A new exile
chapter nine
They were all walking in the woods with Kate and Lilly being surrounded by other wolfs who acted as a shield keeping them safe. "Well I'm sorry sis about everything that has happened. Garth has changed and did something incredibly stupid things." Kate said to her sister who just kept her head down "I know that you can't help what happened, but he is your mate now and you have to standby him." Lilly said to Kate who nodded "I know." she responded as they kept walking deeper into the woods reaching the first river where fang and his guard were waiting.
"Sir. We have company." One wolf said to fang who smelled the air "Indeed we do but for now we will hide." Fang said to them which most nodded "Sir. We could just jump them and we could get away easily." One said to him which he nodded "We could do that, I have no doubt in everyone's ability too, but if we did that we would make things worse then they are. That being said with Lilly coming with us before the meeting is going to make things even more problematic." Fang said rubbing his paw on his head. A idea then popped in his head as he looked to find a large mud puddle which he smiled a little now facing his guard "two of you cover up and scout out how many are there and report back." Fang said to them which they smiled at him "Understood." They said back to him. After two covered themselves in the thick mud they headed out to find the wolfs which they soon found and counted at least twelve in total. They headed back and relayed the message.
"That is quiet a few of them. If we do this first cover everyone who will go in thick mud. It will hide the scent temporally. Second is that no one kill any. Understand." Fang said to them which they nodded "Good. Third we want the solid white wolf only, so if possible lead her here." Fang said to them which they all nodded. "Lets go then." Fang said with at least ten of his guard covered themselves in thick mud and followed the two scouts to find the group almost at them. They waited till they were almost on them when they pounced at the guards who were caught off guard with most being pinned to the ground with two other wolfs running up to the sisters with Kate jumping at the large wolfs but was pinned to the ground with one looking at Lilly and winked which Lilly understood and they headed out with most of the wolfs releasing the other wolfs and running off. Kate got to her feet quick "It was a ambush. Lets go they have my sister!" Kate said running after the wolfs with all of the other wolfs following her.
Fangs guard kept running but were slowed by lily who was not used to the speed of them due to their training their stamina made them hardy to running. They all soon stopped letting Lilly rest for a moment. One wolf looked at Lilly "Are you alright? We can carry you if you must rest." One wolf said to her which she shook her head "No I will keep running. How much longer must we run?" Lilly asked the wolfs. One smelled the air "They are close behind us. We are almost in the territory. Come." The wolf said to the others who nodded and they all kept running even Lilly.
Kate still angry and scared for her sister kept running following her sisters scent but was now beginning to pick up another scent that was becoming closer with each step. "Humphrey! He must behind this!" Kate screamed in her head "Pick up the pace we must catch them!" Kate yelled to her wolves who were already looking tired but pushed harder to keep up with the other wolves. Fangs guard was now on the edge of their territory was when they meet fang himself along with the rest of the guards. They walked toward them stopping in front of him "Sir. Mission complete." one wolf said to him which fang nodded "Very good. You all did well. Please head back to rest." Fang said to which the wolves nodded and headed past him into the dense wood line. Fang now looked at Lilly who was panting heavy "You did well keeping up with my guard. You have a lot of potential, however, now comes the true question. Is this what you truly want?" Fang asked Lilly who looked up at him but soon a sound was heard from behind her near some bushes when Kate appeared along with all the other wolves.
"Lilly! You are ok!" Kate yelled almost running up to her but Lilly headed toward fang who looked at Kate "Ah pack leader you are quite fast." Fang said to her to which Kate began to growl "YOU! How could you take my sister!" Kate yelled at him which he shook his head "Well you may want to check that tone here leader. First, We did no such of thing. She came with us on her own free will. Second, You are not in your territory anymore." Fang said to which he looked at one of his guard and nodded to which the large wolf howled loud to which a large amount of wolves showed up but soon parted
"What is the meaning of this?" A voice said to which Humphrey soon came from the crowd walking up to where fang was and looked to spot Kate. "Kate what are you doing here?" Humphrey asked her to which she looked at him with her baring her fangs "You wolf napped my sister!" Kate yelled at him which he looked at fang "Explain. Now." Humphrey said to him which he bowed his head "Sir. I followed you orders and was about to head back but ms. Lilly wanted to come with us. I told her that we would assist her with that since she would not take no for a answer. It is entirely my fault sir."
