Will you follow me? (Ariesa and Esteron)

[Esteron]

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Name: Enju Itsuka

Age: 27 years old

Height: 1,73m

Biography:

Enju is a gentle man who starts to live at the same place as Sora does. He is more or less forced to rest there, because of his injuries. Even he looks like a human, he is not. His true identity is a wolfs spirit and a member of the Okami clan, a clan composed of wolflings, which are humanlike beings who can transform into a wolfspirit. This race was feared and nearly complete extinguished in Luthan, even when the humans know that those spirits are important to keep the lands balance.

After a cruel fight against wolfling hunters Enju was injured and was forced to rest in Soras hometown. Since he lost his family the black haired guy with wolf ears he isn't used to live under people so he acts shy and anxious his identity might be discovered. To cover his wolf ears he always wears a green headband. But even he has got a gentle appearance, he has got a short temper. When someone angers him his inner wolf turns furious and has less scruple to harm the reason for his anger (f.e.: people who speak ill about him, his friends, family or clan).

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*pant* *pant* 'Are they still follow me?' Hasty the slender male turned around. 'Seeems I leave them behind. Finally...' With a sigh he leaned against a tree and turned his face up to the sky. THe stars were twinkling through the thick treetops. 'It's already dark... the escape took the hole day...' Enju was exhausted. 'Those damn hunters again... the biggest pest on earth...'

Then he flinched and felt an unbearable pain in his chest. An arow goughed deep into his chest. 'Damn, I was careless.' the male cursed, put the arrow out and through it away.

 

"We found the wolfling again!" he heard the voices of the hunters "An arrow injured him successfully! We will finally get him!" 'Never!' The black haired made a big jump and ran away. 'Why didn't I notice them? Normally I smell their weapons and armors.' With fast speed he managed to move through the thick forest. The thicket cleared and the 27-year-old entered a small glade. The full moon shined bright and turned his pale skin into a silver tone.

'That's not good! Here I'm an easy prey for the arrows!' With panic in his eyes he looked around. Nothing was unusual. 'Where are they? Why can't I scent them? ...Wait! is it possible that they use the pollen of the Kabaringu herb so I can't scent them?' He took a deep breath and closed his eyes. Silent he stood and waited for the first attack. 'There!' With a fast jump he escaped the flying arrows and when he was back on the ground he collapsed. He coughed blood. 'They hit a vital point... I lost too much blood.'

The group of hunters attacked from close range after they saw him collapsing. 'I have to settle this as fast as possible.' The male jumped back on his feet and was ready to fight. Before the hunters reached him his right side turned to an inhuman form - his arm and leg was covered by a black fur and both his hands were claws now. His face was half human half wolf. "Let's finish it, wretched humans!" he growled and jumped to the front attackers. His claws slashed one hunter after another. In this form his scenses and reactions also his strength increased to a high level.

The last hunter fell into a blood bath. 'Did they really think they could kill me? How pathetic.' he said to hisself with a malicous smirk. Joyfully he licked the blood off the claws. 'When this blood wouldn't be from those humans it would taste better.'

The beautiful and calm glade was now soiled with blood and slain corpses. This sight was really thrilling and his inner wolf howled a howl of victory. 'Once again I have slain a bunch of wolfling hunters.'

[Ariesa]

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Name: Fujiyoka Sora

 

Age:22

 

Height: 176cm

 

Bio: Despite his appearance, the redhead is actually very sweet and kind. Even if his actions may come off as if he has an alternative motive because of his slight monotone deep voice and permanent scowl. Sora lives by himself in a house with just his pet cat Taiga to keep him company. He lost his parents when he was ten, they brutally murdered and the case went cold. Cops saying that it might've been a wild animal. Though, the animal has never been found nor what kind of species it was. Sora lives in a small town and mostly keeps to himself, working at a library and gaining the title of 'the evil librarian from hell.' He's seen always wearing hoodies and a necklace holding to wedding rings. It was his parents' and he's taken to keep them. Sora's quiet and sometimes walks through the nearby forest at night. Considering him and his parents told him that nature can always answer you with what you need the most. Which he is slowly starting to think it is a lie each night for years. Until, well, one night...

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Sora felt the leaves crunch under the pressure of his feet as he walked through the forest. Gaze trained on the starry night sky. He's always came to this forest, even more so after the incident when he was ten. Coming to the forest everyday at night. His red hair blowing in the wind as he put his hands into the pockets of his black hoodie. The reason why he's come to the woods so many times that the town he lived him avoided him even more, was he was told that life's answers were in nature. The nature can grant you any wish to any one of your desperate pleas. Now, he thinks it was just a tall-tell told to a child so he would go camping without whining about leaving his books and games at him. 'This is fucking stupid.' Sora sighed heavily, kicking a nearby rock as he turned his gaze from the heavens. Was he really going to continue to do this? It was pointless. And yet, he couldn't even fathom the thought of never coming back to the forest again. It was like an escape for him, as well as going back to a time that he knew will never return again. A bittersweet place for Sora.

He froze. His widening at the sight before him.

'Wh...what the hell!!?'

