that is aimed to make the werewolves give up. Even Aomine had given up multiple times and yet Kuroko is still holding strong... Does he love his mother that much? "You're right Tetsu." His instincts told him to trust the other if he wanted to get out, "I'm just glad you're alright. Ah! But I did try to talk to you afterwards. Did you fall unconscious or something?"

"After that hunter came in?" Kuroko asked. Oh. After Nijimura left, Kuroko had turned to talk to Akashi and... "Um... I guess I'm an adult now or something like that. I... I don't know why, but I suddenly went into... A heat I think."

"Heat?" Kuroko was full of surprises! Aomine had never met someone as interesting! "How did you deal with it? You don't seem to be in heat now." At least as much as Aomine could tell with Kuroko's voice, "Congrats by the way." It was a big thing for wolves! Especially youngsters like Kuroko who became of age. Too bad it happened in a place like this...

Congrats? Should it be something he should be proud or happy about? When it came, he had been scared. He thought that if any human in this facility found out, they'd put him in breeding immediately... But what if it had happened when he was out there? As in out in the wild. Would he have been happy then? Perhaps not since he wouldnt have Akashi around to help him. "He... Akashi-kun helped me... Get through it. I.. I was so scared that I'd be forced to breed if anyone found out and I knew the quickest way to get rid of it was..."

"You mated!? With Akashi!?" The surprises were shooting themselves at the poor navy blue wolf. In just a couple of hours, Kuroko had managed to go through so much! Not only did he get a once in a lifetime visit by Nijimura himself, but he also experienced his very first heat! What were the odds!?

"Why don't you shout it out to the whole world while you're at it?" Kuroko whined, feeling embarrassed once Aomine actually yelled his question. He didn't want the other wolves thinking badly of him! Or have them think he's sleeping with Akashi just to escape...

"Don't blame me! Mating is a big thing! Especially when it's your first time! Mind you, if you were in my pack when it happened, everyone would throw a party! You became of age! That's huge!" Ehem... That is if it would have happened in different conditions... "But he's not your mate right?" Aomine asked, moving to lay down next to the wall, "You must have wanted your first time to be with your mate..."

Kuroko hesitated as he tried gathering his thoughts. How could he explain to Aomine without upsetting the wolf? He seemed big on packs and mates and things alike... "I don't know... To be honest, I wasn't even really looking for a mate. So I can't say I'm upset that I mated with him. I actually... Don't mind it at all. I'm not saying he's my mate or anything but... I mean, I wouldn't be disappointed if he was..."

Wouldn't be disappointed? Wasn't looking for a mate? Aomine didn't like those words, "What do you mean by that? Are you trying to say that you don't care about your mate?" For a wolf whose mate is everything to him, it sure did hit a spot in Aomine, "Tetsu, there is someone who is waiting for you out there! They're looking at the mark they share with you, thinking of how you might look like or how you would be as a person. You're the one thing they wish for and here you are saying that you're not looking for them? Isn't that a bit selfish?"

"I never said I didn't care." Kuroko tried to explain quickly. "And I wasn't looking for my mate because I was too busy surviving, remember? I didn't have time to look for love. I barley had the time to look over my own shoulder for danger. I had myself and my mother to take care of. I was more worried about living, not looking for my mate that I may never meet. It's not that I'm selfish, it's just that... It's not the right time." He's in a werewolf prison! How can he worry about love now?

"Hmmm..." The navy blue wolf hummed in thought as an idea came to mind, "Then we'll fix that. When we get out of there and you find your mum, the two of you will join my pack. You'll be safer that way and you won't have to be so on edge all the time. It'll also give you a chance to search for your mate." It was a great solution for them all! "I guess I can understand where you're coming from but still, at least show a bit of interest." Wasn't Kuroko curious? "Don't you want to know how they look like? Or maybe what they're like? What if your mate is a really hot chick~"

Shifting nervously where he laid, Kuroko nuzzled into the blanket to try to relax himself. Akashi's scent seemed to help a lot with that. "...I don't know..." Kuroko has never been around other wolves. The only ones he's been around was his mother, Aomine, and the one he fought a while back. But Aomine didn't count because he's never even seen him or interacted with him without a wall between them, and he wasn't exactly best pals with the wolf he fought. He doesn't exactly have the greatest experiences with other wolves.

