BM's turn to be re-posted. A few asked me decades ago (feel the sarcasm) for this story and only now did I remember it. I apologize for...well, everything. I wrote this story when I was happy and crazy but life had a funny way of making a joke out of me so I had some nasty moments. As a result, the latter chapters of this story became a bit sour so I may have to alter it. I'm a bit happier nowadays so I may pick this up...soon-ish. No promises though.

Anyway, the writing here is pretty crude but I had fun while doing so...so what? :P One thing I learned from writing in this site is that muse is really fleeting, it'll come and go and you should write as soon as you got the feeling, the urge, the 'it' to write. Write until you exhaust every possible inspiration you've got, worry about the tenses and the nitty gritty later when you're done (unless you're anal like me, then you can't ignore it lol) because once it's gone, it's so hard to get it back. Just saying...

Enough prattle from me. I hope you enjoy this one! :)

Bite Me

"My lord, you called for me?"

"Taka? Yes, thank you for coming so quickly. Prepare the carriage I'm going somewhere."

"It's no longer called carriage, my lord."

"You take me for a fool, Taka? I know what have changed during the times I'm in slumber. The elders have informed me. Aren't you aware of the awakening?"

"My apologies, my lord I didn't mean—"

Laughter erupted. "Taka! You should have seen your face! I'm merely pulling your leg. You don't have to take everything so seriously."

"How would the poor servant know if you're joking?" Ahn appeared out of nowhere.

"I do not need your assistance to where I'm going, Ahn."

"Didn't she forbid you from seeing her?"

"How did you know?"

"The walls in the castles have eyes and ears you know."

"Then maybe I shall have myself build another one."

"Shizuru, I am serious. You cannot meet with her again."

"Did the elders persuade you to stop me?"

A guarded look.

"Of course. Typical of them to let the young do their dirty work."

"You are expected to strengthen your coven, Shizuru. But all you do when you are awake is chase after that wolf."

"I have my men who can do those menial tasks."

"Those tasks are yours to do! You are the leader! Someone who might lead all of us in the future."

"I have no intention in doing so."

"You once do. It changed when you met her."

"Ahn, I've had enough of your inquisition and leave my carriage."

"You change the subject because you know what I speak is the truth. I shall take my leave for now, but expect that I'll—"

"Pester me again with your nonsense? I know."

"I love you, Shizuru. More than she could ever love you."

"Natsuki, what are we doing here in a shopping mall in broad daylight?"

"What? It's not like I'm going to burst into flames."

"You're not going to, but remember the ruckus you've caused when the animals in the pet store felt your presence?"

"Calm down, Ben. I've checked before going here, there are no pet stores."

"You checked? I'm impressed."

"Shut up."

"What are we doing here again?"

"Shopping, what else?"

"Natsuki, I was not called a genius for no reason. I know we did not come here to shop."

"Will you just shut up or I'll snap your neck."

"And kill your source of meal? I don't think so."

"Smart ass."

"I aim to please."

"My lord, we are here."

"I see. Such lively environment these humans have made. So colourful and...bright."

"Taka, settle the carriage under those shades. Come and aid me in purchasing a...What do they call that gadget again?"

Shizuru pointed to some teenager talking in it a fancy manner.

"It's a mobile phone, my lord. It can be utilized to produce, record and transmit messages. One of the highlights of this century."

"Yes, I recall now...The ancestors are not quite clear on these news things. I bet they're up in the arse again, feeling high and mighty with their strength, not wanting to partake in anything the humans have made. They still think humans are mere meals. What do you think, Taka?"

"I'm afraid I cannot judge the elders' wishes, my lord."

"Your loyalty to the clan astounds me, Taka. But you should know that you are here before me and rightfully so under my coven. I expect that your true loyalty lies with me."

"Of course, it is yours my lord."

"Good."

"Natsuki, where are we going now? You haven't bought anything."

"Nothing. Let's go."

"Now?"

"No, tomorrow. Of course now!"

"Ah, okay. Are you sure you're alright? You seem kind of edgy today."

"Because you keep asking me instead of doing what I say."

"I thought this was a date, not a servant meeting."

"Date huh?"

"Wait a minute... Did your girlfriend wake up already?"

No answer.

"Holy smokes! She did! That's why you are fidgety all day!"

"Shut up! People are looking."

"And since when were you bothered by our kind?"

No answer.

"Holy smoke! She is awake and...Wait a minute, for how long?"

"A week."

"Then why are you with me instead of sexing up the Missus?"

"Ben!"

"I'm just saying, if I haven't seen my girlfriend for centuries then she suddenly comes, I'll be crazy happy. I won't leave her side for years."

"That's insane. Not leaving someone's side for years? And as if your kind can live that long."

