"Talking"

Thinking

Inner Beast

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I don't own Naruto or any of its characters but I do own my original ones.

This story may be confusion if you don't know all of the characters in the anime Naruto.

Summery:

Iruka, a alpha wolf finds Kakashi, a human turned into a wolf. During times of battle Iruka and Kakashi must fight to survive along with other troubles. In the mean time falling in love with one another but will Kakashi wish to be turned back to a human or will Iruka leave his pack to become human?

Warning yaoi!

Iruka/Kakashi fluff (again)! I love it! ;D

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The forest trees passed over head as Kakashi ran and ran. He was so tired, he couldn't take any more. His vision was going and he could take no more of this but he continued to push his wolf body to go faster and faster. Hope filled Kakashi's eyes as he saw light up ahead thinking it was a way out of the dark forest. In a burst of speed he broke from the forest and into another clearing but this one had a small lake glistening in the sun that hovered over head.

Kakashi had to stop for a moment to regain his eye sight. Now that he was a wolf his hear and his eyes were shaper; more sensitive to loud or bright things. This included the sudden change of light. Being only a wolf for less than two days Kakashi was not use to this and thus he began to get a headache and his eyes began to sting from the bright light.

Panting to regain his breath Kakashi started to move again as he trotted over towards the lake while stumbling some as his legs grew unstable to support his weight much longer. He made it over to the small lake and sat in front of it just looking at his reflection; studying his features. Even when looking at his own reflection Kakashi still could not believe he was a wolf. It had to be some sick joke, right? How could they do something like this? That's right. Kakashi knew who did this to him but what he didn't know was how. How could they change him into a wolf? Kakashi didn't know that answer.

Looking down at the water his saw that he indeed has one dark grey eye and one red one with a slight hint there was a scar over it. It was hard to tell with all of the silver fur covering it. Blinking slowly Kakashi started to feel dizzy and with his head pounding, Kakashi decided to lie down. It was only a matter of time before he closed his eyes for good and fell into a deep sleep; one that his body needed right now. He needed to regain his strength.

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Iruka was still in the forest scanning around the area where Kakashi had decided to take a rest. He had arrived moments ago and had watch Kakashi struggle to walk over towards the lake. He wanted to make sure there were no enemies near there so he could take care of Kakashi properly.

Once he deemed safe enough he went back to where Kakashi was resting. Iruka didn't want to freak Kakashi out by sneaking up on him so he tried to make as much noise as he could while coming into the clearing. The bushes rustled at his approach and twigs snapped under his paws but Kakashi did not move. Iruka figured he was in a pretty deep sleep when he didn't wake up from the noise.

Looking at him Iruka could see the red coating his silver fur. Worry grew into Iruka's being thinking he had underestimated Kakashi's wounds. Iruka came closer and closer slowly just incase Kakashi awoke and attacked him. Sitting down on the grass that was next to Kakashi he saw that Kakashi was in a full deep sleep and he didn't look like he was going to wake up anytime soon.

He did what any wolf would do. He began to finish what he had started. He knew that Kakashi didn't want to go back to the dens. Why? Iruka didn't know. He did know that Kakashi's fear was real and he did not want to increase the terror that the wolf obviously had. That type of fear would lead to serious damage to one's body.

Iruka started one the more serious wounds that he could find. There was a large gash on the side of Kakashi's stomach and Iruka had to lay down to get to it. Iruka knew the risk he was getting himself into in doing this. Kakashi could wake up at anytime and might attack Iruka just for being this close. A wolf would do anything out of fear and injury.

Iruka took his time with each lick of his tongue wanting to make sure that he was cleaning the wound properly. He didn't want it to start bleeding again or get worst than it already was. Using long licks, Kakashi's wound closed up more and more until the bleeding stopped and allowed Iruka to continue to the other parts of his body. Rising up higher so he could get a better look at things Iruka went to the other wounds on Kakashi's body.

