Writing fanfics is getting more complicated by the minute. Schools is so annoying cause it's gonna take longer for me to get these chapters up. So please forgive me if I take long. Any way here's the next chapter.

Cry of a flower maiden

Chapter 8: believers of wolves

He's gone. Why can we find him? Toboe questioned referring to Kiba. Toboe along with tsume, Hige and Haru, had been walking in snow four hours looking for kiba. Listen we looked for him every where. Hige replied. He might not have made it.

I know kiba and cheza are still alive. We have to try. Haru said determination written all over her face. Tsume where are you going? Hige questioned as tsume turned to walk in a different direction, Haru following behind. To look for him again. Tsume replied.

I'm telling you, you won't find anything. Hige said. His scent isn't anywhere. I give up its hopeless. Hige said sitting on the ground. Give up on what? Tsume asked. Paradise I don't give a damn anymore. Hige said. What are you saying? Haru questioned. I'm saying count me out! Hige shouted.

What you can't be serious! Toboe shouted. I was never really interested in going in the first place. Hige said. And you always seemed so happy. Tsume said. But that doesn't give you a reason to yell at Haru about all of this.

If I had never met kiba, none of this would have ever happened to me. Hige said. If he hadn't come to the city, I doubt any of us would have left. Tsume said. Things were a lot easier. Hige replied. Yeah, but except the fact that we were pretty pathetic back there. Tsume replied. Well we're pretty pathetic out here to! Hige shouted.

Come on cut it out would you. Toboe said kneeling down trying to keep himself warm. Isn't it bad enough that are bodies are wrecked? Yeah for most of my life, I've been living in that other town. Always thinking my life meant nothing. Haru said. I have no memories, I have forgotten my past. But now that I'm with all of you, I feel like I have a purpose. So we shouldn't fight.

Yeah she's right; we can't keep fighting like this. Tsume said looking at Hige. Then Toboe caught a scent of something. What is it? Questioned Tsume. I don't know, but it smells familiar. Toboe said walking up to where the scent was coming from, with the others following.

It's him again. Tsume said looking down at the unconscious Quent. His body is completely is almost frozen. Toboe said. Just leave him. Hige replied. How can you say that when you know how important he is to blue. Toboe said. If we don't do some thing he's gonna die. We couldn't do anything to save blue remember. Toboe said recalling what happened at the keep. .

A pissed off Hige grabbed Toboe and punched him in the face, sending him pummeling to the ground. (A/N: o.k. guys I'm gonna be honest. If he ever punched me in the face like that, I would have tackled them to the ground and made him eat snow. Any way back to the story.)

Would you stop it already! Tsume shouted grabbing Hige by the collar, to stop him from punching Toboe any further. Don't take it out on him. Arrgh...we're looking for kiba right? Then let's go. Hige said in an angry tone. Toboe are you alright? Haru asked in concern, examining his face for any bruises.

Yeah I'm fine. Toboe said. Why don't you guys go ahead I'll catch up later. Don't come crying to me when he shoots you! Hige shouted from afar. Hey remember don't get involved he's a human after all. Tsume said walking off. Be careful ok. Haru said. Haru coming on! Tsume shouted who was now half way to where Hige was. I'm coming! Haru shouted running toward him.

(Wolf)

Toboe walked up, and laid down next to Quent to warm him up. Quent rapped his arm around Toboe and started talking in his sleep. Blue there you are my good girl. I'm so sorry. He said opening his eye's slightly seeing his son ruth. (A/N: is that his sons name. I heard him say before. I guess that is it.) Ruth he said as he cried. And Toboe licked his tears away as he cried.

(Kiba)

Kiba awoke in some bushes. He looked up to see that he was in a desert, and from far away he could see some land and ran to it.

As kiba had finally gotten to where the land was, he came upon a small oasis. As he was drinking from it he began to hear giggling, as he looked up he saw a young girl with short brown hair, purple eyes, blue jeans, and a yellow sweater.

