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The Wolf and the Demon	By : Zarakiswolf Category: Bleach > AU - Alternate Universe Views: 2174 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
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Inside, everything hurts. My brain hurts. My heart hurts. I could never be what he needs, no matter what he says. It doesn't matter that he's not lying. Zaraki has never been in love before so he wouldn't know what he needs. I take a deep breath, trying to shake off the gloom as I focus on him. We stand here, staring at each other for a few moments before I finally move, losing patience. He meets me and sparks begin flying.
"Come on, Wolf. You're holdin' back." he growls.
"Shut up!" I yell. I see an opening and take it, spinning around him and managing to cut his shoulder...but it's not deep. Barely a scratch.
"That all you got in you today?" he asks, sounding rather bored.
"Hell no! I'm just playing with you!" I scream defiantly. My reiatsu flares violently and I fully focus on this fight. His grin lets me know he's ready.
****Kenpachi POV****
I see the change come over her. I prodded her on purpose. If her head ain't in the fight, she won't be any good. I'm trainin' her, in a way. If I can get her to shut her mind down automatically instead of lettin' it eat her up, it'll help not only with her fightin' but with her sleep too, I'm sure. She launches an attack in a flurry of movements. Fuck yeah. She's movin' so fast she's hard to keep up with, honestly. She manages to cut the back of my hand and blood flies, splatterin' on her chest that she leaves partially exposed. I pay her back with a cut to the ribs. "Keep your guard up, Wolf!"
Her eyes meet mine and distract me for a moment. Both are yellow, just like they were on the battlefield the other day. Does this mean her demon is gunna come out?
***Harmona POV***
"Let me kill him." my demon whispers in my ear.
I shake my head. "No."
"No what?" Zaraki asks.
"Get out of my head!" I yell irritably. My demon goes silent and I take a few deep breaths before meeting Zaraki's stern gaze. "Someone wants to kill you. I can't let him."
"So let him out."
I charge at him, our swords meeting with a loud clang. "No! This is my fight."
"Then get your fuckin' head in the game!" he roars, grabbing my wrist and throwing me. I careen into the wall of the training ground, shattering the stones as if they were made of dust. "Woman, when you're fightin', plant your goddamn feet like you're a tree. I know you've heard Ikkaku tell the newbies that."
I climb out of the rubble, fighting the feeling of shame for disappointing him. I take a few deep breaths with my eyes closed. Focus, Wolf. Focus on this fight. Prove yourself wrong. You know you're worth it. He's trying to show you you're worth it. Fight! Fight for him! Now! Open your eyes and fight!
I open my eyes and nod. "I'm ready now, Captain." I say,adjusting my grip and shifting my feet a little, planting them. Okami gives an approving nod in my mind.
"You sure? You seem to be distracted by your brain."
"Would have to have one to be distracted."
"If you're sure then let's dance, Wolf."
"Don't know much about dancing, sir. Don't really wanna learn either. Dancing is stupid."
"Don't tell Ikkaku that. He might get his panties in a bunch."
"I hear he's a free baller, Captain, so no panties to get in a bunch."
He laughs before coming at me again. More sparks as our swords collide. I'm sweating, keeping up with him is exhausting, but I'm having fun. We're both laughing, the bliss of being cut and cutting each other getting to our heads. Maybe...no, not maybe. I am what he needs. Our blood mixes on the ground, making it slick in some spots.
"Much better, Wolf!" he grunts when I mange to stab him in the leg.
"Thanks but it'll be over soon." I sigh. My arms are shaking. I'm exhausted. It's dark out and I haven't even eaten since breakfast.
In fact, his next move finishes it. I can't quite follow him and his sword pierces my side between my ribs, passing through my right lung. Black spots dance in my eyes and Okami clatters to the ground. I grip Zaraki's wrist to keep from falling.
"Shit! Harmona, I can't pull it or your lung is gunna collapse." he says.
"Captain!" Yumichika screams. "Ikkaku, get a medic!"
The men crowd around us. I let go of Zaraki's wrist, blood spilling from between my lips. With a grunt I throw myself backwards, freeing his sword. "I told you...not to...call me that." I growl, extremely pissed.
"Stay still, Wolf!" he orders.
"Fuck you!"
****Kenpachi POV****
Her reiatsu spikes, crackin' the ground and burnin' everyone close to us. They back away, fear in their eyes. Shit, blood is pourin' outta her mouth and side. I reach for her and she bites my hand, breakin' my pinkie finger. Her eyes meet mine. They're yellow again. "Let go, Wolf." I order.
