Chapter fourteen:
The clan leader turns as Kaoru arrives. He regards him for a moment then moves closer as the other members turn to watch.
Kaoru doesn't flinch back or move away. He instead watches the clan leader approach him.
The clan leader raises a hand placing it on Kaoru so that his palm is on the others forehead and fingers on his head. "Release control." He demands in a power filled tone.
Kaoru gasps and his eyes fade to normal after a shot of pain goes through his brain. He is left panting and confused at what just happened. "What did you do?"
The clan leader lowers his hand. "As your leader I can control you. We are linked to our souls. The whole clan is linked by their souls. I can reach to the deepest parts of you to do what I feel I need to." He explains keeping his eyes locked with Kaoru's own. "You need to learn to control the darker side of you. That is something we'll need to work on. Meaning I want to be meeting you every day to do so." He turns away. "Now then. Let us get to why I have gathered you all here." He heads to a seat that could be like a throne.
Every member of the clan move to sit down on their knees in front of the clan leader.
"My clan. I bring news that sadly is not as joyful as I wish I did." The clan leader begins as his eyes scan over each member present with him right now. "It appears that the stupid pack is not backing down. We've had reports of having to fight and chase off of some wolves found in our territory. It's been happening much more frequently. If this continues then they could start taking us down. We have to make our move before they do." He raises his head tall and proud. "We will not let a group of mutts take our territory and our clan! We must begin preparing for War!"
Kaoru gasps as a few other members mummer in slight excitement and a little nervousness.
"Wait." Kaoru's voice causes everyone to fall silent only to turn to him. "What about the humans? Hiding ourselves from them. They would not only learn about us and werewolves but they could get hurt. Not to mention we might cause damage to buildings." He stops talking when the leader raises a hand.
"They made their choice. The wolves want war and we are going to give them war." The leader commands in a tone that makes Kaoru slightly lower his head. "Though I will take what you said into consideration." He adds causing Kaoru's eyes to flicker upwards in hope. "We might be able to lure them to a place like a forest or something to try to battle them there instead."
Kaoru relaxes knowing that this was the best response that he could have ever hoped for from the leader.
"Now. I want everyone to start getting ready. We have to prepare for war. Oh and Kaoru you will join me every night until it is time. Understood?" The clan leader demands and looks expectantly at his clans members.
"Yes sir." All of the clan members respond kind of in sync.
"Good. You are all dismissed to prepare. I will keep you updated. And Kaoru I expect to see you meeting me here nine pm every night." The leader waves them off.
The clan gets up then leaves the house of their leader to head home to get ready. They all leave talking excitedly amongst each other except for Kaoru.
Kaoru still feels a little worried. He dashes off towards his home as soon as he has left the home. He slows down slowing to a stop when he picks up something. He sniffs the air finding the stench of werewolf; though hes sure the werewolves would say the same about the smell of vampires. His heart sinks in worry and fear at smelling a werewolf so close to his home. He keeps his eyes cast downwards to the ground as he follows the scent like following an invisible trail. He pauses when he finds himself at an even familiar place. He looks upwards to his family's mansion. "No." He gasps before running inside of said mansion. He hurries upstairs still picking up the scent that makes him hurry towards where he had left his brother. He finds the door open so he heads inside. He frantically looks around but Hikaru is gone, the window is open and the smell of werewolf is in the room. His heart sinks and he knows that Hikaru has been taken.
Unwillingly as seen by how the blankets where Hikaru had been laying are a bit of a mess.
Kaoru stands there for a moment with his mind racing then he knows what the wolves have forced him to do. He turns and races back out away from the mansion. He stays where the scent can still be smelled. He tilts his head back closing his eyes and letting out the noise that is used to call the clan together. He lowers his head after that opening his eyes to half open as he waits for the clan to arrive.
As each member arrives they seem to realize why Kaoru may have called out to them picking up on the scent.
Finally the leader shows up and he smells the air. "A wolf."
"This wolf took my brother." Kaoru admits to them causing the leader to look to him. "I think… I think they want me. They either mistook my brother for me or…"
"Or they are trying to lead you to a trap." The leader finishes what he was going to say. He lets out a heavy sigh and looks away. "This complicates things by a lot."
"But." Kaoru begins causing the leader to turn his eyes to him. "I cannot just leave it alone. If we can't do anything I'll go save my brother on my own. I'm sure that you all would do the same for either the clan or someone you care for."
Some members glance to each other letting each other meet their eyes.
The leader steps forward gaining attention back to him. He stops right in front of Kaoru who looks right into his eyes. He smiles softly with a smile that reaches his eyes. "We will not be leaving this alone." He states making Kaoru smile softly in hope upon hearing this. "We will figure this out." He turns to look over his shoulder to those of the clan behind him. "It would seem our war has been forced to become closer. We don't really have time to prepare ourselves now. All we can do is form a plan and move out!"
Kaoru is glad to have a leader who is willing to help him with this. He doesn't even notice his usual worry and fear of allowing himself to become closer to the clan slips away.