Shanook couldn't sleep. If asked why he'd be unable to answer. He just knew that something was wrong, and that it involved his brother. If Jack had been in the forest s Shanook would have been there already. But Jack was off spreading winter; he had said Rusha but could be in Australia by now for all Shanook new. That meant he was forced to wait for Jack's returern. Frustrated Shanook rose and, careful not to jostle or step on anyone, he went outside. Under the full moon's light Shanook took a deep breath and as the wind ruffled his fur he relaxed a little. The wind was Jack's friend and its presence always calmed Shanook. That's when he heard it. Jack's howl, filled with fear and crying out for help! Shanook perked his ears, intent on catching every detail.
"Heeeelp! I'm being hunted, I'm in Burgress!" The first howl ended then a second came soon after, if possible with even more urgency. "Heeeelp! Mother, Shanook, everyone, Heeeel-ACK." When Jack's howl ended abruptly, Shanook's entire body was trembling in rage.
He turned to wake the pack but it was unnecessary. They were already up and ready. Mysheara walked forward, Shanook looked to her and with the slightest of nods she gave him permission to come. Then as one, two dozen wolfs ran forward and shimmered to Burgress and there Pack Brother.
Bunny found Jack lying in an ungraceful heap, but as he walked towards the boy Jack jolted awake and scrambled to untangle his limbs.
"Easy mate, I just want to make sure you're ok." Bunny stepped forward again, but Jack (now untangled and free) crawled back backwards on all fours.
"No, p…p…please!" he stammered.
The next moment the air shimmered and Bunny jumped back as two dozen wolfs sprang into existence, placing themselves between him and Jack. At the back of the group, two wolfs went right to Jack. The bigger, almost pure white one sniffed him all over, obviously checking for injury, while a smaller tannish colored one nuzzled the boy. Jack threw his arms around the tannish one and looked to be trying to regain control of himself. Satisfied, for now, the white wolf strolled towards Bunny. The others parted then reformed after they'd been passed.
Now at the front, only a few paces from Bunny it spoke, "E. Aster Bunnymund, spirit of Easter and Guardian of hope. I am Mysheara, Leader of the spirit wolf pack. I am pleased to meet you, thought I do wish it was under better circumstances. What business do you have with my son?"
Surprised by who she was and her calm direct statement Bunny stumbled. "Ah, I'm not here for one of your children. We came to get Jack Frost." He motioned to the yetis that had just caught up. "We'll be out of here right quick!"
The wolfs lowered their body and growled threateningly. One look from Mysheara calmed them, but Bunny saw they backed up and tightened there formation around the still trembling boy hugging the tannish wolf.
"Jack Frost is a member of my pack and my adopted son. What business do you have with him?"
If possible Bunny was even more surprised. "Your pack? Your son?"
"Yes, now for the last time." All the wolfs responded ready to attack at the slightest prompt, only Mysheara kept them from Bunny. "What business do you have with my son?"
Bunny was starting to get annoyed with the whole situation. "The Man in the Moon wants him to help us fight Pitch Black. I was sent to get him."
"And you need weapons and a sack to do this?" barked the tannish wolf standing protectively beside Jack.
Mysheara turned her head, looking the speaker in the eye.
"I'm sorry Mother!" was the wolfs reply to her silent reprimand. Mysheara nodded and returned her attention to Bunny.
"If what you say is true, then I request to meet with all the Guardians to discuss the matter. Please return to your teammates and relay my invitation to gather at the Spirit Glen at an hour past high moon."
Mysheara turned, her wolfs parted and followed. She whispered to Jack, who then climbed onto the tannish wolf's back, and with a few bounds they all shimmered away.
Bunny was fuming. Not only had the wolfs interfered but now they had left without him being able to get a word in. "She just expects me to be her messenger bunny?" He thought angrily.
"Woowoo?" questioned the yeti with a sack.
Not having any other option he grumbled, "We head back to the Pole!" He created a tunnel and all three jumped in.