There was some...demon standing over-. Oh my god are those-?! He started to feel sick, one of his hands covering his mouth as he stepped backwards. The demon, animal, whatever the hell it was, it was licking the blood from it's claws(?) happily. Without a care in the world. He turned his gaze towards the bodies on the ground, immediately regretting such a decision. The bodies were bloody, mangled. Painting the forest red. Maybe if he was quiet, that 'thing' wouldn't see him. His eyes stared at the bloody scene before him as he stepped backwards as slowly and quietly as humanly possible. Sora was almost at a safe distance. When... SNAP!.....he stepped on the loudest twig known to man. Shit. Shit shit shit shit!

The redhead's eyes snapped fearfully at the monster in front of him. Taking in its features. So, not human if he was going by the very hairy body and...pointed ears? A dog? No.. 'A wolf..?' A fucking werewolf?! Wait, that can't be right! They don't exist, so this has to be a dream right? He was back at the library fast asleep maybe. But the pungent smell of blood and other organs filling the crisp clear air was telling him something else. Even if this was a dream, there was no way in hell he was going to stick around to find out. Without hesitation, Sora bolted. Running with all his might, jumping fallen trunks and weave through trees.

He needs to go get help. Or...he just needs to escape first damn it!!

[Esteron]

Enju was about to turn back to human form, but suddenly stopped. There was a noise! Was there a survivor? 'He won't survive long.' With a fast move he turned around growling and saw a young man running away. 'Oh, a civilian? So I had a visitor. He will soon forget and never be able to tell anyone...' He ran forwards, chasing the young male and it was easy to catch up with him. The civilian smelled of fear. 'Unfortunately I have not much time to play with you.' Enju made a final jump and pushed the man against a tree. They were now face to face. "So you had the pleasure to watch the bloody scene." he growled and threatened him with his claws. He lightly pricked the other males throat. "I like to show you how to forget..."

With a malicious smirk he scartched the male so he bleeded lightly.

 

But then his sight went foggy and lurching he went a few steps back. The black haired coughed blood again. 'I mustn't move that much any longer... the injuries are too bad...'

"You are lucky." the wolfish male said "There aren't many who survived my claws." He turned away and left the other in a hurry. 'I need medical herbs to stop the bleeding... they are in the forest somewhere...' Fortunately he had a basic knowledge about herbs and knew in which parts of forests those grew. After picking a few he rested in a thick bush. With his claws he scrunched the leaves and put them on the chest wound. Enju calmed down and his form turned back to human. 'That was close.' he thought sighing and closed his red eyes. 'I wonder if it was a good idea to let that red haired live. He could alarm the hunters and tell about me. But I had no choice... my strength is on its limit and he didn't lok very harmful. Yes, when I killed him - an innocent civilian - I'm not better than the hunters. Tse, if I would be him I wouldn't wander around in a forest at night. It might be dangerous.'

The bushed were more or less comfortable and Enju layed down to rest for the night. 'Tomorrow I need to visit the nearby town. The herbs aren't enough to treat the wounds. I need ointment - and some good food to recover, if it is possible. Yes, tomorrow...' Tired and exhausted he fell asleep very fast.

[Ariesa]

He remembered where he was in the forest, just a little further was his house. If he could just run a little faster and not flatter in step, he would be in town in no time. Suddenly, he was pushed up against a tree. Well, tackled against mostly. Shit, it caught up with him. How? He was running his ass off! But Sora had to remind himself, this thing wasn't human. Upon a closer look, it was more of a animal humanoid. Like an experiment gone wrong. Terribly wrong. 'I'm screwed! It's going to kill me like it did those guys.' The redhead was breathing in quick heavy breaths, panic and fear evident in his expression. He couldn't even find his voice to call for hope. He stayed quiet as the beast spoke. The male shook his head, wanting to say he didn't see it happen per say. But then, he yelped. Holding onto his chest where there was four scratch marks now present. Bleeding steadily. That was the only time he broke eye contact with the monster. Squeezing his eyes shut as he ground his teeth together.

The demon was talking again, but he wasn't paying attention at all. Focusing on the more important problem than the fact that it could speak at all; it was going to kill him. It almost made the redhead laugh, considering that nature was suppose to guide you and give you answers. Maybe this was its way of flipping him off. 'I'm fucked. But, i should at least look my killer in the eyes.'Sora looked back up, only to see that the thing was gone.

Where the hell-? Instead of looking for the thing, he ran. Not stopping until he opened the back door to his house, slammed it shut, locked it, and grabbed a knife from out of the sink at the ready. Lungs burning and adrenaline coursing through his veins as his eyes burned holes into the door. It was just a matter of time before that monster cane crashing down his door. "Meow." Sora looked down to see Taiga looking at him with slight concern, rubbing up against his legs. Maybe....maybe it was a delusion. Had to be. Feeling exhausted and dizzy, he set the knife down. Picking up the feline and going to the living room. He didn't even have enough energy to tell his parents he was home. They'll understand. Hopefully. Setting his pet on the couch, he took the hoodie off. Wincing at the pain. Looking down, he saw the four long scratches that were an angry red color. A little blood covering his chest in a thin layer. 'Ew.' The make scrunched his face up in disgust. Going back to the kitchen to clean the wounds with water. Which was five minutes of hell.

