Autor's Note: Ok, I'll admit that I don't do cheza correctly, but I hate useing third person, and third person indirect is horrible! So I will continue to have her talk like a normal person...I can only do so much...
and I hope you all like the story! I want to say I have the who thing planed out, but I'm lazy, and I also have 2 other stories I have to work on under my other pen name HecateLoviatar
even though there are other people working under that pen name...so I'm doing the best that I can. Enjoy one and all!
"This is a lot harder then I'd thought it would be..." Wined Hige.
"Well, I'm NOT the one who came up with the idea to ask the humans." Came the snarling reply.
"It was a good idea!"
"That has gotten us no where!"
"Stop it. We have to be getting closer." Kiba barked as he walked over to the group. "The man I just talked to said their was a fight pit here not long ago. He remembers seeing a dog that looked like Toboe."
"Wow! That's great!" Cried Hige.
"Kiba, what aren't you telling us?" Asked Blue.
"Well, It seems one of the dogs was Badly injured, and a few were killed. Also, the guy doesn't remember where the fights went next."
"So basically, we're back where we started," Sighed Tsume, "When I get my hands on that pup, I'm going to kill him."
Tala, are you ok?
I have a broken leg, Dumb Ass! What do you think!
...Ok...I'll take it you've had better days...
Gee...You think!
You don't have to be such a bitch about it.
One: I am a bitch. Two: sorry. She sighed. I just hurt, and I don't wanna die, or be used as a breeder. Life sucks.
Hey...it's not all that bad, it's just a break, it'll heal just fine. Toboe sighed. This was the same conversation they'd had every day since the fight. You know, I think you're just bored.
Probably. She laughed. So, tell me more about this place you wanna go to.
Paradise?
Yeah.
I thought you didn't believe in wolves.
You saved my life. The way I figure it, I owe you the benefit of the doubt.
Ah, Toboe sighed. Well, let me tell you about Paradise...
A few days later
Damn, but I'm bored! Tala growled to herself as she listened to the fight, I can't even see if Toboe's kicking ass! So distracted in her mopping she didn't here the old dog until he was upon her.
Hey, girlie! What's got you down in the dumps
YaHHHHHHHH! she jumped, Don't do that to me!
Awww, not up for surprises lil' darlin?
You know I'm damn well not! She glared at the old dog, And what exactly are you doing here Jaeger?
My my, aren't you in a fowl mood. You remind me of a pissed off crow!
Thanks a lot.
I was wondering what happened to your leg...and what's between you and the other young'in.
I hardly think I need to tell you how I broke my leg. I know you have ears everywhere. And besides, you probably just want to yell at me. As for Toboe...He's a friend.
Well, you got that right, I really did come just to yell at you. He laughed, That was a stupid mistake, Tala. If it wasn't for your...friend, you'd be dead.
I know that Jaeger. She sighed. As the silence ensued, the sounds of the crowds cheering could be heard echoing up.
Toboe, huh? I thought his name was Ajax, The old dog glared at her, what kind of name is howling anyway?
Apparently a name for a wolf.
Wolf? Why not tell me about it? And let me see that leg of yours...
Ok. Well, apparently Toboe is a wolf. He got separated from his pack looking for Paradise. Now they're probably looking for him, and he's become one of the best fighters in the pits. How's it look?
It's mostly healed. In a week, you won't even have a limp. No worries, you won't be made into a breeder... he chuckled. So, do you believe him? Last time we talked I remember that you had a decided disbelief in wolves.
Yeah, well, at first I didn't believe him...But then he kept doing this funny thing where he'd look like a human and a wolf...That was just weird. Then he kept talking about Paradise, and it wasn't just any story, it was the one you used to tell. She paused, grinning at the memory of the old dog's somewhat inventive way of telling stories. Then, when we stopped in this one town, there were all these other dogs-that-looked-like-humans and they knew him.
It would take more then that to convince you... he scolded.
Well, then there is the fact that he's faster and stronger then all the other dogs, except for me, of course...
Of course.
And he's also been in the pits for a few months, and he's still sane. He also is pretty smart...
And cute.
HEY!
Chill. So you believe him then. What do you want to do about it?
Well, First, I want to get him out of here. This is not the place for him.
So you do have a nice side! I'll see if I can't find his pack. Who knows, They might stop by here! Any other plans Such as, oh I don't know...leaving?
Probably, I really don't like the idea of being shot, and I like the idea of being a breeder even less. Hearing a noise, her head shot up. Company.
No worries. And girl, you have got to get your priorities strait! With that, the old 'dog' trotted off just Toboe's handler started shouting.
Hey Toboe! How'd it go?
I won. Tala, who was that?
An old friend, he's just a stray dog
Oh... Toboe frowned, 'I could of sworn he was a wolf', What'd he want?
Just to say hi. He shows up in the weirdest places... With that, Tala Flopped onto her side, night Toboe.
Two days later, same town
"AHHHH! I give up! The trail's cold again!" Cried Hige.
"Damn it!" was the agreeable sentiment from the angry gray, followed by much muttering from the others (except cheza, whom was unfazed)
Heads down in despair, the foursome headed down the street, the crowd parting for them. The small pack was so out of it they didn't even notice as a stray dog fell into step behind them.
It didn't take the wolves and Cheza long to find an abandoned building in wich to crash. The stray who had been following them naturally followed then right in.
"We'll never find him at this rate!" Snarled Tsume.
Maybe because your looking for a 'Toboe' not an 'Ajax'?
"What!" The pack collectively jumped and, naturally, Tsume lunged for the intruder, whom nimbly jumped out of reach.
Easy there, killer! I bring you word of you pack-mate, courtesy of a friend.
"Tell us now, old wolf, or I'll kill you."
Big words, pup. But if you keep threatening me, I wont tell you anything.
"Tsume, leave the old wolf alone." Kiba sighed, "What news do you have?"
"Yeah, and who's Ajax!" wined Hige.
Your friend of course! Those who fight must have strong names, and Toboe is not a good name for that.
"He's got a point there..."
"Shush!" Hissed Blue.
It's all right Lil' lady. As I was saying, You should probably ask around after Ajax, not Toboe. He'll be much easier to find. That pup has made quite a name for himself.
"Is that all you came to say?"
So impatient! I figured I'd save you some time, and tell you that their heading to the town west of here. It's a three day run. They left two days ago, but if you leave tonight, you'll run them on the last day.
"Thank you old wolf. Smiled Cheza as the rest of the group cheered.
Oh, I'm no wolf, just a lone stray. Besides, you should thank my grand-pup, Tala, she's the one who clued me in. With that, Jaeger turned and ran back into the street.
"Well, what are we waiting for? Lets go!"
