What happens behind the scenes ^^

Roringugaru: *Types on computer* "finally I have found some time to write I just wish I didn't leave so many cliff hangers…"

Russell: isn't that technically what makes them fun to read Roringugaru?

Morgan: That's right; you got stuff going on they should understand.

Roringugaru:"Where the heck did you guys come from? You're supposed to be getting ready for the next act while I write the script…"

Eduardo: since when do we need to rehearse? It's us you're talking about.

Roringugaru: "I'm sorry but who screwed up the most the last episode Eddyboy?"

Eduardo: *Pulls out gun*

Roringugaru: "Put the gun away or I'll kill you off…"

Eduardo: Damn Author…

Roringugaru:*Finishes typing* "aaaaand done. Ok here you go guys the next chapter."

Christopher: looks like I get a good part this time thank you.

Thomas: Wow I have to memorize all this?

Roringugaru: *Shifts glasses* I think you can handle it Thomas; your a lot better than what you think.

Nathan: the hell…I'm not saying this line. It's dorky…!

Roringugaru: Deal with it…I'm still busy with a bunch of things at least you get a part in this one Nathan…be grateful that you get to do another chapter.

Christopher: She's right come on lets get going.

Morgan: This is going to be more fun than taking down the Moldor army.

Thomas: h-hey has anybody seen Miss Reisaki? She's not here."

Reisaki: *Bursts through the door* I'm so sorry I'm late! Did we start rehearsing yet?

Christopher: Nope you just made it.

Roringugaru: *Fixes glasses again* Ok you guys let's get started we'll make this the best installment of the story yet!

Everyone: Alright; Let's get started!

Hogo Kurisutofā (Protective Christopher)Part 1

The others still snarl at the captain as I hide behind Morgan. His grip around me grows tighter as he tenses even more,

"Give me a reason why we shouldn't slaughter you right now?" Rai doesn't say anything. "You must really want to die."

"This is quite interesting." I hear Rai say. "I guess it is safe to assume that the other wolves here can do the same trick as you….so the Yamato legend is true then." What? He knows about that?

"How do you know about that?" Morgan asks in a low voice. The others have gone silent as well from hearing this.

"It wasn't that hard to figure it out. I have to say I'm quite impressed that you are the beast tamer woman…it's very interesting. Yes you make a fine addition to my crew."

"What do you plan on doing with this information now?" When did Christopher- "You realize that we won't hold back if you try to harm Reisaki; so what do you plan on doing now?"

"Harm her, oh no she is the one who controls you; there is no reason to harm her. You'll make fairly good weapons for me to use."

"Not if we escape first…"

"Unfortunately for you at the moment we have set sail; there is no way off this ship for you. So in the mean time you are now all my prisoners; at least until you master changes her mine."

"You will not keep us here for long." Christopher says coldly.

"I wonder… I am interested in something woman. You are able to control them yet at the same time you can talk to other animals just how many can you control at once?"

"I don't control anyone!" I shout from over Morgan's shoulder.

"Hmpf… well we can fix that later. In the mean time your pets will be going back in their cells and you Miss beast tamer will be staying in this room." Rai comes closer making the others resume their growling; Morgan grips me tighter as I cling to him even more.

"Back off…!" Morgan growls and a second later Christopher grabs hold of captain Rai's wrist gripping it tightly so tight in fact that Rai actually cringes. Christopher's eyes are as cold as a real wolf's as stares the captain in the eye. The next minute he pushes Rai back slamming into the wall.

"Our mistress stays with us; we're not about to leave her here with you."

There's a moment of silence; but Rai seems to take the situation into consideration. He sneers,

"I hope you like your new bed room then woman."

"Anata o nejikomu." I say to him before leaving with the others. The mate of the ship escorts us back to below the deck and into a dark dank jail cell. Both Christopher and Morgan have changed back to wolves by now. When we're all in the cage like cell the bar doors close with a mighty screech. It seems green in here and it smells really bad. As soon as my legs buckle on me the others crowed around me resting in different places as I make sure they're all ok. Christopher is the first to find my lap laying on it with all his weight. The others huddle around either resting near me or placing their heads on my shoulders.

"Are you guys alright?" I ask

"Idiot, worry about yourself first." Eduardo says with hidden relief.

"Sorry." Morgan stands in front of me with a serious look on his wolf face,

"Did he touch you?"

"No."

"Are you sure?"

"Yes I'm sure."

"Please don't lie if he did Reisaki." Christopher…

"He didn't…I mean he slapped me but other than that no…why are you being so insistent about this Morgan?"

"It's my job to make sure not just as your friend but as the Alpha as well. We all have a responsibility to stay by you but me more so than the others. If I don't act accordingly than the others can't act as strongly as I do." I see that would explain the serious Morgan back when I was sick…and even back when Toma was attacking me too. I'm glad I didn't read too much into it. But… Christopher. It almost seemed as though he acted on his own… I don't think I ever saw him like that before; he seemed genuinely angry, furious even. It was a side I have never seen before…

"Thank you… not just as you…how you seem to make it sound your charge but as your friend too. I'm glad you're looking out for me so loyally and everything but as I have explained before you guys aren't my property or weapons even for my protection… you're my friends. Please try not to think of yourselves as anything other than my friends." Morgan's expression softens slightly hearing that. In fact I can feel the air around us slightly relax as well.

