Chapter 10

Werewolves, Wishing and Whisky

It wasn't until three days later that we even thought of the promise I made Gakupo. We were busy preparing in secret for what we might have to do. I feel like both of us knew that the vote wasn't gonna go our way.

Packing wasn't even half of what kept us busy, we had guests. Kaeru came back to visit me and of course Gakupo had his many guests. Even though he tried really hard to be his usual charismatic self, I could tell he was side tracked. I couldn't say I wasn't side tracked but I was much more on the ball then he was.

On top of that, everyone was trying to figure out what we were up to and we had to work even harder to keep everything under the rug. We didn't want anyone to try and stop us because I'm sure they would definitely try. Those days flew by and we finally got time to our selves.

Pure bliss. Though this was not my plan, I don't regret what I've decided. Even though I really only agreed to make Gakupo happy, I'm actually happy I agreed. Ecstatic even. I had forgotten how good it felt to be with him. The feel of his hands on my skin. His lips every where they shouldn't be. Such bliss.

When I grew tired, he explained that the pleasure was from bonding. Since the first time we were…intimate was under the influence of Gakupo's strange abilities, that time did not cause bonding. This time, however, had because we had both agreed and neither of us were forced.

Though I was still protected, we had bonded all the same and now I felt so different. It was like waking up from a deep sleep and my eyes were now wide open. I felt so close to him. Gakupo seemed to be even more important then before and I just felt like leaving him now would tear my heart apart.

When I woke up the next morning, Gakupo was already up. He had left my alone in the bed and had already gotten dressed. I sat up lazily and rubbed my eyes.

"You're up already?" I asked sleepily.

Gakupo seemed a little anxious. "The council has come to a decision."

My eyes widened. That woke me up. "Already?" I got up quickly and grabbed whatever outfit I could find in the closet. I didn't even care if I looked like a hooker as I ran a brush through my hair. "What are you waiting for?" I yelled grabbing his hand and pulling him towards the door.

Gakupo seemed so happy and excited. If this vote went the wrong way…I feel like he's hearts gonna shatter. Even if we have that plan already ready. I'm almost afraid to find out but I need to know. I want to be with Gakupo…No; I have to be with him. I can't walk away from this anymore. I have come to a conclusion on my feelings for him…and I know I love him. I can't believe I'd ever even consider it when I first met him but I defiantly believe it now. I love him and I don't care what that vote says, I will be with him no matter what the cost.

Everyone was downstairs gathered around the creepy little Goblin, Nzagr. He was about to say something when I sprang into the room and ran over to them drag Gakupo behind me.

"What did we miss?" I asked out of breath.

"Nothing. Nzagr, what's the vote?" Kaito asked.

Nzagr shifted awkwardly on his feet as he handed me a piece of paper. "I will take my leave." He left without a word.

I quickly unfolded the piece of paper which had a chart of who voted for us or for Mikuo. I quickly began to count the votes for us and then count the votes for Mikuo.

Gakupo's face literally dropped. "By one vote." He stood there with wide eyes staring at the paper.

I growled and tore the piece of paper in half. "Damn it!" Tears welled in my eyes. Even though I knew this would happen…it still hurts. I dropped to my knees and covered my face with my hands. "No!"

Gakupo dropped down next to me and pulled me into his arms. "It's alright. We'll find a way."

"Oh no, this can't be happening." Teto said obviously horrified.

"Gumi, I'm so sorry." Meiko said touching my shoulder.

I looked at Gakupo as I wiped the tears from my face. "We need to go now."

"Go where?" Lily asked with curiously eyes. Everyone looked concerned.

"Come on." Gakupo helped me up and started to lead me towards the stairs.

"Gakupo." Sora grabbed his shoulder. "Where are you going?"

"Were leaving." I said hugging Gakupo tight.

"Where will you go? You have no where to hide." Sora said sternly. I've never heard Sora be so serious. "We can sort this out. You can't run forever."

I glared at him with tears running down my face. "There going to take me away! You think I want that? You have no idea what it's like for me! I'm not even a full Half-a and I've been sold like cattle to some slimy ass hole! I'm not staying here!"

"Your just gonna leave us Gumi! I thought you liked it here!" Haku yelled.

I clutched Gakupo. "I love it here…but this is my only option. I'll be back soon…when things boil down." I started walking with Gakupo.

"Gumi!" Meiko yelled. I turned and looked at her. "Let me come!"

