I AM BACK! With another chapter of War of Wolves! XD So...I've been writing the beginnings of chapters in class, and continued them on the computer. So expect like, one more quick update before I run out of ideas again! XD

Tex walked throught the forest, listening to the sounds of birds and nature. It was quite rare when she could enjoy a moment like this.

Despite Tucker's complaining, Caboose's stupidity, and a few other minor setbacks, the blues were making some progress in their training. This surprised Tex, for when she met them, the former Freelancer had thought them an incompetent bunch of wolves getting by with nothing but luck.

However, they were actually quite capable. Sure they complained about hard work (in Caboose's case, he was just plain stupid), but Church might just have not been bringing out their potential.

Church. Tex was starting to doubt her ex's ability as a leader. He had most likely only filled in the position because he was the smartest and most assertive. Although they were beneficial, Church was also selfish and had a quick temper. Tex shook her head at him constantly, even if he didn't see her do so. Even at the thought of Church the lone wolf was moving her head from side to side.

Tex's thoughts were interrupted by a single wolf blocking her path. The wolf's sleek form was covere in dark ginger fur, only a few shades lighter than Simmons' pelt. The wolf bared her glinting white fangs at Tex and hatred flashed in her cold green eyes.

"Carolina."

Church lay sprawled across his boulder, dozing in the sun. He hadn't been able to relax with Tex keeping everyone constantly on their paws.

Church's peace was soon disturbed when Caboose came bounding up to him. "Chuuurch!"

The wolf groaned and lifted his head. "What is it, Caboose?" he asked in a bored tone.

The golden wolf took no heed of Church's annoyance. "We should do something fun! Cause we're friends!"

Church lay his head back down. He sighed and responded, "Not right now, I'm tired."

"But Church," Caboose said, "You're always tired!"

Church did his best to come up with a new excuse on the spot. "I've got a lot on my mind that I'm trying to sort out." He hoped that Caboose would just buy it and leave.

Fortunately, Caboose said, "Okay," and walked away. As Church was about to try and fall asleep, Tucker walked up to him. "Nothing spotted out on patrol."

Church nodded, and was relieved when he could finally sleep in peace.

Tex leapt at Carolina, jaws open, ready to clamp down on some part of her opponent. Carolina quickly leapt out of the way, leaving Tex's jaws to close on empty air. Carolina then leapt onto Tex's back, which forced a yelp of pain and shock out of the black wolf.

Tex dropped down and rolled onto her back, nearly crushing Carolina under her weight. With a grunt, Carolina shoved Tex off her, and the black wolf landed on her feet.

Now Carolina attacked Tex, leaping into the air above the other she wolf. Tex whirled around to face her opponent just in time, and leapt up to catch her by the throat. Carolina gagged as Tex's firm jaws locked around her throat, then threw Carolina into a tree. Carolina grunted, but got back up on her paws.

The red wolf was too late, for Tex headbutted her back into the tree. Then, she pinned Carolina to the ground, and the red wolf used her back paws to claw against Tex's underbelly, hoping to get free.

Tex, however, was able to endure, since she had trained herself to ignore pain. She bit down on Carolina's muzzle and held tight. Carolina snarled and thrashed her head, trying to get away, and churning her paws harder.

Blood seeped from Tex's wounds and dripped down onto the dirt. The black wolf raked her sharp front claws down Carolina's exposed underside, causing the red she wolf to snarl in pain.

Tex finally let go of Carolina, and the ginger wolf got up and fled. Tex chased her for a while until she was sure Carolina wasn't coming back. For now, at least. Tex knew very well that Carolina meant bad news for the reds and blues, and decided to warn Church.

Then, Tex froze as a low growl was heard behind her. Slowly, she turned her head to look over her shoulder and gulped.

"Ah, crap."

I shall not spoil this for anyone!

~TheAlmightyFireHawk