A/N: ATTENTION! This one is very important. I won't be updating for at least 2 or 3 weeks because of Christmas, and I'll be flying to the Philippines to spend Christmas with the relatives which will last 1 week. I'm not allowed to bring my laptop, and I need to work on an important project when I get back and pass it by January. So, yeah. I might be able to upload it on December 30, but we'll see.


Episode 5: Two Sides of the Story


The arctic wolf stared at the screen while looking at the time the class was about to end soon. He just continued to stare at the screen, while writing down information that was being shown on the screen. Just then the bell rang to indicate class has ended. Leaf returned his pencil back to his pencil case, then placed it inside his bag. Standing up, while putting the bag on his shoulder, he overheard a conversation that he could understand and the gesture.

そのオオカミは完全に邪悪でした!彼はマシンガンのようにパンチして蹴っていました!(That wolf was totally wicked! He was punching and kicking like a machine gun!)

うん、それはすごかった!(Yeah, that was totally amazing!)

Bases on their gestures, they were talking bout the play and it doesn't help that they didn't know the truth. He frowned and left without looking back.

It was another day in Cherryton Academy, another day of class and activities, another day of homework...another day of rumors! after the performance rumors have spread. The arctic wolf wasn't expecting this much attention, I mean he knew everyone saw it. But literally, they didn't know, he DIDN'T even know what caused his reaction. People were spreading rumors about the play, especially about Legosi. It was around the school also in Newspapers! He didn't buy one since he knew the news was fake. The grey wolf wouldn't just lash out like that...

He shook his head as head out. The question can come later, turning around the corner, he collided with someone.''Wah!''That made both screamed as they hit the ground, Leaf rubbed his sore backside as he looked up and noticed book was coming down at him.

As the other person rubbed his head, he looked up and saw an Arctic wolf with a book on his face. He immediately reacted by getting up and taking the book from the arctic's wolf's face. Upon removing the book from the lupine's face, he noticed that the snow wolf had his eyes closed.

After Leaf was hit on the head by a hard book, he opened his eyes slowly and saw someone standing above him.''こんにちは、大丈夫ですか?(Hey, are you okay?)'' The figure asked.

''English, please...''Leaf replied as he spoke up. He now had a clear sight on the figure, he was a labrador retriever.'' I'm okay, I think...''Rubbing that sore spot, just how hard is that book?

''Sorry, about that...I wasn't watching where I was going.''The canine replied as he offered his hand. Leaf accepted the help as he grabbed the hand.

''Hey, aren't you the one that Legosi-Senpai always hangs out with?''Leaf asked, he couldn't remember but he did see this canine before. The canine eyes blinked as he opened his mouth.

''Yeah...You know him?''The labrador retriever asked.

The arctic wolf nodded.''Yes, I'm at the drama club with him. I'm Leaf a first-year.''He introduced himself.''And you are?''

''Jack. A second-year.''

''Oh, your a classmate of Legosi-Senpai...''Leaf trained off.''Well, I got to go. It was nice meeting you.''The arctic bowed as he spoke in Japanese.''ありがとうございました!(Thank you!)''Leaf suddenly dashed to his dorms, he is gonna skip today. That Japanese quiz 3 is really important to catch up with his grades. He wasn't doing that good in Japanese.


The next couple of days...It was even worse! Everyone was talking about it not only that, but he also couldn't focus on the lessons because that play kept bothering him. Now they everyone is speaking about the play, Leaf couldn't study in the cafeteria. It was still morning, and Leaf had his head faceplanted in his book. He doubts he would score high now because his fifth period is Japanese.

''What's wrong? didn't prepare for the quiz?''Akechi asked as he took a bite from his bread. Leaf lifted his head tiredly, he couldn't score more than 21 out of 40. Now that he didn't study at all. He was scared about it.

''That, and about the play.''Leaf slammed his head back on to his book.

''C'mon cheer up. It isn't that hard.''Akechi encouraged, but that didn't budge him at all

The rest looked confused when he said play. Tai looked confused as he asked.''遊び?どう?(The play? what about it?)'' The arctic wolf didn't bother to raise his head as he didn't understand a single word...But some else answered.

''聞こえなかった?ちょうどステージ上で暴れ回ったこのオオカミがいました。彼はその虎を機関銃のようにpunchりました!その虎は黒い目で終わった!(Didn't you hear? There was this wolf that just went rampaged on stage. He was punching that tiger, like a machine gun! That tiger ended up with a black eye!)''

Leaf didn't listen to the others talk, he was just blocked out. He even remembered that Louis scolded them, at least he saw him scolding them. That was when the PQ department started answering questions.

Flashback...

