Here we go the next chapter of The Guardian. Sorry if this chapter doesn't appears to be well written, been having some trouble lately getting motivated to write.
I didn't change much in this chapter, other than fix quite a few grammar mistakes and change the wording here and there. So this chapter isn't much different than the original.
Also, I'm sorry for the shortness of this chapter. Hopefully the next one will be longer.
Hope you enjoy the chapter.
Chapter 4: Family comfort
Sawtooth present
Humphrey looks at his pups and laughs at the sight of their jaws nearly hitting the floor. He knew they would after hearing Draco's confrontation with Megaloth. Humphrey had a feeling they'd figure Draco would just try to end it right there instead of fleeing.
"Why didn't Draco just attack Megaloth right there and end it?" Stinky shouts. "If Draco was as powerful as you say he is then he and Aniu should've killed him right there."
"That would have been a bad idea, brother." Claudette says, growling at Stinky. "Megaloth had an entire pack with him. It would've been a suicide attempt, even for Draco, not for Aniu since she's already dead."
"Besides Stinky, if Megaloth had failed then Fenrir would've just sent someone else to find Aleu. Draco was better off finding Aleu and keeping a watchful eye on her." Kate answers then turns to Humphrey. "Isn't that right, even though we don't know why he wants Aleu?"
"Yes, though Fenrir couldn't find any as powerful as Megaloth he can always find multitudes of willing wolves." Humphrey replies. "But first, Draco has to find Aleu, though he has a general idea where she is."
"Just follow the tears of sorrow and loss and he'll find her no problem." Claudette says.
Runt shakes his head. "I feel sorry for Aleu. She had just lost her mate and a lot of her pack. I can't imagine the pain she and her pups are going through. She's going to be an emotional wreck when Draco finds him."
"Well that's why Balto and Jenna are there for. Hopefully they can heal her pain before Draco gets there." Kate says.
"I doubt that the pack will take Draco's appearance very well though." Claudette says. "If he's a Guardian like Megaloth and looks similar then it's possible they might see him as a threat at first. I mean the only difference in appearance that Draco and Megaloth has is that Draco has white fur while Megaloth has black fur. Surely there'll be some confusion.
"Oh, most definitely, they'll probably think that Draco's working with Megaloth, so he'll have quite a task in convincing them otherwise. Once he does I'm sure he'll be a big help to them." Kate adds. "Though I think Draco will try to help her out, to comfort her. He strikes me a sensitive kind of guy while being a hard ass as well. No wonder you're related to him Humphrey, though you're not a tough guy like Draco."
"Very funny Kate." Humphrey smirks as Runt, Stinky, and Claudette rolls around laughing. "The bloodline between Draco and me has been watered down significantly. It's been around ninety years since Draco protected Aleu."
"Sure, Humphrey, whatever you say." Kate smirks.
"So dad what were those humans doing in Nome?" Runt asks when he finally stops laughing. "I've never heard of humans and dogs socializing with wolves before."
"It happens but it's very rare." Kate answers for Humphrey. "But even I'm curious as to what they were doing at Nome."
"Well I was getting to it, but the story will take a while to get to that part.I forgot where we were though, you pups keep interrupting."
"Elias was leading Balto and Jenna to find Aleu and Draco had just seen Megaloth." Claudette replies with a snappy response getting a glare from Humphrey.
"Which I don't understand, who is Jenna, Dusty, and Kodi?" Stinky asks.
"Jenna was Aleu's mother while Kodi was Aleu's brother." Humphrey answers. "And Dusty was Kodi's mate. Since Dusty was pregnant at the time she had to stay behind. Does that answer your question Stinky?"
"A little, but I'm also confused about Draco and Megaloth. Clearly there is some connection between Draco and Megaloth, it's obvious they know each other."
Humphrey rolls his eyes getting tired of the questions. "Yes there is a strong connection between Draco and Megaloth, but you have to wait to find out what it is."