"Exactly my point. We cannot live like you people so we try to make our time with our loved ones special."

"We are leaving."

"Hey come on! We're finally having a serious conversion even though we're standing up and walking instead of sitting having a cup of coffee..."

"We are going."

"But listen! This is an improvement! I know you don't understand the very concept of human relationship, but I can tell you!"

Natsuki halted and asked, "What are you up to?"

"Me? Nothing. I want to help. I can't count how many times you've aided me and my family."

"And?"

A smirk. "It's fun having you need my advice for once."

"But you help me plenty."

"With your meals but not like something this big."

"You're making this a big deal."

"Because it is."

"It is not."

"It is. If it's not then why would you even bother exchanging words with me? You can ignore me like you used to."

"And we both know that's not going to help when it comes to you."

"True. Still you can choose to ignore me but you don't."

"Didn't you think for a second that I may just feel chatty today?"

"Please. You chatty?" Ben scoffed.

"Smart ass."

"But I'm your smartass."

"My lord, what mobile phone do you wish to purchase?"

"The latest."

A saleslady noticed them and immediately endorsed the brand new Iphone.

"Good day! We have here the newest—"

"I'm not talking to you mortal."

"Ah...mortal?" Asked by the shocked saleslady.

"What my lo...my boss is saying, we're going to call you when we need your help."

"Oh-okay. Please take a look around."

"These mortals don't know their place."

"It is their nature, my lord. Please forgive them."

"Oh? You'd rather have me punish you than them?"

"If it'll help lessen your anger."

Several products have been damaged with the mere aura of the countess.

"Ah yes, we are here to shop. Get me that phone she's talking about and let's leave."

"As you wish."

"Natsuki."

No response.

"Natsuki!"

No response.

"NATSUKI!"

"No, need to shout Ben I can hear you loud and clear."

"But you're not answering my question... Why the hell are we in the beach?"

"I feel like it. What seems to be the problem?"

"The problem is it's nearly winter and we're here in our god damn swim wear!"

"Tsk. You complain too much."

"I just don't get it. Why would we go out of our way to come here on... Wait a minute! I get it. You wanted to be out here in the open on daylight because you're actually hiding from your girlfriend."

Natsuki rolled her eyes. "Your brilliance annoys me."

"I know. So why?"

No response.

"Come on! Tell Uncle Ben." He opened his arms.

"I'm older than you."

"I know. I just want to say it."

"Aghh... Tell me again why I tolerate your existence?"

"Because I'm a genius?"

"Right."

"You're deflecting. So why are hiding from her?"

Natsuki handed the sunscreen lotion to Ben.

"Find us somewhere to sun bathe, this is going to be a long talk."

Moments later when Ben found a vacant spot, he hurriedly fixed the lounge chairs, satisfied with its stability, he motioned for the fuming werewolf to sit down.

"I'm telling you, she's insane! She asked me to have to have sex with those women."

"You could have refused, you know?"

"I know. But it's her awakening as I said."

"Natsuki, you are rationalizing your actions. You also wanted it to happen."

"I did not! I only want her!"

"I believe the second one, the first one? Not so much."

"Explain."

"I know your kind have voracious appetite when it comes to flesh, and somehow your pent up craving for Shizuru made you agree with her suggestion of having those women."

"I could ravage her and would be satisfied with just her."

"True. But in actuality you are afraid."

"Afraid? What nonsense are you saying?"

"You are afraid that if you refuse her request then you won't have a choice but to accept the second one, which I hear she's been asking since what? Your second date? And how long was that?"

"Even before your ancestors were born. And your theory is ridiculous by the way. As you said, I can easily refuse her."

"So you are contradicting your statement by agreeing with me?"

"Ugh."

"Admit it. Yes, you feel jealous because she asked to devour those women before you when you can have yourselves then just follow it thru with them later. You are jealous but it's more than that. You feel bad of having to reject her second proposal which you knew were coming that's why you accepted the first one even though you dislike the idea."

"Did I say I hate your brilliance?"

"Countless of times."

"Fancy phone these mortal have created." Shizuru tinkers with the newly purchased Iphone.

"You say this is a touch-screen?"

"Yes, my lord."

"Hand me the manual."

Shizuru breezed through the manual and tossed it after three seconds.

"Okay, so I can activate voice command. Let's try shall we? Call my beloved Natsuki."

No response.

"Call my lovely Natsuki."

No response.

"Call my Natsuki!"

Still it didn't call her girlfriend and Shizuru crushed the phone in an instant.

"This, this... How dare it defy my order? Does it know who I am? Or does it not believe that Natsuki is mine?"

A hesitant and frighten answer was raised. "My lord, it won't heed your call because you don't have Natsuki's number."

"Oh."

A/N: Confrontation between Shiznat is next chapter.

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