Wolf's Return

My whole pack looked up to me, as I had defeated another challenger to my leadership. My pack was a little different, because of me. Beside me was no alpha female, and there never would be. I wouldn't have a descendant to become the leader, but that was because I stand alone.

"Winter, you're in charge until I'm back." I ordered.

"Again, Leader? I'm expecting you're going to go visit those foxes?" Winter questioned, annoyed that I was continuously leaving the pack. "Do not question my journeys." I growled. She instantly backed away from me, and ran back to the group of wolves. I flicked my tail and raced down the mountain, almost falling through the air because of the sheer, rocky ground beneath me. I felt the wind rush through my sleek, gray fur, and it seemed like there were wings on my paws. Everything that flew by me was a blur. I was galloping down the peak so fast I had almost reached the base of the mountain. I was in such a rush because I wanted to go see my long-time companion's new pup. Of course, my pack members didn't respect my many visits with the McCloud family, but they kept their muzzles locked when I arrived. I almost stumbled into the forest because I wasn't paying attention, but caught myself and raced on. I was nearing their den, but I couldn't hear any other sounds besides my pawsteps. I slowed down a bit, because my legs were tiring. I halted and looked inside their oak tree den. James looked up from the small ball of fur and prodded over to me.

"Hi Wolf. You've came to see my son?" James greeted warmly. My eyes lit up.

"It's a boy? Oh, that's great!" I replied with excitement. James tipped his head into the den, an invitation to see his pup. I stepped in quietly as Vixy stood up to greet me.

"Hello, Wolf. It's good to see you again." Vixy breathed to me. I dipped my head to her, and looked down onto the small fox. He shook his head and opened his small emerald eyes. "His name is Fox." James stated. Fox treacherously stood up and wobbled over to me. He pushed his nose into my fur, and closed his eyes. "It seems that he's taken a liking to you!" Vixy smiled at me. "Wolf, Vixy and I would like to do us a favor." James said firmly.

"If we ever die, will you care for Fox?" James questioned. I gulped. "Of course I will! I'm honored to have this responsibility." I muttered humbly. "Thank you Wolf. I knew you'd help." James thanked. I gave a slight nod. Vixy stood up to get Fox, but she collapsed. James whipped around to her. "Don't stand up, I'll get Fox." Vixy only nodded and closed her eyes. James walked over to me and picked Fox up, but he started whining. "Come on Fox, Uncle Wolf will come again." James said through Fox's fur. I felt a rush of pride flow through me, as I was now an uncle. "Farewell Wolf, we hope to see you again." James finished. "See you later James." I replied. I walked out of the den and raced home. It was dark outside, but with my night vision, I could see perfectly fine. I had the ghostly feeling that I was being watched, but I shook it off and was nearing the border of the forest. As I was about to run up the mountain, a black shadow jumped in front of me.

"You're not going anywhere, Wolf."