Episode 12:In the Storm's Wake


It was early morning, and the arctic wolf was ready to head out. The uniform he wore was now washed and clean, he made sure that there was no strain of blood on his polo shirt as he folded the collar, he stood up and glanced at the window. Being the morning person as he is he was very used to this, but he wasn't sure if the two is ready. He was pretty sure that they were arguing since they are next door, so it wasn't much of a problem.

Closing the door behind him, he walked to the room next to his where Legosi and Haru were staying. The young carnivore was picking up something with his ears, he heard shuffling, or so he thought. He shrugged thinking it was normal as he knocked on the door.

But before his knuckle could even hit the door. The door suddenly open, Leaf immediately stopped his paw. He could clearly see that the tall grey wolf was standing in front of him, glancing down. He could also see Haru as she was still burrowing Legosi's shirt, he quickly retrieved his paw back as sat back. He had placed himself in such an awkward position.

The arctic wolf cleared his through as he spoke in a clear voice.''So, good morning.''The arctic wolf greeted as he tried not to sound weird.

''Good morning,'' Haru greeted. It was another silence to keep the conversation rolling, Leaf spoke again.

''Are we ready?''Leaf asked.

''Yes, I think we're ready...''The grey wolf replied unsurely. Another long pause before the grey wolf decided to walk past Leaf to head to the elevator. The Netherland dwarf went after him, while the arctic wolf just followed them.

Going down the elevator, he noticed that there was kinda a weird aura coming from Legosi as it seemed he was either...embarrassed or ashamed. he couldn't tell at the moment. At this very moment, he was mentally preparing himself as he might get a huge talking from the baboon, or whatever the monkey lady was...

As the trio checked out from the hotel, they walked out of the hotel and began to walk back to the train station. The sunlight hit his eye as the young carnivore winced blocking the sunlight from hitting his eye. The walk back to the train station was very silent at least for his case.

While the two were talking. The arctic wolf won't comment, he would usually put up a casual remark about the situation, but now that he was being silent and not saying anything it was weird. The duo noticed the arctic's wolf strange behavior as the two glanced at each other in worry. They were not sure if he was acting strange or if something happened, but they decided to leave him alone for the time being.


They have arrived in school, and as expected Leaf had to meet the scary woman with a high temper. As the arctic wolf was seated on the chair with a bandage covering his shoulder and stomach as the nurse treated the rest of his wound. He practically nearly stripped, the nurse had to make sure that he hasn't sustained any more damages. It would explain the leg pain he received when he was rescuing Haru, being hit on the leg with a stick...The arctic wolf was sitting alone in his room as he was being scalded by the Madril.

As he stared down, he couldn't stare at the scary woman as she shouted at the arctic wolf.''このバカ!警告が表示されますが、先に進み、さらにトラブルに巻き込まれます!あなたはその狼とどのようなビジネスをしていますか?!あなたもそのバニーと関係がありますか?!(You idiot! We let you off with a warning, and you go ahead and get yourself into more trouble! What business you have with that Wolf?! are you in a relationship with that bunny too?!)'' Leaf looked shocked as he replied.

''奥様!私は彼女とは何の関係もありません!私はただ-(M-ma'am! I don't have any relationship with her! I just wa-)'' But he was cut off, which he wasn't really surprised considering that she was the one to talk to him about his incident. Whenever he tried to reply this would happen.

''沈黙!(Silence!)'' The arctic wolf winced as his ears went droopy.''あなたがチェリートンのユニフォームを不潔な場所に着ていて、それが私たちの学校の評判を傷つけたなら、あなたはそれを手に入れたと確信します!?(If you wore your cherryton uniform to some filthy place and it damaged our school's reputation, I will sure you will pay for it got it?!)'' The arctic wolf sighed as he nodded. That left the mandrill to storm out of the room. He was pretty much in trouble, he knew it didn't end there.

As the arctic wolf left his room as he walked down the stairs, he had to check how Legosi is. He was pretty sure he was next, reaching the bottom he started to walk to the infirmary, but he noticed something odd.

He could see Haru was running...from Juno? and the look she had was a furious one. He had to intervene whatever the issue was it had to stop. As he took off into a full run, he had almost no problem catching up to them. As he managed to grab Juno's arm he shouted.

''What the hell is wrong with you two?!''He asked with a glare. This attitude was very rare from him but had to put a stand.

''Let go of me Leaf!''The grey wolf managed to shake herself free as she glared at the rabbit.''レゴシを幸せにできると思いますか?(do you think you can make Legosi happy?)'' Leaf has a surprised expression on his face, did he heard it right?

The Netherlands dwarf had a mix expression, between shocked and confused.''何?あなたはかなりひどい印象を与えています。三年生のハルです。(What? you're making a pretty awful impression. I'm Haru, a third-year.)'' She looked away in an annoyed manner.''お名前を教えてください?(Tell me your name?)''

''私...私の謝罪...私はジュノの最初の年です。(My...my apologies...I'm Juno, a first-year.)'' There was a brief silence before she spoke again.''あなたはそうではありませんか?昨夜レゴシと何かになった人は?( It's you isn't it? The one who got into something with Legosi last night?)'' The young carnivore listened in, he would need a perfect time to cut them off.

