A/N: Here's chapter eleven. I've lightly covered chapter 2 of Random and Yet Not's original "Dominance" story towards the end, just so you are aware. Enjoy!

CHAPTER 11-Rise of A New Day

Humphrey's eyes opened. The morning sun was gleaming in through his peek-hole. He looked over at Kate, who was sleeping peacefully beside him. He smiled and kissed her head. When his lips made contact with her head, she opened her eyes.

"Good morning," she yawned.

"Good morning, Kate," said Humphrey. "How are you this morning?"

"Fine," said Kate, though the conversations of the previous night were still echoing through her ears.

"Are you hunting today?"

"I don't know," Kate said. "We might be, although we still have some caribou left over. Robert and the others sure can hunt well."

"They've learned a lot," said Humphrey. "We've got just as many wolves, but with only three alphas. Not exactly the most convenient situation."

Kate scoffed. "Yeah."

Humphrey looked at her. "Are you okay?"

"Yeah," she sighed. "Well, sort of. I'm just…worried."

"About what?"

"Everything," she responded. "First of all, I want to know what this letting go thing is all about. It sounds really interesting. I want to know more about it. Also, with William out there, there's no telling what will happen. We could lose, and then we'll never have the chance to mate!" She began crying again.

"Shh…" Humphrey shushed her. "It's okay, Kate."

"I'll never forgive myself if I don't get the chance to take our relationship to the next level," she choked through tears.

"I don't know about that," Humphrey told her. "No matter what happens, I'll always love you. You have to remember that."

She gazed at him and stared into his blue eyes. She loved staring into his blue eyes, being hypnotized by them. She smiled.

"Okay," she said.

"Come on, take a walk with me."

The two of them got up and began walking. Although only two nights had been spent there, Kate began to know the cavern by heart. Some areas she hadn't explored were still unfamiliar, but others were more clear, especially the path from the entrance all the way to Humphrey's den. They emerged in the main cavern, which was empty.

"Is this where you always spent your time?" she asked him.

"Yeah," said Humphrey. "Almost every morning, Don would start the day off with some refreshing advice and plans."

"What was Don like?"

Humphrey stopped. What was Don like? How could he describe it?

"Well, he was a great leader," said Humphrey. "He told me a little bit about his past. Apparently he was always picked on by alphas in his old pack. They beat him up all the time…it was horrible. One day, he became a lone wolf because he knew he'd probably die eventually. From then, he started coming across other lone wolves and offered his company. Eventually, he had so many wolves traveling with him that he moved into this cave and started an underground group. I don't know how long ago that was, but sometime last summer he went to Jasper and saw how nice your father had things going over there. That's when he and Winston became friends. About two months after that, Don found Reagan and brought him in. A month after that, I accidentally almost took Reagan out with a log-board. He told me about the Peacemakers, and I told Salty, Shakey, and Mooch that I'd be going away for a little bit. They were sad, but happy when they found out I'd be coming back all the time. I had to go back and forth a lot between here and Jasper because of my omega leader duties. Anyway, Don was like a second father to me. I don't know how else to describe him. When he died a couple of nights ago, it was really painful. I felt like I lost my father again."

Kate listened to him speak. She knew exactly how he felt. She nuzzled him.

"Thanks," he said.

"Morning, you two."

They glanced over at the sound of the voice. It was Robert, and Chelsea was with him.

"Morning, Robert," said Humphrey.

"I don't think we've actually met," Robert said to Kate. "I'm Robert, obviously, and this is my mate, Chelsea."

Kate and Chelsea nodded at each other.

"What are you two talking about?" Chelsea asked.

"Don," said Humphrey.

"Oh," said Chelsea. "Yeah, I know why you'd be talking about him. It's a loss for all of us."

"Definitely," said Robert. "William has gone too far this time…and he's still not done. One day, he's going to get what his murdering has brought him. He doesn't understand that when you murder and rape, you build up resistance against you, and eventually they crush you. The only way out is to stop your evil…which is letting go. But, as Sam said last night, William probably will not let go. He's just that evil, and now we are forced to build up forces against him. It's the only way."

"Have you spoken to Jack?" Humphrey asked.