Next was Kakashi's neck as there was a cut there as well. It wasn't as big as the other one but if left untreated it could cause serious problems in the future. Starting out timidly, know it was a sensitive area to being with, Iruka started out slowly not wanting to hurt Kakashi in any way. Under him he heard Kakashi growl and whimper at the surges of pain that was zipping through his body. Iruka sent an apology in his head and continued as fast as he could so Kakashi wouldn't hurt any more. Soon enough that wound too closed and Iruka continued to the other wounds.

With each lick of his tongue red from Kakashi's body began to fade and Iruka saw the extended damage to Kakashi's body and was glad to find out that he didn't underestimate Kakashi's wounds. They weren't as bad as they looked. The bleeding had stopped, which Iruka was grateful for. Even though the wounds have stopped bleeding Iruka continued to lick at Kakashi's wounds making sure they wouldn't get worst during the night while they slept.

It wasn't until that Iruka started to hear a noise did he stop licking Kakashi. Looking down at his new fellow pack member, he heard Kakashi's gentle growling at the attention he was receiving. Iruka had to chuckle at the wolf below him. Those soft growls turned into warning sounds. Iruka laid still thinking that Kakashi was waking up and was warning him to stay away but when Kakashi didn't move, Iruka knew that Kakashi was growling because he had stopped licking him. Iruka smile a little before he returned to what he was doing and listened as the growls turn gentle once more.

The last wound Iruka could find was on Kakashi's face. It was only a scratch but Iruka didn't want to risk it as he lend down to seal that wound as well. When he got close to Kakashi's face he meet two sets of eyes; one a dark grey and the other a crimson red.

Kakashi was awake and he didn't look happy. He was growling warningly.

With a growl Kakashi spun up while jumping away from Iruka. Only to whimper as the wound on the side of his stomach opened slightly. Iruka's eyes widened from the sudden action. He had not expected Kakashi to wake up at all after what he had done this whole entire time. Getting over his shock he got angry. Kakashi had just reopened his wounds again.

"Are you an idiot?! You just reopened your wounds again!" exclaimed Iruka trying to get closer to Kakashi again. Only for Kakashi to back away from Iruka with each step his took.

"Stay away from me." Kakashi warned as he glared at Iruka. Iruka saw the fear and pain in Kakashi's eyes and calmed down. He inhaled a breath and exhaled it slowly trying to calm his raging nerves. He wanted to take care of Kakashi not frighten him.

"Calm down Kakashi. You are safe here. We're the only ones here. I mean you no harm Kakashi." Iruka said in a soft voice trying desperately to calm Kakashi down. Kakashi didn't listen to him though.

"Then what were you doing so close to me before?" asked Kakashi. Iruka looked at him with sad eyes.

"I was trying to heal you Kakashi. You wounds were bleeding and I was cleaning and healing them for you. I was almost done when you woke up." Iruka took a step forward. Kakashi didn't move away this time. Iruka felt like he was making progress.

"Please let me help you." Iruka pleaded as he took baby steps forward. Kakashi remained still. Iruka got tell though that Kakashi was ready should he make any sudden movements.

"Stop." Kakashi commanded. Iruka did so knowing that Kakashi would never trust him if he pushed passed his limits.

"I'm so tired." Kakashi suddenly said, more to himself than to Iruka, as his body starts sway and he loses his balance. Despite Kakashi's earlier command Iruka dashed to Kakashi's side. By the time Iruka got to Kakashi, he was already unconscious. Iruka sighed at that and tried his best to make Kakashi comfortable.

Once he knew that Kakashi was comfortable he then went back to the gash on the side of his stomach. It had only torn slightly and little blood was coming out but none the less Iruka started licking the wound once again until it sealed completely.

With a sigh Iruka set out to catch some food and to get ready for the night ahead.

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A sense of warmth and comfort washed over Kakashi as he regains consciousness. His head was pounding and the areas where his wounds lay throbbed with pain but he was comfortable to say the least. Coming back to the living Kakashi slowly opened his eyes and saw darkness. It was just like before when he first saw the darkness. This time however he was not alone nor with blood surrounding him. A shift in weight brought Kakashi to look over his left side where he was the warmest.

