I woke up in the cave in my wolf demon form the next morning, with a huge empty feeling in my chest. 'I guess I should go bury the bodies before demons start eating them' I thought as I walked out of the cave and went over to the murder sight. I saw that the bodies were still their as they were left. Still bloody, still cold and unmoving, still gone. I walked over to Kiyoshi's first and as I got closer I felt despair fill me "my dear Kiyoshi I should have listened to you my love, but I will continue living for you. I just wish I could have been a better mate and mother" I had tears in my eyes but I refuse to let them fall. This was a time to be strong, I walked over to Akemi's body and sat down next to her "Akemi, oh my sweet little Akemi please forgive me I failed you as a mother!" I sat in between them And let out a long howl filled with the pain and sadness I felt, the howl could be heard even in spirit world with the force of my energy. 'Let them know my pain, let them feel their mistake' I thought.
*the gangs point of view*
They were all in Koenma's office talking about the wolf that was only here yesterday.
"What's the big deal binky-breath it was just a wolf" yusuke said with his usual defiance attitude. Koenma was annoyed with the nick name but ignored it, He had to much to deal with already "yusuke you do not understand this is a very serious matter, Amaya's is a very strong wolf demon as well as her pack, I don't know if she will continue being our ally." Koenma started panicking now. The though of having them as an enemy scared him "Koenma if I may ask what was the treaty which she spoke of?" Kurama asked, as usual the fox wanted the information on everything "The treaty is called Angels serenity, it states that they may stay in Makai and pass into human world provided they dont cause harm to humans nor demons, in exchange we will provide protection and will have their alliance, though if harm should come to the pack they have the right to pass judgment and punishment." Kuwabara shivered at memory of what happend yesterday "apparently their not all that friendly, she was heartless when she took out that guy" Koenma looked at him, understanding the humans discomfort "on the contrary Kuwabara, Amaya is very friendly and very respectful, she had a reason for the hostility" Kuwabara looked confused "what reason would be good enough to kill" Everyone did an anime fall and Yusuke punched him in the back of the head "you freaking idiot weren't you paying any attention to what she said" he screamed, God his best friend was a moron "To what who said?" kuwabara asked even more confused, Yusuke tried to restrain himself from punching the idiot again. "Hn don't waste your time the baka wont be able to comprehend" Hiei said from the windowsill, not being able to pass up the oppertunity to insult the human "WHAT THE HELL DID YOU SAY SHORTY!" Kuwabara was fuming now. "Guys lets get back to the matter at hand" Kurama tried to stop the violence with little success. Suddenly there was a Loud Howl that was heard, it felt like it struck the very core of their soul. "what the hell is that?" Yusuke said looking around "that was Amaya, she's mourning over her lost ones" Kurama said sadly, he understood the pain he even felt it in the howl, it wasnt hard to miss "huh? How do you know that Kurama?" Yusuke asked truly curious, He knew the fox was full of suprises though "the sound, only A mother who has lost a child can make such a sad melody, the okami is like a cousin to the kitsune so we under stand each other, though we do have our fights I must admit,that the howl must be very strong for us to hear it" Koenma nodded "yes howl of a wolf demon is very powerful indeed, Jiro was considered lucky that Amaya took mercy on him" the gang froze, well more like Yusuke and Kuwabara froze.
Yusuke stood up in disbelief "what the hell do you mean took mercy on him? all I saw was her rip him apart, there was no mercy there" Koenma looked at him, he truely did not understand did he?, then again the boy was still learning. "A wolf demons howl is considered a powerful weapon along with their great strength and speed but it's a deadly weapon. Jiro life was ended quickly, there are different pitches of sound such as one can make the listener explode on the spot, one can paralyze and one can make so you are crippled with pain etc." Kuwabara shivered then said "geez that's something but still doesn't give a reason for him to be murdered I mean there are thousands of killers that only got life in prison" Kurama and Hiei both let out a dark chuckle and kuwabara and yusuke looked at them like they grew a second head, what did they know? "Whats so funny?" yusuke asked kurama looked at him with a cold look but an evil smirk, eyes flashing gold for a split second " everyone knows that messing with a Female wolf demons family is Asking for a death wish alone, but messing with her pup...well lets just say that when the thought passed through Jiro's little mind" Hiei turned away from the window he was looking out of, and focused on them "the baka sealed his fate" hiei finished humor shining in his eyes. Yusuke and kuwabara shivered from their cold tone. Though they been a team for a while, the two demons can still suprise them with ther joy for violence "yes they are correct lets just hope that Amaya joins the team she would be a great help" Koenma said though doubt was in his voice.
