Who's Afraid Of The Big Bad Wolf?(Esteron)

[RavenLunar]

 

Name: Yukita Sugimaki (goes by Yuki)

 

Age: 21

 

Bio: Yukita was born in Japan and had lived there all his life living a plush wealthy lifestyle. As grand as it was he had craved something else in his life, he wanted independence, adventure, and to follow his dream of becoming a great freelance artist. All it finally happened after he graduated high school, he was chosen to be a nature photographer by a growing magazine industry in the USA. With his dreams coming true Yukita said good bye to the city life and hello to the quiet country life in the mountains.

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Looking around Yukita never would have though he would have traded his fancy polished gator boots for a nice pair of hiking boots in the woods. The air was so clean and fresh the boy almost thought this was a dream but no this was all real, it took six long months of waiting but it was all well worth it. Smiling Yukita had moved to a small mountain town by the name of Rains, the name suited the weather really well even though it wasn't very original. The place was very rainy and cool but it was mid-October anyway so it didn't really matter too much to him.

 

He loved the rain and could hardly wait for the snow to come rolling in but for now he would make due with capturing the beauty of autumn. The leaves covered the ground in reds, oranges, yellows, and browns giving a complimented palette of colors against the bark of the nude trees. Brushing his soft purple bangs from his eyes he began to continue moving more into the woods enjoying the cool air that nipped against his ears and nose making him pull his scarf closer to him. It was around evening time and it wouldn't be too long before he'd need to head back before dark. Yuki lived in a cozy two story cabin that was bought as a going away present from his parents. The home was large enough for two people and more spacious inside compared to outside, the male hadn't had time to decorate yet but had planned to get it started before he needed to report to work at the beginning of November.

 

After capturing a few more photos of a river Yukita checked his camera and sighed, "Well that's enough for today..." He smiled as he began to head off back in the direction he came only to hear a startling noise.

 

SNAP!

 

Jumping the male yelped and soon heard the crying howl of an animal, before he could even think properly he turned on his heels and began to run as fast as he's ever had before. It took him just a few minutes to find the source of the commotion as he jumped through a set of bushes and gasped seeing what looked to be the largest wolf he had ever seen in his life. Gasping he stood there stunned for a moment or two only to then realize what had caused the creature to remain in place. Looking to the ground he saw a large bear trap on the creature's paw, glancing back to the animal Yuki slowly raised his hands in surrender and began to slowly edge his way toward the creature.

 

"I-It's okay...I'm here to help you..." He gently spoke as he continued to walk toward it and look over the wound trying to think of a way to free him without causing damage. "Just wait a second..." He soothed to the animal and picked up a large thick stick from the ground, taking it he began to wedge it between the trap's teeth and then took a breath. "When I pull up the trap move,our paw okay?" He spoke looking into the creature's eyes hoping he could understand him then took a breath and counted to three. On three he began to pull the stick back trying with all his might to tug the trap free, it took him a few minutes but once the wolf pulled his paw back he released the trap as he heard the sickening snapping noise.

 

"There...now then." Turning to the creature gently Yukita removed his scarf and moved closed to the male. "Here it'll help stop the bleeding..." He whispered and began to wrap the scarf around the wounded paw trying his best to wrap it with the proper amount of support and pressure to at least stop the bleeding. Seeing his once black, white, and purple scarf start to turn red the boy sighed relieved that it was being used for something useful. Looking up into the creature's eyes Yuki smiled softly and then stood up brushing his pants off, "Sorry I'm not a vet but that should tide you over till the wound start to heal okay by?" Gently Yukita felt bold as he reached out to give the animal's ears a scratch, "Try to be more careful next time okay?" Glancing at the sky it had began to become darker as he moved to turn away from the animal heading on his way home but managed to give the wolf one last wave good bye.

