"Running on and on. That's what we do. Never stopping once or looking back, only ahead. I can't remember anything, not that I would like to. I feel like something's missing. Deep down inside of me. I guess I picked a bad day to be daydreaming. I'm almost at my end. It's been a long journey and in the end, I was successful. I knew this day would come sooner or later. I know my pack can take care of themselves. My friends, remember this. I will not die, for my spirit will walk this earth in a place called the Northern Lights. I must go there, just like the ones we have lost did. I know I must choose only one to carry on in my place. That one will be lead to you. Don't give up, for the one I have choosen will shurly come. It's time for me to say goodbye. And I thank each and everyone of you. Never stop believing or dreaming. Your futur lies, in the paws of a young, ookami. A young, wolf..."
Chapter one: A new friend
The leaves blew in the automn wind as it whispered through the darkness. The town was old, too old for anyone to live there. The streets were empty, there were no vehicules or humans. Lights flickered in the alleys and in the run down stores. The young wolf had seen worse in his life but never this badly. He walked through the village, hopping he wouldn't get caught. His dark, beige coat shown in the sunlight that creeps through the alleys. His hazel eyes were set on where he was headed. The wolf turned a courner and out of the town. He sat on a large hill for a few awhile gazing at the town bellow.
"I'm fed up with this town. Nothing to eat, and the worst part, there don't seem to be too many wolves around. Except for Bandit. Oh how I wish he would stop picking on me. I can take him! Maybe." The wolf lowered his head.
"Well, if he didn't have the two other wolves with him." He let out a long sigh before his ears pirked up. The wolf stared off into a large forest. His eyes narrowed as a large white wolf with a red scar on his right eye came out along with two others. The beige wolf sprung up from where he was seated.
"Bandit. What are you doing here?" He wondered as the three wolves stopped infront of him.
"Avin. May I ask you the same thing?" He asked. The beige wolf knew that this wasn't his territory.
"I um. Well you see, there are no more animals to eat on my side of the town." He complained.
"So you came over to steal our food?" Avin lowered his head.
"Please forgive me, Bandit." He replied as the white wolf smirked.
"If you're that hungry, why don't you go into the Dark Forest on your side of town?" Avin shot his head up.
"You don't expect me to go in there? There have been so many stories. Horrible stories to be exact." He told them.
"Well, I guess you'll just have to starve to death. Now beat it before we beat you." Snarled Bandit as Avin turned and raced off into town. Once he was sure they were out of sight he felt safe.
"If only the forest wasn't there. Then I could get out of this place. The only way out is if I head into Bandit's territory again." He sighed,
"Even if I do, death could be involved." Just then he stopped and pointed his ears ahead. He sniffed the air causiousally.
"That doesn't smell like Bandit at all. Or one of his comrades." Suddenly a small wolf lunged at his throat. Avin jumped back but the little grey wolf grabbed his paw. He yelped in pain then kicked them off. the wolf growled with light, brown eyes focused on him.
"What was that for?" Avin said lifting his paw so it was off the cold ground.
"Who are you! And don't try to be smart." The wolf snarled.
"Who am I? I would like to know who the hell you are? That hurt!" Avin explained.
"Not until you interduce yourself." Avin sighed and walked a couple steps forward as the other wolf stepped back.
"I'm Avin. I live here in this town. Now who are you?" He questioned the small, light grey wolf. 'She doesn't look too big. About the age of three I would say.' He thought to himself glaring at the wolf before him.
"Where are you headed?" She asked him.
"What's your name kid?"
"Kid?" The wolf growled and lounged at Avin once again. He stepped out of the way. The wolf smacked the road as Avin hovered over her so she couldn't move.
"Know, could you please tell me your name?" He asked. The wolf growled lounder.
"Naomi. Naomi of the Southern Alps. I was lead here to search for the Northern Lights and find Sakura." Avin's eyes shot up as those words came out of the wolf's lips. He backed away a little still speachless.
"Sakura? You don't mean Sakura of the Northern Alps? The one who lead her pack to the Northern Ligths, do you?" The grey wolf nodded with a smile and sat up.
"Mhm. I must seek out the Northern Lights too. She's waiting for me." Naomi replied.
"So that means...You're the wolf!" He said as he skipped around her.
"I can't believe it! Wait, you're not making this up. Are you?" Avin wondered slowing down a little.
"I would never choke about something serious. Now if you don't mind, I must head out on my journey." And with that, the wolf started to walk on.
"Hey wait!" Avin ran up to her.
"You can't just run off and think you're going to make it?" He said.
"What do you mean? I can do this." Naomi snapped back.
"Maybe, but you're mearly a pup." He explained.
"I'm not a pup. How dare you say that. I maybe small, but I am seirtanly old enough to set out on a journey."
"Mhm. You sure are small. Where did you come from?" Avin wondered.
"I told you, in the Southern Alps west of Black Bear canyon."
"You traveled all this way? That must have taken about a day or two?"
"One to be exact." She smiled then walked on only being stopped by Avin once again.
"Wait, where are you going now?"
"In there." She nodded to a large forest that was completly black.
"What! Are you crazy? That's the Dark forest. No wolf has ever made it through to the other side."
"Except Sakura." Naomi added.
"Still, it's too dangerous for a young wolf." He said and heled his head high in the cool air.
"Suite yourself but i'm going."
"Hey wait!" Just then a shadow from behind the beige wolf was seen. Naomi stopped and whatched as a white wolf and two others approached them.
"What are you doing over here Avin? I thought I told you to get lost?" He asked. Avin was speachless.
"Well, you see I."
"Too late Avin. And look, now you're gonna take us down with a pup. That's impresive." One smirked.
"Pup? Who you callin a pup?" Naomi snapped.
"You too be exact." The other wolf told her. Naomi growled.
"Avin, I hate it when other wolves try to steal stuff from me without permission. You'll pay for ever stepping a paw in my territory." Said Bandit as he lounged at Avin. Before Avin could do anything, Naomi leaped in the air and bit down hard on Bandit's white neck. Blood splattered to the ground as Bandit drew back in shock.
"B.. Boss. She got you." One explained. Bandit growled showing his sharp, blood stained teeth.
"You stupid wolf!" He yelled lounging forward and grabbing Naomi by her leg. He thew her up against a tree, then Avin leaped towards him grabbing onto his neck. Bandit throught the wolf from his neck.
"Hah, what a bunch of losers." One said as Bandit smiled for his victory. Just then, Naomi stood up. Fire raged in her eyes as Bandit glare right into them. His blue eyes were as cold as ice but luckly, fire always bet ice. Naomi lounged at his ear. Bandit tried to dodged the wolf but it was too late. Before he knew it, His ear was bit in half. The wolf yelped in pain as his comrades watched in fear. Naomi smikered and growled as Avin watched closly. Bandit glared at her as blood dripped off of what was left of his ear. He stood tall then raced off towards the town. The other two wolves followed as they yelped in fear until they were no longer in sight. Naomi sighed and caught her breath.
"I don't believe it." Avin said walking over to her.
"You, you beat Bandit?" He said, totally shocked.
"Did I do something wrong?" Avin smiled,
"You did good kid." He said as Naomi smiled back then walked towards the Dark Forest.
"Um, Naomi?" She stopped.
"I know a friend that lives in on this side of town. He might be some help to us on our journey."
"Our journey?" Naomi wondered now facing the other wolf.
"If you want me to come?" Naomi nodded.
"Where's this wolf you speak of?" Avin smiled as Naomi followed him into the dark, old town.
