- Chapter 6 -

An enemy's fangs.

Part 3.

Bison grazed peacefully along the wild, dry grass that was succulent underneath its soil. Eagles and hawks flew around and perched on any tree branch, even if it was limp, in radar sight. But that was not all they were looking out for. They also plainly noticed three wolves basking in the sun's raze in the long grass.

"Where is that boy? He was supposed to be here ten minutes ago!" Louis groaned and shifted from one side to another in front of two wolves as his fur shifted in the wind's breeze.

"With all due respect, Mr. Wilde, you know this is Drake's pack now and he is in love… Cut him some slack, will ya?" Asked a chubby tan wolf that wore a black collar on his neck. Louis glared at Hige and then gathered himself up.

"I suppose you're right, Hige… But being in love is no excuse to abandon his duties as Alpha Male! I have an important duty for all three of you and it's not time to go all lovey dovey!" Louis replied coolly and looked up with an absent-minded look as he watched a hawk swoop above them in the cloudless blue sky.

"Didn't you?" A white wolf with golden eyes asked silently. Louis drew his attention to the white wolf. Hige smirked and listened carefully so he did not miss the argument that was starting.

"What did you just say, boy?" The old aged wolf asked hesitantly as he looked at the white wolf with a taken back look.

"Didn't you fall in love with Maria?" The white wolf asked in an emotionless voice and Louis was at a loss for words.

"I-I-well yes I di-" Louis stammered and then was cut off.

"Then leave him on the ground and let him run like a true wolf." The white wolf carried on in his silent voice and then turned his back on Louis. Hige's jaw dropped by this wolf's source of words and then he got up and placed one of his arms around the now human wolf.

"You said it, Kiba. Hey, hey, hey! Why isn't it the Alpha of H.H himself! And he brought his lady friend." Hige winked at us and did a childish bow as he took my hand gently. I blushed and looked down at the mysterious tan wolf. "My I have this dance?" He asked me in a charming voice and then looked up at Drake who was glaring at him. He let go of my hand, still keeping his eyes on Drake and then slapped the other mysterious wolf on the back playfully. "Don't they make a cute couple, eh?" He winked at Kiba and then did a motion with his hands like he was taking a picture. Kiba merely smiled slightly and nodded.

"Stop fooling around now, Hige. I believe introductions are in order." Drake commanded sternly as he glanced at his father who was shaking his head. Hige kept quiet and stood still next to Kiba. "Now then… You have already met Gypsy, Papa. So Gypsy this is Kiba," Drake directed to the silent white wolf. "And this is Hige." He directed towards the chubby tan wolf.

"Hey." Is all I said in a cheerful voice. But before anyone else could speak, Drake carried on speaking.

"Now, Papa, what is this meeting about?" Drake asked as he smiled warmly at his father. Louis returned the smile and stood up in a noble stance.

"I have a job for you and Kiba. I need you two to get into Darcia's Keep and rescue the Flower Maiden. Wayne can't make a perfect replica of a Flower Maiden and by that I mean after many attempts he has called it quits, so it's up to you two. Also, Charles is there…" Louis finished off with an angry snap of his fangs, then he closed his eyes and looked away from us. Drake placed a hand on the old wolf's back and patted it gently as he whispered soothing words of revenge. I just looked around with a shocked and confused look on my face. Hige just sat down and whistled nervously as he groomed himself.

"Cheza…" Kiba murmured silently and looked like he was deep in painful thoughts and sullen memories.

"Who is this Cheza?" I asked with a tilted head. "And who is Charles and Darcia?" I demanded and looked at Drake, who seemed to growl at both names.

"They are our mortal enemies! Consider yourself lucky you don't know them Hun." Drake replied and attempted to muster a meek smile at me despite his rage. Kiba looked at me with his emotionless blue eyes and Hige looked up at us all, not wanting to get involved.

"And Cheza is the Flower Maiden. She will be the one that leads us to Paradise." Kiba stated softly and as he said the word 'Paradise', my wolf ears went up in interest.

"Then count me in! I want to be one of the wolves that saves Cheza and goes to Paradise. No matter what!" I said sternly as I looked down at the ground and balled up my fists. Drake, and Kiba smiled at this and Hige wore an impressed smirk on his face as he closed his eyes.

"Count me in too! I mean three is a party and four is a night club if you get what I mean." Hige said with a slight blush but wore a determined look on his face. Drake smirked at Hige's comment and placed his arm around my shoulder. I blushed at this and nuzzled him softly. Louis just looked into the distant grasslands and kept quiet.

"Then it's settled, we set off at midnight." Kiba said and began walking off towards the Hunting Ground's exit sliding door like a typical guy with his hands in pockets. Hige nodded at us humbly and then took off after him saying "Hey, Kiba! Wait up!"

"You could mistake Hige for Kiba's long lost brother sometimes." Drake remarked as he smiled and watched the two large adult wolves go through the glass sliding door.

"You know you are putting him and Gypsy in danger." Louis stated shortly after Hige's rambling to Kiba was out of earshot. Drake turned towards his father and sighed as he rubbed his temples.

"I know, Papa… But how much damage do you really think two wolves can inflict on Charles and Darcia both?" Drake questioned silently as he frowned at his father and then he looked down at me. Louis didn't answer and remained quiet.

"Mr. Wilde, I can look after myself and plus I don't mind being in danger as long as I am doing something that has a meaning to my life." I reassured him as I smiled at the old timer and closed my left eye in a goofy way. Drake and Louis remained quiet and distant. Drake seemed deep in thought while Louis just seemed plain worried about something.

"Something is not right about this, I can feel it in my slightly old bones."

After a long discussion with Louis, it reached midnight and we were ready to set off on our quest (Much to Louis's disappointment) and so Drake, Hige, Kiba and I went onto the platform that takes us out of H.Q's restriction. As our paws landed on the forest's ground, Drake began to run and so we followed. Drake was at the head of the pack, followed by Kiba, then me and then bringing up the rear was Hige. As we ran of into the early morning of the forest, we didn't realize that someone was watching us from behind a dead berry bush.

"Go well my son." The figure said before he went silent and left the sight.

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