A/N- Yes, now we are in present times but what will happen to Star and her sudden litter? READ THE STORY KNOWS ALL!

Chapter 7- I Will Be A Lone Wolf

Star and the Sark walked into the court in front of Star's now father-in-law to see Falwyne standing in front of his father. 'I was hoping that wouldn't happen' Star thought as Falwyne walked back and the Sark stepped forward.

"Honorable Baradin MacDuff,"

She is making this as formal as possible for Star was a great friend

"I come bearing terrible news, Lupus bless us all. Star is pregnant but not with her mates litter. Yes it is the worst news I can voice but now we must comfort Star and Falwyne in their greatest time of need. I aim to seek out this wretched creature that dares call himself a wolf and make him pay for his crime."

Just then Hestia and Lyla come bolting from inside the crowd gathered in the court.

"Mom! Lyla, I-I don't" It was too painful for Star to say. Her mother and her best friend comforted her.

"Sweet heart what you need is to get back to your den."

"No…" Star muttered.

"Come on Star let's go." Lyla was leading her out

"NO!" Star screamed "I am staying in this court, and I am only going home with Falwyne."

"Honey you are being" Star interrupted her

"No! I am going to stay with who I want to be with!" Her mother and Lyla finally backed off.

Star walked back over to Falwyne who was frozen in shock. When he saw her walk over all he did was comfort her. He didn't speak but he gave her a nudge to let her know that he was there. They looked back over at the chief. He was silent for a minute then called Falwyne over. Falwyne and his father exited the cave when Dawn, the chiefs mate called her over.

"Star let's go find a place to speak in private." She led Star to a small cave behind the one they were in. As they were leaving the Sark looked at the crowd and said "Well? What are you waiting for? This isn't any of your business so all of you back to your dens and if I hear a word that any of you were giving the young couple any trouble I might just stop by." All of the wolves fled except Hestia and Lyla. Hestia approached the Sark looked at her with sympathy.

"Both of you why don't we head to my cave while I fully explain okay?" They both nodded and walked out to the Sark's cave.

Star's Meeting

They entered the cave and sat in the very back. Star's heart was pounding. When they were both settled in Dawn spoke.

"Star, this is very unfortunate but we must proceed with the usual custom. I will help you with this litter and explain what the responsibilities are. Your mother and I will be there by you during this process. Since this is your first litter this will be hard."

Star took a deep breath.

"Aunt Dawn I don't know how far along it is. When will it all happen and how?"

Dawn got up and gave a quick examination. Afterwards she sat back down.

"Star it seems you will have this litter in…. a month or so. We will need to organize a byrrgis you need food! You look starved and those babies need nutrients and so do you! I swear if I didn't know better I would swear you were a gnaw wolf by how little you eat. As to how we cannot determine at this moment they will come when they need to. Right now we have to get you through this. Just trust me I have had countless litters, I know all you need to know about a first litter."

Star nodded.

"What about Falwyne? I want him by me-the whole time."

"Star, it is best not to get so attached to your mate."

"I DON'T CARE! I want him near me! He has been there for me when other people have left me in the dirt. If this is going to happen than I am going to do it MY WAY! None of this "No bonding with your mate", Alright? I am going to do it the way I want it done! I am sick of being forced to roll in my own pity and kindness, you know what? I am done with being "submissive" If you can't accept that then well you can go back to the chief with your tail between your legs and tell him I am gone!" Star screamed.

Dawn was shocked. Star had never been this aggressive.

"I am sorry but the birthing ritual doesn't-

"I don't care what it says. I am leaving. If you truly care about what happens to me, then come and find me." With that Star bolted. She could care less about where she was going. Right then she needed to leave. She ran for an hour until she came upon an empty den. She ran inside and lay down, needing rest after a long run. She looked around noticing little rabbits and small animals in the cave. She caught a few and ate until she was full. She walked farther back into the cave and lay down again getting herself comfortable. She fell asleep. She had a horrid nightmare about how someone found her and killed her and her pups after they were born. She had this recurring image of her blood all over the ground and her pup's shrieks echoing through the large as the wolf viciously killed all of them. When she woke up she felt something. Something in her belly and in her marrow that just wasn't right. It took her a minute to realize what it was.

Malcadhs.

She was to give birth to a malcadh.

She got up and ran her heart beating in her ears.

I have to go by-lang.

I will not be cast away.

I cannot be separated from my pups.

I have been through to much to give up now.

I will be a lone wolf.

A/N:YES! We are back where we started. The first tiny chapter. How far will she go? Who knows? Well I do, but that's your question to ask yourself. By the way THANK YOU FOR ANY REVIEW YOU HAVE GIVEN! Yes I know I only have 3 at the moment but they mean a lot.

But for now I leave you to wonder what will happen.

Until chapter 8 my wonderful readers!