TEACHING THE CUBS.
I stood eyes scanning the wooded path that leads up to the clearing we were gathered in waiting for the five young cubs to arrive. The wind shifted slightly to bring me their scents, not far off just around the bend. A soft growl almost a purr from me and a hand lay first on a shoulder and then worked up to tousle my ears.
"Easy there old girl." His voice was rough from drinking home brew most his life, but warm never the less.
Then there they were melting out the shadows, each had been sent to us from their own tribes. Not yet friends but I could tell that would change, these five cubs was the future warriors of the werewolf nation.
Gentle Silver Moon moved around to welcome them; she would be in charge of them while they were here preparing for the rite of manhood. Her words were flowing both ancient and from the heart. I watched as she introduced everyone in the clearing.
Lying hands on the shoulders of a short stocky, dark haired, cold eyed youth.
"This is Heero cub of the Shadow lords."
He froze under Silver Moon's touch. But then lords were not big on touching and outward shows of affection. She moved on to the long braided one, eyes dancing with merriment of a joyous soul. "This is Duo cub of the Fianna."
I could feel the hand brushing my ears hesitate. Bless Howard.
"This is Trowa cub of the Silent striders." A tall lanky youth with a green eye studying us as he leaned causally against a tree.
Silver moon moved to a blond petite beauty, his shy smile appearing as a hand lay upon his shoulder. "This is Quatre cub of the children of Gaia."
Last of all a true delight for me, an exotic eastern stood proudly. "This is Wufei cub of the Stargazers." He gave a little bow from the waist. Had I been human I would have answered with one of my own.
Shepherding all five over to us Silver moon introduced us. An old man hidden behind sunglasses even at night and the most ridiculous loud shirt I had seen a human where. "This is Howard weapons master of the Fianna."
"Hi kids play nice now!" He joked.
She touched her own heart "I am Silver Moon den parent of the Fianna." Bright smile washed over them. Next she moved to in front of me finger poking my muzzle playful. "This is Gray spirit keeper of the Stargazers."
Rising on to my four paws I padded over to the edge of the clearing. "Time to put all cubs to bed." It was past midnight after all, time for all 15 year olds to be safely inside.
I did not see them for a week; they were sitting at the large dinner table one morning plates heaped up. Silver Moon lived to feed a small army, good thing that Duo had an appetite to match her cooking.
With my gliding in on silent feet through the door Heero half rose with his hand reaching for a gun nestled at his back. Wufei tensed in his seat. They were sharp and only began to relax at Howard's friendly chatter as if nothing had happened to interrupt his assignments for the day.
"Duo you got the dishes, no getting Quatre to help you this time lad. Heero your lap top finally arrived and is in your room. Trowa you're mine for the morning. Quatre, Wufei I'm sorry but you get Grey." Pulling on his tool belt to leave the room.
A wince flashed between all five, various voices muttering.
"Man I hate dishes. Q man…" Duo got no help this time.
"Maxwell it's your turn, stop slinking out of your obligations." Heero scolded, just like a leader he'd yet to grow into.
"You eat the most anyway." Wufei added before grabbing Quatre.
"Why do we get the nut job Gray?" Duo cried realising he also would be enjoying my company too.
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Fluffy: This was a very early story and one of my first fan related fics. The style was one I did not keep but still taught me a little.