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♠Ʀusty Ɓɑɾϯєɭɭσ♠

♠Rex♠

Once finished with his prey, Rusty spent some time cleaning his claws and his muzzle. Then he threw his head back and howled, long and low, to the moon. It could be heard across the small city, though most would dismiss it as a dog or coyote. He turned his nose to the air, misty puffs of warm breath dissipating into the cool air. His ears twitched, flipping forward and back. He picked up on footsteps and heartbeats.

He walked among the trees on two legs, occasionally dropping to sniff the ground. After a while, he came across a small pathway. His eyes glittered in the moonlight as he looked down the trail. A group of shadowy figures moved as one mass. Rusty growled and slowly stalked the figures. He stepped cautiously, on all fours, slowly gaining on them. As he got closer, it became clear that it was about four or five teenagers, drunk and strolling throught he woods. Rusty could smell the alcohol from several yards away. He was full, so he wouldn't be after them for food. He was just curious. He followed them, low rumbles rising in his chest when he didn't like what they were doing.

The wolf followed them to a small area, obviously used before for campfires or parties. It had a lingering odor of booze and various drugs. Rusty swiped at his nose and snorted, the scents aggravating his sense of smell. The teens started a fire and sat around, passing bottles of vodka and beer around. Rusty watched them from the shadows for nearly an hour before he started to get bored. He yawned quietly, but a short yelp escaped his throat. One of the females looked around, panicked. The others quickly joined in the suspicion. One of the boys, a short red-headed kid stared directly at Rusty's hiding spot. He caught a glimpse of Rusty's amber eyes. That caused problems.

In a drunken stupor, the teens walked closer to Rusty. The wolf backed up, fangs bared and eyes glinting. One of them got too close and Rusty snarled. He rose up on his hind legs and flexed his claws. The group squealed and screamed, tripping over themselves as they ran. Rusty watched them run all the way into town, screaming about monsters and demons and wolves. He snorted and moved back into the shadowy parts of the woods, content to roam until sunrise.

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♠Ʀusty Ɓɑɾϯєɭɭσ♠

♠Rex♠

Rusty had returned to his kill, nosing through the bones and what was left of the hide. Finding nothing interesting, he left it. The wolf hopped from tree to tree, clawing at the soft bark and marking his territory. He swatted at owls and squirrels, not really aiming to kill them. He was just toying with them. As he moved farther into the woods, he discovered a small pond, fed by a creek. Rusty leaned down, glancing around cautiously, and lapped up some of the cold water.

A low whistle passed through on a breeze. Rusty stood straight, his ears tuned in to the sound. His nose twitched and he caught Kira's scent. His ears went back, flat against his skull. His hackles rose and his lips pulled back to reveal large fangs as he growled. The wolf bounded in the direction of the smell and the sound. As he got closer, he slowed and began stalking her. He could sense a small amount of fear. Once he spotted her, he launched himself in her direction. He landed a few feet in front of her and stood to his full height, which was a good three feet over her head. He growled at her, but didn't move otherwise.

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♠Ʀusty Ɓɑɾϯєɭɭσ♠

♠Rex♠

Rusty stared at Kira as she spoke. He could feel the anger in her tone, but he couldn't understand her words. All he knew was that she didn't like him and he wasn't too fond of her. When she hit him, his ears perked up and he bared his fangs; a loud snarl filled the air. He immediately brought up a clawed hand and grabbed her throat. With little effort, he lifted her about a foot off the ground. The wolf closed the gap between their faces by leaning closer, growling through clenched fangs and squeezing her neck. He wanted her to see the fiery anger in his eyes and be afraid. If she learned anything, it would be to not test a werewolf in feral form.

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♠Ʀusty Ɓɑɾϯєɭɭσ♠

♠Rex♠

The wolf had intended to at least injure the vampire. Until she hesitated. He'd anticipated an attack from the girl, but instead she stopped struggling and focused her steely blue eyes on his. "Do it." Rusty's face relaxed as confusion replaced anger. She wasn't going to try to kill him. She wasn't even going to defend herself. Kira was challenging him. Rusty wasn't sure how to respond. The more that the wolf looked at her, the more his bestial aggression vanished. He couldn't bring himself to kill her. Instead of accepting her challenge, he growled again as fire returned to his eyes. He pulled her a fraction of an inch closer, then let go. After releasing her, Rusty spun and took off into the trees. He ran on all fours, leaping from tree to tree, climbing higher as he gained distance. Eventually, the wolf wound up at the top of a rather tall pine tree. He paused, enraptured by the moon's glow. He let out another howl before continuing on.

Soon he would descend to the forest floor, spotting a very small cave. It was just big enough for him to fit. He curled up, sleep taking over. Hours passed and the moon finally set, giving way to the sun. Black fur fell away, revealing tan skin. Rusty woke and groaned as his body and bones shifted and rearranged themselves to fit his human form. Claws disappeared and normal ears returned. The only remaining evidence was the amber glow of his eyes and the sharp fangs.

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♠Ʀusty Ɓɑɾϯєɭɭσ♠

♠Rex♠

Once his body had settled, Rusty lost consciousness once more. The chill didn't bother him, in fact, it helped to cool him down to normal temperatures. Hours would pass. Finally, mid-afternoon, Rusty stirred. He sat up and held his head. What the hell happened...? He could barely remember the events of the night before. Only a lingering curiousity in his gut. And hunger. His stomach twisted and growled at him, demanding food. Rusty sighed and stood on weak legs. After a moment, he was able to walk.

The wolf made it home without being noticed, immediately going to the fridge and devouring the leftovers from the party. Once his appetite was satisfied, he fell onto the bed and stayed in a half-comatose state for a few more hours.

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♠Ʀusty Ɓɑɾϯєɭɭσ♠

♠Rex♠

Rusty had summoned enough energy to move to the living room. He sprawled out on the couch and watched TV. He checked the news every once in a while, making sure he hadn't been seen. Sometimes, he could remember his wolf nights, and sometimes he couldn't. This was a time when all he could remember were flashes of Kira and some kids. He had stopped trying, settling into his post-wolf routine.

He could feel Kira as she passed the house, her scent strong in his nose. She seemed weak. Or maybe it was him. He was usually exhausted after changing, but he had no idea what happened with Kira the night before. He was simply too tired to care and remained on his couch. After a while, he'd pass out there and sleep til dawn.

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♠Ʀusty Ɓɑɾϯєɭɭσ♠

♠Rex♠

Rusty was in a rather deep sleep, but his eyes still shot open. He could sense the vampire outside, and she was back to health. Rusty hoped she'd just pass by and leave him be, not in a mood to fight. But then there was a knock. He sighed and pushed himself up from the couch. He ran his fingers through his hair and yawned, approaching the door. When he opened it, he found a slightly woozy vampire. It was still kind of dark out. He looked around. "Are uh.. Are you okay Kira? Do you.. need to come in?" He took a half a step back, giving her room to enter if she wanted. He had no clue why she was there, but she didn't seem like a threat. Not tonight anyway.

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