Fang said to him with his head lowered along with his guard who also had their head low. "well then Kate you want your sister back, then by all means take her, but first why not ask her what she wants." Humphrey said to her which Kate looked at Lilly who looked back at her "Well come on Lilly lets go." Kate said to her which Lilly shook her head "No. I don't want to head back." Lilly said softly to her sister to which Kate headed for her but she ran behind Humphrey "Humphrey Give me back my sister." Kate said to him which he began to get annoyed at her remark "You come to my territory and now you demand something from me to which I had no idea that your sister was with my wolfs. I will apologies to you for what fang had done, but know that you have no power here." Humphrey said to her which Kate became mad.
"I don't want your apologize. I want my sister!" Kate yelled at him which Humphrey suddenly jumped at Kate pinning her to the ground with some of Kate's wolves heading for him but were pinned to the ground by fang and his guard with most surrounding Lilly to protect her. "You selfish pup! You are just like that mate of yours, running that mouth of yours when you should use your wits instead. You remember we are at war right now, I could kill you but out of my respect for you I will let you live, but know this, if you come back demanding something from me without all the facts first. I will kill you." Humphrey said noticing Lilly's face to which Humphrey sighed and released Kate who slowly got up never taking her eyes off of Humphrey maybe out of fear.
"Release them." Humphrey said to his wolves who got off of them and stepped back. "Now then since I am calmer now please forgive my actions but return to your pack they need you." Humphrey said to Kate who just remained still and he looked at Lilly "Now then I will leave the choice up to you but I believe your sister needs you now more then ever." Humphrey said to her which she looked at Kate who was zoned out and was beginning to shake a little which Lilly looked back at Humphrey "You can come anytime." Humphrey said to her which she hung her head a little which Humphrey noticed the flower "You look beautiful with that flower." Humphrey said to her using a paw to pick up her head "Thanks Humphrey. I'm scared. You are not there with me to protect me." Lilly said softly to him which Humphrey pulled her into a hug "I will always protect you. We will see each other again soon so be strong for Kate right now." Humphrey said letting go of Lilly who nodded and she headed to join Kate who was still fixated in space but jumped when Lilly touched her but hugged her sister "Come on Kate lets head home." Lilly said to which she nodded stopping to look at Humphrey "Take care of her." he said turning around and headed back to his den.
Kate's pack
After awhile of walking they reached the den to which Kate and Lilly walked in to which Garth,eve, and Winston ran up to meet them with their mother grabbing both of them into a hug. "Oh thank goodness your back!" eve said to them which Kate not saying anything which made her mother a bit worried "Whats wrong Kate?" Eve said to her daughter "Oh I think she needs some rest from the walk I will help her get settled." Lilly said to her mother who nodded "I understand." She said looking at Garth "You should go to." Eve said to him "No." Kate yelled "I just need to talk to Lilly please. Alone." Kate said as they continued on which eve was becoming more worried by the second "Alright we can handle things till you are ready." Winston said to them which Kate nodded. The two sister soon headed for Kate's den "No. Lets use yours. Please." Kate said to her sister who just nodded "Alright." The two headed into Lilly's den with them sitting in the back of it which seemed to make Kate fell safe. Kate looked at Lilly "Why did you come back?" she said to Lilly who nudged her sister "For you. You are not yourself now." she said to Kate who shook her head "How am I different?" Kate asked her sister "Well, for one we are talking like we use to when we were younger. Second your scared for the first time in your life." Lilly said to Kate "I am. He could have killed me easily. I was afraid of what he has become. He is so different now from kind and gental to a killer in a instant." Kate said to Lilly who looked back at her "He didn't. I think he couldn't do it because he still cares for you in a way." Lilly said which Kate nodded "Yah, but he knew you were watching him." Kate said to her which Lilly was relieved "You know he is still in there, the old Humphrey we used to know." Lilly said to her sister who looked at Lilly "Oh yah?" she said which Lilly nodded "Yah. He is very kind to a pup that is not his but he treats him like his own. He was very kind to the pups here along with anyone he would speak to." Lilly said to Kate who just smiled a little "You got to see him again huh?" Kate said to Lilly "Yah. You want me to tell you a few stories about him?" Lilly said to her which Kate smiled "Sure."
