-That is what happened,- Xeta finished. He then looked at his fire pit and saw that the deer meat he cooked was finished. He took a pair of tongs with his paws and picked up one and put it on a plate. He then handed it to me as I sat next to him by the fire pit.

"Xeta…. Why did you not tell me about this?" I asked somberly as he got his plate ready and took his first bite.

One he swallowed he continued, -How could I?- He asked.

"What do you mean?" I asked.

-If I showed you…. The day I came back… What would have been your reaction?- He asked.

"Easy question! I would have been there for you and helped you!" I yelled.

He paused before continuing, -But could have guaranteed that?-

"What?" I asked.

-Eat first, I have to do a couple of things, then we will talk again,- He got up and started setting up stuff in the cave. Filling up his gas generator, getting his coat cleaned, and amongst other things. As I ate I watched him move. It was interesting, he was able to walk on his back legs even though he was a canine. The way his legs were shaped he should not have even been able to walk on them like that. Maybe he was using a trick or something?

He was also still wearing his cross necklace. When he showed me what he was I had realized it was him who saved me last night. It was shocking, to say the least. But not only did I find it shocking, I found it extremely sweet. He must have followed me to make sure I had stayed safe walking home. I guess this does prove he still cares about me.

But then as I looked at him I realized something very important. Everything on his body was changed, EVERYTHING. He was virtually an animal, close to a wolf. This meant, this meant we could never be together, it was impossible now. If it was possible before it is not anymore. There was no way for us to be together, the one person that I said I loved, the one person I committed to! It is all moot now.

He came back after he finished and sat down. -I can tell something is bothering you,-

"Wait what?" I asked confused.

-Ever since I became this I have been able to read emotions, from you and everyone. So it is very easy for me to tell if something is troubling you,- He said.

I decided to fess up, "We….IT IS JUST NOT FAIR!" I screamed dropping the plate, "WE HAVE BEEN TOGETHER FOR SO LONG! I WAS FINNALY ABLE TO CONFESS TO YOU! I WAS FINALLY ABLE TO SAY THAT I WAS GOING TO STAY WITH YOU AND BE WITH YOU! BUT NOW…*HIC* NOW WE CAN'T! BECAUSE NOW YOU ARE A GOD DAMN ANIMAL!" I had been crying but when I said the last part I gasped and put my hand over my mouth. He just stared at me with saddened expression. But he simply walked to the plate I dropped and went over to put it in his homemade sink. I had just stood there in complete shock. I was in complete suspense waiting for something to come out of his muzzle.

He then walked back to the fire pit and sat down, -That is the exact reason I was trying to say goodbye,-

"But…..Y-you," I started.

-That is also the reason why I gave you that dream, and my necklace,- My eyes opened in shock.

"That was you? You caused the dream, and gave me the necklace?" I asked while sitting down.

-Yes, I did…..Funny thing is, that was going to be the last time you were going to see me was in that dream,- He explained.

"What, what do you mean!?" I asked confused.

-That necklace was going to be my final memento to you. Once I had given you that I was going to move on, probably head to Florida, so I could live near the beach,- He explained with a smile.

I was still confused though, "W-what stopped you?" I asked.

He then looked at me with a smile on his muzzle, -When you woke up that morning I was on the roof. Instead of just being like "how did I get this necklace," your first thought was to return it to me. I don't know why, but that thought left a feeling of foreboding that if I did not stay, you would have done something I could never forgive myself for causing,- He explained.

"You stayed, for me… and you rescued me… and you protected me…. And y-you….. you said you loved me as well, and said you wanted to live your life with…" I didn't say another word. I just ran up and hugged him with all of my might.

"YOU DON'T DESERVE THIS! I AM SO SORRY! I AM SO SORRY!" I was crying again but I didn't care. But then I felt something land on my shoulder. He was crying too, and he was returning the hug as well.

-They are gone….. I am alone! And the only one I had left I can not even be with!- He said sadly.

I had just realized that, he had no one left. There was nothing I could do to bring them back or mend his pain. But there was something I could do.

"Xeta?" I said while ending the hug.

He wiped the tears from his eyes, -Yeah?- He said looking up.