Stinky sighs loudly. "Fine, dad, I can wait. You can continue with the story now."
"Finally." Runt and Claudette rolls their eyes, Stinky's constant questions getting on their nerves.
Alaskan Wilderness, 1927
"Is this it?" Jenna asked over the wind.
Elias spent the last hour leading Balto and Jenna through the woods to a small cave opening. Jenna was starting to get frustrated thinking that Elias was leading them nowhere, giving her the impression that he was lost. Staring at a small cave opening, that was barely a foot high and narrow, she was starting to believe he was indeed lost and just looking for an excuse to prove he wasn't.
"Of course Jenna." Balto replied for Elias. "Aleu and I found this cave when she was a pup. It's the perfect hiding spot."
"I doubt that."
Elias rolled his eyes. "Just follow us inside."
Elias went through the opening first squeezing his way through. Balto followed Elias without hesitating. Jenna however was very hesitant, she barely trusted Elias, the only reason she did was because Balto knew him, and he said Aleu sent him. After a moment, Jenna slowly crawled under the opening. When Jenna managed to crawl through she gasped at the sight before her.
"Whoa this place is incredible." Jean shouted.
Jenna found herself starring at a large cave, which the small opening was very deceiving. The main cave was a large chamber with several smaller tunnels that could be used for dens. The cave looked like a small town, the main part like downtown Nome with several smaller caves for den. Jenna saw wolves walking through the opening talking and pups playing with each other while others were up in the dens sleeping. Some would occasionally give her a glance, not having never seen a husky before. If it wasn't for the scent of depression and several wolves crying Jenna would've been impressed.
Jenna turned to Balto. "You didn't tell me about this place?"
"Well Aleu wanted to keep it a secret from everyone, just in case things went bad. I guess that comes in handy now."
Jenna looked around at a small family, a mother wolf with her two pups, their fur were soaked in tears. The two pups were pressed up against their mother's fur, making it hard for Jenna to see. The mother appeared to be whispering to the pups. Jenna couldn't hear what they were saying to each other but he knew it was over the loss of someone. Seeing them brings a tear to Jenna's face, making her incredible worried about Aleu.
"Well, you got a point. I hope our daughter's alright in all of this. Where is Aleu anyway?" Jenna asked.
"She has her own den. I'll take you too her." Elias said.
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Aleu wiped the tears out of her eyes, she didn't want the pack to see their alpha like this. After Megaloth's attack they need a strong leader for moral, she had to remain strong for the others. Aleu didn't shed a tear until after she brought her pack to their current home. Once Aleu was alone she broke down and cried silently for nearly six hours straight. She didn't even want her pups to see her like this. Aleu was in such disarray she almost didn't notice Elias walking into her den.
"Aleu, you have two visitors." Elias called out as her entered the den.
Aleu looked up at Elias, her eyes soaked in tears. "You found my parents already?"
"Yes, it wasn't that hard to find them. They're waiting outside for you."
"Thank you Elias, you can tell them to come in."
Elias nodded his head then exited the cave. Aleu slowly sat up and wiped the tears from her eyes. She didn't want her parents to see her as a mess. A moment later Aleu turned around to see her mother sprinting into the cave. She was caught off guard as Jenna ran up to her and wrapped her paws tight around her neck.
"Oh Aleu, I'm so happy see you." Jenna cried into Aleu's fur. "I'm sorry your loss sweetheart."
Aleu broke down in tears as she leaned in close against her mother. Both mother and daughter cry into each other. Aleu nearly collapsed on her mother only for her father to catch her. Balto laid a comforting paw on his daughter's shoulder.
"I'm happy to see you alive, Aleu."
"Thank you, papa, I missed you and mom so much."
Jenna broke the hug. "We missed you too, sweetie. I wish I had gotten the opportunity to say goodbye. Your father got an earful for that."
Aleu laughed for the first time since losing Thel. "I bet he did."