Who are you? Kiba questioned. My name is Miyu. She replied as kiba looked down at her reflection seeing that she was a lynx cat. (A/N: I don't like lynx cats. Their freakin tricksters.) It doesn't really matter this place doesn't care who you are. What do you mean by that? Kiba questioned. Because in this world everyone can be free. Miyu replied.

(Tsume, Hige, Haru)

Tsume, Hige, and Haru had gotten out of the snow and were now in some canyon looking place. It's useless to keep looking. Hige said. Do we go back past those mountains or search that fallen keep again? Either way I doubt he's still alive. He is alive. Haru replied glancing at Hige. Have faith in him Hige.

Hmph. Where does all that confidence come from? Questioned Hige. I never really knew you where so worried about that blue chick. Tsume said. What! I haven't even said anything about her. Hige replied. It's because that you haven't said anything. Tsume said. That proves you're worried.

And this one can tell that you care deeply for blue. Said Haru smiling. (A/N: ok people Haru only says this one depending on what type of sentence, so don't ask me.) Oh Haru not you to. Hige replied. It's not like that.

Then they looked up to see an airship, and back up in the small opening of the canyon wall, to keep them from being spotted. Those are the same guys that brought down Darcia's keep. Tsume said. Which ever noble they work for, their to strong for us.

It's Jagara. Replied Hige. Jagara? Tsume questioned. Jagara was the one that took cheza. Haru said looking up at the ship. And Jagara is the ruling noble to the south. Hige said. How do you know that? Tsume asked. I just heard the name as all. Hige replied.

Jagara that's what that human said in the last city. Tsume said. He made it sound like they were collecting wolves. But why the hell would she wanna do that? Tsume questioned.

(Toboe)

Toboe walked up the hill of the canyon. He began to hear noises from behind him, he turned to look but found that nothing was there. He continued to walk but heard the noise getting closer. Toboe glanced over only to see two Indian looking guys. (A/N: just think of Squanto that Indian guy that taught the pilgrims every thing and then you'll get a good picture of what they look like.) On a horses coming after him.

Toboe began to run as the men chased him. The man with the feather in his head aimed his bow and arrow at him. Toboe screamed as they shot at him.

That was Toboe! Haru shouted as they ran to where they heard the distress howl.

(Wolf)

Tsume and Hige tackled the two men that were chasing Toboe, and quickly reverted to their human forms. Are you one of Jagara's? Tsume questioned holding his knife up at the mans neck, while Hige held the other by the shirt. Toboe are you alright? Haru questioned. Yeah thanks a lot. Toboe replied sighing in relief. (A/N: o.k. where the hell does Tsume keep that knife? I didn't see any pockets. Lol.)

Jagara? The man questioned obviously confused. She's collecting wolves and I wanna know why! Tsume shouted. The man just gave him a weird look and bust into laughter. Why are you laughing at us? Toboe questioned. If you were wolves you should have said so in the first place. Said the man. The elders gonna get me for this.

(A few mins. After)

Sorry about that, you see some of are friends were attacked last night and we assumed it was you. Said the man. Well it wasn't. Tsume replied. I know, for one thing they used guns. The man said. It couldn't have been wolves.

My tribe believes in wolves. The man said. In their existence and spirits. My, what a beautiful lady. What's your name? The man questioned noticing Haru walking next to Tsume. Me? My name is Haru. Replied Haru blushing slightly. My name is Iek. Iek said. Such a pretty name for such a beautiful woman. He said smirking. Haru's cheeks became redder as she turned her head the other way giggling.

Hey watch it. Tsume said grunting. Sorry I didn't know she was yours. Replied Iek. Well here we are. He said as they reached an Indian looking village. Everyone lives here together? Toboe questioned. Yeah we travel together. Iek replied. We live together by treating everything equally.

