A/N: Yes... ya'll have the privilege to beat the crap out of me for taking so long... ^^;; Gosh, this damn writer's block is really pissing me off!!! !! And then so much going on at home... ya'll are probably getting tired of those excuses.. ^^; I'm sorry... lol.
Anywayz... without further ado! I present the next chapter to this story. Also! I drew a picture of Kairi so ya'll can see what see looks like. ^^ Just have to take time and scan it so I can color it on Adobe Photoshop. Hehehehe.
And I present the chapter... now!
Chapter 4: Enter the Wolf
"You think he would have waited for me. After everything that happened yesterday, but he decides to run off! Why that little... I don't even know where the hell I am?!"
Somewhat of a sharp voice penetrated the crisp morning air. A maiden's body could be seen as she made her way through all of the trees and shrubs that blocked her path.
"I swear it.. When I find him he's going to pay for leaving me all alone." She tapped her fingers together shyly. "I'm all alone... and scared... and who know's what type of thing may come out and EAT me!!! ....Aiyee, scary thought."
She sweat-dropped somewhat as she wandered further into the midst of the forest.
"I shall fear no evil, for I am Kairi. I shall fear no evil, for I am Kairi. I shall fear no evil, for I am-" Her voice cut off abruptly as a rustle of leaves whistled around her, sending chills up and down her spine in mighty waves. Kairi gulped as an eerie silence quickly followed.
"Uhh... is this silence natural around here?" Kairi slowly began to nibble on her fingernails, her eyes wandering frantically. "...I'm talking to myself... Damn it, and Inuyasha was supposed to show me how to get home! Crap..."
Her eyes rolled as she crossed her arms bitterly, glancing around the darkened area. "This place totally gives me the creeps."
"Then leave."
Her heart skipped a beat before leaping into her throat as she flipped around. Kairi's hands instantly went into a defensive position as she searched for the bearer of the unknown voice.
"Okay! Confess! Who's standing out there?" Her shaky voice wasn't too convincing on her 'fearlessness.'
"My, my. Testy aren't we? Relax child, for there is no need to bite my head off."
Kairi shot around once more, her eyes still in search of where the voice was coming from. "Look, I don't know who the hell you are... but you're freaking me out so knock it off!"
"Feisty, I like it."
"Eh? ...grrr... where are you?"
"Right here."
The maiden gasped as she turned around, her navy orbs now locked with another pair similar to her own, only lighter. She was incapable of seeing the person's face clearly, but she was able to tell that the person was male, and had a pair of pointed ears.
The male stood right before the gasping maiden, his crystal orbs piercing through her own. Though she was unable to see him clearly, he could see her as if they were standing beneath the golden sun.
Her long, navy tresses were pulled up gently in a silken ribbon upon her head, the ponytail flowing freely behind her. Her face was shaped perfectly as it gazed at him almost innocently, but that look of fear still lingering in her orbs.
Her form stood before him, that fragile figure hidden beneath her familiar clothing- familiar to his eyes any way. They fit along the curves of her body so easily, as if it were natural. His eyes could see the womanly features of her body, her succulent breasts that gave her even more beauty.
But the thing he seemed to be attracted to the most was her eyes. Something about the way the navy hues managed to swirl with a pool of purple in her orbs was astounding. They held a deep passion within them, something he found himself longing to discover.
"I'm right here Miss."
Kairi blinked a few more times, the image of his face seeming to become more clear by the passing second. Something about the way his eyes focused on her gave her a feeling that he was not one to fear. And because of that feeling, curiosity took over.
Lifting her hand gently without a single word, she skimmed her fingers softly over his cheek, feeling the contours of his face. His skin was extremely smooth, almost like a baby's. The way her fingers glided over the silky surface was amazing, almost like magic.
Her fingers slowly continued to skim along his skin, moving to where her eyes had seen a pair of pointed ears. And they were what she had seen.
"Wh-who are you?"
Kairi leaned back, speaking soft words to the stranger. That's when she saw his eyes, his crystal eyes piercing right through her own.
She couldn't quite place her finger on it, but something about those eyes were familiar. They held a hidden emotion, one concealed beneath a coat of bitterness, and even some sorrow. Even still, she could find some form of kindness shining there which rose above it all.
Where had she seen that expression before? Not only that, it was so recently- like yesterday.
"You... your eyes... they seem so familiar."
"As do yours... only they're a different color, and more beautiful than ever."
Kairi's eyes widened slightly. Did she hear him right? More beautiful than ever? Did she know him?!
"Uh... did I miss so-" 'I know who! Inu-'
"Inuyasha!" The maiden gasped a little bit as a sudden realization struck upon her.
"Inuyasha... aiyee! He's probably looking everywhere for me! I should have never left him!"
Kairi sprang back in a sudden movement, not even noticing the look that had crawled upon the stranger's face.
"Inuyasha... you... you know him?" The man clenched his teeth tightly together, almost growling now as he spoke to her.
"Hm? Do you know him?"
"Never mind... that fucking canine isn't worth talking about... Miss.."
Kairi blinked a few times as her hands were now being held within his own, so soft and gently.
"Uhh... is this okay to be doing? I don't even know your name...."
"My name, one you shall never forget... Kouga.."
"Kouga..." The name seemed to pour from her lips so delicately, almost like an expensive wine running freely into your mouth, so perfectly.
"Such a nice name... and now I must be going..." She sweat-dropped somewhat, gently retrieving her hands from the warm grasp of Kouga's.
"It was nice meeting you. Perhaps we'll cross paths again sometime?" The maiden smiled innocently, taking a few more steps back.
"Why yes, of course. But please, before you go... may I have the privilege of knowing your name?" Kouga took a small step forward, his cerulean eyes watching the maiden and her beauty closely.
"Hmm... the day we cross paths again by fate, you shall be given the privilege of knowing my name. You must not come and search for me, for if you do... a horrible future will fall upon you." She smirked slightly. "So I insist that you allow the hands of fate to work their course. And if they have intertwined around you and I, then so it be. Until we meet again, farewell to thee."
Kairi's hand waved towards him in such a delicate gesture, it would remind you of a queens. She smiled softly as she saw the expression written in his eyes.
"So adorable..." Shaking her head, allowing for her darkened tresses to freely move about, the maiden set in mind to return to where she had been with Inuyasha.
'The day we cross paths again by fate, you shall be given the privilege of knowing my name.'
"I shall meet you again someday.... I feel it deep within me that our paths are destined to be intertwined..."
The wolf demon smirked somewhat softly, his feet grinding in the ground as he turned swiftly. A twisting storm of wind seemed to encompass him violently, sending his clothing and long tresses lashing around rapidly.
"Until we meet again... farewell to thee.."
With that said, a gust of wind and dust aroused in the air as the demon disappeared from sight. Not a single substance was left behind to signify his presence. It was as if he and Kairi were never there.
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A/N: Was it good? Interesting, ne? Now that I've brought Kouga in... which was a total turn of events and ideas... things are gonna begin to heat up big time. Not only is conflict going to arise between Kairi and Inuyasha, but with Kouga involved... and then a little mysterious guest- enough said! ^^;;
Anywayz... must be off cause I wanna begin on the next chapter!!