The songs that inspired this chapter are: What You Want by Evanescence; Animals by Maroon 5 (Ali Brustofski & PopGun Cover); Hungry Like The Wolf by Duran Duran (Guild Of Ages Cover) & I most certainly do not own any of this music. 8) Just inspired by it.
Chapter Five
Her voice came out throaty and sensual as she belted out the words to the song she had written at some point in anger. Her hooded golden eyes flashed, her canines sharpened in her feral, sensuous smile and her delicate ears were ever so pointed. She was really worked up on this night. Others thought it was just part of her look but, those that knew her and he... knew the truth of it.
Do what you, what you want
If you have a dream for better
Do what you what you want
Till you don't want it anymore (Remember who you really are)
Do what you, what you want
Your world's closing in on you now (It isn't over)
Stand and face the unknown (Got to remember who you really are)
Every heart in my hands like a pale reflection
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to believe we can break through
Do what you, what you want
You don't have to lay your life down (Is it over?)
Do what you what you want
Till you find what you're looking for (Got to remember who you really are)
But every hour slipping by screams that I have failed you
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain there must be a way to believe
The Company Of Wolves had the club jumping and dancing as Kyoko's angelic voice reached Kuon's ears and she danced to the music as she sang. He was pulled to her and her scent, she had seemed to be the only female to draw this part of him out without any effort.
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain there must be a way to believe
There's still time, close your eyes
Only love will guide you home
Tear down the walls and free your soul
Till we crash we're forever spiraling down, down, down, down
Hello, hello, it's only me
Infecting everything you love
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to believe
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to learn forgiveness
Hello, hello remember me?
I'm everything you can't control
Somewhere beyond the pain
There must be a way to believe we can break through
Remember who you really are
Do what you want, you want
The music faded and exploded back out into a few duets with Reino. Interestingly to Kuon, they were about the animal within and wolves, her line of sight fell directly on him as she sang the first. For the second, the crowd was amazed with her skills when she picked up the six string and her fingers raced across the frets and strings, making it sing for her. He smirked as he sipped his drink and watched Chouko do a stage dive into her loving fans to have them return her to her throne.
Her scent was driving him insane. He needed to get back stage to speak to her. Say something... anything to let her know he was there. That he knew that she and her pack existed. He felt like a thousand tiny needles were pricking his skin all at once. He was agitated to an extreme.
He finally made it backstage to find that she and her pack had already left for the night. The only thing left behind was her lingering scent. He never thought he would miss being with his kind until now. He couldn't approach her at work, he wasn't sure what his reaction would be and Yashiro and Lory did not need to know this about him. He raked his fingers through his hair. I need a hunt... He thought to himself as left through the back door of the club. Maybe I can find a Serow in Sayama Hills. So.. That night he would make a little excursion to rid himself of his extra energy.
She had to get out tonight. It felt like she had ants crawling under her skin and the boys were being overprotective for some reason, so she grabbed her bag and phone and took a cab to Sayama Hills. There was always good hunting there. Maybe a wild boar or, some type of small prey would satisfy her that night. She walked into the woods where there was heavy brush near a familiar path and hid her bag and clothing. She looked up at the beautiful moon and let her lupine ways wash over her like a warm blanket. That was the difference between her and the boys, they felt it was a curse and feared it because it was forced on them; she had lived with it her entire life, it was a part of her. Her second skin was to her like others would see the size of their hands or, the sound of their voice. She had been mastering her form since birth. Thankfully her mother didn't leave her with the Fuwas on a full time basis until she reached the age of 12. They would have surely discovered her secret. It was difficult for her mother to understand and although, her mother was terrified of her... she did understand that a child of her nature would have been surely been seen as a yokai or, other type of monster and killed. Kyoko had never seen herself as a monster, just another species of human, which is why she so readily accepted her brothers. It was a pity they saw themselves that way. She shook the thoughts from her head. That's truly why Reino will never be my mate. She sighed. That's enough of that... I need fresh meat. She gave her wolfish grin and picked up a scent... It was a Serow.