With ragged breaths, Sora came back to the living room and laid down on the couch. Taiga jumping and curling up on his lap as he closed his eyes. Today was just too much for him to taje.

 

'This was just a dream...a very vivid, fear inducing dream. Nothing more....right?'

 

Quickly, the redhead fell asleep.

[Esteron]

The next day Enju woke up early in the morning. His inuries didn't let him sleep well. 'I-I don't feel better at all.' he thought and stood up with shivering legs. 'But I'm still alive and both the bleeding from the chest and the arm stopped successfully.' Now he has to enter the town. 'It's impossible to go there like that.' His wolfish ears were to obvious and another fight could cost his life. 'How could I cover them? I have no clue.' Wandering slowely the wolfling tried to catch a solution.

The forest cleared and the town was in sight. 'Besides my ears... my clothes are still soiled with blood. So I have to find new clothes as well. My that's troublesome...' And it was a while since visited a human city. The wolfish male hated and feared this race at the same point, but it was the only source to gain some things nature wasn't able to offer. On a nearby fence on the way to town layed a lost green scarf made of thin cloth. 'It would make a great headband.' Enju looked around and went carefully closer to the fence. The scarf was large enough and he tied it round his head and hid the furry ears. 'It's not the prettiest thing, but it's ok. Now it's time to visit that disgusting smelling town.'

 

The medium-sized town was crowded even in the morning and Enju had problems to walk through. And he didn't cope with the many people around him. 'It's too full here. I can't focus on the search...' All the different scents - a mix of the human scent and their feelings - stressed him. Scared he chose a side street and his path leaded him along a library. 'Why is the town that crowded? I can't stand it...' His sight was focused on the ground and walked further carelessly. Then... *bump* he ran into someone and barely fell backwards. He painfully hold his chest. "S-sorry." The black-haired looked up.

[Ariesa]

Sora woke up with hope today. That what happened last night was just a delusional dream from lack of sleep. But, the burning sensation along his chest said otherwise. With wide eyes, he sat up. Clenching the marks on his skin. He has to tell someone, to warn them. But, they won't believe. They would probably say he was on drugs or that it was dog that wanted to play and he just took it the wrong way. No matter what, they would think he was crazy. He sighed; this was complicated. He'll just deal with this later. When he was groggy and his skin wasn't burning so much. Getting up, and getting an angry meow from Taiga who jumped off his lap and onto the couch with a glare, the redhead went up stairs to change. He didn't have time, since the library is suppose to be open soon.

After about twenty minutes of trying to put a shirt on, he came down stairs breathless. Wearing a black shirt and a hoodie. He filled Taiga'a bowl up with some dry food before heading out the door. Despite the town being somewhat small, it was extremely crowded. Every five minutes he would bump into someone and they would scurry away from them when they make eye contact. Curse his permanent scowl. 'I should just move already.' But, he knows that he never will. His heart was to invested into this place for him to just up and leave. Hell, he didn't even go to college because of such a reason. And somehow inheriting the library along the way. It seems that Sora was too far away in thought, as he bumped into someone. Hard.

He clenched his chest. 'Fuck! Did i walk to a wall or something?' The redhead looked up when he heard a voice. Freezing. It was a guy. Great, he has to communicate. He sucks at that. "H-hmm," Sora grunted. Hurrying inside of the library as quickly. But realized too late that the door was lock. 'Great, why not make more of a fool of yourself!?' With a dark mutter, he pulled the keys out. Unlocking the doors and practically running inside. That guy rubbed him the wrong way. Despite his slightly adorable appearance. Okay, really adorable appearance.

[Esteron]

When Enju lifted his head he looked into a scowl of a red haired guy. "Sorry, I didn't see you walking along." Then he took a few steps backwards. The face of that guy was familiar. While the other hasty went to the library's door he recognized him: He was that guy he almost killed! 'Fortunately I wasn't in human form last night. And maybe it was fate to meet him again - who knows?' The red haired looked better today in the daylight or maybe he had more time to look at him. Or his face full of fear wasn't that beautiful last night. Yes, last night Enju almost lost himself and harmed that young man. Good thing he didn't kill him. The black haired watched the other puttering at the door. 'What's wrong with that guy?' It was amusing. 'Maybe he can help me out. At least he doesn't seem to be a bad person.' Enju wanted to start speaking when some pictures popped up in his mind. The big fear in the eyes of that young man and his facial expression when he scartched his chest. 'Maybe he remember... I wear the same clothes after all and they're still bloody.'

"You are a weird guy." he finally said and laughed lightly. That guy was interesting. "Anyway, can you tell me where I can get some healing ointment and new clothes? I'm new in this town."

Enju didn't want to leave the male now... he felt guilty about what he did to him.

