Chapter 2-Searching alone

The next morning Kint and the boys woke up to see that Kiba was missing.

The 4 wolves ran into the middle of the forest where there were two paths.

"What now?" Shives glanced at Tsume.

"Shives, you come with me.Hige, you and Toboe take the left path."

The wolves split up and began their search.

"Man, this is stupid. Why can't Kiba just relax for a moment?" Hige gazed at the forest floor kicking twigs along the path.

"Maybe because of Kint.It has been a long time since we've seen her." Toboe missed her so much; it showed dramatically on his face.

"Yeah, but even if we do find her, she's just going to play favorites again."

"What do you mean?"

"Haven't you noticed Kint and Kiba's behavior when they are together? They're always leaving us to go do something and when they came back, they act like nothing ever happen."

"Well Kint is Kiba's lover."

"Yeah, but I found her first. I was the first to kiss her!"

"You kissed Kint?"

Hige smiled and turned his head the other way.

"Well yeah...I did."

"So you're not angry just jealous."

"Jealous! Why would I be jealous!"

"Because Kint prefers to be with Kiba than you."

"That's not...okay maybe it is, but that doesn't mean I'm giving up on being with her."

"It's strange. Ever since we met her, she has been all we ever think about." Toboe looked up at the cerulean sky.

Hige later joined him. "That is true. There's just something about her."

The two boys day-dreamed about the black wolf. They just had to see her again. One way or another.

Tsume and Shives slowly walked through the forest. Shives hummed "Lady Marmalade" which made Tsume shiver in annoyance.

"Will you shut up?" Tsume yelled behind him.

"Sorry.Tsume? Where do you think Kiba went?"

Tsume gave her a look of disbelief.

"What? Oh! Well I know where he went but..."

Tsume turned his back to her. "Shives shut up and walk."

"Hey Tsume, why are you being so mean to me today!"

"Why are you being so stupid?"

"I'm not stupid! What is up with you! One minute you're all over me and the next you're treating me like a piece of crap! What's your problem!"

"Nothing. It's just the fact that you won't shut up! If you must know, I'm thinking about Kiba and Kint.But you obviously don't care about the issue so just shut up!"

Shives glanced at the ground, her eyes filled with shame. She followed Tsume until they reached a canyon. She stood beside him watching him instead of searching for Kiba.Their eyes met which made Shives wince.

"And what are you looking at?"

"N-nothing just thinking."

"About?"

"I thought you told me to shut up, Tsume." She kept her head down and walked off.

Tsume sighed and followed her. "Do you even know where you're going?"

"I never said you had to follow me."

"What's with the attitude?"

"What's with my attitude! What about yours? Mr.Mood-swings"

"Mood-swings! You're the one who's giving me the silent treatment!" He poked her stomach making her giggle a bit.

"I see you're ticklish."

"No I'm not." Shives tried her best to put on her serious face...but failed.

Tsume had finally found a weakness. He smiled to himself and waited for the silver wolf to walk in front of him before he attacks.

Shives began to have a strange feeling behind her. She turned around and Tsume was nowhere to be seen.

"Tsume? Tsume?" She scanned the bottom of the canyon. "Where did he go?"

She continued her walk when a gray blur came from the heavens and tackled her. She went tumbling down the canyon with the object forcefully... tickling her?Shives soon realized it was Tsume.The two laughed all the way to the bottom of the canyon.There,Tsume pinned her to the ground still laughing. Shives was rather dazed from the whole incident.

"Yeah yeah, you had your fun. Now get off of me!" She slapped him which made Tsume's mood...Ahem...change. (sings)(Someone's having mood-swings.)

He pressed his knees into her hips and held both of her wrists above her head.

"Tsume, get off!"

Tsume simply smiled and didn't move an inch.

"Tsume!"Shives gasped when her soft lips met his. Not again.

They separated both breathing fairly calm.Tsume stared into eyes eyes emotionless.

"Tsume, why-"

"Don't ruin the moment." He interrupted as he playfully bit her neck.

