Chapter Twenty-Seven: Same Thing, Different Cycle

Here is the next chapter for you all.

I wanted to tell you all that I have posted a new story that is a crossover between The Mummy and Dance Central, it's called The Tag Along. It's not a very long story and it is completed so all I have to do is upload a chapter when I get a chance. : )

I hope you all enjoy and have a Jesus filled day.

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Previously:

Kiba sighed mentally, 'I feel ridiculous doing this.' However he hit the nail glad he didn't hit his hand. 'Okay, that wasn't as bad as the first time. So just keep paying attention and you won't hit your hand.' "Alright so that does that. What next?" Quent smiled pulling out the tool with the weird tip. The wolf sighed, 'Well if I'm going to play human then I need to know how to do some things. At least I can play off most of what I need to know as my parents just not teaching me or getting things like that TV.'

Now:

Dream:

"I found you." The white wolf gave an annoyed huff looking around the blackness that had taken over his mind. This time he had seen it coming and had felt the blackness bridging on his conscious. "You don't look happy to see me."

"Of course I'm not. I happen to know I was having a very good dream you pig." Kiba growled out, while he felt the same feelings as before he still was very annoyed that a good dream had to be interrupted for this conversation. "Now what do you want?!"

The man was silent for a moment before a chuckle sounded in he space that he was in, "Isn't this an interesting development. I've never seen you this temperamental." Kiba merely gagged, starting to pace feeling he used to get from these dreams was no longer bothering him now. It seemed whoever this person was, was just watching him for a second before he continued to talk, "I've just come to talk to you."

"If I wanted to 'talk' I wouldn't be pacing." Kiba snipped out with a growl.

The voice seemed amused as the white wolf could hear the man chuckling. "My, you certainly are spritely." The arctic wolf knew the man was thinking of something when the voice went quiet for a moment. "So this is where you have gone. Interesting choice. Why not go with the married couple?"

It really irritated Kiba that the man knew exactly what he was doing with his life. He was just thankful that he didn't seem to be able to read his mind. Well, for the most part at least. The man probably knew enough as he mentioned his friends and now Quent. He wondered how he was getting his information since he clearly wasn't getting from his own mind that had all the information the man could use. Shaking his head he kept his jaw shut trying his best to try and see if he himself could break what ever hold the man had on him. The man stayed quite as well as he was probably watching him look around himself. Kiba trotted over to one of the walls and tried to see if he could see under the wall that made up the blackness.

"Oh, you should probably see this." The voice said as if it had just hit him instead of being bothered that Kiba was trying to puzzle his way out of his entrapment. He heard one of the vision things opened behind him making Kiba roll his eyes and ignored it in favor of continuing to look for a way out. Well that was until a familiar voice called out to him.

"Kiba." With a small jump the white wolf peaked over at the oval showing the girl in the tank again. "Please, save this one." He couldn't see any large body movements yet he could see that her eyes were peaking open just slightly making his body freeze in shock. He could feel his body moving to get a closer look. Stopping just before the oval he tilted his head looking at the blurred girl. Despite her not actually being there he could almost smell the slightest scent of a flower. However it wasn't strong enough to entice him any closer than what he already was. "Kiba…please…" His ears flicked forward listening to the girl talk. "Kiba…run." Startled the wolf backed up just in time to miss the oval lunge the small distance he had been away from it. Snarling his hackles rose as he listened and ran to get the farthest he could from the oval now staying still in the center.

The voice laughed, "Wow, and here I thought she would want your help no matter what." Hearing the man laugh made the wolf angry, "It seems she has other plans in mind. That's just too bad. Don't worry I won't hurt her. She and you are far too precious than you know." With that said the blackness faded and Kiba was once again in the dream he had been in.

End Dream:

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Kiba was excited as the next day rolled around. He and Mark (1) found themselves up before Quent was half way done with his morning routine. When the two bolted into the kitchen the man eyed them curiously. The teenager replying with a large smile, "The rest of our friends show up today right?" He was doing his best not to think about the dream/conversation he had that night and was focus on his happiness instead.