The two continued till the sun began to set with Kate feeling more relaxed then before she headed out for the hunt and soon the den was full with all of the pack which never happened till Humphrey came back to visit and now it was like a routine now. The pack talked, laughed, and enjoyed the company of each other even Lilly was having fun. After the meal they all talked till it was time for them to head for their dens with Lilly and Kate heading out to notice the moon was almost full.
Humphrey's pack
Humphrey was sitting outside looking at the moon when he heard footsteps coming forward. "It is almost a full moon." The voice said to him which he looked to notice scar heading for him "Yes. The meeting must be held tomorrow if they want peace." Humphrey said to him which he nodded "I understand all to well that peace beats bloodshed but even you know that sometimes peace can't be helped." Scar said to him which Humphrey touched his scar on his face "I know. I will still try every time I can." Humphrey said putting his paw down and the two sat in silence looking at the moon.
"Its beautiful." Humphrey said out loud "Indeed it is." Scar responded "Well we will have guests soon so I believe it is time for some rest." Scar said standing up and heading back into the den. Humphrey kept looking at the moon and leaned his head back a little and let a soft howl out which echoed through his den and through the woods spreading for miles. He stood up and headed for his den stopping to check on his guards who were on night watch. He soon reached his den and found a soft spot which he layed down and started to close his eyes when he noticed a pair of eyes looking at him. "Come on Logan you can stay here tonight." Humphrey said picking up his head a little. Logan walked into the den and headed for where Humphrey was "I'm sorry uncle Humphrey." Logan said stopping in front of Humphrey "Whats wrong little one." He said to Logan who was starting to tear up "I was told you were not to be bothered but I noticed that you looked a little sad so I followed you in here." Logan said with a sad tone of voice. Humphrey pulled him close "Its alright Logan. I am not mad at you or anything that you did. So please cheer up I don't like it when wolfs are sad." Humphrey said to him pulling him close to which Logan started to cry a bit "OK uncle Humphrey." Logan said curling up next to Humphrey who wrapped his tail around the pup "Shh. Its alright." Humphrey said softly to Logan who kept crying till he fell asleep. Humphrey looked at him "Such a good pup." Humphrey said laying his head down and finally fell asleep.
The sun was now beginning to rise with Humphrey suddenly waking up "Something's wrong. Logan." Humphrey said looking to notice that the pup was still there "Logan please get up and find your mother ok?" Humphrey said to him getting up and heading out of his den entrance. He walked past the main den guards who looked at him "Sir. Is something wrong?" One asked him which he looked around "Maybe. Please alert fang to meet me outside the den." Humphrey said heading out the den with one of the wolfs running into fangs den "Sir leader needs you." the wolf said to which fang shoot up "Where is he?" Fang said to which the guard showed him to the main entrance. Fang headed outside to notice Humphrey looking out at the plains "Leader." Fang said to Humphrey who looked at him "Gather your guard. We have company." Humphrey said to him which fang howled a certain sound to which his guard would respond to. They soon joined them at the main entrance. "Lets head out and meet them." Humphrey said standing up running out toward the plain with fang and his guard following. They ran a few moments till Humphrey stopped and smelled the air and he began to growl "They are still here too." Humphrey said running till they reached one of the streams to find a small pack of wolfs eating caribou.
"Well then, You must want to die. Coming into my territory and eating my packs food on top of that." Humphrey said to the wolfs who looked at him "Oh then your the leader of this pack then?" One of the wolves said getting up heading for Humphrey "I am. Now who are you?" Humphrey said to the wolf who jumped at him "Time to die!" The wolf said snapping his jaws at Humphreys throat only being pinned to the ground by Humphrey "Oh really. Well then I will ask again who are you?" Humphrey said putting pressure on the wolfs throat which he began to struggle. "We are just messengers." One other wolf said to Humphrey who released the other wolf still keeping him pinned. "Well then someone who uses his head for once. Well what is the message?" Humphrey said to the wolf who nodded "Join or die. Your choice. If you want proof of how serious we are go visit the howlers. I have left some alive for now. WK." The wolf said to Humphrey who started to growl.
