A/N Thanks for the reviews and support. We are entering the last chapter of the fanfiction. It's been an honor having you all read this fanfiction.

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Lykos' POV

They stood in clearing a runic circle lay on the ground. He sniffed the air. It only held their scents and the creatures of the forest. It was safe to perform the ritual.

He said with a nod,' Let's get started. Tsume?'

The grey wolf appeared as Lykos expected. Gold met green. A simple nod between.

He said turning back to the others,' Sev you first. Strip from your shirt please. Into the circle.'

Severus nodded and pulled off his robe and shirt. There was no hesitation in his stride as he walked into the circle. Marvolo watched with hooded eyes.

Lykos changed into his wolf then he and Tsume moved to stand across the circle from one another. The words to be spoken for the ritual had been memorized by both wolves. They were going to make their own paradise. Not one chosen for them.

He growled,$ I am Lykos Harrison a spirit wolf. Under the light of this moon I ask for the lunar blessing to be passed to this human. While not by blood he is my brother. I accept him as such into my pack. I am the first wolf to ask for this blessing.$

Tsume growled,$ I am Tsume a spirit wolf. Under the light of this moon I ask for the lunar blessing to be passed to this human. While not by my blood I accept this wolf and human as my brothers. I accept him as such into my pack. I am the second wolf to ask for this blessing.$

As the mute wolf he had to place his paw inside the circle. Tsume had to howl his acceptance. The runic circle glowed with the power of the moon and the acceptance of both wolves.

Light travelled up Severus leg to his chest drawing the sign of the wolf on his right pectoral. As if done in ink the mark was all black. Just as Tsume said it would be. The ritual only stopped when it had finished drawing on the other's chest.

Finally he was able to lift his paw and Tsume could stop howling. Severus almost collapsed when the light left him. Only just able to stop himself in time. Slowly he made his way out of the circle.

Lykos turned to Marvolo who was already unbuttoning his robes. The robe fell to the ground soon followed by his shirt. Without any hesitation the man moved into the circle.

Instead of staying outside the circle he moved into it. The moonlight was stronger now that some time had passed.

Tsume said growling,$ By the moonlight we request the blessing of the moonlight. This human had has proven himself worthy of the lunar blessing. I accept him into the pack. As a brother.$

Lykos moved so that he stood just before his guardian. Blue eyes met his green ones. There was a question in his eyes. One that he couldn't answer with words but with actions.

Even in his wolf form he was considered small. A runt most other wolves would call him. His head barely reached Marvolo's hip. Still he had a commanding presence for one so small. At least that's what Tsume said. He never really noticed.

When Marvolo bent to a knee he was surprised. The man was proud. Never one to bend for anyone. Respect for his guardian grew as he pressed his paw into the man's shoulder.

He growled," By the moonlight I request a lunar blessing be made onto this human. Not as a brother but as a father. He is my father not by blood but by acceptance. I accept him as my father and accept him into my pack.$

A silver light shone around them as the circle activated a second time. Vaguely he could hear Tsume howling but it sounded at a distance. His main focus was the man in front of him.

Both wolf and man glowed with silver light. The mark of the wolf began to etch itself into Marvolo's shoulder. The moon had accepted both men under her protection. As the wolves accepted them into pack.

When the light faded both wolf and man nearly collapsed. It took a lot of energy to perform such a ritual. The fact that it had been done twice in one night was unheard of.

Marvolo picked him up with gentle hands. Only giving a nod to Tsume. It had been a long night and they all needed their rest. Lykos allowed sleep to take ahold of him.

Kiba's POV

He sat before the alpha of the pack his head lowered in submission. After giving his life story to the older wolf he felt exposed. No one. Not even Lykos knew his full story.

His past was filled with anger and hatred. That was even before the orphanage. Before he had met Lykos.

People saw wolves as loving creatures towards their packs. In truth spirit wolves could be just as cruel as humans. His pack had long been protectors of the Okami clan. His father had never been kind to him and his mother had followed his orders.

When he was just a few years old the unthinkable happened. The Okami clan had fallen. He still remembered that night like it was just yesterday.

Flashback

Growls and whines and startled him from his sleep. It was the third moon of his fifth year. This night his pack was protecting the Okami clan heads.