Looking over he saw brown. Kakashi blinked thinking he was seeing things but he still saw brown. Looking closer he saw that it was Iruka lying next to him with his eyes closed. He had a peaceful look on his face making Kakashi find a sense of peace fill his being. Kakashi shook his head getting those unwanted thoughts from his mind. He needed to get out of here. He had to find his friends, just to know that they are still alive. Kakashi began to stand up thinking he could escape with Iruka sleeping.

"Where do you think you're going, Kakashi?"

Kakashi froze at Iruka's voice speaking loud and clear. Looking beside him he saw that Iruka's eyes were still closed. Confused pierced his eyes while looking at Iruka. He had thought Iruka was asleep.

"I thought you were asleep, Iruka."

"Just because my eyes are closed doesn't mean I'm not alert to my surroundings, Kakashi." Iruka said as he too opened his eyes.

"Oh."

Iruka could hear the disappointment in Kakashi's voice. He knew that Kakashi was planning to escape while he was asleep, but it was not to be. Iruka rarely ever slept, if at all. It comes with being in a war for the past 12 years.

"Kakashi stop trying to escape and lay back down. I don't know why you just won't accept mine and my packs help but you're still in bad shape. It is my duty as Alpha that all members of my pack are healthy." Iruka tried to peruse Kakashi to lying back down. Kakashi still had wounds that were healing. They were almost fully healed but they were still healing.

"One: I'm not part of your pack. Two: I have to find my friends. If that is not enough for you, well then, that's too bad for you." Kakashi retorted. Iruka just looked at him with sad eyes like he knew something painful that Kakashi didn't.

"Kakashi, I'm sorry." Iruka got up to stand next to Kakashi. Iruka finally realized at different they were in size. Kakashi though acted strong looked very weak and fragile. Iruka was about twice the size of Kakashi.

"Kakashi." Iruka continued in a soft gentle voice. Kakashi was getting more nervous at Iruka's tone of voice and took a stop back. He knew that what ever Iruka is going to say it was going to hurt, a lot.

"I'm so sorry." Iruka repeated as he stepped forwards. "When we found you, you were covered with blood and surrounded by wolf bodies."

Kakashi seemed to know what was coming and took another step back making Iruka take another one forward.

"I had chosen to take you back to the dens to get you treated. We later found out some of the blood was not your own but the blood of the dead wolves. As they treated you, I had ordered out scouts to look for more survivors…"

Kakashi knew what was coming, what Iruka was going to say but he shook his head anyway denying that thought that crossed his mind.

"…there were none to be found."

Kakashi's legs shook as they were unable to sustain he weight much longer. Iruka saw this and helped Kakashi gently to the ground so he didn't hurt himself.

"Easy, Kakashi. Just breathe, breathe." Iruka instructed seeing Kakashi holding his breath. Kakashi heard Iruka and did what he was told. With a gasp Kakashi opened his lungs to get much needed air to his body. Panting he glanced up towards Iruka who was hovering over him.

"Iruka is it possible that they are alive. I mean I was human before all of this. Couldn't they be alive, just some where's else?" Kakashi asked him desperately wanting a positive answer. He needed one; he needed that shred of hope that his only friends are still alive.

Iruka stared at the helpless body underneath him with sadness and regret. He relay wished he hadn't told Kakashi that his friends could be dead but he had to. Kakashi had the right to know and it was better to find out now from him then from someone else after a round around looking for friends that were dead to begin with. Iruka shook his head.

"I'm sorry. I know you want hope that your friends are still alive but I'm not the right person to go to, Kakashi. I have seen death for so long and seen so many that I don't allow hope to come of me until I have proof or a lead to go on. If you were indeed human before, Kakashi, then there is a chance that there could still be alive somewhere. Where I can not tell you for I have no clue." Iruka tried his head to comfort Kakashi but even himself doubted his own words. He did not believe in hope anymore with the lives of his friends. Hope was a childish thing that he had left in the past.

"You mean that you believe that I was human once?" asked Kakashi with hope in his eyes. Did Iruka really believe him or was he lying to him? Was the question that rang through Kakashi's head.

"Of course I do. Even though it is far out there, I wouldn't put it pass those humans, no offence to you of course."

"Thank you and non taking."

"Good because even though you don't want to, you are part of my pack."

Kakashi smiled at that as they both went to sleep under the stars.