"But I am very proud of what you achieved. You found where you belong. That's all any mother wants. That and to know her daughter has found a good mate." Jenna quickly realized her mistake when she saw a tear roll down Aleu's cheek. "Oh I'm sorry."
"It's ok mom. I wish you could've met Thel. You and papa would've loved him."
"Elias told us some giant wolf attacked your pack." Jenna said.
"Yes, a wolf named Megaloth attacked and killed nearly half the pack, and Thel. I'm not sure why but he seemed interested in me."
Jenna and Balto look at each other before looking back at Aleu and Balto asked. "What do you mean, who the heck is Megaloth?"
"Well it's just the way he attacked us. He went through other wolves like they were nothing and went to straight for me. If it wasn't for Thel I wouldn't be here right now. I had to move the pack as far away as possible, someplace I knew we'd be safe."
"Not to question your choice but your first idea was to come home after being attacked by a giant wolf?" Balto asked.
"Well it's where I felt the safest, I figured that Megaloth wouldn't dare come here. I imagine that the people living in Nome would shoot Megaloth on sight, they won't shoot me."
"Probably, though we can't have wolves walking around Nome. They'd get the same result as Megaloth would." Jenna said.
"That's why if Megaloth is after you as you think he will leave the pack alone and focus on you." Balto said, thinking it out. "We can bring you and the pups home where you'll be safe."
"But papa the pack needs me here. I can't just leave them."
"It's ok, Aleu." Elias said as he walked into the cave. "I can run the pack for a while. But I'll make sure that we keep connections with our alpha."
"Are you sure about this Elias, I don't want to just leave the pack unexpectedly?"
"Don't worry Aleu, everyone will understand, just be safe and come back to us."
"She will." Jenna said to Elias then turnrd to Aleu. "You'll be safe with us."
"I know mama. You and Papa won't let anything happen to us."
"We'll do our best. So where are my grandpups?" Jenna asked.
"I told them to explore a little, they should be near the cave."
Balto rolled his eyes. "Knowing that they're my grandpups, and your children, they're probably a mile away getting into trouble."
Aleu smirked. "That wouldn't surprise me at all. Let's go find them."
Jenna smiled. "I can't wait to see my grandpups.
X
"Maybe we should head back Samuel, mom is probably worried sick about us."
Samuel shock his head at his sister as he climbed on top of a rock and looked out over the valley at a small human settlement he heard was called Nome. "I'm just being curious Sasha. You can't tell me you don't want to explore mom's old home."
Sasha jumped on the rock next to Samuel. "I do brother but not now, not after we just lost father, mom being a nervous wreck, and a giant wolf chasing us for no reason."
"Oh please Sasha, don't be kill joy." Samuel said, nearly growling at his sister. "We got a whole new area to call home and explore. I intend to explore our new home."
Sasha growled at her brother. "Don't you realize how serious this is? Our father was just killed as was half the pack by some stranger. At least show some sympathy."
Samuel lowered his head. "Sorry Sasha, this is just how I deal with stress. I'm trying to mask my pain through humor."
"Well, right now brother, mom needs us. She hasn't stopped crying since dad died. Together we can help each other."
"I hope so, the pain is driving me crazy." Samuel said jumping down off of the rock. "Let's head back, mom is probably worried sick about us."
"Right behind you brother."
Sasha jumped off the rock after her brother only to land on a patch of ice. She let out a loud scream as she slips. Samuel turned around to see Sasha slip and slide down the hill. She screamed as he chased after her, watching in horror as his sister slide over a drop.
"SASHA!" Samuel screamed as he ran to the edge to see his sister lying at the bottom of a ten foot drop. "SASHA ARE YOU OK?"
"I'M ALIVE BROTHER, BUT I THINK MY LEG IS BROKEN."
"STAY RIGHT THERE, I'LL GET TO YOU."
"I'M NOT GOING ANYWHERE BROTHER." Sasha sarcastically replied.
"Annoying little tail chewer." Samuel moaned.
