The Pack

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Chapter 16

Squall

I made my way back to the clearing. The kids were playing and most of the others were dozing in the morning sun.

I scanned the entire clearing and made sure everyone was accounted for. I then listened for any sort of activity outside of the clearing that I should be aware of.

There was none.

I took off my clothes and reverted to wolf form. I walked over to Xemnas with my head lowered.

Xemnas.

You wish to speak with me. He said knowing that was my reason for approaching.

I have a request. I said.

I know… and such a request is one that is difficult to provide a decision.

I understand. Cloud places his trust in these humans and believes that they will not reveal us.

But what if they do? Squall, if our existence were to be revealed, it would jeopardize the safety of not only our pack, but also the packs all over the area.

I understand that fact and I will be ready to take responsibility if that were to happen.

You realize you are vowing to preserve the safety of over a hundred wolves in the area, possibly over thousands of wolves if news of our existence were to spread.

Yes. But I will make sure that the knowledge of Loup Garou does not leave the mouths of the three humans.

I will tell you right now. If you fail to keep this under control, you will be relinquished of your position as Beta and will be exiled from this pack. Others have suffered a more gruesome fate but I do not believe your death would be a wise punishment.

I grunted.

It is good to know that you place full trust in your mate's judgment. Let us all hope that he is an excellent judge of character.

I nodded and moved to rest by the large boulder in the clearing. Zell trotted up to me and cocked his head to the side in confusion.

I nuzzled the pups face and he moved to rest at my side.

I wouldn't worry about it Squall. I trust Cloud and if Cloud trusts his friends, then I trust them too.

I looked up to see Zack standing in front of me. I grunted. I know.

And plus, this could be an opportunity for new friends! We like friends remember? Zack yipped.

Thank you Zack.

For what? He tilted his head.

Nothing. I yipped.

Zack sighed before changing into human form and laying on the ground. "I really want Cloud to come back! I miss him already!" he said aloud.

I grunted and Zell snuggled closer to me. I curled myself around him and let a contented growl rumble gently in my throat.

Zell fell asleep.

"Awww… that was really cute. You make a good daddy." Zack whispered.

I yipped quietly. Thanks Zack.

I think Cloud would have enjoyed watching you two snuggle. Xigbar added with a yip.

"Yeah, then he would snuggle with you. I want to snuggle…" Zack said with a pout.

Then come over here, stupid.

"YAY! Snuggles with Xiggy!" Zack exclaimed and ran over to his mate.

I watched silently as Zack wrapped his arms around the large silver and black wolf.

Zell's going to get bigger soon… by the looks of it I'd say he's almost one. Xigbar said.

I think Cloud is going to be really excited about that. He loves kids. I said.

I think everyone is excited about it. Sora and Kairi can't wait to see his human form. Zack could barely sleep, you know how excited he gets. Xigbar continued looking down at his now sleeping mate.

I really… I started but trailed off.

What? Xigbar asked.

I really want to teach Zell everything. How to hunt, how to run, how to fight… I hope that one day he might take over my position as second in command. Zell's only a pup right now so you can't really tell if he's really made for it. But it was a dream of mine. To have a kid that might aspire to following my footsteps.

I think that's a really nice dream. Riku said as he moved next to me.

I grunted in thanks.

I think we would all like it if Zell grew up to be like you. Riku said.

I yipped. You guys are great. The encouragement is appreciated.

They yipped in reply.

-The Pack-

Cloud

Throughout the day, Tidus and I didn't speak to each other and I tried my best to remain in the kitchen.

Cooking was therapeutic anyway… the smells, the warmth of the oven, the busy work, it all helped when you wanted to get something off your mind for a little while.

"Cloud, those soft pretzels you made are going by fast. I bought one myself and I have to say, they're fantastic!" Naminé said.

I gave her a small smile and continued to stir the pound cake mix. "Thanks…" I said softly.

"This sucks…" Nami said with a sigh. "Having you two fight is so weird. It's just not normal."

"I know…" I said.

Naminé got up and looked out of the kitchen door. "Looks like things are winding down now. Maybe you should finish the pound cake tomorrow…" she said.

I put the bowl down and nodded. "What time is it?" I asked.

"It's almost 5:30. By the looks of it we might close before then."

I nodded again. 'I don't know if you can hear me Squall… but I'm finishing up here soon." I thought.

I'll be there soon. Squall's voice sounded in my head. I smiled.

"Cloud are you okay? You were upset a minute ago but you're smiling like an idiot now." Nami said with a giggle.

I shook my head. "I'm okay."

Tidus walked into the kitchen and cleared his throat. "It seems we will be closing early. Be careful on your way home." He said while looking at the wall behind me.

