Hello anime lovers, here's the start of a new chapter. And I can't believe a actually had time to type it up considering I've been so busy for the past few days. Living in Miami can be cool and gay at the same time considering that we have so many hurricanes. Well any way R&R.

Cry of a flower maiden

I'm not going. Toboe said causing Haru, Tsume, Hige stopped dead in their tracks, as they turned to look at Toboe. I..I wanna stay here.

Chapter 9: kiba found, a new hope

Your gonna stay here huh. Tsume said. So does that mean that you don't wanna be with us anymore? Yeah. Toboe replied not looking up at him. Haru and Hige just stared at him; they didn't know what to say. There's something about this place, how Iek and his people live. Toboe said. To me that's paradise.

Well are you sure? Toboe is this what you really want? Tsume questioned. Toboe just stared down at the ground not saying a word. Well if that's what you've decided then it's fine by me. Tsume said. Take care of yourself. Hey! Hige shouted as tsume walked of. Hige took one final look at Toboe before running to catch up with Tsume.

Toboe! Haru shouted tears running down her cheeks, as she ran up to him kneeling down to his height embracing him in a hug. I'll miss you. Take care. Haru said. I'll miss you to. Toboe replied. And with that Haru, Tsume, and Hige left.

Since the day I met him that kids always wanted to be with humans. Tsume said. The runts always had a soft spot for them. I guess that's pretty obvious. Hige said. Didn't you say you'd given up on paradise? Tsume questioned. Don't feel like you have to tag along for my sake. You'd keep going even if you had to do it alone? Hige asked.

I wanna see it for myself. Tsume replied. If wolves really do cause the world to end, I wanna be there when it happens. Besides, there's no way I'm giving up now, not after spending all this time with that jerk kiba. Tsume said. So I'm gonna look for him. Tsume. Haru said amazed at how he sounded. Hey tsume, when did you start talking like that? Hige asked. You sound just like him.

(Kiba and Miyu)

Kiba what's wrong? Miyu asked. I can't remember I keep hearing these voices. Kiba said. But I can't remember whose voices they are. I fell like I should know them. Your memory fade's little by little, and then you get used to it. Miyu replied. (I didn't wanna include that owl because he just creeps me out.)

Don't worry kiba I'll always be with you. Miyu said. Sure. Kiba said. But he still felt like he should remember the voices.

(Toboe)

Are you sure? Huh oh it's you. Toboe replied looking up at the horse. About paradise I mean. The horse said. I'm sure I don't really have what it takes. Toboe replied. Does anyone really have what it takes? The horse asked laughing.

It's no wonder they all think I'm a coward, not that it matters. Toboe said. I'm sure kiba will be fine, and it's not like I have to worry about Tsume or Hige. All I ever did was hold them back. Toboe said. Haru was the only one that stood by me the most. You mean that pretty girl that smelt nice? The horse questioned. Yeah. Toboe replied. She was kinda like a mother to me. If I'm here I won't get in their way.

(Tsume, Haru, Hige)

Man, talk about a waste land. Hige said as they came upon the desert Iek spoke of. Is that it? Tsume questioned seeing the patch of grass. It's those guys! Hige shouted seeing a tank roaming on the desert which was Jagara's.

(Toboe)

The dog that was injured barked at the mountain Hige, Tsume, and Haru went to. Oh no! Toboe shouted. What is it do you sense something. Iek asked. It's coming from where Tsume and the others went. Toboe said. Something must be wrong.

I think it's them. Toboe said referring to Jagara's men. You mean the people that attacked the dogs? Iek questioned. Yeah, and they attacked us to! Shouted Toboe as they ran to where Tsume and the others where.

(Tsume, Haru, and Hige)

The way their coming it's almost like they can track are moves before we make them! Tsume shouted as he grabbed Haru by the hand and began to run, Hige following behind. Which means it's pointless to run and hide! Hige shouted.

The soldiers got out of the tank and opened the sides of the large plant revealing an unconscious kiba that looked like he hadn't eaten in days. Haru stay here, if the find out you're here the gonna try everything they can to capture you. Tsume said as he and Hige ran off to fight. O.k. Haru replied sighing to her self. She really wanted to help.

Haru watched from the top of the canyon as Tsume and Hige in their wolf form attacked the soldiers, biting them on their armor plated necks. Hige trampled the other on to the ground while the other soldier pushed Tsume off him, as the one behind him shout the same magnetic wave as last time at Tsume, who dodged it with ease. Tsume ran dodging bullets that shot at him.

Haru! Shouted Toboe running toward her, Iek following behind on his horse. Toboe what are you doing her? Haru questioned. We sensed trouble and came to see what was wrong. Iek replied. Where are Tsume and Hige? Toboe questioned. Down their. Haru replied as they heard gun shots. Let's go. Iek said helping Haru on the horse, Toboe following from behind.

As the soldier shot at Tsume he was hit in the neck by an arrow falling to the ground dead. Iek picked up the gun the soldier had had and shot at the others. He dodged the big blast that came from the others axe. Then something weird happened, the two other soldiers just dropped to the ground dead.

Tsume, Hige, and Toboe ran up to the bush and saw the unconscious kiba inside. Kiba. Toboe shouted walking up to him but Iek stopped him. Stay back! Iek shouted getting of the horse with Haru covering his nose with his sleeve. Don't get any closer. The poison from the grass has paralyzed him.

He can't be...he can't! Toboe shouted hoping he was ok. He isn't dead! Tsume shouted. Yeah but if we don't he might be! Hige shouted. They all stopped arguing as Haru walked up to kiba, she gritted her teeth as she tried to pull kiba out. Iek ran over to help her and put him on the horse.

