With 4am flashing in green letters Kiba was already up her hands flying over her few belongings stuffing them into a duffle bag. "Lets see, brush, teeth kit, cloths, pjs, first aid, back up cell, swimsuits alright I'm all set." Slinging the bag over her shoulder she was tackled by a teary Yuki, the blond's face runny as she looked at the tomboy.

"Be careful alright, I can't think of getting a new roommate." Waving off the words she held the crier at arms length "I'm not leaving for good, it will just be a three day trip for training." Kiba couldn't help but smile at her, Yuki has started growing on her as well, the bubbly teen became almost motherly to the point that the tomboy was even scared to have her see her scars or even tell her about her racing. Returning the hug Kiba quietly made her way out of the dorms pulling her hoodie around her shoulders to keep out the nipping winter air.

Making her way through the sleeping boys dorm she pulled up her hood the feeling of a thief running through her head causing her to grin at the idea. Pulling out a piece of paper that said 201 she made quick work through the identical hall ways her eyes finally resting on the plain blue door with the black numbers, voices being heard from the other side.

Almost unsure she gently knocked on the surface, listing to the silence for a moment she was about to turn away until she heard the hasty movements of a lock, opening its secrets to see Rin already dressed with a sleepy look in his eyes that he kept trying to blink away. "What are you doing here Kiba?" She just rolled her eyes, "I never got the chance to give a meeting place so Nitori told me to come over." The boy sighed, opening the door wider she allowed herself in surprised by how neat the boys room was. Just as simple as her and Yuki's it was easy to spot the mass of Sousuke sitting at the desk, looking from his work he waved a small smile on his face. "Good to see you Tachibana, surprised you made it past the front desk."

Kiba laughed nervously a bit embarrassed at the idea she fooled everyone about her gender downstairs. "You see I guess dressing in guys cloths pays off, I just put on my hood and I was not even given a second glance." The confession caused Rin to snort, quickly covering his mouth he went to work on his own packing trying his best to not anger the girl in his room.

"So where are you two going?" The teen went back to work his pencil flying over the paper while his pale eyes shifted to her every now and then. "I was offered to go train in the ocean during the migration, I needed someone to watch my back though so seeing as Rin is a strong swimmer I thought I could trust him with the job." She felt bad for not telling the entire truth to Sousuke, he became sort of a big brother to her. Whenever she had problems with any of the guys he was there in seconds the sheer presence of him was intimidating making him disperse anyone with a glance, but he always had a kind word for her and Nitori even giving her pointers to improve her butterfly stroke even if she never uses it.

Nodding his head he got back to work, it was weird seeing him being a normal high school student, the idea of any of her friends working on school never crossed her mind. "Well Rin is a perfect choice, that means I get to beat him if something happens to you right?" Putting an arm around his shoulders Rin playfully punched him, "have some faith in me man" Kiba smiled at the sight, Sousuke might have become brother like to her but she knew that him and Rin were pretty much inseparable. "Next time you go on one of these trips you have to bring me, alright?" Nodding her head she picked up her own bag seeing Rin finished with his belongings. "Of course, it won't be the last one I promise."


Leaving the school behind them the two made their way to the bus stop, the trip almost in complete silence as both were fighting the battle of sleep. The dark blue sky hanging over head still not a cloud in caused relief to make its way to Kiba, she made sure to check herself for the weather saying no rain all weekend. "So who should I look out for?" Pulling down her hood she smiled at the guarded face of Rin, was he actually angry? "Don't worry you'll know him when you see him."


"Kiba! Its so great to see you!" Grabbing her in a tight hug the tomboy laughed at the man in his mid forties. With graying hair and large arms made for work he seemed like a hard person to deal with at first glance until you saw the golden eyes that always held nothing but joy in them. "Hey Tusme its great to see you, this is Rin by the way." Holding out his hand Tusme grabbed Rin in a strong shake "you look like someone who can hold his own here. glad to see you looking after our little Kiba."

Leading them down the docks with a smile on his face Kiba found herself taking in a deep breath, the smell of the ocean filling her nose, she felt right at home here, with the splashing waters against the docks and the gulls flying in the distance. "So I heard you beat my son in the first round, who would have guessed you came so far!? Kiba nodded a small smile on her face his good nature rubbing off on her"lots of practice I guess."

