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[Chapter 11]
Akimoto Sayaka was overlooking the entire forest that was standing nearby of the AEF base on a daily basis. In her wolf form, her dark black eyes scanned the area carefully and accurately. Looking for any signs of danger, especially from that dark vampire, Yuki’s older brother. She was standing on the very edge of the cliff. The bright, white moon eliminated the ground below with soft white rays of light.
“Sayaka?” Hearing her name being called out, she turned her head just slightly to the right. Another wolf came up from behind her. A wolf with white beautiful fur coat that flowed gently with the wind blown against it and a pair of blue eyes that would catch everyone’s attention was seen. The wolf, Kumi, tilted her head downward into a small bow before coming up to Sayaka’s side. “I think it’s time that we confront the dark vampire, Yuzi.”
A quiet scruff was heard from Sayaka’s direction. “I think it would be reckless if we try to confront that man at the moment. He’s too powerful for us to take on.”
“But-“
“No buts, Kumi.” She then turned her entire body around so she was facing the other wolf. Her eyes showed understanding to Kumi. Sayaka knew how worried she was about such dangerous creature roaming around freely within this country. They both-no. Not just them. Everyone else too. No one exactly knew where he was located other than the fact that he’s finally came back from Japan. No one knows what he’s plotting next and not a single creature will have the power to oppose against the man. If he had the strength to cause a massacre and nearly kill off that small, but highly trained and proficient group of Akihabara Elimination Force squad, then there’s absolutely no chance. Even though they were mere humans, one had to take note of his strength.
A sigh left her mouth. “I know how much you’re worried, especially when it concerns with the humans. There’s nothing we can do as of right now. Even if we were to take our entire pack and take him head-on, we would all easily be defeated no matter how powerful we are as a group.”
Kumi paused before hanging her head in defeat. “I suppose you are right about that…”
Sayaka nodded. “We’ll figure out a plan on how to get rid of him or at the very least drive him far away from this part of Japan. We can’t afford to lose anymore just from a destructive maniac.”
After she had spoken, Kumi admitted her understanding. “Understood, Sayaka,” she confirmed before bowing her head once more at the other wolf. There was a slight chuckle from the brown wolf. “I would also like to add, Kumi, but I’m guessing that you wish to see someone right now after it has been so long?”
Kumi’s ears perked up and blinked. Sayaka smiled and turned her head at the white wolf. “I overheard you speaking to her over the reception. I suppose just this once I’ll let you out of the safe territory of ours for tonight and tomorrow.” She swore there were sparkles in the wolf’s blue eyes as she barked happily.
Soon Kumi dashed off and away from the head of the pack. Within a couple of seconds, she was sprinting in a very fast pace through the forests. Sounds of trees, bushes, grasses, branches and sleeping animals zipped past her. She didn’t stop at all. Kumi simply kept on running. Running and running. Until she finally skid to a stop. All four of her paws dug deeply into the dirt, braking roughly and very suddenly. Dirt and dust flew up in the air from behind when she made her stop.
The white werewolf was standing in front of a tall and wide tree. She then crouched downward, preparing herself. Using her hind legs as a spring, she leapt up a couple feet. Quickly she landed on top of the closest, sturdy branches. But not staying long on them, she kept on leaping up and up till she reached to the highest wood part of the tree. Once she has gained foot on the branch, she continued to move onward. Jumping from branch to branch, tree to tree. The crickets making noise in the background filled in the silence and the sound of wind being cut due to her rapid movement.
Finally, she landed on the furthest tree that rooted on the end of the forest. Resting momentarily where she stood, Kumi saw the AEF base’s building in front of her. There were yellow and white lights coming out of the windows, prompting that there were still members awake at the time despite it being passed midnight for their curfew. Her blue eyes squinted, trying to search for the one person that she wanted to see after so long. Left and right she scanned, yet to no avail.
