Thursday, February 10, 2005

So so tired
Well, sorry I did not visit everyone last night that did up-date, I stayed at a friends last night, meaning I didn't have time to use a comp -_-, I apologise.

I am quite nakered today, I am so tired -_-, I am going have a good time walking around where ever we are going in recreation, this is gonna be so much fun, lol, I will try and get some pics for you of where ever I go, so you can see where I may likely pass of. I need sleep

Other than that, not alot happened, I am making this post just before I go to school (Thank god for free periods :)) But, at least it is a sunny day, beautiful outside.

Well, I will leave you with the next part of my story, I am glad that so many are intrested, so here you go, have fun, and I hope you enjoy this chapter

Chapter 1 – A Man from another World

“So, is it true” a soldier dressed in grey, winter clothing walked into a cell room, in front of a cell with 5 other people sitting in it, only looking like teenagers, they seemed to have been locked up, meanwhile, the soldiers continued to talk,

“Yeah, it’s true, apparently they found him in a ditch at the side of the road just a while away, they brought him here for questioning” the soldier leaned against the wall next to the door, his partner moving to the other side,

“What a weird guy though, from what I heard, he is from another world!? How is that possible” the kids in the cell moved closer to the bars, listening to what the guards were saying to each other, unaware they were listening in, they continued to talk,

“Supposedly he is, but, I don’t know, sounds like someone been at Peterson’s stash again, but, we are to guard him, put him in the cell with the others, and keep him there till the Commander arrives” as he said this, another soldier walked in, a boy under his arms, and moved towards the cell door, the others in the cell moved away as they saw the lad, a tattered black shirt and Blue Jeans. The door was opened and he was simply chucked in, hitting the back wall as he did, crawling up to it, and putting himself into a sat up ball, looking down, blood could be seen on him, dripping from his mouth and arms, he had been beaten.


It has been about an hour since he had been thrown in, he had not moved one bit, and the guards had not moved from there position, they continued to talk among themselves, making jokes and talking about ways to quit there job, nothing special. Meanwhile, the others in the cell with the mysterious boy talked, “Who the hell is he” the one dressed in Leather said this, looking to him, eyeing his suspiciously,

“I don’t know, he is Human anyway” another in a yellow hoody said this, not moving from his position against the wall,

“I know what, I don’t trust him, perhaps we could use him for food” the one in leather retorted, the boy in the corner did not retort to this, he did not even hear it, he was too busy in his own mind,

“Still, you can smell it, he isn’t just ‘Human’ he has a scent, I recognize it” one with a Red Shirt interjected, moving forward slightly, looking at him through the shadows the bars cast onto him,

“He’s right” Another again in a Black jacket said, moving towards him slightly more, a female also following behind him.

“I still don’t like it, he is another human to me” the man in the leather pushed himself up against the walls of the cell and closed his eyes, crossing his arms across his chest, it was obvious he wanted no part of anything here.

The one in the black jacket and the woman moved towards him slowly, as they got closer, the woman said to him, gently, trying not to sound, or look provocative,

“Hello” the female approached him and sat down on his left, looking to him, he still had his head in his legs, he didn’t look up, but, she sensed something was wrong, “Hey, come on, We won’t hurt you” she looked to Kiba, who had sat himself on his right, placing his hand on his shoulder,

“Hey, I’m Kiba, that is Blue, what is your name” there was a short pause for a second, until a muffled voice was heard, they did not hear at first, moving in closer to him, trying to catch what he had said, he then looked up to, the light from the cells slightly blinding him, as he repeated his words,

“Richard” he looked to the two, slowly turning his head to each of the two around him, he had no idea what to say or do, he felt so alone,

“Richard, Well, Where are you from”, Kiba turned to look him in the face as he finished his sentence, there was a short pause, this through went through his head for a moment, ‘where was he from?’, he had to think about this, he didn’t know how to respond, he already knew he was not part of this world, and he was not supposed to be here,

“I am not from this world, I want to go back, please, let me go back” he put his head back on his knees after saying this, a silent tear running down his cheek, he wanted to go home so badly, he wanted to see the fields that surrounded him.

The two that had been around him, looking at him, stayed next to him, not touching him, but looking at him, they didn’t say a word in fact, and only whispers from the other 3 in the cell were heard, although he couldn’t make them out.

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Wednesday, February 9, 2005

A New day with a new light
Well, it is now the new day, I am feeling slightly better, but I am still slightly out of it, but, I am getting better, thank you for your words, I apprecaite it :)

Not much happened yesterday, like I predicted I did not do alot yesterday, I mainly sat at the PS2 playing Star Ocean, not much more, man, I was so bored, I really should have got some work done, but I kept doing things and putting it the side, pretty silly of me eh -_-;

Adam and Lee stayed last night, had a good time, although I did only get about 3 hours sleep, if that, but, it was fun it is always fun when they stay, gives me something to do at least.

OK, now that is over with, it is time to start this new story, now this one I am really porud of, and I really like it, although, I do warn you all, it does come with a warning, this styory, after reading it several times, it seems I wrote alot more of myself into it than I originally intended, so this story is an actual reflection of me and my personality, so, I reading this you will be learning how I feel.

Now thats over with, let me give you the Prologue, just for a tease, I hope you enjoy this new one

Prologue

It was a sunny day, the light broke through the clouds, creating shadows on the floor, glittering, shining on the water left over from the shower earlier that day. Richard walked across the path leading between the field, avoiding the dips in the road, full of stagnant, brown water, the cows may have enjoyed drinking from it, but he sure as hell did not enjoy standing in it. Putting his hands in his pockets, he looked up to e sky, it was beautiful, it was blue sky, and the clouds moved gently across the sky as the wind blew gentle breezes at him, this was Summer was supposed to be, not rain, not snow, but this.

He was walking back from a day out at the beach again, he enjoyed walking along the paths here, looking out at the scenery of nature, he looked around it with splendor and awe, it was always so peaceful out here, and the cliff he loved so much, how many times had he watched the sun set there, lighting up the sky and land in a brilliant ‘eerie’ glow.

The sun had started to set now, and it was becoming dark, he was trying to get back home before it se fully, he did not fancy walking these fields on his won, it would not have been the wisest of ideas knowing what could wander here at times, how he longed to meet a wolf, or fox or something, he had seen lots of other animals, and learned no matter how far you went, sheep and cows were in abundance.

As he walked though, sudden wave hit him, a blast of him, putting his hands in front of his face, he looked forward, ahead of him, a green ball of some kind hovered ahead, he looked at it, using his arm to cover the blast from it, he looked at it suspiciously, what was this, it had come out of no where, and knowing what he did, it should not be possible. It continued to grow, expanding all around him, becoming brighter and brighter, he wanted to move, but found himself unable to, it was taking him in, slowly, sucking, he felt the ground below his feet begin to move, and suddenly, nothing, darkness.

He awoke in a daze, looking around, he tried to refocus his vision, looking around, he saw an empty wasteland, it was grey, it would seem he had landed in some kind of ditch. Dusting himself off, he struggled to stand up, looking around, he looked in the distance to see a truck, he did not recognize this land, and the first question that came to his mind was ‘Where am I?’

Looking, the truck began to stop, he stood at the side of the road, and watched as the men got out the back, it looked like a military truck, Richard asked them, curiously, putting his hands in his jean pockets, “Can I bother you guys for a lift, I need to get to Rafe City” he watched as the men surrounded him, pointing there guns at him. Immediately, he lifted his arms to the air, but, before he could ask what it was all about, he found himself hit in the back with something, a large, blunt object. Whatever it was, he found himself knocked out again, darkness.