There they were, once again facing off for the same kill. He knew that if he didn't do something soon they would lose their meal and have to face another unsatisfying hunt. He sighed to himself.
"Why don't we both hunt it? There will be enough for the both of us." He told her.
She looked at him warily with her ears flattened. "What's in it for you?"
He rolled his eyes and sniffed the air. He loved her scent. "The thrill of the hunt with a lovely lady." He smirked.
She scoffed at his words. "Fine... Playboy." She muttered. "No funny business."
His ears perked and he wagged his tail. "After you Princess." He stepped aside to allow her to walk past him so he could get a better sniff of her.
In the end, the hunt was very successful and they reveled in their spoils as they tore at the fresh meat.
"So where's your mate?" He asked while gnawing on a large bone.
She shot him a questioning look. "Mate?"
"The one with the violet eyes from your pack. You're the Alpha female isn't he the Alpha male?" He asked casually.
She gave him a cute growl. "He is not my mate and he is not an Alpha. I have no mate." She told him in a tone that gave the impression that she would never need a mate.
"Really? Why is that?" He asked curiously.
"I am done being a cash machine and a maid-servant to spoiled little boys that can't do anything for themselves." She glowered.
He looked at her pensively. "You Princess, are hardly either of those things. Any one of our kind would treat you as you deserve and treasure you as the rare gem you really are." He flirted.
She felt her heart race, she wasn't sure she liked it. "I think I should head back. I-I have to work in the morning." She stood and started to leave.
He stood quickly and followed her. "Wait! Ah... I'll give you a ride back. It's a long way and most taxis don't come out this way this time of night."
She knew he was right. Damn him! She sighed. "Alright. I left my things near that path towards the entrance."
He nodded. "I parked close to there." He commented as he followed behind.
"Don't watch! I don't want you seeing me without my fur." She yelped.
He chuckled then turned around. After a few minutes he heard the bushes rustle. "Can I turn around now?"
"You're fine to look now." She told him as she tied her boot and straightened out.
He looked her up and down. "I knew it was you."
She gave him a confused look. "Have we met before? I mean in our day form?"
He chuckled and nodded as he led her to his car. "Now you can turn around so I can dress. Unless you want to watch..." He gave her a sly lusty look that nearly made her heart stop.
She blushed and became flustered. "Of course I won't look! What kind of girl do you think I am?" She turned quickly and removed her phone from her purse to check her messages.
"I think since we have shared a meal together... I should at least know your name." He told her as he pulled up his jeans, hopping to fit them perfectly then buttoning them.
"Hmm...?" She said absentmindedly.
"I asked your name." He told her as he slipped on his black t-shirt.
"Sorry... It's Kyoko. Kyoko Mogami." She told him. No point in giving my stage name... He already knows my secret. "And yours?"
He looked up at her as he slipped on his boots and tied them. "Ren... Ren Tsuruga."
Her head whipped around in his direction.
"Hey! I didn't say I was done!" He teased with a boyish grin.
"Oh! Sorry! I... Uh... I was just a little surprised." She admitted. "I didn't expect you to be... You know... like me." She told him as he popped in his contacts.
Her brow furrowed. "Why do you wear those?"
"Hmm. I guess for the same reason you dye your hair and call yourself Chouko." He smirked.
Her eyes grew wide. "I guess that's a good enough reason. Sorry I pried."
He shrugged. "No problem. Just... I would appreciate if we kept all of this between just us."
"Oh..OH! Of course. I would never... I mean I have too much on my plate to even... to even contemplate telling anyone. I mean I would have to explain how and I'm pretty sure people think I'm enough of a freak. Not that I care." She explained. "I kind of like being this way. I mean I was born into it." She smiled.
He nodded. "Well? Shall we?" He unlocked his doors and waited for her to get in.
That night was the first of many nights that Kyoko would enjoy the companionship and hunting skills of a true Alpha male and the first of many rides home after.