Author's Note: This is the last chapter that features Kiba and Kankuro's little adventure +sigh+ and I had so much fun writing about them too. Oh, well. So, it took a little bit longer then usual to update. Sorry about that, but I haven't been getting a lot of sleep lately with tests and homework and working on the sequel. Last night I was going to update but my body revolted and fell in love with the couch. It was a good nap I must say. Anyways, I'm babbling. On with the story!

The group was moving as such; Kiba and Hinata were first, Shino took the middle with the prisoner, and Kankuro brought up the rear. Their captive had kept quiet throughout their travels choosing silence over answers. Shino had refused Kankuro and Kiba's idea of torture, so they had yet to get anything resolved. It had already been a week and they were en route to Konoha. The group came to a halt besides a river, filling their canteens and taking a break. Akamaru even went so far as to fall asleep. Shino decided that now was as good of a time as ever to conduct an interrogation, so he sent Kankuro and Kiba away, feeling it was better to do it alone. The last time had been a disaster when the two of them were around. In fact, Kankuro had had to be tied down the last time. Shino sighed and stood up.

Break-

The two walked away, not paying mind to where they were heading. Yet again, once out of earshot, Kiba brought up the uncomfortable subject of that day, since no one would tell him what had happened. Kiba was determined. "So tell me again, what happened?"

Kankuro sighed irritably. "You passed out. The guy tackled me. I flipped him. I knocked him out. End of story."

Kiba bounded in front of Kankuro and stopped. "There is something you guys aren't telling me. What really happened?"

Kankuro moved to step around Kiba, but Kiba of course, moved with him. "Drop it okay? I don't want to talk about it."

"What the hell are you so afraid of?" Kiba snarled.

Kankuro's eyes widened then narrowed. "Fine." Kankuro snapped. "You really want to know?" Kankuro stalked towards the dog-boy who in turn backed up instinctively. Kiba's back hit a tree and Kankuro stepped up close, his breath feathering Kiba's face. Kankuro's voice rasped out in a fierce whisper. "I walked into the clearing and attacked that sick bastard. When I had him pinned I didn't think. All I wanted was to kill that man for what he did to you." Kankuro shuddered. "I started strangling him. And if Shino hadn't come around…I would have strangled him to death. Sorry if I don't like reliving the thoughts of me trying to murder someone with my bare hands."

"Because of what he was doing to me?" Kiba breathed.

Kankuro slammed his hands on the tree next to Kiba's head. "Yes." He growled. "I almost strangled a man because of you. And I don't like it. I don't understand why."

Kiba smirked. Kankuro hissed before slamming his body up against Kiba's, taking the other's lips in a crushing kiss. Kankuro wasn't thinking. All he wanted was to wipe that smirk off of Kiba's face. For a moment, Kiba was too in shock to react, but a moment later, Kiba had his arms wrapped around Kankuro's neck, pressing their bodies closer together and kissing him back with a fierce intensity. Kankuro pushed him back roughly against the tree, grabbing hold of Kiba's leg and grinding their hips together. Kiba pulled back with a deep-throated snarl.

Kiba immediately turned his face into Kankuro's neck, licking and nipping at the sensitive flesh with his fangs. Kankuro shuddered against him, his breath coming out in a rush. Without pulling back, Kiba went on to rip at Kankuro's clothes. Using his claws, he tore Kankuro's shirt clean in half, the article of clothing falling to the ground in a heap. Kiba licked at the now open range of skin, breathing in the smell of Kankuro's smooth flesh. Kiba ran his hands up the blocky yet muscular frame, drawing the other's attention.

Even with all the attention he was receiving, Kankuro was unsatisfied. He wanted to see Kiba naked and he wanted to see it right now. Grabbing hold of the zipper, Kankuro ripped it down with an impatient force. 'Snap!' The zipper had been torn off. With an enraged roar, Kankuro tore open Kiba's jacket, forcing the other's arms down so the jacket could drop to the ground. Kankuro worked his hands under Kiba's mesh shirt, earning himself a moan. Grabbing hold of Kiba's head, Kankuro forced it up, catching his lips in another feral kiss. Kankuro broke away for only a second. "Drop the pants."

Break-

Shino still had yet to get anywhere with the prisoner. The only thing he had revealed was that they were in 'his master's' territory and that 'his master' would kill them if he found them. Shino sighed in frustration. This was getting him nowhere. He really wanted to be back at Konoha and let Ibiki have his way with the captive. For once, Shino just wanted a nice warm bed.

Shino looked up as Hinata sat beside him, the prisoner now unconscious (much to Hinata's relief). "Umm…Shino…Akamaru just left to find the others. They've been gone for a really long time. Do you think they're alright?"

"Those two can handle themselves."

"Do you know how long we have till we reach Konoha?"

"Don't worry." Shino turned to her. "We'll be back soon."

The crick and crack of branches sounded, causing Hinata to unconsciously jump behind Shino. She grasped his jacket firmly, her hands shaking. But worry was pointless. It was only—Kankuro…and…Kiba…Hinata gasped and Shino's eyebrow shot up. Hinata yelled out, "A-are you two alright? What happened?"

The two were in quite a state. Kankuro's lower half may have been in tact, but his upper was definitely not. His shirt was torn straight down the middle. With the movement of his body, one could occasionally see glimpses of claw and bite marks, dried blood doting the flesh. Kiba was worse. His jacket was open permanently (the zipper broken) and the pieces of his mesh shirt were in one hand. To top it off, he was limping horribly, his other hand gripping Kankuro's shoulder.