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Tuesday, February 8, 2005

All Good things...
Well, this is it, thank you for all your input, I am going to post the epilogue, now, I made the epilogue initially for my own enjoyment, and I do hate having to leave things all sad, but, I do like to leave an "O" feeling at the end, so, I will post it

Got most of today off, teafchers are having meetings with us, so, we get the day off, problem is, even though we got the day off, my Maths teacher wants our class to come in for a double lesson to carry on with out work -_-, can she not leave it for a day *sigh* Well, it isn't like I am oing anyhting better though

I had an intresting conversation with my Father last night, he things I am depreesed, and he asked me why, I told him it was "Boredom", I told him "Money", so, we kinda got into an arguement about that, he told me I shopuld go out more often, but, a bit difficult to do that with no money. But he is right, I am bored outta my head, I hadve nothing to engage me anymore.

Apart from that, I am goijng to try and enjoy my day off, I am sure I will find something to do, play Star Ocean or something, it sounds like a plan.

Well, I better go now, I have to be ready, my meeting is in the middle of my Maths class, so it means I don't have to come back later in the day at least :)

I will start my new story tommorow, after so many enthusiastic comments and a flood of PM's from people, I will starrt teasing you with the Prologue of that one tommorow, I hope you will enjoy reading that one too, I enjoyed working on it, I am proud of my second one more than any other writing I have done so far.

Epilogue

It was dark, he could see nothing, but he still thought, how could that be possible, was this death? Floating endlessly, nothingness all around you, only memories of a fallen past? If it was he did not want this, but he had no choice in the matter, he dies, saving those he cared for, what greater purpose is there than that, he would not change a thing. Floating in this darkness he heard a voice call in his mind, it was Cheza, he heard her say to him, “There grief is too much, descend” he heard her say the words, but he did not understand, did she mean the Wolves? Surly they would forget him easily, or would they? He let this thought ponder for a moment, until he felt a sudden light hit him, something was happening.

He felt his eyes snap open, and he darted up, sitting at a straight right angle, he was hit by shock, where was he? He let himself blink several times; he looked ahead of him, and orange sunset on a cliff end, the light reflecting into the ocean, and the sound of seagulls in the air, calling out from above them. He reached for his gut, both hands touching it, he had no wound, his clothes were undamaged, and it was like he was never hurt. He looked and felt at the rest of his body, he had no other wounds either, he was healed, how was this possible? Looking around, the hill was green, a tree to the side of him, he heard the calls of the birds, like a song in his heart, he was alive?

He sat there for hours, still wondering how he had come back, he was confused, the last thing he remembered was Kiba, looking at him, as he drifted into darkness, everything blurring, then, nothing, darkness. He sat there pondering unto he heard a call from behind, he looked and he saw 4 running creatures directly towards him, he turned on the spot, still sat down, he didn’t recognize the voice or bodies at first, but as they got closer, it couldn’t be, the four Wolves?

He felt a warmth in his body, they were alive, and they looked well, Kiba had his clean white coat again, the wind blowing through it, making it move, flow through the air majestically. As they approached him, they all jumped upon him, he could feel the all holding him, Toboe licking his face frantically, the others nuzzling him, like an old friend they had not seen in years, Richard laughed and then said., while over come with all this joy, “I’m back, I’M BACK” he called out several times, laughing, he was so overloaded with emotion, he couldn’t believe it, after having been in such deep darkness, and coming back to this, it was overwhelming.

They seemed to roll about for what appeared to be hours before they let him go, the sun still setting gently over the horizon, he smiled as they sat next to him, furiously wagging there tails, and panting, they were obviously pleased to see him alive and well. Looking to them, he looked to each of them, and said, “Well, looks like we are here, Paradise, but, why am I here, I am not complaining mind you, but I am not a Wolf?” he looked to them, cocking his head slightly, they moved uneasy for a moment, but, they could not answer, Kiba just said back to him,

“What does it matter, you are here, you wouldn’t believe how much we missed you, but we were called here, we all got the same call, we came, and we found you” Kiba was wearing a huge smile, looking at him, Richard moved over to him and wrapped his arms around Kiba, then moving around the Wolves, Toboe, Hige, Tsume. After this, he stood up and walked to the edge, picking up a stone and throwing it into the sea, hearing it plop slightly. Looking back then, he said to them, “How long, has it been” he looked at them; kindness back in his eyes, glazing over him, Toboe answered him, with a prolonged tone,

“Too long, 2 months since we have come here, and we have all missed you, terribly” a tear ran down Toboe’s cheek, looking to him, Toboe couldn’t help himself, he ran over to him, and pounced on him again, Richard catching him and falling to the ground with Toboe on top of him, he couldn’t stop nuzzling him, or licking, him, like he was making sure he was real, making sure he was there, and not going to go again, ever. Richard messed around with him for a few moments before moving him off him, and saying, as he lay there,

“I saw only darkness, I thought you would have forgotten me, but Cheza said you missed me” he looked to the sky, a slight twinkle could be seen as the first stars emerged from the orange sky, the clouds breaking slightly. He heard the other Wolves walk over to him, and heard as Hige said to him,

“Why would we not miss you, you are a part of us, like we are of you, we are your friends, we would never forget you, you sacrificed yourself for us, so we could be happy, you gave us the greatest gift anyone ever could, we are eternally in your debt” Hige smiled and wagged his tail furiously as he said these words, a warmth spilling up and out of Richard, he could feel it overflow, so this was what it was like to have friends. If so, he was in no place happier.

They turned now to there human form, and sat at the tree, looking up as the light began to fade, and the moon coming out, a full one at that, looking to the sky as he said his words, Kiba asked Richard a question, “What do we do now then? Where do we go?” he finished off looking to Richard. Richard let the wind wash in his face for a moment, and looked down, staring straight at Kiba, he said, with a happiness that could never be recreated in his voice,

“We live, the road is ahead of us, let us make out on it today, create our own life, this is paradise remember, lets live our lives” he smiled and stood up at this point, walking off in the direction of the city, the other 4 wolves following behind him, they were the pack of 5, never could be separated, even in death, they had no plan, but they would get along, nothing can stop those who are dedicated, nothing.

With that firmly in mind, they walked into the city once more, there life uncertain, but once thing for sure, whatever happens, they would never separate, ever again.


See you later

EDIT

Cannot believe I forogt this *bows* I apologise

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR TO EVERYONE! :)

At least I remembered
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Monday, February 7, 2005

A Gratitudial Gift
Thank you for your kind words yesterday, I do appreciate it, and I am glad you enjoy reading my FanFIc writing, I hope it is not boring you at all, hehe ^_^;

I finished another one over the weekenda ctually, over 2 days got a 32 page FanFic complete, based off Wolf's Rain again, it is up to you if you would like to rtead this one after the one I am writing is finished (I have tried to improve my new one, there are similarites to the one I have done now, but there is also more romance in the next one) But, it would be up for you if you would like to read it :)

Well, apart from finishing off my sotry yesterday, played alot of Star Ocean, it really is a good game, the fighting style reminds me alot of the Dot Hack style, it is so fluid and quick, I am enjoying it (I should have known I would, made my Square Enix) I am ust still so shocked it is a two disc game O.O

Well, School is back, and I must run to get ready for it, Well, it is the last wekk until half term, and we get tommorow foff anyway, some kind of review day, I will tell you all morew tommorow, have a good one.

