Hey guys! Sorry for the late update, but I hope you guys like this chapter! I tried my best.
The walk deep in the forest was quite for me; nobody would talk to me, not even Riker. Rocky was trying to talk to Cassidy, but she just blows him every time he does. Ross kept flirting with Laura and Laura being Laura she kept on giggling and blushing. Johnny and Brittany were talking as a brother sister kind of way. Tashara and Samuel kept flirting with each other and Tashara was obviously liking it, I'm just happy she found someone she can trust this far after all we've been through.
Riker and Jake were talking with Rydel, so it just left me walking alone. I hate being alone it made me feel so vulnerable, and so lonely. Don't get me wrong, sometimes being alone is perfect for me when I need to think, but that's it. I kept looking forward still seeing everything that's happening; I was taught to do that for hunting or just for protection. Rydel looked back to see how far we've gone but then her eyes caught me, and her face turned into a sad smile. She stopped while the pack kept moving as did I. When she caught up to me she smiled, "Why are you alone?" She asked, I smiled for her caring, but I didn't know how to answer that question. "I don't know," I said, "It's not like I want to be." I said completely honest. She nodded, "I know what you mean," She began, "I'm like that with Ratliff." I looked at her surprised, she had sadness in her voice but she smiled when she said Ratliff's name. "You like him?" I asked knowing the answer. She nodded smiling, "Don't tell anyone please," She begged, "Not even my brothers know."
I nodded understanding, and then I realized Ratliff wasn't at the pack meeting. "Where's Ratliff? Is he even in the pack?" I asked. "That's what I forget," Rydel giving herself a face palm, "He has to meet us at our hunting site, because he woke up really late." I nodded; I've only know Ratliff for a day, but he seems like a guy who would do that. I do that, but I haven't got any sleep in a while, and I have no idea what it is. It's a feeling in my stomach and something in my heart; it just feels like something's missing, It's been happening after I watched the sunset with Riker; I'm telling you it's a weird feeling. At this point, we're in the deep forest; I could tell but the scent and the feeling of the trees. I was looking around taking in what might be where my new pack will be, when I smelt another wolf not far ahead of us. To be sure I used my keen eye to find who that person is. I let my eyes roam the land, it was like I was running so fast but I could see everything so clearly. I found that wolf, he wasn't far ahead of us, but from that scent, I've smelt it before. It hit me, it was Ratliff; I should tell Rydel.
"Hey Rydel," I nudged her, "Ratliff isahead of us, only a few hills from us sitting on a rock." She looked surprised, "How do you know that?" she asked. I chuckled, she acted it was like the coolest thing in the world, but it wasn't. "I have this power with my eyes," I said with a feeling of pride sweeping over me, "I can locate any person or object with my eyes." I wouldn't say I was bragging, but I'm proud of my powers, not everyone in the world has that power. "Well," Rydel said while locking our arms together, like what best friends do, "I know who to call when I lose my phone." I laughed, only Rydel would say that; she's just so fun, outgoing, and a person whom you really need a laugh you go to her.
Rydel joined me laughing, and then it became so loud everyone was looking at us, but that only made it funnier. Tears came out of eyes as did Rydel; I fell down to the ground hugging my ribs laughing. Rydel joined me after 3 seconds that it had happen, tears were flowing out of our eyes, and to be honest I didn't know what I was laughing about, I just kept laughing. We finally calmed down enough to wear we could breathe, and we stopped laughing cause it was too quiet for us. We sat up and everyone just looked at us like we were crazy, which we laughed again. "Okay calm down guys," Riker said walking toward us, "we don't want you guys to die." Rikerreached for my hand, which I took gradually, while Jake got Rydel up. "We should probably keep you guys away from each other," Rocky said, "just so you guys can stay alive." Cassidy wanted to laugh to the comment Rocky just made she tried to hold it in and not show it, but it was very noticeable. Rocky took this an advantage and started bugging her about it. "Oh by the way, Ratliff is only a few hills ahead of us." I said and Rydel smirked because everyone was wondering how I knew that, and by everyone I mean besides Rydel and my sisters. "SHE HAS EYES THAT CAN LOCATE ANY OBJECT WITHOUT SMELLING ANYTHING." Rydel yelled, "Gosh, people these days," she began, "They just don't know nothing about your awesome eyes." I laughed again, but I needed support just to stand up; laughing so hard can really wear you out. I leaned on Riker, and he was a little taken aback but caught us both before we fell. "Thanks," I said laughing. He smiled and chuckled, "You know you're so cute when you laugh." I blushed but you couldn't see it since my cheeks are already red from all that laughing. "Thank you," I said smiling.
