Ha'yall Okamibattleblock here with a new chapter. I got nothing more to say really but here's a chapter full of my words!

Kuro sat perched on Shirou's shoulder as he buried his head into a book. He liked his study, it was quiet and allowed for time to himself from protecting his fellow beastman, that is unless his newly found love of his life and her identity stealing friend are chatting up a storm a few feet away.

" I was thinking I would sing this song. Open the show with some high energy." Nazuna said with a perky voice only an idol could have.

" I love it! Then after that you should sing this one next!" Michiru suggests with glee.

Shirou looked up from his book as the warm voice passed his ears, allowing a sneaky smile to slip on his face before hiding it away. Ever since this morning the great wolf made an important decision he was going to confess his true feelings, she deserved to know before she left Anima, and who knows when that will happen. Besides he deduced hiding it would be unhealthy for him to hide his feelings. He just needed a plan to make it easy then just coming out and saying it straight, and thank the stars that Nazuna was here as reading century old love dramas could only give you someone so many ideas.

" You should lend your voice to Michiru!" Nazuna's suggestion led to a very flustered Michiru, quickly being embarrassed by the thought.

" Yo-You gotta be joking! I don't have anywhere near the talent as you Nazuna!"

" I think you'll be just fine." Both hybrid beastmen looked shocked as the wolf got off his chair and leaned himself on the front of his disk, as he jumped in the conversation. " You sounded perfectly fine last night." Shirou said with his normal icy expression so as to disregard any suspicion.

Michiru's face began to glow dangerously red" Shirooooooou! Shut your mouth!" The tanooki screeched, burying her head away in her hands with embarrassment. Shirou let out a small scoff to surprise a smile. She's adorable!

" Seee! If the old fart says your good then you can't be that bad."

With a scowl on his face thanks to the fox, Shirou watched as Michiru looked up to face them.

" I-I don't even know what song to sing."

" Just sing whatever you want! The pink furred fox took the tanooki's hand in hers with a wide smile. " Plllllllease Michiru!"

Shirou watched Michiru look around nervously, and in her frantic look around the office her eyes landed on his. Shirou smirked at how scared she was when he knew she was a great singer. Allowing for the rare smile to form on his face, he sent a mental message of, You got this. Michiru took a deep breath, looking a lot calmer now that her head settled down.

" You're right I can do this! I mean I risk my life everyday just being around Shirou! What else do I have to fear!"

Shirou felt a ping in his heart at the mention of how much danger he put her in. Then you should listen to me once in a while. You beautiful thing. Shirou was brought out of his mind as a loud alarm sounded from the back of Michiru's pocket.

"SHOOT! I FORGOT I HAD BEAR PRACTICE TODAY!" Making a dust cloud as she ran around the house in her running legs, leaving both silver wolves confused and a little taken back from her actions, and before they knew it the tanooki was off. Nazuna and Shirou were a little worried when from outside the window you could hear " JACKIE! PUT THE CHAINSAW DONE!" But after a few seconds the two were alone.

" Well… I guess I'll be going now." The pink fox said as coldly, but before she could reach the door an even colder voice rang out in the room.

" Wait. There's something I wish to discuss with you." Shirou said with the voice of a emtinoless murder as he loomed over Nuzuna like a tower, his eyes pecing though her's.

" What was that song you sang last night ?"

" Ohh right last night!" Michiru's face lit up a light red, which made Shirou also turn a bit red. " It's called 'A Thousands Years' I don't remember the artist buuuut it was part of this movie I loved as a kid. Why did you ask?"

" Just curious."

" For the last time! You're too stiff!" Nazuna scolded the wolf like he was a new puppy to be trained, which isn't too far off from the truth. " Relax a bit."

" How the hell can I relax my throat feels like dessert on fire!" Shirou manges to curse out as he panted tired out beyond his belief. Just yesterday he asked the pop idol to teach him how to sing. When asked why he just came clean to his plan, and his feelings. Nuzuna loved up at the idea here he was, almost passed out on the piano in Nazuna's practice room.

" I told you not to put so much strain on your voice. It's a put high song for your lower vocal range. Why this song anyways? I thought you would be more a classic balled type. Are your even sure she's going to sing this?"

" I don't need to explain any more to you!" Shirou snarled as he guzled down some water. He was just embarrassed that he let his love for a girl to sing some cookie cutter pop ballad from a tween movie. Nuzuna was right this wasn't his type of music, heck he never really liked music. But love makes people do new and dumb things and this was no diffrent.

" Alright from the top!" Nazuna command. With a low growl in his throat he followed the identity thief orders and stood up straight, his face a mix of his natural icy expression and tired face only someone who practiced something for hours with no sense of progress, also known as disappointment. Anyway with a rough cough Shirou took a deep breath, as Nuzuna let her fingers dance on the piano.