I will leave you with the final chapter, it has been fun writing this, glad you enjyoe reading, it, now, I did write and EPILOGUE to this story, it is up to you if you would like to read the EPILOGUE though, if so, I will pos it here, so please, give me your input

Chapter 14 – Fallen Friends

Kiba cocked his head, he had no idea what to expect, and was as confused as everyone else as to why he was stood there, lifting his head, Richard looked to Kiba, and said, with a strange firmness present in his voice, “For a long time, I have remembered my true purpose, and I know why I am here, I am the ‘key’ to the power of Paradise” he looked as he saw several shocked faces, although they looked as if they expected this, but what they heard next they did not, “I have known for a while what would have to happen here, but I did not tell you as I did not want you to question what you were doing, I had to keep quiet”, he switched his view to Kiba, and locked his gaze straight into his eyes, and said, coldly, and firmly, “In order for Cheza to release the power, I have to be killed the chosen one, Kiba, you are that Wolf” he looked to him strongly, shock covering Kiba’s face, he could not believe what he just heard, Toboe speaking for him,

“Kill you!? WHY!” Toboe shouted, he sounded extremely upset by what he had just heard, but Richard simply nodded, and added,

“I am ‘Fragment’ the one who holds back Paradise’ power, with me dead, the power can be released, thus allowing Cheza to save you all, please, this is as hard for me as it is you, I do not want to die, but it is my reason for being here” the Wolves whispered between themselves, Kiba walked over to Richard, as he removed his coat, placing it on the ground, and bobbing down to be on level with Kiba, who said to him, a tear in his eye,

“I can’t kill you Richard I can’t” Richard looked at him back, his eyes also glazing over, he put his arms around Kiba, who also moved forwards as he did this, Richard saying as he held him, crying also, tears running down his cheek,

“You have to, but don’t worry, though I may fall, I do not die empty, I had a good time, from the moment we met in that courtyard, to this moment, you shall, as well as the other Wolves be my best friend, do this please, my last gift to you, for everything you have done” Richard pushed himself away from Kiba, who also had tears running down his muzzle, his eyes swelling.

Richard stood straight up, and looked forward, saying to Kiba as he stood there, “Please, do it swiftly, I don’t want to suffer any longer than I must, nor you” he stood there, he could hardly control the shakes he had, the tears falling down his cheeks, but, he felt nothing, only the wind as he stood there, his arms out stretched to the side of him, he heard Kiba say instead, struggling to speak due to the tears,

“Richard, please, there must be another way” he looked straight up as him, as his face began to go red with the tears, he shook his head, and whimpered out,

“This is the only way, now please, strike” Richard stood there, and embraced his moments, he heard the whimpering of the other wolves, but, this was cut short, as h felt a deep pain run straight through him, he looked down, and saw a paw retract from his gut, bringing his arms down, he placed them over, and saw the blood come pouring out, a slight smile on his face, looking at the blood fill his hands, his fingers becoming crimson as he fell to his knees, the blood dripping onto the floor, creating red splashes. He quickly fell to his side, then, turning himself, he looked straight up, still tears running down his cheek, still smiling, his left arm over his wound, his right hand extended at his side. He looked up to the sky, he could see the moon, full in redness, the stars shining bright above him, and it was beautiful, pure beauty.

The Wolves quickly came and surrounded him, seeing the colour leave his face, he could hear them all trying to ask him not to leave, he whispered the words out, trying to keep happy, coughing as he did, blood coming out of the side of his mouth, “I do not regret anything, thank you all for been there, I wish I could have gotten to know you better, all of you, do not cry for me, I will be with you forever” he lay there, he could feel the blood run underneath him, he felt the muzzles of them on him, nudging him, trying to keep them with them. All of the sudden, the air was full of howls, were they howling for him, it gave him a strange energy, like nothing he had ever felt before, he felt happy, and would be able to leave in such a way.

After they finished, he looked to them, and then said, “I want to leave each of you with a message”, he looked to Tsume first, “Remember, remember to always stand by those who care for you, and don’t worry, they will do the same”, he switched his gaze now to Hige, “Don’t worry about being too cautious, be careful, and you will live longer” he smiled as he said this one, coughing again, some more blood coming from his mouth. He looked to Toboe now, and said, “Toboe, You are such a great wolf, I will never forget how fun you were, and don’t you either, remember to keep you energy, don’t let that run out” he felt him as he nuzzled him slightly, saying this.

Finally, it was Kiba, he watched as he walked next to him, sitting there, Richard reached his hand up, and stroked the side of his Muzzle, saying, with what strength he had left, coughing more violently now, “Kiba, my best friend, long have I wished to say that, that I had a friend who I would trust with anything, that is you, I wish we could have met along time ago, perhaps things may have been different, but, I want to leave you with this Kiba, don’t ever forget yourself” Richard stroked his under chin, still trying to keep energy.

He looked to the sky now, and said, out loud, so all could hear, “PARADISE GATES!, Open to these, let leash you power” as he said this, a green light developed over his stomach, launching itself into the air, hovering above them, Richard saying as he lay there, “It is now ready” he looked over to where Cheza stood, and then said, silently, losing his voice, coughing uncontrollably now, lifting himself up slightly as he did, “It is time, Cheza, guide them” he smiled to this last comment.

He began to go cold, and shiver slightly, saying his last words, the blood now a pool on top of him, “Remember, Paradise, you are here, let this place be re-born, all those lost, dead, be re-born pure, you shall know happiness, good bye my friends, live, and never forget each other” he lost all sense in himself now, and lost all strength in his body, his arms dropping, and going limp, he felt the last of his energy left, it was time, he had finished, come to do his job, found by them, taken care by them. His life flashed past him, most of it a blur apart from these past weeks, they would forever be with him, nothing could take them away, and he would not change them for anything.

He lay there, limp, the Wolves tried to wake him, but, he looked, stared at the sky, a small blood river coming from his mouth and nose, and a lake of crimson mess in his gut, it now hit them, he was dead. All of them cried, howling and whimpering around his body, Cheza even releasing a tear of sadness as she moved around to his head, and closed his eyes, it was time.

Meanwhile, Richard drifted in darkness, he awaited for the ritual to start, although he was dead, his spirit was till there, and he felt his spirit been taken away, moved, bit by bit, it had started, it was time he could feel them all, and he was sure they could all feel them, and he said, as he was like this, in a spirit form, “Welcome to Paradise” a bright light surrounded them all, and he watched then disappear, and then, felt himself go, seeing as the last images the world in bloom, a giant garden, once again, peace had returned, and he drifted off, a sadness in his heart, but knowing he had done something with his life, he was not useless after all.

With these finals words, he disappeared, leaving this world, where it’s future would go, he didn’t know, but what he did know is the people left would have to make choices, it would be hard, but, they could do it, nature returning, The Wolves in Paradise.


(I would like tothank all the readers who have helped me along and given me the strength to write this, and also to everyone for there kind words. I would like to thank my friend, Marc, for all the help he offered through it, and supporting me through the times that I did write it. Finally, I would like to thank all my Teachers for teaching me English. *thinks* Erm, prehaps scrub that last one, lol)

Seriously though, hope you enjoyed it, but like I say, if you want the EPILOGUE up, I will gladly put iy up.

And if you want to read another story, I will also post it up, but, I don't want to do it if you will just be bored of it ^_^

So, as Chris Tarrant says "Place your votes, now"
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Sunday, February 6, 2005

Morning All
Morning all, hope you are doing well, I had an intresting dsay yesterday, went into town with a few ates and traded in lodsa old games, and got 2 brilliant new ones, one called Obscure, survival gorror which is two player, hehe, so miuch fun.

