Laments and Musings

Disclaimer: I don't own Wolf's Rain or any of the characters. It belongs to BONES. I am not making any profit from this, of any kind. These are just a series of one-shot drabbles told from each of the POV's of the characters. All of them clock in at 100 words each. I was just doing this for fun, please don't flame.

Kiba

They say there's no such place as paradise. Even if you search to the ends of the Earth, you'll never find it. That's what I've always been told. I refuse to believe that. Paradise is out there I know it. I can feel it. Something inside of me tells me to keep going, to never give up, to never say die. As long as I have the strength, I'll keep on. I'll walk this narrow, lonely path with my pack by my side. I'll keep journeying onwards and find my home. I must. No matter what happens, I'll find it.

Tsume

There are times I think he's crazy, yet, I gotta admire his determination. He has all the makings of a born leader. I think I've changed over our journey. I feel like I've regained my pride for who and what I am, a wolf. I feel like I've grown stronger in some way. I feel alive for the first time in my life. I feel natural, more like my real self. I guess I have him to thank for that. I feel free. I meant what I said. I'll follow them to Paradise, even if it does lead to hell.

Hige

It's hard to believe we've come as far as we have. It kinda feels like fate or maybe destiny that we all met and joined up with each other. I don't know what it is that brought us all together. We've been traveling for so long, it feels like forever. Blue…she's so incredibly beautiful. I wonder if she'd go for a guy like me. I wonder if when we get to paradise if we'll have pups together. Yeah, pups. That'd be nice. Maybe five or six. She relies on me so much. I hope I don't let her down.

Toboe

How long will it be until we get to Paradise? I can't wait to see Granny! I miss her so much…I'll be so happy to see her again! I loved her more than anyone …she always took such good care of me. She was the closest thing I ever had to a mother, since I never knew my real one. These silver bracelets I wear around my wrist are the only things I have left of her. My only link to my past. I just know she'll be there to greet us, and then she'll get to meet everyone!

Blue

I wonder if I'll be let into Paradise. Being only a half-wolf, will I be worthy? Hige seems to think so. He has such confidence in me. I wish I had the same confidence he did. Hige…he really is a great guy. I get the feeling that he would do anything for me. He's always such a clown, but he always knows how to make me laugh or smile. He's been my greatest comfort ever since I left Pops and awakened to my true nature. No matter what happens, I'll always have Hige by my side.

Cheza

This One is the last of the Hanabito, and it makes this one sad. This One also knows that it's life will be short. This One must lead the chosen wolf to the gates of Paradise before it is too late. This One does not remember much from it's past. It only remembers water and…voices. This One was asleep for a long time but then This One awoke when the wolves came. This One is filled with despair. But this One is also hopeful because This One knows it will be reborn someday, when the flowers bloom once again.

A/N: If you like these, I'll do more. This is just a fun little experiment that I decided to do. Please read and review!