xSpiteWolfx here with the update.

It was now noon, the sun midway in the sky. The seven wolves had been walking for the longest time, and had yet to see any clues on if they were getting closer. Midnight led the way with the omegas following and females skulking behind.

Amy, even though she accepted her defeat, was still annoyed at Midnight showing her up. She wondered why he couldn't take that ever wolf here believed in the same rules. Why couldn't he acknowledge majority rules and make the omegas eat last? Amy was sure the girls were on her side and also thought the omegas would agree too. Maybe just a little push would reconnect Midnight back the original rules, not his.

She then remembered that without him, they wouldn't have a clue where to go. It would just be six wolves, on a path to nowhere. Amy really didn't want to lose everything now by ruining the relationship, wait, friendship, no.

Amy wasn't sure what they were. But that didn't matter. Whatever they were, Amy didn't want to ruin her one chance of getting home.

Midnight was still in front of the whole group, thinking about Amy. Even though he wasn't really angry about it anymore, he was sure Amy was. He knew he won in the end, but it didn't feel like a true victory, mainly with distrust rippling through the group. Midnight was tired of thinking about the possible negative outcomes, so he hoped they would hurry up and find the train. He was pretty sure I couldn't be far.

Mooch was really concerned about the social scrap, but was more focused on the sky darkening. Puffy dark clouds slowly filled the sky, hiding the sun and covering the forest in a gloomy shadow. The wind grew faster for every few feet the group would walk. Mooch stopped, raising his paw to confirm what he already knew. It was raining.

It wasn't really rain, just a light drizzle, but the group couldn't promise a sprinkle. The clouds were really just one huge mass of grey, practically screaming to empty the rain on the forest. A flash of light claimed the sky for a millisecond, followed by the roar of thunder. The ground dampened as more and more rain started to fall.

"Look, this may be soon," thunder cracked in the background as Amy yelled," But we might need shelter fast!"

"Alright Mrs. Fast, how do you suppose we do that?" Mooch said.

Amy searched the area, seeing a large cluster of trees good for cover. Amy pointed as she ran to protection. The group followed as the rain picked up.

Under the trees, along with the group, were many beautiful flowers. It was like they picked the spot knowing of the dangers of outside.

Midnight agreed it was better under the trees with little water pouring though the leaves then getting soaked outside. Monica looked around, avoiding the areas where water poured through, and saw a cavern dug deep into the ground. It was pretty large; it could possibly house ten wolves and was still well concealed. Amy saw it too, but wasn't sure enough.

"It looks, and smells, like some wolf has been here before."

"Honestly Amy," Lori said, coming over to the two," I'd rather confront other wolves then get struck by lightning under these trees."

Every wolf except Midnight and Amy piled into the den.

"If it helps," Midnight said," I believe you."

Amy looked at him. She had failed to notice he was right beside her.

"Um, yeah," Amy trotted into the den. Midnight sighed and sat where he was. Other than the patter of rain and occasional claps of thunder, the only thing Midnight could make out was steps. Wet paws hitting the grass. It was faint at first, and Midnight brushed it off, but soon the sound grew.

Midnight stood, but the sounds of nature muffled the footsteps he thought heard. After scanning the forest, but seeing nothing, Midnight forgot his gut instinct and headed into the den with the others.

Back in Jasper, the weather was different. Sun was shining, the wind tickled rather then pushed, and the sky was cloudless. But it could have been a blizzard for all Humphrey cared. He had been in his den, worrying himself to the bone. He wanted to make Kate happy, but how would he protect the pups? Surely if something happened to them Kate would be anything but happy. He tried to explain he wasn't ready, but that upset her too. Humphrey was stuck. Either way, pups or no pups, Kate would be disappointed.

Humphrey wondered if there was a loophole. Maybe an alternative that would please both Kate and him could be found. But as he thought more and more, Humphrey couldn't think of an answer. It did, however, remind him of his friends. How they always stuck by him whenever he needed help. But that idea shattered when Humphrey realized they were nowhere to be found. Humphrey lowered his head back on the den floor. He was truly alone.

Shawn was over near Winston and Eve's den. He had been sitting on the edge of the overhang for a short time. Kate was in her parents den behind him getting something rechecked.

After a few more seconds, Shawn heard Kate and Eve walk out of the den. Shawn began to walk with Kate as Eve waved goodbye.

"So," Shawn said," You really ar-"

"Yeah," Kate nodded as she spoke.

Originally, the two had been searching for Kylee. They had no turnout, so after getting a quick drink at a pond, the two went back to Kate's parents to reassure Kate was pregnant. Sure enough, she was. Kate was happy the first time, curious to see her mate's reaction. But now that she knows Humphrey isn't ready, hearing the news again worried her. She troubled how Humphrey would take the news again. Her eyes began to swell, and she blinked rapidly as she attempted to fight off the tears. Shawn noticed her. The two stopped as Shawn attempted to comfort her.

"Kate," Shawn said," Instead of worry about Humphrey not being able to care for the pups, how about you offer ways he can learn to?"

Kate mentally laughed at that idea. Humphrey was born an omega. Fun, goofy, and always ready to find a way to make you laugh. Kate loved Humphrey like that. That's how she always remembered him. She knew changing him would be difficult, and there was a possibility the pups would get here before he could complete training. Kate didn't like the odds.

After Kate explained it all to him, he considered new ideas. None came however, and the conversation was dropped in a standstill.

After a bit more walking, and silence, the two made it to the center of the territory. Many wolves occupied the land. It was a good place to start and, if not lucky with the search, get a meal. Shawn assumed since Kylee wasn't anywhere else, she could be here. It was a hollow guess, however, because after a thorough search, they found nothing. Kate saw some alphas pulling in the midday hunt. Shawn saw too, and asked Kate if she was hungry. Kate stomach answered for her. She blushed in embarrassment as Shawn just laughed.

"Come on," Shawn said," I'm starving."

In Idaho, just outside the den of the seven homebound wolves, were two wolves, looking for their den.

"Kenny, I swore the den was around here somewhere!"

"Well it's not," Kenny said," Looks like the rain masked the scent. Maybe you should have let me lead."

"No!" Adam said," You always lead. I wanted to take lead today, and I'm going to keep it that way."

"Yeah, I left the responsibility of getting home to you," Kenny said," Look where it got us."

In the den, Mooch was sure he could hear something. Midnight heard it too and peeked out the den to check it out. Once his vision focused to the outside world, he saw two wolves that seemed angry at each other for some reason. Amy started to leave the den, only to be stopped by Lori.

"Amy, we don't know if they're hostile," Lori explained," And even if they're not, we can't just keep adding people to the group."

Amy eyed the two wolves, and then looked over to Midnight.

"You trust me," Amy said.

Midnight remembered what he had said earlier today, but didn't think it applied to this. He tried to give Amy an answer, but before he could speak, she was already gone.

Well that update took quite some time, but it's here now.

xSpiteWolfx