And StarOcean, till the end of time, that is looking awesome, huess what will be taking all my time now, lol, not a good sign, but, it looks brilliant and the system is so fluid

Well, must rush, but I will leave you with this qui\ before I leave, I found it and took me alot of results and variants of my name, but got it

What is your anime death?
Name
Age
sex	malefemalenot surebothneither
favorite color
Type of death	Eaten
Time of death	tomorrow morning
Who did it	Kiba (Wolf’s Rain)
Did you deserve it?	It was an accident
This quiz by Bethie07 - Taken 825 Times.

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Here is also another chapter of the story

Chapter 13 – Confrontation

The battle began, Richard watched as it started, they threw insults at one another, throwing there whole being into the fight, like two balls of fur going at it for the trophy, paradise, and all it’s wonders. Richard could feel the light from Kiba and the dark in Darcia beat strong, they were not just fighting in physical bonds, but also in the spiritual, the great battle, to decide.

The others watched on, whispering to one another, wanting to be out there, helping there friend fight him, Toboe sat himself next to Richard and watched as he prayed under his breath, watching the battle, not even blinking as the cold winds hit, he could not be allowed to be put of by the wind, this was a battle for the future of the world, to be put off by such a thing would be stupid.

Richard watched them continue to fight, flying through the air, hitting each other, biting, the whiteness of Kiba’s fur disappearing as he got wounds, drenching him in a deep redness, the blood pouting and creating small pools on the floor, of both him and Darcia, they were going full out, you could see the Wolves bite into each other, Richard flinching several times as he saw Kiba get bite, feeling the pain himself, like some kind of connection. The battle continued under the red moon, the clouds beginning to clear, allowing moon light to shine straight down on them, illuminating everything, a white ethereal light surrounding the plateau, and the combatants inside it.

He felt a great darkness in the air, he could feel it start to extend around, he knew he could not allow this to continue, if he did not stop this soon, he would be finished, along with the rest of the world, and began to call out in his mind, words that he did not know, but, remembered in his past, it was a desperate call, but, he got no answer, all was silent as the two continued to go at each other, lowering each others defenses, the blood smearing them both

He felt something inside him suddenly, a burst of energy, it was only for a second, but at the same time, he looked forward, and saw as Darcia was enveloped in a deep light, looking to him, he smiled and said under his breath, “Rejection” and watched as he disappeared, a lone eye ball left, Kiba falling to the ground, everyone but Richard running over to tend to him.

Richard slowly got up and looked over to Kiba, he could see everyone else make a fuss over him, and take care of him, thinking it would be better if he didn’t disturb, he just stood there and watched. .As he did however, he saw as Cheza waved over to him, the others also turning to him, pointing to himself, he slowly walked over to where Kiba was resting.

He could see his wounds more clearly this close up, he ha various cuts, bruises, he could see that he was hurting, but, he did not show it, instead he was smiling, he had defeated the only obstacle, they were ready now. Kiba looked up to Richard and said, quietly, as he stood up, struggling slightly, “I heard your voice Richard, I heard you cheering me on” Richard looked to him, was he really doing that; limping over to him, he rested next to him, sitting and then said, a bit stronger now, “Thank you” he smiled, and looked to the sky, looking to the red moon. It was at this point Cheza then came out with the explanation; she knew what happened, looking to Kiba,

“Paradise rejected him, Richard, didn’t it” she changed her glance to him, then everyone looked to him, closing his eyes, he nodded and said, quietly, the breeze falling silent,

“Paradise could never accept one so full of malice and hatred, such greed, wanting to take paradise for himself, he would never have been allowed to enter paradise, he was destined for it to end here, his darkness too deep, his pain too far gone” Richard opened his eyes and looked to Cheza, nodding at him, she knew what he was going to say next, “You ready?”, she continued to nod, and he smiled, moving away from the pack slightly, and standing a few feet in front of Kiba, it was time, all looked at him as he stood there, Cheza moving to be a few feet next to him, it was time.

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Saturday, February 5, 2005

Thank God it is Saturday
Well, it is about time, I have needed the weeked for a while, although it is last week at school before the half-term, YAY

Well, what have I got planned, well, waiting for Vol.2 of my Wolf's Rain DVD's to come through, cannot watch any of my others till I get them, -_-, wouldn't make any sense, but I am so tempted, lol, I may just do it anyway, gives me an excuse to watch them again, lol

I have been writing like a mad man last night, I got an idea and started planning it in school, and now I have started writting it, based of 'Wolf's Rain' again! (You must all be getting tired of my writings about it) but that is what I have been workig on last night.

Karate was good last night, but, we only diud the basics, our normal Sensei was not in, so we have another one, I want to do some sparring, lol, but all we continue to do is the absics -_-, but, we all need to have a solid foundation, and keep practicing.

Not much else to say, but I am going to as it is said 'OPEN THE FLOOR' since I am bored, you can ask me some questions, and in my post tommorow I will answer them (This idea has been borrowed from Panda, I hope you don't mind) but, if you have a question for me, I will answer it to the best of my abilities

Until then, here is the enxt installment of my story

[Not much left now, building up to the climax]

Chapter 12 – Road to Paradise

It was morning when he awoke, but only early, he looked to the horizon to see the sun slowly rising over it, seeing it spread a bright Orange glow over everything. He slowly got up, looking to the smoky remains of the camp fire, smoke rising from it steadily, been blown away by the wind as it reached higher. He looked to his side to see the others were still fast asleep, he sat up, and closed his eyes, and began to think, about what he had remembered, it was still ‘fragmented’ in parts, and he couldn’t remember it all, some of it a blur, but he did know what was going to happen, and his purpose, it was clear set in mind now, he had to go, to complete it all, and no matter how much pain it would cause him, it would not matter, it had to be done, for them, a thank you for all there work and effort, putting so much trust into him, and been there.

He sat there for a while, letting these thoughts dwell, slipping away and then returning, pondering on them as they came to him. He felt something though, opening his eyes ahead of him, he saw the muzzle of Toboe ahead of him, nudging him in the shoulder, Richard smiled and said to him, as he opened his eyes, “Good Morning” he uncrossed one of his legs and let them stretch out, letting a cramp that was building up be relax, Toboe smiled back at him and pounced directly on top of him, effectively pinning him down, he licked his face, and then rested on top of him, saying as he did,

“I am so happy you are alive and you stayed with us, Don’t do that again” Toboe was overcome with joy as he said all of this, continuing to lick his face, wagging his tail furiously, until he heard someone else walk up behind him, and he moved off. Sitting back up he saw Kiba stand there, also smiling, Toboe running off to what it looked like to wake the other Wolves. Kiba turned and watched him as he did, he seemed very giddy, waking them all up, and looking to him as he did, they seemed pretty happy to see him sitting there still, Kiba then said to him, while looking at Toboe’s actions,

“He was really worried about you, Toboe cares for you deeply, you should have seen him when you were found in the ruins, he was willing to carry you out himself, like me, he thinks of you as one his best friends, a brother, so, forgive him if he seems slightly giddy” Kiba turned and smiled, sitting next to him, Richard also smiled as he watched the other Wolves wrestle slightly with Toboe for waking them up so early, Cheza also awake, just laughed at there actions. It had been too long since he had seen them have so much fun; they were really enjoying themselves, he was happy to see this. It was short lived though as they calmed down and walked over to where the smoldering fire was, gathering around Richard and Cheza, who had sat herself directly next to him. Kiba walked in front of them, and began to speak, clearly, and with a hint of happiness in his voice, “Well, it seems it is time, we know where Paradise is now, and we know how to get there, we have to go to the top of this mountain”, Richard looked up as he said this, and looked upon the sheer height of the mountain, it would not be an easy climb, but, he could feel it, he knew what he was saying, it was up there, the Paradise awaited.