I frowned. "Tidus…"

"Is there something you want to tell me?" he asked.

"Yes, there is." Squall said from behind Tidus.

Tidus jumped ten feet in the air and moved next to Naminé. "WHEN THE HELL DID YOU GET HERE?" he yelled.

"That's irrelevant. Cloud has something to tell you both." He said and I noticed Zell trailing behind him.

"Zell." I said and the pup yipped.

"When did that puppy get in here?" Nami asked.

"He came in with Squall. But… I'm not sure I know how to say this. You guys want to know why I've been acting a little strange and why I have all of these scars, yes?" I asked.

"Yes. Tell me!" Tidus said and Nami nodded.

"You probably wont believe me but to tell you the truth, I've been living in the park with Squall and his friends." I said.

"Why is that hard to believe?" Tidus asked.

"They live in the park because they're Loup Garou, like werewolves." I said.

Tidus said, "WHAT?" the exact same time Naminé said, "I knew it…"

Tidus turned to Naminé. "Nami? Wait, am I the only one who heard wrong? Did Cloud just say something about his boyfriend being a werewolf and living with him in the forest?" Tidus asked.

"That's what I said Tidus." I said.

"Okay, okay… so let me get this straight, he told you that he was a werewolf and you… believed him? Wait no… that's not the question… He told you he was a werewolf and you believed him and then stayed with him?" Tidus asked incredulously.

"Well it's hard to deny their existence when they can turn into a wolf right in front of you." I said.

"Oh ho ho! I would like to see that!" Tidus barked.

I looked to Squall who nodded and walked behind the counter.

"What are you doing? Get from back there!" Tidus yelled and flushed when Squall started to take off his clothes.

After a second, a midnight blue wolf hopped onto the counter.

"WHOA! WHAT THE FUCK! WHERE DID THE DOG COME FROM?" Tidus yelled and ran to the front of the shop.

"That's Squall, Tidus. And I wouldn't call him a dog if I were you, you'll make him mad." I said.

"I knew they were real! I saw them once. They were running through the forest! There was a big white one and two little ones!" Naminé said excitedly.

Squall walked over to me and licked my hand. Zell walked over to Naminé and she picked him up.

"Is this one a werewolf too?" Nami asked.

"Yeah, but he's only a baby… they don't have a human form until they're one year old." I explained.

"I can't believe it! This can't be happening." Tidus said staring at Squall.

"Tidus… it is happening and they do exist. I met them one day and they asked me to help them out of traps whenever they got captured. I agreed and eventually I was accepted into their pack. I've lived with them for a week now and they've become a big part of my life. I'm telling you this because I trust you guys." I said.

"That still doesn't explain your scars." Tidus said after taking a breath and sitting in a chair.

"One of the pups, his name is Sora, was frightened by lightening and was almost caught in a bear trap. I saved him but in the process, my shoulder got caught in the trap instead." I said.

"And the bite?" Tidus asked.

"It's a mark stating that I'm Squall's mate. It's kind of like… a wedding ring." I said.

"So you married the dude… only after knowing him for a week?" Tidus asked.

"I know it sounds odd and almost stupid… but I love Squall and I promised to be by his side for life. I love everyone in my pack and I hope you can understand that." I said.

Tidus sighed and rubbed his temples. "So what's happening?" he said.

"Nothing is happening. I was just telling you the truth." I said.

"So he's not whisking you away into the wilderness and never letting you return?" Tidus asked.

"No. I made it very clear that I wasn't abandoning my old life. I love you guys and I wouldn't leave you like that." I said.

"It's going to take me a while to accept this… but as long as he's not hurting you and you're happy." Tidus said.

"This is so cool! This has to be the most eventful day of my entire life!" Naminé squealed.

Squall yipped before walking over to Naminé. She smiled and petted Squall's head with the hand that wasn't holding Zell.

"Thank you so much for at least attempting to understand… I was really afraid that I was going to lose someone today." I said softly.

"C'mon Cloud… I know I said some hurtful things but… I was really upset… you're like the little brother I never had, that won't ever change… that sounded so gay, I think I might go kill myself now…" Tidus said.

"I resent that remark." I said with fake anger.

"Come here Cloud." Tidus said and opened his arms.

I smiled and gave him a hug. "You really shouldn't scare me like that stupid! Show up with scars like that again and I think I might keel over!" Tidus said with a chuckle.

I sighed in relief. "I won't." I said.

"Please don't tell anyone about this. It'll put everyone in danger if you tell." I said.

"When have we ever told any secrets?" Tidus said.

"I wouldn't want to put this little one in danger!" Nami said and giggled when Zell licked her face.