Stopping at the very end they were met with a large sail boat, the mast reaching for the sky ready for work, with the side coated in blue and yellow the name "Old Bess" written in black with deck able to host a whole party Kiba found her heart beating with excitement, such fond memories were made on this boat, and a boat just like this one. "Hey Mori get down here, were getting ready to leave!" Yelled the now stirn voice of Tusme.


Opening the door to the cabin Rin found his eyes narrowing at the mess of blond hair and mismatched eyes, giving Kiba a fake smile he made his way to the gate, "good to see you finally made it Kiba, haven't got to work with you in a long time." Rin felt his hackles raise at the false words of kindness, taking a look at Kiba he found her giving a forced smile, her hand grabbing at her tooth "yeah I hope we can finally make some progress." The display made Rin want to call the guy out for everything, Tusme looked to see as if nothing were wrong between the two, his eyes full of blissful ignorance.
Now he knew why Kiba didn't want to come.


"Lets get sailing! We don't want to miss the pod, lets go Mori!" Tusme at the wheel kiba found herself on the railing the salty air flying in her face as she looked to the distance. Rin close to her side she was finally able to relax a bit, she didn't care that she was stuck on such a small space with Mori all that mattered was the deck at her feet, and the water her only sight. The sails opening like flags of war she was jolted forward her legs quickly taking hold as she begun to laugh at the feeling. Grabbing Rin's hand she ran to the bow of the boat waving at the disappearing town that grew smaller and smaller with every second "no turning back now right Rin?"

Looking up at the shark boy she was met with a smile, ruffling her hair only to shake him off he looked back at the docks "Yeah so lets make the most of it."


Rin found himself enjoying the ride, after a few hours in Kiba began pointing him in all the right directions of the ship's rules. He hadn't been on a boat since his father took him fishing, even then it was a world away. The two man crew working effortlessly as they soared through the water caused Kiba to give him a tour of her sheer joy. The sky brightening with the winter sun coating the world in light he would see her leaning over the railing almost always having a smile on her face with her hair flying in every direction. She looked like a child with those bright eyes that sparkled with joy at every moment, never had he experienced such joy on a boat, the sight made him envious that she could see something he didn't. Still seeing her like this made him glad she asked him to come along. Finally being able to see yet another side of the crazy teen.

Sitting on a lounge in the back the sound of a door being opened caused him to look up, the taunting gaze of Mori was met with the stern gaze of Rin, the mere sight of him made the swimmer want to bash that look off the kid's face for good. "Now now, its alright I'm just here to hang with you guys." Taking his seat on the other side he leaned over completely relaxed watching Kiba do the same with her cat like eyes soon realizing that this was a normal thing between the two. Always trying to break the other without losing their cool. Mori was always the one at fault in Rin's eyes but he had to admit his female friend was just as cruel.

"Pretty cool huh? Being out here, away from humanity with just the ones you love? I always loved coming out here. How long has it been since you went out on a boat ride Kiba?" Crossing her legs with her hand in her face Rin began to feel amused at the confidence that was given from her even with her being in the kids turf she held the perfect poker face. "I went with Amae and my parents to go whale watching a few years ago, there was also that time when me and Nero went out on this one together for training as well, come on Mori you should remember that." Mori's eyes turned from taunting to angry, grabbing his pants he took a deep breath closing his eyes only to open them with a cold glaze "How could I forget? So dad is going to be watching my races, says he thinks its time to see what I can do pretty cool huh? Why haven't I seen your family cheer you on? I mean you are at that level that everyone wants to see you swim."

The air around Kiba changed, no more was that confidence that seeped from her, Rin watched as she began biting her lip, swallowing air. Taking a deep breath she looked him in the eye. "Never thought you would be that stupid Mori, no wonder why your dad bets on me to win over you."

With that she shot up from her seat, leaving the room Rin listened to her footsteps enter the cabins slamming the door behind her. "Still has those claws I see" Rin couldn't take it anymore, getting up to leave he glared at the smirking boy "try something funny and the world will have once less of us." he ignored the laughter that followed him as he decided to make his way to the wheel. Walking up the stairs to see a smiling Tusme the man waved for him to come over. "Matsuko was it? Here I'll show you how to steer its a good thing to know."

Listening to the man Rin found himself keeping a close eye on Mori, ready to pounce on the blond if he came anywhere near Kiba who at the moment needed time to herself more than anything. The thought that he was not able to do anything when he saw her change was like a knife to his chest.

