Zypher: Hi everyone. Sorry for the long wait but I didn't forget about it so here's the next chapter of Darkwolf for you all.
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Darkwolf
Chapter 9
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As the weeks went by, Aqua cared for Yugi, making sure no one ever came by the temporary forest home other than Yami or one of their other friends since he had the fleeting feeling that somehow, Dartz or Pegasus may find out where they are. Right now, Yugi was sitting on a small bed of leaves, now reverting to his human form for the duration of the week, eating quietly while Aqua was taking a drink from the river. "Aqua, can I please get a drink?" Yugi asked. "Sure, little one." he said as he took the cup he had and filled it with more water before taking it back to him.
"Thanks." Yugi said as he took a sip of the water. Aqua sat down next to him and gently rubbed his large stomach. "Soon, our pups will be born and then I'll make sure Pegasus is dealt with for good."
"I'm sure you will, Aqua. I can't wait til the pups are born. How long do you'll think it'll be?" he asked, looking up to him. "Shouldn't be that long, at the most it'll be close to the end of this week since eight weeks went by pretty fast." Aqua replied. Yugi nodded and took a sip of water before looking back up to him.
"Aqua, do you think Yami will be coming by?" Yugi asked once more. "At the most, he will. I know he will definitely want to see the pups and he has also wanted you as a mate so he will be by your side more often and protect you when I can't."
"Really? I didn't know werewolves could take the same mate."
"Well, in a way they could but that's if the two males have a good relationship with one another and can trust the other with their mate. Yami and I are like siblings so I know I can trust him with you." Yugi nodded. "Well, I won't mind at all if he becomes my mate. At least I know I'll have extra protection if something happens to you which I really hope not."
"I'm sure of it. I will never leave you Yugi and remember that." Aqua said. Yugi nodded as he moved closer to him.
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After learning that Jou and Kaiser left the warehouse no sooner after he and Ruby went to sleep, Seto left out the warehouse in hopes to find them. He did believe they could handle themselves but he still didn't trust them to be alone and vulnerable to Pegasus or Dartz coming for them.
'I know they will take any chance to get anyone they see fit. I won't let then take Jou or Kaiser.' he thought as he looked around but heard someone calling his name. He stopped mid-flight and turned around and smiled, seeing it was Keara. /"Glad you finally made it, Keara."/
"Yeah, sorry for the wait. Had some things to do before coming here. So, what's the situation?" she asked. /"Well, Pegasus and Dartz haven't tried anything major from what I heard but they're still bent on trying to capture Aqua and Yami's new mate. Aqua decided to keep himself and Yugi hidden in the forest while we keep them from trying to leave the city and find them. Since eight weeks have went by already, Yugi should be ready to have his pups and the last thing we need is for them to find him."/ Seto explained.
"Sounds good to me. I'm going to head over and see them and maybe place a barrier over them that will block out their scent and aura so Pegasus or Dartz can't locate them easily before I come back here and help you guys with this little problem. Do you know where Bakura or Crimson is?" Keara asked.
/"No, haven't heard from them ever since we branched off to look for Pegasus or Dartz. I'm sure you'll be able to find them somewhere."/ Seto answered. /"But now, I need to get going. I have something very important to do but I'm sure that Aqua will be happy to see you so you should get going."/ Keara nodded before flying off.
When she was gone, he did the same, hoping that he will be able to find Jou and Kaiser soon.
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Jou quietly sits in his old, abandoned room, looking through an old photo album that was layered with dust. Tears came to his eyes as he looked at the only family picture they ever taken before problems came to pass and the family split up.
'I guess things will never get better for us.' he thought as he closed it and slipped it underneath his bed. Kaiser walked in no sooner with a bowl. "Here, Jou. All that's left is some canned soup." Kaiser murmured. He thanked him and took the bowl from him.
Kaiser sat down next to him and sighed. "Do you really think it was a good idea to leave Seto and Ruby? I mean, they were protecting us."
"I know but they have more important things to do than worry about us. Yugi's the one who's in more trouble with Pegasus and Dartz around so there's no reason for them to care for us when Yugi needs it the most." Jou mumbled. They heard a tap on the window and Jou looked up, seeing Seto there. He placed the bowl down and got up, opening the window.
"Seto, what are you doing here? Shouldn't you be watching for Pegasus or Dartz roaming around?"
/"I know but once I found out you two was gone, I had to come find you two. I know you can take care of yourselves but I don't trust them and they may come after you two. You'll both be safe back with us at the warehouse."/ he explained.
"I know that but we're fine. You have a duty to do Seto and that's to watch over Yugi for your friend. We all know that Aqua and probably Yami will be there with him but they will have to go out a hunt once in a while and they trust you along with the others to watch out for Pegasus or Dartz so they won't find Yugi. We'll just be in your way." Jou explained.
