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Chapter 9: Found you

Yakamura-san found Shizuru sitting on a chair outside her office. She looked really terrible. Her face was tear-stained and she looked down onto the floor slightly shaking.

The police were everywhere in the building to look at the damage for the insurance and of course to find clues how to find Natsuki Kuga. She is very dangerous at the moment.

"Fujino-san?"

Shizuru slowly lifted her head to look her boss into the face. Her eyes looked empty and lifeless at him.

"Yes . . .?" Her voice sounded weak and hollow.

"What happened here? Are you ok?"

"Yes . . .I . . ." She couldn't speak. She started crying again. "I wanted to get the documents . . . you know the ones we were talking about . . .but . . ."

Shizuru looked into her office.

"There was this woman . . .I think she's the one who broke into my house too. Natsuki . . . Natsuki fought with her and a few minutes later . . . I don't know . . . she was different. She killed the intruder and . . .and she . . . Oh my god . . .I think she drunk the substance. We have to find and save her . . . We don't know how she will react since she drank it . . ." She begun crying and her whole body started trembling again.

"If this is true then we've got a big problem . . ."

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Meanwhile in the forest a lone figure slowly looked around to get a feeling where she was.

"What am I doing here?"

She was quite confused. And as her eyes scanned the area she saw a few feet away at her right side a huge wolf sitting. She knew in an instant that she was save with him by her side. He had wonderful dark blue fur and his eyes shone in a dark green. A little bit darker than her own eyes but beautiful nontheless. His eyes looked like they could see right into her soul.

She wanted badly to touch the animal and let her hands glide through his fur.

"Hi there sister." The wolf looked a little bit amused upon her startled reaction.

Natsuki was speechless. A talking wolf?

"I see your're quite surprised that I can talk. But don't worry. You'll get used to it very fast. My mission is to protect you. So don't worry you're save as long as I'm by your side."

"Why am I here and more importantly . . . who am I?" Natsuki found her voice once again.

She was very confused to say the least. Why was she here in the woods all by herself? And to top it all why with this animal?

"I don't know either. I am a part of you so I can't know more than you do. And it looks like you lost a lot of your memories. But one thing's for sure we can't stay here any longer."

After speaking this sentence it began to thunder very loudly.

"Come with me little one. We have to find a shelter for the day. We can talk later."

The wolf started walking away. He was sure that Natsuki would follow him.

And he was right. After a few seconds Natsuki followed the blue wolf further into the dark forest. Just when they were a few meters away from their starting place it started raining and they were soaked in less than 2 minutes.

Natsuki was slightly shivering but kept walking alongside her new friend.

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At the same time at the office building Shizuru sat in her boss' office and stared blankly at his desk. She was still in shock.

Oh my god. . . I can't believe this . . . This is a nightmare . . . Please let it just be a bad dream . . . Natsuki . . .

She started silently sobbing again until she felt a hand touch her shoulder.

"Fujino-san . . . don't worry . . . we'll definitely find and save Kuga-san."

"But what if she gets out of control and we have to . . . we have. . . "

"That won't happen. Believe me . . ." He tried hard to calm her down. He'd never seen her so emotional before. Her bodyguard must mean a lot to her.

"First of all you have to tell me all that happened. Like her reaction after she drunk the substance. It's a lot easier to capture her if we know how she will react."

Shizuru knew that he was right but it was difficult for her to focus on the task at hand when all she could think of at the moment was her Natsuki and the look in her eyes.

"I . . . I don't know what exactly happened . . . but just as the woman wanted to attack me Na . . . Kuga-san saved me by killing her. She had something in her hand that looked like a sword . . . it . . . it shone in a blue light . . .the next thing I remember is that . . .that . . ."

Shizuru stopped mid-sentence. It was too much for her. Her loved one was somewhere outside and she was most likely in pain. And all Shizuru could do was sit here and hope that everything will be alright.

"The look in her eyes . . .she looked at me like she didn't know me . . . I I I was so frightened . . . Then out of nowhere she was gone . . . It's all my fault . .. If I hadn't insisted to work then she would be . . .she . . .she . . .oh god . . ."

