Hige's given up on finding Kiba for the moment. He found something better to do. But he's got a point. In a world like this, can two from different species really hope to have a relationship? Blue seems to think so, but Hige's not so sure.

Our Differences Aside

"We're here." We're standing outside a fair sized, definitely lived in building. "Here?" Blue smiles at me, "Quent has an apartment here. And he lets me inside. Don't suppose you're too proud as a wolf to come in for a bit?" There's that pride subject again. How's that keep coming up? Oh well, who am I to turn down an invitation from a pretty lady? "My pride won't let me turn away a lovely lady like yourself, that's for sure." She laughs softly.

The door in front of us opens. She barks and the hunter looks down. "You want to bring your boyfriend inside, is that it girl?" She barks again. Her voice is as beautiful as the rest of her. "All right then. Come on you two." "Come on Hige." We enter the building, and I follow them to an apartment down the hall.

Looking around inside, there isn't much really. A table with two chairs, a bed and a blanket on the floor. Nothing more. Still, it seems nice enough, for a human anyway. "Not much, I know. But Quent treats me pretty well." "The blanket?" "Mine. And I usually eat as well as he does. He takes good care of me. But a human is only worth so much." "I think we might have our differences over how much that would be." I smile slyly at her. She gives me a nudge. "Probably. After all, humans don't hunt me."

"How could anything consider hurting such a beautiful creature?" "You're just saying that." "Am not. You are the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. I am not worthy." I grin at her. "Now you're just playing with me." "Well...maybe with the not worthy part. But definitely not the most beautiful part." She moves over next to the bed and curls up on the blanket. "Coming?" Like she thinks I wouldn't. "Of course." I lie down next to her, and she rests her head on my back.

"Am I your pillow?" "Mmm," she sighs. "Yes. And a very comfy one at that." I think I'm going to like it here tonight. "Quent will let us out in the morning. Or I can get him to let us out sooner, if you like." "Morning sounds fine to me." "The others won't miss you?" "And they would why?" "Not very close are you?" I think about that a moment.

"No. At least, not yet." She snuggles closer to me. "Then you can stay here with me awhile?" "As long as you like." "Let's just start with tonight." Tonight sounds good to me. And maybe tomorrow too. "You lead hon, you lead." But I will have to find Kiba sooner or later. Ah, forget it. I'll think about him later.

Chaos: Wow. Hige gave in fast didn't he? Not that Blue really gave him much choice. Anyone else hear puppy feet? Probably just me. Darn. Wouldn't that bluish with that tan just look great?

Tsume: You're enjoying this aren't you?

Chaos: You have no idea. I have another fic I'm considering. It's got a lot more of you in it.

Tsume: I don't want to know.

Toboe: I do.

Chaos: Okay, Toboe. I'll tell you and the readers. Don't listen Tsume. I was thinkin' 'bout doin' a humor fic. It's kind of a cliche plot by now but I've got some new twists. What if I turned Kiba into a girl? How would Tsume react? And for that matter, how would Kiba react? Please review the chapter and what you think of my idea. If you don't like the idea, I won't do it. Positive responses mean fic ho! Catch ya later!

Toboe: BYE!