I decide to create this fanfiction because I was inspired by Hawkfire7373. If you see this I want to thank you. Enjoy, and please review.^.^

-Shikowe's POV

I stretch out on my bed. Sitting up I take a couple minutes to become awake. Turning my head to my left I look through the window. The rising sun's colors shine bright on the millions of trees. Content with my awaken state I get out of bed and fixed the sheets, heading downstairs. Taking each step down the stairs I reach the end, going right and past the living room to the kitchen next door. Lounging myself in the wooden kitchen chair I stare down at the mug of black tea. Raising the cup for a sip I glance at the counters which were taken over by books and sketch paper. Minutes have past until I finished my tea. Setting the dishes in the slightly deep sink with water to soak in I go to the living room.

Doing a curt twirl I let myself fall onto the sofa next to the wall. It has been the same ever since I left home to keep Paradise in check. Meaning, no one can open the gates. These years of isolation have gone by quicker than I thought. And each day that has past has been the same; I had to lead off a few humans before but not many. So it's like living the same day over and over again. Though in the summer and fall I would sometimes go out into cities, learn new things, and to restock my supplies. I've made friends with a few nice store owners. The bakery man I went to the other day was speaking of four wolves and a flower maiden. Earing from some other wolves in disguise they said something of the pack with the flower maiden opening the gate to Paradise. In truth in breaks my heart. I always wondered why people haven't suspected Paradise. Does the flower maiden even know of the truth of paradise? My attention was drawn to the window of the forest. Someone has come, searching for Paradise. The four wolves and flower maiden.

Standing up I walk to the wall to my left, taking my sword, this time making them leave will be much difficult.

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"Cheza, hang in there. We're almost to Paradise."

Kiba's voice urged Cheza who was on his back. She lifted her chin up by an inch, her face displaying no emotion but inside she was overjoyed. After finally defeating Darcia they were able to arrive at the gate of Paradise. Soon, they will all be free. Suddenly something seemed off. There was a presence as if blurring or blocking the path to Paradise. Then the feeling of Paradise eventually disappeared without a trace. Only that blur that blocked the feeling before remained, except much stronger, and sad.

"Wait, something is not right. This One can't sense Paradise anymore."

Cheza spoke softly. Hearing this, the pack abruptly stopped running, frozen in confusion. How could this be? Cheza was the key, the one who felt Paradise the most. And now, when it felt they were so close to Paradise to have it vanish so sudden. Cheza was right, something isn't right in the slightest. All at once the pack felt another presence, a human female. Yet her mere presence nearly threw them off, something strong was permeating her aura as if forcing them back, as if making them forget their goal of reaching Paradise. Stubbornly all of them stood their ground, while slowly a girl around Toboe's human form age appeared. She was about 4.9' a bit on the short side, deep dark brown eyes, with black hair that lightened to caramel at the tips which reached inches past her waist. She wore a smooth navy blue cloak over her loose gray sleeveless shirt and knee-length green shorts. Though her posture was that of a proud noble, her shoulders back, head held high, and a straight defending position. Her feet spaced a foot apart for balance and resistance, as surprised as they were the pack noted a silver knight sword in a matching sheath at her side. The trees and grass seemed to freeze being in her presence as well. Her face a bit similar to Cheza's, few to no emotions expressed.

Regaining their composure the pack stepped back, growling. The girl seemed as if she overlooked their growling and spoke,

"This is as far as you wolves will go. That includes your flower maiden. No will open Paradise, ever."

She stated in a cold tone. Her eyes became fierce, like it was barking at them to go away. Knowing Kiba he still stood his ground while the others took another step back. He refused to listen to a mere human girl. What did she know of Paradise? Who gave her that right to keep Paradise locked away?!

"Step aside, we're in a rush."

Kiba ordered. The girl didn't budge. This became frustrating, Cheza was getting weaker and tired by the minute, getting to Paradise is his top priority. He took a step up, his face pulled into a snarl.

"I said 'step aside'!"

