A howl split through the darkness, waking Zero and I from our light slumber. "Sounds like that dad of yours is ready for a fight." The grumpy silver haired boy grumbled as he stepped out of the bed. "Yeah, too bad he's gonna get one." I snarled, shifting into a wolf. Not the humanoid version I turned into the other night, but a solid black wolf with matted fur and sharp claws. Zero jerked back when I let out a growl, clearly not expecting me to change so quickly. Honestly, I wasn't either, but it was too cool to freak out.
Leaping out of the window, I ran to find that mongrel of a father. I ran over leaves, bushes and jumped over fallen trees and that pesky wall the chairman put up around the school. Several minutes later, I shifted back into my human self and stared down my so called father. "Mia, you learn fast. Already shifting without the aid of and full moon." Fang growled in mock joy. "Thanks, now if you don't mind. DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT MATING ME WITH THAT HALF BIT SON OF YOURS!" I barked out, allowing my fangs to grow as I bared them to the alpha of the pack. "My my, what spirit you have." Fang rumbled, removing a fur pelt from his belt. "But, I plan on breaking the very spirit you hold." He shifted into a frightening werewolf. Easily eight feet tall with muscles roping over his shoulders and arms. Claws growing into daggers and fangs lengthening to touch his bottom jaw. He let out a howl as his claws raked my side, spinning me into a nearby tree.
I let out my own growl and shifted, leaping and weaving from the massive wolf man. I spotted an opening and took it, digging my claws deep into the man's side. He howled in pain and I felt jaws lock around my neck, tossing me from Fang. "You're going to die tonight." The wolf growled. Judging by the smell, this was Fang's son. Two in one, I can do this. I lunged for the younger wolf and latched onto his front paw, snapping it easily.
The night was filled with barks, yips, growls and howls. The three of us were bloody and panting, all glaring at each other. I spit blood from my mouth and Fang's son launched at me. He ripped my shoulder with his claws and I went for his neck, crushing his esophagus in my jaws. A gurgling yelp and the wolf breathed his last, sending Fang into a rage that had his hand through mine. "You will die for killing my son." He snarled, teeth bared in a growl. "Just...try" I panted, blood pooling around me. He opened his jaws as I drove my claws into his open mouth. Ripping through the back of his skull with ease. "No one…messes with my…...family."
Two wolves lay dead and I wasn't far behind. Bleeding heavily, I limped in the direction I came from. Praying that Zero or one of the vampires had a really good nose to smell me. "Guess…I ran farther…than…I thought…" I mumbled, gripping my shoulder as I tumbled over a fallen tree. After what felt like an eternity, the scent of a vampire filtered through my nose. I almost cried in relief when I noticed a blond nightclass student. "So, the little wolf limps home...need some help?" He asked once he saw the state I was in. "If you would…..be so…kind…" and the darkness claimed me before the ground did.
"Mia?...Baby, can you hear me?" - "I can't believe she just ran off without Zero, I mean, she hardly ever left his side when that human came for her." - "Aido." - "Um, yes Kaname-sama?" - "Shut up." -"Yes." - "Zero, would you be a dear and get me more blankets? Mia's far too cold. - "Yes...Jari." - "Jari, do you think she will wake up soon?" - "I hope so, Yuki. But, there seems to be far too many people in here." - "Agreed. Everyone out, let the wolf sleep."
I could hear the voices and the steps taken as they left. I tried to open my eyes as Zero's footsteps returned. "Thank you." I heard Mother say as I felt the heavy sheets draped over me. A shiver raced through me and I whimpered in pain as the muscles on my side contracted. "It's ok baby girl, it's ok." I felt my mothers gentle touch on my cheek , finally, my eyes opened to see both Jari and Zero gazing at me. "Hey there, glad to see you awake." Zero smiled, sympathy filling his eyes as another violent shiver raced through me. "How about some hot soup to warm you up." My mother said, touching her hand to mine before getting up. "I think...Chicken broth with some garlic will do wonders." And she was gone, muttering about soups and health.
