A/N: Okay. So this is a story following the concept of Wolf's Rain. If you don't know what it is, here's a basic outline;
So Wolf's Rain is a super cool show that used to come on. First off, this is way in the future, in a post-apocalyptic world. Wolves are said to be extinct, but they still walk around as humans (in human forms.) The Titans' human forms will be their civilian forms, and their wolf forms will be the color of their hair, and a little of their outfit, if it's and appropriate color. (It was anime.) Basically, there are about four wolves (correct me if I'm wrong.) who want to find Paradise. Paradise can only be found by wolves. But first, they need to find Cheza, who can lead them there. (Cheza is human.) They find her, but the labs come back and take her away, thinking they can open Paradise by using her blood. The wolves then go on trying to rescue Cheza, and find Paradise. While rescuing Cheza, a lot of stuff happens. If you want more details, search it on Google or something…. Wikipedia has a pretty accurate plot description. Anyway, mine has a twist.
The Titans' human forms will be their civilian forms, and their wolf forms will be the color of their hair, and a little of their outfit, if it's an appropriate color. Also, the wolfs can talk in their wolf forms. They obviously don't have powers, but have some things in their personality their powers set in (Rushu being swift and a good fighter, Vermise being strong, etc.) Here are the names:
Beast Boy (Garfield) – Giniko
Starfire (Kori) – Kori
Raven (Rachel) – Ravenna
Robin (Richard) – Rushu [Rue-shue]
Cyborg (Victor) – Vermise
Bumblebee (Karen) - Kumai [Kue-mie]
Argent (Toni, I think) – Tomar
Sorry for the name change, but it just wouldn't sound like Wolf's Rain if I didn't…. Oh, and Cheza is going to be…. Arella. Her name will stay Arella.
Character Backgrounds: (They will be similar to their real backgrounds)
Giniko- He lost his parents when he was still a pup. They were caught by hunters. They told him to run… He ran, but could still here their cries of pain. He vowed then that he would oppose all hunters. This did not turn him sour, but grew up strong and warm to others, except hunters.
Kori- She was taken by hunters once. She fought for her life at the facility where they tortured the wolves. She had acted like they had broken her, so no one expected when she turned on them viciously and escaped. She has been running ever since, not wanting that experience to repeat itself.
Ravenna- She watched her mother die at the hands of hunters as a pup. What was worse was that it was her dad that tracked her mother and showed her to the hunters. The huners shot her more than necessary, even stabbed her. They then put her in a sack and walked off. Her dad sneered at her, like she was next. Ravenna ran and ran, until she reached Mistow Forest. She has been living there ever since, lurking in the shadows. This experience has made her weary of new people, and shy.
Rushu- His parents were entertainment. They would do all kinds of things for their owners- hunters- or be punished cruelly. The owners once wanted them to hurt their baby, Rushu; they would not. The hunters were getting angry and decided that his parents must fight each other. They wouldn't. The hunters threatened them. They told Rushu that he was to run and never look back, and never come back. Avoid hunters. So, when they were fake-fighting, distracting the hunters, he ran. And ran and ran. He became very serious.
Virmise: As a young pup, he was used for fighting. He got hurt so bad that they thought he wouldn't make it. They dumped him in an alleyway. He watched the people get hurt, a cruel sight before his eyes. He soon healed up, changed into his human form, and ran away from the city.
Tomar- She was born in Mistow forest. She's never known her parents, nor the outside world. She stepped out into the bright sunshine and stepped back into the forest. She has never met another new wolf, except for when Ravenna came. They were weary and shy of each other, which pulled them closer.
Kumai: She was born a wolf, but turned into her human form almost right away. She had heard of the cruelty to wolves, so she was scared, and stayed out of it. She walked around as a human, lived as a human. Everything was okay and fine, until she was out shopping during a full moon. The moon's power filled her, and she changed back to her true wolf form and howled. Hunters were immediately set upon her, and she sped away.
After a page of author notes, I think you're ready for the first chapter now! Enjoy, I tried hard. Any questions, PM me! Reviews would be a great birthday present
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Ravenna and Tomar could hear footsteps coming. They ducked down behind a tree, Ravens deep violet/ deep blue fur blending with the night. Tomar's dark gray with deep red streaks standing out a bit, but oh well. Soon emerged a frightened dark green wolf, panting. They saw the fear in his eyes, and soon hissed him over. He quickly ran with them underneath the tree. Soon cam running in ginger- colored wolf, innocence in her eyes. She looked all around, and spotted a hollowed out tree. She ran for cover. Kumai, A blonde with black streaks all over wolf, came in and immediately stopped. She didn't have a clue where she was. She could hear footsteps behind her, and looked around franticly. Kori hissed and Kumai went into the hollowed out tree. Then came Virmise, but ungracefully falling over a bush. His fur was all white, with a brown tip on his tail. Scars were all over his body. The hunter was nearing. He was trying to get out, but his paws were caught up in the vines. His fur wasn't helping. Then, a young [female] pup came in and snapped the vines. He ran, but the young wolf stayed there, in fright at how close the hunter was. The pup was white, with black feet and a brown patch over her right eye. She crouched on the ground. Just then, Rushu, an all black wolf, came in and snatched the young pup by the scruff in his teeth and bounded away into the hollowed tree.
The hunters were now all in a circle, but they could not see each other. There were about 10. Tomar and Ravenna snapped twigs with their paws; the hunters immediately shot. They were all killed, by each other. When the wolves smelled blood and sensed no movement, they all came out and sat in a circle. The young pup was at Rushu's feet.
"Hey, thanks." She said to Rushu. He looked down and nodded.
"My name's Mirka, by the way." She said. "I've been living here for a while, ever since my parents and sister were captured. I was on the other side, when I heard footsteps near. I knew they were hunters, so I checked it out. Then, I saw you" she pointed her nose at Virmise "and thought I'd help." Everyone just nodded.
"So what are your names?" Mirka asked.
"I'm Giniko." Giniko said. "My story's a long one…." He said, before he began to explain. Everyone's mood darkened.
"I'm Virmise." He explained.
"Kumai." She stated, and…. Ya know.
"I am Kori." She said, somewhat cheerfully.
"Rushu." He said, all seriousness.
"Tomar." She said shyly.
"Ravenna." She said, nothing in her voice. Tomar have her a look of 'they don't seem bad.'
"Well, do you guys have anywhere to go?" asked Mirka. They all shook their heads, except for Tomar and Ravenna.
"You can stay here, then. I have something to discuss with you all in the morning." With that, she got up, and went over and laid down in a pile of leaves. They all dispersed. Tomar went with Ravenna.
"You know…" Tomar started, whispering. "They don't seem bad. After their stories, I'd say they're hardly bad at all." Ravenna just nodded.
"I suppose so. The young one…. Mirka, seemed to have something to talk about of interest." Tomar nodded.
"Yeah. Well I think we should go to bed now… everyone else has."
And with that, they curled up, and fell asleep.
A/N: Sorry for the short beginning of the story, and the super long author's note, but it just makes more sense if you read it. Don't call me a horrible person! Anyway, Review please! More coming your way soon, and they will be longer! Promise.