“It will soon all be over” Cheza added after him, looking straight forward, Kiba nodding slightly, as he moved back into the group, and said, as he turned into his human form, along with the others,

“Come on then, let’s go” he got up and began to walk forward, the others followed behind him, Cheza next to him, Richard behind them with Toboe, Hige and Tsume bringing up the rear.

They found an appropriate path for them to follow around the mountain slightly, it was a steep path, but, it did have all the amenities they needed in order to climb it. Holding onto the holds, Richard followed directly behind Toboe, who he let go first, with Hige just behind him, he used as many of the larger holds as he could, but they were few and far between, for a lot he had to use the rocks that were not fixed into the mountain, rocking as he pulled on them, almost falling out. Richard could feel the energy get stronger the higher they climbed, he knew it would soon come to what it had to, it would not be an easy choice, but he knew there had to be only the one answer.

The winds got stronger the higher they got, reaching the top relatively quickly thanks to the skills of Kiba, and finding paths of which they could follow, they soon found themselves at the very top, a flat plateau, level and even, this was the spot where they had to do it.

Standing there, the winds blasted the top, Richard felt as his jacket was blown in it, beating against his legs, and his hair flying into his face, he looked around, the clouds were just above them, he felt he could reach out and touch them, it was dark this far up, and snow fell gently onto them as they stood looking around, they seemed to be waiting for something, or someone.

As they stood there, it seemed what they were waiting for came, in the middle of the plateau suddenly a large Black Wolf appeared, looking to them, Kiba walked forward, and said as he did, “I am going to finish this with Darcia, no one interfere with this battle, it is time to finish this” Kiba walked forward, towards the beast that sat in the centre, Richard could feel the darkness, it’s malice from where he stood, and he knew the Wolf sensed him, sitting there, gazing at him, he recognized who it was, Kiba could not lose to him, Richard would not allow it. Getting on his knees, he put his hands together, and began to whisper under his breath, praying to paradise, he had to do something, and perhaps he may be heard.

The others turned to there Wolf forms, while Cheza placed her eyes firmly on Kiba, and watched him approach the centre, Richard on his knees, praying, he would now re-pay him for his kindness, the only way he knew how, through his support, his strength in soul.

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Friday, February 4, 2005

More to come
Well, I now have Vol. 1,3,4,5. I jave to wait for VOl.2 to come through now, shouldn't be too long, hopefully today :)

Had a close call with my DVD player though, wouldn't play my DVDs at first, until I sorted out a few of the settings, then it did *Wips Forehead* I thought I would have to buy a new DVD players, that would not have been funny.

Friday today at least, so should make it a fun day, I am looking forward to it, we do not have out first 2 lessons today becasue we have someone from Bradford University to come in and give us a talk on 'How to be an Internationalist?' I have a feeling this lecture is going to put us asleep -_-

Apart from that, not alot happened, watched Vol.1 of Wolf's Rain, thats about it, really cool

I will leave you with more story, see you later

Chapter 11 – Interlude of Flowers

What was this, he was, alive? He could feel his body, he ached slightly, but he felt himself move, he opened his eyes slightly, darkness was round him, he tried to focus but found only a pin hole of light, he heard murmurs around him, like voices, but, he was unable to make any of them out, like distant echoes. Slowly though, he began to focus his eyes, his vision returning, and also, his hearing, he was alive, he laid down, and let things return to him naturally.

The first thing he felt was heat, he opened his eyes again to see a large fire at his left side, burning bright, raising high into the air. It was still night and he could feel the night breeze run against him, like an old companion, he recognized this. Looking to his other side, he saw Kiba, Tsume, Toboe, Hige and also, Cheza, they were all sat by a near-by tree, they seemed to be sleeping, he smiled to his, and slowly, began to get up.

He felt the energy run back to his legs, he looked around, they seemed to be at the base of a mountain, how had he survived? It was not possible, he must have been dead, but pricking himself in the side he realized from the pain that he was still alive. Walking over to where the others slept, he looked at them, they seemed so peaceful together, lying there, Cheza resting her hands on Kiba’s and Hige’s head as she slept, looking so peaceful. He decided he would not disturb them, looking to the fire one last time, he began to walk away from them, but, before he could get even a hundred meters away from the camp, he heard a quick pace running from behind, and a voice calling to him, the voice was immediately familiar, it was Kiba, and he said as he came to a stop by Richard side, “Where are you going”, he looked up to him, cocking his head, Richard didn’t look up at all, he continued to look down, and said to him, the sadness obviously visible in his voice,

“Well, I am no longer needed here, you have who you were looking for, I am just necessity” he closed his eyes as he said this, he didn’t want to seem upset, but, he could not hide it in his voice very well. He stood there, feeling the breeze against him, a slight shiver running down his spine, he then felt something against his side, and as he looked down he could see Kiba, nuzzling his side, and saying to him, softly and gently,

“Your not, please stay with us, It is times like this we need our friends the most” he continued to nuzzle him as he said this, trying to sound happy. Richard continued to look down, but, after a few seconds, he bobbed down to be on level with Kiba, and said to him, his eyes open slightly now, welling with tears, he couldn’t hide it at all,

“I will only slow you down thou…..” he was cut off mid sentence by Kiba saying to him, moving into him, placing his muzzle on his shoulder,

“I have told you before, you do not slow us down, come on, your one of us, just because Cheza has joined us again makes no difference, come on” he rested his muzzle on him, and Richard put him arms around him, letting his tears run down his face, feeling like they would freeze as the wind blew, but dropping onto Kiba’s fur. He pulled himself away as he suddenly felt a presence, looking over to where the camp was, he saw Cheza standing right net to him, placing her hand on his shoulder, he stood up, and turned around, he was face to face with Cheza, she was smiling as she said her words,

“Richard, I am so glad you are here, I want you to stay, you have more to do yet” she smiled, pecking him on the cheek, he blushed slightly as he stumbled back, slightly knocking Kiba, who jumped out of the way, she continued to smile. Richard looked back to her and nodded nervously, why was he so nervous around her? Kiba seemed to sense this, and said to Richard as he stood there, looking at Cheza,

“See, you have to stay now, come on, lets go back to the camp and rest” as he said this, Cheza nodded in agreement and began to walk back to the camp, Richard stood there for a second, Kiba staring at him before he began to walk forward, following behind Cheza, catching up with her slightly, as she said to him, quietly, answering the questions he was about to ask,

“I saved your life, the Luna Flower Bloomed and saved you, giving you a place to rest” a look of shock covered his face as he heard how he was saved, she was indeed the Flower Maiden, and as he looked into the sky, he saw the Redness of the Moon and frowned, he knew what that meant through his returned memory, of course he had told any of them what he and remembered, if he did he would be afraid they would stop there search, and he didn’t want to do that, he promised the first day he set off he would not allow anything to get in the way of there quest, and he would be true to his word.