Taking his mind off the pain ideas he focused on steering while Tsume pointed him in all the right directions. As if riding a bike he has yet to forget the ways of the wheel even if it was years since he was out with his father. The way the older man would smile and give him praise followed by a hearty laugh made Rin unable to do anything but warm up to the man in a bittersweet moment he was reminded of his own father and the way he treated him when teaching him the very same thing.


With the day gone by Rin still had yet to see Kiba make her way out of the cabins, worry filling his stomach he breathed a sigh of relief when Tusme called it a day and wanted to drop anchor, the heavy iron splashing through the waves preventing their escape.

Being the first to make his way below deck his eyes were forced to adjust to the dim light, four beds lined the walls two on each side while the kitchen and bathroom where further back. A tiny light gave off some guidance as Rin carefully made his way through the cramped space only to lay eyes on the second bunk on the right side.

Kiba was curled up on the covers, her sides slow in uneven sleep. Her hand gripping the tooth for dear life he watched her eyes squinted shut, her hoodie on the bed crumpled by the blankets Rin found himself pulling them over her tiny frame, trying to be as careful as possible as his hands brushed against her shivering self shocks running through his fingertips. The desire to help her was overwhelming, but as he wrecked his brain on what he could do yet he came up with nothing, he had no idea what bothered her so much anyway.

Taking a bed that faced her own he tried to embrace sleep, the gentle sway of the boat hardly able to do the trick as he found himself watching her with a careful eye.

Hours passed by and his mind was still awake, closing his eyes he tried but failed at the commandes, his lids only opening slightly when he heard quiet shuffles. Like a ghost kiba made her way out of the bed looking his way for only a second before quietly leaving the room, cold air seeping in for only a moment.

Kicking off his covers he made his way through the room, his bare feet keeping silent as he looked at the father and son on either side of him. His fingers gripping the iron handle he was greeted with the cold salty air. His red eyes unable to see the form of Kiba he began his search. The lounge and bow being empty like a haunting he made his way up the ladder to the top of the cabins his eyes barley peeking over before he ducked down almost feeling like a peeping tom.

Laying on the cold metal staring at the sky was Kiba, dressed in shorts and a tank top with her hair sprawled around her head like a halo Rin found his breath caught in his throat worried that she would have seen him. His hands gripping the iron ladder he listened the silence, she did not speak, or cry, or lash out, there was only gut wrenching silence. How she ran out from Mori's words made him grip the iron until his knuckles were white. Laying his head on the wall he thought he was unnoticed breathing a sigh of relief that he didn't disturb her.
"I know you're over there Rin, thanks for trying though."

Cursing he made his way up, the cool roof beneath his feet giving him shivers as he made his way to her sitting by her side, she no longer held that glint in her eyes and this time he could not blame it on lack of sleep. "Are you alright?" He couldn't think of anything else to say, he really had no idea if she was alright or not.

She nodded her head, her eyes still resting on the night sky "just thinking about the past." Silence passed by in minutes neather wishing to speak as they looked at the star filled sky, no lights disturbing the sight that was before them.

"It was on a boat just like this one, me and my family went on a whale watching trip every year in the summer because a pod would pass by not to far from where we were docked." Rin looked to the girl, her eyes still never leaving the sky, she held no emotion, her eyes voids of violet even so he found himself unable to speak about the random outburst.

"It was always just the four of us, mom and dad, me and my little brother Amae, I was 13 at the time so that made him 10. It was always so much fun, the blue skies with nothing but the ocean at our front they were what I looked forward to each year. One time my parents threatened to not take me because of the dare Amae gave me to jump in with a pod of orcas.
Running a hand through her hair she took a deep breath still not looking his way.

"That year I guess we came too early because the pod never shown up, Amae was in tears he was looking forward to it so much. So of course we decided to stay over night and see if they would show up in the morning, we had the supplies and called everyone back home saying what happened so why not right?"
She ran her hands through her hair again, her teeth biting her lower lip.

"I don't remember too much, I remember my mom screaming telling us to get up, Amea was sharing the bed with me so I grabbed his arm and ran, I don't know what was going on but I just ran to the top deck. A..a storm broke out even though it said it was supposed to be clear all week. The waves were so high that when one came down the mast snapped in half and it fell on my dad, he kept saying go, go, go he told us to get the life vests so we did, problem was when we tried to get them they were washed off the boat. I, I took an axe and began ripping a hole in the deck where dad was so he could get out, the entire time I still had Amea I bet I was holding on so tight that I could have broken his arm."