 

It had been a few days since the incident and Yukita had been thinking of the wolf ever since. He wondered of it made it back to its pack okay or if it still had his scarf even. Sighing the male shook his head and reached putting a few boxes of cereal into his shopping cart. Today was grocery day as the male needed to stop ordering take out and start cooking for himself. Looking over his list Yukita continued to another isle and looked up seeing what he was looking for on a high shelf, looking around the male sighed and began to stand on his toes hoping to try and reach a jar of jelly he had wanted. "Come on..." The male grunted struggling as he felt his fingertips touching the jar but not quite reaching it enough.

[Esteron]

Name: Anuki Omikami

Age: 23

Bio: Anuki was able to transform into a large wolf and had got the instincts of one. His home was the deepness of the forest where he lived and hunted. In his secret din he has got a little sort of studio where he created drawing which he sold so he was able to buy some human food he liked. But he didn't do it very often, because he didn't like the smell of humans. But after he was rescued by a gentle young man he changed his point of view a bit.

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Anuki sold some of his selfmade paintings so he was able to buy some sweets. Usually he didn't like human food, but sweets were his favorites. Smiling he walked towards the next shop when he noticed a familiar smell. 'This smell... it is him.' he thought and walked further. 'It comes from this corridor.' But he stopped first in front of the shelves were the sweets were stacked. 'Oh! Cookies with vanilla flavour! And those little chocolate cakes.' After he took two packages of them he followed the smell again and saw the young man he searched how he tried to get a jar of jelly when he turned the corner. A short smile appeared on Anukis face and he stepped closer.

'These ones?' he asked while he grabbed the jar and handed it over.

[RavenLunar]

Sighing Yukita was about to give up only to feel someone so close to him as his stomach twisted and turned at sensing something familiar about this presence. Taking the jar the boy turned to see someone he hadn't seen around town before and couldn't help but to blush. "O-Oh thank you very much..." He gently spoke placing the jar into his basket but didn't take his eyes off the man before him. "I've never seen you around before and here I thought I've met everyone in town a few days ago. Then again I just moved here..." The male shyly smiled rubbing the back of his neck then held out his hand for the male.

 

"My name is Yukita but you can call me Yuki instead, thank you for helping me..." Looking at what the male had in his hands the boy couldn't help but to softly giggle. "I see you have a big sweet tooth...so do I, I make a triple chocolate cake that would make you faint. Urm if its not too much trouble would you like to join me for some cake and tea? Its been pretty lonely here and I haven't really made friends here yet, so what do ya say?"

[Esteron]

Anuki was happy to see Yukis beautiful face again and his inner wolf fawned his tail. It was truly him - the young man who saved him and treated him. Since that day he wore his scarf everyday - today as well - and when he was in a bad mood he only had a look on this scarf and became happy again.

'I am here not very often and usually in the mornings.' he replied gentle and after he heared that Yuki invited him to a cake and tea his eyes shined full of pleasure. Of course he would! There was no other way! 'It was nothing, Yuki-san.' He smiled nice. 'I am Anuki. Anuki Omikami and it is a pleasure having some cake with you. I do love chocolate cakes.'

[RavenLunar]

Smiling Yukita couldn't help himself, the man's smile was simply contagious! Looking him over he felt his stomach twist and turn with shyness and a little anxiety as he felt like he had met the man before but couldn't put his finger on it. "Wonderful! If you're not doing anything you're more than welcome to come home with me when I finish grocery shopping..." Hearing the male introducing himself he couldn't help but to blush and smile even more, "Oi you know a bit of Japanese? Are you a native of the country? I'm from there but I guess its obvious from my name, urm if you're not doing anything else today I wouldn't mind if you came along with me after I finish shopping and head straight home..." Smiling the male couldn't believe he was inviting a stranger right to his home that happened to be secluded in the woods, that was how horror and murder stories started. Shaking his head he pushed the silly thought away and smiled to the other, "Hmm I used to have a scarf like that one...it really suits you." The male complimented and began to walk down the isle signaling giving the other permission to follow him.