Haru placed her back to the wall as she replied.''うん、私は。心配する必要があるのはそんな単純な関係ではないので、リラックスしてください.(Yeah, I am. It's not that kind of simple relationship that you need to worry about, so relax.)''As Haru giggled.''しかし、「レゴシを幸せにする」ハァッ?(But "make Legosi happy" huh?)''As Juno took a step forward, the rabbit continued.''そうですよ-(You're right, yo-)''

''もういい!(That's enough!)'' The arctic wolf shouted.''両方から!(From the both of you!)''The look on Juno's face had something to Leaf, but that expression was not enough to terrify him.

''You stay ou-''But she was cut off as Leaf shouted.

''いや、ジュノ!私はこれから離れません!(No, Juno! I will not stay out of this!) I understand now, the antics, the attention! I understand them all, but this?! do you think Legosi would like this?!''Leaf said with anger.

''I-'' But he didn't let her/

''Let me teach you some hints Juno! I thought you would notice, but Legosi isn't interested in you! and you can't force him to change his mind even if you look to impress to just get his attention! Don't try your luck, and I know he would not be happy if he saw this. If you truly love him...you would give him want his wants.''The look on Juno's face had a look of shame. He then stared at Haru.''And you Haru. Don't try and provoke a carnivore, after what we did...we don't want anything happening to you...''With that he took down the stairs, he heard no talking upstairs. He sighed showing some reality was harsh, but necessary...


It was nearing the summer festival, Leaf was excused from the crew, but it was time for him to tell Legosi. As he and Kai were speaking, he waited for the moment to approach him. But then he heard a gasp as he looked at what was happening, he noticed that Juno had a different costume than before... and she was looking way prettier, than before.

He took this moment to approach Legosi. He grabbed his paw as Legosi stared at him.''Legosi-Senpai...do you mind If I talk to you for 10 minutes? there is something I need to say before you confess to her...'' Leaf asked in a low tone, which was almost sound like he was sad. Legosi slowly nodded as Leaf dragged Legosi out of the tent, he gave Juno one last look before he exited.

As Leaf continued to drag Legosi.''L-Leaf! I can walk on my own! Y-you don't need to drag me!''Legosi protested as the arctic wolf let go of his paw, Leaf didn't turn to look at Legosi.''W-why did you drag me all the way out here?!''The young carnivore didn't answer. The lupine now showed a concern expression.''Are you okay?''

It was silent before Leaf spoke.''Before I get to the important part, I just want you to know that I trust you Legosi.''The grey wolf noticed the change in tone as he continued to listen.''I think it's time for you to know me fully...''Leaf took a deep breath as he again spoke.

''Before all this...I wasn't used to such attention in junior high...I mostly prefer to go in it alone. Back home? yes, I was a famous student up until the ninth grade, but deep down...they were just using me in the end. I am known to help people in desperate times, heck I'd even help out in personal stuff. But at times...they would talk behind my back and that would break me apart, I didn't have many friends back home expect a few, but they barely hung out with me as I was too weird for them...Funny right? but I learned to endure the pain because I didn't want to lose a purpose in the school, even though they think I was naive. Most of my classmates didn't earn my respect as they didn't respect me with the exception of a few. But I still care for my classmates. Even though I was stuck down...but after coming here? a lot has changed.''Leaf let out a short laugh before he spoke softly.''To be honest, I expected the same reaction, but it was different. I was not being used for my kindness...and I finally feel that I'm my true self again, and even the darkness inside myself helped me. The same darkness that took off my friend's arm...''The arctic wolf said with guilt in his voice. He turned to Legosi now his ears were red and watery.''Do you get? because of you guys, I changed back...The old me suffered much emotional pain, but it came back and now I know how to rely on other than myself. Being with friends that would support me is something that bliss, and I feel like I should thank you because even though you barely know me, you still took the time to get to know me. To be someone I can call a friend...You, Haru, Jack, Akechi, heck I even consider Louis as my friend. I just...thank you...''Leaf ended his speech as he stared down wiping his tears away.

He suddenly felt someone pulling him in. He looked shocked as Legosi was hugging him?

''It's okay, Leaf. I feel honored that I became your friend. Even though I didn't know you were suffering in the inside. You care for others too much than your own well being.''Legosi replied as he pulled himself out of the hug.''But you don't need to worry, you have true friends that will support you.''

Leaf nodded as he smiled.''Your right...I know your right. Now...go to her! confess your feelings!''

''Oh, right! I forgot! I'm sorry Leaf!''Legosi took off back to the meteor festival.''I have to go now!''

''I understand! I will support you and Haru together! Whatever makes you happy, I'll always support you to the very end!''Leaf shouted as he was filled with joy, he smiled as he turned around filing the nice cold wind. He pulled out a feather as he stared at it.

''You don't have to worry about me, Morel...I'm doing fine now. Rest in Peace...''He threw the green feather up in the air as it was blown away by the wind as pink petals followed it...

End of Arc 1

As Leaf bowed to the guard, he took his suitcase as he walked out. Now it was summertime as he continued to walk, he stopped midway. He turned around as he looked at Cherryton Academy one last time before he smiled as he walked away...


A/N: And there we go! this is the end of Arc 1. Arc 2 will begin as soon as season 2 will begin. Be on the lookout for a bonus episode what is Leaf's life like outside of Cherryton? You will find out next Sunday! See you in Arc 2.