Reaching the camp again, Cheza walked back to where she was resting before, lying on the ground an falling asleep, Kiba also did the same resting next to her, leaving Richard next to the fire, resting on the blanket on the floor. He knew she had to be protected, that is why they surround her, so that she will not disappear again, or wilt away, so with this in mind, he rested, letting his mind wonder slightly away as he drifted off into sleep.

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Thursday, February 3, 2005

YAYNESS
Well, I am at my bros at the moment, I was able to get Wolf's Rain Vol 3 and 5, they have more eisodes on them than the site originally told me :D, that is so cool :)

Only problem is, I canot watch them, I need the other 3 first, or at least Vol.1 or esle there is not much point, lol. Hopefully they will come in the main this morning, and I can pick them up as I go out back to school, gottamake sure I get on the bus in time, ucky my first period is a free :P

Well, other than that, not alot happened last night, just gotta wait for my other volumes now,

Gotta go, but here is the next part of my story, enjoy

Chapter 10 – Breaking Through

They had driven for hours, most of it in silence before Tsume stopped the truck, and not looking back, said solidly, “Well, this is it” he stopped the engine, and did not move, he seemed to be waiting for something. Kiba waited a second and nodded his head in recognition of what he said, calling to him,

“Well, let’s get this done with”, he slowly got up, his hands at his side, Toboe opening the back, where he leaped out, Richard following him after and then Toboe.

They were outside some kind of castle, it was dark and it was raining ever so slightly, Richard could feel the energy of evil here, he could feel darkness in the air, all around, this was not a good place to be. Walking to the front of the Truck he saw the four Wolves in there Wolf form, talking, Richard walked over to the main door, feeling a nudge at his back, he looked back to see Kiba there, and heard him say, Richard bobbing down so there eyes were level, “Richard, This is going to be dangerous, we need you to help us, try and hold back the guards, we need to reach the upper section of the tower” Richard looked at him, closing his eyes he nodded, was this his destiny? Whatever it was, he would fight.

The others walked towards them, as they stood affront of the door, Hige walking to one side and placing his paw on a console, operating the gates, as they slowly opened, leading to a dark passage. Looking down it, he could feel in there, something evil and dark, something which should not be aloud to live dwelled, it was obvious, and the darkness shook him slightly as he moved a stray hair from his face, he walked in, following behind the Wolves.

Entering a huge entrance hall, Kiba looked back to them, and then shouted out, “Right, this way”, he began to run off, shouting back to Richard, “Take care, make sure we have a clear path” Richard nodded and watched as they disappeared into the darkness, until he could no longer see them, he now was alone, solitude in this darkness. Looking around, he saw nothing but a vast empty space, until again, he heard the voice he knew so well, this time, it was not in his dream, “You have come with the Wolves, I am glad, please, save me, follow my voice” he listened to her, and then said out loud, only audio able if you were near,

“Who are you”, a curious tone was in his voice, he could finally ask that question, but, as he did, he heard nothing more, the voice had disappeared as quickly as it came, but he knew what he had to do, and as if he was possessed by a demon, he walked forward, up towards some spiral stairs, climbing them, slowly, the sounds echoing all around the hall as he slowly ascended them.

He climbed all the way to the top, looking down the floor of the wall was covered in darkness, the only illumination been dimly lit lights at the side of the room, giving only the least illumination they could. He walked through the roof, then, entering a maze of corridors.

He walked through them, still dimly lit by wall lights; it was indeed a palace where the darkness lurked, ready to swallow you whole if you were not careful. Walking along, his footsteps echoing around the halls, going for miles It would seem, rooms on wither side, and corridors branching off, but continuing to go straight forward, like he was been guided. He walked for a long time, going round several corners, and walking past even more doors, until he came to a dead end, with a large door looming ahead of him, looking at him directly, and glaring back at him. He placed his hands on the doors, and whispered some words to himself, and with saying them, the door opened, the locks could be heard clicking from place and removing there hold on the walls, allowing the doors to swing open. He felt a strange power emanate from inside this room, a power of light, the only goodness inside this place. He reverberated with it, slowly walking into the room.

Inside, he came to a sudden realization, he has seen that girl before, and without even knowing what he was doing, as if he was in some kind of trance, he whispered the words, “Cheza, Flower Maiden, It is I, Fragment, let us open Paradise” he didn’t even know what he was saying, it was like he was trapped within his body, someone else doing the talking for him, when he suddenly came back to his feeling, a flash went through his mind, a look of shock covered his face, he remembered everything. He knew what Fragment was, he knew what Paradise was, and where it was, he also knew his duty, but, knowing this only mad him sadder, what a purpose to serve.

Looking up, he saw Cheza, trapped in a green ball, he walked over to the ball, looking up still as he walked, and watched as it descended itself, the green energy disappearing, leaving Cheza, hanging there. He heard a noise from behind, like running, looking back he saw Kiba, running towards him, and it looked like he had a few friends with him, Jagara’s Guards were close behind. He saw that Kiba had been injured, his once White Coat now a darker shade of red, he saw Richard too standing with Cheza, and shouted to him, “MOVE!” Richard did as he asked immediately, standing to the side as Kiba jumped in and grabbed Cheza from the position she was hanging in, Kiba turning and then shouting to Richard, “Now Run” he ran straight back for the guards, dodging between them, avoiding there swords, leaving a shocked Richard, he was now here alone, and it looked like the guards who had filtered there way in were looking for some excitement.

Running over to one of the guards he immediately grabbed one of there swords, that was still inside the sheath on there side, taking out the sword he held it out in front of him, and said out loud, “I will hold them for you Kiba, good luck my friend” he watched the guards move around him, watching as they surrounded him slowly, and a semi-circle around him, moving in, slowly. He watched for them to take the first move, realizing he was heavily out numbered, he said a silent prayer in his head ‘Cheza, Take care of the Wolves, I charge them to you, take care ‘Flower Maiden’ He opened his eyes, and then, struck out to his side, hitting one of the guards, immediately dropping to there knees, a pool of there blood around them.

They all came at him now, there swords raised, he dodged some, blocking most, occasionally hitting them back, slicing along there own swords and taking off there arms, or hitting them in the neck, depending how he was deflected, the blood flew through the room, and the floor quickly began to turn a dark shade of red from the wounds he inflicted, of course not getting away without his own, been hit several times on the arms, and the legs, he knew he was not a fighter, and would only be able to hold out for so long. He fought valiantly, taking on as many of the guards as he could, taking out several, but, not able to take then out fully, they continued to enter the room, attacking, for everyone he killed, two more took there place, there was an endless supply of them.

He dropped his sword, letting it hit the floor, the sound of it been dulled out by the movement of the soldiers, at this point, he knew he was finished, he could no longer fight, he had reached his limits, but knowing that Cheza had been released from his prison, he felt a bit better, only a bit, but he did help them, and that was enough for him, to prove he did have more than a ‘squatters’ life. The Soldiers moved in on him, slowly, taking positions around him, ready to strike, there swords in the air, it was at this point he decided he would take on his final task, he looked to the side of the room, there was a window, as large as the room, looking out into the wastelands, if he was going to go, it would not be at there hands. Slowly standing, he stumbled over to the window, standing a few feet in front of it, the guards moving around him still, trying to encircle him, he simply gave them a half effort salute, turned, and ran through the window, the glass smashing and sending shards all out, some into his face, he could feel them cut him.

