Hey hey hey guys! Here it is! The long awaited Chapter 7! Hehe, yeah sorry it took so long. I couldnt figure out how i wanted to write the chatper then when i did i rewrote it alot so you guys better like it! Just kidding...but it would be nice.….Anyhoo! Thanks to Female-Music-Black-Wolf and WolfishMoon for reviewing! You guys are totally awesome! And to WolfishMoon, I'm gonna assume that you're talking about the fight thing at school, so, yes; I know it could have gone smoother. But….yeah….Hehe, sorry if it was confusing or something because the two guys didn't have names ^_^ Anyways, thanks for the review! I'll try to make fight scenes less confusing ( and if you're not talking about the fight thingy…..well then sorry that whatever your talking about was confusing XD)

"I don't know where I'm going

In search for answers

I don't know who I'm fighting

I stand with empty eyes."

~Empty Eyes, Within Temptation

Chapter 7

Tori's POV

Blurry images flickered through Tori's mind's eye. Images of the little girl—herself as she now knew. This time, the little girl was in a white room. This room was larger than the rest and all the walls were made of laminated safety glass—like that of a windshield. A large table sat in the middle of the room. It had two sets of cufflinks on the left and right, one set smaller than the other. The larger of the two was of average size; the smaller only big enough for that of a baby. The girl sat in a far corner, knees drawn up to her chest. The man from the last dream approached her, speaking softly. What he was saying, Tori couldn't tell, but the girl shook her head, scooting away as she did so. The man continued towards her, one hand outstretched. He continued to coax her with what Tori assumed were kindhearted words—like most do when they wish to persuade a child. The girl refused once more and turned away. The man reached out and grabbed the upper part of her arm and began to pull her to her feet. The little girl yanked her arm away and bit his hand then fixed her dark eyes on him, defiant.

The man recoiled, his face contorted in anger. He turned and said something to someone on the other side of the room then faced the girl once more. He took her arm and half led half dragged her to the table. The girl bit and scratched but to no avail. The man brought her to the table and strapped her down as another man was carrying something towards them. With a shock, Tori realized that it was a white wolf-pup. The pup was squirming and nipping but in vain. The man set the pup down on the table so that he was laying on his side then strapped him down.

The man inserted a syringe into the wolf-pups leg and took a sample of his blood. The first man did the same to the little girl and they mixed the two blood samples together. After adding a few different things to the mixed blood, it turned to a yellowish color, tainted red from blood. The same liquid Tori had seen the first man insert into the girl before. The head man took a syringe and took a sample of the mixed blood then strode over to the little girl. The girl's eyes followed the man's every move as he inserted the syringe into her arm. The girl whimpered softly and turned her head away and focused on the white wolf-pup. The two's eyes locked, dark brown meeting gold. A connection seemed to be made between the two and even as the pup was being taken away, they never took their eyes off each other.

Abruptly, the scene changed. Tori found herself running down a wide corridor. A strange scent filled her nose. It was sweet yet strong. She knew that was what she was looking for and yet, fear threatened to overwhelm her. Fear for what, she didn't know. Tori skidded to a halt where the path veered left and right. Pausing, she drew a breath through her nose, searching for the scent. Determining which direction it was, she ran down the right hallway. Tori followed the scent through various hallways then reached two large double doors. The doors were a dark violet color outlined in gold. In the middle of the doors was a large circle outlined in the same gold trim. In the middle of the circle were three large red dots in the shape of a triangle. Taking a breath, Tori pushed open the doors. Inside was a huge room, the floor made of black marble.

The room was dark save for the occasional torch on the wall. Along the walls were blocks of stone set ten feet apart from each other. The blocks were maybe two and a half feet tall and one foot wide. Attached to the blocks of stone by metal loops, were chains. Shackled to the chains were a variety of humans and animals. As Tori strode through the room, she realized that most of the humans and animals had been experimented on. Some growled, others hissed like snakes and spit venom. Others changed forms entirely. As Tori made her way farther into the room, the mutilation grew worse and worse. The animals were either larger than their usual size or had different abilities that weren't originally associated with the animal. As Tori passed a leopard, it swished its tail and fire flickered at the tip.

Cautiously, she continued to the back of the room. The scent grew stronger the farther back she went. At the back of the room, loomed a black door. Tori wouldn't have noticed it, if not for the faint glow outlining it. The glow was a lavender color and radiated the scent. Glancing around, Tori approached the door only to find a lock preventing it from opening. She reached out and gripped the lock with her hands, her claws clicking faintly on the metal. She tugged on it as hard as she could without it making too much noise. The lock held stubbornly. Growling irritably, Tori pressed her ear to the door. Inside, growls and snarls could be heard along with yelps of pain both human and feral. The faint sound of crying could also be heard.

"Tori! Tori wake up!"