Your friend's spirit has been taken. Iek said. I'm sure the elder can call it back. And with that said they all ran back to the village.

(Later on)

It was night time now and everyone was inside the elder's teepee, and they watched as the elder chanted some weird native language. (What ever language that was it sounded funny. lol.)

(Kiba)

kiba and Miyu were sitting by the oasis and then a huge gust of wind blew towards them. Stop it. Miyu said. What wrong Miyu? Kiba questioned as she had a sad look on her face. It looks like someone has found you. Miyu said. What do you mean? Kiba questioned. I wanted to be with you forever. Miyu said. But now I know you shouldn't stay.

Your right this place isn't paradise. Miyu said with sadness. It's a world where time doesn't exist anymore. Eventually you won't remember anything, your past or even way you're here. You'll forget...just like I have. Why are you doing this? Kiba questioned. She smiled sadly. Kiba you have to go. Miyu with me. Kiba replied. She shook her head. You and I or more different then you think. She said walking away. Miyu! Kiba shouted. Good bye kibaâ€goodbye. Miyu said as the place began to fade. Kiba...do you know who this one is. Kiba remember. Kiba's eyes widened he remembered. Cheza. He said. And with that the place began to fade.

(Tsume and others)

They all watched as the elder finished the chant and kiba opened his eyes slightly. Kiba? Toboe questioned not knowing if he was ok. Remember us? Hige asked. Hey...hey guys. Kiba said. (Kiba is in his wolf form now) thank goodness we were so worried. Haru said hugging him gently. Oh hey guys! I suppose you think that's funny huh! Hige shouted. Yeah you scared us half to death! Where have you been? Toboe questioned.

Some place peacefulâ€it was almost like paradise. Kiba replied. But it wasn't right. Tsume questioned. No...they kicked me out. Kiba said falling asleep. Don't worry you friend has returned to you. The elder said as they sighed in relief.

(Later on night)

We should leave once kiba's back on his feet. Tsume said. So runt what do you wanna do? Hige questioned. No matter how hard you try to hide, at some point you'll have to fight. Tsume said. Like it or not that's just the way it is. I know. Toboe replied. They all turned to look as kiba came outside. You ok now? Tsume asked. Yeah. Kiba replied. I feel like I've been dreaming for a long time. What your spirit beheld was the garden of eternity. The elder said. You experienced happiness unlike you've ever known.

Yeah. Kiba replied. Tell me, why are you searching for paradise? The elder questioned. I have to. To survive. Kiba replied. I see. The elder said walking back inside the teepee. Haru how did you get here? Kiba questioned. We found her by the fallen keep. Tsume said. When it had fallen she was under the rocks. Luckily they didn't get both her and cheza. Tsume said. But I'm sure now they'll try to capture her.

Kiba I could hear cheza deep inside of me. She was crying. Haru said. I could hear her telling me how afraid she was. We're going to find her right? Yes we are. Kiba said. Haru nodded her head. She was going to be useful. She didn't want to be a burden to themâ€not any more.

So what happened to you in that garden place? Tsume questioned. Nothingâ€except I met a nice girl. Kiba replied. What you met a girl! No way! Hige shouted. I should have guessed. No wonder you seemed less up tight. Tsume said folding his arms around Haru.

What? I don't get it. Toboe said. And you won't for a few years. Tsume replied. Aww man kiba has all the luck. Hige said. Wait why can't I get it now. Toboe questioned.

When I was there I felt like I was forgetting something. Kiba said. You mean cheza? Tsume asked. Not just her or you Haru, you guys to. Kiba replied. I thought you guys were dead. You've gotta be kidding me do you know how much we busted are asses trying to find you! Hige shouted.

Oh you did? Sorry I didn't know. Kiba replied. Arrgh that brain of yours is never gonna change. Hige said. And then they all burst into laughter. Let's go. Kiba said. And then they all turned to Toboe. I...I'm not gonna complain anymore. Toboe said. And I won't run away. Wanna bet. Hige said. No way. Toboe replied with a serious face.

Tsume pushed Toboe on the head playfully. Are you ready? The kid sure is. Tsume said. Yeah. Kiba replied.

(Later on)

It was almost sunrise and Iek was walking with the wolves to the exist of the canyon. Is paradise far from here? Iek asked. I don't know but there's no doubt in my min that we're gonna find it. Kiba said. Do you think its ok that we're trying to find it? Toboe questioned. Take comfort in knowing the spirits are with you. Iek replied. Kiba nodded his head. Let's go. Kiba said. See ya. Tsume said following kiba.

Well I guess this is goodbye. Toboe said. You've got what it takes to get to paradise. The horse said. Thanks a lot. Toboe replied. And the horse laughed as Toboe tried to imitate his horse like smile. Haru. Iek said. Yes Haru replied turning to look at him. Remember you can be useful to. Iek said. Haru nodded and turned to follow the others.

Iek I need you to do me a favor. Toboe said. He still has my scent on him so he shouldn't be hard to find. He's an old man and he's out in the middle of the snow. Could you help him? Toboe asked. Yeah I'll do that for you. Iek replied. Thanks. Toboe said and with that they all headed to find cheza.

(A/N: I didn't want to put that part with Quent cause you guys know the rest. Anyway that episode pieces of a shooting star is my favorite cause that's when Toboe fights that walrus and proves himself I love that one so much so I'm gonna make that chapter really interesting and exciting. Plus Haru is gonna do something you thought was impossible. So just wait and see.

Next chapter: pieces of a shooting star: part 1