"But Tsume?"

"Shh." He laid his head on her chest and sighed.

Tsume let go of her wrists and laid completely flat on top of her,running his hand behind her back.Shives slowly ran her finger through his light blonde hair.

"Tsume?"

"Hm?"

"Why are you being so...nice to me?"

Tsume chuckled. "Why do you ask so many questions?"

"Well...I just find it weird that you're being this gently with me. That's all."

Tsume began rubbing her left leg. "I know."

"Then why are you being so gently with me?"

"Isn't it obvious?"Tsume softly kissed her again. "I'm in love with you."

"Hm...shouldn't we be looking for Kiba?"

"Yes, about that." Tsume pulled Shives into his lap. "I'm going alone.'

"What?"

"It's too dangerous out there. You can stay here with Toboe and Hige, that is, if we ever fine them."

"But Tsume, what if you need me or something?"

"I'll be fine. You'll be doing me a favor if you stay here. Come on, let's go find the others."

Shives sighed and held Tsume's hand as he led for back through the forest. The two later met up with Hige and Toboe.

"Man,I give up.Kiba can go search for her if he wants, I'm tired." Hige plopped down on a rock next to Toboe.

"What do we do now?" Toboe looked up at Tsume.

"You three stay here; I'll go look for Kiba myself."

"Are you sure?"

"I'll be fine." Tsume disappeared into the forest.

"Well now what? Hige looked over to Shives.

"Why are you asking me?"

"Hm...Maybe we should find something to eat." suggested Toboe.

"Hey! Yeah! Let's get some food!"

Shives sighed loudly. "Do we have to?"

"Yes." Hige smiled and pulled her along.Toboe led the way.

Tsume was now back on the railroad tracks following the very faint scent of Kiba.He couldn't help but think about Shives and how close she was to him for the second time.

Tsume mentally slapped himself.

"Look at me, I'm turning into Kiba." When I find that guy I'm going to kill him for introducing me to love.

Kiba was sprinting across a large shallow lake. White birds flew in the air as he passed through. He panted heavily thinking about nothing else but Kint and her safety. He knew it would take him forever to find her but little did he know how close he already was.

Above the white wolf and puffy clouds, hovered a familiar black ship.

"My Lord, your sister wished to speak with you." A beautiful servant kneeled in front of Dire.

He watched Kiba run across the lake.

"Bring her in; I have something to show her anyway." He smiled.

An attractive dark-skinned girl walked into the room dressed in a gothic dress and had a blue rose in her hair. She looked at Dire with pure hatred in her eyes.

"Ah dear sister you look positively stunning."

"Shut up! I only came to warn you."

"Warn me? About what?"

"About my friends. It you hurt them, I will personally kill you."

"Why haven't you done it yet? I mean, I'm right here." He chuckled at his sister.

"What did you want to tell me?"

Dire tapped on the window. "Look who's after you."

Kint looked outside seeing a white wolf running through a lake. Kiba

"He looks rather tired don't you think? I think he needs some help."

"What are you going to do to him?"

"Kiyoshi!"

A red and black wolf walked out of the shadows. "Yes master?"

"Go give our little white wolf company." Dire smiled.

"Yes master." Kiyoshi grabbed his knife and left the room.

"Dire, don't."

"Why? Do you love this guy are something?"

"You know darn well I'm in love with him. Why do you keep causing me so much pain?"

"Because dear sister," He cupped Kint's cheek. "Because I'm...jealous."

"W-what?" Kint whispered.

Dire leaned forward and kissed her.Kint pulled back shocked.

"What...why did you-"

Dire smiled and pressed her against the wall. "Kint, haven't you noticed?"

"N-noticed what?"

"I'm not your brother"

Kint eyes lit in disbelief. Not...my brother?

(Hidden truth, Hidden jealousy)

A/N:Sorry this took so long.School is tommorow for me.Why!Stupid school!Well the next one,I can't say when it's coming.But thanks for your reviews and patience.