Samuel ran around the drop getting to his sister. It took a minute for Samuel to find a way down. He ran to his sister only to stop and gasp when he saw her leg twisted at an awkward angle. A large branch was on top of Sasha's leg trapping it.
"How bad is my leg brother? I can't see it."
"Uh, it makes me want to vomit. Your leg is definitely broken."
Samuel used his mouth to grab the branch and tried to pry it off his sister, but the branch didn't budge. He tried with all his strength to desperately get it off his sister only to be disappointed.
"Please, Samuel, go get help. Go back to the pack and find someone."
"No I'm not leaving you. The bad wolf could get you before I come back."
Sasha shoot her head in frustration. Her brother had always been stubborn, but she's never seen him protective like that. But then again her life had never been in trouble like that before.
"Then what do you propose we do sis. I can't get lift this branch on my own." Samuel said but Sasha didn't reply.
Samuel watched in confusion as his sister suddenly froze in fear. Sasha curled up in fear whimpering like the little puppy she was. Samuel suddenly realized that whatever was scarring Sasha was behind him. Samuel slowly turned around, his fur standing up, to see a large wolf in the shadows standing behind him. Samuel screamed in terror as the wolf stepped out of the shadows. The wolf looked exactly like Megaloth but had black fur instead of white, and had large claw marks running down his side.
Samuel jumped in front of his sister to protect her. "Get out of here and leave my family alone. I will not let you kill my family like Megaloth killed my father."
The black wolf shook his head. "I'm not here to hurt you, I only want to help."
"And why should I trust you?" Samuel growled as he advanced towards the black wolf unafraid.
The black wolf chuckled at Samuel. "You sure are a brave little pup to go against someone as big as me."
"I will gladly die for my sister. I don't care if you were the biggest wolf in the world there's not a chance in heck I'm going to let you get to my sister."
The black wolf nodded his head. "A good wolf will protect their family at all costs, even if that means giving up their lives. But there's no need for you to be aggressive towards me."
The black wolf walked around Samuel, grabbed the branch with his mouth, and threw it to the side like it was nothing. "Does that help you trusts me?"
Samuel looked at Sasha who nodded back. "A little bit, but her leg is still broken."
The black wolf looked at Sasha's leg. He didn't need to be an expected to know that it was broken. He cautiously approached Sasha and touched her broken leg.
"I hate to do this but I have put you in pain to fix your leg."
Sasha looked at the white wolf worried. "What do you mean?"
"I have to set the bone so I can fix it, which is going to hurt, a lot."
"Are you sure this is necessary?"
The black wolf's response was quickly setting Sasha's broken bone back into place before she could even finish speaking. She screamed in pain as a loud popping sound filled the air. Samuel, at the sound of his sister's yelp, rushed the black wolf and bite his back leg.
"That's not necessary little boy." The black wolf said to Samuel, barely acknowledging him, then turned to Sasha. "I'm sorry for causing you pain but I had to so I can help you."
Sasha growled. "You could've given me a little warning."
"I've learned it's better if it comes as a surprise." The black wolf shook Samuel off of him. "You're lucky that didn't hurt."
Without saying a word the black wolf rubbed his paws together and in a moment they started to glow green. Samuel watched in amazement as the white wolf slowly ran his paws over Sasha's leg and her injury started to heal. After a few minutes her leg appeared nearly as good as new, just a small bruise remained.
"Whoa how did you do that?" Sasha exclaimed.
"I had a good teacher, please be careful with your leg. Try to put as little weight on it as possible for a while."
"I will mister, thank you so much. What's your name, I need to tell mom that there is a good giant wolf running around here."
The black wolf smiled. "The name's Draco."
To be continued.
So Balto and Jenna have found Aleu and are trying to comfort her. Meanwhile Sasha and Samuel have met Draco. How will the pack take to Draco?
Hope that you enjoyed the chapter. Please leave a review as any help to improve the story will be appreciated.
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This is John Storm signing off, Stay Frosty ya'll