[Ariesa]

Sora froze at the noise behind him. A soft, cheerful noise. The other was laughing, at his expense. His scowl deepened. He doesn't have time for this, not after the night he had. One that he was sure to stay with him for the rest of his life. The male can still remember the pungent smell of blood, cam still see the red pain the forest, and that monster's eyes. Out of everything that should stick out for him on the beast, it was its eyes. They burned their way into his memory and happily made a place in his conscious. Deep inside of his very soul. 'I need a drink..,' Shaking himself, the redhead moved to escape into the library, when he heard what the guy called him. Weird? Was that really a thing that most people thought of him? Which he then realized something; this guy didn't run for the hills. Like the scowl on his face was nothing to him. 'Maybe a delayed shock?' It would make more sense if that was the case. Again, Sora tries to move to leave when he was asked for help. 'Why does he come to me of all people?!' He still wasn't in his right mind at the moment, considering he saw mangled corpses spread across the ground and bushes like a broken pinata.

 

The redhead didn't move to turn around, instead, he stiffly said; "There's a medical store a little further down....... Right across from a music store near the preschool. You can't miss it. And fir clothes.....there's a store in the middle of town square that sell some for a cheap price...,"

This was probably the most he ever talked to anyone in, well, close to a decade probably. Maybe over one.

[Esteron]

The wolfish male listened to the red haired with a tilted head and then smiled friendly. "Thank you very much, man. You're kinder than your frightning scowl hypothesizes." he said, made a few steps forwards and waved shortly. "Maybe we have the pleasure to meet once again." Satisfied he wanted to leave that young man, but after some steps he turned around again. Something about him troubled him. Was it only the guilt he had? 'He doesn't seem to be in pain, so probably I hurted him not that much.' But even his inner wolf was uneasy and whined. What was so special about him? When he looked at him his heart got heavy. 'Who the hell is he? Did I met him somewhere before?'

 

Enju shrugged and turned away to keep on moving into the direction of the medical shop. 'Whatever it's too troublesome to think about it.' He made a few steps and suddenly felt a pain in his chest and hold it. 'Urgh..' The male flinched and closed his eyes. 'The bleeding... started again. I moved too much... Damn the wounds are bader than I assumed...'

Enju leaned against the wall and slowly sat down. 'Calm down... being anxious will only increase the blood lost. Everything will be fine after a short time resting.'

[Ariesa]

The redhead's eye twitched. It's not like he isn't conscious of his permanent facial expression. But it seems that this guy just loves to make things worse for him. His body was tensed as he stood there, twitching when the stranger said he wanted to meet again. 'Hopefully I'll never see you again.' Was the town extremely small? Hell yes. Overpopulated to such a degree that they do live on top of each other? Another hell yes. So the odds where in Sora's favor for once. When he heard the man walk away, or the sound of footsteps going away from him, he ran into the library and slammed the door behind him. 'What the actual fuck was that?!' Why was that guy suddenly asking him out of all people about this town? Why wasn't he bothered by his face? God he has a damn headache, and the wounds were now throbbing painfully. But, he chooses to ignore them in favor of drowning himself in work. Sora started to prepare to open the place; cleaning up, turning the neon light that said 'open' in the front window, and maybe also putting some books for later into a bag for himself. What? He owns the damn place!

 

'That guy was bad news. Just all kinds of wrong.' But he wasn't sure why, which frustrated him. The redhead sat at the front desk with boredom as his employees piled in. Sora decided to hire some people considering how large the building was. And, it turned out okay. They seem to fear him and tend to stay away. And he did so as well. As time passed and customers either came, left, or stayed, Sora was still thinking about those monster's eyes and that stranger. 'Why am I thinking about-?'

 

"Fujiyoka-san! Someone's outside and don't so good!"

 

'Eh?'

[Esteron]

Enju huffed badly as felt the blood running out his mouth again. 'The medical shop isn't that far. Damn I mustn't move.' He took of his shirt folded it and pressed it on his wound to replace a pressure bandage more or less. Even in his young age his upper part of the body was covered in scars from many battles of the past. 'The weapons they used were pretty aggressive this time. They were serious in killing me.' The black haired coughed and sighed. 'It's not my intention to loose here and now. I'll never loose to them until my very end.' The pain was intense and he bended with tears in his eyes. 'When the bleeding doesn't stop soon I'll have anemia...'

 

In silence he hoped for someone who helped him, but know that he couldn't count on humans or on coincidences. He leaned against the wall lifted his head to the sky and closed his eyes to calm him down. At this status he needed a lower pulse.

[Ariesa]

What were they talking about? It couldn't be the guy he saw earlier, he looked perfectly fine. 'From what I could see, he seemed healthy.' But that was the thing; he only got a glimpse of him when they bumped into each other. After that, he refused to look at him no matter what. But, he might as well see what was going on. Hopefully it wasn't anything too serious. With a heavily sigh, Sora got up from behind the desk to go check it out. 'Maybe someone got drunk last night and fell asleep there.' It was a possibility he was hoping for. Getting outside, he looked around in the crowded streets. Searching the perimeter. Nothing. Maybe he wasn't looking hard enough?

 

Upon further inspection, he found he was hoping not to. 'It's the guy from earlier.' There was blood dripping from his mouth, hs face scrunched up in unfathomable pain. The redhead started to worry, crouching down in front of the man and shaking him softly. "Hey, wake up." Even though his voice was filled with concern, his expression was the same. Deepening, actually. He wasn't sure if the man will be able to get to that store in time. So, with a lot of hesitation, he helped the other up. Holding him close so he wouldn't fall. "I'll take to the place, okay? They'll help you, so please stay with me."