She snarls, her teeth and nails changin'. Her ears and tail come out too and her sword disappears from the ground. She's on me suddenly, pushin' me back with her claws. I drop Nozarashi and start fightin' her with bare fists. She's fast, landin' as many blows as she's takin'. It's not like last time either. She's landin' punches without breakin' anything. Her eyes, though yellow, are startin' to glaze. She's fuckin' exhausted. I catch her fists and press my mouth to hers. She growls a little, but I feel the tension leave as her fists unfurl. There's a lot of blood in her mouth, each breath bringin' a little more. I release her hands and curl a finger at Ikkaku. He stalks over on silent feet. I make a choppin' motion with my hand and he understands. He strikes her a swift blow to the back of the head, knockin' her completely out. I catch her as she starts to fall. I lay her down and get her part her kodode and shitagi. Blood pours from the wounds so I ball the cloth up. "Ikkaku, I'll roll her up. Get this under her back." I order.
Baldy hurries to kneel down and helps get it under her wound. I use the other to press against her ribs. "Sir, what did she mean?"
"About callin' her Harmona?"
"Yeah."
"That's her name. She hates bein' called that. Sometimes I slip up and do it on accident."
"Why does she hate her name so bad?"
"She was abused as a kid. She said the girl she was before was weak and stupid and she buried her. To her, callin' her by her name is an insult because you're callin' her weak. I can tell you, though she doesn't believe me, Harmona ain't buried. I see little flashes of the kid she shoulda been able to be sometimes."
"Sir?"
"Don't mind me. Just thinkin' out loud and not makin' any sense." I lift the cloth a little. "She's healin'. I think she'll be ok."
"Good."
"Of course she is healing. What do you expect? Me to let her die?"
My head snaps up and my eye meets those blood red pools I'm used to, though this wolf is bigger than her by a lot. She's only six feet on all fours. This one is around nine. "Okami?"
It sits. "Very good. You're smarter than you look, alpha."
"How can you spring out? She's unconscious!" I snap.
"I'm magic. However, on a serious note, I came to warn you that you may want to put her in the infirmary tonight. Her demon is on a terrible rampage and, as you figured out during the battle the other day, if it is injured, she gets the wound too."
"Why?"
"The demon is chained directly into her soul. If he is destroyed, she will die."
Blood splatters my face suddenly and Ikkaku curses. I turn my attention back to her. Her belly is laid open. "Okami, how can we get that thing out of her?" I ask.
"I'm not sure if there is a way...Kisuke Urahara might know."
"Why would he know?" Ikkaku asks.
"He's a smart man. And she won't trust the blue beetle who took over his place. We hate that thing." Okami growls.
"Everybody hates him." I chuckle. I lift Harmona into my arms. "Ikkaku, stay here. I'm takin' her in. However, send a message to Shunsui to meet me there."
"Yes, sir!"
***Infirmary***
I hate seein' her like this. All the IVs in her arms, the oxygen over her face. And Isane sittin' guard with me, jumpin' up each time a new wound appears to heal her. The room has been sealed so nobody can come in or out and she's been stripped of all her clothes except her panties and bra. A knock on the door signals Shunsui is here. Isane sighs tiredly and lets him in before redoin' the seals. "What the hell happened!?" he yells at me.
"We had a spar after Yumichika brought her home from shoppin'. She heard somethin' from a couple girls that slept with me before and it was botherin' her. She asked for a fight. I gave her one. She was doin' great then all the sudden she dropped her guard and I got her in the lung. Okami popped up outta nowhere and said to bring her here."
He sighs. "The demon, right?"
"You knew about this!?" Isane shouts.
"I knew about it but thought for sure it would've bonded with her over the last two hundred years."
A whimper of pain and we all focus on her, watchin' as four claws marks run down her left thigh, blood sprayin'. Isane jumps into action, usin' kaido to heal her. Okami growls from the corner. "That is so unpleasant."
"Is that Okami?" Shunsui asks.
"Yep." I grumble.
Okami walks over and lays his head across her stomach. "She must see Kisuke Urahara. And find the disgusting creature who raised her and causes her inner turmoil."
"He's dead." Shunsui states.
"No. The thing she killed was a doll. He is still very much alive. But to defeat him, this demon must be separated from her. It is slowly wearing her down. Her mind and spirit are being lost. Especially now."