‘Maybe I just need to get in a little closer…’ she thought to herself as she got off the branch. Her paws landed roughly yet quietly on the ground below. The pads on her paws luckily absorbed all of the shock from such a high elevation where she jumped off from. A jump so high that could kill any normal human being. Shaking her body for a second, she brought her nose into the air and sniffed. Sniffed for that familiar scent. Kumi couldn’t find it though so she trended forth a bit more into the territory, sniffing around. ‘I still can’t sense where she is…’
But Kumi, as stupid as she could be, completely forgot that the base had security devices rooted all over the place. Especially and obvious enough, in the entrance gateway. Though there were no gates (due to the fact that rarely survivors would enter in and receive help from the members) doesn’t mean that Takahashi Minami was stupid enough to let anybody randomly come into their area without permission. Kumi had just taken one small step; one small paw placed in front of her to set off the entire alarm system.
Loud, siren wailing in the night that might as well echo throughout the entire area was suddenly heard. This startled poor Kumi, who almost leapt a foot off the ground. “W-W-WHAAAAAAAAAT?!” she exclaimed. Everything was happening a little too fast for her. She wasn’t able to grasp what was happening until she saw members dressed fully in their uniforms and weapons at hand came flooding out of the building. Bright white light beams flashed upon her body, blinding her for a few seconds. Sounds of guns reloading and preparing the owner for usage were heard. Soon in just a few minutes, she was surrounded with guns and lights all aimed at her direction.
“What the hell do you think you’re doing here?” The general of the entire base, Minami, emerged from the group of girls in front of Kumi’s eyes. When she came out, Kumi swore that she wasn’t in a healthy condition. The general was easily seen tired. Her eyes were bloodshot red and dark shadows underneath the pair. The way she had spoken was very rough and angry than ever before. Irritation and annoyance shown from the way she acted. “Answer me, you courageous beast who dared enter upon our safety territory.”
As much as she wanted to explain, she knew this would go on forever. And as dense as ever, she was too busy and occupied with that person in mind. Her eyes roamed over the entire group. Sadly, Kumi wasn’t able to pick her out let alone even see her in the group of girls. ‘Maybe she’s still inside the building?’
Minami isn’t pleased when Kumi didn’t respond to her commands. So she shook her head and took a couple steps towards the werewolf. But in a flash, she was knocked to the side from Kumi’s body running right past by her. “G-Get the wolf!” she ordered the members. “Do NOT open fire, but restrain the wolf!”
The members changed their bullets into sleeping darts. They then aimed it at the approaching Kumi and tried to shoot her down. But alas, she was very fast and simply ran right through them. This caused the members to all be knocked to the sides like a bowling ball meeting with the bowling pins in an alley. Soon she was found to be running inside of the building’s stairs.
‘I know she should be here somewhere!’ She thought to herself while climbing up higher and higher. ‘Dammit! Why is this building so confusing? And why am I so stupid to not know that they had security systems set up all over the place?!’ Members’ voices were heard down below. Boots heard stomping on the hard floor as they ascended to her.
Growling out in frustration, she finally reached the seventh floor. The medical floor. Unlucky enough for her, the person that she was looking for just came out of Yui’s patient room. And since Kumi was running at a very high speed, she was unable to stop herself from crashing into her.
“Watch out Kanon-chan!” But the warning alone was not enough to get the younger girl out of danger. Hearing her name being hollered out, she looked to her left and widens her eyes in shock from the fast approaching creature. A loud yelp was heard when the wolf collided against her small, frail body. They rolled on the floor a couple times before stopping. Kanon was right below Kumi’s body, dizzy from the event that just happened. Kumi from above shook her head and barked. “Gomenasai, Kanon-chan!” she apologized to the younger girl.
Kanon’s expression quickly changed into a smile when she saw who it was. “Kumi!” she happily said, hugging the wolf’s mane with her arms. The werewolf couldn’t help but bark in an excited tone and nuzzle her wet, black nose against Kanon’s. “It’s been so long, Kanon-chan! I really miss you!”
But alas, their happy reunion was cut short when a loud bang resonated in the air. The figure above Kanon jerked slightly before slumping downward and landing with all of her weight on top of Kanon’s body. “K-Kumi? Kumi!” she struggled to get out from the crushing weight that Kumi’s wolf body contained. The white wolf was still alive, thank god for that. No blood or injury was seen, but rather she was sleeping harmlessly. She stopped struggling though when she saw who shot Kumi. Right behind her was the general with her gun aimed right at her. Smoke rise from the exiting hole.