[Esteron]

En jus eyes were still closed and the only things he felt were his own heart beat and the pulsing pain. 'It won't stop so easy, ne?' the male thought and he felt dizzy somehow. 'Tse, collapsing here? How pitiful.'

Suddenly he heard a voice and felt someone shakes at him lightly. "What? Who..." he said a little annoyed and opened his eyes. 'I can't believe it! It's that red haired!' "Don't worry I'm still awake." He was taken by surprise when the other helped him to get on his feet. But he felt comfortable with this guy holding him. 'He has a nice smell. Somehow it's feeling safe and comfortable. "Ouch, slowly please." The black haired hold on the others shoulder and made a few steps forwards. "Thank you once again." he said in a lowered voice "I own you a lot." The males steps were wobbly and his sight hazy, but he had no worries that he woouldnt make it to the shop with him at his side. With the kind and strong help of the other Enju managed to reached the medical shop. He sighed relieved as they enter it.

[Ariesa]

"Sorry," the redhead mumbled when the other told him to slow down. At least the guy was well enough to speak and wasn't unconscious. He wasn't sure how he would handle that. 'I probably would've panicked. A lot.' Which is perfectly normal, any would panic in such a situation right? Right. Not really believing his own words, Sora help led the stranger to the medical shop. Why did they even have one if their was a hospital at the edge of town? 'Most likely for problems like this.' He shook his head. "You don't owe me anything." He was just doing what anyone else would, though, it seems that everyone thet passed looked at him with astonishment. Considering his reputation in this town. When they got to the store, he sighed heavily in pure relief. 'Thank God!' Upon going into the store, the people working there noticed how hurt the stranger in his arms was. Going straight to his side to help him. But, Sora moved on instinct to keep them from touching the guy. 'What the hell am I doing?! Their here to help stupid!!' With reluctance, he handed him over. One of the people working there giving him a knowing look.

[Esteron]

The black haired didn't get anything then what happened. He only realised being hold by the young man and then laying in a bed in a separated room. While feeling dizzy he mumbled about the guy should stay with him and didn't let the sleeve of the strangers jacket go. "Don't go.."

Enju huffed heavy while laying there. The nurse bustle about in the room and started to clean and disinfect the wound. "My the wound is deep. It looks like there was sticked something sharp. What happened?" the female with brown hair said worried. Enju stood silent. "U-uh... I'm sorry. It's none if my concern, but it helps to treat the wound."

"You already said what happened." the male said annoyed "So you don't need any further details." "Y-yes and please don't talk that much."

 

She began to treat him without any more questions and the male stood silent again. After she finished she smiled. "Alright. The bleeding is stopped and the wound isn't angry. Now rest a while and maybe stay here for a night." Then she turned to the red haired. "And thank you, young man. Because of you he was treated at the right time." After a while she left the room.

The wound was stitched up and covered by a bandage. Enju still felt dizzy. The nurse gave him some depressant so he fell asleep still holding the other males sleeve like clinging to someone that he wouldn't be alone.

[Ariesa]

Sora froze when he felt something tug on his sleeve, looking down to see it was the guy he helped. 'Eh?' Why was he holding onto him? He's done his part, he should just go back to the library and go about his day. But, that would meaning going back to the quiet. Which meant he'll be in deep thought which now consists of a certain nightmare inducing monster who almost killed him last night. His common sense was never intact to begin with.

 

He opened his mouth to say something about being busy, when the stranger said in a soft tone for him not to go. 'What...what is this?' No one wanted his presence for obvious reasons, and he wasn't the best person to find comfort in. And yet, here this guy was. Wanting him to stay and comfort him while he's in such a fragile state. 'Maybe it's a hero complex?' He should leave, this was nothing and just a once in a lifetime thing. Though, he stayed.

 

Sitting on the floor next to the bed, removing the other's hand to hold it in his own. A silent agreement of him staying. And he thought last night was a nightmare, this just seems like an alternate dimension he fell into.

 

'God this is weird. But, everything will go back to normal later.' The redhead can go back to being the town's mystery and only having Taiga and the library as companions. A life he's use to, a routine he has no desire of breaking. Sora startled when the nurse spoke to him, not knowing what to say. So, he just hummed in acknowledgement. Turning his eyes back to the stranger he saved who was now sound asleep. Sleep sounded wonderful right now. 'No! I need to stay awake!'

 

Resting his head shouldn't be that bad, right? Laying his head on the bed, his eyes started to feel heavy. The weight of what happened in not even a day draining his body. 'A nap couldn't hurt...,' was Sora's last thought before yawning. Closing his eyes slowly and falling asleep soon after. His hand still wrapped in the other male's.

[Esteron]

Fire. Raging fire. And screams. A lot of them! "Hurry Enjoy! " a female shouted in panic and pulled the young boy behind her. "They are here!" They! They were the most feared and most hated. "Don't hesitate and don't look back!" Then they ran along a small street. "It's better thus way so they won't see us." "Where is dad?" the young boy said with a shivering voice full of fear. "He is fighting them for our savior. Come on we have to get out of this place as soon as possible."