"Would your pack accept us? We're complete strangers. And... I've never been apart of a pack. I don't know the customs or culture... What if I mess up? Are there punishments in a pack?" He seemed to be more concerned about the pack talk rather than his mate. Which was typical of him. He keeps saying he's more concerned about his mother's and his own safety before he wanted to even think of love.

"Hahaha!" Kuroko's ears moved when he heard Aomine laugh. Did he say something funny? "Punishments? Of course, my pack will tear you apart! Haha!" The wolf laughed some more but Kuroko didn't know what to make of his words. Was he serious or was he joking around? "Man, you're really a newbie! A true pup!" It made Aomine wonder if Kuroko knew anything about the wolf society, "Of course there are no punishments! The pack is there to help you! Not kill you! We support one another and protect one another! Don't worry, you and your mum will be safe. I'm sure you'll like it!"

How can he know he'd like it when he's barley been around his own kind before? Kuroko gave a sigh. "Well... First things first is escaping. Then when I find my mother, I'll... Consider your offer."

"Alright." Aomine agreed, "I'll already consider you a part of the pack though, since I know you'll like it." His instincts told him that Kuroko would fit in just fine. Moving away from that topic though, Kuroko was right... First they had to escape, "So you asked Akashi right? Did he agree?"

"He... He said he had to think about it. He told me he was waiting for someone and if he let us escape first, he can't help that other someone escape if they even come here." Kuroko explained to Aomine. "He'll let me know in two days what he thinks. Unless he makes up his mind before that."

This wasn't good... Akashi had told Kuroko the same thing he told him! But he didn't mention that he was waiting for someone. That's a first, "What do you mean? They're not even here? What the heck! He's waiting for some imaginary wolf while we rot here!" What's worse... "He might not even come back." Aomine did trust Akashi but if he does the same thing to Kuroko then he will lose his trust!

He might not come back? The thought didn't even cross Kuroko's mind! The white wolf gave a yip of worry and stood up quickly, uncaring for his sore hips. Akashi might not come back? Even after he allowed Akashi to take his first? He wouldn't be too angry about that, but he couldn't say he wouldn't be bothered! But the main concern about if Akashi doesn't come back is his escape. If he doesn't even come back to give an answer, how will they escape?

Kuroko began pacing in his cell, slightly limping due to the ache in his hips and back. That should be healed soon though so he wasn't concerned. "He might not come back? But... He has to! He can at least give me an answer!" He said worriedly, whining to show his distress.

"I don't know Tetsu... He told me that he was waiting for the right time, but it still didn't come! Maybe he just shoved me to the side, making me wait even though he would never do it. Heck! Maybe he just told you that so that he could sleep with you!" Hey! It could be a plausible reason! When you're stuck in a prison like this, your hormones go wild with no stimulation at all!

Would Akashi do that? Something in him was telling him he wouldn't, but his doubts overwhelmed that thought. Akashi could have easily lied to him. He's done it before. He could do it again.

Kuroko gave a short howl of worry. His mother... If she found out, she'd be disappointed in him. If she found out she let a human, a tamer, someone who wasn't his mate take his first... Would she be angry? "He... He can't... He can't abandon me..." He can't imagine the thought of Akashi never returning.

"I'm not saying he will but it could happen! I mean, you know this place as well as I do. It's merciless and torturous... I've been here for a year and nothing has changed. The only thing that keeps me going are the thoughts of my mate." When he is calm and he does close his eyes, Aomine can feel him. He can feel his mate's worry and loneliness... He has to get back to him...

Aomine was already here for a year. Who's to say Akashi won't make Kuroko wait a year too? He didn't have a year! He needed to leave as soon as possible! "He has to come back. He won't just do that then leave. He's... Different." At least that's what Kuroko hoped.

"I said the same thing." Aomine said those exact words when he told Kuroko to transform in front of Akashi but now he had began to doubt that trust. What if the same things happens? Aomine couldn't help but worry, "I just wanna get out and I know that we're in this together so I can't help but tell you what I think. It's good to be prepared for the worst."

Kuroko looked at the wall Aomine was behind with extreme worry. He didn't know why the thought of Akashi never coming back terrified him. Of course he was worried about his mother but... There was something more... He knew he could eventually escape on his own unless they killed him, so why was he so scared that Akashi may not come back? He can take care of himself... Why is he fretting so much over a tamer?

