Hey guys! I know you all are probably frustrated with my Story absence lately but Scourge's Sister Mist is on Hold for now until I move and have access to my Warrior's books. Please be patient. Till then here's a bunch of one shots on Characters from my forum The Four Packs. Starting with my OC Windytail.

She trained for this day and while she sat in her Master's truck her tail thumping against the seat as she stared out the window. Beside her sat her best friends two other Silken Windhounds, a Borzoi and an older Black and Tan Coonhound.

"Are you guys excited? Cause I am excited!" Came the excited bark as the dark brindle and white she dog spun to look at her friends her plumy tail wagging furiously.

"Will you relax Windy. You're making the whole truck shake with your bouncing." Grumbled the male Coonhound raising his head from his paws though he couldn't help but smile.

"But Jack it's my first big hunting trip!" Windy whined as she looked at the older dog.

"Well I don't fancy being knocked out of the truck and I am sure neither do Sandy, Gale, or Russel." Jack answered with a huff making Windy sit with a huff of her own and a slight pout though her tail kept up it's furious wagging.

"Cut her some slack Jack. I bet your first big trip had you acting the same way." The big Borzoi male laughed as he looked to the older dog beside him.

"Of course it did. If I recall correctly Russel here nearly leaped out of the truck window in his excitement." Jack said making the Borzoi flatten his ears and duck his head in a show of embarrassment.

"Gale and I had to grab his tail to keep him from going." One of the Silken Windhound's barked in laughter bumping the other who sat next to her with her tail.

"Well I am not gonna do that." Windy huffed though she broke out in a smile.

"Good. The Master would be quite displeased if you did." Jack said and Windy nodded glancing at the male driving the truck. The Master was a kind man who took good care of them and took them on lots of fun trips. This being one of those trips and one of Windy's first long trips as she was the youngest of the five dogs having just turned four. Windy perked up when the truck pulled to a stop and the master got out opening the door and letting them out. Windy flew out the door whining in anticipation as she loped back and fourth her ears perked as she sniffed the air. Her friends weren't far behind her and the Master laughed heartily and with a sharp whistle the dogs returned to his side. He grabbed the loud stick from the truck and with a commanding tone commanded the five dogs to stay by his side. They did as they were told padding after him as they walked away from the truck. It seemed like they walked for ages before the Master ordered Jack on ahead. The Coonhound moved ahead at a lope his tongue lolling out doing just as he had done many times before. A rabbit bolted from it's hiding spot and with a sharp command from the master Windy, Sandy, Gale, and Russel were off like multicolored shots. Windy's eyes locked onto the rabbit which streaked ahead of her. Her focus tunnel visioned as she just focused on catching the Rabbit for their master. She ran hard her strides lengthening as her tail fur fluttered out behind her like a brindle and white plume. She panted heavily and growled when the longer legged Russel over took her and caught the rabbit. They all skidded to a halt panting while Russel rose rabbit in his mouth and started at a steady lope back towards the direction of the master. The wind changed bringing to them the scent that had their hackles rising. Their paces slowed as they crested a hill and were spotted by a mother bear and her cubs. The bear let out a roar making Russel drop the rabbit and growl lowly while fear spiked through Windy. The bear was huge and she had heard stories of them from Jack and how countless dogs had lost their lives to a bear. With no warning the bear rushed them giving them no time to dodge as her massive paw swiped Russel sending the big dog flying with a spray of blood and a loud shriek of pain.

"Russel!" One of the other Windhounds shrieked as she rushed to his side. Windy watched in wide eyed horror as the the bear killed her with one slam of it's paw a loud crack ringing out.

"Sandy!" Russel's pained call sounded as he struggled and failed to get to his paws his leg broken and a horrible wound across his side. Windy snapped out of it and ran towards the second Windhound that was the next target of the Bear's wrath.

"Gale!" Windy howled as she slammed into her friend both of them just barely missing the bear's claws. She dragged her friend as she leaped out of the way of the bear's next attack. She released her friend and snarled at the bear her hackles rising as a rush of fierce protectiveness erupted in her heart. She dodged another swipe and leaped sinking her fangs into the bear's shoulder making it growl in rage. Her teeth couldn't do much to it's thick pelt and tough hide but at least she could distract it. The bear threw her free and she landed with a whoosh of air. The bear roared as it charged towards her but Gale intercepted it and Windy wheezed in an attempted gasp as she watched her friend get slammed to the side with a sickening crunch. Tears dripped from her eyes as she looked at Gale's limp form.

"Gale!" Russel shouted this time managing to get to his paws as tears poured down his cheeks. The bear roared again and was turning to leave deeming them not a threat to her cubs till a Black and Tan blur landed on her back snarling with rage as it clamped onto the thick furry neck of the bear which did nothing but enrage her again.

"Jack!" Russel barked as he hauled himself over and threw himself at the bear still horribly wounded but fueled by adrenaline. To Windy it felt like her world was shattering with each roar and slash. She struggled to breath, to get up and to shout for her friends to run. The bear got Russel next sending the large dog flying as he landed next to where Sandy's limp form laid. He laid limp for a moment before dragging his body closer to her where he collapsed.

"Sandy..." Was his last words as he laid with his head draped across her shoulders shallow breathing slowly fading. Windy felt wind rush back into her lungs after a final gasp and flung herself to her paws in time to see Jack flung free. She raced forward bellowing her anguished rage at the bear as she clamped her jaws onto it's face finally sinking her teeth into flesh. The bear bellowed violently shaking and trying to dislodge her. Jack clamped onto it's paw and the bear roared toppling over onto Windy's leg making her let go with a yelp.

"Windy!" Jack called in concern the distracting giving the bear time to rise and hit the old dog with a slash that sent him tumbling. A gash on his side and the wind knocked out of him. The bear reared over Windy when a shot rang out causing the bear to startle and scramble a few feet away with another shot ringing out this time sending the bear and her cubs running with the Master firing after them. The master was saying something as he looked on them. He paused at Gale and gently stroked her limp body and spoke in soft whispers and Windy could hear the familiar tone and tang of salty tears her master emanated. From Gale he walked to Sandy and Russel crouching by them and stroking Russel's head as the Borzoi's tail managed a few weak wags before he faded away to the kind words and stroking of the master. Next he went to old Jack who wagged when he saw him. The master stroked him and inspected Jack's wounds but Windy's relief at her Master's appearance turned to horror when she watched her master step back and aim the loud stick at Jack. With a bang Jack was gone and fear settled into Windy's heart. The master turned to approach her but Windy was on her feet and backing away her injured leg held up and her tail tucked between her legs. I'm next..I-I have to run! Windy thought in a panic she turned tail and bolted ignoring her master's panicked calls. She just ran ignoring the pain in her leg as fear and adrenaline fueled her. She ran long into the night until she collapsed from exhaustion where she struggled to stand a few times before giving up. She laid on her side panting until a fitful sleep finally claimed her. She awoke to a couple of voices and when her eyes finally found the strength to open four dogs stood over her.

"Are you alright?" A dark brown brindle male asked her with a concerned look.

"Th-their dead..." Windy whimpered aloud her thoughts as the memories from yesterday rushed back to her. The dogs shared sad looks before the male spoke.

"Come with us. You can tell Willowstar what has happened." The male said as he and his companions helped Windy to her paws allowing her to lean on them. She nodded and the dogs helped her walk to their camp. She didn't know it at the time but that fateful day would change her life forever whether it was for the better or not is still to be determined.

And that's the end! Hope you all enjoyed! You can find Windytail on my Forum The Four Packs!