Eclipse

Chapter 18

Atsumu's POV
I listened quietly while the kids talked and explained their story. Sakusa looked at me once they had finished. I sighed, getting up and letting my tail sway side to side while my ears laid back in thought.

"Interesting story kids. But how do I know that you aren't just some hunters trying to lure me or others out? What proof do I have, aside from a name, you're Hinata's daughter?" I asked, pointing to the girl. She scratched her head in thought when I grinned. Hunters were raised to be ruthless, even to each other. I walked closer and grabbed the younger boy by his arm and dragged him up. My claws right by his neck as he panicked. Both the older boy and the girl stood up quickly as my tail swayed.

"Well. I can always kill him if you don't want to answer." I said calmly, the girl saying quickly.

"No! We promise, we are not hunters. But I understand if you do not trust us strangers. Please, let him go... we'll leave...!" She said with worry. I looked at Sakusa who smiled ever so slightly and nodded his head. I shoved the boy back towards his friends who both grabbed him. The older boy scowled at me as I laughed.

"That's the heart of your dad alright."

"Huh??"

"Nothin'. Don't worry I'm not going to kill any of you. You know kid, this is dangerous. We aren't talking about just asking for a few werewolves to help you hunt someone. You're asking us to help you engage in a full blown battle."

"I know.. but-"

"We'll do it."

"Really??"

"Mhm. That king and queen are the biggest pains. Do you know how many stupid hunting packs they have and send out each night?? I lose more and more of my own kind thanks to them. In fact I think I've lost more of my kind to the king and queen's hunters than from anything else combined." I said with a sigh. It reminds me of when my brother was almost caught and killed.

"Thank you, so much Mister Atsumu." The girl said with a smile. I nodded slightly, asking when exactly they planned this little siege. They all looked amongst each other, the oldest calculating how many days it should take them to try and reach other leaders of other species by foot.

"Are you all planning on walking all the way to the vampire king and then allllll the way to the nest of dragons???"

"Yes sir, we have no other way to reach our destinations." The boy said. I sighed, walking off for a moment before returning and giving them a couple coins.

"Here, there is a stable that is about 3 miles down the road, south. Walk there and talk to the stable boy. I have only 2 horses. But you all are free to use them. Pay him that okay?" I said, the oldest thanking me with a smile. He mumbled and rambled to himself, recalculating if they were on horse.

"Okay... It should take us perhaps.. 2 weeks by horse.."

"Sounds about correct. I will get my brother and we will speak to the others. In two weeks time, we will all join you in your kingdom." I said, all three kids thanking me and Sakusa before leaving. Once they were gone, I walked back over to my husband, who actually looked worried.

"Hey Sakusa. You okay??"

"...Why did you agree to fight with them."

"Well, I owe Hinata. And I do want that stupid king and queen gone. You know what they did to Osamu a few years ago."

"But what about you.. what if you die?" He asked quietly, looking at his lap. I blinked a few times before nuzzling myself to his neck.

"Awww, are you worried about meeeee?" I asked teasingly, my husband scrunching his nose and placing his hand on my shoulder to push me off. I laughed, sitting up a bit and giving him a deep kiss.

"Hey, don't worry. I'll be fine Sakusa..."

"...You better. And if you come home covered in blood and track it inside everywhere, I'm killing you myself."

Grant's POV
Alright, werewolves. Check. Next, we'll see if we can get vampires. Most stories make it seem like all vampires can do is bite people. Which is true, they can. But I don't think anyone else knew they were absolute geniuses in the science of poisons and had deadly aim. If we can get the king to agree to have his people act as archers or provide us with poisonous salves to put on our weapons, it'd be a great help.

Once we were at the end of the 3 miles, we found the stables. I asked Akihiko and Eclipse to stay put as I went to the small side home of the, more of a ranch. I knocked, waiting patiently when a young woman opened the door.

"Yes?"

"Hi, um. Do you have the horses owned by someone named Atsumu?"

"Yes??"

"Well, he told us to speak to the stablehand and to pay him this. He is giving us his horses for a while to travel." I explained, the woman stepping out of the house and leading my into the stables. She took the coins and showed me the horses.

"Aren't they pretty?"

"Yes, they are." I said, helping her lead the horses out, quickly groom, and then comfortably saddle them. While saddling the second horse, the girl smiled.

"Sorry my husband isn't here to help you, he went out on a small trip into town."

"Oh, it's no trouble. Thank you for your help."

"Of course! So, where are you traveling to with your friends?"

"To another kingdom pretty far away to meet someone."

"Ah I see. Well, I hope you all have a good trip and a safe one at that. Now, can I have a name to write down since you are taking a horse who is not technically yours??"

"Grant Bokuto."

"Grant, got it. I'm Yachi, by the way! Now, have a safe trip okay??"

"Of course. Thank you Yachi."