He felt the cold, bitter winds around him as he dropped through the air, he could see the building he was in rush by hum, blurring slightly, he could hear her voice to him again, as he closed his eyes, his jacket flapping at his side, he heard her say, “It is not your time yet” he got some comfort from him, but nothing that was said to him would not help, it was too late for him, he was falling, and the snow approached quickly, he felt himself begin to blackout, it all been too much for him, the lights been turned out in his life, as he drifted away.
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Wednesday, February 2, 2005

Gotta Knock a Little Harder
Well, got my first package from my bro last night, I have now the Cowboy BeBop, THe Movie DVD :)

I watched it last night, it is still as good as I saw it before, I saw it once on the net, bt, seeing it on DVD is alot better, I love the music in the mvie, so well made, but, it is Yono Kanno :)

Well, I survived yesterday, but I could not comlete out group Psychology work, I was going to type it all up, but I could not get my work from everyone, so now we are behind schedule and missed the deadline -_-, this is why I prefer to work alone, at least then I know th work will get done.

Prolly going to play Budokai three later at a friends, so, thats gonna be fun, so, something to look forward to, but, for now, must run, here is the enxt installment of my story



Chapter 9 – Plan

Once inside, Kiba walked over to the fire that had been lit in the old open fireplace, placing Richard directly in front of it, on the mat which was still there, letting him go slowly. Once down, Richard could immediately feel the flames of the fire against him, warming him up, he still had the tattered clothes he had on when he was attack, he had no shirt anymore and barely and trousers left, he felt almost naked, he needed to get some clothes some point.

Looking to his side, all the Wolves were in there Wolf form, sitting around the fire, Kiba had sat himself down directly next to him, Richard now on his back, feeling some pain, but, not as much as he would have felt, they really did help it, even though he went through so much agony, he was grateful. Lying there, he looked up, seeing the bright yellow eyes of Kiba looking down at him, as he turned to look back up to the ceiling, he felt him rest his muzzle on his chest, the fur on it still slightly cold from been outside.

Richard just lay there, it was such a strange feeling, been here with a Wolf resting on him, he moved his right hand to stroke his back, he could see him smiling as he did this, and it also made him feel better, somehow, he was able to derive strength from this. It is strange, he never thought he would ever be in this kind of situation, but, even after all that has happened, he would not swap it for the whole world, for him, this has been the greatest adventure he ahs ever had, and one he would not forget, ever.

He was resting there, when he felt the other ones move in slightly, Tsume resting at the bottom of his legs, Toboe at his other side and Hige resting just above his head, his tail wagging around by his cheek, playfully, as if teasing. He felt like for the first time in a lot of years he was safe, and inside this circle of Fur, he drifted off, allowing himself to be taken away, feeling the most content he had in years.

He felt a strange glow against him, he was restrained again, but, it was not in a malicious way, he felt a warmth still run through him, and he heard the voice again, he tried to respond, but still found himself unable to, only air coming out as he tried, “Fragment, come to me, Paradise awaits, bring and take care of the Wolves, together, we will save them” the light then began to disappear, leaving him behind in darkness again.

He awoke, his eyes opening slowly, he heard snoring around him, and as he turned his head, he saw Kiba and the others resting, still asleep, Kiba still resting his muzzle on his chest, moving slightly as he slept, Richard simply smiled to this, and tentatively stroked the side of his muzzle, suddenly having to move it as it snapped his fingers, Kiba waking instantly. Kiba looked to him, just waking up, having a shocked look on his face, saying to him quite hurried, “Sorry, I didn’t mean” he stood up, and looked to Richard, looking to make sure he wasn’t hurt, Richard smiled and said to him, a smile on his face, saying, slightly amused

“It is ok, look” he wriggles his fingers about slightly, “Still there” he smiled, and got up slowly, stretching as he stood up, his back now feeling a lot better, but, as he felt with his arm, he could feel the scars there, his back would never be the same again. At least he was still alive, that was one thing he could be happy and proud about, having good enough friends who would rescue you in your greatest hour of need.

Walking around the room, he suddenly realized his lack of clothing, Kiba also noticed his and laughed slightly, turning back to his Human form, and walking over to him, putting his index finger in the air, as if to say’ Wait a sec’, Richard knew this well, and just stood there, trying to gather together what he could of his clothes, his pants were now all but a shade or red, still slightly damp, and the smell of blood heavy in them. Kiba walked back into the room a few seconds later, carrying what looked like a whole new set of clothes, Richard smiled and walked off into the room he got these from and put them on.

They were a perfect fit, a Pair of Black Jeans and Shirt, as well as a knee length leather jacket, they seemed to fit him well, wearing the Black Boots he still had, which were still in good shape, he walked back in, and Kiba smiled, saying as he walked in, “You looks a lot better now, you shouldn’t freeze to death now” Kiba smiled, as well as the other Wolves, who had, in his absence now woken up, and sat by the fire in there human forms. He smiled at the comment, and heard the other call over, Hige first,

“Looks good”, Toboe then following suite,

“Yeah, a lot better”, smiling as he said it, Tsume shouting over last,

“Better not try taking the tough guy looking role, I have that all covered already, don’t make me fight for it” Tsume laughed, and Richard smiled to this, he knew he was only joking, but he did feel a lot more comftable now in clothes that were not falling to bits. He then said, looking back to them,

“Thank you so much, you have great taste, at least now I am not semi-naked” he laughed slightly to this last comment, the others giving a smile too, it seemed that it was all well, he was now dressed, and they looked ready. After standing there for a few minutes, Kiba then moved over to the fire where the others were sat, Richard walking over with him, sitting next to him and Toboe on his other side, he listened to what Kiba had to say, speaking clearly, and formally,

“Well, we cannot keep putting it off, we are going to Jagara’s Keep, to rescue Cheza, and open Paradise” he spoke his words clearly, and although he had no conscious idea of what he meant, he seemed to understand, he continued to listen to what was said, “We will strike tonight, and take the flower maiden back”, he shot a look to Richard, and said, looking straight at him, “I am going to rely on you there Richard, it will be dangerous, you do not have to come, it does not concern you, but, if you were to come, I would appreciate it” he gave a slight smile, and Richard’s response was almost immediate,

“Of course I will help, count me in” he nodded at Kiba, he seemed to acknowledge this with his own nod, and carried on, looking back to the others,

“Well then, we are set, we all know what we are doing, lets go” he stood up at this point, the others following suite, silently walking to the door, Richard was last up, and walked through the door just behind Kiba, closing it as he left, the fire embers slowly dying down, was this to be a mission he would not return from? He couldn’t be sure, but whatever the turn out, he dies free.

They climbed into the truck again, Tsume driving, Hige sat with him, while Kiba, Toboe and Richard all sat in the back, closing the cloth at the back, he looked to Tsume, and nodded, who at that point turned on the engine, and the truck began to move forward, Richard sitting down directly next to Kiba, the cloth he had laid on still on the floor, a pattern of blood around it, you could see where he lad laid. It seemed all too solace within the truck, no one was speaking, were they too busy contemplating what they would do, he still did not fully comprehend the magnitude of the situation he was in, it felt all too calm to him, which always in the past meant trouble was looming.

They must have been only gone about ten minutes when Richard looked to Kiba, who had closed his eyes, what was he thinking? It didn’t matter, he asked him, almost whispering, “Were going to come back alive, aren’t we?” he had a tenseness inside him, he didn’t want to lose any of them, he would rather die than let one of them die. Kiba’s eyes snapped open, and he said, as he sat there, not turning his head either, but patting Richard on the back,

“Of course we will, you don’t need to worry”, he placed his hand back on his side, Richard sat there, looking back to the ground, he felt that Kiba was trying to be strong for both of them, but he knew hard times were coming, he needed to be ready for the worse.