He continued to whine as he walked back to the blanket Akashi gave him. Akashi... He couldn't just abandon him. He cared for him, didn't he? But... He hadn't wanted to kiss him, now that Kuroko thought about it. Kissing was a human pleasure, not something werewolves did often, but Kuroko had wanted to try it for Akashi. And yet for him to reject him...

"He has to come back..." He whimpered, laying down and tugging the blanket back over him as if it would protect him from his fears and worries.

Kuroko sounded worried... Maybe it was a bad idea for Aomine to tell him that? But then again, he was just being cautious! They both should be! It was natural that he would tell him! Maybe he thought of not coming back to his mother frightened him? Or maybe was it something more? Aomine thought to himself before he heard footsteps walking through the corridor. His ears perked up and when the man came into view Aomine knew that it was the guard who checks up on everyone in the morning. Whenever he came, Aomine knew it was morning. That was the only way for him to know what time it was.

The guard looked towards Aomine's cage and then the next one, passing Kuroko's one as well. He raised a brow when he noticed that the wolf was covered in a blanket and so he stepped a tad bit closer. When he noticed that the wolf really did just cover himself up, he sighed in relief, "Whew... Thought you were gone for a second there. Well~ Back to patrol." And with that he continued his duty of a guard.

Kuroko barley gave the guard a second glance before snuggling deeper into the blankets. The scent Akashi left on them was comforting, even if it wasn't a lot. He didn't know why it helped him relax when he was the reason he was stressing in the first place. It didn't make any sense to him. He never felt this strange before.

A bit of time passed and as Kuroko tried to talk to Aomine again, the other wolf didn't reply. Strange, did Aomine leave? Maybe he went to fight in the cage... A frightening thought. The other must have done it for years, fighting every day in hopes of escape. Then again, all the wolves trapped in here must be living on for the tiny speck of hope they have. It was their mates and families that gave them that hope, knowing that they're somewhere out there, waiting for them...

As Kuroko laid down in his blanket, he heard footsteps approach him yet again. He didn't bother looking out but when he heard the voice of the person, the white wolf couldn't help but peek out to see Haizaki standing before his cage. "Yo pup~ Haha! Actually, you really are a pup, right~?" Haizaki asked, walking up a bit closer to the cage, "I don't care what Akashi or anyone else says but in this case you're lucky. The higher-ups do agree with the pest and so you're stuck here, doing nothing." What a lucky wolf Kuroko was. He had no idea.

"I'll change that though." The tamer narrowed his eyes, "I came to check your body for any mark that may have appeared. Once I find it, you'll finally go to the department you were always meant to be in." Haizaki took out the keys, unlocking Kuroko's cage to enter.

His mark... The mark Akashi spoke about? When he'd reach adulthood? Kuroko felt fear begin to fill him. What if the mark just appeared over night? Did it happen that fast? What would happen if Haizaki found it? Would he go to breeding immediately or would he have time to escape?

Kuroko growled in warning. He couldn't let Haizaki near him. He couldn't risk it. If he found a mark on him, it would be over... It would be harder to escape if they place him with a dominant wolf and he ended up being the one to bear children. The other way wouldn't be so bad but he refused to take any wolf that didn't want to be taken as well.

"Heh~ I knew you'd be like that." The tamer entered the cage, facing the blanket covered wolf before him. Now he's come as a new man, having learned his lesson. Maybe not entirely but he did decide to change up his tactics. Since this wolf was constantly mocking him, Haizaki decided to use Akashi's method. Ugh... taking... "I'll give you two options pup so listen up! I've got some guys waiting for my signal and once they come here, all hell will break lose. We'll force you to comply, using that collar of yours to shock you and cause you all kind of pain. The second option is that you comply willingly and let me examine your body. The choice is yours." Would Kuroko risk it and let Haizaki search for his mark or will he resist and get in all kinds of trouble... It was a hard choice to make.

Of course Kuroko wanted to fight it. There was no way he even wanted Haizaki to come close to him. He couldn't have a mark found out... He couldn't be taken to breeding! But... If he caused more trouble, there was a chance he could get killed. He remembered Akashi's and Aomine's warnings after all. If he disobeyed anymore, he could be considered for execution, white fur or not.

