Chapter 2 pack

‘ running ’ the figure of a small person was seen sprinting through the forest jumping over roots and leaping onto rocks brushing the greenery whenever it hit his face. This figure was sprinting another figure close behind, never getting too close never getting left behind. The small boy gasping for large chunks of air but he didn’t want to look behind fearing the unknown figure would catch up. As he was making his way the trees were getting less and less and the scenery was opening up into a clearing. Seeing that his cover was getting less and less he started to panic a little not wanting to be food, he took out his little stick that was on his waist and jumped into the middle of the clearing catching his breath he turned around and bared his fangs at the hunter.

Rustling sounds and light growls were heard in the surrounding area. Drops of sweat dripped down his face an into his eyes, slowly blinking his eyes trying to get it out afraid to use his hand to wipe just in case the hunter attacked. The boy closed his eyes calming himself down, he breathed in an out slowly, he focused his hearing to the limit. He slowly took a step back clenched his stick, he raised his stick above his head and waited.

‘ whoosh ‘ a roar came from behind him, as the beast came closer he dodged to the side and with all his might thrust his stick down hitting the beast on its back, the beast tumbled to the ground with a thud it got back up on all fours an slowly pranced around the boy with an angry expression. The boy and beast looked at each other neither giving in to each other’s stares, 

“ roar “ sound come out from behind the beast

The boy felt chills down his spine as another beast appeared out from behind looking at the boy with blood lust in its eyes. The new beast slowly walked up to its friend, they acknowledged each other then continued to stare the boy down. The boy was getting goosebumps his knees were getting weaker looking at the two beasts, he didn’t know if today was going to be his last day. The two beasts circled around the boy swiping at him with their paws like playing with a ball of yarn. They each would swipe one at a time an the boy would use his stick to defend. The boy was really feeling the pressure he slowly backed up never taking his eyes off the beasts getting ready to defend with his dying breath. The two beasts rejoined each other and walked towards the boy, as he backed up he tripped over a small rock and fell onto his back dropping his stick in the process, the two beasts wasted no time and with their jaws wide open they pounced onto the defenseless boy, fur and claws going everywhere 

“ HOWWWLL “ 

The two beasts heard the howl tensed up for a second then continued to attack the boy, after a few more swipes of their claws the beasts looked at their fallen prey with smirks on their faces licking their lips. Another howl was heard in the distance, the two beasts looked at each other getting ready to run away ‘ whoosh ‘ an unknown thing had jumped on to one of the beasts causing it to jump up and buck, the beast let out a defeated roar then hit the ground. The other beast looked at its fallen friend scared for its life

‘ HOWWWLL ‘ 

This roar was more intense and angry, looking at his fallen friend the beast turned around ready to sprint away, the unknown thing that had took down the first beast had appeared and jumped onto the next beast

‘ HIYA ‘

The beast was startled then quickly ran towards the howl, the other beast that was on the ground hoped up and followed after the pair. The two beasts ran side by side jumping over roots and rocks. The small thing that was on the back let out a laugh

“ faster lil brother otherwise mum would be angry “

The wolf looked at the boy “ it’s your fault she’s even calling us “

He looked back “ hahaha we’ll just tell her we were out hunting again “

The other wolf looked at the pair “ do you think the other beasts are here again to get rid of you again “

“ I hope not, I’ve been here for 8 years now, I’m part of the pack they can’t get rid of me we’re family “ he hmphed

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The trio made there way to their den, the silver wolf was standing there in the middle surrounded by a lot of animals. She looked at the late comers told them to sit down and be quiet. The trio made there way towards the other Cubs, the older beasts looked at the boy with disdain, the Cubs were happy the boy was there so the climbed on top of him then went to sleep. Seeing this sight the silver wolf couldn’t help but smile then looked at the rest of them turning serious

“ I have some bad news, we have to move deeper into the forest, there have been signs the humans are approaching and are moving into the area “

“ WHAT, why should we to leave our homes we’ve been here long before humans were“

“ yeah why should we have to leave “

“ yeah I agree I blame the human child, maybe the other humans are here looking for him “

“ yeah everything was fine till he turned up “

“ Enough “ she roared “ the humans aren’t looking for the boy when I found him he was barely breathing and was left for dead so leave it alone “

The others hushed up, the beasts were talking amongst themselves, the boy was looking at what was happening and he was feeling sad

“ why do we have to move this has been my home for 8 years “ he whispered to himself

The silver wolf was getting angrier that they were still talking about the subject 

“ I’m the alpha so I’m telling you we’re leaving and that’s final “ she roared

The meeting was over and the others walked away looking at the small boy with disdain and disgust blaming him for their troubles 

The silver wolf looked at the others with pity then made it to her young ones 

“ so where did you 3 run off to this morning “

“ uhhh ask Silva he was the one who dragged us along “ skye said

“ yeah blame Silva it was his idea “ white fang said

The little boy looked at his brother and sister with contempt 

“ we uhhh well you see we went to play hunter, you know to work on our hunting skills “ he stuttered 

She clicked her tongue 

“ well let’s go we have to pack up now “ she and the young ones made there way back to their den

They packed up their stuff, everyone put their things into a wicker basket, white fang put his old teeth and some meat bones in, Skye put her bone comb an some shiny rocks in, Silva put his sleeping cover in, it was a black panther pelt he had hunted 2 years ago when he wondered into its territory. Moon looked the little ones and couldn’t help but smile

“ mum don’t you have anything important to put in “

She laughed “ you 3 are too big to fit in there so I’ll be alright “

They all gathered back into the clearing, many beasts were there roaring at each other. They set off to a new area, Moon had a few birds scouting ahead making sure everything was all clear and that they didn’t walk through any beasts territory that they didn’t know. After walking throughout the morning they finally chanced upon a waterfall, behind the waterfall was a massive cave that could fit all the beasts in. The waterfall cascaded into a lake that looked pretty deep. There were lots of animal tracks around the lake so moon knew that they would have plenty of food.

As everyone got settled in Silva white fang Skye and a couple of the other Cubs went exploring, they would run and frolic all throughout the jungle. They stopped and had a rest and some food, the wolves never use too cook their meat but when Silva came along Moon had to start cooking it for him. Silva reminisced the first time he ate raw meat he got so sick he ended up exploding from bother ends. They continued on their journey exploring within a 10 mile radius, when they heard a noise they would stop crouch down and stalk wherever the noise came from, honing their instincts and battle prowess always competing with each other. As it was getting late they decided it was enough for today so they made there way back to their new home. As they settled in for the night Silva had a sad look on his face he turned to see white fang and Skye huddled together then looked over at Moon as she watched over the pack, sensing something she looked behind her and saw Silva with a sad look on his face

“ what’s wrong little one are you okay “

“ I’m just thinking, do you really think I was thrown away by my mother “ a few tears running down his cheek

“ I don’t know little one, when I found you on that bank 8 years ago you were left for dead, when I first saw you my heart broke and I didn’t think you would make it to be honest, when you breathed your last breath and I howled and howled and then a strange light enveloped you bringing you back from the land of the dead “

“ a strange light really, what do you think it was “

“ I don’t know, but it was a miracle so I never really questioned it I was just happy you were alive “

Feeling a little happy inside he clenched his fists and promised to himself that if he ever ran into his mother he would ask her if he was thrown away or not. The loud snores ran through the cave as he slowly drifted off to sleep

A man standing next to a big tree looks out into the distance upon the land like a king among kings, standing proud with an aura that could shake the heavens. He looks out onto the horizon with a fierce look in his eyes a whisper on the wind is heard

“ remember “