Karkat growled as he walked against the harsh blowing winds of winter. He looked behind himself at the six pack members that followed him. He could barely make out their furry bodies against the blowing snow. He howled and listened carefully for the howls that were soon to follow. He counted six total and nodded to himself. He sniffed hoping to smell for familiar smell of his pack mate; Euquis. In the early morning Karkat had split his large pack into two, in hopes of being able to cover ground faster. They were in search of a new den. Today on the Eighth Moon was Karkat's day to prove that he was capable of taking care of a pack. To prove the elders wrong and that he was a better leader than his brother Kankri. He was not about to fuck up today.
After a few more miles Karkat caught the smell of Euquis, a mixed scent of forest and dirt. He sighed in relief and he trotted up ahead to the large black wolf with deep blue eyes. The wolf's tail was tucked respectfully between his legs as Karkat approached. They sniffed each other and Euquis gave a respectful lick to the alpha's snout.
''Did you find anything?'' Karkat growled, hope lacing his words.
''Yes sit, a cave up ahead. It overlooks this field.'' Euquis replied with a nod.
''What about food and water?''
''The Elk feed regularly about five miles downwind of the cave. Feferi was able to locate the water nearby.''
''We are sure the cave is empty right? We do not need to run into those foxes again.'' Karkat growled.
''Yes sir, Nepeta chased out the mice that were in there, we are also certain that there are little to no blood itches near the cave like last time.'' Euquis nodded. Karkat nodded as well. He, Euquis and the other's all headed to the cave.
Karkat stepped into he cave and shook the wet snow off himself before laying down and resting his head on his paws. He watched with some interest as all the other wolves got themselves situated in the new cave. He made a mental note to get some leaves and pine branches to make the cave floor better. He yawned and looked around more before a beautiful wolf blocked his sight and he looked up and was met with Jade eyes surrounded by dark brown fur.
''Yes Kanaya?'' Karkat lifted his head to attention.
''I am grateful we have finally found a home,'' Kanaya said softly and sat beside him before resting a paw on his, ''I know you Karkat I sense that you are worried about this whole thing. Being a leader and such, I would like to assure you that you will do great as our leader, no doubt.'' She licked behind his ear and gave a smile. Karkat twitched his ears and rolled his eyes, frustrated that she could just pull him apart like this. He nodded and rested his head on his paws. Kanaya sighed and got up trotting away to the other wolves. Karkat watched her leave and he sighed closing his red eyes and soon falling asleep.
Later in the night a paw pressed against his snout that stirred him quickly to awareness. He was met with dark indigo eyes shrouded with messy pitch black fur.
''What is it Gamzee?'' Karkat growled and stood up. Gamzee gestured to the crowd of wolves at the mouth of the cave. He cocked an ear and trotted over, pushing to the front where he stood next to a slim red wolf, with turquoise eyes. She was the most beautiful wolf of his pack and he followed her worried gaze and got tense all over.
Man walked across the field. It was unusual to see them out here. Sure they had heard stories from the birds about man's destructive ways, but they never thought that man would be here. In the deep forests of where they lived.
''What should we do Karkat?'' The red wolf asked timidly and looked at the leader.
''I'm not sure Terezi….'' Karkat responded as he watched the group of men pass, their upright bodies were clad in Ox skin. Karkat stepped out and turned to the rest of the wolves in the Den's mouth. ''Tomorrow after the hunt I will send a search to see just how close those creatures truly are.'' Karkat growled.
''What if they are too close?'' Came the snarky response of a blonde wolf with cerulean eyes, as she stared in disgust at the men.
''We make sure to stay out of their way and too ourselves Vriska.'' Karkat snarled at her, being sure she felt just how serious he was. Vriska was a strong hunter but had a bad habit of sticking her snout in place it defiantly did not belong. The last thing they needed was angry man on them. She rolled her eyes and nodded.
''It is late lets rest for now and the tomorrow we will hunt.'' Karkat barked and herded the pack back into the den. He stole one last glance at the man and shook his head trotting inside and laying beside Kanaya. She smiled and resets her head on his neck; he looked around at the resting wolves, and nodded to himself before resting his head.
Karkat was still awake and watched the cave mouth; slight illumination filled the cave due to the large moon outside. The snow storm had finally ceased and he smiled to himself, proud of himself for finally leading his pack to a new home. Except the heard of man they saw earlier, today was going the alpha's way. He finally allowed himself the chance to fall into a deep sleep.