"…Sorry. Haha guess we did get a bit carried away."

"Captain I don't thin now is the best time to be laughing…" Nathan says.

"Yeah you're right… as of right now we're prisoners and it seems as though it's going to be that way for quite a while. Or at least until we get off this ship."

"How are we going to get off here?" I ask curiously, "Any way I can help?"

"I'll let you know if there is for right now we need to try gathering information to figure a way out of here. That Rai is going to do anything and everything he can to keep us here as soon as possible; we need to act faster. In the mean time, I'm sure he'll be wanting to use you for certain things Reisaki so Christopher is going to be with you in the mean time. Kind of like a bodyguard. That way no one will get any funny ideas about you."

"Ok…" actually I don't mind that idea. I would feel safer with one of them around. I wonder if he's ok though…he seemed really upset when they were facing Rai…aside from Morgan, he was the only other one who changed in front of him and even spoke to him.

"Reisaki." My lap feels lighter as Christopher stands up. "Let me take a look at your cheek it looks a bit red from when Rai hit you." As the others talk with Morgan about what to do Christopher changes into a human to inspect my cheek. Placing a hand on my check he makes sure to be gentle as he looks at it. "Your hair..." he says still looking at the mark on my face,

"What?"

"It's messy." His voice seems so soothing to me like I hadn't know before. My heart begins to relax because of it.

"He grabbed it a couple of times… and used it to…pull me back and forth…" I feel his hand twitch at that, "Are you mad…that I didn't say so…?"

"At him yes, at you no, not so much." He inspects my head as well making sure there's nothing wrong with it. "There will be a bruise here," he touches my cheek, "But aside from your head being sore for a bit there's nothing wrong."

"I seem to be causing you all nothing but trouble… " I hug my knees to my chest, "I'm sorry I can't fight or anything; you and everyone else seem to always be saving me. I must seem totally helpless to you guys." A warm, big hand rests gently on my head and I look at Christopher's kind eyes,

"That's not true; you were able to help the animals back in the forest and when they attacked the village and you were also able to fend off both Toma and Rai until we were able to get to you. You're pretty strong. " he says that so casually that it makes me blush. "You're not a burden to us Reisaki so don't worry about that."

"You know…I was kind of surprised by you." He looks at me questioningly, "You stood up to Rai; I was actually kind of shocked." I can't look him directly in the eyes saying it

"Did I scare you?"

"N-no I wasn't scared of you I just…I don't think I've ever seen you that mad before. I thought you were all smiles it was actually kind of fun seeing that side of you." W-wait what did I just say?, "I-I mean…you know it was interesting seeing you act so aggressive- I mean territorial- I mean-! Um I uh…I mean it was just- er wait what am I saying?" he pats my head smiling kindly,

"Calm down I know you didn't mean anything by that." He laughs at me, "Heehee you're cute when you get flustered like that." I feel my cheeks turn even redder,

"Don't tease me please…that was really embarrassing."

"Mh, sorry Mistress." He changes back to a wolf and rest his head on my lap, "do you mind?"

"Uh-uh." For a while we are given some quiet time while the others talk. Christopher occasionally adjusts his head on my lap as I stroke his fur and a spot in the middle of his head that he seems to like. It makes his ears twitch every so often but in a good way and I catch a pleasing look on his face. Before he dozes off I say, "Thank you, for protecting me." he doesn't answer with words but a kind smile as he falls asleep. It's strange, it seems different with Christopher than it was with Morgan. I mean he was protective and I saw a different side of him that day too just like how I saw a different side of Christopher today. But Christopher seem to have more effect I guess, I feel really relaxed right now with him here. With Morgan it was unusual sort of… but I could tell all he was doing was what he said earlier, his job. Not that he doesn't think of me as a friend it just feels different. Morgan seems more like a father or caring older brother as strange as it may sound to me. Wonder what that means.

The others finish their conversation and come over to me laying down next to me. I lean my head against one of he bars uncomfortably before I try closing my eyes. Yet nothing seems to work to help me to fall asleep. The rocking of the ship doesn't help either as I being to feel seasick as well. Eventually I move trying to lay down with out waking Christopher but it doesn't work and he ends up lifting his head. As I try my best o get comfortable I shiver from the cold and can even feel the others around me shake slightly. My clothes feel somewhat wet as I move about and realize the floor is damp giving off a mossy smell. They don't seem to take very good care of the ship. The others move closer trying to get warm as well. Christopher makes his way to his regular spot trying to get as close as possible.

"Move your head." I hear Eduardo say and I lift it up as asked, he lays down before commanding me to rest my head on him. Snuggling up together helps to keep warm and soon everyone is able to fall asleep. Still looking around I find a window with the glow of the moon coming through and stare at it.

"You should go to sleep." I hear Christopher say. "Something tells me you'll need it for to morrow." I look into Christopher's deep brown eyes, "What's bothering you?" I don't answer him only hide my face in his fur before closing my eyes hiding the tears forming. "Reisaki…" he places his head on top of mine and I'm finally able to calm down falling asleep. There was nothing else that I could do except sleep and wait for what as in store for me to morrow.