Leaf was walking back to his dorms, he couldn't help it. Was there something Legosi smiled that he couldn't? he is a wolf and wolves are meant to have a strong sense of smell...So what did he miss? He did catch a glimpse of a red small bottle, but was that really blood? He could clearly smell the blood on stage, but that bottle didn't have anything strange. He did have a nose problem when he was a child and he still has that problem, where he can't smell things properly without opening the bottle.

Walking back to the dorms, he heard someone shouting. He looked at the direction to where the shout was coming from, and he was not surprised...Louis was scolding them, but he didn't appear to notice that a crowd was behind him as he was scolding them.

He listened to what the"future "Beaster" have to say before he took his leave.''観客の誰もが驚いていると思います!それについてもっと質問してもいいですか?(I think everyone one of the audience is surprised! May I ask more about it?)'' He heard the reporter asked, he was now curious...Would he cover it up? or tell the truth?

''もちろん。このプレーは私たちにとっても大きな挑戦でした。(Of course. This play was a great challenge for us, too.)'' Louis took a few steps back behind the carnivores, then pushed them forward as he continued to speak.''そして、この演劇は若い学生にとって非常に重要だと思います。私たちが住んでいる世界は非常に複雑です。誰もが秘密を保持し、負担を背負い、挑戦と戦いながら、最大限に人生を送ります。それを行う正しい方法や間違った方法などはありませんが、あなたが完全な信念を持っている限り、あなたの人生は確実に輝きます。あなたの粗野なまたは幼稚な場合でも、その確信を保つ必要があります。これは私の下級生が伝えたかったメッセージです。それだけです。もっと聞きたいのなら、下級生に聞いてください。(And I believe the play held great importance for the younger students. The world we live in is very complicated. Everyone lives lifes to the fullest, all while holding secrets, shouldering the burden, and fighting challenges. There is no such thing as the right or wrong way to do it, but as long as you have full conviction, your life will surely shine. Even if your rough or childish, you need to keep that conviction. This is the message my underclassmen wanted to convey. That's all I have to say, if you want to hear more, ask my underclassmen.)

Everyone had questions of their own, but Leaf can counter him...If he could only speak Japanese straight. Instead of speaking up, he glared at Louis in return the red deer glared at him as well, locking eye contact. The arctic wolf didn't like this red deer the way he speaks. He doesn't know much about him, but gather information would be a good one to teach right and wrong.

As Leaf started to walk away from the crowd, he shifted the glare to Legosi. The grey wolf stared at him as Leaf shook his head as if he was disappointed in something. Walking away from the commotion, if he ever has the right mindset to challenge Louis. He will show the right way.

Present time...

As the bell rung, everyone stood up except for Leaf, who just sighed. He slowly got up.''Guys go on without me, I just got to check something.''The others looked confused but nodded as they walked out of the cafeteria. He was waiting for Legosi to come out, he knew he was hiding because of the attention he drew toward him. He managed to spot Legosi looking around from the corner of the wall, Leaf narrowed his eyes. The grey wolf noticed the eyes of the arctic wolfs and his ears dropped. Ha made a sign that means "We're gonna talk later" The arctic wolf grabbed his bag and left to head to class.

It was the end of school, he wants to get answers. He managed to find Legosi alone on a hallway, he approached him fast.''Legosi-Senpai!''The grey wolf turned and found the arctic wolf.

''Leaf...''

''Ok, what was that reaction about? In the play?''Leaf asked ignoring the fact that people were watching him.''Why did you punch Bill?''Leaf felt a little anger, whatever reason he had better be a good one.''I thought the play was gonna end up a failure because of that rampage you went threw. What happened?!''

Legosi looked a little afraid of the arctic wolf.''I-I don't know...I-it just triggered.''

Leaf narrowed his eyes.''I highly doubt that. You are kind and innocent according to Jack-Senpai.''Leaf replied.''Was it something from Bill? just answer me.''

The tall carnivore looked hesitant as he spoke.''Bill...was pumping himself with...herbivore blood...''The grey wolf whispered the last part quietly. Leaf eyes widen, so that's why he smelled strange...If he didn't have a nose problem. He would have decided the blood by now.

''I-I see...''Leaf let out.''I...understand...''The arctic wolf felt unsettled by this atmosphere that was surrounding him, he understood that feeling...drinking herbivore blood.''I-I'll go now...''Leaf quickly walked away from the scene, he was all angry but now he was back in the darkness when he remembered that event.

学生証:26012143(Student's ID)

生年月日:5/3/00(Date Of Birth)

注文:肉食動物(Order: Carnivore)

家族:-

ラブラドール(Labrador)

名前: ジャック(Jack)

校長によって承認されました(Approved by the headmaster.)