*Amaya POV*
I still held my head up to the sky letting everyone know and hear my pain. when I heard others join in, I turned to see Hiro, Asako, Kane and Isamu and even Ken joined in to mourn for the ones we lost. I smiled sadly at them and continued to howl. As we all ended as one, they walked up to me waiting for orders on what to do now. I looked at all of them, and each one showing one emotion I could not stand and that was sympathy. I glared at them, they knew better.
"Do not give me that look, I don't need it" I stated, the others just looked at the ground. I sighed, I shouldnt be so hard on them, were a pack when one suffered, we all suffered. "Hiro, Asako you go get food, its your turn to hunt" the two tan wolves nodded and took off. I then turned to my brothers, who lost all traces of mischief in their eyes, they knew it was time to be serious "I need you guys to dig two graves for them, we must at least give them a proper burry." They nodded and ran off to dig, I turned around and saw Ken staring at me in his half demon form. Which he was rarely in, his spiked grey hair blowing making his bangs cover his brown eyes, that showed pity and a slight show of concern and what was that understanding? His black muscle shirt skin tight showing off his muscles his black biker jacket going nicely with his black sneakers and cargo pants.
"What is it Ken? Don't think I'm stepping down from my position I am in no mood for a fight" he didn't say anything he just walked over to me and stopped when he was right in front. His eyes never leaving mine. I stood my ground, his posture wasnt threatening so I wasnt concerned. "It hurts doesn't it?, it feels like there's a hole in your chest just eating away at you, the guilt is tremendous and hanging over your head, you feel as though you let them down and now can no longer live, your now unsure of what to do, constantly haunted by nightmares of there screams and their deaths replaying in your head, hearing their voices in the back of your mind saying how you let them die, its enough to drive you to insanity" I was shocked not only because that's exactly how I was feeling but because that was the most I have ever heard him talk!.
"H-how did you know?" I stuttered after a moment. He just smiled but it was one filled with nothing but pain. "Kira was her name she was beautiful, so full of life and long silver hair that was soft as silk, blue eyes as deep as the ocean. I loved her so much, she had such an innocent way about her almost like a child yet she was very cunning and knew how exactly to steal my heart. But she was a kitsune, and mixed relationships were looked down upon in my so called 'pack'. when I refused to end it they turned and killed her, I couldn't get to her in time I felt so helpless then as punishment I was kicked out of the pack which is the lowest thing for a wolf demon," I nodded my head, yes I knew of the states and levels of the pack "im sorry for your loss Ken but you do have a pack now, you do have a family and we would never betray you" he nodded a soft smile on his face, yes he had a home now, he was not alone anymore. "I am sorry for you as well Amaya and I'm sorry for everything. I felt that that's how every pack is but I guess I was wrong and for once I'm glad to be, understand the only reason I wished to be alpha was to make the decision instead of being the one getting stepped on" I smiled glad that he was opening up to me, but i was sad. He understood the feeling, the pain, no one should go through that. "its quite alright ken its alright" I turned around and saw that the bodies have been buried and the sun was setting. I made my way over to the graves and stared at them. Then turned around and walked away as a lone tear made its way down my cheek. I wiped it away quickly, Not Now, I needed to be strong for my pack.
