Hey guys. So honestly I'm just really disappointed at the fact that even though my grammar used to be horrendous at least my story was good and had meaning. It might just be because I need to watch Naruto again but I feel like I'm having trouble forming a plot and keeping the character's personalities in check. Hopefully this will be okay. I realized that the only solution for bad writing is to keep writing...so here it goes. :)

Again a long wait on this...and I'm not sure it's worth it...you be the judge of that. On with the show! Haha

Tsuki's POV: On the way back to the village a thousand thoughts raced through my mind. Endless possibilities. The power. Answers...curiosity tugging at my very being. On the other hand, I couldn't decide whether or not I was willing to trade my new, possibly better, life in the Leaf for the unknown.

Kiba's POV: Ever since whatever happened in the training woods-I'm not really sure what it was exactly, she hasn't talked about it at all- Tsuki has been acting really distant. If silence can be deafening now is the perfect time to use that statement. Damn it, I just hope it's not like this when we get home. Talk about awkward.

-Time Lapse-Now Back At The Inuzuka Compound-

Kiba's POV:

I was officially starting to get worried about Tsuki by now. I haven't known her for long but I know for a fact she's never been this quiet for this long. Hell, she's almost as bad as Naruto at times.

"Hey Tsuki?" I flinched back instinctively at the threatening glare she sent my way. She then withdrew, sighed, and turned back around.

"What could you possibly want Kiba?"

"Actually, I was just wondering if you're okay...my mistake I guess." I continued walking past her as she stopped abruptly.

"No I-I'm sorry", she begins with a shiver as though something is weighing on her, "I'm just...I don't know what I'm doing and-and everything is just so confusing."

Stunned and confused I timidly went up to her and wrapped my arms around her small frame in an embrace. "Hey...what exactly happened in the forest? I know you're withholding information and I really need to know what's going on."

"...I'm not sure myself honestly..." She states looking unsure whether or not to relay the experience.

I think for a second and come up with a brilliant, or at least I thought it was, idea. "Hey, you know what you need?"

"Hm?" I seem to have snapped her out of her train of thought.

"You," I pause for dramatic effect and she playfully glares at me, "could use...a trip to the hot springs!" I shouted gleefully.

"No, I don't really think I'm-" she begins uncertainly.

"Aw, come on! Have a little bit of fun! I promise it won't kill you." I state with an unintentional wink in her direction.

Tsuki's POV:

'Maybe relaxing after all that craziness will do me good.'

"...fine." I say reluctantly. I sit down on a chair oddly shaped like an outstretched paw for a second to regain some of my energy. I doubt falling asleep in the hot springs will be an enjoyable experience. "So how far to the nearest hot springs?"

"Um, actually," Kiba stands there scratching the back of his neck and grinning sheepishly, "I didn't think you were up to that long of a walk and the Inuzuka compound has it's own hot springs."

For a second I blink up at him incredulously. 'Wow. My entire town didn't even own a hot spring. That's really impressive but also kind of makes him seem like a...'

"Spoiled brat." I mutter, not really, cheekily.

"What did you say?" he says giving me his best "death glare".

"I think your super human ears heard me just fine." I say struggling not to chuckle at the look on his face. 'Oh, if looks could only kill...I think I'd be tickled right about now. Kind of pathetic...but incredibly adorable. Wait, what? I must still be suffering from the effects of that hug.' I shake my head vigorously.

"Bitch." He murmurs under his breath.

I simply grin slightly fiendishly and wander out into the compound in search of the hot springs.

He bounds over my head and races in front of me until he reaches a large, plain-looking building. There's an open area on one side with fencing all around. ' Show off.' I roll my eyes.

"And here it is," he states the obvious, gesturing to the building.

"There are gender sections right?"

"But of course. But don't worry, we are the only ones in the place." he says suggestively.

My heart skips a beat against my will. "Ahahaha," I laugh nervously, hoping that he can't yet tell the difference between that and my normal one, "Not gonna happen."

