Writer's Notes:

Had a bit of trouble with the names, but other than that it was smooth sailing... when I finally put my mind into doing it. Anyways, we left off when Mika was getting the pups ready for their afternoon nap...


Anik made his rounds through the mountain home Shadow, his bloods founding father, had settled in. Many chambers were built through the years and many gather together when in need of some sort of peace. Shadow has created a sanctuary for all bloods, not only for his own.

Not soon after his beloved mate joined him on his patrol. Ah Mika, I was beginning to worry. He nuzzles her shoulder with his head, smelling his sons on her fur. How are they this afternoon?

Mika looked sorrowfully to Anik, thinking about what was to come of her pups. They are fairing very well, even though they havent the slightest clue as to what is to happen tomorrow.

The leaders face dropped as he nodded his head. But of course you would be worried about that. Its okay Mika, I am sure that there is nothing to worry about. They have me, you and Taliko to help them prepare not only for tomorrow, but for the future.

Mika smiled to him, feeling better. You always spout such noble words. You are right, they have trainers of the highest ranks and should pull through in flying colors. Mika looked to the paw prints of the walls stating the teachings that flow through the sanctuary of the pack. Soon her sons would learn of such teaching and uphold them.

Akin looked Mika, knowing how her thoughts worked. Do not think too hard on their schooling, I am sure that one of them will show signs of a true leader.


The twins both had a dream that showed them, fully grown and years of experience shown on their faces, facing each other with great rage. Not only rage but pure hatred for the other. The dreams made them whimper and growl in their sleep as their paws twitched at each slash dealt.

Just before a final blow could be put forth, the two work up panting. They looked to each other and then to small markings on the dens walls. They were messy, but legible to the two.

On the walls was an oath that the two vowed never to break, no matter how old or how angry they grew. They were worried the dream was warning them that the oath was going to be broken. The oath to never harm the other in any way shape or form.


Taliko shook himself awake as he looked to the small opening that showed the time of day. It was getting close to when the pups were to head for bed. He slowly got up and walked towards the den where his daughter was with the pups, getting them ready for another sleeping time, but Taliko had pressing matters with his grandsons.

Mika, may I come in? He scratched upon the side of the enterance with his long claws, knowing that sometimes thats the only way of getting her attention.

Slowly his daughter emerged from the enterance and nodded her head for him to come in. She knew that this was to come.

Taliko smiled to his grandsons and then put on a stern face while sitting down in front of them. My grandsons, Kalu and Kiga, heirs to leadership within this Blood Pack, you are to be tested tomorrow and then decide where you are to go from here. You are of one year and thus must go into your respected training regimens

The two just looked to their grandfather in confusion. Taliko sighed and tried his best to simplify what he just said to them. You are to, if it comes to it, separate and go forth to different Blood Lands to train to be a hunter or even the next leader of this pack.

Kalu wagged his tail as Kiga nodded his head in understanding. Taliko smiled and nuzzled the two. Good now rest for it is a big day tomorrow. The elder stood up and walked out of the den enterance and back to his quarters, feeling lighter now that he has said what was needed to be said.


All through the night, Kalu dreamed of fighting an older more experienced Kiga to the point of almost killing him. Kiga dreamt the same dream only in his point of view and being the one with the upper hand. No matter how hard they tried, the dream haunted the two all night, having them both awake multiple times in the middle of the night to see horror on the others face.

Neither one can sleep long enough to know who really wins the fight.