"No, you'll get in trouble. This is between us and the council. It's none of your concern." Gakupo said. I knew he was trying to be strong for me but I knew he wanted to cry.

"To hell it isn't!" Lily yelled. "Let us help!"

"Then find us a place to hide away from here. That's our only option. Call me if they come for us here." Gakupo and I climbed the stairs and headed for our room.

Kaito was suddenly in our way. "Tell me one thing." Kaito stared right into Gakupo's eyes. "Is this truly what you want? To be with her no matter what the cost?"

Gakupo stared right back with the most serious look I've ever seen on his face. "I would rather die then hand her over to those low life scum. This is what I want." Gakupo looked down at me and held me closer. "I'm not gonna loser her because the council wants it otherwise."

Kaito stepped aside and we went into our room. I grabbed my bag and Gakupo grabbed his. I looked at Gakupo. "Ready?"

He gave me a kiss that sent my head spinning. "Of course." He led me out of the room. Kaito was gone now but everyone else wasn't.

"What can we do?" Neru asked. She grabbed my hand. "I know my parents will gladly allow you into there home for at least a month if not more."

"I'm afraid I'm no help there but I can try to persuade the council to allow you two to stay together." Haku said.

"I'm not much help either in that category but I can get you a place to stay at for three days." Dell said.

"And I can get you a good hiding place for a year…but there's no chance you'll find water there so…maybe I can't find you a place to stay!" Rin said enthusiastically.

Len patted her head. "Just stop talking. You'll hurt yourself." Rin stuck her tongue out at him.

"I can get the Tengu to take you in for as long as you'd like. You just have to follow our traditions." Teto chimed in. "There very hospitable though the hike is vigorous."

"I'm not sure we'll have enough time to get there if we have to hike it. You don't think some of the Tengu could fly us up the mountain."

"I can make arrangements but I can't guarantee they will agree to take you up the mountain." Teto said.

"Then we'll only hope that they will help us." Gakupo pulled me close. "Were going to the Wolf village. When they search for us there, we'll need to find a new place to stay."

"We'll work on it…but come home soon ok?" Meiko said then hugged me tight. Everyone joined in on a group hug and then we were off on our journey to the wolf village.

I had to ride on Gakupo's back as we ran to the wolf village. Gakupo had changed into his wolf form and riding bare back on a wolf while trying to keep two bags from falling is rather difficult. I almost fell at least 8 times. Gakupo had to run all night and most of the morning before we finally got with in 3 minutes of the Wolf village.

"Gakupo! You can slow down! We can walk there from here!" I yelled. I could barely hear my own voice since the wind was so loud. Gakupo slowed and I slid off his back dropping the bags on the grass. Gakupo transformed back into his human form and collapsed onto the grass. I knelt down next to him.

"Don't tell me I have to carry you."

Gakupo chuckled as he breathed heavily. "I'm so tired."

"I know. I'm sorry I'm so slow." I brushed a stray hair from his face. "But thank you."

"For what?" Gakupo asked out of breath.

"For saving me." I smiled.

Gakupo slowly rose to his feet. "Alright. We need to go north to get to the village. My friend Rei is going to let us stay with him until they come looking for us. By then we'll need to go to the Mermaid Island. Kiku says that Siren have been going onto land trying to find her so we'd be safe there for at least 5 days times if not more."

"Right." I picked up our bags and began to walk to Village. Gakupo took the bags from me and gave me an award winning smile. "I can carry them."

"Don't worry about it." He started walking.

I quickly caught up. "You're sure you're alright?"

"I'm fine Gumi. Relax. It's just a couple of bags." Gakupo looked down at me. "When we arrive you'll need to stay behind me ok? They don't like your kind much."

"But I thought that Werewolves mate with Half Breeds."

"That's right but as of recently, Half Breeds have stopped mating with our kind. All the Half Breeds in the Village have been killed by there husbands for this betrayal." Gakupo sighed. "The only reason you'll live is by not being a Half Breed yet…but when you become one, we won't be able to come back here ever again."

I nodded. "So it's a town full of dude's?"

Gakupo chuckled. "No, Werewolves don't just marry Half Breeds. Werewolves can have children with any kind but only Half Breeds can give birth to Werewolves. There are plenty of little kids that have fathers that are Werewolves but there not Werewolves. I am of pure Werewolf blood…and I was the last one born before all the female Werewolves perished. I have high jurisdiction in this town which is why they'll hide us here."