With a gasp, Tori's eyes flew open. Her heart pounded in her chest and her breathing was rapid. She clutched a handful of her covers tightly. Kiba was leaned over her, his hands gripping her shoulders firmly, his blue eyes glowing with concern. Toboe peered at her from behind him, his face worried. Kiba released her shoulders and Tori sat up, her heart slowly calming.

"Are you ok?" Kiba asked.

"Yeah," Toboe added, "You were shaking pretty bad." Tori nodded, brushing her hair out of her face.

"I'm fine," She replied unsteadily. Kiba studied her intently, searching for any sign that she was lying.

"Did you have another dream?" Tori unclenched her hand and pulled her knees up to her chest, leaning her back against the headboard.

"Yes," She looked at Kiba. "I'll go with you to find Cheza." Might as well, Tori thought, these weird dreams aren't gonna stop anytime soon anyway. A smile played at Kiba's lips and Toboe leaned towards her, grinning from ear to ear.

"You will?" He asked happily. Tori nodded, unable to contain her smile at his joy.
"Yeah," She laughed, smiling at Kiba, who returned it. "I'll meet you guys at the Cabin. I have to do a few things first." Both boys nodded and started towards the window. Toboe opened it and jumped out and Kiba crouched on the sill, looking at Tori.

"You sure about this? There's no turning back." Tori climbed off her bed and looked at him, her dark eyes confident.

"I'm sure." He nodded and jumped off the sill and followed Toboe into the forest, the white and brown wolf disappearing in the foggy morning. Tori got dressed then went down stairs and into the kitchen. She flipped on the light then quietly rummaged around for paper and a pen. She held the pen above the paper, contemplating what to say to her parents. After a few seconds, she scribbled down some words then read over it.

Mom & Dad,

I'm leaving with Kiba and a friend. By the time you read this I'll probably be somewhere far away from Shady Grove. I know you'll disapprove, but I have to do this. Please don't worry about me, I'll be fine.

~Tori

After reading over it, Tori clipped it to the fridge then backed a backpack of stuff she would need. Once finished, Tori walked out the door and headed over to Chloe's to say goodbye. Outside, the weather was cloudy and fog hung around her like a cloak. She stood and looked around the neighborhood, knowing it would be the last time she would see it. It's for the best. Tori walked down the drive way and through the streets until she reached Chloe's house. The house was two stories and had dark red brick with black shudders and front door. A huge oak tree loomed in the front yard. Hanging on one of the branches was a swing made for babies. It rocked slowly in the breeze. Taking a breath, Tori strode up to the door and pushed the doorbell. After pressing it, she mentally smacked herself. Chloe's family probably wasn't awake yet. But, Chloe answered the door. Her hair was a mess and she was in her purple silk pajamas. She scrunched up her eyebrows at Tori.

"Tori?" She said, putting a hand on her hip. "This better be good, waking me up this early on a weekend?" Tori smiled sheepishly.

"Hehe, yeah sorry," She said, "But…..I'm leaving." At this, her friend's eyebrows shot up.

"You're what?"

"I'm leaving," Tori repeated, "Some things have happened and I can't stay here any longer. The cops aren't after me or anything like that, I just have to go. I'm sorry." Chloe stepped outside and quietly shut the door behind her and looked at her friend, disbelief in her green eyes.

"Why? What happened? You could have told me and I would have helped out if I could."

"I know. But, it's not something you could have done anything about." Chloe nodded and chewed her lip.

"You're not going alone are you?" She asked.

"No, I'm going with some friends," Tori replied, "His names Kiba. I met him a few days ago."

"Who is he?" Tori didn't answer immediately, rather thought of how to tell her friend that he was a wolf. Finally, she sighed.

"This is going to sound really weird, but it's true. You know how a few days ago we were at the Cabin and I told you I had seen a wolf?" Chloe nodded, wrapping her arms around herself.

"Yeah, why?"

"That was him." Chloe stared at her friend.

"Uh….what?"

"The wolf was Kiba," Tori told her, "I know it sounds crazy but it's true." Chloe nodded slowly.

"Yeah ok Tori. I just can't believe your leaving."

"I know. I'll miss you," Tori said, stepping forward and hugging her friend.

"Be careful," Chloe said, after they had pulled apart. "Don't do anything stupid." Tori nodded.

"I won't. Bye Chloe."

With that, Tori waved then walked off into the woods towards the Cabin. Once she was a good distance away, she broke into a run and sped through the trees, the familiar tightening of her muscles welcoming her. Soon, she reached the Cabin and saw Kiba and Toboe waiting for her. She slowed and walked towards them.

"Ready?" Kiba asked as she approached. Tori looked at the Cabin behind the two wolves, fixing its image in her mind before nodding.

"Ready." Then, the white and brown wolves ran off into the woods. With a brief glance back at her home, Tori followed into the unfamiliar lands beyond.

There ya go! Please review! :D it helps be continue the story and if you do, i'll give you a cookie! and if you dont, i'll sick Kiba on you! *evil smile*