How's he doing? Asked Iek knelling down next to an injured dog as two little girls tended his wounds. He's better now. One of the girls replied. And he drank a bunch of milk a while ago. The other said. (A/N: I hate those little girls their annoying.) That's good. Iek replied as the two girls ran off giggling.

Was he one of your friends that were attacked? Tsume questioned. I don't know if they were pouters, but they just hurt the dogs and left. Iek replied. We know who might have done it. Tsume said. It was probably that human from earlier.

But it couldn't have been. That guy was half frozen. Toboe said defending Quent. Beside I think he know the difference between a wolf and a dog. How come you're trying so hard to defend that old guy!? Hige shouted. He was talking in his sleep. He said blue I'm sorry. Toboe said.

Maybe it was Jagara who mistook the dogs for wolves. Hige replied. She might be killing anything that looks like a wolf. You said earlier about believing in wolves. Tsume said. What did you mean by that? I meant what I said. Iek replied. Wolves are the ancestors of every human being except for the nobles.

Then a very old looking man walked up to them. (A/N: the first time I saw him I thought he was an old woman.) Iek. The old man said. Yes elder. Iek said glancing at the elder. Bring along our guest. The elder said.

(Kiba)

Kiba had been in the strange land for a while, and was looking around for a way out. Stop following me. Kiba said glancing at Miyu. Why? Miyu questioned. Aren't scared of me? Kiba questioned. I'm not scared. Miyu replied. I'm a wolf you know. Kiba said. Isn't it obvious. Miyu replied.

Miyu and kiba walked up the top of the hill, and kiba was amazed at what he saw. Endless plains of grass, and tress, with lakes, animals roaming all around. Is...this paradise? Kiba questioned. Paradise? Miyu questioned confused. It's a place where you can free. Kiba replied. I've been looking for it all my life.

If that's what you think it is then it must be. Miyu said turning into her cat form. ( I'll just call it that for now.) Running playfully as kiba turned into his wolf form chasing her as he pounced on her playfully. Kiba moved to get up but Miyu grabbed his arm stopping him. Kiba will you stay with me forever? Miyu asked. Kiba turned his face the other was obviously in deep thought, as he helps her up.

But were different species. Kiba replied. But I can sense you're feelings and you can sense mine. My said. Are you scared. I'm not scared. Kiba replied. Not even the thought of death scares me. Since the day I was born deaths been nipping at me. He said telling her about his past, and the fire that killed his pack, how the native Indian looking guy raised him.

I spent every moment searching for where I was meant to be. Kiba said. It's strange how I'm telling you this. I've never opened up to anyone. Not my friends, not even cheza or Haru.

( Tsume and others)

It was about nighttime now, and Tsume and the rest of the bunch were in the teepee having a conversation.( A/N: they have teepee's right. Lol.) Long ago when man was still an animal monsters ravaged this world. The elder said. Earth opened paradise, and set wolves upon the land. The wolves fought against the evil and vanquished the monsters.

Then were left with the ignorant man beast. He said. They taught many things and from apart of their own bodies, the wolves created humanity. You mean humans were created from wolves? Toboe questioned. Yes back when the world was young just as you are now. Elder replied. When you wolves seek out paradise the world will come to an end. It is unclear of what will really happen.

When the wolves find paradise, everything in this world will seize to be. Elder said. Who first began this search? Was it you? Elder questioned looking at Toboe. No. Toboe replied. Was it you. He said again glancing at Hige. Not likely. Hige replied. And tsume shook his head.

You are a flower maiden are you not? Elder questioned glancing at Haru. Yes there is another like me, but she was kidnapped. Haru replied. Listen to words I speak. You will be the key to paradise along with the other flower maiden. Elder said. Guide these wolves to paradise.

Haru nodded. I ...I'm sorry I'm kinda tired. Haru said walking out the teepee. She walked up to the large boulder and sat on it, looking beyond the mountain ahead. She felt hands rest on shoulders and turned that it was Iek.

