Well considering that those who did vote, asked for the earliest day possible, and the rest of you just didn't vote at all. So as you can see Friday won.

I just made it late Friday evening…

Thanks goes out to: Rayne StarDust, Chibi-Midnight-Sakai, Concrete Tenshi, Flame Ivy Moon, Blood River, Jewelclaw Lady of Wind, Kagero, Jypsee, GambitGirl2008, Prophetess of Hearts, me, bluefrost, Chibi Pyro Duo, blackrosebunny451, Raye-chan, Fellow, platinum star, LiLSeReNiTiE, Serenity Komoshiro, keika, Lady Tristana Rogue.

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Chapter fourteen:

Noodles and Hamburgers

They found an old motel not far from the restaurant. Given the key that would unlock doors, number six and eight, the group of four walked outside.

Wiping a hand across her brow, Serena suddenly wished that the air was cooler, like it had been back home. But unlike her old city, this one held the sun right above them, with blistering heat waves rising from the asphalt during the day. On a night like this, it was muggy and hot.

"Number six and eight is this way," Haruka directed. They followed the length of the building, turning the corner when it did and reached the rooms they would be sharing.

"So how do we plan to split up," Blue suddenly asked, her eyes darting from one woman to the other. Serena's brows furrowed, as she thought about that complicated question. "Well I'll stay with the other wolves. Blue, you and Cheza can share with Haruka. I trust you," she said.

Blue seemed pleased by the smaller girl's words. So she let Serena take the key to number eight. Just as the small blonde slipped it into the lock and turned the key, Haruka let her objections be known. "I don't think you should be alone with some wolves."

The older woman's eyes narrowed a fraction when she had said wolves. "You cant trust them," she added.

"Speak for yourself," came the biting reply from behind her. Turning, the group of four, looked at the three wolves. The two younger ones were helping the eldest.

The corner of Serena's mouth lifted into a smile. "You don't have a lot of room to talk," she said, as she turned her eyes to the other blonde. "I just met you today, and I trust you. Why shouldn't I trust them?" she inquired, her hand waving to the three who slowly hobbled towards them.

Propping the door open, Serena let the wolves in first. "Why don't you call your boss, Kunzite I believe is his name, and tell him that you gained my trust. But if I see anymore Nobles, I'm out of here." Turning from the group, she stepped into her room and shut the door behind her.

"Its probably best to be in separate rooms," she said beneath her breath. Taking a small step forward, she felt her heart squeeze. She winced, her hand lifting to rub at her chest, absently.

She's with Blue, she told herself. Blue can take care of her. Serena gritted her teeth, her eyes hardening. "I can't be with her all the time!" she argued with herself.

The pain in her chest lightened, the ache slowly fading.

Looking up suddenly, Serena felt heat burn in her cheeks. The three wolves were staring at her from the bed. The injured wolf was lying on the grungy looking mattress, her head cocked to one side. If Serena didn't know any better, she would have thought the older wolf looked amused.

"Sorry," she muttered, before moving towards the bed. "Okay let me look at your leg and I'll see what I can do."

The wolf stretched her leg out as far as she dared. Leaning forward, Serena inspected the long crescent moon gash, that curved from her shoulder blade to the front of her left leg. "What did you run into," she wondered aloud.

Moving away, she went to the bathroom and returned with a wet wash cloth and a towel. "I don't have a first aid kit, so I'm going to have to do this the hard way," she explained.

Back at the bed, she took hold of the wolf's front leg to hold it still. The tension in the sleek body was warranted. "All I'm going to be able to do is clean it and wrap it," she said sadly. "We can only hope it wont get infected."

Grimacing, she pressed the wet cloth to the cut, dabbing it as she washed the access blood and dirt that had accumulated. Each touch was greeted with a wince, or a jerk from the slender wolf. And with each press, Serena muttered a sorry, as she fought threatening tears.

When she finished, she set the dirty cloth aside. "What could I-" she paused when she eyed the sheet on the bed. "They probably wouldn't even notice," she mused aloud. Taking the end of the sheet, she went to work on tearing off the bottom.