Warriors and citizen were fighting along the roads. Screams of death and corpses were heard and seen. It was terrifying. "There! The towns end!" Both ran outside the town, but the boy suddenly stopped. "Mum what's going on? I'm so scared..." The female sighed and took him in her arms. "I know, Enju. Stay strong my precious boy. We're nearly safe now."

 

But she was wrong. A small group of them saw them. "Well, well, it's our lucky day." their leader said "We found some survivors." A horrible laughter sounded and they were surrounded. "Mum..." "don't worry I won't let you die now and here. I promise." The female resolutely stood in the middle of the circle and glared at their follower. "Listen, despicable humans! I'll kill all of you. For the sake of my son and the clans life!" In a blink of an eye she transformed to a big black wolf and let a fearsome howling sound. Weapons and the scream of a beast we heard and the cry of a boy... "Mum... mum!!!" And then everything turned dark.

 

"Ah!" Enju woke up drenched in sweat with a start and huffed full of fear. 'N-not this dream again...' He sighed deep and noticed the red haired guy. 'He's still here...' And the guy still hold his hand. The black haired smiled relieved and stroke the hand which gave him safety. "You watched over me while I was sleeping, ne?" he said quiet "No one was ever so kind to me since ages. You are really weird." Delighted he sat next to him and watched him sleeping 'He would never be so kind when he knew that I almost killed him. It's better he'll never know.'

[Ariesa]

Sometime, he somehow got onto the bed. Curled up next to the make, Sora was fast asleep. Face no longer scrunched up in its permanent scowl. Instead, a soft, young look replaced it. It always does when he sleeps, that's the only time he looks his age instead of some guy filled with anger. Feeling something caress his hand, he made a soft inaudible noise. Nose twitching a little. But, it wasn't enough to wake him. He was deep in a sleep, and a dream about that monster he saw. The redhead was in a blacked out forest, a child crying on the ground curled up. 'Wha....what's wrong?' He called out, slowly moving closer. Something about this kid was drawing him towards him. And, it was a strange sense of deja vu. The feeling giving him a tense, cold feeling. Coiling inside of him and setting heavy like lead.

 

The male moved closed and reached a hand out towards the kid. When-. Suddenly, he was grabbed. Vision going blurry as he was pushed to the ground by a heavy weight that squeezed the air fron his lungs. Sora tried to squirm and move, but it was useless. Whatever was on top of him, was growling loudly, the smell burning his noise and eyes. Then, a burning sensation and pain erupted from his his chest. He cried out but there was no noise.

 

They just kept coming. Slash after slash. Getting deeper and deeper. "Remember me! REMEMBER HOW I KILLED THEM." Sora jolted awake, hand clutching tightly onto whatever was in his hands as e sat up, breathing heavily as he eyes scanned the room.'Wh...what kind of dream was that!?' It scared him to death. 'What the hell did it mean by remember..?' Remember what? And...who? Eyes locking with the stranger, he jumped back. Letting go of the other's hand and in the process falling off the bed with a gasp and thud. Eyes squeezing in pain as he wheezed.

 

"F...fu..ck..," worst day for him. He was never taking a nap again. It was like this monster was taking over his life now, appearing everywhere in his life. Sora laid there for a minute, trying to get his bearings, and pride. After a moment, he sat up. Sitting on the floor.

[Esteron]

'He is a true beauty without that scowl' Enju noticed and looked in the alepping face of the other. 'I thought he would be probably in my age, but I guess he's younger. And the cmbination of his skin color and the hair color makes him even more handsome.' The wolfish male sniffed lightly at him. It sounded weird, but the sense of someone was iportant to him. 'He has got a very comfortable smell. I didn't know that a human would exist which near is that calming.'

After aying this he also felt his heart became heavy again. There was also something that bothered him much, but he didn't exactly know what it was. Suddenly the sleep of the other turned turbulent and he moved lightly. Enju startled. 'Huh?! ...wow he must have a nightmare.' Then the sleeping male grabbed his hand tight that it hurt a bit. "Wow..." Enju let out a sound of surprise and noticed tha other was awake now. Shortly their eyes met and the other jumped back and fell on the ground. 'What the hell was THAT?' The wolfish male thought with widened eyes. First the red haired was sleeping so calm and nice and in the next moment he was jumping like a scared rabbit. 'It had to be a terrifying nightmare...' It was hard to hold back his laughter while seeing the other laying there on the ground. With a smile he finally said: "Man, you startled me to death. Was it that horrible to see me after you awake? Well, however. Are you okay? Hope you're not hurt?" Enju stood up and offered him his hand. "Come on I'll help you up. The ground doesn't look that comfortable to sit onto."

[Ariesa]

Sora looked up at the man, just a little bit startled to death. Though the only thing that showed such an emotion was his eyes. Was...was this guy laughing at him? He understood that he looked ridiculous just now, but he didn't have to laugh at him! That was just stomping what ws left of his pride. Well, to be honest, he never really thought of himself as prideful. Has no reason to be. "It....it wasn't...," he couldn't even form a proper sentence it seems. Deciding to keep his mouth shut, he took the hand offered to him. Standing up and making sure not to accidentally drag the guy down.