He sighed and seeing he may not be able to get through to him, he nodded and moved his head from the window.
/"Ok, I won't bother you anymore until Yugi's pups are born but I want you two to watch yourselves. Dartz is a sly one and if he can't reach Yugi, he will try to reach those that know him and bring them to Pegasus. If there's anything you need, anything at all, just come back to the warehouse and we'll help you."/ he murmured before he flew off. Jou watched him go before closing the window.
'Hopefully nothing will happen to us. Seto and Ruby need to do their jobs, not worry about us.' he thought as he sat back down on the bed and took the bowl once again, finishing the soup.
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Keara finally made it to the forest where Yugi and Aqua were hidden and walked inside, coming up to the clearing. Aqua looked up and smiled. "Ah, hello Keara. Glad to see you again." Aqua said. "It's great to see you as well, Aqua. So where's your mate? I would love to see him." she said. He nodded over to where he was sleeping and she smiled, walking over to him. "Aw, he's so adorable. How did this relationship turn out?" Keara asked, looking back to him.
"It was a little shaky at first, seeing as I had to be my over-possessive self when it came to seeing him for the first time. But after I suggested to myself about leaving him for good since I knew he may hate me sooner or later before we came here, he stopped me, saying he didn't want me to go no matter how much I protest that his life would be better without me."
"Well, I guess he made a good decision. I think it's wonderful that he would even decide to let you stay after what you may have put him through but I know that's how you are sometimes." Keara spoke.
"Yeah but not anymore. My devotion is to him and our soon to come pups. There's no reason for me to act the way I used to anymore." he said before he sat down beside him and gently nudged him. "Yugi, wake up. I want you to meet someone." he whispered softly and he opened his eyes quietly before looking to him. "Who?" he asked.
Keara knelt down beside him and smiled. "Hello there. I'm Keara. It's a pleasure to meet you." she greeted and he smiled, nodding to her. "It's nice to meet you as well. What brings you here?" Yugi asked once more as he sat up with a little help from Aqua.
"I came here to place a barrier over this forest just in case Pegasus or Dartz tries to come outside the city to look for you. Your friends will be able to find you two but they won't so it will make it easier on you and the pups." Keara said as she started to weave the spell.
He nodded and watched as she quietly weaved the spell before a shimmering barrier appeared on the outside of the forest before disappearing. "There, it's complete. I'll be coming back when you're ready to have your pups. But for added protection, take this." she said as she weaved another spell and a gem appeared in her hands. She placed it around his neck.
"As long as you wear this gem, the forces of nature are at your beck and call. If you need anything, you can ask them and they will also protect you if needed." Keara said and he nodded. "Thank you, Keara." he said.
"No problem. I want to watch over you the best I can cause I despise Pegasus just as much as Yami and Aqua do. I want to rid the world of him and his little pet so all the supernatural cam live peacefully." Keara said before getting up.
"Well, I'm going to see about helping the others back in the city but I'll be back to help bring you children into the world when you're ready." she continued before flying off, Yugi waving to her. Aqua smiled towards him.
"How about you get some more sleep, little one. I'm going to head out now so you'll have something to eat." Aqua said as he shifted into his wolf form. He nodded and lied back down, watching as he left before falling back into his slumber.
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Seeing there was no sign of Yugi anywhere in the city, Dartz gave up the search and went to find someone of interest. 'For as long as I've been helping Pegasus, he hasn't at all gave me something so I think it's time for me to have something for myself.' he thought as he came into the slums area of the city and went into the first building he thought would have a good selection which happened to be Jou and Kaiser's apartment.
He jumped up to the window and licked his maw in appreciation at the two figures lying on their beds. 'Ah, perfect enough for me. I think the blond boy will be difficult so I'll take the other instead.' he thought as he opened the window with ease since the latch was broken after their father did so and slipped inside.
Not far away, Ruby was flying overhead for his round over the city, making sure Pegasus or Dartz was roaming outside.
'So far no sign of them. Hopefully they aren't planning something but I'm sure whatever it is will be flawed and not only by us but with Keara around, she will make sure they pay for every life taken and for every supernatural they harmed.' Ruby thought as he continued his flight. When he came over their apartment did he see something wrong. 'Wait, is that Dartz?' he thought to himself as he landed on a nearby building and watched him closely.
He saw him come out the window once more and gasped when he saw him drag Kaiser's still sleeping form out the window with him and slung him onto his back before jumping away and ran off. He snarled lowly and flew after him.
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Dartz continued to run, easily hearing the rustle of wings and knew that either Seto or Ruby was behind him and also knew for a fact that they would tear him to shreds for having Kaiser. 'This was too easy and I'm not losing this prize.' he thought as he slipped into a very narrow alley and listened for Seto or Ruby.