"All right, stand up," she ordered, when she managed to get a reasonable length of the sheet. When the wolf complied, Serena wrapped it tightly across the shoulders and beneath the front leg of the large wolf. She tucked the last part in. "That should hold until I can find some gauze tape," she explained.

The other two wolves had watched from the floor. But when Serena had finished, they leaped to the bed, to check the third wolf. "Sorry I couldn't do better. I don't have a lot of practice in this kind of thing," she said sheepishly.

Scratching the back of her neck nervously, she smiled at the three wolves.

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An hour later, Haruka knocked on the door and gave Serena some food she had bought at the restaurant nearby. "I talked to Kunzite," she said conversationally, as she set the several bags on the small table near the door. "He told me what I should order for everyone, since I was a little leery on asking."

Serena frowned slightly, as she watched Haruka move. The older woman emptied the bags and handed out food. Hamburgers and fries for the wolves. They were also given bowls of water to drink from.

"He also told me to get you this," she said, handing Serena a carton of noodles. The younger blonde sighed slightly, her mouth forcing a smile. "Thanks," she said halfheartedly. She was desperately wanting something else.

"And this," Haruka added when she saw the younger girl's expression.

Serena's eyes widened when she saw the package of a bloody looking hamburger. She swallowed the collecting saliva and took the package greedily. She hadn't felt like this since the full moon. When Kiba and I shared that antelope, Serena realized.

This was what she had been craving for since that night. When she had eaten noodles or junk food, she had been secretly craving raw meat. The thought made her stomach churn and growl at the same time.

"Well enjoy," Haruka said with a secret smile. "Kunzite said hi and Jadeite said, well, never mind what he said." Her lips quirked, as she saw the hungry look in the small girl's eyes. "I'll come by in the morning." With that, she shut the door, leaving the motel room.

Serena eyed the thick mound of hamburger, her mouth watering. What was happening to her? What is wrong with me, she asked herself. Before, she could hardly stand to even eat meat on holidays with her friends. And yet now, she was ready to tear into the paper.

Methodically, she tore the paper covering open. The rancid smell of raw meat had the three wolves lifting their heads. Her insides quivered, despite the fact that her mouth salivated at the scent.

I'm practically drooling over raw meat, she accused. Get a hold of yourself, Serena!

A small sound escaped her parted lips, just before she licked them hungrily. Maybe a tiny bite wont hurt, she wondered. Her fingers twitched to rake her nails into the bread to reach the meat, just so that she could lick them clean.

Growling, she suddenly threw the meat away from her. "What is wrong with me!" she shouted. Serena dropped into a crouched position, her hands holding her head. She moaned aloud, her head throbbing. "I cant take it," she said, her voice sounding sad.

Carefully she stood from where she had dropped to the floor. Ignoring the curious looks from the three wolves, she made her way to where the meat laid. Dropping to her knees, she lifted the hamburger from its paper covering.

Unable to deny herself now, or stop the heinous act, she devoured the meat. When she finished, she licked her fingers cleaned.

Greedily, she licked her lips, until all traces of blood was gone. Blinking, her body suddenly shuddered.

Serena gagged, her stomach heaving the contents she had just consumed. Jumping to her feet, she ran from the room and slipped into the bathroom. She reached the bathroom in time to throw up the raw meat.

Shaking, she flushed the toilet. Tears filled her eyes, as she fell back to lean against the wall of the bathroom. "What is going on," she whispered, the silence that filled the tiny room. She drew in a shuddering breath, her body trembling at the same time. Her arms wrapped themselves around her drawn up knees.

A soft knock on her door an hour later, distracted her from her flood of tears. Looking up, she saw Haruka slip into the room. "You look horrible," she commented. The taller woman shut the door and knelt down next to the smaller girl. "I was told you weren't feeling so hot." she said as a way to explain her sudden appearance.

Serena lifted her shoulders weakly. "I've felt better," was her muttered reply.

Haruka reached out, to touch Serena's face. Cupping the younger girl's cheeks, she forced the blonde to look at her. "You probably think your dieing," she mused. "But your way off. In fact your body is just rejuvenating itself."

The younger girl stared at the woman in front of her. Confusion, and doubt filled her dark eyes. Haruka smirked, her own eyes glowing with a hint of mirth. "Your father, like most Nobles eat meat. Kunzite informed me that you don't," she said.