1 mount has passed, and it was a hot day. Everyone know wore the blue collared shirt, while Leaf remained the same with the white collared shirt with the staps the go on both of his shoulders. Leaf was heading to class with Akechi, who the same blue-collar shirt as everyone else.

''It's a hot day, and you're still wearing that?''Akechi asked as he rubbed the sweat from his forehead. Life was not bothered by the heat as they continued to walk.

''Well, I like it like this. I'm not that bothered by it.''Most of Leaf's time was spent on the drama club or his friends. While he is improving his Japanese language, he is still unfamiliar with most words.

''So, what are you going to do in summer break?''Akechi asked. Leaf stopped as he frowned. He hasn't really thought about it...''Leaf?''The golden retriever placed his hand on the young carnivore shoulder.

''私は...本当に考えていません...それを考えました...(I...Haven't really...thought it...)'' Leaf answered. Again his accent was very ways off, but he was getting better forming sentences.

''Ok, you're getting better. But you need to work on your word of choice.''Akechi repled as Leaf pouted.

''Well...thanks...''The arctic wolf sighed.''I'm not sure where to go when summer break starts...''

''Why not?''The golden retriever asked while tilting his head in confusion. The young carnivore sigh as he spoke.

''Well, I don't know if I can visit them with the amount of money I have. Also, I don't think I would want to go back to where my family would be shouting at each other.''

The canine thought about it as he snapped his finger.''Why not tagging with me and my family?'' The snow wolf was taken back by the suggestion, he wants him to come to his house? won't he be a burden?

''Akechi, isn't that a bit much? I have to visit them anyway.''The arctic wolf answered. The canine chuckled as he answered.

''No, it's okay! My family doesn't mind! You can leave whenever you want!''The canine placed his arm on the arctic wolf shoulder.''I insist...My family would like to meet you.''

Leaf lowered his ears unsure what to say, but he thought at least one night should do.''I guess...I can stay for one night...''That caused Akechi to smile as he nodded. The young carnivore smiled and nodded back. But then their eyes widen.

''Oh! Crap!''The two took off running as they forgot they still have classes.

After the class has ended, Leaf was sitting with the rest of the team. He was still kinda angry at Bill for drinking blood but doesn't blame him either. Carnivores will go crazy if they taste blood. He too did taste blood, but he would rather forget that event. The arctic wolf lowered his ears as he stared down.

''大丈夫?(Are you alright?)'' The peafowl asked. He was known as "Dom" they never spoken to each other because the only people he really talked too is Legosi. The arctic wolf didn't answer instead, he nodded.''確かなら。(Well if you're sure.)''

The pelican then pulled out a poster.''昨年のように、町のコミュニティから流星祭を担当するように依頼されました!(The town community has asked us to be in charge of the meteor festival, like last year!)'' Everyone began cheering.''もちろん、私たちは正しくやっていますか?(Of Course we're doing it right?)''

The cheetah squealed in excitement.''ほら!今年の夏もまた街を走り回ることができます!(Hurray! We'll be able to run around town again this summer too!)'' The panther soon followed suit by saying.

''もちろんやるよ!(Of course we'll do it!)''

Then the pelican then said.''ねえ、みんな!私たちは演奏するつもりはありません、私たちはフェスティバルを手伝うつもりです!(Hey, you guys! we're not going to play, we're going to help with the festival!)''

''正しい...(Riiight...)'' Everyone sounded, so sarcastic. The art group just sighed as Dom spoke.

''今年もアートチームは忙しいようです。倉庫で会議をしましょう。(Looks like the art team will be busy this year too. Let's have a meeting at the storehouse.)

''いいね...(Riiight...)'' Leaf looked confused about that. What bad things could happen?

When they arrived at the storehouse, Leaf's looked shocked as he was staring at this T-Rex dinosaur that was in front of him. They are gonna be painting that?! The thing was so huge, he knew that these dinosaurs are considered gods at least that's what they taught him. He just looked around, he was not sure now. He will be getting paint everywhere on his fur. They didn't did much expect talk about the extinct dinosaur. Everyone left the storehouse with the arctic wolf following them. Since he knew his gonna be painting, his gonna have to be wearing P.E uniform.

As the crew was walking, Leaf was looking down, while walking. Legosi noticed that the only underclassman was mostly silence. He would normally talk with him like Jack does, but now he was awfully silence. He kept silence waiting for Leaf to make the move.

''それは単なる規範のイベントを意味します!俳優チームはその後何もしませんが、彼氏や彼女と時間を過ごします.(It means its just an event for normies! The actor team isn't going to do anything afterward, but spend time with their boyfriends and girlfriends.)''The brown Moongose complied.