He heard him land and snarled lowly once more before flying off once more, in particular trying to find another entrance. Dartz smirked in glee before running off once more, hoping to get away before he could be found.
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Ruby was beyond pissed. "I will cause him extreme pain if he hurts Kaiser in any way." he hissed to himself as he scanned the alleys from above, trying to find any sign of Dartz or Kaiser. He landed on a building and sighed, not able to find him anywhere. 'I can't believe this. Dartz actually got to him and now, I can't even find him. Hopefully Kaiser will yell for help so I can find him.' Ruby said still trying to spot any sign of them.
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Dartz soon reached a secluded, empty house and walked inside. He lied Kaiser down on the floor and smirked. 'I think this would have to be my best catch yet. Guess I'll keep him here so Pegasus won't take him and once he wakes, I'll change him and have him ready to bear my pups.' Dartz thought before he left out the house once more, wanting to get something to eat before Kaiser can wake up and leave out when he wasn't there.
Unfortunately, he did and looked around. "Wait, I'm not back at our apartment. Where am I?" he wondered as he looked around. He got up and tried to leave but the door was jammed. He tried to find another way out but it was only the same thing. 'Who would want to trap me here? Not only that but what do they want with me?' he thought, now starting to become frightened at the thought that it could've been Pegasus or Dartz that kidnapped him for reasons unknown.
'With doors jammed and the windows shut tight, there's only one way how I may get out of here.' Kaiser then started calling for help, hoping that Ruby or someone else will be able to hear him.
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Ruby's ears perked at hearing the faint call and spread his wings, quickly flying towards the direction of the sound and soon hear it becoming louder and clearer. He came upon the house and smashed the door down with ease, getting rid of the quick enchantment Dartz placed up, thinking he could hide Kaiser from him or the others. Kaiser looked up quickly when he heard him and smiled, running over to him. "Ruby! I'm so glad you made it. Please, get me out of here before whoever kidnapped me comes back." Kaiser whimpered.
/"Don't worry. I was planning to."/ Ruby spoke as he picked him up before leaving out and flew off quickly. /"It's best we go back and get Jou also. You two aren't safe now since Dartz is coming after you."/
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When they got back to the apartment, Kaiser explained what happened and he agreed to come and they all left out soon after, making their way back to the warehouse where Seto was. He looked up when they heard them come in. "Jou? Kaiser? I thought you two weren't coming back." he questioned.
"I know but something happened and I believe we may be safer here now." Kaiser explained quickly. Seto nodded and looked to Jou before motioning for him to come over. Jou did so and looked to him. "Is something wrong, Seto?" he asked. "After this, I'm more worried about you now. I can't let you out of my sight now." Seto whispered.
"But Seto, remember, Aqua asked if you and the others can watch Yugi and that's more important..." Jou started but he cut him off. "But it doesn't matter right now. Keara will make sure everything is ok with them for us. But I'm worried about you Jou, because I love you and I can't have Pegasus or Dartz coming after you, especially when I'm not around so you're vulnerable to them." Seto confessed. Jou gasped lightly.
"Are you sure? I mean, you can have anyone so why choose me?" Jou asked. "Because, you're the one I care for the most. I know we do have to watch Yugi and his safety but yours come first. If by all means, I want to ask you if you can be my mate and possibly have children with me once all this mess is over with." Seto answered and he nodded.
"Of course I will. If I knew you cared for me that much, I would've stayed." Jou said with a smile and Seto smiled back. "Well, now that we got that settled, it best you two relax for now. We'll keep an eye out for anyone that's not wanted right now." he said and Jou nodded as he relaxed against the nearby wall, Kaiser doing the same.
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Two days later, Aqua was asleep, lying beside Yugi who started to shift lightly. He whimpered softly before waking up, feeling liquid drip from between his legs and nudged Aqua quickly. He woke slowly but surely and looked to him. /"What's wrong, little one?"/ he asked.
/"The pups, I think they're coming. My water just broke."/ Yugi said with a slight pant. Aqua shot up from the bed quickly and looked to him. /"Ok. Just stay there. I'll get you some water and I'll go and fetch Keara as quick as I can."/ he spoke and Yugi nodded as he tried to relax a little even with the contracting pains that were coming. Aqua ran over to the lake with a saucer in hand and got some water, bringing it back to Yugi before running out of the forest.
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He continued to look for Keara when he finally spotted her in the air and howled to her to get her attention. She looked down to him before diving down and landed before him. "What's wrong?" she asked.
/"Yugi's ready to have his children and I came to get you."/ Aqua spoke. "Ah yes, that's wonderful. I'll head there now. Are you going to get Yami?" she questioned and he nodded. "Ok then, hurry up." Keara said before unfurling her wings once more and flew off towards the forest. Aqua left as soon as she did.