It's beautiful isn't it. Iek said. Umm...yeah. Haru replied. What wrong? Iek questioned. Nothing...it's just that how am I supposed to lead them to paradise. Haru said. Their the ones that are protecting me. They've been fighting all this time, but all I can ever do is hide. She said.

I'm sure that's not true. Iek replied. Your helpful in many way to them. Hmm...I guess you right. Haru said. But how am I supposed to believe that anymore, not after everything that happened. That man had told me I was created by lunar flowers just like Cheza. Haru said. He said I was nothing more than an object. Who's Cheza? Iek questioned. She is one of the flower maidens. Haru replied. I guess you could say she's kinda like a sister.

I see. Well it's getting late you should get some sleep. Iek said walking off. Hmph at the rate I'm going I don't think I'll get very much. Haru replied.

(Later that night)

Tsume couldn't sleep, he had too much on his mind. He walked out of the teepee he and the others were sharing and walked into Haru's. ( Their not gonna have sex for all you perverts. This isn't that type of fanfic.) Carefully not to startle her, he nudged her softly.

Haru awoke and turned to the side seeing that it was Tsume who had woke her up. Tsume why are you awake? Haru questioned as he helped her sit upward. I...couldn't sleep. Tsume replied. Oh...I see. Haru said. What is it? Tsume questioned as Haru cupped his cheeks with her hands, smiling.

Tsume I wish to see your true form. Haru said. Tsume was sure why6 but he nodded and did it any way. Haru smiled as she petted him and stroked his fur, as he laid his head on her lap. Haru you know that day when that noble had taken you away from me I couldn't handle it. Tsume said. I tried to tell myself a hundred times that I had never loved you. But no matter what I couldn't push away my feelings. And I realized how important you were to me.

I love you tsume. I will be with you forever. Haru said hugging him. Even if we don't find paradise I'll be with you till the end. Hmm...the end huh. Tsume said his head still lying on her lap. Haru sing to me please. Haru nodded her head and began to sing the lullaby that she and cheza always sang. And they spent the rest of the night together.

(Next morning)

Toboe and Hige yawned as they came out of their teepee, and stretched as they glanced over at Haru and Tsume as they came out her teepee. So Tsume how did you suddenly get from this teepee to Haru's huh? Hige questioned smirking. What you guys doing in there huh? Haru's face turned bright red as she said nothing. It's not like that. You have a sick mind Hige! Tsume said.

Tsume glanced over noticing Iek by his horse. Iek it's time for us to leave. Tsume said. Already? Iek questioned. We're looking for a friend, but we can't seem to pick up his scent. Tsume replied. Do you know what lies beyond those mountains? A dangerous land. No one go there. Iek replied.

So it's a place that no one can find? Tsume questioned. Let's go I'll take you there. Iek replied. After a few minutes they were by the entrance of the mountains. Lying here is the land called the deserts bone. Iek said. Why the deserts bone? Tsume questioned.

There is nothing but sand and dry ground. But it is said who ever goes in experiences true happiness. Iek replied. Why the hell would you find happiness in a place like that? Hige questioned. The spirits tell us there's a giant patch of grass that's been there for years. Iek replied. It sends anyone who's been resting there to the garden of eternity.

Garden of eternity? Hige questioned. Do you think that could be paradise? Toboe asked. I'm not sure no one who has gone there has ever come back. Iek replied. Why don't stay with us? I'm afraid we can't do that. You see are friend is the one looking for paradise. Tsume replied. See you around. He said walking off with Hige and Haru.

But Toboe stayed. I'm... not going. Toboe said as Hige, tsume, and Haru stopped dead in their tracks and turned to look at him. I...I wanna stay.

A/N: this stupid hurricane messed up my vacation . I was supposed to go to Orlando but this dumb ass hurricane messed it all up. Well enough about my problems r&r...

Next chapter: kiba found, a brand new hope.