"Can you sit up?" Zero asked, placing his arm under me to help. After some struggling, a few choice words and a yelp, I was somewhat sitting up. "I know it hurts, but I need to make sure I didn't re-open one of your wounds." Zero said, I nodded and another shiver ran through me as he lifted my shirt. Four angry red gashes ran from my rib cage to my hip, two of which started bleeding again. "Crap, hold on." Zero said, dashing from his spot and returning in record time with gauze and disinfectant. "You know this stuff stings but just hold on." And the stinging pain began. A long whine left my throat with the first swab, my muscles contracting without my permission. "Just a bit more." I heard Zero say, tossing a bloody cotton ball away and grabbing a fresh one. " Alright, cleaning parts done." He whispered placing the gauze over the gashes to staunch the bleeding.
Mother came in with hot, delicious smelling soup. "Her wounds opened up, didn't they." She stated, setting the bowl down and checking over Zero's work. "Yeah, the bleeding stopped though and there is no infection." The boy said, raking a hand through his hair as he sat on the floor. "Good, now." Jari straightened up and held the bowl again. "Lets get something in that belly." She held a spoon, full of the golden broth, for me. Three spoons in and I had to stop, afraid that the queezy feeling may end up with the yummy soup on the floor. Shuffling out the door, mother left saying she would bring some ginger ale to ease my stomach.
Zero sat at the edge of my bed and I finally asked the question that has been bugging me for some time. "Where are we? It's not a hospital or one of the dorms." Zero smiled and looked around. "Vampires are really fast builders when need be. Kuran had the others fix up the Headmasters house while you were out...I think you were out for four days, if you were curious." He explained and my eyes bulged. "Four?" I asked and Zero simply nodded. "I'm not surprised, you were hurt pretty badly. We didn't think you were going to make it due to all the blood you lost, thankfully your wolf is able to keep up." He looked at me and smiled. "I have to thank your dean dad for that, but that's it. If it wasn't for him, you wouldn't have been hurt in the first place." I nodded and let out a yawn. "Alright, get some rest. We have a busy day tomorrow." With a kiss to my forehead, Zero left and closed the door. I let out a huff and snuggled down in the blankets for warmth. My last thoughts before sleep could take me were -If only Zero offered to sleep with me, then I wouldn't be so cold.-
Zero was right, today was busy. Everyone from the nightclass came in and swarmed me with questions and concerns. I got to learn all of their names and meet the one who brought me back to the school. Aido was the overly proud aristocrat vampire that helped me, I thanked him with a ruffle to his hair. "So...What brings all of you to visit little old me?" I asked, quite sure I haven't befriended any of them before. "They are simply curious to see a werewolf powerful enough to take out an Alpha and his son." Kaname said, stepping through the room and giving a small bow. "It's good to see you up and awake, Mia." I nodded to him in respect and Rima walked up to me, handing me a box of poky. "We should be good friends." She said as I accepted the sweets.
Everyone talked with me and offered a gift and a get well soon. Zero seemed to be tense around all of the vampires but tried to be civil about it. That is, before a small brunette came tumbling in. "I'm sorry I'm late!" She yelled out from her place on the floor. "I couldn't get Juri to stop crying." Her red-brown eyes met mine and she started to sparkle. "Ah! You're up! Wonderful, are you feeling ok? Are you hurting? Tired? Sore? Hungry? Co-" She was cut short of her rambling by a swift tap to the head by Zero. "She's fine." He growled. Patience limit reach, he had everyone leave the room.
I gave off a sigh and flopped back onto the bed, wore out by the formalities and the strain on my muscles. Zero gave his own sigh and sat beside me. "Told ya it would be busy." He grumbled. I giggled and tapped his arm. Looking over, I pulled just enough to have him fall over beside me. I heard him chuckle and wrap his arms around me. His warmth flowed into me and I relaxed into his embrace. Within minutes, Zero was out and lightly snoring. Mother came in to check on me and almost had to leave again when she saw us she was laughing so hard. "I'm sorry, but, you look like a little teddy bear." She giggled when I gave her the stink eye.
Jari did what she could, but Zero wouldn't budge an inch in his sleep. "Well, I guess I can check your wounds later. Let the boy rest and get some yourself while you're at it." She said, kidding my nose and leaving once again. I snuggled deeper into Zero's warmth and let my mind drift until sleep came around and claimed me once again.
(A/N: Heya! New chapter just before Christmas! YAY! anywho, let me know what you think so far. I haven't gotten very many reviews and I have no idea if you like it or not. So...Let me know? Thanks :) Ciao!