As a pup he wasn't allowed to be with the older wolves. This was the pup area normally there wouldn't be so much noise being made. It set his senses on alert.

Standing the white wolf Kiba moved towards the sounds. He didn't get far before his mother came in carrying a black wolf pup. The pup looked no older than a few months old.

He asked concerned,$ Mother what's happening? Where's father?$

As she turned to look at him he saw a huge gaping wound in her side. One that wouldn't heal easily. He stepped forward worry clouding his gaze.

She answer dropping the puppy before him,$ Kiba you must take the clan heir away from here. He is no longer safe. The Inuzaka clan had attacked and killed the heads of the clan. He is the last living heir and you must do your duty as a protector.$

Kiba's eyes widened in surprise. This runt was the last living heir to the Okami? He was so tiny!

Looking down at the tiny black wolf the first thing he noticed was the green eyes. They were like the forest. A peaceful kind of green.

The Okami clan was known for having green eyed wolves. It was unique to their clan. Thought to have been bred into the clan when they fell in love with the humans.

That had been centuries ago. Even without interacting with humans the eye color stayed. It was his duty as a one day protector to look after the heir.

He asked bending to pick the pup up,$ What about you mother? Where will we go?$

The other clans would only use the pup. As the last surviving member of the Okami clan he would be sought after. Either to kill or to use. When he came of age he would take his place on the high council.

His mother replied with the softest look he could ever remember her giving him,$ Go to the human world. In a human's skin you will appear as children in their eyes. They will look after you. Only come back if you are sure it's safe. Or for your journey. You must protect the last surviving heir. This is my last request as your mother. May the moon protect you, Kiba.$

Tears sprung in his eyes as he said picking the pup up," And you mother.$

He took off taking the tunnel out of the caves. A way out only known to him. He could hear the fighting as he left. Inuzaka clan was killing those he considered his brothers. Yet he couldn't stop. He was just a puppy and he had a duty to protect this puppy. Runt or not.

End of flashback

Kiba now stood in the stronghold of the very clan that had orphaned him and the runt. He cared no longer for his family name. They abandoned him to give them time to run. He would do what's best for him. The runt should have chosen better.

Lykos' POV

The rest of the year passed quickly. Christmas had been like nothing Lykos ever had before. He received a mountain of gifts from his guardian and friends.

Marvolo had begun to wear his collar slightly open to reveal his new mark. Only when they were alone or with those he trusted. Severus also wore his own collar open with pride.

When they returned to Hogwarts people had questioned the marks. Being that wolves were still only spoken about in legend they didn't answer.

Lykos put more effort into his studies with the return of the school year. His goal was to remake the ward runners. He wanted to change the perception of wolves and paradise. While surprised by his choice Marvolo fully supported him. He went even as far as to tutor him whenever he needed it.

As his OWL's approached his dreams started taking a strange turn. Worried it might be the sign for his journey he kept it to himself. He went so far as to pull away from his friends and fellow wolves.

Something he noticed was that Remus was also pulling away from everyone. Every one except for the Black heir. Maybe his friend too was preparing for his journey. No one ever said that it had to be made alone. Just most wolves did.

The night when he finished his last OWL's his dreams started with renewed vigor.

Dream

He sat on a snowy landscape. It wasn't like Christmas time at Hogwarts. All there was, was snow. In the distance he could vaguely make out a single mountain.

This was the same dream he had been having for months. A bird's cry made him look up. Above him circling was a black raven. It gave another cry then flew towards the mountain. Obviously wanting him to follow.

Almost against his will his paws began to move. He followed the raven for what only seemed like seconds before the reached the mountain. It seemed familiar to him. A tugging sensation happened in his mind. Like he was trying to remember something. Remember something about this mountain.

When he tried to take another step forward the ice began to crack. He tried to get to safer ground but even behind him it cracked. Cracked until it broke and he fell into the waters depths.

End of dream

He shot out of his bed his heart racing. The dream had been unlike any other he had before. That mountain was calling to him. It seemed that his journey started their. For whatever reason his journey started at the mountain surrounded by snow and ice.

With the school year being over he could leave. Leave and search for this place. Unlike Remus he would not take anyone with him. Nor would he be able to say goodbye. It wasn't in his heart to do so.

