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"Are you the one?

The traveler in time who has come,

To heal my wounds

To lead me to the sun and

Walk this path with me until the end of time?"

~Are You the One, Within Temptation

Chapter 5

Tori's POV

The sound of boots thumping on the wooden floor awoke Tori. She opened her eyes to see a boy standing in the kitchen. He had short red hair and bright friendly eyes. The same red haired boy from her dream and probably the wolf she brought in last night. Groggily, she stood and padded to the kitchen, the floor creaking beneath her feet. The boy looked up at the noise and titled his head sideways, an uncertain smile on his face.

"You must be Toboe," Tori said, leaning against the counter, arms crossed loosely at her chest.

"Yeah, how'd you know?" Toboe asked, looking at her curiously.

"I know Kiba," She replied, stretching her arms above her head. A confused look appeared on the boy's face, and he furrowed his eyebrows. Tori raised an eyebrow in question.

"What's wrong?" Toboe shook his head.

"I don't know. It's almost like I've known him before but I just can't quite remember."

"I know how you feel," Tori said, chewing on her thumb nail. Toboe hopped up onto the counter next to her.

"You do?" She nodded.

"Yeah, but I should go find Kiba, he said he'd go by my house and I don't want him to freak out or something when I'm not there," Tori said, walking towards the door, then said over her shoulder, "You can stay here, there's food in the pantry and cabinets. I'll be back." With that, she walked out the door and into the woods. The sun shone brightly onto the trees and leaves rustled as birds flew in and out. The creatures seemed oblivious to what happened last night and scurried about for food. Soon, Tori reached her neighborhood and saw Kiba crouched on her windowsill, prepared to jump off.

"Kiba!" Tori called, jogging over. The boy looked up at his name, strands of hair falling in front of his eyes. He shut the window then jumped down in front of her.

"Hey, sorry," Tori said, "I had to take Toboe to the Cabin in the woods since my Dad wouldn't let me take him to the house."

"Its fine," Kiba said, glancing at the window. He's holding something back, Tori thought.

"Did you run into my parents?" She asked, "Because if you did I can go and talk to them and tell them to back off." A smile played at the boy's lips but he shook his head.

"No, I took care of it. How's Toboe?" Tori reached out and lightly grabbed Kiba's hand, leading him into the woods.

"He's fine, as far as I can tell," Tori told him, releasing his hand and looking up into the trees, "He's awake." Kiba nodded, his eyes lingering on her then looking out into the woods. Remembering what Toboe had said, Tori looked sidelong at Kiba.

"Kiba….Toboe said something about knowing you before now." The blue eyed boy closed his eyes briefly. When he opened them, they were darkened with past memories. Memories of sorrow and pain and fleeting happiness.

"I know," Kiba said, after a few minutes, "We did know each other in the past." Tori furrowed her eyebrows. Is that even possible?

"How?" She asked, looking at him beside her.

"We traveled together along with the other wolves in your dreams," He explained.

"Well? What happened?" Kiba looked at her, as if asking if she'd really believe him.

"We were all separated and they all forgot everything once the world was reborn," He said, looking down at the ground. Tori raised her eyebrows. When the world was reborn? What was that supposed to mean?

"When the world was reborn? I don't think that's possible," Tori said slowly.

"You didn't think that wolves could speak," Kiba pointed out, amusement in his voice. Tori rolled her eyes but smirked.

"Touché."
The two reached the cabin and walked in Toboe sitting on the couch, starring at something down the hall. Tori peered down the hall to see what he was looking at while Kiba sat across from Toboe.

"What were you starring at?" Tori asked when she didn't see anything.

"A cat," He replied.

"Oh, that's Simon, he won't hurt you," Tori said, smiling as she sat on the coffee table in front of them. Toboe shot a disbelieving look down the hall then looked back at Tori.

"So, what were you saying about the world being reborn?" Tori asked, looking at Kiba.

"The world being reborn?" Toboe asked, a curious look in his eyes.

"We were with the flower maiden," Kiba told them, "going to Paradise and the earth was starting to freeze over and fall apart. Where Paradise was supposed to be, we were stopped by a Noble. He attacked us and he killed everyone but me. I watched the earth being reborn then went unconscious—" He looked at Toboe—"That's probably why you don't remember me." Toboe starred down at the floor, seeming deep in thought. Tori and Kiba watched him in silence. Finally, the young boy shook his head.

"I can kinda remember but it's hazy," He said, "I remember being with a human and another man, but after that it's all bunched together." Kiba nodded.

"So…who is this flower maiden?" Tori asked, feeling confused with all the information.

"She's the girl in your dreams," Kiba said.

"Does she have purple hair and smell good?" Toboe asked, seeming excited.

"Yeah, why?" Kiba asked, looking at him.

"I remember her," He said, smiling now, "But, I haven't been able to find her." Kiba looked at Tori.

"What?" Tori asked, looking at him.

"You can find her," Kiba said, his voice confident. Tori raised her eyebrows.

"Uh, no. I've only seen her once, and that was in a dream. I can't find her."

