Chapter One(1)-Introduction/A Slight Complication
Author's Note: Hello people. I would first like to note that this is my first Alpha and Omega fanfic. For the first chapter, a small problem is addressed between the two packs. I'm not much to good at descriptions anymore so, yeah. If you would like to know what happens, read onward. I will attempt to update this story as much as possible. I've ran into small roadblocks for my other fanfics, thus opening a path for this one. Please enjoy this first chapter of my first A&O fanfic.
Jasper Park:Western Territory of the Unified Packs-20:17:43 Hours(8:17 P.M.)
Atop a cliff sat the alpha male of what used to be the Western Pack. He stared out at the horizon and the slowly setting sun, concluding yet another day in Jasper Park. Although the scene of beauty was soothing, he was not here to relax. He was here to think. After the unification of the Eastern and Western Packs, some small problems arose but were settled rather quickly. All except one.
They had not yet decided how to evenly share out the hunting grounds. Before-hand, the Eastern Pack had only 2 small, deserted hunting grounds. The Western Pack on the other hand had 4 moderately sized territories for bountiful hunting. Considering that the grounds in the East contained less healthy green grass, the caribou had stayed mainly in the West.
Tony and Winston had both only briefly discussed between each other about this particular topic. Over the past month, the situation had remained the same with Eastern wolves nearly starving. The time had come to settle this once and for all. Winston sighed and howled, calling for Tony to meet him at the same spot they had before, at the border of their territories. After a few seconds, the other wolf on the opposite side of the valley replied with a howl of his own, confirming the meeting.
Winston turned around and headed back towards the dens of the West first however. After about three minutes he arrived and went towards his den. Once he arrived, he was only slightly surprised to see Hutch inside with Eve. He approached Hutch, but nodded at Eve as a form of saying hello.
His second in command turned to him and spoke. "Winston, Eve and I were just discussing the issue of hunting-" Winston stopped him right there. "No need to elaborate. I was thinking of the same thing. I have called for a meeting with Tony to settle the predicament. I would like for you to accompany me, as to support my reasoning."
The wolf nodded. "Yes sir. I will follow. Farewell, Eve." The alpha female smiled and nodded. She turned to Winston. "Honey, if Tony tries to pull anything don't forget to-" He stopped her as well and chuckled lightly. "I already know. I'll see you soon." He then turned and left the den, Hutch following.
6 Minutes Later-Central Jasper
Hutch and Winston arrived at the border between the two territories to find Tony waiting there with Claw. Hutch growled slightly at the site of her. "Hey! You're the wolf that ruined or hunt for the second time two days ago!" Claw countered him with a growl of her own. "Whatever Sparky. Don't go getting mad at me because my hunting party had faster reflexes..."
Tony stopped the two. "That's enough! I believe that Winston called me here to settle this issue..." The wolf previously mentioned nodded. "And both of you should be aware of this. Calm down and take a seat." The two stopped and sat down next to their respective alpha.
Winston spoke again. "Now Tony, I am aware that your pack has been deprived of food and are at a loss of available food, which-" Tony interrupted. "No kidding. Some haven't eaten in almost two-" Winston stopped him in counter. "Which is why I have reached the decision to give you our best hunting ground in exchange for two acres of land."
Tony's face turned to one of shock. "Two acres?! Winston, are you crazy? You know I can't do that. That makes up 1/8th of my territory." Winston smiled. "Exactly. I am surrendering my pack's most successful hunting ground, which is two acres large. Surely you can spare two of your own." The alpha of the East growled. "Look, I know it's equal measure, but I just can't see myself giving up two whole acres. Do your alphas know about this? Do they approve?"
Winston sighed. "No, but I know that the majority of them would. I have my head Beta here with me, as you're already aware." Tony looked to Hutch and questioned him. "Do you agree with the points Winston has made?" Hutch nodded in response. "It seems only fair to exchange land on both sides of the deal." Tony sighed and faced Claw. "Do you agree-" The she-wolf interrupted, angered by the terms. "Hell no! I don't feel comfortable giving up land to Western trash!"
Winston responded to the statement. "But I am offering fair terms! Do you wish to starve because you don't want to give up the same sight you'll see on the hunting ground?" Claw growled again. "No! It's because your pack hasn't done anything but tell lies and break laws! All you'll do is expand your jurisdiction!" Tony nodded, agreeing. "She has a point. I have to be sure that you're not trying to take advantage of us."
The Western alpha sighed. "Tony, you know I wouldn't do that. We agreed that we would never betray each other in such a way." He sighed as well. "Well Winston, lot's of old promises get broken. I need your full word on this one, and that's not much anymore..." Winston sighed again. "I know, and I am sorry. But please, trust me."
The addressed took a moment of silence and nodded. "Alright...I trust you Winston. No more secrets between our packs from here on out. Make sure to tell your pack your own secrets as well, such as this meeting." He finished with a chuckle and extended a paw. The alpha smiled as the other met it with his own paw and shook. "You have a deal. Your pack will no longer have to starve, and there will be no more tension from here on."
They released each other's paw and smiled, feeling relieved to have that business out of the way. "Well," Tony started. "I guess there's nothing further to talk about." Winston chuckled. "I guess not. Keep Claw in line and make sure to tell Garth that Lilly said hello." Claw growled lowly. Her alpha turned to her. "I will do both of those. Goodbye for now." He turned and lightly shoved Claw three feet forward.
Winston chuckled as they left. Hutch turned to his leader. "Sir, are you sure that was wise? Giving up our best hunting ground?" The alpha suddenly stopped. "I'm sure it will be fine. We have three other hunting grounds. Aside from that, I couldn't leave our easily irritable neighbors to starve could I?" The Beta couldn't help but chuckle as well. "You have a point sir. Should we return home?" The alpha nodded and they began to walk back towards their dens.
Jasper Park:Western Territory of the Unified Packs-20:38:04 Hours(8:38 P.M.)
Winston and Hutch were arriving and saw some wolves turning in to rest 2 hours early. They didn't really mind though. Winston preferred the quiet anyway. They stopped outside of Hutch's den. The Beta turned to his alpha. "Goodnight sir. Can-do, Dawnstar, and Hawk are on night watch." Winston nodded. "Thank you, Hutch." Hutch nodded as well and entered his den. Winston looked to his right just in time to see Kate and Humphrey enter their den in the distance.
He chuckled to himself and walked up the 'ramp' leading to his den. He entered and saw Eve and Lilly lying down across from each other. He walked and lied down 3 feet away from Eve, feeling tired himself. They all said their 'goodnights' and let sleep overcome them one by one. Winston was the final one to go to sleep, as he still couldn't believe how peaceful everything had become in the past few weeks. Today they had managed to fully resolve all of their problems. As a united pack, their bonds could only become stronger now. Or at least that's what he had thought...
A/N: Well folks, there goes the first chapter. Please let me know what you think and if you would like to see this continued. For now, farewell.
Whiskey-Foxtrot 929, out.
