Tai: Well, here it is, the final chapter of To Be Alone. Now officially my longest Fanfic, it also sits second in the rankings of my most reviewed stories. Many thanks to all those who have stuck with me through it all, including the huge gaps between updates. If you look at when this story was published, you'll notice I started it back in November of 2007.
Four years ago, when I started this story I was still at high school; this was probably the original effect of what happens when I try to study for an English exam. Yes I'm weird, but you, the readers, are the ones responsible for it continuing. Back to the matter at hand; 2007 was the end of my second to last year at high school.
Currently, I'm at the start of my third year at university studying engineering. I am (supposedly) more mature and (apparently) wiser than I was when I started. I'm sad I'm no longer a teenager, but I'm more than happy to make my family feel old – yay for being the youngest cousin!
So, while you think back to what was happening in your life four years ago, when I started writing this story and you may have started reading this, just remember the fun we've all had.
And feel free to curse my name to the depths of hell for taking so damned long to finish this story.
Keep in mind I did finish it; just don't kill me for how I did so.
Otherwise, take care and enjoy the final chapter of To Be Alone
Disclaimer: If you know it from somewhere then Tai doesn't own it.
Chapter Twelve: Beginnings
It had been two weeks since the ceremony officially joining not only two teens, but also two clans, the Hyuuga and Inuzuka, in one powerful alliance.
Neji had moved into the Inuzuka compound with Kiba, the duo having been given a small house within the walls of the compound in which they could live and do, well, pretty much anything. Tsume had talked to the Hyuuga about the upcoming weeks, where Kiba was due to come into heat again, and the fact that his body would change to accommodate the Inuzuka need to breed. The one thing she was unsure of was how long it would take for said change to occur.
Relieved to hear that his new 'husband' would only being going into heat once every six months since they were now a mated pair, the Hyuuga had relaxed more into the idea of being with another man.
As he started work on cleaning the dishes, the Hyuuga continued to think about the situation. Ookami had continued to grow more and more powerful, having revealed something rather unusual to the Hyuuga just a week ago.
*Flashback*
"Neji, I don't mean to alarm you but please don't freak out when you wake up." Ookami's voice sounded oddly concerned as she roused the sleeping Hyuuga from his sleep. Kiba had left the day before to go on a mission, leaving Neji and Ookami alone in their little house.
'What would I have to be concerned about?' the Hyuuga asked her, slowly opening his eyes. They snapped open completely at the sight of a canine-like muzzle extending from his face, the prodigy inwardly panicking.
"Now see, I asked you not to freak out when you woke up. You're not very good at listening this early in the morning, are you?" Ookami sighed, dragging Neji mentally inwards so they were both, in effect, in his mind.
It was a strange sort of existence to have simultaneously, but Neji could see why she did it. What had previously been only the vague form of a wolf was now much clearer. Before him sat a creamy white wolf with the same eye's he'd seen in the mirror for the last eighteen years of his life. A few swirling black patterns broke up the expanse of light fur, though Neji still found himself entranced by the creature.
"Oh don't look so surprised." The wolf stated, making the Hyuuga's eyes widen further. "Are you really so shocked to see what I look like?"
"Sorry, I've been wondering recently what you looked like before all this happened. I sort of figured you were…darker?" the prodigy shrugged, earning a sigh from the canine.
"Well I'm not. This is what I look like, and effectively what you look like right now. Turns out most of my power is back now, but with the Inuzuka sleeping so close our chakra has been a little suppressed. It's effectively a high-level transformation jutsu and you can go back to being human pretty much any time…once I teach you how to change back without handseals." The wolf explained, drawing a blank look from the prodigy.
"I'm currently a wolf because your power overflowed without Kiba around?" he clarified, earning a nod. "Well that's just random."
"Eh, you'll get used to this sort of 'randomness' with me around. Although really I thought you would've already. Anyhow, I'll give you the knowledge on how to walk and change back, but you have to let me stay like this for the rest of the day." Ookami informed him, earning a slow nod from the teen. "Well good. I'll give you the knowledge while I'm in control."
*End Flashback*
Since then he'd shown Kiba the form, Ookami glad that the Inuzuka could appreciate her beauty, even though theoretically she was an evil demon hell-bent on destroying the village. Neji had given her control and allowed the Inuzuka and wolf some time together, allowing the younger teen some time to get to know the wolf. Akamaru was clearly fond of the idea, the two canines falling asleep together underneath a tree in the yard.
