Finally here we are at chapter 4. This chapter was hard. It took me a while one. Making Haru and Tsume seem very in character was tough. But I did it. By the why there's a surprise ending that I think everyone would like. Any way here's the next chappie.

Utsukushii Hana (Beautiful flower)

Chapter 4: Moons Doom

The wolves had gotten away from the humans and were now inside the forest of death. Man! This place is depressing. Said Hige complaining as always. I thought forest were supposed to be more alive you know. What do you expect? It's the forest of death remember. Replied Toboe.

That's the reason why the humans can't follow us in here. Said Kiba. Well we don't have to rely on compasses or whatever. But shouldn't there be some animals around here like a rabbit or something? Asked Hige. Rabbit huh? So in other words you're hungry. Said Toboe. Sue me all right. Replied Hige.

We'll probably come across a town once we're out of this forest. Just take it easy till then. Said Kiba. If we make it out of here alive that is. Replied Tsume kicking a skull. Toboe jumped back in fear and then kicked something. A big bug flew in the air flying towards Toboe. Toboe screamed as Tsume caught it with his hand.

There are plenty of bugs to eat though. Said Tsume. Uh thanks Tsume. Said Toboe sighing in relief. I've never seen a bug like this. Here. Said Tsume passing it to Hige who had a dumb look on his face. Your hungry aren't you. Chow down.

Why the hell should I? Asked Hige. Cause you've got the strongest stomach. Replied Toboe. I ain't your taster! How come you're giving me orders? It's not like you're the leader or any thing. Right? Questioned Hige. Looking at kiba.

Kiba just looked he didn't want to get involved. Hey I know! Let's give to Cheza and Haru. Said Hige offering it to Cheza and Haru who both had uneasy looks on their faces. I bet you guys are hungry right said Hige but was interrupted when kiba punched the bug to the ground killing it.

Cheza and Haru do not eat bugs. Said a pissed off kiba. Well then what should We feed them? Asked Hige. This one doesn't eat anything. We only drink and bask. Said Haru walking up to Hige. Oh yeah that's right. Said Hige remembering what Haru said when they first met. Basks in what? Questioned Kiba. Cheza smiled looking up to the sky but here smile quickly faded there was no sunlight.

But not here. She said. Oh I get it sunlight. They bask in sunlight. Said Toboe. Makes sense they are flowers. Replied Hige. Tsume just looked at Haru. She to had a worried look on her face. He wondered if she would be all right.

Later that day Hige, Kiba, and Toboe sat by a rock. While Cheza sat behind a tree. Tsume stayed near Haru as she looked around making sure she was all right and didn't wander from the group. Let me see it. Said Kiba as Toboe revealed his sprained ankle. He can't even handle this little forest. Like I always say you can't take city kids to the woods. Said Hige. Do you think you can walk? Asked Kiba. Yeah I can walk just...ahh! Yelleped Toboe sitting back down.

Meanwhile Haru crept behind tsume he didn't even look back to see who it was he all ready knew. What is it? Asked Tsume in a rude but some what softer tone. Um...thank you. Said Haru. For what? Questioned Tsume. For protecting this one form that hunter (She's talking about Quent.) No one has ever done that for me. Said Haru. It's not that big a deal. Replied tsume. (A/N: that's your welcome in his language.)

Haru embraced his hand in hers and smiled at him. This made Tsume chuckle slightly. (A/N: I just had to make them hold hands it was so cute.) Meanwhile Cheza went up to Toboe and massaged his foot. Wow thanks Cheza. Said Toboe. Does that feel good? Asked Hige. Yeah the pain is just melting away. Replied Toboe giggling slightly.

Tsume and Haru stopped holding hands and turned to see what all the giggling was about. Uh...cheza could you pet me to? Asked Hige. Cheza started petting him and he began to giggle to. Come on Tsume have Cheza pet you to. Said Toboe looking over to Tsume. Tsume just gave him a disgusted look and turned shaking his head.

(Cher and Darcia)

Cher awoke in an unfamiliar place she looked up only to see Darcia. Where am i? Questioned Cher. Forgive my rude behavior I simply wanted to see you. Said Darcia. Where's Cheza? Asked Cher. It would seem that Cheza despises both me and your people. Replied Darcia. (A/N: they haven't found out Haru is alive yet.) Cheza what is she? Questioned Cher. Lord Orkham ignorant of her purpose. Stole the flower maiden to show his power. Replied Darcia.

What do you plan on doing with me? Asked Cher. That depends entirely on you. Replied Darcia.

(Wolves)

This forest ain't so bad once you get used to it. Nothing to fight over and the best part is there's no humans around. Said Hige. We've got it all to ourselves. Plus if we get hungry there's plenty of bugs to eat. Replied Toboe. Hmph yea right. Said Hige. Well then you better not complain when we don't share any with you. Said Tsume facing him. Haru also looked from behind.