"I heard cracking and when I looked the boat was being ripped in half somehow I guess it was just that bad, we didn't have a lot of time to think cause we could have been sucked under so we all jumped out. I didn't hear a scream or anything. It was crazy I didn't feel anything I just kept kicking while holding up my brother. I don't know how I saw it but I did, it was cutting through the waves like it was nothing. I only saw her fin but that was enough for me so I threw Amea away from me and splashed in the water to get it's attention, thats when she got me. She didn't shake or anything she just pressed down, thats when I thought I was going to die but hey at least I saved my little brother right? But when I took my hand and patted her on the nose she just let me go, I thought I was the luckiest person alive cause a great white shark has me and she just let me go I mean how many of us can say that."

"I started screaming for Amae and mom and dad but I never heard anything from them, it turns out that when I threw him away from me that was going to be the last time I saw him."

Tears were threatening to fall down her face, yet she still refused to look at Rin, he felt his chest tighten at the story unable to speak, she always looked so happy yet she carried her brother's dead on her shoulders. The way she stared ahead, her eyes glazed and full of pain in the haunting memory. The sight made him almost break. What happened to the daring carefree girl that he knew so well? The one that brushed off every problem and had yet to know a scarring moment in her life? He realized with a heavy heart that she never really existed, that the girl about to break down in front of him was the real Kiba, a child who was all alone, someone who dealt with the world's horror's without anyone to help her back up after she fell.

" I was screaming for them, even after the storm I was screaming for them, I was screaming for them until my voice was so raw that I could taste the blood in my mouth. I found a piece of wood that came from our boat and laid on it, I was bleeding a lot so I took what was left of my shirt and used it to help keep me alive. Again I thought I was going to die but as you can see I didn't. I ended up staying out there for 4 days, at least thats what the doctors said. Worst part was, the shark that tried to kill me never left, she just swam around, I wasn't able to sleep at all with it so close, she would just stay where I was. Never have I been so scared of anything, she was easily twice my size yet left me alive. Turns out she was also under protection, the people that found me were researches that kept tabs on her, they told me her name was Silver and that I was lucky to be alive."

Tears were streaming down her face, each word she spoke felt like a needle in his heart as he watched her finally turn her head to look at him, eyes full of sheer heart break threatened to break his own. "Everyone always says I'm so lucky to survive, but am I really Rin? Is it lucky to survive something like that only to know that you're all alone?"

Her voice was cracking with the confession, before he could even think he pulled her into his arms, her tiny from shaking with the story, burying his face in her hair he held her with the intention of never letting go. He remembers the pain of knowing his father would never come home, of not knowing what to do without him. He felt her hands grab his shirt curling up like a scared child she tried to disappear in the hold.

"I don't know how to answer that Kiba, but I do know one thing." Running his fingers through her hair the ebony feeling like silk across his skin he kissed the top of her head feeling her shaking stop at the action, looking down to see amethyst eyes full of tears he loosened his grip. "I won't let you be alone anymore, you survived not to find out you're alone but to find others to fill the emptiness. No matter what happens I won't leave you, and I'm not the only one, Sousuke and Nitori would say the same thing." She wouldn't speak, tears just kept falling from her eyes like tiny streams that stained his shirt, taking his thumb he whipped them away only for more to take their place, even when she was sharing her darkest moments in life she refused to cry out, always silent when she was in the most pain. "I won't let you deal with it alone, your racing, Mori, your past, your present not even your future its not right to see you this way."

No longer thinking as she put her arms around his neck he only held her tighter, her tears finally stopping when their lips met, all thoughts thrown from his mind in that very moment. All that was there was Kiba, how she was his friend, his rival, his trainer and now the person he wanted most. Everything about her consumed his mind and he never knew why until then, how her eyes shined like amethyst, how her hair was like ebony, how she laughed at the smallest things, how she shown no fear in the face of death, how she stood tall with the weight of the world on her shoulders. Everything about her was always mesmerized. How her lips were soft against his own, how she tasted like candy that was only just right for him, it was one of the most unbelievable moment he ever had.


Kiba's mind was at a blank, her heart felt like it was shattered for a second time only to be glued back together by Rin in mere seconds. His words lifted her spirits promising things no one ever promised before, his eyes holding truth when he held her shielding her from the harsh world as long as she was there. Never has she felt this way before, feeling as if she really mattered to another person.