He shrugs nonchalantly. "Suit yourself."

As I enter my side of the hot springs holding my towel up around my body I realize that he's right. 'Come to think of it, how could I not have noticed that? I suppose everyone's gone on missions...but what about the children? Wouldn't there at least be a few left behind? Select adults to take care of them?'

With this thought in mind I slip into the hot spring just as I hear a loud crash followed by "Ow! Godammit! What genius decided to put a plant here?!"

I look around my part of the hot spring and notice that there are only plants along the fence line separating the two zones. '...seriously? Really mature, Kiba.' I get up from the comforting hot water and re-wrap my towel around me.

I stride quickly through the women's locker room, through the conjoining sliding door, and into the men's changing area. Not having to worry about anyone randomly popping out of stalls and showers I continue towards the door to the other segment of the hot springs. Pausing at the door, I slam it outwards and watch Kiba nearly jump out of the water.

"Tsuki?! Omigod, what are you doing in here?!" he shrieks at an octave higher than his normal voice as he rushes to cover his junk.

I stand there silent with my arms crossed. He clears his throat, trying to scrounge up whatever dignity he still possessed.

"I mean, what do you want?"

"I just wanted to let you know that you can stop trying to peek over the freakin' fence now! I'm going back to my room."

"But I wasn't-"

"Suuure you weren't. I mean come on I know you and your family are really close to dogs but it doesn't mean that you actually have to act like one!"

"Hey! I'm not like Naruto or Pervy Sage...plus, last time I checked your family is close to dogs too! I was checking to see if you uh...if you drowned! Yeah. I was just checking that you were still alive."

"Bullshit!" I yell and then sigh tiredly. "Anyway I'm exhausted so I'm just going to go to bed." I turn around for a brief second and then rethink it. "And they're not dogs...they're wolves!" I shout rounding on him. I pivot and march out of the hot springs without giving him a chance to respond.

Once in my room I throw off my towel and realize that I accidentally left my clothes back at the hot springs in my hasty, angry departure. "Could this day get any worse?" I mumble to myself.

"Tsuki, I-" Kiba comes barging into my room while I'm in only my underwear and bra. That pause was me promptly kicking him in the jaw.

I quickly grab pants and a shirt and run into my bathroom, leaving him twitching on the floor.

When I come out he's laying down nonchalantly on my bed, arms lazily stretched out above his head.

He glances at me and states arrogantly with a hint of something I've never heard before, "You know I think you looked better before you put those on."

I blush despite myself and whisper "Pervert."

"Are you really that bothered by the fact that despite you hating how I act you're obviously attracted to me? Because I'll admit that I am to you."

"I've just never had anyone do something like that before. It kind of surprised me...a lot." I say and bend down to start picking up my chaotic room. "And for the record I am NOT attracted to you."

"Prove it." I hear the bed squeak as he says this.

"And how am I supposed to do-"

One second I was turned around talking to Kiba while picking up a few stray pieces of what little clothing I had and the next I was gracefully whirled towards him only to meet his lips on mine-almost like a calculated dance move. I stand there, shocked, as he presses his heated body up against mine and holds me in place. Then I decide to give it a try and kiss back. As I finally place pressure on his lips it encourages him to kiss deeper since he knows I'm okay with it. As he presses harder I start to feel my knees buckle from under me. It's almost as if he can feel it from me because in one fluid motion he picks me up, backs me up into a wall, and sits me down in his lap. Immediately after this I start cracking up. Surprised, Kiba breaks the kiss and looks at me.

"What's so funny?"

"Oh...nooooothing."

His face flushes dark red. He leans in and nips me hard on the shoulder.

"Ow! What the-"

"Stop making fun of me!" He half yells half laughs. I grin showing off my canines to him and he does the same.

He leans in like he's going to go back to kissing me and instead merely catches my lip between his teeth.

I moan, partially out of frustration. "Omigod, Kiba," I say breathlessly, "don't tease me."

I look up into his eyes and see something visibly go 'Snap!' behind them.

