Chapter 2 here – No, I don't own Wolf's Rain. Or Maximum Ride. They are just so friggin' AWESOME!!! O.O sorry …. ONTO KIBA'S POV!!!-

Kiba was panting now, small beads of sweat forming on and around his face. Him and his pack have been walking for about 2 hours, and the sun was making him feel like he was a walking sunny-side-up egg on the world's frying pan. The thought of an egg made his stomach growl. He grunted weakly, and continued walking.

"Kiba?" Toboe's voice wavered in his ears for a few seconds. He blinked for a moment, and turned to face the red wolf.

"What?" His soft voice was raspy from a lack of water.

"I'm getting a little hungry…"

Kiba fantasized him slapping Toboe's face. He was hungry too!

"Blue needs nourishment. We should stop and see if there's anything." Hige pointed out, referring to his mate, Blue. She was currently carrying his pups.

"I know." Kiba replied.

Tsume had been quiet the entire time. This didn't surprise anyone, however, because that was mostly his nature.

"Don't worry about me," Blue assured. "I'm fine." She eased herself a bit away from Hige's range. Hige frowned in disapproval, but didn't do anything else.

Where was anything? Kiba pondered, watching a few birds circling above. They were pretty big to be buzzards. Weary, he left the thought and looked around the yellow sand. Again, nothing.

Suddenly – a strange and familiar scent filled his nostrils. He sniffed, and looked around, only to see a yellow desert. His eyes widened as he walked two steps farther.

"…Cheza…"

He started running. The flower maiden lived! Excitement washed over him and he galloped faster. He would soon see his beloved, Cheza. He would protect her. They'd all live in exile.

His pace quickened more and more as the scent got stronger.

"Kiba!!" Tsume shouted, and started cantering toward him.

"Wait-Wait for us!!" Toboe cried, his legs starting to move quicker than they felt.

Kiba never listened. He simply continued sprinting toward a metal city. He leapt the fence, and ran into the alleyways, tracing the scent. His eyes narrowed.

There were other creatures with her.