Now however, Kiba was entering his second heat, and Ookami had been nice enough to inform the Hyuuga that she was once again due for her own. For the unfortunate Hyuuga, that really meant only one thing. His arms submerged in the soapy water and attention elsewhere, Neji jumped as Kiba pulled him back against his bare chest, tanned hands already working their way under the Hyuuga's clothing.
"Ngh, Kiba! I need to finish these!" The Hyuuga protested, squirming against the Inuzuka's grip. It seemed, however, that the tan male wasn't the least bit interested in what the Hyuuga was doing, his mind firmly fixed on doing the Hyuuga.
"Leave them." He purred into the older male's ear, tongue and teeth raking across the mate mark on the teen's neck. One hand had already successfully undone the pale man's shirt, while the other was making itself felt against certain sensitive parts of the Hyuuga's anatomy.
Neji's hands slid from the water, one choosing to bury itself in the scruffy brown hair while the other stroked the Inuzuka's thigh teasingly. It seemed the younger teen was much happier with the change in attitude he received, soon picking the male up and carrying him back to their bedroom.
"You've gotten a lot better at responding to him. I'd almost think you were starting to enjoy this." Ookami remarked, glad for the opportunity to watch the two teens.
'Keep quiet and I'll let you have a turn once I'm done.' The Hyuuga mentally told the wolf, glad when she did as instructed and allowed the prodigy to return to what he'd been doing.
"I'm glad you saw things my way, Neji…" Kiba purred into the older male's ear, ridding the slender form of both his shirt and pants. The Inuzuka himself was practically naked already; clearly having just woken up in the boxers he'd slept in. Kissing the male forcefully, he let out an appreciative growl as the Hyuuga returned it, one slender hand sliding across the tan toned chest.
As Neji's hand found what it was looking for, he stroked the younger almost painfully slow, the duo breaking apart as Kiba let out a low moan. "Kind of hard not to; you're good at convincing me your idea is better." The Hyuuga replied briefly, pulling the Inuzuka back into the passionate embrace.
It didn't take long for the hormone driven males to grow tired of teasing one another, the Inuzuka submitting first as he ripped the boxers from his lover's lower half and slid his own off. Licking his lips hungrily, Kiba kissed the male once more, wrapping his arms around the older teen's slender torso to pull them closer together.
Neji rewarded him with a gentle moan as he wrapped his legs around the male's hips, bringing their already hardened lengths into contact and causing the duo to moan. "Gods, Neji…" the Inuzuka's movements were clearly becoming more and more uncontrolled, the male only holding onto his control for the sake of the Hyuuga's comfort.
The Hyuuga released the Inuzuka's hips and pushed him gently off, rolling onto all fours. "Kiba…please…" the prodigy begged, looking back at the Inuzuka. The tanned male held back a growl, a single digit sliding into the tight entrance. The pale male let out a whimper and pushed back against his hand, pressing his chest flat against the mattress.
Licking his lips, Kiba slid another finger into the tight body, working the entrance gently for a moment before he removed the digits and positioned himself. Pushing slowly into the male, he bit his lower lip and restrained himself from thrusting in completely, which could hurt the male beneath him.
Once fully inside the older male, both Kiba and Neji let out moans at the contact, the Inuzuka pausing for a moment while the two of them adjusted their positions until they found the all too familiar spots they both enjoyed.
Only a moment later the duo were rocking against one another, Kiba's hardened length thrusting in and out of the tight body beneath. "Gods…Kiba…" Neji cried in pleasure, rocking back roughly against the Inuzuka. The chorus of moans and the slapping of skin against skin echoed around the room as the males rocked together, sending waves of pleasure through the bodies of both men.
"Neji…gods yes..." Their combined movements became harder and faster, a gentle shimmer of sweat covering both bodies as their breathing became more ragged. A tanned, clawed hand wrapped around Neji's otherwise forgotten length, stroking it in time with his thrusting as both neared their first climaxes for the day. Both were well aware their current activity would be repeated multiple times in the following hours.
"Gods, Kiba…Kiba!" Neji cried, his body tightened as he came, collapsing into a sweaty panting heap on the bed beneath the Inuzuka. The clawed hands of the younger male landed on the bed either side of his head as Kiba continued to thrust into him, his own climax not yet reached.
"Neji…gods, Neji…" the canine-like male panted, howling as he finally came inside the slender body. He refused to move, despite the awkwardness of his position, for several moments, his seed sliding deep into the slender male's body.
Finally pulling out, he collapsed onto one side, pulling the Hyuuga against his chest.