“Whew… Damn, that wolf surely is causing quite a commotion… Kanon, are you alright?” Minami questioned as she approached them both. Kanon’s eyes squinted and eyebrows were scrunched together to make a frown. “No, I am clearly not alright, General Takahashi. You know that this wolf is my closest friend, right?”
There was a small pause before Minami's red eyes widen from the sudden turn of event. Then smacking her forehead with her free hand, she grumbled, "Dammit..."
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Kumi’s eyes snapped open to find her still in her wolf form. She was curled in a ball as though she was taking a good night nap. With a quiet, high pitched yawn, she lifted her head up and glanced around her surroundings. Kumi saw that the room she was in was a girl’s dorm room. One of the many dorm rooms in the base.
She was resting on top of a single pink bed, noticing the familiar scent of Kanon. Around the room was decorated with a cute, pink design. Right next to where she laid was a small table that held a glowing, gentle yellow lamp with a couple novels stacked on top of each other. A digital alarm clock stated that it was two in the morning found nearby. To the left side of the bed were drawers and couple stuff animals resting on both the built-in wooden shelves and carpeted ground. Stuff animals ranging from teddy bears to big white tigers and wolves were seen. So it seems that Kumi was resting in Kanon’s room the entire time.
“Oh! You’re already awake, Kumi?” Kumi turned her attention to the source of voice to find Kanon peeking behind the only door from the room. She pushed the door forth and entered inside, clicking it closed behind. The werewolf nodded her head as the little girl came up to her. She wasn’t dressed in her white nurse uniform anymore. Instead, she wore blue buttoned pajamas that looked quite adorable on the younger girl. Hopping on the bed, she placed her right hand on top of Kumi’s head and rubbed it. “I’m sorry about happened earlier. I cleared it all up with General Takahashi, so you’re in no trouble.”
“I could tell since I’m still alive and inside of your room,” she joked, licking Kanon’s cheek affectionately and rubbing the side of her face with the younger girl. Kanon was heard giggling and hugging the other creature back. “While you were out, I had to clean you up since there was so much dust!”
“Oh! You did?” The wolf observed her body upon closer inspection and did notice that it was much cleaner than before. Not to mention how good she smells due to the shampoo that Kanon used. One can wonder what Kanon did in order to clean her up while she was out? Surely she couldn’t have carried her to the nearest public bathroom in this base and clean her up. But either way, she was glad that Kanon had provided her with such nice services. “So why are you here, Kumi? Did something happen?”
“I just wanted to see you.” This caused Kanon to smile at such words that came out of the older girl’s mouth. Cuddling Kumi, she then muttered, “You should’ve at least given me a call if you’re going to come personally. We wouldn’t have this much trouble and if it weren’t for me, you most likely would be booted out of the base. But anyway, you don’t need to worry about sneaking in anymore if you wanted to see me. You’re free to come in whenever you want.”
Hearing this made the wolf grin widely with her teeth shown. Nuzzling at Kanon once more, she leaned her head on top of her right shoulder. Eyes closed, she said, “I’m glad to hear that and you know I just wanted to surprise my little girl.”
Kanon gently smiled back at the wolf and too closed her eyes. “Well you surprised me then.” There was silence crossing between the two figures before Kumi spoke up.
“Neh… Kanon-chan?”
“Hm?”
“Do you mind if I spend the night here?”
“I don’t’ see why not. And aren’t you going to change back into your human form?”
“Nah… I’m too lazy… And it hurts to change back you know…”
It was true. Transforming from a wolf to a human is no easy feat. Probably due to changing back from two different beings would cause major changes both internally and exteriorly of the body. It was no surprise to why Kumi didn’t want to change back into her other form. With an understanding nod, Kanon pat Kumi’s head once more before the two decided to sleep. Especially Kanon considering that she had just finished her nursing job at the medical floor.
While Kanon pulled up the blankets, Kumi acted as a pillow for the younger girl and curled up in a protective ball around her upper body. The wolf rested her head right next to Kanon’s face, nuzzling the girl for comfort with her nose. After a couple minutes have passed by, the two were then asleep; the protective, gentle creature that Kumi was who would keep Kanon away from both nightmares and intruders.