"Thanks guys." I said.

Squall moved back into the kitchen to put his clothes back on and came back dressed and ready to leave.

"I'll see you guys tomorrow." I said with a smile.

"Yeah! I have one question!" Nami said.

"What?" I asked.

"Squall?" She started.

"Yes." He said.

"Could I… pet your ears?"

I laughed when Squall's ears twitched a little.

"They can really move…" Tidus said in amazement.

"We just went over this!" I said.

"I kinda wanna touch them too…" Tidus said and stood.

Squall grumbled a little before walking over.

Tidus had the ear on the left, Naminé had the ear on the right.

"Whoa… they're really soft…" They said together.

I laughed and Squall sat quietly with a sour look on his face.

"I think you guys should leave Squall's ears alone now." I said through my giggles.

They let go and smiled. "I'm glad we cleared up the confusion." Naminé said.

Tidus and Squall nodded.

"Goodbye." Squall said and took my hand.

"Bye guys!" I exclaimed before we left the bakery.

"See ya!" Nami and Tidus said together.

Zell yelped and caught up to us. I smiled at him. 'I think Nami really likes you Zell.' I thought.

"How long are you staying with us until you go home?" Squall asked.

"I can stay till 10:30 but I have to be home by eleven." I said.

Squall let out a whine and nipped my ear. "I don't like it when you leave."

"I really need to go back to the house though… believe it or not, but I think my parents are worried about me." I said.

Squall sighed and we walked quietly back to the clearing. When Zell saw Kairi and Sora playing, he ran to join in.

I pulled Squall over to the less occupied side of the clearing and sat down. Squall sat next to me. I put my head on his shoulder. "I know I told you this already but I love you." I said aloud.

Squall let out a purr-like noise in reply and pulled me into his lap. I smirked before I flicked him in the nose and stood from his lap. Squall let out a small noise of surprise before growling playfully.

I giggled and ran over to the large boulder. Squall slowly followed as if confident that he could catch me without any effort. I frowned. "That game's no fun if you're not into it!" I whined.

Squall smiled before running after me. I yelped before running into the forest.

'You may be a Loup Garou but you're no match for my wit!' I yipped.

Wanna bet?

'Yeah! I bet that you wont be able to catch me!' I thought and weaved through the trees.

What do I win when I catch you?

'IF you catch me! And you'll just have to try and find out!' I thought and turned sharply without slipping on leaves. The sun was starting to set and it was getting harder to see but I knew this forest pretty well now.

I ran for a few more minutes before looking around, Squall was nowhere in sight. I smiled and continued to run.

When I noticed a large opening in the trunk of a tree I hid inside. Now all I had to do was wait.

I smiled when I caught Squall's glowing eyes in the semi-darkness. I remained quiet and waited for him to find me.

I looked out again and couldn't see him anymore. I frowned and crawled out of the tree trunk.

Got you. Squall's voice said behind me and I jumped in fright.

"HOW DO YOU DO THAT?" I yelped.

When hunting one's prey, one must remain virtually silent. His voice sounded before he picked me up.

"So what's my prize?" he asked.

"Ummmmm… ever made love in a trunk of a tree?" I asked.

"No."

I laughed. "I'm just kidding! We wouldn't even fit in there!"

But you are saying that my prize is your body? He asked.

"Well… I don't really have anything else." I said.

Then I think I'm going to deflower you on this bed of flowers. He said.

I looked around and noticed we were in a small field of wildflowers. I smiled. "I'm ready when you are!" I said.

Squall smirked before placing me down on the ground, which was surprisingly softer than I thought it would be.

Squall connected our lips and I immediately wrapped my arms around him. 'I love you.' I thought.

I love you.

I smiled into the kiss and pulled at Squall's shirt. We parted for a second as I pulled it off. Squall pulled mine off before kissing my neck. I yelped when he nipped my neck.

Squall smirked.

"Didn't we already establish that your teeth are sharp?" I whined.

"Yeah… but you sound so cute when I bite you…" he said in a husky voice by my ear.

I flushed. That was probably the sexiest thing I've ever heard in my life…

"So you like my husky voice, huh?" he asked in my ear and started removing my pants.

"That's not fair! Don't read my thoughts!" I pouted.

Squall just smirked before removing my clothes. I started on his pants and Squall let his hands roam the surface of my body.

"I don't really need to read your thoughts you know… I can tell what you like and where you like it just by using my senses." He said.

I took off the rest of his clothes.

"Okay. Show me." I said in a challenging manner.

"You have no idea what you just got yourself into." Squall said with a smug look.

I growled.

