Summary: A Hunter finds a little girl.

Rated M : Blood, human eating, and language. (All the good stuff but smut.)

Warning: I will not lie and say that I am amazing at English because I am not, this is my second language. I will say that I have improved thanks to some classes but do forgive my mistakes and point them out so I'll know in the future. I hope this story isn't too bad... Thank you.

Neo: wow I didn't think I'd get this many reviews! Thanks so much, I must say I was apprehensive about putting up a story with ocs but I see now that it's alright. Sorry for the late update but mom was hogging the new computer D: I'll have to type faster. I have a fear of a new chapter sucking and ruining the whole story but hey if I like it than it's up.

Key:
' = thoughts.
Bold letters are Hunter thoughts.

Special thanks to sendicard (not that I didn't enjoy all your reviews (: ) Your review stands out to me the most and it was so long! I'm glad you think my English
is good because I had some help, trust me on that. Well thanks for the vary sentimental review and I hope you enjoy this chapter.

Disclaimer: The Hunter and Girl belong to me but the game and names of the zombie's do not.

Story name: Saving Grace.

By: Neo- kun.

Grace thought her heart would run out of her chest, it was beating that fast. Her eyes where shut tight and she bit her lower lip waiting for the monster to eat her up. The sniffing had stopped and no devouring had taken place making her more than a little confused.

The monster gave a soft hissing sound shifting into a sitting position in front of the child. Grace slowly, almost reluctantly, opened her soft blue eyes. The beast seemed to tilt his head (she assumed it was male) in a curious way.

"Wh-what are you waiting f-for?" She asked jumping slightly when it snarled at her.

Grace whimpered as the monster slowly reached out a clawed hand as if to touch her but withdrew when the girl began to cry again in fright.
He wondered why he couldn't just eat her, he was hungry, yet for some reason his mind kept telling him the girl was a pup.

'You don't eat pups you look out for them.' His thoughts stated making him growl in agreement but the question was; how would he protect her with out alarming her?

Grace tensed as the monster leaned down as sniffed her again nuzzling her slightly with his nose. She repressed a giggle as he smelled her neck tickling her in the process.

'What's wrong with him…? Is he playing with me before he eats me?' Grace thought not knowing if she should scream of laugh at the almost caring nudges the beast gave her.

"What are you doing?" She asked trying to put on a brave face even though she was shaking.

He pulled back tilting his head giving a soft hissing growl. Grace thought a moment, taking a breath before reaching out a trembling hand out to the monster. He flinched lightly but didn't move as the 'pup' gently touched the sleeve of his hood.

Grace looked up at him half expecting him to snarl and push her off but no such thing happened. Her eyes had adjusted slightly in the dark of the closet and she could see that the clothing she was touching was a dark gray color, soft yet firm in texture.

The monster purred as if to reassure her as her little fingers curled around to feel the material. 'Pup no scared…' He thought seeing the little girl start to relax, he knew however that if he moved the illusion would fall and she'd go back into a panic.

"D-do you think… you c-can help me find my mommy and daddy…?" Grace asked softly still not trusting the monster before her but who else could she ask for help?

The monster gave a slight nod though he didn't fully register what he had signed himself up for but he was sure he'd learn soon enough. 'Help pup…' He smiled and winced as the girl pulled away from him in fear again.

'Teeth…' He frowned closing his mouth before hanging his head in submission, he didn't mean to scare his new pup…. Did he just say his? yes, yes he did.

"I'm hungry…" Grace whispered suddenly, rubbing her tummy as sharp pain came from the area, she hadn't eaten sense being in the closet. Luckily she had found an old water bottle to fill her instead but that had run out sometime ago.

The monster perked up at the mention of food. 'Hunt!' He thought happily shaking with excitement. The girl gazed up at him wondering why he seemed so happy and yelped loudly when he had picked her up by the scruff of her jacket.

She struggled weakly, whimpering in protest, but soon gave up opting to pout openly as she was carried like some animal's baby. Grace would just have hope he didn't do anything reckless.

Oh how wrong she was…

TBC

Neo: So you like, going to fast, what's the deal? tell me what you think and feel free to throw ideas in here! I mean it I may use them later on. (: I hope I get reviews from you guys again because I love feed back.

P.S: I'll try to make the chapters longer but this chapter needed to be this length so sorry if the shortness bothers you. I noticed that ffn does not like the tab button so I've given up on that...

Thanks for reading!