Unconsciously he had moved out of the dungeons and his feet brought him to the Headmmaster's office. The only reason why he was going to say anything to this man was so that he could be accepted back later. A quick word to the Gargoyle and he was knocking on the door. Unsurprisingly the old man was awake.

Wizened blue eyes gave him a surprised look when he entered. He said," Good morning, Mr. Harrison. What brings you to my office so early?"

Lykos said sheepishly,' I have come to say goodbye professor.'

The old man asked worry shining in his eyes," Is this because of your guardian? If you are having problems with him you don't have to leave the school."

He shook his head as he said,' No professor. I'm not leaving because of my guardian. Marvolo has been a great guardian to me. I probably would not have done so well on my OWL's without him. I have a journey I need to take. I don't know where I'll go yet. All that I know is that I'm going.'

"Is there anything I can say to stop you from going?"

With a gentle shake of his head he replied,' No I've made my decision.'

The blue eyes searched his for a long moment. With a resigned sigh Dumbledore said," Then I wish you a safe journey. You will always have a place here in Hogwarts when you decide to return."

'Thank you, professor. Look after Severus and Marvolo please. I cannot bear to say goodbye.'

"I will Mr. Harrison."

With that Lykos turned on his heel to leave. Upon returning to the dungeons he packed a small bag of clothes and most essential items. After that he penned a letter to each of his friends. They were the easiest to write. The difficult one to write was the one to Marvolo.

After what seemed like an eternity he left the dungeons. He left the letters on his bed for his roommates to find when they woke.

Stepping out into the courtyard he was greeted by early morning light. The sun had not fully risen yet and the birds had yet to awaken. He would be long gone before anyone noticed.

When he reached the edge of the Forbidden Forest he hesitated. Turning back to the school he looked at it. Sadness filled him. This would be the last time he saw his home for a long time.

Then with determination he turned back to the forest. Only to stop for a second time. On a limb just above his head was a raven. It gave a squawk at him. Almost as if it was asking him if he was ready.

He nodded. He was as ready as one could be for such a journey. Sensing his determination the raven took off from the branch. Without another glance back he ran after it.

Marvolo's POV

He was awoken rudely by a hysterical house. It was a mess and he couldn't quite make out what it wanted. In fact it took him several minutes to work out he was needed in the dungeons by his own elf.

When he reached the dungeons he was directed to Lykos' dorm. His breathing hitched. If the boy had been harmed in any way heads would roll.

To his surprise Lykos wasn't in the dorm. Instead Remus Lupin and Severus Snape stood with letters in their hands. Both boy's didn't even notice when he entered. His house elf Slippy handed him a letter. On the outside of it held his name. It was undoubtedly written by his ward.

It read:

Marvolo,

If you are reading this then I have already left. First off I should say I'm sorry. I could not bring myself to warn you of my departure. I have left on my journey. I do not know when I will return.

I just wanted to thank you for being there for me this year. If it wasn't for you I would have gone with Kiba. Still mostly disliking humans for what they had done to the spirit wolves.

You have given me faith in humanity. That will not leave me in this journey I swear. I will return safe and sound I promise. Look after Tsume for me. He's a good friend and didn't know that I was leaving.

Also look after Severus. Now doubt he will be hurting with my departure.

Your son,

Lykos Harrison

Now he understood the hysterics that his house elf had been in. His son was gone. Gone to find himself as a spirit wolf.

He wondered why his son didn't mention the young Gryffindor. Lupin was also his friend. Otherwise he wouldn't have received a note.

As if sensing his thoughts the boy said," I'm going on a journey as well. Sirius is going with me so that I dont hurt anyone. There has been a bear in my dreams for many months."

A spirit guide? Interesting. He would have to look into another time.

He said," Have a safe journey Mr. Lupin. I hope to see you before September but if not I will let the Headmaster know."

"Thank you professor. I wish you a good summer. I need to finish my own preparations."

The boy left the room. This left him and Severus alone.

The boy asked distraught," Why? Why didn't he tell us?"

Marvolo said with a sigh," Because we would have tried to go with him. This is a journey for him and him alone. We will be here when he gets back. That's all we can do for now."

A/N What a journey this has been. Thank you for your support through this fic. I promise there will be a sequel just can't promise as to when it will come out. Keep an eye out for Following the raven.