"Leave. now." Humphrey said to him releasing the wolf he pinned and they ran off. Humphrey turned to look at fang "Alert scar and you and your guard go back to tell the elite hunting pack to meet me at the tracks. Now go." Humphrey said running toward the tracks with fang heading back to the den. After a few moments the elite wolfs meet Humphrey at the train tracks "Listen up. The large wolf pack know as the howlers was attacked. We are to go and investigate this immediately. Forget the meeting for now, we are to go and rescue the survivors if their are any left and kill any of those wolfs who are not of the howlers. Understood?" Humphrey said to the elites who nodded "Understood." Humphrey nodded "Good. Lets go." Humphrey started running toward his old territory with his elites.
At the den fang and his guard were patrolling the territory when they noticed that Kate's pack was heading toward them. "Come we will meet them." Fang said with his guard following him. They reached the edge of the territory to notice that Kate had a good hunk of her pack with her along with all the higher ups. They soon reached to where fang was "Hello. I do apologies for my actions yesterday but I would like for you all to follow me. The pack is on a lock down and will kill any wolves unfamiliar to us." Fang said turning around with his guard behind him all heading for the main den. Lilly ran up behind his guard to which some noticed the smell and parted to let her by to reach fang. "Where is Humphrey?" She asked him which he looked at her "Our Allie pack was attacked and he has left to investigate." Fang said to her which Lilly almost froze stopping in her tracks with fangs guard going around her. "What is wrong Lilly?" Kate asked meeting her sister "Humphrey is not here because his ally pack was attacked." Lilly said to Kate who chocked a little "They may be whipped out he may only find-" She was stopped by Winston "Not now we must reach the den then we can discuss the issues there. Come." He said walking past them which they followed them.
They reached the den to which fang turned to face the crowd "Please everyone head inside with the able to act as guards and those of higher rank meet in the acting leader den. Thank you." Fang said as he headed into the den with his guard posting themselves at the entrance with some meeting the other guards outside the main den.
Howlers pack
It had been some tough running but Humphrey and the elites had finally reached the howlers den to notice that nothing was there. Humphrey smelled the air to which he began to growl "Blood in the air." Humphrey said as they headed for the main den to find most of the pack had been killed there. "They were defending the pups and den mothers." One of the elites said to Humphrey who continued to head deeper into the den to hear a few whines of wounded wolves. He ran towards one who was a den mother "Its alright we are here to help. Is there any others who are still alive?" Humphrey asked softly to try and keep her calm "I think that most would be in the leaders den." She said to Humphrey who nodded "Alright. I will have my wolves help you out of here and back to my pack to heal. Ok?" Humphrey said to her which she nodded "Ok. Please take her outside and guard her I will need two of you to come with me." Humphrey said heading for the den leaders den entering it to find ten more wounded den mothers along with some sick pups. "Get the others to help them out of here I will keep looking." Humphrey said as he turned around to head back into the main den till he found his old den. He walked into it to find a den mother covered in her own blood barely breathing. Humphrey walked up to the mother who started to growl "Its ok I am here to help. Lets see how bad you are." Humphrey said walking toward her but he was stopped by a soft paw pulling him toward her face. "Please. Take care of my pup for me." She said to him softly trying to keep her eyes open "Alright. I promise to take care of them." Humphrey said to her which she smiled a little falling over to show a little pup under her. Humphrey looked at the mother who was now motionless to which Humphrey began to tear up along with anger began to fill him. He leaned down and genitally picked up the pup and put it on his back which the pup began to shack a little. Humphrey soon headed back out to his other wolfs who had two or three wolfs on their backs. "Sir this is all we could find." One said to him which he nodded
