Unlikely Heroes

Chapter 6: Leading Up and Revealing

What had happened with Ryo and Nicholas was all Liru could think about. And what it meant. Especially with the long haired male's hand transforming like that. The necklace that had been revealed was only a small thing but something about it stuck in the female's mind. However, this was something she didn't feel like sharing with the others. At least not yet.

As it got closer to the full moon the werewolf was distracted by it since being one was one that the female always kept track of. However, this one wouldn't be shared with her friends since the last one had been the first full one of the month. They always did that together. But this one would be fun viewing at the highest point in the city. Liru wished she could show Nicholas it even after being showed that transformation. But the female couldn't reveal her true nature yet until maybe after the male knew her a lot better. She didn't want to drive him away.

The werewolf in the meantime kept a close eye on the guy with long hair as the days went by with seeing him and the others. Nicholas didn't seem to act too differently; even with her. What Liru didn't realize was that he was trying to figure something out to tell her and when. The only question was how she was going to take it. Saving her from Ryo should've been enough right? The female clearly had met him before. And the thought of it made Nicholas growl with the feeling of jealousy and protectiveness come out. The thought of Liru being with someone else was enough to drive him mad.

As for the rest of the friends nothing else unusual was going on. Well maybe not quite. Napoleon was beginning to wear even more black as of late that hinted even more darker and gothic design. Not in a bad way, but one that could be noticed. Logan also was beginning to show some different things. Ones that were more related to magic. Regular ones but others that seemed to be too real to be fake. Then there was Cosmo who showed that he was great with machines but seemed to wear wristbands that were made of metal that seemed to really be a part of him. And it was enough to notice by all the females. But only Nicholas's hand being changed had been only seen by Liru.

Even with these new things the girls and guys kept seeing each other. By this point Uma and Pachira had fully learned to swim and now they along with the werewolf, Nicholas, Napoleon, and Logan would have fun in the water. Aiko and Cosmo still didn't join them but kept doing stuff like fixing machines and making the others food. The guy also kept introducing new things to the girls as well. Even so the females could tell something big was coming and that it was going to change their lives.

Then during the week before the full moon would come, Liru decided to throw the idea to Nicholas. She had been working up the courage to ask him it. The werewolf kept thinking that since it would be the two of them together, it was a date. The idea made her heart go into overtime. But then he did something that surprised her. The girls were about to leave, and Nicholas and Liru were having a few last words. "It's nice you came over again," he said.

"Yes," she answered, blushing, and playing with her fingers. The werewolf then looked up into his face. "Nicholas… Can I ask you something?"

"Of course. Although I wanted to also ask you something as well. Maybe I should go first." The female nodded. "Liru, I was wondering…" The male paused a minute and blushed a bit. Her eyes lit up with hope.

"Yes?" asked the werewolf.

"If maybe… you'd like to see the full moon with me when it comes," Nicholas concluded. Liru couldn't believe it; it was the same thing she wanted to ask the male. And couldn't help but hug him.

"Yes! I would love to!" the female responded. "I wanted to ask you that as well!"

"Then we've got a date," stated Nicholas with a grin. The werewolf's face burned red with the thought of it and her heart beat was fast. "I'll let you know about the details latter, okay?" The werewolf was so happy all she could do was nod and kiss him on the cheek before walking away. The two were the happiest they had been yet.

The time came quickly and it found Liru waiting on the roof of the tallest building in the city. The were clouds in the sky but it wasn't quite time for night to fall. According to Nicholas, this was going to clear in a bit. The female looked around again for the tenth time but didn't see him. She let out a sigh but then looked up to see the guy standing there. "Hey, you're early," commented Nicholas with a smile. "And I thought I was going to be here first."

Liru was up in a flash and by his side. Her tail was wagging back and forth. "Really? I thought I was late."

"Not at all," the male responded. "He then went to the side so now both were facing the other way. Just like it had been before. But this time he meant the female no harm. "So… shall we go?"

While Nicholas didn't state where they were going, Liru had no trouble following him. The location happened to be at another hotel. But one that was friendlier, more expensive, and cleaner than the last time. The male got a room and the two stepped into the elevator. Going up the werewolf could see that the nightlife of the city was beginning to com on. She could see how beautiful it was and hadn't imagine something like this was possible. The male smiled and placed a hand on her shoulder, causing Liru to jump and blush as she looked into his eyes. "Like it?" he asked. "I figured our date would be perfect with this. Even though it's mainly to tell you something." The female just sighed happily and leaned into his body.

