While four of them were walking back to their own rooms, the hallways was full of King's framed pictures and memories. He had white hair and a cheeky face. "How was the king like?" Naruto became curious and upset he didn't have the chance to meet the king. He looked like a hell of a fun person to be with, and wise.

"Oh our king was a funny leopard. He and Tsunade matched so well. He would always teased Tsunade and get her all worked up." Sakura laughed.

"Oh yeah! Our king was a real pervert though, he would always write those dirty books of his and flirt with us." Ino joked. "We miss him." both of them sighed. Kiba kept quiet because he knew nothing of their king. "Despite how playful he was he would always be serious when it comes to Auroa.." Sakura tear up alittle as Ino comforted her.

"I remember him always telling us, "In Auroa, it is the predator's responsibility to protect the ones born prey." Sakura's eyes watered more. Naruto recalled the Queen said something similar to that. "Yeah, he always joked how only in Zeyis, predators would eat the ones that are prey." Ino finished Sakura's line. "Lucky we're in Auroa. We'll be eaten up in Zeyis." She continued.

"Do they really eat the feeble?" Naruto asked as he realized he was a prey. Three of the Auroa turn to the only one living in Zeyis.

"It's kind of true. It depends on the predator. Those who were born a frail animal instantly becomes the prey. And those who were born strong would chew on the prey. The more they gobble the more powerful they get. Predators would eat their way to overtake the king. Even predator could eat another predator. It really depends on their strength. Thats why when you came into my house I was very alert, I thought you were a predator."

The girls separated from the boys as they went to their room while Naruto and Kiba continued the conversation as they sat down on the double sized bed.

"So the king must have murdered alot of creatures huh.."

Kiba nodded. Naruto felt as if it was unfair. But he was glad Auroa was nothing like Zeyis. Auroa would pick the king, not eat him. " I've killed many predators but I've never done harm to any prey before. " Kiba didn't want Naruto to think a dog can and will eat their prey.

"Say.. What animal is Sasuke?"

"I remembered the late king was a lion. A fierce lion," Kiba shivered. "And the late queen was a tiger." He rubbed his forehead, trying to recall what animal was Sasuke. " If I'm not wrong he is a tiger as well..wait wait. No. I think he was a wolf."

"You mean you don't know?"

"He hardly showed his true form."

Naruto turned off the lights.

"Predator and prey huh..."

Naruto tried to put his mind and heart to rest and laid on the bed. Kiba joined him lying down on the bed. Naruto tossed and turned and tried to sleep. When he turned over to Kiba's side he found Kiba already asleep. He sighed. All he could think of was Sasuke. His eyes and tender loving hands that showed him such affection. It was hard to believe he was a king of Zeyis. It was even harder to believe he killed his parents and many other creatures. Maybe it was all just rumors.

Yeah, rumors made put him at ease. But why did he care so much? He was nothing but an art piece to him. Naruto brushed aside all the thoughts of the King and went to sleep. When he finally settled down into a deep slumber,he dreamt of Sasuke, at first he was loving him. But then Sasuke had this look in his eyes and suddenly transformed into a black wolf and started to devour Naruto as a bird. There was no denying Sasuke was a strong predator and Naruto was a weak prey. He was simply digging his own grave to return by his side no matter how much the Azure missed the 'wolf'. It was plain suicide.

Naruto sat up with sweat rolling down his face and a racing heart beat. He pant and pant so loud, he woke up the dog.

"You alright,man?"

"Yeah..Yeah.. I just had a nightmare."

"Don't be scared. It's just a nightmare." Kiba pat Naruto's back softly and went back to sleep.

"Yeah.. Just.. A.. Nightmare.." Naruto mumbled to himself as he tucked himself back to bed.

When the sunlight peeked through their curtains, the dog awoke. He yawned loudly and look over to the bird who was still soundly asleep. He smiled to himself, and stroked his cheek. It was difficult to see an innocent creature in such a situation. Naruto was obviously very stressed and afraid. Even though Kiba only knew him for such a short time, the boy really grew on him. The dog vowed to himself it was his responsibility to protect the fragile bird. As he sighed, Naruto opened one of his eyes slightly, his vision still blurred as he held the hand of the one showering him with affection, "Sas..suke?" He whispered with a tint of happiness in his voice.

Kiba kept quiet. Realizing the prey has already fallen for the predator, Kiba has to keep Naruto away from Sasuke to save his life. He brushed Naruto's cheek softer making him feel sleepy. Soon enough, the exhausted bird was back into deep slumber.

Kiba got out of bed slowly, careful not to wake the sleepy-head. He went over to the bathroom, brushed his teeth and took a shower before heading to the girls room.

"Ladies.. Pst" He lowered his voice as he knocked on the girl's door.

"You girls awake? ...pstt.."

"Yes yes." Ino opened the door loudly, "Why are you whispering?"

"Trying not to wake Naruto" Kiba said agitatedly as Ino spoke loudly ruining his attempt to not wake the boy.

"He's not a dog. Unlike you, he isn't such a light sleeper." Sakura walked towards the door.

"What brings you here in the morning anyway?" Sakura yawned and stretched. Ino swung the door open, inviting Kiba in.

"I think the bird has fallen for his predator," He stated as he walked into the room.

Naruto woke up to find himself alone in the bed. It was such a big bed and it had been a long time since Naruto slept on a bed comfortably. He sat upright and stretched. "Maybe I should cherish the moments with the bed more," He laid back down, but his mind was with Sasuke. It never left Sasuke.

"Are you missing me, beloved?" A familiar voice in Naruto's head popped out. "Remember I can read your mind, and I Will read your mind, no matter how far you are. I know you're with the Queen." it continued.

Naruto tried to stop thinking but it went on by itself.

"I'm coming for you." it echoed through his head.

"Arghh!" There was a high pitched ringing after those last words. He tried covering his ears but the ringing was in his head. "Arg..Arghh!Agh!" he screamed.

Kiba dashed into the room, "Naruto!" Naruto!" he held Naruto in his arms. "He's coming for me.." he said as he blacked out.

Kiba feared the lives of his dear friends when he heard those words.

When Naruto came around, the three worried faces was all he saw. He was bombed with questions, "What happen?" "Are you ok?" "Did Sasuke make contact with you?" "How?" "He's coming for you?" "How's your head?"

He assured them he was fine and confirmed the fact Sasuke made contact with him through a series of thoughts and he was coming to find him. Their worried faces worsen and Sakura broke down, "I'm sorry!!!!!!" She cried aloud. "I'm so sorry for leading Naruto to Auroa!!Sasuke asked me for favor to lead the Azure to Auroa."

"I couldn't turn him down because I fancied him. For the longest time. I was hoping he would notice me if I helped him..it's all my fault.. Im so selfish."

"It's dangerous for a prey to love a predator you know." Kiba spoke to Sakura yet hoping the words would reach out to Naruto as well.