I sat by the lake watching the sunset. when I heard footsteps behind me, I didn't turn around….I didn't have to, I knew who it was. "hasn't Koenma caused enough pain and suffering…what could his detectives possibly want" I turned around and looked at the gang with emotionless eyes. Yusuke , who appeared to be the leader, walked forward. "Koenma wishes to speak with you and your pack he has a deal for you if your willing to listen" he said sounding like he didn't even care though his eyes showed caution and concern. I stood and changed into my wolf form and the gang got ready incase I decided to attack, I sat down and let out a long loud howl. The gang had to cover their ears because of it. As soon as I ended the howl my pack showed up and stood next to me. I turned to face them looking at each and everyone of them with humor in my eyes "Koenma wishes to speak to us…. he claims he has a deal for us if we are willing to take it" The twins snorted, and I turned to them "oh So the baby ruler seems to think-' Kane started "that we will come running to hear him out just because he called-" " and after he murdered our kin!" they growled in unison. Hiro spoke up next "we just buried two of our family members one being our leader the other being his and your child" the hair on Asako's back stood up "NOT TO MENTION THE FACT THAT A CHILD IS HARMLESS AND THERE WAS NO REASON FOR THEM TO DIE…IT WAS STUPIDITY ON KOENMA'S PART" I Raised my eyebrow at her reaction considering she's normally calm and rarely makes an outburst like that 'note to self check that out later' I looked over at ken who hasn't spoken at all yet but His eyes showed hostility, those were the eyes of a soul who will stop at nothing to protect his family. I smirked and stood up, well they have their answer "hush now no one else will harm this pack I swear on my life now back to the matter at hand" turning to the gang, my voice was firm showing i was not going to be argueing "tell Koenma I will see him in a week" Kurama stepped forward, making sure to make his stance as non threatening as he could "please excuse me for saying this, but Koenma wishes to speak to you today" I looked at every single one of them calmly, but on the inside I was anything but "If He wishes to speak to me the he will do so on my decision not his…put away your sword Hiei there is no reason for bloodshed now" I looked at him and saw he had a hand on his katana ready to knock me out. I sensed his movement, im sure my pack did as well. He did reluctantly noticing that the pack was ready to attack. The mist started to thicken, I looked at it, that was our cue to leave "one week….In one week we will arrive…. until then detectives" I turned around and walked deeper into the forest, the pack walking after me and the gang watched as I departed until I was gone.
It has been almost a week since my encounter with the spirit detectives, A week since my pack crumbled, A week since I lost the two people who were so dear to me. In fact I was supposed to meet with Koenma tomorrow, a visit I was not looking forward to. But there is still matters to attend to at this present time. "Kane! Isamu!" I shouted they both looked up and walked over. "Yes Amaya what is it you need?" they both asked in union. I looked at them both with emotionless eyes, they have shown nothing since that day, "where is Hiro and Asako? I must speak with them" Isamu was the first to speak up "they went to the lake, they left about an hour ago" I nodded in thanks "thank you Isamu can you fetch them for me?" Isamu bowed "of course sister" my eyes softened at that 'sister…..havent heard them call me by that in a while' but I couldn't blame him, losing his niece and brother-in-law has affected him greatly as well as Kane. He left to go find the 2 wolves. I noticed Kane hasn't moved from his spot, so I questioned it. "Whats wrong brother?" he looked up with sad eyes, my heart broke even more. "Amaya….is it ok if I visit their graves?" I smiled sadly at him, he has been going there ever since they were buried. "yes, of course Kane, I think they would greatly appreciate that". He smiled and ran off. I then looked over to the sun rising 'why? Why is it when I think I have a chance for happiness and success it's ripped out from underneath me? ITS NOT FAIR!' A voice broke me out of my thoughts "Amaya?" I turned and saw Hiro and Asako looking at me with worry. It was Asako who spoke up this time "Amaya are you ok? Please don't cry" I put my hand to my face and realized I had indeed been crying. quickly I wiped my eyes and look at them sternly. "I must speak with you two" they both looked uneasy but nodded anyway. "Asako come forward" she looked to the ground and did as she was told. I changed into My demon form. My eyes cold, harsh and fixed on her, I took a step