At first the human just looked at them before chuckling, "Yes, they should be getting in soon. I'm sure that Hubb will call me when they get in." Seeing Kiba turn and grin at Mark, who ran in a circle like he was chasing his tail, in excitement made the man laugh out, "If you want I'm sure I can convince my boss to let me bring the two of you in with me when I go to work."

The illusioned wolf tilted his head but Mark had to ask one question, "Won't we be a distraction? Especially me?"

Quent shook his head, "Nope, I bring Blue in everyday because I don't like leaving her alone here. Besides do you two have any plans that you'd like to do while you are here?"

Kiba looked at the television then shook his head, "I'd also like to not talk to the guards that come by here if I can avoid it. I fear they will be able to pick me out if I'm here by myself."

The man nodded in understanding, looking out the window he could see Tsume eating some of the food he left out. Getting Blue's leash he quietly made his way to the window waiting before sighing in irritation as he made his way out of his house to glare at the two guards who tried to catch the grey 'dog'. "I told you two I'm trying to catch him so I can keep him."

The first guard just merely looked at him unbothered by the angry man. At the door way Kiba was standing there his hand on Mark's head. "Sorry sir, but you've been trying to catch him for months and you have still not been able to catch him." Quent pinched the bridge of his nose as he 'calmed' himself down. The guard turned to look at the teenager in the doorway, "This must be your dog we were talking about yesterday."

Kiba nodded keeping his hand on Mark's head, "His name is Markus."

The guard smiled, "He's really a handsome boy."

Mark gave a playful bark causing Kiba to laugh as he had heard what his best friend had actually said. "Thank you." Scratching behind the black wolf's ear caused the dark creature to close his eyes in glee at the feeling. "He's also very spoiled sometimes."

The guard laughed as Quent looked like he was unhappy with the first guard talking to the teenager. "Yeah, my pooch is also spoiled thanks to my wife."

Quent turned to the guard, "Is there any other reason you are here this early?"

"No, I got a call from someone who had been walking saying they saw the stray. I was coming here to try and catch him. It's best that he's not left to his own devices for long before he gets shot by someone thinking he's a wolf."

"Yeah, I understand." Quent looked at the guard in the eye, "I'm still going to try and catch him. And when I do I will not be turning him into you. He will be my dog."

The guard put his hands up, "Don't worry I wont take him from you if you catch him."

"We have an emergency at Diane's Bakery, all forces please make your way there." A female voice said over the walky-talky.

The guard sighed, "That's the third time this weak." He looked at Quent, "You should probably head there too. I'm sure you're your boss is going to call you in."

The man nodded, "Don't worry, I will. Go ahead and get a head start, I have to make sure Keith has all his things packed to hang out at the station." The guard nodded then left with the other that had stayed silent. With a sigh of relief the human turned to Kiba, "Please be careful when talking to them. I don't want them to get to the stray first."

The brunette nodded, "Don't worry I will." Going back inside Mark followed him in so he said, "I really hope people don't call you a wolf all day. That question is going to be so annoying to answer."

Mark laughed as he replied, "Well better start getting real good at your reply. No need to say a different response to anyone and get caught in a lie."

"Oh haha, it's not like you and I ever change our story anyway." Kiba replied pulling his bag onto his back that had dog toys and cards. The teen ran into the kitchen with the black wolf following him in. Quent chuckled seeing the teenager skid to a stop. He grinned as the dark haired teen said, "I'm ready when ever you are."

"Go to the cupboard and get some snacks. I don't want you and Markus to get hungry while you wait for my lunch break."

Kiba looked at the man blinking, "Wait, lunch break? You mean you don't just eat when ever you get hungry?"

Quent chuckled and shook his head, "No, I can only get eat when I have a lunch break." Red and blue eyes looked at the human like he had lost his mind. The black wolf even tilted his head in confusion. Behind the two boys Blue laughed lightly at them, "It's part of having a job."

Kiba looked at Mark and the two walked out of the kitchen not sure if they wanted to talk about this restriction that the man had. Once he heard Kiba's door close Quent looked down and started to laugh with Blue joining him in his amusement. He walked over and pulled out some snacks, "Keith, I'm serious I have to go to work. We have to go."