"Alright lets head back." He said walking past the elites to which they saw the pup with some lowering their heads a littile. "Where is her mother?" One of the wolfs said looking from the back of the elites at Humphrey who just stopped. "She is no longer with us. I will be taking care of her. That is the promise I made to her before she passed." Humphrey said to which some of the wolfs started to cry "She put up a good fight. She had a good reason to." Humphrey said to them starting to walk again softly. They continued to walk with Humphrey walking next to one of his elites which the wolf looked at him. "What was her name?" He asked the other wolf who looked at him "Her name was Lovette." The other wolf said to him which he nodded "I will never forget her name. If I may does this little one have a name?" He asked her which she shook her head "I don't think so she is not very old yet." The other wolf said to him "I understand. If I may I would like to name her after her mother." Humphrey said to her which she looked at him "I think that would be a lovely idea. I can take care of her if you want me to till she is old enough to have meat." She said to Humphrey who smiled "Thank you but I would like you to get better first. I have a close den mother till you get better then you can have her till then. If that is ok?" Humphrey asked her which she nodded "I would be honored." She said to him which he nodded "Thank you. We should be at my territory soon so please rest for now." He said to her "You are the pack leader?" She asked him which he nodded "I am. I would have come to help sooner if I would have known the situation." Humphrey said lowering his head "I will make them pay for this but that is my problem. Please rest." He said to her which she nodded putting her head down.
Humphrey was about to enter his territory but stopped "Sir." One wolf said to him "I know. We have a unwanted guest here. Come out." Humphrey said out loud to which a large wolf appeared "Well you are different from the other packs my leader has faced you my pose a challenge." The large wolf said to Humphrey "Oh well killing mothers and pups that is unforgivable." Humphrey said to him which the large wolf started to become angry "I told them to leave them out of it. I will have to tell the leader about this. If I may how many do you have there?" The wolf asked to Humphrey "15 total is all that was left. That includes this pup I have." He said to the other wolf who was now furious "I will tell the leader about this. Please allow me to arrange a meeting with the leader as a apologie." The large wolf said to Humphrey who was now angry "You tell him that I will make him pay if he attacks again. I will make him pay for each wolf his wolfs took from me." Humphrey yelled at him which he looked at Humphrey "Oh I would like to see you try. For now I will be leaving." He said turning and heading into the direction of the mountains soon disappearing. "Lets go." Humphrey said as they headed for the den.
They soon reached the main den with many of his wolfs joining to gather the wounded wolfs with one going for the pup on his back "Leave her. She is mine to look after." Humphrey said to the wolf who nodded "I understand sir." The wolf said heading to help the others "All elites join the patrol and kill on site since I know that the other pack is here." Humphrey said to them which they nodded. Humphrey soon entered the main den with him stopping at Logan's mother "Hello there. Where is Logan?" He asked to which she smiled "He is waiting for you in your den along with some other pups guarding it for you." She said to him which he smiled "Well then I need to see him for a moment. I will be back." Humphrey said heading toward his den when a dozen pups run up to him "Your back leader!" most said to him "I am and you all did a very good job at guarding my den but I want everyone to go home now ok?" Humphrey said to them which most nodded and ran off "Logan please come with me." Humphrey said to him which they headed back to the Logan's mom reaching her "Ok. Logan I Have something I have to take care of so you will have to share me ok?" Humphrey said to him which Logan just kinda turned his head a little "Ok uncle Humphrey what is it?" Logan asked which Humphrey reached back behind him and set a pup down "Her name is Lovette. She is mine now so be nice understand, If you do I will take you hunting with me anytime you want and you can still do everything you do but with another pup." Humphrey said to him which he still could not understand "Logan just be nice ok?" His mother said to him which he nodded. "Ok then. Please check her out and make sure she ok please." Humphrey said to her which she nodded.