[Esteron]

'I was born here in this area.' the young man replied carefully. Yeah, area was the right word to express it. He was born in the forest and lived in the forest. 'And it is really a nice offer to invite me to your place.' Anuki smiled happy and followed Yuki. 'So were are you living here in this town? It is weird that we never saw each other until now - even if the town is so small.' During the last days Anuki was searching for Yuki in the town, but he had never found him. It was a really nice coincidence to meet him right now. After Yuki mentioned the scarf he wore Anuki blushed lightly. 'The scarf he had once wasn't only LIKE the scarf he wore - it was actually the SAME. But he couldn't say it. 'Really? What a coincidence we have a similar liking.'

[RavenLunar]

"Really? Could have fooled me there but I just moved here a few days ago actually...I moved from Japan and just needed a change of scenery of the big city..." The male smiled as he continued to walk down different isles pulling down different food items that he needed and soon was at the checkout counter. "Its really nice that we have the same likes, off to a great start already." The male happily spoke then paid for not just his items but also Anuki's sweets. "Come on we can take my car, I usually would walk but this is a lot bags to carry home..." Yukita told him as he walked out the store and toward a silver car, once there he loaded up the groceries and then proceeded to then drive them toward his home in the woods.

 

The drive was only ten minutes but then again Yukita was a fast driver and it would have taken then fifteen minutes instead. Getting out the car he looked to the other hoping he didn't frighten him, "Sorry I like to drive fast sometimes, hope it didn't bother your stomach or anything..." Smiling sweetly the boy started to take out the bags from the trunk and headed for his front door calling to Anuki which direction to go.

[Esteron]

'I agree with you. Big citys are awful and stink like hell.' he agreed and sighted what Yuki bought and tried to figure out his taste. When they were at the checkout counter and Yuki paid for his own sweets too he complained. 'You don't have to!'

Outside the supermarket while they walked towards the car Anuki became frightened. A car... driving in a car.... But he didn't let Yuki notice his fear and got into the car. During the drive to Yukis house he was still frightened. It was his first time being in a car - and Yuki was a fast driver. He was nearly to throw up, but tried hard not to do it.

But when the car ran through the forest he was surprised. Yuki didn't live in the town? He lived in the forest as well? But why didn't he notice him? His smell was burned in his nose. So why? He shaked his head.

 

Anuki was relieved when the car was turned of and he could get outside this machine. 'I-it is alright.' he said short helped him carring the bags and followed him. 'Wow, I didn't think you would live in the middle of a forest. What a beautiful place to live.' It was actually the same forest Anuki lived.

[RavenLunar]

Smiling Yukita lead the male inside and into his kitchen setting the bags down relieved his driving didn't scare the other away. "I'm so glad my driving didn't frighten you too much, but I do love living out here in the forest. Everything is so quiet and beautiful! I really can hear the sound of rain and the birds here so clearly instead of honking horns and sirens going off at all hours of the day. I haven't slept so good in a long time..." The male smiled cutely to the other and began to put his things away in the right places.

 

Once he finished putting things away Yuki had made them tea and cut them some cake having cut a larger helping for Anuki. "We can eat out on the patio since its a nice day and its not too cold..." He smiled picking up the tray and headed off toward a set of double glass doors opening it with his hip and walked over to a nice set of glass and iron table set. Setting down the tray he coaxed the other over and showed him where to sit then began to serve him the warm tea and cake. "Please eat and drink as much as you like..." Slowly Yuki sat down in his own chair across from the male and softly sipped on his cup of warm liquid. "Hey Anuki have you ever been in a car before? The look on your face back there looked like you wanted to jump out the window..." The boy giggled softly and took a sip of the sweet honey chamomile tea tasting the milk in it.

[Esteron]

While Yuki was bustling about Anuki watched him with a tilt head while sitting on an armchair - like pet dogs did when they watched their owner. 'Yeah everything is so calm here. And the smell of leaves and wet grass.' he said pleased. When he saw him carryng the cake and tea he followed immidiately and his eyes became bigger when he saw the big piece of cake on the dish. It looked so yummy. 'Uhm... Did I look like that?' he asked embarrassed and looked down. 'Well... I never was in a car...' He blushed. That had to sound really weird.