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In her office, Takahashi Minami roughly sat back down on her seat with a stern expression. She clearly was ticked off. Not in the mood to be messed around with. Atsuko, who was busy organizing the filing cabinet, took her attention off of her menial job and approached the general. “Minami…” she softly spoke as she came up to her side. Minami shook her head and waved her left hand in the air. “I’m… I’m just… I don’t know what I’m doing anymore, Atsuko…” Soon she was facing the taller black-haired girl with mixed emotions. “I’m so very very very confused… I don’t know why I’m acting like this… I just…”
“Minami, you’re just worried about Yui’s health and being,” Atsuko reassured to her, resting her right hand on top of the general’s shoulder. “You worry too much, which is probably the cause of why you're acting like this-”
“It’s not only that, Atsuko. There were deaths of my friends that were like family to me in the shrine. Not a single survivor came out of that building thanks to that damn fucking vampire.” As she ranted, her voice grew from being weak and tiring to angry and loud. Furious at the outcome.
Atsuko knew how much stress Minami is drowned in. Not to mention she was a very emotional girl compared to her partner, so it’s a surprise that she was able to hold it in all this time. The taller girl sighed quietly and hugged her general. Instead of feeling grateful for such action, this irritated Minami. “What the hell are you doing, Atsuko?” she glared at the other girl. “Do you clearly see that I want to be left alone?”
“I know that, general. But please understand that you’re worrying me too. I’m worried about the event unfolding. I’m worried about that dark vampire running loose on this country. I’m worried about Yui. I’m worried about your health and most of all, you as a being.” Atsuko’s hold on Minami tightened slightly, trying to comfort the smaller girl. She then murmured, “I don’t want my midget to be like this… Please… For my sake…”
The general wanted to oppose. Snap back at Atsuko. But too many things were all happening at once. Then without warning, she cried. “God Atsuko… I don’t even know what I’m doing anymore… I’m just lashing my anger out at everyone, whether good or bad, without even thinking…” she sobbed, trying hard to cover her eyes up with one of her arms. All of the tears that she bottled up; all of the emotions that was held within was now spilled out. She just couldn’t hold them in anymore. As she cried, Atsuko only remained silent, continuing to hug the smaller girl. Her hand rubbed the back of the general’s, feeling her face bury into her shoulder.
“Please don’t feel bad, Minami. I’m always here for you… I’ll be willing to share the burden and pain with you…”
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Sayaka from the distant was seen still standing on top of the cliff. Her eyes scanning the area. But there was another person standing by her side. Another vampire. “I’ve already told the news to Yuki,” Sae announced with her arms folded across her chest. The werewolf’s ears were perked up and turned to look at Sae from above. “What did she say?”
“She was clearly shocked and angry.”
“I see…” Sayaka’s black eyes trailed downward to the dirt ground for a brief moment before flicking them back up at Sae. The other light vampire was one of her closest friend aside from Kumi.
She was someone that was her friend back in high school before this entire commotion started. Now that the two were affected by different viruses; one having the Y-Virus as a werewolf and the other with the Z-Virus for a vampire, it was a little difficult to meet up with each other thanks to the treaty. And how they both got the virus was a complicated story. Both werewolves and vampires had this hated relationship compared to the humans. Werewolves were known to viciously hate the vampire race and vice versa. But both Sayaka and Sae didn’t let this interfere and ruin their relationship. She was an exception along with Yuki and Rena. The same goes for Sae. Sayaka and Kumi were an exception to her.
“That isn’t surprising at all. A normal reaction from someone related to that sort of creature.”
“So what do you think we should do, Sayaka?” Sae asked.
Sayaka paused for a short second before shaking her head. “I don’t know. All we can do is keep an eye out for the man. If we suspect his presence anywhere within the radius of Akihabara, then I’ll devise a strategy to get rid of him.” She then lay down on the ground, squinting her eyes. “As for you, I want you to take great care of both Yuki and Rena. You know what would happen if those two fell into the dark side, right?”
There was a scoff heard from Sae’s direction. “You don’t even have to say it twice. Those two were instead meeting up with humans anyway on their own time. Even to go as far as sneak out of the house without my knowledge.”
