Night's Fear

Kage eyed the others warily. They were sleeping soundly on the others side of the ravine. Kawa and Sora had joined them to make the pack seem more 'united'. Kage was pissed off. When she had been told they were joining up she had left to go 'get food'. Now she was on the other side watching in. But she wasn't the only one.

Tsuki true to her nature had flat out refused to go near them let alone sleep by them. She too was wide awake, not even pretending to be asleep either. She sat ridged staring at them. When one would turn over she would shift or if a loud noise protruded from one of them there would be a flinch. Kage didn't know why though. This girl was quiet and reserved for only those she chose, sure, but she was no weakling. She had taken on and beaten her opponent today. She was their best fighter well after Kawa and Kage, but she had potential to become better with what the other two lacked. Kage stood up and walked carefully up to Tsuki. She made sure her feet kicked rocks signaling her approach. Tsuki was timid and it would take little to scare her right now.

Tsuki watched as Kage came up to her. "Beautiful tonight isn't it?" Kage said. Tsuki looked up. There wasn't a cloud in the night's sky. Being so far away from the cities she could see the stars clearly. She had always loved this sight, little dots that sparkled and glowed against a blanket of black. The weather too had come to more reasonable temperature. The winds had died down and only a gentle breeze showed that there had been any at all. Tsuki sighed savoring it. She loved the outdoors. None of that…stuff she shivered remembering her past all too clearly. "Yes it is." She said finally answering Kage's question. Kage sat down next to her and Tuski could feel herself relax a little. She felt safe being next to a bigger and stronger wolf. She looked up into Kage's eyes. This was her idol. Kage wasn't afraid of anything. She was a good fighter and was a great help in the pack. She would follow Kage to the end of the world and beyond if asked. In fact she was the only reason that had kept her in this pack in the first place and she was the only thing keeping her here now.

"Why don't you go to sleep Tsuki. I have a feeling we will need all the rest we can get." They both laid down. Kage turned into her wolf form and Tsuki snuggled up against the soft fur, her amber hair covering her peaceful face. Kage could hear the breaths coming in more even signaling that she was asleep. Kage felt herself getting tired. She put her head down and put a paw on her snout. She closed her eyes and fell asleep.

At first the small shaking made her think someone was trying to wake her up. She waved her paw about for a little bit but it didn't stop. Instead they became faster, harder, more intense. EARTHQUAKE The word exploded in her mind. She bolted up and then stopped. The shaking had stopped. It was still night time as she looked around. No one else had been waken up. She looked back down. Tsuki was shaking violently. Suddenly she let out a heart wrenching and ear pounding cry. Then she went back to shaking. Kage was looking at her helplessly. What in the world was going on? Sora zoomed over to her sister. She shook her gently, in hopes of waking her up. Kage would have laughed if it had not been so serious.

Sora looked around helpless then shook her sister with all her might. Quickly she gripped her hugging her tightly against her body. Tsuki stopped shaking and looked around. Her eyes had been glazed over and they were just slowly clearing up. Her head stopped as her gaze fell upon the others. They had come over when they too had heard the cry now only the leader showed concern in his eyes. Her eyes widened and she jumped out of her sister's hold knocking her backwards. He stepped towards her his hands outstreched. Tsuki ran up the ravine and didn't look back as she headed into the night.

Kiba looked over at Tsume together they took off. "NO!" Screamed Sora. Kiba saw Tsume trip hitting the ground before both of the older female wolves started holding him down. Kiba looked at them but continued on. This was getting weirder and weirder by the minute. As he topped the ravine he saw her. She was headed for the forest. She was still in her human form and he knew he would easily catch her. He was right it only took him two seconds before he was running side by side with her. Sticking out a paw he sent her flying. She was a quick little bugger though. She quickly curled and rolled expertly before getting up and taking off again. Knowing what to do this time he tripped her again. She started to curl again when he hit her from the side. She landed flat on her back and he stood over her. She tried to get back up but he shoved her back down. Again she tried to get up this time he turned into his human form and sat on her stomach. He was holding her hands in his, in front of her. She struggled against him but only in vain.

Slowly her attempts stopped with no more energy to use for them. Tsuki set her head down on the ground and looked into the golden eyes. Taking one long look into them she closed her eyes. For a few minutes neither of them moved. "Just do it. Please." She pleaded. This was the first time she had spoken around him. Her voice was sweet and reminded him of honey it was intoxicating. He leaned over his face just inches from her. She was trembling which snapped him out of his daze. He looked at her than at the position they were now in. Slightly embarrassed he got up. Her brown eyes snapped open, they were wide in amazement and he couldn't help but thinking on a deer. She stood up and took two steps backwards in case he changed his mind. He didn't move towards her so she circled him never taking her eyes off him until he no longer stood between her and the ravine. She started walking back towards camp. With one more look at him she took off towards camp. He smiled following but letting her take an obvious lead. Something was far from right with this wolf and scaring her would not help him at all.

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