The look in his eyes is crazed, almost like that of a mad dog; except he still looks completely human.

He leans in and whispers/groans one simple word in my ear "Tsuki."

I shiver at this and he takes it in his teeth too and bites harder then on my shoulder, causing me to yelp. Licking it afterwards, he backs up and seems to be thinking of his next move with a hungry, almost predatory, look in his eyes.

While I'm also pondering what he's going to do next I fail to notice a hand sliding up my shirt. Snapping myself back into reality I shriek an irritated "Hey-" His tongue enters my mouth and explores all around. Surprisingly he doesn't taste like I imagined dog breath would. I giggle in the back of my throat at the thought, sending vibrations around both his tongue and mine, eliciting a groan from Kiba. He wraps his tongue about mine encouraging it to dance with his. Invading his mouth I run my tongue along the points of his canines. Humming I go down to his shirt and tug at the bottom. He moans, making me moan, and pauses in the kiss only to lift it over his head.

My claws are already extended as the beast tries to leap out of my body. I graze my claws down Kiba's chest and abs down to the waistband of his pants. My claws dug in more than I originally thought. Although this elicits a groan from Kiba I look up to see gashes lining his torso. I feel kind of bad about that but Kiba seems to be okay, enjoying it even. My hands linger tantalizingly at the band and then I lace my fingers through his belt loops and tug him back to my mouth. I feel his hands crawling up my shirt and stop kissing him as I feel the cool air caress my bare skin. I gasp as his hands travel up my stomach and then reach around to my back, stopping when I snarl, baring my fangs at him as he goes for the clasp of my bra. He glances into my eyes and audibly gulps. Despite the obvious fear of my beast I hear his heart jump in excitement as well. The change is his scent is also apparent, more intense. Taking a deep breath he stares into my eyes glaring as he raises a rough growl of his own. Still attempting to exude his dominance he again goes for my bra. I snap out at him and bite him harshly on the ear.

"Tsuki!" he attempts to "yell" at me, though it comes out sounding quite...different to say the least, "was that really necessary?"

"Yes," I say and lean in to lick the pain away from his ear. "Hands off" I whisper seductively, smirk plastered on my face.

"What are you...a stripper?" he chuckles. The spike in his scent is becoming more and more evident and I decide it's probably time for this...whatever this is... to stop.

I snicker. "You wish." I push slightly at his chest. "Okay, that's as far as this is getting."

"Says who?" he pouts in my direction, puppy dog eyes in full swing, and leans in staring into my eyes as they flash in warning. "I'm just getting started. You're not going to do this to me and then leave me all high and dry like this," as he says this he grabs my hand and places it on the tent in his pants, "now are you?" I blush, he licks his lips like I'm a piece of meat. Something inside me wants to just give in but I refuse to lose to him.

"Sure I am." I grin devilishly. He picks me up and tosses me on the bed. With him hovering over me I come to the realization that my bra has disappeared.

"Wh-When did you?" I stutter quickly covering my breasts with my arms.

"Ninja...remember?" he snarks cockily. He slyly holds up his now extended claws flashing a cocky grin then attempts to pry my arms apart by wedging his in the valley between my breasts.

" N-N-No, Kiba! Don't..." That part of me creeps to the surface and I involuntarily moan when Kiba's fingers brush the sides of my breasts, what little he can actually reach. Clutching my hands over my mouth I feel my face go bright red as he smirks up at me.

"Don't, huh?" he runs his hands slowly, deliberately, from his position in the middle of my breasts down to my pants line creating goosebumps everywhere his fingertips land while shivers vibrate down my spine.

"Kiba!" I lunge for my pants before he can shimmy them past my hips.

He grins up at me and I realize with a start that this was his plan all along. He springs into action, lurching forward to get in reach of and grab for my now exposed breasts, much like a cat pounces on it's prey, before I can cover them up again.

I hear a faint rustle outside, about a hundred feet away from the compound.

