Enter the Wolf
Chapter Three
Finally after all of his running all of his searching he had found somewhere where he could belong. Having all of these people show him kindness caused him to feel something he hadn't felt in a very long time. Happiness. For the first time since he left home he smiled knowing somehow that he could trust these people.
Kasumi was the first to recover from the tale and noticed something that se had missed earlier Ookami had scars on his arms the one on his right arm was oval shaped looking like a bite mark and the one on his left seemed to have been carved there the letters 'LW' placed so that the bottom right of the 'L' touched the top left of the 'W' with lines underneath. Seeing this she reacted in her usual manner with a cry of "Oh my!"
"What is it Kasumi?" asks Akane
"His arms."
Suddenly realizing that he had forgotten to put his shirt back on Ookami became nervous he never allowed people to see his scars physical or otherwise.
"What happened to ya man?" asks Ranma once he saw what Kasumi was talking about
"Nothing I got these a long time ago" Ookami said trying to dismiss it
Kasumi walked over to get a closer to get a better look but when she tried to touch the scars he flinched away causing her to ask "What's wrong? I wont hurt you."
Looking at the floor he replies " I know that but I'm not used to people touching me. No one ever touches me unless they are trying to hurt me so I guess its just a reflex."
Even Ranma who had endured countless tortures from his old man didn't understand how anyone could flinch away from Kasumi. Kasumi hearing this just raised a hand do her mouth gasping it surprise. Nabiki raised an eyebrow. Akane recognized the look in Ookamis eyes it was the same look Ranma had when he arrived scared and alone.
Once his shirt was back on Ookami spoke again "I would appreciate it if you wouldn't question me about my past it's not something I like to talk about."
Once finished he started to move towards the front door sure that with his last outburst he had lost any chance of making friends of these people.
"Where are you going?" asks Kasumi with concern apparent on her voice
"I don't know I guess I'll just get back to wandering maybe one day I'll find a place I can call home. Thank you for the tea and hospitality but I think its time I moved on."
Sound stands "Wait son why don't you stay here we would be honored to have you as our guest."
Joining him Kasumi adds "Oh yes you must al least stay for dinner"
"Why are you being so kind to me?"
"Because man ya look like ya could use some help nobody likes to be alone all the time." says Onna-Ranma (Female Ranma)
Unsure of what else to do Ookami says "Well it would be nice to have a place to stay for the night I guess I could stay just let me get my bag"
Ookami goes to the front door and retrieves his bag and returns to the living room to begin digging through his belongings once he finds what he is looking for he pulls out a small wad of money and hold it out to Soun "Here if you are going to allow me to stay the night then I have to at least give you something."
Shocked Soun pushes the money back at him "That is very kind of you but you are our guest I can't take your money."
"NO! I will not take advantage of your hospitality I have to give you something in return for being allowed to stay here."
Seeing everyone's surprise at his outburst he continues "My father taught me better than to take advantage of people and if I were to stay here without repaying you in someway then that is what I would be doing please take this money it's not much but it's all I have."
Impressed with the young mans sense of honor Soun take the money and hands it to Nabiki and says to him "I am sorry I didn't mean to insult you please stay with us I'm sure that this will at least pay for a couple of days. Wont it Nabiki?"
"Oh yes daddy this will pay for at least three days." said Nabiki usually se wouldn't lie about money considering there wasn't enough here to buy a decent meal but there was something about him that she could identify with maybe it was the fact that he seemed reluctant to get close to anyone.
"Don't bullshit me Nabiki I know when people are lying to me. How much will that really pay for?"
"Honestly it'll only pay for a meal." Not the whole truth but close enough she thought.
"Well then I guess I can stay for dinner but after that I'll leave." He knew that Nabiki wasn't telling the whole truth he could smell it but he would take what he could get.
"Well then its settled you stay for dinner why don't you tell us more about yourself."
"Um ok I was born and raised in Texas but beyond my pack and a few others I have no reason to ever go back there." Ookami couldn't understand these people they knew what he was and had only known him for a few minutes but they treated him like a friend.
"If your American why is your name Japanese? And what do you mean 'Pack' " queried the ever observant Nabiki
"Cleaver one aren't you my pack refers to the small group of friends whom I consider family, as for my name I made it up because there are a lot of people who hunt me because of what I am."