His lips were softer than anything she ever felt, so gentle it was if he was worried he could shatter her by a breath. Closing her eyes she allowed her sense to become consumed by him, the way his hair tickled her face his fingers slowly brushing through her own, how the smell of mint washed over her in waves. She could feel the tips of his teeth so careful that they grazed her lip in a phantom touch. She was so used to having to be tough around the people that saw her, now she was allowed to be someone that was handled with care, now she had someone she trusted.

Breaking apart for air she heard Rin take in a long breath resting his forehead against her own his lashes kissing her face. Neither spoke, they didn't have to, in that silent night they opened their minds to each other, vocal sounds becoming unnecessary. The splashing of the waves becoming their music she felt Rin pull her in his lap as if she were lighter than air, holding her close she rested her head on his shoulder her hands hanging on his shirt to scared to let go as if she would find out it was a dream.

She was no longer a ocean racer, she was no longer a survivor, no longer was she a girl who's name was known or even a normal teen at Samezuka at that moment she was only Kiba Tachibana the one who was being held in Rin Matsuoka's arms, the one who was feeling the rise and fall of his chest beneath her hands.
The one who became his and the one who had him.

Looking at the sky that night she was met with the twinkling of a thousand lights, the colors of blues far deeper than the ocean could ever hold.


"There they are!"
Standing at the top of the cabins with a scope to her eye kiba could not stop grinning at the sight on the other end. Her heart soaring with the wind that blew threw the afternoon air. "What are you looking at?" Without missing a beat she sat next to Rin, her arms wrapping around his neck while holding the metal in her hands, smiling he took it in his own the lens leaning on his eye he saw shapes in the distance, like magic the bodies of whales broke the surface spewing air between their dives.

"It's amazing isn't it, thats the pod I've been watching since I was little, they go as far as the Puget sound!" Taking the scope back she was once again mesmerized by the sight before them. "Puget Sound?" Laughing she turned back to the confused shark boy "its a port in Washington" Kiba couldn't handle it anymore, standing back up she flew down the ladder her bare feet bouncing as she made her way through the sails. "Tusme the pod is back! Maryjane might be there!" The man gave her a salute, looking ahead his golden eyes glinting in excitedness he steered the sails with practiced hands turning so sharp it caused her to step back while Rin grabbed the railing. "You heard the lady Mori! North of here is the pod get yourself suited up!"

Leaving his post he gave a sneer Kiba's way as he disappeared below deck. There really was nothing he could do to ruin her mood. With the sun on her back and the wind in her face she grabbed Rin's arm as her eyes widen like saucers at the pod that only grew closer by the second. Ruffling her hair she only shook his hand away amusement on her face when she finally tore her gaze away from the shapes. "I still won't let you get away with that." He only laughed her good mood rubbing off on him "thats why I do it."

Making his way back to the deck Mori tossed a wet suit to her annoyance on his face, "come on or I'll leave you behind." Rolling her eyes as she worked her way into the thick fabric she only grinned "you'll have to beat me to leave me behind."


Making his way down the steps Tsume threw an arm around Rin causing the teen to jump "and what about you? Don't you want to go with them?" He shook his head he was no ocean racer and it was far to cold to go in there now. "Come on at least put one on so you can help if something goes wrong, Kiba brought you here to help her right?"

Rin found his eyes traveling back to Kiba for a moment, already was she in the skin tight suit making just enough room for her tooth underneath the high neckline her back facing Mori while he held mischief in his eyes. "Alright I'll do it."


Kiba was already bouncing at the idea of the swim, already the pod was so close she could see them under the surface. Flashes of black and white breaking through the surface as they playfully moved closer and closer to the boat. Spewing water from their blow hole Kiba no longer could take it the moment she heard the engine turn off she already found herself under.

Forcing her eyes open to the salty taste she was greeted with the blue tinged world once more, the clear sounds of the Orcas somehow rumbling through the silence. Swaying her body to the gentle giants she saw Mori come up beside her not even sparing her a glance while keeping a safe distance to the boat. Kiba was somewhat disappointed in him, her enemy who claims to be a true ocean racer would not brave a pod without his knife.

Like smooth stone she felt the hide of one of the females, her graceful movements painting her world in black and white. Kiba's hands reaching out to touch her as she swam away. Already she noticed Mori coming up for air, her own lungs not even tested yet she stayed down pushing her luck with the pod until she laid eyes on the one she wanted.