"You were the last?" I asked.

Gakupo nodded. "At the time the female Werewolves were being hunted. My mother was the last Werewolf to die on record but Miko…I hid her away until a cruel vampire killed her when he found her. It really pissed me off how vampire's hunt and kill us."

"Don't you hunt and kill them?"

Gakupo chuckled then sighed. "Yeah…"

I rolled my eyes. "You can't be pissed about it if you do the same thing to them. It's disgraceful."

"You've been spending too much time with Haku and Lily haven't you?"

I shrugged. "Mom thinks I need a positive influential figure."

Gakupo laughed. "Haku and Lily are definitely not positive influential figures unless your goal is to become a alcoholic or an impassive bitch."

"Lily's not an impassive bitch." I elbowed him. "And Lily would kick your ass for that."

Gakupo smiled. "Yeah she probably would."

I sighed. "I already miss everyone."

"Well you won't be seeing them any time soon. Were going to be here for a while. Your birthday isn't for another 4 months so that's how long we'll have to be here. The council would never expect a Werewolf town to harbor us. Especially after the Half Breed crusade that went on here."

I nodded and took a bag from him. "I can handle carrying one bag."

Gakupo half smiled. "Thanks love."

"Minus 20 points." I announced.

Gakupo laughed and I soon joined in with him. It almost seemed like it was just another day but it's obvious that it's anything but that. Were running for our lives now. There's no way there gonna let Gakupo live if they find us and if they get a hold of me, I'll be condemned to that blue haired ass hole. This is really bad but we both knew the consequences when we decided to run. There's no going back now. We can only move forwards. Step one, be accepted by the Werewolves.

The village was surrounded by a big wooded wall taller then at least 4 average sized adults. Each log that was used for the wall was sharpened to a point at the top. I was shocked anyone could build something like this but Gakupo didn't seem impressed. Actually he didn't even seem to care. He walked to the entrance like he owned the place and I awkwardly followed him.

When we got closer to the entrance he pushed me behind him. "If you hurt my girl, I'll kill you." Gakupo said impassively. My eyes widened as 8 wolves walked into view.

Seconds later a man wearing torn shorts walked into view. "Come on Gakupo, you know we execute all Half Breeds." This man had long black hair that hung in a braid to his hip. He had big muscles and was really tall. Utterly gorgeous…and he looked like Gakupo.

"I know the rules but if you haven't noticed, she's still a human." Gakupo pulled me closer. "To my understanding, we aren't breaking any rules mating together."

"You will when she becomes a Half Breed. You won't be able to return here." The guy said.

"I know the consequences. You'd understand if you knew what I've went through for the past 20 years." Gakupo's eyes narrowed. "And then the damn council wants her too."

"The council?" the guy smiled evilly. "Then welcome to our village."

Gakupo half smiled. "Thank you."

"Anything for two fugitives."

I looked up at Gakupo. "What just happened?"

Gakupo chuckled. "Don't worry about it. You wouldn't understand even if I explained."

"Damn all these Mythical creatures. Can't you guys have normal customs?" I mumbled.

Gakupo rolled his eyes. "If you keep talking like that, then your gonna get killed."

"Oh please. I can handle myself. I'm not as weak as I appear." I took my bag from Gakupo. "Don't be such an idiot. You ran all they way here and now you gonna faint from exhaustion. Dumb ass."

Gakupo half smiled. "I suppose your right my love."

"Minus 20 points." I pulled out my notebook. "Didn't we already go over this?" I penciled it down. "Fail."

"Minus 20?" the guy with the braid said.

I poked Gakupo on the arm and he collapsed. "Alright boys, who wants to carry him cause I'm not gonna do it."

The guy with the braids laughed as he walked over to us. Gakupo was completely unconscious. Looks like I'm on my own here. Way to leave me on my own you idiot.

The guy slid Gakupo onto his back. "I'm Ron." He extended his hand to me. "And you are?"

"Gumi Juon, Gakupo's Fiancé." I shook his hand.

Ron's eyes widened. "Fiancé?" Ron looked at Gakupo over his shoulder. "That stupid bastard." He started walking. "Boy's open the gates; find the lady a place to stay."

I hadn't noticed but the wolves that had been surrounding us had disappeared and now there stood a bunch of really muscular men.

"But Ron, she's a Half Breed." One of the guys said.

"Doesn't matter. She's human for now. When she becomes a Half Breed you can do what you want to her but not before then. We owe him that." Ron said nodding at Gakupo. "Follow your orders." The guys began to open the doors.