[RavenLunar]

Seeing Anuki's head tilted was simply too adorable that almost made Yuki squeal at the cuteness but he held it in. Licking his lips he sat the plate down in front of the other male along with his tea then took his own seat across from them. Smiling lightly he giggled a bit surprised, "You've never been in a car before? Wow if I would have known I would have gone much slower! I'm sorry I'll remember next time..." Taking his cup he took a few sips of the sweet liquid and groaned in delight of it as it tasted delicious to have something hot in his body, just the thought made Yuki's mind wander to something else that could be inside him that was hot but dirty.

 

Blushing he quickly shook his head and continued to sip on his tea, "Hey Anuki? Are wolves common around here?" It was a question the boy was too afraid to ask the town folk but being around the man sitting across from him made him feel it was okay to trust him, that feeling of having met him before once again crossing his mind.

[Esteron]

Anuki was satisfied with sipping the sweet tea and enjoyed the cake as well. It was like heaven for his tongue. 'Maybe it was better if I had told you... but it sounds weird... a young man like me who never was in a car.' he said unsure and sipped further. The darkhaired young man followed every move Yuki did and was happy being at his saviors side. Yukis smell was even more sweeter than the triple chocolate cake of him - and even more attracted. But he hadn't to think those things - he was a guy and a wolf at the same time.

 

Yukis voice brought him back to reality. 'Eh? What?' he asked confused when he heared Yuki asking about wolves. 'Eh... well... w-wolves aren't common at all. That's a strange question you asked...' he stammered and his hands got wet. 'Did you see one?' But at the same time he was happy that he still remembered him.

[RavenLunar]

Hearing Anuki's response the male felt silly himself for even asking but was relieved that he at least had an answer. "Well yeah I had saw one...considering wolves are usually around mountain areas I just thought there would be more here but I guess not." He sadly sighed as he had hoped there would have been more around but mostly had wanted to see the wolf he had saved again. "It was really beautiful, it looked like it wouldn't harm a fly. I'm just still so angry that someone would place traps so far in the woods, its just horrible!" His voice spoke in a almost dreamy tone but then rose in volume on for him to realize what he was talking about and it made Yuki blush even more feeling embarrassed for getting so worked up about it. "Oh well I guess I'll have to keep my memory as the only evidence that it all wasn't a dream."

 

Taking more sips from his tea he leaned back in his chair getting more comfortable, "I really love wolves, I don't know just what is so attractive about them. They're mysterious, loyal, and smart...is it weird I have such a fascination of them?"

[Esteron]

With every single sentence Yuki spoke the eyes of Anuki entlarged and he didn't trust his ears. 'Well... as you already mentioned. It is a mountain area and the wolves were more common in the past. But even in this small town the humans were able to cast out the wolf.' Then he blushed. He called me beautiful... and he was worried about me. How cute... He blushed darker. No, not cute! Anuki shaked his head and listened to the upset Yuki.

He laughed and smiled. 'You do love wolves from the bottom of your heart, ne? It is really a pleasure that you think in that way and it isn't weird if you like them alot.'

It wasn't weird at all - it would made everything easier. 'What do you think? Do you think the wolf still remembers the gentle action in saving him from the trap?'

[RavenLunar]

Smiling Yuki felt relieved to hear that it wasn't weird that he loved wolves so much or the fact that he wanted to preserve and study them. "Think so? I really do hope the wolf remember me...it would be sad if he didn't but it'll be okay. I'm happy just to know that I got him free from that god aweful trap and that hopefully he's happy somewhere." Blushing Yuki refilled their tea and passed his piece of cake to Anuki, "Please eat plenty, so wolves aren't common here huh? I was hoping to capture some really great photos of them for my portfolio for the magazine but that's alright there's a lot of other beauties here to photograph. Like you for instant..." Smiling Yuki had a playful look in his eyes as he softly pointed to Anuki but he was just teasing him.