At first the teenager didn't respond but when he did Quent burst out laughing again, "Why are you people so complicated!"

"Keith, I'm serious I have to go." The teenager stomped out of his room and looked at human but then quickly caught the snacks thrown at him. "Put that in your bag and we got to go."

The illusioned wolf sighed as he moved his bag to put the snacks away. Mark looked at Blue, "He's not serious is he?"

The female wolf laughed lightly, "Yes, he is." Red eyes closed and his head dropped causing the female to giggle out, "Humans can be complicated at times."

"No kidding." The black wolf replied walking up to Kiba to have his 'leash' put on him. The moment the leash was locked into place the black 'dog' barked excitedly and tried to run to the door but was stopped after nearly dragging his best friend with him.

"Markus, sit." The teenager commanded. The male wolf tilted his head looking at his 'master'. "Sit." Slowly Mark slid to a sitting position. "Good boy."

Glaring lightly at his smug best friend Mark internally vowed to get back at him. Quent laughed at the two young males, "Alright, I got to get to Diane's Bakery. Let's get out the door."

Kiba knelt down 'making sure that his shoes were tied' before following the man to his car. Mark pranced next to the car his red eyes looking at a guard walking by. The guy smiled at the energetic animal who started to spin chasing his tail. The guard laughed lightly as Kiba looked at his pet amused "Markus, inside." Instantly the black wolf tried to go back in the house causing the brunette to pull him back and push Mark to the car, "No, not the house the car."

Quent laughed closing the door behind Blue and went around to help his charge get his dog inside the car. The human pet the dog while the guard continued on his way. Mark jumped up licking the man on the face. With a small laugh he pushed him down and guided the black furred wolf onto the back seat behind the passenger.
"Get in there you furry brat." At first Mark didn't get in the car and sniffed the seat. Hearing Kiba sigh in irritation caused the wolf to laugh amused then jumped onto the back seat.

Kiba sighed, "Why does he have to be cheeky?" Shaking his head the teenager got into the passenger seat and buckled his seat belt. The moment he settled Mark poked his head over making him laugh, "Was this to get me back for the dog commands."

The wolf looked at him amused, "Maybe~"

"I thought you were going to wait till I would be your dog."

"Nah, that was far more entertaining." Licking his befriend's cheek he laughed out, "And I get to keep doing it so long as I'm the 'dog'."

Blue eyes rolled as the black wolf pulled back to look out the window, his leash hanging near his side. The teenager turned to look at Quent as he got in the drivers seat. "Quent, is it okay that we are leaving their leashes on?"

"Yes." The human answered as he started the car. "Where we are going is not too far." Backing out of the drive way Quent said, "When we get to the Bakery I will need you to stay in the car with Markus. Blue and I will be checking out the area. Do not under any circumstance open the door for anyone. I will have no idea who the culprit is right away."

"Yes sir." Kiba replied, "Do I need to lock the door?"

"Yes." Quent replied taking a turn on the road, "Don't worry about my co-workers coming to talk to you. I will be telling them that I told you not to talk to anyone." The illusioned wolf nodded in acceptance and looked behind Quent to see Blue peacefully sleeping the man's seat while Mark was moving around looking out the window." The human laughed at the face that the teenager made, "I remember when Blue did the same thing. Russe used to laugh when she would do that."

"Did…I ever meet him?" Kiba asked then bit his lip, feeling unsure if he should have asked the question. "Sorry."

"He'd be twelve if he was still alive." Quent sighed, "To be honest I'm not surprised you don't remember him. You were seven when you left and you two didn't get to play with each other all the time. You played with the older kids in the area more than you did with him. You two were three years apart after all so that is not too surprising." Kiba scratched his arm, "Keith,…" Blue eyes looked up slightly guilt at the conversation he had brought up, "…it's really okay. It's not like I can avoid the conversation forever."