Kiba hollered, but again the girl didn't move a single centimeter by the tone of his voice. Instead her brows drew together, intensifying her glare, yet also as if pleading for them to leave.

"I will not. None of you will be getting to Paradise nor will you go past this point."

She spoke sternly. She knew how cruel it sounded, to those who don't know the truth of 'Paradise'. But what could she do? Tell them that Paradise is a place where no soul will ever rest in peace, and that it was created by a fallen noble? They wouldn't believe her. She couldn't really blame them either. But in the back of her mind, she has always wondered why no one had doubted Paradise. Such a place that she heard was something of Heaven as the Christians have said. To think that evil man's creation is going the way he likes. Unforgivable, in the few papers the man in the lab coat had, it read that there were first sacrifices. Though he never told me who were sacrificed, he only appeared that one day and was gone the next like my village people. All of them gone.

"Why?!"

Kiba's voice rose, bringing the girl back to reality. His face contorted to more anger, setting the flower maiden down gently.

"If you won't let us through, then we'll just have to force our way to Paradise."

The girl knew their true forms from the start, so she knew possible attacks. And as expected, Kiba ran attacking from the front right; the side of where the sword was strapped. Predicting where he would bite the girl jumped back, and then unsheathed the sword in one swift move. Taking a stance of directing the blade toward the wolves' she ran like gliding across the water, in comparison to the pack she matched their speed. Every time Kiba would attempt to attack her from behind or on legs she would always manage to block his jaw from her limbs. Gaining bravery Tsume and Hige joined the battle. Unfortunately even when the three of them were taking turns to attack the girl she gracefully blocked them each time. Her movements to block were as if she was dancing rather than fighting. Quickly turning on her toes similar to a ballerina she faced Tsume, pushing him off. Kiba tried again on her left arm; but she angled her sword to cover her wrist to her shoulder, deflecting Kiba again. They were at her for hours. She was more trouble than Darcia ever was. They knew that, despite the fact they continued fighting and trying again. All through this Cheza and Toboe noticed how the girl fought. She didn't inflict a single scratch on any of their comrades, as if she was only wasting their time. To add up on the point that she could be a friend she had that look of sadness and unwillingness before any of the fighting has started. Also, now that he had time to think, the girl's tone of voice before was more of a warning as well.

Toboe couldn't watch it anymore as Cheza could. They've been fighting since noon, now the sun almost melted into the horizon. Slightly tightening his grip on Cheza's shoulder Toboe leaned forward, parting his jaws. He howled, successfully getting attention from his friends. They made sure they were at a safe distance before turning to Toboe, an annoying expression shown in all three of their faces.

"This has to stop. I'm sure if we talk we can get to paradise another way."

Toboe said, glancing at the girl, who sheathed her sword, politely listening. He couldn't help but feel regret. She seemed nice, and here his friends were, attacking her. But she didn't harm to them. She even had the decency to listen.

"Please, let us go to Paradise. It's all what we've been going for. It's the only reason why we're still alive!" Toboe exclaimed. He looked to Cheza for assurance, she smiled, nodding. The girl's face completely contorted to sadness. Her brows scrunch together again, her eyes filled with loneliness. She looked straight into Toboe's eyes, and said,

"I can't, you wolves don't belong in this Paradise. You should search for something else in life."

"What else can we look forward to? The world is dying!" Kiba retaliated.

Suddenly her eyes get cold, returning to her expressionless face. This isn't going to turn out good. Toboe had a sinking feeling in his gut. Two points seen through different eyes, some things like this never get resolved. Especially those who want to reach Paradise. The girl did not unsheathe her sword, did not reply, and did not take a stance. She stood firm for a couple more seconds.

"My barrier won't let you in. Try all you want, but I'll tell you this; none of you will ever go to this Paradise."

With that she turned around and disappeared in through the trees and some of its sagging branches. Tsume lunged toward her, and failed. There was a barrier, invisibly blocking their way to Paradise.