"Since yesterday, no," Robert replied. "I wasn't ready to listen to him insult my dear mate some more."

"He insulted me?" Chelsea said, saddened.

"Yes," said Robert, "but he's evil, too. You know that no matter what anybody says, I will still love you."

She looked at him and kissed him. "I love you, too."

Kate sighed. What happened that night when she tied ropes around Humphrey's paws? Why was it that the true love she had for him hid that night? Maybe, if she hadn't jumped on the chance to be dominant, she might have noticed an intruder enter their den.

"I want to talk to him again," Humphrey said.

Robert and Chelsea broke away.

"Why?" Robert asked.

"Because it's important," Humphrey said.

Robert sighed and led them back to the holding den.

"Well, look who's back," Jack taunted.

"Be quiet, Jack," said Humphrey. "We're not in the mood."

Jack looked at Kate. "Did you enjoy the dominance, Kate?" he said before letting out a laugh.

Kate grew angry. So this was the wolf that knocked her out and tried to have her mate killed? And now he was making references to that very night? She growled.

"Calm down, Kate," Humphrey said in her ear.

It took a few minutes, but she finally regained her peaceful mood. "I'm sorry."

"Why?" was all Jack could say to her. "An omega, Kate. Why?! Why couldn't you have become mates with that Garth guy? He's better looking, and an alpha, may I add!"

All four of them were shocked. How, exactly, did Jack know so much about Jasper's wolves?

"I love Humphrey," Kate said, annoyed. "Don't tell me who I can and can't love! And you can tell your leader that, too!"

"Even if I could, I wouldn't," said Jack simply. "It's despicable! That's not how tradition goes! Alphas with omegas! What next...sparrows and moose?"

"Don't be such a tradition-freak," said Robert. "You know what's another tradition? Alphas being leaders of packs…or groups. And guess what? Here, we've had two leaders, both omegas."

"Shut up, Robert," said Jack. "Anyone who supports this omega-garbage might as well be an omega!"

Robert and Kate both growled, which fueled Jack's pleasure as he laughed again.

"You fools!" he said. "Alphas are stronger and better! William's goal of ridding the world of the weak and worthless omegas is superior to anything you Peacemakers can ever come up with!"

Chelsea began crying quietly. Robert gave Jack a cold look as he hugged her.

"Don't you have any pity?" he said to Jack.

"Nope," said Jack, "and I hope I never do!"

Robert groaned and led Chelsea out of the cavern, who was feeling better in her mate's embrace. Kate and Humphrey were left in the room.

"Do you really think you can win, Humphrey?" Jack taunted. "Do you honestly believe William will be defeated?"

"Yes, I do," said Humphrey simply. "William's hot head only causes him to make stupid mistakes. With his pride, I'd be surprised if he ever made a smart and selfless decision."

Jack shook his head and put his head down, not wanting to talk anymore. Humphrey led Kate back into the main cavern.

"What's his problem?" Kate said. "He seems so arrogant. Why is he so determined to support his dangerous leader?"

"Because he has nothing else to do," said Humphrey with a sigh.

Reagan walked into the cavern with a puzzled look on his face.

"Good morning, Reagan. What's up?"

"Humphrey, Kate, I've been thinking," he said.

"About what?" Humphrey asked.

"About Tonya," said Reagan.

"Dude, I told you. You need to get to know her better. I don't think you should jump on the chance to be mates with her until you're sure she's not going to dominate you."

"I know," said Reagan, "but last night, I thought to myself, 'If Tonya really was into dominance, why does she feel bad for me after what happened?'"

"That is a good question," said Humphrey.

Kate knew what they were talking about. Ever since they had heard Reagan's story about Suzie, Tonya seemed sadder.

Reagan sighed sadly. "I guess I can't do anything else about it for now," he said.

"Don't worry, bro," said Humphrey, patting Reagan on the back. "You'll be fine."

"I hope so," said Reagan, as he walked off into a corner. Robert entered from the tunnel that led to his den.

"Where's Chelsea?" Humphrey asked.

"She's in the den," Robert said. "She just needs some time. She can be very sensitive sometimes, but I don't blame her. I'd be a bit disturbed too if I were an omega."