In the front of the pack Kiba saw one larger than the rest, with a arrow shaped scar on her tail acting as a symbol of power Kiba found herself lost at the sight. The female swayed through the waters like a graceful dancer who led the show. Laying eyes on the human Kiba once again felt her heart stop the same way it has done every time she saw her. Looking right into the eyes of one of the most breathtaking creatures she found herself in the presence of a friend she had since childhood. A sight that she grew up with once a young mother now the matriarch of her family and a queen of the sea.

Pushing her nose against her chest Kiba smiled at the realization that the dancer remembers her. Wrapping her arms around the nose she rested her cheek on the soft skin listening to her song. Kiba felt as if she was a gust to an orchestra that only she is allowed to attend. Rubbing her old friend around her eyes she found herself at the mercy of friendship. She really was a guest, beautiful creatures and yet predators that could kill her if she overstepped her welcome.

With her lungs asking for air Kiba's mind acted on its own crazy desire. Swimming along the massive side to the dorsal fin she grabbed hold to the moving creature the water speeding up as she felt Maryjane making a break for the surface. The water whipping at her face she swung both legs on either side of her head right in front of the fin. kiba felt like the goddess of the sea, with the pod at her back and resting on her own queen of the waters.

In a heart wrenching jump they broke through the water Kiba giving a cheer she threw her fist in the air as she tasted the heavens how she wished she could live life like this forever. Looking down to see Tusme and Rin in disbelief she waved right before the water consumed them again. Sticking to the skin Maryjane broke through just enough that Kiba was only halfway submerged the waves began stinging her legs but she took it with a smile, she couldn't trade this for the world. Making their way so close to the boat able see the details on their faces she reached out for Rin knowing she had a ridiculous look on her face. "Come on!"


Rin found himself overlooking the rail, the silhouette of the two becoming non existent as time passed by. Worry already creeping in, was she alright? Not being able to see Kiba made him want to go mad.

Minutes passed when he saw Mori appear gagging, the sight made him frown at the boy, could he really be a true swimmer every time he was in the water it looked unnatural. "How is Kiba?" Asked Tusme his eyes scanning the water for the girl "she was going closer to the pod, she might not be back for a few more minutes." Rin sighed he may hate Mori but he had to admit that the boy was right, the longest she ever stayed under was 17 minutes even so the thought only brought him slight comfort.

More minutes passed and still no sign of Kiba, almost ready to jump in after her he saw another whale break its way through the surface, his ears capturing the yell of victory his eyes widen at Kiba clinging to the giant's back. He felt his jaw go slack at the sight. With hair flying behind her like a flag she threw her fist in the air an almost crazed look in her eye at what she was doing. He found himself questioning if the girl that he saw at school was the same on in the water, he doubted even Haru would be that daring.

Watching her ride the Orca through the waves he saw her grin only grow wider as she leaned into the smooth back of the beast as they broke through the waves one after another submerging only to fly through the air again. Never would he have thought she had enough guts to ride one, the idea of doing something so stupid never crossed his mind yet he watched Kiba carry on as if it was the most normal thing in the world.

Flying through the water right next to him she held out her hand telling him to come. His heart raced at the idea, this crazy unreal amazing idea. Before he could question it he grabbed hold of her arm throwing himself from the deck he half landed on the Orca's back, laughing she helped him on gripping onto her for dear life "this is Maryjane by the way!" yelling over the pounding of his own ears Rin didn't get a chance to processes the words when he took a big breath of air as the giant submerged into the waves.

Finally being able to crack his eyes open he only opened them wider. How boring his world must be to Kiba! Looking around he saw the entire family of Orca's and their young dancing through the waters, fish of silver flying past his face in streams of light. Grabbing Kiba's hair he tried to keep it out of his way as he took everything in, she has taken him to a new world that he never thought possible, the sights he seen never done the real feeling justice.

A blue far deeper than any pool, the taste of salt even though his mouth was sealed shut. The sway of the Orca beneath him with the pod around him singing their song like no other. This was Kiba's world, the one that she embraces, the reason why the pool never truly grabbed her. Here it was released power and chance, sacrificing safety for a beauty that he could never have gotten on land.

Grabbing his arm she floated off the back of Maryjane a smile on her face as she tried to wrap her arms around the massive head only to fail. Pointing upwards they quickly made their way through the ever shifting water, seeing her swim next to the pod he was finally able to see how much her stroke really did resembool the giants that she so loved. What did she really see them as that he somehow missed?