Her eyebrows furrowed together. “What do you mean by that? They aren’t causing trouble, are they?”
“No they’re not…” A long sigh escaped from her closed lips. “They’ve only been conversing and talking to those mere humans, nothing more.”
“And who are these humans, if I may ask?”
“Watanabe Mayu and Matsui Jurina.”
“Oh. Those two that entered into the shrine during that incident with Yuzi…”
“Yeah.” Sae’s arms stretched up and outward into the air. “I’m not sure why they’re talking specifically to those two, but I warned them so many times to stay away from the human races.”
There was a faint chuckle coming from Sayaka. “You’re being too strict on them, Sae. Give them a little more freedom, my friend.”
“But you already know the fact that they-“
“I know, but when I told you to watch over them with great care, I don’t mean you should restrict them of conversing with another being. If they wish to speak to the humans and werewolves, let them be. Just make sure they aren’t out killing anyone is all I ask for.”
Sae was going to say more but the words were caught in her throat. Then coughing into her hand, she grumbled, “Alright then, Sayaka. Only because you said so…” There was this victorious smile that flashed on Sayaka’s face as she resumed back to watching the piece of land in front of them. While she watched onward, her mind unconsciously wandered back to their past…
Both Akimoto Sayaka and Miyazawa Sae were fighting two beasts. Two creatures that threatened to wipe out their entire high school. Many students had fled the scene, but did not survive the sudden and unexpected attack from foreign creatures. This was at the time period when the virus had just began spreading its epidemics across the globe.
The two girls were classmates, sitting next to each other during class. Very close to each other both inside and outside of school, one would always nickname them the ‘Twin Tower Girls’ due to their height. Smart, athletic, beautiful and at the same time, tomboyish were their kind of style.
They were inside of their classroom, blood splattered all over the walls in many different directions from the students’ and teachers’. The two evil, menacing creatures were somewhat working together. There was one that was a vampire. Another was a werewolf. Both were hungrily staring at the two tall girls as though they wanted to snack on them for dinner. Predators against a pair of rebelling preys.
Sayaka gulped in nervousness as she gripped ahold of a metal bat. Sae nearby was holding onto a broom taped sloppily with sharp scissors at the very end.
“Well, let’s end this and save our school from crumbling any further,” Sae proclaimed as she swung the broom around skillfully with both hands. The other taller couldn’t help but roll her eyes. “Stop showing off at this time, Sae. But you are right.” She glared at the foul creatures and pointed the tip of the bat at their direction. Eyes squinted and intense. In a flash, they charged at each other.
An hour later, the creatures were taken down. But only in exchange did Sayaka and Sae were severely injured by them. Bitten by both creatures, they were bruised and battered up, blood trialing in certain spots of their body. The classroom they stood in was torn apart and broken parts of the equipment were scattered around. Panting, Sayaka wiped the crimson red blood that dripped from the corner of her mouth.
“W-We did it…” she huffed as she nearly collapsed forward from both exhaustion and pain. Sae in front of her quickly caught the girl. A wince was heard from the throbbing pain that intensified with every second passing throughout her body. Specifically on her neck. Blood trickled down on the side of her head as she helped Sayaka stand on her own two feet. Despite the difficulty she herself was having and the concerned expression Sayaka’s face expressed, she was too worried over the girl’s condition. “Sae… You got bitten…”
A faint chuckle left Sae’s lips as she adjusted the weight of Sayaka’s body. “Yeah… I could say the same about you too…” she simply responded back while dragging them both out slowly to the dark, cold night outdoor world that awaits for them…Sayaka’s eyes snapped open and found herself in the present time. Here she is, still a wolf as Sae standing nearby in her vampire state. Ever since that time, they both were still close as ever. Maybe even closer. To be honest, she had some sort of feeling that was more than just friendship. More than mutual feelings for one another. And she wished to express it clearly and freely to Sae. But as a shy type, not to mention Sae’s eyes were trained on Yuki, she kept silent about this. Not to mention the treaty. She had to be careful about that.
All she could do was observe and watch the other girl in silence. She’s just waiting for the right and proper time to tell her how she feels. And she has all the time in the world for this very person.
.....Kojiyuu + wMatsui up next anyone?
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