One cold winter night of December, two Wolves travel through the snow in search for shelter from this frosty night. A large dire wolf swished under the moon light as it revealed his light brown fur and red hair about mid short, as he dashes one long strand had a few hawk feathers swished in the air as he ran ahead. But he was never far from his Expecting mate. The silver dire/Gray wolf mixed, slowly made her way though the snow. she walked slowly so she doesn't over stress her and her pups. She felt tired but cautious because of her unknown surroundings. "Rune, I need to stop for a minute" Suddenly he turned around to check on Lux. The snow fell gently around them and the evergreen trees of the Northern Forest.
"Lux I'm going to get you and our pups safe..." He said in a positive and reassuring tone. After a few moments of rest they continued on their way in search for a new home even if it's temporary Rune knew that lux is going to be due soon. Not long after they continued on Rune found a small opening underneath a large tree stump. The roots looked strong as they dug tightly into the earth claiming this spot. He acted quickly and dug a large space out under the large tree. Just enough for him and her. Time flew quickly as Lux kept warm by digging a hole in the snow. Once Rune was finished he walked over to her, "Lux, it's finished. Come inside" he nudged her slightly and helped her inside the new den. Once inside she made a comfortable space and placed her head down, "you did a great job, I'm impressed" she smiled lightly and dozed off the moment she closed her eyes. The male smiled at her, he stayed awake keeping watch. "Rest well my dear"; he whispered as he sat at the entrance, watching the moon night pass over into dawn. Once dawn hit the male had already gone hunting close by.
(Yawning deeply) "where did Rune go?" Lux questioned as she slowly rose up and was sensing someone near but it was Rune as he slid inside the den holding three fat heirs for Lux."I caught you some breakfast, eat up." Rune set down his pray In front of Lux, Lux stared at his long strand of hair where the hawk feathers hung, showing his high rank from his pack. The direwolves of the Northern pack were called Spirit Runners. It was believed that a wolf With the bloodline of ancient pack leaders have a spiritual connection to the souls of the past, The feathers indicate the spirit hawk entrusted gift to speak with the past that must be earned and accepted. Rune was the next in line for his mother's pack, but sadly a pledge took his father's sanity and many others until there was only Rune and his adviser Luna, who sacrificed herself the moment she knew she had the illness to save the prince She jumped off a cliff ordering Rune to find another territory. There was no one else...But things took a turn for the worst as Lux pack as well; the Nightshades whose territory was full of dark dire wolves and gray wolves. Some had the ability to controls darkness, lost souls, all together. But the Royal rank had control of the lighter uses of darkness.
Rune was heading to the nearest pack to warn of the illness, but instead of finding a pack, he found a lost soul in the castle of light. The moment their eyes met they never looked away since. So they bound to a fresh start starting a new chapter in their lives. Peace & war all the same is what these two wolves want for their newly formed pack. "How is your belly lux…? You seem almost planted to that spot." Rune questioned. "I'm just fine, relaxation is most needed in our situation. And our new den is just perfect my sweet-." Lux response was cut off abruptly with a howl in the distance. Rune shot up standing in a defense position. "Go and see what's going on rune, I'll be fine that sounds like someone could use help" Lux said with a serious stare. Rune seen the concern but determined expression. He nodded and quickly climbed out then dashed in the direction of the distress call hoping his mate will be safe in this region alone. No telling what kind of situation he's involving him self into, the distress howl sounded off again but this time Rune chimed in as he let out a howl in response.
Deep in the northern forest a white scarred wolf stood its ground against its large foe, the black bear. As jaws snap at one another, the white wolf never gave up its fight all because it was not only defending himself, but the Bears main goal. A golden wolf pup that was trembling in the distance. ordered not to move. The fight felt like forever until the bear tossed the wolf into the ground roaring loudly. Rune ran as fast as possible to the commotion, the stranger wolf tried howling for help once more but found no energy as the bear tried looking for the pup. Never losing hope the wolf got up and found his balance once more. "You'll never find him...(breathing heavily) not while I'm still standing" the white wolf said with pride. "All of that can easily be changed!" The bear shouted while lunging at him once more.
just then Rune shot out of the bushes and managed to knock the bear to the ground with force, he rushed over to the white wolf and nudge him to stand. "I see you're in need of some assistance, how may I help?" The white wolf took a deep breath and shoved Rune slightly as the bear tried to strike. "No offense but I doubt this is the time and place for a conversation" the white wolf added as he circled the bear with the large dire wolf "good point, I'll take behind as you distract" The white wolf nodded as the snow fell slightly the dire wolf went into the trees as the bear had his focus on his foe. That's when he noticed the trembling pup. Within that moment something snapped within Rune as he raged on the inside. "Hey!" Rune yelled as the bear looked up the white wolf jumped and sank his fangs deep into the gruff of the bear as it roared.
Runes eyes began to glow slightly as he pressed his hind legs against the tree as he pushed off he went straight for the neck as the bear swung sideways, giving him perfect access to his wind pipe as it was being crushed by the powerful jaws of the mighty Dire wolf. Seeing the opportunity the white wolf let go and ran to the pup, snatching it up In a split second Before the bear fell to the ground. Rune let go once the body stopped moving, "well, that's that" he said while licking his chops. "Wow mister! That was so awesome! How are you so strong? What's your name? Where are you from? Can you make me strong like you? Can yo-" the pups mouth was smacked with the White wolf's tail, "that's enough Nero, he saved our lives. That's plenty" the pup smiled and sat down "yeah your right, I'm Nero and this is my Big brother Matrix!" Rune smiled at the eager pup "pleased to meet you Nero and Matrix, I'm Rune. Do you both live close by? I'll escort you then return to my underground den to my mate and pups" it began to rain out of nowhere ."did you say underground Den?" The Pup added then all at once they all gasped with the same horrifying idea.
"oh no, LUX!" Rune shouted as the rain poured down a rune dashed in the direction of the den, knowing the distance was far but he hoped to reach her in time, they all began running to help lux before it's too late.
End of Chapter one