I'll say it again who the hell died and made you leader! Shouted Hige. Neither one of us is the leader Hige. Said Kiba. Are pack just isn't the kind that has one. What kind of pack are we any way. Replied tsume. Tsume. Said Haru who was taken aback by what he said. Come on that doesn't really matter right. Said Toboe. Hey I know as soon as we get out of here. What's the very first thing you wanna do?

What do you think runt. Said Hige. Eat as much as I can. Answered Tsume. Eat and sleep. Answered Kiba. Uh I guess your right. Replied Toboe rubbing his growling stomach. Cheza started to feel drossy and feel onto kiba causing everyone to turn. Cheza! Shouted a concerned Haru running up to her. You must be tired we'll rest awhile, said Kiba. It is all right this one is fine. Said Cheza looking up at a concerned Kiba.

But wait if Cheza is getting like this shouldn't the same thing happen to Haru? Questioned Toboe. Everyone turned to look at her. Yes you are right Toboe. It won't be to long before I start to feel the same. Replied Haru looking down to the ground. A bird! Shouted Hige looking up. Where? Questioned Toboe.

It's the forest of death he must be seeing things. Replied Tsume. No I'm sure I heard flapping of wings. It was from an owl. Which means we've got meat! Shouted Hige running off. Hey! Hige come back here! Shouted Tsume. Arrgh...dammit what an idiot. Stay here. He said to Haru walking off to where he ran off to.

You must of seen some dead leaves falling or something. Let's go back. Said Tsume. No I'm sure I saw it. Said Hige. Just then they heard hooting. They looked up only to see an owl sitting on a branch. See what I tell you. But there isn't enough meat to share with everyone. Said Hige walking to it but was stopped by Tsume.

Careful Hige it has no scent. Said Tsume. Something's strange about that owl. (A/N: now I'm surprised I actually remembered what the owl said.) Owls are suspicious wolves that look delicious. They all wandered and got lost as one. Well done. Said the owl. (Owls that talk now that's some creepy mess. Hides behind couch and hugs Tsume plushie.)

Arrgh that things screwing with us. Said Tsume jumping up trying to kill the owl but it flew away. Then they heard a howl. That howl. That's Toboe. Said Hige. They ran back to where they were. Cheza, Haru hang in there you can do it. Said Kiba. What happened? Asked tsume coming and leaning by Haru. All of the sudden they just collapsed. Said Toboe.

Tsume looked down at Haru and Cheza and saw some things forming on their necks. What is that? Are the withering? Questioned Tsume. They need water. Even sunlight will help. Said Kiba. But there isn't any. The woods are too thick and the ground is dry. We'll never find any water in this place. Said tsume but was his sentence was cut short when Kiba put his hand on his shoulder.

We still have to try. Replied Kiba. Kiba picked up cheza and carried her on his back along with Hige doing the same with Haru. Haru laid her head on Hige's shoulder for comfort causing Hige to blush slightly. Don't get any ideas. Said tsume giving him a hard look. What I'm not. Replied Hige smirking.

Later on that day the wolves had been walking for hours until they reached two corners. Hige sniffed to try to decide which way they should go. Well which way do we go? Asked Toboe. I say to the right. Replied Hige. Hige do you smell any water from there? Asked kiba. Not a drop. Replied Hige. But standing around isn't any good.

Here isn't helping. Here isn't helping. Said the owl re appearing again. It's an owl. Said kiba. Damn thing is back. Said tsume who was getting annoyed. It can't be helped if there's no water. It can't be helped if there's no light. It can't be helped if the flowers are withering. What did you say? Shouted kiba. Wait. That owl probably lives in this forest. And if he does don't you think he would know were there is water. Said Toboe.

All right tell us where can we find water? Questioned Kiba. silence. Stupid bird spill it all ready! Shouted Hige. Do you live in this forest are not? They need water or they'll die! Shouted Kiba. Kiba who are you talking to? Asked a weak Cheza. To an owl Cheza. Replied Kiba. Come on is there water here?

Go a stray my good wolves. Said the owl flying off with the wolves close behind. We can't loose him he's are only lead! Shouted Tsume. Only those who bravely enter will be rewarded. Said the owl stopping in front of a cave. That a riddle? Questioned Toboe. Bird brain wants us to go inside. Said Hige. So that means there's water inside? Questioned Toboe. How should I know. Replied tsume.

Kiba began to enter the cave but was stopped by Hige. Don't go in there. Are you gonna listen to what some bird says? Questioned Hige. This whole thing stinks. You tell me where we can find water then. Can you do that Hige! Shouted Kiba. We don't have a choice. Said kiba walking inside. The others following.

We saw this thing a while ago. Said Hige. They had been in the cave for a while now. So you mean we've been going in circles. Said Toboe. Stupid place is like a maze. Replied Tsume. We went left last time. Said kiba who continued to walk but tripped over a rock almost falling and dropping cheza.