"Thank you. I will be going now." Humphrey said turning toward scars den entering to finding everyone now facing him. "Well then. If I may how bad was it?" scar asked to which Humphrey shook his head "15 is all." Humphrey said to which most lowered their heads "Now then I would like to get this meeting over. I have new members to introduce into the pack as well as a few other things." Humphrey said to them to which they all nodded and the meeting began. After awhile the meeting started to get heated "All I want is a apologie from both the leaders and I will call off the war." Humphrey said to them which Garth shook his head "No. I will not stoop to that level." Garth said to which Kate hit him "You idiot! We have two wars to fight if you don't suck up that pride of yours." Kate said to him which he continued to shack his head. "Humphrey can I ask you something." Eve said to him which he looked at her "Sure. What is it?" he said to her "You are willing to kill your enemy but what if they attack first?" She asked to him which he sighed "I will fight to die for my pack. I have things I must protect." he said looking at her "The true question is Kate ready to accept the losses of wolves to this war or even the willingness to kill your enemy. Killing caribou is different from wolfs." Humphrey said looking at her "I don't want a war." she said to him which he nodded "I understand but it my not be just me you have to fight. All I want is a apologie and we are even." Humphrey said to her which Garth still shook his head no. "Well then. I believe this meeting was a waste of time then. You all may want to return to your pack if we have nothing to discuss. I'm sure that you will be getting a unwanted guest soon." Humphrey said getting up "Wait!" a voice shouted which made Humphrey turn his head "Well what is it?" He asked "I want a fight between you and me." Garth said to him which humphrey sighed "Fine then. We will have it tomorrow."
"Alright the final thing to discuss is about Lilly." Humphrey said to them which she lowered her head "I would like her to stay here for as long as she wants and I will give you a personal promise that not one hair of her will be harmed at any time." Humphrey said to them which most just looked at each other. "If I agree to this I would like something in return." Eve said to him which he nodded "Alright name it." Humphrey said to her which she thought for a moment "We need more room for growth if a war is coming which means we will need more food to keep us feed." Eve said thinking logically "Ah I see. Well I have to keep my pack feed as well but I have marked more hunting grounds to the north of here to where the former howlers were. I was only taking a very small amount of land from them out of respect but I will surrender it to you as long as you keep your word. Do we have a deal?" Humphrey said to her which she looked at Kate and Lilly "Its your call." Eve said to them which Lilly nodded "I agree." She said with Kate looking at her sister "I am allowed to visit as well?" Kate asked to Humphrey which he smiled "It would only be fair whenever you want." He said to her which she nodded "Deal." Humphrey nodded "Very well then. You are welcome to stay here for the night if you wish or I can prepare a escort for you." Humphrey said to them which they looked at each other "You can fit my pack in here?" Kate asked which made Humphrey snicker "Not in here but yah I have a guest cave for your pack." Humphrey said getting up with everyone following him.
They all headed outside the main den with Humphrey stopping "look down there." he said pointing to a dark colored crack beside the large pile of rocks. "I have had it cleared out and even dug into to provide more room. You may use that if you wish." he said facing the group behind him. "Of coarse the elders and higher ups are allowed to use my guest den inside my main den if that will suit you better." He said to which the group looked at each other and back at him "May we look at it first?" Eve asked him to which he nodded "Of coarse please follow me." Humphrey said heading down the hill with the group following. They soon reached the entrance and headed in. The cave soon opened up to show there was a lot of room even side chambers had been dug. "Well then this will do I believe." Eve said to Humphrey who nodded "Alright then its yours for the night." he said to her which she shook her head "I am not staying out here. I will be taking that offer of the guest den if I may." She said to him which he just snickered "Of coarse. I will be heading back inside to order dinner to be caught. Please excuse me." Humphrey said to them which he headed back out up the hill into his own den.