"I know we can't be together, but even then that does not mean I will let you be alone. No matter how hard it gets, no matter what happens, I will always be here for you. I am all you have left, what kind of person would that make me if I leave you now. It is settled, I will be here for you for as long as I live, that is a promise!" After I said that he gave me a kind smile.

-I will do the same for you!- He said.

I wanted to lighten the mood a little bit, "Hey you know what I just realized?"

-What?- He asked.

"You are actually naked!" I said laughing.

-W-WAIT WH-WHAT N-N-NO I DIDN'T!- He then was cut off as I burst at laughing. He then started snickering and joined in.

Once we finished our laughing fit he then looked over to where I spilled my plate. -Tell you what! Screw eating deer! Let us go out to eat!-

"Oh! Sure! But uh, what are we going to ride in?" He then gave me a big grin, put on his coat, put his sword in it, then he ran back to me, picked me up and ran through the forest like we did last night! But this time it was a lot more fun now that my life wasn't in danger. Once we got close to the town he put me down and said we should walk as he got into his disguise.

But I did have a question, "So do you carry that sword around everywhere?"

-I don't leave without it, I even have it at school!- He explained.

"WHAT!? But why?" I asked.

-Listen besides hunting I have another problem. The guy from that night said we will get you! Which means there are more besides him, so I have to make sure I am protected, and make sure I can protect those around me,- He said while taking my hand in his disguised paw.

"I see, so you are watching out for everyone, like a guardian angel!" I said.

-I guess, but if anyone saw me they would probably think I am a demon,- He said.

"Well at least you are my guardian angel! Come on!" I said grabbing him and us walking into town. As we walked we debated on where to go eat while we got a few stares from people probably wondering why I was having a one sided conversation. We had finally settled on a sushi buffet. We sat at one of the booths and he said he would wait for me to get my food. I got mine and came back to our table when he then got up to go get his.

Once he was gone I got a phone call. When I checked the caller id it was my mom.

"Hello?" I answered.

"Where are you!? I was waiting at the car ramp for an hour! Then you ignore my calls!" Oh man, I forgot I just ditched my parents to follow Xeta.

"Look my friend needed help! They have gone through tough times, they lost their parents and brother so I wanted to try and help them out!" I explained.

"Gr, well you at least should have told us!" She said faking concern.

"Look I am staying with them tonight to help them through this, so please just calm down," I said.

"Oh alright, just don't come home early like you did yesterday!" She said.

"I won't!" I then hung up. I didn't have a very good relationship with my parents. They always act like they are caring and want what's best for me but all they really want is me to run their family business. How do I know!? I have heard them talk about it on multiple occasions, how I will always be useless until I lead the job, how they always belittle me when I am creative, they don't care about me, just their business.

I looked up and noticed Xeta had come back with all sorts of sushi. He had ones that had these different sauces on them, I had never tried them before because they didn't look appealing.

Once we started eating I had to ask, "Are those good?" I asked innocently.

-These? They are the best!- He said holding one of the ones with sauce.

"May I try?" I asked.

-Sure!- He then handed me one an I gave it a try. It had spice to it but it was so, so good!

"This is great!" I said out loud.

-Isn't it? But it is even better with wasabi soy!- He said.

"Wasabi soy? I have never tried it before!" The night was great. I got to try all of these new ways you could eat sushi. I was never really a fan of the other types, I really only liked the California rolls, but thanks to Xeta I have a new favorite place to eat!

As we were walking we checked out a few shops. He looked through a game store, which I must admit had some pretty cool stuff in it, and I checked out a clothing store which he actually went in with me. Funny thing is that it was a bath and body works. He actually told me he was okay with this shop because his mom would take him in to one as well.

After shopping I had to ask, "Hey Xeta?"

-Yeah?- He asked.

"Is it okay if I stay with you tonight?" I asked.

-Um, sure I mean if you are okay with it?- He said.

"It's completely fine, but I hope I won't be a nuisance," I said.

-I have only one bed but I don't mind if you use it!- He said.
"Wait! Only one, I can't do that!" I said.

-Nonsense, I have no problem with it, I can make a pallet, and my fur and jacket keep me warm anyway, so don't worry about it!- He insisted.

"Oh, okay! Thanks Xeta," I said.

