Hello all. Sorry for the delay! Here is the 3rd chapter and the next chapters should come out shortly.

Warnings: Not much Toboe action in here - actually hardly any, but that's ok, there will be plenty next chapter… I think. .

Disclaimer: Me no own… though I wish did

Shattering Memories:

Chapter three: Past Best Forgotten

Kiba and Hige lay on top of the bed thinking about what has happened that day.

Toboe has killed someone… That is the last thing the others would think he'd do. It is against his very personality - that is, until recently. He seems to be possessed and they can not understand why this is happening and in the end they might not want to.

A soft knock is heard on the door. It slowly slid open before they can even answer. When the door opened enough, a small face could be seen turning out to be a small female pup.

"Hello…" The pup seems hesitant to talk to them and nervousness can be seen as she looks around the room.

Hige gives the pup a warm smile and gestures for her to come closer. "Hey there. What's your name?"

The pup wouldn't answer, but Hige does not give up. "Don't worry, we don't bite."

In a small shaky voice she answers, "Hitomi. My name is Hitomi."

"That's a pretty name." The compliment causes her to blush a little. "I'm Hige and the quiet one is Kiba."

She walks towards them with a smile of her own plastered on her face. She climbs on the bed in between Kiba and Hige not caring if they minded or not, and they didn't.

The illusion drops and they find out that she has sunny blond fur and green eyes. Well, if Hitomi can do it then so can they, so they did and Kiba stretches now able to fully relax. Neither boy - especially Kiba - enjoyed sleeping like a human does, but when they don't have a choice they need to get use to it.

"Are you going to help Toboe-nii-chan?"

"What does he need help with?" Leave it to Kiba to cut to the chase and not let his emotions such as shock show. Is Toboe really her brother? If he is, why didn't he tell us for that matter, why didn't he mention a pack? These were questions left for Toboe himself to answer, but with the way he's acting, Kiba isn't sure the brown wolf will even answer.

"Toboe-nii-chan is going to stop the hunters. Last time he tried he was… different. He became scary…" Tears start to fill her emerald eyes at the memory. "Please don't let Toboe-nii-chan get hurt again." Her voice sounds higher and more desperate as she spoke. Tears were streaming down her eyes and soaking her fur.

Hige nuzzles her face to calm her down and it had the desired effect. She sniffles a little here and there, and then she calms down.

"Don't worry, we'll make sure Toboe is fine, and we'll stop the hunters." Kiba looks calm and warm at the worried child. She gets up and nuzzles both of them in a hug and in thanks before settling down again and falling asleep.

The older wolves look at each other and both share a smile. They too lay back down around the pup and fall into sleep. They didn't hear the door close behind them as Hiiro watched the scene before him.

Walking down the hall he allows himself to smile a real one. If Hitomi is comfortable around them they are good. "They aren't the only one protecting Toboe." Then the hallway was empty.

"Did you hear?"

"Yeah I heard. So the mutt came back."

"What are we going to do?"

"What we did last time. Only this time we finish."

"This will be fun."

A few hours later…

Sleeping didn't come as easy for Tsume. He is in an unfamiliar place, with people he does not like (namely Hiiro), and now he has Toboe sleeping in a bed with ANOTHER runt! How many people does he need to baby-sit!

Hiiro… Just thinking about that name makes him want to kill the brat. That smirk which shows what he can have and what he can never obtain. His pride will not let him have the kid, though… he's not acting like a pup anymore. Something happened, no one knows what, but Tsume thinks Hiiro has something to do with it, or at least he knows something. The way he looks at Toboe… He seems almost sad when he looks at him, even when he plays his stupid games. It's almost if he's trying to pursue something that only the two of them know.

The black wolf sighes, Tsume is so lost in his thoughts that he almost misses a small groan coming from behind him - almost. To say that he was angry would be an understatement, how dare the wolf make noises while he's trying to sleep! If he sees something that does not belong, he will not be a happy wolf, not by a long shot. As he goes near the bed, he sees the other pup, what is his name…Yuki? Yeah that's it, Yuki. He's already up and looking down at Toboe's stressed features.

"What's wrong with him?" Cold and straight to the point, that's Tsume for you, why show emotions when they can be turned against you… supposedly?

"I don't know…we were asleep and then he started tossing and turning, he's groaning like in pain or something. I tried to wake him up but it's not working." The child was practically in tears not knowing how to help. Tsume felt sorry for the kid, but he too was at a loss as to what to do. Then, a heart-breaking scream rips through the silent room. Yuki jumps out of bed and scampers to Tsume's side and the door sounds like it just broke as the sounds of footsteps make their way around the room.

"…Don't…" It's almost a whisper but it is heard in the deadly silent room. Growls form Toboe's throat making the atmosphere drop to something filled with fear and pain. These emotions and more can be felt coming from the struggling form.

"Leave." Nobody moves. "I said LEAVE!" The room starts exiting but only three remain. "What part of leave don't you understand?" Hiiro turns his blood red eyes to the others in the room.

"We understand clearly but what is wrong with him?"