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Keara arrived at the forest no sooner and looked around to make sure no one was watching before heading inside, unaware that she was seen when she wasn't looking their way. 'Hmm, I wonder what's so important in that forest?' the person thought as she went to follow.
She made her way to the center and went over to Yugi quickly. He looked up to her. /"Where's Aqua?"/ he asked. "He went to go and get Yami. He'll be here soon. I know he wouldn't want to miss this. Now relax for me and I'll get started." she said and he nodded.
They were still unaware that the girl was watching from behind the tree.
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Yami and Aqua were making their way back to the forest and headed inside once they got there. /"Oh I just can't wait to see your pups. Make me want to have my own."/ Yami murmured. /"Don't worry. You'll get your chance."/ Aqua replied as they continued on their way and saw the girl standing there. Aqua snarled and she turned back to them.
/"Who are you and what are you doing here?"/ he hissed. "Well...I...uh..." She tried to make up something to say but she couldn't form anything in mind quick enough. Yami growled and lunged for her, causing her to scream and she was dragged to the center of the forest. Yugi looked to them before seeing the girl. /"Anzu, what are you doing here?"/ he asked. "Yugi, is that you? What happened to you?"
/"That's none of your business. Since you came upon our home, you're becoming a meal for the pups."/ Aqua growled.
"Serves you right. Not all humans know of the supernatural race unless they plan to become a part of it. Most always result in death when they see or are seen." Keara said as she got to work. "Come on, Yugi, you got to help me out here. I don't want to become food. Please, help me." Anzu pleaded.
/"No, I shouldn't. Don't think I don't remember what happened when we were young. You should go through the same pain I did before you left."/ Yugi said before wincing. "It will hurt a bit but don't worry, you'll be fine. Just keep pushing." Keara whispered. Yami turned her head away so she won't be seeing the miracle that wasn't reserved for her. She wasn't a friend to any so she didn't deserve to watch.
A few minutes later, the mewls of the pups were heard and Keara stood up. She turned to them and smiled. "Aqua, you're now the father of six wonderful pups." Keara said. He smiled as well and walked over to where Yugi lied, looking down to the pups. The pups mewled softly and he gently nuzzled one. /"They are beautiful. Just like you, little one. I'm happy that you were able to give me this path in life."/ Aqua whispered as he laid down beside him. Yugi nodded and snuggled up to him. /"But what will they eat, Aqua?"/ Yugi asked.
/"We have their meal for this week and maybe the next right here."/ Yami spoke as he threw Anzu in front of them. Since the pups eyes were still closed and they didn't have a good enough sense of smell yet, Yugi gently nudged then in the direction where Anzu was. She tried to back away but Yami stood there, preventing her from moving.
/"Have a good meal, little ones."/ Yugi said as she gulped, seeing the pups coming closer. "I almost feel sorry for her but gods know what she done to Yugi in the past so like he said, she deserves this." Keara murmured, still watching as Anzu shivered in fear before the first pup grabbed onto her leg and started chewing, trying get some flesh off.
She screamed in pain at feeling the small, needle-like teeth digging into her skin. The others came along as well and did the same, Anzu trying fruitlessly to escape.
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Since it took them a while, Yami tore off a huge chunk for them and chewed it so it will be easier for them. Anzu was left tied to a tree so she wouldn't escape, her leg bleeding heavily from the large wound. Keara decided to stay to help out with them. Yugi watched the pups sleep, curled up next to him. He then looked to Aqua who was chewing on more flesh from Anzu.
/"Aqua, do you think they will also need a mother's milk like a regular wolf pup?"/ Yugi asked. /"They will but will get some milk that they use for human babies since they will learn how to shift from being a wolf to a human once they are around 7 to 8 years old so we'll just give them pre-chewed food for now until we can get some."/ Aqua said and he nodded.
He yawned softly and lied his head down. /"Will you go with Yami and Keara to hunt for Pegasus soon?"/
/"We will but we want to know that the pups can handle themselves before doing so."/ Aqua said and he nodded once more as he closed his eyes and soon fell asleep.
Aqua watched him sleep before looking over to Yami and Keara who were also asleep. He placed his head down onto the ground and fell asleep as well.
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Zypher: Whoo, long chapter but it was worth it. Now the pups are finally here. Starting to run out of some suggestion for names other than two which were Jucoc and Opekonchu which were the name of two of my dragons (that I sadly, had to destroy cause I kept screwing up somewhere with their development but my newest dragon Kutrus, makes up for both of them) that I had on an online battle game called Shalkith: Last Kin.
Wonderful site and deals with my favorite mythical creatures next to many others: dragons. I suggest that if you want to try it out, then go ahead, you may be able to find me and Kutrus there but I won't be easy to beat. But anyways, hoped you enjoyed the chapter will be waiting for the next. See you soon