Hey there guys. Yeah another chapter already. How could I not. I already know where this story is heading so yeah. Enjoy you guys.
"Everyone stay back," Light ordered, "No matter what do not approach us."
"Like hell!" Mello yelled, "If he's hurt then-" He cut off at the glare Light shot his way.
"His first shift is going to hurt him," Light said, "When a new werewolf changes for the first time it's nearly unbearable. They slip into the mindset of a wounded animal. He'll be unstable and violent. He could easily lash out and kill one of you."
"Light," L said carefully, making sure to keep one hand on Mello's arm, "could he not hurt you as well?" Light shrugged, looking back at Matt.
"He could," he said softly, as if he didn't intend for them to hear. A loud crack echoed through the building and Matt called out. Light grabbed the boy's goggles, tugging them off. He turned and tossed them to Mello. "Hang on to those," he said, "When Matt changes his clothes will tear. Those, however, would only get in the way." Mello nodded, staring at the wounded redhead. Matt's ribs shifted under his revealed skin and another, softer cracking sound met their ears. Light stood and back up, shifting himself. The brown wolf sat back, watching as Matt writhed. Then the wolf overtook him, the boy nearly exploding into wolf form. Matt lay on his side, panting with his eyes shut. His fur was red and, when he opened his eyes, pained green eyes opening.
"Holy shit," Mello commented as Matt rolled onto his paws. The red wolf shook himself, looking very confused. Then he caught sight of Light. The brown wolf sat silently, tail moving softly over the stone behind him.
"I never would have thought I would witness something like this," Near commented. L nodded in agreement, watching as Matt growled. Light barked in response, making the red wolf's ears flatten. Matt's gaze flickered towards Mello and Near before Light stepped between them. Matt growled, snarling angrily. Light growled back, fangs bared.
"This is bull shit," Mello said, slipping from L's grip and darting forward, "Matt's not gonna hurt us. So just move out of-" He was cut off by Matt's snarl. The red wolf threw himself forward, lunging at the blond violently. Light cut him off, letting the red wolf slam into him in a pile of limbs. Light kicked him off, sending Matt skidding across the stone. The red wolf rolled back to his paws, growling as he began to circle the other.
"Mello," L hissed, anger flickering through for a bare moment as he grabbed the boy and pulled him back, "what the hell were you thinking?"
"I just…" Mello didn't finish, simply staring at the pair of wolves.
'What have I dragged them into…?' L thought, eying the almost lost expression on the blonde's face. 'I should have never called them here.' He was jolted back to reality by a sharp yelp. Matt skidded away from Light, blood dripping from his back leg. The brown wolf was growling dangerously, barking at the other.
"They'll be okay," Near said, shockingly calm despite everything going on around them, "However Mello, our interference will only cause more problems."
'Let's hope you're right Near,' L thought. Matt ran at Light again, only to get tossed aside. The red wolf stood, panting. Eventually he slid to his belly, a sound like a whine escaping him. Light padded over, bending to nuzzle at Matt's ear. A moment later Light began to shift, bones cracking into place. Light groaned, stretching his muscles. He patted Matt's head, looking over his shoulder.
"You three should head back," Light said, "I should let Matt run off some steam and eat before we return."
"That wound looks pretty bad," L commented. Light looked down at his side. Three bloody slashes marred the flesh.
"It'll be healed by morning," Light commented, "We should be off." He shifted again, shaking himself before darting through the door and heading for the woods. Matt gave a bark, claws skidding on the floor before he followed close behind the other. L shook his head.
"Let's get back," he said. The boys nodded and he sighed internally. 'I hope they'll be alright.'
"That was awesome!" Matt said excitedly, stepping out from his room. The pair of werewolves had returned and parted to dress again. Now Matt had a grin on his face, one L didn't recall seeing very often. "I never would have thought there was so much to see in the forest like that."
"Matt's a natural wolf," Light said, joining them in the main room, "he's also a quick learner but I think I know where that comes from. I hope you enjoyed your first run Matt."
"Hell yeah!" the redhead said before catching himself. He cleared his throat, looking away. L hid a smile behind his sugared tea, eying the pair.
"Shall we turn to the problem at hand?" L asked after a moment. Matt seated himself between Mello and Near, looking more like his normal self now that he'd calmed down. Light sat in the free chair beside L.
"Things are more complicated now," Light said, suddenly entirely serious, "from the way you spoke of him I'd assumed Beyond was a turned wolf much like Matt is now. However that's not the case."
"How can you tell?" L asked. Light sighed and shut his eyes. The detective noted how exhausted Light suddenly looked. 'It must be from all the changes he's done lately.'
"It's simple," Light said after a moment, "Beyond turned Matt."
"How the hell is that simple?" Mello asked with a sneer.
"Only werewolves who were born wolves can turn others," Light said, "people who became werewolves later in life cannot. If Matt were to accidentally scratch one of you in wolf form, you wouldn't turn. You'd simply be wounded. However, if you were scratched by myself then you'd find yourself shifting."
"So we don't get clawed," Mello said, "easy enough."
"Not easy enough," Matt interjected, "werewolves are fast. I can personally attest to that in more ways than one."
"Exactly," Light said, opening his eyes, "however, we have another problem. One bigger than Beyond being a natural born werewolf."
"Yes," Near said, "finding Beyond." Light shook his head.
"No," Light said, "werewolves have an instinct of sorts that drive us towards those we made wolves. Granted, I was the one who helped Matt through the shifting process but he's technically Beyond's creation." Matt frowned, looking less than pleased by that.
"I'd never go anywhere with him," Matt said.
"The instinct isn't mutual," Light said, "however Beyond will be driven to come and get you back. Although not anytime soon." He looked at L. "Silver bullet?"
"It was an idea," L said, "I'm having Watari make more." Light nodded.
"That should keep him away long enough to try and form a strategy."
"For now we should all recover ourselves," L said, "you and Matt both got pretty injured back there." Light shrugged.
"I said it'll heal," the brunette replied. Before L could say more his phone rang and the brunette stood to go answer it. L sighed, knowing he'd see the other later.
"Let's all get some rest," L said, "we'll talk more in the morning."
Beyond hissed, digging out the bullet L had lodged into his shoulder. 'That wolf has instincts driving him to protect L,' he thought bitterly, inspecting the silver bullet. His wound throbbed, reminding him that it wouldn't heal quickly. 'And that redheaded brat got turned.' He hissed at his instincts. The ones telling him to go and reclaim his territory. 'No matter. New wolves are vulnerable. I'll dispose of him, and then L will be down yet another person he tries to protect.' He smirked, flicking the bullet away. 'But who's more fun to play with? L…or the wolf?' He laughed, red eyes blazing. 'Well killing the wolf pup will harm both. L will lose his precious apprentice and the wolf will lose a pack mate.' He stood, going to the window to watch as the moon shone in the sky.
"Go on little wolf. Try and maintain your sorry little pack. It'll take more than the two of you to kill me. You can bet on it."
So yeah. There you have it guys. Hopefully you all enjoyed. I have a quick question. If someone else was to go wolf, who would you want it to be? Just curious. Bye for now.