"Does your name have anything to do with the scar on your left arm?" asks Kasumi
"Yes and no yes because it is the initials of the name I gave myself, and no because it has nothing to do with the name my parent gave me."
"Ya gave yourself a name?" questions a confused Ranma
"My old name didn't really fit me anymore so I decided on a name that fit me better it not legal but its still my name."
The room goes silent as everyone tries to figure out what the name could be but as can be expected Nabiki got it first. "Lone Wolf!"
"Correct. Not to bad for a human."
"Howd ya get that Nabiki?" guess who said that
"Easy Saotome Ookami is wolf on english and hitotsu is one so 'LW' could only mean Lone Wolf."
Chuckling Ookami asks "He's a little slow huh?"
"That's the understatement of the year." Says a very amused Akane. At this everyone in the room with the exception of Ranma starts laughing.
"Not funny" the pigtailed martial artist grumbles under his breath
"Oh yes it is" says a still laughing Ookami
"How did you hear me?" questions a surprised Ranma
"You didn't think that my change was merely prosthetic did you? When I changed my senses became enhanced." states Ookami pointing to his wolf ears which he had finally noticed due to the fact that Nabiki got curious and was reaching for them.
While tilting his head away he said "Would you please stop that I don't let anyone touch my ears."
Annoyed by his reluctance Nabiki simply said "It's not that big of a deal im just going to touch them."
"No you aren't." Ookami stated flatly
"Yes I will" Nabiki shot back
"Fine you play with my ears and I get to play with your breasts. Deal?"
"What did you say?" asked a shocked Nabiki
"I thought that might get your attention. My ears are extremely sensitive and very personal if you get what I'm saying."
"Oh I didn't know" muttered an embarrassed Nabiki
"It's not a problem just ask before you try and touch"
"Whoa you managed to embarrass Nabiki the ice queen" says a surprised Ranma
"Shut up Saotome unless you want your other fiancees to know where you are 24 hour a day for a week." snaps Nabiki
"Ok ok I give up."
"Other fiancees? How many do you have Ranma?" asks Ookami raising an eyebrow
"Three and one nutcase." states Ranma
"Impressive, how did you manage that?" queries Okami
"Don't ask me talk to the panda." He said pointing to the panda in question who was holding a sign that said "Don't look at me I'm just a cute little panda."
"That is just sick and wrong." says Ookami shaking his head causing everyone in the room to nod in agreement.
"Well seeing as I'm going to be staying for dinner I guess I had better find something to keep myself entertained."
"How about we spar in the dojo?" asks Ranma curious as to how strong Ookami really is.
"Alright but I suggest we do it outside the few times I've been forced to fight it's caused a lot of damage." said Ookami wondering if this kid was as good as he said he was.
With that both of them step into the back yard Ranma taking up his usual lose stance while Okami shifted into his own stance while retracting his claws not wanting to kill his current sparing partner. The stance Okami was using was something he had adapted from watching to many martial arts movies and playing to many fighting games. His left leg forward while his right leg was slightly bent at the knee his left arm was hanging loosely in front of him while his right was raised to where his fist was level with his jaw.
Ranma started the match with a kick aimed at Ookamis head only to realize that he wasn't there anymore when he was struck in the ribs on his right side. Flipping to land on his feet he looked at Ookami and asked "How did you do that I didn't even see you move?"
Ookami laughed and seemingly disappeared only to answer from behind Ranma "My senses and appearance ain't the only things that change my strength and speed are far beyond any human."
Surprised Ranma turns and tries to kick Ookami only to have it caught in Ookamis left hand. "Your pretty good Ranma Better than any human I've ever seen."
Now Ranma was mad whether he knew it or not Ookami was making him look like a fool it was time Ranma showed what he was really capable of. Needles to say Ookami was surprised when Ranma jerked his foot away and disappeared much like Ookami had done moments ago but instead of taunting his opponent he punched him in the ribs on his left side sending Ookami flying into the wall.
"I knew you were holding back on me kid now that you're serious we can have a real sparring match." said Ookami cracking his knuckles and giving an amused smirk. 'This is going to be fun' they both thought at once.
AN: Ok as usuall comments welcome. Soon I will start introducing the other charaters starting with Ryoga and proably that idot kuno soon after (I really really hate kuno so im probably going to hurt him ALOT) anyway any questions you have concerning my story or my character I will do my best to answer. Well I'll try to get the next chapter out soon I hope you enjoyed this one.