"Why now?"
"She is afraid of Alpha Zaraki. She loves him dearly but she fears him too."
"Why? I've never done anythin' to hurt her outside of sparrin'." I snap.
"Because you are her greatest weakness now. She has never been loved before. She doesn't even love herself. Her demon knows this and fills her head with doubt. Why she listens to it, I don't know. Perhaps because that's all she ever heard as a child."
Isane sighs. "This, right here, is why I asked for her to be placed in the infirmary two months ago. She's clearly not right in the head."
"Her head is fine, healer woman!" Okami snarls.
"Mommy....don't go!" Harmona screams suddenly. She starts sobbin' giant tears fallin' down her cheeks.
"You see? He causes the nightmares. They are his weapons. He pulls her worst memories to the front of her mind and makes her relive them."
"Can you do anything?" Shunsui asks.
"She needs Kisuke Urahara. For now, I will go and try to stop him. Alpha, do not fight her again. Not for a few days. Her heart is hurting badly right now and she's thinking of disappearing soon. Convince her to stay."
"How?"
"Give her a reason. She told you when she's in heat next."
"So?"
"You are just as dumb as you look." he growls before disappearin'.
"I think he was suggesting you get her knocked up to trap her into staying." Isane spits.
"Not gunna happen. Kids shouldn't be used as weapons and I don't want kids." I grumble.
"Does she know that?"
"I've told her I don't want kids. She got kinda sad after but didn't fuss about it."
"She loves kids. Even as a kid. Jushiro would have his swords come out to play with her sometimes before she started talking. That's how we convinced her that toys were ok, honestly. She'd never seen one before and was terrified of them." Shunsui sighs.
"Captain Kyorakou, I really think she needs to stay here for a few days. Please."
"No. She'd tear this place apart, Isane." I growl.
"Zaraki, she needs help. I think she should stay too."
"Fine. It's your damn funeral."
****Harmona POV****
"Let me out! I want to go home!" I scream yet again before throwing myself at the door. It's sealed, of course, but it doesn't prevent me from trying. I've shredded as much of the room as possible...except for the window. Hmm. That's a good idea. I've been stuck here for a week. No visitors allowed. Mental testing being done. Fuck it. I'll show them mental. I shift into my wolf and make a mad dash for the window. I hear a frantic shout right as I crash through the glass. Stupid idiots. A wild animal will escape it's prison any way possible. However...glass in my paws really doesn't feel good. I don't have time to waste. I run for it.
I hear the medics running after me, shouting at me to stop. I refuse. I decide to confuse them and turn down a dead end ally in the market district. From there, I'm airborne as I climb onto the roofs. No one ever thinks to look up. I travel along the roof tops all the way back to the barracks and leap toward the gates. They don't budge. He locked me out? I don't have time for this. I pace along the wall and look up. That's it. I'll just climb the damn wall. Easy, right?
It takes me nearly twenty minutes to climb the wall but I manage finally. However, what I see below stops me in my tracks. Zaraki is having a drinking party, his arm thrown around a strange woman. The men seem ok though...he's replaced me already. I knew he would. I sigh sadly and climb down the stairs on the inside of the wall. I manage to sneak my way through the shadows to my tree before laying down. I hate this city. It's full of liars and painful memories.
"So, Cap'n, when are they gunna let us have our wolf back?" Maki Maki asks.
"No damn clue. That fuckin' captain of theirs refuses to let me see her or answer any questions. It's pissin' me off. I can't fuckin' sleep without her."
"Wait, what did I miss, big brother? Did Zaraki get cloned or something?" the woman asks.
"No. He found a woman to marry." Ikkaku chuckles. "Never thought I'd see the day. She's literally a female version of him, minus a few quirks."
"So why do the stupid medics have her?"
"She's half feral and they think she's batshit crazy." Zaraki sighs.
"Is she?"
"No, Shino. Well, she is but not in a bad way." Yumichika says. "I miss her."
"We all do, feather head." Zaraki growls.
I smell no lies. So...he's not with this small woman? I sneak as close to the group as I can without the light of the fire revealing me. I forget one simple fact though.
"Uh...sir...either I'm seeing things or there's eyeballs behind you." Maki Maki whimpers.
I give him no time to react, letting instinct take over as I pounce on him, knocking him off the office stairs and causing him to roll a few feet, where I perch on his back and howl my victory. The men crowd around and hug or pet my head affectionately.