"Let's start from the top and work our way down. You like to be kissed right below your ear and you shiver when I let my hands trace down your spine." He said.

"No I d-don't" I stuttered when he kissed me and I shivered as a finger moved down my spine. "That w-was a l-lucky guess."

Squall didn't tell me what he was going to do next; he just moved closer and kept me guessing in my head.

"Do somethi-Ahhhn" I moaned when his mouth was on my chest. Squall used one hand to fondle a nipple while the other moved down to my hip.

"Sq-Squall…" I moaned softly when a fingernail gently scratched it's way down the trail of hair towards my manhood.

Squall kissed his way downward and stopped just before my heated erection. "You know what you like most?" he asked.

"Wh-what?" I stuttered through my pants.

"This…" He hissed before spreading my legs and licking my inner thigh.

"Ahhhn! T-touch me p-please!" I begged.

I moaned when Squall finally took me into his mouth. I grabbed hold of the grass and flowers around me and almost pulled them from the ground.

"Squall!" I moaned loudly and panted.

He tongued the slit and I writhed under him. One of my hands found its way into Squall's hair and I tugged on his ear.

Squall moaned around me. "AHHHHHH!" I yelled and released.

I blushed when Squall swallowed everything.

"You didn't have to do tha- Wah! What are you doing?" I yelped when he lifted my legs.

Squall kissed down my inner thigh and I shivered but I jumped when his tongue entered me.

"Squall! S-Stop! Th-that's n-not-AHHHHHN! N-no st-stop! That's d-dirty!" I yelled.

In tongue delved deeper inside of me.

I moaned and whined and shivered under him. I wanted to stop him but it was hard to do when intense waves of pleasure were rushing through my body.

He pulled out and replaced his tongue with fingers. I winced at the sting but arched my back when he fingered my pleasure spot.

"M-more! Squall!" I cried as I writhed under him.

Squall pulled me close and I held onto him. When he entered me I shut my eyes and cried out his name.

"H-harder!" I said and arched my back in ecstasy.

Squall grunted and complied with my request. "Cloud…" he moaned.

When I felt myself reaching the edge and pulled him closer. "I-I… I'm g-g-onna…"

Squall nodded and picked up the pace. With one last plunge into me I came. Without thinking, I bit his shoulder and scratched up his back as I road out a huge wave of bliss.

Squall called my name as he came and trembled as I clung to him. When we were done we flopped down onto the grass.

"I… I'm sorry I bit you…" I said.

Squall pulled me to him and placed his face in my neck. "I liked it." He said. "There's nothing wrong with marking your mate anyway." he said.

I smiled before it morphed into a frown. "What time is it?" I asked.

"Time for you to stay with me." Squall said.

"No seriously… " I said before standing. My legs almost buckled but I managed to keep myself up. I grabbed my clothes and put them on.

"Cloud…" Squall said.

I looked around to try and figure out the best way to get home.

Cloud… it's really late. You probably can't see a thing. Why do you have to go? Squall's voice said.

'Because my parents might try to get people to look for me if I stay away for too long.' I thought.

"Please stay Cloud." He said and wrapped his arms around me.

"Please don't make this harder for me… I'll be back tomorrow. Can you please take me back to the house?" I asked.

Squall sighed and pulled me along. I could barely see anything but I trusted that Squall would get me back to the city safely.

When I spotted the streetlights I sighed. "I will be back tomorrow. Or you can visit me at work, you can bring the others along too. After that I can come back to the clearing again. You don't have to worry." I said.

Squall gently pulled me into a hug. "I didn't think it would be so painful to be away from you. I know you have a life here that you can't leave… I know you do… I just…wish I could make you stay. Zell is going to change soon and I don't want you to miss it. And it's quiet… I can't believe I liked the quiet before I met you…" Squall ranted.

"Squall…" I trailed. This was the first time I had ever seen him so emotionally vulnerable. "I'll be back! I'll always be back! I swear it!" I said before kissing him goodbye.

I walked across the street to the house. I turned and waved goodbye before opening the door and stepping inside.

I locked the door and turned to see my mother sleeping on the couch, my dad reading a book on the armchair.

"Where the hell have you been?" My father asked quietly.

"You really want to know?" I asked.

He nodded.

"I was with my boyfriend. But I'm going to work and I'm going back to school Monday." I said quietly.

"Are you going to stay with him?" he asked.

"I want to… I really, really want to…but I need to go to school." I said.

"He can't take you to school?" My father asked.

"Well… it's complicated." I said.

"Don't tell me this guy's a hobo." My dad said.

I laughed. "It's kind of like that." I said.

"Are you… staying here?" he asked.

"For now." I said.

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