"So, is it my turn now or do you think he's tired?" Ookami questioned, the exhausted Hyuuga barely listening to her.
'I think he's tired but I'm sure you could convince him otherwise; he is in heat after all.' Neji replied, snuggling into the Inuzuka. 'Enjoy yourself. And don't wear him out too much; I might want another go with him.'
The swimming sensation in he'd come to associate with he and Ookami switching places took hold, Neji allowing himself to fall asleep in the back of his mind while the wolf took over.
Pushing against Kiba until his back hit the mattress, Neji slid to straddle the tanned males lap, leaning down to kiss the still panting male. The Inuzuka took advantage of his mouth already being open and slipped his tongue into the Hyuuga's mouth, exploring the warm cavern. One clawed hand raked down the pale back, two digits sliding into Neji's entrance.
The ebony haired male moaned in delight, rocking against Kiba's manhood as both started becoming aroused once more. "Mmm…Neji…or is it Ookami right now?" the Inuzuka purred, breaking the kiss. "I was sure I had my true mate beneath me before."
"You did." Ookami purred back, pressing chaste kisses against Kiba's neck. "We switched over once the two of you were finished. He agreed that I could have you once he was finished, but he doesn't want me wearing you out too badly."
The Inuzuka grinned at the wolf's comment, grabbing the pale hips and pulling the slender male straight onto his hardened length, holding him there for a moment. "You do realise I'm too damned tired to be on top of you right now, don't you?" the Inuzuka smirked, earning an amused laugh from the wolf.
"I'm well aware of how tired you are; I have no problem with doing all the work pet." Neji purred, gently raising his hips a short way before dropping fully down onto the length once more.
And so began their next bout of lovemaking.
A knock on the door roused Kiba from his sleep, the Inuzuka letting out an annoyed growl at the disruption. Never the less he stood and pulled on a pair of pants before heading to the door, sighing at the sight of his teammate and cousin to his mate, Hinata.
"Kiba, I know it's probably a bad time but we have a mission to go on…" the timid girl stated, flinching a little at the glare she received. "Tsunade-sama said you might be averse to leaving but it has to be our team."
Growling again, Kiba headed back into the bedroom to dress properly, glancing briefly at Neji as he did so. Grabbing the last of his gear, he walked over to the bed and lent over the male, kissing him softly. "I'll be home as soon as I can, Neji…" he mumbled, gently stroking the male's cheek before leaving.
"Neji…Neji, wake up."
'Ngh…five more minutes…'
"Neji, this is important! I don't know how long Kiba will be gone for so I want to talk to you about this now!" the wolf growled, startling the male awake. "Oh good, you are listening."
'What's wrong now, Ookami? We both had our own enjoyable times with Kiba.' The Hyuuga sighed, curling up on one side to enjoy what remained of the Inuzuka's scent.
"Well, you probably didn't notice the difference since I was in control last time he was in heat, but that felt…well, different to me." The wolf explained, confusing the Hyuuga.
'Different? Different how?'
"I'm not entirely sure; it's probably just my imagination. But since you're in control of our body most of the time and get to feel everything by default, can you let me know if you notice anything?"
'Sure…I guess.'
It was a full three weeks before Kiba finally returned, and Neji had begun feeling more than a little strange since his lover had left. Informing the suspicious wolf of the fact but neither had been able to figure out what was causing it. The Hyuuga had, however, begun craving a strange assortment of foods and was eating more than twice what he normally did.
He was busy washing the dishes when the Inuzuka crept back into the house, wrapping an arm around Neji's waist as he began licking and sucking on the mark on his neck. "Miss me?"
"Kiba!" Spinning in the younger male's grip he hugged the teen tightly, enjoying the warmth of his embrace. They stood in silence simply hugging for several moments, Kiba enjoying the scent of his mate; though there was something unusual in it that he couldn't quite figure out.
Both pushing the thought of Neji's unusualness to the back of their minds, Kiba pulled the slender Hyuuga into a soft, gentle kiss, picking up the pale man and carrying him to the bedroom. Pressing him forcefully against the mattress it only took the Inuzuka a moment before his hands began wandering over Neji's body.
The duo were picking up exactly where they'd left off three weeks ago, the Inuzuka stripping off most of his clothes before working on removing Neji's. Stripping off the soft shirt the tanned male began trailing kisses down the male's body, stopping only once he reached the belt. He paused briefly, a deep frown etched on his fine features as he cocked his head to one side.
"Neji…have you…put on a little weight?"