"That's your wolf? Geeze she's big." the girl says.
"Yeah, she's big. Skinny but big. Anyway, welcome home, Shino. If I were you, I'd get back to your barracks though. It's late."
"Oh fine."
"Wolf, get the hell off me! Your nails are cuttin' me to pieces, dumb ass!" Zaraki snaps.
I step off and tuck my tail. I just can't do anything right. He rolls over and opens his mouth but he glances down. Blood on the ground makes him curse. He sits up and grabs a paw, cursing again when he notices the damage. "Somebody get me some damn tweezers." he orders. "You ain't supposed to be here, are you?"
I shift again, whimpering a little. "No. I jumped out the window. They wouldn't let me come home."
"And you came all the way here with glass in your feet!?"
"I'm sorry!"
He pauses, staring at my face. After a moment he sighs and grabs my feet, placing them in his lap. "I'm not mad."
"Took you long enough, Wolf." Yumichika teases, handing Zaraki a pair of tweezers and the gauze out of the medical bag from the office.
"Long enough to what?" I ask.
"To break out and come home. Here I thought you'd been tamed to domestication. I'm glad to be proven wrong."
"Tame my ass. She's no tamer than she was when we found her." Ikkaku chuckles.
"Good. We don't need a tame woman here. Not at all. The wilder the better."
I hear small clinks of the glass in a bowl and watch Zaraki as he removes the shards of glass. With each piece removed, Okami heals the hole immediately, making it easier for Zaraki to tell if he's missed any. He's quiet. I don't like it when he's quiet. Once he gets done with my left foot he gets to work on the right. I focus on my hands and pick the glass out. There's only two pieces in the left and one in my right hand. I toss them into the bowl and wait on Zaraki to get done before pulling away. I retreat to my tree and look up at the stars.
****Kenpachi POV****
She's been gone a week and the only greetin' I get is pounced on? What the hell? Well, I did yell at her, so maybe that's why she's bein' quiet. When she goes to her tree, I watch her. I can't see her once she leaves the fire light but I know damn good and well where she went in that direction.
"Sir, I think you should go talk to her." Yumichika says. "I'm sure she's confused and I must say your greeting wasn't exactly warm."
"I don't need your damned advice." I snap before gettin' to my feet and followin' her over to the tree. "Come on, Wolf."
"I think...I better stay here. I've upset you again." she says softly.
"I ain't upset. You caught me by surprise, which is pretty damn hard to do. Come on."
"Why? I'm just a wild animal. Not worth taking home. I might bite you or something."
I crouch down, gettin' in her face. "Maybe I wanna be bit. Maybe I just want my woman back in my arms where she belongs. Mostly I want you where I can see you, since they refused to let me visit."
"And you didn't tear the infirmary down?"
I laugh a little. "I was warned that if I did, I'd be thrown in the cells for a month. You know these guys. They can't be without a strict boss or they'd run around like chickens with their heads cut off."
For the second damn time tonight, she pounces on me. I land on my back and her lips crash against mine. I wrap my arms around her, crushin' her against my body. She's tremblin' and somethin' wet hits my cheek. Tears? She's never cried on me before, only when I've caught her when she's alone. I bury my hand in her sapphire hair and pull her head up. "Let's go home, Wolf. I could use a bath and you could too. You smell like the infirmary. Disinfectant is a real turn off. I'm worried you'll burn a hole in my skin."
"Sorry I stink."
I roll so she's under me. "I'll wash you up real good. You don't stink, you just don't smell like my wolf."
"You can smell me?" she seems a little surprised.
"I've always had a good nose. Not as good as yours, of course. Yes, I can smell you. I love how you smell normally." I say before kissin' her. "Blood and honeysuckle. It's a heady combination." She smiles at me. "There's my woman. You look fit to marry now, with a smile on your face."
"Oh, shut up. I already said yes." she giggles.
I kiss her again. "Let's go take a bath." I get on my feet and lift her into my arms. "This hospital gown ain't that sexy either. What were you thinkin', wearin' it outta there?" I tease.
"Oh, you know, just trying to make a fashion statement. It's pretty breezy in the back." she giggles again.
"Breezy, huh? Well now, we can't have that. I should be the only one seein' your skin."
"Oh, so you want me to wrap myself up in a blanket and run around, huh?"