Time stands still

BeAUty in aLlL she is

I will be bRave

I wiLl not let aNything take awAy

WHat's st-

"STOP! For the love of yourself just stop!" Nuzuna pleaded as she slammed her hands on the piano making a tornado of different notes that didn't go together.

Shirou felt himself cliche his first too soon felt more like fur then skin. Without thinking his hand turned paw as he punched a hole through the studio wall, making some ceiling crumble down.

" Haaay! Don't take out your anger on the wall!" Shirou didn't pay any mind to the snerk in the foxes voice. His fist clenched as he let out a pained wimper. What the actual hell I'm I doing wrong! It's just a song!

" It's because you're hiding ." Nuzuna said as if she read his mind. Dislodging his fist from the broken wall, he shoved his hand into his pockets and turned his face to the ground as he shifted back to human, his eyes hidden by his hair.

" Singing isn't just about sounding good, you have to show your emotions too." The room stayed silent as both white wolves just stared at the wall. It was awkward for both of them, but unlucky for him Nazuna had a reason to leave.

" Look, the concert is in two days and I still need to finish some press stuff. I suggest you stay and practice." Nazuna's tone was cold but firm like a mentor as she gathered her things and left with a loud click of the door.

Shirou was finally alone, and at an instant the wolf felt more at ease. He was used to being alone but he was also more used to having some young women around screaming her head off. Shirou looked at the piano as Nuzuna's words echoed in his mind. You have to show your emotions. Wordlessly, he walked over to it and sat down on the set, and looked over the sheet music.

Slowly he put his hands over the keys like, carefully like they were hotkeys. Studying the sheet music like it was a murder report. Recaling from what he saw the identity thief did many times today, and just played out the tune. It was rocky at first but it grew easier as time went on.

Soon his fingers played the keys like he was beating up the scum of the city, swiftly and without hesitation. Same can be said about his voice. It wasn't as clear and imperfect like Michiru's, it was more rough and broken but it was very soulful and sounded like melted butter. As he played and sang the last note he felt different. Like he was born yet again, but instead from the painfully cries of the past, he could hear the peaceful winds of the future. He felt at peace. Damn you Michiru, you're thawing my heart every day, he said in his mind letting go a genuine smile.

" Beautiful! I think you're ready for tomorrow!" Nuzuna said with pride as she met the wolf at the piano. " I guess you can teach a dog new tricks."

Shirou scoffed at the the girl as he began to gather his things and head for the door.

" Wow not even a thank you!?" Nuzuna said with snerk and annoyance in her voice.

Shirou threw on a smirk as he turned back to the fox. " I let you take credit for my duty as the silver wolf, this is just you paying me back." With that he left a very offended, yet understanding fox and headed home.

As he neared the Beastmen Op office he was delighted to hear the melody off Michiru's voice sore from the roof and heal his ears from the city rustle and bustle. Shirou followed the flower smell up to the roof, and as the light sun hit his eyes his heart jumped in relief as his suspension was proven right. Michiru was practicing the very song that made him fall in love with her, and the song he was secretly practicing himself.

" You plan to sing to millions like that?" Shirou sarcastically said catahing Michiru off guard.

" Ohh shut up! Not like you could do better!" With a playfully punch on the shoulder she joined Shirou on the edge railing. Shirou blushed a bit as the wind below thought her fur perfectly, sending her split ends dancing in the wind.

" But I won't lie, I am a little nervous."

" What's so special about this song anyways."

" To be honest I don't really know. I just remember it being so hopeful and light I guess I fell in love with it." Michiru looked to Shirou, who had a smirk on his face. " I know I know, laugh all you wan-"

" It's not stupid Michiru" Shirou said as he put a hand on the girls shulder making her blush, as he looked at her dead in the eyes. " I think you will do amazing tomorrow, and if you still feel nervous on stage, just look for me in the crowd."

Shirou saw Michiru's face light up, seemingly her doubt washing away, as she returned a smile.

" Thanks Shirou." She said with a warm gratitude, and just before the wolf could pull away, Michiru pulled him into a hug. If Shirou could die again, he wouldn't mind dying right now, as the warmth of Michiru just made his heart beat one hundred beets per second, closing his eyes as he wrapped his arms around the girl. " I'll make sure to look for you tomorrow."

"I'll be there like my life depended on it."

Michiru, how in the world did I live so long without you. You really left an imprint on this old's wolf icy heart.

You reached the end! Good job! Next chapter is the last chapter so I hope you all are ready for the end cuz it's coming! Anyways here's a game drink Every time you think there's a Twilight reference, you'll be fine just a little tipsy. ( Song I used it is "A Thousand Years" by Christina Perri) Please leave a review cuz I need it.