Finally peeling of the wet suit Kiba found herself at the walkway the only one in sight was Mori his mismatched eyes sometimes looking back to her that she simply brushed off. With a job well done Tusme called them out saying they shouldn't disturb the pod anymore as he was already making his way home.

Her skin breathing freely she took a nice long yawn, how she missed the ocean and she was finally able to come back with a bang. Waving goodbye to the pod Kiba leaned against the railing a towel around her head keeping her warm she listened to the sounds of the ocean fully prepared to end a perfect day.
"What makes you think you're so good huh?"

Lazily swinging her head over to the glaring Mori she shrugged him off, with the past events she really could care less about what he had to say. "Cause I am" Mori sneered walking closer to block off her escape, seeing the challenge she narrowed her eyes already sizing him up, violet meeting blue and silver she felt her body rise in anger. Mori held a smirk on his lips leaning down he whispered in her ear his breath giving her a foul sense."No your not, you only think that cause of Nero and now you have a new play thing."

Kiba snapped, her hands grabbing his shoulders she pushed him into the wall eyes once challenging were blazing in fury "don't you dare talk about Rin like that." Her words dripped with venom already sounding more animal than human. His own composure leaving he grabbed her arm, trying to fight she managed to slam him back only to be stunned when she felt a fist collide with her skull.

Shock over came her causing her to stumble away, the world dulling for only a second Mori took the chance turning the tables he overpowered her tiny body instantly, he held her by the shirt pushing her against the rail as she grabbed his arm with both hands her nails raking into his flesh. "Nero did so much for you and yet you killed him! He loved you and you repay him by letting him die!" Tears began to stream down the boys face as he spat out the words "now you make it worse by replacing him?"
Kiba didn't know what to do, her body already leaning heavily against the rail she listened to the engine's dull roar meer feet behind her, sweat beading down her brow as she let out a yelp. If she fell into the water right now the propellers would kill her, he wouldn't do that would he?

"Give him back, Give my brother back!" Rage overcoming judgment he yelled the words in her face, holding to his arm for dear life she only dug her nails in deeper blood trickling down her fingers. Pulling her away only to slam her to another spot on the rail she let out a gasp the breath being knocked out of her as her head sung back and forth unable to keep up. Hearing a click behind her she felt her blood turn to ice. She was leaning against the gate! Fear gripped her mind as she tried to push back only to fail, was she really going to fall?

Tears threatened to fall from her eyes as she saw the crazed look in Mori's. She couldn't do anything a feeling of helplessness overcame her when she felt her safety swing away open air licking at her back grabbing at her with persistent arms that caused her to bend. With her only hope she yelled as loud as she can, his name ripping her vocal cords in her last attempted to survive. She refused to be thrown, she refused to be caught!

Like a nightmare's end she felt a hand hurriedly grab her almost throwing her back in the walkway relief washed over her. Now in shock unable to think straight for a time. She couldn't calm down, her heart raced a mile a second that pounded in her ears, her body shook like a leaf as she tried to slow her breathing only to jump as Rin slammed Mori into the wall by her side. Her eyes growing wide at the sight while she slowly began to register what was going on.

Rin's arm was pressed against Mori's throat in a choke, his eyes no longer sparkling rubies but hot coals that burned with hatred as he only pressed harder when Mori spared her a look. "What did I tell you?" Without waiting for an answer he slammed him back into the wall his fist colliding with the stunned boy's gut as he yelled in fury.

Listening to the sound of the engine she felt herself sink to the floor, Mori tried to kill her they both knew she wouldn't have been able to swim away, they both knew that she would have been torn to shreds. Her body began to shake again at the thoughts that pierced her skull, the sound of Rin punching and kicking her attacker becoming dull thuds.
Out of all the ways for her to die a human tried to using the ocean.


Rin couldn't take it anymore, even if he began beating a corps it still wouldn't be enough. The fear that was on her face burned into his mind as he yelled at the bruised Mori failing in comparison to the shrill scream that Kiba used when calling him for help. He tried to hurt her, tried to kill her. About to land another punch he was pulled away by a strong hand that handled him easily. "Take care of Kiba, I'm going to give a long talk to my son here." Seeing Tusme no longer hold a caring air but one of anger and disappointment made the teen step back, he was so used to seeing the man be cheery holding a kind word to all of them and always happy to see Kiba and him. Nodding his head his chest still burning with hatred he ignored the pitiful cries of Mori as he quickly made his way to the tiny form that was his Kiba.