"Still, I can imagine how painful it is." His mind went back to when the old wolf died in the pack. He honestly felt like that wasn't even close to what Quent probably felt when his son died. 'It'd likely be losing Mark or my other friends, as well as my parents.' His heart squeeze at the thought, 'No! You will not think like that. You are not going to lose them.'

He looked at the man who had kindly took him and Mark in as he said, "I'm actually glad Russe doesn't have to see the world like this. He loved wolves."

Kiba smiled, "Did he ever get to meet one?"

"Well…" Quent glanced at Blue who was watching their conversation with a fond expression. "…he did he just didn't realize she was part of one."

Kiba chuckled, "He was the reason you had Blue to begin with isn't he?" The human nodded in confirmation. Kiba wondered if Quent and Blue too went through the same thing every single cycle. He remembered from one of the memories that the reason that the hunter hated wolves was because he thought that they killed his family. Now that thought about it looked like his past pack likewise had gone through the same scenarios. Tsume had the same scar, Toboe had the same bracelets and Hige said that he had had on that same collar from their past life. Even Hubb and Cher nearly had a falling out from the sounds of it. He shivered, 'I really hope events don't happen over again.'

"You okay there kid."

Blue eyes blinked as he realized that the car was stopped in front of a place smelling like bread. "Uh yeah, sorry. My mind wondered there for a second."

"If you're sure." Quent opened his door and stepped out. "I'll be back as soon as I figure out what happened. Then we will head to the station."

Kiba nodded and waited till Quent got the half wolf from the back seat. Once the two were not near them the teenager turned an placed a hand on Mark's head, "Are you okay Kiba?"

The brunette took a shaky breath, "Do you think it's possible that more than one person has similar circumstances happen to them every cycle?"

Red eyes blinked in surprise, "You mean like how you were telling me that you possibly went through the same thing of losing your birth parents every time?" Blue eyes blinked as if he was nodding to the question. "I mean it is possible. Just because you seem like an important piece to all that is going on doesn't mean that you are the only one that is going through the same events." He knew this caused his best friend to be upset even before his hand squeezed lightly, "Kiba, it's okay. No matter what happens everyone has had a chance at life. At least Quent gets to have his family and raise a son, can you imagine what he would be like if he didn't get a chance to?"

"That's…that's true." The brunette let out a shaky breath, "I just…don't like when people suffer."

Hearing a loud noise the two looked over to the passenger side window to see someone looking right at Kiba. Instantly the teenager felt uncomfortable causing Mark to stand on the back seat and growl, barking not long after. The wolf barking got a males attention to where he ran over and scared off the man that had been staring at Kiba off. After he did that the guy looked in asking, "Are you okay?" Kiba nodded as Mark moved to growl looking out the back window. The guy followed the black wolf's gaze, "Hey! This is a crime scene, walk away and leave the kid alone." Seeing the creepy guy stay there a second longer than he liked Mark started barking again. This merely made the man smiled before he finally walked away. The man that scared the other off looked at Kiba, "I'll let Quent know about him."

Kiba nodded and the guy walked away. The black wolf turned and looked at his best friend inwardly happy that Kiba had locked the door when Quent and Blue were walking toward the scene of said crime, "What was that about Key? You may not be as confrontational as me but you would never let a guy scare you like that. Much less a human."

Instead of replying right away Kiba took off his seat belt and went over the armrest to sit next to Mark. Once there he laid his head against the dark wolf's furry side, "I don't know. He…he just gave off this vibe that caused me to freeze up."

This caused a good deal of concern for Mark who was equally as protective of Kiba as the white wolf was of him. They'd die to protect each other. Moving so that he was laying on his best friend's lap he tried to get as close as he could, ready to defend his friend who felt vulnerable no matter what the cost. As he laid there he could feel Kiba petting him to help make himself feel better. He knew that he had to find Tsume as soon as they got back to Quent's house. He knew that he was going to need more help protecting Kiba.

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(1) (Mark (Male): Mable and Author's pup/child. Black wolf with light red eyes. Human short dark brown hair with green eyes, tan, casual with fingerless gloves (lost his two sisters to his previous packs slaughter)) (very empathetic, sweet, friendly, energetic)