"I'm fine." Just made a fool of himself again in front of him, but yeah. Just fine. To an extent. "What about you? You looked like you were in a lot of pain back there...," the redhead's voice started to trail off. 'How long have I been asleep? I should go back to the Library. No, he wasn't trying to run away. He just needs to make sure his store is fine. Yeah, that sounds more convincing to him. In his mind that is. Shaking the feeling off, he noticed that they were still holding hands, and he froze. Sora didn't know what to do. He could let go like he's telling himself to, but he was to panicked to o anything at the moment. The other male's hand was soft, and just a little smaller than his. Which caught his attention for some reason. 'I must be losing my mind!!' Clearing his throat, Sora let go of the other's hand like it burned him. Heart jumping as his scowl deepened. Though wasn't as threatening when his cheeks was a little pink from embarrassment. 'Great, now it's awkward!'

[Esteron]

Enju took the others hand and helped him to ge on his feet. "Fine and sorry to laugh at you, but it was just hilarious." Hearing the other mentioned his wounds his smile disappeared. "Oh... I'm ok, really. I went through many other hardships so I can't be bothered by this." Well, it was obvious he was wounded serveral times, because on his chest and arms there were more scars. "So nevermind. I have to thank you a lot, young man. You helped me a bunch."

The male didn't notice they were still holding hands until the other broke out in a short panic. And saw the other blush lightly from embarassment. 'How adorable...' Enju thought and hold back another laughter. 'He has an usual scowl, but his reactions are simply cute.' Well, cute wasn't the right word to describe a young man, but it was the most fitting word. "You're really weird, but not in a bad way." he said chuckling a bit "Well, whatever, I should introduce myself, ne? I'm Enju, nice to meet you. May I know the name of my savior?" 'Why am I introducing me to a stranger, a human? I should go away and be on my ow again. Maybe he is special... I would like to believe it.' The male looked with is ruby eyes into the others and tilted his head. "I'm in your dept so I like to pay you back, but don't exactly know how." At least it was a long time since he interacted with someone so nicely. "May I invite you to lunch or something like that? That's the least thing I can do, I guess."

He took a step forwards and then he felt dizzy again. Everything turned dark for a short time and he collapsed. During he fell he hugged the other by reflex to not hit the ground. So, yeah, there he was... hugging a stranger and he couldn't move properly because of the lasting dizziness. 'It must be still the depressant or the huge bloos lost.' "I-I'm sorry..." he said quiet with shivering legs. Additionally his stomache growled loud. 'I.It's embarassing... but I can't move now. So dizzy...' And it felt comfortable. The near of that red haired was the first of a human where he wasn't scared.

[Ariesa]

Sora was not going to forgive him, even if he doesn't tell the guy straight up. He could've tried to be polite and try with every fiber of his being to keep the laugh in check. But no, he just laughed practically right into his face with not a care in the world. 'Why am I still here?' The redhead thought darkly to himself, though half hearted. He snapped out of his thoughts when the man said he was fine, and, upon looking him over, Sora now noticed the old faded scars on his body. Also, that the guy had no shirt on! His blush deepened. They could've at least put the damn shirt back on him! The male looked away quickly, trying to seem like his interest shifted just a little. Wait, young man? Weren't they like, around the same age at least? How old is this guy?

 

"I'm not...weird..," Sora mumbled defensively. Did this man find pleasure of making fun of him? 'Why can people teleport, this would be a perfect time to escape.' He doesn't see it as running away, just, escaping. Running away was cowardly. A quote he lived by from his father since that day. So that's why he tended to turtle into himself instead of simply walking away from someone, he was just escaping without running away. Once again, he came out of his thoughts when the man spoke. 'S-savoir? I just did what anyone else would do...no big deal..,' "Sora...," the redhead muttered. This guy, Enju, should probably reconsider who he's calling weird here. But again, he keeps such thoughts to himself. "In....debt? Oh, no you dont-." Suddenly, he had an armful of Enju when he tried to step forward. Instinctively, Sora wrapped his arms around the other. Why were they always touching?! He's going to have a panic attack! Well, Sora was currently panicking. Body stiff, opening and closing his mouth as he tried to figure out what to so or do.

"I..I mean are...are you ok...?" Was what finally came out of his mouth, a shaky voice of concern and panic. How manly. What made things worse, Enju's stomach growled and he wasn't making any move to let go. Shit, maybe the guy didn't eat. 'What am I thinking!? We're currently stuck together!!' The redhead wanted to pry himself from the ther male's hold but was still frozen from a mix of emotions to do so.

[Esteron]

Well, somehow he felt safe in the arms of that stranger, but he wanted to get out of this awkward situation very fast. "I-I'm sorry, again. My body doesn't move like I want." he said quiet while trying to manage his body to move. 'I have to recover fast. In this status I'm too easy to kill. Come on, little wolf, move. Move!' Then Enju was able to stay properly on his feet and loosened the embrace. "Thank you for standing right here." he said with a samile again "I like to get used to be catched like this if I'm about to fall." The secon sentence wasn't suppose to speak out loud. 'What are you saying to a stranger? A human? Are you insane?' He lightly blushed and continued: "N-nevermind. I'll be alright from now on."