She broke down once again. The only thing Yakamura-san could do was hand her a tissue and try to assure her that Kuga-san would be fine.

"Don't worry . . . we will definitely find her . . . so please stop crying."

"Thank you."

"Now . . .you should go home. I will inform you if we find her. But you need to rest."

Shizuru wanted to complain but the look in her boss' eyes told her to comply. So she nodded and went outside the building where a taxi was waiting for her.

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Finally at home Shizuru realized just how tired she was. Without much thought she went straight to her couch and layed down. After closing her eyes she heard a small sound coming from the left side of the couch. She looked down and there sat Duran whimpering.

Shizuru picked him up and snuggeld close to him on the couch. The small puppy knew that something was wrong because only one of his masters was home. Trying to comfort his master he snuggeld as close as possible.

"Natsuki . .." Shizuru whispered heartbroken.

Soon after she fell asleep, dreaming about her and Natsuki. Everything was alright in her dream. No pain, no sorrow. Only the love between those two was felt in this dream. But that was all it was, a dream. Cruel reality would soon catch up with Shizuru once again.

Unbeknownst to Shizuru two people broke into her house but they didn't want to hurt the person soundly sleeping on the couch. They had a different reason for breaking in.

They approached the sleeping Shizuru but were stopped when the pup began barking to protect his master. He growled and tried to scare them so they would leave him and his master alone. But he only succeeded in waking his master. The two figures didn't back away one bit.

"I think we are not very successful in sneaking in other peoples homes." A voice said slightly laughing.

Hearing a voice Shizuru opened her eyes only to back away on the couch as she saw two figures standing very close to her.

"Who . . .who are you?" She was frightened. This time there was no Natsuki to protect her.

"Calm down. We are not here to harm you."

"Yes, as if I would believe you."

"If we wanted to kill you, you were dead long ago. We just came here to talk to you because things have gotten a little bit out of hand."

"What do you mean?"

"First, let me introduce myself and my partner. I am Alyssa Searrs and this is Miyu Grear. You could say she's my bodyguard."

"Uhm . .. I'm . .. "

"Yeah I know, Fujino Shizuru. No need to introduce yourself. I observed you for a long time so I know who you are."

"But why? What do you want from me? I don't understand."

"That's no problem. I will explain everything to you. But first I would like to apologise."

"Apologise? What for?"

Shizuru was very confused at the moment but she knew that these strangers meant no harm to her. Obviously Duran had the same opinion because he was sound asleep on the couch once again.

"You know, the dreams you had lately? I ordered Miyu to sneak into your dreams and create a new one."

"What! Why! Do you know how frightened I got after these dreams. Why did you torture me like this? Especially with this dream about my parents?!"

"We wanted you to stop searching after the complete result of this substance. It is very powerful but when the wrong people would get it . .. you know what I mean. It was the only way to stop you."

"You were not very successful . . . "

"Yeah I know. And because of your stubborness your bodyguard must pay the price."

This was a very hurtful topic for Shizuru. Because of me . . . Natsuki . . . Please forgive me.

"What do you mean?"

"Easy . . .if you hadn't tried to work on your project than she wouldn't have to endure the pain she is in now. She drank the substance and nobody knows what she will become."

"There has to be a way to save her . . ." Natsuki . . .

"Maybe, maybe not. I don't know for sure. We have to find her first and then we can work on an antidote."

"And how should we find her? She could be everywhere."

"Miyu."

"Yes. We have located the target in a near forest. Just 10 kilometers away from our current position."

"You see. We are well prepared. You want to give it a try?"

"Yes, let's go." Natsuki . . .don't worry. I'm on my way to save you.

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"You're very quite little one. What are you thinking about?"

Natsuki and her newfound partner sat in a small cave and watched the rain fall down.

"Nothing special . . . just wondering what I did before we met. As hard as I try I can't remember anything. That's driving me crazy!"

"I think you just need a little bit time to remember everything. Don't force yourself to remember anything. Now . . .sleep. You look very tired. I will watch over you."

"Ok . . . night Duran."

"Sleep well sister."