-No problem, least I could do,- We then headed back to the forest where his cave is and he carried me like we did before. He stopped by the cave, dropped his disguise and took off his jacket.

-Oh, I am sorry would you like me to keep it on?- He asked concerned.

"What!? No, Xeta I only care about you, not how you look, I don't want to hide what you are from me, not if you don't have to, so please stay like that, it is what you are now, don't hide it from me," I said.

His face showed shock when I said that, but quickly turned to happiness, -Thanks, listen I will be back!- He went to one of his nightstands and grabbed a bottle of body wash or shampoo.

"What are you going to do?" I asked.

-Get cleaned up!- He said grabbing a towel.

"Where though?" I asked.

-There is a freshwater spring with a waterfall nearby! No fish live in it so I use it to get cleaned up!- He said.

"Wait! You mean the one in the nature reserve park, people aren't allowed there!" I said.

-You are right people are not allowed, but nobody said anything about an animal!- He smirked.
I gave a chuckle, "Heh, guess you are right,"

Before he headed off he turned to me, -OH! Right I set my phone set up to give out Wi-Fi, you can use your phone or the TV to watch Netflix or whatever! Go right on ahead I don't mind kay!- He then took off.

"OKAY!" I yelled out. I then turned on his TV which turned out to be a smart TV. I went through his local listings and found some shows he had watched. Some show called Red Vs Blue, another called Naruto, and then the last one which seemed most interesting, Attack on Titan. The premise seemed cool so I decided to check out what it was all about. Which was a very poor decision. Within five episodes I was in tears, the whole show was just tragic, that is the most I can say. I gave the Naruto show a try which was pretty cool. It was actually funny in some areas.

By the time I was done with episode three Xeta had come back. -Hey I am back!- I immediately started laughing, he looked like a fluffy sheep with his fur like that.

-What?! What is so funny!?- He asked.

"Y-your f-fur it's pff-BWAHAHAHAHA!" I just kept on laughing my ass off. He picked up his phone to look at himself and he ended up laughing as well. This was the second time I had seen him laugh like this in a week, the other time being earlier today. It was very reassuring to see if you asked me. After we calmed down he turned to look at the screen.

-OH! You got into Naruto?- He asked.

"Yeah it is actually pretty cool!" I said.

-Oh it gets better, trust me!- He then sat down to watch it with me. We had sat there for a while before he asked me.

-OH MY GOD! I completely forgot to ask how is your singing coming along?!- He asked.

"Oh! It is…well…. I guess it is going good," I said humbly.

-I had forgotten to ask with all the crap I went through! Come on I want to hear you sing, it will be good practice for the talent show! You are practicing that one song I showed you right?!- He asked.

"Yeah, Lost in Thoughts All Alone, you sure?" I asked nervous.

-Yes please!- He insisted.

"Okay!" I then got ready. {You are the ocean's gray waves, des-tined to seek, life beyond the shore just out of reach. Yet the waters ever change, flowing like time the path is yours to climb,} I then stopped with my cheeks red.

He started clapping though, -That was incredible! I really cannot wait for you to perform on stage!-

"Was it really that good?" I asked humbly.

-Of course! You could be the actual singer if you really wanted to!- He said.

"T-thanks," I said.

Xeta then walked over to his phone, -Wow it is already eleven. Might want to get some sleep, I set my alarm for five!-

"What?! Why five!?" I asked.

-So I have time to relax in the morning!- He said.

"Oh, okay then!" I said.

-What time would you want me to get you up?- He asked.
"Seven please," I replied.

-You got it! Alright let me get you set up!- He walked over to his bed and got everything ready for me. He then set up a blanket and pillow on the floor for him to sleep on.

"What about your blanket?" I asked concerned.

-Don't worry, I have my jacket! It is actually very comfortable,- He said while putting his sword on his stand for it.

"Oh, okay then, thank you!" I said.

-No problem! You get some rest, I will have breakfast made in the morning okay!- He said.

"Okay then good night," I said.

-Night!- He said. I then saw him walk over to the picture of his family. He seemed to just stare at it, maybe he was praying. He then walked over to his pallet and laid down. It was pretty funny because when he fidgeted to get comfortable his tail was doing the same. It was really hard not to laugh. I then followed his lead and laid myself down to get some rest for the next day.