"Tell her I said I hope she's okay," Humphrey said.

"Oh, I will," said Robert. "I definitely will."

"Um, Robert?" Kate asked nervously.

"Yes, Kate?"

"When did you and Chelsea become mates again?"

"A few weeks after I joined. Why?"

"That's back in the fall, then!" Kate said.

"Yeah," said Robert. "I know…that was still several months before the whole trip to Idaho Humphrey told us about that got your pack law against alphas and omegas mating taken away…and Chelsea's an omega. Yes, I know. But you see, Don formed this group for those who were driven from their packs unfairly for having these desires. He gave them a home here, and said that they would be free to choose any mate they would like, and it was his hope and goal that other packs would start to realize that…which your pack finally did. Your father, Winston, is a good wolf. It's nice to see that he cares so much for everyone in his pack, even the omegas."

Kate smiled. She nuzzled Humphrey. Robert smiled as well, but then felt the urge to ask a serious question.

"Kate, if you don't me asking…why did you rape Humphrey the other night?"

Kate's smiled vanished and her eyes began swimming.

"My friends," she said. "They…convinced me to do it. I never was comfortable about it, and I only ended up doing it so my friends wouldn't be mad. They don't mind me having Humphrey as a mate or anything, but they said they wanted me to show him that I'm in charge of our relationship because I'm an alpha. But…when you told your story last night about not being satisfied, that's exactly how I felt. No matter what, I felt guilty about it the whole time, especially when I saw the panicked look on Humphrey's face."

"I was panicking because I was thinking about Reagan and Suzie," said Humphrey. "I remember how Reagan reacted when I told him that you and I were mates. He congratulated me but said to make sure nothing like that happened, not that either of us distrusted you, but I think he may distrust you a little now, no offense."

Kate nodded. It was a completely reasonable feeling.

Suddenly, Humphrey's mind flashed once more with the events of that night.

"Decided to keep my spot warm for me?" he asked, smiling. "Thank you."

"I own the entire den tonight," she responded in a serious tone. "You're lucky I don't make you sleep outside."

Humphrey chuckled. "Um, that's really funny, Kate. A bit late for jokes, though. Can I have my spot back now?"

"No you can't," said Kate, getting up. "Not until I say so. Now lay down in that spot. Right now!"

Humphrey looked confused. What was going on with her? "Kate, I told you. It's late. I'm tired and I just want to go to sleep…in my spot if that's alright."

Kate growled. "I said, lay down right now!"

What happened afterwards seemed to go by quickly. As he laid there, bound and confused, he heard Kate's voice from seemingly far away.

"I'm not out to hurt you because I love you. I'm just simply playing my role. So you better get used to this. Since you're the omega still but a male and I'm the alpha, it's only fair if I get to dominate you first before we mate. I'm sorry I had to bind you but this is the only way I could get this started…you would never have gone along with it in the first place and let's face it: a girl really can't control her urges when it's the season and like I said, this is only fair."

Dominance? Humphrey's mind was complete confused. He tried to speak, but the rope only allowed him to whimper. No. Kate can't be like Suzie. She just can't be. She just…hasn't let go.

As time passed, Humphrey's misery grew worse, and it was showing in his face. Kate would look at him, and act like she dismissed it, but Humphrey saw in her eyes that she didn't like what was going on. She wasn't satisfied.

"Humphrey!"

Humphrey blinked. Robert was looking at him.

"Sorry, Rob. What's up?"

"Are you alright?"

Kate was looking at him too.

"Yeah, I'm…fine."

"You sure?"

"Yes," said Humphrey. "I just…want to talk to Kate some more."

Robert nodded and walked off.

"Kate, can you take a walk with me?"

She nodded and followed him through the tunnel that led outside. He stepped onto a large rock that overlooked the sunrise and she sat next to him.

"Kate, when you asked me what letting go was, I told you that you had to learn by yourself."

"Yeah."

"But I think I can help you."

She grew excited. "You can? How?"

Humphrey looked at her and smiled. "Come with me…I want to show you something."

A/N: What does Humphrey want to show Kate? You'll find out...in the next chapter!