Natsuki snuggeld into the warm blue fur and fell asleep in seconds.

The wolf looked down at his small sister and smiled. I will always be by your side and protect you.

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Not far away the three women drove through the forest. Following Miyu's directions they were only 10 minutes away from Natsuki.

Just a few minutes and I will see you again my Natsuki. Please be fine.

"Fujino-san? I must warn you. The Kuga Natsuki you know might be vanished completely, thanks to the substance. So . . .don't expect her to recognize you. Be careful. We don't know if she will attack us at first sight."

"Hai." I can't believe that my Natsuki would ever harm me. No. Never . . .

"Ojou-sama, we have reached our destination. The target is currently resting in this cave in front of us."

"Thank you Miyu."

The three got off the car and carefully walked to the cave. They were just 5 feet away as a dark growl errupted from the cave.

"Stop right there!" The voice was dark and frightening.

A few seconds later a giant blue wolf appeared out of the darkness and stood in front of them.

"What do you want?!" The wolf was ready to attack them if they meant harm to his little sister.

Shizuru was the first one to speak. After all it was her biker that was somewhere in the cave.

"We . . . I want to know where Natsuki is."

"And what do you want from her?" He was very suspicous.

"Let me talk to her . . . please. . . " Her eyes shone with newly unshed tears.

He saw that this woman obviously meant no harm, so he agreed to let her through.

"Very well. But if you try to hurt her I will rip your head off. Go inside if you want." The wolf stepped aside so that Shizuru could walk past him into the cave. Alyssa and Miyu stood outside observing the whole situation and ready to help Shizuru and Natsuki if needed.

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Inside the cave:

Shizuru saw a lone figure laying on the floor. She recognized her immediately.

"Natsuki . . ."

A small whisper of a name woke the sleeping beauty. She was very surprised to find a stranger looking back at her and not Duran.

"Who are you and where is Duran?!" Without hesitation she materialized her blue sword and aimed it at Shizuru.

"Natsuki . . .I mean no harm to you . .. please . . .lower your weapon."

Natsuki growled dangerously at Shizuru. But Shizuru continued her approach nontheless. She could feel the sword at her throat but didn't back away. They stayed like that for a few minutes before Natsuki lowered her sword and then let it disappear.

"Thank you."

"Don't thank me. If I think you're annoying me than I will kill you immediately. So . . .once again. What do you want from me!?"

"You don't remember me?"

"No, I can't remember anything. I lost my memories and Duran is the only one who held my trust."

"Natsuki . . .I want to help you remember . . .trust me . . .please."

"And how will you help me?"

"First I would like to invite you and Duran to live with me. It's a big house and it's more comfortable than this dark cave."

"Why?"

"Sigh . . .I will be honest with you. . . Not long ago we told each other that we were in love. I want to have my Natsuki back." Shizuru started sobbing. Finally she had her biker back but she wasn't the same. She couldn't remember anything.

Struggling with herself Natsuki didn't know what to do. She didn't want the woman before her to cry or be sad. So she did the only thing that comes to mind. She hugged the brunette tighlty and cradeld her until she stopped crying. She didn't know why but it felt just right to hold the woman in her arms.

Shizuru on the other hand couldn't hold back. She slightly backed away and looked into Natsuki's emerald orbs which she loved so much. Without second thought she kissed Natsuki gently onto her trembling lips.

What the . . .!? Natsuki pushed the other woman roughly away and materialized her sword once again.

"What was that for?! Don't ever do that again!" Upon hearing Natsuki scream Duran ran as fast as possible back into the cave.

"Everything alright sister?"

"Yes . . .it was just this woman . . ."

Duran growled in Shizuru's direction and bared his fangs. Ready to attack his defenseless prey.

"I should have known it was a bad idea to let you near my sister! Get ready for your punishment!"

He slowly approached Shizuru. Anger glancing in his eyes.

Shizuru looked back at Natsuki smiling slightly. If this was her end so be it. She was able to see her love one last time. That was all she ever wanted.

I love you Natsuki.

She closed her eyes ready to let the wolf end her life . . .

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End chapter 9


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