''ダンスチームも!(The dance team too!)'' The tapir added known as "Mark".

The peafowl then said.''それのどこが悪いんだい?誰もが良い仕事をするために私たちに頼っています。(What's wrong with that? Everyone is relying on us to do a good job.)''

Kai, who had his hands on the back of his head dropped them, then replied.''それは私が言っていることではありません!彼らは私たちに自由な時間があると思うので、私たちにこれを強制したと言っています!(that's not what I'm saying! I'm saying they forced this on us because they think we have free time!)''

''彼らは私たちが経験する仕事を気にしません。(They don't care about the work we go through.)'' The red panda said, but then added.''アートチームに特定の誰かがいました。怒られると夢中になります。 荒い.(and we got a certain someone on the art team, who will go crazy if we get yelled at. It's rough.)'' Leaf raised his head as he shot a dirty look at the red panda.

''リラックス。もう心配していません。背中の傷はどうですか?(Relax. We're not worried about it anymore. How are your back scars?)'' The peafowl said trying to encourage him that they were not scared of him.

''良くなってきている。(Getting better.)'' Legosi answered, but Leaf wasn't too sure about that answer. He decided not to answer as he stayed silent.

''おお、いいじゃありませんか!(Oh, that's good!)'' Dom said.''カフェテリアで夕食に行きましょう。(Let's go get dinner at the cafeteria.)'' As everyone continued to walk Legosi suddenly stopped, Leaf also stopped he smelled it.

''申し訳ありませんが、私はいくつかのビジネスをするつもりです。じゃあ!(Sorry, I have some business to intend to. See ya!)'' The grey wolf took of running, while the rest stared at him.

''I have something to do as well...''Leaf took off another direction instead of following Legosi.

It was already night time, and Leaf skipped dinner...again...It's like he eats ones a week or something. His siblings do question how he doesn't lose any weight. He sighed in relief. He managed to convince Gon to give him a job as a teacher assistant, and it took a while to convince him wanna know why?. He has drama club, he is gonna be working, his also working on the festival. He would be so tired, but he needed the money to travel back to his family. Even though his pay is 1,050 Yen every week.

Flashback...

''I'm afraid not, Mr. Leaf. But I can't let you. You are too far too busy to work as a teacher assistant with the amount of work you are handling. It might affect your health.''Gon said. Leaf frowned as he spoke.

''Sir...with all due and respect. I need the money to get back to my parents after summer breaks start. I did promise to my sister, I don't want to break my promise, sir. I can handle it trust me. I'm a diligent student, I can handle the workload. Please...''Leaf begged.

Gon was hesitant at first as he stared at the arctic wolf. The tiger sigh as he nodded, which made the arctic wolf raised his ears.''Very well, then. I will inform your president that you will be working. Your shift will end at 4:30 and you will participate in club activity till 5.''

Thank you, sir...This real-''

''But!''Leaf flinched.''You will not be work when school starts again. Are we clear?'' The arctic wolf nodded.''Thank you, you may take your leave.''

Present time...

But the condition is: He would stop working when summer break hit, Leaf had to agree to that. The arctic wolf continued to walk back to his dorm, but he spotted something at the corner of his eyes. He stared at the screen and what he was Legosi and Haru hanging out.

He saw Legosi was helping with Haru with the shoes, but as soon as the grey wolf looked up as they were starring at each other. Like what are they doing? When he saw Legosi's tail wag, then he began to ask himself the question.

''Does he like her?''


\Marbles/

In the days when we were young.

We seemed so much alike.

Sharing dreams, and Sharing heights,

As well as vocal range

Leaf saw Legosi sitting on the bench as he placed his hand on his shoulder. Legosi looked back and saw Leaf's concerned look.

When did that all start to change?

It's like we have become.

Completely different.

As Legosi stared at the moon, while Leaf just stared at him confused. Just then the grey wolf stood up.

As it passes through the woods.

The wind rustles the leaves.

Where're the winds a-blowing to?

As it flutters past you and me.

As I reach out for your hands

So we can turn around and turn back the hand of time.

Even though these hearts are bound.

Never to be intertwined.

Still, each draws a ring ' round the other.

Is their revolving dance.

Louis passed by them while placing his hand on his shoulder then left. Leaf then took off another direction, Legosi just walked forward through the forest.

Hello, hello, my friend. I wish that we could go.

Way back to when we swore things never change.

When one day what you need.

Is someone's shoulders that you can cry upon.

You can know that I'll be there for you.

Jut then Legosi and Louis were staring at each other, but Leaf was eyeing Legosi.