Serena nodded as if the older woman had asked her a question. "What you're feeling now, is from your father's genes. When you met Cheza, his genes grew stronger and are developing themselves."

The small blonde groaned, her mouth forming a thin line of contempt. Haruka nodded, "Why don't you get some sleep, by morning you should be feeling better." Standing, the tall woman held out her hand. Serena used the older woman for leverage and heaved herself up to her feet.

They left the bathroom and soon Haruka left the motel room, to go back to her own again.

With a small sigh, Serena moved to the bed and laid down amongst the sleeping wolves. Curling up, she closed her eyes. The smallest wolf moved closer, lending her her body heat.

Serena reached down to scratch the wolf behind the ears. Slowly she began to drift, the last few days catching up to her.

"Kiba," she murmured, just before her hand stilled and she fell into a deep sleep.

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I know, I know, very short chapter. Shortest one so far, and will be the shortest ever. You will never come across another chapter this short, guaranteed. I would have made it longer, but that would have ruined the next chapter.

This chapter is a leading Chapter. A chapter that prepares you for another much more satisfying chapter.

Another Guarantee… action. Serena finds that her peaceful moment is coming to a crashing end. From here on out, the course is going to be fast and rocky for Serena O'Donnell.

Just what do I have in store for poor Serena?

Reviews:

Rayne StarDust: Actually, the girl will be turning 18 soon, its just that most of the story plays in during when she is 17. I was asking, to see if people would be disgusted. There's 11 years diff between my parents, and I don't see anything wrong. But I personally don't think I could go for a guy much older. But I think I make it work out just fine with Amorous. Ty for the help. :D

Concrete Tenshi: Oh okay, tyvm! Man that helps. Hehe my DVD plays in subtitles so I cant really rely on their wording, especially if they spell their names four different ways. I totally agree with you, Tsume looks much much older than the other wolves. Late twenties… but I think for Amorous I'll just hint towards late twenties, not give an exact age… Ty, yes, Haruka was a rabbit pulled out of the hat. I was grasping for ideas, and she popped into my mind. Ty for your help. :D

Jewelclaw Lady of Wind: Like with Haruka, the three wolves were rabbit out of the hat. A reviewer asked if I could add in the senshi. I asked her to pick her favorites, in which she gave me four. So I picked three of the four, and added Haruka. The wolves fur are a hint to who they are… as for the guys, well you'll see what they are up to soon enough.

Kagero: I've been working on Amphorous lately, and I have been considering rewritting Sailor Moon with the Nobles as the bad guys, and wolves helping Serena. Just a thought though. Ty for your help, and your opinion of my question of age. I really appreciate it. :D

Jypsee: Tyvm! Yes I think I will go for it, now if only I could write another chapter…

Prophetess of Hearts: Kiba will be appearing soon.

blue frost: Oh boy, and you thought last chapter was short. I'm really sorry, but I promise no more short chapters after this. Nope, Serena has no wolf in her. She's half Noble and Half Human. Well actually I've decided to just say the guy is in his late Twenties. And the girl is 17 turning 18. Its just the story is based on her being 17 for the most of it. I cant make her any older because it would ruin the effect of the story. If this helps… the girl is 17 and living out on the streets. The summery is in my Profile under Amorous. As well as the couple… ty for your help. :D

Chibi Pyro Duo: oooh close. Two out of three. Hint, the fur on the wolves gives them away… I'll try working better with Blue. Like I said before, I have a hard time reading her. You don't think the ages are appropriate? Well what if I say, the guy is in his late Twenties… and the girl is 17 nearly 18 years old. I don't want to offend anyone, but I'm just working on another story with a whole new plot. Amorous. If your curious, the summery is in my Profile.

Raye-chan: Kiba will be showing up soon. Ty for your help on my question. I'm going to write it, whether people like the age thing. I was just curious about peoples opinion of the age difference. :D

Keika: actually the girl is 17 close to turning 18. The story sticks close to her being 17, but she will be 18 before the story ends.

All right people, I am off to take my vaction. I will see you all Monady the 30th. Till then!

LP