"Gakupo said that someone named Rei was gonna let us stay with him." I said.

"Rei" Ron grumbled. "That ass." Ron sighed. "Fine, I'll take you there. On our way you can explain how Gakupo caught a catch like you."

I blushed a little. "Yeah well it was none optional."

"Arranged marriage?" Ron asked as he lugged Gakupo along.

"No, He fell in love with me the first time he saw me. To bad I don't remember."

"What do you mean you don't remember? You're his fiancé!"

I shrugged. "Sorry I don't remember the first 3 minutes of my life."

His eyes widened. "You mean he fell in love with a baby?"

"Why can't he? I was an adorable baby." I shrugged. "He fell in love with what I would become. Now that he has me, he's risking his own life to be with me. He's such an idiot but I didn't make this decision. He chose to run, I only agreed."

Ron looked at me curiously. "So you're using him?"

My eyes narrowed. "What gives you that idea? Just because he's an idiot and is protecting me doesn't mean I don't love him. He may be a womanizer and a sex addict but he's mine." I sighed. "But then again he is a pain in my ass and he does dumb shit like leaving me for a week. Dumb ass."

Ron chuckled. "Must have been something serious. My brother wouldn't run away from his women unless it was something major."

I looked at him. "Brother?"

Ron chuckled. "Gakupo is my younger brother. Which makes you my sister-in-law." He gave me a flirtatious smile. "I'm guessing you won't give up this youngster for a better model."

"You better rethink those words. Gakupo alone will kick your ass for trying." I gave him a smile. "But if I hadn't met Gakupo, I probably would have gone for a stupid pick up line like that."

Ron laughed. "I like you girl."

"But your still gonna kill me?"

"Yep."

"Fine with me." I winked at him. "Cause I really want to see who wins in a fight, you or Gakupo."

"Who says were gonna fight?" Ron asked as we walked through the gate.

"Because Gakupo won't let you lay a hand on me." I sighed. "Such an idiot. He should have ducked and run when he had the chance. I'm not worth fighting for."

"Why's that?" Ron asked.

I stopped walking as we reached the gate. "Because I know that in the end were gonna run and run…and run…but we'll never be able to be together…and I've known that from the beginning."

Ron chuckled. "Well I have no idea what you're talking about but Gakupo will die fighting for you. He's a love sick imbecile."

"Yeah I know." I looked at Gakupo. He's such an idiot. "But that's just the dumb ass that he is and I love it. He keeps me on my toes."

"Mathieu, go get Rei. I'm done carrying this purple haired ass."

"Why would I do that? I'd be leaving you alone with this lovely young women." A guy with short green hair said.

"Don't worry about it. I'll kick his ass if he does." I strolled along happily.

"Very well Madame." Mathieu gave me a quick bow then ran to go get Rei.

The Village was quite. Maybe because it was so late. Barely any lights were on but the houses that did have lights on were pretty lively. I saw brief glimpses of people drinking and I even saw one that had a father rocking a baby with a women that I guessed was a Spider Goddess sitting in a rocking chair reading a book. The village looked a little old timey but I saw no shops. There was a big square and a bunch of picnic tables rimming the square. There was a big stage in the middle with a fountain in the middle. The houses looked like the ones you'd have seen in the 1700's to the 1800's for the middle classed people. Over all, the village was pretty nice.

I looked at Ron who had set Gakupo on the ground. "Does Gakupo have any more family other than you?"

Ron chuckled. "Yeah. Our older brother is kicking ass in a town full of Half's that stole one of our villagers along with our father and our cousin. That's about it but most of the people in this town are related to each other in some sort of way. When we had female wolves here, we'd intermarry between families and we rarely allowed other kind in her. Ever since all the women died, there has been a few marriages between other species in our village. Right now, I'd say there are 8 couples here. The rest of us are single so don't be shocked when the wolves start to steal you from Gakupo."

"I'm shocked none of you are gay yet." I giggled.

"That's not our style. Were all brothers."

"Right, that whole tribal brother thing. Got it." I crossed my arms. "This should be good."

"What do you mean by that bitch?"

"Nothing, I'm excited to learn about your culture and stuff. I'm going to be a Half Breed eventually so I'll only get to learn for a short period of time about you all before you try to kill me." I smiled. "I look forwards to learning all I can."

Ron sighed and ran his fingers through his hair. "Your gonna make it difficult for us to kill you aren't you?"