[Esteron]

'I am sure he remebers.' he said with a smile, but complained lightly when Yuki put his piece of cake on Anukis dish. 'Do you want to batten me or something like that? But I can't withstand your yummy cake. It is a masterpiece.' Then he nipped on his tea. Then he choked on the tea and coughed. 'W-what did you say?' He shaked his head and coughed again. 'D-don't say such stupid things. I am neither a beauty nor worth to be photographed.' He blushed and looked away. Well... when he would took a photo of him he would also took a photo of a wolf. It was difficult for him to refuse anything Yuki wanted. But he couldn't tell him, he was actually a wolf...

'S-so.. you're working as a photographer for a magazine? Maybe it wouldn't be a great idea if you take a photo of a wolf which lives in this forest. It would cause panic and more hunts would be arranged.'

[RavenLunar]

Softly laughing Yukita shook his head at how funny Anuki was and blushed at the compliment, "Geez its no big deal its j-just a simply cake recipe I made up, but no I'm not fattening you up." He shook his head chuckling and continued to sip on his tea looking out at the forest as his time with Anuki was going by too fast for his liking. Watching the man spit the tea out earned a new wave of laughter from him as he shook his head offering Anuki a napkin, "Calm down you're really handsome to me and it would be a shame to turn down such an offer, its okay id you don't want to though, maybe I'll just photograph you when you least expect it as a surprise attack!" Winking Yukita was simply going to tease Anuki even more but he then sighed and nodded hearing of a possible panic and even more annoying hunters around the area. "Well of course I wasn't going to put the wolf photo in the magazine but keep it for myself, I've never taken a picture of a wolf before but it would be amazing to have a picture of one I had gotten on my own."

[Esteron]

Anuki blushed again about the comliment of being a handsome guy. 'You are the first person who calls me handsome..' he mumbled, but was glad that Yuki thought this way.

The evening came closer and the sun started to went down. 'To admit... you would be the first person who would take photo of myself as well. And I am happy that you would keep the photo as a secret. You are really a kind person, Yukita.' he smiled and looked at him. 'Maybe you will be able to take a photo of the wolf. You know, wolves can notice a lot of feeling while scenting because their nose is very sensitive. But I guess that it isn't new for you as a wolf fan.'

Then he looked up to the sunset. 'The reason why you could help him was that he felt that you wouldn't harm him. You have got a very kind aura.' Then he stopped speaking. Probably he told too much just now? 'Uhm... unfortunately I should leave soon... I already was here too long and held you off.'

[RavenLunar]

"R-Really? No way!" The boy laughed shaking his head as he couldn't believe no one else had called Anuki handsome, the man was drop dead gorgeous and very attractive. Smiling he had listened to the other's smooth voice as he wondered how much he knew about wolves and their behaviors. It was really something as he couldn't help but feel closer to Anuki and his knowledge for wolves as he soaked in every word not wanting to miss a single detail. Sighing he pouting hearing the other had to leave and slowly stood up, "Aww already? You gotta come visit me again sometime okay? Oi if you're not doing anything for the next few days would you like to help me fix this place up? I really need all the help I can get and it'll be fun, I can make us lunch and snacks to eat, what do ya say?"

[Esteron]

'It would be a great pleasure if I can visit you again.' he said gentle when he stood up. 'And I will be there when you need help in any case.' He had got a debt he wanted to repay so he would be there when Yuki only would call his name. And he had to leave as soon as there were some animals left in the forset because his wolf side wasn't satisfied with some cake - it wanted flesh. So he had to hunt this evening.

'I am very sorry for the abrupt leaving. We will meet again soon. When do you need my help? I will be there.' He was on the go.

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[RavenLunar]

Approaching Anuki Yukita softly smiled and began to walk his guest out to the front door not wanting to be rude. Hearing him that he'd help excited Yuki as he had to keep from jumping up and down. "Oh um how about tomorrow afternoon? We can start with painting the inside since it's going to rain more this week and it'll be hard to paint outside the house. Will that be okay for you?" He smiled as they were soon outside on the porch as he looked to his feet feeling even more shy now that he had to bid the man goodbye. "Urm just knock on the door when you get here okay?" With that Yuki bid his new friend good night as he slowly turned back to his home and walked inside needing to take a hot bath and get some food into his stomach.

