Well here we go, my first Alpha & Omega story. Got the idea a few days ago and decided to try it out. Haven't put much thought into this but I still hope it's a good story. It'll probably be a short story.
Disclaimer: I do not own Alpha & Omega
Hope you enjoy the story.
Prologue
Sawtooth Park, two years after Kate and Humphrey returned home to Jasper after being relocated to Sawtooth.
"Come on Kate it's time to wake up."
Kate groans as she wakes up to Eve nudging her side. Reluctantly Kate gets up. She rises with a yawn and a stretch. The life of a high ranking alpha has a funny way of tearing at Kate's body.
"I'm up mom, ready to begin the day."
A sarcastic smile crosses Eve's face. "Kate it's the afternoon."
Kate looks her mother shocked. "WHAT? Why didn't you wake me up sooner? I've missed half of my alpha duties."
Eve shakes her head. "Kate, your father and I have noticed how hard you've been working yourself lately. If you don't slow down, you're gonna completely wear yourself out. So you have the day off."
"Oh well thank you mom." Kate says not knowing what to do, the last time she had a break was shortly after Humphrey left.
"So what are you going to do today Kate?"
"I don't know, guess I'll go explore Sawtooth. I didn't really take the opportunity to enjoy it the last time I was here."
"Good for you sweetheart. Take all the time you need."
Kate turns to walk out of the den when Eve steps in front of her.
"Just out of curiosity honey, why did you choose to bring the pack to Sawtooth the food supply ran out?" Eve asks. "I mean I know there's more of a reason to it than just because of the abundant food supply, and there are no other wolf packs for us to fight."
"Well mom, I never told you this but this place actually has sentimental value to me." Kate answers. "This is where Humphrey and I were relocated to after the Rangers shot us full of tranquilizer."
"Oh, so this is where you and Humphrey were taking to . . . relocate."
Kate smirks hearing Eve say the last word. It always brings a smile to Kate's to see her mother struggle with the idea of her daughters mating.
"Yes mom it was. I guess I just hoped that Humphrey would be here. It's the first place I thought he'd come to after he left. Too bad he's not here."
Eve places a comforting pay on her daughter's shoulder. "I understand Kate. I wish that Humphrey was here to, then you'd stop being so depressing all the time and your heart would finally be filled. But I gotta tell you something Kate. There comes a time when you have to move on and find another love. You can't go on feeling depressed all of your life, it's not a good way to live. Besides Kate, Humphrey would want you to move on."
"I know mom but I just can't. I vowed that I'd stay loyal to Humphrey till I see him again. You know me mom, when I make a promise I keep it."
Eve can't help but smile in pride of her daughter. "Ok Kate, but at least consider your other options, I beg of you."
Kate rolls her eyes. "Ok mom I'll consider it.
"Thanks sweetheart." Eve replies then walks away leaving Kate alone to her thoughts.
Kate looks out of the den at the landscape standing before her. It's been two years since Kate has looked over Sawtooth. The last time she was here she really didn't take the time to look over Sawtooth and take in the natural beauty. The only thing on her mind was getting back to Jasper and saving the pack. It looks absolutely beautiful. Kate just wishes that Humphrey was here with her to enjoy it.
"Aunt Kate, where are you going?" A small voice squeaks at Kate.
Kate turns around to see a small white pup sitting behind her. She can't help but smile looking at the little girl, she's just so cute.
"I'm just going for a walk Alexis." Kate replies.
The pup jumps up and wags her tail. "Can I come with you Aunt Kate?"
Kate turns around to face her niece. "Sorry sweetheart, I need to be alone for a little bit."
Alexis frowns a little before nodding that she understands. It hurts Kate to see her niece hurting. Kate walks up to Alexis and pats her on the head.
"I'll make you deal, when I g et back I'll teach you how to wrestle like an alpha."
A big smile forms on Alexis' face warming Kate's heart. "You promise Aunt Kate?"
"Pinky promise sweetheart." Kate replies as she and Alexis wraps their paws together.
Alexis smiles as she heads back into the den leaving Kate alone. Kate then proceeds out of her packs new home and into the nearby forest. Its' the first time that she's had a time to herself since her pack relocated to Sawtooth National Park over a week ago.
"Maybe being here with somehow ease the pain of the past."
The previous two years have felt like a blur to Kate, mostly due to depression after she lost Humphrey. Though it was Kate's love for Humphrey that drove her to walk away from Garth at the altar without saying a word. She ran to the train to catch Humphrey but she was too late. The last time she saw Humphrey was his figure riding in away in a train car. Since then Kate has been in a constantly state of depression. So much so that everyone, even Tony noticed. Through some convincing from Lilly and Garth, who everyone was shocked to see them together as a couple, to disband the no alpha and omegas mating law. Since then many forbidden loves were fulfilled.