Arrgh damn it all!! Shouted Kiba. Just take it easy! Shouted Tsume. Kiba your just tired right. You want me to carry her? Asked Toboe. Can you carry her!! Shouted Kiba. Well...um. Tell me do you think you can carry her? I'm fine just walk we don't have time to rest!! Shouted Kiba. Would you cut the crap all ready! Shouted Tsume. The scent of flowers has screwed up your nose. My nose is fine! Shouted Kiba.

Kiba put down cheza. Ordered Tsume. Tsume do you still not trust her or Haru? Questioned Kiba who was taken aback by this. Tsume was surprised by what Kiba had said did he still not trust Haru. His emotions had been taken over by her. Did he love her or hate her? No Kiba it's you we can trust. As a leader you have to be calm and detached. And you don't have those characteristics.

Stay out of my way! Threatened Kiba. Is that a challenge? Replied Tsume ready to fight. Tsume don't. Said a weak Haru from over Hige's shoulder. Now is not the time to fight we have to work as a team to get through this. Tsume's face softened a bit she was right they shouldn't be fighting right now.

Yeah guys she's right cut it out all ready. Said Toboe but stopped as he stepped on something. Are...they bones? Questioned Toboe looking down at the pile of bones. Human bones? Questioned Hige. I think their from a bird. Replied Toboe. Could it be an owl? A giant centipede looking bug popped of the pill of bones crawling on hige's leg. This made Hige jump back in surprise all most dropping Haru. He kicked the bug off causing it to hit a rock. This made a thousand others pop out surrounding the wolves.

There's a million of them! Shouted Toboe. I knew we shouldn't have trusted that owl! Shouted Tsume punching another bug that flew at them. Let's get out of here! Shouted Hige. But we're surrounded where can we go? Questioned Toboe.

One of the bugs got a hold of cheza and bite her causing her to yelp in pain. Toboe noticed this and pulled the bug off and stepped on it. Tsume and Toboe fought of the bugs while Hige and Kiba were trying to find a safe place for Cheza and Haru.

Kiba, Hige over here! Shouted Tsume up on the high part of the cave. Kiba threw Cheza up to Tsume who caught her on the ground along with Haru. Tsu...me. Said a weak Haru her hands tracing Tsume's scar. Tsume's face softened as he embraced her hand in his. We'll handle it stay here. Said Tsume jumping off the high part of the cave.

Are wolves gonna loose to a bunch of bugs? Questioned Tsume. But I gotta admit we both like to hang around flowers. Replied Toboe. Hmph nicely said runt. Said Hige. Here they come.

Cheza and Haru looked down at the wolves that were now in their wolf form attack the bugs. Haru turned to see Cheza struggle to stand but fell to the ground and watched as she crawled her way to the edge of the top of the cave. We'll all go together. We can be useful to. She said to Haru. Haru nodded and together they jumped off the edge of the cave. Landing on the floor gracefully and started running off causing the bugs to chase after them and cling on to them.

Cheza, Haru! Shouted Kiba reverting back to human form and running after them. Dammit! Shouted Tsume following.

Cheza, Haru what are you guys doing! Shouted Toboe. This way through there. She said to Haru. And they both slid through the hole. Cheza, Haru! Shouted Kiba sliding through the steep hole along with the others.

They all topped only to see Cheza laying on the floor and Haru leaning against the wall. The bug crawled up to cheza ready to attack her. Cheza! Shouted Kiba ready to attack the bug but was stopped by Tsume. No wait. Look. Said Tsume. The bug was ready to bit her but stopped and walked toward something revealing hundreds of insect eating plants.

Don't worry this one and Haru are fine. Said Cheza as Tsume and kiba helped them up. Thank goodness. Replied kiba. Me and Cheza heard them they said they were hungry. Said Haru. Plants that eat bugs. Said Tsume. That means we were saved by Cheza and Haru's friends. Replied Hige. Tsume just smirked he was relived.

Hey guys I see light it's the way out! Shouted Toboe pointing at the exit running out. And look there's even water and moonlight. Water yes! Shouted Hige running to the lake. Tsume put Haru down and they to ran towards the lake. Look cheza there water. Said kiba. So now this one will be able to eat and drink? Questioned cheza.

Yeah. Replied kiba. Cheza went inside the lake and started soaking up some water. Meanwhile after Haru finished basking she, Toboe, and Hige played in the water. Haru splashed water on Hige and Toboe who splashed back. Haru crept behind Tsume and splashed him and giggled. Tsume growled playfully and began to chase her.

They both fell into the lake. The floated inside the water just staring into each others eyes as if trying to read one another's minds. Haru stroked Tsume's face and then they slowly pulled into a passionate kiss.

Yea!! Chapter four is finished. That was so cute Tsume and Haru are finally together. I think they make a good couple. But hey that's the reason I put them together

Next chapter: full moon. The road to paradise.