"Kiba?" I question worriedly, trying (and failing) to ignore the fact that Kiba is now fondling and massaging my breasts. I try to focus on the fact that someone is outside the compound instead of letting out the moan trying to force its way out as Kiba's mouth and tongue travels over the newly exposed flesh.

I feel the deep rumble in his chest reverberate through my body as he produces something between between a purr and a growl at me interrupting him. He peeks his head up at me curiously, tilting his head to the side.

"I think there's someone coming. I don't know their scent." It's really difficult to catch air to speak between my panting.

He lifts his head up at sniffs the air nearest to the window. He freezes, face constricting into an expression of terror.

"What?! Kiba, what's out there?!"

He turns to me with a look of shock and urgency. "My...sister. She's back from her mission early!"

"Oh," I utter exasperatedly, "So?"

"So? Hide!" He bolts off of the bed and pushes me into the closet.

"Ow! Mmpf. Kiba! Ever heard of hangers?" I say after falling face first into a pile of clothes.

"SHHHHHH!" is the only response I get as he leaps back onto his bed placing his arms behind his head.

The door creaks and slams. Footsteps echo through the hall from the floorboards.

"Hey, Kiba?" a new, feminine voice says as she enters his room. "Lady Tsunade told me we have a guest when I turned in my mission report. So, where is she?" she glances suspiciously around the room like she knows the truth already but is waiting to see if he will tell her first.

"She must have gone into town for awhile." he says and I know he's shrugging his shoulders nonchalantly.

I can hear her quirk an eyebrow at this, "Oh reeeeeally?"

"Yeah," he replies losing his cool somewhat as his voice wavers.

She sighs, "Tsuki, you can come out now. It probably reeks in there; I'm pretty sure Kiba has his dirty clothes mixed in with his clean ones."

As I step out of the closet Kiba shoots Hana an incredulous look, "How did you..?"

"Well, she might be really good at quieting her breathing but," she crinkles her nose, "this room reeks of pheromones."

Kiba and I simultaneously blush crimson.

Hana walks out of the room laughing.

-Time Lapse-Later that night-

I lay there in bed staring at the stars glimmering through my single window hoping, against all hope, for some solace. It seems like my mind is even more muddled and active than earlier that day. I had made up my mind a few hours ago. I won't let any of my feelings-not saying I have any-for Kiba get in the way of me finding out why my clan was targeted. Somehow, I have to find out the truth. It seems pointless to attempt revenge against Orochimaru but who knows? Maybe the opportunity will present itself even while he's training me to tap into my "true power". Looking for something, anything, to preoccupy myself with to avoid the inevitable I turn to read the clock on the bedside table. Seeing that it reads 3:30 AM I roll back wondering whether or not Kiba and his sister will hear me jump out of the window. Deciding to do it anyway (I can probably hear them stirring before they know what's going on) I slip out of bed and slide on my jacket over my fishnet shirt-seeing how Kiba slashed through my bra earlier. Finding an old, ratty t-shirt I rip a piece off lengthwise and bind my breasts, tying it behind my back. I then replace my fishnet shirt and jacket.

'Jeez, I have to find a bando or something!'

Opening up the small walk-in closet I grab my weapons pack, a small shoulder bag-that I somehow managed to subconsciously save from the fire-and my katanas. Suddenly I realize that Oparu is in the kennels in the back alongside the Inuzuka companions.

'Damn it! I can't afford to take her with me right now. I can't cause a disturbance; if I go there the dogs will definitely react.'

Sighing I do a juutsu to link her to Kiba instead of me, for now.

'I'm sorry girl. You'll be safer here.'

I cringe, trying not to cry out at the excruciating pain radiating through my entire being as the connection I've had since I was 3 years old snaps in two. Nervously I listen to Kiba's breathing until I discern a faint, but sharp, intake of breath as the link reconnects itself onto him. Standing with one foot on the window sill, I whisper a soft "Bye" and drop down two stories to the ground below.

'I love you...I always will. No matter what happens in the future I'll be back for you...Oparu.'