I smiled evilly. "I don't know what you mean."

Ron groaned. "Of course you don't."

I crossed my arms. "You may think I'm gonna be like all those other Half Breeds but I'm not. I'm running so I will never have to be them. I will never be like them…and I'd rather die then turn into one of those bastards." I knelt down next to Gakupo and brushed a stray hair from his face. "He knows that…Gakupo told me that before I was born he hated the idea of mating with me. He said it was gonna be just business, nothing more. Then he said he fell I love with my when I was born. He's so serious about loving me I think he might need to go to a mental institution."

Ron chuckled. "Sounds like Gakupo. When the Half Breed in our village were killed Gakupo hated Half Breeds. I'm still shocked he lost all that hatred so easily. I can't believe he even considered it…but looking at what you grew up to be I can see why he did. A hot babe with a hatred for Half Breeds yet is one herself. I like it." Ron winked at me. "I'm gonna really hate killing you."

"And I'm gonna love watching you be tortured as I kill me. I don't think you'll do it by the time I become a Half Breed."

"You wanna beat?"

"Alright. If you can kill me without any hesitation when I become a Half Breed then I won't run but if you can't, I'll be able to come here without any opposition for the rest of my existence."

Ron smiled. "Deal." We shook hands.

"Gumi!" someone called. I turned and a guy with black hair tackled me to the ground in a hug. "It's so nice to finally meet you!"

"Gumi, this is Rei." Ron said.

"Nice to meet you." I said awkwardly.

"Rei let the girl up." Ron sighed.

Rei stood and helped me up. "Sorry! I'm just so excited to meet you! Gakupo's told me so much about you! You're so much prettier then Gakupo said!"

"Thank you. " I said with a smile.

"Come come. It's so cold and you must be exhausted." Rei said pushing me along.

"Rei, pick up the dead weight. I'm done carrying him." Ron said pointing at Gakupo.

Rei's eyes widened. "Gakupo! Is he dead?"

"No he's just passed out from exhaustion. I asked him to stop running a million times but he insisted we get here as soon as possible." I mumbled.

"Dumb ass." Ron grumbled. "Get him out of my sight." Ron walked back out the gate and the guys that had followed us inside, followed Ron out the gate.

"So he's not dead?" Rei asked.

"No he's not dead! I just told you that!" I yelled.

"Why are you yelling at me?" Rei whined with tears in his eyes.

I sighed. "Sorry I'm just frustrated."

"It's ok. Everyone yells at me here. I'm pretty weak compared to all the other Werewolves." Rei lifted Gakupo onto his back. "But I can carry Gakupo no problem."

"Thanks Rei." I smiled. "And thank you for accepting us into your home during our crisis."

"No problem. Gakupo is my closest friend. It's the least I can do after her saved my life a good 8 times." Rei started walking. "Come on. It's to cold for a beautiful girl like yourself to be out here."

"Thank you."

"Now how much Whiskey can you drink Gumi?" Rei asked.

"I…I'm not 21 yet so I never really drank alcohol." I shrugged. "Not my thing."

"Well then you're screwed here. Werewolves are huge drinkers. If you can stomach more Whisky then Ron, he'll let you live."

I smiled evilly. "Then I better get drinking."

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Hey guys, Sorry it took me so long to write this but I was grounded and then I had to finish working on this Scholarship thing but I finished and here's the next chapter. Hope you all liked it. I know I do. I'm just super excited to see Gumi and Ron go at it through alcohol. I feel like if Haku and Meiko were there, they'd be cheering her on to drink more.

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Anyways, I really want to know what male Vocaloid's do you want to see be Werewolves. I'm not good at finding male Vocaloid's so any that you can think of would be greatly appreciated. Also, tell me who you want to win there drinking contest? Ron or Gumi. I'm rooting for Ron just because I find him to be rather attractive for an animated character. For some reason I only see him as a man slut.

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Alright so thanks guys for giving Cat's Eye over 1,000 views! I really want to see this story get over 5,000 views like Kyousei so tell everyone about it. Thanks so much.

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P.S. anyone who has seen the ending to Witch Blade, do you think the ending is satisfying because I personally found it to be a let down. I expected her to die horribly and it's all sweet and bubbly. Either that as the ending or she would live and get the Witch Blade off of her. Or she'd just get killed by that one insane chick with the blue and red pig tails. Either or. Your opinion would be greatly appreciated.