Crystal Rain
A Wolf's Rain fanfiction by Kyukutou Sakura
Disclaimer: I do not own Wolf's Rain, though I have out in a bid for a Kiba plushie on ebay! )
Snippet: "Kiba, why does it rain?" Toboe asked, staring up at the darkened clouds as rain fell angrily on the roof of their makeshift shelter. Kiba remained silent, until one voice answered, "Because the moon is crying, and it's tears become crystals that fall unto the earth."
Prologue
The wolf pup dodged another kick as she was chased from the dumpsters of the restaurant, the owner cursing loudly as she retreated, her bushy tail tucked between her legs as she ran. "And stay out, you damn mutt!" he cursed, throwing a glass bottle after her, the projectile shattering across her back. She yelped in pain, and limped back to her home, a ragtag box in the alleyway. As she limped, her blood dripped down her black fur and onto the hard concrete, leaving paw-prints of blood behind her.
She arrived back at her home, and was met with her owner, a homeless human woman named Sarah. Sarah cooed happily at her return, but noticed the blood dripping down her side. "Oh, my poor Suzette! What happened to you?" she cried out in a soft voice, caressing the wolf's muzzle with a gentle touch. Suzette calmed herself, and laid her head in Sarah's lap, her pale gold eyes fluttering shut for a moment. Sarah rummaged in her pockets, and pulled out a handful of slashed cloth, which she set down on her newspaper pillow. She pulled out a rag, and dipped it into the rainwater collector that provided her homeless community with water. Humming softly, Sarah gently cleaned the blood away from her gash, and picked out the small pieces of glass that clung to the wound, tossing them away. Taking the strips of cloth, she wrapped them snugly around Suzette's ribs, tying it off with a small bow. "All better, ma petit." Sarah smiled, and kissed the wolf on the nose.
Suzette woke some time later, surprised to find Sarah digging through her special box. She whined slightly, and nosed at the box, as if to ask, "What are you doing?" Sarah smiled knowingly. "Ma petite, I don't have much time left here. I sense that something horrible is going to happen, and I will be forced to leave you. I want you to keep this special as a memoir." she explained, and set a handful of golden hoops on the cold stone beside her. "Suzette, you must take care. The soldiers will come tomorrow, and they will take me far away. I may never see you again, ma petite, and I want you to remember me." Sarah continued, and slid the hoops over Suzette's slim front left paw. They slid comfortably down to rest on her 'ankle', but were not so loose that they came off. Suzette looked to her owner with a confused expression in her eyes. "I know, my little one. I know." Was all she said, before hugging the wolf tightly; Suzette closed her eyes, and relaxed. I don't want you to leave me, Sarah. She thought to herself, and nuzzled her shoulder.
The next day Sarah awoke to her premonition coming true. The soldiers had come in the night, taking the humans away kicking and screaming to their tanks. Their screams echoed through her alley, and dragged her from a deep slumber. Suzette lay curled against her side, keeping the human warm, her eyes closed in peaceful sleep. Sarah kissed the wolf on the nose, and whispered a short farewell. "Goodbye, ma petite, my Suzette..." her voice drifted off as the soldiers spotted her. She walked towards them, her hands raised in Gallic surrender. "I give." She said, before the bullet tore through her flesh and the gunshot sounded throughout the alley. Suzette jumped awake, and watched as Sarah fell in slow motion, blood spurting from the wound in her chest, her body sinking to the cold stone in a graceful arch. Suzette howled out, and raced to Sarah's side. She licked her paling face, the salty tears coming away with each gentle lick. "Suzette? Ma petite? Where are you, I can't see you..." Sarah spoke, coughing up blood as she stretched her hand towards Suzette's muzzle. I'm right here, Sarah! Right here! The wolf whimpered, watching in fear as Sarah's hand graced her muzzle, then fell to the stone. "Farewell, ma petite..." she whispered, and spoke no more. Suzette nudged her body gently, then progressively harder. She howled out, long and deep, a song full of anguish filling the air. She turned her molten golden gaze to the solider who killed Sarah, her puppy fangs bared and ready. Leaping through the air, she latched onto his neck, tearing away the life vein, his blood spraying through the air like a satanic fountain. Licking her chops, Suzette stared at the other two soldiers, growling darkly as she stepped towards them with meaning in each movement. She dodged the shots fired at her with amazing speed, before ripping each one's throat away with quick and deadly precision.
A triumphant howl ripped from her throat, reverberating throughout the city, sending chills down the soldiers' spines as she sang her song. She dragged Sarah back to their small home, covering her body with their blankets and belongings. Farewell...Sarah. The wolf said quietly, then walked away, not looking back as she trudged on.
Tee hee, my first Wolf's Rain fanfiction. I am so proud of it.
Respond to meh, and there shall be another chapter before tomorrow! D
-Sakura