They made it to their floor and got out. It wasn't the long of a walk to the door. Nicholas slid the card key in and directed the werewolf inside. The room was the fanciest she'd ever seen. "Wow…" the female whispered and took a look around. The male looked to make sure there wasn't anyone following them before coming in with her. The guy was on high alert just to be safe.

"So then, I'm sure you might want something to eat. I can order if you like while you take a shower or something. It shouldn't take too long."

"Sure, thanks," Liru responded and got into the bathroom. She had brought an extra change of cloths since Nicholas stated that it was possible they might be elsewhere all night. While the male hadn't said it was a hotel the werewolf made sure she was prepared. However, unlike that last time with Ryo she was on guard. And although she really liked Nicholas already, she wasn't ready to give herself to him. Not after that night with the male werewolf.

When she got out the food was already up and Nicholas was putting the finishing touches at the table. He looked up with a smile. "There you are," he commented. "You look beautiful right now." Liru felt her heart was going to burst out of her chest at that comment. "Here, I got stuff I think you'll like."

The werewolf looked and her mouth watered at the smell of the meat and other food. She took a seat and both of them began to eat. Although they mostly stayed quite, trying to figure out what was going on in the other's mind. A bit latter the food was in them and the female let out a happy sigh. "I think that had to be some of the best stuff I've eaten."

"I'm glad you liked it," Nicholas commented. He then got up and went to the window. Her eyes followed him. "So… I guess you're wondering how we're going to see the full moon. But there's something I need to talk to you about."

"Talk to me about? What do you mean?"

The male didn't speak at first but went to the curtains in the room. "Tell me, do you remember that exhibit we saw of those wolves?"

"Yes," Liru answered.

"All the wolves in this country became extinct years ago. But unlike them we aren't destined to become extinct just like that. I could tell from the moment I ran into you you're like me."

"Like me?" asked the female. And then it clicked. "Wait! You can't mean…?"

"Yes," Nicholas answered and threw the curtains open. The light of the full moon came streaming into the room. "The reason I know Ryo because I to am a werewolf like you."

The male crossed his arms and arched backwards. He grew bigger in size, but the clothes didn't rip. The skin transformed into the brown from before. The head became more wolf like and the hair became a part of it with. The second piece of jewelry could be seen around his neck like the first one. The eyes however remand the same. And now his frame blocked most of the moonlight. Liru just sat there in shock, but at the same time couldn't help but fall for the male werewolf even more. Here was another thing she wanted in a boyfriend. Nicholas was even more perfect.

"So… impressive isn't it?" he asked. The voice was a bit deeper, but hadn't changed that much. "I hope this isn't a bad thing."

"It's not," the female whispered and got up to stand face to face with the guy. "How could it ever be?"

"Although I should mention this isn't the only form I have."

"There's another? I thought werewolves only had one."

"Perhaps that is because you've yet to obtain yours Liru. This one you see isn't exactly the best for traveling fast and quickly. Which is why this is needed." The form of Nicholas sifted and standing in front of the female at almost the same height was a beautiful brown furred colored wolf. The moonlight was now able to hit her more. "Show me yours."

The female felt her body change and in just a second a yellow puppy with the golden-spiked bracelets around the front paws was before him. Nicholas went right up to her smaller form with a wolfish grin on his muzzle. "Well it seems you've got quite an adorable form." The male werewolf playfully nosed the female and gave her a quick lick. Liru giggled and blushed but hopped onto the top of Nicholas's larger head. He let out a chuckle as she settled right there.

"Eventually you will have to learn how to achieve your second form," he stated. "But for now, I think it's time for us to sleep. Just know that I can achieve these transformations without the full moon at times. Just as you will learn how to as well."

"Can I ask you something?"

"I believe you have already, but you may with one more thing."

"Was this what you wanted to tell me? And why?"

"It was," answered Nicholas. "And the reasons I will fully tell you tomorrow. But just know that for now Ryo isn't the biggest thing you need to worry about. Now let's get some sleep."

"Goodnight," Liru whispered. The two then settled down. Both happy and warm in their hearts and minds.

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Author's notes: Now the reason there's going to be two forms is mainly because the werewolves need a way to run fast in one situation, but another for fighting.