Even though the law was disbanded Kate didn't feel any better. What was the point if the only wolf she's ever loved was gone? Kate spent weeks crying over Humphrey. The first time she really stopped was Lilly and Garth's wedding. She didn't want her little sister seeing her crying. Kate was happy for Lilly, though it did make her feel kind of left out. It got a little better when Lilly and Garth had puppies, four of them (three boys and a girl). Kate was very close to the girl, Alexis, and looked after her as if she was her own daughter.
What made it difficult for Kate was the constant hounding from all the other wolves. Many of the younger wolves, seeing Kate as available, made a pass at her. A couple that wouldn't take no for an answer. One wolf from the Eastern pack tried to jump Kate only to get his teeth in his throat. After that no wolf dared mess with Kate, which is what she preferred. Kate eventually moved out of her parent's den and into Humphrey's hoping he'd return someday. She vowed that she kept herself pure until she saw him again, even if that means in the next life. For two years that's how it felt.
For two years' things were good with the packs being united. The Western and Eastern pack got along perfectly, except for some of the Eastern wolves taking advantage of their new food access. With very little food they had in their side of Jasper, they hunted everything they could get their paws on. Eventually food became scare and tensions between the two packs restarted. Winston and Tony tried to think of solutions but things only got worse when the caribou left. Kate, seeing no other solution, convinced Winston and Tony that it is time to leave Jasper for Sawtooth. The packs were reluctant to leave but eventually agreed. The packs took a train to Sawtooth and jumped off nearly a week ago.
"Who would've thought that things could've gone sour so quickly." Kate thinks as she walks through the forest.
The sound of a river snaps Kate out of her trance and brings her back to reality. Kate looks around and discovers that somehow she's wondering into the same location she and Humphrey first met Marcel in Paddy. The thought those two crazy birds brings a smile to Kate's face. But thinking about that adventure, spending all that time falling in love with Humphrey, quickly turns her smile into a frown.
Kate looks up at the sky as the sun is starting to set. "Oh Humphrey if you're out there somewhere please come back to me."
Kate suddenly hears something off in the distance that catches her attention. Sounds like something barking and growling. Whatever is making the sound is small and definitely sounds aggressive, and in trouble.
Against her better judgement Kate heads towards the sound. As she gets closer she can begin to make out the sound. To Kate it sounds like it's a wolf in some sort of trouble. From the sound of it whoever's in trouble sounds like a Kate takes off running when she's certain. Thankfully Kate has a good memory or she wouldn't have been able to maneuver through Sawtooth as fast as she is.
Kate bounds through a thicket to hear a loud bark echoing through the forest. She could tell that it's pretty close by. Kate almost instinctily drops to the ground. She slowly advances just in an ambush. But that idea quickly leaves her mind when Kate finds the source of the sound.
Barely ten yards away is a young, female wolf puppy. The little pup appears to have gotten her foot stuck in between a rock and a small log. The pup is trying aggressively to free herself but doesn't appear to have the strength to move the log. Kate can't help but feel sorry for the little pup.
"Hey there little cutie." Kate says as she slowly approaches the pup who jumps at the sound of her voice. "You need some help."
The pup jumps and growls at Kate who can't help but laugh as she tries to be tough but is really so cute. Kate slowly approaches the pup to show that she's not a threat. The girl slowly stops growling but doesn't let her guard down.
As Kate slowly approaches she takes a closer look at little girl. The little pup can't be more than four months old and really cute. Her fur is a strange dark red color, almost the same shade as blood, with a hint of grey and black mixed in. Kate finds it a little strange, she's never seen a wolf with that kind of fur coloring. Leads Kate to believe that the pup is a hybrid of two wolf species, one of them definitely a grey wolf. Though what catches Kate's attention is that the pup's facial features. They appear somewhat family to Kate but she can't quite place it. Then Kate gets close enough to see the pup's eyes, beautiful blue eyes that Kate has rarely seen in a wolf before.
"What's your name sweetheart?" Kate asks when the little pup finally lets her guard down.
"Felicity."
"Well Felicity, do you need any help getting unstuck?" Kate asks playfully.
Felicity looks down at her feet a little embarrassed. "Uh yes please miss-?"
Kate smiles. "I'm Kate, from the Western Park in Jasper Park, Canada."
Kate kneels down and nudges the log off of Felicity's paw. The young pup jumps up as soon as she is free.
"Thank you Kate." Felicity smiles but with a hint of confusion but doesn't say anything else, which only frustrates Kate. "I really should be going now Kate my dad is probably worried sick about me. He tends to be a little overprotective."
Kate can't help but giggle. "I know the feeling very well sweetheart. My parents have always been overprotective of me and my little sister. I can still remember what she told me to do if my proposed mate ever did anything wrong to me. That sent shivers down my spine."