If he followed Haizaki's orders though, it'll seem like hes given up or Haizaki is in control of him. He hated that thought... But his life was more important than his pride. He had to escape to get to his mother.

Kuroko slowly stood up, shaking the blanket off him so Haizaki didn't throw it away or something cruel. He reluctantly moved closer to Haizaki, refraining from growling at the mere thought of seeming like he was submitting.

"Che..." Deep down Haizaki thought that Kuroko would resist, after al, he did resist all his other attempts at taming him. Looks like Akashi's method really did work but it wasn't like Haizaki was planning to use it all the time now. He had only tried it with the white wolf and unfortunately, it did work.

Then again, Haizaki could consider it as a victory for him! "Haha! Good pup~ I knew that we'd eventually see eye to eye~" He teased, walking up to Kuroko as he observed him, "Hmm~" He hummed, carefully looking for any mark that could appear. So far he only saw white which wasn't a good sign... "Che..." The tamer grumbled, slowly moving around the wolf as he examined his fur, not missing a single spot.

Kuroko rolled his eyes when Haizaki wasn't looking at his face. He felt annoyed that he had to stand still and let someone look all over him for a mark. He also felt very uncomfortable by the staring but he resisted tucking his tail between his legs in an attempt to hide his body. No, he would stand proud with his injured, probably ugly looking body.

As Haizaki searched, Kuroko stood still, not willing to give up. Neither of them were as a matter of fact, Haizaki looking everywhere he could while Kuroko didn't want to give in to shame. He would survive this, letting Haizaki eat dirt later on when he doesn't find anything.

However as he stood, Kuroko suddenly heard cries of... pups? His ears perked up as he look out of his cage, hearing footsteps coming down the corridors as well, waiting for them to emerge to see who it was, "Here they go crying again... Do something!"

"Shut it!" Kuroko heard the two humans talk but as soon as the second one spoke up, the puppy cries intensified. When they finally emerged in front of Kuroko's cage for the wolf to see them, the white wolf was left speechless.

There were two tamers, one pulling a large trolley with a werewolf lifelessly laying down on it while the other tamer held a large bag. The puppy cries... They were coming from inside that bag. Haizaki peeked from behind Kuroko, spotting the two before grinning, "Yo~ Where are you two going?" The silver head asked as the two looked his way. They noticed the white wolf, looking at it in wonder. Not only because Kuroko had white fur but also because his body still didn't recover from the torture.

"O-Oh... Haizaki-san! We're going to drop off these mutts into their cage. They gotta get some of their mothers milk but... laying down like this she looks lifeless doesn't she~?" The tamer that was pulling the trolley laughed, kicking the tired wolf that was on it, "See?"

"Haha! You're right! Wait... Are you sure it's not dead?"

"Not at all! Just tired. Hopefully she still has some milk to give or else she would be useless. This is her seventh litter of pups~"

Even Kuroko went absolutely still at the sight. The dead look mother, the pups inside of a bag, crying out for either help or their mother... And this was the seventh litter? The wolf looked so lifeless... Was this because of excessive breeding or because she lost six litters already?

As soon as Kuroko even imagined his own mother on that trolley, he couldn't help but snarl angrily. They will not put his mother through that! He wished he could prevent any wolf from having to go through that, but he couldn't save them all...

"Like what you see?" Haizaki teasingly asked while the two other tamers instinctively took a step back. The sudden growl did surprise them but as soon as they saw that the wolf wasn't marching towards them, they stood their ground. They did work with werewolves so it was natural for them to hear one growl, "Is he giving you trouble Haizaki-san?"

"This one? Not at all. Actually as a matter of fact, I'm searching for his mark of adulthood right now~ Soon he'll join you bunch in the breeding sector~"

"Huh? A new wolf? Sweet! This one does look all beat up though so it'll save us the trouble of having him force to submit." One of them smirked while the other looked at Kuroko intensely, "Idiot, we'll still have trouble. Did you see him growl? That's not a growl of a wolf whose willing to cooperate!"

"Heh! Whatever!" Haizaki looked back at Kuroko's fur, searching for the mark, "As soon as I'm done with him, he's all yours. Can't wait to see the litter of white pups~"

"Ah! Nijimura-san did tell us about another white wolf as well! We'll be looking forward to it!"