"Well then I suppose that you will be staying out here then Kate?" eve asked her daughter who looked around and looked at her mother "Maybe. It is only for one night." she said to which Lilly looked and followed her sister around the den. Eve and Winston ordered that their wolfs were staying inside the spare den for the night and to get comfortable. The den was now full of life with some wolfs acting as guards outside the den. The sun was beginning to set when a large group of wolves appeared from the tree line with a a few dozen caribou to which they stopped at the guest den with Humphrey appearing "Dinner." He said with some of the wolves laying a few caribou down and headed out "Please enjoy. Make your self's at home." He said turning and heading back to his own den. "Excuse me is it alright if we join you?' Lilly asked him which he turned and smiled "Of coarse. Come." He said turning back and headed to the main den with the higher ups following him. They all entered the main den to find a large empty area where they could sit and eat while other wolfs were talking with some laughing. "Please sit anywhere you like." Humphrey said sitting first and began eating where everyone began to find spots Lilly decided to sit next to Humphrey which eve looked at them to which he noticed her and continued to eat. After the meal most headed for the dens "Please follow me. I will show you to the guest den." He said to the group who nodded. They walked past another den to which the survivor wolves were being healed and made sure they were safe. Humphrey stopped looking in to see some looking at him with some smiling at him which he smiled back. They continued on until they reached a large den "Here it is. Please make yourself comfortable. I will have guards posted to ensure that nothing will bother you." Humphrey said turning to head back to the main den. "Thank you Humphrey." Kate said to him which he nodded "Anytime. Get some rest." He said heading back into the main den.
Kate's family began to walk around to find spots that suited them until most found theirs and began to lay down. "He is a very kind leader to his pack." Eve said to Winston who nodded "I agree. He has changed so much." He said to which most of them all nodded "Well then I suppose we should get some sleep." Eve said to her family with Kate beginning to lay down with Lilly doing the same.
Elsewhere Humphrey was now at the main den stopping to see Logan's mother to find him all tired and curled up sleeping. "Well if I may how is she?" Humphrey asked her which she moved her tail to show the little pup sleeping as well. "She is fine. A bit hungry but that is about it." She said to him which he smiled "Good. If I may can I take her with me for the night?" He asked her to which she nodded "She should be okay till morning." She said moving her tail and leaning over to pick up the pup gently and placing it in front of Humphrey. He smiled and picked up the pup placing her on his back and nodding to her. "Thank you I will bring her back in the morning. Sleep well." He said to her which she nodded and layed down with Humphrey turning to head to his den. He entered it and found his usual spot laying down and putting Lovette down genitally next to him with him curling around the little pup keeping her warm which he felt her snuggle closer to him which he smiled to himself and they soon were falling asleep.
After a few hours the den was silent with most wolves sleeping but Lilly could not sleep well. Every time she moved she opened her eyes to find that she was with her family but she felt alone which she never liked. She thought of a crazy idea that could make her get into a lot of trouble but she knew she could sleep if she could sleep next to Humphrey. She always felt safe with him next to her. She soon put her idea into play getting up and moving very quietly toward the exit of the den but froze when she spotted the guards outside the den. "You should be sleeping little one." One said softly to which he looked to spot her. "I was only heading out to get some air." She said to him which he just snickered a little "You are not a good liar. You know where his den is at correct?" he said to her which she nodded "Alright go but we didn't see anything got it?" the guard said to her which she nodded. The guard looked at the other one who sighed and they both looked in opposite directions from Lilly. She smiled and continued on to Humphreys den. She walked past the survivors den and continued on trying to stick to the shadows until she reached Humphreys den. She entered it looking to spot Humphrey curled up sleeping. "I take it you could not sleep?" said Humphrey who half opened one eye to see her "No I couldn't I just wanted-" Humphrey put up his paw a little "Its alright come but be careful we are not alone." He said to her which she walked slowly toward him and layed down a little bit away from him. "What do you mean by that?" She asked him which he smiled uncurling to reveal a pup sleeping next to him. "This is what I mean." He said to her which Lilly looked at him "Who is she?" She asked Humphrey "Her name is Lovette and her mother had past away but I made her a promise to take care of her. She is mine now." He said to Lilly who started to tear up which Humphrey noticed "Please come here. Carefully." He said to her which Lilly got up and moved closer to him which Humphrey moved the pup carefully to allow Lilly to lay next to him and he put the pup in between them. "There now everyone is cozy yah?" He asked her which she leaned into him and nodded "Yah. Thank you." She said to him laying her head on his side and closing her eyes. She then felt something move closer to her which made her eyes open and look to notice the pup curled up next to her.
"She must like you. You would make a great mother." Humphrey said to Lilly who smiled a little and licked the pup. "Thanks Humphrey." she said to him which he licked her nose "no problem. Lets get some sleep." He said putting his head down and curled around the two and they all soon fell asleep.