The male walked to a chair where his shirt was and picked it up. With a wrinkling nose he hold it in his hands. 'It's smelling of old blood. Human blood and mine. Disgusting... I won't take it on anymore.'

"Let's get out of this place, ok? Since I'm not familiar with the town would you like to show me where you like to eat? I'll invite you. And... I also need another shirt. This thing is merely a bloodsoaked piece of cloth. Uhm, of course when it is okay for you and you don't bother." he said while intending to leave. *bang* the male ran against the glass door. "Uh, ouch... there was a door..." Enju hold his head. It was sometimes difficult for him to see a window or a door made of glass. Embarassed he left without another word.

Outside the medical shop he breathed deep. 'Wonderful... I made a fool of myself.' The fresh breeze was wonderful, but also brought the smell of humans. 'I wonder if he comes with me. He doesn't seem to be very interested in spending time with me. And I wonder if it is a wise decision to walk along a city. It's enemies territory after all.' With this words he checked out his headband and if it is still on its place. There wasn't anything more obvious about his origin than his furry wlfish ears.

[Ariesa]

Sora's face was on fire, still itching to just pushed the other off of him. He wasn't entirely sure if this was a trick or not, but it was still getting to his head nonetheless. When Enju moved finally, he let out a silent huff of relief. Body relaxing a fraction as he looked anywhere but at the other male. 'Why is all of the weird shit happening to me? Maybe it has something to do with that monster..,' And again, everything was going back to that beast he saw last night. Like he just needed an excuse to think about that thing that scared him shitless and tried to kill him. But, it didn't. 'That doesn't mean it wouldn't the next time!' Next time? What the hell is wrong with him!? There's no way he's going back! There's not going to be a next time. Ever. The redhead snapped out of his thoughts as he looked up when Enju talked about showing him around town. Why was he asking him? It's not like he hangs out or anything. 'Or socialize.' However, he couldn't let the guy go out with no shirt on. Especially with the way he looks, he's going to be eaten alive. Sora turned to follow, opening his mouth slightly to say something when he heard a bang and saw Enju walk face first into the glass door. He didn't know if he should laugh or try to see if the guy was alright. Though he seems fine since he walked outside in embarrassment. 'And yet he keeps calling ME weird.' Shaking his head, he started to pull his hoodie from over his head. Making sure the shirt underneath stayed put. With his sweater in hand, he opened the door and walked outside. When he spotted Enju, he handed his hoodie over. "Here...," he mumbled.

Sora's scowl was a little bit deeper and the color to his cheeks didn't fade yet. "You could catch a cold if you don't cover up...," And now he should tell him he needs to go. Like, now. Not running, just, he has a shop to take care of damn it! The redhead noticed something poking out from the other's head. Was it feathers? "Is that some kind of new fashion trend or something." He mumbled out loud. He never kept up with something so useless as that. If he likes it, he'll wear it. All he wants is to be comfortable.

[Esteron]

"Ouch." The male hold his tender nose and still felt the pain caused by the glass door. 'I can't count how many times I walked against some glass when I was in a human city... definitely too often.'

Then he checked out his hairband again. 'Wow, it's a bit loose. Good thing I checked it. I doesn't bear thinking of what would happen if it would fall down? And probably in the middle of a crowd...' Only the thouht of it creeped him out. That would be his sure death. Loosing in his own thoughts he didn't hear the red haired behind him.

"Woah!" he shouted out shocked and turned around when the other started speaking. His hearted beated fast and heavy. "D-don't sneak up from behind... you - you startled me to death!" He gasped still anxious. 'Oh dear, what a shock! I became much older in the last minute... very old. Guess I'll have my first grey hair tomorrow.'

"Eh... uhm.. what? M-modern fashion, eh? Y-you mean that hairband or what? Uhm, my hair is a bit messy so I..."he stammered awkward. Then he stopped and smiled lightly when the scowling male gave him his hoodie. "Oh, that's so kind of you." He put the hoodie over and... in the wrong way so the hood was front. "Oh, wrong side, I guess." 'And again.. acting like a fool.' Hasty he switched the sides of the warm clothing and put the hood on to cover most of his hair. Only the hair tips were seen. Somehow it made him look younger than he actually was. He breathed in and smelled the others scent coming from the hoodie that made him feel warm around his heart. "Thank you. It's very likeable to wear." Again his stomache growled like a wild beast and even his inner wolf was nervous. "Oh, oh, it's really time to pick up some good food. I would prefer a good piece of meat and you?" Then he slowed down and continued in a lower voice: "If it is ok, ne? Probably you have better things to do than hanging around with a stranger, right?" He took a break and sighed. "I got excited because... you are so kind to me. I never saw such a kind person..." In the end his smile disappeared and his gaze went somehow sad. He covered his mouth with a hand like he forced himself not to talk any further.