"Yes you can," He persisted, "Why else do you think you would be having those dreams?" Tori shook her head. Everything is just so confusing. I don't know what to do anymore.

"I don't know…." She said quietly. Both wolves looked at the girl before them.

"What kind of dreams do you have?" Toboe asked, his voice curious. Just then, Tori's phone vibrated in her pocket. Slipping it out, she read the text message.

"I'll tell you later Toboe," She said, "But I have to go. My Dad wants to talk to me. You guys can stay here if you want." With that, Tori walked out of the Cabin, feeling Kiba's eyes on her back.

The girl walked through the forest, the wind howling through the trees. The trees were bare, signaling that winter wasn't far off. Leaves crunched beneath Tori's shoes. I wonder what he wants to talk about, Tori thought as she walked, He's probably gonna tell me I can't remain friends with Kiba. She snorted at the thought. Like that'll ever happen. Tori's mind wondered back to last night. She had almost lost him. The one person who truly understood her, despite having just met each other. The white wolf made her feel complete, despite everything that had happened to her. Tori reached her house and waved to the old couple next door. They didn't wave back, just watched her closely. Tori rolled her eyes and shook her head. If they knew I was friends with wolves they would freak and say I was cursed. The elderly couple, Janette and Ben, often said that wolves were servants of death. They believed that wolves were the ones to kill the teenagers all those years ago in the same Cabin Kiba and Toboe were in. Crazy old hags. The girl strode into the house and saw her parents sitting at the kitchen table, whispering. They looked at her as she walked over to them.

"So, what did you guys want?" She asked, sitting across from her Mother. Mr. and Mrs. Bishop exchanged looks then Tori's Mother lightly touched Tori's hand.

"Your Father told me what happened last night," She said gently. Tori braced herself for what was to come.

"Ok, your point being?"

"Honey," Tamera continued, "We know what's going on. All that's happened to you." Tori slowly looked from her Mother to her Father.

"You do? The claws and heightened senses—everything?" Her Father nodded, leaning forward, propping his elbows onto the table.

"Yes, and we have agreed that we don't want you with that boy—that wolf—anymore," He said.

"What? Why?" Tori demanded, shocked and angry. She would not allow this.

"Tori, being around him will only make whatever's happening to you worsen," Paul said carefully.

"And," Her Mother added, "We found him in your room today."

"He was looking for me," Tori insisted, "He didn't know I would be at the Cabin in the woods."

"Whatever he was doing," Her Father said sternly, "You are not to see him anymore."

"Why?" Tori demanded, balling her fists beneath table, feeling her claws slide silently out and bite into her skin.

"Why? Honey, he's a wild animal! He could kill you any second!" Mrs. Bishop exclaimed. Tori couldn't believe this. Couldn't they see that Kiba would never do that?

"No, Kiba wouldn't do that," She said, her voice more like a growl, "He could help me understand what's happening to me since you haven't offered anything." This silenced the parents and they stared at her. Paul opened his mouth to say something but was silenced by his wife's hand on his.

"Its' time," She said softly, "Let's tell her."

"Tell me what?" Tori replied angrily. Her parents were silent for a few minutes, both seeming in deep thought. Then, with a heavy sigh, her Father said, "Tori, when you were little you were taken by a man. We didn't see you for years. During that time, he altered your DNA, mixing yours with wolves, making you how you are now." Tori didn't speak. All this time they knew and yet didn't try to help her?

"Why didn't you tell me before?" She asked, her anger receding and her claws along with it.

"We didn't think you were ready," Tamera replied, lacing her fingers together on the table.

"Alright, I understand, I guess," Tori said, "But, I'm still going to see Kiba."

"Tori—"Paul started. She locked her dark eyes on him.

"Dad, he can help me. I have wolf DNA mixed with mine, he's a wolf. He knows what's happened to me."

"You told him?" Her Mother said, surprised.

"Yeah. Who else was I supposed to tell?" With that, Tori stood and started towards the front door.

"I'm going out," She called, then shut the door behind her. As she walked down her drive way, she noticed that Janette and Ben were still watching her, their dark eyes unfriendly. She glared and started towards the Cabin. She thought about what Kiba had said about her being able to find the flower maiden. How am I supposed to find her? I barley know what I can do let alone control it.
As she neared the Cabin she saw Kiba and Toboe outside. Toboe, in his wolf form, was standing by a small stream, staring intently into it. Kiba, in his human form, looked up as she walked over.

"What did your parents want?" He asked. She looked at him, suddenly feeling fragile.

"They said I had wolf DNA mixed with mine." Kiba looked at her.

"How?"

"They said when I was little I was taken by some man and he kept me for years and altered my DNA," Tori told him, "It's just like one of my dreams." Tori rubbed her face with her hands.

"I feel like I have no control over my life. Like I'm in a snow globe and someone keeps shaking it."

"We'll figure it out, don't worry," Kiba said, moving her chin so she was looking at him. Nodding, Tori reached out and wrapped her arms around him, pressing her face into his shoulder. Surprised, Kiba slowly wrapped his arms around her.