Sorry i didn't update! For those who read Snow, i'm sorry to say that i'm putting it on hold.I'm sorry buti'll probably finish it inthe summer. Yes it'spathetic to write a story about snow in the summer but...oh well! it's just a story! sorry for the on hold thing!

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Welcome to the Asakura's Residence
Chapter 11:
The Reason

They all sat quietly in one of the many rooms in Faust's clinic. Horo shifted in his seat as Anna's vein threatened to pop. Yoh had his orange headphones on. Ren was whistling innocently and Chocolove was lying behind him in a puddle of blood. Wolves was petting Devilon with Iik pacing, well pacing-like, seeing as he's a ghost, in front of her.

A click was heard and the door swung open. Faust slowly stepped into the room looking at something like a report in his hand. Sighing, he sat down in his chair.

"Before you tell us anything," Wolves said, "Answer me this: who is this referring to?"

Faust saw the worry and curiosity in her eyes. "Wolves," he handed her the report, "why don't you see for yourself?"

Wolves's hazel brown eyes scanned the sheet of paper, then flipped onto the next. Her eyes widen when she reached the 3rd sheet. She allowed her wobbly legs to drop her onto a chair. "This can't be. It's impossible," she said weakly, handing the report back to Faust.

Everyone stared at her but not dare make a sound. It was another tense moment where one sound can cause you death. They just sat there, wanting to know what is going on.

Suddenly, Wolves jumped up and slammed her hands on his desk. She started screaming. But they can make out this much, "Explain yourself, Faust. I just came this morning and you said everything was fine. You can't just call me back 5 hours later to tell me I got heart cancer and my lungs are screwing up!"

Everyone gasped loudly, causing Wolves to come back to reality. She once again allowed her legs to give up on her. Slumping on a chair, she supported her head with her hand. "I…I'm sorry Faust, I didn't mean to shout. It's just that…" she sighed weakly.

"I understand," Faust interrupted, "Let me explain. Iik said when he died and you fainted, your house was on fire, was it not?" Wolves nodded and so did Iik. "So you see, you fainted for who knows how long. Smoke gathered in your lungs, thus causing your lung problem. Over the years, it settled and didn't cause you any problem. But from time to time, you feel like you have difficulty breathing, don't you?" Wolves nodded.

"The rising of your furyoku makes contact with the smoke in your lungs. With your amount of furyoku, rising just enough to perform unity will cause your air passage to be clogged up. That's why you faint after a battle, not because of heat, but your lungs," Faust said calmly, as Wolves mouthed an 'oh'.

"Your breathing problem was very steady, until 2 months ago, when you had that fever. It seems to have caused your lungs to…well, deform. The passages have shrunken in diameter and now, it won't take a whole battle to knock you out. But your breathing is least of your concern," Faust said calmly yet with sadness in his voice. It was such a shame that such a powerful elementist like Wolves has to give up her dreams of becoming Shaman Queen.

Knowing he has to continue, he did, "The cancer had already hardened up more than half of your heart. A normal person would've been able to live for another 1½ year, and a shaman can live for another 2 years. Even thought you're a shaman, you have a weak heart." He trailed off, seeing the Wolves's expression change from fear to calmness.

"How long do I have left?" she asked calmly, as if asking any other question.

"You have one-third of a year." At this moment, the crowd decided to speak up. "Can't you do anything about it, Faust?" Horo asked.

"It's too late to operate, the chances of survival is less that 40, because so much of her already weak heart is already unable to function properly,"

They asked many more questions but Wolves's ear had successfully blocked out all noises. All this is too sudden, what she needs now is a moment alone to think. Standing up, she said to her doctor, "Thank you, Faust, I'll come back again tomorrow for more information." But she doubts he heard her, they were still trying to get their questions answered.

(Wolves's POV)

I stepped out of the room, trying to stay quiet so no one will know I'm gone. Once I got out of the clinic, I put on my jacket and started running. To where? I don't know. Anywhere but here, I guess.

I slowed down when I reached the bridge next the park. Staring at the glistering river flowing under the bridge, it suddenly showed me how many things I'll miss after 4 months. I slowly crept under the arc and sat down at the dead grass in the shade. Leaning on the gray cement wall, I stared at the dull water, the part devoured by shadows.

Watching the river flow, I let my mind wander. Just think about all the people I'll miss. Iik who grew up with me and looked over me for all this time. Devilon, who is like the pet I never had and of course, reminds of so much of Edmond. (Her brother) There's Anna, my childhood friends whom I just found and there's so much we can talk about. Her fiancé Yoh, I haven't even seen him fight and never will have a chance to test his power for myself. There's Ryu, whose cooking can open up the most popular sushi restaurant in Japan and I haven't have enough of yet. Of course, there's Chocolove, the joker whose jokes are a little hard to understand but nevertheless funny. And Tamao, her bravery still needs some boost and I still haven't seen her and Horo get together. Horo, and his dream, how I long to see Kororo and her friends in their new home. And then there's Ren.

Ren? Ren. Why does his name make my heart feel funny? I smirked. Probably just the cancer, I thought sarcastically. But I sighed. Who am I kidding? This isn't the cause cancer. It's the cause of cupid, who is so stupid, he can't find a better time to make me fall in love.

But what's done is done. Might as well as deal with it. Glancing at my watch, it read 4:45. Just when I was going to go home and convince everyone that I'm okay, I felt a presence from a nearby tree.

"Oh my gawd. Go away. I'm not in the mood," I said angrily, getting up. I heard a smirk, but ignored it and began walking home.

Knowing he won't leave me alone, I was extremely surprised when he left. Looking at his direction, I found a letter. Picking it up, I decided to read it after dinner.

Sorry for short chappie...but i'll update soon...though i can't guarantee that the next chappie will be long...A few more chapters to go…Don't forget, there will be a sequel for this story…Didn't start on it yet but I will! Review and let me know what you think...about my chapter! Somebody cough Dreammistress Jade cough seems to go high with every review...THOUGH I'M NOT COMPLAINING! IN FACT, FEEL FREE TO GO HIGH!

Yes, i m high...