Eternity

Meeting in Mystery

Kurama was left alone with the white wolf. The beast stared at him with the same tawny eyes that once belonged his Moriko, the mate of his demon counterpart. The wolf was obviously not a threat to him since she had nearly bit the head off of Hiei and succeeded in severing the head of the apparition that tried to corner him in this alleyway. But who was she? What did she want? Why did she chose him? All these questions could not be answered, since he did not know how to communicate with her.

Hiei had said she was a telepath before he left but she did not try to talk to him, only sat on her haunches and stared. It seemed as if she was searching for something and her eyes foretold of an age far greater than her appearance. Kurama returned her gaze, feeling the pain of Youko inside him. This was the last thing he saw of his beloved fifteen years ago, only this time she wasn't covered in blood. The teen put his rose whip away and moved carefully the wolf. Still she sat, watching him approach and didn't budge. Once he was in front of her, he gingerly laid a hand atop her head to see if that would prompt a reaction.

-One wonders why you are doing that?- said the wolf, crystal clear in his mind.

Kurama was startled and pulled his hand back though kept his calculating emerald hues upon her.

-I wish to see if you mean to cause me any harm- he replied, hoping she could hear him.

-One would've bitten off your head if one chose to and you would be dead.-

-I thank you for your help. May I ask your name?-

-Wolves have no need of names- she replied.

It was like a blow, one that hurt more than any other ever experienced in his life before. Those same words echoed in the hollow pits of his memory, the very first time he had met his mate uttered the same thing in nearly the same tone.

-Very well...-

-One wonders why you walk around like a man-thing. One can sense that is not your true form.-

-You are very perceptive. My true form is resting, unable to take shape because of a power loss.-

-When will one witness such a form?-

-The timing is unknown. I am certain you possibly have something better to do with it?-

-What is time to a wolf?-

Again that blow pulsed within his being. It was startling, knowing much about his former mate and knowing that this wolf behaved in the same mannerism. How was this possible? Or was this truly the way of the wolves as she had told him on more than one occasion?

-Well, again, I thank you but I must return home now. Good-bye friend- said Kurama, turning to leave.

-One will find you at your den when the light returns.-

-If you wish. I trust you will be able to find me?-

-Yes. One's nose has not hunted for years but can still achieve success in one's prey.-

-Very well- Kurama dismissed, leaving the alleyway.

The fox turned once more and found that the wolf had vanished from her post. Sighing, he couldn't help but wonder where she had gotten off to so quickly. Her words were very similar to Moriko, the eyes the exact same, the shape the same, everything about her was the same. Yet, there was not a reason for him to believe it truly was her.

-I did not catch her scent in the slightest. I cannot believe it is her Shuuichi- said Youko in his mind while they walked home.

-Nor did I.-