forward and saw fear in her eyes. Hiro was about to run forward but I looked at him and he froze on the spot. He better stay put "Don't you Dare interfere or there WILL be consequences to deal with" I growled He swallowed and took a step back. I turned my gaze back towards Asako who had her leg bent and tail low, she would not hold eye contact 'hm she at least knows who's the leader'. I then ever so slowly circled around her, then walked back to where I started. I looked at her sternly "your pregnant Asako" she looked at me in surprise as well as Hiro, she shook her head in deniel "N-No I'm not Amaya!" I let out a low growl as my eyes narrowed "DO NOT LIE TO ME ASAKO! I CAN TELL BY YOUR SMELL!" she cringed at my loud outburst and I look over at Hiro "you're the father of those pups no doubt" he shook in fear but nodded. I sighed " You know that only the Alphas are allowed to have pups it is forbidden for lower ranks in the pack to reproduce, its considered disrespectful to the Alpha " Asako started shaking violently the normal punishment would be to get kick out of the pack, but if I wanted to I could take the pups as my own since I am alpha or I could kill them as punishment. "P-please Amaya Show mercy!" Hiro stuttered shaking. I looked at them Asako was crying hysterically and hiro was shaking. my eyes soften and I let out another sigh "There shall be no blood shed we have lost 2 members of our family and I'll be damned if we lose any more" they looked at me in confusion I smiled at them. " I am truly to merciful that maybe so but I am by no means a push over, I fight ruthlessly and will kill without a second hesitation and without remorse that is why many want to be my friend then foe" Hiro looked up confusion on his face "then why not punish us. We disrespected you after all" I laughed, but it came out hollow "as I said I will not lose any more of my pack I'm happy for you guys may you be able to enjoy some happiness longer than I have" Asako smiled and Hugged me. I was shocked but smiled (remember your in your demon form you cant hug back when you're a wolf ^_^). "just promise me you wont let anyone hurt your pups" Hiro nodded taken a protective role, yes he will be a good father " and of course you'll have the back up of the pack" I looked up at the sun and saw that it was about noon I lifted my head up and Howled, calling to the others, when I was done I saw that the others had arrived and were all circled around me. " It is about time we pay a visit to Koenma" they all transformed into their full demon forms and I smirked as a portal opened up "let us go then, but be aware do not lose your tempers and Do Not step out of line…..Or I will put you back in your place" they nodded all having stern looks on their faces. nodding I walked into the portal everyone else following. this should prove to be very interesting
As we stepped into the office I looked around and saw the spirit detectives already there with Koenma. Koenma looked at me a little nervous due to the fact that we were all in our demon forms, I smirked at the fact he was afriad, then he told the gang to leave the room for a moment. The gang looked at us then walked out of the room closing the door behind them. "Ah Amaya I'm glad you decided to show up right on time, might I add though I wanted to see you a week ago" I snorted and changed into my half demon form. I narrowed my eyes "you have a lot of nerve Koenma, after what you did, you have the audacity to tell me what to do?" he gulped audibly, clearly noticing his poor choice of words "I'm dreadfully sorry Amaya that came out wrong" my eyes were still narrowed and my tail was swishing behind me. I was not happy, not by far "I am not pleased with you Koenma infact I should destroy our treaty and discontinue our alliance." Koenma was sucking on his pacifier worriedly "please Amaya reconsider that thought. I had no Idea my soldiers would do that to the pack if I had known I would have went to you myself" I crossed my arms over my chest, a glare still on my face "Be that as it may you called me in saying you had a deal?" he nodded, praying it would help the situation, well we shall see about that "yes but I would like to speak with you alone if that is alright with you" I looked at the pack and saw them on edge. I nodded for them to go and they walked out the door. I then turned my attention back to Koenma "you have my attention now" Koenma then sighed and looked at me "yes well then, I give you my sincere apologies for the mess my soldiers have done and I would like to give you a proposition if your willing to listen" I tilted my head waiting for him to continue "in order to prove to you my apologies, I am willing to bring back your mate and pup provided you make a promise that our treaty and alliance will not be threatened."