"No. I meant you're my woman and I don't want other men lookin' at your skin. I get jealous because I know they're thinkin' about you naked and what they can do with your body."
"But you're the only man I want doing anything to my body....by the way, Shunsui is at the gate. Along with the squad four idiots that were chasing me."
"That damn cock blocker!" I set her down on her feet. "Go home, Wolf. I'll be there in a minute."
She kisses me. Soft and gentle. It's different from usual but I kinda like it. Then she turns and I see what she means by breezy. Fuck me. Her ass looks damn good, especially with those damn mile long legs leadin' up to it.
"Allow me to mop up the drool, Captain." Yumichika teases. "We have guests. You go deal with that. I'll go sit with her and make sure she's ok."
"Don't let her leave." I order.
"Oh, that lovely way she's walking, not a care in the world that that delectable backside is on display for the entire world to see, I highly doubt she's going anywhere at all." He laughs. "Don't worry. I see that look. I won't touch her other than to tame that hair."
"You better not."
***Harmona POV***
I hear the yelling outside from the area of the barracks gate and laugh. He's madder than a wet hornet. Yumichika laughs too as he follows me onto the porch. "I'd hate to be those idiots."
"Same."
"Let's get your hair fixed and I've hidden those lingerie items we bought last week. Let's get you in one. You have no idea just how irritating he's been."
"What do you mean?"
"Short tempered, moody, drinking more than usual and grouchy. My dear girl, the man loves you. There's no hiding it. He even said he just wanted you home."
"Well, I'm home now. Here to stay too...as long as he'll let me."
"Oh, he'll let you stay as long as you live. Trust me. I've never seen him care for another person like he cares for you. It's...heart warming. Now, go sit. Hair first. Then sexy outfit."
I giggle. "Alright. You're the boss for now."
"Indeed, I am!" he says, giving me a mischievous wink before sashaying to the bathroom. I can't stop laughing.
****Kenpachi POV****
"She needs to come back to the infirmary. Now, Kenpachi!" Isane yells at me.
"Not happenin'. Obviously she doesn't wanna be there." I say, crossin' my arms. "You want her, fight me."
"Zaraki, it's for her own good. Don't you see that?" Shunsui sighs.
"No. I don't. Tell me somethin, Isane. Is your therapy doin' any good?"
"Well, no...she refuses to talk and stopped eating." she admits softly.
"So what good is bein' in there doin?"
"She just needs to be separated from you for longer than a week! She'd be fine if not for you!"
"No. You shut your fuckin' mouth right there, woman. She'd be fine if not for her mom lettin' her get abused all her fuckin' life. She'd be fine if you and central forty six would leave her the hell alone. I got her to come outta her wolf. I'm gettin' her to talk to me about what happened. She's fine in my care!" I roar. "She's marryin' me by her own choice. You're still mad I killed your damn captain and are lookin' for revenge in your own fuckin' way. I'm not as damn stupid as I act! I told you. Hate me. Let it build up then come and kill me, Isane. But you're not fuckin' with her anymore. She's my woman and I'm not lettin' her outta my sight again."
Silence. The group of peons stare at me. I won't budge. Not one goddamn bit. Shunsui finally smiles. "Well, that's all the convincing I need that you're serious about her. I've seen that look before. You've changed my mind, old friend. I'm going home for some sake. Isane, why don't you join me?"
"I, uh...yes. I'm sorry." the woman says softly, before hangin' her head.
"Zaraki...go take care of my kid, ok?"
"Tch. Like I need encouragement." I growl. I stay right where I am though until they leave. I wait until they're all the way out of sight before turnin' and closin' the gate behind me. Goddamn assholes, tryin' to take my mate from me....wait a minute. Mate? Where the fuck did that come from? Nozarashi laughs in my head but says nothin'. Son of a bitch. This soul chain. That must be why I'm thinkin' in wolf terms....oh well. Not like it's a big damn deal.
"See you later, Wolf." Yumichika calls over his shoulder as he leaves my house.
"She ok?"
"Oh, she's fine. I think you may want to hurry home though. She's rather impatient to have some alone time with you, sir." he says, winkin' at me. I suppress a growl. Damn idiot.
I climb the stairs to the porch and open the door.
"Welcome home, Kenpachi. I'm glad you didn't keep me waiting too long."
I look up and the table and my heart instantly starts beatin' faster. This woman is a fuckin' devil...guess I'll go to hell happy though.
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