Kiba just gave her a laugh and flashed his toothy grin. "We're okay Hinata. We just, uh-" All of a sudden, a bright blush lit his cheeks. "We just uh-"

"We fought." Kankuro's face was clear of all emotion; more appropriately, he seemed to be in shock.

Hinata gave them a distressed look. "B-but why?"

Kiba joined back in. "Aw, it was nothing. We just didn't agree on something, that's all."

Shino stood up, his expression hidden behind the glasses. "I know many of your feelings have been unrealized until now, but wait until we get back to Konoha to do that again. I don't want you two distracted." Shino knew what had transpired and Kiba and Kankuro realized this. They nodded their heads and went to get new clothes from their packs.

Break-

Kiba slowly opened his eyes, glancing at the others to make sure they were asleep. He snuck outside and looked over at Hinata who was standing watch. When he felt safe from notice, he dashed down the river. Stripping down, Kiba jumped into the tepid water, shaking drops of water from his hair. He began scrubbing his skin, thoughts of earlier floating through his brain. Why did he do it? What had made him pant and whine and beg for more? What did he really feel towards Kankuro?

Kiba could almost swear he could feel the bite of the bark against his flesh, the stretch and pull of his body as it made room for the intrusion, the soft breath on his neck as Kankuro licked his way up the delicate flesh. A shudder ran down his body and the water seemed to turn twenty degrees cooler.

A splash broke through the erotic thoughts plaguing Kiba's mind. He glanced over his shoulder, but the figure was undistinguishable in the dark; however, the smell was unmistakable. Kiba remained still as the figure stepped up behind him, pressing his naked body against Kiba's own. Firm, calloused hands ran up his sides, making Kiba toss his head back onto the other's shoulder with a small pant.

Kankuro bit down on Kiba's shoulder, causing the other to let out a whimper as he desperately made a grab at Kankuro's hair. Kankuro's strong arms wrapped tightly around Kiba's waist and with a release of air Kankuro dug his face into the dip between shoulder and neck. Kankuro spoke, his voice muffled. "What exactly does this mean?"

"I think-" Kiba lost his train of thought for a moment when Kankuro thrust his hips forward. Kiba growled, pushing back. "I think you-" He let out a strangled cry as Kankuro dug his hands into Kiba's hips and tugged back hard. They began rocking against each other until Kankuro had Kiba mewling for more. "I-if you're going to-" Kiba let out a hoarse cry. "Fuck! Just FUCK ME!" Kankuro lifted his hips and thrust in. All breath left Kiba's lungs, leaving his mouth agape in a silent scream. The rhythm was wild and desperate, erratic and crazed. Kiba gripped onto Kankuro's forearms, his sharp nails biting through skin. "Fuck! Harder damn it!"

The nearly waist high water splashed around the two lovers. The small waves were soon colored white, not that any could see. The water slowly stilled as the two stood motionless, both panting hard and struggling to keep standing. "I think," Kiba panted, "you just found yourself a boyfriend."

Kankuro slumped forward. "B-but I'm not gay."

Kiba actually laughed. "You can fool your mind but not your body."

"I just can't be."

"If you didn't want anything out of this why'd you just fuck me…again?"

"I-I-"

Kiba pulled himself off Kankuro with a hiss. He turned around and tossed his arms around Kankuro's shoulders, pulling his lean frame flush against Kankuro's. He let his head rest on Kankuro's shoulder before speaking. "If you didn't feel anything towards me you wouldn't be acting the way you are around that man. You wouldn't be mad at him for what he did to me if you didn't feel something."

Kankuro buried his face in Kiba's neck with a snarl. "What about you? How do I know this wasn't some one time fling to you?"

Kiba gave a deep, snorting laugh. "No one, except for you, has ever made me beg before..."

Break-

Akamaru was barking in Shino's ear. A swell of irritation hit him as he sat up, his deep sleep slowly fading away. He quickly cast aside the covers, immediately noticing the absence of the other two boys with a sigh. He stepped outside the tent and paused at the eerie silence. He looked over at where Hinata was supposed to be keeping watch and started in shock. The young kunoichi was unconsciousness and the captive's ropes lay broken on the ground. Oh shit. Where were Kankuro and Kiba?

Break-

Both shinobi were dressed, turning to go back to camp. Kiba stopped and turned to Kankuro with a scrutinizing look. "Do you smell that?"

Kankuro raised an eyebrow. "Yes, my sense of smell is suddenly the same as a dog's." Kiba glared at him, earning him a roll of the eyes.

The leaves in a nearby tree rustled and a voice rang out. "I wanted to give you a going away present for all the trouble you've caused me!" Kankuro wasted no time in pushing Kiba to the ground. But Kankuro wasn't quick enough to save himself. 'Thud!' Kankuro's body hit the ground, kunai sticking out of his chest.

Kiba ran to Kankuro's side with a yell. Sitting down on the ground, Kiba pulled Kankuro onto his lap. The dog-boy's eyes widened as he moved a shaking hand towards Kankuro's chest. His hand came back stained with blood. Kiba looked down. Kankuro's eyes were closed and his breathing was shallow, getting weaker by the second. Kiba hugged Kankuro closer. "Come on," he said, laughing weakly, "you're fine. You'll pull through. Y-you saved me! You're too tough to die like this. Kankuro?"

Kiba then noticed something he would have rather not seen. One of the kunai…was right next to Kankuro's heart. Kiba nearly whimpered at the sight. "Kankuro? Kankuro!" Kiba began screaming. "Hinata! Shino! AKAMARU!" Kiba grabbed a hold of Kankuro's shirt and growled out, "Don't you die on me you fucking bastard!"