So...I finished two stories (one I actually finished and and the second I discontinued ::wince::) and I remembered my promise on this. :D I was surprised at how many people liked this, since I thought it was rather fast-paced and odd...Sorry about the huge wait, though....Trying to get back into a writing mood. XP

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Roxas was wondering if he was dreaming. When he woke up this morning, he had thought that he'd only be worrying about Poison Ivy and whether Sora would light the tent on fire like he had two summers ago (though it was Riku's fault for allowing the brunette with matches and gasoline). Not giant wolf monsters that could turn into humans. He didn't want to call them Werewolves because it seemed too fictional and the thing dragging him somewhere through the forest in his mouth was definitely real. Though the blond did appreciate that he was being gentle, since he knew those teeth could easily rip through him.

He gave a small gasp when he was dropped. Blinking, he looked around in confusion. Where was he? There was only a large cave that looked like it sloped downward, and out front was a large firepit. The blond man from the clearing was there with the little girl he had thought was a puppy...She smiled at him, waving. Instinctively, he waved back still rather confused.

"Um....where are we?"

"Our den." the brown once-wolf answered roughly, having also turned into a human. "Hopefully, you won't be here long."

He was average height, his hair the same colored brown as his fur. It was chin length, and messy. His eyes were a steel-grey and he had a large scar diagonally between his eyes. He wore only black pants, his chest bare and showing many more scars. Roxas stared, not affected by the tone he had used. Noticing this, he scowled and sat by the blond man.

"My name's Namine." the little girl said, walking over to Roxas. "What's your name?"

Roxas ran a hand through his hair, getting a little freaked out at the looks the two adults were giving him. "Um, Roxas...."

"Are you human, Roxas?" Namine asked, looking curious. "You smell different...but I thought humans weren't suppose to be here?"

"Uh, yeah, I'm human. And I have no idea what I'm doing here, so..."

They all looked up when a man with black spiky hair walked out of the den, his clear blue eyes sliding from Roxas to Namine. "Hey, Nami! Heard that you got into a little trouble."

"Zack," Cloud said gently, getting his attention. "....Is he serious about this?"

Zack looked back at Roxas, who suddenly felt rather nervous. "Yeah. Just trust Axel, he knows what he's doing."

"Tch." Leon crossed his arms, steel eyes narrowing. "He's still human. We all decided that humans would never stay with us and he thinks that just because he's in charge that he's an exception?"
Zack looked down at him coldly. "If you feel so strongly about it, why don't you go say something instead of complaining about it to us?"

Leon snarled, making both Roxas and Namine jump. The brown haired man stood up, ignoring Cloud's warning of calming down. "Just because you found him doesn't mean you're Second."

"You aren't either." Zack said easily, brushing past him. "Roxas, come with me please."

The blond hesitated, not sure if he wanted to get in the middle of this. But seeing the looks he was getting from both Leon and Zack, he quickly followed after the black haired man. Zack smiled again, leading the boy into the den and through the halls. Roxas gaped at it all; how did they make all this? He blushed when he heard some of the things going on in the 'rooms', but focused on following his guide.

"Um, excuse me? Why am I here?"

Zack glanced down at him. "Well, you're handling this all rather well....so I guess I can tell you. Though it might freak you out." Roxas scuffed; he doubted it could get any weirder. "See, our Alpha, Axel, he was with us when we went to pick up Namine. And seeing you with her triggered his connection....think of it as a courtship phrase. Axel is still young, so your his first. Really, all that'll happen is you stay with him through the courtship and see if you're compatible."

Roxas stared at him. Okay....it just got weirder. "Wait, so....I have to stay here? With your leader, so he can see if he wants me to be his....whatever?"

"His mate." Zack's tone became stern. "I know it's odd, since you can't know what it feels like to go through the connection....and as evil as it might sound, none of us will help you. If Axel likes you, then your his mate. Just be grateful that he won't have you eaten."

"Y-you're joking, please tell me you're joking." Roxas practically begged, eyes wide. "So, if I'm not compatible he'll eat me, and if I am, I have to be stuck with him?"
The older male sighed. "Afraid so. But, if Axel hadn't had a connection with you, then Leon probably would've killed you and your friends back there. So, thanks to you, they get to live."

"Yeah. Great."

Zack gave him a look, sighing. He stopped at a large rock door, running a hand through his mane of hair. "Look, just don't make him mad, okay? Axel's easy to annoy, but on top of the connection he'll be worse. Just...try not to argue."

Roxas glowered at him, watching as Zack pushed the rock out of the way and gently nudged him into the 'room'. Nervously, his entire life and future depending on this, he walked into the room, looking around. It looked like a stone room with no windows, since they were underground. A nest of grass and hay was in a corner, furthest from the door, and laying in it was a boy about Riku's age, maybe older.

He had bright, blood-red hair in spikes down his back. He was shirtless, showing marks on his chest and arms. Under his eyes were black teardrop marks that looked like tattoos...But what caught Roxas's attention the most was his eyes. They were watching him, like a predator, and they were the brightest, most beautiful green he'd ever seen. The pupils were like a cat's, but so had Leon's, Cloud's and Zack's. Hesitating, Roxas wasn't sure whether to come further in the room or retreat and hide.

"...I'm sorry about this."

The blond jumped. The werewolf person just sat up, still watching him, seemingly waiting for him to say something. "U-uh, well...."

"I didn't want to scare you...but I can't stop..." He stood, though didn't make any moves to come closer. "This is how it is." He smirked, green eyes still staring at Roxas. "I'll try to slow down....I can't promise you anything, but I'll try, Roxas..."

Roxas blinked, finally giving a small, sad smile. "I suppose...I can't expect anything more, right?"
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::shoots self:: Is it worth the wait? Please tell me it is....I feel horrible about not writing. :(

R&R