Sorry it's been so long you guys, I've been VERY busy, but I am determined to get this project back up and running. Anyways, oh Koichi, I'm not sure how you'll feel about the end of this story. But don't worry, Hokori will get his, once Raika gets some special training in ;). So, let's recap: last chapter, we learned that Chaula has been going out with Hokori, and Princess Pride showed feelings for Raika. Raika and Chaula hardly see each other anymore, so he has Bass and Searchman tell him what she has been up to. When he learns that she is going to spend the night with Hokori, he grows worried and that night, suffers a nightmare. Chaula wakes him from the nightmare and tells him she has to have a talk with him. Is Chaula really going to spend the night with Hokori? What is she going to talk to Raika about? Is the story through after this chapter? Lord, I hope not, let's see anyway.

"So you don't mind being on your own for a while?"

"Of course not Raika, it sounds like you and Chaula have something important to talk about, I don't want to interfere. Besides, I won't be completely alone, Searchman is going to be with me the whole time to deter unwanted people."

"Thank you Princess."

"Of Course Chaula, have a good day you guys."

"Bye!" Raika and Chaula said as everyone left. When everyone was gone, Raika closed the door and sat next to Chaula on the couch. She had wanted to have a talk with him, and he intended to talk to her about her plans for the day.

"Raika, I don't know if Bass told you yet or not, but I am going to be spending the night with Hokori." She told him, not looking at him. Raika was shocked at her words.

"Uh, what do you mean if he told me? Why would he know.?" Chaula gave him a droll look.

"I know you have been sending Bass and Searchman to keep an eye on me, I can see them when I go out. Now, I know you are getting worried at my finding out."

"Yeah, how long have you known?"

"Since the first day. I don't mind, I think it's kind of sweet actually. I know you are just worried about me, and I'm ok with that." Chaula told him.

"Ok."

"Now how do you feel about my spending the night with Hokori?" She asked. Raika closed his eyes and breathed deeply.

"I don't like it. I really don't. But no matter what I say, I know I can't stop you. But, I do want you to answer something for me."

"What is it Raika?"

"Why? Why did you choose to stay with him for the night?" Chaula sighed and faced Raika.

"Because, he's a wolf, and I'm a wolf. I want to get to know him, and I just want someone to love me, all of me. Raika, you are the best friend I've ever had, and if I had to choose between my life or yours, I would choose you to live every time. But the fact of the matter is, we are too different. I am a wolf, and you are my dinner, or at least you should be. I can't fall in love with you, I just can't." She said, feeling depressed about the whole thing.

"Why not?" Raika asked her, slightly hurt.

"I just can't."

"Why not?!"

"Because…"

"That's not good enough Chaula, why can't you?" Raika asked her firmly.

"Because I don't want to hurt you!" Both were silent, Raika stared at her and Chaula stared at everything but him. Finally, Raika broke the long silence.

"What do you mean you don't want to hurt me? Have I done something wrong?" Raika asked her quietly. Chaula shook her head.

"No, no my friend, it is nothing you have done, it's what I'm afraid I may do. I can't always control myself Raika, what if a full moon comes and I can't keep a firm hold on myself? What if you are near me when that happens? I would never forgive myself if I did anything to hurt you, I'm sorry… I have to go now, I'll see you later." She said, standing up and in front of him. Raika didn't even look at her, he just stared at the floor.

"Sure, have fun." He said quietly. Chaula reached out to touch him, but pulled her hand back and without another word, she left a very solemn Raika alone by walking out the door.

TBC

Good spot to leave it. This is getting REALLY intense, but just wait until next chapter. Only one to two chapters left in this story you guys, I'll get on it right away.

Your favorite feline authoress,

Catilena1890