Throwing his jacket over her shivering frame he was given another reason to bash Mori's face in, how she stared past him only grabbing the jacket to hold it closer as if she were a blind beggar caused him to want to kill the kid right there. Putting an arm under her legs and behind her back Rin picked her up without effort, shielding her view from Mori he pressed his own face to hers only holding her closer when she grabbed his shirt.

Making their way to the cabin he walked sideways through the narrow hallway gently laying her on one of the beds he sat with her running his hands down her arms and across her face stopping at the sight of the purple bruise forming over her eye. Standing up in an instant he was prepared to have a second go at the boy only to feel himself being held back, turning around to see Kiba gripping his shirt he was surprised to see her looking somewhat like her old self only difference was.
She was angry.
She was angry and he was sure Mori was now on her list for vengeance.

"Look were even alright, We have to spend one more day out here so don't get on Tsume's bad side to." Rin only sighed sitting back down on the bed he gently took her head in his hand his thumb grazing over her eye only for her to pull back. "I'm sorry I didn't know it was that bad."


Pulling Rin back to his senses Kiba found herself putting up with his worrying, checking her over for anything other than the bruise she began to relax. His hands were gentle to scared to find another injury, they were grazing her skin in a phantom touch almost sending shivers across her skin. Closing her lids she felt his thumb run over her eye, pain running through her skull she pulled away feeling guilty at the look on his face as he tried to apologize.
"I can hit him again when we dock right?"

Kiba couldn't help but laugh, earning a small smile from Rin he pulled her back into his lap with his back resting on the wall. "You have no idea how scared I was seeing you like that." Turning her head she began to see how tired Rin really was, his face looking drained of energy she lowered her eyes in shame, did that one moment really cause him so much stress? Pulling her back he planted a kiss on her cheek ruffling her hair in a sneak attack causing her to snap back to reality. She was alive and now she was safe, there wasn't much more to do but moping was not on her list.

Minutes passed in silence the rock of the boat swinging her into a sleepy state she was shook awake by an unnatural shift in her hair. "What are you doing to my hair this time?" Putting his chin on her shoulder she saw him from the corner of her eye "I'm making it so its not in the way, you do realize it gets everywhere right?" She snorted turning her head from him she looked at the details in the wood floor "as long as you don't cut it."

Moments passed in silence again, the voice of Tsume was heard outside causing her to want to block it out like a bad dream. Focusing on Rin's fingers in her hair she felt her eyes widen at the realization of what he was doing. "Rin are you braiding?" She almost snickered at the idea as she felt her hair twist and turn in a rhythmic pattern "so what if I am?" Her jaw almost dropped, in her deepest imagination she honestly could not picture the scene that was going on behind her. Feeling as if left out on a joke she tried to see it only to fail when he turned her head back. "Keep turning your head and it will come out wrong." She rolled her eyes at the words "since when did you braid hair?"

Tieing something around the end she swung her hair back shocked at how well done it was, even she didn't know how to braid and yet here was the shark boy doing it as if it were nothing. "I have a sister back home, when she was little she would never brush her hair so I had to do it for her or the other kids would tease her, me not being a huge fan of it I learned how so I wouldn't have to do it so much."

Heat rose to her cheeks as she listened to the confession, an amazing swimmer, trainer, teasing partner and now hes a caring brother as well? Opening her mouth in a long yawn she heard him snicker behind her "I'm thinking you should go to sleep." The days events finally falling on her, Kiba began to feel her energy drain away, yawning one more time she stretched out on the bed ignoring Rin's protests as she snuggled into the covers trapping the shark between her and the wall. Not completely over the near death experience she honestly did not feel safe in her own bed despite how close they were. Hearing his sigh of defeat she smirked in a well placed victory. Sleep slowly covering her she felt a blanket being tossed over an arm grabbing hold of her tiny waist in the process.
"Hey Rin"
"Yeah"
"I wana race you when we get home."


So I decided to proof read it again and add some words here and there. Thank you for the constructive criticism it really means a lot and will help me out in the future! Tell me what you think and what you want to see cause I do enjoy responding to you guys!
Again this is my favorite chapter so far I love having so much different things to work with cause new ideas keep me from becoming bored!