"We'll be seeing you later then Haizaki-san." The two resumed their way through the corridor as Haizaki returned to his work as well, "Yeah~ Yeah~ Whatever." He grumbled, annoyed that he wasn't seeing anything. The white wolf... He was stubborn until the very end!

It took everything in Kuroko to keep from snapping at Haizaki or even try to at the other two tamers that had been there earlier. His mother... They didn't care about their feelings. They made them do things against their wills and punish them if they don't comply! It filled Kuroko with such intense anger, it was hard to keep from sinking his fangs into Haizaki.

He wondered what would happen if he did turn Haizaki. If he became a wolf, would the facility use him too? Uncaring if he used to work with them? They probably would, and Kuroko wouldn't even care. Then Haizaki could see the torture they're put through... He would know what it's like to be forced to fight or breed. To beg for a drop of water, or to grovel just to get food. But Kuroko never changed anyone before, and he didn't plan to. He didn't want to see anyone go through what they went through. Not through his own doing at least.

"Dammit!" The tamer cursed, now touching Kuroko's fur to see if there was anything on it. Nothing! Nothing at all! no matter how much Haizaki looked, there wasn't anything to see at all! 'Why don't you have anything? You look like an adult wolf so why don't you have your mark yet? Could you be preventing it from somehow forming?" Are wolves capable of doing that? No, it was impossible and Haizaki knew it, yet he let his anger and frustration get the better of him. Why couldn't he get his way with the white wolf at least once?

Haizaki let go of Kuroko's fur, tugging on it before he did. He stomped towards the door of the cage, annoyed that he didn't get his way. He locked the door behind him as he turned to look at Kuroko again, "You mutt... Just you wait! I'll give you torture so unimaginable that you'll beg me to spare you! When you get your mark, even I might do it with you~" The tamer licked his lips, "You know there is a department here that forces wolves to turn human~ Actually, it's a secret department~"

Haizaki leaned in closer towards the cage. "The purpose of that department is so that humans can breed with wolves~ I'm not really sure how it works but it exists~ I'll bring you there and then I'll let you have my pups~ What a thought huh~ Haha!" Haizaki was actually teasing Kuroko more than he meant it but he did speak the truth.

Pups... With Haizaki...? Never before had Kuroko been filled with so much disgust. He would never have pups with someone like Haizaki, especially not with Haizaki. No, he would never let Haizaki mate with him, even if he was given something that wouldn't let him produce pups. No, if Haizaki even tried to get near him, he'd snap off whatever he had down there.

He wanted to show Haizaki what would happen if he even tried, but the execution warning went through his head. With a huff of annoyance, kuroko ignored Haizaki and went back to his blankets by the wall. He'd let Akashi's scent relax him...


Author notes


ATTENTION! PLEASE READ!

Okay so guys we have a HUGE request! We're searching for an artist who would draw some of the scenes in our new story. We're working on this story right now and we'll be uploading it as soon as this one is done. It's a yandere/kingdom themed fanfic and we'll be posting it both here and on AO3 at the same time (we'll make the effort). We would like to post images in the chapters as well to show some of the scenes that will be in the chapters. We saw many authors do it so we'd like to try it as well.

The drawing will be of a scene, ANY SCENE U CHOOSE IN THE CHAPTER. It doesn't have to be in colour but it would be appreciate if it's coloured. So here's what we thought... The artist will read the chapter first, meaning that they'll have an exclusive read before anyone. Then they'll pick a moment they like and draw it. When it's done, they send it to us and we include it in the chapter on AO3 where the rest of the readers will be able to see it.

Please message either of us on our separate accounts if you're interested. We would LOVE to work with an artist on the new story. In order to apply, please message us and send us anything you drew before so that we can see your art. If we have more than one artist contacting us, then we may use both of your art. Depending on the quality of course.

Thank you and we hope to hear from you soon! :D

KurokoTetsuya101: Yo! A huge thanks to everyone who reviewed the last chapter! We even had a review in french so I had to use google translate to read it XD All is good in the hood tho! No worries ;) We probably won't get anyone to help us with the art but... I really hope that someone will help us :( I don't want to make this note long so see you next week guys! :D

The Lucky Bell: Sorry for the delay. All my fault. I'm going to two schools so it's kinda... busy. Sorry again :c

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