This chapter's title came from a Celine Dion song's title.
'XYZ' – thoughts
'XYZ' – telepathy"XYZ" – speech
XYZ – lyrics
Chapter 20 – That's The Way It Is
"Oh, shut up!" Setara glared, as Hiei cocked one eyebrow.
"Make me." He said challengingly.
"You're going to regret that wish." She answered, chasing after his running form. They ran into the woods deeper and deeper. Soon Setara realized that she didn't remember where did she come from. She didn't see Hiei either, so she became worried. She glanced around in the dark forest, as she started to hear voices. She heard someone approaching her, but she knew it wasn't Hiei. She slowly backed away from the dark shadows. A thing jumped in front of her, and that's when she realized that giant werewolves surrounded her. (A/N: Not the ones that transform at every full moon, but just BIG wolves that are known to be man-eaters. Work with me, okay?) She quickly summoned her sword, as the wolf howled hungrily. The others came out of the woods, and the wolf in front of her backed away and bowed, as a white werewolf walked in front of Setara. The other wolves bowed as well, and the white one howled, as it's gold eyes scanned Setara. She didn't move an inch, as it smelled her. It growled, and it continued smelling her. It licked its lips, and stared into her eyes.
'Geez, look at those fangs! Why the hell hasn't it attacked me yet! They always attack on surprise. Oh fucking God! It's a male!' She freaked, and drew her sword in front of her. 'It's just an animal, why don't I attack!' She still didn't move for a few moments then she lunged at it, but in the last second, she stopped the attack, and jumped away. The werewolf looked at her with confusion in his gold eyes, as he approached her again. 'I can't attack him. He did nothing to me! I don't want to hurt this guy. Gosh, maybe I should tell him to leave me.' Just then, that giant, known to be ruthless beast bowed in front of her and started pawing the ground. He then stood straight up, stared into her eyes, howled loudly, and bowed again. Setara sighed, and crouched in front of him.
"I'm sorry, you must be disappointed, but I already have a life long mate." She whispered then she showed him her mark. The beast blinked, and straightened, hanging his gorgeous head. Setara smiled sadly at the animal, as it turned around.
"I hope I'll see you again." She said, stretching her arm out. The werewolf stared back at it then he approached her cautiously and licked her palm with his rough tongue. "You're cute, you know. Can I name you?" She asked, smiling kindly, and the beast growled still a bit sadly. "I'll call you… Kenshin. How do you like it? It means sword heart." Kenshin growled, and licked her palm again. She giggled then suddenly she heard a voice calling her name.
"Setara!" Hiei yelled, rushing there, unsheathing his katana, and lunging at the giant werewolf. Setara jumped in front of the animal, and blocked Hiei's blade with her own sword. "What the hell, it was eating your hand, and you protect it! Have you gone mad?" He asked, with worry in his crimson eyes.
"He was licking my palm, he wasn't trying to eat me!" Setara answered, rolling her eyes. "Wait, Kenshin!" She shouted, as the horde ran away with the leading of the white wolf. "Well, I guess I'll see you later."
"You made friends with a werewolf, you know? You're quite shocking sometimes…" Hiei said, shaking his head in disbelief.
"Well, that's just I. And don't forget that he's the leader of them." Setara smiled then smacked her swollen lips over Hiei's and kissed him. "I made you shut your mouth too." She said after breaking apart. They smirked at each other, and they walked back to the house with the lead of the fire demon.
A/N: Sorry, it was real short, but I'llpost the next chapter soon, I promise!Sorry if you expected a bloodshed, but I just got so fond of our Kenshin that I want to keep him. He's so cute, don't you think? – Hugs Kenshin tightly, and gives a Kenshin plushy for every reader and reviewer – WUW Kenshin! Sooo sweet!
Hiei: Baka writers… they have this issue about falling in love with characters…
A/N: Yea, that's why I wuw you too, Hiei-chan!
Hiei: Ugh… baka romantic onna
A/N: Shut up! DUH! – Goes crying in a corner –
Hiei: Damn, you make me feel guilty! Baka!