Kate still remembers the day vividly. The moonlight howl, two years ago, shortly after Kate found out her father had arranged for her to marry Garth to unite the Western and Eastern packs. Kate was supposed to meet Garth that night. Everything was going smoother before she left and then Eve said "remember sweetie if Garth steps out of line, take those beautiful teeth of yours, go for the throat, and don't let go till the body stops shaking." To this day that still freaks Kate out.
"Hey Kate can I ask you something?" Felicity suddenly asks catching Kate off guard.
"Sure what is it?"
"Well since you're new the area my dad will probably want to meet with you. You see we're the only wolves out here. I haven't seen another wolf out here in forever."
"For some reason I'm not surprised." Kate thinks remembering what Marcel told her two years ago about wolves being relocated to Sawtooth.
"And well I think my daddy would be happy to know that there are new wolves here." Felicity continues. "He'd want to know if you're a threat or not."
"Alright sweetheart, lead the way."
"Yay." Felicity shouts as she jumps in excitement. "Oh and don't call me sweetheart."
"Sure Felicity, I'd love to meet your farther. My father would be excited to know that there are other wolves in the area." Kate said with a smile. "So how far of a walk is it?"
"Just over that hill." Felicity squeals in joy. "Follow me please."
Kate follows the hyper pup smiling the whole time watching her bounce up and down. Felicity never stops talking the entire time. She can't help but think that the pup's personality reminds her of particular Omega. Felicity goofy like an Omega but strong like an Alpha.
"So Felicity, how many wolves are out here?" Kate asks when Felicity stops to get a breath.
"No, my dad and I are the only ones out here."
"Oh, bet it gets kind of lonely having of one to play with."
"Not really, my dad's a really fun guy. It's never a boring day without him. The only problem is that he can be a little overprotective at times."
Kate smirks. "I know the feeling all too well. At least you'll have others to play with soon. I bet you'll get along perfectly with my niece and nephews."
Kate watches Felicity jump with joy at the thought of finally having some playmates. That is assuming Kate can convince Felicity's father to talk to Winston. Hopefully her father will be very understanding and easy to convince. The last thing Kate wants is start some tension between her pack and a lone wolf family. Wouldn't be a good first impression.
"Ok Kate, we're here."
Kate looks around and found her and Felicity in the middle of a small clearing at the edge of a cliff. At the foot of the cliff is a small opening in the rocks big enough for a large wolf to squeeze through. It'd made a good place for a den. Nearby is a running stream, which Kate assumes is for drinking. To Kate the parents did an excellent job choosing the location of the den.
Felicity walks to the entrance of the den. "HEY DAD I'M HOME!"
Kate looks at the den and what she sees walking out makes her heart stop. Out walks a very family male black and grey wolf. The wolf doesn't notice Kate who immediately freezes in her tracks at the sight of him. After all these years Kate never imagined that she'd ever see him again.
"DADDY!" Felicity shouts and sprints to the older wolf and pounces on him.
"Father." Kate thinks watching Felicity being wrapped into the older wolf's embrace.
Kate watches in awe as the older wolf leans down and gives Felicity a lick on her cheek. But in her mind she's running through how Felicity could be his daughter. Meanwhile Kate's heart can't help but sink a little seeing them together.
"Felicity where have you been sweetheart?" The older wolf asks. "I've been worried sick about you."
Felicity looks down at the ground and shuffles her feet. "Sorry daddy I went out exploring and got stuck in a log. Thankfully I found Kate who managed to free me."
Felicity points at Kate who just stands watching all of this unfold, until the wolf looks at her. The wolf looks at Kate and the two of them lock eyes, the first time they've seen each other in two nearly two years. The wolf's jaw drops at the sight of Kate.
Kate notices something in the wolf's eyes, something new. In the past she used to look into these eyes and saw love, kindness, caring, compassion, playfulness, laughter, and maybe some immaturity. It what she loved about him. But now Kate sees something different. They still have the same look but now she finds them a little more mature but somehow a darkness in there. Kate can't help but feel like she caused the darkness she sees in his eyes.
The two wolves stand there looking at each other neither one saying a word. It becomes so quiet that Kate could hear a pin drop. Kate almost doesn't notice Felicity standing by her father looking at the two wolves, it's almost comical for Felicity.
"Kate." The wolf finally gasps breaking the silence.
Hearing her name snaps Kate out of her trance enough to speak one word, "Humphrey."
To be continued.
So after two years Kate is finally reunited with Humphrey, but everything is not as Kate thought it would. Apparently Humphrey has moved on with his life, has a lovable pup, and probably a very attractive mate. How will the two former lovers react?
Hope that you enjoyed the chapter. Please leave a review as any help to improve the story will be appreciated.
If anyone has any questions, please either PM me or leave a review and I will answer as best I can.
This is John Storm signing off, Stay Frosty ya'll