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Tuesday, February 1, 2005

Double Vision
Well, I am better than yesterday, a bit better anyway, but, I am still not all myself, just need a bit of time.

Got to bed early last night, I was incredaibly tired, still am actually, and with Double Maths as my first lesson, I am not going to be able to keep my eyes open.

I am glad you noticed about the apin factor in my sotry, something I always seem to write alot of, pain to the characters, don't know why, it is just a form of writing I do well, lol

I will leave you with the next one, and I will talk to you all later, enjoy your days :)

Chapter 8 - Healing

Kiba and the Human formed Hige and Toboe all came over to Richard as he lay down on the truck, stomach on the floor, unable to lie on his back due to the pain, he could hear them talking, murmurs above him, he could not make out what they were saying, but he saw as Toboe turned into his Wolf form and placed himself in front of Richard, hearing Hige say to him, as Kiba seemed to prepare something behind him, “Richard, we are going to heal and clean your wounds” he paused for a second, sighing, “I am not going to lie to you, this is going to hurt, A LOT, but hang in there”, Richard listened to what he said, and nodded, turning his face on the side to look at Toboe sitting there, Toboe saying to him as he lay there,

“I am here, if you need anything, just ask me” he felt Toboe extend his paw and place it on his arm, moving it away as Hige placed his hands on his shoulder, effectively pinning him to the floor, looks like he was in for a rough time.

As the first drop of whatever they were placing on his back hit, he called out in extreme agony, his arms reaching out forward, crunching them hard, Toboe moved away slightly shocked by the sound of his screams, it stung like no tomorrow, going straight through him, a tear running down his cheek. He called out again as it hit again, as they rubbed it in, his face contorted in such painful ways, it was visible to see he was in extreme pain, and from the calls he heard Kiba and Hige shout out to him, been drowned out by the bells in his head, and his own callings, he could tell they hated having to do this to him.

He looked to Toboe as a tear ran down his face, Toboe moving in closer, placing his muzzle next to his face, and as they put another drop on his back, he called out again, trying to grit his teeth slightly. Using his other hand, which was shaking at this point to try and stroke Toboe, he tried his best to try and help him, moving his muzzle closer, but he was too shaky, and was only able to stroke at intermittent points, the pain nearly taking over him. Toboe nuzzled him slightly, sensing how much pain he was in, he was comforted slightly, he still felt a shaking coldness in him, and this could be seen, he was shaking quite mad, Hige having to hold him down using a lot of his strength while Kiba took care of the wounds.

After several more drops of whatever that evil liquid was, it was over, and the pain soon died down, his back was numb, and Kiba said to him, “Your back will be numb for a while, the medicine will take a while to work, but, we just need to let you rest now” Kiba moved a hair that had fallen into his face while he bad been calling out loud, he didn’t realize it but he had been holding onto Toboe’s paw, he let go of it, as Toboe smiled, he seemed happy to have his paw back, he must have been holding it tightly, but, he didn’t seem to mind, he just lay there, next to him. Kiba looked to him, and sat there, looking to him, as he lay there, a tear still running down his face from the ordeal, and still breathing heavily, he felt he had been through hell.

Resting, looking to his side, the truck seemed to go hours, Kiba sat at his side, stroking him on the head occasionally, taking care of him like he was one of them, it was a weird sensation, been cared for by wolves, it was not an unpleasant one indeed, he actually quite liked it, but it was unusual. Toboe also, still in his wolf form lay next to him, his muzzle resting on top of his shoulder. Sleeping gently, feeling each breath he took. He looked at the wall, he felt every bump, the pain had started to subside now, and he felt as if they were healing now at least, but still he dare not move in case he aggravated the wound, just lying there, his eyes slightly glazed over, thinking.

It was here he remembered what was happening inside the prison where he had found himself held, he remembered what they did to him, he winched as he remembered every stabbing, Kiba looked to him and could see him shake, and move quite violently, and said to him, quietly as he did, “It is ok Richard, we won’t let that happen again, you are out” he placed his hand on his shoulder to try and re-assure him as he said this, but he still remembered the images of which he saw, and also what was said, ‘Fragment’, Who was he? Why was he so important to both the Wolves and what would appear being the Nobles? It was not a thought he liked, was he been used, were they really been his friends, or where they simply using him as a means to an end? He didn’t like this thought, not one bit, but he found he could not ignore it, it drifted continually through his mind, he was a tool?

Without turning his head, he said to Kiba, in a stoic manner, no emotion present at all in his voice, “Kiba” he seemed to get his attention as Kiba looked down at him, Richard continued, “Are you using me simply for your own means, are we really, you know, or am I just your tool?” he didn’t want to have to ask this question, it seemed quite a personal one to ask, but he found that he could not hold himself back from doing so, it had to be said, or else it would burn his soul up. There was an uneasy silence for a few seconds after he said this, the only sound been the engine of the truck as it moved along the path which it was going, but after these uneasy seconds, Kiba then spoke, looking straight to him,

“Richard, you don’t need to ask” he stopped for a second, he seemed to be thinking of how to work it correctly, he continued, “Yes, we do need you, BUT, we are your friends, you need not doubt that, I will protect you till the very end, even if I had to die, that is how much if a friend you are to me” Kiba stopped there, looking to Richard, moving his hand to stroke him again slightly. He let this ponder for a second, and after a few minutes thought, said back to him,

“If I didn’t have this usefulness, would you still have been friends with me, would you have saved me back in that Alley?” he felt Kiba move back slightly to this one, he had hit a nerve, Richard quickly came out with, trying to sound sincere, “I am sorry, I shouldn’t have…..” he was cut short of what he was saying, and Kiba said to him, bluntly,

“I would have saved you still, but, for us meeting, and talking like me are, I do not know if that would have happened, perhaps, It was not just your power I felt, it was your ways towards Wolves, I have seen you before, on the streets, helping the strays, you may not remember, but you have given Toboe and Hige food on many occasions” Richard thought on what he had just heard, he remembered then slightly, not exactly, but, he did have a faint memory of giving food to two who looked like them on several occasions, he smiled at this, and he said to Kiba, stopping him in his sentence,

“Thank you, I should have never doubted it, I am sorry, forgive me” yet again there was another pause, before he felt Kiba run his hand through his hair again, saying to him, a slight smile on his face,

“You don’t need to apologize, I can understand, you feel used, it is natural, just, don’t worry, we are your friends, Wolfs always take care of there pack” These last lines that Kiba said to him, created for him, a strange feeling, he had never had friends again, not even companions, he never really had anyone of which to talk to, let alone one who would sacrifice there life for you, without a second thought. Richard felt a tear run down his cheek, he never thought he would ever feel this way, these were not tears of sadness, but in fact, quite the opposite, of joy, and he was so overwhelmed with happiness.

He lay there, looking up, not wanting this moment to end, wanting to lay here forever, a warmth filling his entire being, but, soon after this was felt, the truck began to stop, slowing down, they seemed to have come to a cottage in the middle of nowhere.

The Storm had picked up slightly, as Toboe got up, and jumped out the back, along with Hige, joining Tsume who had already gotten out, and entered the cabin, leaving Kiba and Richard lying on the trucks matted floor. He felt himself been lifted, a cover on his back, it stung slightly, but it was a lot worse before, he looked up to see Kiba looking down at him, smiling as he jumped off the back, and jogged as quickly as he could into the cabin, feeling the cold winds slice straight into him, but, it was only for a second before he entered the warmth of the cabin.

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