"THERE YOU GUYS ARE!" Ratliff yelled while walking toward us, "What took you guys so long?" Everyone turned around to look at me and Rydel, and we just giggled, trying to hold in our laughter. "Anyway guys lets go hunt!" Riker said, and I was filed with excitement; I haven't hunted since we were in the woods running away from the Logitech. I loved to hunt, I feel so amazing and powerful; the best part is if you do a good job you get awarded with fresh food. "Right," Ross began, "who's you're pack leader?" he asked Laura. She pointed at me and a big smile went on Riker's face, but I ignored it.
"Well he's ours." Ross said, pointing at Riker, now I understand why he's smiling; we are going to have to work together. It won't be that bad, Riker's pretty cool, besides if he tries to overpower me at hunting I'm not scared of him. "Let's go then." I said, and I jumped forward turning into my white wolf self.
One by one that's what everyone did, and then I looked at Riker who jumped forward and turned into a black wolf. I know there are other black wolves beside me, but Riker was right next to me and he looked so strong. To be honest, he's scaring me with his golden eyes glaring at me, but you can't blame me for be scared his bloodline killed mine. 'Don't worry, I'm not going to hurt you,' he said in my head. I then saw kindness in his eyes and I realized he's honest. My muscles become loosen and I began to relax, but Ifeel so much closer to Riker, his eyes are so hypnotizing. I feel butterflies suddenly, and my heart is beginning to race. I've got to stop this; I don't like feeling like this ever since Chris happened. I walk away slowly from him mixed feeling walking all over me. Laura knew about Chris and what had happened, so she might get the feeling I had those feelings, because she came jogging over to me. "Let's go hunt," I said. Everyone nodded, but Riker didn't; I felt so bad because I see the hurt in his eyes, and it killed me. 'I'm sorry Riker, I'll explain later. Please don't be upset' I said in his head. He nodded and a slight smile came upon his face as he jogged toward me.
"Hey Aletha," Rydel said, "Can you use your eye power to find food?" I chuckled, "That could take out all the fun of hunting," I said, "Don't worry follow my lead." I felt the ground beneath my paws and I listened to every birding sing, every grass swaying, and I felt/heard it. I deer just stumbled on a rock and I felt the rock fall; I jogged quickly to the giant rock and found I was right, but it wasn't a deer, it was buck, make that two. Everyone ducked down in the grass or behind the trees and I decided we needed to surround them. "Rydel, Ratliff, and Jake," I began go to the back of them." They nodded and left. Riker caught on and helped me out, while we was telling Laura ,Cassidy, Ross, and Rocky where to go Iwas stalking the buck to make sure they knew nothing was up.
They looked pretty calm; they were just eating some grass that grew between the rocks, but that won't last for long, so we got to wrap this hunt up. Right now it was just me and Riker, which mean we've got the two bucks surrounded in a circle. Riker and I are waiting for the next move the pack so we can make the last move, Cassidy being the second best hunter got closer and hid behind a huge rock right beside the bucks when they weren't looking. Cassidy nodded her head toward Rocky giving him a sign the she's about to attack, Rocky gave the signal to everyone else to be prepared. Cassidy got closer and jumped on the first buck and got him on his flank, she hanged on until he kicked her off, and Cassidy fell down hard and landed on a rock.
The bucks ran off in the same direction opposite of me and Riker, and we all chased after them. Rocky stayed behind to help Cassidy up and she limped off toward us. The pack was ahead of us, biting and jumping on the bucks. We had to run faster, because the bucks aren't going to stop; they're running for their lives. Riker and I were running the same speed and it soon became a race between us, and of course ran faster than me to the point his tail was in my face. Oh heck no, nobody and I mean nobody cuts me off like that. I ran a tad bit faster and bent down, so all the power was to my hind legs, and I jumpcompletely over Riker. He looked up at me as if I was a rainbow running across the sky; I chuckled to myself and smirked. I landed with a hard thud, and Riker caught up to me quickly, so we were running side by side once more. The race didn't matter anymore, we are in a field and we need to stop this hunt, NOW. Hunters could be out here, unaware of knowing we are humans; it's hazardous. 'Riker go on the buck on the right, and I'll do the one on the left, good luck!' I thought in his head. He nodded, and we separated from each other. Laura was with me and she saw it was time, so she jumped on the bucks back to slow him down. It was perfecting timing, I was at a perfect position to kill the buck, and I took that chance. I jumped, grabbed on his name and bite down hard. His eyes rolled over to the top of his head and he fell down to his side; I was hesitated to release but I sense no pulse so I let go. Everyone was out of breath and all that running was making all of us hungry. I looked at the edge of the forest and saw Cassidy standing there still in wolf form and Rocky was human hold her side. "Come on guys back to the forest hurry!" I shouted, and we got the two bucks and pulled them quickly to the forest.
Thats a wrap! I liked writing this one so yay! haha! Enjoy guys! ~Laura~