Hiiro seems hesitant to answer… "I … I'm not quite sure yet." His head is bowed as if in shame but no one comments. The door is heard being opened again and a young woman with black shoulder length hair enters.

"The body will remember before the mind does."

Kiba tears his sight from a trembling and thrashing Toboe to the woman who just spoke. "What is that suppose to mean."

She didn't seem fazed by his frustrated yet upset voice. "Things happen that the mind is not yet ready to… except. So, the mind will shut down and cause a forced amnesia. Then, when his mind is ready to except the past he will remember through dreams. His body will feel the results of the past as well, but only during the dreams."

Hige and the others eyed her suspiciously. "You seem to know a lot Miss. Care to tell us how come you know so much." It wasn't a question rather a command. Her eyes seem distant and sad, making her look older then what she really is.

"I've seen it before." She turns her head and gazed at Hiiro who was trying to sooth Toboe by petting his sweat soaked hair. Small whimpers of pain and hopelessness pass through his mouth. The gesture made the others wonder what type of past this pack shares.

The moaning and the silent pleas become more urgent and more hopeless like no one will come to save him from this nightmare that he can't escape from. It sounds like he is losing all hope, and in some cases that is correct. "Make it go away…" The silent plea makes even Tsume's heart bleed.

Hiiro throws the covers off of Toboe and moves to sit on the bed by the headrest. He pulls Toboe to his chest holding him in a tight embrace despite his squirms and protests. They start rocking back and forth and a soft tune fills the room. Hiiro is humming a song. The tune was sorrowful and depressing.

The tune was a song both Toboe and Hiiro picked up on the streets when they passed a homeless shelter. A group of people there were singing that song, but the next time they went passed about a week later the people were gone. Yet, the tune could be heard, like a ghost. That tune was bound to stay in that suffering building to let others know what went on there and they never forgot.

The rocking slows as does the shivering and tears from both figures on the bed. Toboe slips once again into a quiet sleep, Hiiro gets up and runs out of the room with the others following close behind. He leads them to his room that is at the end of the hall. What greets them is a room covered in blacks and reds. Hiiro gives them a pained smirk, with none of the playfulness that's normally there.

"What can I do for you?" He sounded tired that much was certain.

"What happened?"

"That is something that Toboe needs to tell you."

"Right! He can't tell us something that he doesn't even remember. How is that suppose to help us!"

"He will remember. Give him a few days and I assure you that he will remember…though you might not be happy with the results."

"What's that suppose to MEAN!"

"Just like I said. Now, good night." Hiiro took a glance at his clock by the table. "Scratch that… Good morning." Hiiro ushered them out the door and shut it behind him, leaning on it.

Slowly he sinks down to the floor, he wrapping his arms around his knees and sobbed quietly, but no matter how quiet he is, the others on the other side of the door can hear him. All three have looks of sadness and of pity for him even though they know Hiiro and Toboe wouldn't want any of their pity. Pity is something only the weak receive and that shows lack of pride in oneself when someone accepts it. They will not show their weaknesses if they don't have to; but maybe someday soon, they will tell the others about the past they'd rather not relive. Maybe then the others would have at least some understanding as to why Hiiro and Toboe forced themselves to forget; and why, if one looked deeper within their smiles, smirks and gestures there is sadness within their souls. The kind of sadness that will not be purified, at least, not yet…

TBC…
Now Reviews:

Jinks: Yeah I had some problems and FFN Deleted it. :Sniffles: So I had to repost it. Glad you still like it though! Huggles

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Babz: I love Toboe x Tsume and I was thinking that everyone makes Toboe to be such a baby! Lets make him cooler then he already is. Let everyone see Toboe with an attitude! At least that's what I was hoping for. Glad my story is loved. Huggles

Kazumi: YES! I AM LOVED AND WORSHIPPED! Ok, I'm done with the ego rush. I'm glad you like. Hopefully, this is also worth of your praise.

Fluffy-kins: Hi Fluffy! . Sorry it took so long but you know how busy I am more than anyone (you are my sister after all) Here you go Fluff!

Ookima: HI:waves: Haven't seen you in a while. I hope everything is ok! You haven't reviewed for my Naruto! School and work drain away our lives. Can't wait to see your update! Hope you enjoyed!

Rogue Kitty: Hi Casey! I miss you! I know I know! SPELLING KILLS ME! AND TENSES! I TRIED TO DO BETTER! Did I? Yeah, I like Toboe who can play the game with Tsume instead of Toboe always "trying" to play it. Everyone thinks he's such a push over! -.- Well I'll prove them wrong… somehow… Because I am the Great Nikkler! MWAHAHAHA :lightning:

Black Panther Wolf: Yay surprises are fun. .

Akima DM: Yeah show them what your made of Toboe! I have yet to see one that has Toboe with some spine. All the one I've read have Toboe help by the hand/paw either that or he loses all hope in himself. How sad…

Kikyo Basher Girl: Alright! Hail you! Let us all Bash Kikyo! . TOBOE PLUSHIE:runs around like a maniac: I would love one! (I'm a little obsessed) . I love YOU!

Tsuki Rain: Many things will happen to our lovely couple don't you worry. .

Anima Cutie: Me glad you like!

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