 

 

The next day Yukita woke up early not able to sleep much longer as his mind kept thinking about Anuki. The male was so handsome that he even invaded his dreams and he couldn't help but feel anxious and excited to see him. After a shower and some breakfast Yuki picked out a simple pair of shorts that hugged his thighs just right and a white t-shirt that already had paint stains on them so he didn't worry about getting his clothes dirty with the paint. He spent the rest of his waiting time getting ready a room that needed to be painted first as he laid sheets on the floor and had the cans of paint set up for the job.

[Esteron]

'Alright. I'll be there tomorrow afternoon. And thanks for the tea and the yummy cake. See you, Yukita.' he said with a gentle smile and waved while he walked away.

He walked as long as the small house wasn't seen anymore. Then his body got fur and his hands and feets became paws. Now he moved on four paws and had a long tail - he was a wolf now. In this state he began to run fast and elegant. His senses already got wind of a small group of deers.

 

After a successful hunt and with a full stomach he returned to a small hidden den and layed on the earthy ground in there. During this season it was better to sleep as a wolf, because Anuki didn't freeze with a tight fur even in a cold autumn night. He had nice and relaxing dreams about Yuki and him - as a wolf - walking through the forest.

Seemed like an utopia he thought and shaked his wolfish head when he woke up. After he left the warm den he noticed that he overslept. Maybe it was too late to hunt his breakfast, but gave it a try - without success.

While he sneaked through the thicket of the forest he saw hunter with their hounds. Before they noticed him he walked away and moved towards the small house deep in the forest.

Before he reached the main door he returned to human form then he knocked at the door.

[RavenLunar]

Hearing the knock Yukita put down the last can of paint as he smiled and ran out toward the front of the house seeing a shade on the other side of the curtains but he didn't have to open then to know who it was. Opening the door the young male smiled happily at the other and moved to the side to let him in, "Hi Anuki! So glad you could come I was about to make some lunch, wanna eat first then get started on the painting?" He happily smiled feeling so happy to see the other male again but couldn't help but wonder why as they had only just met not too long ago. Shrugging off his thoughts he softly smiled and headed into the kitchen to put on some water to boil and started to take out some steaks from the fridge. A hearty meal was sure to give them plenty of energy to do a great job on the guest room as he took out a few vegetables as well.

[Esteron]

When the door was opened and Anuki saw the handsome guy once again his inner wolf fawned - and wanted to yowl full of happiness. 'Good afternoon, Yukita. Thanks for the nice offer - it would be great when we eat something first.' Then he stopped short and added. 'It sounds like I would let me maintain by you...' Then he smelled the already painted color. 'Oh, you already started? Man, your enthusiastic.' he said and followed him into the kitchen.

He wondered why he hadn't seen this small house earlier. After all they were kind of neighbours and Anuki had never seen him before until the incident. Neither saw him nor smelled him.

Following his own thoughts he watched Yukita taking out the steaks. Right now his stomach started growling just by seeing some raw flesh. He was really hungry. 'Nnn...' He hold his stomach and tried to hold back his animal side - normally he would steal the steak without hesitate, but he had to hold back. His inner wolf yowled. 'Just be patient. You'll get your food - but later. So calm down.' he told to hisself and sat down on a chair. Anuki didn't want to frighten this goodlooking young man who scurried infront of him.

[RavenLunar]

Blushing the male nodded softly and chuckled, "Mmmhmm...its a different room though so no worries..." Yukita turned the streak over not wanting to cook it too much. Humming lightly he put on a few vegetables to stir fry in a pant then seasoned them as it took just a few more minutes to finish their lunch. Setting the proper portions onto two plated he turned off the stove he walked over to to table smiling and set them down. "I'll get us some juice to drink." After getting their drinks Yukita sat down and smiled happily to the male as he gave him a fork and knife. "Lets dig in!" Licking his lips the young male began to eat his food hungrily.