Running around the outskirts of town, I hop/climb/crawl the wall with extreme difficulty. I keep up my pace until I'm a fair way into the forest. Hearing a small rustle somewhere in the trees ahead I unsheathe my katana. I continue walking, peaking cautiously around corners and behind trees before passing.

Rounding the...I lost count...tree I spot a guy about my age with spiky black hair that slightly resembles a duck's...well, ass quite frankly, and a ridiculous purple pretzel pipe thing laced around his waist. He simply stands there, leaning aimlessly against a tree trunk and gazing in the direction of the village with a troubled cloudiness to his onyx eyes.

"Do you make a habit of gazing listlessly into the distance?"

He turns to stare blankly at me, appearing unfazed by my subtle teasing. "I'm here to collect you for Orochimaru." he says after returning to glance longingly at the village.

"Collect me, huh?" I say indignantly, "I thought this was my choice."

"Not really..." he says with a hint of aching sadness underneath his monotone voice, "he always seems to know the outcome."

'I wonder if the same thing happened to him.' I stare back at the onyx haired teen.

"Follow me," he says suddenly. He then turns at starts running through the trees at full speed.

'This is going to be a long night,' I sigh and follow him in the direction of my future and, hopefully, some answers. 'There's no going back now.' I look back one time at the towering gates in the distance, wondering if I made the right decision after all.

End Chapter...

Technically, But Not Really...

-The Next Morning-Inuzuka Compound-

Kiba's POV:

I stretch and yawn noticing an almost ominous tingling over my entire body. I sluggishly roll out of bed and start reluctantly making my way to the bathroom. Usually I wouldn't have anything to do seeing as it's one of the days I don't have scheduled training and/or a mission, but I figure I should probably show Tsuki around a little bit more so she doesn't get lost. Walking past her room to my bathroom I pause at the silence. It's deathly quiet in her room; no trace of breathing or any other noise whatsoever. I burst into the room only to find what I expected in the beginning, nothing.

-Half an hour later I burst into Tsunade's office.

"Lady Tsunade! Tsuki! She..." I halt my sentence noticing a girl standing in front of her desk looking almost as worried as me.

She turns around, white blonde, red-tipped hair whipping like the wind was whistling through it, to face me.

"You know Tsuki?" she asks, face lighting up.

"I guess," shrugging I turn my attention concernedly to Tsunade. She returns the glance as though she knows what I'm going to say.

The girl smiles. "Nikkita. Nikkita Sparks," she waves at me.

"Kiba Inuzuka," I respond hurriedly.

"That's actually why I'm here. Do you know where I can find her?"

"Not really," I exhale, eyes shifting to the ground and then back up to meet the other two pairs in the room.

"She's gone."

So apologies guys apparently (according to the "ever reliable" google translate) 'kokoro kurai okami actually means 'wolf much heart'. 'Dark spirit wolf' is actually 'Kurai seishin no ōkami'. Yeaaaaa only use one source when translating instead of people's different opinions. -_- lol

And I know why my writing is worse. When I started this story I had just finished my first year of Honors English which taught me how to improve my writing and make it more tangible. However 10th grade honors English barely taught me anything except how to study all the themes and metaphors of a book for an essay only to have it dramatically changed in the prompt. Needless to say, I will probably just go back over my 9th grade notebook for English and reread my story to try and regain my writing style and flair. Who am I kidding? I don't have flair. XD

And yes, I do take my slightly tsundere character and minor abuse/violence from Soul Eater. I love that show XD

And Merry Christmas! I was NOT expecting it to be this late buuut I thought maybe a nice present from me to you? Plus it was my birthday...I guess yesterday now...and I felt like writing soooo here you go :)

Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter and I am really sorry about the long wait!

It would be awesome if you reviewed or PMed me what you thought. I do enjoy feedback positive or not. Just keep it opinionated, not ad hominem, and please have reasons and suggestions on how I can improve. Also it does warm my heart if you follow or favorite but I'm not going to compel you to. If you like it though ;) haha